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Popular Free Software - Including Google, Berry411, BlackBerryTools, MarkyBerry, etc.
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Posted by: Mark Rejhon

MarkyBerryUtils

(Reposted by popular demand from BlackBerryForums.com)

Free software recently written by me, for my own use and inspired by BlackBerryForums.com users. Enjoy!

Important note: To enable hotkeys, turn off "Dial From Home Screen" setting in Phone->Options. (You can press the phone hotkey before dialing, anyway). Hotkeys do not work on 71XX series, so you have to manually launch via icon. However, hotkeys works from PocketDay as an assigned key if you need hotkeys on the 71XX series. Alternatively, you can assign either of these mini applications to the Convenience key on the left side of 71XX, or either of the two on the 87XX series BlackBerry units, for one hotkey access. To obtain free source code to MarkyBerryUtils, see the BlackBerry Development section of BlackBerryForums.com.

MarkyBerryUtils Wireless Download:

Download Quick Note Via BlackBerry:
www.marky.com/files/bb/QuickNote.jad (Version 1.0 - Feb 4, 2006)
PURPOSE: One hotkey access ("Q" key) to immediately jotting down notes that is automatically copied to the clipboard. Good for taking notes in a mad hurry, such as writing down spoken information, etc -- Faster than using BlackBerry MemoPad because QuickNote it is a one-button instant text editor. Exiting by hitting Esc automatically saves your note into the clipboard for pasting. You can then use "Paste" to paste the text in another application such as while composing email. Requires BlackBerryOS 3.6 or later.

Download Quick Compose Via BlackBerry:
www.marky.com/files/bb/QuickCompose.jad (Version 1.01 - Feb 4, 2006)
PURPOSE: One hotkey access ("C" key) to immediately composing a blank new email message. Requires BlackBerryOS 4.1 or later (Includes 8700 or an upgraded BlackBerry). This readds the missing missing Compose shortcut icon from earlier BlackBerryOS software, while using the new convenient New Email interface of OS 4.1. Thanks to Ramble at SRA for the first version of the code provided.

MarkyBerryUtils BlackBerry Desktop Download:
(Feb 4, 2006 Version)

Posted by: lgreenberg

Allow me to make this "sticky."

Posted by: Mark Rejhon

Thanks, but I don't think it is really worthy of a sticky. There's much more worthy software than mine. So let's make this thread worthy of being a sticky, let me take advantage of it by giving shameless plugs of other people's free BlackBerry software creations. Some of the best free BlackBerry Software are the following. Copy and paste the below into an email message to your BlackBerry, then click to dowlnoad wirelessly Over-The-Air. All freeware, no registration needed.

Google Maps Mobile
Wireless Link: www.google.com/glm
The Official Version! Yes, it now works for BlackBerry. Draggable, scrollable Google Maps on your BlackBerry. Best thing short of actually having GPS. Enough said. If you have problems, alternative unofficial Google Maps viewers can be found at www.freek.ca and www.bblocal.com.

Berry 411
Wireless Link: www.thebogles.com/berry411.jad
Desktop Link: www.thebogles.com/Berry411.htm
The best White Pages and Yellow Pages search software for the BlackBerry, this also has a built-in bonus of movie showtimes lookup and weather lookup!

BBToday
Wireless Link: blackberrytools.sourceforge.net/OverTheAir/bbtoday-1.5/BBToday.jad
Desktop Link: sourceforge.net/projects/blackberrytools
A very nice miniature PIM "Today Screen" that displays your appointments, number of missed phone calls, number of waiting new emails, as well as today's weather, as well as your favourite stock quotes.

BBReply
Wireless Link: blackberrytools.sourceforge.net/OverTheAir/bbreply-1.1/BBReply.jad
Desktop Link: sourceforge.net/projects/blackberrytools
Ever wish you have multiple different editable "Reply-To:" addresses when writing emails on the BlackBerry? This is the solution - you can now have customizable Reply-To: when writing emails on BlackBerry.

BBLight
Wireless Link: blackberrytools.sourceforge.net/OverTheAir/bblight-1.82/BBLight.jad
Desktop Link: sourceforge.net/projects/blackberrytools
Configures your BlackBerry light to stay always-on when out of holster. Or automatically turns on backlight when you hit a keypress (a problem on older BlackBerry models)! Be warned, this application affects battery life!

BBWeather
Wireless Link: blackberrytools.sourceforge.net/OverTheAir/bbweather-0.74/BBWeather.jad
Desktop Link: sourceforge.net/projects/blackberrytools
Display weather forecasts on BlackBerry on one button click, much faster than BlackBerry Browser. For entering a new city into this weather forecast application, you need an 8-character city code. (The city code is 4 capital letters followed by 4 numbers. Just grab those codes matching this pattern from inside the URL's when viewing weather forecasts at www.weather.com or www.theweathernetwork.com on your desktop PC, and save the 8 character code into the BBWeather software, and viola.)

Posted by: lgreenberg

Thread title changed by request.

Posted by: Mark Rejhon

QuickCompose updated to Version 1.02.

Posted by: Mark Rejhon

QuickNote updated to Version 1.1. Added Options screen with adjustable font sizes and an auto paste option (for those interested in editing the Copy & Paste clipboard)

Posted by: jeffreyklein

googletalk for blackberry's should be added here. it is a great new free bb program.

Posted by: basarali

I keep getting an error message after I try to install the BBLight:

The following modules could not be loaded because their digital signatures were invalid.

I've tried downloads from different providers but it keeps coming up the same.

Has anyone come into this before & how did you resolve the issue?

Thanks,

Lisa

Posted by: phone-aholic

hello Lisa

I've been trying for weeks to get an answer for this issue myself! My desktop Manager wont acknowledge finding "software applications designed for your device". I have contacted Rogers, Blackberry, and Handigo - each of them advises to contact the other for tech support. Please let me know if you get anywhere on this - i have purchased tons of stuff from Hanigo but cannot load it.

Sylvie

Posted by: StarLog

If you want to write something of value, then try an Excel viewer..

We could use a good one for the BB that is FREEware..

Posted by: cingularsales

for the weather thing i can not find out how to add mycity and wht is bblight anyway

Posted by: BenMarvin

Quote:

Originally Posted by cingularsales

for the weather thing i can not find out how to add mycity and wht is bblight anyway

BBLight gives you extra setting for the screen. Including the option to keep it on all the time (how useless) and such. I didn't find it overly useful.

Posted by: rudybunt

WOW thank you so much BBlight worked great for me

Posted by: cdp1276

Can anyone recommend an IM client I can install on my Blackberry 7290 that will let me do AOL Instant Messenger? I can't believe Cingular or AOL for that matter doesn't support an app.

