Inertia
11-04-2008, 05:23 PM
Ok so I have added the R69 BIS bolt on and my data services have been activated, but how do I activate push email? I am using a hotmail account.
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Iam3G
11-04-2008, 05:29 PM
Ok so I have added the R69 BIS bolt on and my data services have been activated, but how do I activate push email? I am using a hotmail account.
On the Blackberry there should be an icon saying "Mobile Email Settings". Go in there and follow the instructions. Its really very easy to setup.
On the Blackberry there should be an icon saying "Mobile Email Settings". Go in there and follow the instructions. Its really very easy to setup.
Inertia
11-04-2008, 05:33 PM
Im using the older Blackberry, only have an "Enterprise Activation" icon. Tried to enter my hotmail email and password, but all i get is a bunch of cryptic emails sent to my hotmail addy.
bwana
11-04-2008, 06:01 PM
try the html interface - http://www.mobileemail.vodafonesa.co.za/ - and start with Create New Account :)
Inertia
11-04-2008, 07:23 PM
I keep getting an error when i type in my hotmail email and password ?
bwana
11-04-2008, 07:33 PM
What is the error?
Do you know if Hotmail supports imap and/or pop3?
Can you autoforward from hotmail to another account?
Do you know if Hotmail supports imap and/or pop3?
Can you autoforward from hotmail to another account?
Inertia
12-04-2008, 01:48 AM
Just a general error. Do you suggest I forward my mail to another blackberry created address? I will still receive the mail on my pc tho ?
bwana
13-04-2008, 03:43 PM
Just a general error. Do you suggest I forward my mail to another blackberry created address? I will still receive the mail on my pc tho ?I forward numerous email addresses to a general gmail account I have. From there is it spam filtered and forwarded to my device's email address I set up when I set up the account (from the web site)
Inertia
13-04-2008, 07:52 PM
Unfortunately one can only forward hotmail emails to @live.com, @msn.com or @hotmail.com address's. What to do ??
bwana
13-04-2008, 07:55 PM
Unfortunately one can only forward hotmail emails to @live.com, @msn.com or @hotmail.com address's. What to do ??Dump hotmail and get gmail?
BTW - I'm not surprised having read up on it and while some hotmail accounts work fine others are reported to be problematic - what does their help section have to say about it?
BTW - I'm not surprised having read up on it and while some hotmail accounts work fine others are reported to be problematic - what does their help section have to say about it?
scud
13-04-2008, 08:20 PM
hi bwana, i'm looking to go the blackberry route this week, but i'm a bit confused on a couple of things, and you seem to know quiet a bit about them.
1. If want to connect to my own imap email account/s (not blackberry email), does this use extra "paid" bandwidth, or is any type of email considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted traffic" offer.
2. can the blackberry browser download files over http. and would this traffic be considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted offer". it would eb great to use the blackberry to d/l podcasts etc..
3. do blackberrys work ok with apple macs, or are they a bad combo!!
1. If want to connect to my own imap email account/s (not blackberry email), does this use extra "paid" bandwidth, or is any type of email considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted traffic" offer.
2. can the blackberry browser download files over http. and would this traffic be considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted offer". it would eb great to use the blackberry to d/l podcasts etc..
3. do blackberrys work ok with apple macs, or are they a bad combo!!
bwana
13-04-2008, 08:37 PM
hi bwana, i'm looking to go the blackberry route this week, but i'm a bit confused on a couple of things, and you seem to know quiet a bit about them.
1. If want to connect to my own imap email account/s (not blackberry email), does this use extra "paid" bandwidth, or is any type of email considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted traffic" offer.
2. can the blackberry browser download files over http. and would this traffic be considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted offer". it would eb great to use the blackberry to d/l podcasts etc..
3. do blackberrys work ok with apple macs, or are they a bad combo!!1)You'll be fine and wont incur any extra bandwidth charges if you want to use your own imap.
2) No - it's not going to work for that - though that might change to a degree when the new OS comes out.
3) It seems to sync fine for me. Integrates nicely with iCal, Address book and the likes. Cant say for sure if you're using Entourage as I dont.
1. If want to connect to my own imap email account/s (not blackberry email), does this use extra "paid" bandwidth, or is any type of email considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted traffic" offer.
2. can the blackberry browser download files over http. and would this traffic be considered part of the vodacom "unlimitted offer". it would eb great to use the blackberry to d/l podcasts etc..
3. do blackberrys work ok with apple macs, or are they a bad combo!!1)You'll be fine and wont incur any extra bandwidth charges if you want to use your own imap.
2) No - it's not going to work for that - though that might change to a degree when the new OS comes out.
