Guides Regarding With BlackBerry

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How do I determine if my Balckberry is unlocked?
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1.On your Blackberry, go to Options>>Advanced Options>Sim Card

2.At that screen, type MEPD on your keyboard.A new menu will pop up.

3.look for network in the list.

4.If your device is unlocked , it should ay Disabled or Inactive. If it says Active, it's still locked to that carrier.


How do I free up memory on my device?

Delete unused languages
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1.Go to options>> Advanced Options>>Applications

2.Scroll and highlight the unused languages.

3.Press the menu key and select DeleteNote: When prompted to restart select No until all of the unused lnguges are deleted.

4.Once all languages are deleted , remove battery for 30 sec and reboot the device.

Remove call logs
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1.Go into the messages application and press the menu key.

2. Select view folder, then select Phone Call Logs.

3.scroll to the top date and highlight it.

4.Press the menu key and select Delete Prior.

Delete Sample Video
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1. Go to Options>>Advanced Options>>Application

2.Highlight Blackberry Sample Video

3.Press the menu key and select Delete.

Clear cache and cookies in Browser
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1.G into the browser application and press the menu key

2.Select Options >>Cache Operations

3.Select Clear History

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How do I change the default email address on my device?

1.Go to Options

2.Select Advanced Options.

3.Select Message Service

4. Under CMIME select the email and a box will drop down listing all your email address

5.Select the email address you want to become default.

6.Save and exit.




How to add & delete email addresses?

Part 1: Adding Address
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1.Click on the setup internet e-mail icon

2.Click on e-mail accounts link

3.Click on the add e-mail account link or you can also select create a blackberry e-mail address from this area.

4.Follow the directions by entering the e-mail address and password.

Part 2: Deleting Address
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1.Click on the setup internet e-mail icon

2.Click on the e-mail accounts link.

3.Click on the e-mail address you want to delete

4.Select the delete link.

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How do I edit my notification tones?

1.select the Profile icon

2.A box will appear where you can quick select between Loud, Vibrate, Quiet, Phone Only and Off. If you wish to quick change the device profiles then select
the one you want and exit out.

3.If you want to edit the tones assigned to the device applications then select the last option, Advanced

4.Select the profile you wish to edit. (Loud, Vibrate, Quiet, Normal(default), Phone Only,Off)

5.You'll now see a list of all applications that can have a tone assigned.

6.Select the application you wish to edit the tone/notification for.

7.You can now edit out of Holster and in Holster tones/notifications.

a)Select between: None, Tone, Vibrate+Tone

b)Select the tune you wish to use

c)Select volume (options are mute, low, medium, high,escalating)

d)select number of beeps(options are 1,2,3)

e)Select Repeat Notification(option are none, LED Flashing)

f)If set to vibrate or Vibrate+Tone then select number of vibrations (options are 1,2,3)

8.Repeat a-e for each of the desired applications listed in 5 above.

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How do I delete applications from my Blackberry?

1.Go to Options.

2.Select Advanced Options.

3.Select Applications

4.Highlight the application you want to delete from the device.

5.Press the menu key.

6.Select delete.

7.The device will ask if you want to reboot.Select Yes.

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How To Solve Blackberry 507 & 505 Error


Summary
This article applies to BlackBerry®wireless devices based on Java™.


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Problem
You receive one of the following errors on your BlackBerry device while using Application Loader to install device software

Device Error 505

Device Error 507

Both errors indicate that no applications are loaded on the BlackBerry device.
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Cause 1
During the Application Loader process, the existing applications on the BlackBerry device were erased, but Application Loader failed to load the new applications.

Resolution
Complete the following steps:

Verify that device software is installed on your computer. For instructions, see here
For More Information
(Before you use Application Loader to install software on your BlackBerry wireless device, verify that the necessary device software is installed on your personal computer.

To verify what device software is installed on your computer

In Desktop Manager, click Help > About Desktop Manager.
Click the Device Software tab.
The Device Software tab lists the device system software installed on your computer. If the tab is blank, then no device software exists.)

