Rumors have it that blackberry subscribers in nigeria are set to pass the 1 million mark and etisalat nigeria has awoken from its slumber and further widened its range of blackberry services with the launch of the blackberry complete plan and blackberry voice plan. Aug 02, 2010 a year ago, etisalat told blackberry users to install an upgrade that turned out to be spyware. Etisalat had sent text messages to its blackberry customers in the uae in recent weeks prompting them to install software that promised to enhance the. For those looking for blackberry subscription codes for etisalat uae, youve come to the right place. The etisalat software, classified as spyware by a prominent mobile security company, was not a patch and it is not a rim authorised upgrade, the company said. According to the note, certain customers received an sms message from etisalat informing them of a software update named registration designed to improve performance.
Blackberry maker questions etisalat software upgrade the. If a new version of the device software is available for your blackberry device, it will be listed in the settings view in blackberry link on your computer. The batterysapping performance patch that etisalat sent to its blackberry subscribers over the last few days was designed to give the uae operator the ability to read its customers emails and. Mtn nigeria blackberry plan codes bb plan new price validity send keyword to 21600 bb absolute plan n1, 500 monthly bis n599 weekly bbweek.
Etisalat data plans for blackberry blackberry 10 updated. Actually i am using our company etisalat mail for business purpose. Its a pop 3 etisalat virtual mail business one internet mail server address. Instead, the update resulted in crashes or drastically reduced battery life. Etisalat upgrade kills blackberrys in uae arabianbusiness. With the new mobile device from blackberry pushed into the market, all blackberry 10 users are scrambling and searching for the best data plans for them. Blackberry 10 devices operates using mobile internet.
Jul 12, 2009 etisalat upgrade kills blackberrys in uae etisalat patch sees battery life of blackberry devices reduced to barely an hour getty images blackberry customers in the uae are furious after a software upgrade issued by etisalat yesterday significantly reduced the battery life of their devices. Etisalat upgrade kills blackberrys in uae etisalat patch sees battery life of blackberry devices reduced to barely an hour getty images blackberry customers in the uae are furious after a software upgrade issued by etisalat yesterday significantly reduced the battery life of their devices. How to browse with etisalat bis on non blackberry devices. Emirates telecommunication group company pjsc branded trade name etisalat is a. Web users in the united arab emirates have more to worry. Rim confirms etisalat blackberry update was spyware. The list also shows the data allocated to each blackberry plans. Technology uae blackberry update was spyware bbc news. Theres not much in the way of official statements on this one just yet, but is reporting that a recently pushed out update for all blackberry users on the uaebased carrier etisalat is not a performance enhancement patch as advertised, but rather some spyware that could potentially give etisalat the ability to keep an eye on its customers messages. Aug 08, 2012 blackberry subscribers in the uae can now enjoy the new blackberry bold touch 9900 through etisalat uae. And get a free installation on elife worth aed 199 get 50% off on elife unlimited sports for 3 months. Etisalat and du pull plug on new blackberry service the national. You are about to mail your friend to view etisalat voice and message page.
Sep, 2015 this guide contains etisalat data plans for blackberry. Rim confirms that this software is not a patch and it is not a rim authorized upgrade. Get more mobile benefits, better deals and offers, superior internet connectivity and business services with etisalat egypt. The batterysapping performance patch that etisalat sent to its blackberry subscribers over the last few days was designed to give the uae operator. Z10, q10 etc phones nairaland nairaland forum sciencetechnology phones blackberry 10 devices home. Uae carriers blackberry update spyware a firmware update offere by uae mobile carrier etisalat was designed to spy on users, rim has confirmed. Unlimited usage on apn only normal mobile internet fees will apply in case of wap usage, streaming, sim card used with a usb modem, using the blackberry as a modem for a laptopdesktop. Though subscribers are limited to only 2 plans if they want to get this device via etisalat, 3 more blackberry plans are also available. Blackberry update in uae reportadly surveillance software. Etisalat and du pull plug on new blackberry service.
Etisalat spyware found in update cell phone forums. I had another forum opened due to the fact that the june update was draining my battery in less than 24 hours while it used to go from 100% 0% in two days and a bit more. Jul 21, 2009 experts claim uae telcos software upgrade intercepts emails, texts. Etisalat, on wednesday, announced that as per blackberry ltd notice, blackberry services such as blackberry messenger pin to pin. Etisalat blackberry update was indeed spyware, rim provides a solution. An update pushed out to blackberry users on the etisalat network in the united arab emirates appears to contain remotelytriggered spyware that allows the interception of messages and emails, as. Etisalat also issued a press release that referred to the software as a blackberry software upgrade. Rim had no dealings in developing this software app and was not involved in any way in testing or. Etisalat is a major telecommunications firm based in the uae, with 145,000 blackberry. A blackberry software upgrade in the middle east that turned out to be an email interception program was likely a buggy beta version of a u. Etisalat, which is majority owned by the emirates government, earlier sent text messages to blackberry customers instructing them to follow a link to update their phones. Etisalat patch sees battery life of blackberry devices reduced to barely an hour getty images blackberry customers in the uae are furious after a software upgrade issued by etisalat yesterday significantly reduced the battery life of their devices.
