Welcome to the Ars OpenForum. Posting Guidelines Contact Moderators. Stop Blackberry from making calls. Thu Jul 24, Is there any way to stop my Blackberry from making Emergency calls when locked?

It has called twice in the last month and I'm worried that it might cause delays for someone who actually has an emergency.

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Right now I have the choice of not locking it and it phantom calls a few random people or locking it and it calls once per month. I'm using the Curve model.

Any strategies to avoid this would be appreciated. You could put it into standby by holding mute, I find it hard to get mine out of that on accident. Yeah, I started using standby rather than lock. Thu Jul 24, 2: I have a rubber case for it. I'm not Batman though, so I don't have one of those stupid belt based ones that North Americans seem to go ga ga for. I'll give the standby a shot. Now to find the mute button How exactly are you accidentally dialing ?

Thu Jul 24, 3: Originally posted by brodie: Thu Jul 24, 4: Originally posted by general: Thu Jul 24, 5: Thu Jul 24, 6: They make the full holster without the belt clip. Get one, use it. It'll help keep the lint and other crud in your pocket from gumming up the trackball.

Those rubber skins are just that - skins. They're just to protect the shiny exterior for people who refuse to use a holster. The only sure fire way to avoid accidental keypress is a real holster. Anything that doesn't cover the trackball which is probably what's making the emergency calls is purely cosmetic.

With the BB, pressing the trackball once brings up the unlock screen, and Emergency Call is the second option. Even with the confirmation box it's very easy for it to get pressed.

Ars Legatus Legionis et Subscriptor. Thu Jul 24, 7: Thu Jul 24, 8: Originally posted by JasonF: Is it actually possible to make a call when the phone is holstered?

Thu Jul 24, 9: Take the silly looking rubber skin off and start using this: Mon Jul 28, What is with all the belt holster hate? How is a banana sized pocket lump better than a leather jacketed protrusion from the waist? Mon Jul 28, 2: Originally posted by mHubs: Tue Jul 29, Originally posted by Cowboy: Tue Jul 29, 2: You guys are lucky.

It easily takes me five minutes to connect to a operator in San Diego when I try to dial it. Tue Jul 29, 9: Originally posted by sryan2k1: When locked, the blackberries I have seen give you 3 options when you hit a button, "Unlock" "Emergency Call" and "Cancel" or something close to that. Tue Jul 29, 8: Originally posted by flypenfly: Wed Aug 20, I remapped the 'standby' function to the mute key on the top of the phone My OCD helps ensure that the phone is in standby before it gets slipped no cover, no case into my pocket.

Holsters keep the device looking better over the long run than tossing it in a pocket or a bag. I've got dozens of devices here to prove it. Ones kept in the holster look nearly new, while those that were doomed to live in a pocket or back look like they're 5 or 6 years old.

I used to use one when I was much younger as it was just the right size for a bus pass. I don't know anybody that wears their holster on the back of their belt, so sitting on it is pretty much impossible. As for banging off of everything, how do your pockets fair any better if a 2 inch protrusion from your waist does that? If you think about it, a wallet is in essence a holster for your money and ID. Just no belt clip, although a chain that attached to your belt is something I've seen before.

Again, I have to mention that they do make holsters without clips, so you can still make your pocket all lumpy if you want. Oh, and the Batman excuse is tired.

As for the standby key, try pressing the mute button for a couple of seconds. That may help, although if you've got it in your pocket naked it's just as likely something will hit that button as well and take it out of standby. Originally posted by tinyMan: I use the thin leather sleeper-magnet-included one that came in the box the phone was in. It was free, keeps it from being scratched and calling people it shouldn't.

An IDIOT would only consider the up front cost Registered: May 29, Posts: BlackHex "crazy mock-up maker" Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius et Subscriptor Tribus: Feb 10, Posts: Jun 11, Posts: Graeme K "Crossed Reality" Ars Legatus Legionis et Subscriptor Tribus: Aug 15, Posts: Dec 4, Posts: MartinH Ars Tribunus Militum Registered: Nov 5, Posts: Even when the keypad is locked, most phones still permit emergency numbers to be dialled.

I guess they assume panicking people won't remember how to unlock their phone. I'm guessing that means with enough moving around in his pocket, he occasionally hits the right buttons for a call.

Grilgar Ars Praefectus Tribus: Aug 6, Posts: It's the one on the top. I used it all the time prior to changing my name to Bruce Wayne. If you're keeping it in your pocket, I hope you're using a screen protector? State the nature of your emergency.

I think I'm being kidnapped! I've been stuffed in a cloth sack, it's dark and I can't see! I can barely breath!!! What is your name? Please help, I'm claustrophobic! What's your last name, Barry?

That is my last name. PsychoStreak Ars Tribunus Angusticlavius Tribus: Brooklyn, NY, USA Registered: Dec 8, Posts: Omicron Persei 8 Registered: Jan 22, Posts: Nov 28, Posts: Well, the holster prevents you from hitting any of the buttons required to initiate a call, so unless something pressed on the holster hard enough to press the trackball, no. With the older wheel models, you could do it since the stock holsters didn't cover the wheel.

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Technically I suppose if you were paired with a bluetooth device capable of initiating a call it would work. BryansAccount Ars Tribunus Militum Tribus: Oct 16, Posts: Cowboy Ars Praefectus Tribus: Austin, TX Registered: Jul 7, Posts: Gilbo Ars Centurion Registered: Aug 8, Posts: You could put it into standby by holding mute, I find it hard to get mine out of that on accident Thank you! You have made my life better. I didn't know I could do that. My Pearl also makes calls occasionally.

Not every month, but it's made 3 so far this year, despite the fact that I don't keep anything in my pocket with it. Hopefully I'll have better luck with this standby mode.

Feb 12, Posts: I'll readily agree with you on this point. I hate having a moderately big, heavy phone bouncing around in my pocket. A holster isn't ideal, perhaps, in that it's a bit of an annoyance to those who like to wear their shirt untucked Sep 27, Posts: Aroc Ars Praefectus Tribus: Parma, OH, United States Registered: Feb 3, Posts: Depends on your POV.

Sep 22, Posts: In that case, you might be better calling elsewhere than to The "authorities" as in police and other emergency services do not have to respond to you. The fact that they do is just out of their goodwill.

There was actually a case in supreme court in this regard I would quote it if I remembered, but not ATM. They do not have to respond or send assistance. Makes ya feel great Good luck getting that problem fixed on your phone, I know I wouldn't be happy to see the 5-O waiting for me when I get home.

Do you get deducted airtime when calling ? I wonder if they transfer calls for free. Because you're not Batman and a holster makes you look like a tool. It also bangs off everything. You end up sitting on it when you sit down.

Phones are small, they fit in a pocket really well.

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I don't see anyone getting a holster for their keys or their wallet. That's the essence of the holster hate. Holsters are a very American thing. Not so much used in Asia. Back to the original topic though.

Where the heck is the standby key? Jun 25, Posts: Holding mute is standby by default on the 8xxx series devices I've seen. Shudder Ars Legatus Legionis Tribus: Oct 23, Posts: