BlackBerry 8700c

  • Released 2004, Q4
    134g, 19.5mm thickness
    BlackBerry OS
    64MB 16MB RAM storage, no card slot
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  • 2.6"
    320x240 pixels
  • NO
    No video recorder
  • 16MB RAM
  • 1100mAh
    Li-Ion

BlackBerry 8700c - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
Launch Announced 2004, Q4
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 110 x 69.5 x 19.5 mm (4.33 x 2.74 x 0.77 in)
Weight 134 g (4.73 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type 65K colors
Size 2.6 inches, 20.9 cm2 (~27.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
Platform OS BlackBerry OS
CPU Intel PXA901 312 MHz
Memory Card slot No
Internal 64MB 16MB RAM
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes
GPS No
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Browser HTML
 Organizer
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 450 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Misc Colors

BlackBerry 8700c - User Reviews

  • in this phone inter net is not working...........it is wanting browser configaration ........how will i do it ?

  • in this phone inter net is not working...........it is wanting browser configaration ........how will i do it ?

  • Is it possible to write notes on it? Thanks

  • that rotation wheel makes the phone fantastically fast to use once u learn to manipulate it from memory. Works like a charm.

  • It's more for bussnies people. The people from 204 now it's useless. And the button in the side thet rotates is the biggest joke about cell phones

  • Xperia

  • Is this phne gud ?????,plz tell :) :p

  • Pls hw can 2go work in my phone

  • I see some ask how to unlock this model, I unlock mine easy and fast at www.asapunlocks.com

  • no

  • Pls how can I use whatsapp on my fone.....pls help me very urgent...dis fone is so cool nd simple

  • im waiting o

  • please how can i open or unlock my blackberry 8700c,this is the 4th times i have flash it on computer,but small time it will lock again by writting:Jvm Error 545 incompatible or corrupt filsystem scroll for available command.so what can i do to stop this please.

  • need help in configuring my blackberry cingular

  • How do i install applications on my BB 9700c

  • for those who are having problems with transferring files to the phone via bluetooth. Just go to the media section, then press the trackwheel, from the options select receive using bluetooth, transfer your stuff from the other phone/pc as soon. Be careful not to transfer any file of more than 2mb, otherwise it'll show some stupid error. P.s. Talking about the phone, its really awesome. I've been usin like every kinda phone, buh this one really surprised me. In short, excellent phone it is.

  • This Device does not Support File Transfer Service of Bluetooth, You can only Use Bluetooth Headset Service.

  • how i will connect my 8700g with bluetooth

  • how will i connect with bluetooth with my 8700g

  • pls i need someone to assist me on how to solve this problem on my bb 8700c bluetooth, any time i want to use the bluetooth it keeps saying device not supported by whatever so i could not receive any thing through my bluetooth nor send

  • how can I copy my address book on laptop?

  • how can i get internet

  • I think it's ur battery loose

  • Try calling yo service provider n ask 4 da internet settings dats wat I did.gud luck!!!

  • Plz help me I can't activate my bbm I don't kon y can u help me plz pretty plz

  • I expected so much from this phone but I understand now that for a phone as old as it is,its better to cut it some slack!!its doin great4 an old timer

  • dear sir,my blackberry phone is87000c ,long time i don't use my phone,yesterday in the evening i'm open my phone input my password and phone is okay,but,when i'm update my phones time and date then my phones keypad does not open.phone says Handheld is locked....phones Bluetooth does't work.......what can i do? i just want to open my phone.please reply me as soon as possible.

  • dear sir,i'm use the BlackBerry8700c mobile phone.as a long time i don't use my phone,in that time yesterday i'm open my BlackBerry phone update my day and time then input my password,but,it't not open,i'm trying to open lot of time,this time black berry shows me that "your password is date expired.,and phone is Handheld is locked,what can i do??????

  • my Blackberry 8700 goes off any time when i'm browsing and will not come on until i put it on charge. What could be my problem?

  • i want this h/s wherever

  • Just connect to BlackBerry Desktop Software, get it from here:

  • Someone tampered with my phone and input the wrong password several times and all the information was erased, now it only shows a blank screen with figures 507 on it. Am so desperate to restore it to it's normal status. Please help and inform me what I need to do to restore my phone. E

  • i don't like it u can't even send sms message on it r i'm i d only one?

  • 8700 was launched in 2004,that's like 8 years ago? Guys this phone was ahead of its time. Technology has since then grown relatively cheaper. I mean processor,RAM,ROM. So please give 8700 a break. I have a relic that has RepliGo for pdf viewing,Ubersocial for Twitter,FB, I basically don't expect more from its internal mem of 64MB. I salute RIM for such a visionary phone. Did I mention that the keypads are the best I have ever handled? My typing. Speed on 8700 rivals that of a PC! Plus, the trackwheel is mighty intuitive. 139g is a lot but I understand. So don't grab this phone & start whining about Need For Speed.....get, and relish how far we come from

  • plz i need help on how to use bis or bbm on this phone

  • are you sure that your phone is stolen from you? maybe you just lost it.. then some one just pick it and consider it as a blessing.. lols..

  • first take one taxi from your nearer road. nd ask for d shop to take for the mobile shop.. nd when u reach there den ask for d mobile.. nw u will feel happy na??? nw dont say thank u.. its my plsr..

  • How can i get this phone?

