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04-26-2009, 01:33 PM
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Need help putting internet on BB with Metro PCS
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I have a BB 8703e flashed to Metro PCS. I know there is a way to update to 4.3 and put the internet on here but I cannot figure out how. Can anyone help me please??????  |
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04-26-2009, 02:08 PM
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Please activate a BlackBerry data plan. That is the correct way to get the Internet on the device. Updating the operating system version is recommended, but it will not activate the Internet for you.
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04-26-2009, 02:20 PM
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i am on a BB plan but since it was a sprint phone that was flashed to metro, the internet will not work. i know how to erase the IT policy off of it but i need to figure out how to put 4.3 on it
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04-26-2009, 02:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rabbe
i am on a BB plan but since it was a sprint phone that was flashed to metro, the internet will not work. i know how to erase the IT policy off of it but i need to figure out how to put 4.3 on it
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As I said, upgrading to 4.3 will not activate the Internet.
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05-29-2009, 08:29 AM
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I got your PM, let's keep this in this thread so others can learn.
As dc/dc stated, you will need a BlackBerry Data plan. Does Metro PCS offer BlackBerry data plans? Do they sell the 8703? If not, they most likely won't have the service book for the BB Browser.
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05-29-2009, 08:48 AM
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Im on their BB plan
Im on their BB plan but I do not have a BB from Metro pcs. it was originally with sprint. Ive been told i need to upgrade the OS to 4.3 but not sure how to do that and im not sure what else i'll have to do. i know a place that'll do it for me for $50 but id like to figure out how to do it. ive also been told ill have to erase the IT policy. i just dont want to try to do it before i know exactly everything i need to do. i dont wanna take a chance on ruining my BB. i guess ill have to pay the $50 to have it done if i cant figure it out on here. any help is greatly appreciated
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05-29-2009, 08:54 AM
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If you have an IT Policy on the device, that changes things. The policy could be blocking the Browser. Are you sure you have a policy?
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05-29-2009, 09:04 AM
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I do have an IT policy
Im pretty sure i do have an IT policy. the guy that can put the internet on here told me thats one of the things he'd have to do is remove te IT policy. how can i check if i do or not?
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05-29-2009, 09:07 AM
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Options > Security Options > General Settings. What does it show under Services at the bottom?
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05-29-2009, 09:12 AM
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It says
***no services***
im def a BB newbie
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05-29-2009, 09:27 AM
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That indicate that there is NOT an IT policy on the device.
Can you send PIN messages, use BlackBerry Messenger?
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05-29-2009, 09:31 AM
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?????
I really have no idea how to do that. i see it on my screen but it says no contacts under blackberry messenger........im so damn lost!!!!!
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05-29-2009, 09:34 AM
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PM me your PIN number and I will send you a PIN message. Report back here letting me know if you recieved the PIN message.
You can find your PIN number by going to Options > Status.
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05-29-2009, 09:51 AM
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I sent the PIN message you to and myself, I received the message but also got an error stating the Service Blocked. I would assume that means you did not receive it and also that you do NOT have a BlackBerry data plan.
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When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken.
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05-29-2009, 09:53 AM
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i didnt receive it. i DO have a BB plan with metro pcs. I have the service i just cant utilize it on my BB. on my screen it says "data connection refused". i definitely have the BB service through my carrier though
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05-29-2009, 09:56 AM
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But it is not associated with your BB. data connection refused means no BlackBerry Service on the account.
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05-29-2009, 10:07 AM
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just got off the phone with Metro pcs. they said i do have the BB plan on my phone
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05-29-2009, 10:11 AM
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Call them back and tell them you are unable to do PIN to PIN messaging. They need to fix that. It's possible have the data plan, but something else get hosed up and block the PIN to PIN, which will also affect your browser functionality.
I run across this with Sprint occassionally.
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05-29-2009, 10:13 AM
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well the thing is my BB is from Sprint but i had it flashed to Metro PCS
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05-29-2009, 10:14 AM
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Well, it didn't work.
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