Comments on: How About An Unread Mail Folder On The BlackBerry?

By: JerryD

JerryD — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:27:53 +0000

As noted above, on most newer devices, when viewing a Messages list, the [Alt]U key combination will display only unread email, although it’s from ALL message services.
For those that don’t have [Alt]U available yet, instructions on setting it up can be found here:
http://forums.pinstack.com/blog.php?b=1154

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:27:29 +0000

Ok, props to Dave on that custom search trick. I completely forgot about that option, makes it even easier.

By: Richard Ward

Richard Ward — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:04:25 +0000

Unfortunately there are many things that RIM could “easily ad” (and add) into the BlackBerry, however that would take away the little quarks that give it its charm. Why would you want a device that works all the time -AND- has customizable features?

You’re asking for too much.

By: Rick L

Rick L — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:36:38 +0000

wu-wei, Alt+U toggles a read message to unread or a unread message to read. Does not filter unread messages.

By: wu-wei

wu-wei — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:45:40 +0000

Or you can just use the built in saved search, Alt+U, which filters to only unread messages.

By: Chad D

Chad D — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:04:23 +0000

To expand on the saved search, assign Alt+Z, then its a 1 finger push to bring up unread messages.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:21:05 +0000

In response to “heck of a tip”… Do I see a new blog post coming to explain that? Check out these tips too…
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=48834

By: Robb Dunewood

Robb Dunewood — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:55:28 +0000

Terry and Dave,

I never thought of saving a custom search. That is a heck of a tip.

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:29:46 +0000

Hit the U key in messages – it will skip to the oldest unread, and hit it again to skip to the next oldest unread.