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Default I regret getting a BlackBerry 8820 - 05-08-2009, 11:56 PM
it's the dumbest, most confusing pos ever.

the app store is lame and cheesy looking, unlike apple's.

i wanted to install a theme; read the useless wiki postings, but to no avail. if i could, i'd run this piece of junk over with my car's tires!!!!!!!!!

everyone i know that has a nokia never complains about it.

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Default 05-09-2009, 12:02 AM
It's not the dumbest, most confusing POS ever. I loved my 8830 while I had it for 2 years. Obviously the device is not what you wanted. You seem to want a media device like the iPhone or a Nokia. You should have done some more research on the device prior to making the purchase.

Loading themes on the device is very simple. If it's OTA, then browse to the theme from your BB Browse. If it's not, then load it via DM.

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When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken.
Even a mosquito doesn't get a pat on the back until it starts to work.
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Default 05-09-2009, 12:06 AM
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Loading themes on the device is very simple. If it's OTA, then browse to the theme from your BB Browse. If it's not, then load it via DM.
I tried using its media manager - no luck
I placed the files on a sd card like one site said - no luck
DM doesn't even detect it.
   
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Default 05-09-2009, 12:08 AM
You don't need Media Manager. You need Desktop manager, and then click App Loader then click Browse and locate the .cod/.alx files.

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You don't need Media Manager. You need Desktop manager, and then click App Loader then click Browse and locate the .cod/.alx files.
nope didnt work.
   
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Default 05-09-2009, 12:15 AM
What theme is it? Is it for the 88xx devices? What OS is it for? What OS are you running? Where did you get the theme? Do you have a link to it?

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Default 05-09-2009, 12:23 AM
Sounds like someone should have done a little homework before making a purchase.

Funny thing - BB has overtaken the iPhone in unit sales. Yep...they must be a POS..
   
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What theme is it? Is it for the 88xx devices? What OS is it for? What OS are you running? Where did you get the theme? Do you have a link to it?
this one: bPhone - an iPhone theme for BlackBerry | RogersMJ.com
   
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Default 05-09-2009, 12:46 AM
Enter this link into you BB Browser:
http://mirror.rogersmj.com/download....Phone_Icon.jad

Or email it to yourself.

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Default 05-09-2009, 01:10 AM
it worked.

thank you very much.
   
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Default 05-09-2009, 01:12 AM
See, that wasn't too bad, was it? The device isn't bad at all. Just give it some time, get to learn it and I think you will begin to enjoy it.

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You see, the BlackBerry is not a toy, its a powerful device for serious work and serious fun. If you're looking for a toy, then the BlackBerry is not for you.

However I hear fishe-price is selling a very expensive toy under the apple brand called an iphone.


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Default 05-09-2009, 06:03 AM
sorry for offending everyone. i'm tech challenged.
   
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Default 05-09-2009, 02:59 PM
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You see, the BlackBerry is not a toy, its a powerful device for serious work and serious fun. If you're looking for a toy, then the BlackBerry is not for you.

However I hear fishe-price is selling a very expensive toy under the apple brand called an iphone.
Don't get me started.

-->BB 7130e-->Palm 700P-->BB 8830-->iphone-->BB 8310-->BB 9000-->iphone 3GS
   
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Default 05-09-2009, 06:49 PM
Too Late
   
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Default 05-10-2009, 09:08 AM
It needs to be said again, and I'll do it . . .

The blackberry is not for everyone.

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