Blackberry Phones and Services in India

11th May 2009, 09:57

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Originally Posted by DerAlte

How do you mean "like on the nokias"?

I think what he meant is as easily as we can on Nokia and if applications are readily available for BB as they are for Nokia.

AZA- As long as you are on unlimted plan you shall not be charged for any data no matter what application you use. Which explains why a user cannot use applications such as Flickr, Facebook on the Rs. 299 plan.

quickdraw · 11th May 2009, 20:11

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Originally Posted by normally_crazy

NG,

Vodafone Live only allows you to surf wap sites - with the advanced GPRS, you can surf websites like on a pc and also use the phone as a modem to surf on your pc.

Thats called tethering

Nice to see things going well here. So people have you checked out the new Blackberry Gemini and Oynx? I've heard the Storm 2 is coming soon as well.

aZa · 12th May 2009, 00:05

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12th May 2009, 09:45

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Originally Posted by quickdraw

I've heard the Storm 2 is coming soon as well.

I found this on 'boy genius report'. While I am not reposible for its validty thought some of us might be interested.

"We don’t have too much info to go off of at this point in time, but if you are still waiting to get your hands on the Pearl Flip 8220, Curve 8900, Bold, or Storm, we’re about to sc*** you up real quick. We’ve now confirmed from 2 independent sources that RIM is working on a device that will blow the roof off all previous models. Ready for it? 5 megapixel auto-focus camera, 1GB of RAM so your precious worthless apps don’t cause memory leaks, and a “near-HD quality” screen. We’re honestly not sure about the form-factor but we heard this device could be sort of a Bold and Storm mashup. Either Treo-esque or a slide-out device. One last thing… we have also heard from a different source that RIM is hard at work on a second generation Storm device and they’ve even started the first stages of a third generation Storm. That’s all we’ve got for now"

aZa · 12th May 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by D-Man

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Once you go Black you never go back. I promise you shall be addicted.

Loving the blackberry experience.

Sam Kapasi · 12th May 2009, 17:26

Just downloaded the new firmware update for my 8300. It as unfortunately a 75mb exe file and I had to borrow someone windows computer to update the phone.

I've never done that since I got this phone. Never needed to as I back up my Blackberry on my Mac using PocketMac.

It took a long while to update. It erased the phone and erased the OS and then replaced everything with the newer versions.

My 8300 is faster.
The GUI has changed, the email reading window has gone to HTML instead of just text. The displaying method has changed too.
I have a video camera in this phone now
There's more stuff, new buttons, new options and it's so much faster.

I am loving it.

mobike008 · 12th May 2009, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Just downloaded the new firmware update for my 8300. It as unfortunately a 75mb exe file

For the BB Bold, it is way way above.

The standard firmware file i notice is about 112mb and your right, you have to wait for eternity while the OS is being updated and keep your fingers crossed the power does not go kaput in between

mohit · 12th May 2009, 18:30

OK. So I took the plunge and installed OS 5.0.0.93 on my bold

The OS is a nice improvement over the 4.6. series but nothing that is earth shattering. Better display for the phone book, call logs and the messenger window, A faster browser and a lot of apps that do not work! Will keep it on for a few days and see if I can live with it.

mobike008 · 12th May 2009, 18:32

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Originally Posted by mohit

OK. So I took the plunge and installed OS 5.0.0.93 on my bold

You are a brave man

. Keep us all posted if you come across any hiccups. I am still on the 4.6.0.247

Jaggu · 12th May 2009, 22:28

I got a pop for DM the other day saying 4.7 is available for download, hope its not old news

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

My 8300 is faster.
The GUI has changed, the email reading window has gone to HTML instead of just text. The displaying method has changed too.
I have a video camera in this phone now
There's more stuff, new buttons, new options and it's so much faster.

I am loving it.

yup it always is fast once you install a new firmware in any device, i think its more to do with a complete wipe more than the OS itself. But yes the new features are pretty kewl, i think i had posted the same is coming, earlier when "the debate" was going on. <i rule>

quickdraw · 12th May 2009, 22:35

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Originally Posted by mobike008

You are a brave man

. Keep us all posted if you come across any hiccups. I am still on the 4.6.0.247

I thought you sold the bold, cant see you on BB messenger.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Just downloaded the new firmware update for my 8300. It as unfortunately a 75mb exe file and I had to borrow someone windows computer to update the phone.