Posted by: overridex

Nice info, thanks guys.

-------------------
Best Regards,
SEO Expert

Posted by: shafferds

ANY ONE KNOW OF ANYOTHER PROGRAMS??

EMSN - MSN MESSENGER PROGRAM FOR FREE CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT:

WWW.FUNGAMES.COM/EMSN

ALSO A GREAT SITE FOR MP3 RINGTONES:

TUNEUSIN.COM

AND THERE IS ALSO NOW AN UPDATE FOR GOOGLE MAPS: IT CAN SHOW TRAFFIC BY COLORED LINES.

GOOGLE.COM/GMM

Posted by: daytoncj

anyone having trouble getting googlemaps with the update to work on the cingular 8700? says i need to change browser settings. any clue? thanks,

Posted by: quicka2

worked like a charm for me in my 8700

Posted by: juicychus

how do you "install" these things? just got my bb 7290 today.

Posted by: Schoep

I could be totally off with this advise, but I believe you are getting the message because your memory is full. I've been experiencing the same issue and have noticed other program giving me messages about memory room.

Posted by: rambo47

I just did an OTA install of BBWeather on my 7105t. Seemed to go smoothly, but unfortunately all I get is the error message "Error: Could not find a service book entry for IPPP" when I run it. I got the location code from weather.com.

Posted by: ToddinVA

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo47

I just did an OTA install of BBWeather on my 7105t. Seemed to go smoothly, but unfortunately all I get is the error message "Error: Could not find a service book entry for IPPP" when I run it. I got the location code from weather.com.

I got that same error when I tried to install the Mapquest app on my 7130e. After doing a quick search, I couldn't figure out what to do about it either.

Posted by: rambo47

I found the answers here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/bla...pip-no-bes.html
You need the wap settings for your carrier. I put in the T-Mobile wap settings and disabled the proxy for BBWeather and bingo! Up and running.

Posted by: inheritedhornet

Quote:

Originally Posted by shafferds

ALSO A GREAT SITE FOR MP3 RINGTONES:

TUNEUSIN.COM

awesome website. thanks

Posted by: Tool019840

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdp1276

Can anyone recommend an IM client I can install on my Blackberry 7290 that will let me do AOL Instant Messenger? I can't believe Cingular or AOL for that matter doesn't support an app.

Download Ramble...
http://wireless.sra.com/ramble/

Posted by: superfire

i would like to see any reviews / recommentation on the all-in-one IM client for Yahoo / AIM / MSN / ICQ / GTalk for an inexpensive one-time fee? i know lot of them are charging monthly fee and it is not my cup of tea

Posted by: Jamesv300

My opinions

Google Maps = The ****, loving the quality of the images and simplicity to use

Berry411 = Tons of help, my only problem is 411 doesn't seem to be working for Canadian phone #'s, must be using US database

eMSN = Waste of time, slow as hell not even worth it (M choice = browser = ebuddy.com)

Posted by: Master Splinter

Funny I find this post today. I just went and downloaded Google Maps by mistake while I was in class and shared it with everyone that was there. It's just tight for no reason. The images are good and it's easy to use. It loads super quick on my 7130c too! Thanks for all the other suggestions folks.

Posted by: EChid

Does anyone know how much data Google Maps uses, I'd love to use it but I'm afraid that I will go over on my data limit.

Posted by: wolfman

Enter http://gmail.com/app on your mobile to get the new GMail app. Very fast and works great

Posted by: tune_up_girl69@

I have an OVERLY hard time putting MP3's on my pearl. wuts a lady to do.

Posted by: nethiker

I can't seem to use the white pages on Berry411. When I put a last name in search and wheel click on white pages it returns no documents found. Yellow pages work great.

Thanks for the links. It's a big help to a new BB user.

Posted by: Jamesv300

Quote:

Originally Posted by tune_up_girl69@

I have an OVERLY hard time putting MP3's on my pearl. wuts a lady to do.

With your USB cable?

Posted by: Jamesv300

Quote:

Originally Posted by nethiker

I can't seem to use the white pages on Berry411. When I put a last name in search and wheel click on white pages it returns no documents found. Yellow pages work great.

Thanks for the links. It's a big help to a new BB user.

Just tried white pages, and it worked. Maybe site was down for a few minutes? Try again.

Posted by: Master Splinter

Quote:

Originally Posted by EChid

Does anyone know how much data Google Maps uses, I'd love to use it but I'm afraid that I will go over on my data limit.

It tells you as you're gettin around the program. I just had it find one location while in satellite view, and that was 591KB. So, hope that kinda helps put it into perspective....

Posted by: TL_1981

Quote:

Originally Posted by nethiker

same here is it maybe a canadian thing??

Posted by: basarali

Hey Sylvie,

I ended up finding out that our BES is restricted as there are now virus' for BB devices. Our administrator has blocked all download functions which is why I wasn't able to load this program onto my BB.

I hope this helps.

Lisa

Posted by: limborepublic

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfman

Enter http://gmail.com/app on your mobile to get the new GMail app. Very fast and works great

...this is just for US & Canada? I'm in England, and I'd love it to work!

Posted by: idealrides

Quote:

Originally Posted by limborepublic

...this is just for US & Canada? I'm in England, and I'd love it to work!

Works fine for me and I'm in the Caribbean, and I just got back from Paris and it worked fine there using Orange. You shouldn't have any problems using it in England or anywhere you have GPRS.

Also I just downloaded Google Maps and the satellite view is ****** great! Now when I show off my new Blackberry Pearl instead of hearing "cool" or "nice" I hear "damn" and "wow".

Posted by: limborepublic

Quote:

Originally Posted by idealrides

It loads fine, but I have a 'null' error message when I try and log on.

I've just downloaded Google maps, and it loads fine, but then I get a 'nullPointerException' error message, when I try to use it...

I'm on Voda in the UK, in good GPRS coverage. Can anyone help?

Posted by: istrebitjel

Nobody mentioned Opera Mini yet?
Version 3.0 just came out - I like it!
www.operamini.com

Posted by: trainrunna

ok dl'd that to the 7100i...
updated the phone...
yep I like it

Posted by: idealrides

Quote:

Originally Posted by limborepublic

It loads fine, but I have a 'null' error message when I try and log on.

I've just downloaded Google maps, and it loads fine, but then I get a 'nullPointerException' error message, when I try to use it...

I'm on Voda in the UK, in good GPRS coverage. Can anyone help?

I'm not a Blackberry expert but it sounds more like a software error than a network problem. Have you had any problems running other software that you've downloaded?

Posted by: limborepublic

Quote:

Originally Posted by idealrides

I'm not a Blackberry expert but it sounds more like a software error than a network problem. Have you had any problems running other software that you've downloaded?

