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Forum: Developer Forum

04-02-2009, 05:35 PM

Replies: 0

How??? Get Lat/Long and open Browser to page

Views: 990

Posted By gary.m.rowe

How??? Get Lat/Long and open Browser to page

I'm after a very small app that will get the current Lat/Long location of the BB either using GPS or a similar estimated location like Google Maps does if GPS is not available.

Once the Lat/Long...

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

01-18-2009, 06:06 AM

Replies: 2

How can I get contacts and unread SMS from my Pearl with only the trackball?

Views: 799

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Thanks ezrunner, Missing Sync worked a treat....

Thanks ezrunner,
Missing Sync worked a treat. It didn't need any handset buttons pressing to get the phone to sync with Address Book on my Mac.

And I've already got a new Pearl lined up.
Good...

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

01-17-2009, 06:33 AM

Replies: 2

How can I get contacts and unread SMS from my Pearl with only the trackball?

Views: 799

Posted By gary.m.rowe

How can I get contacts and unread SMS from my Pearl with only the trackball?

My Pearl has been damaged whilst snowboarding and now I have a problem.

Only the trackball works to scroll not click and none of the keys work. So my question is how can I access the address book...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-27-2008, 04:38 PM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

And anything else that requires the APN settings...

And anything else that requires the APN settings like AllSportGPS.
O2 are a .............

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-27-2008, 04:32 PM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Its not included at all my friend sorry. It...

Its not included at all my friend sorry.

It says in the small print it isn't included.

When you browse on your BlackBerry you need to make sure you're either in WiFi or Internet Browser mode...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-27-2008, 04:21 PM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

You'll get raped when your bill comes in. I got...

You'll get raped when your bill comes in.
I got away with using this when I first got my phone for a month saying that it was unclear what you got billed for and they fell for it.

Chances of...

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

02-18-2008, 10:28 AM

Replies: 3

8120 - "Could not star the camera. Close other........"

Views: 1,796

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Sorry to be stupid but how do I find out how much...

Sorry to be stupid but how do I find out how much free memory I have.

I found it for the memory card but didn't think you ment that. But if you did its was over 900Mb.

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

02-18-2008, 05:25 AM

Replies: 3

8120 - "Could not star the camera. Close other........"

Views: 1,796

Posted By gary.m.rowe

8120 - "Could not star the camera. Close other........"

Hey all,

I did a search and couldn't find the same problem.

I'm trying to open my normal BB camera app and get the following message.

Could not start camera. Close other applications and try...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-12-2008, 07:05 AM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

It has been 100% determined and confirmed that O2...

It has been 100% determined and confirmed that O2 are con artists.

That is quite clear. It doesn't say anything about letting you using other types of data.

However........ when you click...

Forum: GPS & Mapping

02-07-2008, 04:39 PM

Replies: 1

Can anyone recommend a sports GPS tracker app?

Views: 2,121

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Can anyone recommend a sports GPS tracker app?

Hey all,

I've tried bbTracker and couldn't get it to work on my BB Pearl 8120. I've got AllSportGPS working at the moment. But it needs the APN information filling in for it to send the map data...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-07-2008, 06:18 AM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Just been on the phone for almost an hour to O2...

Just been on the phone for almost an hour to O2 and even spoke to a manager and all I got was bullshit. I can not believe this.

Why is it such hard work to get the settings you deserve when you...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-07-2008, 05:19 AM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

The problem I had with AllSportGPS was fully...

The problem I had with AllSportGPS was fully related to the APN setting or lack of it. I eventually gave in and tested it with the mobile web setting and it worked a treat.

But as we are all...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-06-2008, 11:41 AM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

This is chargeable and no good as its far to...

This is chargeable and no good as its far to expensive to use. I found that out after my first bill.

I think O2 are ridiculous not letting customs know information so they can use a product.

...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

02-06-2008, 06:02 AM

Replies: 28

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

Views: 39,340

Posted By gary.m.rowe

O2(UK) APN (FREE) settings

First of all apologies, if this is in the wrong forum I'm sorry.

I have AllSportGPS on my phone and need the O2(UK) APN settings to upload my maps to the internet. Well at least I think I need...

Forum: Aftermarket Software

02-02-2008, 03:16 AM

Replies: 19

O2 UK settings for 3rd party software

Views: 15,730

Posted By gary.m.rowe

I've noticed that you can be charged for the...

I've noticed that you can be charged for the mobile.o2.co.uk and wap.o2.co.uk address use.

However all the blackberry.net access is billed FREE. You need to make sure you use BB Browser in...

Forum: GPS & Mapping

02-01-2008, 11:34 AM

Replies: 3

Advise on Bluetooth GPS and Tracker app on Pearl

Views: 2,290

Posted By gary.m.rowe

I've just bought the device based on your review....

I've just bought the device based on your review. It was great.

I had already downloaded bbTrack as it seems to have all the bells and whistles that I was after.

1st class post. Can't wait to...

Forum: GPS & Mapping

02-01-2008, 10:29 AM

Replies: 3

Advise on Bluetooth GPS and Tracker app on Pearl

Views: 2,290

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Advise on Bluetooth GPS and Tracker app on Pearl

Hey All,

I've for a BB Pearl 8120 and will soon be going away snowboarding. I'd love to track where I've been and have information like average/top speed etc and also I'd like to export the data...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

12-04-2007, 06:13 AM

Replies: 4

How do I: Web based calendar on BB?

Views: 683

Posted By gary.m.rowe

I did try a search on Google and on here but came...

I did try a search on Google and on here but came up with nothing.

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

12-04-2007, 05:56 AM

Replies: 0

How ??? 30boxes.com sync to BB calendar ?

Views: 971

Posted By gary.m.rowe

How ??? 30boxes.com sync to BB calendar ?

I am very new to BlackBerry and was wondering what the best way to sync or display a web based calendar on my BlackBerry Pearl 8120 would be.

I have an account on 30boxes.com and would like to...

Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion

12-04-2007, 05:33 AM

Replies: 4

How do I: Web based calendar on BB?

Views: 683

Posted By gary.m.rowe

How do I: Web based calendar on BB?

I am very new to BlackBerry and was wondering what the best way to sync or display a web based calendar on my BlackBerry Pearl 8120 would be.

I have an account on 30boxes.com and would like to...

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

12-01-2007, 03:43 PM

Replies: 4

Just got my Pearl, but I have browser trouble

Views: 962

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Sorry I should have added that I have the same...

Sorry I should have added that I have the same error on Opera Mini. Its the same error you get if you access the page on a PC based browser.

Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl

12-01-2007, 03:06 PM

Replies: 4

Just got my Pearl, but I have browser trouble

Views: 962

Posted By gary.m.rowe

Just got my Pearl, but I have browser trouble

Hey all, I'm so glad I found this site, it looks like a wealth of information.

I've had my Pearl 8120 2 days now and already I can see how amazing it is, not just that model but BlackBerry phones...