1. reapser's Avatar
    I made the switch from the sidekick..ughh i hate that phone compared to my new curve...

    any cool links for vids, mp3 or other cool DL's.
    03-19-08 07:39 PM
  2. Duvi's Avatar
    google.com/m

    Great stuff. I even use google sync.
    03-19-08 07:40 PM
  3. reapser's Avatar
    sweet..did you install all the apps from google?
    03-19-08 07:44 PM
  4. otacon's Avatar
    Make sure to remember that all apps are stored on the phone itself. Memory is kinda precious, so install only those which you need.
    03-19-08 07:54 PM
  5. raemax08's Avatar
    Welcome to the wonderful world of Crackberry!
    03-19-08 09:09 PM
  6. uncheels23's Avatar
    Welcome to CB ! You should check out beyond 411 and anything google. Yahoo go is cool also. Don't forget the wap.CrackBerry.com site !

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-19-08 09:17 PM
  7. reapser's Avatar
    Make sure to remember that all apps are stored on the phone itself. Memory is kinda precious, so install only those which you need.


    yeah good heads up

    i installed that google maps and wow..that app is sweet!
    03-19-08 09:39 PM
  8. kickinitlive247's Avatar
    Yeah google maps is da $h*t! Welcome to cb

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-19-08 11:05 PM
  9. kickinitlive247's Avatar
    Oh and check this often
    Options>status>file free
    Mine is 12891115 Bytes
    Which is enough, if it gets low you will run into the dreaded memory monster

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-19-08 11:07 PM
  10. tatyana17's Avatar
    make sure you get that opera mini it is a must. ooooh and welcome to CB!!!!
    03-19-08 11:08 PM
  11. crackvegas78's Avatar
    Check out "Clicks Picks" on the main page.
    03-19-08 11:10 PM
  12. Garz's Avatar
    Blueapple.mobi is great to watch Youtube videos.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-19-08 11:13 PM
  13. gregory_opera's Avatar
    The software below, all of which is free (except for JiveTalk, which is so good I had to list it anyway!), is VERY highly recommended and I use most of them on a regular basis... Best of all, they can all be installed over-the-air ("OTA", without the use of a computer) via the BlackBerry's built-in Internet browser!

    Stated versions and notes were current at the time of writing, although some version numbers and/or notes may refer to the Australian version of the said software...


    AutoLock by Alan Penner - 0.5
    * OTA: http:// www . geekandproud . net/blackberry-software
    * OTA (clickable): geek and proud - BlackBerry Software
    Automatically locks the keypad after a set period of time, as specified by the user...

    CrackBerry.com Short-cut by CrackBerry.com - 1.0
    * OTA: http:// mobile . crackberry . com
    * OTA (clickable): CrackBerry.com WAP Homepage
    Provides one-click access to the "mobile" version of CrackBerry.com from within your BlackBerry's menu... CrackBerry.com is one of the biggest BlackBerry communities in the world.

    bplay Short-cut by Magmic Games - 1.0.0
    * OTA: http:// www . bplay . com
    * OTA (clickable): Bplay: BlackBerry Games - BlackBerry Themes - BlackBerry Entertainment
    Provides one-click access to the "mobile" version of bplay from within your BlackBerry's menu... bplay is the one of the leading online stores for BlackBerry games, themes, music and wallpapers.

    Facebook by Research in Motion (RIM) - 1.0.0.22
    * OTA: http:// mobile . blackberry . com
    * OTA (clickable): http://mobile.blackberry.com
    One of the world's most popular social networking sites, with "push" enhanced features.

    GMail by Google - 1.5.1.1090
    * OTA: http:// mail . google . com
    * OTA (clickable): http://mail.google.com
    If you are a frequent user of Google's GMail service, then you'll love this application, which brings the best of GMail to your BlackBerry device...

    Google Maps by Google - 2.0.1
    * OTA: http:// maps . google . com
    * OTA (clickable): Google Maps
    Google Maps offers basic GPS (global positioning system) mapping on your BlackBerry device, utilizing either a built-in or seperate (eg. Bluetooth) GPS receiver; also supports triangulation via cell (mobile) phone towers; does not provide navigation; also displays satellite maps (similar to Google Earth).

    Google Mobile Suite by Google - 2.1.4
    * OTA: http:// mobile . google . com
    * OTA (clickable): Mobile
    For heavy users of Google's products and services, THIS is the one for you! Bringing the best of Google to your BlackBerry, the Google Mobile Suite allows you to add or remove individual Google products from one, easy-to-use interface, and keeps each product up-to-date automatically....

    Google Talk by Research in Motion (RIM) - 2.0.38
    * OTA: http:// mobile . blackberry . com
    * OTA (clickable): http://mobile.blackberry.com
    Utilizing RIM's proprietry "push" technology, Google Talk let's you send and receive instant messenges (IMs) quickly and easily...

    Handango InHand by Handango - 3.4
    * OTA: http:// www . handango . com
    * OTA (clickable): Mobile Software and Games for your PDA or Smartphone : Handango
    Handango is the largest online stores for mobile device software and courtesy of this application, the most popular software can now be securely purchased and/or downloaded wirelessly!