I haven't downloaded anything else, but I'm experience that 'call lag' problem, so I'm just updating to .70 and we'll see...

Thanks.

Posted by: istrebitjel

Oh and with regards to Google:

Navigate to mobile.google.com on your BB and you can get all Google Apps in one go! Search, Maps, GMail and News.

Posted by: FCM

Anybody have the Accuweather app on their BB? I can't get mine to show up...

Posted by: method

Quote:

Originally Posted by istrebitjel

Oh and with regards to Google:

Navigate to mobile.google.com on your BB and you can get all Google Apps in one go! Search, Maps, GMail and News.

Thanks, got em all!

Posted by: ruprick

Quote:

Originally Posted by method

Thanks, got em all!

How do you like the Google Search and News apps? I have the other two.

Posted by: hard_core

Where does BBToday's stock quotes plugin get its info from?

Posted by: kolev

You may want to try LexSpell : a fully functional and free spell checker for BlackBerry by BEIKS.

It lets you do your job and, if you like it, you are free to spend money on it, but there is nothing that forces you to do so. Kid of like WinZip.

http://blackberry.beiks.com/spellchecker.asp

Posted by: cdp1276

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolev

You may want to try LexSpell : a fully functional and free spell checker for BlackBerry by BEIKS.

It lets you do your job and, if you like it, you are free to spend money on it, but there is nothing that forces you to do so. Kid of like WinZip.

http://blackberry.beiks.com/spellchecker.asp

They want $10 for it and then I believe you need to purchase the dictionary too. I'm very happy with the totally FREE BBCorrector.

Posted by: kolev

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdp1276

They want $10 for it and then I believe you need to purchase the dictionary too.

Wrong on both points:
First, they do not WANT money for it. They barely tell you they'd appreciate your $10 , should you decide to give them. There is nothing that forces you to pay.

Second, you do not need to purchase anything in order to use LexSpell.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdp1276

I'm very happy with the totally FREE BBCorrector.

Certainly nothing wrong with that. Enjoy!

Posted by: cdp1276

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolev

Have you installed it recently? I did, and everytime I try to use it, it says:

"No dictionary found! java.lang.ClassNotFoundException"

Then I press OK and get:

"Selected dictionary is empty!"

It also often pops up asking for registration code info. So how did you install v1.2 without these above issues?

Posted by: kolev

I just followed the complete instructions at http://mobile.beiks.com .

What you get happens when you follow the instructions half way through and do not download the language wordlist database.

BTW starting today, there is a new version of LexSpell out there and there is also a British English word list for download as an alternative to American English.

Full disclosure: I work for BEIKS.

Posted by: trainrunna

well thanks I found another site that has some good stuff...

http://www.blackberrytoday.com/software/popular6.html

some of it's free and some its shareware but the caller id program allows you to load ringtones and pictures to the BB's through the usb cable

I am using the bb7100i and it works fine...
but it's only a trial...
most importantly it shows that we can load ringtones directly to the 7100i...
now if one of our tech heads can figure it out...

Posted by: cdp1276

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolev

I just followed the complete instructions at http://mobile.beiks.com .

What you get happens when you follow the instructions half way through and do not download the language wordlist database.

Thanks...that seems a lot better. I originally started the install the first time from Opera not the Blackberry browser. It then did the download and sent me over to Blackberry browser. When it did that I believe it lost the steps 2 & 3 for me. I had no option for those when I did that. However this time I did and was able to complete those steps. It also this time asked to reboot which it didn't do last time.

I will also say that I find it very slow compared to BBCorrecter and it has the nag screen to register at the end of every use. That to me isn't Freeware.

Do you have plans to make this app FORCE to check spelling every time before you send a mail note much like Outlook does now?

Posted by: kolev

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdp1276

There is no way this is slower than any OTA service, including BBConnector. Under rare circumstances your OTA connection may be faster - and in future in may only get better and better - but presently, the time to send a request and receive response alone is about the time it takes LexSpell to get its job done.

On the freeware issue...what is freeware to you? Is using Google search, for example, free?

To us it is something that gives you 100% functionality without forcing you to spend any extra money.

I must say this is a new distribution model for BEIKS...and that is easy to spot when looking at other our products.

LexSpell follows the model of one of the most successful such applications, WinZip. In all truthness, I myself am not sure WinZip has been openly advertised as free, although many users have called it free, including myself.

As long as you can take 100% functionality without time restriction I still think you are getting it for free. Or should I be saying "at no fiscal cost"? :-)

Posted by: jonyb

I tried the BB411 and searching the white and yellow pages gets no results.

Also, on PhonePix, it only lets me use 1 ringtone.

Posted by: Cartman13

with lexspell and one have a error when trying to spell check an email. when it gets to the end it says add or ignore but shows nothing. i hit ignore and it give me an error. weird.

Posted by: kolev

I understand you seem to have a problem with LexSpell and I am very interested in what exactly it is as we are already heavily working on LexSpell 1.5, but I am afraid your post is a little unclear on the exact setup under which you get the error to display.

Could you kindly clarify?

On a third read, could it be that LexSpell is simply unable to generate a suggestion?

E.g. it won;t show any suggestions for something like "adlkjslfkjsf" because there is nothing even remotely similar to that in the word list.

Posted by: rudybunt

Are there any other free sites for ringtones for the BB 8700g besides WWW.tuneusin.com

Posted by: shrjunior

Wat format do i need to put my videos in, inorder to see dem on my phone and how can i get windows programs on ma phone?? someone help please thank you

Posted by: shrjunior

format for videos on blackberry pearl

Posted by: RSB

Quote:

Originally Posted by FCM

Anybody have the Accuweather app on their BB? I can't get mine to show up...

Yes, I have Accuweather - it shows as a changing icon of the weather. Easy to use - but like the weatherman, not always accurate!

Posted by: mormat

Quote:

Originally Posted by trainrunna

well thanks I found another site that has some good stuff...

http://www.blackberrytoday.com/software/popular6.html

some of it's free and some its shareware but the caller id program allows you to load ringtones and pictures to the BB's through the usb cable

I am using the bb7100i and it works fine...
but it's only a trial...
most importantly it shows that we can load ringtones directly to the 7100i...
now if one of our tech heads can figure it out...

do you have a name of the program (caller ID) that you refer to? I have went to the site and havent had any luck in finding this. Im sure I just overlooked it

Thanks

MM

Posted by: coca_74

Ramble IM
3 love it

Posted by: Synncere

I came across this thread over @ BBF. Great app that allows you to perform a soft reset on the BlackBerry Pearl without having to pull the battery.

Posted by: adam1314

Thanks for the advice on TUNEUSIN.COM. Free ringtones? How can you beat it?

