Im getting bb curve today.. what if im not getting the BIS enable, do i still able to go online using wifi from wifi hotspot?

Did you read the whole article at the front?

just ask, if move to Japan, BB8900 still can use at there?

yes i did.. but a bit confuse here, just bought curve yesterday.. so even using third party browser or apps on wifi oso cannot online is it? hav to rely totally on BIS eh?

You can, but you won't be able to use the native BB apps (BBM, BBMap, Facebook for BB, YM for BB, Gtalk for BB etc). Change the browser general setting to Hotpot browser & you should be able to browse the web using WiFi.

Please note that Googlemap in BB DOES not use WiFi - it uses either BIS or 3G/Edge.

thx for the answer bro.. after this ill try both method.. thx again... btw.. where can i get a trusted latest firmware..

install the Desktop Manager software that came with the phone, from there u can update ur device to the latest firmware available.

That's only the latest firmware released by your respective telco, which is always not the latest anyway.

i just found out that 8520 currently is still running on hybrid 5.0.. is it true? or maybe im just outdated infos...

Can I ask where can I re-arrange the short cut icons on the desktop page?
and then after I upgraded my bb messenger, then icon when missing in the IM folder. what should I do?

Note that only the top 6 icons from the Home screen (where u got all your icons) is displayed at the main screen (on default theme). to move an icon simply press your blackberry key (in between the call button and the trackpad) and select "move". that way u can rearrange the things.

I need to ask the expert here how to permamently have my keypad light on whenever i am using the device? i'm using a bold by the way. Thanks a lot!

set the backlight timeout to a longer time.. max is 2min I think

good to see the BB sifu around here

I'd like to suggest to add the item below:

1. Using your local (Maxis, DIGI,Celcom) BB overseas
- Is is the same concept as International Roaming on voice calls?
- How to receive push mail, using BB Messenger etc overseas, either by using WIFI (To avoid costly roaming charges), or other methods available
- Tips how to avoid expensive international charges when using BB.

This question always prop up among BB users here.

Hope the BB masters here can share and post it as a sticky in here, for info sharing to everyone. I myself do not know how or what to do when using my BB overseas.

Thank you.

thx for this!! now i think i've found my ans =)
cuz i dun really feel like subscribing to BIS for the internet thing.
kinda expensive as RM98/month.

streamyx sudah rm88.

people usually opt for BB due to its ability to get you connected 24/7 wherever you are (as long as there is network signal). The WiFi option is just an add-on feature whenever you need a faster connectivity for internet browsing & a place to do so (WiFi spot).

If you intend to use your phone for internet connectivity using WiFi only.. You should consider using different phones as you won't be able to fully utilize your BB capabilities without BIS and the other phones do have applications better suited for WiFi connection.

well it's just my 2 cents.. different ppl have different needs - it's your money anyway not mine

i dun need 24/7 connection, i just need it when i'm bored while waiting for someone/something/some-whatnot. i dunwan other phones like how ppl wants iphone and not others.
and anyway, for what i know now is u need BIS when u using BB's apps.
well, i dun need thier apps anyway. i can just use the browser to do things i need.
so i think its fine, right?


the main thing i want the phone is just to for normal calls, normal sms and normal online (fb normally).... so i think i dun need BIS right?

I understand what you mean.. BB is able to do all the things you want but without BIS there is 1 thing which you wont be able to do (which I think the main reason why people compared BB without BIS the same as 3310) which is MMS - you wont even be able to open MMS from other people (correct me if I'm wrong, but my friend do have this issue)

mms biar jer. cuz i seldom mms also. so its fine.