  • Som one stole ma bb 8700 in 2010. ♍Ɣ prayers is return it or? Its not 2 late.

  • Memory not sufficient for carrying any type of present works.

  • I lv this phone, but i jst deleted the application via security option as i was tryin 2 change my password. It has since then refused 2 come on. Somebody pls help me.

  • I have this kind of phone and the phone is pretty good!

  • Old fone but i've just this one last week..it was very old fashioned bb but i can get my bbm with my friens in indonesia,also use it for my fb..i think it has the same function as from the newest bb..just i has no camera,slot memory and only has 64 mb ram 16 mb..but i feel satisfied with its perform..my suggestion for people who want to buy bb... 1.buy old one if u just need to bbm or social network 2.buy newest and latest bb if u think u need more than just bbm or socialnetworks because if you buy middle bb level i think it just waste your money..because the key is in PIN of BB.Change your bb it means you change your fone and of course you have the new pin and you have to ask your old friends to invite you in your new PIN it's so burdening of you to ask them one by one...so buy old or choose the newest and latest technology of bb Sorry if i wrote my comment too long..

  • So can't u get bbm ??

  • Is the phone good ??

  • Bravo 8700..

  • This phone available online for Rs. 3099 ( US$ 56 ) on Snapdeal. Excellent value for money at this price, even if specs are a little outdated.

  • this phone is so ''manly'', i wish BB could manufacture most of their phones in this shape with 5MP camera,Wi-Fi,3G ,Real media etc etc..it just kills me- i lost a 8700c last month and am going for another 8700c. I just love this shape,serious shape

  • Actually, you can download the old version to install on your 8700 C. I used that way to install on my BB 8700. However, it didn't work. I don't know why. The new version works well on BB9700.

  • I would like to know any possibility to install whatsapp?? thanks for the prompt reply.

  • hi all, can anyone tell me about 8700c ... can we use the whatsapp on this.... appreciate your quick reply. thanks

  • Hi, can you elobrate on your use of 8700 - are you using whatsapp....let me know as i want to get this phone...

  • hey your comments were great, could you tell me what OS you are using on 8700c

  • BB8700 looks like a nice fone though out of fashion but i wil rather go for a BB curve 2 or 3 instead.

  • where do you get such a phone in SA?

  • Am so tired of dis phone, am not able to dowload any application on my phone, nd my bluetooth is not working

  • pls i have problem to connect my BB8700c, i need d idea frm anybody who knows hw to configure it

  • Yes...to bad no card slot and no radio

  • Is the 8700g and this phone the same???I am not able to find 8700g on gsmarena...

  • why is there no external memory for this device its really boring

  • Nope

  • hey guys iam using bb 8700 c its nothing but a walk men no apps no games iam wasting my bill iam tird off using

  • I like B.B 8700c because of it quality. Infact I have been using phone for long, but I never have a phone that last and which my heart desire like this BB 8700c

  • do dis phone has,mp3/video player options

  • dude , this phone was the best emailing phone in history , just check on ebay u can get any parts u want

  • dude , though this phone was discontinued , but was the best emailing phone in history , even apple was not launched

  • does this phone come with blackberry messenger?

  • put in the closet and flush it

  • i have a blackberry 8700edge but since two month his trackwheel is not working properly. kindly suggest how to set it

  • i have blackberry 8700 edge but since two weeks the tackwheel of my phone is not working properly suggest how to set

  • my network is off what will i d?

  • Since you already have the CSV file, simply import them in MS Outlook (under the contacts folder) then setup your BB Desktop Manager to synchronize with MS Outlook.

  • yes, have bbm

  • Do this blackberry have BBM ?

  • hi the nihnce po

  • hard to configure

  • i have 8700g from T-Mobile and i very love it this gadget :)

  • it can do many things, it has a bbm (blackberry messenger).

  • is this handset is not having bbm ( blackberry messanger)????

  • To add a contact to your SIM on your BB coppy the contact number and go to the phonebook, select SIM phone book click on the scrow again and select new, write the contacts name and the number and then save.

  • Can I save my address book data to SIM? Pl help with steps.

  • i have blackberry 8700g phone but they not charged plz write reason

  • does this phone have bbm/ Blackberry messenger

  • i wish that blackberry would make one just like this same size and shape but have all new technolgy i love phone like this

  • my blackberry 8700 is a vodafone. and my mother bring give it to me. and i used it for only a week and after a week i cannot recieve signal from the network. i'am from philippines. what should i do? and even i insert sim card and any sim card here from philippines it still doesen't work. and the sim cards are new and working to the other phones.. i dont know how to do. please. help me. thanks!!

  • Hi, This is BRAYEN! The handset is very fabilious & good looking, but the one thing is not exeptable,the reson is the INTERAL memory is very very low.....

  • hi has this phone got bbm thanks

  • how reset full mobile set

  • I am sad to say, after a relationship of 5 years and 4 months, my Cingular 8700C and my left pocket will be parting ways this weekend. From utlizing the calendar at industry conventions, to storing contact notes on prospective dates, to sharing bbm chat with 49 contacts, to emailing while bored in the bathroom - this 139g device has been there for me thru it all. I will miss you dearly.