Posted by: MobileDreamer

Does anyone know how to install jar files via USB on the pearl? I have a whole ton of games I downloaded when I was using my SE S700i, I would like to see if they work on the Pearl. However, I have no idea how to install them. I moved them onto the memory card, but can't seem to navigate media manager to the right folder.

If you know how to install JARs via USB, please let me know. Thanks!!

Posted by: justinangil

The BBWeather program gives me an error whenever I try to load it up on my Pearl. Are there any other free weather programs that are updated for the 8100? Or is anyone else having trouble with the BBWeather program with the 8100?

Posted by: PHyBERSPLiCE

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinangil

The BBWeather program gives me an error whenever I try to load it up on my Pearl. Are there any other free weather programs that are updated for the 8100? Or is anyone else having trouble with the BBWeather program with the 8100?

I can't get it to work on my 8800.
It crashes badly and I have to reboot the 8800.

Posted by: kolev

8800 and OS 4.2.0 in particular break some backward compatibility issues.

On top of that, not all problems can be duplicated on a simulator - one needs an actual device.

It took us nearly a month to get our spelling checker ironed and it would have hardly been possible without the help of beta testers.

So...give the developer a call.

From where they stand they may think the application is working fine.

Posted by: funkym

I love the free BBCalls application that operates as a BlackBerry frontend for the Jajah.com VoIP services. If you are on an unlimited data plan you can even make phone calls with your BlackBerry for free!

www.bbcalls.com

Posted by: grdella

has anyone downloaded gmail app for 8800? I get a 404 error in any browser i try to use and even after a reboot.

Posted by: eVeek.com

Never tried the gmail but u can also always find hundreds of freeware appls for bb phones on eveek.com

Posted by: USArmywife1982

Quote:

Originally Posted by rudybunt

Are there any other free sites for ringtones for the BB 8700g besides WWW.tuneusin.com

phonezoo is awsome for ringtones. It even lets you create your own without installing a program on your computer to do it.

Posted by: cicero29

guys, whose got links to a site where one can get solid applications for blackberry like msdict dictionary. plz

Posted by: kolev

Sure - http://blackberry.beiks.com

As usual, on the scene way before the mobis and as such with way more users around the globe :-)

Don't just take my words for it, buddy...google for it :-)

Posted by: funkym

I like this one more: http://www.s4bb.com/software/berrydict/

Posted by: AndrewGene

http://www.geekandproud.net/blackberry-software/

these three apps are great for the pearl. Now i can change my pearl to whatever color I want to match my theme.

Posted by: gregosdge1

just a question about this site phonezoo does it spam your phone? you have to enter your phone number and model # and carrier, there is no option just to have it e-mailed to you, i dont think i trust it, has anyone used this before and if so what if any problems have you had.

Posted by: cdp1276

Does anyone know how to refresh BBWeather so I can enter in some new cities? I have known as I just migrated over to a new device and it locks up my 8800 everytime I go into the app now saying I have no defaults set. However I have no way to enter a default city.

Posted by: photoad

is there a way to get a BB to ring and vibe at the same time rather then ring just once and vibe the rest...

Posted by: CSOKIant

holy shmokes. Quicknote app is so simple, and yet so so useful!

Posted by: sunxu

Thanks A Lot!!!

Posted by: HackingPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdp1276

Can anyone recommend an IM client I can install on my Blackberry 7290 that will let me do AOL Instant Messenger? I can't believe Cingular or AOL for that matter doesn't support an app.

AOL has a client coming soon. In the meantime, try JiveTalk from beejive.com

Posted by: miacarraro

I keep trying to access the BBToday.jad download, but it keeps saying this page "blackberrytools.sourceforge.net/OverTheAir/bbtoday-1.5/BBToday.jad" is not available. Any ideas where else I can download that app?

Posted by: ataq

Quote:

Originally Posted by photoad

is there a way to get a BB to ring and vibe at the same time rather then ring just once and vibe the rest...

as of now this cannot be altered without a third party app, just gotta tough it out with the vib first then ring next

Posted by: cdvax11

About LexSpell.....

Is the donation system PayPal friendly?

Posted by: kolev

The BEIKS site is not PayPal compatible yet, however BEIKS does have a registered paypal account and address.

I think the money to send payment to is paypal at beiks dot com, however you may want to drop support at beiks dot com an email and verify it before you send money.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

Posted by: sixyrs

what is the PIM software to view BB Curve screen w/ upcoming calendar events?

ie WinMo lists upcoming calendar events on home screen.

Posted by: Moderator HF 7

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixyrs

what is the PIM software to view BB Curve screen w/ upcoming calendar events?

ie WinMo lists upcoming calendar events on home screen.

If you use the Today theme you'll be able to see upcoming calendar events on your home screen. That being said keep in mind that it will only display 2 at a time.

Posted by: cstolfe

I just switched over from the iphone to the curve and there ae some basic questions i have.
1. is there a way to upload photos from my pc to my phone?
2. is there a better address book because the standard one really isnt that good.

Thanks.

Posted by: stevemurphy_21

Okay I seem to be having a hard time installing BB Light on my 8300... my computer wont accept the software that came with my blackberry so i cant sinc the device with my PC...... is there a way to download it from the phone??? and if not, how should i go about this??? i need the app because my movies shut off after about 30 seconds....gets really annoying...

EDIT: i also tried to access the "wireless" download of bblight, at the top of the thread, but when i enter the address i get a 404 error not found message.........grr

RE EDIT: I did some more searching around and found the answer to my problem..... I copied the link and pasted it and emialed it to my blackberry....it opened fine and is running great.....sorry for the junk post

but if anyone is trying to install any of those apps and its not working, try doing what i did............thanks and sorry again

Posted by: TMODataGuy

Try : http://www.funformobile.com

Posted by: txtisoldschool

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffreyklein

googletalk for blackberry's should be added here. it is a great new free bb program.

post ota link then

Posted by: Vircaci

When trying to install bbweather, it goes to a screen that says no weather profiles specified and just stays on that screen. I cant do nothing to escape that screen, I have to keep turning my phone off and on. Any Ideas?

Posted by: gregski

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vircaci

When trying to install bbweather, it goes to a screen that says no weather profiles specified and just stays on that screen. I cant do nothing to escape that screen, I have to keep turning my phone off and on. Any Ideas?

Once that message comes up, press the trackball once to bring up the menu and again to set up a profile. Enter the zip code of the area you want the weather and you're done.

Posted by: mipete

useful app for ladies, try the LadyTimer woman calendar,
mobile download here: http://ladytimer.com/soft/bb

Posted by: cdvax11

Berry411 Rocks. It has changed my life. If you haven't tried it, please do. You'll never go back to yellowpages.com.

