...Official BLACKBERRY Thread v.updated...

[dead stokc]

Originally Posted by grittyman20

Originally Posted by Dead Stokc

Originally Posted by grittyman20

Just got the BB 9700 for T-Mobile...for those who have this phone, have you had any issues with dropped calls?

Idk what service ur on, but I was havin some

issues wit that until I put my 9700 on 2G only.

Its been stable ever since.

Isn't 2G slooooooow? I really copped the joint because of 3G and how T Mobile has one of the fastest 3G networks out

I feel the same way, but honestly u cant even really tell
the difference besides no dropped calls.

 

[big j 33]

Originally Posted by K8S

I'm about to get a Bold 9700. Anything to let me know?

Btw, how's the gps function on that thing? Do I need to pay to have a GPS program? Also, which one is the best? I'm located in Singapore if that matters.

Peace!

I use Google Maps for my GPS and it's good and free as well.  I liked it better than the default gps, but I haven't tried anything else.

 

[k8s]

Originally Posted by Big J 33

Originally Posted by K8S

I'm about to get a Bold 9700. Anything to let me know?

Btw, how's the gps function on that thing? Do I need to pay to have a GPS program? Also, which one is the best? I'm located in Singapore if that matters.

Peace!

I use Google Maps for my GPS and it's good and free as well.  I liked it better than the default gps, but I haven't tried anything else.

Thanks for the reply. Oh. Does it allow you to enter where you want to go and provide you with directions on how to get there?
Peace!

 

[big j 33]

Yeah sort of, it works just like Google Maps online, gives you a map and directions but its not turn by turn or voice directions

 

[grittyman20]

I just upgraded to the latest official OS for the 9700, heard it was supposed to improve some of the 3G issues this phone has...we'll see

 

[div1lbc]

Originally Posted by grittyman20

I just upgraded to the latest official OS for the 9700, heard it was supposed to improve some of the 3G issues this phone has...we'll see

Give us a review on the new OS and let us know if it's worth upgrading.

 

[grittyman20]

So far so good.

Eliminated that SMS bug where the phone number would only show up instead of the name

 

[optimusprimeaphia]

Originally Posted by MyTsharp

Originally Posted by CrAzYFLiPxNyC

Originally Posted by grittyman20

Originally Posted by Dead Stokc

Originally Posted by grittyman20

Just got the BB 9700 for T-Mobile...for those who have this phone, have you had any issues with dropped calls?

Idk what service ur on, but I was havin some
issues wit that until I put my 9700 on 2G only.
Its been stable ever since.

Isn't 2G slooooooow? I really copped the joint because of 3G and how T Mobile has one of the fastest 3G networks out

Wut? I find that hard to believe

Its true.

Our network is working in some places on HSDPA. And there aren't as many 3G subscribers hogging bandwith as the other carriers. So the network is faster.

When I tether my BB to my laptop on 3G I clock up to 75 kbps sometimes when I'm downloading things.

My-T.

Thats cool but try getting a signal in the first place...


Verizon > *

 

[delaacruuz]

Anyone using the 8520 and found any nice themes for it ?

 

[yungsatellite]

Originally Posted by grittyman20

So far so good.

Eliminated that SMS bug where the phone number would only show up instead of the name

how did you do that? 

 

[grittyman20]

Originally Posted by YungSatellite

Originally Posted by grittyman20

So far so good.

Eliminated that SMS bug where the phone number would only show up instead of the name

how did you do that? 

Upgraded the OS

 

[black jesus]

when does the tour 2 drop for sprint?

 

[blackbenz]

according to crackberry forums the tour 2 for sprint is supposed to come out in feb.

 

[2o6]

You can't just change the main menu background with a picture?

Are the. 8520 and the 8530 the same for apps/ themes?c

 

[delaacruuz]

the back is a bit big, overall i love it

 

[memphisboi55]

Originally Posted by BlackBenz

according to crackberry forums the tour 2 for sprint is supposed to come out in feb.

 

[CJMcfly26]

Am i the only one who is not feelin the bold. Had it since it first dropped and i'm not really impressed with it. Might get the  HTC My Touch.

 

[yungsatellite]

Originally Posted by grittyman20

Originally Posted by YungSatellite

Originally Posted by grittyman20

So far so good.

Eliminated that SMS bug where the phone number would only show up instead of the name

how did you do that? 

Upgraded the OS

9700 isn't running on the latest OS?
and how do you upgrade it?

 

[grittyman20]

I don't know what version you're running homey...check settings>about to find out.

The latest "official" OS is 5.0.0.442

 

[2o6]

So is bbm like aim or my phone number?

Should I add my nt homies or only my real life ones?

And how do you make your own main menue background? That's the whole theme right?

I'm confused. And a noob.

 

[stay lurkin]

Looking to copp and unlock the BB storm (first one). How difficult will it be to unlock (for t-mobile)? And will I still be able to use BBM etc? Thanks

 

[retrofighterusaw]

I used to work for tmobile. My coworker actually unlocked her Storm and used it on the tmobile network. she was able to use bbm as well. 

 

[katiejade4]

I want a blackberry

 

[stay lurkin]

Originally Posted by RetroFighterUSAW

I used to work for tmobile. My coworker actually unlocked her Storm and used it on the tmobile network. she was able to use bbm as well. 

Thanks, did she have any complaints about it?

 

[yungsatellite]

Originally Posted by grittyman20

I don't know what version you're running homey...check settings>about to find out.

The latest "official" OS is 5.0.0.442

Mines is 5.0.0.33
and it says there is no available updates...