My first Blackberry 8330.... I'm lost.... HELP?

I bought it on ebay, its flashed to cricket. I took it in to a shop and got it set up, so I am able to text and talk just fine..
I'm on the blackberry plan so i have inlimited data and internet etc etc
However...... i'm trying to access the cool features of a smart phone... this is my first smart phone ever, so i am very excited. For movies, games and apps etc etc...
I cannot seem to get anything to work....
The Blackberry Aps thing wont load or access anything..
The Map ap won't load anything
The GPS ap wont do anything.
I have been trying to register for a blackberry email account but it wont accept any of the MEID,DEC or pESN HEX Numbers from inside the back of the phone...
I am smart enough to know that I am missing something and i am unable to find it.. HELP?!?

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Before going any further, you say you have a BB Data Plan from your carrier so I advise ringing them and making sure that they have enabled the service. Whilts yoy are on to them, get them to help with your issues. Some carriers are very good in this respect, others less so, but its there responsibility to get your services working.
When you are satisfied that you have gone as far as possible with them, come back.
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First time Blackberry owner, would like some help plz with loading music & making it ringtone

Hello all & thanks for taking time to read this. I just got a Sprint Blackberry 8330 & after playingwith it for the past 2 days, I still can't figure out how to add music to it. And then once I do add the music to it, how do I make a ring tone from my music. Thanks to every and all that can help.

Hi and Welcome to the Forums!
Here is a thread that might be helpful:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/rim/board/message?board.id=BlackBerryDesktopSoftware&thread.id=3...
You should choose the version of the RIM desktop software that is compatible with your desktop PIM...see this article for that:
KB12268 Applications supported by BlackBerry Desktop Manager for synchronization
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Calendar gone haywire, help!! First Blackberry, back to Iphone??

New owner of Curve 8310--a week or so. First Blackberry. I took the Iphone back because it was to large, but I really miss it.
I just noticed that my calendar is all screwed up. If I go forward, starting next week it shows the same thing over and over. I backed it up and reloaded, but the same. Anyone ever had this problem? Any ideas? Completely worthless at this point.

Are you synchronizing the BlackBerry with Outlook or another program? If Outlook, is the calendar in there ok?
Also is your device setup on a BES (corporate email) or BIS (personal email)?
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I have a Blackberry 8330 and a MacBook. For some reason I started having connectivity issues. The handheld will not sync with the computer via pocketmac. I have uninstalled, etc 15 times. Please help

I have a Blackberry 8330 and a MacBook. For some reason I started having connectivity issues. The handheld will not sync with the computer via pocketmac. I have uninstalled, etc 15 times. Please help

Hi Peter!
I'm sorry to read that you are having issues with your Sync account.
Your best bet is to follow the steps described in this blogposts and open a bug:
https://philikon.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/how-to-file-a-good-sync-bug/
After that, if you don't want to user Sync in your computer, you can stop it with this simple steps:
* At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button (Tools menu in Windows XP) and then click Options.
* Once the options window opens, click on the Sync tab.
* At the bottom of the Sync tab click on '''Deactivate this Device''' link

Using BlackBerry 8330 keypad to access Company Directory

Hey all,
When I call into my company phone # from my business BlackBerry 8330, one of my options is to press the # sign to access the company directory.
But...my keypad doesn't see to work that way. It picks up the first letter I hit that corresponds to a number I think. The only phone I can find in the office that works is a Razr, which of course mimics an actual telephone keypad with the 3 letters/key.
I'm hoping there is an easy solution to this.
Thanks
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Press the # key when it says to press the # key.
To spell out a name, say "SMITH", press and hold the ALT key (lower left) while typing the letters you need.
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Blackberry 8330 Freezing Issues ( Need Assistance )

I have a brand new Blackberry 8330. I got it about a month ago. Its has a One ( 1 ) GB memory card and I've downloaded about a dozen apps to the phone, using the device memory. The phone displays an hour glass icon and freeze. I usually have to take the battery out ot get the phone working again, but to be honest, its a little annoying. I was wondering how I could upgrade my Blackberry 8330's device memory or if I could fix the problem by getting a bigger memory card? I tried to go thru my carrier's support system but, to be honest, it sucks. Any help you could provide me would be appreciated.

