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BlackBerry Error Codes Explained
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BlackBerry Error Codes Explained

Posted by Adam Zeis on 19 Apr 2012 12:33 pm
Every device has it's problems, and BlackBerry is no different. At some point in the life of your BlackBerry, you'll get an error message of some sort which can usually be diagnosed quickly thanks to BlackBerry error codes. Luckily most BlackBerry errors are specific to what you are doing at that moment, making it easier to find out what you need to do (if anything) to fix it. BlackBerry error...
PlayBook OS 2.0 quick tip: Closing folders with a swipe of the finger
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PlayBook OS 2.0 quick tip: Closing folders with a swipe of the finger

Posted by Zach Gilbert on 14 Apr 2012 2:17 pm
While RIM rolled out PlayBook OS 2.0 to our beloved tablet some time ago, we’re still uncovering some hidden features, and today I’ve uncovered a neat lesser known feature. If you’re like me you have meticulously placed all your applications into respective folders, sorting them from “HD Games” to “entertainment". While it keeps everything organized getting in and out of a folder could be just...
Install the BlackBerry fonts on your BlackBerry device today!
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Install the BlackBerry fonts on your BlackBerry device today!

Posted by Jared DiPane on 13 Apr 2012 11:11 am
Customizing your BlackBerry device is something that many of us like to do, whether it be changing wallpapers, themes, or just changing the font of the device. Personally I am a huge fan of the stock BlackBerry 7 look paired with the right wallpaper, but one thing I enjoy is changing up the fonts every once and a while. While crusing through the forums the other day I noticed a thread asking...
How to use Battery Saving Mode on your BlackBerry Smartphone
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How to use Battery Saving Mode on your BlackBerry Smartphone

Posted by Adam Zeis on 31 Mar 2012 9:38 am
A brand new feature that was introduced in BlackBerry OS 7.1 is Battery Saving Mode. This simple option lets you set a battery threshold which will then automatically adjust settings to conserve battery. So instead of keeping a close eye on your device when your battery hits a low point (say 20%), with this feature enabled, the device will automatically adjust things like screen brightnes and...
How to fix a BlackBerry 552 Error
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How to fix a BlackBerry 552 Error

Posted by Adam Zeis on 19 Mar 2012 2:27 pm
CrackBerry's help guide to resolving a 552 error on your BlackBerry. Fix with a simple battery pull or reloading your OS. The dredded BlackBerry Error 552 -- It's something that every long-time BlackBerry user fears and has seen over the course of their BlackBerry lifespan. The 552 error is caused by an issue with your BlackBerry software (typically an application) and can most times be...
Quick Tip: Updating your BlackBerry to a different carrier's OS? Make sure you delete BOTH vendor files
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Quick Tip: Updating your BlackBerry to a different carrier's OS? Make sure you delete BOTH vendor files

Posted by Adam Zeis on 14 Mar 2012 4:12 pm
As I found out earlier this morning, installing another carrier's OS on your BlackBerry isn't as easy as downloading and deleting the vendor.xml file -- now you have to delete both vendor files. It seems that in one of the updates to BlackBerry Desktop Manager, the vendor.xml file is not only located in one folder, but two. In the past you simply had to delete the lone vendor file and you were...
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How to get Path on the BlackBerry PlayBook

Posted by Adam Zeis on 12 Mar 2012 1:02 pm
Download and Install Path on your BlackBerry PlayBook Path, a foursquare slash Facebook combination, has previously been available on both iOS and Android. While we're not sure if it will ever make its way to BlackBerry phones, you can get it up and runnng right now on your BlackBerry PlayBook. Path is a social network that lets you share with friends and family by entering your thoughts,...
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How to use the Android App Player to Load Apps on your BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

Posted by DJ Reyes on 11 Mar 2012 3:57 pm
One of the most anticipated features of BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 was the Android Player, allowing you to load your favorite apps on Android. When PlayBook OS 2.0 was released, one of the first questions posed was "Where is the Android Player?". Many were looking for the app icon that would launch the Android Player and many ended up disappointed to see there wasn't one. Rest assured...

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