Posted by: Haoaw

Quicknote is a great program

It does what it does best, fast quick noting
Perfect for short telephone number and such.

Thanks... All we need now is a auto-profile program, I am suprise its taking this long for anyone even bother trying to make a app to do that

Posted by: Marks08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tool019840

Download Ramble...
http://wireless.sra.com/ramble/

Ramble doesn't work for everyone

Posted by: Marks08

No, I do not think this is his problem

Posted by: joliver7

Well, I just pulled the trigger and have a pearl on the way. So I thought I would look for some games. I found some FREE B&W games at http://bb.magmic.com/BB/dl.html. These do not have support anymore but they might still run. There are games such as texas holdem, checkers, blackjack, cribbage, freecell, hearts, klondlike, alien land er, and break fast(???). I have to let you know that I haven't received my phone yet so I don't know if they will work.

Posted by: dbry31

when i attempt to open bbweather in my home page, i get an icon that says "error and that the settings are not correct, but it pretty much freezes, and i have to do a hard reset. anyone know what the problem is? i need a weather app badly, thanks

Posted by: hadesspecter

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8100/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100 UP.Browser/5.0.3.3 UP.Link/5.1.2.1)

Ok any app for the pearl to listen to internet radio (radiobee) dint work for me it said ieo.java.error etc any help would be gladly appreciated

Posted by: Xicculus

Quote:

Originally Posted by inheritedhornet

awesome website. thanks

Wow, awesome selection. How do I get those onto my blackberry?!

Posted by: suprtong

heres a few sites for free ringtones wallpapers mobango.com, zedge.net, mobile9.com, vzw.ztango.com/vzwtones

Posted by: 661omar

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) BlackBerry8300/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/102)

Great thread. Thank you all for your contributions; here's mine:

This might mostly benefit those who are shop-a-holics, but I bet we all can use some guidance during this upcoming holiday season.

BLACK FRIDAY ADS to the rescue...

http://m.bfads.net/

42 more shopping days until Christmas :LOL:

Posted by: clip2play

http://www.movethemarkets.com/richard/jaikuberry some free microblogging software I use.

Posted by: carisma

Any Ebay appz for BB like in the cell phone, that can monitor all you ebay activities?

Posted by: puckhead193

any free AIM apps that use data?

Posted by: hillstrubl

Quote:

Originally Posted by puckhead193

any free AIM apps that use data?

SRA Ramble -> http://wireless.sra.com/ramble/

Posted by: OffTheHorseCEO

ive got unlimited txt and im working on free unlt data.

which works better? an aim client that uses txt or one that uses data?

Posted by: puckhead193

is there a free app to view HTML emails?

Posted by: Hreed02

Whats the best im client that uses text?
I have the nokia 6500 and i am thinking of coming back to a curve, but i want a good im client that uses texting since I have unlimited texting currently.
Thanks!
Hunter

Posted by: kolev

Just a quick announcement for a holiday discount offerred by BEIKS:

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BEIKS English <-> Spanish Dictionary for BlackBerry - 33% off
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BEIKS English <-> French Dictionary for BlackBerry - 33% off
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Promotion valid on the BEIKS website only, good until 15 January 2008.

Happy Holidays!

Posted by: Spic

Quote:

Originally Posted by ataq

as of now this cannot be altered without a third party app, just gotta tough it out with the vib first then ring next

Do you know which app does it? Or does anyone know of a free ebay app as well?

Posted by: naturr

Could one of you wonderful dev's figure out how to turn on the flash so it can be used like a flashlight. I Soooo miss that feature of my last phone when looking at the back of servers or under seats in the theatre. 4.3 has it on for the video camera function so I know it is doable. Be awesome if it could be turned on by the side buttons. THanks!

Posted by: mpmcleod

Quote:

Originally Posted by naturr

Could one of you wonderful dev's figure out how to turn on the flash so it can be used like a flashlight. I Soooo miss that feature of my last phone when looking at the back of servers or under seats in the theatre. 4.3 has it on for the video camera function so I know it is doable. Be awesome if it could be turned on by the side buttons. THanks!

I would LOVE to be able to do that (use the LED flash as a flashlight). I would $$ PAY $$ for the software to be able to do that.

Posted by: peoples00

http://www.simprit.com/free/

For all you spreedsheet users. It takes a minute to get used to it but after playing with it you will get the hang of it. They have a version that cost money but they also have a free "student" version that does pretty much the same thing.

Not to bad.

Posted by: joespeed29

anyone know of a stock program? that pushes quotes, say every couple minutes or something?

Posted by: kyle16

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpmcleod

I would LOVE to be able to do that (use the LED flash as a flashlight). I would $$ PAY $$ for the software to be able to do that.

http://store.allblackberry.com/product.asp?id=15792 ($1.49)

Posted by: bubble.tea

Quote:

Originally Posted by peoples00

http://www.simprit.com/free/

For all you spreedsheet users. It takes a minute to get used to it but after playing with it you will get the hang of it. They have a version that cost money but they also have a free "student" version that does pretty much the same thing.

Not to bad.

GridMagic
I got this going and it's good. I'm still in my trial period so waiting to see what features I'm going to loose.

Anybody know any complete gps based maps I can dl in full to a memory card, and run my internal gps on WITHOUT using data?

Posted by: mpmcleod

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyle16

http://store.allblackberry.com/product.asp?id=15792 ($1.49)

I am pretty sure this just sets the screen to white. I can't tell from the very limited description but since it lists devices without a camera as compatible I would guess this to be the case.

I want one that actually forces the camera's LED flash to stay on. This would be much brighter and more useful.

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpmcleod

If you simply want a program that will use a solid colour on the screen, you can install this one from getJar: Q-Disco Light. It's free and "Turns your mobile into a flashing disco light or night reading light."

You can select a colour to display on the screen. Personally, I think simply turning on the screen does the exact same thing but hey, this one has solid colours and you can change between colours.

I don't know of any apps that light up the LED.

I have to say, there is a serious lack of decent games for the blackberry! DOes anyone know where I can find good games? I'm looking for a good texas hold 'em poker game for BB. I found an amazing one called Mermaid Poker Challenge -- it had amazing graphics and easy to play on the phone, but every single round the computer players would fold, even if I checked. retarded. They must have screwed up in the programming.

Posted by: xoclipse

I created a site and application that you can use to do live tracking of your Blackberry. It is a free service and you can check it out at http://blackberrytracker.com.

Posted by: Spic

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubble.tea

Rumor has it TomTom is in the works of making one

Posted by: mpalazzo

Does anyone know of a program that you can use from home computer that will tell you what the security code is on the blackberry Curve. Long story short want to know what my kid is doing on her phone. So I need to know the unlock code. Any help would be great.

