sorry mods for the double post but the forum wont allow more than 10000 characters , merge and make sticky if possible
i kno alot of user on ths site browse usung thier blackberry soo i decided to compile some OTA links for all njoy,
Here are some descriptions and full link listings for many apps that I have come across on the forums, that people have raved about, or that I have thought worthy for consideration. Let me know if you know of any that should be added to the list.
plz make sticky
Add to Calendar, by BerryLogic , is a simple add-on application for the BlackBerry that makes it easy to turn any email into a Calendar entry or a Task List item.
Type: Trial/Pay
Category: Calendar/Tasks
OTA Install = http://ota.berrylogic.com/
Desktop Install = http://www.berrylogic.com/Downloads/...ToCalendar.zip
Address Book Manager, by BlackBerryItalia.it , is a simple tool that allows you to manage the address book on BlackBerry from their PC without need of third party email clients such as MS Outlook, Lotus Notes, etc.. (Scroll down for English translation. Download available after registration.)
Type: Free
Category: Address Book
OTA Install: N/A
Desktop Install = http://www.blackberryitalia.it/download.php?id=1
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), by RIM - Instant messaging application that allows BlackBerry device users with an AOL username and password to send and receive instant messages with friends, family and colleagues in the AIM community while on the go.
NOTE: This currently only works on Sprint/Nextel devices.
Type: Free
Category: IM/Chat
OTA Instal http://www.blackberry.com/instantmessaging/aim
Desktop Install: N/A
AutoLock - by Metsfan, automatically locks the BlackBerry keyboard after the backlight turns off, optionally waiting a configurable delay after the backlight shuts before locking the keys. To enable/disable or set the delay, go to Options->AutoLock. If you like his software, please go to his site and donate.
Type: Free
Category: Utility
OTA Install http://www.geekandproud.net/blackber...k/autolock.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
BBCorrector- by tauteu, allows you to spell check your emails, memos, etc.
Type: Free
Category: Spell Check
OTA Install http://www.tateu.net/software/bb.php?f=bbcota
Desktop Install: N/A
BBLight - by Project Admins johnshue and vinniet, allows you to keep the backlight on, based on what you select in the Options section. Useful when the BB is plugged-in (on power) and you don't want it turning off.
Type: Free
Category: Utility
OTA Install http://blackberrytools.sourceforge.n...82/BBLight.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
BBToday - by Project Admins johnshue and vinniet, gives you a summary of: Date/time, # emails, calendar, weather, stocks, etc.
Type: Free
Category: Utility
OTA Install http://blackberrytools.sourceforge.n....5/BBToday.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
BBWeather - by Project Admins johnshue and vinniet, is an application that displays current and forecast weather conditions
Type: Free
Category: Weather
OTA Install http://blackberrytools.sourceforge.n.../BBWeather.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
Berry-a-Code - by pint sized apps, is an application that, in real-time, tells you the originating city and state for phone numbers which do not exist in your address book.
Type: Free
Category: Utility
OTA Install http://www.pintsizedapps.com/ota/BerryaCode16.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
Warning: back-up your device prior to installing. This is just good basic procedure. The only issues I have seen with installing this is with T- Mobile Pearl users. Some lost use of the Trackball, until it was uninstalled it with Desktop Manager. Others said their totally froze.
Berry Bloglines - by Phil Bogle, is a free, open source RSS Reader optimized for reading news feeds and blogs (via your Bloglines account) on the Blackberry.
Type: Free
Category: RSS
OTA Install http://www.thebogles.com/berrybloglines.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
BerrySearch - by Phil Bogle, is a free mobile search application that features interactive autocomplete for Google, Wikipedia, and Dictionary searches– the autocompletions in each mode are suggested based on the particular content of that site.
