Curve 8900 network unlocking (UK)

Hi there, i have a 8900 on the vodaphone network (UK), and i need it unlocking for use on the orange network.
Unlocking itself is not an is not an issue. I know a guy
Although i was wondering if there were ANY problems swapping a handset from one network to another.
Such as mms/sms or any other settings.
Also, the phone is vodaphone branded, so will this pose any problems?
Thanks for any help, or advice given.
Matt
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No problemos.
As long as the network technology is the same ... GSM to GSM, you're good, and Voda to Orange is good.
Nothing will be affected. The unlocking does not affect the physicaly branding or flash screen you will on boot up.
You won't notice any difference.
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Curve 8900 Official unlocked - OS Download

Hello, I had bought my 8900 in Official unlocked state in India. As far as I understand - that means it is not locked to any service provider. Now for some reason all my instant messengers keep crashing while doing spell check and I am unable to open any word or PDF attachments. I need to reload my BB OS but it seems there is no link available to download it. Where ever I check it says I need to select a service provider. I remember earlier we could download non service provider linked OSs as well. What’s happening now? Am I looking somewhere wrong? How do I get the latest official OS and install it?

the latest official OS release for the 8900...
http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8900-series-discussion-javelin/193197-latest-os-8900-4-6-1-3...
Follow the directions in that link.
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My 8900 curve hangs after unlock code?

Hi all
I bought a blackberry curve 8900 second hand from a market thinking all I had to do was unlock the network and my sim card would work in it.
However when I enter my chosen sim a message comes up saying 'invalid sim' and at the startup page it reads 'the current sim card requires an unlock code do you want to unlock it now' I went to a shop to get this phone unlocked and the code used came up with the message 'code accepted' but afterwards the phone freezes (still displaying everything that was on the screen before) and the only thing I can do is a battery pull and this leaves me back at step 1
Sim lock I believe is t mobile uk (due to settings and startup logo being t mobile)
Do you know what could be the cause of this fault? I know it is not a software fault as I had a shop re install the software and the phone still freezes after the code has been 'accepted'
The phone us functioning in every way, I can use everything just not text, make calls (basically anything requiring a sim) even a tmobile sim comes up with 'invalid sim' and I an worried I have gone and bought a paperweight
Regards

I may have misunderstood, but it seems like you are talking about 2 types of "unlocking" here. You mentioned that you forgot your password, I'm assuming this is the lock password that you personally set on your BB lock screen to prevent unauthorized access? If so, I'm not aware of any way to retrieve that lost password.
You also mentioned using your BB on a different carrier. That type of "unlocking" is network unlocking. To use your BB with a different carrier, you need an unlock code for that. You can unlock your BlackBerry here. Since you only have a few attempts left, my suggestion is to use the Checkout by MEP method which always generates the single 100% correct unlock code.
To checkout with this method, you'll need to obtain your BlackBerry's MEP number (note that this is different from the MEP unlock code) which you can get from either here or here.
Alternatively, you can just order your code using the Country/Network your Blackberry is CURRENTLY locked to as well as the model of your BlackBerry.
Good luck, let me know if you need help.
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Curve 8900 on 3G network

Hi All!
I have just signed with 3 Australia for their bb network which comes with the Bold 9000...however I am thinking of getting the Curve 8900. Before I do that though, I'd like to make sure that:
1) The 3G sim will work in the Curve 8900 (I think this was answered in an earlier post, but I wasn't sure about #2)
2) BES/BIS would work as well
Basically, I'd love to simply substitute the Curve for the Bold on the same contract, but obviously without the 3G capabilities.
The 3 personnel were quite adamant that it would not work, but I have had bad experiences previously with their advice!
Any help is appreciated Thanks!!

Hi,
I was making myself the same question, I know the 8900 works on EDGE but will the phone features (basically phone calls) works on the 3G?
Thx,

How to unlock bb curve 8900

hi how can i unlock my blackberry curve 8900 for free i dont want to pay

You're not very clear in what you're saying.
But regardless, then if your seller will not unlock the device for free, you must puchase the unlock code.
Just pay for it, no one here is going to give you one for free, RIM doesn't do that.
A good reputable unlocking vendor I know of personally is
http://unlock.berryreview.com/
And not expensive.
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Serious Problem with Curve 8900

