How do I Make My BlackBerry Curve 8900 Play YouTube Videos Faster?

Wi-Fi can help a BlackBerry load videos faster.

On occasion the wireless Internet provided for BlackBerry phones can be insufficient and slow or out of your phone's range. To run YouTube videos as fast as possible you need a good connection to the Internet. One of the advantages the BlackBerry Curve 8900 has over other BlackBerry models is its Wi-Fi connection capabilities. Turning on and making use of the phone's Wi-Fi will eliminate the need for wireless cellular connectivity and increase the speed of the Internet on the device.

Things You'll Need

• Blackberry Curve 8900
• Wi-Fi connection

Instructions

1. Press the BlackBerry button on your device to access the menu. Select the "Manage Connections" icon to enter the connections menu.

2. Scroll to the option that reads "Set up Wi-Fi Network" and select it. Select the option that reads "Scan for Networks." When the list populates, select the network to which you want to connect. If it is protected, enter the password. Save the connection if you want.

3. Press the "back" button until you return to the BlackBerry menu. Select your web browser.

4. Enter "www.youtube.com" into the address box of the browser. Select a video from YouTube and enjoy.

References

• Daily Digitals: How To Connect WiFi via Blackberry
• Phones Review: WiFi vs 3

Resources

• Crackberry: Rogers 8900 Curve Review
• YouTube: How To Set Up WiFi On Your Blackberry 8900