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BlackBerry Support (BBS)
(Author: Conrad van Niekerk)
All of these secrets have been tested...I would expect them to work on all keyboard-featured BlackBerry devices. The above secrets may or may not work on BlackBerry Pearl series handsets. I don't think it will work on touch screen phones.
In some cases, you will need to be on the Home screen when you enter these codes...
Before we start, let's settle these:
Question: What is your "Home Screen"?
Answer: It is what you see before you click on "menu"...where you see your wallpaper; date and time...by default.
Question: What is the "Menu" button?
Answer: the large button with the BB logo on mext to your green button.
Question: What is BIM or BBM?
Answer: BlackBerry Instant Messenger or BlackBerry Messenger.
Pin: 22240EFE
If you have anymore questions you can add me on BIM/BBM but please do not spam and keep the time zones in mind:
UTC/GMT +2 hours
SAST - South Africa Standard Time
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Add BIM/BBM Country Flags
Access different country flags within BBM 5.0. Technically, the smileys are just letters and numbers.
To Do:
- Type into your chat box or mood in BIM/BBM one of the following:
*AM*
*AN*
*BZ*
More: *BB* *VC* *SD* *MM* *TR* *UY* *RE* *GH* *LK* *CV* *BN* *IT* *QA* *WS* *SZ* *KM* *CF* *VG*
- Took a while but found the South African flag *ZA*
(BIM/BBM me if you find more flag codes?)
Note: If you get a broadcast on your BB that says something like:
"BlackBerry will remove you if you do not send this "broadcast on to all your contacts" or they might say "To unlock more pictures of BB smileys, broadcast this message to all your contacts. (This message might well contain smileys and pictures to make it tempting...)" IT IS A SCAM! Do not broadcast broadcasts, even if asked or told to.
If you need more smileys or pictures for your BBM/BIM, just add me and ask. I will happily send it to you.(see my pin intro. of page)
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BB records everything you do...
This takes space and slows down your system. Do some house keeping with your BB and clear that log. It's easy and safe.
To Do:
- On your BB keyboard at the "Home" screen click and hold Alt then the letters LG LG (You will see the log. Click the BB menu button and "clear log" and "delete". It is safe and it does work!)
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Displays your signal strength
...in decibels instead of bars. (Top right corner of your Home screen.
To Do:
- Press and hold "Alt" and press "N" then M" then "L" and then "L" (repeat to reverse the effect) You will see signal strength in top right-hand corner of home screen.
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Provide crucial technical information about your device
...for when seeking technical support or help in forums. (Like what OS-Operating System do you have and other useful information such at battery strength; PIN etc.)
To Do:
- Press and hold "Alt" and "shift", then press "H"
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Very useful tip! Performs a "soft" reset
...of your device; the equivalent of doing a "battery pull" (ie. Removing the battery for a few seconds).
To Do:
- Press and hold "Alt", then press your right "shift" and delete buttons and hold for about 4 seconds. ("Right shift" is found to the right of the "sym" button on your keyboard and "del" is commonly called the "backspace button".)
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Other use for your BB bar code scanner
(Not in South Africa as far as I know.)
To Do:
- Scan a Quick Response Code
Many companies are utilising quick-response (QR) codes to allow mobile phone users to download their information quickly. A quick-response code is basically a bar code containing embedded information that can be scanned utilizing your Blackberry’s camera. The codes can contain information, links to a URL, driving directions, coupons and more. Open your Blackberry Messenger application and press the “Menu” key. Choose “Invite Contact”, then “Scan A Person’s Barcode”. Hold your device so that the camera lens is pointed at the QR code and can be viewed on your Blackberry’s screen. Wait until you hear the success beep. Your Blackberry will prompt you to open the link from the QR code. Click “Yes”.
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(a bit tricky) More codes to try
Click on "menu' then "options" then "status".
To Do:
- Then click these immediately with no "Alt" needed.
-BUYR - Data & Voice Usage
-TEST - start a device test (Keyboard, GPS, RF, Audio (Handset,headset,bluetooth, Miscellaneous...)
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From your internet browser screen you can view the web page source code.
To Do:
-ALT+RBVS
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(In short...) From the Home Screen
To Do:
From you "home" screen, press:
- ALT+JKVV - Display cause of PDP reject
- ALT+CAP+ H - Displays the Help Me screen
- ALT + EACE - Displays the Help Me screen
- ALT + ESCR - Displays the Help Me screen
- ALT + NMLL - Switches the signal strength from bars to a numeric value.
- ALT + LGLG - Displays the Java™ event log.