I've never done that since I got this phone. Never needed to as I back up my Blackberry on my Mac using PocketMac.

It took a long while to update. It erased the phone and erased the OS and then replaced everything with the newer versions.

My 8300 is faster.
The GUI has changed, the email reading window has gone to HTML instead of just text. The displaying method has changed too.
I have a video camera in this phone now
There's more stuff, new buttons, new options and it's so much faster.

I am loving it.

Sam just like you infact of being a avid lover of Berries have never been able to update mine because am surrounded by macs.

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Originally Posted by aZa

Guys how is cnn.cn Cellular Accessories - Microsoft, Accessories Store, 3G, Motorola, Apple, BenQ-Siemens, Dopod/O2, Black[/url] to order stuff from? Anyone here has prior experience ? how are their products?

Some people here were wanting a group buy from the website to save on shipping. Are you interested?

aZa · 12th May 2009, 23:13

@Quickdraw yes i'm interested.

@mobike008 : Does apps like wayfinder and facebook work on 5.0 ?

Is there any PIN sharing thread on TBHP?

mohit · 12th May 2009, 23:27

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Originally Posted by aZa

@mobike008 : Does apps like wayfinder and facebook work on 5.0 ?

Is there any PIN sharing thread on TBHP?

facebook doesn't. you can post the pin here itself. We all have them in this thread

12th May 2009, 23:31

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Originally Posted by mohit

facebook doesn't. you can post the pin here itself. We all have them in this thread

Wonder if someone can make a app for Team-BHP for BB. Just like we have Face Book.

onesomeone · 13th May 2009, 08:31

Hi Guys,

I recently purchased a BB Bold...I have subscribed for the Airtel 899 unlimited plan. I have an issue with browsing. I am able to only browse the WAP sites, for the other sites I am getting bad gateway error. Can I only browse WAP sites in this plan or I need to get this sorted with the service provider?

12th May 2009, 00:05	#813
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	Guys how is cnn.cn Cellular Accessories - Microsoft, Accessories Store, 3G, Motorola, Apple, BenQ-Siemens, Dopod/O2, Black[/url] to order stuff from? Anyone here has prior experience ? how are their products?
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12th May 2009, 17:26	#816
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,939 Thanked: 2,479 Times View My Garage	Just downloaded the new firmware update for my 8300. It as unfortunately a 75mb exe file and I had to borrow someone windows computer to update the phone. I've never done that since I got this phone. Never needed to as I back up my Blackberry on my Mac using PocketMac. It took a long while to update. It erased the phone and erased the OS and then replaced everything with the newer versions. My 8300 is faster. The GUI has changed, the email reading window has gone to HTML instead of just text. The displaying method has changed too. I have a video camera in this phone now There's more stuff, new buttons, new options and it's so much faster. I am loving it. Last edited by Sam Kapasi : 12th May 2009 at 17:27.
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12th May 2009, 18:30	#818
mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	OK. So I took the plunge and installed OS 5.0.0.93 on my bold The OS is a nice improvement over the 4.6. series but nothing that is earth shattering. Better display for the phone book, call logs and the messenger window, A faster browser and a lot of apps that do not work! Will keep it on for a few days and see if I can live with it.
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12th May 2009, 23:13	#822
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 25 Times View My Garage	@Quickdraw yes i'm interested. @mobike008 : Does apps like wayfinder and facebook work on 5.0 ? Is there any PIN sharing thread on TBHP?
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13th May 2009, 08:31	#825
onesomeone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 107 Thanked: 36 Times	Browsing issue with BB Hi Guys, I recently purchased a BB Bold...I have subscribed for the Airtel 899 unlimited plan. I have an issue with browsing. I am able to only browse the WAP sites, for the other sites I am getting bad gateway error. Can I only browse WAP sites in this plan or I need to get this sorted with the service provider?
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