BlackBerry 8830 World Edition

  • Released 2007, April
    132g, 14mm thickness
    BlackBerry OS
    64MB 16MB RAM storage, microSD (dedicated slot) slot
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  • 2.5"
    320x240 pixels
  • NO
    No video recorder
  • 16MB RAM
    MSM6550
  • 1400mAh
    Li-Ion

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / CDMA2000 1x EV-DO
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Launch Announced 2007, April
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 114 x 66 x 14 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.55 in)
Weight 132 g (4.66 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
 Trackball
Display Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.5 inches, 19.4 cm2 (~25.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
Platform OS BlackBerry OS
Chipset Qualcomm MSM6550
Memory Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Internal 64MB 16MB RAM
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0
GPS Yes
Radio No
USB miniUSB
Features Sensors
Browser HTML
 BlackBerry maps
Media player
Organizer
Organizer
Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
Voice dial
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Misc Colors Black
SAR EU 0.86 W/kg (head)     0.51 W/kg (body)    
Price About 100 EUR

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition - User Reviews

  • i have a few of these 8830 phones, 100% brand new from Sprint, USA. Unlocked worldwide and complete with new battery and charger / data cable. UK stock available for immediate sale and dispatch worldwide. I also stock deskstands and pouches for same model and other BlackBerries. welcome to make offer for one or more.

  • hello guys. this phone is a great phone before.. during that time it was released. i own one. i enjoy it very wel. i miss my bb 8830...

  • through your handset to dustbin and buy new model

  • Yes i want

  • hey guy your not getting internet people how can help you your big ideat please share your near internet office

  • Hi guyz.... I am frow Tanzania am using Bb 8830 i can't get internet service what is your advice to me?

  • New Blackberry Model 8830 is available ( NEW SET) plz advice if anyone needed

  • I'm looking for Blackberry world edition battery and SIM; Where away?

  • Hi guys im using bb 8850.I m looking for parts..such as casing and joy stick.I wish u can help me to find..tq

  • how can i use idea gsm network on blackberry 8830

  • my first blackberry in 2008 I got it with 2 year contract for 250 dollars on alltel was a beast imo at that time no buffering watching youtube at all I got it after a bad experience using a iphone 3g with att damn thing froze when I got a call at times etc. best phone I had at the time plus was able to use it overseas using different sim cards an vice versa

  • how can i download whatsapp and how can i open my sd card on blackberry 8830

  • Go to manage connections>mobile netwrk options(2 last optn) then put you network mode*Global

  • softwher arre expired

  • when I open my BlackBerry world edition browser, all what I see is "your device does not currently have any browser configuration service book entries

  • I Can not Download The Whatspp To my B.B8830 Plzz help????

  • Pls help it can't download whatapp,upgrade to a new version.and I don't know the use of BES.I also can't use the native browser unless I make a bundle with tigo (ghana).

  • Pls help it can't download whatapp,upgrade to a new version.and I don't know the use of BES

  • It can't download whatsapp nd 2go nd how can I upgrade it pls...?

  • it doesnot support on computer or usb

  • Try This Link Hope it will solve your problem

  • if you get to know how to use it plz do tell me i am also stuck with this...

  • I bought new BB 8830 World Edition...But this phone does not accesss network. Please help me

  • I bought one for 3.00 bucks... It's 7yrs old....I'm a get a battery and see wassup

  • I bought mines at amazon.com

  • i ha e a bb 8830 but no signal of gsm

  • where can i find the battery of blackberry 8830 world edition?

  • does it have wi-fi will it work in my country trinidad

  • I can't find it.

  • can i use wi-fi in this phone and can download other softwer like whats up,facebook,we chat???????

  • Is There Wifi In This Phone?

  • this is a very good phone with blackberry services. very imprassive and good looking.bluetooth was not supporting to the other android phone.

  • throw it in a bin and buy a new phone doesn't atke agebius to know that

  • Buy a new phone, looks like you need one to.

  • i cant use bbm,watsapp and more.wat am i to do pls?

  • contact your service provider there are many packs of blackberry Internet services. thank you

  • while i purchased this phone since then there is no one in Pakistan to tell me how to use internet over it nether the vender has told me about its pass word , user id or or access id what should i do with this piece of plastic and metal now

  • I can't use whatsup,any I try to use it I was told that Ishould need 4.something verson

  • i always have problem getting the phone connected to a wireless network. and when i get connected i cannot browers.

  • sim card is not working...and where can i buy battery

  • my phone is asking me to reset it what do i do?

  • Nope

  • very gud to use this phone, like smarty

  • shall i take this phone????????

  • no it do not support to this apps

  • does it support jst gprs with bis and does this phone support whats app and we chat

  • to use internet just switch off your phone take out your sim card and insert the sim card again..

  • you have to subscribe for the blackberry internet service (bis)from ur network operator..

  • please any one tell how to use net in this phone

  • To answer that, options>mobile network then press the menu key and run a diagnostics test. Hope this helps

  • black. berry 8830 how will we use internet service

  • it has now browsers for the network it cant show you the credits on your account and even to recharge your account

  • can whatsapp run on this phone

  • how can I make my number as a privet number?????

  • i have a blackberry 8830 world edition (Bell) but i can not use sim card

  • i have a blackberry 8830 but it doesnt show edge everytime i try to connect with my network. it only shows gprs. what could be wrong?

  • how can i upgrade to newer version of OS of Blackberry 8830 verizon. please i want some details thanks

  • dnt go for this... vry bad fon.. u vil get bore after sometime

  • i want to buy this phone to use in India IDEA GSM network, am i proceed to buy this? Please suggest me

  • Can we use tata docomo gsm and tata indicom cdma on them?

  • I have got 2 of these phnes and have never been used, am wondering what they are worth to sell

  • just but a used one only to find out that it will not work on any service provider.

  • I recently bought the Reliance CDMA+GSM verizon unlocked version from ebay India. But, it is not working with my Airtel Post paid SIM. The "network" not turned on after I did everything. Also, the mobile says it as, "invalid SIM card". Any reason, why?

  • Yes it does

  • it has back camera

  • i found 27.2 mb of total ram memory ,when i install memboo from blackberry app world

  • Its a world edition phone which can be used in any country which offer cdma or gsm so it is a single sim phone although it supports both cdma and gsm but does so supporting only one at a time.

  • OS:blackberry os v4.5 CPU:225mhz arm9 Chipset:Qualcomm MSM6550 Ram:16mb Rom:64mb

  • 8330 connections only on GPRS in GSM Net. While in CDMA Net, it is EVDO or equal to 3G

  • i hv already buy the same product but yet i m in confuse that it is dual or single SIM mob. phone.

  • I want to buy this ph, but i want to know that the ph is dual sim (gsm/cdma) or not??

  • lack of wifi...

  • good phone .... i like in silver colour....

  • i have a blackberry 8830 but it doesnt show edge everytime i try to connect with my network. it only shows gprs. what could be wrong?

  • i am from Myanmar/Burma. I received blackberry 8830 as a gift from US but the battery is gone and not working. So how can i buy it? I found out in bang kok but it didn't work due to fake one. Therefore please help me how can i buy that?

  • yes... but only on applicable BB plan... which can be expensive

  • Guys does this phone support whatsapp ?

  • Does it support youtube and has memory card slort

  • Why does my blackberry always reset itself and display the hourglass continuous, please help me... tks

  • I think people should forget about that phone and think of something else to do with their time instead. Its content nothing

  • I think cam s the only demerit, other s ok.

  • this is my phone i think mine sexy

  • i hav it in verizon type and when i like want to load in airtime it dazent do that by pressing *114# and it has neva logd in via bbm,internet its work z jst to call or receive and pour batry it has

  • no wifi no 3g no camera shit

  • This version is not properly dial extensions (*100#, *123*4# etc).

  • its style is very good but no camera why

  • We need the camera in this phone

  • Yes it does.

  • Does it support internet

  • can i buy this bb mobile?

  • It doesnt have EDGE... Slow processing speed... No BBM... but lookwise great as BB...

  • how many sims work in this single or dual pls tell any body can i use in it gsm&cdma sims together ye single sim ka fon h ya dual ka

  • very, very bad. I am very disappointed. network can not be full, slow to accept incoming messages and slow catch phone signals.

  • does this blackberry have bbm ?

  • is it good mobile r not...here not mention up to expandable memory also..please let me know details

  • it wont let me connect the fone to my computer? i dnt if im doing something wrong or if its just the fone?

  • i found it difficult to check my account balance and browsn with the phone application. I also find it difficult to upgrade my phone pls help me out.

  • Why is my blackberry not checking balance and also can't activate its browser except using opera mini

  • Does the blackberry 8830 have BBM.

  • How do I upgrade my BB 8830, it does not allow me check account balance n even after crediting my BB account I can ping or browse

  • when i insert battery it doesnt restart

  • Contact Customer care and ask them to include you to a Blackberry plan.

