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fatih on Jumat, 17 September 2010
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fatih on Minggu, 12 September 2010
When you uninstall an app from BlackBerry AppWorld, the particular app will fall into Uninstalled/Archive category in My world. Although it provides the fastest way to get it back if needed. The problem is, the uninstalled apps still show up in My World. And also the uninstalled apps will be getting more from time to time if you keep on installing and uninstalling new apps.
There is a simple fix to remove those uninstall app in My World. Just open BlackBerry AppWorld, hold down the "ALT" key while typing the letters “RST”. If you successful, BlackBerry AppWorld will exit automatically. You need to re-open back BlackBerry AppWorld and those uninstalled app will disappear now.
Please take note above method is not apply to BlackBerry AppWorld 2.0 or above. In BlackBerry AppWorld 2.0, the app list will forever contain all apps that you have ever installed, whether free or paid. It will grouped by installed or uninstalled apps. Furthermore, each group can be collapsed, so you don't actually have to see your uninstalled apps at all.
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fatih on Jumat, 03 September 2010
Every BlackBerry smartphone has an unique “PIN number”. This PIN number is hardcoded in BlackBerry smartphone. Thus, it can’t be changed even if you switch the SIM card. My advice when you bought a new BlackBerry smartphone, the very first thing you should do is find out the PIN number.
How to find out BlackBerry PIN
At home screen, press menu button -> Options -> Status
BlackBerry PIN is playing important role when everytime signal in or out, browsing the internet, sending and receiving emails, instant message and etc. Knowing your friend's PINs, you can actually compose a PIN message to them directly. Compare to email, that email signal must travel thru their dedicated mail server, but PIN Message is travel straight from your BlackBerry to your friend’s BlackBerry instantly. As I can say this is the fastest method of BlackBerry-to-BlackBerry communication.
How to send PIN Message
Open new compose email, insert your friend’s PIN number into To field instead of their email address.
There is another BlackBerry-to-BlackBerry communication with native IM – BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). Adding your friend’s PIN into BBM will link up both BlackBerry smartphones together. With BBM, both of you can have instant message chatting or file sharing without paying single cent to carrier. (Provided you must have BIS services enabled, and depend on which BIS package you have taken from carrier. Carrier will only charge on BIS package accordingly) Just to share that latest BBM 5.0.1.38 currently officially available at BlackBerry App World for download.
Key features include:
■New chat UI
■Updated picture posting feature
■Easier main contact menu
■Updated menu options for ease of use
■Add any text messaging contact and have them show up with other BBM contacts
■Overall movement between chats and group chat has been greatly improved
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fatih on Sabtu, 28 Agustus 2010
How you share your BlackBerry contact to others? Of course there are many way to share BlackBerry contact to other, but I found one of the easiest way via instant messaging.
Send Blackberry contact via Windows Live Messenger:
- In Windows Live Messenger, click on your friend to open up the chat windows
- Press menu button, select “send file”
- Popup windows will display in middle of screen, click “Contact” button
- Select you desire contact which will send to your friend
- Finish
Above steps is just an idea sharing. You may apply the same idea in BlackBerry Messenger or other IM application in Blackberry. Please try!
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fatih on Sabtu, 24 Juli 2010
For BlackBerry newbie, the following BlackBerry shortcut key should be very useful for you.
To insert a period
Press Space key twice
To capitalize a letter
Hold letter key until capitalized letter appears
To type an alternate character on a keypad
Hold Alt key and press character key
To type a number
Hold Alt key and press a number key
To turn on NUM lock
Press Alt key + Left Shift key
To turn on CAP lock
Press Alt key + Right Shift key
To turn off NUM lock or CAP lock
Press Shift key
To switch typing input languages
Press Alt key + Enter key
To type a symbol
Press Symbol key and type the letter that appears below the symbol
To highlight a line or character
Press Shift key and roll Trackball
To cancel a text selection
Press the Escape key
To cut highlighted text when typing
Press Shift key + Backspace/Delete key
To copy highlighted text when typing
Press Alt key + click Trackball
To paste highlighted text when typing
Press Shift key + click Trackball
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fatih on Sabtu, 10 Juli 2010
Some users have a BlackBerry which previously used to connect to BES and BlackBerry had been placed a restrictive IT Policy into it. Once the IT policy is enabled, you will not able to change certain settings, or install Third Party Applications.
This is common issue especially for those people bought BlackBerry on EBay and are unable to make changes to the settings or install Third Party Applications. A quick check to your IT Policy, just go to Options -> Status, then key in command code “buyr”
There are many methods in the internet to remove IT policy, but no one is 100% guaranty successful. I found myself the following method is most workable with higher successful rate. So, please do not ask me for support if you have tried on my method but still not working.
