Blackberry Phones and Services in India

anilkalvani · 15th April 2010, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Sohail, the chap you recommended was useless. He promised me spot action repair in 30mins and landed up keeping the phone for 3 days with no progress. I got fed up and took the phone back today.

Can someone please recommend a good bb repair center? Need to repair a 8520 that's not catching network. Tried updating the software but seems like a hardware issue.

Sahil, did you try J. P. electronics in Khar? Just call him first before sending it over and ask him if he can fix it. I've never had much of a problem with him, though he is expensive.

SohailPistawala · 15th April 2010, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Sohail, the chap you recommended was useless. He promised me spot action repair in 30mins and landed up keeping the phone for 3 days with no progress. I got fed up and took the phone back today.

Can someone please recommend a good bb repair center? Need to repair a 8520 that's not catching network. Tried updating the software but seems like a hardware issue.

Oops Sahil, was a different experience for somebody i know hence i recommended. My Bad.

Sahil · 15th April 2010, 10:23

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Originally Posted by anilkalvani

Sahil, did you try J. P. electronics in Khar? Just call him first before sending it over and ask him if he can fix it. I've never had much of a problem with him, though he is expensive.

I did send it to JP, he couldn't repair it.

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Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

Oops Sahil, was a different experience for somebody i know hence i recommended. My Bad.

I take that back, the phone seems to be catching network a lot better now

Although not perfect yet. But I'm going to try and use it for a few days before I look for a place that can perfect it back to normal.

deepakchan · 15th April 2010, 11:01

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Originally Posted by quickdraw

Sounds very interesting, anyone using this? How does one get a BSNL card anyways?

Just walk into any CSC of BSNL in your city and you should be able to get it very easily. Don't try any third party dealers. There should be a CSC (customer service center) with any major exchange.

Xehaust · 15th April 2010, 16:47

Could someone please tell me how do i go about checking prices with Redington & how to order in case i want to go for it?

sammyboy · 16th April 2010, 17:48

My 8520 has been giving me problems for the past couple of days. The call just keeps getting disconnected after a few minutes and I keep getting a call failed message. Today while picking up the 2nd call it just froze, had to take the battery out to shut it down.
The current version on the BB is 4.6.1.272. Is there an updated one I could to move to?
I hope there is and it solves these issues.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sahil

Can someone please recommend a good bb repair center? Need to repair a 8520 that's not catching network. Tried updating the software but seems like a hardware issue.

Oops just saw your post, i hope its not an inherent issue with the 8520.

Sahil · 16th April 2010, 18:38

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

My 8520 has been giving me problems for the past couple of days. The call just keeps getting disconnected after a few minutes and I keep getting a call failed message. Today while picking up the 2nd call it just froze, had to take the battery out to shut it down.
The current version on the BB is 4.6.1.272. Is there an updated one I could to move to?
I hope there is and it solves these issues.

Oops just saw your post, i hope its not an inherent issue with the 8520.

The 5.0 version is out. Go to crackberry forums and get the link, should solve your problem

sammyboy · 16th April 2010, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Sahil

The 5.0 version is out. Go to crackberry forums and get the link, should solve your problem

Thanks Sahil, i will do that immediately.

Nandish, thanks a zillion for helping me out with this bro.

pranavt · 16th April 2010, 20:11

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.610 For The BlackBerry Curve 8520 | CrackBerry.com
Fresh, just leaked today. Try it.

Leaked: OS 5.0.0.610 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900 | CrackBerry.com
This one's for 8900 or 9000 owners.

anilkalvani · 19th April 2010, 15:30

Came across this web-site

Mumbai Backberry Service Centre - Mashood Shooping

Service Centre for Blackberry's. Hope it helps in some way.

JayD · 20th April 2010, 20:46

Guys, sorry for the noob question, but can normal GPRS be used on a BB? I'm planning on getting one, but want to know if there is any option to browse(unlimited/at least 500mb) on a BB other than the 899 plan.

ghpk · 20th April 2010, 22:51

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Originally Posted by JayD

Guys, sorry for the noob question, but can normal GPRS be used on a BB? I'm planning on getting one, but want to know if there is any option to browse(unlimited/at least 500mb) on a BB other than the 899 plan.

No you cannot use it without subscribing to the Horrible speed plan.
However if your device has a WLAN then you can use your home/office connection to browse but the speed offered on most Blackberry Data Plan is pathetic, ofcourse the Old Topic of 3G license is still being cooked and cooked by our govt.

And most shocking for everyone would be even if you pay Rs.899/999/1049 for data plan, any data transfer done using tethered modem would be billed as per per minute usage.

anmolbedi · 21st April 2010, 10:08

@ghpk,

Apparently I have been using GPRS without subscribing to Data plan on blackberry. I have only BIS email plan @299 and GPRS @99. If u need some info on how to get the same, PM me.

Anmol

SohailPistawala · 23rd April 2010, 11:06

It is never To late to join the BB Group so Finally a BB PIN 21D64A5E

mukeshgoel · 23rd April 2010, 11:38

I have installed official BlackBerry Firmware v5.0.0.860 on BB 8520. Loving it for last 2 days.

Download:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...2B6049B8D9A202

Instructions:
Newest 8520 OS 5.0.0.509 Wind Hellas - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com

Do not forget to delete vendor.xml file from the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader before installation.

Regards,
MG.

15th April 2010, 16:47	#2120
Xehaust BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 846 Thanked: 81 Times View My Garage	Could someone please tell me how do i go about checking prices with Redington & how to order in case i want to go for it?
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16th April 2010, 20:11	#2124
pranavt Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,682 Thanked: 641 Times View My Garage	Leaked: OS 5.0.0.610 For The BlackBerry Curve 8520 \| CrackBerry.com Fresh, just leaked today. Try it. Leaked: OS 5.0.0.610 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 & BlackBerry Curve 8900 \| CrackBerry.com This one's for 8900 or 9000 owners.
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19th April 2010, 15:30	#2125
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	Came across this web-site Mumbai Backberry Service Centre - Mashood Shooping Service Centre for Blackberry's. Hope it helps in some way.
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20th April 2010, 20:46	#2126
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Guys, sorry for the noob question, but can normal GPRS be used on a BB? I'm planning on getting one, but want to know if there is any option to browse(unlimited/at least 500mb) on a BB other than the 899 plan.
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21st April 2010, 10:08	#2128
anmolbedi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 58 Thanked: 4 Times	@ghpk, Apparently I have been using GPRS without subscribing to Data plan on blackberry. I have only BIS email plan @299 and GPRS @99. If u need some info on how to get the same, PM me. Anmol
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23rd April 2010, 11:06	#2129
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	It is never To late to join the BB Group so Finally a BB PIN 21D64A5E
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23rd April 2010, 11:38	#2130
mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,234 Thanked: 2,142 Times View My Garage	I have installed official BlackBerry Firmware v5.0.0.860 on BB 8520. Loving it for last 2 days. Download: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...2B6049B8D9A202 Instructions: Newest 8520 OS 5.0.0.509 Wind Hellas - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com Do not forget to delete vendor.xml file from the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader before installation. Regards, MG.
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