Recognizing the BlackBerry from PIN

BlackBerry's have the IMEI and PIN identity, different from ordinary mobile phones which only have IMEI identification only. Special BlackBerry IMEI and PIN as it is impossible to separate the pair. BlackBerry with GSM connection identity IMEI and PIN, to BlackBerry CDMA or Dual Mode (CDMA / GSM) has MEID HEX ID and PIN.

How can I view the PIN and IMEI on your BlackBerry? On the homescreen press Alt (hold) + aA Shift (hold) then press the letter H. If you use the BlackBerry 81xx, 82xx and 910x keypad that has a different view than most other BlackBerry you do then pressing Alt (hold) + E + A + C + E. If you use the BlackBerry Storm and the Storm 2 does is press and hold the back button, then press the top left corner of the screen, then the top right corner, top left and top right corner. It will be seen IMEI, PIN and other information.

PIN is different from the SIM card PIN, which you usually have to enter a new PIN when turning on your phone. BlackBerry PIN has a function as the identity of the BlackBerry to BlackBerry Messenger and PIN Message.

BlackBerry has a 8-digit PIN that consists of numbers and letters. Did not rule out all of the numbers. However, GSM has a special BlackBerry PIN number 2 with the head, and a special BlackBerry CDMA or Dual Mode (CDMA / GSM) have a PIN with the number 3. Specifically on the type of BlackBerry Storm 2 (9520) using a PIN heads 3 while the system is a GSM network.

Usually the BlackBerry long type, such as type 8700, 8707, 8300, 8310, 8320 and 9000 security is still not good as the BlackBerry latest types. Because the BlackBerry PIN is still generated by the software when the BlackBerry PIN is suspended too, so there's something called a PIN Cloning, PIN and other fire. The use of PIN or PIN cloning will not be a long shot, because usually RIM will check periodically where the PIN is immediately suspended so that your BlackBerry will not be used again his BIS service in addition to telephone and SMS.

Ever heard of a BlackBerry with the head of number 4? If so, it is true but with the head of the PIN number 4 is used only for the BlackBerry Connect service, which is like the BlackBerry Internet Service service is only used on smartphones like the Nokia Communicator, Sony Ericsson and the like. Looks like this service was already nobody uses anymore. 4 digit PIN heads but it will never exist officially in its BlackBerry handheld. If no, then the BlackBerry is a BlackBerry that uses a PIN or a clone shot.

Few tips from us:

• Do not ever show it to others your BlackBerry PIN and IMEI simultaneously. Keep PIN and IMEI of your BlackBerry as well as possible.
• If forced to service in the general mobile phone shops which are not related to the authorized service center of the distributor should make sure the store is indeed reliable for your BlackBerry PIN is stolen to be a clone on another BlackBerry PIN.
• Make sure your BlackBerry PIN is officially not the result of gunshot or clone. If it is suspicious should not be purchased. For more safe, buy a new BlackBerry at an authorized distributor.
• If it had bought a used BlackBerry, you should try to follow all the steps above. Hopefully can be a guide if you have to buy a used BlackBerry. While not a guarantee if you've followed the advice above, but we still recommend to buy the new BlackBerry's official distributor warranty in order to avoid events that are not desirable. Or invite your colleagues who do know about the BlackBerry.
• One important step if necessary to buy a used BlackBerry, a test using the SIM Card is activated its BIS service. Then test whether the connection to the GPRS or gprs. If GPRS BlackBerry service means you should be safe from the problem. When connected to a 3G network, then you will emerge a network of 3G and the BlackBerry logo. But when written GPRS or 3G connection and no BlackBerry logo, you should be careful because it feared it was too suspend BlackBerry. Be sure to check the connection when in good condition. Although this certainly does not guarantee safety, but few attempts have tried to do.
• Do not carelessly give BlackBerry PIN to another person, if it should be given means you also have to be ready by the consequences can be reached 1 x 24 hours for your BlackBerry service is active.