BlackBerry Smartphones USE FOR CURVE 8520 WIFI

I recently bought a blackberry curve 8520 with Fido. My phone is connected to my wifi at home, but I want to assure you that I'm strictly using data NOT wifi (because I don't have a data plan). I noticed that in a network public wifi, a red asterisk * - appears on the WiFi icon in the upper right of the phone. Like this:

(the WiFi symbol is surrounded to demonstrate what I mean when I say WiFi symbol and the asterisk appeared like this)

However on my home network, if it says it is connected, the asterisk does not appear. As you can see it it says "Fido-peanut" (my router name) which means that Yes, I'm "connected..." BUT without the red asterisk on the wifi symbol (with my home WiFi) does that mean that I am not connected correctly?  I called Fido and the CSR said she thinks she has something to do with login password in public WiFi, but she's not sure.

The problem seems to be this: when I go on 'The Mobile Network Options' to activate ""data services ' OFF(to make sure that I am only using wifi and no data), the connection fails and I get this message: "

When I turn it on, I am able to connect.

For ""connection preference ": "

what setting should I put if I don't want to use any WIFI data BUT?  Yes, the obvious answer would be to choose "WI - Fi" only, but this means that I won't be able to call/text because my mobile connection turns off.

So, how can I make sure I'm really only using wifi and not data when both the data service is turned ON and my wifi is 'connected '?

It is a list of what I've done:

(1) the HOTSPOT USER - check.

(2) insterted PIN provided by the phone to my dlink router (via online)

(3) tried the push button configuration

(4) restarted my router/modem

5) there is a check mark next to the WiFi connection:

It would seem that I am connected to Wifi, but again, to reiterate, that I would like to ask if the WiFi is the ONLY thing I use and not data.

Thank you!

It's pretty simple... IF you are connected to your network Mobile disabled (no phone calls or SMS) you will use ONLY WiFi. Only. As long as you have the 'white' dashboard and the name of the network "green peanut butter", you are connected to WiFi, but without BIS BlackBerry data services.

If you disable Data Services, you will not be able to use data in any form (via WiFi or Mobile network, if it is enabled.)

No BlackBerry data plan, you will be able to use the WiFi hotspot browser and some few third-party apps like Pandora radio.

Tags: BlackBerry Smartphones

Similar Questions

  • Video blackBerry smartphones helps on curve 8520

    people, I bought a new blackberry curve 8520. I cannot play mp4 in her videos... I don't want to convert videos every time and then put it in my phone...

    Please suggest me software that could be installed in the cell so that I can see with ease

    Hello

    When you have a video on your desktop and want to put on your Blackberry, the chances are that he will not be in the proper format. you have three ways of doing things in your BB:

    • You can use Roxio Media Manager (see the many discussions about this program that is available when you download the "Blackberry Desktop Manager with Media Manager"
    • You can use a web converter-> blackberry like http://blueapple.mobi/
    • You can convert the video yourself, then move it to your Blackberry.

    For download on your blackberry, simpler is to connect your Blackberry, set it in "Mass Storage" (UMS) and Drag mode ' n "drag the file in your folder \Videos\ on your blackberry (you don't need the Desktop Manager to do)."

    For the conversion of the video, I discovered a free and open-source program called AKME FFmpeg (name ugly, but easy to use). It can be downloaded here: SourceForge > AKME FFmpeg .

    There is only one screen: choose the file to convert, choose the Blackberry (for example Blackberry Curve 8300 400 Kbps), select the name of the destination file and choose the ratio if necessary (for example youtube FLV videos are in 16:9 instead of 4:3 by default). then click more and the conversion begins. I love mp4: best 3gp quality and can be viewed with a regular Media Player like VLC or Windows Media Player.

  • BlackBerry smartphones cannot update Curve 8520 from V4.6 OS OS V5.0

    I tried the update from blackberry website. At the launch of the Application Loader, it provides only with the option of maintaining my OS and downgrading my OS for older 4.6.1 version.

    I've used the exact steps on an another Curve 8520 and I had successfully upgraded the operating system! After that the upgrade was successful the first phone, only tried the second phone upgrade. Is there something I did wrong the second time around? I hope to get help, thank you!

    Good.

    Make a backup of your device first, using Desktop Manager > backup. Close the office at the end Manager.

    1. download the OS files to the PC then install on the PC by running (double click) the downloaded file.
    2. go in c:\program files Research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
    3. plug in the BB and double-click on "Loader.exe." It is located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

  • BlackBerry Smartphones using my curve as a Modem...

    Just, I got my curve about a week ago and was informed by the seller to alltel, I could download the software for my phone to use it as a modem, but now I can't get any support or help with this.  I am running Vista on my laptop and I need to do what I'll be traveling and going to college online.  Can someone tell me how do I contact someone or get some kind of help?  I would really appreciate it.  I'm about to throw the phone and cancel my travel plans.

