I tried to connect my Blackberry 7290 to my car via Bluetooth. They paired successfully. However I could not make a call. The I-Drive screen said "Please Activate Phone". I could not find a way to activate the phone. Any sugeestions?

 

Thanks, Paul for your efforts!

I am debaiting on getting either Blackberry 7290 or 7100t. I really do want that device to be able to make a phone call through the bimmer, as that is the only phone I am going to have. If anyone in the US has a 7100t (through TMobile) and had paired it and made a call using it through the bluetooth bmw, please let me know.

Thanks all!

 

This is the symptom that the crippled V710 exhibits. It supports Bluetooth so the phone pairs with a handsfree device. When the connection operation is required, certain BT components or lack thereof prevent a successful connection.

 

Paul,


I cannot recall exactly how it (BB7100v) worked on my iDrive.

IMO it could be two things.

Did you set the BB to "trust" the bluetooth connection? I think you did and that this is not the problem. It might help.

The iDrive cannot do anything with the BB so it doesnot see a phone. Too less bluetooth profiles on the BB (security I guess...... ). I think when you dial from the BB, it connects to the iDrive and will take over the call. The iDrive functions as a very basic headset.

At least, that's how it worked when I tried the BB7100v for a week. I cannot redo it as I had the phone as a loaner for a week.

Same procedure worked for the Treo650.
Not really sophisticated technology.... (yet)!

Bye

 

Is the new razr from motorola compatible?

 

Yes, the Motorola RAZR V3 works great. That is what I use. I have a Blackberry for e-mail only. I was just testing my BB 7290 to help other board member out.

 

thanks do you have cigular?

 

Does the new black berry work

 

Yes I have Cingular.

Blackberry 7290 I could get it to pair, but I followed all of the suggestions and I still could not get it to work. This was a test for Blackberry owners on this board. I use my RAZR V3 with the e60.

 

Just had my MY545 July 04 production upgraded to take advantage of bluetooth. I am the first person to get this done in Calgary, Alberta Canada and it works great. The voice command also started working - which is an option I never bought.

Paid a lot of money for the dealership to figure out what to do, but it was worth it in the end.

Thanks Pharding.