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My congrats to PC as well. Paul, you are a wonderful resource to have around.
NOW, I have a question. Since I now have charging pod I have tried to setup DM6 so that I can sync my baby Bold to my computer via BlueTooth. For some reason, DM6 doesn't recognize my computer's BT. Is there something special that I need to do to have DM6 recognize the BT on the computer? It sure would be nice to do the sync via BT without having to connect and disconnect to the laptop.10-02-10 01:21 PM - Congrats PC on your 2000th post.
But don't think ur catching up with me...LOL
Poor PC, we're painting him to be a severe taskmaster. We are only teasing you Paul. We rely on you a lot.
Yeah, congrats PC. I didn't notice earlier. Thanks jaydee. Between you and Paul we get some pretty dang good help and info. Of course I'd expect no less from a couple of geniuses.
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the thoughts, and enjoying passing along the little bit I know, or a link to what I can findMy congrats to PC as well. Paul, you are a wonderful resource to have around.
NOW, I have a question. Since I now have charging pod I have tried to setup DM6 so that I can sync my baby Bold to my computer via BlueTooth. For some reason, DM6 doesn't recognize my computer's BT. Is there something special that I need to do to have DM6 recognize the BT on the computer? It sure would be nice to do the sync via BT without having to connect and disconnect to the laptop.
As far as BT goes, Bob, I can tell you that I had BT working under DM 5.0 working on my Storm until my son stepped on the BT dongle and broke it. Yes, I know you said DM6, but it's been a while since I had this working.
There's a thread on here that gives you the step by step instructions if you're running WinXP and have a Kensington dongle. I'm not sure if you have an internal BT or have a dongle like I had. Someone has to have it working with DM6 by now. If you can't find anything, I'll try to help find an answer.
btw, when I was able to do backup and restores via BT, they were lightning quick.
the BT i had was this one: Bluetooth� USB Adapter 2.0 - K33348 - KensingtonLast edited by plkcable; 10-02-10 at 02:53 PM.
10-02-10 02:49 PM - Thanks for the reply Paul. I do have a dongle, had a brain cramp when ordering my laptop and didn't order BT with it. Got just about everything else but no BT. The dongle is a Sabrent BT-USBT, it's one of the low profile dongles that you can stick into a USB port and leave it there because it barely sticks out from the side of the laptop and what does stick out is a half-moon so it won't catch on stuff.Thanks everyone. I appreciate the thoughts, and enjoying passing along the little bit I know, or a link to what I can find
As far as BT goes, Bob, I can tell you that I had BT working under DM 5.0 working on my Storm until my son stepped on the BT dongle and broke it. Yes, I know you said DM6, but it's been a while since I had this working.
There's a thread on here that gives you the step by step instructions if you're running WinXP and have a Kensington dongle. I'm not sure if you have an internal BT or have a dongle like I had. Someone has to have it working with DM6 by now. If you can't find anything, I'll try to help find an answer.
btw, when I was able to do backup and restores via BT, they were lightning quick.
the BT i had was this one: Bluetooth� USB Adapter 2.0 - K33348 - Kensington
I have been able to pair the dongle and my baby Bold so I know that the Blackberry recognizes the BT dongle, why DM6 doesn't recognize it is a mystery. I'll follow your link and see if the information is generic enough that it might provide some answers. By the way, I'm running Win7 Ultimate so not sure how the XP instructions will work.
Again, thanks for the lead.10-02-10 05:43 PM - I went back to check out 975 also, but fortunately for me I don't use pandora or need a vid lite. I was missing themes and anything else I thought I might be missing, plus just the curiosity factor of trying an upgraded 5 again. I didn't hang around there very long. I found I think I prefer being on 6, which is what I was trying to find out. It's great we have so many options. Makes it all good!
10-03-10 09:42 AM - Happy Monday Essex Ramblers! ow is everyone doing on this start to a new work week? Bob and cbreze, don't remind us YOU two don't have to work! LOL
Nothing much going on in JayDee's world lately with y Baby Bold. I suppose that is a good thing. No problems, anyway. I have been watching a lot of video of the live streaming variety, especially on Sundays and I must say it is refreshing not to have my old Curve 8330 anymore. I never could do that with the old battle axe. LOL Between DirecTV SuperCast app and NFL on Verizon Mobile I watch NFL on Sundays and wow! I am really impressed with the video quality. Feed my football addiction even if it is on a tiny screen. Of course, all this is happening while I'm sitting in a room with a 50" with a satellite dish...lmao
overkill.
