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  Thanks in advance for the help.

  Never mind.  I thought about it.

• BlackBerry Smartphones MIssion Impossible: How to communicate with anyone on the Blackberry support

  Hi all!

  I have an important question for the BlackBerry support team (is not directly related to a product specific to BB, but related to the support of BB products in general), but it was impossible to contact anyone, somehow, in support of BlackBerry.

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• Absolutely new Z10 smartphone blackBerry user, a senior, new owner of the BlackBerry Z10, you have questions a little later

  I am a new user of a smartphone and a BlackBerry, a Z10 with Bell, I'll give you the mandatory model number when I have a specific question.  I am 2 days in this, still getting the thing 'gesture' down pat, I'm not too good at this but the representative showed me.  Not a shot on the table-toss-away motion.  There seems to be some screen pages that don't gesticulate to the small size of box at all, as far as I know, some people, when they may be X'd OFF... but they seem to go away once as the main icon screen is in place for a bit...

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  I fear this could cause frustration for new users... in any case, I'm persistent.

  Please persevere.

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• BlackBerry smartphones my questions on the Storm 2 9520

  Hello everyone I do not have a Blackberry but I intend to update my phone soon and get a (I currently have a Nokia N95 8 GB). I looked through the list of Blackberry models, and the 9520 that I fell in love was the Storm 2 9520. I will probably get one, but I have several questions that I couldn't find clear answers on google. I'm picky about details on a phone, so I want to know everything before get you it. Here is the list of things that I had on my mind:

  -J' read that this phone records videos in 3gp format and not mp4. I'm a little worried about that, because I feel 3gp is less intense than mp4 by Windows (Win 7 user here). For example, 3gp, I filmed with an old phone years ago don't even open correctly in most players and no audio. So, is the format the phone records in playable correctly in Windows (Linux too)?

  -J' I always rename my pictures and my videos after taking. With the 9520, you can click a button or menu entry to rename an image / clip immediately after making it? Or they be saved with a name only automated, and you need to open your file browser and navigate to the file to be renamed?

  -A curiosity, I got on the touch screen if it is based only on the detection of heat or by pressing physics too. What I've seen, the heat detection is used when you lightly touch the screen and select the stuff / drag, while only pressing is used actually click. I'm curious because I could use my phone outside in the winter when I have leather gloves, and the screen can not detect my body energy then. Of course, it is difficult to use any phone with gloves, but I sometimes do to some extent

  -Use the charger micro-usb port, or another port? I know that some devices that use USB for charging and connection to the computer, which is a method that I prefer in general. No problem if it is not, just curious.

  -In the specs of the phone, it says maximum 8 GB micro-SD cards are supported. Someone can confirm that more cards are inconsistent and do not work (16 / 32 GB ones)?

  -J' read on a website that the only way to configure e-mail is to have a Blackberry Enterprise Server (do not exactly know what what). But you need to register with Blackberry using a classic IMAP / POP email account (like gmail or yahoo mail)? And besides, you need to register with any Blackberry service to use 3 G internet supplier or to use messenger (YIM MSN and AIM)? I'm guessing not, but always ask to be sure.

  -J' heard some phones have this limit / problem, so just to be safe: can put you MP3 transferred from your computer as ringtones? Or do you need to download them online from special services, as I heard some phones force you to?

  -J' read on several websites that there are complications with the installation of applications via the data cable. That's how I install most of my programs of others on phones. So if I have a jar or jad file on my desktop, is there no possible to install it via data cable unless I have an additional file with it? Same question for no java Blackberry applications.

  -All Web sites mention that the OS 5 web browser does not support flash on web pages (which I find quite sad). However, I can still play the files flash directly from my phone so I just open the swf file?

  -Can you play audio files in ogg / wav format? In addition, it can play video ogv, avi or mpeg?

  -Can I download themes for it that change the icons and colors of the menus? I guess the definition of custom screen (independent of the subject) shouldn't be a problem. Also, is there a free software that allows you to create your own themes and exporting it to the phone via data cable?

  -Are there also a front-facing camera for 3G video chat?

