The "Official" Blackberry Curve 8330 Thread

[NINO63004]

Ok sorry for making this so late. In this thread please keep all talk to the phone itself. Don't post about when, why, how come, etc you didn't get the phone or how to get a deal on it or where to order or any of that.

Keep it to issues, tips, tricks, about the Curve. There are other threads regarding where you bought it and a thread showing off pictures of the phone itself.

I want to try and keep the Curve discussion as clean as possible since it is still a new section and not much posted here yet.

Thanks for all your help and understanding :)



Nino

[mike068]

Thanks for the new thread Nino I love my new Curve and Im suur I will Have a ton of questions

[Jason Fate]

love the addition of yahoo messenger and google talk!

[EddiePCS]

How's the performance on navigation apps/google maps, compared to the 8830? I use mine with nav apps 30 percent of the time.

[Chrscott22]

In!!!!

[NINO63004]

Thanks for the new thread Nino I love my new Curve and Im suur I will Have a ton of questions

No problem. I hope I can keep this Curve section clean and organized for everyone.

love the addition of yahoo messenger and google talk!

Yeah just reading the other threads and on other sites there is lots preloaded on the Sprint Curve that are nice additions. Not sure how much I will use all of it but knowing I have it on there already is nice.


Nino

[osc006]

love the addition of yahoo messenger and google talk!

when i try to sign into yahoo it says "Service is not enabled for this handheld".... any thoughts!!

[nohbdyshero]

Youtube on a Blackberry is nice too!!!!!

[hawaiin00ginger]

has anyone tried the sprint tv on it yet? mine seems a bit pixalated but other then that no issues definatey loving it

[lamonicaj]

when i try to sign into yahoo it says "Service is not enabled for this handheld".... any thoughts!!

try re-sending the service book...

[deanwoof]

google talk? i am wondering.. with how my google talk is set up via google, it signs me onto AIM as well. you think that i'd get AIM with the curve too under GoogleTalk instead of a seperate program for AIM?

[Hansel745]

Anyone else notice how slow it is compared to the 8830?

[glaves123]

This is my 1st BB and it seems slow to me as well. Just dialing a phone # right now, its taking it a few seconds to catch up the numbers while I'm dialing. Also, when I'm just wheeling around the Menu screens with the trackball, it is also delayed more than what I would think is normal. It is also semi-freezing when I try to use the Sprint TV. Anybody else having these things?

[GladiatorRL]

Painfully slow compared to 8830. I wonder if that is something they can fix down the road. I absolutely love this Blackberry, but it is SLOW.

[Strider156]

I am using the battery from my pearl as a spare for my curve, dont know if this is a tip or what but hey it fits.

[jhendrickson]

Those of you who are experiencing slowness, what version of software is on your Curve?

[Hansel745]

Mines slow.. its v4.3.0.127

Also.. does anyone know how to make the trackball go on like the 8830??

[glaves123]

I'm also on v4.3.0.127 (Platform 3.1.0.73 if that matters). Simply taking the battery out and putting it back in seems to have increased speed a bit. It's still not liking the navigator or tv though...got to keep messing with it

[kormaster]

Im not too thrilled to hear that it is "slow" to respond to things... sigh.. i thought i would be running away fro Treo problems when i switch to BB devices... now what... :icon_smil

[Hansel745]

actually now that my battery is charging up, it's a little better.

[stathound]

whew, anybody else feel like the vibrate function on this phone is about to take off their hands much more powerful then the 8830 haha

[glaves123]

I probably should spend more time using it before saying its slow cause it seems to keep getting better:music:

[nohbdyshero]

I haven't notices much slowness....speed seems on par with wife's pearl.....about the same as my 8830.....at least as I am noticing or maybe I am not as nit picky idk

I have used tv and it seems fine but then again I am in a 1xrtt area at the moment so it can probably keep up processing with the data xfer

[NINO63004]

I cant wait till i get mine hopefully tomorrow. I'll be getting the BES data pack. Will I still be able to use sprint tv and sprint nav?

[glaves123]

I cant wait till i get mine hopefully tomorrow. I'll be getting the BES data pack. Will I still be able to use sprint tv and sprint nav?

Thats exactly what I was hoping to do but the rep said its not possible (can that really be true?). Fortunately my company doesn't even have the right server quite yet so I don't have to worry about it right now

[kormaster]

You guys want to share what plans you have with your Curve?

[NINO63004]

Thats exactly what I was hoping to do but the rep said its not possible (can that really be true?). Fortunately my company doesn't even have the right server quite yet so I don't have to worry about it right now

Well I wont really need the sprint tv as I dont use it much now on my muziq or on any phone I have had before. gps I will use but I'll use blackberry maps or google maps.

[MsRandall]

Got mine and I am loading themes on it as I type...

[daso136]

Has anyone tried the software update? This might help with the slow response.

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=FC3CF452D3DA8402BEBB765225CE8C0E

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.3.0.203 (Multilanguage)

Let me know if it works. If anyone has the guts!

[glaves123]

I'm on an old $70/month 800min Family F&F plan with 3 lines (the xtra line adds $9.95). Overage mins are .05 per minute up to the 1100th minute, .025 per minute from the 1300th to 2100th minute, and .05 per minute after that. 300 txt's on 2 lines for $5 each. 25% corp discount. Just added the $30 bb plan.

Anyone know how to get this Sprint TV working? Mine is asking for a "Key Store Password" (which I did create) but even when I type it in its then saying there are "IT Policy Restrictions". Any one come across this?

[osc006]

I cant wait till i get mine hopefully tomorrow. I'll be getting the BES data pack. Will I still be able to use sprint tv and sprint nav?

I spoke with 5 BB techs today about my BES. They keep giving me BIS... Unbelievable how slow these guys are....and they are supposed to help us....They tell me that BES doesn't include unlimited txt... terrible...

[NINO63004]

I spoke with 5 BB techs today about my BES. They keep giving me BIS... Unbelievable how slow these guys are....and they are supposed to help us....They tell me that BES doesn't include unlimited txt... terrible...

the BES does not include unlimited txt.

[infoe]

Why do you want bes instead of bis? Is your company on bes?

[NINO63004]

Why do you want bes instead of bis? Is your company on bes?

My company I will work for in June has BES.

[infoe]

You should have them pay for the bes since your going to be a slave of them once your on bes...(They can see almost all your phones information)

Should consider staying on bis if your going to work for a company and use the mail redirector program to receive companys info.

[NINO63004]

You should have them pay for the bes since your going to be a slave of them once your on bes...(They can see almost all your phones information)

Should consider staying on bis if your going to work for a company and use the mail redirector program to receive companys info.

I'm going to see if they can pay for it.

[BDRichter]

Having the same issue as I did with my Pearl.

My ringtones are about 28 seconds long, and when I enable one of my customs, it only plays like 15 seconds, theres a 3 second pause, and it starts over until it goes to voicemail. I have tried shrinking the files, etc. No luck.....

Whats the deal!? My 8703e was the full 28 seconds and then voicemail....

This is IRRITATING!!!!!!!

[TvTech]

Hmm, see in the back of my head I knew this was the possibility. Just wait till it's released and people are using it and we'll see how well it is, or not.

I'm in no rush, but I would like to buy my first Blackberry or PDA phone soon. I can't upgrade till June 1st so this is good, I can soak in for a couple weeks and see how people like their Curve and hear the cons. It's just like shopping for a car, you gotta research and take your time.

If in a few weeks people give the Curve a less than expected review, then maybe I'd be better off getting the 8830 or Pearl?

[davidatfsu]

I've noticed some sluggishness, but as someone said before, fully charging the battery seemed to help. Sprint Navigation worked like a dream: set up my route and suggested I avoid an accident up ahead that was holding up traffic. I was pretty impressed with the traffic updates.

Also, I'm learning how gmail sync works with blackberry. Not crazy about it so far. I liked how the Sprint Email program marked messages as read and didn't add "Delivered:" to the subject line of sent messages. Just little things to get used to, I suppose.

Anyone else a little bummed about the plasticyness of the phone? I thought the 8830 felt more solid and had a little more weight to it. I guess the keys are just more noticeably plastic on the Curve because they're more spread out compared to the 8830. I'm still in love with this phone, but it feels a little cheaply made to me.

[Curve]

I've noticed some sluggishness, but as someone said before, fully charging the battery seemed to help. Sprint Navigation worked like a dream: set up my route and suggested I avoid an accident up ahead that was holding up traffic. I was pretty impressed with the traffic updates.

