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Forum: General 9600 Series Discussion - Tour 08-04-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,475
Posted By oldspice
This may help. Lock the keyboard, then depress...

This may help. Lock the keyboard, then depress the trackball. Keeping it depressed, roll the ball in all directions for a minute or so. For some reason, this helps immensely. My trackball would...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 06-08-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,097
Posted By oldspice
IMHO, the InvisibleShield is by far the best...

IMHO, the InvisibleShield is by far the best screen protector out there. I little tricky to install, but very good. Clarity's good, it's pretty fingerprint proof, and you'll hardly know it's there....
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-27-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,097
Posted By oldspice
Awesome, thanks much!

Awesome, thanks much!
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-27-2008, 03:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,097
Posted By oldspice
Me too; I've been rocking the Precision theme...

Me too; I've been rocking the Precision theme since I picked up my 8330 last week, but only with the red background. I want the blue one after seeing your pics!
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-27-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,097
Posted By oldspice
Nice. As a side note, where did you score the...

Nice. As a side note, where did you score the blue precision theme? Or is it just a different wallpaper? In any case, I like and I want.
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 05-20-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By oldspice
I just provisioned my 8330 yesterday and it took...

I just provisioned my 8330 yesterday and it took a good 4 hours before it was able to hit the 1XEV. After that, no problems at all.
Forum: Rumor Mill 02-11-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 41,142
Posted By oldspice
On the photos a few posts up, the device does...

On the photos a few posts up, the device does have the Sprint Navigation logo. Not sure if you can load that on a non-Sprint device, so maybe there's some truth to this rumor afterall?
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 01-31-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By oldspice
1. Yes, the charger from your 8830 will work...

1. Yes, the charger from your 8830 will work fine. Heck, I still use the charger from my 8703 with my 8130 - I'm pretty sure they're all the same.

2. It would be wise to install the DM over the...
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 01-31-2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 45,090
Posted By oldspice
I just may have to try that out. I'm in a pretty...

I just may have to try that out. I'm in a pretty consistent EVDO area and my 8830 stays connected just fine. We'll see.
Forum: General 8100 Series Discussion - Pearl 01-30-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 45,090
Posted By oldspice
Anyone who's upgraded had issues, prior to the...

Anyone who's upgraded had issues, prior to the upgrade, with dropping signal from 1XEV down to 1X or 1x? Since the upgrade, have you noticed an improvement?

I've got the 8130 on Sprint and like...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 08-09-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,752
Posted By oldspice
I think this is somewhat common for this type of...

I think this is somewhat common for this type of material. I remember the Palm Z-72, or something like that, had the same issue - blue ruberized flakes all over the place!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-12-2007, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 801
Posted By oldspice
I've only had the 8830 for about a week, it's...

I've only had the 8830 for about a week, it's been in the Seidio case ever since, and so far no scuffs.

I have the old-style (non-rubberized) version of this holster for the 8703 and it did...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-12-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,917
Posted By oldspice
It sounds like you're on a BIS vs. a BES. If...

It sounds like you're on a BIS vs. a BES. If this is the case, you'll need to go to Vodafone's BIS site an take a look at your settings. There's a "signature" section there where you can change or...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-12-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,342
Posted By oldspice
Weird. Now, when I click the Sprint Software...

Weird. Now, when I click the Sprint Software Store icon that came preloaded on my Home screen, I get On Demand and Sprint Navigation listed above the categories you have listed in your post.
...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-12-2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,342
Posted By oldspice
Try this: ...

Try this:

http://ota.telenav.com/ota/sn/nav/rim-8830/
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-12-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,342
Posted By oldspice
Both VZW and Sprint versions. They're no longer...

Both VZW and Sprint versions. They're no longer on my Telenav page either. No huge deal, just never lost them all before during an upgrade.

WHOOPS! Nevermind, they're all in my "Recent Places".
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-12-2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,342
Posted By oldspice
OK, so I downloaded the VZW version directly from...