  • hmmm,,,the function just bbm ym facebook twitter ubersocial browsing,,,cant play mp3 and read pdf,,,well price for performance,,,its cheap,,,

  • i am really dissapointed bcoz how can i add softwares to the 8700 ie adobe reader to open pdf files i thought it was a business phone

  • You can download picture but i dont know about music.

  • Hi blackberry users the 8700 is good mobile to use bluetooth the mobile can only be paired with bluetooth device that is used for talk to transfer files between the phones dosent work even for me and for intrrnet you have to have data plan otherwise won't work for downloading ringtones and photos I'm not sure but you can download themes from blackberry web site hope it helps regards

  • how?

  • you can't download pictures or music onto the 8700

  • i have bb8700c cant recieve any file.. even when i connect to the computer, they get only charging, how can i attach mp3 or photos on bb8700c.? my phone is came from canada. but it is not working especially bluetooth and the GPRS. !

  • i think u have os 4.1 u have to update to os 4.5 then u will have msic player n 1 more thing downlaoding of blackberry its too slow even with new 1 soo how u expect with this old 1

  • i just want to know if i can get bbm on this.

  • I am using Blackberry 8700g . I previously had Nokia 2700 Classic and i made a backup of contacts in txt and Csv format. Can any buddy tell me if i can import my contact list in my Black berry. and can i send SMS from my PC by Using Blackberry phone suite? Kindly tell me if and buddy know this. Kindly Email me the procedure. [email protected]

  • So do I but for the hell of it, I cant download any songs to the dang thing via the Internet!!!! Do you know how to do so?

  • How much for this?

  • i have a secondhand blackberry 8700c

  • are y still interested in buying a secondhand blackberry x cingular phone?

  • actually, it's not that simple! but once u get a hang of it, it's very cool!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • i like this black berry 8700c handset.simple & essay to operate all function.

  • this is the best blackberry hands down

  • Hi, S..Bluetooth is somewhat critical to use. You just go to media /pictures or Music & then select the option menu button located on right top corner---> then select Receive using bluetooth.then send the source file.ENjoy~~~

  • its eassy 2 use bluetooth.just go 2 d multimedia option and then click the option button then click "receive using bluetooth" then send what u wan 4rm another set then save.once u save d data it ll b savd in ur device memory.all u hav 2 do is press d side option button n then explore.if u click open d data wont b displayd so click explore

  • how can i get acatalog ..hosny

  • You will regret buying any phone that comes from china eg 8700c-n97c half the options don't work properly and no help from the supplier,if you have loss of settings there is a chance your provider can't help(this happened to me).

  • how do i use the GPRS of this 8700? no service books said! and also i cant use the bluetooth. why? any help!!..please. blackberry 87oo so bored!

  • can you gett blackberry messanger on this phone an it this phone worth gettin ?? thanks alice

  • really its a very difficult to use this phone. if u r planning to bye this plz dont buy. i use this mobile and i really had very bad experience. plz dont buy. any help plz col me 9033186748

  • Hi u mentioned u used blackberry plan for ur 8700. Can i ask whether its on 3G? thanks . I do live in singapore and intends to get classic blackberry =)

  • how do i use the gprs of my bb8700c. i already signed at the www.blackberry.smart.com but where i can get the service books? reply me please.

  • Hi John, in order to get Blackberry Messenger (BBM), you would need to upgrade the OS on the phone - this handset came with OS 4.1 (at least my one here in the UK did). I think you need at least OS 5.0, but I don't think this handset would be able to cope - you might be able to upgrade it... Good luck!

  • I looked everywhere on this phone and found that it didn't have blackberry messeneger.Who knows a site where I can download it. Somebody pls help me...I need it.

  • I like this phone so much, because of its simpleness. I want to bought a second hand Blackberry 8700c phone. Can i browse every sites like Google, Yahoo. Facebook, Orkut etc ?

  • yer have u tride charging it

  • Nice cellphone,simple.but unfortunatly the navigation key using trackwheel.

  • how do you explore the files? and how can i receive ring tones and other stuff....

  • Zingo your signal wireless is turn off

  • The blackberry is good cellph if u know wow you us

  • U can't receive pics via b/tooth.

  • for these generation is that memory enough ? memory is not so good enough.

  • how do i recive pics from another phone via bluetooth on this phone?

  • How do you upgrade to the OS 4.5

  • hey anyone i got the phone but i cant call some numbers or msm some of them i dont know what wrong can someone help me

  • i cant use my bluetooth, how can i use it?

  • buy a modern phone then mate lol

  • I can't download songs or videos on this phone although I have the Internet on it..It's driving me crazy right now

  • Any body has a way of playing youtube videos on this device?

  • Update ure os to 4.5 and i got some themes from this website:

  • I just bought a 2nd hand 8700g for $100 singapore dollars. Im now using the blackberry plan. Just would like to say the connectivity on this gadget is absolutely world class the only problem is getting youtube to work on the device which i am now investigating on. Love using facebook, msn messenger emailing messeging and whatsapp on this device. i CANNOT believe that we're in the year 2010 and this device is able to do so many current things!

  • my blackberry wont turn on properly keep seeing a constant red l.e.d light

  • my phone wont send calls or recieve calls it says data connection refused across the screen. I use to be able to do both. I can still send txt msgs so howw do I get back to normal?

  • ya sure khan... go to msgs clik the wheel their is an option ok :) :) :)

  • Will this 8700 work on bis in south africa? Please help....