Hello.
A have a Curve 8900 phone which was on the contract with T-Mobile a while back.
I bought it like new. It was used a bit, but never dropped or anything so hardware is perfectly fine and it did work while it was with the previous owner on the contract.
Contract was over and the man sold the phone to me. I unlocked it for usage with any network using the code I found for it and now the phone shows that it is unlocked and sees any network just fine.
Thing is that though the phone shows that everything is ok - I am UNABLE to make any calls, receive any calls (online works through my home Wi-Fi connection and Bluetooth connectivity is fine.)
Phone shows that it is CONNECTED TO network. (Tried even the original T-Mobile card) But no calls could be made or received. SMS cannot be received or sent as well.
I tried many things up to rewriting the firmware, wiping out - nothing helps. I have the tools needed to rewrite the firmware and system but I need to know where to look...
I need your help badly (just please do not write answers like replug the battery) - I am no novice in the field of phone repairs and unlocking but it is a first time I encountered something I'm even clueless what to do and what could be the cause. And yes - I do not have experience with BlackBerry in particular (just before you ask)
Please help.
Best Regards
Jack

Sounds like your phone is BLOCKED. The likely cause is the person who sold it to you reported it lost or stolen after you bought it.
Many phones will show as having a signal even when blocked although you cannot make calls as in your case.
Sorry mate. Take your phone back to the person you bought it off.

Bold vs Curve 8900

Hi
Other than the ability to hook up to 3G networks is there anything else that the Bold can do that the new Curve 8900 can't do?
If there are no 3G networks (and none planned) in my region (and I don't travel very often) is there any compelling reason not to go for the Curve 8900?
Thanks
Matthew

MY personal opinion, IF all things are equal to you between the two devices, get the 8900, as you have increased 128MB application memory, double that of other (and Bold) devices.
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Data Issues with New Curve 8900 on ATT

Hi, I just got this Blackberry Curve 8900 yesterday for ATT, and it's my first Blackberry. Everything was working fine up until earlier today when I realized that my data wasn't working properly. The data will work with certain apps, but certain apps with also not connect. My e-mail and BB Messenger also will not connect. The only way for me to get them to work is if I connect to wifi, but other than that on my EDGE the majority won't connect.
Here is a list of apps i've compiled that shows what works with what:
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BB Browser
iheartradio
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poynt
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BB E-Mail
BB Messenger
BB App World
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I went to Manage Connections, and Mobile Network Options and my data is set to on, and i've done muliple battery pulls to no avail. When I turn on my WiFi all my emails and alerts that I missed come rushing in. For example I resent a Service Book to my device and I did not receive that until my WiFi was turned on. My "EDGE" is in capital letters so i'm receiving data.
Can someone please help me solve this frustrating topic? It really is mind boggling.
Thanks!
Stephen B.

You have a BlackBerry Data plan right? I'm assuming so since it works sometimes
Also if you notice when the Wi-Fi is off, if you go into Manage Connections | Service Status does the BlackBerry Internet Service say it's connected to the Mobile Network? Or if you go into Mobile Network Options can you run a Diagnostics Test and see if it sees that your data is connected?
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How can I get my blackberry curve 8900 to update to 5.0 and get wifi to work?

I bought a blackberry curve 8900 around a year ago on an AT&T plan back when data plans werent required, so it just has minutes and texting. because of an issue i had with data before, i have data disabled completely on my account to prevent any mistaken data being used up and charging me. my AT&T contract recently expired so i called them up and got my blackberry unlocked, and will be soon switching to tmobile.
My problem is that it refuses to update past 4.6 over to 5.0 because of some restriction on it placed by AT&T, and my wifi wont work unless i have data enabled for the same reason. Is there anything i can do? I've tried installing 5.0 from different service providers onto my phone but it never installs properly.

Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
While you can (with just a trick or two) use any carriers OS package for your specific model number, it won't do any good since all 5.0 level OS's require a data plan, regardless of which carrier. So, without that, you can't update to 5.0. Further, it is the data plan that activates BIS -- which is what is used to run the BlackBerry Browser...hence that non-functionality also. Basically, a BB without a data plan is, to many, pretty useless.
There are other browsers that bypass BIS and will use a generic data plan (assuming you have that)...OperaMini and Bolt come to mind. You might give those a try.
Good luck!
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BLACKBERRY CURVE 8900 WONT OPEN MEDIA FILES*!

