** Tips and Tricks for BlackBerry **

Tips and Tricks for BlackBerry


Important Keys
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ALT Key = :alt: has half moon on top of it. Left side of keyboard below A.


(New BlackBerry devices have "ALT" spelled out on the key)


CAP key = :cap: bottom right key (AKA Shift Key)


IN General
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Hold the :alt: key while you roll the thumb-wheel to scroll horizontally in any field where you can center or view text.


Hold the :alt: key while you roll the thumb-wheel to scroll through a field to view options.


Hold the :cap: key while you roll the thumb-wheelto select multiple items in the list:


alt:+Escape - Allows multitasking, brings up Taskbar on any screen.Similar to Windows ALT+TAB


alt:+:cap: - Turns on CAPS lock.Hold :alt: first thenpress :cap:. An oval with an up arrow screen shows up in the upper right corner of the screen.


cap:+:alt: - Turns on NUM lock. Hold :cap: first then press :alt:. A # sign shows up in the oval in the upper right corner of the screen.


Type the first letter of an item in an option list or menu to jump directly to that item.


Type the first letter of a name or initials separated by a :space: to find a contact in the Address Book screen.


Press C to compose a new message from the ho,e screen or within Messages. (If this does not work, ensure Phone>Options>"Dial From Home Screen" is turned off.This re-enables key press shortcuts for icons from the home screen)


Press :alt:+:enter: to keylock your BlackBerry quickly from the home screen. (Alternate keypress is just press K, but this only works if "Dial From Home Screen" is disabled)


Rearrange the ribbon: In the Home Screen (ribbon), hold the :alt: key and click the thumb-wheel to bring up a menu. You can then select Move Icon, Hide Icon, or Show All. If you hide an icon to show it again click Show all and it'll appear with an X over it, bring up the menu on it and uncheck hide icon.




The BlackBerry display can be backlit to allow reading messages in the dark. To get the light to come on, hit the backlight button usually in the lower right of the keyboard.Hopefully you've a backlit keyboard as well as you can type in the dark.


Turning the radio off and back on when coverage is spotty and you've lost signal seems to help.Also going into network and selecting register now will help.And if you've a phone/combo BalckBerry then on some you can go into network and select Scan for networks. Then select the network you're on, for example T-Mobile, then save. After doing this, the radio will reset and you may receive a register message and a new service book, which you can accept from the service book menu in options.


Password protect your BlackBerry. To set a password, go to the Options menu to the Security item. Set the desired timeout (atleast 15 mins) and enable a password. In conjunction with this, you should also go to the Options menu to the Owneritem, and enter your name, phone number, etc. When the password protection kicks in, this is what is displayed on thescreen.


After 5 incorrect attempts in typing in your password, the password starts echoing. After 10 attempts, it performs a lobotomy on itself and almost all data is ckeared. The Memo database, however, is retained and visible.


To support more than one signature. Wipe out your auto-signature in the Redirector of the Desktop Software and just use 'AutoText' to configure alternate signature.


In the message list
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Sorting:


alt:+I - show only incoming mail


alt:+0 - show only outgoing mail (messages you've sent)


alt:+P - show phone log messages


alt:+S - show SMS messages


alt:+V - show VoiceMail messages


Navigating T - go to top message listing


B - Go to the end of message listing


del: - close message listing and return to home screen


space: - pagedown


cap:+:space: - pageup


Deleting multiple messages at one:


Highlight a date in the messages list, hit the thumb-wheel and select delete prior. All messages prior to that date will be deleted

BB 9700 BOLD cannot remove SECURITY CODE DONE

I have Blackberry 9700 bold, the problem is when you turn off then turn on always ask for password. I try to WIPE the phone, Upgrade and downgrade firmware but still no luck, untill my co-technician found this solution and its work..




HERE it Goes:


Step 1 Ensure the Blackberry Desktop Manager is installed using Blackberry Internet Service, and not Blackberry Enterprise Server. If you are unsure, it would probably be a good idea to uninstall the Desktop Manager and start again.