  • Just go to number or name then click the track wheel in the side of ur fone the options willbe displayed on that there will be SMS with name or u dialed number click that and start texting..

  • How can i send msg because i cant find it in cell how to Send the text msg can anyone tell me

  • it relavely easy, so u have just to go to multimedia and clic on option, after activate "recive by blutooth" and comeback to parameters and activate the visibility of u r bluetooth, capish my friend !!!

  • i cant receive pictures, song and games through bluetooth. i really need ur help on how to upgrade

  • my blue doesnt work or can downloade music on it !!

  • now it can see documents and edit documents with blackberry software 4.5

  • Amazing phone for the price, I bought a pre-owned 8700G unit which was mint for £30 with E-mail, bluetooth, instant messaging, I got rid of my iPhone which I found problematic

  • can 8700 use Bluetooth headset beacuse he has 1.2 (headset2.0)?

  • Bro if it saves you time why not? But if you're really against that function, then live it alone!!!

  • why do u want to do group messaging when god has given u enough energy to msg induvidually

  • is it good??????

  • This phone is great .. powerful, after upgraded into OS 4.5. for me this hoe is never be replaced by any other phone in this class.

  • pls help me how can i group my contacts. i need to send message to many.

  • pls ne1 help me. how do i upgrade da os to 4.5?

  • For you who have trouble with bluetooth,mms,or mp3 with 8700, just upgrade your OS to version 4.5. It will fix many problem above, plus tons of extra features like maps and office suite. By upgrading, you can also install themes designed for the newer Curve. I'm happy with this phone. I use it for mobile spreadsheet, IM, and browsing.

  • Sounds like you are from SA......Does this phone work on Blackberry South Africa......I am interested in Buying a Refurb unit from China......any advice.

  • The device is nearly 6 years old, most devices back in 04 didn't have a memory slot or MP3 support.

  • You can get the required softwares in www. blackberry.com

  • The phone has no memoryslot and also does not support Mp3 music. Why?

  • Josh, this phone has no SD card slot at all - you cannot use any memory card with it.

  • i had the same problem with same phone ,i took to our vodacare ,they exchanged my phone .

  • blackberryspot.com may have answers. Thanks

  • you have to search in google shark drivers modem to use it as modem

  • can this phone hold a 8 gig micro memory card?

  • i am not being able to connect net in this...actually i dont have the blackberry code to activate this...can anyone help me?????

  • any one encounter?cannot open your application?plzzzzzzzzzzz help me

  • wen in ur address book click tha track ball, scroll n go to sim phone book n click it easy

  • iam not able 2 see my sim contacts so plz help me at mohammed.arshad467 thanks

  • Has anyone used Blackberry (Chinese Version) forst copy by china. Please do let me know?

  • you can get a decent 8800 for under �100 unlocked 2nd hand or go with the storm or even the 8900 which has a full keyboard and has recently been released (the storms touch screen is crap compared to other phones such as iphone) thats my opinion hope it helped

  • why havnt you upgraded to the 8800 series because the 8800 series has the best keyboard layout and the bold 2 will be my next phone but arnt the keys alot lie the curve's and are they small like the curve

  • 8700 is a complete phone for me and any one who is not managed with media :) its keyboard is very good for typing sms, emails and document, the screen is so good for web browsing with EDGE and e-book reading.

  • how can i use the bluetooth because i cant paired with other devices.. they cant found my bluetooth device... without a bluetooth my blackberry 8700 is useless..

  • What do you mean by 2.5mm bolds? Can we play mp3 with this peice or not?

  • My network provider has this on the offer , cant decide to buy this or STORM which my friend Suneet is using ... CONFUSED USERRRRRRRR...........

  • kindly send me gprs configration.

  • See this is not a software thing this phone doesn't have MP3 so do one thing go to any nearby hardware shop ask him 2 give u 2.5 mm bolds through which u can connect and ply MP3 songa

  • hi, my name is kashif iam using this my since 2008, infact black berry is my favourite mobile, i wanted to know about how can i use internet on this set plz let me know, best regards. Kashif Ghani

  • hi, my name is kashif iam using this my since 2008, infact black berry is my favourite mobile, i wanted to know about how can i use internet on this set plz let me know, best regards. Kashif Ghani

  • Sir, this phone memory is too low. Can i increase memory built up. Please let me know. Muhon

  • pls i want to enquire about how i could get an mp3 on this phone because i need it a lot

  • good prooduc

  • sir, how can i activate the bluetooth in this phone, because mine is de-activated. cheers, chris

  • By clicking on the right of the phone...

  • Actually yeah......just hit down the scroll key on the side

  • Actually yeah......just hit down the scroll key on the side

  • Does anybody know how to reply to a text message on this phone???

  • from using mine it does accept many apps and currently mine does not connect to my pc properly dont know if because im using xp?

  • what type of applications does this phone support, i mean, does it support nokia 3rd edition softwares or 1st edition or any other. please answer i bought this phone just yesterday

  • here you can download desktop manager for blackberry on link below

  • no, there is no camera and an expandable memory... if u want them at the same price, then go for nokia e63.....

  • is their camera and MMC (external memory card) features are available in blacberry 8700c... [email protected]

  • pls help me how can i download a mp3 to my phone,pls email me,this my email add [email protected], i will wait your reply,one more question,how can iuse the yahoo messenger?

