Blackberry Phones and Services in India

jgsolo27 · 1st October 2009, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by csentil

If I take the BlackBerry to US with International roaming switched on, what happens? I'm with Airtel and so assume the worst.

I guess for data, they'll charge an astronomical fee. Isn't there an option somewhere to turn off the data part unless I want it?

Any thoughts?

Hi!
From your device Home Page go to "Manage Connections", then to "Mobile Network Options", select "Data Services", in Data Services choose the option "Off When Roaming" and "Save" your selection. That's it. You can have it "On" as and when required.

csentil · 1st October 2009, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

Yes it is the google latitude. Will it work in a 8330 curve? Does the curve have gps installed?

Yes, the 8330 has both GPS and Wi Fi. Check BB site for further details.

anilkalvani · 1st October 2009, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Just bought the 3000 mAh Li-ion Extended Battery with Black Door for my Bold from fommy.co.in

3000 mAh Extended Battery with Black Door for blackberry

Hope to get it shipped to me by this weekend.

Finally Received the 3000 mAh Extended Li-ion Extended Battery. Lets see how it works & how long it lasts compared to the OEM one.

mav2000 · 1st October 2009, 15:55

Am I the only one here or does the BB 9000 battery cover start shaking within a week of buying the phone???

And why does the GPS never work....

JVH · 1st October 2009, 15:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav2000

Am I the only one here or does the BB 9000 battery cover start shaking within a week of buying the phone???

Its been a month I have had 8900 and never faced such an issue

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav2000

And why does the GPS never work....

What plan are you on? It doesnt work on the 299 plan.

Edit - oops! my bad, i read as curve 8900. please ignore

quickdraw · 1st October 2009, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-16

I have a peculier problem. I have been using the Reliance Blackberry CDMA services from a while now. My handset is the old one that is the 8703e.

Recently my handset packed up meaning there is a problem with the mike, something i have tried to get fived from the Reliance service centre as well as a couple of trusted repairers. All said it will cost a packet. In ny case my hanset is rally old so i need to change it. SO i went to the reliance store and found that they have really old handses. There is a 8330 curve which looks like my old phone with a camera.

I have downloaded google maps and have this great application wherein i can track any of my friends to where they are at that point. They are all tracked to pinpoint precision but i am tracked to within a radius of 5000 meters. Is this because of my old phone? If i get the 8330 curve CDMA, (rs. 18,000/- plus) will this improve. The other two options are the pearl and the world phone. I am not considering either.

I wanted to know if there is any place where i can buy a nwer model of the blackberry CDMA which will be compatible to the Rliance network. They have agreed to activate the blackberry services on a phone not supplied by them but where are these available and which one do i get? Is the 8330 curve recommended then? I dont want to get the Reliance GSM network as i have been told that there are many issues witj it. The CDMA works everywhere, thats why im looking at the Reliance network for blackberry services.

If you absolutely have to stick to Reliance and they have agreed to activate a NON Reliance branded blackberry you have a lot of options, go to gsmarena.com and take a look at the BB models there which support CDMA. But in my opinion you would be fine with a Storm or a maybe a nice 8830. But I suggest you put money down for a Tour its definately worth it. And the only good option right now in CDMA.

aZa · 2nd October 2009, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav2000

Am I the only one here or does the BB 9000 battery cover start shaking within a week of buying the phone???

And why does the GPS never work....

Mav2000, I have two OEM covers and nothing shakes ... The bottom part of the phone has the latch to open the cover maybe u press it accidently. And the GPS works, infact when using INSTAMAPPER to broadcast location on the net, my bold finds its position and transmits in under 20secs. If you are using blackberry maps then it wont work in india. Try out google maps or instamapper.

prajwalkashyap · 3rd October 2009, 18:12

Is there a way to transfer the contacts and SMS's from my old N70 to Blackberry 8900? I got a lot of contacts to transfer and I am finding it difficult to find a way to do this.

