1. wmscottmc's Avatar
    I'm liking this phone, but have a few questions still

    1) How can I delete many texts at once, like "delete all sent messages", or "delete all text messages before xxxx date"? (1 at a time takes forever!)

    2) What does "Content protection" do in the config/security/general settings?
    2b) What does "Content compression" do?

    3) Is the $29 dataplan that they sold me with this phone really unlimited? I dont want a surprise bill at the end of the month

    4) Can I set the browser to open in a larger font automatically, so that I dont have to open a web page, then click on "+" 2 or 3 times for it to be readable?

    Thanks!
    12-24-08 10:50 AM
  2. IAmAmirHasan's Avatar
    1.) tap the date bar in the messages list hit menu + delete prior messages.

    2.) I have no idea, I never mess with this.

    3.) Yes. You won't get a surprise bill.

    4.) I don't think so.
    12-24-08 10:55 AM
  3. Stang68's Avatar
    1. Highlight the date in the inbox or sent box and hit the blackberry button. Then hit "Delete Prior". To delete more than one that are not all under just one date, tap on one with your finger, then use another finger and tap another. All of the ones in between should highlight.

    2. Dont know.

    3. It is unlimited to 5GB. Don't worry, I have never heard of anyone going over.

    4. You can set the browser fonts in Browser>Options>General Properties.

    Merry Christmas!
    12-24-08 10:55 AM
  4. cmgeek's Avatar
    1. place one finger where you want to start, and a second finger where you want to stop, this will multi-select. Then you can click delete. The other option is go to the menu and click delete prior.

    3. Yes, up to 5 gigs I believe.

    4. Open browser, click menu, options, general properties, default font.
    12-24-08 10:55 AM
  5. fecurtis's Avatar
    Highlight the date, hit menu, and select "Delete Prior". I've never used the Content Protection/Compression so I can't speak for that.

    The $29 plan is unlimited so no worries. I believe if you tether it and use it as a modem, theres a 5 GB limit so be careful with that.

    No you can't adjust the zoom prior to opening a webpage, but instead of clicking the zoom in key, if you press the webpage without clicking a link, it will automatically zoom in.
    12-24-08 10:56 AM
  6. chuk1005's Avatar
    1. Click on the actual date and u can click"delete prior"

    3. I believe there is a 5gb cap

    I havent checked for answers for question 2 and 4.
    12-24-08 10:56 AM
  7. jenaywins's Avatar
    1. Click on the actual date and u can click"delete prior"

    3. I believe there is a 5gb cap

    I havent checked for answers for question 2 and 4.
    No. There is no cap. Unlimited data through vzw is just that - unlimited.

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    12-24-08 11:48 AM
  8. SeattleGrace's Avatar
    Unlimted doesn't quite mean unlimited when it comes to Verizon actually, but the only way to really go over is if you're connecting your Storm to your computer to use as a connection and are downloading movies, games, or anything else that's huge. If you're just using the data on your device alone, you will be fine.
    12-24-08 11:52 AM
  9. jenaywins's Avatar
    Unlimted doesn't quite mean unlimited when it comes to Verizon actually, but the only way to really go over is if you're connecting your Storm to your computer to use as a connection and are downloading movies, games, or anything else that's huge. If you're just using the data on your device alone, you will be fine.
    This refers to tethering. You are correct.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    12-24-08 11:58 AM
  10. wmscottmc's Avatar
    Unlimted doesn't quite mean unlimited when it comes to Verizon actually, but the only way to really go over is if you're connecting your Storm to your computer to use as a connection and are downloading movies, games, or anything else that's huge. If you're just using the data on your device alone, you will be fine.
    By "just using data on your device alone", do you mean avoiding internet browsing? I just noticed that if I go to YouTube I get a warning that I should consider an Unlimited Plan. Now Im getting a little nervous!!!! VW told me when I bought this phone that I do have an unlimited dataplan, but they also offer a $44/month plan, so I am not so sure. And from this thread it sounds like there isnt real agreement on what the $29 plan actually includes.
    12-24-08 12:00 PM
  11. Foot56's Avatar
    I have hit the 5 gig cap by downloading attachments via email onto my blackberry.
    12-24-08 12:01 PM
  12. ssilly's Avatar
    There is no 5gb if a vzw rep told you its unlimited its unlimited if you get a surprising bill call tell them thy told you it wad gonna b unlimited that they never metion 5gb and they will credit that off your bill trust me I went tru this twise and they always end up takin it off my bill but I had to call a coupl of times and tell them they told me it was UNLIMITED SO DNT WORRY