  • i cannot download,and i cant to use the bluetooht,where can i buy the cd of blacberry 8700 model?

  • is this telephone has a camera ?

  • USB Drivers PLZ help me....... i lose the CD black berry 8700c.i have laptop and destop.i put in usb in laptop they ask me.First of all install the usb drivers. how can install the usb drivers? plz tell me.....

  • my dear brother u go unlocking shop i remove the password.ur problem is esaly solve.thx n bye

  • i forgot security pass word of BlackBerry 8700.. please let me know how can i recover this problems. Please.

  • How to disable the automatic security lock of BlackBerry 8700.??? please help me.. forem: [email protected]

  • Your BlackBerry has no operating system. You need to: - wipe it with a specific utility; - install the OS from the accompanying CD, or even better: - install the newest OS, easily found for free on the Internet. The bad news is that this procedure does require some expertise. You had better get someone very familiar with BlackBerry devices to do it for you.

  • I just bought a refurbished 8700c from ebay. I can't get the stupid thing to turn on. Well, it turns on but there's a black and white screen with a circle with a menu in it and a slash through it and a code 543. I can't even use the stupid thing cuz it wont let me. Please help me!

  • some time ago, i had a problem with gprs/edge. in fact, i lost edge signal in area where it should be present. well here is the solution, strange but true. i just change desktop picture. i loaded brand new one from the pc. i already have new bb sw (v4.5.). maybe pc did it something to my bb8700, but anyway now i have gprs/edge at all time. i don't think i helped somebody, but i needed to put this on web.

  • Hey guyz! i am having problem in my blackberry that i am not getting any signal from network! is there any solution please do let me know asps.!

  • Is there any way to turn off/on gprs or edge? I making this question because i guess i made it by some mistake.

  • can anyboday guid me how to send mms from this device

  • can anyboday guid me how to send mms from this device

  • Adeel your problem will be solved if you turn wireless on. Its a icon displaying on the screen of Black Berry 8700 TURN WIRELESS ON (like antenna) then its works and u can receive or make calls anytime. Shahzad ([email protected])

  • i use a blackberry 8700r and i need the body of the phone mine is really rough,and i need to configure my browser.in in nigeria\

  • How do i receice message through bluetooth? Is there any pin number that i need to put?

  • my problem is: my set is only recieving text messeges. it is not making or recieving calls .. so wat can i do?

  • can any 1 tell me how i can configure the internet settings manually. and how can i use the browser in it. plz mail me [email protected]

  • Yes you can unlock your blackberry for international use....I myself own one and am a frequent traveller, you must purchase a code from e-bay my agent did it for me...and now it works perfectly well.

  • i want to know how to make new group an how to add member in,cause in this case i knew to make new group but to fill the member there's no add to fill in when i choose contact person

  • can anybody help me out of this ,i need driver for my blackberry 8700.pls send it to my e mail address [email protected]

  • Can any1 help me sending the pc suite of 8700? i would be grateful if sum1 help me out.

  • pls help through the upgrading process how do i do it hear's ma email [email protected] write soon!

  • you rite man farida

  • i appointment a digital Personal Secretary from 2day.

  • Update: BlackBerry 8700g in Italy from TIM

  • dis n killer phone

  • This looks like a piece of gadget from 1660s. yaikkkkkkkkkkkkeeees!!!!!!!!!!

  • It is the PIN number that is held hostage by Cingular. I was wondering, since the phone was new and never used, I need some way to establish an email account set up with my server. do you want to email me directly, and we can chat that way. I will look up the APN, but we have tried many thing here with my cell provdier. The PIN has a password, but I do not know the User name.

  • @Vladone you can set the manual APN (access point name) of your provider. for the browser, you must first use a blackberry enabled sim card so that the service book would be sent to the device. hope this helps.

  • Hello, does someone know, if i can use Blackberry for internet browsing with out purchasing a Blackberry Orange Subscription? They tell me that because of the phone, i have to purchase this subscription. But this is much expensier than another subscritpion they have. Is there any way that i can unlock the Blackberry or anything? In this moment i don't have the Blackberry subscription and i don't see any browser on my screen, i hav only the voice subscription....

  • is there any way to adapt this advice on asiacell net work or other net work

  • heloo, for how long can i use my fone 8700c

  • ppl upgrade ur blackberry handheld to version 4.2 its great u can transfer images an mp3s i swear its the best

  • Hello everybody! I have the same problem with my BlackBerry, with its Bluetooth which I cannot use. Please, need your help!

  • am haveing the same prolums with my 8700 can have a song ass my ring tone and when the bluetooth is on can never get the song why is that email me [email protected] [email protected]

  • The Blackberry 8700 only supports bluetooth for voice, i.e. using it with a headset. Data transfer is not possible hence the refusal to recieve a file from your friend

  • i have a problem with bluetooth connection,my friend whants to give me something by bluetooth(has a nokia)my blackberry finds the name of the phone but when whannts to send it says that is unneble to connect

  • Is there a way to transfer files and pitchers to my 8700c with a USB?

