Chapter 35. Fixing Problems

Your BlackBerry is virtually a complete computer in the palm of your hand. Like your desktop computer, sometimes it needs a little tweaking or maybe even a re-boot to keep it in top running order. This chapter has some of the most valuable tips and tricks to fix problems and keep your BlackBerry running smoothly.

BlackBerry Running Slowly?

If your BlackBerry is running slowly, try the following troubleshooting tips and tricks.

Clearing Out the Event Log

Your BlackBerry tracks absolutely everything it does to help with debugging and troubleshooting in what is called an event log. Your BlackBerry will run smoother and faster if you periodically clear out this log.

  1. From your home screen of icons, press and hold the ALT ke

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