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Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 12-06-2011, 04:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,350
Posted By spierian
Porblem with Add/remove applications

I have Desktop Manager 5.0.1.28 on my XP Pro machine. I recently re-installed XP and SP3. Since then when DM does an Update Software check or if I request a Add/Remove applications, it immediately...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 05-26-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,961
Posted By spierian
Re: Latest OS: 9800 6.0.0.2475/6.0.0.546 (All Languages)

Thanks for that. What a weird way to do things!
:smile:
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 05-26-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,961
Posted By spierian
Re: Latest OS: 9800 6.0.0.2475/6.0.0.546 (All Languages)

Can anyone point me at something which describes what .546 actually DOES?

John
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 11-23-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,563
Posted By spierian
Re: Problem deleting emails

Problem solved!

Under Options/Email Reconciliations I had set emails to delete on mailbox and handlheld. I presume what I was seeing was just a long delay whilst it communicated with the mail...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 11-22-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,563
Posted By spierian
Re: Problem deleting emails

Yes, tried a battery pull. It's beginning to look more like a setting than an error. Another issue is that sometimes I open the messages app when it says there are (say) 8 messages but only one is...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 11-22-2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,563
Posted By spierian
Problem deleting emails

My Torch has worked beautifully for a month (what an improvement on the Storm 1) but now it has developed a small problem.

When I delete emails using the "all previous messages" option, the device...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 09-20-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,545
Posted By spierian
Latest

Thanks a lot. Using your instructions I went back to .141 and I have my Storm back!

The link is BlackBerry - Update your Device Software (http://na.blackberry.com/eng/update/) then click the...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 09-20-2009, 04:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,545
Posted By spierian
Problems with latest OS 4.7.0.237/4.7.0.173

I received an email from Blackberry advising of the latest OS update OS 4.7.0.237/4.7.0.173. I followed the download link BlackBerry - Update your Device Software...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 07-27-2009, 06:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By spierian
Problem when holding Blackberry key

I adjusted the tap, hover, swipe settings to 500, 300, 6 to improve (?) the keyboard.

It's ok except I have a new problem. Sometimes when I press the Blackberry menu key (to bring up a menu) it...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-12-2009, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By spierian
Obviously they wouldn't. I should have been...

Obviously they wouldn't. I should have been clearer with my question. Does the Storm have a mechanism whereby users can change app names at will?

I guess the answer is no.
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-12-2009, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By spierian
I want to re-name some apps because the names are...

I want to re-name some apps because the names are so long that they get truncated on the desktop with the them I am using (iBerry).
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-12-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By spierian
Re-name applications?

Is it possible to re-name Storm applications?
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-11-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By spierian
Storm v iPhone

I started the thread - thank you all for your opinions and inputs, especially Jason Stamfield for his factual comparison. I would dispute that the phones are equal on Apps Stores; the iPhone is...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-07-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,376
Posted By spierian
Latest OS in UK (.141)

The link I got from Blackberry email worked:

BlackBerry - Update your Device Software (http://na.blackberry.com/eng/update/)
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-07-2009, 02:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,376
Posted By spierian
Latest OS in UK (.141)

Bogman asked : "Did you get this from the Blackberry website? I thought .141 was a leaked beta only at this stage."

It came from no-reply@update.blackberry.com, presumably because I have...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 05-06-2009, 04:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,376
Posted By spierian
Latest OS in UK (.141)

I go this from BB today:

"An update of BlackBerry Device Software version 4.7 is available. This update includes optimizations and enhancements approved by your wireless service provider." My...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 03-04-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By spierian
Storm v iphone 3G

Girls, girls!

I started the thread. Thanks for all the input. Wow, there are some feelings there. It seems to me that that the best feeddack is that the Storm (like all BBs) does the business...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 03-02-2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,116
Posted By spierian
Storm versus iphone 3G

I need to vent.

I've had my Storm now for 2months plus and it's, well, OK. It's basically a good old fashioned BB with a sexy touch screen.