Also, I'm learning how gmail sync works with blackberry. Not crazy about it so far. I liked how the Sprint Email program marked messages as read and didn't add "Delivered:" to the subject line of sent messages. Just little things to get used to, I suppose.

Anyone else a little bummed about the plasticyness of the phone? I thought the 8830 felt more solid and had a little more weight to it. I guess the keys are just more noticeably plastic on the Curve because they're more spread out compared to the 8830. I'm still in love with this phone, but it feels a little cheaply made to me.

You need to adjust your email settings on the device so that confirm delivery, confirm read, and send read receipts are set at no. This should help with some of your email problems.

I must admit that yes, there is a little slowness which I am only noticing in my device when I go into the the communities and instant messaging folders, which I don't even have on my 8830. But its not even bothering me because there are so many other good things.

A few programs are more updated than what is on the 8830. The browser is much easier to use now that there is a mouse cursor.

The Curve is more lightweight than the 8830 but I am not disappointed with it at all. I like the smaller size and better looks. The 8830 feels like quality but also feels like a brick. The Curve is a step in the right direction. I don't understand why RIM is making the 9000 (Bold) even slightly bigger than the 8830, when the competition is making devices smaller. Small is in right now. The Curve is in, every carrier is selling them very well. I'm a college student and can tell you that Curves and Pearls blanket my campus.... although most students I know don't have the BIS pack so they cant BB MSG. :td:

[Curve]

For those that are looking for the perfect plans with their new Curve... check out the Simply Everything plans. I have been messing round with what the Curve offers compared to my 8830 on the same Simply Everything plan that I have. Lets just say I find myself watching tv for no reason at all because I have every channel they offer. Its funny that the Disney Channel is included with my phones tv service but not with my cable in my college apartment.

[davidatfsu]

You need to adjust your email settings on the device so that confirm delivery, confirm read, and send read receipts are set at no. This should help with some of your email problems.

I must admit that yes, there is a little slowness which I am only noticing in my device when I go into the the communities and instant messaging folders, which I don't even have on my 8830. But its not even bothering me because there are so many other good things.

A few programs are more updated than what is on the 8830. The browser is much easier to use now that there is a mouse cursor.

The Curve is more lightweight than the 8830 but I am not disappointed with it at all. I like the smaller size and better looks. The 8830 feels like quality but also feels like a brick. The Curve is a step in the right direction. I don't understand why RIM is making the 9000 (Bold) even slightly bigger than the 8830, when the competition is making devices smaller. Small is in right now. The Curve is in, every carrier is selling them very well. I'm a college student and can tell you that Curves and Pearls blanket my campus.... although most students I know don't have the BIS pack so they cant BB MSG. :td:

Ah, okay. So turning off confirm delivery should avoid that "delivered" stuff in the mailbox. Good. Thank you.

Also, I deleted the original gmail setup and did IMAP manually per gmail's instructions. This should also help.

[lennyj17]

Got mine first thing yesterday morning....LOVE IT!! I got everything I need now.......

Give to RIM they know how to keep you yearning. Now that we've got the Curve, they release the BOLD, HOOOOOTTTTT Looking BB and that UI screams sexy.

[nohbdyshero]

For those that are looking for the perfect plans with their new Curve... check out the Simply Everything plans. I have been messing round with what the Curve offers compared to my 8830 on the same Simply Everything plan that I have. Lets just say I find myself watching tv for no reason at all because I have every channel they offer. Its funny that the Disney Channel is included with my phones tv service but not with my cable in my college apartment.

I can't believe I am gonna say this but....you find yourself watching Hannah Montana too? I travel for work and sometimes I land on it in the hotel and I'm 31! Oh well.

[Hansel745]

Does the Unlimited Everything plan include TV and Music?

[Aleko]

whew, anybody else feel like the vibrate function on this phone is about to take off their hands much more powerful then the 8830 haha

The vibrator is definitely stronger than it was on the 8830; I'm used to it now, but it felt different at first. And it is still slower than the 8830, even after the battery has been fully charged. Also, it feels like it's not as well built as the 8830 is, and doesn't feel as solid.

All in all, I've wanted this phone for so long, but I think I'm over it already. I can't say I'm disappointed with it, but I'm definitely not as excited as I thought I would be. I'll keep playing with it, but there is a good chance that I'll be going back to my 8830 before my 30 days are up.

[mike068]

Hay guys I got mine and im messing around with it and i got a few question like where do you go to modify the speed dial i cant find it any where.

[Aleko]

Hay guys I got mine and im messing around with it and i got a few question like where do you go to modify the speed dial i cant find it any where.
You need to go into your address book, find the contact you want to assign the speed dial to, and do it from inside the edit screen.

[corys00]

You need to go into your address book, find the contact you want to assign the speed dial to, and do it from inside the edit screen.

Or from your home screen, you can also hold down the key you want to assign a speed dial to and then it will bring up "Assign a Speed Dial key to the "whatever" key?"

[mike068]

You need to go into your address book, find the contact you want to assign the speed dial to, and do it from inside the edit screen.

Still doesn't say any thing about speed dial

[NINO63004]

Here is my first post from my curve. After taking over 1.5 hours getting my phone activated it works. Sprint store could not get it activated because they had system problems. To make long story short blackberry supposrt help out a ton. Though my family unlimited text is not compatible with the $30 bb data plan so I had to redo all my text on all lines. O well no big deal works now and have gps, sprint tv, sprint music store. Will update more later. Though I was originally disappointed with the plastic feel of the phone. Not so much anymore though.

[Chrscott22]

I love my UPS guy!!!!!! :headbang2
It wasn't even supposed to be delivered until tomorrow!!!!

I'm not having any lag issues like some have stated. It's actually much much faster that my pearl was.

[lamonicaj]

I love my UPS guy!!!!!! :headbang2
It wasn't even supposed to be delivered until tomorrow!!!!

I'm not having any lag issues like some have stated. It's actually much much faster that my pearl was.

You don't love yours more than I love mine!!!!

[iBLoSTBoY]

When signing on to Yahoo it says "Service is not enabled for this handheld"... can someone help? reinstalling the App should retry the service book??

[J_Uneek]

When signing on to Yahoo it says "Service is not enabled for this handheld"... can someone help? reinstalling the App should retry the service book??

I think the resolution to this issue (wish I had it) should be stickied or something. It's like the 3rd time it's come up.

[jessep28]

I wonder how demand is shaping up vs. the 8130 when it was released last year? From the supply shortages being reported Sprint may have underestimated this Blackberry launch to be so huge.

[Curve]

This is a repost:

For those that have received their Curve's, go to this link from Sprint and take the survey. At the end of the survey when it ask what would you like to be added to this phone, etc... mention that it would be great for them to enable Picture/Video mail. Might be one way to help them realize that they need to speed up the process of offering Picture/Video mail to us.

http://labs.sprint.com/sprintphonesurvey

...trying to get a lot of people to take the survey so Sprint will pay attention and get us pic/vid mail... asap!

[infoe]

The vibrator is definitely stronger than it was on the 8830; I'm used to it now, but it felt different at first. And it is still slower than the 8830, even after the battery has been fully charged. Also, it feels like it's not as well built as the 8830 is, and doesn't feel as solid.

All in all, I've wanted this phone for so long, but I think I'm over it already. I can't say I'm disappointed with it, but I'm definitely not as excited as I thought I would be. I'll keep playing with it, but there is a good chance that I'll be going back to my 8830 before my 30 days are up.

I partially agree with you. I don't feel it as fast as my 8830...I definately DISLIKE the way the trackball feels and moves compared to the smoothness of the 8830.

the battery cover feels flimzy..i ordered a seido 1500 extended battery that is just a tad thicker than the oem battery and i hear it wil lmake the battery cover fit more snug. I don't see myself returning to the 8830. I like the camera function and size of the curve compared to the world edition.

[Bklyn295]

Anyone know how to delete the preloaded apps ?:confused::confused::confused:

[iBLoSTBoY]

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-series-discussion-curve/129560-sprint-8330-yahoo-messenger.html


Yahoo messenger fix - Last post works like a charm

[Curve]

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8300-series-discussion-curve/129560-sprint-8330-yahoo-messenger.html


Yahoo messenger fix - Last post works like a charm

Thanks! :tu:

Here's the info:

Credit goes to bill875 from BlackBerryForums.com

"Since Y! Messenger is already on the Sprint Curve, I just took the Yahoo Service Books from the following link:

http://www.box.net/shared/aetu7mfqip

Then, I used the BB Desktop Manager "Restore" function to restore the .ipd file to my Sprint Curve 8330. I then went to https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=sprint and re-sent my service books and voila! Y! Messenger v2.0.46 now works like a champ.