Anyway...have a great week everyone. Talk to all of you soon...I hope!!!10-04-10 09:44 AM - OK Ramblers, it's getting harder and harder to resist the lure of OS6...
I just heard from PC that his newest version has an updated BBM and you know this queen of BBM has to have it! LOL...I'm so jealous!
I COULD stop being stubborn and just upgrade. So maybe I will be doing this sooner rather than later. Anyone have an common apps that are NOT working that I need to worry about? I am still not sure about the themes. I might have to wait until I see a new theme or two...but the change is coming...10-06-10 02:17 PM - jaydee, the new leak is very good, I can see this one, or one close to it being the VZW release. It's smoother and snappier, flipping between trays is improved. Memory takes a hit because of the tutorial videos, but they can easily be removed. This one is definitely a keeper.OK Ramblers, it's getting harder and harder to resist the lure of OS6...
I just heard from PC that his newest version has an updated BBM and you know this queen of BBM has to have it! LOL...I'm so jealous!
I COULD stop being stubborn and just upgrade. So maybe I will be doing this sooner rather than later. Anyone have an common apps that are NOT working that I need to worry about? I am still not sure about the themes. I might have to wait until I see a new theme or two...but the change is coming...
OS5: buh bye!10-06-10 02:25 PM - Hey jaydee, it's good to see the ol' essex thread come back from the archives. I really like the new 6, but as I have posted the browser is so far the only annoying thing for it's lack of any type of column view(text wrap) option. The side to side scrolling drives me up the wall and makes forum sites especially and some others very annoying to browse. I'm still hoping someone will jump in with a setting I missed.OK Ramblers, it's getting harder and harder to resist the lure of OS6...
I just heard from PC that his newest version has an updated BBM and you know this queen of BBM has to have it! LOL...I'm so jealous!
I COULD stop being stubborn and just upgrade. So maybe I will be doing this sooner rather than later. Anyone have an common apps that are NOT working that I need to worry about? I am still not sure about the themes. I might have to wait until I see a new theme or two...but the change is coming...
As for apps, all mine work, but I'm not app heavy at all. The ui is quick and not laggy at all for me. The themes are what they are which is "one" currently. Hopefully more options to come. I guess I'll have to get used to "Bolt" again, which is a shame because the oem browser is really nice now except for scrolling to read stuff. ARRRRGGG!!!10-06-10 02:28 PM - In CB go to the bottom of the page and click "default view", this will allow the magnifying glass to pop up and clicking on that will give you something like column view after a brief pause.
Have you tried google maps? It works better than bbmaps imho. I found bbmaps frequently off by several blocks at times and that was on os5 and os 6.
All the ringtones I had previously set carried over when I upgraded. You can find loads more on the ringtone thread or load that zip file thats around someplace for all the old 5 ringtones.
It does take some getting used to. Also fyi in case you did not know hold down the "alt" and use trackpad for zoom.
I find the scrolling in emails, which I get loads of is a better, smoother experience on 6. For me the browser has been the biggest pita and has a definite learning curve. It would be the only reason I'd go back to 5 if I do. The rest is awesome, so I'm trying my best with the browser.
Also, a side note regarding the RF ramping sig bars, I have not noticed it yet on this version of 6.10-07-10 11:07 AM - Agreed, everybody was really all stoked up for the "webkit". It is possibly the reason I feel disappointed in it, since it was so hyped. Perhaps the "official" release will address even more of the issues. I don't like all the scrolling on a 2.4" screen is a real huge PITA!. The rest of it is very nice tho and very smooth. Each one just needs to trial it on their own and then pass judgement for themselves. A certain app may not work, or the browser blows to bad, each will have their own reasons to either keep or go back.
I would imagine there will be future updates even after the "official" release. Always tweaking and improving.
The best advice is to give it a good run and see for yourself. There are far to many opinions floating around.
To answer your question imho about what is wrong with the browser: Two words: Scrolling+zooming!! Way to much of both required.
Just my $.0210-07-10 01:02 PM