  • Does this phone have class 10 EDGE, and also does it Have and MP3 player? Thanks

  • can u tell me how to put on mp3 ring tones on phone also how to show caller id mail me [email protected]

  • how do u put mp3 tones on your 8700c how do u get your caller id to show how do u get to see who is calling u like the there name cause there name and # is in the address book how ever its not coming up mail me please and explane ([email protected])

  • how do u put mp3 tones on your 8700c how do u get your caller id to show how do u get to see who is calling u like the there name cause there name and # is in the address book how ever its not coming up

  • you can download 3rd parties applications that allow you MSN on BB; as well, you can go into options, advanced options, applications, and delete those you don't need anymore;

  • With the blackberry it is push email whereas with the other wireless units with email you have to actually go in and check it yourself

  • i have a question about my rogers 8700r,is there a way i can download msn? and is there any other way i can delte my items that i downloaded off the internet? any help would be apericated. thxs

  • can n e one explain what makes blackberry better then n e windows mobile devices? i meant most windows mobile device have touch screen, wifi, even GPS. in the end, isnt the blackberry just a normal mobile phone with blackberry email???

  • oops: re jb8j's question about 8700g sim card. actually its the 8703e thats a cdma phone, the 8700g should be a gps enabled gprs phone, the sim card slot is usually under the battery. i've changed many a sim card, easy to do ...

  • re: jb8j's question about the 8700G, i think thats a cdma/ev-do7 cellphone, they don't have a SIM card slot. you need to get a sim card reader and transfer your phone book to your computer, then transfer phonebook to 8700g. computergeeks had one for like 5 bucks (sim card reader)

  • This comment is for the BB8700g. To transfer ringtones,pics, e.t.c to your device. First you must go to the Media option in the program list and select it. You should see the available folders there. Push the track wheel in and scrool down until you see "Recieve Using Bluetooth" you bluetooth would then be activated. Activate the bluetooth on the other device, pair it with your blackberry and you should be good.(when sending the file from the other bluetooth device your BB would ask to select a location to save the file)

  • i have a probme with my blackberry 8700g that i have just pruchased from t-mobil,i can't seem to add my sim card in to get my adress book? could sum1 help me with this? any help would be nice,thxs.

  • What about mp3? Some player or sth...?

  • I don't liked the BlackBerry 8700! Is very big end not pratic

  • Hmmm... I love this blackberry... I too have an 8700g, that I had purchased from my old boss... but now I have a problem... although this is a great phone, the trackwheel on my blackberry no longer pushes in to select an option... thus disabling my ability to send text msgs or even emails from it... this really bothers me... There doesn't seem to be anyone I know of that can fix the blackberry... and since I bought it off my old boss, I don't think he has the original receipt for it still... would RIM be able to check when this was first activated via IMEI / PIN ??? or am I just going to have to buy another one???

  • fares alsagri, i wish i had this phone, fares al-sagri

  • There is no such thing as the ultimate phone. with that aside lets be reasonable when looking at the 8700. I have mine with T-Mobile (8700g). I have had most of the most recent communicators and there is not really much wrong with them. Here are some of the strngths of the 8700. The toggle wheel and menu are its big strength and this gives it the edge above the rest. I was dead set against the BlackBerry, I suppose like I was dead set again MAC until I tried it out. The Blackberry is superb and I have no hesitation is stating that thus far the very best communication tool around. I now know why it has been the choice by many. I have roamed in Europe/China/Africa and getting my mail 24/7 has been incredible. The t-mobile BB package for roaming has been great. For the serious traveller this is a MUST OPTION!

  • the 8700 would probably be da best phone out there if it had a memory card slot...another thing about the phone is u cant transfer mp3 files via bluetooth...i dont no why blackberry made the 8700 like that...bcuz i no the peral can do it...i need help putting ringtones on my 8700, i no there is a way to do it...so if any nice person can just email me the directions i would really appreciate [email protected]!

  • Hi guys, How can I get a MP3 ringtone and Pictures into my blackberry 8700g? I tried to bluetooth it but i wouldn't work. please help and many thanks.

  • I love this phone. its everything you could ever want. just needs a camera and a card slot, media player etc. The pearl is too small for me. I like the QWERTY keyboard. 9/10. Now that i have a blackberry and friends on the berry messenger, i couldnt go back to a reg phone!

  • Joao, to read excel, word, you gotta buy a the software at Handango.com. I believe is extremely expensive.

  • Remember to keep your old phone for the weekends!! Big big to carry absolutely everywhere but with your old phone solves that problem straight away. I think thats why big phones get a bad rap because people solely use the big one but its not that big and i have a belt clip for it!!!

  • So far so good, i use it as a work phone and having mobile emails accessable from anywhere anytime of the day takes the stress of going back to the office.

  • it is the best 8700

  • I have a doubt... Can I view or edit some documents like Excel, Word, etc...?? Thanks

  • If your decideing between those three, Ive tried them all and its gotta be the P990i it is a great phone. Does every thing you could imagine. 10/10

  • I have just got the Blackberry 8700g, it is a cool phone. -Push Pull email is fanstatic- makes u very mobile on the field. -Bluetooth only syn with handsfree kit, but cannot transfer file via bluetooth from other phone. -The only way to receive the pictures is through MMS or email. -No camera funstionality makes job on the remote area not so flexible. So, you have to take a picture with another phone and then MMS the photo to the blackberry. After that you can forward the pictures to whatever destination via MMS through the blackberry either phone number or email. One big problem, you cannot compose a new email with attach file(pics or document). You can only forward an email with attachment. The games in the blackberry is fanstatic but only limitation in some games , too independ with the roller wheel on the side, makes hand tired if play long. -Pictures display is good resolution. -Use as a phone is superb. If someone has solution on the attachment of file or pictures with 3 rd party software, please advise. I am thinking to change back to a normal GPRS or 3G phone with camera if a solution is not found on the attachment issue. Happy Berry berry to all users. Jack

  • Is the Blackberry will support flash swf files? What type of video it will support? Please any one answer me. It will really helpful. Thanks in Advance.