Posted by: kolev

BEIKS has released LexSpell 2.1 with new feature of auto-proofing before sending email, just like Outlook does.
It is, however, only available to registered users.

Manual proofing is still available in the unlimited trial download.

http://blackberry.beiks.com/spellcheck.asp
and
http://mobile.beiks.com (directly from the blackberry)

Posted by: KG4PEQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpalazzo

Does anyone know of a program that you can use from home computer that will tell you what the security code is on the blackberry Curve. Long story short want to know what my kid is doing on her phone. So I need to know the unlock code. Any help would be great.

It's called parenting. Try it. Either your kid unlocks the phone for you upon request or it gets taken away. Simple as that. Doesn't cost a dime.

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpalazzo

I partially agree with what KG4PEQ said above. Your kid should not be withholding anything from you... ideally, but realistically, kids will always have secrets. Although I really shouldn't be giving out parenting tips since I'm not one myself.

if you want to go further than that, you can try to use some social engineering, if you want to be sly about it -- although this probably isn't the best idea because you want your kids to be able to trust you. Ask her something like "i heard that you could do ____??____ on a blackberry, can I try it out?" Then if she agrees, either ask her for her password, or try to watch her type it in. Again... not the best solution, but a possible solution nonetheless.

Posted by: Fox1486

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spic

Rumor has it TomTom is in the works of making one

anything further on this??

Posted by: arronmichael13

having trouble finding the google maps program for use with the bb curve 8310 just got it last nite i've downloaded the file from the link on page 1 but cant seem to get it to work

Posted by: peaceout

Quote:

Originally Posted by arronmichael13

having trouble finding the google maps program for use with the bb curve 8310 just got it last nite i've downloaded the file from the link on page 1 but cant seem to get it to work

Did you download it onto your computer or directly into your phone (OTA)?

Use your phone's browser...goto the link and it'll direct you from there and install into your phone.

Google maps is nicely done. Enjoy

Posted by: arronmichael13

well got it working but now when i open google maps it locks up tried deleting the application then reinstallin git but keeps causing the lock up is there a way to restore the curve bak to factory specs?

Posted by: Dash@UW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spic

Rumor has it TomTom is in the works of making one

that would be SICK!!! keep us posted on that

Posted by: KayP811

I'm sure it is already posted, but where can I download a free GPS software????

Posted by: arronmichael13

if your wanting a program that works with the gps on your device to plot you on the map then google maps is one of the best heres the link
http://www.google.com/gmm/index.html

Posted by: ericlewis91

how do i put these on my phone on my Mac

Posted by: flakes

I've recently got a pearl.
Love the thread and suggestions.

Any thoughts for an MSN app? very cheap or free? also an app for HTML email viewing?

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by flakes

I've recently got a pearl.
Any thoughts for an MSN app? very cheap or free? also an app for HTML email viewing?

there are a few different apps you can try:
- JiveTalk (not free)
- Nimbuzz (free)
- EQO Mobile

Posted by: Pegb856

Empower email viewer is a great application. http://getempower.com From your Blackberry Browser. The standard version is fine for everyday use, however the pro version is a bit faster and more feature rich. There is a free trial. I should point out that it is rumored that the new 4.5 BB OS will have html viewing abilities when it is released (hopefully in the 1st quarter of this year).

Also there is aMaze GPS which is a free mapping application, however it does have a few issues with BB phones. I suggest trying it and seeing how it works for you.
aMaze GPS

Posted by: jivemastert

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamm22

there are a few different apps you can try:
- JiveTalk (not free)
- Nimbuzz (free)
- EQO Mobile

Nimbuzz is pretty awesome. Great find.

Posted by: 416

i managed to find the free blackberry games found on blackberry's help site via blackberry internet. they seem to be impossible to find on a zip file, but here they are on a chinese mobile forum. Rooster, circle popper, bass assassin, meteor crusher, kaglom, klondike, and medieval kings chess. http://bbs.maxpda.com/viewthread.php?tid=40575

Can any chinese literate people make an account there and serve these files here for download?

Thanks.

Posted by: kato2110

[QUOTE=416]i managed to find the free blackberry games found on blackberry's help site via blackberry internet. they seem to be impossible to find on a zip file, but here they are on a chinese mobile forum. Rooster, circle popper, bass assassin, meteor crusher, kaglom, klondike, and medieval kings chess. http://bbs.maxpda.com/viewthread.php?tid=40575

Can any chinese literate people make an account there and serve these files here for download?

Thanks.[/QUO
those game look fun...

Posted by: GCanada

Is there a program to listen to my sirius satelite radio?

Posted by: Dash@UW

Quote:

Originally Posted by GCanada

Is there a program to listen to my sirius satelite radio?

check this thread out:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1286780

Posted by: Navig@tor

Please look into my Signature to check out my Software-List...

Posted by: En4cer

is there a program that has like a unit converter?? like cm-meters, inches- cm, etc etc...
if there is one could u guys tell me where to get it plz and thx u!

Posted by: rncotton

Quote:

Originally Posted by KG4PEQ

It's called parenting. Try it. Either your kid unlocks the phone for you upon request or it gets taken away. Simple as that. Doesn't cost a dime.

Amen! Preach on!

Posted by: aaman1

There are so many useful apps listed in this thread, but are they of any use to someone that doesn't have the BB data package on the Pearl? Features like GPS, weather, dictionaries, etc... Can I use them "offline", especially GPS?

And what about a stop watch...Just about every other phone out there has one, why not the Pearl? Any apps?

Oh, and En4cer, I know the Pearl has a unit converter built into the calculator. I would imagine other BBs would have a similar feature. Just open the calc, enter a number, press the menu button, and it will allow conversion to metric or from metric.

Posted by: En4cer

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaman1

There are so many useful apps listed in this thread, but are they of any use to someone that doesn't have the BB data package on the Pearl? Features like GPS, weather, dictionaries, etc... Can I use them "offline", especially GPS?

And what about a stop watch...Just about every other phone out there has one, why not the Pearl? Any apps?

Oh, and En4cer, I know the Pearl has a unit converter built into the calculator. I would imagine other BBs would have a similar feature. Just open the calc, enter a number, press the menu button, and it will allow conversion to metric or from metric.

sweet thx man but i need like ounces to grams and stuff like that too hmmm

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by aaman1

I don't know of a GPS app for the BB that has all the maps stored on the phone. If you find one, let us know.