    I can't give you an answer regarding where the software can be found. But, as a student who travels all week and has taken an online course or two, I can offer the folling tips: using the BB as a modem will work, but it is generally as fast as a dial-up line. It's perhaps not fast enough for some online courses, especially those who have streaming video conferences, for example. In addition, do research for essays to these slow speeds can be painfully slow and tedious. Although it is not as convenient (and more expensive), I had much better luck looking for good quality WiFi hotspots to take care of my work in the classroom. The extra time spent to find one will be partially offset by the opportunity to spend less time in line with the much faster connection. But, everyone has different needs and what works for me may not be better for someone else. Good luck with your studies.

  • BlackBerry Smartphones used BB Curve, how to remove the previous E-mail addys

    Hello! I bought a used BB curve and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to remove the e-mail address of owners at the previous address. When I compose a message he asks me what email I want to send from and he has my address and 2 of the former owners of e-mail addresses. When I look in different folders there only my email address listed to delete or change. Any ideas?

    To remove the previous owners email ID

    1. go to Options
    2. Advanced options
    3. Service books
    4. Highlight the E-mail ID that you want to remove
    5. Click on the Menu
    6. Select Remove
  • Unlocked blackBerry Smartphones using bb curve 9310 w/Tmobile without data

    Hello, I'm looking to buy a bb curve 9310. For the moment, I'm in a 2 year contract with calls unlimited-Tmobile & text, no data plan.

    I need to change my phone and I would like a blackberry because I have a lot of text, and also I would use its WiFi capabilities as well.

    I did some research and it seems to be is not as simple as just buy the phone and put a SIM card. I just want to know if I would be able to use a unlocked bb curve with my Tmobile SIM 9310 (plan of 2 years, no data)

    I already know that I won't be able to use features such as BBM. I'm waiting until my contract expires and may then add a data plan or change of provider.

    Any response would be greatly appreciated as I need to change my phone as soon as POSSIBLE.

    Thank you!

    What happens with companies like At & t and Verizon. However, T-mobile in the United States is not that. I have an iPhone and a BB 9780 for two of my children on family plans for $5 per month - no data plan.

  • BlackBerry smartphones at & T Curve 8320 Wifi Question

    Hey everybody,

    Well, I have another question of wifi connection, and as I looked, I came to no conclusion.

    My question is specifically about the AT & T and is a two parter.

    First of all, in the options of the mobile network, do I have to 'Data Services' to use wifi to browse the internet, email, etc.. ?

    Secondly, given that I don't have an AT & T data plan charges me for having this option turned on?

    I called AT & T and asked the same question and return the response as the one who would be positive: the representative said that I would not be charged. However, she seemed distraught, so I turn to the BB community.

    If someone could help me, that would be great. Thank you

    You won't get any email or data services RIM BlackBerry with WiFi only and no BlackBerry data Plan.

    With Data Services ON or OFF and do not have a data Plan, nothing.

    You will get the WiFi Hotspot internet browsing only.

    Good luck.

  • Applications for blackBerry Smartphones available for Curve 9360 - what URL can they be addressed via a PC?

    I can't find a page where I can see comfortably, on my PC, the applications available for BB Curve 9360 on the BB site.

    (From p. \Apps home I get to a list of devices, where I find the curve, but when I click it, I sent again to the homepage!)

    Please, let me know the URL where I am sure they are, even if I can't find it by myself.

    Hello

    If, by 'apps', you mean these natively included in OS package, while it's complicated... There are a variety of basic applications, but each company is free to "Pack" the package of core OS with their network-specific things or they chose to push their customers.

    If, by 'apps', you hear the module and 3rd party applications that the user chooses to download, then there are a variety of resources:

    Each of them works differently, so it is quite difficult to provide detailed instructions for each.

    Good luck!

  • Problems of blackBerry Smartphones upgrade my Curve 8520 to the new version of the 5.0 software

    Hello

    I tried to update my BB Curve with the new software last night... I supported everything first... he crossed the 4 step process of update, but blocked on "restart" & just stood there.

    I know he said do not interrupt or disconnect during the update, so I went to bed & leaves to do it's thing... after 6 hours, he had not moved, I had to kill it.

    Now I've lost my contacts, history, files etc... purpose that I know they are on my PC somewhere because the update system has done its own backup, so I have to be able to 'restore' myself...

    Please can you help me?

    Thanks in advance, Simon

    Hi & Welcome to the community... !!

    First of all, please let us know, reloading the OS on blackberry is successful or not, so successuful then gr8.

    Secondly, as you said, you supported your device first of all, if you can restore the data from there, other wise, you can recover from the default backup location, where DM is saved automatically.

  • File .pdf of blackBerry Smartphones use for bold 9900 os 7.0

    Hi all

    Please help me.

    I have a bb bold 9900, os 7.0 version.

    It is written that the document .pdf reader comes pre-installed with documents to go premium, which is a resident.

    I tried, but I can't open .pdf documents.

    Then I tried to openn www.dataviz.com/bbtr... as says the resident bb sw with a link.

    but this link does not work. The same link suggest to copy the address and he surfing with normal websearch.

    I did it without any result.

    What should I do?

    I need to open and read the .pdf.

    Thank you for your support.

    Urgent.

    Best regards

    OK, then you should be able to open PDF documents.

