How Can I Activate Javascript on My Blackberry?

Getting under the skin of a Blackberry phone.

Blackberry phones have considerable and growing power for browsing the Internet. Many pages online will need to run JavaScript to display properly. When you discover such a site while browsing on your phone, you'll need to install JavaScript. Even if you're a novice when it comes to Blackberries, this is a simple process.

Instructions

1. Check which operating system (OS) your Blackberry Internet browser is running. Press the Blackberry button, select "Option" then "About." You will see numbers around the third line preceded by the letter v. If the first number is 4 or higher you will be able to run JavaScript. If not, your OS is too old, and your phone does not support JavaScript.

2. Select your browser. Blackberries with an OS of 4 or higher do not need to have JavaScript installed. You just need to activate it.

3. Press the Blackberry button to call up the menu. Choose "Options." Once in this menu, select "Browser configuration."

4. Find the option that reads "Support JavaScript" and press the middle button to tick the option on if it is currently unticked.

5. Exit the menu by hitting the return button. You should automatically get a warning alert that changes have been made and asking if you want to confirm them. Choose "save."

6. Test your new settings by choosing a page that you know requires JavaScript.

Tips & Warnings

• Bear in mind that Blackberries do not have JavaScript enabled in the first instance as there are occasionally security issues with running it. You may wish to turn the setting on only when you require it or only use trusted sites when browsing on your Blackberry.

References

• Blackberry Browser Specifications