The First 5 Things I do When I Get a New BlackBerry

The first thing that needs to be done is to set up your theme. I have to move all my icons around, make folders and organized my icons so I know where to find them.

The first thing that needs to be done is to set up your theme. I have to move all my icons around, make folders and organized my icons so I know where to find them.

The first thing that needs to be done is to set up your theme. I have to move all my icons around, make folders and organized my icons so I know where to find them.

1) Configure Mail
2) Change Theme
3) Add Apps
4) Add Music/Movies
5) Go shopping for a slick holster or case

1) Configure Mail
2) Change Theme
3) Add Apps
4) Add Music/Movies
5) Go shopping for a slick holster or case

1) Configure Mail
2) Change Theme
3) Add Apps
4) Add Music/Movies
5) Go shopping for a slick holster or case

Oh man nothing is worse then moving all your icons around getting them perfect. Then you realize you didn’t change themes to the one you like and having to do it all over again once you change the theme. RIM I know your listening please allow your icons to stay the same when changing themes or ask if we want the current setup copied over to the new theme… please!!!!

Oh man nothing is worse then moving all your icons around getting them perfect. Then you realize you didn’t change themes to the one you like and having to do it all over again once you change the theme. RIM I know your listening please allow your icons to stay the same when changing themes or ask if we want the current setup copied over to the new theme… please!!!!

Oh man nothing is worse then moving all your icons around getting them perfect. Then you realize you didn’t change themes to the one you like and having to do it all over again once you change the theme. RIM I know your listening please allow your icons to stay the same when changing themes or ask if we want the current setup copied over to the new theme… please!!!!

When I get a new device all I have to do is plug it in to my Desktop Manager to get BES rolling again and all my settings are copied down from the server from my last backup.
Does anyone know if there is another way to get BES setup other then installing DM with Exchange integration? I know I can reset my account on the BES server and set it up that way but I think I upgrade 10 BBs a month and its hard because I have to be at their desk and they have to have DM installed and preconfigured to their last device to activate it. Or log into BES to reset their password. Any quicker way that I could do from the comfort of my desk?

When I get a new device all I have to do is plug it in to my Desktop Manager to get BES rolling again and all my settings are copied down from the server from my last backup.
Does anyone know if there is another way to get BES setup other then installing DM with Exchange integration? I know I can reset my account on the BES server and set it up that way but I think I upgrade 10 BBs a month and its hard because I have to be at their desk and they have to have DM installed and preconfigured to their last device to activate it. Or log into BES to reset their password. Any quicker way that I could do from the comfort of my desk?

When I get a new device all I have to do is plug it in to my Desktop Manager to get BES rolling again and all my settings are copied down from the server from my last backup.
Does anyone know if there is another way to get BES setup other then installing DM with Exchange integration? I know I can reset my account on the BES server and set it up that way but I think I upgrade 10 BBs a month and its hard because I have to be at their desk and they have to have DM installed and preconfigured to their last device to activate it. Or log into BES to reset their password. Any quicker way that I could do from the comfort of my desk?

1. Set font sizes, profiles and quick keys
2. Download my favorite free apps
3. Find a good theme
4. Arrange all my icons and apps
5. Brag to my friends

1. Set font sizes, profiles and quick keys
2. Download my favorite free apps
3. Find a good theme
4. Arrange all my icons and apps
5. Brag to my friends

1. Set font sizes, profiles and quick keys
2. Download my favorite free apps
3. Find a good theme
4. Arrange all my icons and apps
5. Brag to my friends

First, I camp out where ever I hear there is a launch going to be!! (8 hours over night, but got my bold!
FIRST and formost thing I do, plug it in my BES server, and start the application dump!! I have a particular set of apps games and utils I use, swapping devices with the BB, couldnt be any easier!
Then I do the standard thing I am SURE everyone does, spends countless hours going through every menu, option and setting, I lose touch with Friends and family!!
Then, if theres time, well for this I make the time, I go get a new Tattoo!
http://crackberry.com/app-world-logo-gets-inked

First, I camp out where ever I hear there is a launch going to be!! (8 hours over night, but got my bold!
FIRST and formost thing I do, plug it in my BES server, and start the application dump!! I have a particular set of apps games and utils I use, swapping devices with the BB, couldnt be any easier!
Then I do the standard thing I am SURE everyone does, spends countless hours going through every menu, option and setting, I lose touch with Friends and family!!
Then, if theres time, well for this I make the time, I go get a new Tattoo!
http://crackberry.com/app-world-logo-gets-inked

First, I camp out where ever I hear there is a launch going to be!! (8 hours over night, but got my bold!
FIRST and formost thing I do, plug it in my BES server, and start the application dump!! I have a particular set of apps games and utils I use, swapping devices with the BB, couldnt be any easier!
Then I do the standard thing I am SURE everyone does, spends countless hours going through every menu, option and setting, I lose touch with Friends and family!!
Then, if theres time, well for this I make the time, I go get a new Tattoo!
http://crackberry.com/app-world-logo-gets-inked

For #5 this might help you in the future:
http://www.shopblackberry.com/
It’s a good place to see all the (official) cases that are available. Even if you don’t buy from there, it’s a useful resource.