  -J' read on the differences between the 9520 and 9550 and that the 9550 has a frequency of additional network, sure it can work. Everyone says that you can not use a Blackberry in America if you buy it in Europe, in particular the 9520. Is this true? And the more vital than the 9520 9550 compatibility?

  -OS 6 will come to the 9520 too? Some sites say it won't, while than others whether in devices that it will support an update. Hope very much it will be

  -Finally, this could be a sensitive issue and I don't know how poorly seen on it is here. But it's easy to unlock / debrand the 9520? I would like to get the latest versions of firmware and do not have the limited phone.

  Someone mentioned the provider to branding is not done for commercial reasons, but in order to keep the compatible phone (and shouldn't even be illegal to debrand). So I think it should be ok.

  Yes, they are a lot of questions that may seem ridiculous. I got this phone for several years, so I want to know all about it. Thanks to all those who can help you meet them, and keep up the good work with phones

  Hi and welcome to the Forums!

  Wow! You do your job, I admire that! I'll answer what I can...

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -J' read that this phone records videos in 3gp format and not mp4. I'm a little worried about that, because I feel 3gp is less intense than mp4 by Windows (Win 7 user here). For example, 3gp, I filmed with an old phone years ago don't even open correctly in most players and no audio. So, is the format the phone records in playable correctly in Windows (Linux too)?

  3GP is the native video recording format. All you need is the codec on your PC to read. I downloaded a free transcoder and it not only transcode avi (and other formats) for me, but also to put the codec appropriate in what I can play natively without transcoding. QuickTime, I think a codec were also held. There are plenty of audio and the recorded video.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -J' I always rename my pictures and my videos after taking. With the 9520, you can click a button or menu entry to rename an image / clip immediately after making it? Or they be saved with a name only automated, and you need to open your file browser and navigate to the file to be renamed?

  Hmmm... haven't really tried to do... worst case, of course you can rename them later.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -A curiosity, I got on the touch screen if it is based only on the detection of heat or by pressing physics too. What I've seen, the heat detection is used when you lightly touch the screen and select the stuff / drag, while only pressing is used actually click. I'm curious because I could use my phone outside in the winter when I have leather gloves, and the screen can not detect my body energy then. Of course, it is difficult to use any phone with gloves, but I sometimes do to some extent

  In fact, storm BBs use two detection of heat as well as the physical press. It's called SurePress technology. Heat detection determines where on the screen you touch and then physical pressure activates the 'click' somehow. The entire screen is great physical button, whose activity is determined by your finger on the screen position when you press. As such, I doubt it'll work with gloves on at all. I know, on the ski slopes, I remove my glove to do something with my 9550.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -Use the charger micro-usb port, or another port? I know that some devices that use USB for charging and connection to the computer, which is a method that I prefer in general. No problem if it is not, just curious.

  On the BB, a port for all functions. Micro USB for charging and attached USB data transfer. When connected to a PC with the drivers installed, the BB will be time load (from the USB port of the PC) as well as allow the transfer of data.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -In the specs of the phone, it says maximum 8 GB micro-SD cards are supported. Someone can confirm that more cards are inconsistent and do not work (16 / 32 GB ones)?

  Technically, the BB model is unrelated to the size of the SD card, it supports. It is rather a function of the OS level that the BB is running according to the instructions this KB:

  • KB05461 Formats supported by the version of BlackBerry Device Software of card MicroSD

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -J' read on a website that the only way to configure e-mail is to have a Blackberry Enterprise Server (do not exactly know what what). But you need to register with Blackberry using a classic IMAP / POP email account (like gmail or yahoo mail)? And besides, you need to register with any Blackberry service to use 3 G internet supplier or to use messenger (YIM MSN and AIM)? I'm guessing not, but always ask to be sure.

  What this site is fake. If you happen to be in a business with BES (or purchase hosted BES) environment, you can indeed have the enhanced features that allow only to BES. But, through BIS (Blackberry Internet Service), you can interface more all connected to the internet e-mail services. See this:

  • http://us.BlackBerry.com/support/blackberry101/Setup.jsp#tab_tab_email

  You mus, t, however, Subscribe to the level of the appropriate of your carrier data plan to activate the true PUSH email function bis.