Good luck!"

[brazil5376]

Still doesn't say any thing about speed dial

from the home screen type and hold any button except the #1 and it will ask you to assign it to speed dial.

[infoe]

Thanks! :tu:

Here's the info:

Credit goes to bill875 from BlackBerryForums.com

"Since Y! Messenger is already on the Sprint Curve, I just took the Yahoo Service Books from the following link:

http://www.box.net/shared/aetu7mfqip

Then, I used the BB Desktop Manager "Restore" function to restore the .ipd file to my Sprint Curve 8330. I then went to https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=sprint and re-sent my service books and voila! Y! Messenger v2.0.46 now works like a champ.

Good luck!"

id save yourself the trouble and get jivetalk from beejive...definately the best IM client for the BB...incorporates all into one!

[Aleko]

I partially agree with you. I don't feel it as fast as my 8830...I definately DISLIKE the way the trackball feels and moves compared to the smoothness of the 8830.

the battery cover feels flimzy..i ordered a seido 1500 extended battery that is just a tad thicker than the oem battery and i hear it wil lmake the battery cover fit more snug. I don't see myself returning to the 8830. I like the camera function and size of the curve compared to the world edition.

I think the trackball needs to be broken in, and will get smoother overtime. For now, I had to bump the sensitivity to 80 and it feels close to my 8830, which is set at 70. I may have to do something about the back plate, too. Every time I start typing on the Curve, I can fell the back plate springing and it's pretty annoying. I may just shim it with a piece of felt or something and see if it helps. I do like the size of the Curve compared to 8830 - it's not really that much smaller when you look at them side-by-side, but it definitely feels smaller in my hands. But it's also a little thicker than 8830.

[mike068]

My activation went quick after I hung up on the idot from cs (I seem to have no tolerance for ignorance) I calle back ad requested BB support and they fixed me right up quick. I have been able to fix, find, do, etc any thing on this bb and it is my first bb. The onlly problems I have is MY PAM wont work and my yahoo messanger wont work, I understand both of these problems are common.

[Aleko]

The onlly problems I have is MY PAM wont work and my yahoo messanger wont work, I understand both of these problems are common.

Not sure what's so common about the PAM issue, because mine worked right out of the box. I think the people that are having problems with PAM are the ones that are using Sprint's Connection Manager, so that may be the common problem. Dump the SCM, install the BDM along with whatever drivers may be needed (from the disk that came with the Curve) and you shouldn't have any problems setting up PAM with just the regular Windows connection manager.

[mike068]

Not sure what's so common about the PAM issue, because mine worked right out of the box. I think the people that are having problems with PAM are the ones that are using Sprint's Connection Manager, so that may be the common problem. Dump the SCM, install the BDM along with whatever drivers may be needed (from the disk that came with the Curve) and you shouldn't have any problems setting up PAM with just the regular Windows connection manager.

From what bb support told me some have the problem some dont, Thanks for the info 1 question what is BDM and ill give it a try.

[Aleko]

From what bb support told me some have the problem some dont, Thanks for the info 1 question what is BDM and ill give it a try.

BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

[curveychick]

When you have a long form that you have to go down to the bottom of to press "I accept", how do you get down to the bottom without rolling the trackball forever? Is there a way to just skip down to the end?

[Aleko]

When you have a long form that you have to go down to the bottom of to press "I accept", how do you get down to the bottom without rolling the trackball forever? Is there a way to just skip down to the end?

Press the space key.

[mike068]

BlackBerry Desktop Manager.

Yep I got that installed too. and sprint smart view too for what reason I have no idea.

[infoe]

I hold the curve in my hands and have enjoyed it for the two days that I've had it...but now I think to myself...*shrugging my shoulders* it does'nt drive me crazy...i find myself reading the att posts over at blackberryforums about the BOLD...If 3g really is as fast as EVDO...I might jump ship. :X

[curveychick]

Press the space key.
Such a simple solution... Thanks again Aleko! :)

[hawaiin00ginger]

lol curveychick i was trying to figure out that same thing myself hahaha

[mike068]

Hay people if anyone is having a problem with yahoo messenger and getting this error message (Service not enabled for this handheld) fear no more I have found a fix for it.

Go here and download this file

http://www.box.net/shared/aetu7mfqip

Then used the BB Desktop Manager Back Up & Restore then use the "Restore" function to restore the .ipd file to your Sprint Curve 8330.

Then go hear and update you Service Books

https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=sprint

And after that you should be Good To Go I hope this help you.

[vader650]

I'm going to see if they can pay for it.

You can also see if you can set up your corporate e-mail as a pop e-mail account on your BB.

[abluesguy1990]

How do you enable T9 on this phone?

[Chrscott22]

How do you enable T9 on this phone?

It's not possible. It already has a full qwerty keyboard on it.

[abluesguy1990]

What about Suretype?

It's not possible. It already has a full qwerty keyboard on it.

[Chrscott22]

What about Suretype?

Nope. The only reason you would use T9/Suretype is when you have more than one letter per key and you want it to predict what word you are trying to type.

[karong]

Just got my Curve a couple hours ago. This is my first BB so im sorry if this seems like a dumb question. Is there a way to turn off the push email and check it manually and turn it back on when i need it? I know the main BB feature is the push email service but if im at work in front of my computer im already checking and replying from my desktop. I only really need the push service when im away from the office.

[Chrscott22]

Just got my Curve a couple hours ago. This is my first BB so im sorry if this seems like a dumb question. Is there a way to turn off the push email and check it manually and turn it back on when i need it? I know the main BB feature is the push email service but if im at work in front of my computer im already checking and replying from my desktop. I only really need the push service when im away from the office.

Options > Mobile Network > Data Services : Off

You can't manually check it though. It's either off or on. I'm pretty sure you'll get tired of turning it off and on all the time.

[RenW21]

When you have a long form that you have to go down to the bottom of to press "I accept", how do you get down to the bottom without rolling the trackball forever? Is there a way to just skip down to the end?

Another quick way to get to the bottom is simply pressing "B" and you will automatically jump to the very bottom of the page.

[noweakness]

For those that are looking for the perfect plans with their new Curve... check out the Simply Everything plans. I have been messing round with what the Curve offers compared to my 8830 on the same Simply Everything plan that I have. Lets just say I find myself watching tv for no reason at all because I have every channel they offer. Its funny that the Disney Channel is included with my phones tv service but not with my cable in my college apartment.

According to your signature thats a big jump. $40/month with all those perks and jumping to the SEP. Paying over double, but sounds like it was worth it.

[Badboy8813]

Official first impression thread --> http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1808426#post1808426

[CatFishDom]

Does anyone know how to auto lock the keypad? I could to it on the pearl by pressing star, but that doesn't work for the curve

[Badboy8813]

Does anyone know how to auto lock the keypad? I could to it on the pearl by pressing star, but that doesn't work for the curve

from pinstack.com
I found these very useful after getting my Curve the other day.

First of all, in order to use these, you must go into Phone Options and turn OFF dialing from home screen.

Key shortcuts:

A or C = phonebook
S = search
F = phone profiles
W or B = browser
H = help
K = locks the keys
L = calendar
V = messages
M = messages folder
R = alarm
T = tasks
U = calculator
I = applications
O = options
P = phone

Some new additions thanks to the contributions in this thread:

T - Top of page (in browser)
B - Bottom of page (in browser)
Space - Page down (in browser)
ALT + Right Shift + Del = hard reset
D - Memo pad
U - Switch between hide/unhide in title bar (in browser)
ALT + NMLL = numbers instead of bars for signal strength

[karong]

from pinstack.com
I found these very useful after getting my Curve the other day.

First of all, in order to use these, you must go into Phone Options and turn OFF dialing from home screen.

Key shortcuts:

A or C = phonebook
S = search
F = phone profiles
W or B = browser
H = help
K = locks the keys
L = calendar
V = messages
M = messages folder
R = alarm
T = tasks
U = calculator
I = applications
O = options
P = phone

Some new additions thanks to the contributions in this thread:

T - Top of page (in browser)
B - Bottom of page (in browser)
Space - Page down (in browser)
ALT + Right Shift + Del = hard reset
D - Memo pad
U - Switch between hide/unhide in title bar (in browser)
ALT + NMLL = numbers instead of bars for signal strength

Great tips, thanks. But i tried pressing B while in the browser but that didnt do anything.