For #5 this might help you in the future:
http://www.shopblackberry.com/
It’s a good place to see all the (official) cases that are available. Even if you don’t buy from there, it’s a useful resource.

For #5 this might help you in the future:
http://www.shopblackberry.com/
It’s a good place to see all the (official) cases that are available. Even if you don’t buy from there, it’s a useful resource.

Configure my BES account,
And download Google Maps and Viigo. !

Configure my BES account,
And download Google Maps and Viigo. !

Configure my BES account,
And download Google Maps and Viigo. !

1) Run switch device wizard
2) Update PIN/IMEI on BIS account
3) Push service books
4) “Register now” in host routing table and do a hard
reset
5) Play
p.s. This is if I’m leaving it stock which I don’t. When I got my bold I had .247 tweaked (vendor file removed and VVM set to be optional) and loaded on my PC before my phone even arrived and had it loaded within the first hour. I’ve since upgraded to .266 and waiting for a stable app friendly leak of 5.0 to put on.

1) Run switch device wizard
2) Update PIN/IMEI on BIS account
3) Push service books
4) “Register now” in host routing table and do a hard
reset
5) Play
p.s. This is if I’m leaving it stock which I don’t. When I got my bold I had .247 tweaked (vendor file removed and VVM set to be optional) and loaded on my PC before my phone even arrived and had it loaded within the first hour. I’ve since upgraded to .266 and waiting for a stable app friendly leak of 5.0 to put on.

1) Run switch device wizard
2) Update PIN/IMEI on BIS account
3) Push service books
4) “Register now” in host routing table and do a hard
reset
5) Play
p.s. This is if I’m leaving it stock which I don’t. When I got my bold I had .247 tweaked (vendor file removed and VVM set to be optional) and loaded on my PC before my phone even arrived and had it loaded within the first hour. I’ve since upgraded to .266 and waiting for a stable app friendly leak of 5.0 to put on.

6. Do a battery pull.

6. Do a battery pull.

6. Do a battery pull.

Try two battery pulls or a third for good measure….
and if you own a storm be ready for many more of them…

Try two battery pulls or a third for good measure….
and if you own a storm be ready for many more of them…

Try two battery pulls or a third for good measure….
and if you own a storm be ready for many more of them…

Can’t you just backup your old phone on DM and then pull all that on to your new phone?

Can’t you just backup your old phone on DM and then pull all that on to your new phone?

Can’t you just backup your old phone on DM and then pull all that on to your new phone?

#6: check crackberry.com forums for the latest OS software (especially if using a storm)

#6: check crackberry.com forums for the latest OS software (especially if using a storm)

#6: check crackberry.com forums for the latest OS software (especially if using a storm)

There is a handy device migration feature in the Desktop Manager software. I used it to migrate from my Pearl 8130 to my Curve 8330 and I recall it being very smooth and thorough…and painless!

There is a handy device migration feature in the Desktop Manager software. I used it to migrate from my Pearl 8130 to my Curve 8330 and I recall it being very smooth and thorough…and painless!

There is a handy device migration feature in the Desktop Manager software. I used it to migrate from my Pearl 8130 to my Curve 8330 and I recall it being very smooth and thorough…and painless!

1) set up my emails and contacts
2) change settings like LED flashes, font, side buttons and screen sensitivity (gotta storm)
3) download the right version of plazmic and knock up a theme
4) install theme and put icons in the right place
5) download decent apps (nobody mentioned app world???)
6) head to the pub an show off my latest cool gadget

1) set up my emails and contacts
2) change settings like LED flashes, font, side buttons and screen sensitivity (gotta storm)
3) download the right version of plazmic and knock up a theme
4) install theme and put icons in the right place
5) download decent apps (nobody mentioned app world???)
6) head to the pub an show off my latest cool gadget

1) set up my emails and contacts
2) change settings like LED flashes, font, side buttons and screen sensitivity (gotta storm)
3) download the right version of plazmic and knock up a theme
4) install theme and put icons in the right place
5) download decent apps (nobody mentioned app world???)
6) head to the pub an show off my latest cool gadget

Yes, the device switch wizard in DM seems to work really well. I once had to return a faulty device, and didn’t bring my laptop with me to the store, and relied on using the backup/restore instead of the device switch. SOOOOOO not the same. I still had to download all my apps and themes all over again.
After running the device wizard, tweaking the theme settings was all I had to do to make it like it was before replacement.

Yes, the device switch wizard in DM seems to work really well. I once had to return a faulty device, and didn’t bring my laptop with me to the store, and relied on using the backup/restore instead of the device switch. SOOOOOO not the same. I still had to download all my apps and themes all over again.
After running the device wizard, tweaking the theme settings was all I had to do to make it like it was before replacement.

