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Installing Blackberry Connect

Hi, I have done a lot of searching on this topic, but haven't been able to find anything definitive on the best way to install blackberry connect. I am about to pick up a Siemens SX66 (Cingular version, but will be using on Tmobile) and want to make sure that I will be able to get the blackberry functionality to work.
I have a few questions/comments/observations that I would love to get everyones feedback on. If there something out there that explains how to get it working, I am sorry and please feel free to point me in the right direction.
1. My understanding is that the blackberry connect software is in the extended rom. So far I have been able to find the following cab files which I believe have the blackberry software: htc_pocketpc_tmo_germany_2.0.0.25-18.cab, HTC_PocketPC_TMO_Austria_Germany_Load_Working.cab and htc_pocketpc_tmo_england_2.0.0.25-18.cab. Not sure what else is in here, but it looks like the blackberry client is there as well.
2. If I use one of those roms, what language will the software be? Will have to use the tmobile UK version for english?
3. I have been reading about people have problems with the phone rom. These are post from a while back, it seems that the UK blackberry client need version 1.0 and the german version need 1.06? Is this correct or can I use the lasted phone rom?
4. Is there any limitations on the System Rom or Extended Rom? Do I need a specific version? I want to make sure I have english on the device though.
5. Let's say I do get all the right software. Is there a problem in the US where Blackberry won't register Blackberry Connect PINs? I was reading in another forum that someone was having a problem with this on their SX66 and also I am upgrading from a Sony Ericsson P910a where I couldn't get my PIN added to Blackberry servers.
The main reason I want the device is to replace my blackberry and this is extremely important. Other functionality is awesome, but secondary as I need to make sure I have access to my corporate email.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks!

There are 2 threads in the blue angel section that have Blackberry connect ih the title. Might be of help.

Thanks saw those posts after, I figured the info would be in this section. I posted some questions there as well, but any help would be appreciated. Not sure if this is going to work....oh well..

To the best of my knowledge...
NOBODY has been able to make the BB Connect software work on SX66 on Cingular.
I've all but given up. Maybe WM2005 will be different...

Crap, though I take it the problem is Cingular not the phone right? Do you know if anyone has been able to get it to work on T-Mobile? What is the problem you are having, is it the PIN / IMEI registration issue?

that's certainly a part of it...
pin/imei, software (nothing supported). The blackberry connect desktop software for XDA2 is a couple years old and does not let you change the PIN.
No way to configure, so you're hosed. The O2 software on the pocket pc is also locked to an O2 blackberry APN. No way to change that either.
It's possible that somebody somewhere has taken the T-Mobile German MDAIII software -- and somehow obtained the T-Mobile desktop software -- and translated both --
but I doubt it! Definitely not to be found anywhere on this site...
Of course, I'D LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG, as this has been the biggest issue for me since I got this bloody device.
Bottom line: either use the crap XpressMail redirector product that Cingular offers, or use IMAP/POP on a "pull" basis. Neither way works well. We're screwed until Cingular steps up to the plate or until some brave soul on this board saves us all!

Re: that's certainly a part of it...
goestoeleven said:
pin/imei, software (nothing supported). The blackberry connect desktop software for XDA2 is a couple years old and does not let you change the PIN.
No way to configure, so you're hosed. The O2 software on the pocket pc is also locked to an O2 blackberry APN. No way to change that either.
It's possible that somebody somewhere has taken the T-Mobile German MDAIII software -- and somehow obtained the T-Mobile desktop software -- and translated both --
but I doubt it! Definitely not to be found anywhere on this site...
Of course, I'D LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG, as this has been the biggest issue for me since I got this bloody device.
Bottom line: either use the crap XpressMail redirector product that Cingular offers, or use IMAP/POP on a "pull" basis. Neither way works well. We're screwed until Cingular steps up to the plate or until some brave soul on this board saves us all!
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Umm i hate to say this but also that PIN number is alos tied to a carrier, and RIM will NOT release that PIN number to be used on another carrier's network, i know, i am a data support rep with Cingular. if you want something just like the Blackberry then go pay and get the GoodLink solution, otherwise i wouldnt complain about something free that cingular offers, I use it and i agree it isnt the best but works pretty damn well considering it FREE!!! for the PErsonal Edition. Besides, if you wanted to use the BWC (BlackBerry Web client) it isnt exactly Push either, the only forms available are the Redirector and the BES, but considering Congular is offering a solution for FREE i woulnt complain if i were you. If you wanna get mad at not having that solution get mad at RIM not Cingular...... :!:

