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Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2 09-23-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By brill
Is it possible to give a freq used Web URL its own App Icon?

I use a specific site very often and I find it cumbersome to launch the browser, go to bookmarks and click to go to the URL. I was wondering If I could make a bookmarked URL its own App Icon that I...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 09-08-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,963
Posted By brill
After using my Torch for the past few weeks, and...

After using my Torch for the past few weeks, and today going back to my Bold 9700, it feels liberating. You'd think I went from driving a dump truck to driving a Ferrari. The Bold is lighter, more...
Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2 09-08-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,238
Posted By brill
Worst thing you did was continue to use it that...

Worst thing you did was continue to use it that night. I dropped mine in the ocean and had to go down four feet to retrieve it. I immediately removed my battery. Then I gave it a bath in distilled...
Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2 09-08-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,737
Posted By brill
The large display became useless to me. The...

The large display became useless to me. The onscreen keyboard covered more than half of it when I had it sideways. Couldn't type on the slideout keypad when it was sideways. When in a normal...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 09-08-2010, 11:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,963
Posted By brill
Not to pick a fight, but how is resolution tied...

Not to pick a fight, but how is resolution tied into email? You mention being email-centric. I consider myself just that, getting between 300 and 500 business related emails daily. Since the early...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 09-08-2010, 10:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,963
Posted By brill
Nope, this morning, I went back to using my Bold...

Nope, this morning, I went back to using my Bold 9700. I just missed the clean interface and fast ergo design. Got tired of everything taking twice as long. I still have my Torch, but it's now my...
Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2 09-08-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,737
Posted By brill
I'm back.... couldn't hang with the Torch

I had high hopes for the Torch and have had it since day one. At the same time, I kept my Bold 9700 active as a second line. With each passing day, as the newness wore off on the Torch, I came to...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 09-07-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,254
Posted By brill
Forget about the boss.. think about the wife...

Forget about the boss.. think about the wife reading your text messages. Just ask Tiger.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 09-07-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,264
Posted By brill
I am thinking of ditching the Torch also, but for...

I am thinking of ditching the Torch also, but for a completely different reason. It takes me nearly twice as long to accomplish the same things I used to do with my Bold 9700, which I still have and...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-31-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,240
Posted By brill
Any way to toggle off the top section of the touch screen?

It's very annoying, but if you touch anywhere along the top edge of the screen, where the date, time and connection status is displayed, a drop down list appears showing various menu items including...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-24-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,186
Posted By brill
But if everyone read all the FAQs, this forum...

But if everyone read all the FAQs, this forum would be a ghost town... hahahaha
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-24-2010, 02:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,862
Posted By brill
Actually, some Blackberry wag told me it was...

Actually, some Blackberry wag told me it was their attempt to take a stab at the iPhone. Well, it does have one thing in common with the iPhone-- it does have the same crappy touchscreen keypad. lol
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-24-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,186
Posted By brill
I have At&T also. I log on to the BIS and edit...

I have At&T also. I log on to the BIS and edit each email I have set up and that's where I add or remove my signature.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-24-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,862
Posted By brill
[THOUGHTS] Ok, so I have had the Torch since day one...

I got the Torch on the first day of release from AT&T. Initially I was wowed by the new features, and still am to an extent. But once I got over the newness of the device and I settled down to...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-17-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,561
Posted By brill
My first one did this with numbers. Instead of...

My first one did this with numbers. Instead of trying to sort it out, I just traded it in for a new one right away. They were good about it.. no questions asked. My second one does not do this.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-15-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By brill
Yes--- the GPS light is on. It is not within line...

Yes--- the GPS light is on. It is not within line of sight of a window, but it is on and it is working. I don't think it worked before the light came on. It took about an hour and a half for the...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-15-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By brill
I use a long ethernet cable, but I believe...

I use a long ethernet cable, but I believe someone else said they used a wireless solution.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-15-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By brill
Mine works fine, and it's not near a window. ...

Mine works fine, and it's not near a window. Took a little longer to activate, but eventually it did, and not it works like a champ.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-15-2010, 04:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,009
Posted By brill
I think the AGF Premium leather case is nothing...

I think the AGF Premium leather case is nothing more than a hastily repackaged BB 8800 case. I went and looked at it and noted it had no specific branding on the package, not AT&T and not "9800." ...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-13-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 26,301
Posted By brill
I am on my second Torch. My first one had a touch...

I am on my second Torch. My first one had a touch screen defect that caused it to jumble numbers.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-13-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By brill
I think that CD was worthless. If memory serves,...

I think that CD was worthless. If memory serves, the CD was just a redirect to an online download.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-13-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By brill
They say that, but my Microcell is nowhere near a...

They say that, but my Microcell is nowhere near a window... so who knows? Maybe it only needs a GPS signal for the initial activation? All I know is that there are no towers anywhere near my house....
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-13-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,655
Posted By brill
I bought an AT&T Microcell (Femtocell) and living...

I bought an AT&T Microcell (Femtocell) and living in the hills, I never had any signal. Now I consistently get 5 bars everywhere in my house.

I got my Torch yesterday, but I also still have my...
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-12-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,448
Posted By brill
Took it in. Salesgirl couldn't fix it either. It...

Took it in. Salesgirl couldn't fix it either. It was defective right out of the box. Quick exchange. New one works so far.(y)
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-12-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,448
Posted By brill
Yeah, tired. No joy. No matter how careful, it...

