Install any app on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 01:26 am

If you want to run an app that doesn't have an installer - including alternative email clients like Astrasync and NotifySync which RIM won't sign for installation - connect your BlackBerry by USB, swi...

Save money on texts on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 01:26 am

If you're sending a message to another BlackBerry user, BlackBerry Messenger is free -but you need to know their BlackBerry PIN.The easiest way to get someone in your contact list is to invite them.

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Archive, don't uninstall on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 12:56 am

Only the very latest BlackBerry models have anything like enough memory for all the apps you want. When you run out of space, pick the ones you use least and archive them to your microSD card (this on...

Hidden Help on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 12:55 am

The hidden 'Help Me!' screen shows the signal strength, battery level, device PIN, free space, space in use, IMEI, OS version, how long the BlackBerry has been on and some other info that can be usefu...

Say a command on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 12:52 am

Voice command does more than voice dialling; if you want to check your signal and battery strength you can wade through the Options menu or you can hit the voice command button and say 'status' or 'ch...

Turn off speakerphone on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 12:50 am

The slightly confusing way to put a call on speakerphone is to use Menu > Activate Speakerphone; the even more confusing way to turn it off is Menu > Activate Handset - or you can use the $ key to tur...

Tweak your trackball on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 12:44 am

Use Options > Screen/Keyboard and scroll to the bottom of the page to choose the horizontal and vertical sensitivity (how far it moves across the screen when you move it) and whether you hear a click ...

Real convenience on blackberry 25 Feb 2012 | 12:42 am

There are two 'convenience keys' - one on each side of the BlackBerry; you've probably found one of them by knocking it and hearing that irritating 'say a command' message. If you never use voice comm...

Untitled 25 Feb 2012 | 12:34 am