  • my blackberry 8830 fon cannot detect my microchip n wen I want to check my accountbalance it turns to call rather.I can't access the net too.

  • my blackberry 8830 fon cannot detect my microchip n wen I want to my accountbalance it turns call rather.I can't access the net too.

  • why my blackberry can't access wireless network

  • How to unlock my black berry 8830

  • How to unlock my black berry 8830

  • my balckberry8830 nas refused to turn on for the past two days, it only blinks the boot red light as if it would turn on, but then goes of and the process continues like that. please, advice me on what to do. thanks

  • I cant access internet.How can I use browser in this phone?

  • Pls my blackberry app world is not collectin please help me ooooo

  • Pls my blackberry app world is not collectin please help me ooooo

  • It doesn't work on gsm network only cdma, but that's kinda lame. In flicters from GPRS upper to gprs lower when service is on the sim...........

  • video not play in full screen.and not support more then 15mb

  • i used gsm sim in my blackberry 8830 mobile.but when i asked customer care internet settings they told me dat settings does not support gsm service u should use cdma service.so i bought a tata docomo cdma sim and now im not able to find signals.the sim is activated but its not working in my mobile pls help me if have a solution to this problem.

  • when i call some one it atomaticaly +19 come in first digit ,so call connect to u.s.

  • message centre number depends on ur service provider not with the phone haritha. contact the customer care of your service

  • i am using black berry8830..message center number is not saved when i was entered the number. pls any one suggested to me. i am frm andrapradesh

  • My is not coming on is giving me erro 507 pleas can some one tel what to do thank you

  • BIS = Blackberry Internet Services BES = Blackberry Enterprise Services

  • my blackberry internet is not function why

  • i have a blackberry 8830 which has refused to browse even after subscribing to an internet access, why is this so? Also at the top corner of the screen" righthand" instead of the network showing G or E whenever i am about to connect to the internet it prefers showing gprs, why is this so too?

  • hello mohan! actually m planning to give dis 8830 phone to my dad, becaz he is using reliance cdma lg phone from long time. so is it fine, if i am going to buy this from bb store and den put d reliance sim separately? or i have to buy this 8830 with a new cdma connection? plz answer. really thankful for ur time

  • can i use reliance/rim cdma sim card in this phone?

  • i cannot download e buddy on it,why?

  • One of the coolest! Good looks, good price, good performance!

  • plz reply me...... its very difficult mobile 8830 its support of 3G network yes or no. its wiifi avialable.

  • It work here in nigeria, I like it

  • its working here in the Philippines for Globe Telecom =)

  • does bb-8830m work with 3G or does it has 3G network at all

  • Yes it doesn't work with some sims here in Pakistan too.

  • Can't use my web browser to browse.Need help.This is the feedback I get anytime I try using it:you device does not meet system requirement.

  • It does not work with most of the SIM cards here.

  • Silly question guys? How many contacts can this BB8830 hold? Is it dependent on the memory used on the phone? or limited to say 1000 etc. Please assist. Need to purchase asap. Thanks!!!

  • hey..... how do l retrirve my messages and what does activation required mean?l find it difficult again to call or recharge my account. how do l do it. am from zimbabwe... thanks

  • Hi, Some where i HEar that, BB 8830 WE Can't work in india? i Ordered in Fropperonline shopping, Pls Suggest that, shall i Buy or Not?

  • Pls can you teach me how to get the bb messenger on my device and how to activate my pin please? A reply will be appreciated. Thanks.

  • Whats the meaning of BIS & BES

  • Hi Friends' Could anyone let me know, can we install whats app on this phone?

  • this phone doesn't have Bluetooth v2.0 it has v1.0

  • Your memory card is an internal storage, will not save cell phone apps....only good for saving photos and music. To access memory card from computer, click on device icon and then on internal storage. Then you can transfer music/photos/videos from Blackberry to computer. Hope that helps!

  • Hello friends i m from chennai . Recently i've come across this Bb 8830 mobile and this kind of mobile i'm looking for my professional as i m working in rig . Now i've two Q to ask u guys . Is this mobile good to use ? Does this mobile support all video file no what what format they did'nt mention these in there specification . So answer me if anyone knows

  • When i make a call it does'nt go writing on it that authorization failure why?

  • please people can some one help me on my bb8830 world edition. the thing is i have 1gig memory card on my device but its does not interact with my device. but it only stores music and video, but does not give room for an application. so every time i try to download a new application then i have to go and delete some of already installed ones i have one it to give space for the new one. pls tell me why is it so or is that how RIM build the phone and what are the solutions for this. thanks

  • Recently, I can't power my BB World Edition except I pull the battery out then it will reboot by itself. What should I do?

  • I need restaure this phone, but i cant.... Why can i do?

  • can someone tell me how to activate GPS on verizon blackberry 8830?

  • help me to connect internet i cant do it

  • its a nice phone, i once had it, bt just some few weks ago it was stolen. i njoyed myself using blackberry8830

  • this phone does not work in all world, it is call world edition because it shares either GSM AND CDMA technology , but, in many countries of the world the cdma is useless and and It uses a gsm band that does not used in south America, so there this is just a piece of c....

  • My BB 8830 uses the operating system of BB 8800 nd I want to upgrade to dat of 8830.pls hw do I go about it?

  • bb aws a great smartphone which has been use in nigeria over some years,i use the same bb but i dont have the acceess to browse with the internet, ping and some other things.... how am i going to this?

  • CDMA version only support in Europe & not in India. In Indai it suports only GSM..

  • There is no problem with this BB. I use it in Nigeria with MTN and is good for browsing. I also do pin-pin with my friends here in Nigeria and abroad.

  • I just subscribe yesterday to mtn data plan with this old bb8830.but It can't still browse.am scare since a friend told me that this model can't browse or ping.I called mtn and they said that it requires a manual configuration.pls how can I activate the phone to browse

  • my cdma connection is not working and not show cdma signal in india.

  • Its cool but configuration is kinda difficult and sending networt text like checking creadit with short codes by network

  • Showing unknown supplementry error before i receive call cost.

  • I love it but, i can't browse nor send sms with It with mtn nigeria

  • The GPRS on my 8830 goes off most of the time and I am unable to access the internet or see my mails.

  • download opera mini

  • my blackberry 8830 sprint dont have internet or browser configuration that can be used in Nigeria market, what can i do to eneble me browse with it?

  • help me to connect internet i cant do it

  • Why blackberry 8830 not woking in nigeria ?i I have it and I like to broser with it but it can't why?

  • If your BB 8830 shows message as �activation required � on your home screen. Dial ##000000 and you will get some information on your screen, there mention your mobile number under mobile directory number, enter country code as 091 or 0091 under country code and say save.-now your phone will automatically get restarted and the message disappears

  • Throw your phone in waste box...........

  • i cant access the internate

  • I need to blackberry 8830 housing (cover)from where i can get.

  • I need to blackberry 8830 housing (cover)from where i can get.

  • unlock not posible here,hopeless model, advice

  • There is little or no problem with blackberry 8830. I use mine for mtn BBC plan in Nigeria.

  • You need to unlock your device

  • nice stuff,with low price in my country Indonesia.i can fell the world from here.... :)

  • I have problem of using this phone in Nigeria. It is not recognizing any SIM inserted. what can I do? I need urgent help.

  • my blutooth is only send data but not recevied why?????

  • dj....the message appears because you need to have the BIS settings activated on your device by your swervice provider first.

  • hi ! I'm from indonesia.. this BB is working well.. I use EVDO network, low price but still up to date for today, even no camera & low internal memory. just for chatting or messages and push mail.. good works.. who needs MP3 player & Video player in this gadget ? this BB actually just for bussiness.

  • my blackberry 8830 is hanged and is not responding.... please help????

  • I am using this phone with BSNL prepaid. Every few minutes RS. 0.04 is deducted as GPRS charges and my talk time is getting vanished. I am using mostly as a phone and do not want to connect to internet normally. This was not happening with other makes. How to stop this?

  • This is an international brand but how this is not working for both CDMA and GSM at a time ? Very small companies are able to produce phones with both options "ON" at a time ! So bad !!!!!

  • good mobile

  • will it work on gsm sim?

  • thanks

  • That's not good phone because no camara no 3g, etc. advance function. Then u better decide... buy or not

  • BB 8830 WE is not working on EDGE in ASIA..so use CDMA for ixEV..

  • i buy the 8830 blackberry phone 8830 black berry, finised software 3times

  • i have purchased this mobile by net from bangalore. now when i m inserting sim card, its showing the message "activation required" and its not showing any network and not incoming-outgoing services

  • Kindly tell from where i can get the software to work it on tata cdma

  • I bought 8830 from naaptol. ther is no battery inside the pack. .

  • you where are you?

  • Yes the phone can be use as CDMA(Reliance) as well as GSM (Any GSM). But only one at a time. If you select the network as Automatic and Global it will work for CDMA only. On the other hand Select Network selection as manual and the select 1xEVDO for CDMA or GSM as per your requirement. Good Luck.

