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Using a Blackberry as Modem
« on: March 06, 2011, 01:08:17 PM »
I have a spring blackberry curve 8530, is there any way for me to connect my phone to a computer and use my phones internet connection on the computer? Meaning using it as a modem? Is this possible? Thanks.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2011, 01:10:41 PM »
i think theres an app called tether
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2011, 01:14:54 PM »
Quote from: dginz on March 06, 2011, 01:08:17 PM
I have a spring blackberry curve 8530, is there any way for me to connect my phone to a computer and use my phones internet connection on the computer? Meaning using it as a modem? Is this possible? Thanks.
What service do you have? If you have sprint, its very easy...
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2011, 01:25:23 PM »
I have sprint...
I've heard something about the blackberry manager program?
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2011, 01:34:07 PM »
Quote from: dginz on March 06, 2011, 01:25:23 PM
I have sprint...
I've heard something about the blackberry manager program?

click this link and download the program: http://www6.sprint.com/downloads/sprint_smartview/executables/SSV_Windows2.25.0046.exe
Download it to the computer you want to use it on or to a flash drive and then install it on the computer without internet access.

Once installed, open sprint smartview program, then connect BB via USB cable to computer. When program recognizes device, click the word connect. open browser and browse.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2011, 02:46:30 PM »
Quote from: David on March 06, 2011, 01:34:07 PM
click this link and download the program: http://www6.sprint.com/downloads/sprint_smartview/executables/SSV_Windows2.25.0046.exe
Download it to the computer you want to use it on or to a flash drive and then install it on the computer without internet access.

Once installed, open sprint smartview program, then connect BB via USB cable to computer. When program recognizes device, click the word connect. open browser and browse.
are there any added charges for using the phone this way?
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2011, 02:51:18 PM »
Quote from: smurf on March 06, 2011, 02:46:30 PM
are there any added charges for using the phone this way?
I have unlimited data...havent seen any charges...

I think i originally found this on crackberry. I can try and find the link for you guys.

It worked flawlessly on my 8330 curve. I have the tour now and havent tried it since getting it. I can try it out later and let you know.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2011, 03:04:02 PM »
Quote from: David on March 06, 2011, 02:51:18 PM
I have unlimited data...havent seen any charges...

I think i originally found this on crackberry. I can try and find the link for you guys.

It worked flawlessly on my 8330 curve. I have the tour now and havent tried it since getting it. I can try it out later and let you know.
how are the speeds?
assuming you're in a good service area
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2011, 03:05:25 PM »
Quote from: smurf on March 06, 2011, 03:04:02 PM
how are the speeds?
assuming you're in a good service area

not great...the same speed as the browser on the phone
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2011, 09:48:54 PM »
Quote from: David on March 06, 2011, 03:05:25 PM
not great...the same speed as the browser on the phone
Probably worse since you'll be loading full size pages as opposed to mobile sites.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #10 on: March 06, 2011, 09:55:40 PM »
Actually it is often quicker since a phone has to sift through the incoming data to show those items which it can, while the computer can show everything.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #11 on: March 06, 2011, 09:56:43 PM »
Quote from: elikay on March 06, 2011, 09:55:40 PM
Actually it is often quicker since a phone has to sift through the incoming data to show those items which it can, while the computer can show everything.
Cool,I didn't know that.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #12 on: March 06, 2011, 10:00:42 PM »
Quote from: dginz on March 06, 2011, 01:08:17 PM
I have a spring blackberry curve 8530, is there any way for me to connect my phone to a computer and use my phones internet connection on the computer? Meaning using it as a modem? Is this possible? Thanks.

Don't use this too much, more than a few gig a month and Sprint can shut you down.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2011, 06:10:03 AM »
I once use over 5 GB pf tethering! I've since learned never to watch videos or other high comsuming sites.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2011, 12:07:15 PM »
I tether constantly with an Android, no problems. 3GB is about as much as I use.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #15 on: March 10, 2011, 10:16:33 AM »
does anyone know how to do sprint 9630 with a mac? Ive tried basically everything
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2011, 08:18:14 AM »
tether is available for mac - http://tether.com/blackberry/download

The program was recently half off at $25 and I bought it. Even though I never use it, but I see the potential if I am in an emergency situation, and it got amazing reviews.
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2011, 09:19:50 AM »
Quote from: David on March 06, 2011, 01:34:07 PM
click this link and download the program: http://www6.sprint.com/downloads/sprint_smartview/executables/SSV_Windows2.25.0046.exe
Download it to the computer you want to use it on or to a flash drive and then install it on the computer without internet access.

Once installed, open sprint smartview program, then connect BB via USB cable to computer. When program recognizes device, click the word connect. open browser and browse.

I downloaded it now when I connect my bb via usb  it says NO DEVICE FOUND

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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2011, 09:49:40 AM »
Quote from: deals on March 17, 2011, 09:19:50 AM
I downloaded it now when I connect my bb via usb  it says NO DEVICE FOUND



Try reconnecting it or hitting the F5 key to refresh it. Its takes a minute to recognize it. What phone are you using?
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Re: Using a Blackberry as Modem
« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2011, 10:15:58 AM »
Quote from: David on March 17, 2011, 09:49:40 AM
Try reconnecting it or hitting the F5 key to refresh it. Its takes a minute to recognize it. What phone are you using?

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