Yes, the device switch wizard in DM seems to work really well. I once had to return a faulty device, and didn’t bring my laptop with me to the store, and relied on using the backup/restore instead of the device switch. SOOOOOO not the same. I still had to download all my apps and themes all over again.
After running the device wizard, tweaking the theme settings was all I had to do to make it like it was before replacement.

I would like to know is there any way possible that I can restore my battery life ? I have a Bold and I have noticed my battery life has been declining. I don’t leave apps running or searching. I don’t over charge the phone. Any tips ?

I would like to know is there any way possible that I can restore my battery life ? I have a Bold and I have noticed my battery life has been declining. I don’t leave apps running or searching. I don’t over charge the phone. Any tips ?

I would like to know is there any way possible that I can restore my battery life ? I have a Bold and I have noticed my battery life has been declining. I don’t leave apps running or searching. I don’t over charge the phone. Any tips ?

Same things you noted (except I prefer msn over google). Not because I prefer the application, but because I don’t know a single soul who actually uses googletalk.
Speaking of the msn application, I have gone to greater lengths than I’d like to even admit to find a solution to an issue that keeps cropping up, despite my fervent googling and timely phone calls with blackberry data technicians. The issue is this: I log on to the application and everything looks fine. I send a message to a friend and it seems that the message went through successfully. Eventually I get tired of being ignored and log off. I log back on to find a server (100) error, stating that my message could not be delivered. I used to have a Pearl (personal cell) as well as a Curve (business) and the problem occurred with both phones within the same time frame. I have since amalgamated my personal and cell and upgraded to a Storm (yay!). It still didn’t work. (Boo!) I created a new msn account, and for a week it actually worked like a charm! Then… the same error came back and has been a pain in my side ever since!
It’s not the provider or my plan:
My Pearl was with Telus
My Curve was with Rogers
It’s not my location:
My msn is messed up
My son’s msn is just fine
Your thoughts? I would love to hear them!!
PS: I love this site. Fabulous idea!
Yours,
Yvonne Scott

Same things you noted (except I prefer msn over google). Not because I prefer the application, but because I don’t know a single soul who actually uses googletalk.
Speaking of the msn application, I have gone to greater lengths than I’d like to even admit to find a solution to an issue that keeps cropping up, despite my fervent googling and timely phone calls with blackberry data technicians. The issue is this: I log on to the application and everything looks fine. I send a message to a friend and it seems that the message went through successfully. Eventually I get tired of being ignored and log off. I log back on to find a server (100) error, stating that my message could not be delivered. I used to have a Pearl (personal cell) as well as a Curve (business) and the problem occurred with both phones within the same time frame. I have since amalgamated my personal and cell and upgraded to a Storm (yay!). It still didn’t work. (Boo!) I created a new msn account, and for a week it actually worked like a charm! Then… the same error came back and has been a pain in my side ever since!
It’s not the provider or my plan:
My Pearl was with Telus
My Curve was with Rogers
It’s not my location:
My msn is messed up
My son’s msn is just fine
Your thoughts? I would love to hear them!!
PS: I love this site. Fabulous idea!
Yours,
Yvonne Scott

Same things you noted (except I prefer msn over google). Not because I prefer the application, but because I don’t know a single soul who actually uses googletalk.
Speaking of the msn application, I have gone to greater lengths than I’d like to even admit to find a solution to an issue that keeps cropping up, despite my fervent googling and timely phone calls with blackberry data technicians. The issue is this: I log on to the application and everything looks fine. I send a message to a friend and it seems that the message went through successfully. Eventually I get tired of being ignored and log off. I log back on to find a server (100) error, stating that my message could not be delivered. I used to have a Pearl (personal cell) as well as a Curve (business) and the problem occurred with both phones within the same time frame. I have since amalgamated my personal and cell and upgraded to a Storm (yay!). It still didn’t work. (Boo!) I created a new msn account, and for a week it actually worked like a charm! Then… the same error came back and has been a pain in my side ever since!
It’s not the provider or my plan:
My Pearl was with Telus
My Curve was with Rogers
It’s not my location:
My msn is messed up
My son’s msn is just fine
Your thoughts? I would love to hear them!!
PS: I love this site. Fabulous idea!
Yours,
Yvonne Scott

I run through the setup wizard, get my service books, change wallpaper, change themes and download the apps I want.

I run through the setup wizard, get my service books, change wallpaper, change themes and download the apps I want.

I run through the setup wizard, get my service books, change wallpaper, change themes and download the apps I want.

1. Backup my old device through Desktop Manager.
2. Restore IMF file to new device.
3. Download IM Clients
4. Download Google Maps
5. Edit Normal Profile to appropriate sounds/vibrates.

