When will the Blackberry Curve be compatible with BMW thru Verizon???

RMA · 02-24-2009, 04:01 PM

Does anyone on here know. This is the phone I would like to switch over to bet it is still not on BMW's compatible list (thru Verizon) that is.

flyingcesar · 02-24-2009, 04:21 PM

My BB storm works fine with my E90's bluetooth; I'm thinking that the Curve would do the same.

mid-corner fun · 02-24-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RMA

Does anyone on here know. This is the phone I would like to switch over to bet it is still not on BMW's compatible list (thru Verizon) that is.

Compatible and certified are 2 different things.

I've had a Curve working fine since early '08 via BT, if you search you'll find other threads where people are using BB Curve with no issues. Bold and Storm integration is flawless too (went back to Bold after trying the Storm though).

rroof · 02-24-2009, 09:02 PM

Works absolutely perfect in all respects.

I have a Blackberry Curver 8330 via Verizon and it works perfect and pairs instantly via bluetooth and transfers the entire phone list. I also just got the tray for it for the smartphone adapter so it can charge and use the sharkfin antenna.

bavarian19 · 02-24-2009, 09:20 PM

I have the 8330 as well through verizon and no problems to speak of.

I also wish BMW would work a little harder in preparing a better list of approved phones. BMW has always had a rather limited list of pairable phones.

xVeNoMx · 02-24-2009, 11:55 PM

my storm works with no problems
and my sidekick LX works with no problems

RMA · 02-25-2009, 03:08 PM

Awesome...I can't wait to go down to Verizon & switch over to the 8330 then

I had no idea that it would work perfectly to our cars. Guess BMW has to finally update their website

Bweezy311 · 06-01-2009, 05:29 PM

I have the blackberry curve (verizon) and couldn't get mine to sync with my 06 e90 330i non-idrive....am I missing something? I had read in a couple places it wouldn't work.

Kilgore Trout · 06-01-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rroof

Works absolutely perfect in all respects.

I have a Blackberry Curver 8330 via Verizon and it works perfect and pairs instantly via bluetooth and transfers the entire phone list. I also just got the tray for it for the smartphone adapter so it can charge and use the sharkfin antenna.

Just to be clear, BMW does NOT make a "smartphone adapter" for the Curve. BMW offers two kinds of phone adapters - those for "dumbphones" and those for "smartphones."

The dumbphone adapter lets you use the sharkfin and charge the phone.

The smartphone adapter lets you use the sharkfin, charger the phone, and access music stored on the phone.

BMW makes dumbphone adapters for lots of phones, including two Blackberry phones (Curve and Pearl).

They make smartphone adapters for a grand total of one phone: Iphone.

Bweezy311 · 06-01-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bweezy311

I have the blackberry curve (verizon) and couldn't get mine to sync with my 06 e90 330i non-idrive....am I missing something? I had read in a couple places it wouldn't work.

Well dang....I tried it on my way home from work and voila, it worked!!

I read in some places that it might have been the 4.1 OS update on the curves. Now that I think about it, I never tried it after the software update until now. So freaking happy now!!!

kugasman · 10-02-2009, 11:53 AM

I initially had a lot of trouble with my Verizon LG Dare and my '06 e90 non-idrive, I tried all software updates etc with no luck. I eventually got Verizon to replace my phone and then it worked fine, technology can be so frustrating!

combatcarry · 10-08-2009, 12:47 PM

My Curve 8330 with Alltel service works perfect in my Car.

TTexan · 10-08-2009, 09:49 PM

Good to hear you guys have stuff working. Ever have any questions, shoot me a PM.

igotaweinerdog · 10-09-2009, 12:14 AM

my curve with verizon worked no problem, the new tour is another story...

ptony101 · 10-10-2009, 10:38 PM

Got my Verizon Tour working fine on a non-iDrive system.

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bavarian19 General 547 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I have the 8330 as well through verizon and no problems to speak of. I also wish BMW would work a little harder in preparing a better list of approved phones. BMW has always had a rather limited list of pairable phones.
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Bweezy311 Private First Class 28 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	I have the blackberry curve (verizon) and couldn't get mine to sync with my 06 e90 330i non-idrive....am I missing something? I had read in a couple places it wouldn't work.
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