If you don't have the CD that came with your Blackberry, the Software can be downloaded here.


Step 2 Download the file policy.bin and save it in your Blackberry installation directory (C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry).
Step 3 Wipe your Blackberry, creating a backup if necessary. Select Options/Security/Wipe on the Device.


If this option is unavailable, you may have to install the latest software on your Blackberry. You need to Download and install the latest Desktop Manger Software, then the latest Handheld Software. Connect your device, open the Desktop Manager, select Application Loader, and follow the prompts.


Step 4 Close the Desktop Manager if it is open.
Step 5 From the Windows Start Menu select Run..., and at the prompt type regedit. In the tree on the left hand side, navigate to:


HKEY_Current_Users\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\PolicyManager


Right-Click the Policy Manager Folder and select New/String Value. Name the value Path. Now, Double-Click the Path Subkey and set Value Data to:


C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\policy.bin
Step 6 Open the Desktop Manager.
Step 7 Connect the Device.


Verification
Once complete, the Options/Security screen on your Blackberry should not contain references to an IT Policy, you should now be able to change all settings (including password prompts), and install Third Party Applications.


Its working perfectly on 9700 bold.

Removing IT Policy

Unlocking the Blackberry


First of all, this is not a guide on how to remove carrier information from a Blackberry. If you're unable to use a different SIM card than the one that was originally supplied with your device, look elsewhere. However if, like many others you have a Blackberry that is locked by a BES, meaning you're unable to change certain settings, or install Third Party Applications then read on. Essentially, the problem is that your Blackberry has at some point been connected to a BES (Blackberry Enterprise Server), and this BES has placed a restrictive Security Policy (or IT Policy) on your device. A quick check to see if this is the case can be done by going to Options/Security on your Device. If you see any references to IT Policy whatsoever, then you have a potentially restrictive IT Policy that can be removed.
The Disclaimer/Intended Use. This guide is intended for use by people that own their own Blackberry, and for whatever reason, have inherited a company's IT Policy on their Device. Really, there are two scenarios where this guide is useful. You, like me, bought a Blackberry on EBay and are unable to make changes to the settings or install Third Party Applications. You have a Blackberry that was previously connected to a company's BES and, for whatever reason; you no longer intend to make connections to that BES. If you're still connected to a Company BES, and simply want to install the latest and greatest Third Party Application I wouldn't recommend this approach. Go talk to your administrators and ask them to grant you the appropriate rights. There are two problems in using this guide to bypass your Company's Security Policy. Firstly, whenever you reconnect to the Company Server, your security settings will revert back to how they were. Secondly, and (perhaps) more importantly, you run the risk of getting fired.


Procedure




Step 1 :




Ensure the Blackberry Desktop Manager is installed using Blackberry Internet Service, and not Blackberry Enterprise Server. If you are unsure, it would probably be a good idea to uninstall the Desktop Manager and start again.
If you don't have the CD that came with your Blackberry, the Software can be downloaded here. BlackBerry Software Site




Step 2:




Download the file policy.bin Download Here. and save it in your Blackberry installation directory (C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry).




Step 3:


Wipe your Blackberry, creating a backup if necessary. Select Options/Security/Wipe (Newer 4.2 OS Devices Goto Options/Security Options/General Settings/Wipe) on the Device.
If this option is unavailable, you may have to install the latest software on your Blackberry. You need to Download and install the latest Desktop Manger Software, then the latest Handheld Software. Connect your device, open the Desktop Manager, select Application Loader, and follow the prompts.




Step 4:


Close the Desktop Manager if it is open.




Step 5:


From the Windows Start Menu select Run..., and at the prompt type regedit. In the tree on the left hand side, navigate to:
HKEY_Current_Users\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\PolicyManager
Right-Click the Policy Manager Folder and select New/String Value. Name the value Path. Now, Double-Click the Path Subkey and set Value Data to:
C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\policy.bin




Step 6:


Open the Desktop Manager.


Step 7:


Connect the Device.