HI, I HAVE A BLACKBERRRY CURVE 8900. THE PHONE DOESNT ALLOW ME TO OPEN UP MY MEDIA FILES (SONGS, VIDEOS) EVERYTIME I TRY A WHITE SCREEN COMES AND IT SAYS UNABLE TO PLAY CONTENT. PLEASE HELP! THANKS

Glitches like this will often correct themself.
Try another reboot as described. Leave the BlackBerry powered on.
Remove the battery for five minutes, replace and reboot.
If it continues, you may need to simple reload or upgrade the operating system.
What is your Operating System loaded to your device?
Look at Options > About, third line down beginning with a "v.4.x.xxx"
What is yours?
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Device Switch Wizard Copies Messenger Contacts??? CURVE 8900

Hi there
I got a curve 8900 and it was slightly faulty so i got another one and got told that the device switch wizard copies pretty much everything to phonebook, messages, calender dates etc
HOWEVER does it also copy my messenger contacts?
Also does my pin stay the same?
Im desperate to know before i actually proceed in doing this
hope someone can help!!!
THANK YOU!!

Q4you wrote:
HOWEVER does it also copy my messenger contacts? Yes, it does.
Also does my pin stay the same? No, it does not. The PIN is a unique identifier for each BlackBerry and is not duplicated, copied or assignable.
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FREE Call & SMS Blocker for Curve 8900

Is there anyone know an application for blocking unwanted call & SMS FREEWARE for Curve 8900???
like black&whitelist... but i don't want the shareware...
Thanks a lot.

I don't know of a free one. You can also look at iCallManager.
Meanwhile if you want to block ALL SMS messages, you can do that at Options > Security > Firewall settings and check the items you want blocked completely.
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Connection problem curve 8900

hi
i got a new o2 branded curve 8900, i set it up and it is working. but sometimes the connection went of and i have to make a reset to get back the connection. mostly after i turned off the wlan, but still edge is running or in installed or deinstalled a software. i have also a bold 8100 with same simcard running and never had this problems.
its running with a prepaid card from german o2. as i said i had the same card in the bold 8100 without any problems, also with my turkcell card in turkey, no problem, only with the curve 8900.
i checked the service books. in the bold their are non, in the curve several.
do anybody knows a way to solve this problem. i love this phone, but this problem drives me crazy.
i send now a sms and the connection was gone also
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i've got the same problem and not only with google maps but with facebook application as well. yet found no solution for this. my network people say PTA(Pakistan Telecom Authority) has blocked the Google maps and facebook application. have no idea what's going on but if anyone finds a solution please share.

Curve 8900 - strange errors?!

Hi everyone!
BB curve 8900; v4.4.1.310; Vodafone Portugal data plan.
I'm having this problem:
My emails work wonderfully, so do text msgs, mms; blackberry messenger, all ok, BUT all my other apps won't connect.
Facebook says: error 101 try again later.
BB App world says: java.lang.nullexception
browser via data plan: it gets stuck in "loading"
I can get them all working through Wifi though!
AND YET, they work from time to time...I will receive from time to time, for example, FB notifications on my FB app that I'd already received on my email (and not on the FB app at the same time)
I dunno...I've made several battery pulls; plugged it into my mac and updated, cleaned unused apps and themes, cleared space...
I need some help..
thank you all.

Find a friend with a PC, you can use for a few hours.
I would recommend Desktop Manager, version 6. Download Desktop Manager from here:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22
Use Desktop Manager to backup your BlackBerry first. If you don't already, you should do this on your own Mac Desktop for Blackberry as well.
See the link below, for the download and simple installation instructions.
1. Download the OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=06997F04A7DB92466A2BAA6EBC8B872D
2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.
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Strange marks on Curve 8900 screen

Hi folks,
I hope someone can help me out. I have a new blackberry 8900 javelin (have like 4 months of use) and some strange marks appeared on the screen. They are small marks, but they don't disappear. I had the same problem with my last curve 8900 (I had 3 8900 models) but last time, the marks disappeared in a few days. Those on mine are not disappearing. I know it's not a liquid crystal leak, it's a malfunction or something, because the mark had a different shape in a few days ago. Here are some pictures i took to show the problem.
hope someone can help me out!
thanks guys!

Hey eduardopfm,
Welcome to the BlackBerry Support Community Forums.
Thanks for the question.
Those marks are definitely hardware/lcd screen related. I would suggest contacting your network service provider or point of sale for repair options as this is not software related.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Cheers.
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