However, it was later discovered 54 that the update contained eavesdropping software, developed by the usbased software development company ss8, which specializes in electronic surveillance. Etisalat blackberry update was indeed spyware, rim provides a. We provide telephone, tv and internet across the uae and beyond. Etisalat uae devices, mobile plans, internet and tv packages. Etisalat mobile app is the innovative selfcare solution available for etisalat customers giving fast and easy access to several services and features. Etisalat offers internet upgrade up to 16mbps arabianbusiness.
Blackberry link is software that you can install on your computer to link data, media files, and applications on your blackberry device to your computer. Please turn on your device and ensure that it is connected to the wireless network. Blackberry seems to be doing a lot of os updates for blackberry 10 phones and that feels pretty good. An update etisalat termed as a performance enhancing patch that was issued earlier this month led to excessive battery drainage in blackberry phones, which experts attributed to a communications interception software pushed on to subscribers devices by the operator. Rim, the maker of blackberry, posted a note on its website confirming that a software update offered to customers of its carrier etisalat in the united arab emirates contained spyware. Blackberry update bursting with spyware bill ray, the register 20090716. Mtn glo etisalat and airtel blackberry plans subscription codes. You need to create an account to begin sending and receiving email on your blackberry device. Etisalat accused in surveillance patch fiasco arabianbusiness. Etisalats blackberry patch claim rubbish digital studio. Last week uaebased telecom firm etisalat pushed out an update to its 145,000 blackberry users claiming that it would improve performance. Etisalat uae blackberry internet service data plans. Etisalat operates phone networks in countries throughout the middle east and africa, but a blackberry spokeswoman said the device maker believes the snooping software was sent only to the operator.
Sep 05, 2009 that whole blackberry spyware scandal. Etisalats software upgrade sent to blackberry users last week has been classified as spyware by a leading maker of mobile security systems, meaning the patch will be deleted by handsets running. Aug 09, 2010 etisalat has maintained that the software was an upgrade. In july 2009, etisalat abruptly announced a software update on all its blackberry customers. Theres not much in the way of official statements on this one just yet, but is reporting that a recently pushed out update for all blackberry users on the uaebased carrier etisalat is.
Blackberry update bursting with spyware the register my advice for anyone using the etisalat release is to be absolutely certain the download is clean. Etisalat blackberry update was indeed spyware, rim provides a solution latest in app france will start testing its covid19 tracking app the week of may 11th. Blackberry 10 and blackberry playbook tablet email setup are not supported from this website. Blackberry maker research in motion rim said in a statement the update was not authorised, developed, or tested by rim. It turns out, however, that the performance update actually was a telecommunications surveillance application produced by the u. Personally, i would recommend etisalat blackberry subscription plan for you. Some customers who did so said the new software quickly drained the devices batteries, prompting hundreds of complaints to etisalat and sending users to internet message. Etisalat stops blackberry patch that drains batteries uae. Please download to ensure continuous service quality. Following the recent erratic nature of the glo blackberry service here in sokoto, i switched to the etisalat network on their n3. Zte firmware upgrade stock rom flash file is the companys policy, so that clients who decide to keep the phones or tablet for a long period of time could enjoy its better capabilities. Blackberry services no longer available from march 10 in. Blackberry manufacturer research in motion rim, however, took matters into its own hands and provided a fix to affected users.
The number of users connected to the internet through mobile devices have skyrocketed in the last few months, this has led to a very tense competition between network providers in nigeria. Etisalat launches the second phase of its tree plantation campaign. Blackberry update in uae reportedly surveillance software in disguise. For the blackberry storm2, there are 3 convenient ways to download the software upgrade for personal email users. Rim confirms that this software is neither a patch nor an upgrade by rim. Jul 16, 2008 how to install or upgrade to a new blackberry operating system 1 download new blackberry os software.
Moves to block blackberry services the new york times. Rim did not develop this software application and rim was not involved in any way in the testing, promotion or distribution of this software application. The etisalat update is not a rimauthorized update and was not developed by rim. When i got the message from etisalat i clicked on the link included. Be always up to date with our newest offers through alerts and notification. A blackberry update that a united arab emirates service provider pushed out to its customers contains u.
Oct 07, 2009 etisalat maintains the software was an upgrade. Although the autoloader has been available in the crackberry forums for a while now, unlocked and carrier versions of the blackberry key2 have now started receiving the latest software update over the air ota. Etisalat nigeria 3g 4g apn settings for bb z10 q10 bold curve 9900 etisalat nigeria apn settings for blackberry internet apn. Customers can still use their data allowance from their blackberry packages. Rim has released a fix for anyone who used the bogus update. How to install or upgrade to a new rim blackberry operating. Bbc news technology uae blackberry update was spyware. In real terms that means downloading direct from a rim website and server, not through a third. Described as a network upgrade, the application in fact copied all. They give one delayed response which is to deny that their upgrade was spywear, when blackberry and all leading experts confirmed 100% that it was. I updated the blackberry software on my phone and the service worked fine, and. Blackberry services wont be available in uae from march 10. Security researcher warns on uae blackberry replacements.
