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Blackberry Bold 9000 Screen Problem

nky_kevin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:33:57 +0800

Hello all, I'm facing a problem with my BOLD. My bold's screen sometimes it seems flashing when I scroll the trackball; sometimes when I press the menu button, the screen would go all white, I need to somehow re-press the menu button for me to get back the screen.

Any idea what's the problem? and how should I do?

Tried to wipe handheld for twice, it doesn't seem to help much.

Edited: Added a video for better understanding of my problems.

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P/S: 0.20 onwards problems occur.

That was on 12th December 2009 - 6.00pm

Problems get worse this morning (13/12/09) even I didn't touch it since yesterday till today I tried to switch on the phone.

The screen even worse once I switched on, it keeps on flashing by itself. Here's the video:

[YOUTUBE]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oGlZQPqyGLg&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oGlZQPqyGLg&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/YOUTUBE]

[YOUTUBE]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7iwIDE6BzO8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7iwIDE6BzO8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/YOUTUBE]

However, I found out another WEIRD problem. You people might think the screen has got a serious problem, but if I take out the battery, and put in the power cord to charge the phone, the bold screen is indication no battery is inserted with a very clear screen (no flashing/or white screen)
Here are the pictures:

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Personally, I think if the screen has got problem, even the No-Battery-Indication screen should have been flashing as well, but it were not flashing when the battery is not in the phone. I suspect that it might be caused by the battery? What do you guys think? A picture of the battery:

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So, do you guy think what has caused this problem? Battery? Trackball? Or any other root cause? Please advice.

Android OS - Advantages & Disadvantages

nky_kevin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:38:17 +0800

Greetings everyone.. Many people discussing about Android phone.. and I seldom see people talking about this Android OS.. Here's some brief explanation:

Android is a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel. It was initially developed by Google and later the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language, controlling the device via Google-developed Java libraries.

The unveiling of the Android platform on 5 November 2007 was announced with the founding of the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of 48 hardware, software, and telecom companies devoted to advancing open standards for mobile devices. Google released most of the Android code under the Apache License, a free software and open source license.

History
Android at Googleplex.

In July 2005, Google acquired Android, Inc., a small startup company based in Palo Alto, California, USA.[8] Android's co-founders who went to work at Google included Andy Rubin (co-founder of Danger[9]), Rich Miner (co-founder of Wildfire Communications, Inc.[10]), Nick Sears (once VP at T-Mobile[11]), and Chris White (headed design and interface development at WebTV[12]). At the time, little was known about the functions of Android, Inc. other than that they made software for mobile phones.[8] This began rumors that Google was planning to enter the mobile phone market, although it was unclear what function it might perform in that market.[citation needed]

At Google, the team led by Rubin developed a mobile device platform powered by the Linux kernel which they marketed to handset makers and carriers on the premise of providing a flexible, upgradeable system.[citation needed] It was reported that Google had already lined up a series of hardware component and software partners and signaled to carriers that it was open to various degrees of cooperation on their part.[13][14][15] More speculation that Google would be entering the mobile-phone market came in December 2006.[16] Reports from the BBC and The Wall Street Journal noted that Google wanted its search and applications on mobile phones and it was working hard to deliver that. Print and online media outlets soon reported rumors that Google was developing a Google-branded handset.[17] More speculation followed reporting that as Google was defining technical specifications, it was showing prototypes to cell phone manufacturers and network operators. As many as 30 prototype phones were reported to be operating "in the wild."[18]

In September 2007, InformationWeek covered an Evalueserve study reporting that Google had filed several patent applications in the area of mobile telephony.[19][20]
[edit] Open Handset Alliance
Main article: Open Handset Alliance
"Today's announcement is more ambitious than any single 'Google Phone' that the press has been speculating about over the past few weeks. Our vision is that the powerful platform we're unveiling will power thousands of different phone models."
—-Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman/CEO[3]

On 5 November 2007, the Open Handset Alliance, a consortium of several companies which include Texas Instruments, Broadcom Corporation, Google, HTC, Intel, LG, Marvell Technology Group, Motorola, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Samsung Electronics, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile was unveiled with the goal to develop open standards for mobile devices.[3] Along with the formation of the Open Handset Alliance, the OHA also unveiled their first product, Android, a mobile device platform built on the Linux kernel version 2.6.[3]

