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How To: Remove And Replace The BlackBerry Bold 9700 Battery Door (Video)

Mauricio — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:52:24 +0000

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Since I posted the BlackBerry Bold 9700 unboxing video many of you sent me some emails about problems with the battery door. I’ll admit at first it was a bit weird to deal with but once you know how to do it, it couldn’t be easier.

I’ve put together a quick video showing how to easily remove and replace the Bold 9700 battery door in a few ways. Check it out above and let me know if it helped you in the comments.

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Link: How To: Remove And Replace The BlackBerry Bold 9700 Battery Door (Video)

BeejiveIM Beta v1.1.2 Works With All OS 5.0 Versions!

Mauricio — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:30:51 +0000

Before I get to the guide I just want to clarify that yes, I do realize the latest beta for BeejiveIM is v1.9.6 and v1.1.2 is an old beta. This guide is for those BlackBerry users who prefer using BeejiveIM, don’t want to downgrade from OS 5.0 and don’t mind using an older beta version of BeejiveIM. Consider that you are already using leaked software (OS 5.0) so if you can’t IM with any apps other than BeejiveIM then this guide is for you.

@BRSDiddy sent me a some screenshots and details for how to get BeejiveIM Beta v1.1.2 to work with all OS 5.0 versions. He tried this method with the newer BeejiveIM betas, but it only worked with v1.1.2. If you’ve tried to open BeejiveIM with OS 5.0 you probably got a java language error and weren’t able to run it. This guide will help you get BeejiveIM beta to work on your BlackBerry running OS 5.0.

Since this guide is based on a beta BlackBerry application and leaked OS versions do this at your own risk and only if you’re comfortable with software that isn’t guaranteed to work. This is a temporary solution until RIM officially releases OS 5.0, followed by a compatible version of BeejiveIM from the guys over at Beejive.com.

First thing you’ll want to do is back up your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong. If you need help with this click here for a full guide on how to backup and restore your device. If you need help installing apps OTA click here.

STEP 1

Completely remove your current version of BeejiveIM and reboot your BlackBerry with a battery pull.
Download BeejiveIM beta v1.1.2 after your BlackBerry boots up.

STEP 2

Once you have BeejiveIM installed go to Options > Apps and search for it.
Open the app to view its details, highlight and click on Edit Permissions.

STEP 3

In the RIM and MIDP JSRs windows all of the dropdown boxes should be set to “unspecified”.
Open each these dropdown boxes and set each to ALLOWED.
Close out these menus, do a battery pull and you’re done.

To test if this method worked for you simply run BeejiveIM once your BlackBerry boots up. Let @BRSDiddy and I know how this guide worked for you in the comments!

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Link: BeejiveIM Beta v1.1.2 Works With All OS 5.0 Versions!

Avatars Are Not Displayed For Contacts In BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 (Workaround)

Mauricio — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:05:37 +0000

Many people have sent me messages and tweets about not being able to see their contacts’ avatar in the new BlackBerry Messenger 5.0. I would usually recommend the standard battery pull, having that contact re-load their photo, re-download BBM 5.0 or re-add the contact. In some cases these methods would work but in others they would not, and at the time I would usually recommend re-adding via PIN.

RIM has published a knowledge base article with a workaround to this issue since there is no resolution (right now).

This is a previously reported issue that has been escalated internally to our development team. No resolution time frame is currently available.

Here’s the workaround provided by RIM:

On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
Highlight the affected user.
On the contact list screen, press the Menu key.
Select Delete Contact.
To add the contact again, invite them by using scan a barcode or by email.

Once you re-invite the contact they will need to re-accept. Once the contact accepts you should both be able to see each others’ avatars. Keep in mind that both parties must be running BBM 5.0. You can download it OTA from blackberry.com/messenger.

If you’ve had issues where you can’t see your contacts’ avatars be sure to try this workaround and let me know how it works for you in the comments!

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Link: Avatars Are Not Displayed For Contacts In BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 (Workaround)

Video Guide: Install Hybrid Or Beta OS Versions With BlackBerry Desktop Manager For Mac (Files Included!)

Mauricio — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:50:14 +0000

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Morrison (aka @moestepp) let me know that he has put together a video guide with instructions on how to install hybrid or beta OS versions using BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac.

I’ve transcribed the steps (below) for those that prefer text, but the video is better since it offers visual aide. The BlackBerry used for this tutorial is a Curve 8310 on AT&T. Do this at your own risk and only if you are comfortable with using beta/leaked software.

Morrison has also provided links to beta OS files in DMG format for use with a Mac computer. This method is mainly used for a hybrid OS upgrade. If you are using a beta “you would typically include the radio file in the same folder” (according to Morrison).

