How to Enable JavaScript on a Blackberry 8830

Mobile Internet browsers have become increasingly more robust, offering a full array of features so that users can surf the web while viewing full-size Internet pages with fast load times and, in some cases, even browser add-ons. However, to take full advantage of the Internet browser on the Blackberry 8830, you'll need to enable JavaScript. Luckily, enabling JavaScript via the Blackberry browser is a simple process that even the newest of Blackberry users can master with ease.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Enable JavaScript on Your Blackberry

1. Check your Blackberry device OS version before you begin. You can accomplish this step by clicking on the "Options" link and then clicking on "About." You will need to be using Blackberry OS 4.0 or higher; older versions do not support JavaScript.

2. Open your Blackberry Internet Browser by clicking on your "Internet" icon on the home screen of your Blackberry.

3. Click on the "Options" link in the Blackberry Internet browser.

4. Choose the "Browser Configuration" option. Scroll down through the choices shown and click on the option that says "Support JavaScript."

5. Choose "Enable" for "Support JavaScript," which will turn on JavaScript for your Internet browser.

6. Choose the "Save" option. Now simply browse to a web page with JavaScript enabled to test your newly installed setting.

Tips & Warnings

• Blackberry devices do not come with JavaScript auto-enabled. Please note that some JavaScript applications may lead to security vulnerabilities. Choosing trusted websites to browse will keep your device safe after you enable JavaScript.