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From Address Book Screen
To Do:
- ALT+VALD - Validate the data structure and look for inconsistencies
- ALT+RBLD - Force a data structure rebuild from the Options menu, type the following (No ALT+ required)
- RSET - Will prompt to erase & reload for a reload of the Address book from the BES. (Important: this will wipe all entries, but you can go to SIM Phone Book & copy entries back afterwards)
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From Theme Menu
To Do:
- ALT-THMN - Change to no theme (B&W)
- ALT-THMD - Change to default theme
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From Date/Time menu
To Do:
- (No ALT+ required)
LOLO - Date/Time Show Network time values
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Test Email with confirm requested
To Do:
-When an end user calls saying they aren’t receiving emails you can send them a test email with
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Smart System Codes
You can obtain various types of information by entering smart code on your device. From your BlackBerry device go into messages and compose a new email, then enter one of the following smart codes in the text field and press space.
To Do:
-Smart Codes:
Code: myver
Information Returned: Displays your devices model number and software version.
Code: LD
Information Returned: Displays the local date
Code: LT
Information Returned: Displays the local time
Code: mysig
Information Returned: Displays the information you entered in the BlackBerry Options > Owner screen
Code: mypin
Information Returned: Displays your devices PIN
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Battery Power Saving Tips:
-Charging:
Charge BlackBerry® smartphone as much as possible
Use wall chargers as the preferred charging method
-Media:
Reduce volume
Use headphones
Load media using the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager (Avoids resizing)
Turn off equalizer settings (Media – Options)
-Browsing:
Visit mobile sites where applicable
Turn Repeat Animation to a lower setting (Browser – Options – General Properties)
Close browser when finished using (close with ESC key, not red End key)
-Screen/Keyboard:
Reduce Back light Time-out (Options – Screen/Keyboard)
Reduce Back light Brightness (Options – Screen/Keyboard)
Holster smart phone (turns off LCD automatically)
Set Audible Roll to mute (Options – Screen/Keyboard)
Key Tone Off (Options – Screen/Keyboard)
Use a sleeve when storing the smart phone in a pocket
-Network Connections:
Turn off unused connections when not in use, i.e. GPS, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®
Use Auto On/Off
Use single mode only (1XEV, 2G only, 3G only)
-Shortcuts:
Use shortcuts instead of activating Java® menus (Browser – Options – Browser Configuration)
-Camera:
Turn off flash (Camera – Options)
Set picture size to Small (Camera – Options)
Set Color Effect to Normal (Camera – Options)
Set Picture Quality to Normal (Camera – Options)
-Applications:
When exiting, be sure to close the app, not leave it running in the background (close with ESC key, not red End key)
Log out of third-party applications when they are not needed (Instant Messaging, etc.)
-Indicators:
Set Audible notification to Off (Profiles)
Turn off coverage LED (Profiles)
-GPS:
Use the zoom out function to get the largest viewable area that you can still use usefully
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“What if my BlackBerry got wet?”
To Do:
- Stick your wet BlackBerry, or any other doomed device, (turned off) in a bowl of uncooked rice overnight, and it will suck out the moisture.
- Dry Your Device with Silica Gel: If you've dropped your BlackBerry in water, dry it out with silica-gel packets, which often come in shoeboxes. This also works with silica cat litter, which is generally labeled as crystal.
- (LAST resort – Do at OWN RISK) this is said to work: Another drying option that also disinfects is 100 percent alcohol. Turn your BlackBerry off, soak it in alcohol and take it apart as much as possible. The alcohol should evaporate with exposure to air.
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Navigate Your Calendar Quickly
To Do:
-First, enable Quick Entry, then press "D" for day, "W" for week, "M" for month and "A" for agenda.
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Select Text on a Page
To Do:
-To highlight text, press Shift, then move the wheel up or down.
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Capitalize Letters
To Do:
-Press and hold letters down to make them capitals.
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Turn Off Messages
To Do:
-You can choose to turn off messages by going through your security options and modifying your firewall settings.
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Tip
Dial Letter Numbers
To Do:
-Call lettered numbers like 1-800-GOOG-411 by pressing Alt, then typing the letters.
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Select Special Characters
To Do:
-Press and hold a letter key, then move the thumb wheel up or down to get the appropriate character.
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Stop a Page from Loading
To Do:
-Press the Escape button to keep Web pages from loading.
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Your BlackBerry has the ability to measure the body temperature
This is the way to find out:
1) Go to home screen and type 93*7 .Do not dial.
2) Place on your forehead minimum for 3 seconds
3) To know the temperature degree please press Y
Seriously try it!
:-)
(Not an official BB site. Do all these as suggested at own risk. I can not be held responsible for any problems or loss sustained on your BB as a result from visiting this site. I have posted this blog to help and share what I've leaned. As a BB community, we can help each other...)
What BlackBerry Applications do I recommend?
If you search for these (below) in BB App World, they are case sensitive. Write them as you see it. (below)
- Ubertwitter
- Google Maps
- BMI Calculator (for those gym/fitness fanatics)
- Google Mobile Apps
- Shazam
- Pro Translate Life
- Screen Muncher
- BlueSlate Converter Standard
- Snaptu
- foursquare
below...Here you will find a lot of tips and a lot of your questions answered.
Go to:
The Power User's BlackBerry Guide: 121 CrackBerry Tips, Hacks and Resources