Note: This method can only be used on a BlackBerry smartphone running OS 4.3 to 5.0. Following procedure will delete all data and applications on the BlackBerry smartphone. Please backup the data before performing this procedure.
• Make sure you have Blackberry Desktop Manager installed into your computer.
• Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer (Windows XP).
Press Start > Run, type “CMD” to bring out Windows command prompt
• Navigate to the Apploader folder by typing cd C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader and then pressing the Enter key.
• Type loader.exe /resettofactory
Enter you BlackBerry smartphone password if prompted.
• Wait until reset process is completed. Check the IT policy again.
Good luck and hope you can successfully remove IT policy.
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fatih on Jumat, 09 Juli 2010
After upgrade the BlackBerry OS from Ver 4 to Ver 5, you may find that keypad lock function is no longer available. If you press and hold “A”, your BlackBerry phone will turned into standby mode instead of keypad lock. To wake up phone, you need to press the mute button at top left corner.
Here to share an idea to lock your BlackBerry with “Password Lock”
1. From the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click Options.
2. Click Password.
3. Set Password to “Enable”
4. Click Change Password, then insert your password.
5. Display the menu and click Save. 
Set convenience key to “password lock”
1. From the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click Options.
2. Click Screen/Keyboard.
3. Set Right / left side convenience key option to “Password lock”
4. Display the menu and click Save.
To lock the keypad – just press convenience key
To unlock keypad – just key in your password then press enter
What about if you forget password?
Basically Blackberry smartphone allow user to key in password up to 10 times. If after 10 times user still unable to insert the correct password, then BlackBerry Smartphone will reset to factory default setting automatically and you will lost all the data in your Blackberry. No worry! your Blackberry still can function except all data are deleted only. It is to protect data being leak to other people. Therefore I would recommend you always backup your Blackbbery data via desktop manager.
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fatih on Jumat, 21 Mei 2010
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fatih on Minggu, 18 April 2010
Is there any way to send / receive company mail in your BlackBerry smartphone without BES? The answer is YES. You can use “Blackberry Redirector” feature in Desktop Manager.
There something I need to clarify first before we move further. The key difference between BES and BlackBerry Redirector is BES listens at the mail server level, where BlackBerry Redirector listens at the individual PC level. Therefore, your company PC must be stay on in order to send / receive email.
Let’s start to setup BlackBerry Redirector in your company PC
1) If you haven’t install Desktop Manager (DM) yet, please install it now. During installation, you will reach below screen. If you already installed DM, you may need to go to control panel, add/remove program, double click BlackBerry DM, select modify. Then you will reach below screen too.
2) Please select “Integrate with a work email account”, then click next. You will reach below screen. Keep in mind that BlackBerry Redirector is only support limited mail server as below screen. If don’t know which mail server, kindly check with IT in your company.
3) Select the right mail server accordingly. Here I will select “Microsoft Exchange” then click next.
4) Please select “Redirect massages using the BlackBerry Desktop Redirector” then click next until you finish installation.
5) Congratulation. You have completed the setup.
How to configure BlackBerry Redirector
1) Connection your BlackBerry Smartphone to PC with USB cable.
2) Run BlackBerry DM. Usually you will see a windows asking you to choose the MS Outlook profile. Please choose the right Outlook profile then click OK button.
3) There will be an “Email Settings” windows pop up. Just click YES button and follow the step until you completed to generate new encryption key. Please refer to below screen.
4) Once you have finish generate a new encryption key, you will return back to BlackBerry DM main screen. The setup is completed, now you can close the DM and unplug your phone from computer.
5) You will found a new email icon in your BlackBerry Smartphone.
6) In order to send / receive email from your BlackBerry Smartphone, please make sure following applications are ALWAYS STAY ON in your computer.
a. BlackBerry Desktop Redirector (press start button -> all programs -> blackberry)
b. Ms Outlook
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fatih on Kamis, 25 Februari 2010
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fatih on Selasa, 16 Februari 2010
I believe most people will suggest using wipe handheld feature under Phone Option, Security Options, General Settings. By doing this, all address book contact are deleted, but you will also delete everything in your BlackBerry (all setting had been reset back to default setting too).
What about if I need to delete address book contact only without losing any other information from my Blackberry? Instead of delete your address book contact one by one, actually you can do it with BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
Connect you BlackBerry to PC with USB cable
Run BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Go to Backup and Restore, select Advance, following screen will appear
Highlight “Address book” & “Address book - ALL”, then click the clear button.
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fatih on Senin, 15 Februari 2010
BlackBerry users should know system will become very slow after long time use without restarting. Actually this is same applied to every smartphones in the market because its internal memory is fully utilized without a proper clearing by apps.
Here is the little idea to release your BlackBerry internal memory or cache
Clear browser cache
Open the browser, press menu button, select Options, select Cache Operation. Clear every cache or history then quit.
