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[Pr4mncplus]

Two quick questions - probably both stupid but have to ask: 1) I'm not getting my blinking light to work - why? It was working on the 8830. Is there a setting to turn it off and on? 2) Does anyone know of any Apps to load a Music EQ to fine tune the music application? Thanks! I LOVE THIS PHONE!

[brian_peterson]

If you want to get a legacy application off of "Compatibility mode"(where the keyboard always shows, and the accelerometer does not function), do this simple change.

1) Options->Advanced Options->Applications

2) Highlight the offending application eg. Flycast

3) Blackberry key... Select "Disable Compatibility Mode"

That's it! Some applications work ok. Like Zip explorer and Flycast. Others just don't work. So, with trial and error you can make some of your legacy apps suck less!

[viet2100]

Originally Posted by Pr4mncplus

Two quick questions - probably both stupid but have to ask: 1) I'm not getting my blinking light to work - why? It was working on the 8830. Is there a setting to turn it off and on? 2) Does anyone know of any Apps to load a Music EQ to fine tune the music application? Thanks! I LOVE THIS PHONE!

Have you tried this?
Options>Screen/Keyboard>LED Coverage Indicator 'ON'

Also, when you're done typing an SMS, simply hit the menu button (BB button) twice to send. Easier than menu>send and swipe keyboard down and send.

[fiddler]

For those looking for an alt+cap+delete alternative to reset the storm, maybe this program can help:
ht tp://software. crackberry .com/download.asp?id=22989

(Sorry, can't post links yet)

[ochocinco69]

Originally Posted by richs10

I like to be able to pull up previously called numbers easily. So I set my call log to be my initial screen when in phone mode.

How to:
When in phone mode, press the BB key,
Choose Options
Choose General Options
Change "Initial View" from "Dial Pad" to "Call Log"
(you can also choose "Contacts" if you want)
Save Changes.

You may also want to go into "Call Logging" Options and change your log to "All Calls". That way you will see received, sent and missed calls in your log.

Rich

how about just setting the right side key to call log?

[DaveJ412]

Originally Posted by fiddler

For those looking for an alt+cap+delete alternative to reset the storm, maybe this program can help:
ht tp://software. crackberry .com/download.asp?id=22989

(Sorry, can't post links yet)

Useful, but is it just me or is the orientation off for where you have to press for yes and no...

[3083joe]

Originally Posted by sooks

touch visual voice mail , hit the blackberry button , hit delete , repeat with vz navigator.

this dont delete the app from the phone! go to opions, advanced options, applications, the the app you want to delete, then menu button and delete

[fiddler]

Originally Posted by DaveJ412

Useful, but is it just me or is the orientation off for where you have to press for yes and no...

Don't know. Didn't try it yet. It was just a thought.

[rvgraham]

They've optimized the keyboard for the way your left and right thumb hits *it's* side of the keyboard. When you "cross over" you will frequently get the wrong key. This is frustrating me with number sequences as I'd prefer to use my right thumb. Hopefully they'll eventually allow us to build our own "custom" keyboards as we see fit.

I've also noticed, on my unit with my fat thumbs at least, I'm best off to "aim high", on menu items especially. Most of my mis-hits happen when I'm aiming dead center.

Trust the GLOW. use it as a guide before you press. If you don't see glow on the screen inboard of your letter (on the side of your thumb closer to center) you will get the wrong key. The GLOW is extremely fast. It will be there before you press if you're watching.

--bg

[toastyz71]

somewhat of a geeky trick, but here it is:

1) Rather than looking at signal strength bars, you can change the display of the 'signal strength' to read in real numbers. While at the home screen, in landscape mode/qwerty, hold down the ALT key to lock it, then type !,"" The bars should change to read numbers. For the 'signal strength', if you are in the 100 area (that means -100 dBm), you will be transmitting at maximum power, and since coverage is hit and miss at this weak a signal, you may end up transmitting many times before the packets make it through. This might help explain any poorer than normal battery life.

2) To get the bars back: While at the home screen, in landscape mode/qwerty, hold down the ALT key to lock it, then type !,"" again.

[SlipDizzy]

Is there a way to enable java script?

[bigt_250]

get a screen protector! haha

[biclocal]

if you are typing in a message and hit the blackberry key 'send' is usually highlighted, but, if predictor text is currently guessing a word then 'reply' will be highlighted...use this to your advantage

[singolia5]

I know i read this somewhere but i cant find it now... what was the fix to having certain contacts with custom profiles and having it on vibrate with their ring tone not actually ringing?? Even when my active profile is vibrate these contacts still "ring" through....

[iakonafuji]

To change your wallpaper accordingly, choose what image you want and Double Click to zoom and pan the image appropriately until what is displayed is what you want your wallpaper to be. At this point, press the Blackberry button to set it as your wallpaper