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Forum: BlackBerry Themes 08-28-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,419
Posted By bikedogrun
Possible to also have 2 (large Font) lines for...

Possible to also have 2 (large Font) lines for email in addition to the 2 lines for calendar with the icon dock limited to one line?

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-14-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,051
Posted By bikedogrun
Hopefully; others will reply to confirm or...

Hopefully; others will reply to confirm or dispute that the call to the gateway would be charged for the "ENTIRE" length of the Google Voice call?

Yes - I could just bring the iPhone along as...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-14-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,051
Posted By bikedogrun
Here's the key question: If in China (or anywhere...

Here's the key question: If in China (or anywhere overseas) is it simply a 1 minute call to the gateway and then the rest of the call is on VOIP? ... or is the entire length of call charged by the...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-13-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
Posted By bikedogrun
** UPDATE ** Turned bluetooth off last night...

** UPDATE **
Turned bluetooth off last night before shutting down, was @ 50% battery. Woke this morning (by the Tour's Alarm) and battery was still 50%... as it should be!

Not definitive yet, but...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-12-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,004
Posted By bikedogrun
Bluetooth On, Shutdown but battery still drains!

This one has me totally puzzled...:-o

Here I am thinking I got one of the perfect Tours, no issues at all for the first 15 days. I really hadn't been using bluetooth much but turned it on last...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-11-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,051
Posted By bikedogrun
Tour + Google Voice + calling from overseas?

OK - I really, REALLY want Skype for the Blackberry (Tour) which I had on my iPhone (when I had an iPhone). That app worked very well. I was able to make calls @ .07 cents per minute from the iphone...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-11-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,302
Posted By bikedogrun
Piece of cake... ;-) After receiving &...

Piece of cake... ;-)

After receiving & activating your phone, make sure normal calls, email & data work. Then call Sprint Intl Support @ 888/226-7212 and ask them to activate your SIM for...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-10-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
Posted By bikedogrun
There is a known issue (posted on many, many...

There is a known issue (posted on many, many sites/blogs) with Google Maps 3.0.2 on Sprint.

Not sure why only Sprint Tours and not VZ Tours are having this issue, but that appears to be the...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-10-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,302
Posted By bikedogrun
Sadly; no Skype as yet... BUT - if you have a...

Sadly; no Skype as yet... BUT - if you have a Google Voice ID, their Blackberry app does allow very inexpensive (2-3 cents per minute) from/to many countries.

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-08-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
Posted By bikedogrun
Angie, thanks. I got Sprint Tech Support to...

Angie, thanks.

I got Sprint Tech Support to re-provision and now the GPS Test works just fine. So does Sprint Nav, Where & other GPS apps.

As you say, Google Maps still does not work, I also...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-08-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
Posted By bikedogrun
Same exact problem for me! I ran that test from...

Same exact problem for me! I ran that test from the Options/Status item and I get no lock, no GPS info at all. The test times out waiting for the GPS!!!

Do I need a replacement Tour or is this...
Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-08-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,919
Posted By bikedogrun
This could be as simple as de-installing DM 5.0...

This could be as simple as de-installing DM 5.0 and re-installing DM 4.7

I never got 5.0 to work properly on my Tour, un-intalled 5.0 and switched to DM 4.7 and everything has been great ever...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 03-25-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 21,803
Posted By bikedogrun
My experience has been very positive as well with...

My experience has been very positive as well with 4.5.0.131 on my Sprint 8130.

To get around the "wake-up" delay, I press the Blackberry key, rather than pressing the pearl, seems to work fine...
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 01-19-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,098
Posted By bikedogrun
You "will" need the data plan.

You "will" need the data plan.
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 01-19-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,098
Posted By bikedogrun
You do have a Blackberry data plan, right? ...

You do have a Blackberry data plan, right?

/BD
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 01-06-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,836
Posted By bikedogrun
Excellent! (y) Please keep us all informed...

Excellent! (y)

Please keep us all informed as to how things go and if you see any recurrences of the messaging error, screeching speaker phone etc that a few folks have seen on .200

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 12-27-2008, 03:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,836
Posted By bikedogrun
I don't believe that it is possible to "combine"...

I don't believe that it is possible to "combine" 2 different OS releases like you suggest.

I also believe that it is only a few users that are having issues with the .200 release. I have had zero...
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 12-22-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,187
Posted By bikedogrun
You can easily set column view on in the browser,...

