Bellshare has updated their BerryBuzz BlackBerry app to version 2.2.11 with some much-needed and overdue features. Here’s what’s new in version 2.2.11:

• Added support for backup and restore of settings to media card
• Added support for BerryWeather and GoogleMail App
• Notifications will be canceled when messages are marked as opened (by two-way sync/BES)

BerryBuzz is an application that extends your BlackBerry’s alert system with custom LEDs for different message types. This app will work on all devices running OS 4.2.1 or higher and is available in the store for $5.95 with a free trial available.

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The process requires you to follow these simple instructions listed below. Just PLEASE make sure to make a backup using desktop manager if you do not know what you are doing.

1. Click on the address book homescreen icon
2. Press the menu button
3. Select options from the menu
4. Type the letters rset
5. WARNING: If you proceed you may lose your whole address book. We take no responsibility for any issues that may arise. Please make a backup first!
6. Select yes to the prompts to delete your on device address book if you wish to do so. If you are connected to a BES server it will then remove all contacts and re-sync your Exchange address book to your device.

It will then ask you if you want to delete your whole address book. If you are on a BES server it will ask you twice. Once for your BlackBerrys default address book and one for the BES address book. This should sometimes clear your BlackBerry of address book issues but you will be starting from square one or an old backup. I found this helpful sometimes when I had issues synching Outlook with my BlackBerry so I would just delete all my BlackBerry contacts and sync them back from Outlook again.

Let us know if it works for you!

Thanx Jose & JohnnyB for reminding me about this shortcut!

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• Updates to the Enhanced Google Mail™ plug-in for BlackBerry smartphones
  • Google Mail account to BlackBerry smartphone synchronization of read/unread status and sent items
  • Create and delete labels using the BlackBerry smartphone

Now when you go back to the Knowledge Base article with the same details and you see that line was carefully deleted. Both of these articles are linked from the official BIS support page. Confused yet?

So what’s the story RIM??? Was the feature scrapped or not?

• 100% free FileScoutLite Version with the core functionality:
  • File system browser for your BlackBerry® (including hidden files)
  • Create directories, copy, move, rename, or delete files
  • Copy and delete complete directory structures
  • Show details for files & directories [modification date, is hidden, etc...]
  • Open all media files (supported by your BlackBerry®)
  • Text Viewer (e.g. for ini, xml, etc.)
  • Zip-Archive handling
• Full FileScout Version which requires a ‘Registration Code’ with the additional features:
  • File Search
  • Thumbnail display for images
  • Image manipulation
  • Text Editor
  • Send files via eMail/Bluetooth
  • eMail Archive function
  • Playlist creation
  • Favorite-Directory handling
  • Directory Tree navigation (Goto…)
  • AutoUpdate check
  • Support via eMail
• FileScout is available for all BlackBerry devices running OS 4.3 and higher. You can download
  

  the free version here

Changelog (continued from above):

• Autocheck for available updates (every 7 days) – never miss a new version of FileScout – could be disabled in the options
• Search dialog improvements:
  • A running Search can be canceled
  • Support for deletion of files from the Search Result list (also via [DEL]-Key)
  • Selection via [SHIFT] + Nav UP|DOWN
• Thumbnail Generation optimization: Specify directories that should be excluded from the Thumbnail persistence
• eMail Archive function:
  • Directly from the BlackBerry® Message Application you can select an eMail and store it’s content (incl. all meta data) to a previously specified directory of your device (e.g. on your SDSCard). FileScout then will create a substructure (YEAR, MONTH, DAY) and store the eMail with all data that is accessible via RIM’s API in one folder per message.
  • Additionally to the raw data of the message FileScout can create a rendition of the Message – either in HTML or in plain text depending on the message format. These files then can be opened anytime – no matter if the original message is still present on your device or not.
  • Download of external images of HTML-Messages [incl. an option to force transfer via the devices TCP (instead of using your BES connection)]
  • ‘Reply/Reply All’ from FileScout to an archived message (plain text messages will be quoted)
  • Known issues (caused of limitations in RIM’s API):
    • Most attachments of an eMail can’t be stored in the eMail-Archive (FileScout will give you a warning for all attachments that can’t be retrieved through the API).
    • HTML-eMails: Not all (or probably all) of the embedded images are accessible (FileScout will give you a warning for all attachments that can’t be retrieved through the API).
    • When using the option ‘Use MessageApp to show eMails that have been archived with FileScout’:
      • HTML-eMails can’t be created with the BlackBerry® Message composer that’s why they can’t be restored in the BlackBerry® Message Application
      • PlainText-eMails that have larger content can’t be created with the BlackBerry® Message composer. The API will give you a warning that the message have been truncated.
    • Even if the API offers methods to request all missing content for a message from the Server – sometimes the result is different when you use ‘More All’ from the BlackBerry® MessageApplication for a message or let FileScout request the missing portions. It was very frustrating to get no way around that within the FileScout code, so the recommendation is to use ‘More All’ from the Message Application before you use the ‘Archive with FileScout’ function. This might be related to the BES configuration.