Verification


Once complete, the Options/Security screen on your Blackberry should not contain references to an IT Policy, you should now be able to change all settings (including password prompts), and install Third Party Applications.




About this Guide.


This guide was born from an amazing amount of frustration shortly after buying a Blackberry 7230 on EBay to test an Application I was working on. It addresses what I consider either a bug or an extremely poorly implemented feature of the Blackberry device, and a problem I'm sure 80 percent of people who buy a Blackberry on EBay face.
Kudos and thanks in particular to 7100simpleisbetter and barjohn of


www.blackberryforums.com.Retrieved from "http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/Remove_IT_Policy"

** BlackBerry FAQ **

Question: Why can't BlackBerry get HTML?

Answer: The 8800 along with all other BlacKBerry devices do not support HTML email. There are many reasons for this, HTML email is bloated and offers an increased security risk..

Question: Where do I find my PIN and IMEI?

Answer: Go to Options and select Status or hold down ALT and Shift(CAP or NUM) and 'H'

Question: What type and size Media Card can I use in my device?

Answer: Blackberry devices that have media card capabilities are: 8100, 8300 and 8800.They all use a MicroSD card and have the maximum card GB capacities
BlackBerry Device
Software 4.2.0 Up to 2GB
BlackBerry Device
Software 4.2.1 Up to 4GB
BlackBerry Device
Software 4.2.2 Up to 4GB
BlackBerry Device
Software 4.3.0 Up to 8GB

Question: What are the sizes of wallpaper fo BlackBerry?

Answer: 72xx series - 240 x 160
71xx series - 240 x 260
8100 series - 240 x 260
8300 series - 320 x 240
8700 serirs - 320 x 240
8800 series - 320 x 240

Load the wallpaper image to your device either by using media transfer or by emailing to your BlackBerry.Then, save the wallpaper image into your picture album and choose it as "set as home screen image."

Question: What are the TCP and APN settings?

Answer:
Setup the APN by going to Options>>Advanced Options>>TCP and enter the following information based on your carrier.

Rogers
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APN: internet.com

Username: (blank)

Password: (blank)

Note: If it does not work, call Rogers and get the "internet.com Access Point Name" added to your account. If they say it already exists, tell them to load up the records anyway, just to doublecheck.

T-Mobile
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APN: wap.voicestream.com

Username:

Code:
WAP@CINGULAR.COM
Password:

Code:
WAP@CINGULAR.COM
Cingular Orange
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APN: WAP.CINGULAR

Username:
Code: [Check Download Links]
WAP@CINGULAR.COM
or
Code: [Check Download Links]
WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
Password: CINGULAR1

Formerly, it used to be difficult to get this work on Cingular but in December2005, a new Internet Browser Icon suddenly appeared on Cingular BalckBerry units. When this happened, it also suddenly became easier to use Cingular BlackBerry with TCP/CP.

Cingular Blue
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APN: proxy

Username: (blank)

Password: (blank)

Try using these settings if you're on the former AT&T network, instead of the Cingular settings.

Question: What is dat connection refused?

Answer:
If you do not have a BlackBerry Data Plan then you'll see this message on the main screen!
If you've a data plan and are seeing this message then you'll need to call your service provider and have them check the provisioning on the account.
If you do not have a data plan and want to hide this message from showing up then go to
:

Options>>Mobile Network and turn Data SErvices to Off

Question: Types of BlackBerry batteries?

Answer:

OEM Batteries

7100 - Dark Blue (C-S2) - 1000mAh

8100 - Gold/Yellow (C-M2) - 1400mAh, including 8130

8300 - Dark Blue (C-S2) - 1000mAh, including 8310, 8320

8700 - Dark Blue (C-S2) - 1000mAh

8800 - Green (lime) (C-X2) - 900mAh

Email & Message Folder Shortcuts

ALT+I - Incoming Messages

ALT+0 - Outgoing Messages

ALT+P - Phone Calls Only

ALT+S - SMS ONly

ALT+V - Voicemail messages only

E - OLdest/Next Oldest Delivery Error

R - Reply

T - Top

B - Bottom

N -Next

P - Previous

U - Next Unread

S - Search

C - Compose

V - Saved Messages

Question: Do I need a data plan to get email?

