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BLACKBERRY BASICS: The LED Indicator
One of the most distinct features of BlackBerry smartphones is the LED Indicator located at the upper right hand corner of the handset. Yes, it is the blinking light that sometimes distracts you from what you’re currently doing, but otherwise to say that you either have an email, an SMS, a BBM, etc., etc. I guess it’s apart from the undeniable aesthetic that it gives (the blinking green,...
BlackBerry Basics : FAQs Answered
Every now and then, I get questions about BlackBerry thrown at me from all different angles at all different places. Although sometimes I need some research to get the information passed on, more often than not, I pretend like a BlackBerry Encyclopedia (if there’s any) with the answers automatically coming out of my mind. My entry today will address at least 5 Frequently Asked Questions that...
BlackBerry Basics: How to reset your BlackBerry Device
Every now and then, users get to experience some unexplained problems with their BlackBerry handsets that could not be easily looked into by an authorized technician. Or perhaps there are instances when the user has already cleared all the temporary files stored in the handset but it still doesn’t seem to run as fast as it should. There are also times when the user just wants to refresh the handset,...
BlackBerry Basics: Browser Keyboard Shortcuts
(Note: These shortcuts are relevant to OS 5 and OS 6 handsets)
Apart from using your ubiquitous BlackBerry for sending emails and updating your Twitter followers, I’m sure you occasionally find yourself pulling up the small globe icon to check what’s up on the web. And with the new BlackBerry handsets now dominant in the market, apart from the top-class messaging capabilities of your Berry,...
BlackBerry Basics: How to Optimize Your BlackBerry’s Memory and Speed
If you have one of the new OS 7 handsets, processor speed and memory space are probably not that big of an issue. But if you still have one of the good, classic BlackBerry smartphones like the Curve 3G and the Bold OS 6 devices, this is definitely something you’d like to know to boost your phone’s performance.
Before we list down some of the applications that you can download to clear...
How to download BlackBerry apps
How to download BlackBerry apps using your BlackBerry device App World
Look for the App World icon on your device if you are currently subscribed to BBMax, if not please see next step
Connect your device to WiFi, look for the App World icon on your device
Enter BlackBerry ID and password if needed, if you don’t have a BlackBerry ID, please check this link
Search for any app through App World...
How to subscribe to Smart & Globe BIS / BlackBerry Data
Make sure that you are connected to your Mobile Network (please see image above) – use your trackpad to highlight the time on your homescreen, then click it
Subscribe to a BlackBerry Data Plan
For Globe Telecom users, please see Globe BlackBerry Data Plans
For Smart Telecom users, please see Smart BlackBerry Data Plans
After subscribing to a BlackBerry plan and succeeded (you will receive...
How to Transfer SIM Contacts To Your BlackBerry Phonebook
Add all contacts from a SIM card to a BlackBerry smartphone
1. Insert your SIM
2. On the BlackBerry smartphone, open Contacts.
3. BlackBerry will prompt you to transfer all your SIM contacts to your device, if not – see number 3
4. Display the menu and select SIM Phone Book. The SIM phone book will be loaded.
5. Display the menu and select Copy All To Contacts.
6. This will add all contacts...
How to upgrade / update your Globe / Smart / Sun BlackBerry OS
You will need a PC, an internet connection, your BlackBerry Device and your device usb cable to implement all this.
This is how i upgrade my BlackBerry and ill make this simple and straight forward as possible.
Note: Uninstall first any BlackBerry software that you previously installed on your PC, as it may and will conflict with the guide below.
1. Download your specific and latest BlackBerry device...
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