I have 3 children, wife, sister with iphone 3Gs and...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 12-23-2008, 04:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,656
Posted By spierian
What don't I like about the Storm?

1. RUBBISH battery life - 2 days at most without doing anything (got 14 days with my 8800)

2, Absence of Wi-Fi
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 12-23-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,770
Posted By spierian
Confused

I have a Storm on Vodafone UK.

Acording to my phone's "About" I have:

"v4.7.0.78 (Platform 4.0.0.98)"

Should I upgrade as per your instructions?
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 12-13-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,096
Posted By spierian
Unlock on "out of holster"

I have found how to answer a call automatically on withdrawal from the holster, and to lock on insertion BUT...

How do I make the Storm UNlock on withdrawal??
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 12-13-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By spierian
Problem changing sound profile

At work I tend to use the Vibrate profile. I want to change it so it vibrates only on phone calls and SMS and NOT for emails. I have done this with previous BBs without problem but on the Storm it...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-30-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,159
Posted By spierian
BB Maps on Vodafone UK Storm

There's another folder called Applications Center. IT contains all apps not yet installed. You might find BB Maps in there. Just follow the instructions to install and it should appear in folder...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-26-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,609
Posted By spierian
I'm in the UK which won't help other posters....

I'm in the UK which won't help other posters. Being "out of contract" I got mine free with a £35 per month 2 year contract - which I had with my last BB anyway. Some things better in the UK?
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-26-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,589
Posted By spierian
Storm battery

This morning, my battery was showing maybe 30% full and I put it on charge for 2 hours. It went to maybe 60% and i went off to a meeting. Within an hour it died. Put it back on charge which showed...
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-16-2008, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,041
Posted By spierian
Yup, I upgraded to Outlook 2007 (just happened to...

Yup, I upgraded to Outlook 2007 (just happened to have it lying around) and it now appears in the DM options. Now I have a whole new problem - getting used to this new-fangled software....
Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm 11-16-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,041
Posted By spierian
Storm synchronisation problem

Just moved from 8800 to a Voda UK Storm, quite a culture shock but I think I'm going to like it. Unfortunately I can't use it yet as it takes 3-5 days to port my mobile number.

SO I thought I'd...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 09-04-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 18,603
Posted By spierian
I've had about 6 BBs over the last 6 years and...

I've had about 6 BBs over the last 6 years and kept up with all the latest glitz. My current phone is the 8800 and the 9000 just seemed like the dog's bo**ocks. HOWEVER.....

Because of a work...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 08-04-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,980
Posted By spierian
Thanks everyone

Thanks to all who replied. I am much better informed now. But FOUR-G?? I just got my head around 3G!
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 08-02-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By spierian
Another Bold on eBay £530

Blackberry Bold 9000 on eBay, also, Mobile Phones, Mobile Home Phones (end time 03-Aug-08 15:33:39 BST)...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 08-02-2008, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,980
Posted By spierian
Best UK 3G network?

Getting ready for the big decision when the BB Bold eventually appears.....Which network should I go for?

Which operator has the best 3G coverage? Are there other factors to consider?
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 07-24-2008, 04:29 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 18,603
Posted By spierian
Bold for sale on ebay

There's a Bold for sale on ebay.co.uk (location London). Buy it Now price is £440. No bids so far!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-30-2008, 03:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,427
Posted By spierian
8820 Trackball gone faulty

I've seen other threads about cleaning a dirty trackball but my problem is different - I fear it's broken. I dropped the handset, battery fell out but it seemed to recover OK. About 24 hours later,...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 04-16-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By spierian
Help needed with privacy setting in loc based services

I installed Telenav mapping software on my BB 8800. When it starts I get an error:

"Invalid GPS Privacy settings. Go to Options > Location Based Services and change privacy to unrestricted."
...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 04-15-2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By spierian
Mystery buttons/contacts on left side of 8800?

On the left side of the 8800 there are two D-shaped slots with what look like buttons or electrical contacts at the base. Does anyone know what they are?