Re: that's certainly a part of it...
Well I have the desktop software in english and just installed the german software on my sx66. I think I got it to connect but its hard to tell. Iwonder if there is any other software out there....
goestoeleven said:
pin/imei, software (nothing supported). The blackberry connect desktop software for XDA2 is a couple years old and does not let you change the PIN.
No way to configure, so you're hosed. The O2 software on the pocket pc is also locked to an O2 blackberry APN. No way to change that either.
It's possible that somebody somewhere has taken the T-Mobile German MDAIII software -- and somehow obtained the T-Mobile desktop software -- and translated both --
but I doubt it! Definitely not to be found anywhere on this site...
Of course, I'D LOVE TO BE PROVEN WRONG, as this has been the biggest issue for me since I got this bloody device.
Bottom line: either use the crap XpressMail redirector product that Cingular offers, or use IMAP/POP on a "pull" basis. Neither way works well. We're screwed until Cingular steps up to the plate or until some brave soul on this board saves us all!
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Damm, I actually just found the software for 2.0 software for Tmobile UK. Now it only gets an IP address for two seconds then looses it. I think its the same problem I had with my p910a I can't get the server to recognize it.

Please prove me wrong!
Figure out how to make this work, and you'll be the hero of every Cingular / SX66 user on this board!

I am getting much closer now, I hacked (hex edit) one of the dll files to point to an IP address of 206.51.26.192 instead of 206.51.26.189. I know the .192 is the right address from my old blackberry. Now I actually stay live on the APN with an IP address and everything, where before I would get one for a second and get kicked out. I think it's a matter of registering it now. If anyone wants to try this dll, replace the one in the windows directory. Also I will upload the version of blackberry connect I am using... Please try as well...

Here is the dll I mentioned...replace this with the one in windows directory

Seem s like you are getting somewere on this issue.
Feel like writing a How to so that we can post it on wiki?
If you need help PM me I can also move what ever files that you like on the FTP site.

Thanks, just haven't gotten it to work totally yet, but that may just need a call to Tmobile to ask them to set it up. I have made progress in the fact that my blackberry.net apn now stays connected, where before it would disconnect after a minute or two. I think I am half way there. Need some more people to play around who have tried before to see if they get anywhere...

Can you also post the desktop software version you're using?
There hasn't been a recent posting of the BB Config software in quite some time...
Thanks!

It's too large, check the ftp server. look for somethign called bb_desktop_sw_mda3_20.exe It's up there somewhere.... poke around uploads as well...
Oh wait... I got it from tmobile directly, hehehe...
http://www.t-mobile.de/business/blackberry/smallbusiness/1,8236,8577-_,00.html

So you're using the German version?
Make it work, and I won't care what language it's in!

I agree, first I tried the german one, before I found the Tmobile Uk one. Did you try downloading everything and installing?

yup...
still can't make it work on my end... although I haven't changed anything in Hex...

Try the dll I fixed up also, let me know if it makes any difference....

V1615 Problems

I received my V1615 the other day and was initially chuffed to bits, the phone looks great, most of the functions you could ever need but my delight was sort lived.
I have loads of issues with the device and have called Vodafone to ask if they had any ROM updates, the man on the end of the phone tells me that the phone comes with WM5 and that no updates were available for the unit!! I said it cam with WM6 and he told me mine must have slipped through somehow.
The problems I have are mainly
Unusable camera
Phone Lockup
Wifi Poor and will not work with any Netgear wifi points
Can not turn on TouchFlo (can’t find how!)
Are these common issues with the Kaiser or should I be looking to get the unit replaced? I don’t mind holding on for a updated ROM
My current Rom version is 1.56.161.4
Any suggestions would be great