2)If your BlackBerry device is connected to a laptop in a docking station, disconnect the laptop from the docking station and connect the device directly to the laptop.
3)If a third-party program (e.g. Virus scanner) is using the same COM port as BlackBerry Desktop Manager, close the third-party application to free the COM port.
4)If you are using a USB adapter to connect your BlackBerry device to a serial port on your computer, temporarily connect your device to a computer with a USB port.
5)In Desktop Manager, double-click Application Loader.
6)Use Application Loader to install the device software.
Note: If the Application Loader process fails, see here
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(Cause
The backup process does not recognize the databases present on the device.

Resolution
Complete the following steps:

Click Start > Run.
In the Open field, type %TEMP%, then click OK. Microsoft® Windows® Explorer displays the contents of the Temp folder.
Double-click the Loader-(<current date>).log file. The log file is created only when the Application Loader process is unsuccessful.
Search the log file for one the following error messages:
Backup connection attempt has failed; requesting user guidance
User response is cancel
If the error message is found, continue with step 6. Otherwise, contact your service provider.
Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager. If Desktop Manager is unresponsive, restart your computer, then open Desktop Manager.
Open Application Loader.
Use the Application Loader to install BlackBerry Device Software. To install device software using Application Loader see KB-04536.
In the Application Loader Wizard, as shown below, select the following option:
Do not automatically back up and restore the handheld application data during the loading process)


Complete the Application Loader process.

Cause 2
You erased all the data and applications on your BlackBerry device by typing an incorrect password ten times in Application Loader. For more Information Check Here

Resolution
Complete the following steps:

In Desktop Manager, double-click Application Loader.
Use Application Loader to install the device software

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How do I delete BBMaps from the device?

1.Go to Options>>>Advanced Options>>>Applications

2.Select Modules

3.Once there delete all that say net_rim_bb_lbs

There are 4 of them:
a)net_rim_bb_lbs

b)net_rim_bb_lbs_api

c)net_rim_bb_lbs_internal_gps

d)net_rim_bb_lbs_rescource_en

4.Delete them one by one then do a hard reboot (pull battery for 30 secs)

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How do I back up third party applications on my Blackberry?

1. Download and install the latest version of Desktop Manager.

2.Plug in the device and run Desktop Manager.

3.Click on "Switch Device Wizard"

4. Click on "Switch Blackberry Devices"

5.Click "Next"

6.Select USB: Your PIN.

7.Click "Next"

8.Uncheck "User Dat Settings" and "Include Messages" leaving "Third Party Applications checked.

9.Click "next"

10.When it's finished backing up the apps, do not click "next" or "cancel". Leave that screen as it is and continue these instructions.

11.Search your computer files/folder for a folder labled with your pin number. Be sure and search in hidden and system files.

12.When you find it copy it to another location.

13.Now go back and "cancel" the switch Device Wizard. If tyou cancel the wizard before copying the folder to another loaction the folder is automatically emptied.

14.Now wipe your device as desired.

Your back up is completed.

Restore
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15. When the OS has been loaded back to the device run Application Loader again and click on "Add".

16.Browse to the folder you copied with your PIN.Double click on the file named yourpin.alx.

17.This should add all your third party applications to the apploader.

18.Finish the installation to load them to your blackberry.

19.Restore your personal data using the restore feature in Desktop Manager Backup/Restore.

Note:If you're wiping the device because of a problem this procedure may not be wise to perform because the cause of the trouble could possibly be in one of the third party applications.

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How do I set up Wifi on the Blackberry?

Turn on Wifi
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1.At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2.Scroll to the Manage Connections icon and press the trackball.

3.Scroll to Wi-Fi and press the trackball to place a check mark in the box to turn on Wi-Fi.

Scanning and connecting to available networks
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1.At the Home screen, ress the Menu key.

2.Scroll the Se Up Wi-Fi Network and press the trackball.

3.Scroll to Next and press the trackball.

4.Select scan for networks, the handeld scans and displays available networks.

5.Scroll to the desired network and press the trackball to connect.

Add a network
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1.At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2.Scroll to the set up wi-fi Network and press the trackball.

3.Scroll to Next and press the trackball.

4.Select scan for networks.The device scans and displays available networks.

5.scroll to the desired network and press the trackball.

6.At the save this Wi-fi Network as s Profile anyway? Field, ensure Yes is selected.

Add a network manually
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1.At the Home screen, press the Men key.

2.Scroll to Set Up Wi-Fi Network and press the trackball.

3.Scroll to Next and Press the trackball.

4.Scroll to Manually Add Network and press the trackball.