[jessep28]

I wonder how many Best Buy has sold? They still haven't received the message that they need to drop the price $160.

[nlandin]

I just swapped my data from my 8830 to my Curve using the Desktop Manager...I think I lost the browser. I see all my old app from the 8830, but the browser and Pocket Express are missing. Any ideas?

[nlandin]

I just swapped my data from my 8830 to my Curve using the Desktop Manager...I think I lost the browser. I see all my old app from the 8830, but the browser and Pocket Express are missing. Any ideas?

Got it fixed...called support and they helped, :tu:

[karong]

I feel like a real idiot asking this question but how do you change the ringtone? Ive been trying to do that for the past 20 mins lol. I cant even find it in the manual. Also can you assign a custom tone for a text message?

[Aleko]

I feel like a real idiot asking this question but how do you change the ringtone? Ive been trying to do that for the past 20 mins lol. I cant even find it in the manual. Also can you assign a custom tone for a text message?

Click on Profiles, scroll down to Advanced, select the profile you want to edit, press menu button, select "Edit", then select the option you want to edit the ring tone for (phone, SMS, etc.)

[helchacha]

Click on Profiles, scroll down to Advanced, select the profile you want to edit, press menu button, select "Edit", then select the option you want to edit the ring tone for (phone, SMS, etc.)

I wish I had logged on here a few mins ago. I was looking for the same and had to figure it out on my own. I'm still having problems with the data. I dont think sprint did that correctly.

[Parrothead hskr]

Hay people if anyone is having a problem with yahoo messenger and getting this error message (Service not enabled for this handheld) fear no more I have found a fix for it.

Go here and download this file

http://www.box.net/shared/aetu7mfqip

Then used the BB Desktop Manager Back Up & Restore then use the "Restore" function to restore the .ipd file to your Sprint Curve 8330.

Then go hear and update you Service Books

https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=sprint

And after that you should be Good To Go I hope this help you.


My arrow buttons to send the yahoo service book over are greyed out? Do you have more specific directions by chance for the steps needed?

[Curve]

I can't believe I am gonna say this but....you find yourself watching Hannah Montana too? I travel for work and sometimes I land on it in the hotel and I'm 31! Oh well.

Lol yeah I find myself watching the craziest things just because I can lol with this Sprint TV. :lol:


Does the Unlimited Everything plan include TV and Music?

Sure does. The SE plans include just about everything that Sprint has to offer for one set price per month.


According to your signature thats a big jump. $40/month with all those perks and jumping to the SEP. Paying over double, but sounds like it was worth it.

I think you're looking at my sig wrong, the price of $40 is what I pay for my Simply Everything 900 plan and add-ons after discounts and credits. So there is no big jump because I don't pay the normal $89.99 sticker price. I actually pay less than half of what the plan really cost. :headbang2

[Curve]

Here are some more great links for BB users to add to their bookmarks. Visit these from your mobile:

Bank of America Mobile:

www.bofa.mobi


American Express Mobile:

www.amexmobile.com

[karong]

Lol yeah I find myself watching the craziest things just because I can lol with this Sprint TV. :lol:




Sure does. The SE plans include just about everything that Sprint has to offer for one set price per month.




I think you're looking at my sig wrong, the price of $40 is what I pay for my Simply Everything 900 plan and add-ons after discounts and credits. So there is no big jump because I don't pay the normal $89.99 sticker price. I actually pay less than half of what the plan really cost. :headbang2

damn, let me know how you got the plan lol

[Curve]

damn, let me know how you got the plan lol

Accumulation of credits and discounts over the years and they carried over to Ensemble. So at this point I don't know if it would be possible since Ensemble will not allow new stacks.

[Curve]

Looking for deals on the go, check out:

http://fatwallet.mobi/forums/ (from your mobile)


....Dunkin Donuts is giving out a free 24oz. Iced Coffee all day today (info courtesy of FatWallet mobile and Vicky [BBReview]).

Want some news to go down with that donut and coffee, check out:

www.apnews.com (from your mobile)

[ndnguy85]

ok newbie here.

i just activated the blackberry without the BB plan. I had free power vision which i don't see on my Plan addons anymore.

does anyone know why it says "activation start >> activating" when i call *2? When i hang up it says activation unsuccessful or something. I noticed it when i called *2 for something else today.

[Curve]

Another site to keep a watch on is http://www.YouMail.com which offers a more advanced voicemail system than what our carriers give us.

Right now I say keep a watch on it because for Sprint its not practical at the moment because unlike other carriers, Sprint charges $0.20/minute to forward calls and YouMail would be considered a forwarded call. It works by replacing your current Sprint voicemail system, but requires that you call into Sprint technical support to make the switch. It explains in details how to do the process and exactly what to say, but they warn you that with Sprint it will be a charge for each minute you're on your voicemail. For more info on this just check out the link to the site and register while it's free and wait it out till Sprint drops the forwarding charge if ever.

...Sprint needs to drop that forwarding charge crap like the other big wireless players and then make it easier to customize our accounts. Some companies allow you to change your voicemail account online without having to contact customer care.

[Curve]

ok newbie here.

i just activated the blackberry without the BB plan. I had free power vision which i don't see on my Plan addons anymore.

does anyone know why it says "activation start >> activating" when i call *2? When i hang up it says activation unsuccessful or something. I noticed it when i called *2 for something else today.

The newer BlackBerry's seem to be programmed to allow activation by calling *2 for let's say a new subscriber who is activating service for the first time. For us current users who are just making a call to *2 for normal customer service it still displays the generic activation info on the screen although it does not affect anything. It did the same thing on my 8830 and now on the Curve. Don't pay any attention to it, regardless of if it says unsuccessful or successful. I was given this info by Sprint BlackBerry support last year, they tend to know what they're talking about so I didn't lose any sleep over it.

And as far as your free powervision is concerned, you should contact customer care and see why it was removed. The system may have automatically taken it off if it recognized that it is not compatible with our current device. Most reps will not want to re-add it though because they will claim that it is not compatible with BlackBerry devices, but in actuality it is as long as you use the Opera Mobile Browser. Keep in mind that many features of the phone (or at least what it was intended for) won't work without BIS or BES service added onto your plan.

[TvTech]

I think you're looking at my sig wrong, the price of $40 is what I pay for my Simply Everything 900 plan and add-ons after discounts and credits. So there is no big jump because I don't pay the normal $89.99 sticker price. I actually pay less than half of what the plan really cost. :headbang2

But I thought Sprint stopped allowing stacked discounts. According to your sig you have a lot of them so how were you able to keep them and add the SE plan? Technically you are robbing Sprint for only $40 a month?!!!

[ndnguy85]

The newer BlackBerry's seem to be programmed to allow activation by calling *2 for let's say a new subscriber who is activating service for the first time. For us current users who are just making a call to *2 for normal customer service it still displays the generic activation info on the screen although it does not affect anything. It did the same thing on my 8830 and now on the Curve. Don't pay any attention to it, regardless of if it says unsuccessful or successful. I was given this info by Sprint BlackBerry support last year, they tend to know what they're talking about so I didn't lose any sleep over it.

And as far as your free powervision is concerned, you should contact customer care and see why it was removed. The system may have automatically taken it off if it recognized that it is not compatible with our current device. Most reps will not want to re-add it though because they will claim that it is not compatible with BlackBerry devices, but in actuality it is as long as you use the Opera Mobile Browser. Keep in mind that many features of the phone (or at least what it was intended for) won't work without BIS or BES service added onto your plan.

ok so ignore the activation.

i called retentions about my free vision. first guy said no problem i will take care of it. i look online and there's a 15 dollar vision pack. lol

called again and he said the same thing you said about it wont help with a blackberry anyway and then he put me on hold and said i will upgrade your 1000text to unlimited. i thought about it and i figured this power vision is going to be useless anyway other than for opera. so i took the unlimited text.

if aim, tv, and google maps won't work..then free vision aint worth it. only reason i wanted it back was just in case i go back to my old phone. and something bout losing free things...it hurts :)

i will add the bb plan in a couple of months when i cancel one of my lines.

another question..(sorry)..i am tryin to bluetooth my contacts from my sanyo m1 to the curve..it's not working. is it possible?

[Curve]

But I thought Sprint stopped allowing stacked discounts. According to your sig you have a lot of them so how were you able to keep them and add the SE plan? Technically you are robbing Sprint for only $40 a month?!!!

