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About direct Internet connections for third-party applications

Some third-party applications that you add to your BlackBerry® device might require a direct TCP or HTTP connection to the Internet. For
example, a stock price application might need to connect to the Internet to retrieve the latest stock prices. You might have to set the APN
that the third-party application uses for this connection.

Set up a direct Internet connection for a third-party application

To obtain the user name and password for the APN, contact your wireless service provider.
1.

In the device options, click Advanced Options.

2. Click TCP.
3. Type the APN information.
4. Press the Menu key.
5. Click Save.

Prevent third-party applications from running automatically

When you start your BlackBerry® device, you can prevent third-party applications from running automatically. This safe mode enables
you to troubleshoot or remove any unwanted applications.

1.

Remove and reinsert the battery.

2. When the red LED light goes out, press and hold the Escape key as the device is loading.

When your device is ready, a safe mode indicator appears in the device status section of the Home screen.

To turn off safe mode, repeat step 1.

Set permissions for a third-party application

Note: Changing permissions for third-party applications can significantly affect the operation of applications on your BlackBerry® device.
For more information about how changing these permissions might affect the operation of the applications on your device, contact your
wireless service provider or administrator.
1.

In the device options, click Advanced Options.

2. Click Applications.
3. Highlight a third-party application.
4. Press the Menu key.
5. Perform one of the following actions:

• To set permissions for the highlighted third-party application, click Edit Permissions.
• To set permissions for all third-party applications, click Edit Default Permissions.

6. Expand Connections, Interactions, or User Data.
7. Change the permission fields.
8. Press the Menu key.
9. Click Save.

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