  • http://www.BlackBerryFAQ.com/index.php/What_do_I_need_a_Data_Plan_for%3F

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -J' heard some phones have this limit / problem, so just to be safe: can put you MP3 transferred from your computer as ringtones? Or do you need to download them online from special services, as I heard some phones force you to?

  I've never tried it myself, but I'm sure you can define file types to be ringtones to several media.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -J' read on several websites that there are complications with the installation of applications via the data cable. That's how I install most of my programs of others on phones. So if I have a jar or jad file on my desktop, is there no possible to install it via data cable unless I have an additional file with it? Same question for no java Blackberry applications.

  Applications can be installed via the data cable as long as they meet the necessary criteria to make according to this KB:

  • KB15172 How to install applications using the application loader tool in BlackBerry Desktop Manager

  If you have the .jad file, which can simply be copied on the BB and then executed on the BB to install the application.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -All Web sites mention that the OS 5 web browser does not support flash on web pages (which I find quite sad). However, I can still play the files flash directly from my phone so I just open the swf file?

  Support no BB FLASH at the moment.

  • KB13156 Support for Macromedia Flash for BlackBerry smartphones

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -Can you play audio files in ogg / wav format? In addition, it can play video ogv, avi or mpeg?

  You can find all media information of compatibility via this KB:

  • KB05482 Media types supported on the BlackBerry smartphone

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -Can I download themes for it that change the icons and colors of the menus? I guess the definition of custom screen (independent of the subject) shouldn't be a problem. Also, is there a free software that allows you to create your own themes and exporting it to the phone via data cable?

  Yes, you can download themes (I have to admit no experience with this...) I found no need to use themes that I need my BB to feature what I need... themes he dressed simply in my humble OPINION). I have no idea on how to create themes.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -Are there also a front-facing camera for 3G video chat?

  N °

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -J' read on the differences between the 9520 and 9550 and that the 9550 has a frequency of additional network, sure it can work. Everyone says that you can not use a Blackberry in America if you buy it in Europe, in particular the 9520. Is this true? And the more vital than the 9520 9550 compatibility?

  This issue is not that I consider as responsible. Everyone has their particular circumstances they need to meet. The features of the search machine and the frequency ranges of carriers that you want to run. Then choose the device that fits your specific needs.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -OS 6 will come to the 9520 too? Some sites say it won't, while than others whether in devices that it will support an update. Hope very much it will be

  Without no doubt... but this isn't an authoritative answer. And you will not be able to receive replies by authorities here. Basically, upgraded the specs for OS 6.0 here:

  • http://supportforums.BlackBerry.com/T5/announcements/announcing-BlackBerry-device-software-6-0/TD-p/...

  With the series Storm conspicuous by their absence, I consider any current to be candidates for the OS6.0 storms. But it is indeed in my humble OPINION.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  -Finally, this could be a sensitive issue and I don't know how poorly seen on it is here. But it's easy to unlock / debrand the 9520? I would like to get the latest versions of firmware and do not have the limited phone.

  Someone mentioned the provider to branding is not done for commercial reasons, but in order to keep the compatible phone (and shouldn't even be illegal to debrand). So I think it should be ok.

  Hmmm... release information can be found here:

  • http://www.BlackBerryFAQ.com/index.php/How_do_I_unlock_my_BlackBerry%3F

  But I'm not sure of your premises. You seem to be saying that you are locked in your level of update of carriers, as long as your BB is blocked. This is false. Unlocking is simply the function to allow your BB run on a network of different carriers... at the level of the BONE is irrelevant to that. You are free to use the carriers released OS for your specific model BB... There is just a tiny thing that you need to follow. But unlocking is not necessary to do so. There's nothing illegal or anything about unlocking. But it is useless unless and until you want to reverse your BB to another carrier.

  MirceaKitsune wrote:

  Yes, they are a lot of questions that may seem ridiculous. I got this phone for several years, so I want to know all about it. Thanks to all those who can help you meet them, and keep up the good work with phones

  Anything stupid on your questions at all... took a while to write the answers and I regret that I have not all of them for you.

  Good luck and let us know!