Sprint migrated me over to this newer (stricter) billing system and kept my account the same which is the way it should be when you're in a contract. I called last month and upgraded to the Simply Everything plan and everything stayed the same on my account except for the plan. So technically I'm not robbing Sprint because they have given me these items and have went into contract with me.

And like I said earlier, yes Sprint no longer (keywords: no longer) allow users to stack discounts and credits. I was already receiving the items I have and will continue to do so until they expire. Once they expire thats a whole new ball game. When I was migrated into Ensemble they could have removed the discounts then and still can do so now.

This and many other issues about discounts, credits, and Ensemble are discussed in the Tips & Tricks section of SU. Over the years of being on SU I have gained knowledge and insight into perfecting my plan. The longer you're on here you'll find valuable information that will help you lower the overall rate of your plan as well. Loyalty has its rewards. :tu:

[Curve]

ok so ignore the activation.

i called retentions about my free vision. first guy said no problem i will take care of it. i look online and there's a 15 dollar vision pack. lol

called again and he said the same thing you said about it wont help with a blackberry anyway and then he put me on hold and said i will upgrade your 1000text to unlimited. i thought about it and i figured this power vision is going to be useless anyway other than for opera. so i took the unlimited text.

if aim, tv, and google maps won't work..then free vision aint worth it. only reason i wanted it back was just in case i go back to my old phone. and something bout losing free things...it hurts :)

i will add the bb plan in a couple of months when i cancel one of my lines.

another question..(sorry)..i am tryin to bluetooth my contacts from my sanyo m1 to the curve..it's not working. is it possible?

Congrats on receiving the unlimited text and I will try to help you to the best of my ability but eve I don't know that much when it comes to using a BB without BIS or BES.

I know that some internet features do not work without BIS or BES but I don't know about Sprint TV, Google Maps, and instant messaging programs (i.e. AIM). You'll have to attempt this and let us know or many other users on the board I'm sure can answer your questions regarding this. I only know that the Browser and BlackBerry Messenger won't work. Some programs utilize BIS or TCP for connecting to the internet, so it's a possibility that you can switch a specific program to use TCP in its options. I don't know if this will work but you can attempt it.

I agree with you on how it feels to lose something free. I lost free unlimited incoming minutes when I switched from my SERO plan to my Simply Everything 900 plan. But I figured I wanted more features on my plan than more minutes since I don't talk that much on my phone. So it's almost like you have to decide what works best for you and just go with it. When you decide to go with a BB it's like you're making a choice to change your plan and you have to keep that in mind because if you ever want to go back to a regular pda or phone usually it requires switching back to a different plan and/or add-on pack. Even I will have to deal with this on my Simply Everything plan. They have different Everything plans for different devices and currently mine says Simply Everything BKB which means just for BlackBerry devices. So if I want to go with lets say a Palm or HTC phone I will need to switch from the Everything BKB to just a regular Everything plan.

Regarding the bluetooth of the contacts from your M1 to your Curve I would assume it wouldn't work. But don't quote me on that. I would honestly say your best bet is to have a Sprint retail location transfer the numbers for you. If you can't do that, try to transfer them to your PC/Mac and then transfer them to your Curve from there.

The M1 may use a proprietary contact list (address book) system that doesn't work with that of the Curve. I can bluetooth contacts to certain phones using my 830 and Curve but I've never tried on an M1.

.....done, finally!

[ndnguy85]

ok this is wierd. so after i got off the phone with the guy who added unlimited texting, my vision became free (before it said $15)..and it never added the unlimited texting (only the 1000).

then an hour later i get an email saying unlimited texting was added and my vision is gone as expected. oh well.

i am going to need therapy if sprint keeps taking away my stuff! lol. i lost sprint tv, picture mail, and data. i just have to wait couple of months so i can add the BB plan.

[ndnguy85]

oh ya about the bluetooth.

recently i had copied my contacts from my m1 to my gf's centro and synced it with palm desktop and exported them as a vcard.

palm exports it as 1 file for all contacts. well outlook needs a seperate vcard for each contact..so i figured that was going to take a month to export each contact to vcard.

then i went to yahoo address book and voila it imported my palm vcard. so then i used the blackberry desktop manager to sync with yahoo address book and i am good to go.

[rajiv365]

Hey guys, I've got to say either I'm missing something or the texting is pretty confusing on this phone. I can go to messages from the main screen and see all my texts (incoming and outgoing) in chornological order. It just is hard to read them since they are not in a thread format. I can respond to one of the incoming and it makes it a thread, but if I respond to a separate incoming from the same person, it makes another thread.

I'm coming for a 755p which was absolutely amazing with the threaded texts. Will someone please tell me that I'm missing something.

[ndnguy85]

Hey guys, I've got to say either I'm missing something or the texting is pretty confusing on this phone. I can go to messages from the main screen and see all my texts (incoming and outgoing) in chornological order. It just is hard to read them since they are not in a thread format. I can respond to one of the incoming and it makes it a thread, but if I respond to a separate incoming from the same person, it makes another thread.

I'm coming for a 755p which was absolutely amazing with the threaded texts. Will someone please tell me that I'm missing something.

man i just searched all over the place for this. i am shocked and upset blackberry doesnt have this. :frustrate

now i miss my centro. if it wasn't for the tiny keyboard i would have kept it. since switching to the BB so far i have lost my free power vision/tv and threaded SMS.

[infoe]

If you switched over to blackberry just for text, you came for the wrong reason and you won't find it worth it.

[vader650]

Question - I have a an micro SD card with existing text documents, pics, etc. How do I access them from the BB? Is there a way to do that - access existing information?

[mike068]

Question - I have a an micro SD card with existing text documents, pics, etc. How do I access them from the BB? Is there a way to do that - access existing information?

Pics yes they just have to be in the picture directory.

Text documents I am not sure

[ndnguy85]

hey Curve, so i got my Unlimited Vision Pack back. I didn't mention anything about them screwing up my old one or replacing it with unlimited text. I just said my free vision is gone..can you help me put it back. lol

i got google maps and opera mini working. i have a lil concern though. my Vision data under sprint.com's usage doesn't show any new data i have used..it's still saying the 39641KB. I know i used a lil bit of data so far browsing etc. Am i getting charged for this?

[TvTech]

Hey does anyone know what the maximum size of Micro SD card the Curve can take?

Thanks.

[NASCAR14FAN]

Hey does anyone know what the maximum size of Micro SD card the Curve can take?

Thanks.

8GB

[Curve]

hey Curve, so i got my Unlimited Vision Pack back. I didn't mention anything about them screwing up my old one or replacing it with unlimited text. I just said my free vision is gone..can you help me put it back. lol

i got google maps and opera mini working. i have a lil concern though. my Vision data under sprint.com's usage doesn't show any new data i have used..it's still saying the 39641KB. I know i used a lil bit of data so far browsing etc. Am i getting charged for this?

As long as your plan states that PowerVision is listed as a feature on your plan on Sprint.com then you should not be getting charged for it. With this new merger and other things going on at Sprint, a lot of times I find the data on the usage analyzer to be incorrect and/or just completely messed up. I haven't been able to view my data usage because the online system thought that I made a change to my plan.... I haven't touched my plan since the beginning of April.. :thought:

I wouldn't call in about it, just wait till your next bill arrives and everything should work itself out. Now if you see that there are numerous charges for data usage then you call in and have them correct it and treat you special. :lol:

[Curve]

Hey does anyone know what the maximum size of Micro SD card the Curve can take?

Thanks.

Like Nascar said, 8 GB for now. Usually when larger cards (i.e. 12 GB, 16 GB) come out they are supported as well unless they are breaking the universal standard. But even if thats the case RIM will probably update the firmware or OS to accept the larger cards.

[TvTech]

8GB, wow!! I think that's plenty for today's standards. I challenge anyone to fill up 8GB on their BB. I just wanted to know since I'll be getting my first ever BB soon and wanted to know how high I could go when purchasing a Micro SD for it. I have a 1GB now in my Samsung so I'll probably shop for a 2 or 4GB, maybe higher who knows. :)

[mike068]

Does any one have a problem with auto screen dimming ? Mine does not tho seem to shut off no mater where I set the option on or off it still dims

[ndnguy85]

As long as your plan states that PowerVision is listed as a feature on your plan on Sprint.com then you should not be getting charged for it. With this new merger and other things going on at Sprint, a lot of times I find the data on the usage analyzer to be incorrect and/or just completely messed up. I haven't been able to view my data usage because the online system thought that I made a change to my plan.... I haven't touched my plan since the beginning of April.. :thought:

I wouldn't call in about it, just wait till your next bill arrives and everything should work itself out. Now if you see that there are numerous charges for data usage then you call in and have them correct it and treat you special. :lol:

it updated this morning. to ~40,000. my cycle ends today. so when the bill generates on thursday...i will let you know of any charges.

