8530 curve back symbol and end button

Question

when i am on the dialer or a text and i hit the back arrow next to the track pad or the end but it places a B if i hit the back arrow or a P if i hit the end button.

Answer 1

Uh oh...that's a shame...hopefully the seller is reputable...
The next suspicion is moisture intrusion, for which this applies:
REMOVE YOUR BB BATTERY NOW!!!
Run, don't walk, to this FAQ:
http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Got_Your_BlackBerry_Wet%3F
Do everything it says, including waiting the maximum recommended time. Applying power to your BB between it getting wet and doing this process reduces the chances of success. Further, the only thing predictable about moisture intrusion into a BB (indeed, any electronic device) is that the results will be unpredictable. I've seen some come back up right away and be fine. I've seen others never work at all. I've seen still others run for a bit, and then die later. And every thing in between.
On the other hand, you may want to see if the seller will remedy the situation...if they represented the BB as fully functional, then they misrepresented it, which would incline me to not trust them for anything. And, if they did not do all necessary steps before selling it, then you may never be able to get this device to work properly on any carrier...see this:
KB05099 Steps to take before selling or after buying a previously owned BlackBerry smartphone
If the seller did not conduct their steps (most importantly getting the BB PIN released from any BIS or BES systems with which it may have been associated), then it is possible that no carrier will be able to properly register it on their system for your use. Further, if perhaps the device was reported as lost or stolen, then that as well will preclude your ever being actually able to use it.
I know I may sound overly cautious, but used BBs have a huge Black Market, and way too many people have been stuck with non-functional devices due to unscrupulous sellers.
Good luck!
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