  • Dear friends i am buying a new blackberry 8830 world edition so i want to confirm will my Airtel postpaid number work in this phone and wht is the procedure to activate this mobile plz help me.I M USING RELIANCE GSM.

  • not getting EDGE

  • I buy Blackberry 8830 2months ago . I got relience CDMA connection. for two months I used reliance service for two months now my blackberry hand set is not working when I went to reliance costomer care they told me that your blackberry8830 hand set is only working if you buy blackberry massanger plan then only your hand set is working my question is Can I used blackberry8830 hand set for my reliance CDMA connection without blackberry masanger plan?

  • I also dont have an access to the internet service, so i really need help please

  • i am in Cameroon and i cannot use my phone to brows i cannot access most of the functions listed above

  • my phone always require unbranding before i can browse and use b b messenger on it .wwhat

  • this phone GSM with SIM card or you can use CDMA with inject number, just single on. not dual on!

  • only gsm

  • i m using it with gsm. but my one frnd tld v can use both @ the same time

  • please anyone can tell me this mobile CDMA and GSM or only CDMA

  • Can any one help me how can i configure work e mail on this handset

  • Its a single sim.

  • can anyone help me..? is this dual sim or single sim?

  • Can we send bulk SMS of 100 or above at a time? Can we have groups in phonebook to send SMS?

  • try on cdma of reliance

  • I bought Verizon 8830 world edition from naaptol.com, in India. They had mentioned that it is a GSM+CDMA set. Whereas I got it activated for GSM, it is not working on CDMA. When I try to activate as instructed by naaptol.com, it is not accepting. The procedure given was as under: type ##000000 and press call, then type 1111111111 (10 times 1) and press blackberry logo the phone will switch off and restart on its own. However, when I do the same the phone is not switching off and restart. I have done the same procedure for GSM activation and it is working fine. Could you please inform me how to get it activated on CDMA net work. For your information, I am in India and using Reliance CDMA network. Awaiting your reply. Thanks, Haridas

  • i have the same experience. I am the big looser in this case. I am surprised, how such branded companies do like this

  • this phone is a must buy.... the freatures aint that much but the price isnt high either.... and its fully orignal

  • My friend just bought me this phone for x-mas,do u think it was a good choice??or should i get a different phone all together

  • blackberry 8830 is not original. because there is no blackberry logo on the top of the mobile above speker phone befor named "blackberry"

  • If you have forgoten your password, enter incorrect password 10 times and everything will reset.with this you can enter a new password. hope this helps obundy

  • how i can chang passward i forget my passward plz tell my

  • Dear Pls tell me update Procedure

  • passward

  • there is no cam,its waste piece dude....

  • I would suggest you use a i-ball senior. My father who is 70 also uses this phone and he loves it because it has large buttons and screen as well.

  • is 8830 support Bsnl sim card

  • i want to purchase this one. can any one tell me is it a 1.superb mobile 2.good mobile 2.average mobile 3.waste mobile..................! plz replay me.................

  • any one tell me how about work gprs?

  • can any one knows the contacts memory

  • can we change the cdma relience connection ?can we use different cdma connection in this phone

  • Whats the maximum expandable memory of this phone?

  • according to me wi-fi option is given above.........

  • Everyone please let ME KNOW IF I CAN TALK AND RECEIVE CALLS and also can I SEND SMS on this one. Is the voice qulity clear when we make and receive calls. Thats all I want in my phone Please help me. I am 70 years old senior citizen. Urgent reply needed by fellow users here.

  • i'm planning to buy one, anyone could you tell me if it will work with which service provider(GSM/CDMA). Thanks in advance.

  • very good set

  • Yes this phone support BBM and all social networking apps. Actually it support all the apps which are on BLACKBERRY app world.

  • is this set have wifi option

  • does this phone have bbm?

  • can someone tell me,when i use this to access the internet,it always scroll for a very long until it automatically switch off,but there is a memory card inserted on how to fix this

  • @rockyboy49: yes, whatsapp messenger and facebook is supported by this phone. but you need BIS or BES to make it work.

  • hey can anyone tel if this phone supports facebook and whatsapp messenger???

  • maximum it takes is 4GB

  • change the screen

  • Yes man it will definetly work go for it I am using one.

  • Buy from e-bay.com

  • Plz tell me also does it work onBSNL?

  • unlock the mobile and it will work globaly onGSM network.

  • Its a dual band mobile

  • Yes

  • Dont buy

  • Friends plz tell me will this mobile work with Airtel card and how to activate this mobile plzzzz

  • You can use GSM sim card that works on 900/1800 band. In USA, all GSM are 1900 band so it will not work with any GSM sim card by USA provider. I live in Indonesia and I inserted Telkomsel sim card, it works fine. I just applied for blackberry plan with telkomsel and I have the 8830 working full feature as blackberry phone running with GSM network. Just change the mobile network option to GSM.

  • I've used.....!!!!

  • Dear friends i am buying a new blackberry 8830 world edition so i want to confirm will my Airtel postpaid number work in this phone and plz tell me how to activate this mobile?

  • Dear friends i am buying a new blackberry 8830 world edition so i want to confirm will my Airtel postpaid number work in this phone and wht is the procedure to activate this mobile plz help me.

  • hello,i just purchased 8830 World Edition few days ago. and quite happy.. however, i have problem with the blackberry messenger. the icon dissapeared. however there is another icon appear on the screen "Upgrade Blackberry Messenger". any one can help me on this? it really is become quite frustratring, since the main reason i bought 8830 is for the blackberry messenger..

  • pls i need about my bb8830, anytime I tried to browse it will always display your device does not have browser configuration service book entries, help anyone.

  • Its an non camera phone

  • 4gb microsd

  • What do I need to do to start chatting with the blackberry messenger/browsing in this phone. I have tried to make it browse with my network provider in Nigeria but to no avail.

  • I have purchased this phone one month back and was very much disappointed to see no camera in it. The phone manual is also not so much illustrative and I want to know about all the features of it,like how much memory card in terms of GB can I put in it.

  • if the display of bb8830 s broken then wt 2 do is there a duplicate display of this bb

  • working very slow,in the set showing gps but not operative

  • it's gud looking,all features are include but there is no camera,so pls do ssome needful action abt it

  • there is no edge, only gprs.you should edit the spesifications.

  • like this mobile but it does not ve camera,wifi,raio,games

  • how we set wireless service provider in black berry 8830

  • how do one connect with all phones,especially Nokia using bluetooth?

  • my mobile was not supporting in my pc how to connect in my pc The error is some hardware problem in blackberry and how to connect bluetooth

  • dear frnd, iam plan to buy 8830 phone..possiple for use my rim cdma sim? and rim gsm also? plz give me the answer.....

  • BlackBerry No.01 !!! ...

  • yes, 8830 is equipped so that gsm as well as cdma can be used.

  • hi im using a bb8830 and im struggling for people sending me music via bbm.. it says from their side file to large even if its a small item.. i got it a memory card and still.. if you have a solution pls bbm me 32CBA1E1

  • Can I use this phone in cdma any network like RIM, Tata Indicom & other servicses

  • This phone is good but the dis adventage is that it doesnt have a camera + the price of the phone is good.

  • Whichever the operator you are using, first to activate BB service you need to register the phone on the service provider network that can be done through advanced option and then register and then your blackberry will start working.

  • I am using Vodafone Service on BB8830. everthing is working fine. But I am not able to activate BB Services. It should show EDGE network, but it i showing gprs in small. Can you some help me how to activate the BB Service. I am a prepaid customer. Secondly I have opted for 399 plan..whic his been deducted too, but i am not able to use any of the BB Services. Please help me on the same

  • I am using Vodafone Service on BB8830. everthing is working fine. But I am not able to activate BB Services. It should show EDGE network, but it i showing gprs in small. Can you some help me how to activate the BB Service. I am a prepaid customer. Secondly I have opted for 399 plan..whic his been deducted too, but i am not able to use any of the BB Services. Please help me on the same

  • Chi all u've got to do is go to options on ur bb8830 or any kind of bb dat has balance enqr problm. U'll c mobile netwrk, click on it. Wer u hav data service, select off nd den save ur option. Switch ur phone off, remove d batt nd fix back nd check ur crdit balance again. If der is no response call me on 08069482935. Caio!

  • I also have that problem too

  • nice phone

  • good model

  • Bb8830 world edition i lik it the way it was design so cool nd so nice but i need my netword configuration.

  • Please i dont know how to use browse cuz it has no configuration. And my airtel and Mtn network has no provision for it. How can i browse with it? Secondly, i cant check my account neither recharge my line cuz it keep on calling or dial the number when ever i want to check or recharge my line. How will i go about it?

  • From where ur going to buy my friend please help me where is the black berry showroom

  • please can anyone tell me how to compose MMS in it???

