Blackberry 8980 manual About security self-tests, Verify security software

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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.On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Security Options.

3.Click Information.

4.Press the Menu key.

5.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, your device 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. For a selected application, you can turn off this prompt for a specific location or resource.

Reset connection permissions for third-party applications

1.On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon.

2.Click Applications.

3.Press the Menu key.

4.Click Edit Default Permissions.

5.Press the Menu key.

6.Click Reset All Firewall Prompts.

7.Press the Menu key.

8.Click Apply Defaults to All.

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