Yahoo! Messenger Available For All BlackBerry Users

by Robb Dunewood on May 1, 2006 · 76 comments

Back at the end of last summer RIM and Rogers Wireless made Yahoo! Messenger available to BlackBerry users on the Rogers Wireless network up in Canada. Today we are happy to announce that Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry is available on all carriers.

I haven’t heard any rumors but I wonder if AOL Instant Messenger and / or MSN Messenger will be coming out with free clients for the BlackBerry anytime soon? There seems to be a persistent battle for top dog IM Client. Google Talk for Blackberry and now Yahoo! Messenger have a bit of an advantage now that they have free clients for BlackBerry.

You can download Yahoo! Messener for BlackBerry directly from your device’s browser by visiting http://mobile.blackberry.com.

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  • jason

    i have the 7100i and i have been trying to get the messenger for it and your link dont do any thing but say try another url wats up can you help me out

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  • Derick

    I am trying to download messnger on my new 7250 ( I have had it on my last 7250 before it broke, and when I get to the licence agreement page, I click “I accept” and it comes back with an “the page you are trying to load is not supported by your browser” error….This is the same error I get when I try to download google and blackberry maps, and practically everything else… What gives?

  • http://www.moleskine.ph Benedict

    Hi. For the Blackberry Yahoo Messenger does it use GPRS? Since my carrier in HK only has limited Blackberry Data, but have unlimited GPRS usage..

  • Ian

    I’m confused. The article says…”Today we are happy to announce that Yahoo! Messenger for BlackBerry is available on all carriers.” When I go to the website it states that Yahoo Messenger will not work for AT&T customers. What gives?

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  • serge

    Is this possible with this actual yahoo messenger for black berry client to contact msn messenger client? Me I can send them instant message but I cannot receive anything from them. Are you?

  • tia

    Downloaed yahoo on my bb pearl and “I get service not enabled for this handheld “when I try to log on to yahoo. What is that

    • jey el

      yeah..same with me..have u figure it out already?

      • Jhim

        I got the same error.. How can I use my YM using Wifi? Can somebody teach me how? Please…….

  • Neil

    Yahoo! Messenger for Blackberry (2.0.38) can’t see when MSN Messenger users are online (they always appear to be offline) and can’t receive messages from them in my experience, but is able to send them messages. Maybe these extra functions will be added in a later version.

  • Razib Mazid

    In my Blackberry Pearl I can not download Yahoo Messenger. I am getting the message, Service not enabled for this handheld.

    What should I Do?

  • Neil

    AT&T wants you to use text messaging instead of data that Yahoo! Messenger uses. Here are instructions on how to get it to work:

    http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/how-use-yahoo-im-2-0-t-7299/

  • Terr.

    Latest version of Yahoo Messenger (2.0.43) sees a fix in the MSN bug and you can now view the online status of all MSN contacts, but whilst you can send messages out to them, their messages to you cannot be received.

  • warren

    I’m seeing the same issue. I can talk to someone with an MSN account, but can not receive there text back. Is this going to be fixed at all?

  • Crystal

    i downloaded Yahoo messanger but when I try to log on it says ‘service not enabled for this device’ i have the Blakberry Pearl and know i can get Yahoo Messanger. help!

  • ashley

    can anyone please help me, i have a blackberry pearl 8200, i cant go to im messenger..i dont know why..
    if u know why or have in idea can u write me in my email ash7191@hotmail.com
    thanks

  • tanya

    at least i know its not just a problem with my blackberry but wondering if anyone know yet about any fix/update to yahoo messenger to be able to chat with MSN friends. Love this feature about yahoo messenger on my desktop but so annoying on the blackberry.

  • Suraj

    In my Blackberry Pearl I can not download Yahoo Messenger. I am getting the message, Service not enabled for this handheld.

  • Tico

    If it says service not avail on most carriers it simply means you have to have the internet package on your blackberry. messenger uses that instead of texting on most carriers in the U.S. I am not sure if it does the same thing in other countries.

  • Frustrated

    Messenger application icon does not show up after installation. The program shows in applications like its on the device but you can not access it. -Blackberry 7100i – nextel.

  • John

    I have a blackberry Storm and I candownload Yahoo instant messenger just fine but when I log in it tells me can’t connect to server. I have unistalled it and reinstalled it and it still gives me the same error! I don’t know what else to do.

  • adela

    i downloaded Yahoo messanger but when I try to log on it says ’service not enabled for this device’ i have the Blakberry Pearl 8100 help!!