John
Forum: GPS & Mapping 03-29-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,077
Posted By spierian
8800 Mapping

Are you with T-Mobile UK?

I called t-mobile tech support who were very helpful (ie willing AND knowledgeable).

They sent a new service book entry to my BB - "IPPP for BIS-B[IPPP]" Mapping...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 03-29-2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,743
Posted By spierian
UK Maps on 8800 / T-mobile PROBLEM SOLVED

I suspect my experience is what Zentient is describing. I called t-mobile tech support who were very helpful (ie willing AND knowledgeable). They gave the same APN information as Zentient...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 03-27-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,743
Posted By spierian
8800 Maps for UK

What is Blackberry Maps supposed to actually DO?? I downloaded it from the BB website onto my BB 8700 (which of course has no GPS). It behaves just like BB Maps on the 8800 - no maps at all,...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 03-27-2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,743
Posted By spierian
UK maps for 8800

To Sentient, you said BBM was pre-installed by T-Mobile UK. I'm with TM-Uk and I didn't know they did the 8800. I bought one unlocked (ex-O2) and I've got it working fine with my TM-UK set up -...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 05-10-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,166
Posted By spierian
Bluetooth synch works but not USB!

I recently got BT synching working between Desktop Manager (DTM) software and my BB 8700.

Now, though, when I connect the BB via its USB cable, it gets recognised (DTM asks for its password) but...
Forum: RIM Software 05-03-2006, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By spierian
...

Thanks, neat idea which I will try! Still looks like a trick though to overcome a basic omission of just being able to send files. I'd like to send password-protected files to the BB.

John
Forum: RIM Software 05-03-2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,007
Posted By spierian
How to send text and other files to BB?

Other smartphones can exchange files (Word, text, Excel etc) with a PC, in addition to synchorising PIM items.

I can't find any way to send normal files to the BB and store them there.

Any...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-22-2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By spierian
CompUSA adapter

Thanks for the tip, RemyJ.

Can you find the PNPId of your device? It's not listed as CompUSA in the MS list of adapters but it could be jsut called something else. The PNPId will clinch it.

To...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-21-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By spierian
Response to MrKyoo.. My Belkin adapter...

Response to MrKyoo..

My Belkin adapter number is Belkin F8T012 - which doesn't work.

I think RickCharles is wrong to say that the BB is not configured to be paired with a PC. The BB desktop...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-21-2006, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By spierian
Can anyone suggest a USB BT adapter?

I want to connect my BB 8700 to my PC (XP Pro with SP2) via Bluetooth.

I have tried two USB dongles (or adapters) - Bluesoleil and Belkin and neither works. There's a thread just below this one...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-20-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,056
Posted By spierian
Belkin USB adapters don't ALL work

I spoke to Belkin Technical support today.

The adapter I have is the latest model (F8T012) and it does NOT work with the Windows stack according to them. Only the older models do.

Progress I...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-15-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,056
Posted By spierian
Belkin USB dongle - problems!

I promised to report back on this...

I bought a "Belkin Bluetooth USB adapter". If I install it using the accompanying CD, it seems to work OK - except of course, my Blackberry Desktop software...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 04-01-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,060
Posted By spierian
Can't change broswer home page (T-mobile)

I have a new 8700 with T-mobile UK. Since the screen is so much better I decided that it was worth using the browser (I never bothered with the 7100).

I was amazed to find that you cannot change...
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-01-2006, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,056
Posted By spierian
Thanks konTiki. Call me spontaneous but I just...

Thanks konTiki. Call me spontaneous but I just found a Belkin USB dongle on eBay and bought it! I will post confirmation that it works - or otherwise!
Forum: Bluetooth Connection 04-01-2006, 05:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,056
Posted By spierian
Thanks for the tip, Niteqwill. It makes sense. ...

Thanks for the tip, Niteqwill. It makes sense.

What is Celink? A google search produced mortgage advice, nursing information and other stuff. But nothing about Bluetooth.
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