Hi,
i have had the V1615 since launch day and have none of the problems you mention.
WIFI connects to just about every make of WIFI i come across, i am computer engineer so use it on may types, so far DLINK, Belkin, Netgear, Zyxel and a few cheapo non name brand ones, with and without security and all work fine.
Camera works brilliant on mine, takes good pictures and unlike my old Vodafone 1605 does it in just about any condition, video is good as well.
Phone had never locked on me, had one problem after doing a Tom Tom install but they was fixed by a reload.
When you say touchflow assume you mean on the contacts and Ie scrolling around page ?.
Sounds like a duff one, have you tried a hard reset and reload ?

I have a 1 week old v1615 and it works fine. recommend you send it back to vodafone and ask for a replacement

mine is also running well...

I've had mine for about 2 weeks and I'm absolutely delighted with it. For a change, I think Vodafone have been thoughtful with the software they bundled onto it (Sprite Backup and TomTom 6 being just two).

Same here. HAd mine for a week or so and it's doing great. And it seems that guy you talked to doesnt know anything. The phone shouldnt come with WM5 but with WM6 as everyone elses.

Hi!
mb said:
I've had mine for about 2 weeks and I'm absolutely delighted with it. For a change, I think Vodafone have been thoughtful with the software they bundled onto it (Sprite Backup and TomTom 6 being just two).
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What other software is in the bundle ?
ofiaich

What rom version is everyone else using?
Thanks
Ian

i.rowan said:
What rom version is everyone else using?
Thanks
Ian
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Mine's 1.56.161.4
It's doing fine so i see no reason to change it to another ROM at this point.
edit: By the way i just saw that my phone came unlocked from Vodafone. I just checked with a sim from abroad and it worked fine. Calls and the lot. You guys might want to check yours out too. I didnt have to enter any sim unlock code or anything. Just came unlocked. These guys here got the same thing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1625232
Nothing to do with ROM's but cool isnt it?

GoodLink

So has anyone been able to fix this problem of not being able to use Good on the Tilt?
I've heard a patch may be coming from HTC but nothing confirmed.
Just wondering if anyone else has had any luck with this.
Thanks

You might do a search over on the Wizard WM6 forum. There was discussion about Goodlink and people trying to get it to work on WM6 there. I seem to recall there may have been a workaround but not sure.

I use goodlink on my Tilt and it works fine. Is there anything specific you are having trouble with? Such as installation or the running of the application... maybe I could help.

Good is great on Tilt
I'm using Good on my Tilt as well. I've actually had less problems on this device using Good than on my previous 2.
Just because the Good icon isn't in your program folder like it was on the 8525, don't be alarmed. You don't need the 'Get Good' icon to actually get Good. What I suggest you do is hard reset and then go to get.good.com with your browser. I find that when Good is the first piece of software installed, it works best because it really takes over a lot of the phone so that's why if you've loaded up a bunch of apps, it might be wise to start completely over with a fresh install.
Download the little installer app from that site and then run it, put in your email address and a your code, which is sent by your IT dept and then let the install run uninterrupted for about 20-30 min. You should have NO problems with it.
FWIW, when I called my IT dept to let them know I bought a new device and needed to get a new code from the good server he said to me 'you know Good won't work on a Mobile 6 device, don't you?' He was wrong, I knew he was wrong, and then I just told him it was Mobile 5 so he'd just send it.

Allright I'll give it a shot.
I already downloaded the Good cab as it didn't give me an incompatable message. Problem now is when I try to install it, the server is down so I'll try again in a bit.
Thanks

i installed goodlink on my kaiser and it's working fine too.
good luck.

Thanks.
Still getting the server error but I'll keep trying

Well I'm still getting the server error so I guess its not going to work for me this way. I'm thinking about trying the hard reset and going for it again...
Don't really seem to have any other options...

