BlackBerry® Curve™

[Hanshin]

Hey,

I just bought a Curve 8520, and i'd like to view and type in Japanese.

Can someone help me out with this?  I'd mainly like to use it for mixi, facebook, yahoo messenger and emails.

Salem

[tanzim]

You need to use Desktop Manager to add more language in your device.

Use the following link to download the device OS from East Asian countries and install in your computer. Then use Application Loader program of Desktop Manager to update required language.

http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp

[cezpar]

I have a similar problem with reading and typing Chinese. I downloaded a version of desktop manager from China Mobile but no additional languages could be seen, other than the ones that came original with the phones. URGENT HELP NEEDED. 

This was what I did.

1. Goto http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp

2. Goto China Mobile Peoples Telephone under Asia Pacific

3. Select Blackberry Curve 8520 at the drop down menu

4. Click download and installed this file.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.424 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.6.1.424
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.286
• Software Platform: 4.2.0.122
• File name: 8520wifijEastAsia_PBr4.6.1_rel424_PL4.2.0.122_A4.6.1.286_China_Mobile_Hong_Kong_Co._Ltd.exe
• File size: 116.71MB

After installation, I connected my Blackberry and selected Application Loader in BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Then I clicked the Start button. There are some languages available, but not any eastern languages like Chinese or Japanese. I noticed that they were the same one that came with the phone. 

[miharu]

Hello,

I bought 8520 Curve also, and would like to read / write Japanese fonts.  

However, I have Mac os 10.4.11 and the new Desktop Manager for Mac does not support my version.

Can anyone suggest me a solution?

thanks in advance.

M 

[flaminchocolate]

hi there

Im also trying to read and type in Japanese on my 8520.

Like Cezpar, i am having the same problem. i downloaded the east asian Language pack BDM, and followed instruction from

http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB17208&slic...

However, when I go to my application loader, there are no such options as "East Asian" and I have the same input option as before as well.

so now I am also stuck!!

[ericdelp]

Make sure you backup your blackberry first

1. Go to http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp  then I went to TATA Docomo - GSM

We have a Blackberry 8520 so I got the download for that and saved it on the PC.

2. Run the .exe file

3. Connect your curve

4. On the PC I went into the folder

program Files/Common Files/Research In Motion/AppLoader and remove the file Vendor.xml

5. Then in the same folder run Loader.exe, it will bring up a loader window.

6. You will need to check the Japanese boxes, should be two spots one for reading and one for Romaji input.

It will then reload the blackberry.

7. When the update is complete, go to the curve's screens and set to Japanese for font display and input.

8. Enjoy

[miharu]

Thankyou The problem is, that I am on Mac and it cannot read .exe files.

someone help me...

miharu

[RyRyan]

problem solved, thanks

[Vadimec5]

Hi, I still have this problem though

I have done everything. Installed Desktop Manager. 

Downloaded the East Asian pack, run the pack.

Deleted the vendor file and run the loader application, but it just comes up with the same list as before

(same languages and no sign on Japanese or any other asian language.)

I have tried reinstalling the Desktop Manager and cleaning the registry of my PC to remove any backup files and installing the East Asian Pack again but still no luck.

Is there a particular location where I should place the Software OS.exe before launching it (since it doesn't ask for installation location)

Also in the instruction it says after deleting vendor file BB will reload? (DIDN'T happen with me...)

Please help, really need to read/write japanese

Vadim

[flaminchocolate]

Thank you so much! It worked

Huraay!