8330 5.0.0.230 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G4VGQBM9
8900 5.0.0.238 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V0IQRULX
9000 5.0.0.238 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S3CMOBM2
9530 5.0.0.230 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PL31VO1W
9630 5.0.0.230 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=G1PURKUJ

Here are the steps for use with a hybrid:

Plug your BlackBerry into your MacBook with BlackBerry Desktop Manager running
Install the carrier recommended OS (in this case AT&T OS 4.5.0.110)
Reload the OS that the carrier recommended for the phone. This will download all the appropriate files that are required.
Have the hybrid OS handy (in this case 8330 OS 5.0.0.238)
Go to Hard Drive > Username > Library > Application Support > BlackBerry Desktop Manager > Device Applications > Folder with numbers and letters
Open the Java file containing the hybrid OS files
Select all the files in the hybrid OS folder
Drag and drop these files into the folder with numbers and letters found in step 5
When prompted to replace files, click on apply to all and then replace
Go to BlackBerry Desktop Manager (should be running in background) and click on Applications and click Check for Updates
It will say there are no new updates in the next screen. Click on Show Other Versions in this screen.
You will now find the carrier recommended OS that was installed in steps 2 and 3. Click on the radio button to the left so it is “selected” and then click on Select.
Click on Reload
You’re done!

The Desktop Manager for Mac will think it’s just reloading the current OS to the BlackBerry but since you copied over the files from the hybrid OS it will actually be loading a different OS. As always please make backups before attempting to install or upgrade anything.

If you decide to try this out let me know how it works for you in the comments!

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Link: Video Guide: Install Hybrid Or Beta OS Versions With BlackBerry Desktop Manager For Mac (Files Included!)

BlackBerry Training Center DVDs Now Available From Made Simple Learning

Mauricio — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:00:02 +0000

Made Simple Learning let me know that they now have Training Center DVDs available through Amazon and at MadeSimpleLearning.com.

Made Simple Learning guides are made to help new BlackBerry owners quickly learn everything they can about their device. The Training Center includes:

Videos Now – full Video Library (over 80 Videos per device) which can be viewed on any PC or Mac
Videos to Go – full Video Library in a self-installing file (for PC users) and easy install (for Mac users) which loads the videos right onto your Micro SD card. (Videos to Go requires a BlackBerry 96xx, 95xx, 90xx, 89xx, 88xx, or 83xx BlackBerry Smartphone with at least 250 MB free on a Micro SD media card)
Made Simple Guide Book – The most comprehensive Guide Books available for BlackBerry Smartphones

The Training Center DVDs are currently available for the BlackBerry Curve (83XX, 8350i, 8900) series, 8800 series, Bold, Storm and Tour, with others coming soon. Each DVD is available for $31.99, a 20% savings from the regular list price of $39.99.

You can also find Made Simple Learning products in the store.

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How To: Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry

Mauricio — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:00:59 +0000

Last week BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 was leaked and many were able to download it without a problem. Some, though, did run into some problems and did not make a backup, causing them to lose their BBM contacts.

I was actually surprised at the amount of people who did not know how to make a backup of their BlackBerry, so I decided to put together a guide with screenshots of how to do it.

Having a recent backup is important because if anything goes wrong and you lose address book contacts, messages, custom settings, custom words and more, you can easily restore it and it will be back as if they were never gone. Regular backups only include data, not applications, ringtones, wallpapers, etc.

There is a different kind of backup (which I will do a guide for also) which allows you to backup 3rd party applications in case your BlackBerry ever crashes and you don’t feel like installing every app one-by-one. For now though, I will show you how to backup and restore your BlackBerry and explain what the Advanced Backup and Restore option is for. Click the link below for the full guide.

How To: Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry

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Avatars Now Working In BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 – Here’s How To Set Yours Up

Mauricio — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:45:18 +0000

* UPDATE Found out that re-installing BBM 5.0 syncs avatars a lot faster than just waiting. Not all, but most of them did. If you’re not able to see avatars you may want to try re-installing BBM 5.0 if the steps below don’t work. Don’t forget to make a backup! *

Just thought I’d share with everyone that it seems as if RIM has decided to allow avatar usage within BlackBerry Messenger 5.0!

If you missed it, last Friday BBM 5.0 was leaked for many BlackBerry devices and is still available for download both through desktop installation with ZIP files and OTA installation right through your BlackBerry Browser.

