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Make your Blackberry even more addictive

August 31, 2007 on 9:49 am | In Mobile | 63 Comments

While using Yahoo! Messenger on a Blackberry is not new, a recent demo I got from the mobile team was enough to merit a blog mention. If you have a Blackberry smartphone, or are considering getting one, you’ll get to experience the best mobile version of Yahoo! Messenger that’s out there.

Most mobile phone users use the mobile web version of Yahoo! Messenger by visiting http://m.yahoo.com through their phone’s web browser. But on select devices, like a Blackberry, a more robust, downloadable application is available that includes some key extras like the ability to notify you when new IMs come in, even if you’re doing something else on the phone. The Blackberry version also offers graphical emoticons, and the ever-popular Buzz feature.

If you have a Blackberry, there are a couple of ways to get Yahoo! Messenger. Visit the Yahoo! Messenger download page on the Blackberry site (scroll to the bottom and click the Download button), or on your Blackberry, select the Internet Browser icon on the homepage and navigate to http://www.blackberry.com/yahoodownload.

It’s free to download Yahoo! Messenger and use it on your Blackberry, but note that carrier airtime, usage fees and other taxes may apply. Check the details of your Blackberry’s data plan with your mobile provider. Yahoo! Messenger is available for the following Blackberry devices: BlackBerry® 7100, 7200, 7500, 7700, 8700 and 8800 series, BlackBerry® Pearl™, and BlackBerry® Curve™. Yahoo! Messenger is not available for Blackberry users on AT&T.

Sarah Bacon
Product Manager

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  1. Cool, I did not know that.

    Comment by Jaunty Mellifluous — August 31, 2007 #

  2. Wow, I’ll have to get me a Blackberry. Is there any applications in the works for the iPhone?

    Comment by Venom — August 31, 2007 #

  3. Don’t own a blackberry, don’t need one.

    Comment by Cat — August 31, 2007 #

  4. Take two: For the iPhone users, keep an eye on http://code.google.com/p/apolloim/

    Comment by Kiel — September 1, 2007 #

  5. [...] Los usuarios del móvil Blackberry smartphone tendrán la oportunidad de disfrutar de la mejor versión de Yahoo! Messenger para móviles que existe por el momento. [...]

    Pingback by Yahoo! Messenger en Blackberry — September 3, 2007 #

  6. [...] Les utilisateurs du mobile Blackberry smartphone auront l’opportunité de profiter de la meilleure version de Yahoo! Messenger pour des mobiles qui existe pour le moment. [...]

    Pingback by Yahoo! Messenger en Blackberry — September 3, 2007 #

  7. [...] Els usuaris del mòbil Blackberry SmartPhone tindran l’oportunitat de gaudir de la millor versió de Yahoo! Messenger per a mòbils que existeix de moment. [...]

    Pingback by Yahoo! Messenger a Blackberry — September 4, 2007 #

  8. yeah, when I sign i to my mobile device i always get 20-30 messages from muhamed, ahmed,gogo,medo and others saying hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

    very addictive…..

    Comment by VICE — September 4, 2007 #

  9. oooo, she wonders if it works on an older version of the blackberry….am gonna have to check that out…grinzzz

    Comment by tre` — September 7, 2007 #

  10. Appears to work well, doesn’t crash my Blackberry…

    Nicely done!

    Comment by Big — September 16, 2007 #

  11. When using this app, does it use SMS messages for each IM or does it use the data capabilities?

    I am on Sprint.

    Comment by Eman — September 17, 2007 #

  12. Hi Eman,

    When you’re using the Yahoo! Messenger application on your blackberry, it utilizes the software to send instant messages, not your SMS capability. If you don’t have an unlimited data plan with Sprint, you may want to check on the potential data charges that may result with using Yahoo! Messenger on your device. Thanks,

    Sarah Bacon

    Comment by Administrator — September 17, 2007 #

  13. That is good news as we do have unlimited data but not unlimited SMS,

    Thanks!

    Comment by Eman — September 19, 2007 #

  14. Why doesn’t it work on AT&T? Any way around it?

    Comment by Chuck — November 1, 2007 #

  15. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh, version 2.033 of the yahoo messenger on your site does not work with your 4.2 SP2 operating system! Blackberry sucks, it is proof like mircrosoft that people like sheep take up mediocrity becuase it becomes a standard.

    The messenger installs on Blackberry but the icon does not appear on the applications list. there is no where to report this error as Blackberry is very good at preventing its customers from contacting it.

    Comment by Hal Bates — November 2, 2007 #

  16. Darn I just traded to finally get away from the darn keys on my V3 Motorola. I chose the Blackberry because the querty is comfortable, the camera is good And the plan is to use it for instant messenging. It says it does instant messenge but if it’s not web Yahoo, who’s is it?.

    Comment by smpainter — January 5, 2008 #

  17. Did anyone find an answer to why the Yahoo IM doesn’t work on the AT & T network? Or if there is a work around for it.. thank you

    Comment by Chilli — January 22, 2008 #

  18. MSN works well on desktop yahoo messenger.
    BUT does NOT work on yahoo messenger blackberry version.
    i am surprised yahoo did not catch that !!!
    any solutions?

    Comment by hasanj4 — January 24, 2008 #

  19. Is this applications working without a Blackberry Data Plan (I ask about Yahoo Messenger for Blackberry)

    Comment by Ion — April 19, 2008 #

  20. I wrote an article on how to get yahoo messenger to work on your AT&T BlackBerry. http://www.purnell78.com/index.php/articles/1-phones/3-get-yahoo-messenger-version-2-working-on-atat-blackberrys

    Comment by George — July 16, 2008 #

  21. I have blackberry 8310 curve. Can i make calls to PC from my blackberry using yahoo messenger for free?

    Comment by Shilpa — November 3, 2008 #

  22. i put this app on my blackberry curve and love it!!! never locks up, very reliable, and is just awesome :-)

    Comment by babyluv — February 13, 2009 #

  23. do not install the new version of yahoo msg for your blackberry it sucks!! and they wont fix it!

    Comment by tony — November 3, 2009 #

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    Comment by Christine — May 6, 2010 #

  25. Can we make calls form Blackberry using Yahoo messenger.. i know we can but can this facilities be available in coming months/years… Just for update..

    Comment by Vikrantsingh — December 1, 2010 #

  26. Sorry, Its seems i made mistake i know we can’t make calls but i want to know if this facilities will be available or not??

    Comment by Vikrantsingh — December 1, 2010 #

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