IM+ Lite gives access to MSN®, Yahoo!®, Google Talk™, AIM®, Jabber®, ICQ®, Facebook®, MySpace, Skype™ and Twitter, thus allowing BlackBerry users effectively commun

icate on-the-go and experience a multitude of other great features, like file transfer, online translator and group chats.

SHAPE Services will continue selling its paid version of IM+ through various eshops and its website. In addition to all features of IM+ Lite, paid IM+ supports speech recognition and IM+ push notifications.

“Release of IM+ Lite follows other important releases announced only a few weeks ago, IM+ for Skype with free VoIP calling in WiFi zones and Business Card Reader. People love free apps and we aim to deliver exactly what the user needs” said Igor Berezovsky, SHAPE Services’ CEO.

IM+ Lite is available as a free download from wap.shapeservices.com. You can also check out the premium version and their other apps in the BBRocks! Store.

Tether has updated their software to version 1.1.0.2 with a faster user interface, Bluetooth selection and a few other bug fixes. Tether allows you to access the internet with a PC or Mac by “tethering” your BlackBerry to it and using its data. Here’s a reminder of Tether’s features:

• Internet Anywhere: You can use Tether anywhere you can make phone calls.
• Easy Setup: Download our software to your BlackBerry and another for your laptop… Then surf the web and email just like you would with any Internet connection.
• Fast Speeds: Download speeds that are impressive. Our users download at speeds up to 1,800 kbps.
• No Tethering Fees: Tether uses your phone’s data plan and we do not charge tethering fees. (refer to our Terms of Service) (Note that significant charges may apply for data usage if not on an unlimited data plan. Please check with your carrier.)
• All BlackBerries: Tether is compatible with all BlackBerries.
• All Carriers: Tether has been used by carriers all over the world. Some carriers do require APN settings, though. It appears our product does not work on the iDen Network.
• PC & Mac: Tether works on both PCs and Macs.

As the features mention, this software is available for all BlackBerry devices on all carriers, PCs and Macs. You can pick up Tether in the store for $49.95. A seven day trial is available if you’d like to try it before you buy it.

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Package Version: 5.0.0.801
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.484
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.214
• File name: 9500_omadrmjAllLang_PBr5.0.0_rel801_PL4.2.0.214_A5.0.0.484_SmarTone_Vodafone.exe
• File size: 151.93MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 5.0.0.484 for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 from SmarTone Vodafone

Package Version: 5.0.0.860
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.509
• Software Platform: 5.2.0.50
• File name: 9000M_PBr5.0.0_rel860_PL5.2.0.50_A5.0.0.509_Wind_Hellas.exe
• File size: 121.51MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 5.0.0.509 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Wind Hellas

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Package Version: 5.0.0.860
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.509
• Software Platform: 5.2.0.47
• File name: 8900M_PBr5.0.0_rel860_PL5.2.0.47_A5.0.0.509_Wind_Hellas.exe
• File size: 127.84MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 5.0.0.509 for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 from Wind Hellas

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *