Category: Tips n' Tricks

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Tip: BlackBerry erasing emails or other data

So I ran into an issue with my BlackBerry 8703e erasing data such as text messages, emails and call logs. This was due to the lack of memory my device had left. I had a lot of ringtones and applications loaded on it causing it to get too full. So to fix this problem simply try deleting some ringtones and applications you aren't using anymore. 

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JiveTalk – Quite possibly the best IM application for BlackBerry?

JiveTalk screenshot

The team has always been a huge fan of JiveTalk, the universal instant messaging application for the BlackBerry. BeeJive has just announced they have come out of beta testing as of today and into full retail. JiveTalk supports all major IM clients such as AIM/iChat, MSN, Yahoo!, GoogleTalk, ICQ, and Jabber.

You can get a free 30 day trial of JiveTalk here or purchase JiveTalk for only $19.95 (for one device) or $29.95 for several of your devices.

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Tip: Get the latest BlackBerry Pearl firmware

Do you have a BlackBerry Pearl containing software 4.2.0.54/4.2.0.64 or older? If so your Pearl may have a few minor problems that are fixable with a simple software upgrade from RIM. The new software version fixes the following issues:

  • Memory leak issue
  • Disappearing emails
  • Call logs that are being erased
  • Delay in answering phone call
  • Slow media access time
  • Slow reset time

For instructions on how to upgrade the software click read more.

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Tip: Six easy steps to preventing Gmail sent items in your inbox

Red Pearl with GMail logo

If you like me and you use Gmail as your mail email account you can set it up on your BlackBerry. HOWEVER when you do set it up it gets highly annoying because everytime you send an email it comes back to you as a new message. Well a moderator by the name of Pizzle over at BlackBerryForums.com has posted how to setup a filter to stop the annoying sent mail returning to you.

The six easy steps:

  1. Login to your BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) you can find the links on the sidebar —>
  2. Find your gmail account and click on filters
  3. Enter the filter name “no sent mail gmail”
  4. Select the “from” field from the drop down menu
  5. Under contains enter your @gmail.com email address, then simply select “do not forward messages to handheld”.
  6. Click save and your done!

Read the full post over at BlackBerryForums.com for picture instructions.