• Question on the browsers on the storm blackBerry Smartphones

  Hello everyone, I have a few questions about web browsers and the storm. If I still want to use a specific browser to a certain website how can I do this? The firefox browser remember passwords and login information? Is this a secure way to hold this info? Are there changes to settings that will speed up the loading of pages for web pages that have not been optimized for mobile devices? Thanks for any help you can provide me with Steve

  Hi Steve, I'll do my best to answer your questions.

  The main web browser (and one that opens automatically by clicking on links in emails and others) are the BlackBerry Internet browser.  This identification of the browser can be configured in three settings - BlackBerry, FireFox or Internet Explorer.  Usually, it is best to keep it on BlackBerry, but for some sites, it may be useful to define it on FireFox or Internet Explorer.  Make sure that JavaScript is activated for a better experience.

  The BlackBerry browser will keep cookies, so you can choose of you connected to the sites if you wish leave (for example, I logged in on the forums here leaves).  This works even if you set your BlackBerry, FireFox or Internet Explorer browser identification.  As long as your phone is not stealing, it is of course (and if your password to protect your device, it is safe anyway).

  A trick to speed up the loading of pages is to go to the options of your browser and under General Properties, set the Image quality to low.

  Now, the BlackBerry browser is a slower browser, however, he accelerated with updates of the operating system.  If your operator has provided an update for your phone, I recommend that you install it.  If they are not, keep watching for him.  Another method is to try a different browser.  I tried two so far - the Bolt and Opera Mini browser.  Both are much faster than the stock BlackBerry browser and load quickly no optimized pages.  Bolt browser is the fastest.  Note that both of these browser are not perfectly optimized for the storm, so while that pages will load faster, you need to learn to use them properly.  The two should also be able to remember great cookies.

  I hope that's what you're looking for, but do not hesitate to ask if you have any other questions!

• Smartphone Newbie question blackBerry - general question on the synchronization of e-mail

  Hello

  I have a general question about the synchronization of e-mail and BlackBerry smart phones.  Y at - it none of the devices that enable E-mail synchronization with Microsoft Exchange 2007 system not requiring BlackBerry Enterprise server?

  Thank you; Sorry if this has been asked before but I was unable to find it in the forums, documentation, etc.  Guess what I found for this kind of environment, you will use a BlackBerry Enterprise solution, but I can't assume.

  Thanks again.

  The short answer is no - BB using a different methodology than the use of WM. BB Push, WM uses (for most) sweater. As a result, the long answer...

  BB uses a server solution - it's called the BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) and it is hosted by your carrier. As an ENCORE, you create a BIS account, then create configurations for different emails, save your credentials for each e-mail account with necessary configuration items (as an ENCORE) (name of the server, the special ports, etc.). Then, BIS periodically checks your mail servers (about every 15 minutes) for any changes on the server that are required on the BB - only, so it generates traffic to your BB to expel these changes. If there is nothing that need to come to the HH, there is no traffic on the network of the carrier.

  WM, on the other hand, devices use (for the most part - there are exceptions) a technology pull... the device itself asks your e-mail servers for changes that need to come to the HH. This generates more traffic on the network of the carrier that the action of the poll itself generates traffic, even if there is nothing to come to the HH.

  Another distinction is the notion of synchronization - in the vernacular WM, it means that what makes your Inbox to the server mailbox and your lines of mailbox HH of the each other for everything (items old and new)... In the vernacular of BB, what is happening is the reconciliation of the new features and changes. But the old elements aren't coming for BB... only news of the moment of activation.

  Another distinction is just what reconcile to a BB - new, remove, read/unread, saved, etc. Which varies according to the messaging service... see this KB for more information:

  • KB05133 Features of the BlackBerry Internet Service email reconciliation

  Hope that helps!

• BlackBerry smartphones a few questions on the Torch 9800

  a friend recently gave me her old flame and I wiped it created a new BBID and deleted reinstalled BBM and it still does not work, I don't have a data plan but bbm should work on my home network. Another thing when adding an email, how do you find the "password for activation" this is my email password... any help would be appreciated

  Hi James Gover.

  I was a fanatic user of Torch 9800, 9810 (very similar), so I hope to be useful.

