Blackberry Phones and Services in India

[StrangeWizard]

Guys I need a little help here.
Today morning I broke my 8520's housing(body) severely and I don't think it can be repaired. Only the front part is broken completely and the side/rear is fine
So obviously I'll have to buy a new housing now. Any good place in Mumbai where I can get a new housing??
Also, I've seen some BB's with custom colored/painted bodies so this time I'd like to buy something like that. Where can I get it?? Heera Panna??
Do reply 'coz I have to replace it ASAP!
Thanks!
If possible, I need something like this:

[Akshay1234]

Originally Posted by StrangeWizard

Guys I need a little help here.
Today morning I broke my 8520's housing(body) severely and I don't think it can be repaired. Only the front part is broken completely and the side/rear is fine

Go to Colormii. They make customised bodies for all Blackberries. The guys name is Sam and his number is 8108127999.

[Rameshdude]

Thanks guys for the prompt response.Here in US,you don't get a sim alone,you get a package of phone with sim.after trying so many options with my BB,i finally bought a phone with sim for 9$ and then usual usage scheme. "when in Rome,do as Romans do"!

[quadra]

Installing OS6 on Curve3G, need help.

File details:

Software For BlackBerry® Curve(TM) 9330 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.2426 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 6.0.0.2426
Consisting of:
Applications: 6.0.0.522
Software Platform: 4.4.0.434
File name: 9330AMEA_PBr6.0.0_rel2426_PL4.4.0.434_A6.0.0.522_S print_L.P.exe
File size: 140MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Link:click here

Crackberry takes me to sprint website which shows only 9330 there. Can i still use this f/w?

[valhallen.282]

@quadra
the curve 3g is the 9300. the sister phone on CDMA is the 9330.

the latest OS for the 9300 is from orange spain to be found here : https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...D281241FA66502

the reference page for all the latest official OS updates is here please stick to thoise as far as possible they tend to be the most stable:
The BlackBerry OS | CrackBerry.com

the "absolute" latest OS noted for the 9300 is here:
Official OS 6.0.0.546 for the Curve 3G 9300 from du | CrackBerry.com

i would not suggest you use the absolute latest unless you are absolutely sure of what you are doing or why you are upgrading.

[h@r$h@l]

Guys,

A little help required. I am currently using a BB 9780 and in Feb 2011 i paid up a yearly upfront line rental to Vodafone for BB services.

My father is using E72 and he is not very comfortable with it as he has been on a BB for long time before he got his E72. So we thought of exchanging our Handsets. Today morning i called up Vodafone customer care asking if i can discontinue my BB services and settle my balance amount against my future bills or get refund. They simply refused.

I was told that if i change my handset or loose my BB and end up using some other fone (READ : NON BLACKBERRY) the money is gone. Those funds can neither be refunded nor adjusted against my future bills.

Is this legal or logical? I was bound to use a BB only but my dad needs one more than i do. And his E72 is hardly 4-5 months old and i don't see any problem with it, so i don't want to sell it and loose a sustainable amount on it. Also dad is a Airtel customer, so no option of adjusting the balance to his BB services :(

The situation for me now is, either loose out a part of the advance rental of BB services ( INR 6999) or loose out on re sale of E72. Only if Vodafone had a refund policy i wouldn't be loosing on anything and happily switch over my fone with dad's.

[Aditya666]

Hey guys, does anyone know of what BB services are available with IDEA Pune or Vodafone Mumbai. I will be coming to Mumbai/Pune soon so I need a BB plan. I just need basic BBMing and messengers. Not really in the need of browsing or emails etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

[JayD]

Need some urgent help. I updated my BB9700 from OS5 to OS6 thru the bb desktop app yesterday, and i absolutely hate it! Now im stuck as i cannot downgrade to OS5, when I connect my 2 colleagues 9700's, the desktop software shows an option to owngrade, whereas, with my phone, it shows only OS6(currently installed). What can i do to downgrade to OS5?

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by Aditya666

Hey guys, does anyone know of what BB services are available with IDEA Pune or Vodafone Mumbai. I will be coming to Mumbai/Pune soon so I need a BB plan. I just need basic BBMing and messengers. Not really in the need of browsing or emails etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

Vodafone Mumbai has a BIS Lite plan for Rs 299 pm. Unlimited emails+BBM but no browsing. Fits you perfect.

Originally Posted by JayD

Need some urgent help. I updated my BB9700 from OS5 to OS6 thru the bb desktop app yesterday, and i absolutely hate it! Now im stuck as i cannot downgrade to OS5, when I connect my 2 colleagues 9700's, the desktop software shows an option to owngrade, whereas, with my phone, it shows only OS6(currently installed). What can i do to downgrade to OS5?

To downgrade, you have to do a factory wipe using a tool such as BBSAK (Blackberry Swiss Army Knife). Google for it.

However, it's not for the faint hearted. I *almost* bricked my BB 8520 in an effort to downgrade (I was a noob then). Not to mention the data loss.

[JayD]

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Vodafone Mumbai has a BIS Lite plan for Rs 299 pm. Unlimited emails+BBM but no browsing. Fits you perfect.

To downgrade, you have to do a factory wipe using a tool such as BBSAK (Blackberry Swiss Army Knife). Google for it.

However, it's not for the faint hearted. I *almost* bricked my BB 8520 in an effort to downgrade (I was a noob then). Not to mention the data loss.

Damn! So isn't there a risk free way of doing it? and why is it that some phones have an option to downgrade, while mine does not?

[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by JayD

Damn! So isn't there a risk free way of doing it? and why is it that some phones have an option to downgrade, while mine does not?

BBSAK is a relatively safe way. Check this link BlackBerry Swiss Army Knife

As I said, I was a newbie and didnt take proper backups. So be cautious.

[Aditya666]

Yeah. BBSAK works fine. Just click on load OS and choose to revert to old OS provided by Desktop Manager. It automatically backs up and reloads data when the OS is complete.

Thanks nishant. I will definitely end up using one of those SIMs and the subsequent plan

[Akshay1234]

Originally Posted by JayD

Damn! So isn't there a risk free way of doing it? and why is it that some phones have an option to downgrade, while mine does not?

Which OS6 did you install btw? Most people I know quite like OS6. Maybe you have installed some leaked version which is troubling you.

[JayD]

Originally Posted by akshay1234

Which OS6 did you install btw? Most people I know quite like OS6. Maybe you have installed some leaked version which is troubling you.

The version i have is 6.0.0.448. i ind it a lil fiddly, and i have absolutely no free space left, the phone frequently hangs die to this. Even i found this experience surprising, as all i've heard are good things about os6.

[Akshay1234]

Originally Posted by JayD

The version i have is 6.0.0.448. i ind it a lil fiddly, and i have absolutely no free space left, the phone frequently hangs die to this. Even i found this experience surprising, as all i've heard are good things about os6.

Ok so I think thats a leaked version which has been out for a while, hence the bugs.

Try upgrading to this
https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...CD0198E85F6D3A

It should solve most of your issues since it is supposed to be a stable OS. Try this and if you do not like it then downgrade.

Also remember to delete the vendor.xml file.