Answer: Yes, without a data plan all you've is phone, SMS,and PIM services.(ie..Outlook, Contacts, Calendar etc..)

Question: Do I need a data plan to access the Internet?

Answer: Yes, you'll need a data plan to access the internet.

..:::jvm error code & their description:::.

Description
The following table lists errors that can occur in the Java virtual machine (JVM) on BlackBerry devices. Contact Research In Motion® (RIM®) if you encounter any error codes not listed in this table.




Value Error Description


101Previous startup failed
The device was reset during the JVM boot process. The JVM found the boot in progress flag was set on startup. The screen is intended to break continuous reset loops so that corrective action can be taken.


102Invalid code in filesystem
The system checked the COD files in the device for modification and determined that a problem exists with one or more COD files.


If all loads fail, a build process error might occur (a problem exists with signing the COD files).


If a user action on the device resulted in this problem, the reset cycle is continuous because the code in the filesystem has been corrupted. The only recovery method is to wipe the device and restore a new system.


103 Cannot find starting address
The starting address for the boot COD file cannot be found. This might indicate that a boot COD file has not been installed on the device or that its format is invalid or corrupt.


104
Uncaught:

An uncaught Java exception was thrown by the Java code and diagnosed by the JVM. Execution can continue, or the device can be attached to a debugger on a desktop computer. The Microsoft® Windows® Event Viewer log should contain the traceback of the thrown exception.

105
Example, DbRecSize( %d ) -> %d

The file system application programming interface (API) has returned an error status for a specific operation. This might indicate a corrupt filesystem or an error in the JVM.

106
Graphics system error
An error was detected in the graphics system on the device.

107
operator new() called

A C++ class in the JVM was coded incorrectly to inherit from VMRamObject that has the correct override for operator new. Extract the current (post-reset) BUGDISP.

108
operator delete() called

A C++ class in the JVM has was coded incorrectly to inherit from VMRamObject that has the correct override for operator delete. Extract the current (post-reset) BUGDISP.

109
PriorityMessageCount error:

The value returned by RimPriorityMessageCount is negative. It should always be greater than, or equal to, zero. This indicates an error in the operating system code. Extract the current (post-reset) BUGDISP and EVENTLOG.

110
Non-idle event downtime error:

A problem was detected in the accumulation of JVM down time, which represents how long the JVM has been idle. This usually indicates an error in the device firmware or the JVM. This could also occur if the tick count rolls over after 400 or more days of device time.

111
Font engine error

An error was detected in the font engine system on the device. Extract the current (post-reset) BUGDISP and EVENTLOG.

112
Java Native Assertion Failure

An error was detected in the Java native code. Extract the current (post-reset) BUGDISP and EVENTLOG.

200
Application manager threw an uncaught exception

The application manager event thread threw an uncaught exception and cannot continue execution.

201
Crypto initialization code failed

The initialization of the crypto system failed and the device cannot continue execution.

202
An attack on the key store has been detected

An attack has been detected and execution cannot continue.

203
Console process died

The application manager console process (usually the Ribbon) has died. This is likely due to an uncaught exception during execution.

204
Persistent Content Exception

An application tried to commit a plaintext object to the Persistent Store. This will only happen if Content Protection is on and a process tries to save something in the PersistentStore that is marked as plaintext. Since this exception was not handled, the persistent store is in a bad state. You should reset to roll back to the last good commit point.
Note: This is not a JVM erro; the JVM is simply diagnosing the problem. The eventlog contains information about the erroneous Java code.


501 VM_THREAD_SWITCHED:
Internal Error This is an error return used internally in the VM. It should never be reported as a device error.

502 VM_PROCESS_DEATH:
All processes exited The last Java process has terminated. There is nothing left to execute.

503 VM_THREAD_DEATH:
Internal Error This is an error return used internally in the VM. It should never be reported as a device error.