    JiveTalk by BeeJive - 1.0.5
    * Computer and OTA: http:// www . beejive . com
    * Computer and OTA (clickable): BeeJive :: JiveTalk mobile messenger - instant messaging to go
    One of the best instant messaging (IM) clients available for BlackBerry devices, JiveTalk connects to most IM services, all at the same time... NOT-free, trial available.

    KeePass by the Open Source Community - 1.0.638
    * Computer (BlackBerry version): SourceForge.net: KeePass for BlackBerry
    * OTA: http:// keepassbb . sourceforge . net/ota/keepassbb.jad
    * OTA (clickable): http://keepassbb.sourceforge.net/ota/keepassbb.jad
    * Computer (all other versions): KeePass Password Safe
    A powerful, yet highly secure, password management solution; also available for most desktop and PDA operating systems, as well as most mobile phones...

    Nav4all by Nav4all - 8.0.66
    * Computer and OTA: http:// www . nav4all . com
    * Computer and OTA (clickable): Nav4All - Free gps navigation for your mobile phone!
    With maps that are typically updated daily, Nav4all brings advanced GPS (global positioning system) navigation to your BlackBerry device, complete with audio feedback/navigation and many of the advanced features found in a stand-alone GPS system; supports built-in and seperate (eg. Bluetooth) GPS receivers.

    Opera Mini by Opera Software - 4.0
    * Computer and OTA: http:// mini . opera . com
    * Computer and OTA (clickable): http://mini.opera.com
    Based on the popular Opera browser for desktop computers, Opera Mini utilizes Opera's servers to replicate the desktop Internet experience on your BlackBerry device with amazing speed... Cannot use the BlackBerry access point at the time of writing (ie. It may not be included in your unlimited Internet-use plan, if you have one).

    PinStack.com Short-cut by PinStack.com - 3.1
    * OTA: http:// www . pinstack . com
    * OTA (clickable): PinStack.com - BlackBerry forums. Support discussions, BlackBerry themes, Blackberry software.
    Provides one-click access to the "mobile" version of PinStack.com from within your BlackBerry's menu... PinStack.com is one of the leading BlackBerry communities.

    Viigo by Virtual Reach - 2.2.86
    * OTA: http:// www . getviigo . com/crackberry
    * OTA (clickable): CrackBerry and Viigo
    An advanced news reader that supports most known formats.

    Wikipedia by Jonathan Fisher - 1.0.1
    * OTA: http:// m . jonathanhfisher . co . uk
    * OTA (clickable): http://m.jonathanhfisher.co.uk
    This Wikipedia application allows you to quickly search topics in the world's largest encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

    Yahoo!7 Go - 2.0.69
    * OTA: http:// wap . yahoo . com
    * OTA (clickable): http://wap.yahoo.com
    Yahoo!7's "Go" application not only provides easy access to most of their services, but also BlackBerry-friendly access to news and weather, optimized for your device's bandwidth.

    Yahoo!7 Messenger by Research in Motion (RIM) - 2.0.38
    * OTA: http:// mobile . blackberry . com
    * OTA (clickable): http://mobile.blackberry.com
    Utilizing RIM's proprietry "push" technology, Yahoo!7 Messenger let's you send and receive instant messenges (IMs) quickly and easily...

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    03-20-08 02:23 AM
  14. Solachica's Avatar
    Welcome to CB

    Nice list there cyba.
    03-20-08 06:24 AM
  15. reapser's Avatar
    thanks for all that info guys ..i've been hearing about opera but you said that if I use that browser it may not be part of my "data plan" unlimited web browsing. Im with T-mobile if that helps
    03-20-08 12:39 PM
  16. bdhes's Avatar
    If you have the 19.99 unlimited BB data package, no matter what you use, you're covered. *with the exception of downloads from T-mobile of course*
    03-20-08 12:42 PM
  17. reapser's Avatar
    sweet! thanks..
    03-20-08 12:47 PM
  18. reapser's Avatar
    I need help with a 2gb sd card..somehow my bb sais there are errors that need to be fix. ok fixed that...lol
    now im going to try to put media in the card
    Last edited by reapser; 03-20-08 at 01:02 PM.
    03-20-08 12:57 PM
  19. diegoh89's Avatar
    bluapple.mobi has some nica videos and they now have them fulklscreen which is nice
    03-20-08 03:36 PM
  20. reapser's Avatar
    ok.. there is one thing that i found on this phone that I dont like..

    Im trying to drain the battery all the way down untill the phone shuts off, but now when im charging it, it sais that the battetry is too low for radio connections, and im charging it!!.. any help because I havent found a way to shut this feature off. Althought I did fool it buy calling 911 and all the radio features turned on
    03-20-08 07:18 PM
  21. reapser's Avatar
    Oh and check this often
    Options>status>file free
    Mine is 12891115 Bytes
    Which is enough, if it gets low you will run into the dreaded memory monster

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com


    so thats the default bb memory right?

    I checked it and i have 1410XXXX ...
    03-20-08 07:23 PM
  22. yogi's Avatar
    Hi and welcome.
    03-21-08 08:30 AM
  23. JazzeeJEF's Avatar
    Welcome Newbie!!!

    =}
    03-21-08 08:31 AM
  24. Duvi's Avatar
    I actually use the following:

    Google Search
    Gmaps

    I don't use the Gmail one as I added to BIS website. Less memory used.


    I also use Viigo.
    04-01-08 11:03 PM
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