hiddnen
02-27-2008, 07:45 PM
Originally found here! (http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/how-use-yahoo-im-2-0-t-7299/)
posted by GoDJ on Crackberry.com
*hiddnen does not take any credit for the orignal post, just relaying a great find for any att user!
Info:
RIM's Yahoo Messenger requires a specific service book "BBFS2 [YHO]" to be able to use the program. AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) does not provide that service book even though you can download and install Yahoo Messenger just fine. Their goal is to get users to download the OZ IM application from MediaNet because it uses text instead of data.
If your phone is unlocked, you can insert another GSM carrier SIM card (such as T-Mobile) and download/install Yahoo IM. At that point, you should check your service books to make sure you have "BBFS2 [YHO]" listed and then switch back to your SIM. If your phone is locked, continue reading.
Instructions:
SORRY, THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR MAC USERS
PLEASE BACKUP YOUR DEVICE.
1. Download the Yahoo Messenger 2.0 service book from HERE (http://www.box.net/shared/aetu7mfqip)
2. Delete the Desktop [SYNC] service book from your device...Connect your device to your PC
3. Open Desktop Manager and restore that service book (Click here for How-To (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB4717.html))
4. Manually register your handset with the RIM network via the HRT editor (Click here for How-To (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB49643.html))
5. Log into your BIS account and re-send BIS service books
BIS 1.8 from PC Click Here (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB2355.html)
BIS 2.0 from PC Click Here (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB64052.html)
BIS 2.0 from Handheld Click Here (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB64276.html)
* If applicable, regenerate encryption keys for Desktop Manager or BES. If you're on a BES, again, make sure your BES admin can create a policy allowing Yahoo IM traffic.
** If the service does not work right from the install, try doing a hard reset (pulling/reinserting battery).
*** This info was compiled by numerous sources from across the web. It was my goal to simplify the instructions to help AT&T users download, install, and use Yahoo Instant Messenger 2.0
(end of crackberry post)
Everyone I found this and gave it a try to get Yahoo Im to work on my Curve and worked the first time. I actually dont even think it deleted my service books for email just added to the service books already there. I did go ahead and resend service books before testing it though. Hope this helps someone out there!!:lock1:
posted by GoDJ on Crackberry.com
*hiddnen does not take any credit for the orignal post, just relaying a great find for any att user!
Info:
RIM's Yahoo Messenger requires a specific service book "BBFS2 [YHO]" to be able to use the program. AT&T (formerly Cingular Wireless) does not provide that service book even though you can download and install Yahoo Messenger just fine. Their goal is to get users to download the OZ IM application from MediaNet because it uses text instead of data.
If your phone is unlocked, you can insert another GSM carrier SIM card (such as T-Mobile) and download/install Yahoo IM. At that point, you should check your service books to make sure you have "BBFS2 [YHO]" listed and then switch back to your SIM. If your phone is locked, continue reading.
Instructions:
SORRY, THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR MAC USERS
PLEASE BACKUP YOUR DEVICE.
1. Download the Yahoo Messenger 2.0 service book from HERE (http://www.box.net/shared/aetu7mfqip)
2. Delete the Desktop [SYNC] service book from your device...Connect your device to your PC
3. Open Desktop Manager and restore that service book (Click here for How-To (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB4717.html))
4. Manually register your handset with the RIM network via the HRT editor (Click here for How-To (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB49643.html))
5. Log into your BIS account and re-send BIS service books
BIS 1.8 from PC Click Here (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB2355.html)
BIS 2.0 from PC Click Here (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB64052.html)
BIS 2.0 from Handheld Click Here (https://cingular.atgnow.com/cng/tutorials/KB64276.html)
* If applicable, regenerate encryption keys for Desktop Manager or BES. If you're on a BES, again, make sure your BES admin can create a policy allowing Yahoo IM traffic.
** If the service does not work right from the install, try doing a hard reset (pulling/reinserting battery).
*** This info was compiled by numerous sources from across the web. It was my goal to simplify the instructions to help AT&T users download, install, and use Yahoo Instant Messenger 2.0
(end of crackberry post)
Everyone I found this and gave it a try to get Yahoo Im to work on my Curve and worked the first time. I actually dont even think it deleted my service books for email just added to the service books already there. I did go ahead and resend service books before testing it though. Hope this helps someone out there!!:lock1: