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Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 02-09-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,508
Posted By shimmers
Thanks, will contact them. Yes, SK Telecom has...

Thanks, will contact them. Yes, SK Telecom has been around a long time, what I meant was that they only just started Blackberry service. Currently they are only offering corporate services and...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 02-09-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,508
Posted By shimmers
Unlocking Bold on SK Telecom Korea???

Hi, anyone here know if Horizon or other unlocking services can unlock the Bold on the new SK Telecom provider in Korea? SK Telecom just started carrying the Bold and I put in my T-Mobile SIM card...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 05-13-2008, 10:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,733
Posted By shimmers
Here is the link:...

Here is the link: http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/91827-8707h-japanese-input-firmware-4-2-2_rel239_pl3-4-0-22_a4-2-2-122-now-available.html

Installation instructions...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 04-22-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,498
Posted By shimmers
Only the 8707 works in Seoul. I use it here off...

Only the 8707 works in Seoul. I use it here off T-Mobile and it works great on Korea's SKTelecom and KTF's 3G networks - it's really fast by the way!!! I hate going back to NY and dealing with the...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 04-22-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,348
Posted By shimmers
Hey, thanks for the feedback. If it has Font...

Hey, thanks for the feedback. If it has Font Support for Korean only then no input yet. Guess I need to wait for OS4.5.

Also, I noticed that certain OS versions slowed my 8707 down a lot as well....
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 04-17-2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 21,348
Posted By shimmers
Anyone know if this version has Korean language...

Anyone know if this version has Korean language input? All previous versions had Korean font support for viewing only, unlike Chinese and Japanese which have input capabilities.

I've read that the...
Forum: Beta You Than Me 04-14-2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 20,486
Posted By shimmers
Anyone try the 4.5 beta on an 8707? Is there even...

Anyone try the 4.5 beta on an 8707? Is there even a plan to release 4.5 for the 8707? Thanks.
Forum: Beta You Than Me 04-11-2008, 06:13 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 34,511
Posted By shimmers
Anyone seen the 4.5 beta version for the 8700 or...

Anyone seen the 4.5 beta version for the 8700 or 8707?
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 02-29-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,733
Posted By shimmers
With OS 4.2 you can use BB as a modem with...

With OS 4.2 you can use BB as a modem with bluetooth. I use it all the time, although the slow speed drives me crazy sometimes...

By the way, the most stable OS 4.2 for the 8707 is the NTT Docomo...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 01-13-2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By shimmers
You can find unlock services on ebay as well, I...

You can find unlock services on ebay as well, I did that and am using the 8707 here in Korea / Japan just fine. You dont' need to send them the blackberry or anything like that, just give them a code...
Forum: Rumor Mill 12-28-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 52,483
Posted By shimmers
Hey, I'm currently in Korea using an 8707g with a...

Hey, I'm currently in Korea using an 8707g with a T-Mobile sim card. It roams great with KT and fortunately our company has an unlimited roaming plan so we are okay.

If you are looking to use the...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 12-22-2007, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,771
Posted By shimmers
It may be that RIMM is still working on improving...

It may be that RIMM is still working on improving 3G functionality? I currently use the 8707 because I travel to Korea/Japan a lot, and notice that when using GPRS in the US (on T-Mobile) the battery...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 09-10-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,002
Posted By shimmers
Is there any way I can get the downloaded OS file...

Is there any way I can get the downloaded OS file from you? Are there any significant changes in 4.2.2 versus 4.2.1 available from Vodafone UK? Thanks.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 07-24-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By shimmers
That makes sense that they are pre-loaded so I...

That makes sense that they are pre-loaded so I cannot delete them. However, they are all 0.0KB in size and therefore I cannot play them. Anyone know how I can reload the default ringtones? PLEASE !!!!
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 07-24-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By shimmers
I am having problems with my ringtones as well...

I am having problems with my ringtones as well and it seems it's similar to what you listed above. All of my preloaded ringtones have a small yellow lock icon on it. As a result, I am unable to play...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-24-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,212
Posted By shimmers
Help with blackberry.alx error...

Hi, per many of the instructions in this forum, I am trying to update the blackberry.alx file in order to unlock all vendor themes.

However, when I update the file (something simple as removing...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 07-24-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 968
Posted By shimmers
Editing blackberry.alx file issue...

Hi, per many of the instructions in this forum, I am trying to update the blackberry.alx file in order to unlock all vendor themes.

However, when I update the file (something simple as removing...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 07-24-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By shimmers
Exactly, ANYONE HELP!!!?????