On 9 December 2008, it was announced that 14 new members would be joining the Android project including: ARM Holdings Plc, Atheros Communications, Asustek Computer Inc, Garmin Ltd, Softbank, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba Corp, and Vodafone Group Plc.[21][22]

Google Chairman and CEO Eric Schmidt took some time in the official press release to dispel all previous rumors and speculation about the existence of a stand-alone Google phone.[3]
[edit] Licensing

Since 21 October 2008, Android has been available as open source. Google opened the entire source code (including network and telephony stacks[23]) under an Apache License.[24]

With the Apache License, vendors are free to add proprietary extensions without submitting those back to the open source community.

Android had been criticized for not being all open-source software despite what was announced by Google. Parts of the SDK are proprietary and closed source.[25][26] The Android Software Development Kit License Agreement[27] states that:

3.2 You agree that Google or third parties own all legal right, title and interest in and to the SDK, including any Intellectual Property Rights that subsist in the SDK. "Intellectual Property Rights" means any and all rights under patent law, copyright law, trade secret law, trademark law, and any and all other proprietary rights. Google reserves all rights not expressly granted to you.

3.3 Except to the extent required by applicable third party licenses, you may not copy (except for backup purposes), modify, adapt, redistribute, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or create derivative works of the SDK or any part of the SDK. Except to the extent required by applicable third party licenses, you may not load any part of the SDK onto a mobile handset or any other hardware device except a personal computer, combine any part of the SDK with other software, or distribute any software or device incorporating a part of the SDK.

ADAPTED FROM: Wikipedia

I was once very attracted to G1 Google Phone. However, I heard that android system has not got much applications and most of the salespeople I met don't recommend their customers to use Android OS. I wonder why. Also, I believe the applications might be limited for now but eventually it will grow into a lot of applications in order to meet their competitors in the technology advancement era.

Tips for writing a book & publising it

nky_kevin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:48:07 +0800

Hello all, I was wondering what are the things or points take a writer got to take note of it before writing a book? Such as language, the book's theme, book title, the number of words in a book and etc. Or anyone have something to share? Another thing is, what are the avenues for publishing a book? If a writer has completed a book, does he/she need to take out his/her money to publish the book?

Motivational Books

nky_kevin — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:06:59 +0800

Hello everyone, I have been read all the topics LYN Literary Lounge & found that no one discuss about Motivational Books. I wonder do anyone sharing the same interest as me. Well, I love reading motivational books as it is a form of drive me to work hard in life in order to be success. Very often I see people reading Fiction or Non-fiction but seldom see people holding a motivational books like The Success Principles, The New Science of Getting Rich, Think Big & Kick Ass and etc. Do any of you have any good recommendations on motivational books? Please share Appreciate it.

Getting Petrol Dealership - Shell

nky_kevin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:37:09 +0800

Hello everyone, I was wondering what are the necessary steps in getting a petrol dealership like Shell. What are the things that need to take note & what are the requirements?

[WTA] Apple In-Ear Headphones VS Sony MDR-EX85

nky_kevin — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:19:06 +0800

Hello people, recently I just spoil my original earphones that I get when I purchase my i-pod.
I am not planning to get back the original & classic headphone as it is not really that comfortable.
I have checked and see there's the Apple In-Ear Headphones (RM169) and checked in the Sony Store for the new Sony MDR-EX85 (RM199).
I would prefer the sound quality produces will be more emphasizing on the Bass & that what makes me attracts to the EX85 (saw many good bass review on the net about EX85).
Of course, the Apple headphones will look great on my I-pod as they came back from the same "family".
What do you guys think?

Need some advice & I think I need my headphones SOON - can't live without Music.

[WTA] Jailbreak Ipod Touch 1st Gen

nky_kevin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:46:35 +0800

Hello all, I bought my Ipod Touch somewhere in May 2008 and now it's still under warranty..
What do you guys think jailbreak my ipod touch? I also hope to download application for free into it..
And i would like to ask.. jailbreak already means the warranty void?
and if during the jailbreak process, anything happened, will that makes my ipod wont work anymore?

sorry for my noobness. heee..