  • it requres special recharge for gprs

  • i bougt it fro k voos origial blaksery but when i tried with tata cdma sim card it indicates "sos" near signals symbol and "activation required". the same with airtel or relience gsm sim.though the back of the battery cover does not fit properly,fit loosely even while taking it out from shirt packet or pouch it is opened. inner plastic porion finishins of cheap quatity of plastic withwaves so in about half a dezen use it scraetha so sand finish.though it is supposed to be condition:"new" back cover was with visible scratches. how it is to be started as basic phone how to get it activated from the servie provider. why it is not so simple as plug and play(ie)iset the sim asd starat talking as all other phones. if the sin crd of tata indicom is is sicroried inthe proses of activation when i get rid off "bb 8830 we"a may not be able to use the same card. and it starts with verizen welcome services 1:38can anybody help me and i am 78yrs ;8p

  • Dear friends i am buying a new blackberry 8830 world edition so i want to confirm will my idea postpaid number work in this phone.

  • it is a grey (imported) market product you will be not able to register the blackberry

  • I hav ordered BB8830 W E through bag it today. Hope no fraud.

  • If you buy this mobile wast of money. don't buy this mobile...... sincere advice to all.....

  • this headset not support EDGE, only GPRS

  • The cell is locked , try getting it unlocked , there are many videos on YOu tube that can help you

  • thanks pa... your comment helped me today... i was considering buying from there...

  • dont buy from india times. i bought from them and it is a gray market BB 8830 with invalid IMEI. Waste of money.

  • My BBM has not been installed & I can't browse with my default browser even if I subscribe. Can some1 help me pls

  • This have only one sim option GSM only, and if you want to use for massage and mail so its perfect for you in lower price..

  • for yr internet problem u just call the coustomer care to the service provider of whose sim u r using and he will send u the setting on yr phone and from there u can save those setting and can easily operate it . but for that u need to hav a post connection rather then a prepaid sim...

  • Hi.. i found an ad in india times for this mobile.. how is this model? i am using GSM sim.. will it work in it.. do i need to configure according to service provider? does this mobile has two slots for gsm and cdma? My requirements are mail,msngr,wifi,GSM,music player.. will it satisfy my requirement? can i buy it from india times? Kindly suggest..

  • how to contact my servirce provider to enable the browser on my device?....please help me:(

  • Where is the Browser in BB 8830 ??

  • phone is not too good because no camera so all the this however is good.. dont want to purchase next time..

  • my blackberry 8830 is not browsing after configuring or sending a pin to mtn.it is just showing browser.why?

  • Through it

  • gps works if u run on cdma

  • i recently bought blackberry 8830,but it fell on de ground without de phone screen cracking,de screen started showing white with nothing displaying.so what am i to do with it.

  • type in all 9's in the unlock

  • i have buy blackberry 8830 with gps from india times but in my bb cdma sim is not working only gsm sim is working wht shall i do so that cdma should also start working please suggest me

  • My GPS just does'nt work. I have taken an airtel prepaid GSM connection with BIS service. even when i go to advanced option -> GPS-> GPS Data Source - it says 'none' and there is no other option available! someone pl advice....Thanks in advance

  • A friend gave me a BlackBerry World Edition phone(Silver).Everything looks like it's working fine on it..Just 1 problem...It's Verizon and I use AT&T...I have heard there is a way to convert it over but haven't found a way..Any help is appreciated..Maynard

  • does they given the original one

  • Dear All I am based in India, I recently purchased BB 8830 from indiatimes, the screen says it is Verizon Mobile. The broweser is Missing, GPS Maps are missing, I am unable to register my phone with Vodafone BIS server, Host routing table shows blank data, Can somebody advise me what should i do access Internet services on BB

  • you can buy it from indiatimes for around 5.8K including freight.....and the delivery time is 3 days...i got mine on 04/18

  • This is true. Adding a camera to BB 8830 will not be a good idea as there are a lot of Corporates that do not allow camera phones inside the premises, but the people working there need to be online on their Outlook email all the time. This is a good option for such people and the only reason why i bought this phone. Although i am still striving to be able to use it as easily as my other phones and find the functions a little lengthy and complicated, but i am sure it does not need to be upgraded with a camera. There are numerous Brands and models available in the market for the ones who want camera phones.

  • This mobile is not worth youcan purchase other mobiles with 3g

  • is this having the dual sim fecility one is gsm and another one is cdma services. if it is having that fecility then i will purchase this model

  • is it worth 5 k i would spend for it?? ?jus for blackberry name??i want bb but not a faulty one.

  • using the blackberry world, can we surf facebook

  • i want to whether call recording is possible or not??

  • is a good phone but i can not browse

  • I have purchased this device from Naaptol misguided by their advertisement. This is a smarthpone without internet and GPS facility(See their advertisements that appear regularly in the Times of India. Everyone should be careful to purchase anything from Naaptol. Naaptol should be black listed.

  • Hey Mayank, I hope this site could be useful to you for unlocking any Locked Mobile phone.

  • How to unlock it and use it with cdma

  • i have purchased 8830 world edition from naaptol.com. the actual price paid Rs:6300 and software updation 400 extra... now my 8830 working with GSM & CDMA. Handling is too easy... but please confirm how can activate mail account.with airtel prepaid connection

  • I had the same problem. I went to vodafone store today and they said the Verizon wireless OS cant work here.He said wait for a month, there some tie-up issue with Blackberry and Verizon.

  • its a world edition and u guys are not modifying this with a camera....which is every1's need these days..... think on it.....

  • debat, can u tell is airtel really working in this device? I got it from naaptol and having an aircel blackberry plan but its not working at all. Can u tell me what kind of configuration u did? I would really appreciate yr help...pls

  • Hi i got this device - verizon blackberry world edition 8830 from naaptol few weeks ago. Have activated my data plan - Aircel. Its showing GPRS in caps but am not able to browse or use my emails and messengers. Am from Chennai. Can someone help me by telling which service provider i shd opt for making this device work ? Also shd i go for gsm or cmda connections . Pls help !!!!

  • Hi, I wana cell BB 8830 for Rs-3000 (No Negotiations). Got it 3 days back and wana cell it now. Will give Device, charger, Headphone, Box. If intrested call 9699664317 Mumbai.

  • Hi, I wana cell this phone for Rs-3000, no negotiations. got it 3 days back and have headphone, charger, device and box. got it as gift so do not have any bill. If intrested call 9890698694. mumbai

  • which color is best to buy..black or silver?

  • oh really..plz dnt lie itz a money game?

  • Is buying a Black Berry from Naaptol advisable ? I am planning to buy it from naaptol, but i read the below reviews and i am very confused as I dont wish to take any kind of risk. Can someone please recommend some good shop or website from where I can buy Back Berry 8830..

  • Its not Naaptol - Its Naap-CHOR-Tol ! I bought a Blackberry 8830 WE from this wretched website, to begin with the phone stopped working in 3 days - followed by NO customer service afterwards and endless calls to them. Finally spent Rs 1400 to repair the motherboard of the phone. Only to find out that its a Verizon phone and will NOT register on Vodafone for any BB services. Now endless calls to Vodafone lead to 'contact your vendor'. I see small caps 'gprs'. But until I dont see big caps 'GPRS' Vodafone cannot 'push configuration' for BB services. Any help much appreciated. Thanks.

  • I have purchased a Blackberry 8830WE it is working fine with airtel GSM connection but i want to use it with reliance cdma connection i went to the relince store and wanted to activate the cdma connection but its is showing searching for cdma connection can you help me out how i can use the cdma connection is there any problem with the software of the phone ?

  • yes, you can use the internet without BES/BIS, just google search for "how to edit blackberry service books" . You can also use Opera mini, it will work only on GPRS and not on BIS or BES. 1) Enter you APN somewhere in the options menu. 2) Just run Opera Mini.

  • I bought a 8830 world edition verizon thru Indiatimes shopping. now it doesnt seem to accept a vodafone GSM sim. it actually does not connect calls or any basic phone functions and I dont know how to start using it as a phone to begin with, starting the blackberry services and staring email, pushmail, etc will of course follow, but first I need to use it as a phone....pls help me out someone.

  • pls add camera in it so every one will purchase it

  • Stupid Question maybe... I am confused how to use a Tata indicom number for voice calls on this phone and surf the net with the help of gprs ie without BIS/BES :s Are both these things possible on this at a time. if yes how. Can somebody help please

  • pls how do i activate my phone for internet services

  • Yes, this handset can work with CDMA, right after you go to your provider and ask them to inject your no. inside it. Or if you want to use GSM network, just put your RUIM inside this handset. it's easy to switch on between cdma and gsm network, just go to network option and switch there. The lack of this handset is a small memory for application and msg. I have upgrading my 8830 using hybrid os, which has remove some un-use module, so it free up some space for me. My free mem after restart is around 21-22mb. After whole day activity of BBM, messenger, email and browsing, it only drops to 13-14mb. Things that I like from this handset is the shape, also the chrome painted side, its so exclusive ( I have the silver one). The battery last 1,5 day. It,s good enough phone for medium loads of mailing and messaging, tiny price too here in jakarta (US$70 - US$85). That's my experience using this handset, and I'm writing this using Huron 8830. Hope it brightening yaaa...

