[skanji]

Complete and utter newbie here and I'm really missing my old cell phone!!

1) I keep getting the following error when I try and upload a theme:
"The blackberry Desktop software does not have blackberry device software for the device you have connected to the computer. Contact your wireless service provider or system administrator."
Why is this happening?

2) I want to upload an ipod theme for my Pearl, but just don't want to do it via the net as I don't have a data plan. Can I do this through my USB cable?

3) Can I use google maps without a data plan?

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by skanji

Complete and utter newbie here and I'm really missing my old cell phone!!

1) I keep getting the following error when I try and upload a theme:
"The blackberry Desktop software does not have blackberry device software for the device you have connected to the computer. Contact your wireless service provider or system administrator."
Why is this happening?

2) I want to upload an ipod theme for my Pearl, but just don't want to do it via the net as I don't have a data plan. Can I do this through my USB cable?

3) Can I use google maps without a data plan?

you have to go to your carriers site and download it it doesnt come preinstalled with the DM

[skanji]

Originally Posted by Dawg

you have to go to your carriers site and download it it doesnt come preinstalled with the DM

google maps, correct? if so, i understand that part. does it operate as a standalone app on your bb?

what about the other issues?

thanks for responding so quickly!

[JSanders]

skanji:

1. Download the handheld OS from your carrier's site to your PC. Run the EXE file and it will load to your PC, and then Desktop Manager and App Loader will load your themes/

2. ditto.

3. Google Maps reqiuires a data plan or TCP. If you don't have a Data Plan, try this, and see if it works.
What are the TCP and APN settings? - BlackBerryFAQ

What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ
How to use BlackBerry on Generic Data Plan - BlackBerryFAQ

Good luck and welcome to the Forums.

[skanji]

trying it now.

one last question - is there any online tool that i can use to create tasks with that can sync with ms outlook (that will ultimately sync with bb)

[skanji]

...and final question (until the next one!)

Is there anyone using their BB Pearl and NOT utilizing a data plan? I still use the calendar, tasks, phone but would love to get added stand alone (ie. non internet) functionality that would cause me to utilize a data plan...

[JSanders]

not that I know of.

Originally Posted by skanji

one last question - is there any online tool that i can use to create tasks with that can sync with ms outlook (that will ultimately sync with bb)

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by skanji

...and final question (until the next one!)

Is there anyone using their BB Pearl and NOT utilizing a data plan? I still use the calendar, tasks, phone but would love to get added stand alone (ie. non internet) functionality that would cause me to utilize a data plan...

Yes, there are users without the Data Plan.

What do I need a Data Plan for? - BlackBerryFAQ
How to use BlackBerry on Generic Data Plan - BlackBerryFAQ

[vas729]

You guys rock! I was having this same problem. Thanks for the solution! My curve is updating as I type this!

[sparksm]

Originally Posted by skanji

...and final question (until the next one!)

Is there anyone using their BB Pearl and NOT utilizing a data plan? I still use the calendar, tasks, phone but would love to get added stand alone (ie. non internet) functionality that would cause me to utilize a data plan...

yes i use my pearl without a data plan...you have to go under conections and then choose to turn data off. works great for me

[eatme2212]

I have recently bought a Blackberry 8120. it was with Orange UK originally, but as I had an O2 sim, I had to get it unlocked!!
I'm facing some major grievances as I get an error message when Im tryin to download a theme using desktop manager...
It says "
The blackberry desktop software does not have blackberry device software for the device you have connected......

What to do????????? I read an earlier post regarding this, but I couldn't get my carriers OS software. Somebody plz...gimme a link to that software or suggest an alternative!!