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If your device is showing this dreaded error, then its probably because a device firmware update or software install has gone bad.

Click here for a step by step guide on fixing the issue:

http://www.blackberry.com/507

Check out the improvements of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6 over version 5.0.1

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With the release of BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.0, the following new features have been added:

New and improved user interface

•BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.0 includes a redesigned interface intended to make use and navigation simpler for BlackBerry smartphone users continue

Research In Motion today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G, an exciting addition to the globally popular BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones. Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world  and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between. continue

An email account integration is deleted from the BlackBerry Internet Service account but the icon for that integration is still present on the BlackBerry smartphone.

Cause: The service book for the particular email integration is not removed

Perform a hard reset of the BlackBerry smartphone by completing the steps outlined in KB02141. The icon, as well as the service book for that integration, will be removed.

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced BlackBerry® 6, a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones that retains the trusted connectivity features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh, approachable and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 features a redesigned interface that seamlessly works with a touch screen and trackpad, expanded messaging capabilities that simplify managing social media and RSS feeds, an advanced multimedia experience that rivals the best in the industry, a convenient new Universal Search tool, and a new and efficient WebKit-based browser that renders web pages quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience.

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Research in Motion has unveiled App World 2.0 beta, which introduces a number of new features that improve the user experience. There are now top 25 paid, free, and theme sections simplifying the user experience. continue

Warning: Do not re-create the MAPI profile on a BlackBerry Enterprise Server that is connected to a Zimbra™ mail server or a Google® apps mail platform. Doing so is unsupported and might result in having to reinstall the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

Warning: The following procedure requires modifying the computer registry. This can cause substantial damage to the Windows® operating system. Document and back up the existing registry entries prior to implementing any changes.

To re-create the Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) profile on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, complete the following steps: continue

The IP Modem option in BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5.0.1 is designed to permit the BlackBerry smartphone user to use the BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem and minimize the configuration steps. This is possible through the inclusion of a modem script during software installation, which provides and auto-populates relevant configuration information to the IP Modem Connection Manager.

To configure the BlackBerry Desktop Manager to use the BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem, complete the following steps: continue

BESadmins can now download the latest service pack  BES 5.0.2 (now with support for Windows Server 2008 R2)
This service pack is also expected to become available to businesses that use BES Express, later this year.

Here are highlights on the upcoming features and an instructional video detailing the new features:

Single sign-on allows end users and administrators to directly and securely access BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager and BlackBerry Administration Service once they’ve signed in to the network without the need to re-enter their user ID and password. Smartphone users can be allowed access to the intranet, files and business systems “behind the firewall” directly from their BlackBerry smartphone without the need to enter their network password with the device already authenticated via Active Directory and BlackBerry Enterprise Server. continue