1. Backup my old device through Desktop Manager.
2. Restore IMF file to new device.
3. Download IM Clients
4. Download Google Maps
5. Edit Normal Profile to appropriate sounds/vibrates.

1. Backup my old device through Desktop Manager.
2. Restore IMF file to new device.
3. Download IM Clients
4. Download Google Maps
5. Edit Normal Profile to appropriate sounds/vibrates.

1) Download TwitterBerry
2) Download Google Sync
3) Setup IMAP Gmail on BIS
4) Install (east-asian) language packs via Desktop Manager’s App Loader
5) Set convenience keys in Options -> Screen/Keyobard

1) Download TwitterBerry
2) Download Google Sync
3) Setup IMAP Gmail on BIS
4) Install (east-asian) language packs via Desktop Manager’s App Loader
5) Set convenience keys in Options -> Screen/Keyobard

1) Download TwitterBerry
2) Download Google Sync
3) Setup IMAP Gmail on BIS
4) Install (east-asian) language packs via Desktop Manager’s App Loader
5) Set convenience keys in Options -> Screen/Keyobard

1.restore all my contacts and BB buddies via DM
2.restore all my back up app (thx Crackberry for teaching me how to do it)
3.Set a new wall
4.set custom profile with my tunes
5.post on facebook and msn (BB and live) about my new PIN

1.restore all my contacts and BB buddies via DM
2.restore all my back up app (thx Crackberry for teaching me how to do it)
3.Set a new wall
4.set custom profile with my tunes
5.post on facebook and msn (BB and live) about my new PIN

1.restore all my contacts and BB buddies via DM
2.restore all my back up app (thx Crackberry for teaching me how to do it)
3.Set a new wall
4.set custom profile with my tunes
5.post on facebook and msn (BB and live) about my new PIN

The first thing I do is look for the holes where I can attach the lanyard from my utility pouch. Every other phone manufacturer has them. But not Blackberry.
So, I’m kind of disappointed. See, I ride a motorcycle as my daily transportation, and the little lanyard gives me that extra sense of security I need. I carry my phone, multitool, a pen, and a little bottle of hand sanitizer in a small pouch that hangs from my belt loop with a carabiner. The pouch has a little outside slot for a phone, and it’s supposed to be connected to the pouch via a lanyard. So, all other things aside, that makes the Blackberry the most inconvenient phone I’ve ever owned.
Setting up mail, apps, and whatnot, is all pretty cool. But I can’t carry the device conveniently, i.e., not in any place where it’s conveniently available while I’m wearing my gear.

The first thing I do is look for the holes where I can attach the lanyard from my utility pouch. Every other phone manufacturer has them. But not Blackberry.
So, I’m kind of disappointed. See, I ride a motorcycle as my daily transportation, and the little lanyard gives me that extra sense of security I need. I carry my phone, multitool, a pen, and a little bottle of hand sanitizer in a small pouch that hangs from my belt loop with a carabiner. The pouch has a little outside slot for a phone, and it’s supposed to be connected to the pouch via a lanyard. So, all other things aside, that makes the Blackberry the most inconvenient phone I’ve ever owned.
Setting up mail, apps, and whatnot, is all pretty cool. But I can’t carry the device conveniently, i.e., not in any place where it’s conveniently available while I’m wearing my gear.

The first thing I do is look for the holes where I can attach the lanyard from my utility pouch. Every other phone manufacturer has them. But not Blackberry.
So, I’m kind of disappointed. See, I ride a motorcycle as my daily transportation, and the little lanyard gives me that extra sense of security I need. I carry my phone, multitool, a pen, and a little bottle of hand sanitizer in a small pouch that hangs from my belt loop with a carabiner. The pouch has a little outside slot for a phone, and it’s supposed to be connected to the pouch via a lanyard. So, all other things aside, that makes the Blackberry the most inconvenient phone I’ve ever owned.
Setting up mail, apps, and whatnot, is all pretty cool. But I can’t carry the device conveniently, i.e., not in any place where it’s conveniently available while I’m wearing my gear.

or use the device switch wizard in desktop manager??

or use the device switch wizard in desktop manager??

or use the device switch wizard in desktop manager??

1. Setup my email account(s).
2. Import my contact list from my old device.
3. Notify all of my family and friends who I converted to Blackberry of my new PIN.
4. Setup BB messenger
5. Download Gchat(Google Talk)

1. Setup my email account(s).
2. Import my contact list from my old device.
3. Notify all of my family and friends who I converted to Blackberry of my new PIN.
4. Setup BB messenger
5. Download Gchat(Google Talk)

1. Setup my email account(s).
2. Import my contact list from my old device.
3. Notify all of my family and friends who I converted to Blackberry of my new PIN.
4. Setup BB messenger
5. Download Gchat(Google Talk)

The first thing I do is use the Device Switch Wizard on the Desktop Manager, and all my apps/contacts/etc is transfered instantly!!! Easy as that!

