Comments on: AIM and ICQ available for BlackBerry? http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/ The voice of the BlackBerry community. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:22:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Connie http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-209935 Connie Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:25:51 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-209935 is there anyway to get aim on a blackberry by using the usb conncetion? is there anyway to get aim on a blackberry by using the usb conncetion?

]]> By: vlad http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-191286 vlad Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:35:03 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-191286 Anyone knows to make the aim work on a blackberry 8800, I downloaded of www.blackberry.com/aim, when I go to sign in it tells me that I need to visit that same website to register my handheld, how do I do that if you do... Can you reply to me at v.joseph@tmo.blackberry.net Anyone knows to make the aim work on a blackberry 8800, I downloaded of http://www.blackberry.com/aim, when I go to sign in it tells me that I need to visit that same website to register my handheld, how do I do that if you do… Can you reply to me at v.joseph@tmo.blackberry.net

]]> By: Adam http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-184812 Adam Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:38:29 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-184812 Hey, I was trying to find out how to get AIM on my new curve, and there is a download at http://wireless.sra.com/ramble/ to get it. It's free, but I'm not sure if AT&T will charge me or not. It's Sunday, and so I can't call today and ask. I downloaded it and it works, but if I am hit with a charge, there is going to be some issues. Hey, I was trying to find out how to get AIM on my new curve, and there is a download at http://wireless.sra.com/ramble/ to get it. It’s free, but I’m not sure if AT&T will charge me or not. It’s Sunday, and so I can’t call today and ask. I downloaded it and it works, but if I am hit with a charge, there is going to be some issues.

]]> By: Keisha http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-180238 Keisha Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:27:39 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-180238 When i tried to downlod AIm on my Berry 8700c (AT&T service provider) It rells me "Sorry, you wireless Service Provider does not allow access to AOL IM for Blackberry for your device. Does anyone know how to get around this? When i tried to downlod AIm on my Berry 8700c (AT&T service provider) It rells me “Sorry, you wireless Service Provider does not allow access to AOL IM for Blackberry for your device.

Does anyone know how to get around this?

]]> By: BlackBerry AIM coming to Sprint? | BlackBerry Cool http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-165434 BlackBerry AIM coming to Sprint? | BlackBerry Cool Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:51:37 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-165434 [...] that amid his varied travels on the turbulent Wireless Seas, he had heard whisperings of the fabled AIM chat app coming to BlackBerry on Sprint June 18th (both iDen and CDMA). You can’t always trust [...] [...] that amid his varied travels on the turbulent Wireless Seas, he had heard whisperings of the fabled AIM chat app coming to BlackBerry on Sprint June 18th (both iDen and CDMA). You can’t always trust [...]

]]> By: mark http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-164804 mark Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:50:21 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-164804 i got the same problem it says activate ur product at blackberry.com/aim nut there's nothing to do but wait i got the same problem it says activate ur product at blackberry.com/aim nut there’s nothing to do but wait

]]> By: BlackBerry AIM coming to Sprint on June 18th.? | BlackBerry Cool http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-148794 BlackBerry AIM coming to Sprint on June 18th.? | BlackBerry Cool Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:20:05 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-148794 [...] on the floor, mumbling drunkenly to himself about buddy lists. Permalink Share This Post Comment Print This Post Posted by Simon Sage in News, Rumors Tagged in aim, pirates,Sprint [...] [...] on the floor, mumbling drunkenly to himself about buddy lists. Permalink Share This Post Comment Print This Post Posted by Simon Sage in News, Rumors Tagged in aim, pirates,Sprint [...]

]]> By: Pimp Your Work - New IM clients coming from RIM for your Berry http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114877 Pimp Your Work - New IM clients coming from RIM for your Berry Thu, 12 Apr 2007 01:09:37 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114877 [...] Anyway the other thing I’ve been hunting for is a free MSN client for my Berry.  It has been a fruitless search, until yesterday: So yesterday we let you know about ICQ and AIM becoming available for the BlackBerry (and Windows Live Messenger has been added into the fray since). We’ve received a bunch of emails from various tipsters, but a couple were more helpful than others. BBCool contributor and Forums moderator Jibi (with the assistance of another user, jungleland), have put together a great guide for all of the clients, and you can check that out here (all information’s been confirmed by the Boy Genius). Source: BlackBerryCool » BlackBerry IM’ing questions answered [...] [...] Anyway the other thing I’ve been hunting for is a free MSN client for my Berry.  It has been a fruitless search, until yesterday: So yesterday we let you know about ICQ and AIM becoming available for the BlackBerry (and Windows Live Messenger has been added into the fray since). We’ve received a bunch of emails from various tipsters, but a couple were more helpful than others. BBCool contributor and Forums moderator Jibi (with the assistance of another user, jungleland), have put together a great guide for all of the clients, and you can check that out here (all information’s been confirmed by the Boy Genius). Source: BlackBerryCool » BlackBerry IM’ing questions answered [...]