Prajwal

Sahil · 3rd October 2009, 19:33

Prajwal- look over the thread there are several methods mentioned. ZYB Keeps you in sync with your friends is what I use.

chetan · 4th October 2009, 20:12

Guys which of these two is better 8900 or 8520. The comparison chart says that the 8900 does not have a USB cable, charger and the memory is not expandable. Little confused here.
BlackBerry - BlackBerry | Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM)

DerAlte · 4th October 2009, 21:00

@Chetan, how would one charge the 8900 without the charger AND the USB cable? Don't trust the comparison chart to do a good job - read the specs on the BB site. 8900 is definitely better than the 8520 (display, speed etc.), though the jury is still out on the 8520 trackpad v/s 8900 trackball. 8520 is an entry-level BB, 8900 is quite a mature one.

nisarg86 · 5th October 2009, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Prajwal- look over the thread there are several methods mentioned. ZYB Keeps you in sync with your friends is what I use.

Sahil. is there any ZYB client for BB ? I am getting TOUR(9630) on 11th from US. Currently I am syncing my 2 phones with ZYB.

quickdraw · 5th October 2009, 10:24

Blackberry Desktop Manager finally available for the Mac. I just mini-partied for this yesterday. Its been a long time I was waiting for it. Will try and find my USB cable and post a mini-review soon!

anmolbedi · 6th October 2009, 22:33

Hey Guys,

I have managed to get Blackberry 8900 work on Emails and Internet complete access with only email lite plan on Airtel and normal Rs. 99 GPRS. That was a long troubleshooting but yes, I can now browse internet on my BB8900 with only rental of 299+99. Yipeee !!

Google maps, Amaze, All internet applications are also working !!!

Jaggu · 6th October 2009, 23:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by anmolbedi

Hey Guys,

I have managed to get Blackberry 8900 work on Emails and Internet complete access with only email lite plan on Airtel and normal Rs. 99 GPRS. That was a long troubleshooting but yes, I can now browse internet on my BB8900 with only rental of 299+99. Yipeee !!

Google maps, Amaze, All internet applications are also working !!!

Why dont you share the details, will be useful for others.

1st October 2009, 15:55	#1489
mav2000 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 623 Thanked: 316 Times View My Garage	Am I the only one here or does the BB 9000 battery cover start shaking within a week of buying the phone??? And why does the GPS never work....
	() Thanks

3rd October 2009, 18:12	#1493
prajwalkashyap BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 292 Thanked: 76 Times	Is there a way to transfer the contacts and SMS's from my old N70 to Blackberry 8900? I got a lot of contacts to transfer and I am finding it difficult to find a way to do this. Prajwal
	() Thanks

3rd October 2009, 19:33	#1494
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,359 Thanked: 8,072 Times	Prajwal- look over the thread there are several methods mentioned. ZYB Keeps you in sync with your friends is what I use.
	() Thanks

4th October 2009, 20:12	#1495
chetan BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 491 Thanked: 15 Times	Guys which of these two is better 8900 or 8520. The comparison chart says that the 8900 does not have a USB cable, charger and the memory is not expandable. Little confused here. BlackBerry - BlackBerry \| Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM)
	() Thanks

4th October 2009, 21:00	#1496
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,027 Thanked: 2,920 Times	@Chetan, how would one charge the 8900 without the charger AND the USB cable? Don't trust the comparison chart to do a good job - read the specs on the BB site. 8900 is definitely better than the 8520 (display, speed etc.), though the jury is still out on the 8520 trackpad v/s 8900 trackball. 8520 is an entry-level BB, 8900 is quite a mature one.
	() Thanks

5th October 2009, 10:24	#1498
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 2,974 Times View My Garage	Blackberry Desktop Manager finally available for the Mac. I just mini-partied for this yesterday. Its been a long time I was waiting for it. Will try and find my USB cable and post a mini-review soon!
	() Thanks

6th October 2009, 22:33	#1499
anmolbedi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 58 Thanked: 4 Times	Hey Guys, I have managed to get Blackberry 8900 work on Emails and Internet complete access with only email lite plan on Airtel and normal Rs. 99 GPRS. That was a long troubleshooting but yes, I can now browse internet on my BB8900 with only rental of 299+99. Yipeee !! Google maps, Amaze, All internet applications are also working !!!
	() Thanks