[helchacha]

Alright Guys, I was finally able to get my data fixed on Friday. I have a few questions.

1) how can i change the bb settings so it doesn't give me 2 copies of sent items. one with check mark and the other like an email envelope. Also my gmail account is showing delivered emails? Is that normal?

2) how do i change settings so emails do not show in the messages. Since i have 2 accounts setup for emails all of that shows under text messages. I would like it so they are separate.

3) emoticons? Is there such a thing on bb? I got my wife a samsung m520 and she sends me these smiley faces that do not properly show.

4) over the weekend my phone got stuck. Dunno what happened but i had to power cycle this thing by taking out the battery. And also had couple of dropped calls. It seems that ever since sprint enabled the data plan the signal strength on this phone isn't as good.

5) sorry I just need help. I went to sprint to have my contacts transferred over. All the contacts were transferred. But i had some pictures on my old sanyo 8300 phone which got replaced with this bb. which sprint said they couldn't transfer. Any thoughts on how i can get them to transfer.

6) I would like to move the icons around on the desktop.

Thanks in advance.

[Abrown]

Does anyone know how to make the ringer louder. I currently have my ringtone on loud with a ringtone set at high but it still doesn't seem that loud?? Any ideas?

[Abrown]

Helacha- you can move the icons but clicking on the icon you would like to move. Click the applications button (button to the left of the track ball) and and click on move. You will see the icon turn to a sqaure and you can move it where ever on the screen or the top row which is your "top five". Your "top five" will show to the left of your screen if you do not have the "all applications" open.

[helchacha]

Helacha- you can move the icons but clicking on the icon you would like to move. Click the applications button (button to the left of the track ball) and and click on move. You will see the icon turn to a sqaure and you can move it where ever on the screen or the top row which is your "top five". Your "top five" will show to the left of your screen if you do not have the "all applications" open.

Thanks Abrown, I did figure the moving icons around on bb. But still having problems with the other questions. Also if someone could please tell me how do i setup signature for all the email accounts?

[NASCAR14FAN]

Alright Guys, I was finally able to get my data fixed on Friday. I have a few questions.

1) how can i change the bb settings so it doesn't give me 2 copies of sent items. one with check mark and the other like an email envelope. Also my gmail account is showing delivered emails? Is that normal?

2) how do i change settings so emails do not show in the messages. Since i have 2 accounts setup for emails all of that shows under text messages. I would like it so they are separate.

3) emoticons? Is there such a thing on bb? I got my wife a samsung m520 and she sends me these smiley faces that do not properly show.

4) over the weekend my phone got stuck. Dunno what happened but i had to power cycle this thing by taking out the battery. And also had couple of dropped calls. It seems that ever since sprint enabled the data plan the signal strength on this phone isn't as good.

5) sorry I just need help. I went to sprint to have my contacts transferred over. All the contacts were transferred. But i had some pictures on my old sanyo 8300 phone which got replaced with this bb. which sprint said they couldn't transfer. Any thoughts on how i can get them to transfer.

6) I would like to move the icons around on the desktop.

Thanks in advance.

1) how can i change the bb settings so it doesn't give me 2 copies of sent items. one with check mark and the other like an email envelope. Also my gmail account is showing delivered emails? Is that normal?

How do you mean 2 copies? You actually have a "mass" mailbox where e-mails from all your accounts are dumped plus the individual boxes. If that is the issue, I'd sugges maybegetting rid of the mass mailbox

2) how do i change settings so emails do not show in the messages. Since i have 2 accounts setup for emails all of that shows under text messages. I would like it so they are separate.

I have no idea LOL

3) emoticons? Is there such a thing on bb? I got my wife a samsung m520 and she sends me these smiley faces that do not properly show.

You actually only have them for the BB messenger service

4) over the weekend my phone got stuck. Dunno what happened but i had to power cycle this thing by taking out the battery. And also had couple of dropped calls. It seems that ever since sprint enabled the data plan the signal strength on this phone isn't as good.

I don't know on that one seems kinda strange to me

5) sorry I just need help. I went to sprint to have my contacts transferred over. All the contacts were transferred. But i had some pictures on my old sanyo 8300 phone which got replaced with this bb. which sprint said they couldn't transfer. Any thoughts on how i can get them to transfer.

upload them to your picturemail account and download them to your phone. The only problem is once you go to the blackberry, the link for PM is removed reom you online account. You need to go to http://www.pictures.sprintpcs.com and log in

6) I would like to move the icons around on the desktop.

You can do this by highlighting the icon you want to move, hitting the BB menu button, and select move and it will allow you to move it where you wnat it

[ndnguy85]

2) how do i change settings so emails do not show in the messages. Since i have 2 accounts setup for emails all of that shows under text messages. I would like it so they are separate.


http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=163378

read that thread...not just the first reply..there's more to it..

hope that helps.

[charizo]

*n00b alert*

new to the bb world. just got the curve. after going through every setting, i can't find the wap/browser on the phone...?? someone mind pointing me in the right direction?

TIA...:confused:

[infoe]

Guys I don't mean to sound rude, but you guys aren't reading, and secondly not searching. All of these questions have been answered many times in all the different threads...please do a search before asking about seperating emails, can't find browser How to move icons etc...

[rjmoose]

Does any one have a problem with auto screen dimming ? Mine does not tho seem to shut off no matter where I set the option on or off it still dims

Ditto for me. I am surprised more people aren't complaining about/reporting this. It is very frustrating.

Mt friend's Sprint BB Curve however seems to work fine...in other words it makes a difference whether he has it set to "on" or "off".

Why the difference???

Anyone, anyone?????

[infoe]

I've never seen anyone really complain about it, hence I'm not sure if theres an option to turn the auto dimming off...me personally I like it. It's extremely sunny here in Miami, and without the auto dimming on the phone I don't think i would be able to see the screen in the sunlight.

[NINO63004]

I have had no issues so far with the auto dimming. Than again I think it is work just fine so who knows maybe its not right but works the way I think it should.

[curveychick]

Sorry if there is an answer somewhere for this, I looked but didn't see it...

I created a few new folders (Messages to follow-up on, etc) for messages. How do I move the messages to various folders other than just the SAVED MESSAGES one?

Also, is there a way to create a separate ringtone for voice mail and a separate tone for text messages? I have them separated in terms of listing the messages, but I can't seem to find a way to make the alerts distinctive. I have to actually check it to see which it is...

Thanks in advance for any help. :)

[Aleko]

Also, is there a way to create a separate ringtone for voice mail and a separate tone for text messages? I have them separated in terms of listing the messages, but I can't seem to find a way to make the alerts distinctive. I have to actually check it to see which it is...

Go to "Profiles", scroll down to "advanced", select the profile you want to edit, press the blackberry menu button, select "Edit", and you will see the list of items to change. From there, you can edit the options for each item on the list (phone, voice mail, SMS, email for each account, etc.).

[rjmoose]

I've never seen anyone really complain about it, hence I'm not sure if theres an option to turn the auto dimming off...me personally I like it. It's extremely sunny here in Miami, and without the auto dimming on the phone I don't think i would be able to see the screen in the sunlight.

There IS a setting for it...thats my point. I don't have a problem with the feature either, but even when I choose "no" to turn the feature off, it still does the auto dim thing. I just think if you are given an option to turn a feature "on" or "off", the feature should work how you have it set...I know that's asking a lot....:irked:

[curveychick]

Go to "Profiles", scroll down to "advanced", select the profile you want to edit, press the blackberry menu button, select "Edit", and you will see the list of items to change. From there, you can edit the options for each item on the list (phone, voice mail, SMS, email for each account, etc.).
Thanks Aleko! For some reason, I still can't figure out the voicemail part. Once I get into the advanced section,it doesn't say voicemail. Is it the Level 1 message option or the "messenger-new message" option? I've changed the PHONE option so that I have a ringer for when the phone ringers, but the voicemail part is really tripping me up for some reason.

[Aleko]

Thanks Aleko! For some reason, I still can't figure out the voicemail part. Once I get into the advanced section,it doesn't say voicemail. Is it the Level 1 message option or the "messenger-new message" option? I've changed the PHONE option so that I have a ringer for when the phone ringers, but the voicemail part is really tripping me up for some reason.

