How do we check if our BlackBerry is "unlocked"?

To check if your BlackBerry is "unlocked" for use on carriers other than for which it is branded :

1. On your BlackBerry, go to Options > Advanced Options > Sim Card.

2. At that screen type MEPD (see annotation below) on your keyboard. A new menu will pop up.

* If your BlackBerry has a SureType keyboard (71xx and 81xx devices) you'll need to double-tap the P, so the actual keys entered become M E P P D.

3. Look for Network in the list.

4. If your device is "unlocked", it should say Disabled or Inactive. If it says Active, it's still locked to that carrier.

Free Blackberry Downlaod - GridMagic Community Edition

GridMagic Community Edition is an application from Simprit Free Software Community that provides the compatibility of processing a spreadsheet with various other functions of application like Microsoft Excel on Windows. In addition, spreadsheets that produced can also be emailed directly in excell format as attachments via a new menu item on the BlackBerry.

When bearing many boosted features for a spreadsheet application program, GridMagic is configured with ease-of-use and simplicity in mind. It is cautiously designed by conceiving the BlackBerry user experience, so to make BlackBerry handheld users feel at home.

With GridMagic, you are able to access and update your spreadsheet data anytime, anyplace.

Various around GridMagic :

· Especial for BlackBerry handhelds.
· Available 65,536 rows and 256 columns.
· Multiple sheets per workbook.
· Cell and text arranging.
· Alignment, borders and background colors.
· Easily cell editing with real-time preview.
· Preview for data formatting.
· Cut, copy and paste cell data.
· Insert and delete cells, rows and columns.
· Zoom in or out.
· Row and column resizing.
· Find and go to.
· Handling workbooks with classes.
· Features the most frequently used Microsoft Excel functions.
· Well-matched with Microsoft Excel.

Download here :
http://www.simprit.com/free/gridmagic
Install by OTA from your BB :
http://www.simprit.com/wap.wml

Tips to Remove IT Policy from Blackberry

1. Ensure the Blackberry Desktop Manager is installed applying Blackberry Internet Service, and not Blackberry Enterprise Server. If you are uncertain, it would probably be a good idea to uninstall the Desktop Manager and start again.

If you don't have the CD that accompanied your Blackberry, the Software can be download.

2. Download the file policy.bin and save it in your Blackberry installation directory (C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry).

3. Wipe your Blackberry, creating a backup if necessity. Select Options/Security/Wipe on the Device.

If this option is unavailable, you may have to install the latest software on your Blackberry. You need to Download and install the latest Desktop Manger Software, then the latest Handheld Software. Connect your device, open the Desktop Manager, select Application Loader, and follow the prompts.

4. Close the Desktop Manager if it is open.

5. From the Windows Start Menu select Run..., and at the prompt type regedit. In the tree on the left hand side, navigate to:

HKEY_Current_Users\Software\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\PolicyManager

Right-Click the Policy Manager Folder and select New/String Value. Name the value Path. Now, Double-Click the Path Subkey and set Value Data to:

C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\policy.bin

6. Open the Desktop Manager.

7. Connect the Device.

Once accomplished, the Options/Security screen on your Blackberry shouldn't contain references to an IT Policy, you had better now be able to change all settings (including password prompts), and install Third Party Applications.

mig33 for blackberry

With mig33, you can chat in real-time with millions of other mig33 users. With mig33 you can also use other instant messaging services that already exist, such as MSN, Yahoo, ICQ / AOL, Google Talk and SMS on your BlackBerry. No matter if you have contacts mig33 or not - you can connect with them without changing applications on your BlackBerry.

If you want to chat with mig33, you can download the application in wap.mig33.com. After you download, you have to do with the registration number to use your mobile phone, do not use a false number because later mig33 activation code will be send to your mobile phone number.

Some update for mig 33 :

Mig33 version 3.06 for betaII Blackberry 8700/7290
3.06 betaII for Blackberry 8700/7290 has all the very latest mig33 features. This is only compatible with the BlackBerry 8700 and 7290. (jad)

Mig33 version 3.06 for betaII Blackberry 8100/8300/8800
3.06 betaII for Blackberry 8100/8300/8800 all have the very latest mig33 features. This is only compatible with BlackBerry 8100, 8300 and 8800 series

Download here :
wap.mig33.com