Exactly, ANYONE HELP!!!?????
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 07-24-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By shimmers
How to reload default ringtones?

Hi, I have an 8707g and recently upgraded the OS from 4.1 to 4.2. I also used one of the vendor.xml files here to enable all themes. However, I noticed that I no longer have any ringtones. The list...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-24-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,429
Posted By shimmers
I may have something here. Checking properties of...

I may have something here. Checking properties of each ringtone shows the file size as being 0.0KB. So that means the actual ringtone file is not loaded on my Blackberry? How can load my ringtones? I...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-24-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,429
Posted By shimmers
Tried the reboot but no success. When I go to the...

Tried the reboot but no success. When I go to the Media application, same issue as it is unable to play neither the mp3 nor mid files. I can't even use my alarm since I think it is unable to play the...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-24-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,429
Posted By shimmers
Ringer does not work / Ringtone does not play

When calling my Blackberry, there is no ringer even though it is set correctly under Profile. Also, within Profile I try to play various ringtones but it gives me errors. For the .mp3 files the...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-30-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By shimmers
There is an updated 4.2 version at Optus which is...

There is an updated 4.2 version at Optus which is better with performance.

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=B4A528955B84F584974E92D025A75D1F
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 06-30-2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,101
Posted By shimmers
Anyone get this from PCCW to work? I even tried...

Anyone get this from PCCW to work? I even tried calling them but they would not sell the software since I'm not a PCCW subscriber.
Forum: RIM Software 06-13-2007, 11:17 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 617,491
Posted By shimmers
8707 os4.2 multilanguage version out

from vodafone uk...

https://www.blackberry.com/SoftwareDownload/index.jsp?client=HZMHZfRPj

don't know what the difference between this and the HK version is though...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-13-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By shimmers
8707 4.2 OS multilanguage version available!

Found it on the Vodafone UK site...

https://www.blackberry.com/SoftwareDownload/index.jsp?client=HZMHZfRPj

Enjoy!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-10-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,399
Posted By shimmers
Hi, nice find! Could anyone confirm if this...

Hi, nice find! Could anyone confirm if this version includes "Korean Characters and Font Support"? You can check this under Applications in Advanced Options of Options. Thanks in advance!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-30-2007, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,760
Posted By shimmers
Been using my 8707g in Korea and Japan (roaming...

Been using my 8707g in Korea and Japan (roaming off T-Mobile) and it's been great. Using it as a modem to my notebook has been pretty good as well. Back in NY it goes back to GSM/GPRS since T-Mobile...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-29-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
It's funny that Verizon Wireless is the only one...

It's funny that Verizon Wireless is the only one that continues to claim that EV-DO is 3G - this just shows that 3G definition differs for many carriers.

EV-DO has been around for years in Korea...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-29-2007, 06:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
Just to add to my comment above, you will need an...

Just to add to my comment above, you will need an unlocked 8707 series for your service to work in Korea. We got ours on ebay and I see one on ebay now, an unlocked 8707g for 549.99. Good luck!
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-29-2007, 04:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
You need Blackberry 8707v, 8707g or 8707h to work...

You need Blackberry 8707v, 8707g or 8707h to work in Korea or Japan because they are the only ones that work over the new 3G UMTS network (no GSM in Korea/Japan). Me and my co-workers use 8707g and...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-29-2007, 04:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
Sorry but 8830, 7250, 7130, etc. are NOT 3G. They...

Sorry but 8830, 7250, 7130, etc. are NOT 3G. They are tehnically 2.5G (which is what some call it) but it's just CDMA EV-DO service. 1G, 2G, 2.5G, 3G, etc. simply refers to the speed of download and...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-29-2007, 04:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
Umts

Umts
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-29-2007, 04:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
Umts

Umts
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 05-25-2007, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By shimmers
8830 is not 3G - it's called world edition...

8830 is not 3G - it's called world edition because it is multi-band including GSM and CDMA.

Blackberry has 3 3G devices including 8707g, 8707v and 8707h. 8707g can be found with various carriers...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 05-15-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,292
Posted By shimmers
I have an unlocked 8707g (originally from O2 out...

I have an unlocked 8707g (originally from O2 out of the UK) and it does have Korean fonts installed, but all I can do is read Korean font via the browser, IM and certain email messages, but I cannot...
Forum: Aftermarket Software 05-15-2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,292
Posted By shimmers
I thought that the OS4.2 for the 8700 did not...

I thought that the OS4.2 for the 8700 did not work for the 8707? I've seen a few posts where users were unable to install 8700's OS4.2 on the 8707. Were you able to do this per your method above (I...
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