I also did a roundup of new features with screenshots of the new BBM 5.0. At the time, though, BBM 5.0 did not allow syncing of your contacts’ avatars directly from them. You had to add them as a contact to your address book with a caller ID picture in order for their avatar to work. That’s not the case anymore as RIM is now allowing avatar usage for everyone! (I think)

So far many have been able to change their avatar photo, but some many not know how to. Using the photos above as a visual aid, follow these instructions if you need help changing/updating yours:

Open BlackBerry Messenger (5.0).
Open the menu, scroll to “Edit My Info” and click.
Once you’re in “Edit My Info” scroll up to the box displaying the silhouette of a person to the left of “Display Name” (see where the green arrow is pointing above) and click it.
In the next window you will be taken to the photos located in your BlackBerry device memory or media card. Once you find the photo you want to use select and click it.
Next you will have to correctly size the image for it to be displayed as your avatar. You are given the option to crop your image, or you can simply open the menu and zoom out enough to be able to use the entire image instead of cropping it. Once you have done what you want to do, open the menu and select “Crop and Save”.
Your avatar will now load and sync to your BBM contacts (if they have 5.0).

If you already have an avatar selected for yourself you may need to re-load it using the steps above. It may take a minute or two depending on your network connection, so no need to worry if your BBM contacts aren’t seeing your image right away. Some of my own contacts were able to update their avatar and I am now able to see them in my BBM contact list.

Hope this was useful. Let me know how it works out for you in the comments!

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New BlackBerry Tour Training Center From Made Simple Learning

Mauricio — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:18:08 +0000

Made Simple Learning let me know that they have just launched their BlackBerry Tour 9600 Series Training Center.

If you have a brand new BlackBerry Tour and are looking for a way to maximize your experience with it, using the Made Simple Learning Training Centeris definitely a good way to go.

Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
Save hundreds of dollars using our International Travel checklist.
Using the GPS Features of the Tour™ 9630
Using the new “BlackBerry App World.”
Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry Tour™.
How to turn your 9630 into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
How to use your 9630 for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

The Complete Training Center is available for $29.99. The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.99 and the EBook can also be purchased separately for $20.

In the store, Made Simple Learning offers Ebooks and training for various BlackBerry devices on sending email and typing basics, learning about your BlackBerry’s camera, tips for watching videos and much more.

Visit the Made Simple Learning BlackBerry Tour 9600 Series Training Center for more info, or check out the full press release after the jump.

Press Release

ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA – Friday, July 17, 2009

Made Simple Learning has just gone “Live” with the Training Center for the new BlackBerry Tour™ 9630.

The Training Center includes the Made Simple™ E-Book for the BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630 as well as VideosNow™ (videos you watch on your PC or Mac) and the VideosToGo™ (videos you load and watch anywhere on your BlackBerry.)

VideosNow™ includes one-hundred seventeen (117) short video tutorials covering every aspect of the BlackBerry ® 9630.

VideosToGo™ allows you to take ninety-one (91) video tutorials with you on your BlackBerry® 9630 Tour™ at all times – great for busy travelers who want to spend “down” time getting more productive with their BlackBerry.

The Complete Training Center is available for only $29.99. The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.99 and the EBook can be purchased separately for $20.00.

SAVE 15% WITH THIS COUPON: 40BB8B2DFA (Coupon Expires July 31, 2009)

How to redeem your coupon:

1. Visit: http://www.madesimplelearning.com/bbms_blackberry_tour_9630_9600_training.shtml

2. Click on any of the BUY buttons.

3. At the bottom of the Purchase / Account Setup page, copy and paste the coupon code in the “COUPON” field at the bottom and press the Continue button.

4. You will see the discounted amount on the next web page.

The E-book is also for sale through Mobihand partners on the web for $20.99 and will soon be available in Printed form on www.amazon.com

Martin Trautschold and co-author Gary Mazo, once again have collaborated to produce the “definitive” guide to the “Flagship” of the BlackBerry line. The completion of BlackBerry Tour™ 9600 Series book means that books are now available for the entire new series of BlackBerry ® Smartphones. The full product line is available Electronically at www.madesimplelearning.com and through all Mobihand channels. The full printed series (to be updated soon with the newest titles) can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=martin+trautschold&x=0&y=0

This guide book is unique in that it helps both Windows™ and Apple Mac™ users with all aspects of the BlackBerry® Tour ™ 9630. This book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated to show the reader step-by-step instructions. Everything is written in plain English and includes steps on how to do just about anything with the Curve™.