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There are three types of potential memory on a BB: 1) Application Memory, 2) Device Memory, and 3) Media/SD Card Memory
Application Memory -- This is the most crucial; it is the protected (not user accessible), dedicated, and fixed (in size) space that is available as the destination for the installation of applications (plus some application storage, overhead and such). You cannot touch AppMemory. You cannot improve the maximum AppMemory that your BB has. It is what it is. Applications can only install here...there is no option.
Device Memory -- This is space on your BB that you can touch to store files, pictures, media, etc. Typically, it is not terribly large, but it is available to you.
SD/Media Card Memory -- This is what it says...your SD card, for you to store files, media, pictures, etc. It can be as large as your BB OS can support...see this KB:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB05461
The ONLY memory space you can increase is the Media Card -- all others are fixed at the factory. But, increasing Media Card Memory does nothing to help with your situation.
On some devices/OS levels, you can only see "File Free" (Options > Status), which I think is equivalent to AppMemory. On other devices, you can see all three memory usage levels (Options > Memory). Here are some guidelines to use:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB15345
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB14320
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB14213
Lastly, it is always important to properly close applications when you are done with them. Using the Back or the Red key will not do this -- those leave it to the app to decide what to do...and some will leave themselves resident in memory, consuming resources on your BB, slowing the overall performance. Rather, to close an app, press and select "Close" or "Exit"...that will force the application to be closed, freeing up for your new use the resources it was consuming. Some apps will always remain running (typically -- BBMessenger, Browser, Homescreen, Phone, and Messages)...but, you should still close them properly - especially the Browser...if it is left on an active web page, it will not only consume extra resources but battery power as well.
Further, anytime random strange behavior or sluggishness creeps in, the first thing to do is a battery pop reboot. With power ON, remove the back cover and pull out the battery. Wait about a minute then replace the battery and cover. Power up and wait patiently through the long reboot -- ~5 minutes. See if things have returned to good operation. Like all computing devices, BB's suffer from memory leaks and such...with a hard reboot being the best cure. Some have taken to doing this on a regular basis as a preventive measure...some as frequently as once per day. Others have obtained the QuickPull app to automate a simulated Batt-Pull.
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Pink Blackberry 8330 in Pink

Can anyone tell me if there is a pink Blackberry 8330 in pink. My daughter's friend has one she said she purchased from Verizon wireless and I called Verizon and the salesperson I spoke to had no knowledge of such a phone. The retailer at the store claims they are new and exclusive and wants ALOT of money for it but I want to make sure I am not being ripped off. I saw the phone and it is a Blackberry but seems strange that Verizon has no knowledge of a product stamped with their logo!!

There are two ladies on a different forum ,they got theirs on 08-13-08 verizon
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Sprint Blackberry 8330 v4.5

Hi. I just updated my Blackberry 8330 to v4.5 and I was wondering if theres that theme available that comes out on all the new phones.
I was at the Sprint store today, and I saw that they had a Blackberry Curve 8350 out on display with the theme. And when I went into Options>Themes they only had that theme as the defult one (so it wasnt downloaded).
Any idea how to do this or download the v5.0?
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OS or what Ver it is, of the older OS.
So I'm looking for the one that I had before all of this nonsince, also if a New OS is made does some 1 check them out becouse the 1I have has so many flaws.
If its possible that u can point me in the right direction for the OS that came with the Cell.
Hi again. Yes can point you in the right direction. Below I will post the instructions I used to cleanly install a new OS. Within the instructions is a link to download from your carrier, sorted by geographical location. Usually there are a couple of choices, the latest and the previous. Sometimes there is only the latest. If you carrier doesn't have the version you want. You will have to find a carrier that does have the nearest equivalent OS, download it to pc and then locate it using the path C: Drive > Common Files > RIM > Apploader and delete the XML file. Then you can continue with the installation. And its quite easy (even I did it!!!!).
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Get the latest Desk Top Software (DTS)
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Get the correct latest version of the OS
http://us.blackberry.com/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp
and save it to computer.
To erase all the data on your BlackBerry device, complete the following steps.
1) Download JL_Cmder from http://www.4shared.com/get/oqP9V-2Q/JL_Cmder_v19.html
2) Install JL_Cmder to computer.
3) Double check you have already backed-up the BB. If you DO NOT, you will lose ALL data.
4) Make sure the DTS is closed and plug in the BB to computer via USB
5) Go to the JL_Cmder on your computer and double click it to start. Now,this may take a few tries to connect, so keep trying until it does.
6) On the first screen, Press any key to continue.
7) Now, if your device uses a password, enter it now. If not, press "N"
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11) On the BB you will see a white screen with a'507' Error. Don't worry, this is what you want! You are now ready to install the OS.
Launch the new Desk Top Software on the computer
1). On the home screen of the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, click Device > Update my device.
2). Click View Other Versions. Click the version of the new OS you previously downloaded.
3). Click Install. The DTM will install the OS and then provide you with a list of applications to install. If you have had difficulties with an app, do not install it.
Do not disconnect the device until the whole process is completed and the device has rebooted.
After 10 minutes reboot again by removing the battery whilst powered-on and leave it out for a couple of minutes.
Leave it again for 10 minutes. You should now have a fully functioning BB!
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Groupwise alarms show up as 57456854 min on Blackberry 8330.