]]> By: Eric http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114870 Eric Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:21:14 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114870 Just a heads up, although AIM was released for Blackberry, if you are with Cingular as a service carrier, then you are lucked out. The program will install properly, but when you go to sighn on get a error message.Please visit www.blackberry.com/aim to activate your handheld for AOL Instant Messenger” Look familiar??..Spend 8 hours on Customer service, the conclusion is that they dont support it completely yet...The all New AT@T Wireless. Just a heads up, although AIM was released for Blackberry, if you are with Cingular as a service carrier, then you are lucked out. The program will install properly, but when you go to sighn on get a error message.Please visit http://www.blackberry.com/aim to activate your handheld for AOL Instant Messenger” Look familiar??..Spend 8 hours on Customer service, the conclusion is that they dont support it completely yet…The all New AT@T Wireless.

]]> By: UPDATE for BLACKBERRY USERS - AllDeaf.com http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114774 UPDATE for BLACKBERRY USERS - AllDeaf.com Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:17:36 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114774 [...] UPDATE for BLACKBERRY USERS RIM BlackBerry made to announce that AIM and ICQ software relased for BLACKBERRY. You can go to downloading from AIM for BlackBerry and ICQ for BlackBerry for FREE! Real-time delivery and sending of messages, through your BlackBerry data plan, not SMS, Have enjoy AIM/ ICQ on blackberry, good luck! Warning: Notice This web page uses ActiveX controls that work only in Microsoft Internet Explorer. To ensure that AIM/ICQ for BlackBerry is correctly downloaded to your BlackBerry, this site is not designed to work with any other Internet browsers. If you cannot use Internet Explorer, you may be able to download the software directly to your BlackBerry smartphone. that where I recently learn from blackberrycool site __________________ Last edited by XBGMER : 04-09-2007 at 08:16 PM. [...] [...] UPDATE for BLACKBERRY USERS RIM BlackBerry made to announce that AIM and ICQ software relased for BLACKBERRY. You can go to downloading from AIM for BlackBerry and ICQ for BlackBerry for FREE! Real-time delivery and sending of messages, through your BlackBerry data plan, not SMS, Have enjoy AIM/ ICQ on blackberry, good luck! Warning: Notice This web page uses ActiveX controls that work only in Microsoft Internet Explorer. To ensure that AIM/ICQ for BlackBerry is correctly downloaded to your BlackBerry, this site is not designed to work with any other Internet browsers. If you cannot use Internet Explorer, you may be able to download the software directly to your BlackBerry smartphone. that where I recently learn from blackberrycool site __________________ Last edited by XBGMER : 04-09-2007 at 08:16 PM. [...]

]]> By: tridad http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114591 tridad Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:28:58 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114591 it's down on every carrier now... :( it’s down on every carrier now… :(

]]> By: BlackBerryCool » BlackBerry IM’ing questions answered http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114533 BlackBerryCool » BlackBerry IM’ing questions answered Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:30:19 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114533 [...] So yesterday we let you know about ICQ and AIM becoming available for the BlackBerry (and Windows Live Messenger has been added into the fray since). We’ve received a bunch of emails from various tipsters, but a couple were more helpful than others. BBCool contributor and Forums moderator Jibi (with the assistance of another user, jungleland), have put together a great guide for all of the clients, and you can check that out here (all information’s been confirmed by the Boy Genius). [...] [...] So yesterday we let you know about ICQ and AIM becoming available for the BlackBerry (and Windows Live Messenger has been added into the fray since). We’ve received a bunch of emails from various tipsters, but a couple were more helpful than others. BBCool contributor and Forums moderator Jibi (with the assistance of another user, jungleland), have put together a great guide for all of the clients, and you can check that out here (all information’s been confirmed by the Boy Genius). [...]

]]> By: Michael R http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114462 Michael R Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:50:12 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114462 RIM seems to have closed the connections. RIM seems to have closed the connections.

]]> By: paulbblc http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114422 paulbblc Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:45:11 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114422 For those wanting to get this working follow the directions on page 3 of this link. http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-blackberry-discussion/72340-aim-msn-icq-clients-officially-released-new-post.html For those wanting to get this working follow the directions on page 3 of this link.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-blackberry-discussion/72340-aim-msn-icq-clients-officially-released-new-post.html

]]> By: Jim B http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114421 Jim B Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:40:10 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114421 I also get the error message on my Alltel 8703. How do I get this to work? I also get the error message on my Alltel 8703.
How do I get this to work?

]]> By: Michael R http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114415 Michael R Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:12:08 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114415 8700g on Tmo, still getting redirected. Cant wait to be able to ditch the OZ IM client. Stopped using IM+ because I had to manually sign back after each phone call and the GUI was poor. 8700g on Tmo, still getting redirected. Cant wait to be able to ditch the OZ IM client. Stopped using IM+ because I had to manually sign back after each phone call and the GUI was poor.