Type: Free
Category: Search
OTA Install http://thebogles.com/berrysearch.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
Beyond411 - by Phil Bogle, provides free phone number lookup and driving directions for your Blackberry. Beyond411 has just been upgraded. New features include more precise BlackBerry screen optimization, autocomplete functionality, search history records, as well as the ability to add any phone number into your BlackBerry phone book directly from the Beyond411 display. (Now supports GPS based search-- for example, you can do yellow page searches and get driving directions from your current location, wherever you are!)
Type: Free
Category: Information Portal
OTA Install http://thebogles.com/beta/b411.jad
Desktop Install: N/A
Bing - by sms.at, enables you to chat from your phone with friends; Free photo chat, Free group chat, MSN, ICQ, GTalk, Yahoo, AIM on the go, and Entertainment friends for free! UI is optimized for Java phones and not for blackberry, but after getting used to it, it's quite comfortable and quick. Connects to ICQ/MSN/AIM as well as it's own network. GPRS/UMTS traffic consumption is very low. 1 sent Msg uses just ~0,25kb. (Settings -> System Info shows consumed traffic.)
3 important remarks for installation:
- Correct APN for tcp connections has to be entered on blackberry under settings -> advanced settings -> tcp
- App has to be downloaded with the Blackberry Browser (PC download and transfer via usb cable does not work)
- You can type in mobile numbers (. on setup screen) in international format without " " too (" " is not supported by blackberry input form).
Useful hints: - By pressing the red hangup button you can put the app in the background. - Keyboard Shortcuts: 0 ... toggles hide offline/online, # ... sound on/off, * ... lock keyboard
Type: Free
Category: Chat
OTA Install http://wap.bing.im/en/download/
Desktop Install: N/A
BlackBerry Maps - (non-OTA) Delivers maps and step-by-step driving directions quickly and conveniently. BlackBerry Maps works together with other BlackBerry applications, enabling users to send maps via email and launch maps from other applications including contacts in their address book.
Note: to use GPS features, your device must have built-in GPS (Sprint/Verizon/Nextel), or you must use a puck (a separate GPS receiver as described here). BlackBerry Maps is currently available in North America only. Only compatible with OS 4.1.
Note: RIM warns that you must download this via IE, and not any other browsers.
Type: Free
Category: Maps
OTA Install http://www.blackberry.com/maps
Desktop Install: N/A
BlackBerry Messenger- Sametime/IM type application that works only between BlackBerrys.
Cingular users - Although Cingular says they do not support this app, I know Cingular subscribers who use it.
Type: Free
Category: IM/Chat
OTA Install http://www.blackberry.com/messenger
Desktop Install: N/A
Blackberry Video Converter - by Seabyrd Technologies, is a free utility that encodes video so you can play it on your RIM BlackBerry (OS 4.2, i.e. 8100/Pearl, 8800). It does this with a simple, intuitive interface that was created with usability in mind. It uses the mencoder engine and supports many forms of video.
NOTE: this application is for desktop use and is not installed on your BlackBerry.
Type: Free
Category: Video
OTA Install: N/A
Desktop Install: (Does not install to BB) http://www.seabyrdtech.com/bbvideo
BlackBerry Web Shortcuts - by Jonathan Fisher, Solution to have links to websites from your BlackBerry homescreen/desktop - one click launching of your 6 favourite sites without having to go through the browser bookmarks (involving several clicks and scrolls).
WARNING - do not attempt to install this on a pre4.2 device by using the javaloader utility, There have been reports that installing on a 4.1 device caused a major issue - you’ve been warned - the app is perfectly safe if installed by the normal ota method on 4.2 or later devices.
Usage: 1 - Download/Install the main utility application and at least one shortcut 2 - Launch the utility application and enter the name of the site, it’s URL and (optionally) the URL of a .png icon to use 3 - Hit escape to save 4 - Launch the Shortcut, it’ll attempt to download the icon the first time you run it
Type: Free
Category: Shortcuts
OTA Install http://m.jonathanhfisher.co.uk/webshortcuts
Desktop Install: N/A
ill update some more later , its really alot
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