  • Brother, when did u get the phone from naaptol?

  • ur ryt. its just a name,nothing's xciting u know

  • how to get back my profile applications and browsers. i accidentally delete my 'up'

  • I have got this phone from Naptol.com - this seems to working fine & good option for someone looking for a non-camera phone. Excellent battery & BB email, msger service.

  • how to send and view received sms

  • some of the readers wanted to buy this it is easily availeble i see a lot of ads in mumbai mirror @ aroung 5999/- (pl chk naaptool.com)

  • Stupid Question maybe... I am confused how to use a Tata indicom number for voice calls on this phone and surf the net with the help of gprs ie without BIS/BES :s Are both these things possible on this at a time. if yes how. Can somebody help please

  • it does support CDMA, but you have to go the option on the menu list and change it from GSM to TVEX. There you go it starts working!

  • Can Anyone tell me where I can find the feature of sending the SMS as I have searched alot..

  • yes it definetly does

  • Can someone tell me if Blackberry 8830 world edition phone supports CDMA. I have a tata indicom number. When i enquired about it in some shops, they confirmed that it supports GSM only. But the reviews below are contradictory then. Thanks !

  • Im plannin 2 buy a blackberry 8830 mobile world edition phone. Im using a tata indicom prepaid no. Does it work on cdma? Plz help.i jus read d earlier posts but im still a bit confused.

  • hi harish, when did u buy this phone? is it available in the market now? i have reliance cdma number. does it work with this phone. plz do reply thank in advance.

  • ALL BB use CDMA but doesn't support RUIM. Get the local CDMA provider to inject the number for u and make sure they have BB services (BIS or BES) in order to use the proprietary apps.

  • is it a cdma phone...my reliance cdma card is not working in it

  • It works on CDMA and GSM network both BUT only one at a time. Unlike other dual sim phones you cannot use two of them together. I used this phone for Reliance (CDMA) & Airtel (GSM). Hope this helps The new ones is sold for approx 7500 INR.

  • reyally gud hand set yar

  • yes brother, It works i am also using tata in that with same edition..

  • does it has GPS? I checked and can not found

  • Its not clear to me whether 8830 is a GSM or a CDMA handset in India.. I want to use my Airtel and Reliance GSM sim in this.

  • no camera bet my life on it

  • It does not have Camera?

  • I have a BSNL SIM in India..When I try it on 8830 world edition it mentions as invalid SIM.Any help would be appreciated

  • How do you enable GPRS on the world edition incase if it is blocked/jammed .

  • can you tell the how to record the voice in black berry phone

  • can you tell the how to record the voice in black berry phone

  • ausum......phone...just go for it

  • you can download the browser(for example I have downloaded the opera mini) then through Blackberry desktop manager , you can install it into your phone.

  • mu ruim card of reliance is working and all gsm cards are working but my question is if programming with hcc of reliance from ruim to nonruim is possible or not so that one time gsm and cdma is working only change of network from 1xev to gsm if possible give suggestion

  • Hello sir, The mobile is working in Andhrapradesh state Tata Indicom post Paid Number. Please give SMS Or Mail my address Email: [email protected] Mobile Number : 9949584250 Place : Hyderabad

  • how can i open my browser on my blackberry 8830? i cannot open any webpage.

  • How can I open my browser on my Blackberry 8830?

  • how can i activate my internet service in my 8830 world edition?

  • may I use the Excel on it if Yes how?

  • Hi Navpritsingh, I update the application and it is working fine. I just was following instructions and it gave me an option to back the data. I think thats where it has gone wrong. CD

  • Can I Install Urdu Language on my phone

  • This device is having crunch of memory, need to dele your old logs else it will criple. Its memory is of 64 Mb but os its self consume more then 45 MB and hence leaves very less space. Very poor device and should not be in the line of BB catogary. Rating 4 out of 10

  • I clicked on yes to accept the upgrades and my handheld is no more a blackberry. Lost all connectivity to Blackberry messanger, Gtalk, emails etc. Not getting any help resetting the service books etc. I suggest dont accept. I someone can help me please ....Navpritsingh Pune

  • Hi, This is my 01st time using a BB, so spare my dumb questions? when i connect the BB using USB cord and open the BB desktop mananger, it detects the latest updates of the applications available on the net. is it safe to accept these updates, will it harm the device in anyways. what is the safest way of doing the updates. Cheers CD

  • Hi MY Msgs and call log gets deleted automatically every 15-30 mins.... everythin from the inbox, outbox, drafts, and call logs get deleted... I am not sure wht is the reason can anyone recommend something. cheers Chetan

  • Hi navpreet. Plz tell what is the mean of taking the BB services for a day.......? can i use the GPRS after the deactivating the BB servies on my Blackberry 8830...??

  • for you Navpritsingh You cannot get the browser until you have blackberry services enabled for 499/899 plan I would advise you activate it for a day and install opera mini or bolt in this phone, update the apn name in tcp settings as www(for Vodafone India) and if you have GPRS enabled in your phone, you should be able to access google maps, gmail mail app bolt and opera browser and all other applications which are not downloaded from VBB...i'm doing the same on my phone :-)

  • dear skm this symbol is to tell you that your phone's gsm capability is not enabled. go to options -> mobile network, and select the network mode as gsm. it should work

  • Hi, This is my 01st time using a BB, so spare my dumb questions? when i connect the BB using USB cord and open the BB desktop mananger, it detects the latest updates of the applications available on the net. is it safe to accept these updates, will it harm the device in anyways. what is the safest way of doing the updates. Cheers CD

  • on my blackberry 8830 world edition a ciercle comes with plus mark on it and )) this mark after the circle. what is this and how it remove. because now my set is not working. i am not able to receive or make calls what i do

  • Open back cover and toyour left you will find an insert sim sign

  • Hi, I need your advice as I really don't have a clue how this device works. Could you please inform me if it can be used for GSM or not? Can we perform calls? and where can we place the SIM card?

  • It is not dual SIM

  • can wlan application software be install on this device

  • no edge, please correct it!!!

  • IS this phone dual sim both for cdma+gsm & what is the cost

  • I'm having a problem on the scroll of my BB 8830 WE. I cant scroll it down, left and right. I can only use up. And my keypad is not working. I hate this phone so much. It is not worth it... :(

  • I installed an 2 GB micro SD in my 8830 WE. There always a problem with the keypad. So I recommend to only use a 64 MB MicroSD for your WE

  • It's definitely not 2 GB, but can be 4 GB max. I recently installed an 8 GB micro SC in it. initially it reads 8 GB, but post formatting it appears 4 GB only

  • Yes 4 GB supports

  • is 4GB being read by the device...or not ?

  • Dont know for sure....but i am using 4 GB at present:)

  • 2GB

  • What is the expandable memory of this excellent handheld

  • Yes CDMA/GSM has global standards

  • will it work in India On CDMA Network

  • i like it very much

  • Good Phone !!!!

  • What is the frequency in Puerto Rico? is there any CDMA network in PR?

  • no its not! it is depends on the frequency of the network.

  • Your service provider needs to provision your sim card or your plan to your BB 8830. Who ever told you that they do not need to configure or provision your sim or plan then he/she do not know what he/she's doing.

  • this phone works for GSM in the philippines and not USA. Make sure that the phone is unclocked for you to able to use it. Verizon Wireless is a carrier and its a CDMA Network. but this phone is for GSM and CDMA. Hope this help.

  • Thanks for you valuable opinion

  • Does it work in Puerto Rico?

  • I don't see the unit price of this phone if i was to buy this please assist, or whick option should i search. Rgds Dilin Mero

  • No it does not have a camera. It is suitable though for people working in sensitive places such as military and oil facilities, and any other 'no photographing' area. One truly ugly thing about it that it does not have a WLAN.

  • does this phone have camera

  • Is it work in BSNL network in India?

  • Does this dual standy on GSM and CDMA?

  • best now bigger or not camera

  • I can not access my balance by dialing *102# or recharge voucher in Tanzania but other function are good. What should i do?

  • i use digicel and i can check and recieve my account balance using the *120# method but i cannot do it using the blackberry world edition any suggestion

  • great phone but no camera

  • this device contains a camera

  • good one works with gsm sim cards of any network when unlocked

  • Does the GPS works on this phone? cause I tried to find the gps on the phone and I find nothing... I'm waiting for a reply. Writeing from Romania

  • Hi can't acess some features eg mpesa services SAFARICOM LINE, bought it in USA,

  • Guys don't get excited for 8830. Price does not meet its features. Its neither even having a wifi nor a camera. This never support EDGE connectivity. Upto its CDMA connectivity is concerned, do know, its unlocked version works with only Reliance CDMA in India. Phone memory, battery, screen resolution/color, processor speed, everythings completely LOW DEFINATION !!