  • arbaz

    when i install yahoo mesenger on my black berry bold 9800
    when i enter my username and passward and i sing in
    it says that “I get service not enabled for this handheld”
    pls tell me what to do

  • Ahmad Salman Butt

    I get the same message that service not activated for ur hand held. Tht is for yahoo and i have Edge activated. I heard u have to pay for it by upgrading ur yahoo email

  • JJ

    I am getting the message, Service not enabled for this handheld on my BB7130e.

  • Ana

    I have the pearl and I tried downloading the yahoo msn twice already. My contacts see me on line but I dont see them … all my list is offline. I dont get their IM until I log in on my computer.
    Can anybody help me pls????

  • ayedun

    l have a problem wit my blackberry the battery don’t last up to 1day what can l do to it pls help me.

    • Kim

      Switch off the WI-FI if not in use at any time as well as BLUETOOTH. switch them on only when u r going to use each of them. simples

  • Tam

    I have a Curve 8520 and have been using Ymessenger since I got it about 6 months ago, All of a sudden this week when someone is trying to message me im showing up as unavailable to them, yet on my device I am available.. if i log on the computer into Yahoo its saying im off line – can anyone help me out here?
    Thanks

    • lyn

      how did you download ur yahoo messenger..! coz we have the same bb8520 but YM is not working. always not supported…! can you please help me… and e-mail me thanks!!!!!!!!!!

    • shawne

      seems everybody here having problem with loggin in ym…but yours is only your status on ym?so wt did u do?coz ive been trying also to log in but service not enabled…

  • malek

    Hi
    I have alrady yahoo messenger on my blacberry 8300 curve but its not working plz tell me what’s the problem
    Bye the way I’m in UAE and thx

  • brittney

    i just got a BB curve 8500 yesterday, i downloaded windows live messenger for it but it keeps saying service not enabled for this handheld. what does this mean? how can i fix it?

  • arienne

    can anybody help me? i have yahoo messenger already installed on my blackberry pearl flip 8220 (the one with wifi).. but everytime i try to log in on ym.. it says “data services unavailable”, but im already connected to a wi fi network… is it not available to use if you’re connected to any wi fi network? does it have to be with t-mobile or any service provider?

    • Hi

      Im having the same problem, I know its been a while but did you find a solution?

  • http://www.google.com fastcatch

    how did you download ur yahoo messenger..! coz we have the same bb8520 but YM is not working. always not supported…! can you please help me… and e-mail me thanks!!!!!!!!!! Ghejay@aim.com

  • Rajkumar

    can anyone help me ? I have 8900 javelin with me and i am not able to sign in , i am getting a error message stating data services are unavailable , what does it actually mean by data services as i am trying to connect the messenger through wi-fi connection. I am able to browse the internet in the browser , but i am not able to use my internet in third party applications other than browser. Please guide me with this issue and mail me to this email id rajkumarcm@yahoo.com as soon as possible

  • lyan

    hi pls help me. got my bb 8520 but everytime i try to access on yahoo messenger it says “service not enabled for this handheld”. why is it like this? im from the philippines. pls help me out. thank you very much!

    • mikaela

      i’m from the philippines too, tho i got my bb 8520 from the US. did you work it out yet?

      • marcos

        i have the same problem also with this BB Bold 9700…is anyone can help us??

  • patricia silang

    Hi I have a new BB bold 9000 and download facebook yahoo and msn but when I tried to sign in it always say data service not available?? Why?? Can anyone help me pls email me on how to deal with this problem..

  • Lils

    Hi, I have the Blackberry Curve 8900 from T Mobile. I dont have the internet plan, but I do have wifi internet for my home. I am able to connect. But I can only use the internet for the browser, but I cant download the facebook app. Please Help!! Email me at nicklover54@yahoo.com

  • arif basha

    How to download yahoo messenger for my black berry?

  • Paul

    I have this BB 8320 phone, I’m here in the Philippines and I can’t use my yahoo messenger when I’m connected to wi-fi.

    Someone told me, that I have to download it first via blackberry website before i could use it.

    What shall I do, the ICQ, AIM, YM or the third party application on my BB is useless.

    Note: But I can surf on my BB if I’m connected to a wifi and I can even view youtube on it.
    My problem is, I can’t connect to YM, ICQ, AIM. If I attempt to connect (connected to a wifi not on my mobile subscriber) it says, service not enabled for this handheld. Please help me, otherwise, I dispose this phone again and change to IPHONE

    • mikaela

      hey i have the same problem too! how did you get it fixed? PLEASE, LET ME KNOW. thanks!

  • schnuppi

    all problems and no solutions. why the hell did i buy a blackberry…

  • imran

    hello … I am using blackberry bold with vodafone network .. I am not able to sign in to any messenger software… I suppose I have to get in a plan with blackberry … but is thr any way out …will be kind if any one help out….

