Backing up your BlackBerry smartphone

Quick guide on how to backup your BlackBerry Smartphone from NHCBBA!

One of the things we can never stress enough is the importance of backing up your BlackBerry. There is so much data on your device including emails, SMS, phone call logs, passwords and memos that if something were to happen to the information or the device itself, having a solid backup could be a life saver. When it comes down to just how to backup your BlackBerry there are some really easy solutions. In the past it was kind of a pain to backup a device since the only real way to get it done was through BlackBerry Desktop Manager, but with the addition of BlackBerry Protect and other 3rd party apps, you can backup your device daily without even thinking about it.

Leaked: BlackBerry Desktop Manager 7 Beta – No keycode required!

A new beta version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager appeared in the BlackBerry Beta Zone a while ago, and while it required a keycode in order to make use of it — some folks didn’t really feel as though the application should be restricted. As such, OpenSourceBB members have gone ahead and released version with the keycode requirement stripped out of the app. Now, everyone who wishes to try out the BlackBerry Desktop Manager 7 Beta can do so. Remeber that beta tag though folks, expect some bugs.
Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager 7 Beta

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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac updated to v2.1.1.7

Research in Motion is rolling out updates left and right, with Facebook for BlackBerry, foursquare for BlackBerry, official instant messaging apps, and BlackBerry Travel updates all available in the last week. Today is the day for all of you Mac users out there, as BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac was just updated to v2.1.1.7 . You can grab the update by heading to the website at the link below, or you can open up Desktop Manager and check for updates to get the download prompt. Thanks for the tip Mike M!

Download Desktop Manager for Mac.

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LEAKED ANDROID App Player for playbook

Android app player for the BlackBerry PlayBook has now leaked — directly off of RIM’s servers. It appears someone carelessly left the URL to the file in the latest beta build of BlackBerry Desktop Manager. You’ll need to sideload it in order to get it installed and again, it may — or may not work.It worked for me….

DOWNLOAD HERE

CrunchSMS updated to v3.6 w/changelog

Version 3.6:14 June 2011

• Fixed issue in some phones where crunchSMS would stop working after receiving an SMS.
• Fixed issue with TextFreek where messages were sometimes not being received.

Install crunchSMS

The current version of crunchSMS is 3.6.

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The crunchSMS application is free.
Install from PC

Alternatively, you can download crunchSMS to your PC and load it onto your phone using the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. First, check what version of OS you have. On your phone, go to Options → About:

Next, click a button to download the correct version for your phone to your PC:

You’re now Browsing from your BlackBerry?

Install crunchSMS directly from the browser on your BlackBerry:

via:bbempire

BlackBerry Desktop Manager Updated v6.1.0.35 Bundle 34

RIM has been updating Desktop Manager improving features and making it more user-friendly and today a new update is available. Version 6.1.0.35 Bundle 34 brings the following features:

• Use new Character Archive
• Sync Multimedia Archive
• Sync Security Certificates
• You can use the new Files feature to manage your files between your smartphone and computer.
• If encryption is turned on for your smartphone, you can also synchronize encrypted media files or copy encrypted files between your smartphone and computer.
• If your smartphone is associated with a BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you can also synchronize security certificates.

Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager

The update should show up when you start DM or click to check for updates also.

Source: BlackBerryEmpire  via:bbr

BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac updated in Beta Zone – Brings BlackBerry PlayBook media import and sync

BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac has been waiting on some BlackBerry PlayBook functionality for a while now, so we were glad to see the latest beta release show up in the BlackBerry Beta Zone. The new version is at 2.1.0 (build 19) and includes some support for the BlackBerry PlayBook (yes only some). When connecting the PlayBook you now have options for both importing and syncing media from your Mac. This includes music, movies and photos but that’s it. Sadly no sign of backup/restore or any other new features, but I suppose it’s a step in the right direction. We’re not sure if this is a wide roll-out or only certain users are seeing it, so if you’re a Beta Zone member login and let us know if it’s popping up for you. Also no word on an official public release but we’ll keep you posted.

Login or Register for the BlackBerry Beta Zone

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Desktop Manager for Mac Support for BlackBerry PlayBook coming this summer

Desktop Manager for PC (pictured) supports the PlayBook… Mac support coming this summer

One of the questions that has been popping up a lot in our friends BlackBerry PlayBook Forum site is in regards to BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac support. As it stands now, if you have Desktop Manager for Mac installed and plug in your PlayBook, nothing happens. It doesn’t recognize the device. The reason for this of course, is that DM for Mac currently doesn’t support it. We reached out to RIM for an estimated timeline on when Desktop Manager for Mac will get PlayBook support, and were told:

Desktop Manager for Mac will be available this summer. 

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Mac users are left high and dry. Upon connecting a PlayBook to a Mac via microUSB cable for the first time, you’ll be prompted to install drivers onto your Mac. Once installed, your PlayBook will appear as a network drive and you can easily drag and drop to transfer your pictures, movies, documents and other files onto the PlayBook. You can even transfer files via WiFi. So you can survive without worries without Desktop Manager, but for those of you waiting on Desktop Manager for Mac support, you now have a better idea of when it’s coming.

Blackberry OS 101: How-To Re-Install OS when computer wont recognize device

1. -Disconnect the BlackBerry device from the computer.
2. -In BlackBerry Desktop Manager, open Application Loader and click Next.
3. -Perform a hard reset on the BlackBerry device. (Battery Pull)
4. -Reconnect the BlackBerry device to the computer before the BlackBerry device finishes resetting, and complete one of the following steps:
5. -For BlackBerry devices with a USB connection, wait until the drop-down list on the Communication Port Selection window changes to USB PIN and click Next.
6. -For BlackBerry devices with a serial connection, click Next on the Communication Port Selection window.
7. -If the Handheld Password Required dialog box appears, type your password. The Application Loader will detect the BlackBerry device.

Note: If these steps do not complete successfully the first time, the BlackBerry device might have finished resetting before the Application Loader could connect to the BlackBerry device.

Leaked: BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.1

In addition to the OS leaks for the soon to be released devices, BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.1 has popped up as well. It was rumored that the software would be leaked out soon enough, and here you have it. Nothing super fancy comes along with this one and Mac users are still out of luck, but reports looks to show a few new features so give it a go and report back with your findings in the forums. As always – this is leaked software so use caution when installing and connecting to your device.

Download BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.1