  • this phone is great best phone iv ever had and iv had alot of phones its good for about almost anything.its a great phone (.)

  • Does any Blackberry phone have a GPS based audio-response mapping system? Anybody?

  • hi - is the 8700c fully compatible with apple? tks ol

  • this phone 8700c is one of the best i have ever used and i used to work in a cell store but i need help finding a cd for the blackberry i lost mine can anyone help me find one

  • Yes, the Blackberry 8700C has a GPS built into it. You can use a service such as "Telnav" to take advantage of it. I have not tried it yet but it reportedly works well as long as you have a cell signal.

  • Can someone tell me if the 8700g supports document viewer? (microsoft word)

  • My gf has one of these and swears by it. We have always had problems getting the BB and any Nokia phone to talk to one another by Bluetooth though, so if anyone else has done this, input would be gratefully received. I think its main value lies in the email 'push' technology - I don't particularly like the way it works as a phone, but then as a Nokia fan, anything that's new is inherently evil (only joking). If you want an email/web client that works as a phone (probably in that order) then it may be for you. My feeling is that it just doesn't work well enough as a phone for me to buy one - the address book is clunky, for example (IMO).

  • BlackBerry has build in GPS?

  • hello, do blackberry 8700c support multilanguage french no probleme thank you

  • I tried this today and the screen is AWESOME!!! Due to its wide screen, this is the only phone worthy of surfing the internet. Only draw back is the lack of expension memory card, and no media players.

  • enny probleme installing .jar (java) application on blackberry? is it possible to install java applications

  • it's less encoded than a black berry but a 6682 dose online banking to .

  • Imate Jamin can. I use it to do all my banking in the USA when I don't have a computer handy.

  • Hi all, Just got a question.Is there any GSM PDA that can be used for online banking. Thanx

  • can anyone tell me if there is an option to use pocket pc compatible software on this phone. I need to download log book from the royal college of surgeons which is compatible with pocket pc and palm.

  • 8700r from rogers. really user friendly, can synch up contacts, the screen resolution is superior to the 7130e i had prior to the 8700r, receiving email without going through the hassle of setting up the email client and it's FAST with edge and the intel processor. not bad for a high end phone without all the bling-bling to it.

  • You can download pocketmac from the blackberry site. It gives you complete sync with blackberry and mac. and its free!

  • Been thinking about getting this phone. I'ev played around with it, and its ideal for what i am looking for. Though does anyone know about syncing it up with a Mac? As in the cost of the 3rd part software, and what it backs up exactly. its either this, M600 or the P990i

  • Many smart phones available. Nokia E61 better with blackberry connectivity than this ugly phone.

  • Great business phone, don�t buy it if you are stupid, you will struggle.

  • Its really a good and cool cell. When u have bought it then u will feel how smart and eas cell is IT

  • i think these phones are expensive, chunky, stupid email/internet phones u can do all this on a computer or laptop why sit in a restaurant or car and toy around with it?

  • Blackberry is a business phone mainly for corporate or business. To the ordinary person it isn't much but for business and corporate for emails and etc, it is superb. As for the internet on the phone being fast? The answer is YES, it flys through the internet like no other phone I have had.

  • Went to the Cingular store ready to buy a Treo. Salesgirl said Blackberry is better for web connection than Treo. Anyone agree?

  • no wifi? no cardslot? Waste of money, if it wasnt for Blackberry's monopoly through businesses, no one would buy these pieces of plastic. Get a real smart phone.

  • Who would want one of these stupid email phones they are so not cool!!!!!!!!!

  • helpful tip: You can use MP3 ringtones. MP3 ringtones are limited to

  • no function?!!! no bluetooth, wifi, card slot!!!! this phone sucks!!! why do people think these phone are pimp??!!! they are pimples!!!

  • Available on Orange now and with their edge technology (like gprs on steroids) it works really well apparently.

  • Does anyone know if this device can be used as a wireless modem? I want to plug it into my Laptop and be able to surf on the laptop totally wireless. Is this possible?

  • Known as 8700g on O2 UK. Comes with Yahoo Messenger downloaded. Check out the O2 website

  • Vodafone in the UK

  • please could anyone tell me about the messenger and what sort of messenger it is thank you

  • This device is exclusive to T-Mobile in the UK for time being. T-Mobile seem to be the only network interested in consumer data products and have decent customer support

  • what is the compatible network provider in UK?

  • I would suggest go for BlackBerry 8700c�this is an amazing blackberry �..it�s keep�s u connected on the go!!! It operates on the latest high speed wireless networks and provides chief BB functionalities!!! You get uncompromising email, browsing and voice performance in one thin, stylish, lightweight handheld with a full QWERTY keyboard��.i personnaly rely on inods.com for reviews see if it helps u!!!