Some of the highlights include:

Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
Save hundreds of dollars using our International Travel checklist.
Using the GPS Features of the Tour™ 9630
Using the new “BlackBerry App World.”
Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry Tour™.
How to turn your 9630 into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
How to use your 9630 for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

Praise for BlackBerry Made Simple books:

It’s been awesome and has become my “BlackBerry Pearl Bible” – Reviewer: Greg Pollack, President GJP Consulting, LLC. I am a new BlackBerry user that’s formerly a Palm Treo user. You have a fan!!!

The Magic to unlock your BlackBerry – Reviewer: R. Shaff (USA)

I’ve been a Blackberry user for some time, and just like most tech gadgets today, the BlackBerry has such a rich feature set, most users will never know all the secrets. Well, to a large degree, with the BlackBerry Made Simple book that has changed.

A MUST HAVE for any Blackberry User – Reviewer: O. Mendoza (USA)

I’m on my fourth Blackberry and am pretty familiar with the device and its functions. After buying BlackBerry Made Simple, I was blown away at how much more I could do with my BlackBerry. I HIGHLY recommend this book to ANY BlackBerry user…you WILL NOT be disappointed. A worthwhile investment!!!

About Made Simple Learning
We are a Smartphone Training Firm with a passion for making Smartphone learning that meets the needs of busy users. We realize that most Smartphone owners are short on time, highly mobile and learn at their own pace. This is why we created our training books to be easy to read in ’short chunks’ and our video library to be short (3-5 minutes long), fully keyword searchable, and above all, engaging so our customers keep coming back for more. Our Development Team has over 12,000 hours of experience working with Smartphones (BlackBerry, iPhone, Palm Pre and others). Our clients range across industries and across the globe from Fortune 500 companies, Federal, State and Local Government organizations, Public and Private School Districts, Law Firms, Small and Large Non-Profits, and Small to Mid-Size Businesses of all types.

NOTE: Made Simple Learning is an independent source of training for the Apple(r) iPhone, Palm(r) Pre(tm), BlackBerry® Smartphones and is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, Apple Computer, Research In Motion, Ltd. or Palm, Inc. who owns their respective brands, trademarks, and intellectual property.

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Link: New BlackBerry Tour Training Center From Made Simple Learning

Made Simple Learning Training Center Now Available For The BlackBerry Curve 8350i

Mauricio — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:01:36 +0000

Made Simple Learning let me know that they have just launched their BlackBerry Curve 8350i Training Center!

If you have a Curve 8350i (or any BlackBerry for that matter) and have been looking for a way to learn all there is about it, Made Simple Learning is the way to go.

Here are some highlights of what the Made Simple Learning Training Center offers for the Curve 8350i:

Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
Using the Wi-Fi and GPS Features of the Curve ™ 8350i
Using “Direct Connect” or “MIKE” walkie-talkie feature
Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry 8350i.
How to turn your 8350i into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
How to use your 8350i for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

The Complete Training Center is available for $29.95. The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.95 and the EBook can also be purchased separately for $14.95 until July 30th, after that it goes up to $20.99.

Visit the Made Simple Learning BlackBerry Curve 8350i Training Center for more info, or check out the full press release after the jump.

Press Release

ORMOND BEACH, FLORIDA – Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Made Simple Learning has just gone “Live” with the Training Center for the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 8350i.

The Training Center includes allows BlackBerry users to learn when they want, in the way they want and where they want. The 420-page Made Simple™ Electronic Book can be read on any computer (PC or Mac). The 110 short 3-minute Videos Now™ can be watched on any computer (PC or Mac) while following along with the 8350i in their hands. The Videos To Go™ can be loaded on the 8350i media card and watched right on the BlackBerry from the Media icon – great for busy travelers who want to spend “down” time getting more productive with their BlackBerry.

The Complete Training Center is available for only $29.95. The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.95 and the EBook can be purchased separately for $14.95 at http://www.madesimplelearning.com/bbms_blackberry_curve_8350_training.shtml

The E-book is also for sale as an eBook through Mobihand partners on the web for $14.95 and soon be available in Printed form on www.amazon.com for $20.99.

Martin Trautschold and co-author Gary Mazo, once again have collaborated to produce the “definitive” guide to this new BlackBerry model. The completion of BlackBerry Curve™ 8350i book means that books are now available for the entire new series of BlackBerry ® Smartphones. The full product line is available Electronically at www.madesimplelearning.com and through all Mobihand channels. The full printed series (to be updated soon with the newest titles) can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=martin+trautschold&x=0&y=0

This guide book is unique in that it helps both Windows™ and Apple Mac™ users with all aspects of the BlackBerry® Curve™ 8350i. This book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated (unlike any other book available today) to show the reader step-by-step instructions. Everything is written in plain English and includes steps on how to do just about anything with the Curve™.