You can easily set column view on in the browser, just like the 8110. I find the 8220 browser a definite step-up from the 81xx Pearls.

The store model has probably never been upgraded beyond the...
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 12-17-2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By bikedogrun
Great news, thanks. BTW - Does .195 come...

Great news, thanks.

BTW - Does .195 come with the traditional Dimension themes? ... especially the Dimension Today theme???

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8200 Series Discussion - Pearl Flip 12-16-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,692
Posted By bikedogrun
You can simply add the $19.95 per month Personal...

You can simply add the $19.95 per month Personal (BIS) plan just to your account that will provide only you with full internet access and Blackberry's famous push email. For voice calls & text msgs,...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-04-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,650
Posted By bikedogrun
It has to be a T-Mobile 8820 running on...

It has to be a T-Mobile 8820 running on T-Mobile's network.

Neither a TMO 8820 on AT&T nor an AT&T 8820 on TMO will support UMA (Wi-Fi) calling.

/BD 8-)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 10-23-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,257
Posted By bikedogrun
Amazingly enough, this did indeed work! Thank...

Amazingly enough, this did indeed work! Thank You!!!

Not sure why (or where) the old .sig was being stored though...

/BD 8-)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 10-21-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,257
Posted By bikedogrun
BES using an old Auto Signature???

Hmmm... I recently changed from an 8820 on TMO to an 8830 on Sprint (don't ask, long story). Anyway - everything is working fine except for 1 weird thing that I've been unable to figure out.

I can...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-19-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,661
Posted By bikedogrun
Done. As always, John - thanks for the great...

Done. As always, John - thanks for the great support!

/BD 8-)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-19-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,661
Posted By bikedogrun
Something similar on my upgrade from 4.5.0.46 to...

Something similar on my upgrade from 4.5.0.46 to this new 4.5.0.55.... the media file that holds the pre-loaded pictures/wallpapers is "definitely" not in the java folder! So BB Desktop Manager...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 08-16-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,661
Posted By bikedogrun
I am having issues... with UMA. Most times...

I am having issues... with UMA.

Most times everything works fine, occasionally a UMA call will connect and then within 3-4 seconds freeze my 8820 and either re-boot itself or need a battery pull. ...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-25-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By bikedogrun
Cannot be done. Only a T-Mobile 8820 running on...

Cannot be done. Only a T-Mobile 8820 running on T-Mobile's network will enable & support UMA.

An AT&T 8820 on TMO's network or a TMO 8820 on AT&T's network will "NOT" support UMA. In both cases,...
Forum: Beta You Than Me 07-14-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,593
Posted By bikedogrun
Yes, I went to 4.5.0.46 on my T-Mobile 8820 this...

Yes, I went to 4.5.0.46 on my T-Mobile 8820 this weekend, everything is great!

UMA calls work flawlessly too!!! Only (small) issue for me is that I get no voicemail indicator, but I use YouMail...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-14-2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By bikedogrun
Wirelessly posted No. The hotspot@home...

Wirelessly posted

No. The hotspot@home feature only makes WiFi calls "free". Without H@H you can stil make UMA calls, they simply come out of your monthly plan minutes.



Yes - GPS will work...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-13-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By bikedogrun
Just be aware that an unlocked AT&T 8820 will...

Just be aware that an unlocked AT&T 8820 will "not" support UMA... calls via WiFi as only a specifically TMO 8820 can do this.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-20-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 86,789
Posted By bikedogrun
5 minute scans are "NOT" normal, mine (w/ 7.4GB...

5 minute scans are "NOT" normal, mine (w/ 7.4GB of MP3s) are 1-2 minutes maximum.

My MP3s are 128kbps @ 44.1 khz / stereo (2 channels).

Good luck with this...

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-19-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 86,789
Posted By bikedogrun
Wirelessly posted The card is a 8GB...

Wirelessly posted


The card is a 8GB Sandisk (not bought on ebay, not a fake).
The only difference i see is my music collection is in AAC HEv2 (M4A files).
I use the OS from this post...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-19-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 86,789
Posted By bikedogrun
John - Thanks for the pointer. This is a...

John - Thanks for the pointer.

This is a nice service, works very well. Right now it is "free" but it is likely to see either a charge or advertising I would guess in the near future...