The first thing I do is use the Device Switch Wizard on the Desktop Manager, and all my apps/contacts/etc is transfered instantly!!! Easy as that!

The first thing I do is use the Device Switch Wizard on the Desktop Manager, and all my apps/contacts/etc is transfered instantly!!! Easy as that!

Well burnt my friend, well burnt.

Well burnt my friend, well burnt.

Well burnt my friend, well burnt.

I think everything I do has been covered except:
1) Go to BlackBerry App World to checkout applications
1) Connect to my BlackBerry Stereo Gateway so I can play music through my home stereo
2) Connect to my BlackBerry Bluetooth headset so I can talk while driving
3) Purchase the charging pod for the device – I love how the charging pod changes the screen to a clock. I use it as my bedside clock

I think everything I do has been covered except:
1) Go to BlackBerry App World to checkout applications
1) Connect to my BlackBerry Stereo Gateway so I can play music through my home stereo
2) Connect to my BlackBerry Bluetooth headset so I can talk while driving
3) Purchase the charging pod for the device – I love how the charging pod changes the screen to a clock. I use it as my bedside clock

I think everything I do has been covered except:
1) Go to BlackBerry App World to checkout applications
1) Connect to my BlackBerry Stereo Gateway so I can play music through my home stereo
2) Connect to my BlackBerry Bluetooth headset so I can talk while driving
3) Purchase the charging pod for the device – I love how the charging pod changes the screen to a clock. I use it as my bedside clock

This is not directly on topic, but step 3 reminded me of two major annoyances that I have yet to solve.
(1) I regularly update my BBs OS. Every time I do, settings for applications like Google Maps, Beyond 411, etc are lost. Is there any way around this?
(2) Whenever I change themes, I have to re-arrange the icons and hide the ones I don’t want. Why aren’t these settings “remembered” from theme to theme.

This is not directly on topic, but step 3 reminded me of two major annoyances that I have yet to solve.
(1) I regularly update my BBs OS. Every time I do, settings for applications like Google Maps, Beyond 411, etc are lost. Is there any way around this?
(2) Whenever I change themes, I have to re-arrange the icons and hide the ones I don’t want. Why aren’t these settings “remembered” from theme to theme.

Well, since this blog isn’t about “unreleased” products, I won’t go on about how I am anticipating the next-yet-unreleased blackberry!
What I want to be able to post from the new device about what the first 5 things I did…of course with the help of this blog. A little “homework” if you will!
I have always hesitated “converting” from a traditional phone, and my Voyager does quite a bit…but seems like now is the time to “Blackberry”. I hate limitations when it comes to technology…if it is available, then I should be able to use it! So…in much anticipation for a new Blackberry, and being able to post the very first 5 things I do right here!
I do have a question: can I “move” my phone book from a traditional phone to a Blackberry? I use VZW “Backup Assistant”.
ALSO – It is only fair to mention I found this site from Crackberry, and that site from a friend that is a strong Blackberry supporter…word of mouth is great advertising…hey, why not send me the new Blackberry now to try, and I will really talk it up! Promise!

Well, since this blog isn’t about “unreleased” products, I won’t go on about how I am anticipating the next-yet-unreleased blackberry!
What I want to be able to post from the new device about what the first 5 things I did…of course with the help of this blog. A little “homework” if you will!
I have always hesitated “converting” from a traditional phone, and my Voyager does quite a bit…but seems like now is the time to “Blackberry”. I hate limitations when it comes to technology…if it is available, then I should be able to use it! So…in much anticipation for a new Blackberry, and being able to post the very first 5 things I do right here!
I do have a question: can I “move” my phone book from a traditional phone to a Blackberry? I use VZW “Backup Assistant”.
ALSO – It is only fair to mention I found this site from Crackberry, and that site from a friend that is a strong Blackberry supporter…word of mouth is great advertising…hey, why not send me the new Blackberry now to try, and I will really talk it up! Promise!

Is there a way to “do” your point 3 on an older BB (7250)?

Is there a way to “do” your point 3 on an older BB (7250)?

Nice article for the blackberry newbie. But I think the Blog should have mutil-language &
Graphical interface. We have a forum to present blackberry user in China like such article. Please see http://www.blackberryfans.com

Nice article for the blackberry newbie. But I think the Blog should have mutil-language &
Graphical interface. We have a forum to present blackberry user in China like such article. Please see http://www.blackberryfans.com

hi,Riz
About the 3rd thing u do, u mentioned “Work email, personal email”, do u mean that two different email accounts can be setup on the same blackberry? How to do it?
Wait for ur replying to wangnandl@gmail.com
Thank u!

hi,Riz
About the 3rd thing u do, u mentioned “Work email, personal email”, do u mean that two different email accounts can be setup on the same blackberry? How to do it?
Wait for ur replying to wangnandl@gmail.com
Thank u!