OK, so I downloaded the VZW version directly from Telenav (via the OTA link above) AND also the "Sprint Navigator" version directly from Sprint. I set up the straight from Telenav version first,...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-12-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,342
Posted By oldspice
Follow the directions exactly - open the browser,...

Follow the directions exactly - open the browser, click the link for Wireless Web, then Download Applications, then Sprint Software Store, then Sprint Navigation. Don't use the link to the Sprint...
Forum: GPS & Mapping 07-12-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,342
Posted By oldspice
Anyone else loose all their favorites after...

Anyone else loose all their favorites after loading the newest version? I did. :cry:
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-10-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By oldspice
Nope. Lots o' posts on this already. If you...

Nope. Lots o' posts on this already. If you turn the speaker phone volume all the way down, the voice is quieter, but there's no way to turn it off completely or point it only to the earpiece. ...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 07-10-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,179
Posted By oldspice
FWIW, my 8830 makes that same sound when using a...

FWIW, my 8830 makes that same sound when using a speed dial number from the home screen. Count me as one of the dorks that kinda likes it!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-10-2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,065
Posted By oldspice
OS version is 4.2.2.123. Not sure about the 4GB...

OS version is 4.2.2.123. Not sure about the 4GB card, but a 2GB works just fine.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-08-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,654
Posted By oldspice
Wirelessly posted (8830: BlackBerry8830/4.2.2...

Wirelessly posted (8830: BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/104)



The biggest difference is that the 8830 is CDMA in the States and can roam on GSM networks...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-08-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,886
Posted By oldspice
The Sprint 8830 is running the latest OS...

The Sprint 8830 is running the latest OS (4.2.2.123). I've been keeping an eye on mine and so far haven't had any significant memory leakage. So maybe there's some truth to the rumor that the...
Forum: General 8300 Series Discussion - Curve 07-07-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By oldspice
Nope. The newest Sprint BB is the 8830 which was...

Nope. The newest Sprint BB is the 8830 which was just released. No camera on that, either. Rumor has it that the Pearl 2 will be making an appearance on Sprint later this year. That would suffice...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-05-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,966
Posted By oldspice
Just hit the menu key again, scroll to Show All,...

Just hit the menu key again, scroll to Show All, and click to remove the check mark. Then all your hidden icons will remain hidden. To see them again, click the check mark back.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-05-2007, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 636
Posted By oldspice
I had the same issue with my 8830 out of the box....

I had the same issue with my 8830 out of the box. A quick search on the forum gave me the fix. Basically, go into your speed dial list, delete the entry for "W" (even if there's nothing there,...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-03-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
Right now, it's looking like 11558244 bytes free...

Right now, it's looking like 11558244 bytes free out 47841280. I had the memory leak issue on the Pearl that I had for a couple of weeks when I switched over to Cingular. I hope the 8830 doesn't...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-03-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
Yes on both. Works quite well too!

Yes on both. Works quite well too!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-03-2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
I know, I was a bit amazed that it got here as...

I know, I was a bit amazed that it got here as fast as it did!

Got it set up and running with most of my programs. The biggest deal was swapping numbers between the new 8830 and my old 8703, but...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-03-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
Just received mine! Will get a chance to set it...

Just received mine! Will get a chance to set it up in the next couple of hours or so.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-03-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By oldspice
8830 now on Sprint's site

Looks like they just posted the 8830 on Sprint's site. Get in while the gettin's good!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-02-2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
I too put it on my account as a new activation,...

I too put it on my account as a new activation, thus the $199 price tag. I believe they quoted me $549 if I were to buy it outright.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-02-2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
You rock. Just ordered mine (with free overnight...

You rock. Just ordered mine (with free overnight shipping to boot), so hopefully I'll have it in the next couple of days. Thanks much!
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-02-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,619
Posted By oldspice
Where did you order yours from? Care to share...