504 VM_THREAD_SWITCH:
Internal Error This is an error return used internally in the VM. It should never be reported as a device error.

505 VM_BAD_CODE:
Bad Byte Code An error has occurred in the JIT compiler.

506 Uncaught Exception
An uncaught Java exception was thrown in the initial VM Java thread, thus ending the only live thread in the system. The eventlog contains the traceback for the exception.

507 Unsatisfied Link
A dependency on a COD file could not be satisfied because the COD file is missing.

508 Invalid object
A problem has been detected with a debugger command to the VM.

509 VM_PPO_INFINITE_LOOP:
infinite loop in PPO phase of GC The maximum iteration count for the PPO phase of a GC must be the maximum number of file handles in the system. This error indicates that the iteration count exceeds the maximum. Hence, a flaw exists in the PPO loop or a corrupted file system. The extra hex integer in the error string is the flash id of the current record where the infinite loop was detected.

510 Deadlock
All threads are waiting on objects, resulting in deadlock. The system cannot recover from this state because no thread can release a lock.

511 Debug connection died
A problem has occurred while debugging that may be caused by a VM problem or an incorrect debugging command being sent to the VM.

512 GC Aborted
An idle garbage collection has been interrupted by a user event (for instance, a key was pressed or the trackwheel was used).

513 needs running
An opcode requires that a class execute before it can continue execution.

514 needs running
A new instance of a class has been allocated and it must be initialized by the default constructor before it can be used.

515 Object group too big
The reachable objects form a group that cannot be represented properly by the JVM because either there are too many objects or the total size of the objects is too large.

516 Persistent ids exhausted
When committing a persistent object, the JVM found that the persistent store id counter reached its limit. The object was not committed and a critical error was reported. This error should not occur unless a device is heavily used for years.

517 Filesystem corrupt
An inconsistency was detected in the JVM persistent object store.

518 Unexpected longjmp
A garbage collection marking phase was terminated via a longjmp. This indicates that the marking phase was interrupted when it should have completed without interruption. This error should not occur because these actions are executed when the device is not idle, and GCs can only be interrupted when the device is idle.

519 Internal Error
The JVM host is missing or has been disabled.

520 Internal Return
This is an internal state that indicates a Java method return needs to be executed.

521 Dangerous Wait
An Object.wait() was executed by a thread that holds a lock on another object.

522 Interlaced synchronization
A thread acquired two locks on objects in an order that doesn't match the order in which a lock on the two types were previously acquired. This indicates a future potential deadlock situation and is reported. The check is only available in the simulator under the control of the JvmDebugLocks application switch.

523 System process died
A critical Java process has terminated, and the device cannot continue to operate in a normal manner.

524 LMM error
An object has been marked as recovered by the Low Memory Manager, but it was not freed during a garbage collection.

525 Bad persistent object
An auto-commit operation during a garbage collection detected a non-persistent object reachable from the persistent store root. The type of the object was output into the eventlog.

526 java.lang.Object not found
The class definition for java.lang.Object cannot be found.

527 java.lang.String not found
The class definition for java.lang.String cannot be found.