Try this before you TOTALLY flame the 'Kaiser'

We all know there are various Carrier versions of the 'Kaiser' out in the field and all seem to have different problems (mainly caused by carrier applied cabs!). It appears the US 'Tilt' guys got the short end of the stick...
But before you throw your phone in the bin, check out the Mindsoft site and download their trial...Just see what rubbish you have left in your 'Kaiser' from all those tested cabs and carrier bloatware.
Remember, even our PC's need a clean up at times!!
OH, and before anyone jumps in, This has nothing to do with the so called display driver ommission so don't even bother to get on your soapbox here....
BTW, install the VGA version from the zip file.

I use Memmaid. I been using Memmaid since the 8125 days. Works great/

Good on ya!!!
My kinda person....

The first thing I did after getting my Tilt was install the HTC ROM on it. I didn't even bother trying out the Tiger Woods demo. I tried the pool game and couldn't use the controls. Isn't there a way to prevent the crap from installing the first time you boot it?

US "Tilt" Guy
Farsquidge said:
We all know there are various Carrier versions of the 'Kaiser' out in the field and all seem to have different problems (mainly caused by carrier applied cabs!). It appears the US 'Tilt' guys got the short end of the stick...
But before you throw your phone in the bin, check out the Mindsoft site and download their trial...Just see what rubbish you have left in your 'Kaiser' from all those tested cabs and carrier bloatware.
Remember, even our PC's need a clean up at times!!
OH, and before anyone jumps in, This has nothing to do with the so called display driver ommission so don't even bother to get on your soapbox here....
BTW, install the VGA version from the zip file.
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So as a "Tilt" guy I find your posts very annoying. I don't want to start one of your little wars that you seem to want to start on every thread you are in. Maybe instead of directing a thread toward Tilt users you should direct it towards people that don't bother doing anything themselves. Or people that deem themselves not worthy to think. Personally I have installed just about every ROM out and tried them each with the software I prefer to run. And yes MemMaid happens to be one of those programs. So instead of insulting people because their Tytn2 happens to say ATT on it and it doesnt have a camera on the front of it maybe you should direct all of the negative things you have to say into a more positive outlet. And just so you don't feel inclined to respond to this thread I will not be reading this thread again. Thank you for your time.

Farsquidge said:
We all know there are various Carrier versions of the 'Kaiser' out in the field and all seem to have different problems (mainly caused by carrier applied cabs!). It appears the US 'Tilt' guys got the short end of the stick...
But before you throw your phone in the bin, check out the Mindsoft site and download their trial...Just see what rubbish you have left in your 'Kaiser' from all those tested cabs and carrier bloatware.
Remember, even our PC's need a clean up at times!!
OH, and before anyone jumps in, This has nothing to do with the so called display driver ommission so don't even bother to get on your soapbox here....
BTW, install the VGA version from the zip file.
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Why do you say install the VGA version? Shouldn't we install the QVGA version?

Wilhelm said:
The first thing I did after getting my Tilt was install the HTC ROM on it. I didn't even bother trying out the Tiger Woods demo. I tried the pool game and couldn't use the controls. Isn't there a way to prevent the crap from installing the first time you boot it?
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My Kaiser arrives today (that's why I'm up early ) so I haven't had time to check it out yet, but I expect it works in a similar way to the Hermes.
With the Hermes, most (or all) carrier specific apps were loaded from extended ROM. This can be edited (if the ext rom is unlocked and unhidden) which allows you to select which bloatware is loaded. You need to edit the config.ini file to say what is and isn't loaded - it's quite straightforward, but sorry I can't find the posts which give examples.
You'll need to check this out on your own for now 'cos I don't have my Kaiser to check if this is the same - unless someone more experienced can say whether this is the same or different for Kaiser/Hermes.

MacFlo on Tilt

Has anyone be able to get the macflo software on the tilt? I would really like to put this program on if i could...

I've tried several times, but it always comes out all messed up. It never works how its supposed to.

i know... it seems like there must be someway to get it on there

macflo on tilt
yes actually i have, if you look on the macflo post, one of the last messages on there is from me stating exactly how i put it on my tilt, it works and looks great and the extras are great.