3) It seems to sync fine for me. Integrates nicely with iCal, Address book and the likes. Cant say for sure if you're using Entourage as I dont.
wantedz
14-04-2008, 09:13 AM
1)You'll be fine and wont incur any extra bandwidth charges if you want to use your own imap.
2) No - it's not going to work for that - though that might change to a degree when the new OS comes out.
3) It seems to sync fine for me. Integrates nicely with iCal, Address book and the likes. Cant say for sure if you're using Entourage as I dont.
2) I have tested the new OS 4.5. Looks like Vodacom is very stingy on what they allow through the BIS gateway.
Not allowed at the moment (but works when using the standard APN internet) :
FTP file download
Video Streaming / Youtube
Opera
All GPS software still works.
2) No - it's not going to work for that - though that might change to a degree when the new OS comes out.
3) It seems to sync fine for me. Integrates nicely with iCal, Address book and the likes. Cant say for sure if you're using Entourage as I dont.
2) I have tested the new OS 4.5. Looks like Vodacom is very stingy on what they allow through the BIS gateway.
Not allowed at the moment (but works when using the standard APN internet) :
FTP file download
Video Streaming / Youtube
Opera
All GPS software still works.
bwana
14-04-2008, 09:22 AM
2) I have tested the new OS 4.5. Looks like Vodacom is very stingy on what they allow through the BIS gateway.
Not allowed at the moment (but works when using the standard APN internet) :
FTP file download
Video Streaming / Youtube
Opera
All GPS software still works.Are you testing in an official capacity?
In this thread (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=1573986) kwmf didnt seem to think that they would block youtube so I'm wondering if they just havent activated it yet? (I also suspected that they might block it.)
Not allowed at the moment (but works when using the standard APN internet) :
FTP file download
Video Streaming / Youtube
Opera
All GPS software still works.Are you testing in an official capacity?
In this thread (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?p=1573986) kwmf didnt seem to think that they would block youtube so I'm wondering if they just havent activated it yet? (I also suspected that they might block it.)
wantedz
14-04-2008, 09:34 AM
No in a unofficial capacity.
You can open Youtube and search for clips through browser but as soon as you want to stream it stops
You can open Youtube and search for clips through browser but as soon as you want to stream it stops
bwana
14-04-2008, 01:28 PM
No in a unofficial capacity.
You can open Youtube and search for clips through browser but as soon as you want to stream it stopsSo that could be because it's not been rolled out yet officially?
You can open Youtube and search for clips through browser but as soon as you want to stream it stopsSo that could be because it's not been rolled out yet officially?
kwmf
16-04-2008, 01:41 PM
Sorry guys, been away in CT since the 10th and just saw this now.
I'm actually grabbing 4.5 as I type this to you ;)
As for the streaming, that remains to be seen as tho how it works out. The services that are allowed or not are generally a result of what the carrier decides they want from RIM.
If you remember when Google Talk was first released internationally we couldn't use it here initially because Voda had not asked for it to be "switched on" and therefore we didn't have the required service books.
30 odd minutes left on my download, wonder if I'll put it on my production BB...
I'm actually grabbing 4.5 as I type this to you ;)
As for the streaming, that remains to be seen as tho how it works out. The services that are allowed or not are generally a result of what the carrier decides they want from RIM.
If you remember when Google Talk was first released internationally we couldn't use it here initially because Voda had not asked for it to be "switched on" and therefore we didn't have the required service books.
30 odd minutes left on my download, wonder if I'll put it on my production BB...
bwana
16-04-2008, 02:26 PM
Sorry guys, been away in CT since the 10th and just saw this now.
I'm actually grabbing 4.5 as I type this to you ;)
As for the streaming, that remains to be seen as tho how it works out. The services that are allowed or not are generally a result of what the carrier decides they want from RIM.
If you remember when Google Talk was first released internationally we couldn't use it here initially because Voda had not asked for it to be "switched on" and therefore we didn't have the required service books.
30 odd minutes left on my download, wonder if I'll put it on my production BB...so where can the average Joe download it from?
I'm actually grabbing 4.5 as I type this to you ;)
As for the streaming, that remains to be seen as tho how it works out. The services that are allowed or not are generally a result of what the carrier decides they want from RIM.
If you remember when Google Talk was first released internationally we couldn't use it here initially because Voda had not asked for it to be "switched on" and therefore we didn't have the required service books.
30 odd minutes left on my download, wonder if I'll put it on my production BB...so where can the average Joe download it from?
kwmf
16-04-2008, 02:41 PM
Still early days ... I got 4.5.0.18 which you can see is a very early revision.
I'm still not sure if I'm going to risk my own device yet ...
I'm still not sure if I'm going to risk my own device yet ...
wantedz
16-04-2008, 03:02 PM
I am running V4.5.0.10. Only major problem is a bit of memory leakage. About 7Meg in four days. When I reboot it its back to normal. All other software is working fine.