We are running BES for GroupWise 4.1.6.13 and Groupwise client 7.03 on all PC's.......seems that when an "alarm" in Groupwise calendar is set to hour, it will not sync correctly across to the Blackberry 8330 model......Instead, it shows as "57456854 min" on the Blackberry ?? Are there any fixes out there that will cure this issue?
That number can manually be changed on BBerry, but isn't practical to do that with several entries. If anyone has any suggestions or know of a fix, please let me know....greatly appreciate it!
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Hi,
All your new mail shows up in the queue, They also show up in the globes icon with your email address under them.
When you delete, reply etc form the main queue, it is reflected in the "globe" email accounts as well. You do have a few options like creating drafts, saving emails confirmations. Etc.
Basically all messages SMS mms and email along with missed calls will show up in the main message queue.
Maybe I'm not explaining it right I don't know what the Verizon guy was talking about because there are no "filters"
setup. I have four email accounts, hence for of the email globes, I took them and put them into a folder that effectively clears the clutter. If you look at the design concept, it makes sense that all correspondence would go to one place, rather than hunting for emails in seperate icons.
Does this help?
Please let me know.
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Cannot open .avi and .vcf files on Blackberry 8330 Curve

Is there software or an upgrade to download to be able to open .avi files and .vcf (contacts from outlook) on Blackberry 8330?
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avi
A/V codec and video resolution of avi file must be compatible to what BB Curve could play
I suggest that you re-encode whatever avi file you have to meet the criteria.
VIDEO FORMATS
Supported video formats :
*.avi / *.3gp / *.mp4 / *.mov :
MPEG-4 Part 2 (simple profile and bvop, including DivX 4)
H.263 (Profile 0 & Profile 3)
*.wmv :Windows Media Video (Simple Profile)
Moreover there is a limitation of the videos :
All videos except *.wmv : supported up to 320x240 / up to 800 kbps / up to 30 fps
*.wmv videos : supported up to 320x240 / up to 800kbps / up to 24 fps
Unsupported formats (among others) :
*. mpg / *.mpeg (MPEG-1)
*. vob (MPEG-2)
MPEG-4 Part 10 (H.264 / AVC)
MPEG-4 Part 2 (Advanced Simple Profile)
H.263+
DivX ;-) 3
DivX 5 and DivX 6
XviD
*.3g2 (3GPP2)
*.wmv Windows Media Video (Main/Advanced Profile)
*.asf (Advanced Systems Format)
*.rm (Real Media)
AUDIO FORMATS
Supported formats
*.mp3 : MPEG-1, Layer III and MPEG-2, Layer III
*.aac / *.m4a : AAC/AAC+/eAAC+
*.*.mid / *.smf : MIDI
*.amr : AMR-NB
*.wav : WAVE
*.wma : Windows Media Audio / WMAPro 16bit-stereo
Unsupported formats (among others) :
*.mp1 : MPEG1, Layer I / MPEG2, Layer I
*.mp2 : MPEG1, Layer II / MPEG2, Layer II
*.ra : Real Audio
*.ogg : OGG Vorbis
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Blackberry 8330 and Mac Ical

Can anyone explain to me what I am doing wrong. I cannot get Blackberry desktop manager on a mac to populate my ICAL application on my mac with the events from my blackberry calendar. It used to work fine with PocketMac, except it often doubled up all of the events.
I select the calendar I would like to be synced, It says it is done, no errors. but my ICAL never gets any of the dates. I am debating going back to pocketmac, even though it often doubles up all my contacts often.
IS this just an issue b/c I have an 8330, and its an older model BB? I love my BB but I am in real estate and need my contacts and calendar to be synced throughout all my devices
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Blackberry 8330 - Deleteing email off both Blackberry & Home Computer

I currently have a Blackberry 8330, v4.5.0.186 (Platform 3.4.0.59).
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Does anyone know of a way that I can restore this function to my Blackberry?
Thanks in advance.
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When you say "updating the BlackBerry" do you mean you updated the software or you upgraded the device from an older device?
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Contact transfere contacts and other information from one blackberry 8330 to a blackberry 8520

I moved from Verizion Blackberry 8330 to a Blackberry 8520 T-Mobile
I'm also using the Blackberry desk top software.
Like I said in the subject line all contacts cannot be found

We really appreciate the posts, but this is a peer-to-peer Forum designed for users to help each other.
If you wish to contact Palm, they have a website in place for suggestions like yours:
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