Do a wireless activation. Way easier. On your BES, right-click the user name and hit “Set Activation Password”. Chose something simple (like LLL or MMM, as they work on suretype keyboards too). Then have the user go to the Enterprise Activation icon (or Options / Advanced Options / Enterprise Activation). Put in their primary email address, the password you gave them, leave the Activation Server blank (thats for wifi activations), and hit “Activate Now”.
Also, you can look into the new BES 5.0 system, which comes with Web Desktop Manager. With this, the users can actually log in using IE and set their own activation password, or just activate wired. No more desktop manager installs!

Do a wireless activation. Way easier. On your BES, right-click the user name and hit “Set Activation Password”. Chose something simple (like LLL or MMM, as they work on suretype keyboards too). Then have the user go to the Enterprise Activation icon (or Options / Advanced Options / Enterprise Activation). Put in their primary email address, the password you gave them, leave the Activation Server blank (thats for wifi activations), and hit “Activate Now”.
Also, you can look into the new BES 5.0 system, which comes with Web Desktop Manager. With this, the users can actually log in using IE and set their own activation password, or just activate wired. No more desktop manager installs!

Nice.

Nice.

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all the great comments! I’m really happy and overwhelmed by the response. I’ll try to address some of the comments in this reply.
- Yes the BlackBerry Desktop Manager (DTM) can be used for switching but some people don’t use the DTM and it can’t be used in all cases. e.g. a coworker’s son recently threw his BlackBerry in the toilet.
- For the 7250, you can rearrange icons. See this forum: http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-7200-series-discussion/86746-7250-rearrange-application-icons.html
I’ll do my best to try and stay on top of the comments and reply quickly but I do have a day job.

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all the great comments! I’m really happy and overwhelmed by the response. I’ll try to address some of the comments in this reply.
- Yes the BlackBerry Desktop Manager (DTM) can be used for switching but some people don’t use the DTM and it can’t be used in all cases. e.g. a coworker’s son recently threw his BlackBerry in the toilet.
- For the 7250, you can rearrange icons. See this forum: http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-7200-series-discussion/86746-7250-rearrange-application-icons.html
I’ll do my best to try and stay on top of the comments and reply quickly but I do have a day job.

i jus try to sync my storm with my mac and i cant!!
try to install the desktop manager in my mac and i cant!!
and try to navigate on my flash web site and i cant!!
i love blackberry but we need a option for all this points!!

i jus try to sync my storm with my mac and i cant!!
try to install the desktop manager in my mac and i cant!!
and try to navigate on my flash web site and i cant!!
i love blackberry but we need a option for all this points!!

I have a new Storm and switched from AT&T; iPhone due to the very bad network (dropped calls). My problem is that My Storm seems to have such a lag between the time I touch an Icon and when the program actually starts to run. Sometimes programs don’t even run at all. Is this something “normal” with the Storm or is mine defective? My screen/keyboard settings are 100, 100, 6.
Thanks

I have a new Storm and switched from AT&T iPhone due to the very bad network (dropped calls). My problem is that My Storm seems to have such a lag between the time I touch an Icon and when the program actually starts to run. Sometimes programs don’t even run at all. Is this something “normal” with the Storm or is mine defective? My screen/keyboard settings are 100, 100, 6.
Thanks

The first thing that I have to do is copy my address book.

The first thing that I have to do is copy my address book.

1. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
2. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
3. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
4. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
5. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS

1. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
2. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
3. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
4. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS
5. Wonder when RIM will develop threaded SMS

Yes BlackBerry smartphones can be setup to get mail from multiple accounts but this functionality can be disabled by your IT administrator (if you’re using a corporate device).
Additional email accounts can be setup by using BlackBerry Internet Service: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/internet/
Depending on which device you have and your service provider, there could be various methods of setting up your additional accounts. Your instruction manual or a web search should help you out.

Yes BlackBerry smartphones can be setup to get mail from multiple accounts but this functionality can be disabled by your IT administrator (if you’re using a corporate device).
Additional email accounts can be setup by using BlackBerry Internet Service: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/internet/
Depending on which device you have and your service provider, there could be various methods of setting up your additional accounts. Your instruction manual or a web search should help you out.

You can try PocketMac: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/mac.jsp
If you’re interested in media, try Mac Media Sync: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/media/mediasync.jsp

You can try PocketMac: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/mac.jsp
If you’re interested in media, try Mac Media Sync: http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/media/mediasync.jsp

1 Copy adress book to new smartphone
2 Go through the setup wizard like you
3 Go through the profile, select a preety ring
4 Selcet a clean theme
5 Hide some apps I do not always use

1 Copy adress book to new smartphone
2 Go through the setup wizard like you
3 Go through the profile, select a preety ring
4 Selcet a clean theme
5 Hide some apps I do not always use

Hi! I just want to tipp all Swedish BlackBerry adicts that there is a greate Swedish BlackBerry support site at http://www.alltomblackberry.se and a greate BlackBerry forum at http://www.blackberrys.se/forum.