  • dont think so i have been to istanbul and it doesnt pick up coverage with any network

  • Hi, I am also going to USA and planning to purchase it for Use in India. Reliance-CDMA & 1 GSM. cAN I DO IT???? Should i buy it from US?

  • i have a 2nd hand unit of this, may i know selling price in case i would like to dispose my unit? due to absence of camera.. Tnks for your reply and help..

  • you can have it unlocked. I had my gf's 8830 unlocked in harisson plaza for 400 pesos. I'm sure you can find cheaper cel shops out there... I can now use it with globe/sun sims, i haven't tried smart

  • i purchased a unit from ebay. im from the philippines. i dont know that verizon is a network provider. is it locked for verizon? can i use it using the sim of available networks in the philippines. pls help

  • There is no CDMA Sim card and this phone will work on any network outside USA ONLY if the networks operate on 900/1800 MHZ. This means it will not work on networks operating on 850/1900 MHZ.

  • Hi. I have recently bought this phone and love it, but I am facing problem using GPRS on this (I have not activated blackberry). I am using Vodafone in India and while browsing I receive an error stating "ur device does not currently have any browser configuration service book entries pls cont ur serv provider to enable the browser on ur device". While vodafone people say there is no config required. Can someone please help me. Also pls let me know any additional application or browser I can install on this and from where I can obtain these. Thanks

  • If it's a world edition phone, it will work, Sprint has all CDMA but for this phone they have a SIM card they put in

  • Will this handset work if i buy a unlocked one from UK and put an existing tataindicom (CDMA) sim into it?

  • If it worldwide edition it will work on any network.

  • does it have a sim card? doe sthe one from verizon have sim too?

  • it will not work ,coz it doesnt have GSM850 Mhz band

  • can any one tell me how , how i can have my 8830 work on any network,,hum??

  • the gsm only works outside the united states,

  • This phone only works in dual band including Asia and Europe. It does NOT work with GSM in the united states.

  • Hi I have recently bought a 8830 world edition from united states to India, I was told it is a Dual Band phone(CDMA & GSM). However when I try to put my Reliance CDMa card in the phone it does not work, it is working fine with all GSM sim cards. Can someone please help.

  • After pressing *123# you have to press the call button

  • Yes it has two slots. one for gsm and another one for cdma but both will not work simultaneously. you have to switch over for each network seperately.

  • i have an open 8830, it is working in taiwan but when i reach san francisco it is not working anymore, do you have any idea what happen to my 8830, is this phone a quadband or something. thanks

  • Does n e body know how i can get the balance message, as i m using airtel on this, and after dialing *123# it not showing balance message on the screen.... plz help

  • Does n e body know how i can get the balance message, as i m using airtel on this, and after dialing *123# it not showing balance message on the screen.... plz help

  • Best freakin phone I ever had. I've tried the curve and pearl. And the world edition,by far, exceeds those hands down.

  • I 'm using d fone in Nigeria. I tried 2 activate internet services via GSM on d fone but failed 2 register on d network(Glo, Nigeria). Anybody has any idea why not? Pls refer any possible solution 2 [email protected]. Loads of appreciation!

  • Can I receive emails on this phone. I am using it outside the US and when I tried to subscribe to Internet I am told that my telephone is not compatible with Internet Photo and Mobile Internet. Anything I can do or am I stucked!!

  • very poor UI

  • its great to have this phone specially to the corporate one and to have this phone its amazing. its a friendly user.

  • Great handset!

  • its to gooooooooooooooood

  • do this phone have 2 slot? one for cdma and one for gsm ?

  • india

  • Its a CDMA phone which means that verizon and sprint the network is programmed inot the phone but on verizons network the have sim card holder which you can unlock to so t an be used on any network and basically you dont use verizon for anything and pop your sim in with your data contract and set up the settings in options then go to advaned and down to TCP and then program in your settings for your network its sounds way worse than it is beause this is what ive been told and only the verizon network has the sim card holders an no other CDMA network and also when buying the phone used on ebay if thatsw hat your going for sometimes you may actually find a blakberry 8830 that used to be on verizon but now unloked but you have to ask is the blackberry's pin unregisterred so that you an set up your own email address otherwise if u are bying it for email and stuff and have a data plan to do so its worthless i like to buy from this seller on ebay turnonyourmobile he sells all unloked phones he in the uk,london but does not sell 8830 and or 8130 and or 8330 and or 9530 and or 9630 but he sells all versions of the vurve apart from 8330 and the pearl except 8130 and sells all versions of the 88xx series except 8830 and all the pins are unregisterred which is a great plus cause he states that in the listing hope this helps alot of you out there

  • Besides the united states (Verizon/Sprint) ?

  • are there places that still use CDMA?

  • yeah but it has to been unlocked . and south africa uses 900/1800 mhz .

  • Hi i have the 8830 just love my phone. It have almost taken the place of my laptop. Love that8830

  • did u buy the unlock one? u should buy the unlock mobile. so u can use it in anycountry and service provider. good lock

  • hi can i b able to use blackberry 8830 in south africa with south africa network? because i got it from usa.

  • Send and receive email? With a Blackberry? That is absurd!

  • how do i configure my blackberry 8830 so dat i can receive and send emails?

  • i had a 8703 on the cdma the trackball went kaput then i switched to this 8830 in 3 months the trackball went kaput got free replacement and now another 2 months the trackball is gone the service provider has once again agreed to replace the hand set free of cost which may take a week. till then.... blackberrys are good productivity tools except the trackball now thinking of the storm but services not available on cdma

  • This has to be the worst example of a smart phone. My company switched from the iphone to this and it is nothing but problems. I never know if it's going to work. About 1/2 of the time it doesn't. I don't think they could make it any slower if they tried. I'm on my second blackberry in less than a month. Incredibly unreliable.

  • The Blackberry phones are designed for sending and receiving Emails, Chats and all the possible internet stuff Now listen to this carefully This phone is compatible with CDMA and GSM Network If you are using this phone with the CDMA network one will need to insert a data card into the USIM slot to access the internet (the data card needs to ne inserted in the same slot where you would need to insert the USIM for a GSM card if you want to use the GSM services) if you are using the CDMA network and have inserted a GSM usim one will not be able to use the internet while on CDMA

  • Blackberry phone is designed for Emails, Chat cliant and all the internet applications The phone is compatable with CDMA & GSM network Now listen to this If the phone is on CDMA you will need to insert a Data card in the sim slot so that one can get the internet access on the CDMA Network IF at all you are using the CDMA network and if you have inserted a GSM USIM in the phone one will not be able to use the internet while on CDMA Network Love Pratik........ [email protected]

  • I think meny of my friends would be using the 8830 with the Blackberry OS 4.2 i am using this handset with the Blackberry Os 4.5 and it works good I am not happy with the performance of the phone with either of the OS. I have used the phone on Vodafone and Airtel I have similar issues with the phone on both the network in India issues with Vodaphone network: Was never able to browse on the phone the phone use to connect for some time to the internet maximum for 5 to 10 min and then the phone would disconnect Mails are never delivered on time Issues on Airtel Network: The network supports 30kb/s but the maximum spped that i was able to use on the phone was 3Kb/s only once and all the other time the speed was 1 to 2Kb/s Mails are never on time the phone looses the packet data very frequently this is noticed with both the networks hence have to reset the host routing table all the time before using the internet Love Pratik.........

  • I recently bought it and using it in Airtel GSM Network, India Network. It is really great for Corporate users. I find that the productivity level goes up.I use the phone more and receive good number of emails. The battery is lasting for 2 days.

  • i have a question my black b is suddenly locked and i am not able to unlock it. how do i do to unlock?

  • The phone works fine on GSM no pro.

  • Can i buy this phone plz tell me??

  • is a black berry have a WiFi???????????

  • I believe the devise will work on GSM if the network is available. meaning the frequencies that are in your coverage area!

  • I hate this Phone! Audio is weak and unit is too slow even with a memory card installed. I perfer Getting the Bold instead!

  • no camera? plis deh ah....

  • Question.... Can somebody let me know how this works on GSM & CDMA ... has anyone been able to work this on two networks? I wanted to know coz I would like to roam outside Canada/US and I don't want to be bringing a phone that will end up not working.

  • what kinda stuff like in comparrision apart from the camera is the diff between the 8800 series and the curve series (8300) cause i dont want a camera well i dont care cause i have 3 phones with a camera plus when are blackberry gonna come out with a phone that can have 20 email accounts

  • blackberry 8800 series is for business use... and 8300 is for personal...they are separating the two

  • this also has office application. good thing on blackberry is that their operating system is a continuous upgrade. therefore what you see here some are dated. it has documents to go built in on operating system 4.5 and a lot more stuff that a nokia is not even close

  • Dear all, please confirm that how can i use gsm network on this phone. Are there any necessary settings to be done. I have a cdma handset with me. But i dont know how to use gsm. Please help. [email protected]

  • No camera? come on.