About the stop watch, I have 2 apps on my pearl Stopwatch (more features, but a slightly confusing interface) or TalkTimer which has a much more simple interface with nice looking large digits (easy on the eyes

)

If anyone knows a nice looking weather app for the pearl, please tell me. I hate BBWeather. The interface is garbage!! A nice interface like the weather app on the iphone would be nice. I know ppl hate when someone references the iphone, but they simply have nicer looking interfaces. 90% of the apps for blackberry have garbage interfaces. It's like 6yr-olds or ppl who have never heard of photoshop and only know how to use excel are desiging the GUIs. I believe the weather app on the iphone is made by yahoo. DOes yahoo have a weather app for the BB?

Posted by: n3xiuM

anyone know of a link to a program that allows you to change the trackball color? my friend downloaded one for his 8100, but id love the link to it and totaly forgot to ask for it today haha

Posted by: FCM

Here ya go buddy.

http://www.geekandproud.net/blackberry-software/

Posted by: Pegb856

Quote:

Originally Posted by n3xiuM

anyone know of a link to a program that allows you to change the trackball color? my friend downloaded one for his 8100, but id love the link to it and totaly forgot to ask for it today haha

Just remember that the trackball on the Pearl is the only model you can change the color on. The 8800 & 8300 series phones do not have the multi colored lights , just the white one.

Happy Berrying!

Posted by: KG4PEQ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pegb856

Just remember that the trackball on the Pearl is the only model you can change the color on. The 8800 & 8300 series phones do not have the multi colored lights , just the white one.

Happy Berrying!

For the sake of anyone else who comes across this thread, only the 8100 Pearl supports these applications. The 8130 CDMA Pearls only have the white trackball LED.

Posted by: Xtreme007

I d/l BBToday and works perfect, the only issue I have is that I try to change the location ID fo the weather and it looks it up and says it cant find it, so I have no way of changing it, any way 2 fix this?

Posted by: RaQHoliday

Picking up my 8310 tomorrow, lotta great info here

Posted by: Meh!

You guys awarre of a program called "FileLock"?

From GetJar:

it can lock a whole folder.the app starts in last folder that you was and get the password only at the begin. If you say `no` to access permission only once a time,it will be failed to access to your files for ever.you must install it again. NOTICE: In some nokia phones you must set permissions :"Read user data"&"Write user data" to "Always" or "Always ask" first.you will find it in information section.Otherwise it gives an error:"Access denied".

Link.. http://www.getjar.com/products/5964/FileLock

It's UI kinda sucks, but it does just as advertised..Locks certain folders or files on SD card..Now no fear of letting someone "look" at your phone. Basically I think how it works is it renames the files you lock to .lck files and keeps their normal file extensions there, but when you unlock a file/folder, it takes the lck off. I like the prog none the less, and it can potentially evolve into something great IMO. Sorry if you guys have already seen this but...

Meh!

Posted by: adamm22

Why not just use the security feature that's built into the blackberry? It locks the entire phone.

Posted by: oakpel

Use this link to download this free weather application from The Weather Network:

http://weyebb.pelmorex.com/BlackBerry/

Provides the following information for up to 5000 cities:

Current conditions
Short-term forecasts
Long-term forecasts
Warning updates

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by oakpel

Use this link to download this free weather application from The Weather Network:

http://weyebb.pelmorex.com/BlackBerry/

Provides the following information for up to 5000 cities:

Current conditions
Short-term forecasts
Long-term forecasts
Warning updates

NICE APP. I've been waiting for a decent weather app. I tried out BBWeather, but the interface is ugly. I then found out about the weather PUSH services from Weather Push services (link only accessible from BB) and it was a bit better, but the updates were based on when you installed the PUSH service. The interface was nicer than BBWeather, but it didn't update when YOU wanted it to. It updated either once or twice a day on IT'S OWN schedule with no way to manually update it.

This application is by far the best especially with a dynamic icon! Thanks for the link oakpel! much appreciated!

Posted by: SoMuch2S@y

Quote:

Originally Posted by En4cer

is there a program that has like a unit converter?? like cm-meters, inches- cm, etc etc...
if there is one could u guys tell me where to get it plz and thx u!

I know on my Pearl (and assuming your Curve), I can open up Calculator, type in a number, hit the menu key and choose "to metric" or "from metric" and a list of conversions will pop up to choose from.

Posted by: SoMuch2S@y

Quote:

Originally Posted by oakpel

wow this app is AWESOME, the best I've come across. The last "good" one I came across only updated twice a day (thanks, I can look out a window to get better updates!) This one can be set to update as little as every half hour! And it's a nice interface.

Thanks for posting!

Posted by: munna71

thats it for free apps??? i thought there would be WAY more

can ppl posts good site of where to get good apps??

Posted by: lastfm

Have we all missed the most obvious?

http://www.blackberryfreeware.com/

This site should extend this thread somewhat.

Posted by: munna71

thx man..thats a great site...anymore good ones/

Posted by: BrownBoy23

*Subscribing*

Looking for games mostly.

Posted by: adamm22

here you go guys...

TrafficEye

It's made by The Weather Network ... same as the WeatherEye application that oakpel posted on the previous page. Just type your phone number in, select your carrier and press Send. It will send you a download link via sms msg.

Nice program. It lets you view traffic cams, gives you updated traffic conditions, current incidents (accidents, congestion, scheduled/unscheduled road construction, etc). Nice little app. I especially like the traffic cams!!

NOTE: I think TrafficEye is only for Canadian users... sorry to all the other countries.

btw, anyone know a good TV Guide program for Canada?? I found the free TV Guide Mobile by Handmark, but it seems like it's only for US users. I downloaded it just to check, and it's an amazing little app... too bad only for US.

Posted by: munna71

same..im looking for a canadian tv guide app too....i love the tv guide mobile by handmark..its amazing...just wish it was canadian too

Posted by: Aznguru

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamm22

here you go guys...

TrafficEye

It's made by The Weather Network ... same as the WeatherEye application that oakpel posted on the previous page. Just type your phone number in, select your carrier and press Send. It will send you a download link via sms msg.

Nice program. It lets you view traffic cams, gives you updated traffic conditions, current incidents (accidents, congestion, scheduled/unscheduled road construction, etc). Nice little app. I especially like the traffic cams!!

This program is SWEET !
Thanks for the heads up,

Anyone here know of a good
music stream or TV stream that actually WORKS with canadian networks (stupid youtube does not work grrrr).

Posted by: tammie614

does anyone know of any other traffic programs? i'd love one especially as horrible as Atlanta Traffic is

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aznguru

This program is SWEET !
Thanks for the heads up,

Anyone here know of a good
music stream or TV stream that actually WORKS with canadian networks (stupid youtube does not work grrrr).

no prob.

yeah I'm so pissed about youtube not working with my Pearl. I'm with Telus and the support from Telus said they were "working with RIM to fix the problem" and that they have no idea when it will be fixed. For some reason I have a feeling that they aren't putting too many resources into fixing it. I think they'd lose a lot of money with the ppl who are using the unlimited data plan if they were able to access youtube.

btw, it's not a problem with the streaming video sites.. it's a problem with TELUS!

