BlackBerry hacks can help add functionality to the various BlackBerry smart phones manufactured by Research in Motion. These hacks include tethering your Blackberry as a modem for a computer, or unlocking the phone. This page will help you find the best links to hacking resources for the BlackBerry phone. All hacks should be done at your own risk and will likely void your warranty.

1. Developed by Research in Motion (RIM)
2. Hit the retail market in 1999
3. Dimensions: 50mm x 106.7mm x 14.5mm
4. Weight: 87.9 grams
5. Memory: 64 MB
6. Connections: microSD, USB
7. Ringtones supported: Polyphonic, MP3, MIDI

The BlackBerry is considered a smart phone. Smart phones are wireless handheld devices that operates as both a cellular phone and an Internet interface. Initially the BlackBerry appeared to be designed more in line with PDAs rather than as a phone. Early models featured access to e-mail and applications like a date book and word processor. These type of features are now standard on most smart phones.

The most popular Blackberry hack is to unlock a Blackberry so a SIM card from any network provider can be used on a compatible GSM network. Many of the websites that offer a remote unlock code use the following procedure:

1) Get IMEI number by going to "Settings" - "Options" - "Status"

2) Submit IMEI number to unlocking website and order an unlock code

3) Go to "Options" - "Advanced Options" - "SIM card" once you have an unlock code.

4) Type M E P D followed by typing M E P D

5) Press the ALT key and Type 2

6) Enter the Network MEP Code when requested.

Note there are slight variations between models.http://www.mobile2mobile.net/Unlock_codes/blackberry.html

Tethering your mobile phone with your laptop just got easier. There are now Blackberry applications that allow you to do so quickly without hacking your Blackberry. TetherBerry was released on May 6th allowing easy tethering of your Blackberry to a computer by installing a small app on each.http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2009/03/09/tetherberry-the-extremely-easy-blackberry-tethering-app/

Tethering means using your mobile phone functions as a wireless modem for your laptop especially for road warriors who have no WiFi coverage. Just tether your Blackberry to the lap top and you have a 3G modem. But beware - mobile data plans are expensive and laptops transfer more data than a mobile phone - think graphics intensive web pages with streaming video.

Hacking BlackBerry by Glenn Bachmann (2006)

From the Back Cover: Admit it. You're addicted to your BlackBerry. That's okay. Most usersare, and this book is just going to make it worse. Now you'll discover how to use your BlackBerry to retrieve documents, weathervforecasts, and Web infor-mation; use it as a wordprocessor or drawing tool; even control yourvcomputer over a network with it. And we haven't even gotten to theway-out stuff.

Pick a few of these hacks

1. Play games with BlackBerry 2. Search the Web 3. Connect to your PC wirelessly 4. Use BlackBerry as a USB thumb drive 5. Install custom ringtones 6. Supersize security 7. Draw sketches on your screen 8. Play your BlackBerry like a piano . . . and more!

Tweaks, tricks, and add-on apps to customize your BlackBerry—plus Java code for even cooler hacks

How to Do Everything with Your BlackBerry, Second Edition by Curt Simmons (2004)

From the Back Cover: Learn to communicate in the wireless e-mail and Internet landscape. Discover how Blackberry--the portable, pocket-size wireless device--connects you to corporate e-mail and calendars, lets you create instant memos, and offers extensions like RIM Wallet for secure online purchases. Written by an experienced author and trainer, How to Do Everything with Your Blackberry guides you through every feature of the Blackberry and leads you to maximized functionality. With full coverage of Blackberry models--plus PC synching--this comprehensive guide is loaded with information, solutions, and practical advice to help keep you connected with all your business and personal relationships.

Easier for hackers to get you once your Blackberry PIN (unique identifier) is known.http://www.cio.com/article/528913/BlackBerry_Messenger_BBM_Best_Practices_Six_Tips?page=1&taxonomyId=3061 Here are some helpful hints especially those in the business world.

Do NOT share your BlackBerry PIN or barcode with just anyone

Do NOT post your PIN or barcode on your public Twitter account or any other social network

Do NOT include your BlackBerry PIN or barcode in your fixed e-mail signature.