Need Help Using My Flip without Data Plan!
Just joined as I bought a used 8220 and have questions. I do not use a smartphone in the usual way so there are some things I have no interest in.
I do not have data on the phone - in fact, I think I deleted the services.
I bought the phone for it's wifi and PDA capabilities, and I like the way it is set up.
I will not sign up for Blackberry's services. I have no need as I travel with a laptop. There is no phone going that will handle a full version of Photoshop, and I like to check my stuff on the road. Since I travel with a laptop, I can get email and surt the web free - (no air time). I can also use a Nintendo DSi.
We do manage to get to where T Mobile might have 1 bar. Most motels have wifi and I'm hoping the phone will connect. It does really well with mine at home.
I am familiar with PDAs - having had a few Clies.
I have quite a few questions about apps and whatever. I have looked at other forums, and a lot of questions don't get answered if you don't have the newest phone.
So if I will be allowed to ask, and get an answer, I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Zuben
Contact List as a War Dialer Filter
The outer screen will show the number only if it's an unknown caller. For known contacts, it will show the name and photo from your contact list. If you don't specify a photo for the spammer contact(s), BB shows that "big phone icon".
What I do for each 1-800-buzzoff who speed dials my cell phone is to set up a contact entry so I know to ignore the call. Set the name to "Do Not Answer" or to their phone number. Click Menu->Add Custom Ring Tone and select "MUTE". Click Menu->Add Picture, and set it to a slash-circle icon or a monkey rump photo or something.
Creating a contact group just lets you email the group. It doesn't seem to affect phone calls, and there doesn't seem to be a way to set a group-wise ring tone.
Menu->Options shows a Contact Lists section, but it contains a single Default list with no way to add others. Maybe multiple lists are only available to BES corporate customers.