  • Kerra

    all the messenger work with my blackberry curve, but i have a limited of 250 text’s so i was wondering if they count as actual text messages?

    • shawne

      so what did u do?because mine i cannot sign in to yahoo messenger..i am using wifi..can u please help me…

  • shawne

    can anybody help me how can i use my yahoo messenger in my blackberry 8900?always says service not enabled by the handheld everytime i sign in

  • jogee

    I have bb 8900 curve butt google talk is not download plz help

  • marc82

    i’m in qatar now and i can’t use my YM via my BB 9700, the following message is service not enabled by the handheld .The provider is Qtel.I asked Qtel about this, they said Blackberry is not support for this application…

  • mia

    hi to all,
    i want to help even tho i have my baby on my hand right now, all i see here is problem and no Solution.so here it is.

    ALL BLACKBERRY NEEDED PUSH E-MAIL IN ORDER FOR YAHOO MESSANGER, BB MESSANGER, FACEBOOK..ETC ..ETC. FOR IT TO WORK. WIFI WILL ONLY ALLOW YOU TO BROWSE INTERNET BUT NOT ALLOW YOU TO USE IM OR ANY OTHER APPLICATION.

    PAY AND GO CUSTOMER: you can buy £20 unlimited BB internet FOR 6 MONTHS or £5 PER MONTH VIA T-MOBILE ONLY…I REPEAT VIA T MOBILE ONLY NO OTHER PAY N GO DO THIS. U MUST TXT : 6MONTHSBB TO 441. then they will txt u after 1 to 5 min saying…you handheld has been registered to this service and you bb mail internet is ready to use. thats it.

    LINE RENTAL:
    TELL YOUR PROVIDER TO INCLUDE BB MAIL SERVICE TO YOUR PLAN. IT HAS TO BE BLACKBERRY MAIL INTERNET NOT NORMAL INTERNET.

    if you didnt understand my explanation you can e-mail me at jaymemia@yahoo.co.uk.

    THANKS PEOPLE HOPE THIS HELPS.

  • hamatchi

    Hi im also from Philippines. im using Globe sim card and mine is working properly in Yahoo Messenger, Facebook, BlackBerry Messenger, MSN, Dictionary and Thesaurus, etc.. all of my applications works fine and smoothly.

    all you need to do is subscribe to blackberry by texting BB and activate your BlackBerry services and it has a duration and it costs:
    50php 1day
    220php 5days
    1200php 30 days

    BTW i already tried using my WIFI connection to connect to my blackberry applications but it seems that it wont work. i think the only way to activate your applications is by subscribing and registering your phone by your sim cards service provider.

  • hamatchi

    my bad.. this how it works

    all you need to do is subscribe to blackberry by texting BB ON and send it to 8888 and you will be receiving an authentication that your blackberry services are alreay enabled. but it has a duration and it costs:
    50php 1day
    220php 5days
    1200php 30 days

  • Bavo

    Have same problem , YM not supported by my hanheld BB strom 2 event already update by new software

  • http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB10144 STARGER EZEONU

    THIS DOES NOT WORK FOR MAC USERS

    PLEASE BACKUP YOUR DEVICE. DESKTOP MANAGER IS VERY EASY TO FOLLOW FOR BACKING UP AND RESTORING!

    - Download the Yahoo Messenger 2.0 service book (NOT THE APPLICATION) from HERE

    - Open Desktop Manager and restore it to your device.

    - Manually register your handset with the RIM network via the HRT editor:

    Options > Advanced Options > Host Routing Tables > Menu > Register Now

    - Load your own backup back to the device.

    - Log into your BIS account (the same thing you did when you first set up your BB people!) and re-send service books

    - Download Yahoo Messenger from mobile.blackberry.com

    * If applicable, regenerate encryption keys for Desktop Manager or BES. If you’re on a BES, again, make sure your BES admin can create a policy allowing Yahoo IM traffic.

    ** If the service does not work right from the install, try doing a hard reset (pulling/reinserting battery).

  • MWATANI

    i download the massenrger for yahoo but i can not log on ot give me this massage (services not enabled for this handheld) also i can not registration my yahoo email in my divice i use bold 9700.
    any advice ??!

  • Amin Saraj

    I have bought a Blackberry Curve 8520 Handset from India, I had not activated any blackberry services there.
    Now I have come to Afghanistan, here activating blackberry service costs a lot. I have installed MSN,Yahoo Messenger but I can’t not use them neither through Wifi nor through simmple gprs…. the following massage appears (Service Not Enabled for this Handheld).

    Please advice

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