  • to open your mailbox, of course you need his password. Otherwise, someone could connect to it, which would be absurd.
  • If I were you, I wouldn't delete BBM: it's an integrated application. But normally, it is possible to re - download from BB world. I understand that you have done this. I tried to configure BBM with a friend who was a BB user, but we have no success. I admit that it is a relatively complicated application.

  -Solutions:

  1. First, do a format of all the data on the BlackBerry. Before that, make sure that you have made a backup; You can do this with BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac or Windows 7.1, which you can find on the BB site (Software section of the home screen). So yes, format. In: Options/Security/safety cleaning (if I translate well to the french).
  2. Ask your provider or operator. In my case, I had a basic membership for this BlackBerry and an additional option (and even today still with a better subscription) "Option BlackBerry" for anything over the phone and SMS, so exactly BlackBerry Messenger and e-mail, at a cost of CHF 10. -

  After having done these two things, I think you'll be ready!

• BlackBerry Q5 cant remember my password question and the recovery of the bb - id to reset!

  Nice day

  need to reset my BB - ID password but can't remember my response to my question of recovery, can you please help.

  Read this for complete information and suggestions to regain access to your BBID > http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-World/How-to-regain-access-to-your-BBID/td-p/25467...

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• Import music from the BlackBerry smartphone to my windows media player

  I have music on my blackerry 9670 I want to import into my Media Player and I don't know how to do. When I try to sync, it wants to download music in the media player on my phone I already have music, but I don't understand how to download from the phone on the media player. If anyone can help, I would apperciate it.

  Thank you

  Hi Ruth,.

  Windows operating system you are using?

  If you are using Windows 7, you can see the following items to synchronize the phone Blackberry with Windows media player.

  Set up a device to sync in Windows Media Player

  Windows Media Player sync: frequently asked questions

  Alternatively, you can visit the Blackberry support links:

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• Can be running/debugging AIR apps USB bby on the BlackBerry phone for the smartphone device? No Tablet

  Hi, I would like to know if we can test and run USB AIR applications on the blackberry smartphone to feature as the Torch 9860 with software like Flash builder?
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• Some questions on development on the Blackberry Pearl 8110?

  Hello. I have a few questions about the development of java applications on this unit.

  Well, asumming my old pearl supports Java...

  I have the Eclipse plugin for java installed using the 5.0.0 jre so I think this means that the application works on OS5 and above all, Yes?

  Not sure what OS this old Pearl works (I personally don't think it runs OS5?), and if he ran to an older operating system (say OS 4 or less) then my developed apps still work on this unit?

  Sorry if these are stupid questions.

  Thank you

  "applications developed in the usual Blackberry JRE 5.0.0 run on machines running less than 5.0.0 OS?"

  It is more accurate to say - are not supported on.

  A few apps, when compiled using the API calls that have not been changed, will work on 'low' operating systems, at least a number of people on the forum (yourself included) have told me they have managed this.  However, I tried it by accident (when I plugged the wrong device to load an application) and a device in brick.  So I wouldn't recommend it, even if it does not work.

  "do you mean that if I develop my app in JDE, it works on any device blackberry hosting any level of the operating system?"

  JDE versions have the same restrictions - there are versions JDE as there are JRE versions.  I think JDE 4.2.1 and JDE 4.3 are always available, so if you want to develop is a phone which works 4.3, because I think that yours, you could use the JDE-, but it should have the JDE 4.3 or earlier.

  You can also upgrade your phone and use Eclipse (which is what I would do).

  Clear now?

• What developer support options are available for the development of Java for the BlackBerry Smartphone?

  What developer support options are available for the development of Java for the BlackBerry Smartphone?

  What plans are available?

  Who can I contact with to register a support plan?

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• Deploy an icon on the BlackBerry smartphone to a web application or URL

  Hello

  I want to deploy an icon on the BlackBerry for a web application is home.  When the user click on this icon, I automatically want to launch my web app (URL).

  I found this article:

  http://www.BlackBerry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/348583/800708/800655/How_To _...

  And I read about 'push channel browser', which seems to do exactly what I want to do:

  http://www.BlackBerry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/7979/1181821/832210/Developi...

