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FindMeHere and Textender -Two useful utilities, free until the end of July!

by Michael Hepples on 30 Jul 2010 11:20 AM
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*UPDATE - Some folks have noticed the download link is missing, use code "berrycodesfree" Coupon code only works in the MOBILE app store or app store client. it won't work in the main site. Be sure your cart is showing $0.00 before you complete checkout. Sale extended to August 3rd!*.

We have covered Textender and FindMeHere on the blogs before, and today on Twitter I noticed a little bit of news that might be of interest to our readers. Both of these applications are now free until August 3rd.

Textender is a straightforward utility app that allows the expansion of SMS messages beyond 160 characters. Integration throughout the system menus allows you to access it from almost anywhere, and multiple numbers for each contact are supported as well. If you are constantly frustrated by only being able to send 160 characters at a time, pick it up now for no charge.

FindMeHere is an interesting little app that takes your current GPS location and provides the Google Maps link, allowing you to easily send your current location to your friends via a number of options, including Twitter. I use it constantly for sending clients a map to my office location, quickly and conveniently.

Filed Under: BlackBerry Apps; Tags: Berrycodes, FindMeHere, free app, paid app, Textender
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Posted by jzee923 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Is anyone else having trouble downloading these apps?
It looks like the "free download" button is grayed out

 
 
Posted by wchilds Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

go to mobihand.com, set up an account, search for the two products and then type in the code "berrycodesfree." hit checkout and both download links will be sent to u via email

 
 
Posted by agosine Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Tried to download FindMeHere, but it does not seem available either online or OTA.

 
 
Posted by abelmb Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

No link

 
 
Posted by brays08 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Yeah I am having the same issue. I tried to get it through the superstore app and nothing doing.

 
 
Posted by miker_74 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

same...greyed out download link.

 
 
Posted by Lefty923 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Try again. I used the Barcode to get there.

 
 
Posted by DrLouie Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Why is textender needed? One of the great things about BlackBerry is it allows you to type right on past the limit and tell you how many messages you are sending.

 
 
Posted by chirmer Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Mine does not do this. Is there a menu option? Mine gives me a popup that says "160 character limit!" and doesn't let me type until I send what I've typed so far.

 
 
Posted by Adam Zeis Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

CDMA devices only allow 160 characters for SMS.

 
 
Posted by DrLouie Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Thanks Adam, I wasn't aware of the difference between the GSM and CDMA devices.

 
 
Posted by cdf3 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I'm unable to download either app. It's free until the end of the month, yet you can't download them. What's the point of that?

 
 
Posted by cdf3 Saturday, Jul 31, 2010 561 days ago

It wasn't working for me yesterday. It seems to have been updated. I was able to download and purchase both apps with the coupon code for free today with no problems.

 
 
Posted by jaeare1 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Use the barcode reader...worked fine for me that way..

 
 
Posted by miker_74 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

my barcode reader won't scan it...it looks real blurry. Any suggestions?

 
 
Posted by drummerman2008 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I CAN'T DOWNLOAD IT EITHER.

 
 
Posted by blueyestm Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I scanned the barcode no problems, click the barcode and it will send you to mobihand where the download link is active.

 
 
Posted by cipriani14 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Hey guys,

I am not sure what is going on with MobiHand, if I need to I will extend the free period. I have an email in with their support to find out why the links are grayed out, be patient with me here.

FindMeHere is available and working through their mobile site: http://bit.ly/9SOehx

Not sure what is going on with Textender

 
 
Posted by reverepats Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

cant wait to get it

 
 
Posted by rockys57 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Neither of the links work, and neither of the scans work. Could you please fix and let us know when we can download? Thanks.

 
 
Posted by majorbedhead1967 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

unable to access OTA link for Textender

 
 
Posted by watcher65 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

How do I get these

 
 
Posted by luvmyhubby Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I would really like to use the Textender app.
Please fix the link.

 
 
Posted by blessed2bamommie Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

and then you pay if you still want it? Basically a trial?

 
 
Posted by bad_boy321 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

No go on the Find Me Here link in the store. The link isn't active.

 
 
Posted by KJowers Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Can't Download. OTA isn't up.

 
 
Posted by belfastdispatcher Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I downloaded it from the mobile website but couldn't from the app.