Hi! I just want to tipp all Swedish BlackBerry adicts that there is a greate Swedish BlackBerry support site at http://www.alltomblackberry.se and a greate BlackBerry forum at http://www.blackberrys.se/forum.

I am with you too. Would love to see IM-styled SMS messages, just like the BlackBerry Messenger application. Would also love a native PDF viewer where you can open PDF files from internal memory or a microSD card.

I am with you too. Would love to see IM-styled SMS messages, just like the BlackBerry Messenger application. Would also love a native PDF viewer where you can open PDF files from internal memory or a microSD card.

To copy my address book

To copy my address book

1 set font
2 configure email
3 hide apps I rarely use
4 download some apps I usually use
5 set quick keys

1 set font
2 configure email
3 hide apps I rarely use
4 download some apps I usually use
5 set quick keys

I LOVE my 8703 but the trackwheel is loose (it’s moving backward and is floppy)and it is getting frustrating.
Another problem is that somehow around five e-mails got locked on my home screen and no matter what I do I can’t seem to erase them.
I brought the phone into a Verizon outlet and they said they no longer repair phones (they said they “don’t want to open them up”), so they will not fix the trackwheel. They also tried to remove the e-mails and could not figure out how to do it. They said they’re just locked and to live with it.
Help!
PS – I upgraded to the Storm, there were lots of glitches, and returned it. I don’t want to upgrade until Verizon carries other BlackBerrys or the Storm gets better.

I LOVE my 8703 but the trackwheel is loose (it’s moving backward and is floppy)and it is getting frustrating.
Another problem is that somehow around five e-mails got locked on my home screen and no matter what I do I can’t seem to erase them.
I brought the phone into a Verizon outlet and they said they no longer repair phones (they said they “don’t want to open them up”), so they will not fix the trackwheel. They also tried to remove the e-mails and could not figure out how to do it. They said they’re just locked and to live with it.
Help!
PS – I upgraded to the Storm, there were lots of glitches, and returned it. I don’t want to upgrade until Verizon carries other BlackBerrys or the Storm gets better.

I agree,
I so wish Blackberry would recognize the growing number of windows defectors and provide better Desktop support for the Storm.
Pocket Mac does not have all the functionality o RIM’s Desktop.
It would make backing up and updating software so much easier

I agree,
I so wish Blackberry would recognize the growing number of windows defectors and provide better Desktop support for the Storm.
Pocket Mac does not have all the functionality o RIM’s Desktop.
It would make backing up and updating software so much easier

I went to my Verizon store complaining about the slow response on my Storm.
They installed Quick Pull which is a free download off the BB App World store.
It basically routinely simulates a battery pull and cleans out the memory.
It has helped a bunch… but it is not a good replacement for releasing a long over due new operating system for the Storm.
Had I known about Quick Pull, I would have installed it when I set my phone up initially

I went to my Verizon store complaining about the slow response on my Storm.
They installed Quick Pull which is a free download off the BB App World store.
It basically routinely simulates a battery pull and cleans out the memory.
It has helped a bunch… but it is not a good replacement for releasing a long over due new operating system for the Storm.
Had I known about Quick Pull, I would have installed it when I set my phone up initially

Would like to see multiple BES accounts on each device.
Service staff need to be interactive with customers and test each BES.
Also I would imagine executives, on multiple boards and committees would appreciate it I would think.

Would like to see multiple BES accounts on each device.
Service staff need to be interactive with customers and test each BES.
Also I would imagine executives, on multiple boards and committees would appreciate it I would think.

Check new software to buy, and cry because the App World is not available in Europe. (No official date either)

Check new software to buy, and cry because the App World is not available in Europe. (No official date either)

Just wondering what the PING!!! is really for? I know it might be a dumb question but whats the purpose of the PING!!!! I have been through every BB and I now have my latest a beautiful “Storm”

Just wondering what the PING!!! is really for? I know it might be a dumb question but whats the purpose of the PING!!!! I have been through every BB and I now have my latest a beautiful “Storm”

pocketmac dont work!!
we need a desktop manager for mac please!!!!
media sync works great!!!!!
c`mon rim make the blackberry the best ever smartphone!!!

pocketmac dont work!!
we need a desktop manager for mac please!!!!
media sync works great!!!!!
c`mon rim make the blackberry the best ever smartphone!!!

there is only one input for mobile number in contacts.
what should i do if i have more than one mobile number for the same contact

there is only one input for mobile number in contacts.
what should i do if i have more than one mobile number for the same contact

New to Blackberry, very frustrated! Phone is “forever” locking up. I am missing calls, can’t pick up calls etc. Very stressful … i am always on the go (like many of us) i have 4 yr. old in Pre K and this is how the center contacts me. Either way i just want a device that works. If it locked up once a week i probably would be able to handle that, but 5-10 times a day?!?! What gives? Any tips?