Some of the highlights include:

Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
Using the Wi-Fi and GPS Features of the Curve ™ 8350i
Using “Direct Connect” or “MIKE” walkie-talkie feature
Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry 8350i.
How to turn your 8350i into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
How to use your 8350i for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

Praise for BlackBerry Made Simple books:

The Magic to unlock your BlackBerry – Reviewer: R. Shaff (USA)

A MUST HAVE for any Blackberry User – Reviewer: O. Mendoza (USA)

About Made Simple Learning
We are a BlackBerry Training Firm with a passion for making BlackBerry learning that meets the needs of busy BlackBerry users. We realize that most BlackBerry users are short on time, highly mobile and learn at their own pace. This is why we created our training video library to be short (3-5 minutes long), fully keyword searchable, and above all, engaging so our customers keep coming back for more. Our Development Team has over 12,000 hours of experience working with BlackBerry Handhelds and Solutions. Our clients range across industries and across the globe from Fortune 500 companies, Federal, State and Local Government organizations, Public and Private School Districts, Law Firms, Small and Large Non-Profits, and Small to Mid-Size Businesses of all types.

NOTE: Made Simple Learning is an independent source of training for the BlackBerry® handheld and is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, Research In Motion, Ltd. who owns the BlackBerry® trademark, logo and intellectual property.

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Link: Made Simple Learning Training Center Now Available For The BlackBerry Curve 8350i

How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Mauricio — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:19:51 +0000

I put this guide together for those who are interested, or don’t know how to, upgrade their BlackBerry Operating System (OS).

Before you begin, make sure you have the latest BlackBerry Desktop Manager (DM) available at RIM’s site:

BlackBerry Desktop Software – BlackBerry Software at BlackBerry.com

Now that you have the latest DM we can continue with upgrading your BlackBerry OS. First thing’s first…make a backup! Run the DM and select Backup/Restore, then Backup and select where you want the file saved.

WARNING: Do this at your own risk. I am not responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of following this guide. Like I always say…make plenty of backups!

How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

This guide was supposed to go up a while ago but the site was having a weird redirection issue, which is why the OS shown in the guide isn’t the most recent. Let me know if it helps!

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How To: Delete applications, games and themes from your BlackBerry

Mauricio — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:00:22 +0000

Sometimes we install applications, games or themes that we may not want to keep forever or are causing problems for our BlackBerry. This happens a lot for people that like to beta test applications that might contain bugs, or just aren’t compatible. This guide will help you delete them directly from your BlackBerry Options.

How To: Delete applications, games and themes from your BlackBerry

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Link: How To: Delete applications, games and themes from your BlackBerry

Killer BlackBerry Keyboard Tips & Tricks

Mauricio — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:23:13 +0000

By Al Sacco:

On the list of reasons why I admire Research In Motion’s (RIM) BlackBerry operating system (OS), the sheer number of built-in, valuable keyboard shortcuts ranks near the top. These tricks help you navigate your devices and data, as well as the Web, as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In fact, your BlackBerry’s literally packing hundreds of “hidden” tips and tricks, many of which I’ve already uncovered on CIO.com, with the help of high-level mobile gurus–even RIM’s co-CEO.

Today, I’m offering up a list of keyboard shortcuts specific to the BlackBerry browser. I’m sharing tricks for rapid movement around a Web page; one-click access to a variety of browser options; a page-wide search function; a tip to instantly enable JavaScript for individual Web pages, and much more. Read on to see a side of your BlackBerry browser that you never knew existed.

(Note: Some of these tips and tricks may not work on devices without full QWERTY keyboards, like the Pearl 81xx and 82xx series, as well as the BlackBerry Storm. I tested them all using a BlackBerry Bold 9000 running OS v4.6.0.228 and a Curve 8900 on OS v5.0.0.90.)

12 Ways to Get the Most from Your BlackBerry Smartphone Camera

Mauricio — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:11:36 +0000

Just got an email from the BlackBerry Owners Lounge with tips and tricks for how to get the most from your BlackBerry camera. Pretty useful if you haven’t experimented with your camera yet.

Get closer
Hold steady
Be patient
Use the flash
Snap photos as reminders
Stay organized
Share your work
Use a photo editor
Experiment with white balance
Remove color – and add drama
Tag your location
Increase image quality

The latest BlackBerry^® smartphones come equipped with cameras that include a digital zoom function, a built-in flash and lighting options. They’re perfect for capturing spur-of-the-moment events. In this issue of BlackBerry^® Connection^®, we show you how to take better pictures—and avoid common mistakes—plus provide some additional tips on how to organize, share, and edit your images.