BlackBerry Connect on HTC Charmer

[SkinnyMathew]

I think I might already know the answer to this, but in case it's possible I'll ask the question...

I've been looking for a way of using the BlackBerry Connect client on my T-Mobile MDA Compact II but haven't managed it yet.

I've downloaded the VPA Compact II BB client from Vodafone and, whilst it installs the Settings program correctly, I can't get it to work.

I think there should also be an option in the Today settings to add BlackBerry mail to the Today screen, but it's not there.

Also, it doesn't seem to attempt to connect to the GPRS network to configure itself with the BES.

Finally, the Desktop Manager software sees my Exchange server, but doesn't recognise that the phone is connected when you click connect.

I know that the VPA Compact II is not the same as the MDA Compact II (Charmer), but it was the closest I could get.

I don't know if this complicates things, but the company service provider is O2. I unlocked the phone and calls/GPRS work fine.

My Exchange account is configured for BB. My SIM has access to the BB APN (so I'm told) and I have a username (but nowhere to enter it, yet).

Any help would be appreciated. I have an XDAII that I could downgrade from WM5 to the pukka O2 ROM with BB Connect, but I like the Charmer.

Can anyone help, please?

[jfran]

You might want to get back to O2 data support and ensure that your IMEI and user account is linked to the RIM database, because i see no reason why you shouldnt be able to acess the service otherwise.

rgds

Jim

[SkinnyMathew]

I got the following from my contact in IT when I asked if the IMEI was configured:

"When we add you to the BES we do not put in any info on the device itself, that is all registered when the device connects to the server. All you should need is blackberry access on your sim and the password that I gave you."

Well, it's not working even to the point of putting in the password (though I'm still not sure where this is required).

Any ideas?

[jfran]

Really not sure, anyway its something on O2's end from the looks of things...

rgds

Jim

[SkinnyMathew]

Got it working on my XDA so I'm coming back to the Compact II now that I've proven the network, account and SIM are all good.