528 Corrupt filesystem.
Unrecoverable. All data will be lost All data will be lost when execution continues. The error message screen contains a number representing an internal reason for the corruption. This error is not diagnosed if a COD file was removed because the JVM must delete objects that were defined in the removed COD file. Thus, this error is not expected in normal device operation. Refer to the following reason codes:
Root array reference is not a valid array reference
Root array type is not Object[]
Root array size < 1 (i.e., Object[0]) Contents of root[0] is not a valid ref Type of root[0] is not a LongIntHashtable Persistent segmented array header contains an invalid reference An entry in a persistent Object[] contains an invalid reference An Object's type refers to an unknown codfile An Object's type description in the codfile doesn't match the size in the store A reference type field in an Object has an invalid reference in it A reference type field in an object points to an object of the wrong type A persistent Object[] is missing its descriptor Object in persistent store is not marked as persistable Root array is segmented and one of the segments is invalid 529 Corrupt filesystem. About to attempt recovery. Some data may be lost Some data will be lost when execution continues. The error message screen contains a number representing an internal reason for the corruption. This error is not diagnosed if a COD file WAS removed because the VM must delete objects that were defined in the removed COD file. Thus, this error is not expected in normal device operation. Refer to the following reason codes: Root array reference is not a valid array reference Root array type is not Object[] Root array size < 1 (i.e., Object[0]) Contents of root[0] is not a valid ref Type of root[0] is not a LongIntHashtable Persistent segmented array header contains an invalid reference An entry in a persistent Object[] contains an invalid reference An Object's type refers to an unknown codfile An Object's type description in the codfile doesn't match the size in the store A reference type field in an Object has an invalid reference in it A reference type field in an object points to an object of the wrong type A persistent Object[] is missing its descriptor Object in persistent store is not marked as persistable Root array is segmented and one of the segments is invalid 530 VM_PREVENT_GC_OVERFLOW: _preventGC overflow A fixed number of native objects can be protected from garbage collection. This error indicates that a native has exceeded the fixed limit of objects that can be protected. If the device is reset or thread tracebacks are logged, the name of the actual native can be extracted. 531 Flash exhausted There are certain operations where the JVM cannot withstand running out of flash space. In these circumstances, this error will be reported if the JVM cannot allocate a required amount of flash space. 532 VM_ASSERTION_FAILED: Assertion failed Normally this JVM error should not be reported since the device is not shipped with assertions enabled. The simulator may report this error in debug mode indicating a VM assertion was violated. Try typing BKPT to activate the debugger and dump the native call stack for forwarding to the VM team. 533 VM_RUN_METHOD: needs running
This is used internally for ECMAScript to call Java methods.

534 VM_FAST_RESET_DISABLED:
Fast Reset Disabled This is used internally to indicate that fast reset capability is not available. Often used in platform-specific code.

535 VM_UNUSED_535:
Unused This is an unused VM error.

536 VM_FAST_RESET_BAD_INSTANCE: VM Instance Check Failed
This is used internally to indicate that the VM structure passed in is at the wrong address or has been corrupted.

537 VM_FAST_RESET_BAD_HEAP: Heap Check Failed
This is used internally to indicate that the VM heap has been corrupted or pointers into the heap have been corrupted.

538 VM_FAST_RESET_BAD_IRAM: IRAM Check Failed
This is used internally to indicate that the VM IRAM checks have detected corruption of VM data structures (threads and local stacks) that reside in IRAM.

539 VM_FAST_RESET_NOT_IDLE: Not Idle
This is used internally to indicate that the VM was not idle when the reset occurred and, as such, cannot continue with a fast reset.

540 VM_FAST_RESET_MULTIPLE_RESETS: Multiple Resets
This is used internally to indicate that the time since the last fast reset is less than a minimum time. By disallowing multiple fast resets in a short amount of time, this should prevent fast reset loops.

541 VM_HEAP_COMPACT_INFINITE_LOOP: infinite loop detected in heap compaction
The VM detected a problem in its RAM heap that indicates its RAM was corrupted. The problem was detected by identifying a possible infinite loop during RAM heap compaction. A bugdisp log and eventlog should be extracted quickly when the device is in this condition. If possible, images of RAM should be saved.

542 Transient memory leak
The JVM detected that some memory was not freed, indicating that a memory leak has occurred. This condition is detected as early as possible to improve chances of isolating the cause.

543 VM_FS_MISMATCH: Incompatible Java filesystem installed
The VM detected that the operating system binary is different from the operating system binary used to create the Java file system. This means that the Java native methods may not be linked properly and as such, the integrity of the system cannot be guaranteed. The system can be recovered by using the VM DLFX and DLPS commands to delete the fixups and persistent store. This will clear all data and fixups and let the filesystem re-link to match the new operating system binary.
Note: The recovery order is:

Delete fixups
Delete persistent store
Reset device

544 VM_SECTION_MAP_OVERFLOW: a module references more than 255 other modules
The VM detected that a module is trying to reference more than 255 other modules. Extract the filesystem immediately when this error is
detected.

