BlackBerry 8520 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi--International Version with No Warranty (Black)

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone fits neatly in your hand, and comes with a full QWERTY keyboard that makes typing and sending messages easy, and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience. Access what's important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons, and information by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go. Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.

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Unable to remove a credit card or PayPal account from the BlackBerry ID payment options

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Email message text appears garbled when sent from the BlackBerry smartphone

Changing the input language mode of an email message, using the Alt+Enter key combination before the email message is sent, causes the outgoing message encoding to be set incorrectly. This may result in garbled text when the recipient opens the email message.

This behavior is by design.

When the input language mode is changed to English (for example), previous language encoding queues for the Japanese language may have been specified in the email message as it was composed by the BlackBerry® smartphone user. Replies and forwarded email messages do not inherit their encoding queues from the original email message.

To work around this issue, consider the following options:

For emails sent from the BlackBerry smartphone using the BlackBerry Internet Service:

From the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, navigate to Options > Language > Input Language. Change the Input Language to the preferred language to be used in the email message body.

For emails sent from the BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry Enterprise Server 4.1 SP6 MR2 and later, configure the BlackBerry Enterprise Server to force the use of UTF-8 encoding for all outgoing emails:

Stop the BlackBerry Controller service, followed by the BlackBerry Dispatcher service. Navigate to the following registry entry on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server: For Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 32bit Servers: HKLM\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry Enterprise Server\Agents For Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 64bit Servers: HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Research In Motion\BlackBerry Enterprise Server\Agents Create a DWORD value named AutoSelectOutgoingEncoding and set the value to 0 (Decimal Value) Create a DWORD value named MapiEncoding and set the value to 0 (Decimal Value) Start the BlackBerry Dispatcher service followed by the BlackBerry Controller service.

Important: Restarting the BlackBerry Enterprise Server will delay email message delivery to BlackBerry smartphones. For more information, see KB04789.

The purpose of the shortcut Alt+Enter key combination is to allow the BlackBerry smartphone user to add a specific word or words of a different language on the fly while composing an email message. For example, if the input language is set to Japanese, and the BlackBerry smartphone user wants to compose a Japanese message, but wants to add some Simplified Chinese words to it, the key combination shortcut can be used to switch the input method.

Creating and setting DWORD values AutoSelectEncoding and MAPIEncoding to 0 helps to force all messages sent from BlackBerry smartphone on BlackBerry Enterprise Server to be sent in UTF-8 encoding.

Please refer to BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange Installation and Configuration Guide for information on how to change the character encoding that the BlackBerry Enterprise Server uses to send Unicode Messages.

Error "Reload Software: 552" is displayed on the BlackBerry smartphone

The BlackBerry® Smartphone stops responding and one of the following error messages appears:

Reload software: 552 or App Error 552

Ensure that the BlackBerry Smartphone is running the most current version of BlackBerry® Device Software. For more information on this procedure, see KB16068.

If the error message persists, or if the smartphone is already running the most current version of BlackBerry Device Software, further investigation might be required. To help further diagnose the cause, contact your wireless service provider or BlackBerry® Technical Support Services for further review and support.

Perform a hard reset by removing the battery from the BlackBerry Smartphone and reinserting it. For more information on this procedure, see KB02141.

If the error message persists, perform a reload or upgrade the BlackBerry Device Software. For more information on this procedure, see KB10144.

"An error has occurred while setting up billing through your Service Provider. Please try again" appears when wireless service provider billing on a Wi-Fi connection is used to purchase an application through BlackBerry App World

BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Unlocked Phone with Quad-Band GSM,GPRS, EDGE, 1 MP Camera, Camcorder and bluetooth v2.0 compatible--International Version with No Warranty (Black with Silver)

Find more life. Enjoy fun and functionality in a small, stylish device. BlackBerry Pearl 8100 series smartphones offer everything you're looking for from a mobile phone, without sacrificing the full BlackBerry smartphone experience.

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Twitter for BlackBerry v1.1 Officially Launches

By Alexandra McCoy | April 12, 2011

RIM has just announced the official launch of Twitter for BlackBerry. The latest version (1.1) will be available for download in BlackBerry App World within the next 24 hours. As of this post, it is not available. Keep checking, though!

What’s new in version 1.1?

BlackBerry smartphone users can now add locations to their tweets by enabling the ‘Add location to tweet’ feature in the Options menu.  Once enabled, simply click the new compass icon on the Twitter for BlackBerry smartphones Home screen to add your current location.

The updated release also includes beta user requested features like push @Mentions, #Topic Autocomplete, and ‘Retweeted by you’ indicators, as well as several other enhancements based on feedback received during the beta.

There are other updates available in this newest version, including some bugs that RIM/beta users have teamed up together to squash.

Who’s using this official Twitter app for their BlackBerry device? Sound off in the comments below!

Tags: BlackBerry, BlackBerry App World, Official Twitter App, RIM, twitter, Twitter for BlackBerry

"Error 523", "App Error 523", or "JVM 523" appears on the BlackBerry smartphone

The BlackBerry® smartphone stops responding and one of the following error messages appears:

Error 523

App Error 523

JVM 523

Ensure that the smartphone is running the most current version of BlackBerry Device Software. For more information on this procedure, see KB16068.

If the error message persists, or if the smartphone is already running the most current version of BlackBerry Device Software, further investigation might be required. To help further diagnose the cause, contact your wireless service provider or BlackBerry® Technical Support Services for further review and support.

Perform a hard reset by removing the battery from the smartphone and reinserting it. For more information on this procedure, see KB02141.

If the error message persists, perform a reload or upgrade the BlackBerry Device Software. For more information on this procedure, see KB10144.