  • Nokia devices are great devices, but can the Nokia be configured, locked, erased (wiped), locked with display text showing, and managed, all from a central server location? I'm not slamming Nokia, because, as I said, they are great devices. But Nokia makes phones with some mail and application features. Blackberry makes mail and application devices with some phone features. Not better or worse, but different and hardly comparable.

  • there is only one gsm slut but to switch from cdma to gsm you have to be out of the cdma network or out of your contry than you can use the gsm otherwise not working.

  • I don't know

  • I heard that Obama has this phone until now. Is it true?

  • Nokia E63 has better configuration. It has faster processor, more memory, more battery power, more editable office applications. You can install vast applications available for Nokia E63 which has Symbian 9.2 Operating System. It has 3.5 mm audio output jack, so you can plug the headphones you love. It has plastic casings and from Nokia you always can get new ones. I like Nokia E63 better than this one in terms of above mentioned.

  • whats the difference between this and the nokia 2600 classic, im not too sure which one to upgrade too? so far im thinking the nokia 2600 classic, just simply because it has two covers! quite a nice little feature! I would appreciate the feedback, thanks

  • gsm (sim card slot) cdma (inject)

  • Please share information, this blackberry 8830 support ruim card or inject? Did the phone have 2 slot simcard? How to change between 2 operator cdma and gsm

  • this fone doesnt have cemra....... 8310 Curve is much better...........

  • This Phone is sucks Do not operate CDMA and GSM at the same time

  • this phone is great!

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  • Hi can some one tell me if this phone works with both gsm and cdma netwoks at the same time .

  • Blackberry devices primarily functions as a device to receive emails just like how you receive your SMSes. the thing about this is tat if u set ur settings correct, u get to only receive the first 2 KB of your email first b4 u decide if you want to receive the whole thing. Encrytion keys, IT policies, Synchronise of your outlook accoring to your likes can be made available only. Basically BB is a very powerful phone.

  • Actually these blackberry fons are really not user friendly.its very complicated to operate, to change settings.cant access memorycard separately,ie. we cants see any content of memcard separate. no resale. i will vote 0 (zero) for blackberry. only Internet speed is well. it is told that this is business fon. what kind of bsns can we do with this. its verrrry cheating.pls dont buy

  • I have recently purchased this phone. It is well worth it,once you get to work it out it comes out just fine,only few problems i am having is setting up my internet services in australia with my provider,other than that i need to find out how i can load programs when they are in the format of exe,rar or rad. But otherwise i say go for it. Its good phone

  • good

  • Can someone please tell me what is the main difference between BlackBerries and other business phones like Nokia E51 or E71 or any other business serries phone? Email and internet surfing is my major priority. Thanks

  • i have a gsm card from ecuador but it doesnt fit in the slot. is there another slot that im not aware of? all gsm cards are supposedly the same size.

  • 4 gigs

  • I have a BB 8830 and my service is with Ntelos from Va. Will this phone work in Europe, I assume I would need sometype of sim card and addtional service?

  • Once unlocked by the phone company whom you have bought the phone from, it works on all networks including India and singapore local sim cards(not roaming)

  • Does anyone know if an unlocked 8830 WE will work with Bell data? I can get voice but no data and BELL seems angry that the phone is ALLTEL and not a BELL brand? I am wondering if they are just being difficult. Thanks

  • Hi all of you people but this is the bomb of this 20th century in the phone ranks of top 10

  • thats the best mobile any one could buy thanks

  • blackberry with built in projector and tv?

  • One of my friend has just gifted this nice phone to me...but the caller ID of the person calling is not flashed on the screen...can anyone help me with that??? thanks

  • That mobile its so good and its nice for any people how need that mobile

  • what is the maximum memory that i could install to this phone? is it compatible with 2gb or 4gb?

  • Yes , U can use it overseas, Europe, Africa, Asia. just take the Sim card out and get a local Sim card and here you go. Been there done it.

  • My buddy gave me his blackberry 8830 and took the SIM card out before he did..buti can still make phones calls with the phone and his number shows up...does anyone know how that works?

  • my understanding blackberry 8830 is compatible with both gsm and CDMA . if it were so , then in countries where there is 3G gsm can be used for data and CDMA has proven to be quite stable for voice and inexpensive when roaming specially in countires like USA , India

  • Can this phone be used overseas

  • This phone is not compatible with American GSM; thus in US the phone works in CDMA. However, when I was in Europe I bought a sim-card of a local mobile service, inserted it into the phone and it was working perfectly.

  • cdma is right you cant use gsm when you want you need a cdma carrier and they provide you with a sim card so it is useful its up the the user to make the best of it personally this could solve a lot of problems for certain people by the way blackberry bluetooh to transfer phone books from other devices is horrible and doesnt hardly ever work just type in your self sucks but if you got nothing better to do pay some one else to do it (little brother needs 20 bucks?)

  • its only to be used with a cdma carrier gsm only works if your outside cdma coverage range and you cant switch between gsm and cdma it chooses gsm by itself if it ant find a cdma signal but with a little hacking i think it can be done

  • can anyone tell me if this phone is both a CDMA and a GSM phone combined? ex. if im with a GSM carrier and want to switch to a CDMA carrier can i use the same phone?!

  • Having trouble with finding someone to help me transport my contacts which are in a HTC the 8830 has no infra red and using the blue tooth continues to cause a failed signal now the Roxi software is giving me trouble. If anyone is going through similars please contact me [email protected]

  • yeah blackberry better step up or their going down touch screen wifi gps 5 megapix or higher is the standard this year blackberrys gotta change their entire format or their gonna go under so far this one is my favorite

  • I am a owner of this nice phone. and i have to say that the battery's holding up very well. at least 4 days, when i am using normal.

  • Is there a 8830 world edition bb with built-in camera right now, or is one scheduled for the near future?

  • Question: i live in canada, i am very interesting in this phone and looking to purchase it... but i am stuck between this and the 8820. I am worried with the "shabby battery life, and calling malfunctions that were posted earlier.

  • The comment below mine about 2 8830's is incorrect. There is only one 8830 and it is the World Edition. It is called the World Edition because due to it having CDMA and GSM it works anywhere in the world. There is no such thing as an 8830 that works with only AT&T and T-mobile...

  • North American customers, Be careful with this phone. Because they make two different model 8830. One is 8830 World edition(works with Sprint & Verizon) And another one is 8830-they don't call world Edition(This works with AT&T & T mobile) The one works with AT&T + T-mobile supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900(Quadbands).If u can get it unlocked , this will work in Mexico. Because Mexico use GSM 1900. The one that Sprint & Verizon sells , they don't support GSM 1900,850(i.e, this won't work with AT&T and T-mobile, no matter u unlock the device)This won't support in Mexico either.

  • the 883rt0 world edition is a cdma phone.it does not supporrrrt gsm networks of other networks.the cdma net work you are with gives you additional sim which has the same no as your cdma and the gsm sim you can use on international roaming where there is no cdma network with your no remaining the same.log on to blackberry.com for more details

  • ...does anyone know if this phone works in the GSM network of Mexico?

  • is it the Blackbery 8830 w.e is same like Blackbery 8830 normal edition? what the different???

  • its a world phone because you can put in a sim card for another country and use it their and also use the cdma network in the US

  • to get ringtones from bb8830 goto www.tuneusin.com directly from device. they are free. they have ringtones, real and poly and screensavers..

  • @wonder the reason that this is world edition is because it is a north america bound phone, and the CDMA bands are the equivalent of GSM 850/1900. It is called world edition because CDMA does not work all over the world, but because this phone has both technologies, it is a world edition CDMA phone (only CDMA carries will sell this phone)

  • Why this phone called "World Phone"? Is this particular phone is at least a TRI-BAND, or QUAD-BAND capability? If this is only Daul band, no matter how loaded it is, it will not workout in other country but only where you buy your service.

  • My dear friends, This blackberry some times it creates an great excitment and some time its creates a great exhaust of using it.my mobile always gets hooked up if i get to many messages.at that time even to answer a call its becomes very difficult.i dont understand the problem.any have its good to have such cute piece in hands always.

  • The 8830 is the World Edition because of its ability to use both the CDMA network as well as GSM. The CDMA providers realized they were losing out on a big overseas market so they begger RIM to produce this. I find it VERY funny that even some, US CELLULAR, that sell this item don't even know its capabilities.

  • I find that the unit tends to hang and loses service a lot. The issues are: - if you have too many messages the phone tends to hang - lose signal on the CDMA network and then end up with a landslide of messages - try to make a call and fails on the first attempt, on the second attempt works perfectly - battery life is a little shabby on the unit it is by far one of the best looking blackberries though, definately business oriented.