  I did a test with my Blackberry that is connected to a BES, and it works very well using the code example.

  My question is this, 'channel browser push' can be used for Blackberry that is not configured in our BES.

  For example, I want to be able to deploy an icon on the Blackberry from customers and suppliers we have, but these Blackberries are not related at all our BES or network.

  Is it possible to do this?  If so, should I do something special to make it work?

  If not, does that mean my only solution is to create a Java application that automatically launch the browser Blackberry (second option from the first link)?

  Thanks for your help!

  Channel browser push you make reference to requires the user is on a BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

  The alternatives to this is a Java application (as you have discovered), BlackBerry Widget or Signal of Web.  Web signals is the equivalent to a BlackBerry Internet Server Browser channel thrust.

  BlackBerry Widget SDK (applications requires a BlackBerry 5.0 device software)

  http://NA.BlackBerry.com/eng/developers/devbetasoftware/widgetsdk.jsp

  Web signals

  http://NA.BlackBerry.com/eng/developers/browserdev/websignals.jsp

• A few questions for the first blackberry development

  Hello

  First of all, my apologies for this being placed in the Java section, it seemed, the nearest section of what it is, but please move if need be.

  We have an application in development for the iOS platform that uses some geolocation and Web services.  We believe that we should have a version for the blackberry also platform, so we're looking in this evolution.  However, not being not to developers or users of blackberry, the different options for creating an application are quite overwhelming.  My questions are the following:

  (a) what language (Java?) is the most compatible?  Ideally, we would like to write the backend once, don't have to change the interface for devices of the curve through to the new playbook.  Java is also based on all of these devices?  None of us have any idea of Adobe Air, this is probably out of the question.

  (b) what are the operating systems are supported by what?  The curve I picked up seems to have Blackberry OS5 on it.  All operating systems support Java everything too, and whose support wifi location and cell tower map (the curve does not have a GPS unit).

  (c) I understand that during the development in Java there is a blackberry UI api, that's fine.  However, what version of Java is supported?  Is - this SE6, or we are talking about mobile Java here?

  (d) distribute the Apps.  The Blackberry App World seems to be the best route.  Do most people use?  It seems that the Blackberry is not restricted like iOS devices in how applications can be distributed.  Is there any other App stores (e.g. Amazon for Android?).  I guess it would be silly not not to enumerate the BB App World.

  Thanks in advance, any help is much appreciated.

  S.

  It is a really difficult game of questions.

  (a) Yes is the short answer.

  The long answer involves noting that the PlayBook does not directly support Java, and development platforms only available to this end are currently Adobe Air and Web works.  I can't give you a good explanation, since I dabbled only in them, but in summary,

  (a) with Web works you are essentially creating a Web application using HTML and JavaScript, with some JavaScript interfaces to the native operating system

  (b) air seems to me be in another development environment where screens and treatment are defined in a "Scripting" language that runs on the device.

  Work Web development is possible on the current BlackBerry phones as well, although I have no idea how compatible the two are - in other words how much you would have to change to a PlayBook Web app works works on the Palm and vice versa.

  I suggest you ask a similar question in the forums for these two platforms and see what they say.

  Anyway, there is a train of thought that phones current based Java will stop at some point, and phones will become based QNX, as PB.  So right now, if you want to learn something, then Web works.  But the works Web will be able to do what you want?  I don't know, but I don't know that Java is.

  But whatever the customer, you should be able to write the backend once.  Everything should speak http towards it.

  (b) there is not a BONE by device. Most devices come out with only one level and can be upgraded, usually at the next big release.

  Take a look at this good:

  http://us.BlackBerry.com/developers/choosingtargetos.jsp

  OS 5.0 in theory supports the location of the cell tower.  I say in theory because I never had to work in the United Kingdom.  But I have not tried very hard.  In my view, WiFi is available in the OS 6.0.

  (c) blackBerry support J2ME, with a significant number of extensions.  Think of it as Java 1.4 without all the useful bits, but the then RIM tried to add their useful in bits.

  (d) cannot speak for others, but BB App World is all I use.  Tried another one and didn't get anywhere.  YMMV.

  I hope this helps.