![]() If you don't already have the software on your PC, you can pick it up from the download section of RIM's website. Pick Up Latest Version of RIM BlackBerry Desktop Managerīefore you start updating or installing new applications on your BlackBerry, you'll want to ensure that you're running the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Many applications, games and other BlackBerry software can be downloaded over the air (OTA) directly to your device, but in some cases you'll need to use BlackBerry Desktop Manager, a PC and a compatible USB connector cord when OTA downloads aren't available unfortunately Mac users are out of luck, as Desktop Manager's only for PCs.īlackBerry users without unlimited data plans can also save on their monthly data usage by downloading apps to their PCs and then transferring them to BlackBerrys. We've already covered some of the basics of BlackBerry Desktop Manager in past tips, including how to use the program to backup and restore handheld data, add media files to your BlackBerry and determine the amount of memory you're using at any given time. This BlackBerry Tip of the Week details how to use the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software that Research In Motion (RIM) ships with all new BlackBerry devices to install new programs, as well as update those apps already on your smartphone. The only thing that changes are the "groups" or "events" to choose within each categories.The seemingly never-ending supply of great software applications, themes and games available for your BlackBerry won't do you a whole lot of good if you don't know how to install them. The procedure for setting the Sync Options for the Contacts, Tasks and Notes is identical to what we just saw above. To replace all calendar events on the BlackBerry with events from your Mac's calendar, just click the radio box at the bottom of the screen. Like Desktop Manager for the PC, you can specify as to whether you want to sync "All events," "Only Future Events," or you can set individual parameters for Synchronization. The default is my "Business" calendar - but that can be changed to any calendar that you have set up on the device. I can also select into which calendar I want events to go that I create on my Blackberry. If I click on the box and select the next item in the dropdown, the picture will change to show that now I desire a two-way sync between the Mac Calendar and the BlackBerry calendar. This icon shows that at this present time, I don't want to "Sync" my BlackBerry calendar with the Mac. Since I use Google Calendar, I have lots of different calendars, all set to a unique color and this is reflected in my list of calendars.Ĭlick on the box with the Sync Calendar option. Going back to the main screen of Desktop Manager, look at the left hand row of options under where it says "information."ĭesktop Manager will notice all the calendars you have on your BlackBerry. You now have the option of syncing your iTunes playlists complete with album art, so, you might want to "start fresh" and get rid of the other music on your BlackBerry. "Why would you want to do that?" Let's say that you have been dragging and dropping music on your BlackBerry (which was one of the only options for Mac users unless you were using Pocket Mac or the Missing Sync.) Or, let's say you were using a program like the Missing Sync (which would sync iTunes playlists, but did not bring in the album art.) The smaller the number you input, the more space you will have for media files on the Media card.Ĭlick on the "Delete" button under the "Delete all music on device." statement and you can remove any or all music that is stored on your device. ![]() If you have never used BlackBerry Desktop Manager, you will now be able to not only synchronize your data, but you will be able to backup, restore, Sync your iTunes® playlists and more.īy default, Desktop Manager will reserve 10% of the space on your Media Card for Non-Media data. ![]() ![]() If you are a Windows user, this will seem familiar, yet very much streamlined for the Mac. Now, for the first time, this "piece of mind" that comes with knowing your data is fully "backed up" is available to the Mac® user. For years, Windows users have enjoyed the seamless Synchronization of their contacts, calendar, notes and tasks with their PC via the BlackBerry® Desktop Manager Software. ![]()
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