]]> By: kasperapd http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114395 kasperapd Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:33:04 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114395 I installed the AIM on my unlocked 8800 on T-Mobile and had no problems logging on. I still like JiveTalk better though. I installed the AIM on my unlocked 8800 on T-Mobile and had no problems logging on. I still like JiveTalk better though.

]]> By: Geediu http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114387 Geediu Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:31:55 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114387 I think they will be made publicly available on April 11 when RIM disclose their Q4 results. I downloaded the Live Messenger client and got it installed. However when I tried to sign on, it complains about the service book missing. From experience they usually push the service book and the apps when the software is available (remember Yahoo and GoogleTalk) I didnt have to download those apps and one day after they announce these become publicly availble they got pushed onto my 8700. I am keeping my fingers crossed that April 11 will be the day. I think they will be made publicly available on April 11 when RIM disclose their Q4 results.

I downloaded the Live Messenger client and got it installed. However when I tried to sign on, it complains about the service book missing.

From experience they usually push the service book and the apps when the software is available (remember Yahoo and GoogleTalk) I didnt have to download those apps and one day after they announce these become publicly availble they got pushed onto my 8700. I am keeping my fingers crossed that April 11 will be the day.

]]> By: chris http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114363 chris Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:24:03 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114363 Does this mean that when it works im's won't be treated as text messages? Does this mean that when it works im’s won’t be treated as text messages?

]]> By: Paulbblc http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114359 Paulbblc Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:08:56 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114359 Thanks D Thanks D

]]> By: JL http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114357 JL Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:08:37 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114357 I get the same problem. Has anyone gotten it to work? I get the same problem. Has anyone gotten it to work?

]]> By: d_fisher http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114358 d_fisher Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:08:37 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114358 Jibi (BBF Moderator) saw these coming over 6 months ago. I am sure a lot of people are going to be happy to see them finally become available. http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-blackberry-discussion/46741-exclusive-first-look-official-blackberry-im-clients-aim-msn-icq.html?highlight=msn+aim+icq Jibi (BBF Moderator) saw these coming over 6 months ago. I am sure a lot of people are going to be happy to see them finally become available.

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-blackberry-discussion/46741-exclusive-first-look-official-blackberry-im-clients-aim-msn-icq.html?highlight=msn+aim+icq

]]> By: d_fisher http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114355 d_fisher Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:51:37 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114355 You forgot the MSN. http://www.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/entry.do?code=msn You forgot the MSN.
http://www.blackberry.com/devicesoftware/entry.do?code=msn

]]> By: RS http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114350 RS Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:25:25 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114350 I don't understand...I have had these programs working on my BB 8700g for ages including Yahoo and MSN messenger. What's the deal? I don’t understand…I have had these programs working on my BB 8700g for ages including Yahoo and MSN messenger. What’s the deal?

]]> By: Apple85 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114337 Apple85 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:09:03 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114337 I was able to download and get directed to that link www.blackberry.com/aim I was able to download and get directed to that link http://www.blackberry.com/aim

]]> By: Xavier Ashe http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114336 Xavier Ashe Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:08:36 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114336 Diddo, got it installed and got the same message. I have a Pearl with Cingular/AT&T. I am sure this will have to allowed by the carriers and tracked via the messaging server so that Cingular can gouge us for each individual message. Diddo, got it installed and got the same message. I have a Pearl with Cingular/AT&T. I am sure this will have to allowed by the carriers and tracked via the messaging server so that Cingular can gouge us for each individual message.

]]> By: Paulbblc http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114329 Paulbblc Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:02:57 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114329 BBF member Jungleland was the one who actually found the AIM link. Not sure if he knew about the ICQ link or not but on a whim I tried it and it pulled up the ICQ page. Still unable to get it to work however the process has started anyway. Again thanks Jungleland. BBF member Jungleland was the one who actually found the AIM link. Not sure if he knew about the ICQ link or not but on a whim I tried it and it pulled up the ICQ page.

Still unable to get it to work however the process has started anyway.

Again thanks Jungleland.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/rim-readying-for-new-bb-messaging-services/#comment-114326 Kevin Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:56:45 +0000 http://www.blackberrycool.com/2007/04/09/004064/#comment-114326 I got it installed without an issue, but when I go to sign in, it says "Please visit www.blackberry.com/aim to activate your handheld for AOL Instant Messenger" - but when I go there, the page just says: "AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry - Downloads via a USB connection are not enabled for this product. Please visit our mobile download site at using the browser on your BlackBerry® smartphone." even though it's already installed. Soooooo close! I got it installed without an issue, but when I go to sign in, it says “Please visit http://www.blackberry.com/aim to activate your handheld for AOL Instant Messenger” - but when I go there, the page just says: “AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry - Downloads via a USB connection are not enabled for this product. Please visit our mobile download site at using the browser on your BlackBerry® smartphone.” even though it’s already installed.

Soooooo close!

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