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[ax3]

9300 curve/ bold series ... nice battery life ...

[ax3]

@dhan_shh, how is os 7.1 ??? damn every bb phones should get that update like apple ...

[dhan_shh]

@ax3..................,7.1 looks good,batter life is better with 7.1.0.523 for 9900.

But,basically no huge difference with 7.0,I've not tried NFC,Hot-spot & other features,

I'm with Airtel pre-paid,where there is no 3G for prepaid (I'm with weekly Rs.100 BIS plan)

U r right,all bbs should get update!

(PS: I've changed my BB9900 from black to 'white')



More to come................!

[Arnab boss]

hi guys i am using a bb curve 8520 and it runs on edge..i have to recharge 399/mnth for the internet and bbm services...is there any option to change the network to gprs so tht i can use the net @ 98/ mnth without bbm i know but only net...!!

i am a noob in bb so if i ask anything stupid plz dont mind..!!

[ksundar]

@dhan-shh,congrats on your 'whiteberry'!

@Arnab boss,I think I have some answer to your query!

This is stolen from a google group discussion,Thanks to the original poster!

"
If you want to check your mail from Wi-Fi without a data plan, use Logicmail.

It's totally free and open sourced. (From Sourceforge.net)




It's not only for Gmail, you can also used it for other mail accounts.




Thus, you can receive and send mail by Wi-Fi without a data plan




Let's see how?




1) Google "Logicmail", download and install it. (From Sourceforge.net)




2) Enable IMAP in Gmail:




- Sign in to Gmail.

- Click Settings at the top of any Gmail page.

- Click Forwarding and POP/IMAP.

- Select Enable IMAP.

- Configure your IMAP client and click Save Changes.




3) Open Logicmail in BB and configure settings like that: (For gmail accounts)





Protocol: IMAP

Incoming server: imap.gmail.com

SSL - checked

Port: 993

Use MDS Proxy - not checked




Outgoing

Server: smtp.gmail.com

SSL - checked

Port: 465

Authentication: Plain

Use MDS Proxy - not checked




4) Open LogicMail - Global settings and check Wifi mode: Always




5) Check BB Wi-Fi mode is connected.




6) Open Logicmail and click your account name! That's it!




7) Fin!




On the other hand; There are several programs you can use like that;




FREE WiFi Apps that work without a DATA PLAN! (Thanks for sonni_kuba for the list)





Google Mobile Mail ----> Logicmail

Google Mobile Maps ----> Mobile GMaps (MGMaps)




others;





News Reader - AP Mobile

Online Radio - Flycast Radio Pandora

Instant Messenger - Palringo or Instango

Fast HTML Browser - Opera Mini

Weather Update - BBWeather

App Store - App Store"

Enjoy!

[ax3]

@Arnab boss, its better 2 pay than do the above stuff ... else just opt for bbm plan & u can use net with wifi ....

[ax3]

any1 knows abt an apps which monitors net usage ??? coz some of my money is getting deducted & what to findout where, am on prepaid. have paid for BIS plan [unlimited].

just as "whats app" has ... it shows how much data transfered & used ...

which BlackBerry Handheld applications uses internet APN ???

[Empirial]

Hi,

I've a few queries regarding Blackberry Plans :

a) Can we browse Web via Opera Browser without activating BIS?

b) Do we need to activate BB Social Plan for accessing FB & Twitter via Opera Browser?

c) Please name those stock Apps/Services that requires BIS to work.

d) Is BB App World accessible without BIS?

Regards.