Blackberry Phones and Services in India

valhallen.282 · 28th November 2010, 10:34

Nope that's the best price you would get for it. You might at max get a bluetooth headset free from croma or something for 200~300 bucks more. Open market is better you get 18 months warranty. Sim locked handsets only get 12 months. Well you're looking basically at OS upgrade and a newer handset then. That's about it. Along with new apps. But then again that's OS dependent.

MileCruncher · 28th November 2010, 10:53

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Originally Posted by valhallen.282

Well you're looking basically at OS upgrade and a newer handset then. That's about it. Along with new apps. But then again that's OS dependent.

Actually my 8310 has already had quite a few OS upgrades and is running V4.5.0.37 . I would still keep using it if my battery hadn't gone phat and the panel has also cracked. Getting it up would cost me about 4K but the value of a good piece of the phone is only 2.5k

so any further investment doesn't make sense. Also the low internal memory is not allowing me to use all the new apps on BB App World.

Can you suggest any other handset that meets my needs?

valhallen.282 · 28th November 2010, 11:31

There isn't anything else and from what I know of usage of my phone having just a few apps also my phone tends to be a little laggy!

Just something BB owners have to live with I guess. But OS6 is a world better though from 4.5! Trust me its waaaay better! And integration of apps has been getting better.

vibhu_f430 · 28th November 2010, 12:16

Hey guys,

Got the 9780 yesterday ! Iam in love with OS6 !

The UI is more polished than before, but, its a lil fiddly to use. I used to use a 8900 before.
Got it for Rs26500.

Cheers !

valhallen.282 · 28th November 2010, 20:17

@vibhu welcome back to the BB fold and congrats on the massive upgrade! Do review the handset for all here.

valhallen.282 · 2nd December 2010, 23:07

Here's an interesting article... KB14320-How to maximize free space and battery power on the BlackBerry smartphone its on maximising memory and battery. I have two other tips to add once you finish. Reduce backlight. It will save you a LOT of battery believe me. Mine is down to 10. Believe it or not it is CRISP. And secondly try and use bedtime mode. Or the auto on/off function. Unless you're the work-specialist who needs emails even in sleep.

arjunrudra · 3rd December 2010, 11:42

Guys need your help !
Im on the blackberry unlimited monthly pre-paid plan from vodafone.
And offlate after a bit of browsing , I see that my balance has been dropping considerably.

So i contacted vodafone and they told me that i have sent many MMS's , which in my knowledge have never sent anything.
Are emails and BBMs considered as mms ?
And also are pictures sent via bbm charged ?

They also told me to go to setting and go to internet option and change the option CONNECT VIA to blackberry from Vodafone live .
Can you please help me do the same , not able to find the connect via option or even the internet option.

I have a Blackberry torch.

ashthedivx · 3rd December 2010, 12:11

Arjun, It's under advance options. Advance options>Browser>Browser.

But I ain't sure if it gonna help you or not. Since it is normal browser profile which can be changed not wap one. And as far as mms are concerned they are transferred via wap. Try and stop sending pictures via bbm and keep an eye over balance.

Hope it should help.

mukeshgoel · 3rd December 2010, 12:56

Arjun, to be on safer side, please deactivate Vodafone Live becasue you are anyways on BB unlimited.

To deactivate send an SMS to "CAN VL" to 144 from your prepaid vodafone.

valhallen.282 · 3rd December 2010, 13:34

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Originally Posted by mukeshgoel

Arjun, to be on safer side, please deactivate Vodafone Live becasue you are anyways on BB unlimited.

To deactivate send an SMS to "CAN VL" to 144 from your prepaid vodafone.

Please do not do anything like this it also deactivates your edge usage. To solve your problem open browser>general options>default browser. Change this to hotspot/internet browser for wifi/BBEDGE.

Also if you send pictures to a contact on your BBM that is a phone number and not a BBPIN it will be an MMS this is denoted by a cell-phone symbol next to the contact name instead of a BB conversation symbol.

If you are on prepaid please use vodafone mobile connect for browsing via the laptop they have a 4GB for Rs.99/ plan.

arjunrudra · 3rd December 2010, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by valhallen.282

Please do not do anything like this it also deactivates your edge usage. To solve your problem open browser>general options>default browser. Change this to hotspot/internet browser for wifi/BBEDGE.

Also if you send pictures to a contact on your BBM that is a phone number and not a BBPIN it will be an MMS this is denoted by a cell-phone symbol next to the contact name instead of a BB conversation symbol.

If you are on prepaid please use vodafone mobile connect for browsing via the laptop they have a 4GB for Rs.99/ plan.

Sorry to sound so dumb , I am still not able to find browser options.

Can you please explain to me in detail about how to set it up ?