 
 
Posted by greenii Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I had to go to the page on Blackberry - wouldn't work on my laptop. But I have it now!

 
 
Posted by Iluvbb Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Was able to scan barcode and download FindMeHere, but there's no download option for Textender, even when barcode is scanned. I appreciate the freebie regardless :)

 
 
Posted by SCrid2000 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Same here, I was able to get findmehere, but not textender.

 
 
Posted by cwcavanaugh Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Alright guys here's the low down:

First you need a barcode scanner installed. I have not got this to work with the built in scanner in BBM v5.0. Use the Blackberry AppWorld to download ScanLife. It's a free barcode scanner that requires no configuration (and no reboot for me).

Scan the barcode and it will open the download link for this application. Worked like a champ for me on my Bold 9700 running OS 5.0

-CC

 
 
Posted by TechBoy1980 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Textender has pretty crappy reviews online. Any crackberry fans actually use it or try it out? It wud be a major help for vzw & sprint users. Let us know.
Peace!

 
 
Posted by seekerozen Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I tried direct to link and scanning, not working for me either way!

 
 
Posted by rroyy Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Now 0,99 each got FindMeHere free but now askes 0.99 for them.

 
 
Posted by Gelladuga69 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

In the CrackBerry app store, it says Textender is .99, not free.

 
 
Posted by tlrottman Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Just tried to use scanlife on my 9650 and it didn't work for me.

 
 
Posted by cipriani14 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

"berrycodesfree" for either app... I extended the free-ness until August 3rd for all the confusion.

 
 
Posted by PNUT69 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

where do you enter the code @ soon as i go to add to cart its asking for my credit card info.

 
 
Posted by Gelladuga69 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Get it from MobiHand.

 
 
Posted by TechBoy1980 Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Used scan life, scanned the code. findmehere worked free with the free code, on my vzw bold.
But want to know if anyone here tried textender yet, and what they think of it

 
 
Posted by fu53d Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

Thanks for the great post CB!

 
 
Posted by jcastilloalonso Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

I had Findmehere and used it at least once a week, yet I use now google maps (which has the feature in version 4.2.0) because Findmehere needs GPS lock. Hopefully a new version will come out that allows us to use cellphone location and maybe integrate with the maps application to allow us to select the exact spot.

One can dream...

 
 
Posted by Karmas_Chaos Friday, Jul 30, 2010 562 days ago

thanks for the freebee! awesomeness got textender and love it , also didnt have any issues with th DL Thanks :)

 
 
Posted by jon2249 Wednesday, Aug 04, 2010 557 days ago

I was unable to get it as the links were down a few days ago. Is there a way to still get this offer?

 
 
Posted by rick717 Monday, Aug 09, 2010 552 days ago

Have tried 3 times on a Bold 9700. Works once or twice then quits. Say it will read UPC codes and get price comparisons. The thing is it will do it sometimes and then not do it. I realize it will not always do a price comparison, they may not have the pricing to give. But, if it get the price once, it should get it again on the exact same item 2 minutes later. Doesn't. Will pull up product info, not price. Or it will just sit loading content forever and ever. This app is just not ready for release yet, at least not for UPC codes. And if it doesn't work for UPC, don't claim that it does. The worst thing is the total lack of response from their support..if they have any. Tried for 4 days to get a response from support to fix the problem. Just wanted to get the software to work...no response. Finally got on the Facebook page and explained the problem. They got back with me and said they would be in contact with me today, that others weren't having the problem (obviously don't read reviews). Never got back with me. But they did take the time to remove my entry on there Facebook page, so what does that tell you. Last time I had to uninstall the software it toally locked my phone, had to do a restore. Thankfully, I do backups.

 
 
Posted by rick717 Monday, Aug 09, 2010 552 days ago

Oh, I forgot. Tried AT&T's code scanner. Read 1 out of 15...product info. Total waste time. I'd really like to know why developers release apps like this. They have to know they don't work. If all they want is Beta testers they should just say so. It's really a shame too, I would pay for an that works. But the first thing they say is pull the battery, or we've never seen this before...must be your phone. Nonsense. If it works on one it will work on others...or it should or don't release it until it does.