Where did you order yours from? Care to share your contact??? ;-)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-01-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By oldspice
Yes, that's the date for the in-store appearance...

Yes, that's the date for the in-store appearance of the 8830. There's been talk (as well as "confirmation" from a few Sprint sales folks on the phone) that it would be released for business and web...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-01-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By oldspice
Plenty of threads asking who was able to locate...

Plenty of threads asking who was able to locate the 8830 on the day of its release? Hmmm... I don't see any of those, thus the new thread.
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 07-01-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,329
Posted By oldspice
C'mon Sprint, where's the 8830???

It's been July 1st for more than 12 hours already! :razz:

So far, no luck with Sprint. Nothing on the website and telesales was less than helpful (kept trying to sell me the "new" 8703e).
...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-27-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,211
Posted By oldspice
Yeah, I got that. I was just wondering...

Yeah, I got that.

I was just wondering what the process was to order online, making sure all my plan info and old phone number are transferred from my 8703 to the 8830.

I've only ever done...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-26-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,211
Posted By oldspice
Online ordering procedure - Sprint and the 8830

Hey gang,

I'm eagerly awaiting the release of the 8830 on Sprint this weekend and would like to ask of those who've ordered from Sprint online before how the process goes? I'm assuming it's as...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 06-14-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By oldspice
You can set up a specific search and with a...

You can set up a specific search and with a couple key strokes, show only your "work" email. I have a search set up for the "q" key in my Messages folder asigned to my work account. So, when I pull...
Forum: Rumor Mill 05-20-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,984
Posted By oldspice
Interesting, especially since Sprint's...

Interesting, especially since Sprint's announcement page for the 8830 says "available July 2007". I'd love for you to be right, however! ;-)
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-18-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By oldspice
Good to know. I'll be purchasing through my...

Good to know. I'll be purchasing through my corp. rep., so hopefully things will go smoothly (as smoothly as they can go for Sprint!). BTW, how's the demo unit working out for you? Any user...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-18-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By oldspice
Anyone get an email from Sprint on the 8830 yet?

On Sprint's 8830 announcement page, (Introducing the BlackBerry 8830 (http://www.sprintenterprise.com/8830/)) there's a dialog box where you can enter your contact info to get on a waiting list (or...
Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion 05-15-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 21,354
Posted By oldspice
I'm curious to know if you found a 8830-specific...

I'm curious to know if you found a 8830-specific Seido case or you're using the case for the 8800. It was my understanding that the 8830s are a bit taller than the 8800s.
Forum: Rumor Mill 05-07-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,984
Posted By oldspice
Well, not to state the obvious, but it's the 7th...

Well, not to state the obvious, but it's the 7th and no Pearl for Sprint. Oh well, I suppose I'll wait until July for the 8830. :?
Forum: Rumor Mill 04-10-2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,984
Posted By oldspice
Interesting, I didn't notice this the first time...

Interesting, I didn't notice this the first time I read through the RIMarkable story, but the picture of the Pear is mostly silver, not unlike the VZW-branded pictures of the 8830 floating around.
Forum: Rumor Mill 04-05-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,984
Posted By oldspice
I agree 100%, GPS would be nice, indeed. I...

I agree 100%, GPS would be nice, indeed. I wonder if the Pearl's too small to house a GPS receiver? Only time will tell, I guess, but here's to hoping!
Forum: Rumor Mill 04-05-2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,984
Posted By oldspice
Take a look over at the 8100 forum. The Pearl...

Take a look over at the 8100 forum. The Pearl suffers from a memory leak where it doesn't release system memory after it's been used and the result is a loss of data, like emails, messages, and...
Forum: Rumor Mill 04-05-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 31,984
Posted By oldspice
Hopefully, the memory leak issue will be resolved...

Hopefully, the memory leak issue will be resolved before Sprint receives their batch of Pearls.
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