5.Type the network name, and then select Add.

6.At security type, press the trackball.

7.Scroll to one of the following options and press the trackball:

*No security*WEP*Pre-Shared Key(PSK)*PEAP*LEAP*EAP-TLS*EAP-FAST*EAP-TTLS*EAP-SIM

8.Scroll to Connect and press the trackball

9.At the Save this Wi-Fi Network as a profile anyway? Field, ensure Yes is selected.

Edit saved networks
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1.At the Home screen, press the MEnu key

2.Scroll to the Manage Connections icon and press the trackball

3.Scroll to Wi-Fi Options and press the trackball

4.Scroll to a network and press the Menu key.

5.Scroll to Edit and press the trackball.

6.Edit the network name, SSID, security type, and any other information as desired.

7.Press the Menu key, and then select Save.


T-Mobile router
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1.At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2.Scroll to the Manage Connections and press the trackball.

3.Scroll to Set Uo Wi-Fi Network and press the trackball.

4.Scroll to Next and press the trackball.

5.Scroll to Get Security key and press the trackball.

6.Select Next.

7.On your wireless router, press and release the secure button.

8.On your handheld, select Done.

Locate the MAC address
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1At the Home screen, press the Menu key.

2.Scroll to the Options icon and press the trackball.

3.Scroll to Status and press the trackball to view the WLAN MAC address.

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How do I reset my Blackberry?

Soft Reset
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Press the Alt+Right Shift(Cap)=Delete keys. A soft reset re-establishes communication between the Blackberry device and the computer.This ill stop all applications on the device.

Double-Soft Reset
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Press the Shift(cap)+Delete keys and the screen will go blank. When the screen is no longer black, press the shift9cap0+delete keys again.You should see anoher blank screen followed by an hour glass.This will stop all applications on the device and it's nearly equivalent to a hard reset.

Hard Reset
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The first step in troubleshooting a network, software or hardware error is often to perform a hard reset. With Java based devices, this is accomplished by removing the battery. A hard reset on a c++ based device is accomplished by pressing the Reset button.

Note:Insert the end of a paperclip inside the small hole on the back of the handheld to perform hard reset on a RIM models 850, 857, 950 or 957 device.

Some reasons to do a hard reset
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Network Issues
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*Handheld displays an X beside the coverage indicator.
*Handheld displays GSM or lower case gprs as the network status indicator.
*User is unable to send or receive messages on the handheld

Software Issues
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*User receives an error code on the handheld.
*Applications do not appear to be functioning correctly.
*Dsktop Manager is stuck at working status when the handheld is connected.
*Bluetooth is not detected.

Hardware Issues
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*Handheld display is hard to read. For instance, the display show lines obscuring text.
*Keypad is not working. For example, the keys do not work , the track wheel is not working properly or the handhold does not turn on.

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How to transfer SIM contacts to the device?

1.On your Blackberry, go to the Address Book.

2.Open it and click 9or press Menu on 8100, 8800, 83000 to see SIM Phone Book.

3.Click SIM Phone Book. The list of your Sim Contacts will appear.

*From here you've 2 options:
i) You may choose to highlight oe contact an click to add to address book

or

ii)You can copy all to address book. If you've a great number of contacts, this may take a while.

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How do I wipe the Blackberry using Jl_Cmder?

Pre-wipe Tasks
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1.Firstly, download Jl_Cmder to your pc.

2.Make sure all your data, contacts etc are backed up or synced before proceeding! This will wipe everything off of the device.

3.Make sure you've the latest vrsion of both Desktop Manager and the Handheld OS installed on your pc.

4.From the pc navigate to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file vendor.xml

If you've never installed the Handheld OS before, then the vendor.xml file will not be on the pc and you can skip this step.

5.Plug the device into the pc using the USB cord ad make sure Desktop Manager is closed.

6.Remove the battery from the device.

Wipe the device
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1.Wipe the device using Jl_cmder

This may take several attempts to connect to the device, so keep trying until it connects and wipes.

2.The device will reboot to a white screen with a '507' error.

Install OS and restore
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1.Open Desktop Manager and select Application Loader

2.Install the OS by following the prompts and selections.

3.The device will reboot. It can take up to 15 mins for the first boot.

4. Restore the previously made backup or re-sync.

5.Install the battery back into the device and unplug from the pc.