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Posted on May 15, 2008 - 1:15am by John P. in Computing, Tutorials
If you’ve got a Blackberry and you’d like a little more specific information about your cellular signal strength than just the 4 little bars, you can actually change them to read the specific DB signal strength you are receiving.
I included a photo of my modified screen to show you what it looks like. Just look over in the top right corner of the screen and you’ll see the -83. That currently equates to 3 bars at my house.
By the way, the screen I’m using can be found on my Free Themes and Apps for Blackberry post.
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Hold what down? It looks like the post messed up John
On the Home screen, hold “Alt†and press “Nâ€, “Mâ€, “Lâ€, “Lâ€â€¦
That’s what the post reads for me.
216 unread messages…. I thought the Filipinos had the world record in texting, but it seems you are doing your part to increase the US average…
Kim:)
Interesting, but isn’t it easier to read the signal strength modeled with bars instead of their real dB values?
The HTML on the Johns post looks messed up, so let me try post an edit..
While holding down ALT press N M L L
Johnny – Yes signal bars are easier for basic use… but the exact db reading in numeric is far more exact. you can also then use it to compare reception versus other phones.
Hey gang, sorry. I guess somehow I got some strange quotes in there which were screwing things up. I think I’ve fixed it now, but of course several of you already notated the process here in the comments anyway.
John
This is also helpfull in figuring out the best place to stand and get the best reception when you are in certain areas. I work way out in the suburbs and walking 20 feet in one direction or another actually makes a difference. Thanks!
Hi
I use a BB Storm. I want to convert the signal meter.
Pls comment.