BlackBerry OS Documentation

1. Technology

2. What is Blackberry Technology ?
The more commonly known Smartphone BlackBerry, which supports push e-mail, mobile telephone,
text messaging, internet faxing, web browsing and other wireless information services was released
in 2002.
It is an example of a convergent device.
It has a built-in keyboard, optimized for "thumbing", the use of only the thumbs to type. System
navigation is primarily accomplished by a scroll ball in the middle of the device (older devices used a
track wheel on the side).

3. RIM 950
Developed by the Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM)
in1997, it delivers information over the wireless data networks of
mobile phone service companies. BlackBerry first made headway in
the marketplace by concentrating on e-mail.
RIM currently offers BlackBerry e-mail service to nonBlackBerry
devices, such as the Palm Treo, through the BlackBerry Connect
software. It is implemented in 1998
The original BlackBerry device had a monochrome display, but all
current models have color displays. While including PDA applications
(address book, calendar, to-do lists, etc.) as well as telephone
capabilities on newer models, the BlackBerry is primarily known for
its ability to send and receive e-mail wherever it can access a
wireless network of certain cellular phone carriers.
The first blackberry phone was RIM 950

4.  Operating System
 CPU
 Database
 Supporting Software
 Blackberry PIN

5.  RIM provides a proprietary multi-tasking operating system
(OS) for the BlackBerry, which makes heavy use of the device's
specialized input devices, particularly the scroll wheel (1995 -
2006) or the trackball (September 12th 2006)
 Previous versions allowed wireless synchronization with
Microsoft Exchange Server's e-mail and calendar, as well as
with e-mail.
 The current version of operating system in BlackBerry devices
is 10.3.1.1779.
 The features of the latest update are as follows:-

6. In the latest update of Blackberry operating system many
features have been added like ,BlackBerry Blend, BBM
Meetings , Advanced interactions and Data Management
BlackBerry Hub is the combination of different social sites
that can be accessed at a time during the usage of any
other application.
BlackBerry Blend seamlessly brings messaging and
content that’s on your BlackBerry Smartphone to your
computer or tablet.
BlackBerry World is the spot there you can find the
different applications that BlackBerry provides to your
BlackBerry smart phone.
By these applications you can give the instant response to
their text ,mails ,pings ,etc.,

7. Database
A BlackBerry is an end-to-end wireless email solution that allows access to your
Outlook Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks with full wireless synchronization.
The BlackBerry Server constantly communicates with the campus Exchange server
(that talks to Outlook, among other email clients).
As soon as something comes into your Outlook for Exchange email, the BlackBerry
server gets a copy and sends it to your device through the Internet. Your device
receives that information through the Internet using your carrier's preferred network.
The process works in reverse when you make changes on your BlackBerry device
that need to be copied into your Outlook account

8.  Microsoft Exchange
 Push Email
 MDS (Mobile Data Services)
 BBM (Blackberry Messenger)

9.  BlackBerry PIN is an eight character
hexadecimal unique identification number
assigned to each BlackBerry device. PINs
cannot be exchanged and are locked to each
handset device. Blackberry's can message each
other using the PIN number directly or by using
the Blackberry Messenger application.

10.  Blackberry Professional Software
 Blackberry Enterprise Server
Path Of Signal

11.  When you buy a BlackBerry handheld you can download for free
a fully-functional version of BlackBerry Professional Software
(BPS) for your existing email server.
 BlackBerry Professional Software Express (BPS Express) is a FREE
download of BlackBerry Professional Software that can support
up to 30 BlackBerry users connecting to their email server.
The free download includes:
 • A copy of BlackBerry Professional Software, with the capacity
to support up to 30 users
 • One user license – Client Access License (CAL)
 • The latest version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server Solution
software, BES 12

13. The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution mobilizing your
workplace, your corridor warriors can make timely
decisions based on the best information available,
increasing their productivity and boosting your business
performance. The complete wireless solution for the
enterprise The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution allows
mobile users to access communications and information
wirelessly, including:
 Email
 Corporate data
 Instant messaging
 Phone
 Internet and intranet access
 MMS and SMS
 Organizer
Blackberry Enterprise Solution Overview

14.  For users, BlackBerry Connect technology can:
• Let you choose from a broader selection of devices
• Help you make the most of your time with award-winning BlackBerry push technology
For IT departments, BlackBerry Connect technology
 For IT departments, blackberry connect technology can:
• Satisfy your strict requirements for security and manageability by allowing you to
connect more devices to the BlackBerry platform .
 Devices with BlackBerry Connect software are available from the following
manufacturers:
• HTC
• Motorola
• Nokia
• Palm
 BlackBerry Connect software is available for the following operating systems:
• Palm OS
• Symbian OS
• Windows OS

15.  Research In Motion has created several of the core solutions for the
BlackBerry device, and third-party developers have created, or are
creating, many others. Overtime, most desktop functionality will be
experienced on the Blackberry device, with the added bonus of wireless
connectivity for features such as email, browser, calendar and phone
access, active throughout the world without reliance on power cords or
wired network hookups.
 Three Ways: There are three ways to create solutions for BlackBerry
devices:
 1. Create a web site to be accessed using the BlackBerry Browser
 2. Develop a server-based application that “pushes” content such as a
web page and images, or data in general, to the BlackBerry device.
 3. Write a software application that operates on the Black-Berry device
and, possibly, also on a remote server

16.  Email
 Phone
 Wireless Internet
 Tethered Modem
 Organizer
 SMS
 Instant Messaging
 Corporate Data Access
 Paging
 BlackBerry Messenger
 BBM Meetings
 BlackBerry Blend
 BlackBerry World
 BlackBerry Hub

17.  A BlackBerry is an end-to-end wireless email solution that allows
access to your Outlook Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks with full
wireless synchronization. It is an example of convergent device. It
uses push technology for internet services. The BlackBerry has been
designed from the ground-up to be a secure platform. This strict
adherence to security has made the platform very popular with
governments and corporations worldwide.
 The strict adherence to blackberry security has made the platform
very popular with governments and corporations worldwide.
 Provides the instant synchronization to the calendar, messaging, Web,
Docs to go , Evernote ,BlackBerry Blend , etc…