Posted by: exstasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamm22

Anyone know where I can download the .jad files so I can copy it my Memory card? Not all of us have legal data :P

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by exstasie

Anyone know where I can download the .jad files so I can copy it my Memory card? Not all of us have legal data :P

is there an illegal data plan I don't know of???

............... seriously... is there??

Anyhow, just curious, but how would you install it after you copy it to your memory card?

To get the jar files, just enter your mobile phone number on the TrafficEye site. When you get the text msg, it should give you a direct link to the jar file. Just write it down and download it from your computer.

Posted by: exstasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamm22

is there an illegal data plan I don't know of???

............... seriously... is there??

Anyhow, just curious, but how would you install it after you copy it to your memory card?

well, its not technically illegal, but its not really legal anyways. You can 'technically' get free internet access if you have the $15 Unlimited BB Email plan if you use third party software as it can't distinguish the difference in data (right now).

Therefore, I can't use any of the first party software to surf the net on my phone, so I can't download anything. That's why I needed the files so I could install it directly from my Memory Card, and as of right now, the Opera Mini Browser doesn't support that kind of download...

Posted by: Diprivan

I am getting a "forbidden error" when trying to install google mobile on my Telus Pearl.
Any thoughts?

Posted by: Lucks1

Hey guys just curious if there's a good application available where it will calculate my minutes used based on my rate plan, I found Phone Minute Tracker which isn't too bad, but was curious if there was anything better, also if there was something that would track data used? Thanks

Posted by: exstasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucks1

Hey guys just curious if there's a good application available where it will calculate my minutes used based on my rate plan, I found Phone Minute Tracker which isn't too bad, but was curious if there was anything better, also if there was something that would track data used? Thanks

don't know about minutes, but mini monitor is pretty good for data!

Posted by: f8lpony

i tried to dl google maps, berry 411 and weather app and all three said insufficient memory and was unable to run them, any suggestions? thnx......
ooops i forgot, i currently have the bb pearl

Posted by: adamm22

Quote:

Originally Posted by exstasie

when you say "it can't distinguish the difference in data". do you mean Telus or the phone? And when you say First party, do you mean any pre-installed software from RIM?

So you're saying that if I got Opera Mini on a blackberry that has only the Email/IM (no browsing), I could browse for free?

Posted by: exstasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamm22

IT = Telecomunications Company.

From what other people have mentioned, RIM can distinguish between the data that is being downloaded/uploaded, however this information isn't being shared with the Rogers/Bell/Telus (as of right now) and no one knows what thats going to change.

By First Party softwore, I mean pre-installed software, and any software that is developed by RIM (or Rogers).

But yes, if you have a blackberyy that only has Email/IM (ie. the $15 UL email plan) you can surf the net at no one cost via Opera Mini.

Check out this Rogers thread:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1311443

I'm not sure if it works for Telus, but I know it works for Rogers, and there is a thread on the Bell board that states it works with them as well.

Posted by: adrienneg

Hi -
i have a question about this Opera Mini. What about apps that use the internet to update themselves ie: Pocket Express, weathereye? If I was to get the $15 UL email plan from Rogers, would my all my apps still work that use the internet to update themselves through this Opera Mini????

Posted by: meganite

does any one have the pc download for google maps and viigo?

Posted by: jontymisra

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganite

does any one have the pc download for google maps and viigo?

Gmaps is posted a few pages before.

Posted by: Croatian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diprivan

I am getting a "forbidden error" when trying to install google mobile on my Telus Pearl.
Any thoughts?

you need to change the internet setting
so under settings>advanced options>browser options> make sure it says internet browser not WAP Telus thing

then take the battery out, put it back in and u should be good to go

Posted by: shawtysqrpants

Wirelessly posted (LG 9800: BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)

Blueapple.mobi makes it possible to watch youtube videos

Posted by: shawtysqrpants

Wirelessly posted (LG 9800: BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)

What about games?

Posted by: Dashomatic

http://www.pocketgear.com/

http://shop.crackberry.com/

http://www.bbgeeks.com/blackberry-g...ackberry-88159/

http://www.handango.com/

http://www.blackberryfreeware.com/

http://www.clickgamer.com/catalogue.htm

http://bb.magmic.com/

http://store.bbgeeks.com/platformMa...rm=5&Category=8

http://www.mobilerated.com/

http://www.hovr.com/site/games.asp

Hope this helps. Anybody got more sites?

Posted by: exstasie

Quote:

Originally Posted by shawtysqrpants

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What about games?

You can buy awesome games here:

Bplay.com

Posted by: adamm22

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Originally Posted by exstasie

You can buy awesome games here:
Bplay.com

read the topic name

...

"Popular Free Software..."

Everyone knows where to buy apps and games... we don't all know where to get the free stuff... hence the origin of this topic.

Posted by: cclhooperesq

That site is NOT worth it. It has sneakware (ie pretends to be free but isn't) and sent my phone into an endless loop so that I had to pull the battery. Just warning everyone....

Posted by: Dashomatic

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Originally Posted by adamm22

read the topic name

...

"Popular Free Software..."

Everyone knows where to buy apps and games... we don't all know where to get the free stuff... hence the origin of this topic.

True, but some of the pay sites offer free games; not many I admit, but they do nonetheless.

Posted by: adamm22

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Originally Posted by exstasie

Hey exstasie... ok good news, I installed Opera Mini on a friends phone who does not have browsing as part of her plan and it works. She has not checked her charges yet -- I told her to use it a bit, then stop using it and check the charges in a day or so online. If she's being charged, then that sucks, if not.. ten that's awesome!!

Anyhow, I'm just trying to install google maps on her phone. I was able to download the jad/jar files to my computer and copy them to her microSD card. I went to the media player, then went to explore and went to where I copied the jad/jar files. I selected the jar file and it seemed to install fine. When I tried to run it, it gave me a weird error message:

Code:

Error starting gmaps $2d210 $2dbb$2d42_L1: Module 'gmaps $2dbb$2d42_L1' attempts to access a secure API

Posted by: shawtysqrpants

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Blueapple.mobi has sneakware? What happened?

Posted by: ArcAngel9

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Originally Posted by xoclipse

I created a site and application that you can use to do live tracking of your Blackberry. It is a free service and you can check it out at http://blackberrytracker.com.

Anyone else having trouble with this? Status just sits there and says "GPS active and updating."

Posted by: chiefan58

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Originally Posted by oakpel

I keep getting an error that service is unavailable. I can get there on my laptop, but not my bb. ideas?