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-19-2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 86,789
Posted By bikedogrun
I had 4.5.0.18 earlier and now use 4.5.0.42. ...

I had 4.5.0.18 earlier and now use 4.5.0.42.

In both, the Media Player is superb! I've had zero issues and I have a nearly full 8GB Sandisk microSDHC. Scanning is pretty quick too... as is...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-18-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 541
Views: 86,789
Posted By bikedogrun
My "only" issue with 4.5.0.42 strangely enough is...

My "only" issue with 4.5.0.42 strangely enough is that I do not get the voicemail message indicator?

Absolutely everything else I use (including MapQuest) works perfectly but no voicemail waiting...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-22-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By bikedogrun
Actually, I bought and own the Curve. I am...

Actually, I bought and own the Curve.

I am definitely NOT trying to circumvent any company policy(s) ... I am trying to avoid having them go to all the trouble (again) of removing the IT Policy...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-21-2008, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By bikedogrun
Updating OSes using BES???

My BES security does not allow installation of non BB native applications. I have an IT Policy and the last time I did an upgrade on my 8310, the non native apps (which I'd had installed with IT...
Forum: Beta You Than Me 05-16-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 42,938
Posted By bikedogrun
Two days NEW to 4.5.0.18 and all I can say is...

Two days NEW to 4.5.0.18 and all I can say is "WOW"... looks beautiful and works wonderfully!!!

Having 7.5 GB of music (and indexes really fast now on start-up) is awesome, the browser is a huge...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-10-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,091
Posted By bikedogrun
The 8330 is NOT a Worldphone. :? If you...

The 8330 is NOT a Worldphone. :?

If you never travel overseas and want the camera and slightly smaller size, go for it!

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-21-2008, 11:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,164
Posted By bikedogrun
If Verizon treats their 8333 like they did their...

If Verizon treats their 8333 like they did their 8830, then no. GPS on a Verizon Blackberry will only work if you pay their $9.99 monthly charge for the VZ Navigator software.

Sprint's 8830 (and...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-21-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,200
Posted By bikedogrun
Duuuh... unlocking clearly has absolutely nothing...

Duuuh... unlocking clearly has absolutely nothing to do with GPS. Unlocking DOES allow me to use a Curve with GPS on T-Mobile, which was my objective.

In one year I would pay $72 in insurance fees...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-21-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,200
Posted By bikedogrun
Just for perspective, you can insure any...

Just for perspective, you can insure any Blackberry with T-Mobile. They use Assurion as their agent. It is $5.99 monthly and the deductible depends on the price/model of the phone. Both Pearls &...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-21-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,458
Posted By bikedogrun
I've not used UMA, so I'll limit my response to...

I've not used UMA, so I'll limit my response to Q1:

T-Mobile BB service is excellent in Europe... assuming you have the BB Intl Plan added ($19.95 monthly). If you go frequently and for long...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 04-06-2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By bikedogrun
Yes, they are compatible. Starting with 4GB cards...

Yes, they are compatible. Starting with 4GB cards and higher (larger sizes) they are all microSDHC.

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-29-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,080
Posted By bikedogrun
Shuffle all songs by artist definitely works on...

Shuffle all songs by artist definitely works on the curve, just tried it again to make sure and YES.

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-23-2008, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,136
Posted By bikedogrun
Are you sure about swapping the SIM cards? I...

Are you sure about swapping the SIM cards? I posted a very similar thread: (http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-series-discussion-curve/121604-pearl-curve-1-sim-card.html#post865748)

......
Forum: Rumor Mill 03-21-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,092
Posted By bikedogrun
Sadly though... sounds like it is "NOT" a...

Sadly though... sounds like it is "NOT" a Worldphone like the 8830. No GSM, CDMA-only? Can anyone confirm???

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-21-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By bikedogrun
Fair enough... wasn't trying to be a "pig" on...

Fair enough... wasn't trying to be a "pig" on usage, just wasn't sure which forum was more "traveled".

Thanks... /BD
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-21-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By bikedogrun
The SeidioOnline Extended battery? I've heard...

The SeidioOnline Extended battery? I've heard mixed reviews... or something else???

/BD 8-)
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 03-21-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By bikedogrun
Pearl & Curve - 1 SIM card?

Between traveling and all my calls/emails/internet use/MP3 player usage etc it is becoming nearly impossible to get through 1 day on a single charge. :?

Right now (long story) I have a Pearl...
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