Yeah, tired. No joy. No matter how careful, it types wrong numbers. I may have to call AT&T.
Forum: General 9800 Series Discussion - Torch 08-12-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,448
Posted By brill
Already noticed my first problem with the Torch

Just got my At&T Torch. Almost wasn't allowed to buy one at AT&T-- long story. They won't let you buy one without a two-year commitment and those who recently bought a 9700 are out of luck.
...
Forum: General 9700 Series Discussion - Bold 2 02-03-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By brill
This just started happening to me. I have had...

This just started happening to me. I have had the Bold for a couple of months and it never did that before. The only new application I did was the BB Messenger update. I wonder if that's what is...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-29-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,335
Posted By brill
1) The wi-fi icon goes off as soon as I shut down...

1) The wi-fi icon goes off as soon as I shut down data service.

2) I get a message that says, "Cannot connect to the internet, try again later."
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-29-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,335
Posted By brill
This worked, I was able to browse the internet....

This worked, I was able to browse the internet. However, this turned off my phone service, which I would still like to be able to use. :cry:
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-29-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,335
Posted By brill
I have At&T. I did exactly this, and as soon as I...

I have At&T. I did exactly this, and as soon as I turned off data services, the Wi-Fi cut out also. This is despite setting the browser to hotspot. I was testing this on my router at home. It can...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-29-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,335
Posted By brill
[International Travel] Wi-Fi with Data Services off possible?

Hello,

I am travelling to Asia and do not want a huge data service bill when I get home. Is it possible to turn off the data service only and leave Wi-Fi available for surfing at hotspots, etc? ...
Forum: General BlackBerry Discussion 07-15-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,526
Posted By brill
Some Blackberry models have PTT, although it's...

Some Blackberry models have PTT, although it's not as robust as a Nextel PTT connection. You can sync multiple calendars by sending appointments via Outlook email. Each recipient will have to...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-27-2008, 04:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,323
Posted By brill
I have a .167 AT&T Bold, and it too has been...

I have a .167 AT&T Bold, and it too has been doing the "SOS" thing since I got it new. About once a week or so, if I go into a non-coverage area, it will go into "SOS" mode, which I take to mean "no...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-26-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,036
Posted By brill
Except when you find a phone with a dead...

Except when you find a phone with a dead battery....
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-26-2008, 02:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,036
Posted By brill
One of the easiest things you can do is to simply...

One of the easiest things you can do is to simply tape a note to the inside of your battery cover- "REWARD" + an alternate phone number or email.

I have found several cellphones and with no idea...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-25-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,845
Posted By brill
Yes.... here ...

Yes.... here


http://wap.x-berrysoft.com/ota/4_2/xtemplate.jad
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-25-2008, 01:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,845
Posted By brill
The three applications I actually use nearly...

The three applications I actually use nearly every day are:

1) Ascendo Datavault

2) xTemplate (free) - because I own a business and constantly send form letters out and I needed...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-24-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,552
Posted By brill
Can anyone give a rundown on the advantage of...

Can anyone give a rundown on the advantage of .190 vs AT&T's .167? I have not had serious problems, and I don't want to do the upgrade if I won't be getting any noticable improvement.
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-24-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By brill
Thanks for the speedy replies. I'd be pissed if...

Thanks for the speedy replies. I'd be pissed if I had to start over with all the tweaks.
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-24-2008, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By brill
OS Upgrade question

I just spent the last two weeks tweaking the BOLD just how I like it. Will I lose all my themes, settings and third party software by performing an OS upgrade?
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-19-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,009
Posted By brill
It's usually the times you indicate, 8:00 PM -...

It's usually the times you indicate, 8:00 PM - 6:00 AM that I have my BB plugged into the charger, so it's really a moot point. Don't you charge your phone at night?
Forum: Aftermarket Software 11-16-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,583
Posted By brill
I am having them same issue with Mobylo with...

I am having them same issue with Mobylo with their quickresponse software. I have emailed them numerous times with no response whatsoever. The worst part is that I need this software and no one...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-16-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,846
Posted By brill
Also, I think it works better if you are outside....

Also, I think it works better if you are outside. Sometimes I get the message when I am inside a building.
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-16-2008, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,692
Posted By brill
Keyboard Lock vs. Standby Mode

-Pushing the mute button (stand by mode)

-Using the Keyboard Lock (ICON)


Which do people prefer? Pros and cons to using one over the other?
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-12-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By brill
Yeah, good to know. I guess I need new...

Yeah, good to know. I guess I need new boilerplate software now. Mobylo needs to take their site down. It appears to still accept your money for new orders. Just zero support. :x
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-11-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By brill
I am starting to think Mobylo is out of business....

I am starting to think Mobylo is out of business. They do not reply to emails. :x
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-11-2008, 02:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,307
Posted By brill
Most definitely worse for me. With the Curve,...

Most definitely worse for me. With the Curve, even though I had spotty reception at my house, I always got calls and could make calls most of the time. With the Bold, I rarely get a signal at all.
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-10-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 893
Posted By brill
Mobylo Quickresponse with the BOLD?

Hello,

I just got the BOLD, but I have been using Mobylo's Quickresponse VX software with the Curve up until now. I have a vital need to send out boilerplate form letters for my business. While...
Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold 11-10-2008, 01:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,542
Posted By brill
My Blackberry 8800 dropped out of my pocket while...

My Blackberry 8800 dropped out of my pocket while I was riding my motorcycle at about 75 miles per hour. Good thing it was a quiet road. I drove back the 1/4 mile to find all the pieces. I found...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 12-09-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,349
Posted By brill
On my 8800, pressing the mute button on the top...

On my 8800, pressing the mute button on the top of the phone puts it in standby mode and the keys are locked until you press it again. I like that better.
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