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How to map fields to sync from BB to Outlook

How to synchronize data in custom address book fields during synchronization 1. Connect your BlackBerry® device to your computer. 2. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. 3. Double-click Synchronize. 4. On the Configuration tab, click Configure synch. 5. Select the Address Book check box. 6. Click Configure > Advanced Settings. 7. Click Field Mapping. 8. Map […]

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How to get BBMaps to show up your device?

Thanks to John Clark @ BlackBerryForums.com for contributing these instructions. (Aug 2007) Question: The BBMaps icon will not show on my device. I see BlackberryMaps in my application list but can’t find it on my device. Answer: AT&T and some other European carriers have decided that they make more money selling Mapping subscriptions than allowing […]

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How do I delete BBMaps from the device?

Can’t delete BBMaps from the device? 1. Go to Options >>> Advanced Options >>> Applications 2. Select Modules 3. Once there delete all that say net_rim_bb_lbs a) There are 4 of them: net_rim_bb_lbs net_rim_bb_lbs_api net_rim_bb_lbs_internal_gps net_rim_bb_lbs_resource_en 4. Delete them one by one then do a hard reboot (pull battery for 30 seconds)

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Application Loader Error

QUESTION: When I use Application Loader from with Desktop Manager, I get the error “No additional applications designed for your device were found.” ANSWER: You must have your same handheld operating system loaded to your PC as is on your BlackBerry, when you attempt to load other applications. The handheld OS on your PC must […]

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Instant Messaging FAQ

What Instant Messaging Software Is Available For BlackBerry? BlackBerry Messenger (RIM’s BlackBerry Messenger) (Free) BeeJive (formerly JiveTalk) (One-Time Fee) RIM’s Google Talk (Google Talk) (Free) RIM’s Yahoo Messenger (Yahoo) (Free) RIM’s Windows Live Messenger (Free) Verichat (Multi Network) (Annual Subscription) Yak-On (Multi Network) (One-Tme Fee) WebMessenger (Multi Network) (Annual Subscription) Causerie Messenger (Multi Network) (Annual […]

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OS 6 Network Indicators

  From RIM KB23702 (there are pictures in the linked article): With BlackBerry Device Software 6.0, the following Home Screen network icons for 3G, BlackBerry services, and Wi-Fi appear as follows: The Wi-Fi logo shows signal strength when associated using grey and white arcs. BlackBerry dots appear beside 3G when the BlackBerry smartphone is connected […]

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App Compatiblity

Applications confirmed compatible This list only contains major applications that were assumed not to work with the new operating system Opera Mini 5.1 Google Mobile App Google Maps for BlackBerry Applications Not Compatible COPS High Speed Pursuit Game

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Accessing Option Menu

Common Option Items This list contains common option menu items that are now harder to find or in different areas. PIN/IMEI/Battery Options -> Device -> Device and Status Information Convenience key Options -> Device -> Convenience Key About (Device Software versions, etc) Options -> Device -> About Device Versions Password Protection Options -> Security -> […]

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WebKit Browser

Webkit Full HTML browser The new WebKit-based browser, a part of BlackBerry OS 6.0 was designed by Torch Mobile, a firm RIM acquired in 2009. The browser now has tabbed browsing, full html compatibility and pinch/zoom. The new browser, managed a score of 208 on the Acid HTML5 tests, measuring browser compliance and performance. Meanwhile […]

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