I think "Messenger - New Message" is what you're looking for, but I haven't tried it myself.

[infoe]

Thanks Aleko! For some reason, I still can't figure out the voicemail part. Once I get into the advanced section,it doesn't say voicemail. Is it the Level 1 message option or the "messenger-new message" option? I've changed the PHONE option so that I have a ringer for when the phone ringers, but the voicemail part is really tripping me up for some reason.

Unfortunately there is no way to separate. the voicemail will ring as whatever you choose your SMS option to ring as. The reason for this is because voicemail falls under a sms message to your phone, and that's how you get notified.

[cbass2]

I wish I had logged on here a few mins ago. I was looking for the same and had to figure it out on my own. I'm still having problems with the data. I dont think sprint did that correctly.

similar to this post:
Is there any way to have the ringer tone & vibe at the same time because currently my curve vibrates then does the tone? do i have to set it to tone only but have a number of vibrations set?

[rjmoose]

similar to this post:
Is there any way to have the ringer tone & vibe at the same time because currently my curve vibrates then does the tone? do i have to set it to tone only but have a number of vibrations set?

I have experienced the same thing...weird

[NINO63004]

I too have experienced the same thing. I believe my dads 8800 with T-Mobile is the same way. I want to say its a blackberry thing unfortunately.

[nycgay23]

I just activated my Curve last night and it's my first blackberry and so far I really like it. A lot to learn, even for someone who thought he knew a lot about mobile devices!!! I felt like an idiot because it took me so long to figure out how to edit profiles!

[12MaNy]

I feel stupid asking this but, anyone know how to change the text alert (ringer)? I changed it on my Pearl but now I can't remember. :scratch:

[YaBoiD]

I feel stupid asking this but, anyone know how to change the text alert (ringer)? I changed it on my Pearl but now I can't remember. :scratch:

Profiles - Advanced - Menu Button - edit

[12MaNy]

Profiles - Advanced - Menu Button - edit

Thanks man! :tu:

[charizo]

Does anyone know if its possible to make the red "End" button turn off the display from the main window? Right now I have to wait 10 or 20 seconds for the display to fade out.

TIA...

[Chimay]

similar to this post:
Is there any way to have the ringer tone & vibe at the same time because currently my curve vibrates then does the tone? do i have to set it to tone only but have a number of vibrations set?

No. It alternates only. There's no way to change it to simultaneous.

[AllTeedUp]

Is there anyway to switch the keys you use to unlock the keypad?

[Chimay]

Is there anyway to switch the keys you use to unlock the keypad?

For simply unlocking the keyboard, no. But if you set the BB to require a password to use it, then you can make the password whatever keys you want to for unlocking. Mine locks as soon as it goes in a holster or about 30 seconds of non-use if I'm not using an application (i.e.-the phone is sitting on my desk and is on the Home screen.)

[AllTeedUp]

For simply unlocking the keyboard, no. But if you set the BB to require a password to use it, then you can make the password whatever keys you want to for unlocking. Mine locks as soon as it goes in a holster or about 30 seconds of non-use if I'm not using an application (i.e.-the phone is sitting on my desk and is on the Home screen.)

Do I have to unlock the keyboard before entering the password or is the password a substitute for unlocking the keypad?

[elp2]

Does anyone know if its possible to make the red "End" button turn off the display from the main window? Right now I have to wait 10 or 20 seconds for the display to fade out.

TIA...

You can't do it with the End button AFAIK, but if you press the mute button on the top of the phone, it will go into the same standby mode (no screen on) as if it were holstered. Calls, e-mails, texts, and other alerts still go through even when on "Standby".

elp2

[Chimay]

No. The password will unlock the keyboard also.

When you have the keyboard locked, it basically makes sure the phone doesn't do anything accidentally. As in dial a number while it's in your pocket. But anyone can pick up the phone and follow the on screen instructions to unlock the keyboard and use your phone.

If you set a password, the phone will lock (depending on how you have it set) and no one can use the phone unless they first punch in the password. In order to use the BB again, you will have to enter a password (you set what the password is). So basically, if you are using a password, when you go to use the BB, it will ask for the password, then you are good to go.

[AllTeedUp]

Awesome, thanks!

[Chimay]

Btw, to set the password, go to Options>Security Settings>General Options. You need to "Enable" the password. It will then prompt you to set a password. Once done, unlocking the keyboard (aka a more secure way of accessing your BB) will be as simple as typing in your password.

As a tip...setting the password to some PITA phrase, is not a lot of fun. Typing out some long azz password sucks everytime you want to access the BB. Mine is "qaqa". Basically two quick swipes with my left thumb on the two left keys. And honestly, no one is gonna guess my password.

[rjmoose]

Typing out some long azz password sucks everytime you want to access the BB. Mine is "qaqa". Basically two quick swipes with my left thumb on the two left keys. And honestly, no one is gonna guess my password.

LMAO mine is "qaqa" also and it was the same on my Treo 755p...maybe people WILL guess it cuz so many people have that SAME EXACT password.....:laughing:

[Chimay]

Ok, that's it! If I ever go to California again I'm changing mine to: "nsad;fkjth3245SRGJ(*&345ARGfisoauoo&*$#@4545. "

LOL. Ok, so "qaqa" might not be the most secure password, but it does the job.

[rjmoose]

Ok, that's it! If I ever go to California again I'm changing mine to: nsad;fkjth3245SRGJ(*&345ARGfisoauoo&*$#@4545. LOL. Ok, so "qaqa" might not be the most secure password, but it does the job.

I agree...it does the job. It's just funny how cell phone nerds think alike!!!

BTW, I am going to save your "new" password just in case you ever come to California LOL.....:D

[NASCAR14FAN]

LMAO mine is "qaqa" also and it was the same on my Treo 755p...maybe people WILL guess it cuz so many people have that SAME EXACT password.....:laughing:

Mine is poop... Or maybe it is't :laughing:

[rjmoose]

Mine is poop... Or maybe it is't :laughing:

LMAO....after looking at my keyboard I am guessing it really is poop

[NASCAR14FAN]

LMAO....after looking at my keyboard I am guessing it really is poop

For my job I have 7 systems that I use on a daily basis, and we are required to chang all of our passwords every 90 days. I use that timeframe to also change my phone password also. I keep alot of important info in my phone and I really don't want anyone to get to it. Also does any use the password keeper? This is an awsome feature!

[rhwong88]

My girl surprised me with the curve yesterday and man am i pumped. This thing is awesome. The only issue I am having is that while my treo 755p could edit excel sheets, the curve cannot. Am i just missing something? Or is there some program i could download to get it to edit? Thanks guys for any advice in advance!

[rjmoose]

My girl surprised me with the curve yesterday and man am i pumped. This thing is awesome. The only issue I am having is that while my treo 755p could edit excel sheets, the curve cannot. Am i just missing something? Or is there some program i could download to get it to edit? Thanks guys for any advice in advance!

I am pretty sure you need something like this:

http://www.dynoplex.com/

[rhwong88]

Man! I have to pay for it? lol that sucks. Blackberry doesn't offer a free download or something? But thanks that is pretty much exactly what i want... but I dont really wanna spend the money. lol

[rjmoose]

Man! I have to pay for it? lol that sucks. Blackberry doesn't offer a free download or something? But thanks that is pretty much exactly what i want... but I dont really wanna spend the money. lol


Well, there ARE alternatives, but I am in NO way advocating that!!!! :scare:

[jayhuffdaddy]

Anyone know how to check the status of the phone. ie life timer and whether its a refurb. most of the phones are ##786# is this the case with the curve as well?

[rjmoose]

Anyone know how to check the status of the phone. ie life timer and whether its a refurb. most of the phones are ##786# is this the case with the curve as well?

The only one I know is:

#4357*

[NINO63004]

The only one I know is:

#4357*

that does nothing for me on my curve.

[rjmoose]

that does nothing for me on my curve.

Hit the green talk button after. Work now?

[NINO63004]

Hit the green talk button after. Work now?

yes it does thanks.


there is a way to check the minutes and no codes.

>hit "talk" key
>bb key
>scroll down to status
>select status

will show you last call minutes and total calls

[cbass2]

Youtube on a Blackberry is nice too!!!!!

I couldn't get youtube 2 work for me any suggestions?

[cbass2]

I couldn't get youtube 2 work for me any suggestions?

Nevermind.