  • Hi, I am looking to purchase a BB, am trying to find out all the pros and cons but so far would seem a good buy. My main query is, while away from my office, can the BB be sync to my PC so back at the office I can read mail with attachments. I still want my mail to go to my PC as well as BB.

  • Sidekick II is pure trash. Go read reviews on it.

  • This is hands down, the best Blackberry I have ever had. Far and away the best. Fast, the screen rocks. And the service has een great. I go to Europe once a month and have used this phone and data in Rome, Dublin, and Venince. It supports EDGE. My only issue is the phone picks up alot of background noise. So a good BT headset is a must....

  • Hello Fellow Mobile Colleagues, I currently own an original Rogers Wireless Palm Treo 650. As you probably know, it is an excellent unit. The only thing I don't like about it, is that the keyboard keys are too small and they are too close together. It is very difficult for me to get at them. I am forced to use the stylus to press them. As you can imagine, this is extremely frustrating. Would this issue be solved with the Blackberry 8700r? How is the key layout of the Blackberry 8700r? Please let me know. Thank you.

  • Pretty good ... I should buy this one or the sidekick II ??? ThX

  • I recently had this phone but returned it within 30 days. I wasn't satisfied with Cingular. This phone is pretty good. Much improvements over the previous versions. It is smaller than on the pictures. And very light. In the pictures, it looks like a brick but it's very light. Screen is very bright, alarms were loud, vibration was sort of strong, speaker phone was loud and clear, sending/receiving sms, emails were quick and easy. Battery life was good and bluetooth signal was strong. The down sides are, you have to hold down the "alt" key to type numbers while typing in sms or emails. The calendar was too simple and slightly complicated to manuver thru. There was no option to delete all your phonebook and emails at once. When returning this phone, I had to delete the contacts and emails one by one. I've taken this phone to several us cities (Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, New York) and several countries; (Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Haiti) I returned this phone not because it's a bad phone but cingular was a bad provider. Did not work in San Pedro Sula, Honduras; and Haiti. (But Haiti, nothing works, so...) While emails and sms were fine, I had alot of trouble connecting with the browser. I repeatedly got network not available message. I blame cingular because some of the problems were in the states as well. I will wait until my current provider or another one offers this phone.

  • Pls try to answer the following questions. (1) Can this read and write Arabic? (2) Can it uses windows: word / excel / e-mail Access. etc.... . (3)Synchronization by first and last names. (4)Synchronization by phone numbers. (5)The phone frame should be solid enough. (6)Assigned Daily Calendar events should always be stamped on the screen with timely peeps till the user stop or delete them. (7)Keep the annual events stored in the Phone Calendar's memory such as Birthdays, special occasions as long as he needs them stored, the phone should move or copy them automativally to the new Calendar. (8)Increase the number of characters / digits written per line. (9) Change the font: Regular / Bold / Italics / and pt. number.

  • Had a palm treo 650 that repeatedly crashed. The treo does a little of everything but nothing well. Switched to BB 8700c. Is is a great business tool with a great phone and speakerphone and excellent e-mail and calender. Not a toy Excellent replacement for a phone and pager.

  • I own the blackberry 8700r from Rogers Wireless in Canada. I LOVE this phone, no matter the size! The screen is sooo bright and the web browser works PERFECTLY !!! in wap or in http. My only 2 troubles is that blackberry says that it's possible to put MP3 ringtones THATS A LIE !!!!!! THE MP3 can't be transfert with MMS, BLUETOOTH, E-MAIL, DESKTOP or even the WEB BROWSER !!! And when you call the custumer service... " Well I'm not sure, are you sure its wrote on our website that the blackberry support MP3?" "DAMN RIGHT I'M SURE!!!!". And you cant transfert any data with the bluetooth! Its a shame! Come on ! But over all its a good phone for people that dont matter about the MP3 Ringtonez

  • This is an exeptional Bargain, Super nice features, Nice Decent WEB performance, greate grafics. Looking foward for a touch screen feature and voice dialing.

  • You can use it on Mac OSX if you download the free app... PocketMac available on the blackberry website.

  • Too many keys on the keyboard.

  • The new blackberry is in a league of it's own. much better then the 7290. The new high resolution screen is much better then the last, and it now has Edge, so the internet is much faster then the old, the pages load in seconds.

  • I got one of these yesterday and is my first blackberry. I am setting it up for my girlfriend. Pluses: Nice interface, more buttons, good looking screen, edge network Minues: can not use are modem with OS X Browser does not handle google local, my webmail, other sites. Still like my nokia 6600 better,

  • FYI... Cingular will have a 60 day exclusive with this device from date of official launch to the general consumer market. After 60 days, all other providers - such as T-Mobile - will be able to market this device to their customers as well as the general public.

  • sickkk phone really nice

  • As someone who has got one of these (don't ask) its fantastic!!!!!! The screen is almost TFT quality, 72mb of Ram means it lightning quick at browsing. It feels alot better then the 72xx series,while still retaining its original functionality, unlike the 71xx series.

  • To bad it will only be for Cingular right now. I hope T-Mobile picks this plaform up there data price is much cheaper than Cingular and usually works better.

  • oh man.. this phone look so dumb and its features look so cheap... not nice at all.. size too big.. like a stone.. this phone s**k!!!

  • I wonder how good is the web browsing speed. The phone look fine to me, but BB softwares are too limit and expensive. I'd rather go for PPC with keypad or P990

  • nice phone