Blackberry 8220 manual About security self-tests, Verify security software

User Guide Security

About security self-tests

Security self-tests are designed to verify that security software is implemented correctly on your BlackBerry® device. The tests should run automatically when your device restarts.

Verify security software

1.In the device options, click Security Options.

2.Click General Settings.

3.Press the Menu key.

4.Click Verify Security Software.

Third-party application control

About permissions for third-party applications

You can set permissions that control how third-party applications on your BlackBerry® device interact with the other applications on your device. For example, you can control whether third-party applications can access data or the Internet, make calls, or use Bluetooth® connections.

If you have added third-party applications to your device, the device firewall is designed to prevent these applications from sending or receiving data without your knowledge. Before a third-party application sends or receives data, a dialog box prompts you to accept or deny the connection request. If you turn off the prompt, you can reset the firewall options to receive the connection prompt again.

Reset connection permissions for third-party applications

1.In the device options, click Security Options.

2.Click Firewall.

3.Press the Menu key.

4.Click Reset Settings.

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.

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