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    12-24-08 12:02 PM
  13. ssilly's Avatar
    Forgot to mention I have the 29,99 plan

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    12-24-08 12:04 PM
  14. BB_Chaser's Avatar
    http://forums.crackberry.com/f86/pow...mazing-100705/

    Read this post for more info on content protection.
    12-24-08 12:05 PM
  15. ssilly's Avatar
    Also forgot only the 24,99 plan only gives you 5gb to 10gb the rest of the plans are unlimited
    Peolpe don't yall read yals plans

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    12-24-08 12:07 PM
  16. SeattleGrace's Avatar
    If they're telling you it's a 5GB plan, there's a reason they're telling you that.
    12-24-08 12:30 PM
  17. wmscottmc's Avatar
    ok, this is not what I wanted to hear. 1st of all they never told me that I have a 5GB limit, even though it may exist in the fine print. 2nd - I dont know how hard it will be to hit the 5GB limit, but a few big downloads, some video streaming, and Im sure it could happen.

    I guess I was right to ask this question. Ill probably find out the hard way at the end of the month.

    This is very disappointing. Ill use the internet only when necessary from now on.

    Is there an easy way to check, to see how many GB's Ive used so far?

    Thanks...... I guess
    12-24-08 12:35 PM
  18. miltonk's Avatar
    Give them a call from your phone and confirm it so you don't drive yourself nuts.

    These are your only 2 plans

    Blackberry� Solution Unlimited Data Usage $44.99/month (if you will do tethering to a computer)

    Email and Web for BlackBerry� $29.99/month (what most of us have)

    No where on their site did i see a cap on the data but call so you'll feel better

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    12-24-08 12:52 PM
  19. wmscottmc's Avatar
    Thanks, good idea. I just called and was told that the $29 plan IS unlimited. I dont know where so many people are getting the 5GB cap limit, but I was just told not to worry, and to browse all I want, and that there was NO cap. (maybe VW used to have a 5GB cap, and thats what many of these posts are refferring to). Lets hope my customer rep knew what she was talking about!!!!
    12-24-08 12:58 PM
  20. moviemogul's Avatar
    Listen, I have heard of the 5gb cap too. All that will happen is that they will send you a friendly letter telling you you're using a lot of data and if you keep using lots of data, they'll slow your connection down a bit.

    I've had that happen with my unlimited plan for my laptop wireless card before
    12-24-08 01:24 PM
  21. big dawg 23's Avatar
    Listen, I have heard of the 5gb cap too. All that will happen is that they will send you a friendly letter telling you you're using a lot of data and if you keep using lots of data, they'll slow your connection down a bit.

    I've had that happen with my unlimited plan for my laptop wireless card before
    As many others have said there is a 5GB with Tethering Only. It does not happen on just the phone. Surf away. it is hard to get to 5GB just using the phone. I have streamed video and radio and not come close.
    12-24-08 01:53 PM
  22. jeffmvr's Avatar
    ok, this is not what I wanted to hear. 1st of all they never told me that I have a 5GB limit, even though it may exist in the fine print. 2nd - I dont know how hard it will be to hit the 5GB limit, but a few big downloads, some video streaming, and Im sure it could happen.

    I guess I was right to ask this question. Ill probably find out the hard way at the end of the month.

    This is very disappointing. Ill use the internet only when necessary from now on.

    Is there an easy way to check, to see how many GB's Ive used so far?

    Thanks...... I guess
    You won't hit 5gb, probably won't even break 750mb.
    12-24-08 02:30 PM
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