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
Security Options
.
3. Click
Firewall
.
4. Press the
Menu
key.
5. 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.
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