Clear phone memory
go to phone Options, select Security Options, select Memory Cleaning, press menu button then select Clean Now
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fatih on Jumat, 12 Februari 2010
Do you know that your BlackBerry smartphone actually keep track every activity into event log? Event log is located into a secret place and you need special key press to access it. Due to event log keep track everything in your BlackBerry from time to time, therefore it will gradually eat up more system memory.
Usually we don’t need the event log information, I would suggest you disable event log to free up memory. Following is the secret to disable BlackBerry event log.
At BlackBerry home screen press ALT + LGLG
If you successful, you will access to event log windows
Press menu button, select Options to access to EventLogger Option
Press Menu button again, select “Hide all types”
Save and quit.
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fatih on Sabtu, 06 Februari 2010
1. Study user manual, know the basic operation procedure of your BlackBerry
2. Get rid of things you won't be using - Delete unused languages, pictures, remove sample video
3. Adjust backlight brightness to lowest level – save battery life
4. Adjust Trackball / trackpad sensitivity (default is 70, suggested horizontal/vertical at 80)
5. Setup email account
6. Setup BlackBerry Messenger
7. Hide / rearrange shortcuts for most efficient use
8. Load up your BlackBerry with Ringtones , Wallpapers, Themes, Games and Movies!
9. Install BlackBerry App World – if your country doesn’t support App World, please use alternative way to install. Visit http://Just-Blackberry.blogspot.com
10. Download your desired app like Opera Mini, Facebook App, Google Maps, IM apps and etc….
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Most BlackBerry advance users should know about JL_Cmdr. If you have a bricked device and no other way to try, JL_Cmdr comes to the rescue.
JL-Cmdr is a DOS base application running in Windows. No doubt, JL_Cmdr is an useful application but it outdated UI still waiting to improved. Due to that, Blackberry Swiss Army Knife Tool (BBSAK) comes into place serve as a replacement with nicer GUI and user friendly.
BBSAK builds upon the functionality of JL_Cmdr, even more than what JL_Cmdr can perform. BBSAK gives you the ability to take screenshots, perform a factory reset, wipe a device, load an OS, backup 3rd party application, load device application, install COD files and a lot more.
I would say this application is MUST HAVE in your PC/Laptop. I highly recommend having it installed just for standby. If you are BlackBerry advance user, you will certainly need this application often.
BBSAK is free, but need registration before download Blackberry Swiss Army Knife Tool (BBSAK)
*Using JL_Cmdr or BBSAK might run the risk of damage your device - use at your own risk*
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fatih on Senin, 21 Desember 2009
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fatih on Rabu, 16 Desember 2009
Do you notice that BlackBerry Windows Live Messenger will disconnect automatically? This is due to carrier network unstable then affect connection lost to MSN network. Maybe some other country that has better and stable network coverage so BB user didn’t encounter this issue, but in Malaysia I believe most BB users are encounter this issue.
Here is my idea to solve this issue. During login screen, please check the “automatic Sign-In” option. With this option enable, Windows Live Messenger will auto reconnect back to network when disconnected.
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fatih on Jumat, 11 Desember 2009
Bad coverage = battery drain
If you are in an area of weak coverage, your battery will drain very quickly. Your BlackBerry smartphone is constantly looking for, finding, and trying hard to receive network signal.
3rd party app running in the background
Make sure that app is closed when you are not using it. For proper apps closing, in the application, bring up your menu, scroll to the bottom and choose “Close” or “Exit”.
Using 3G signal will drain battery fast
GSM/EDGE signal will have better battery life than a 3G. The benefit is that 3G have faster data transfer speeds than their GSM/EDGE. GSM/EDGE is good enough for normal usage and messaging (almost no lagging), therefore you don’t need 3G signal. Only turn on 3G, when you need high speed internet browsing.
Update BlackBerry OS may result in improve battery life
You should always keep the BB OS up to date with the most recent CARRIER AUTHORIZED (NOT Leaked OS). Sometimes a new OS is significantly improving battery life. For example, the most recent OS update for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 improved battery life by almost 50%!
Blackberry smartphone setting
Go to Options-Screen / Keyboard.
Backlight Brightness: The lower setting is helps to conserve battery life.
Backlight Timeout: The longer the screen is on, the more battery you’re using.
Automatically Dim Backlight: While it will help by lighting up the screen when you step into the sun so that you can see it, this feature also allows the BlackBerry device to realize when you are in a darker area and dim your screen accordingly.
Always use BlackBerry holster
Put your BlackBerry smartphone into holster will turn your smartphone into “sleep-mode” in order to conserve battery.
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fatih on Sabtu, 21 November 2009
Open the browser, press menu button, select Options, select Cache Operation. Clear every cache or history then quit.