    When you try to open a PDF file, what is the error you see?

    Is this PDF file attached to an e-mail or a file saved on your press card?

  • BlackBerry smartphones HELP! Curve 8520 screen is all white

    Hello world... I'm new to all this.  I had my BB for 8 months.  I really not something special for my phone except turn it on and hide in my 14 months old.  When I got it, the screen is all white.  I can't do anything with it.  I am able to receive calls on this topic, and I hear that I get messages on this subject, but I can't see anything! I can't do anything, not even to turn it off... I'm desperate!  I tried the soft start and even a difficult start, but even once, nothing works.  I hope someone here has an idea what to do... Thanks for your help and your support!

    My friend had a problem like this, the only thing it takes to send it for repair, according to me, contact the store where you brought the phone. Please click on the laurels on the side thanks. -->

  • Problem blackBerry Smartphones with the habit of my bb curve 8520 wifi light

    I have a bb curve 8520 (wifi, edge) v5.0.0.822, tmobile platform 5.2.0.76 + the at & t brand

    I don't have a sim card, and the device is not unlocked.

    well at first I had free wifi, I have updated the operating system a few times, wipe the unit more than necessary and made battery pull... always had free wifi for more than 3 months. made with any kind of data plan.

    I called tmobile to request a release. I had the race to go to the EDGE of aid. the next day, I have no wifi. I try to turn on the check mark disappears, the red x connection notification is turned off never turns green on.

    not only that my mac address is 00:00:00:00:00:00.

    I want only free wifi for use domestic, I just got in development for smartphones of bb. This device is only intended a portible workspace to write code, test apps and simulators on the go, so I can learn more about this business. can someone help me get rid of my wifi bug. highly appreciate.

    I also went to oracle Sun to try to find the jsr is trying to create a "custom" to my pc connection.

    using my pc to provide transmittions data on my phone of Sam s, that my pc is now connected to by connection "custom". I've been pulling back to see if my project messed up my adapter wifi, or if this has worked, but maybe just that I received no coding for it, or bad coding on my part.

    my project has worked on several simulators, as well on cell phones brands. I don't set problem over and over again working on it. When I get this all understood, I'll post.

  • The latest os for curve 8520 blackBerry Smartphones

    Hi can anyone tell me what the latest operating system is for curve 8520 I current have os 5.0.0.1036 I don't know if it's the last or I have to upgrade to a new version please help

    Hello!

    Unfortunately, the current version and the last for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is OS 5.0.0.1036 bundle, which is currently installed on your device.

    Because the other 7 and OS6 is to rest the device series to date new Smartphone launched by BlackBerry.

    So for the USGA improved version, either you change your device or, wait if a new update is launched on the market.

    I hope that solves your problem!

    If your problem has been resolved then would you be asked to click 'Like' and accept as a 'Solution' that other advisors invest it times on this Message more.

    Thank you.

  • BlackBerry smartphones which is the latest OS for curve 8520

    I use blackberry 8520 V5.0.0.1096 (bundle 1807, platform 5.2.0.113), I would like to know if there are new OS above that. Thank you

    Here's the latest Blackberry curve 8520 OS for Rogers Wireless
    https://swdownloads.BlackBerry.com/downloads/browseSoftware.do;JSESSIONID=A5637CBCEAD5A4715AED5CD703...

  • BlackBerry OS for Curve 8520 Blackberry Smartphones

    Hello

    I use blackberry 8520 curve with OS 5.0 is installed.

    Is there a version of the Curve 8520 OS update?

    Concerning

    Rohit

    OS5 is the operating system more recent that the 8520 will work - it doesn't have the hardware to run OS6 and OS7.

Maybe you are looking for

  • keyboard won't type shift characters after upgrade of Windows 8

    The top row of shift characters and numbers will not work since I upgraded to Win8. Can I use the numeric keypad for numbers, but I have to copy / paste from a Word document to connect to sites since I can't use the symbol @. I have a Pavilion notebo

  • RT - etspc - hard drive (size)

    Hello I created my goal of RT on an old computer, which meets the requirements of the document http://zone.NI.com/DevZone/CDA/tut/p/ID/8239?OpenDocument and everything works fine with LabView RT 8.6. Now, I'm going to prepare a new goal of RT with La

  • Empty, damaged power plug battery for PAVILION DV7-1135NR

    I had countless problems with my HP PAVILION DV7 1135NR, I managed to solve most of the problems, but of course, another appeared.I usually for "jimmy" my autour adapter to get a load, but in this case, I was too harsh and completely ruined the power

  • Someone please Help! Windows error! Help someone

    OK, I turn on my computer dismorning and after about 10 seconds, I get a screen saying Windows resume Loader, my keyboard does not work here on so I can't click any of the two options "continue with system RESUME & ' Delete restoration data and proce

  • How many windows do not sell a product key of Windows 7 for?

    I tried to install windows 7 ultimate on my new computer, but I discovered that my version of it is pirated. I need to find a new product key which is legitimate. Is Microsoft sells windows 7 ultimate product key? If not, where can I find the most le