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Can anyone tell me what the blackberry icon next to 3G means? This afternoon this symbol disappeared and I noticed I couldn't send or receive emails. It was only after I did a reboot that the symbol came back and everything was normal again...
Thanks! :)
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It means you are configured for and connected to BIS. E-mail will only work when you are connected to it.
Chris
It means you are on 3G network and this allows simulatenous data and voice transmission. You will be able to surf the web and send/receive emails while a call is in progress.
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Also BBM will not work when you're not connected.
Is that the funny symbol consisting of 3 squares lined up diagonaly?
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It should be four squares, but yeah, I think your are on the right track.
Sounds like you're referring to the soud enhancement icon which appears during a phone call. This will show up if you select bass or treble booster in phone option.
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This icon is only visible when I'm using the internet.
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Yes!! I did mean the 4 dots next to 3G. I thought that I only needed to be on 3G or Edge to be able to send messages. Didnt realise that the 4 sq dot symbol meant something too. Is there anyway to get the 4 dots back without doing a battery pull?? Also, what triggered it to disappear?? I didnt change any phone options!!
THanks for the quick responses so far! Much appreciated
i learn something new everyday
Didn't know that either. Thanks guys
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It sounds like something weird is happening with your data connection. The BB symbol means you are connected to BIS. If that's missing, you do not have data. Check your data connections to make sure it's connected. If it is, try another battery pull to see if it comes back on. If not, I would call AT&T and see if it's something at their end.
I got a text from "BlackBerry" today saying that "your handheld has been registered with the wireless network." And now there is the BlackBerry logo next to the 3G.
My work pays for my service so I guess it's possible that they added data to my plan today. I wasn't at the office today so I'll have to find out.
Quoting this post by mykey2k, which is quoting
Answer Center | AT&T, formerly Cingular...
RIM BlackBerry network connection
BlackBerry icon : The BlackBerry device is connected to the RIM BlackBerry network.
The following functions are only available when the BlackBerry icon is present:
Send and receive E-mail
Send and receive PIN messages
Access the BlackBerry browser
BlackBerry Instant Messenger
AT&T or roaming partner network connection
3G (capital letters): The BlackBerry device is within range of full 3G wireless coverage, including high-speed data.
The following functions are available:
Place and receive phone calls
Send and receive Text Messages (SMS)
Send and receive Multimedia Messages (MMS)
Access the MEdia Net browser
All AT&T data services (Ex. Cellular Video, AT&T Navigator, Mobile IM)
EDGE or GPRS (capital letters): The BlackBerry device is within range of full EDGE or GPRS wireless coverage, including data.
The following functions should work:
Send and receive Text Messages (SMS)
Send and receive Multimedia Messages (MMS)
Place and receive Phone calls
Access the MEdia Net browser
All AT&T data services except services which require 3G connection
The following functions are not available:
Cellular Video
3g, edge, gprs, or GSM: The BlackBerry device is within range of limited EDGE wireless coverage, without high-speed data
The following functions should work:
Send and receive Text Messages (SMS)
Place and receive Phone calls
The following functions may not work:
Send and receive Multimedia Messages (MMS)
Access the MEdia Net browser
All data services
X: The BlackBerry device cannot connect to the wireless network
NOTE: All service related functions will not work.
SOS: The BlackBerry device is in an area of wireless coverage. but can only emergency calls
NOTE: All service related functions will not work.
Bryan
I didn't know about the capital letter thing with the 3G and such
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Great info Carbide50. Thanks for digging that up!
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Your welcome PvT!
Bryan
I just bought this new blackberry bold 9790 and The four dot (RIM icon) beside the 3G is not there and even as I have contacted My service provider, they still can't fix it from their end. What seems to be the problem? because right now I can't brownse or have access to my emails on my 9790. Please someone help me!