Presently what im doing is opening the browser and then going to options but im unable to find default browser.!

quadra · 3rd December 2010, 22:54

bookmyshow app is not loading on my phone. It gives an error regarding internet connection however i am on 899 unltd & everything except this app works fine.

Anyone else facing this issue ?

Or any other app you recommend to book movie tickets etc ?

Akki_5 · 4th December 2010, 01:08

Just installed OS6 on my 9700! Boy, this thing is AWESOME! Lovin' it

ashthedivx · 4th December 2010, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjunrudra

Sorry to sound so dumb , I am still not able to find browser options.

Can you please explain to me in detail about how to set it up ?

Presently what im doing is opening the browser and then going to options but im unable to find default browser.!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ml#post2161857

harry10 · 4th December 2010, 12:20

Does BB support pdf files. I downloaded the delhi metro map pdf in the documents but its not opening up. Any ideas?

28th November 2010, 10:34	#2956
valhallen.282 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 331 Thanked: 196 Times	Nope that's the best price you would get for it. You might at max get a bluetooth headset free from croma or something for 200~300 bucks more. Open market is better you get 18 months warranty. Sim locked handsets only get 12 months. Well you're looking basically at OS upgrade and a newer handset then. That's about it. Along with new apps. But then again that's OS dependent.
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28th November 2010, 11:31	#2958
valhallen.282 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 331 Thanked: 196 Times	There isn't anything else and from what I know of usage of my phone having just a few apps also my phone tends to be a little laggy! Just something BB owners have to live with I guess. But OS6 is a world better though from 4.5! Trust me its waaaay better! And integration of apps has been getting better.
	() Thanks

28th November 2010, 12:16	#2959
vibhu_f430 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 205 Thanked: 87 Times	9780 !! Hey guys, Got the 9780 yesterday ! Iam in love with OS6 ! The UI is more polished than before, but, its a lil fiddly to use. I used to use a 8900 before. Got it for Rs26500. Cheers !
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28th November 2010, 20:17	#2960
valhallen.282 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 331 Thanked: 196 Times	@vibhu welcome back to the BB fold and congrats on the massive upgrade! Do review the handset for all here.
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2nd December 2010, 23:07	#2961
valhallen.282 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 331 Thanked: 196 Times	Here's an interesting article... KB14320-How to maximize free space and battery power on the BlackBerry smartphone its on maximising memory and battery. I have two other tips to add once you finish. Reduce backlight. It will save you a LOT of battery believe me. Mine is down to 10. Believe it or not it is CRISP. And secondly try and use bedtime mode. Or the auto on/off function. Unless you're the work-specialist who needs emails even in sleep.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2010, 11:42	#2962
arjunrudra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gurgaon/Chennai Posts: 1,577 Thanked: 197 Times View My Garage	Guys need your help ! Im on the blackberry unlimited monthly pre-paid plan from vodafone. And offlate after a bit of browsing , I see that my balance has been dropping considerably. So i contacted vodafone and they told me that i have sent many MMS's , which in my knowledge have never sent anything. Are emails and BBMs considered as mms ? And also are pictures sent via bbm charged ? They also told me to go to setting and go to internet option and change the option CONNECT VIA to blackberry from Vodafone live . Can you please help me do the same , not able to find the connect via option or even the internet option. I have a Blackberry torch.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2010, 12:11	#2963
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Arjun, It's under advance options. Advance options>Browser>Browser. But I ain't sure if it gonna help you or not. Since it is normal browser profile which can be changed not wap one. And as far as mms are concerned they are transferred via wap. Try and stop sending pictures via bbm and keep an eye over balance. Hope it should help.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2010, 12:56	#2964
mukeshgoel Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,234 Thanked: 2,139 Times View My Garage	Arjun, to be on safer side, please deactivate Vodafone Live becasue you are anyways on BB unlimited. To deactivate send an SMS to "CAN VL" to 144 from your prepaid vodafone.
	() Thanks

3rd December 2010, 22:54	#2967
quadra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blore Posts: 552 Thanked: 68 Times	bookmyshow app is not loading on my phone. It gives an error regarding internet connection however i am on 899 unltd & everything except this app works fine. Anyone else facing this issue ? Or any other app you recommend to book movie tickets etc ?
	() Thanks

4th December 2010, 01:08	#2968
Akki_5 Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 311 Thanked: 67 Times	Just installed OS6 on my 9700! Boy, this thing is AWESOME! Lovin' it
	() Thanks

4th December 2010, 12:20	#2970
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,712 Thanked: 3,622 Times View My Garage	Does BB support pdf files. I downloaded the delhi metro map pdf in the documents but its not opening up. Any ideas?
	() Thanks