It’s official: BlackBerry Messenger is no more. The beloved messaging platform was officially shut down on May 31, following an announcement earlier this year. BBM was one of the first messaging apps to use read receipts and typing indicators, but it long held up security as a key selling point.

How can I update my BlackBerry phone?

You can update your BlackBerry smartphone OTA (Over-the-air) without connecting to computer. To get started, on the Home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen. Tap Settings > Software Updates. Tap Check for Updates.

How do I enable instant messaging on my BlackBerry device?

If BlackBerry Messenger is not installed on the BlackBerry smartphone running BlackBerry OS version 7.1 and earlier then download the application by clicking here in order to enable use of the instant messaging features.

How do I set messenger alerts on my BlackBerry smartphone?

The BlackBerry smartphone user can set notification options, such as vibrate or tone, for BlackBerry Messenger in the Profiles list. Enabling the Messenger-Alert notification option in Profile settings notifies when a contact that have set an availablity alert for becomes available.

How do I change the status of my BlackBerry Messenger messages?

From the Home screen, select BlackBerry Messenger. In the Contact List screen, display the menu, and click My Status or My Profile. The statuses to choose from are Available (will allow incoming messages to be received) or Unavailable (prevents message from being received)

How do I log in to my BlackBerry smartphone?

After creating a display name and password, the BlackBerry smartphone user is automatically logged in when the BlackBerry smartphone is turned on and connected to the wireless network. In the Contact List screen, display the menu, and scroll to choose View My Profile.