  • Why is it considered an World Edition among other 8000 series. What sets an edge over the others? Wld appreciate an answer. thanks & regards

  • I have some basic questions. My needs are: 1) making/receiving calls when traveling globally on business (usually EU) 2) making/receiving Outlook emails globally (usually EU) which are derived from a secure company Intranet. Is this the best BB model for the $ to do this? Is there something as good but cheaper? Thanks

  • Well I dunno duude, like this phone is cool but like it might be too expensive and I'll be down a few hundred dollars and then I won't be able to buy drinks and go to the movies, so like, I dunno duude.

  • Yes, it has both CDMA and GSM, but for GSM it only has the 900/1800 bands, so doesn't work in the US, only in Europe/Asia (excluding Japan/South Korea). I tested one and on the Network Selection there's a "Global" option which "should" automatically switch when it detects a signal, etc. but I found it's more reliable to just set it to GSM when I was abroad.

  • Is it both GSM and CDMA on at the same time? Any information? Thanks

  • hi.yet2own one-

  • hi, i would like to know if this phone works on MAC? thanks...

  • I have best softwares for this set I wish I could upload those on this site.

  • Do You need to pay extra for the gps

  • I just want to say that I LOVE my BB-8830! I've had a chance to use the palm and sidekick and treo and the BB is the best by far! My only question is where do you get ringtones! I'm dork and I love to change the ringtones on my phone, and this is the only phone that I've had trouble w/ ringtones. HELP please! THANKS!

  • will it work on reliance cdma(india)?

  • Fantastic,it really works,gps you rock,Greg.South Paulo

  • it's called "world edition" because its both a cdma phone and a dual band gsm... but still, tehre are a lot of places where it doesn't work because it doesn't have enough gsm bands. if you absolutely MUST use a cdma carrier then get this phone, otherwise, there are better choices. That being said, the 8830 (and the 8800, duh) both feel very solid and are well build, as to be expected from RIM. the browser is pretty fast and the 1x EVDO works just fine (although seing as this is a GSM site im probably gonna get flamed for that). If you want a purely business phone, this is a good choice, but dont bother going world edition unless you're hell bent on a cdma carrier.

  • I am just shopping for one of these Blackberry devices since I am a very faithful Verizon customer and also use GSM when outside US/ May be this is a better phone than the 8300 Curve , Which atleast has more bands and camera.I do Travel a lot and lots of countries have different GSM bands for mobile usage.Has someone already compared the ASUS 525 (which I currently use) to the Blackberry device If so I would appreciate feedback. No doubt blackberry has its service and other devices Either use GPRS or WiFi Connection. Sunny

  • It DOES work in Europe without any problems (it's still a bit expensive to use). Anyway there is no problems with Verizon. To respond to a previous email from someone "in the industry" from Canada... The phone is NOT a joke! Check with Telus.

  • I don't see why it will not work in Italy? It has GSM 900 and 1800. Can anyone clear this up?

  • "World Edition" is a joke. I work in the industry and the GSM requirements to even call it "World phone" requires at least triband. Being here in Canada, Telus sells this and it's a joke. This phone wouldn't work in a lot of EU places, Italy for one. And to call something Worldphone but no 3G? Rofl??

  • This is for business use, which is why I bought one and it seems to have all the funcionality I will need when on the road to keep me in the loop until I get to my PC...nuff said.

  • im not too sure about aeystoye but sprint is not the only wireless company advertising and selling this phone. so is verizon, cingular, and t-mobile. which may not turn out to be so great for sprint regarding that so many other wirless companies are already distributing this model. looks like a good phone though-im getting one with verizon this saturday. (verizon only sells this model in silver though not black)

  • No camera, No 3G, no WLAN - people will want more. Try to make closer to O2 next time.

  • To asetoye, I believe the phone isn't available yet, so how can you state you've been using it????

  • it is always pride.

  • The BB 8830 is the best business phones that I have had the pleasure to use on a daily bases. I have owned PC computer phones, and about every type of phone/PDA on the market over the last 10 years. For a Business person who travels the BB's battery is very long lasting and the volume and respection is outstanding. I give the BB 8830 a 10 on a 1 to 10 scoring.

  • for the smart asses who said that cameras are not allowed in offices just want to clear it out that blackberry curve has a 2MP camera, i dont know who they are trying to target this unit towards, i'll leave that for you guys to figure out

  • The blackberry 8830 and 8800 both don't have a camera, there is a Blackberry Curve unit which has a 2 Megapixel Camera and the looks and features are very similar to the 8830 and 8800.

  • You guys that are using BB and thinking there the most stable OS have never used a Treo 700 WX. It has the camera WIFI and comes with MSOffice complete. BB needs to sit up and take notice.

  • I shifted from version where I was using the palm treo 700WX. The coverage in our area was just to poor so we changed carriers and the best phone they have is the BlackBerry 8830. Compared to the Palm Treo 700WX the BlackBerry is a piece of junk. To complicated to use. The Treo has a stylis and the entire unit is user friendly. BlackBerry to me is a poorly made and designed toy.

  • go blackberry's

  • Blackbery 8830 is my real mini computer i am very thankfull to that person who has been produce this cell.

  • @ Scott Yankee, THERE IS NO CAMERA!!!! check this sprint webiste. it has ALL of the specifications, and there is no camera.

  • Currently I use a Nokia E61 and quite happy with, Nevertheless I am considering to buy a new one with keyboard. I am thinking about this BB, htc s620 or Palm Treo 750. I need to check e-mails and open some word attachments ann work on it. My e-mail server does not have push e-mail, so what I check the e-mails manually or I program E61 to check my e-mail accounts every 30 minutes. Is it possible to do the same with this BB or I need to do it through the push-email system? Wifi could be also interesting as well as skype or something similar. Your comments and suggestions are wellcomed!

  • I don't consider this phone as a public or a user friendly phone, just cuz it doesn't have camera nor all other specifications required for youth daily use.

  • you guys dont seem to understand... BBs are targeted towards businesses... not regular average joe... the BB is for the exec person and managers therefore, most if not all companys dont allow cameras for copyright and forgery(sp?) reasons... get over yourselfs and accept that the BB if for the business person not someone that wants it all in a phone. the BB has the most stable OS out there. i have owned both symbian and windows os phones/pdas and all they do is crash, freeze or something... i now have a BB and have never once had to restart or pull the battery because of a freeze or restart... like i said if you want a phone with a mp3 player or/and camera go elsewhere, these PDAs/phones are for the businesses! get used to it...

  • u can`t compete with nokia ok.they are not making toys they know what customer want.

  • Dear Readers U all have to understand that Black Berry is a dedecated business phone and now days camera phones are not allowed in offices .So pls dont expect any camera from BB Phones if u need a camera Phone then u can buys Nokia Toys Thanks

  • this phone is hot i wish i had me one.

  • no camera, go home man!

  • Hey Scott Yankee, I don't know where you get ypur info from but it is common knowledge that that this dors not have a camera.

  • no this does not have a camera, go see www.blackberry.com for full spec. The one with the camera is the swordfish and has not yet been put on gsmarena yet as it has not been officially been released. check out www.blackberrycool.com for real BlackBerry news

  • GSM ARENA got this wrong this phone has got a 2mg pixel camera with flash, and the CDMA feature is only for those countries which has got the cdma coverage, so for the business man going to china and other parts of the world will have the choice of CDMA feature. this phone is very good looking and has got everything you would want in a phone plus with the added feature of GPS. i cannot wait until this comes out, i have heard that the code name for this phone is "swordfish"

  • Well the onli strog part that have BB phones is that you can read office and adofe an corel. out of this is like a normal Phone with some features.

  • Don't know why BB do not add the Wireless WAN feature to its function since with the you can check email everytime where the Wi-fi access available!

  • ooohhh, i get it. its gsm AND cdma, i heard there was a razr v3x like that in japan...

  • why is there a cdma phone here? seriously?

  • Nothing works better at what it was made to do than a BlackBerry, NOTHING.

  • I know the nokia n95 is too powerful for you guys! but please at least try to produce some decent phones!

  • Thats odd....how come RIM have 45% of the market share for PDA/Data Handsets. The only reason why you people dont know how much of an impact BlackBerry has had on the mobile industry is that companies simply buy thousands of them for their employees and give them to them! its not something that the majority of workers buy as companies want them to have them!! Thats why MI5, CIA, all government departments, majority of cheif execs for any company use them!! You cant put them next to Nokia E61 etc as they are for a totally different market!! 8 million users and counting cant all be wrong! And also how many other manufacturers hit the headline news just cos there was a fault for a day!! If Nokia had that kind of media attention everytime Symbian crashed we would have to have a seperate bulletin every secons of the day!!! Phew there is my rant over!!

  • it looks beautiful, but has no good features and its going to be released only by carriers

  • No WiFi and only 16MB SRAM????? Nokia's still leading the way, especially now that it has BB Enterprise support, along side with Good Server support...

  • This is great for the American and Korean market, but not so suitable for the Europeans and Asia Pacifics. Oh well, it's only a Blackberry after all..nothing special. Harlekkin

  • yeah:) I'd rather buy e61i, this is not so tough.