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What does the Blackberry PRIV infra-red camera do?

There are 2 sensors to the left of the top speaker when the phone is facing you, face forward. When you cover one of them the screen-brightness is changing due to different light exposure detection meaning further left sensor is light sensitive. The other sensor to the right of the first one is lighting up […]

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Unlocking Instructions for the Torch 9800

Blackberry Torch (9800) Unlock Code Entry Instructions 1. Turn off all of the wireless connections (manage connections – turn all connections off) 2. Go to the Options icon on the device 3. Select Device 4. Select Advanced System Settings (at the bottom of the page) 5. Select Sim Card 6. Enter mepd (you will not […]

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Unlocking Instructions for the Storm 9500

Blackberry Storm1 and Storm2 (9500, 9520, 9530, 9550) Unlock Code Entry Instructions 1. Turn off all of the wireless connections (manage connections – turn all connections off) 2. Go to the Options icon on the device 3. Select Advanced Options 4. Select SIM Card 5. Hit the Menu key to select Show Keyboard 6. Enter […]

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Unlocking Instructions for the Bold 9000

Blackberry 9000 Unlock Code Entry Instructions How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 9000: 1. Go to settings menu => and then Options 2. Select Advanced options => and then Sim card 3. Type MEPD using your Blackberry keyboard (NOTE: You will not see any text appear on the screen while typing MEPD) 4. Type […]

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Unlocking Instructions for the Curve 8900

I am trying to unlock my bb 8900. when i enter the mep2 code nothing happens… any suggestions. Blackberry 96xx / 93xx / 9000 / 97xx / 8900 / 88xx / 83xx Curve Unlock Code Entry Instructions How to Enter Unlock Codes on BlackBerry 9000, 9700, 8900, 88xx, 83xx Curve: 1. Go to settings menu […]

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Home Screen Shortcuts

These shortcuts only work on full QWERTY keyboard models (87xx, 88xx, 83xx, etc.) To allow these short cuts to work, you must have “Dial from Home Screen” set to “No” (go to Phone dialer > Options > General Options.) Also note that you only need to tap the key to get these applications – if […]

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How do I make a customized ringtone for an email sender?

Actually there is a non-direct way. It involves creating a new Profile (you could name it for that contact, let’s say “Bob”). In that Profile, named “Bob”, set the ringtone for SMS, mail, phone, etc., that you want from that contact to notify you. Next, in your normal “active” profile (i.e., the profile you use) […]

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Which GPS software supports the 8800?

Here is an excellent webpage made by Stinsonddog! It covers just about every aspect of GPS and mapping on the 8800! Stinsonddog’s massive GPS area Basically you have the following options for GPS on the 8800: 1. Telenav Their website here 2. BBMaps Their website here 3. Wayfinder Their website here 4. Garmin Their website […]

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What video and audio formats are supported??

Supported Video Formats MPEG-4 Part 2 (Simple Profile and bvop, including DivX 4) File formats – .avi, .3gp, .mp4, .mov Video – Up to 320 x 240, up to 800 kbps, up to 30 frames per second H.263 (Profile 0 & Profile 3) File formats – .avi, .3gp, .mp4, .mov Video – up to 320 […]

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8700 Tips

Q: On my 8700 when the phone rings the volume is very low and I have it set to the maximum allowed, how can I fix this? A: This is a known issue and will hopefully be fixed with a later OS Update. Until then, place a call using the speaker phone and turn the […]

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8700 Disassembly

Disassembly of BlackBerry 8700R Instructions Written, and created by Tom Glogowski (Guess) of BlackBerryForums.com. Photos updated by Brandon (BBswany) of BlackBerryForums.com Important! Please be sure you have the proper tools for this disassembly, as well as a dust free environment you can create. I recommend that latex gloves be used to prevent fingerprints from showing […]

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Home Screen Shortcuts

These shortcuts only work on full QWERTY keyboard models (87xx, 88xx, 83xx, etc.) To allow these short cuts to work, you must have “Dial from Home Screen” set to “No” (go to Phone dialer > Options > General Options.) Also note that you only need to tap the key to get these applications – if […]

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8700 Device Models

The 8700 series BlackBerry is available from nearly every provider. Each phone includes the typical BlackBerry applications such as web browser, SMS, email, phone, MMS and full qwerty keyboard technologies to deliver a full and complete BlackBerry experience 8700c Cingular’s BlackBerry 8700c is a sleek and stylish all-in-one (phone, email, web) device with superb phone […]

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How to Add Themes

Adding Themes to 7100, 7200 and 8700 Devices Running 4.0 Software Thanks to Jibi of BlackBerryForums.com for compiling this tutorial * Note: First and foremost, many thanks to all of the people involved with laying the groundwork for the public consumption of themes installation on BlackBerry devices. This includes jaysen jnelson2000 Quite a few others. […]

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Why are my calendar alerts/notifications not working on my 8300?

Reminder notifications for calendar appointments may not display on the BlackBerry smartphone Link here Problem Calendar reminders may not show due to the presence of multiple CICAL Service Records on the BlackBerry smartphone. Note: This issue also affects BlackBerry smartphones that are using the BlackBerry® Enterprise Server and that contain a BlackBerry® Internet Service [CICAL] […]

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Home Screen Shortcuts

These shortcuts only work on full QWERTY keyboard models (87xx, 88xx, 83xx, etc.) To allow these short cuts to work, you must have “Dial from Home Screen” set to “No” (go to Phone dialer > Options > General Options.) Also note that you only need to tap the key to get these applications – if […]

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How to Add Vendor Locked Themes

Several extra themes – including carrier brands, zen, and today varieties – are available in the BlackBerry handheld software packages. The process to install these on the device is fairly straight forward, and can be accomplished by beginner level users. Requirements Windows based PC Desktop Manager (latest version prefered) BlackBerry Handheld Software Package Matching your […]

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How do I make a customized ringtone for an email sender?

Actually there is a non-direct way. It involves creating a new Profile (you could name it for that contact, let’s say “Bob”). In that Profile, named “Bob”, set the ringtone for SMS, mail, phone, etc., that you want from that contact to notify you. Next, in your normal “active” profile (i.e., the profile you use) […]

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What video and audio formats are supported??

Supported Video Formats MPEG-4 Part 2 (Simple Profile and bvop, including DivX 4) File formats – .avi, .3gp, .mp4, .mov Video – Up to 320 x 240, up to 800 kbps, up to 30 frames per second H.263 (Profile 0 & Profile 3) File formats – .avi, .3gp, .mp4, .mov Video – up to 320 […]

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