[jayhuffdaddy]

HELP. got my blackberry curve today and i have no idea how to transfer the contacts from my samsung m610 to the curve. please someone help me i dont want to type everyone of them back in

[jayhuffdaddy]

When I am looking at a picture in the media player and hit "R" it is suppose to rotate the picture. For me it is zooming in. Anyone else have this problem. All the buttons are mixed up on mine.

[NINO63004]

When I am looking at a picture in the media player and hit "R" it is suppose to rotate the picture. For me it is zooming in. Anyone else have this problem. All the buttons are mixed up on mine.

Does the same on mine but if you hit "Z" it zooms in really close.

[Quick]

##786377 and then green-talk -- thats what I did today on my Curve.

[rjmoose]

##786377 and then green-talk -- thats what I did today on my Curve.

And what happened?

[NINO63004]

does nothing for me

[rjmoose]

does nothing for me

I think it's his MSL

[NINO63004]

I think it's his MSL

Probably is because if I enter my msl that way it will ask if I want to reset my phone or something.


Something I noticed today when browsing on the phone. While on a web site push the "c" button and you will get some information about duration and bytes sent and received.

[mrarjr]

I don't understand the point of the money sign key/speaker? Button...its not a shortcut to the profiles and so I'm just confused on the purpose. If it indeed has a function please share

[Aleko]

I don't understand the point of the money sign key/speaker? Button...its not a shortcut to the profiles and so I'm just confused on the purpose. If it indeed has a function please share

It turns the speakerphone on and off during the call; otherwise, it's just a button that you use to type the $ sign.

[mrarjr]

Ahhh that's kinda wack...shoulda put the and sign as opposed to the $ sign

[mrarjr]

I think it would make messaging more simple and faster, you don't have to type out the word or open up the symbols menu...idk that's my opinion

[mrarjr]

Anyone runnin the 4.5 os and havin trouble with the html emails. When I receive emails its like it recognizes that's its a html email but doesn't always display all the pics and color. Any solutions?

[Aleko]

I think it would make messaging more simple and faster, you don't have to type out the word or open up the symbols menu...idk that's my opinion

When typing up an email address, just use your space bar for both "@" and ".". In other words, if the address you're typing in is xxx@yyy.com, you type in xxx "space" yyy "space" com.

[phonetec]

Anyone runnin the 4.5 os and havin trouble with the html emails. When I receive emails its like it recognizes that's its a html email but doesn't always display all the pics and color. Any solutions?


send yourself service books

[mrarjr]

How do I do that?

[phonetec]

How do I do that?

log in to sprint.blackberry.com and send service books

[deanwoof]

how do you make the browser do a Page Up ? i know space makes it page down. What does U do i cant figure it out...

[Aleko]

how do you make the browser do a Page Up ? i know space makes it page down.

Alt + Space will make it page up.


What does U do i cant figure it out...

U toggles the full screen mode on and off.

[Aleko]

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[jayhuffdaddy]

Does anyone know when we are going to get the new OS 4.5? Anyone?

[jessep28]

I saw the 8330 is showing up on Radio Shack's online inventory. Has anyone seen it in their retail stores yet?

[tbakergobuck]

I'm glad I finally gave the Curve a shot. Has anyone had any issue with the keypad lights not working in a low light area? I was outside and it was a little dark. My keypad lights just stopped working. They came back on 5 mins later. This has happened a few different times tonight. I also noticed when I put my phone close to light the keyboard lights go off and when I walk away from the light the display slightly dims and the keyboard lights come back on. I have the dim feature set to off because I like the bright screen all the time. I wonder if mine is defective because my friends does not do this.

[MsRandall]

Oh damn the curve captured tbakergobuck???????????????

[mrarjr]

so i had the latest OS before the official came out. i tried installing it and it wont work...here's my situation. i downloaded it, installed it, deleted the vendor file, plug my BB curve in but it doesnt prompt me to upgrade...any solutions?

[tbakergobuck]

Oh damn the curve captured tbakergobuck???????????????:lol:

[lennyj17]

I'm glad I finally gave the Curve a shot. Has anyone had any issue with the keypad lights not working in a low light area? I was outside and it was a little dark. My keypad lights just stopped working. They came back on 5 mins later. This has happened a few different times tonight. I also noticed when I put my phone close to light the keyboard lights go off and when I walk away from the light the display slightly dims and the keyboard lights come back on. I have the dim feature set to off because I like the bright screen all the time. I wonder if mine is defective because my friends does not do this.

tbakergobuck go here - Options ->Screen/Keyboard -> and take of the Auto Backlight.

I had the same problem, fixed that issued

[DrBunda]

I have a couple of questions - I did a search but maybe didn't use the right words so I'm sorry if this is a repetitive question. I sent an email yesterday with my Curve and instead of a checkmark or an X for not sent, I got a checkmark with the black letter "D" over it. Does anyone know what that means?

Also, is there a short cut to advance your curser an entire word at a time (or entire paragraph)? Like the Ctrl-Arrow (sideways for words and up/down for paragraphs) feature on a regular computer keyboard?

Maybe there's a website full of shortcuts?? I am a shortcut queen on the keyboard and want to find as many as possible on the curve :). I know a few already. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I just got my curve recently and I'm already completely ADDICTED!! It's my first PDA :). I'm in love...

[channel125]

I can't seem to get Sprint Radio to work at all. Any input? It just continually tells me that it cannot open that folder and to try again later. I try again later and still the samething. It's been like this for SEVERAL months on my Curve. I thought maybe it was a known issue or something until I went into a sprint store yestarday and played Sprint Radio on a curve and a regular flip phone. And they both worked. I tried my phone again and still didn't work.

[bdvince]

I hold the curve in my hands and have enjoyed it for the two days that I've had it...but now I think to myself...*shrugging my shoulders* it does'nt drive me crazy...i find myself reading the att posts over at blackberryforums about the BOLD...If 3g really is as fast as EVDO...I might jump ship. :X

***? 3g IS evdo... and the 8330 has both so what are you really saying?

[dpc111]

I can't seem to get Sprint Radio to work at all. Any input? It just continually tells me that it cannot open that folder and to try again later. I try again later and still the samething. It's been like this for SEVERAL months on my Curve. I thought maybe it was a known issue or something until I went into a sprint store yestarday and played Sprint Radio on a curve and a regular flip phone. And they both worked. I tried my phone again and still didn't work.

Have you upgraded your OS by any chance? If you have upgraded to 4.5 using a beta or other vendor's OS, Sprint Radio will not work.

Dave

[ellarox]

Hello everyone :wavey:

I just recently switched from T-Mobile to Sprint, and bought the Curve.

I have some questions, hopefully you guys can help me.

The Blackberry User Tools CD that came with the phone will not load up on my Macbook. Is there any way around this?

Also, my OS version is 4.3. How can I get the latest update? Do I need the User Tools CD to do this?

Thanks.

[henryperez79]

I have a question, how do i upload the pics from my blackberry. you know how we have the www.pictures.sprintpcs.com?
Also how does picture mail work, do we have to send them as an email and if so do you guys know the addresses for the other phone carries. For instance if I want to send to my sister who is on at&t do you know what comes after her number for her to recieve it? I hope that made sense!

[Boodie]

I have a couple of questions - I did a search but maybe didn't use the right words so I'm sorry if this is a repetitive question. I sent an email yesterday with my Curve and instead of a checkmark or an X for not sent, I got a checkmark with the black letter "D" over it. Does anyone know what that means?

um... the "D" means "Delivered" or sometimes you will see and "S" for "Sent" or "R" for "Received"...

Hope that helps!

:D

[jettdaniels]

So I just got my curve yesterday, I was moving things around on my homescreen when all the sudden 'device options' disappeared. Now I did not hide it, I know this, cause I tried show all etc... Bottom line is : its gone. M.IA. And I wanna get it back????? I tried browsing 'switch applications' and still no luck. So is it possible to delete the device options ??? Surely not cause its not a downloaded application. Please brilliant people of sprintusers help me out as you always have in the past. Someone try hitting the menu key on device options and see if delete is even there. Thx yah'll!

[pure_player52]

So I just got my curve yesterday, I was moving things around on my homescreen when all the sudden 'device options' disappeared. Now I did not hide it, I know this, cause I tried show all etc... Bottom line is : its gone. M.IA. And I wanna get it back????? I tried browsing 'switch applications' and still no luck. So is it possible to delete the device options ??? Surely not cause its not a downloaded application. Please brilliant people of sprintusers help me out as you always have in the past. Someone try hitting the menu key on device options and see if delete is even there. Thx yah'll!

try a battery pull maybe that will help

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