3rd Party Application List This is meant to be a list of applications for BlackBerry. The list may contain all kinds of software like open source programs, freeware and commercial ones as well as ebooks and all others, you believe might be interesting. Feel free to post the direct link to your / your favorite […]
Where can I get my device user manual?
User Manuals & Getting Started Guides: BlackBerry 7100 Manuals Getting Started Guide User Manual BlackBerry 7200 Manuals Getting Started Guide User Manual BlackBerry 8100 “Pearl” Series Manuals 8100 Getting Started Guide 8100 User Guide 8110 Getting Started Guide 8110 User Guide 8120 Getting Started Guide 8120 User Guide 8130 Getting Started Guide 8130 User Guide […]
BlackBerry Desktop Manager Downloads
Download Desktop Manager here
3rd Party Application Tips
Carrier specific APN/TCP settings
BlackBerry Operating System Downloads
Official Research In Motion (RIM) desktop and device software download page Carrier Region Network 20:20 Europe GSM 3 Australia Asia Pacific GSM 3 Indonesia Asia Pacific GSM 8.ta South Africa Africa GSM AIS Thailand Asia Pacific GSM Aircel Asia Pacific GSM Airtel Burkina Faso Africa GSM Airtel Chad Africa GSM Airtel Congo Brazza Africa GSM […]
What steps do I need to take to upgrade from BIS
To upgrade from BIS then follow these steps Install a BES server and get it up and running UPGRADE the BES subscription that the devices are on (BES costs more per month than BIS) – speak to your carrier for more details Wipe the device – I’d recommend this as it helps with the activation […]
We’ve got 5 devices should I upgrade to BES from BIS?
Why should my company upgrade to BES from BIS? – There are many reasons why BES is better than BIS For End-users Full 2-way sync of emails including sent items Reconcilliation of mail items with the mail server – i.e. delete on the Blackberry and it deletes on the mail server Full sync of calendar, […]
How do I resend service books to a user’s device?
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How do I remove a user from the BES?
How-To :: Remove User from BES 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Domain in the left pane. 3. Choose the All Users tab at the top of the right-pane. 4. Either search for a particular device by using the search fields at the top of the right pane, or scroll through the user list to […]
Useful Keyboard shortcuts for BES BB devices
How-To :: Useful Keyboard shortcuts for BES BB devices Below are some hidden functions and menus. Many are specifically for BlackBerry devices activated on a BES, although some will work on BIS devices too. Many of these commands require you to hold down the ALT key whilst typing the letters after the + sign. Case is […]
How do I remotely set the owner information on a device?
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How do I remotely wipe a user’s device?
How-To :: Wipe a user’s device. In the current version of BES, this function is referred to as ‘Erase Data and Disable Handheld’ 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Domain in the left pane. 3. Choose the All Users tab at the top of the right-pane. 4. Either search for a particular device by using […]
How do I change the location of the server logs?
How-To :: Setting the location of the BES server log files. 1. Open BlackBerry Server Configuration. 2. Click the Logging tab. 3. Press the Browse button […] and choose the desired location of the log files. 4. Apply settings and press OK button close window. << Back to General BES Admin FAQ
How do I adjust the IT Policy Resend interval?
How-To :: Adjusting the IT Policy Resend Interval. Message Prepopulation enables you to define how many existing messages appear on the BlackBerry device after enterprise activation on a newly provisioned device. 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Blackberry Server in the left pane. 3. Choose the Server Configuration tab at the top of the right-pane. […]
How do I alter/remove the peer-to-peer encryption key?
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How do I adjust message pre-population?
How-To :: Adjusting the Message Prepopulation settings. Message Prepopulation enables you to define how many existing messages appear on the BlackBerry device after enterprise activation on a newly provisioned device. 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Blackberry Server in the left pane. 3. Choose the Server Configuration tab at the top of the right-pane. 4. […]
How do I force users to use the BlackBerry (MDS) Browser only?
How-To :: Force Blackberry (BES/MDS) web browsing only. These policy settings will effectively disallow the use of third-party browsers and force web browsing using the BES/MDS BlackBerry Browser only. 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Domain in the left pane. 3. Choose the Global tab at the top of the right-pane. 4. Click the Edit […]
How do I prevent users from installing third party apps?
How-To :: Prevent users from installing third-party applications. 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Domain in the left pane. 3. Choose the Global tab at the top of the right-pane. 4. Click the Edit Properties link in the right pane. 5. In the Global Properties window, choose IT Policy in the left pane. 6. Highlight […]
How do I block certain types of incoming messages?
How-To :: Block certain types of messages from being delivered to the device. 1. Open BlackBerry Manager. 2. Highlight the Domain in the left pane. 3. Choose the Global tab at the top of the right-pane. 4. Click the Edit Properties link in the right pane. 5. In the Global Properties window, choose IT Policy in […]
General BES Admin FAQ
IT Policy FAQs How do I enable PIN and/or SMS logging? How do I prevent users from installing third party apps? How do I block certain types of incoming messages? How do I force users to use the BlackBerry (MDS) Browser only? BES Configuration FAQs How do I adjust message pre-population? How do I […]
How do I enable PIN and/or SMS logging?
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Adding Themes & RingTones
Themes and Ringtones How to Add Themes How to Add Vendor Locked Themes How to Add Today Themes to the 8703e with 4.2.1 How to Convert Ringtones Where Can I Download Ringtones?
Where Can I Download Ringtones?
All these sites can be accessed from your BlackBerry: mobile.blackberry.com (link working 04-15-2008) http://www.mobile41.com/bbringtones.htm (link working 04-15-2008) http://www.tuneusin.com (link working 04-15-2008) http://www.myxertones.com/ringtones (link NOT working 04-15-2008) http://www.phonezoo.com (link working 04-15-2008) http://www.blackberrymp3s.com/ (link working 04-15-2008) http://www.ldmstudio.com/tonuri/mp3-ringtones.php (link working 04-15-2008) http://mtrax.tblog.com/ (link working 04-15-2008) http://www.umnet.com/ (link working 04-15-2008) http://agaboobie.net/ringtones (link working 05-18-2008) http://www.zedge.net/?v=1 (link working 08/20/2008)
How to Add Today Themes to the 8703e with 4.2.1
By default, Handheld software 4.2.1 for the 8703e does not include Dimension Today. This means that any custom Today style themes will not function on an 8703e running 4.2.1. The following guide will allow you to add Dimension Today to your device. Requirements Windows based PC Desktop Manager (latest version prefered) 8703e 4.2.1 BlackBerry Handheld […]
How to Convert Ringtones
Ring Tone Conversion Method 1 MP3 ringtones If you do not have a webserver but need to convert and download your favorite mp3 files to ringtones you can take a look to the BlackBerry Ringtone Generator. By selecting the fragment of your mp3 file you can take influence on the size of the resulting mp3 […]