New to Blackberry, very frustrated! Phone is “forever” locking up. I am missing calls, can’t pick up calls etc. Very stressful … i am always on the go (like many of us) i have 4 yr. old in Pre K and this is how the center contacts me. Either way i just want a device that works. If it locked up once a week i probably would be able to handle that, but 5-10 times a day?!?! What gives? Any tips?

1. run setup wiz to config work mail and remove non-english lang
2. move lock screen icon to top left
3. install facebook and a tweetgenius
4. setup my personal gmail account
5. find a case

1. run setup wiz to config work mail and remove non-english lang
2. move lock screen icon to top left
3. install facebook and a tweetgenius
4. setup my personal gmail account
5. find a case

When I went to memory cleaning, I found it was disabled. What would be the result of enabling this function? What harm could I possibly do? ….I’m a relatively ignorant old fart, and I don’t want to intercourse things up. usaspyder

When I went to memory cleaning, I found it was disabled. What would be the result of enabling this function? What harm could I possibly do? ….I’m a relatively ignorant old fart, and I don’t want to intercourse things up. usaspyder

thanks for the tips

1. Setup my emails, personalize the phone
2. Install additional apps all from app world
3. Post something in Facebook(my friends notices where the post came from and it's my way of introducing the phone to em rather than making them bite something that keeps the doctor away) esp in my country(Philippines) ; )
4. Copy my contacts from previous bb's
5. Add my girlfriend's BB pin.

I play BrickBreaker

Well, what i did when i got my blackberry was whine and cry about the fact that now i'm gonna have to get a blackberry plan to make it work. After i got the base plan, i realized i'm gonna have to get the more expensive bb plan to make facebook work. So i whined and cried a bit more.

Well, what i did when i got my blackberry was whine and cry about the fact that now i'm gonna have to get a blackberry plan to make it work. After i got the base plan, i realized i'm gonna have to get the more expensive bb plan to make facebook work. So i whined and cried a bit more.

i have just download the windows life massenger on my blackberry but i didn't find it could any one help me ?

Hello,

I would look in the download folder as well as the IM folder. Check Options-Advanced Options(Applications) to see if it is installed.

Thank you

erm not much, wont do anything, gone back to ebuddy on my sone ericcson w880I

runs ebuddy and opera as have most of my phones, noty this one it seems !

i hhave it connected to wi-fi, still it wont work ! just give up piece of crap

If I've hidden an app by accident (!) and I want it back, what do I do?

go in your home scree then click the blackberry button(menu button) and click on show all. then u can see all the apps u have.

You may also want to verify that it is still installed under Options (Advanced Options) Applications.

Cheers,

I’ve done what most of you guys have performed and I’m coming from an 8703e to a Storm2, yeah, big leap, I know. I have numerous backups from my 8703e and the last tweak I wanted to make was migrate my 8703e’s phonebook to my Storm2.

I do not know if this is possible or not going from one extreme device to another, but I like to believe I can possibly get some help on this (sorry if I’m posting this in the wrong place). I’ll explain what I’ve performed in the following:

1. taking just the “Address Book” from a and old 8703e backup (also my 8703e is broken and non-functional) to the Storm2. At first I was not able to perform such actions on Desktop Manager 5, but have the access on Desktop Manager 6.

2. A dialogue box came up telling me that it went through successfully, but once I checked my Storm2′s contacts there was nothing (there was nothing to begin with also).

If I’m doing something wrong or it’s not possible at all to send such an old designed BB contact list to a modern one I would really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

I’ve moved my applications to a folder. How can I get those icons to run down the side of my screen instead of across?

This is not a supported feature of the BlackBerry Smartphone.

I, tell my friends that blackberrys can mesure temperature…
Tell them to Press 6, then OO the put it on your forehead for 3 seconds then press L

to see result, do it yourself.

Usually i get a new blackberry every 2 months so i like to download Social networks and free blackberry oprea mini internet

thats rubbish nd boring y do blackberry phones have em

how do you sync BB 8520 with gmail calander

Hello JES,

Have a look at this article on how to enable Gmail Calendar synchronization: http://bbry.lv/9ZLGp9

Thanks
Heather

im struggling to switch my blackberry email that i set up on my old curve to my new curve. when i go through the set up wizard it keeps prompting me to set up a new email

Hey belladani,

When you access email setup do you put in a username and password, or does it log you in automatically? Either way click on add a new BlackBerry address and put in the email address and the password you used.

how it dont work

i just bought my son the blackberry curve and he seems to think he needs an activation code but i have no idea where to get it from, he also thinks he has to upgrade his sim card, he is already on contract any suggestions?

It does when u put OO not zero zero, is funny

If you have Verizon for the wireless carrier go to their website http://verizonwireless.com login and within your account click activate new device, or call your carrier and activate the phone that way….Easy-Peasy