545 VM_INCOMPATIBLE_FILESYS: an incompatible or corrupt filesystem was found
The VM detected an incompatible or corrupt filesystem. Extract the filesystem immediately when this error is detected.

546 VM_UNUSED_546: unused
The VM detected that the RAM image of its filesystem is corrupted (failed CRC check). Better to reset than to duplicate the corruption into flash.

547 VM_UNUSED_547: unused
This is an unused VM error.

548 VM_UNUSED_548: unused
This is an unused VM error.

549 VM_UNUSED_549: unused
This is an unused VM error.

Call problem when calling show sorry only emergency call are allowed

you need to remove IT policy , here is the working solution how to remove IT policy tested by me many times




Go to your Options : Security >> Security Options (the same page where you can enable/disable passwords) & scroll to the bottom. If there's an IT policy attached, it will be mentioned there. Remove the IT policy using these instructions






Procedure
Step 1 : Ensure the Blackberry Desktop Manager is installed using Blackberry Internet Service, and not Blackberry Enterprise Server. If you are unsure, it would probably be a good idea to uninstall the Desktop Manager and start again. If you don't have the CD that came with your Blackberry, the Software can be downloaded here.


Step 2 : Download the file policy.bin and save it in your Blackberry installation directory (C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry).


Step 3 : Wipe your Blackberry, creating a backup if necessary. Select Options/Security/Wipe on the Device. If this option is unavailable, you may have to install the latest software on your Blackberry. You need to Download and install the latest OS for your device. Connect your device, open the Desktop Manager, select Application Loader, and follow the prompts.


Step 4 : Close the Desktop Manager if it is open.


Step 5 : From the Windows XP Start Menu select Run..., and at the prompt type regedit. In the tree on the left hand side, navigate to:


HKEY_Current_Users\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\PolicyManager


Right-Click the Policy Manager Folder and select New/String Value. Name the value Path. Now, Double-Click the Path Subkey and set Value Data to:


C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\policy.bin


Step 6 : Open the Desktop Manager.


Step 7 : Connect the Device. Verification Once complete, the Options/Security screen on your Blackberry should not contain references to an IT Policy, you should now be able to change all settings (including password prompts), and install Third Party Applications.


Things should be back to ok

BlackBerry Internet - MSN/chat/web/telnet/TCPIP - No BES!

How to Configure Full Internet Access On BlackBerry


You are interested, if you want to do any of the following, especially if you are an individual prosumer rather than a big corporate user:
Run BES-required Internet software without BES!
Instant Messaging, AIM, ICQ, MSN (Verichat, WebMessenger, BerryVine, IM+, etc.)
Full HTML web browsing ability (Reqwireless, BlackBerry Browser, etc.)
IRC chatting (virca, wlirc, etc.)
telnet/ssh (Idokorro, etc.)
No BES needed! No MDS needed!
Easy 1-2-3 Instructions:
Upgrade your BlackBerryOS
You need BlackBerry with OS 3.8 or later. If you have an older version of BlackBerryOS, please Download BlackBerryOS 4.0 and install it on your BlackBerry first.
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Configure your BlackBerry & Your Carrier
On the BlackBerry handheld, go to Options -> TCP
There is a new option in BlackBerryOS 3.8 and later. Then fill in APN with the provided APN listead in the below post, that is appropriate for your carrier. If no username or password is provided, leave these blank. If only a username is provided, then leave in the password. Also, ignore the Gateway IP address, unless your Blackberry specifically has a textbox to enter the IP address in. "APN" means "Access Point Name". Once you have saved the APN information, you should reboot your BlackBerry by removing and reinserting the battery.
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Run your BlackBerry Internet Software
Once you have filled this information, your Internet applications should work on your BlackBerry. TCP/IP makes Internet software work, including chat software: Verichat, WebMessenger, IRC, Telnet/SSH, Web browsing, etc.
Occasionally, some applications on the BlackBerry need to have the gateway or APN information entered directly into them. This is not common.