Note: To assist in capturing the error details, contact support while the error is still displayed on the smartphone. If possible, do not reset the smartphone or attempt to reload the BlackBerry Device Software until enough information is captured for a full investigation into the cause of the error.

To assist with diagnosing these types of issues, provide as many of the following details as possible:

What is the frequency of the issue? Is the issue easily reproduced or does it occur at random? If the issue is able to be reproduced, make note of the steps to take to reproduce the issue. Is there a specific application or function being used when the issue occurs? Have you experienced any issues with the smartphone as a result of the error message, such as being unable to use the browser? Have you recently updated the BlackBerry Device Software or other applications? When was the last backup performed of the data on the BlackBerry smartphone?

Uncaught exception appears when BlackBerry App World is opened

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When third-party application downloads are disallowed or specific software is white listed using a software configuration default applications are removed from the BlackBerry smartphone

Known compatible Bluetooth headsets for BlackBerry smartphones

Important: Research In Motion (RIM) cannot guarantee that all third-party Bluetooth accessories function with Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry smartphones.

This list is not intended to solely state supported Bluetooth devices, rather indicates a list of Bluetooth devices that RIM has tested and found to function correctly. RIM is in the process of expanding the list of known compatible Bluetooth headsets.

Bluetooth accessories that are not listed in this article are still likely to function with Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry smartphones, but RIM has yet to test them. If you experience difficulty using a Bluetooth accessory, contact RIM for assistance. BlackBerry® Technical Support Services subscribers can contact the BlackBerry Technical Support team directly. If your Bluetooth accessory is not compatible with Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry smartphones, steps will be taken to rectify this incompatibility whenever possible.

Here are some examples of Bluetooth headsets that are known to function with Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry smartphones:

Flamingo™ Bluetooth Headset * Jabra® BT250v Jabra® JX10 Jabra® BT125 Logitech® Mobile Pro™ Headset Motorola® Bluetooth Headset H500 ** Motorola® Bluetooth Headset HS820 Motorola® Bluetooth Headset HS850 nXZEN™ 5000 Plantronics® M3000 Bluetooth Headset Plantronics Discovery™ 640 Bluetooth Headset Plantronics Explorer™ 320 Bluetooth Headset Plantronics Voyager™ 510 Bluetooth Headset scala-500™ *** Sony® Ericsson® Akono™ Bluetooth Headset HBH-602

* Three-way calling features on the Flamingo Bluetooth Headset are not supported.

** You can transfer audio files from the BlackBerry smartphone to the Motorola Bluetooth Headset H500, but not from the headset to the BlackBerry smartphone.

*** The audio transfer function on the scala-500 headset is not fully supported.

The following is a list of Bluetooth headsets that have previously worked with Bluetooth enabled BlackBerry smartphones:

Logitech Mobile Freedom™ Plantronics® M2500 Bluetooth Headset

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How to change the trackball or trackpad sensitivity on a BlackBerry Smartphone

To change the trackball or trackpad sensitivity of the BlackBerry® smartphone, complete the following steps:

On smartphones running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 or earlier:

On the Home screen, go to Options > Screen/Keyboard. In the Trackball or Trackpad section, click Horizontal Sensitivity or Vertical Sensitivity to change the sensitivity level. Press the Menu key and select Save. The new sensitivity levels are saved.

Note: A higher sensitivity number indicates a higher sensitivity level for the trackball or trackpad.

On smartphones running BlackBerry Device Software 6.0:

On the Home screen, click Options. Click Typing and Input and then click Trackpad Sensitivity. Change the Horizontal Sensitivity field and Vertical Sensitivity field. Press the Menu key and click Save.

Note: A higher sensitivity number indicates a higher sensitivity level for the trackpad.

For additional configuration options for other features, see the BlackBerry smartphone user guide, located here.

"There is a problem with your credit card authorization. Please try again or visit blackberry.com/appworld/support for more information. (Error ID: 10000)" appears when an attempt is made to purchase an application in BlackBerry App World

How to reset the Password Keeper application on the BlackBerry smartphone

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Hiding and showing the BlackBerry App World memory bar

The My World screen in BlackBerry App World contains a memory bar that indicates to the BlackBerry smartphone user how much Application memory is available on the BlackBerry smartphone.

Complete the following steps to display the memory bar on the My World screen:

On the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click the BlackBerry App World icon. Click My World. Press the Menu key and click Show Application Storage.

When the memory bar is displayed, complete the following steps to hide the memory bar, if required:

On the Home screen of the BlackBerry smartphone, click the BlackBerry App World icon. Click My World. Press the Menu key and click Hide Application Storage.

Note: The memory bar indicates how much Application memory is available on the BlackBerry smartphone, and does not indicate memory capacity for overall built-in media storage or an external memory card.

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How to install the S/MIME Support Package for BlackBerry smartphones

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"No additional applications designed for your device were found" appears when third-party applications are installed on the BlackBerry smartphone

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Calendar and Messages applications do not show as 24 hour time when viewing through BlackBerry Bridge

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BlackBerry Curve 8520 Quad-Band Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, Bluetooth and Wi-fi--US Warranty-White

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone neatly fits in your hand. A full QWERTY keyboard makes typing and sending messages easy,and comfortable. The bright screen displays over 65,000 colors, providing a great viewing experience. Access what's important with trackpad navigation. Like a laptop, the trackpad lets you scroll through menus, icons and info by gliding your finger over it. Press and click to select an item and navigate to where you want to go. Control music and multimedia with dedicated media keys found atop the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone. Skip over songs, pause music to talk, or repeat your favorites over and over.. You can even mute phone calls with the easy-access mute button.

Price: $349.99

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How email reconciliation works on a BlackBerry smartphone

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