Etisalats blackberry patch designed for surveillance. Blackberry, other smartphone users easy spy targets pcworld. Recently an update may have been provided to you by etisalat for your blackberry handheld via a wap push. The dispute between the united arab emirates and r. Manage your etisalat accounts, upgrade services and products.
Start by selecting the brand of your phone, tablet, or mobile device from this list of popular brands. An update for blackberry users in the united arab emirates could. Etisalat last year told its blackberry subscribers to download a software upgrade that turned out to be spyware, security researchers discovered. By updating that software, you may be able to enjoy new features or enhancements. Compatibility with this software may vary, but will generally run fine under microsoft windows 10, windows 8, windows 8. Jul 22, 2009 the blackberry maker dismissed that explanation. It will take you approximately 20 to 45 minutes to download the software, depending on network conditions and the.
Rim confirms that etisalat blackberry update was indeed. After that, as per usual etisalat remains silent in the hope to quiet down the critics. It states that etisalat did not release what was supposed to have been an update therefore being harmful to your rim devices. Blackberry subscribers in the uae can now enjoy the new blackberry bold touch 9900 through etisalat uae. Etisalat blackberry 10 apn settings 2020 4g lte apn nigeria. Etisalat stops blackberry patch that drains batteries. Uae blackberry ban set to spread throughout gulf states. Labeled as acn424, this release features all of the march android security update fixes. I just received a notification of the latest upgrade of the motion s software. Etisalat said a controversial software upgrade sent to its blackberry customers led to battery problems in a very limited number of devices in a statement issued wednesday. The ploy was discovered because the software drained blackberry batteries at an excessive rate, in as fast as 30 minutes after a full recharge. Here are a few hints to make the process quick and easy. Before am using the same email in my old black berry that time it was working properly. To determine what os version youre currently running, click the options icon on your blackberry home screen and select about.
Q10 etisalat email configuration blackberry forums at. Step to making etisalat bis work on all devices and computer 1. Emirates blackberry users tricked into downloading spyware. First things first, youll want to download the new blackberry os and save it to your pc. This does not require any software or vpn client all you have to do is subscribe to any etisalat blackberry plans and activate the etisalat 15mb data plan for blackberry 10 like its being done to active airtel bis to work on any device. This post is updated with the most recent etisalat blackberry 10 plans for all nigerians. Blackberry update bursting with spyware the register.
Shes a blackberry user with etisalat and was one of those who downloaded the upgrade. Please use your blackberry 10 device or blackberry tablet to set up. Emirates blackberry users tricked into downloading spyware by. Security researcher shows how hackers spy on blackberry. Etisalat s software upgrade sent to blackberry users last week has been classified as spyware by a leading maker of mobile security systems, meaning the patch will be deleted by handsets running. Meanwhile, back in the sandpit etisalat blackberry. Help to enjoy the full experience that etisalat official website has to offer, click here to update your browser. From there, simply click install update to update your software. Blackberry devices are so secure that one of the best ways to get spyware on board is through social engineering, according to gunasekera.
Blackberry update in uae reportedly surveillance software. I had a popup screen asking me to download the programme. When 145000 blackberry users in the united arab emirates uae. Etisalat blackberry patch designed for surveillance from 14 july 09 the batterysapping performance patch that etisalat sent to its blackberry subscribers over the last few days was designed to give the uae operator the ability to read its customers emails and text messages, a qatarbased software expert told commsmea. To update to the latest version of blackberry 10 software available for your smartphone, use one of the methods. When the purpose of the software was discovered the government distanced itself from etisalat and. For those looking for blackberry subscription codes for etisalat. The batterysapping performance patch that etisalat sent to its blackberry subscribers over the last few days was designed to give the uae operator the ability to read its customers emails and text messages, a qatarbased software expert told commsmea yesterday. In response to a phased software upgrade, some etisalat blackberry customers have seen issues on some hardware software combinations that led to extra consumption of the handset battery, said an. Jul 21, 2009 an update etisalat termed as a performance enhancing patch that was issued earlier this month led to excessive battery drainage in blackberry phones, which experts attributed to a communications interception software pushed on to subscribers devices by the operator. Software download for etisalat to view software for a blackberry product, please select a product from the drop down menu and click select.
It is not clear why etisalat wanted to include the software in the download. Etisalat blackberry update was indeed spyware, rim. This guide contains etisalat data plans for blackberry. Blackberry link is the latest version of blackberry desktop software and can be used with your blackberry 10 device. How to perform a software update on a blackberry 10 smartphone. Data plans for blackberry 10 devices have also been updated to match current rates. This is the full list of mtn glo etisalat and airtel blackberry plans and their subscription codes with codes on how to check your blackberry plans status and remaining data where applicable. The smartphone maker, canadas research in motion ltd rim, said on tuesday that software the emirates telecommunications corp. In july 2009, etisalat pushed an update to blackberry devices operating on the telecoms national network, citing performance improvements.
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