BlackBerry TCP/IP Configuration Success Reports
Nextel/Telus - iDEN - Has TCP/IP
No APN/TCP settings required on iDEN units including 65XX, 75XX and 7100i. They are special because they are iDEN and more native TCP/IP. After a new BlackBerry activation, you may need to wait 2 business days before third party Internet software such as VeriChat works. In the past, it was necessary to call Nextel to order the static IP address option (about $4/month), but now a static IP address appears to be included with BlackBerries by default.
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Rogers - Has TCP/IP
Go to Options->TCP
APN: internet.com
Username/password is blank
Note: If this does not work, call Rogers and get the "internet.com Access Point Name" added to your account. If they say it already exists, tell them to load up the records anyway, just to doublecheck.
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T-Mobile - Has TCP/IP
Go to Options->TCP (or Tools->TCP)
APN: wap.voicestream.com
Username: (blank)
Password: (blank)
Note: T-Mobile has fixed the port-blocking issue - see this post for more info. In rare cases, it is reported you may need to enter your T-Mobile username and password, the same information used for logging into www.t-mobile.com/bwc ... If it still does not work properly, just call T-Mobile (call after Feburary 11th, 2005), and ask them to get the "wap.voicestream.com Internet Access Point Name" added to your BlackBerry account at no extra charge.
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Cingular Orange - Has TCP/IP
Go to Options->TCP
APN: wap.cingular
Username:
Password: CINGULAR1
Formerly, it used to be difficult to get this to work on Cingular but in December 2005, a new Internet Browser Icon suddenly appeared on Cingular BlackBerry units. When this happened, it also suddenly became easier to use Cingular BlackBerry with TCP/IP. If you are still having problems, please click here.
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Cingular Blue - Has TCP/IP
Go to Options->TCP
APN: proxy
Username: (blank)
Password: (blank)
Try using these settings if you are on the former AT&T network, instead of the Cingular settings.
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Verizon - Has TCP/IP
Newer models including 7250 and 7130 now has a TCP/IP stack, no configuration is needed. Many third party Internet applications work out of the box on it! However, the older 6750 and 7750 models will NOT work with TCP/IP.
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Telus - CDMA - Has Partial TCP/IP
Recently, in late 2005, this feature got activated on newer Telus units. Newer models including 7250 now has a TCP/IP stack, no configuration is needed. However, there seems to be blocking for certain applications such as IM. Several third party Internet applications work out of the box on it! However, the older 6750 and 7750 models will NOT work with TCP/IP.
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Bell Mobility - Does NOT Work; Need MDS hosting
Unfortunately, none of the Bell Mobility BlackBerries have a TCP/IP stack enabled. Not even the 7250. A future BlackBerryOS may fix this, or Bell Mobility might enable the feature in the future. No timeline known. For now, get BES/MDS Hosting in order to make 3rd party Internet applications work. (Note: Some applications such as IM+ will work on Bell Moblity if configuring using WAP/gateway/APN settings listed below. See this post)
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Sprint - Unknown; Might Work
Unknown. There is enough TCP/IP functionality in BlackBerryOS 4.0.0.204 or later, for software such as Verichat and Berry411 to work. This BlackBerryOS is preinstalled on the model 7250. Some software such as Reqwireless Emailviewer will require you to input gateway IP address information (See below). For the best TCP/IP support, you must use BES/MDS. You will need to pay $10 to $25 extra per month for BES/MDS Hosting in order to gain access to the Internet and TCP/IP software.
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Other Carriers - Might Work
This is a list posted by a wonderful forum member bfrye on BlackBerryForums.com ... In addition to this list, there is also another list of alternate APN's on the Internet. You may have to telephone your carrier to tell them to get the Access Point Name (APN) added to your BlackBerry mobile phone account. Here are the most common APN's, although they can change over time: