Here is a little info on how to use the new barcode feature of version 5.0:-
When using adding contacts to the BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 contact list or to a group in BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, it is possible to add them using a bar code.
With the installation of BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, all users can display their unique barcode for other BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 users to scan and add to their contact list.
To add a contact by scanning a barcode:
To display a personal barcode:
- On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
- On the contact list screen, press the Menu key.
- Click My Profile.
- Click Display My Barcode.
To display a group barcode:
- On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messengericon.
- Select the group you would like to display the barcode for.
- Press the Menu key.
- Select Group Details.
- Click Display Group Barcode.
To scan a personal barcode:
- On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messengericon.
- On the contact list screen, click Invite contact.
- Click Scan a person’s barcode.
- Hold your device so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your device screen.
To scan a group barcode:
- On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
- Click Scan a Group Barcode, found under BlackBerry Groups.
- Hold your device so that all four corners of the barcode appear on your device screen.
NOTE: For BlackBerry smartphones that have non-auto focusing cameras (such as BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 smartphone), you may need to move the device further or closer.
Just in case you were a little curious about the new features:-
Compatibility - BlackBerry Messenger is supported for BlackBerry handheld software 4.5 and higher.
- Certain features may require specific handheld code version.
- Users using BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 will still be able to communicate with users of all older version of BlackBerry Messenger.
Enhanced SMS Integration - BlackBerry Messenger provides a unified interface for sending and receiving SMS/MMS messages.
- Single contact list for most personal mobile to mobile communications
Conversational Chat-like User Experience, similar to a BlackBerry Messenger - There is also a reply area at the bottom of the Conversation Screen for responding to SMS messages.
- Personalization of SMS contacts, such as Avatars.
- SMS integration only available on BlackBerry device software 5.0 and higher.
Contact List backup to file and restore - Backups can be made to the memory card, the internal memory, or wirelessly by registering your email address.
- With a backup complete, restoring the contact can be completed as well.
- Reliable Contacts Restore on Device Switch
Barcode Invitation - Users can display their own unique bar-code for others to scan.
- Add users to their BlackBerry Messenger Contact List by scanning other BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 user’s bar code with the devices camera.
- Barcode can be scanned to join a group or someones BlackBerry messenger contact list
Block Ability to invite more participants - Owners (initiator) of conversations can block more participants from being added by others participants.
- If a BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 user creates a conference with BlackBerry Messenger pre-5.0 user participants, the BlackBerry Messenger pre-5.0 users will still be able to invite more participants to the conference.
Set Subject for Conversations - Ability to set and change subject for a conversation
Large files transfer support - The maximum size of transferred file is increased from 15K to 6M
- Not compatible with the previous versions of BlackBerry Messenger
Message Broadcast - Users will be able to send the same message to multiple users.
- Users will be able to pick the users to broadcast this message to.
Conversation history - BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 message history allows messages to be saved, displaying a timeline of conversations with users.
- Conversations become searchable and saved.
Blocking/Ignoring Users - Users will have the option to block and ignore users.
- Any messages from the ignored users will be discarded. However, the message received will still be considered delivered.
BlackBerry Groups - Stay connected with your friends by creating, joining or inviting friends to join a group.
The ability to update, share & communicate with a subset community of your social universe on a regular basis. - Share pictures, calendar events, list and various other items for others to see, update, and discuss.
- Groups have a limit of 30 users.
Profile Personalization - Users can choose a picture from the on-device gallery and save it as their personal Avatar.
- Users can view Avatars of contacts in the Contact list
- Share the name of the song you are listening to with other BlackBerry Messenger Contacts.
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