Mac owners were left out in the cold for almost four years before Research in Motion (RIM) finally released BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac. Now the wait is over, though the reaction around the Mac community has been less than impressive, with many users reporting problems and sync issues after the recent update to version 1.0.1. Here’s how to install BlackBerry Desktop Manager on a Mac: Turn on your BlackBerry PlayBook and connect it to a powered-on Mac computer using the supplied USB cable. On the desktop or within Finder, double-click BlackBerry PlayBook CD. Double-click the BlackBerry Desktop Manager Installer. The installation starts.
Sure it’s been announced and even previewed, but there’s nothing like having our very own copy to mess around with. (Someone should check if Zach and Michael are still breathing, though — they might have fainted). If there’s one thing I’ve learned about BlackBerry lovers, it’s that they are relentless and won’t give up. Having said that, it isn’t a complete surprise to see Research In Motion finally move towards a Mac solution. Hit the break for an awesome walkthrough with commentary!
After the application is installed this is the first screen you see. What’s even more awesome? There’s no restart required after installation.
Wait — saving the password in my keychain? So it will automatically connect to my password-protected BlackBerry without me entering my password every. single. time? Sweet marshmallow covered megapixels.
I named my BlackBerry Tour BlackBerry Tour. I think it gives it character…
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What ruined an otherwise pleasurable syncing experience is the slow USB transfer speeds. This isn’t limited to just Desktop Manager as Media Sync suffers from the same issue, but it’s worth pointing out since this is probably the only area that isn’t zippy fast in DM.
Oddly, backups aren’t in the traditional BlackBerry .ipd format, they’re using a .bbb extension on the Mac. Whatever works, we suppose.
One interesting thing we have to share with y’all is that there doesn’t appear to be an option to load different operating systems manually. This is probably RIM’s way of “blocking” unofficial OSes, but it’s not really just blocking it, it’s disallowing anyone from installing a BlackBerry OS who doesn’t have an internet connection as they are downloaded directly from RIM.
This isn’t final software by any means, but to be honest, it looks pretty darn close. We’ve been going at it for over three days and have not come across any crashes, issues, or even quirks. Things just work and to be honest, Desktop Manager for Mac is probably a good 2-3x faster than it’s PC counterpart — possibly due to it not being so bloated — and we’ve already deleted our dedicated Virtual Machine in Fusion because this is so nice.
Maybe RIM should focus more on BlackBerry for Mac software. It’s cleaner, faster, less-bloated and generally more pleasurable to use than the horrid excuses they call software for the PC.
Blackberry smartphone is still one of the best options for business man. So it is vital to keep a copy of the important content stored on the device. so here comes the question: how do you download all your text messages from a Blackberry phone to a PC for backup? There are several different ways to do this depending on whether you're running Blackberry OS or Android. A lot of utilities for Blackberry OS are, unfortunately, outdated, but there are still some that may work. The first tool we have outlined below is one such.
Part 1 : How to Backup or Export Blackberry SMS to Computer (Blackberry OS)
Blackberry Desktop Manager is the desktop client for devices running Blackberry OS. It has a 'Synchronize' function that will allow you to take backups of all your data - including messages - to your PC. The app is fairly simple to use, and this is the official download from the company website.
Step 1: Download the application to your desktop from the official site and install it.
Step 2: Connect your Blackberry device to the PC using USB cable you received in the box when you purchased the phone.
Step 3: On the desktop interface, you'll see various menu items. Click on 'Synchronize'. This is essentially the same as doing a backup. Once you click on it, the software will guide you through the steps to backup your messages and other data.
Although this is a fairly straightforward method, there are some disadvantages. For example, you can't use this software for devices running Blackberry 10 OS, which is the Linux-based operating system that came after the original Blackberry OS and before the company opted to use Android. The second issue is with the data transfer itself. Your device may not be recognized, or the cable might be faulty and you'll find it hard to purchase a replacement for that cable type.
Cons:
1. Can't view or print exported messages.
2. Only available for Windows PC.
3. New devices not recognized by the software.
4. Partial restore not supported, meaning you should restore the whole device other than messages.
Part 2 : How to Transfer Text Messages from Blackberry to Computer (Android OS)
For Android-based Blackberry phones, a desktop-based application like TunesBro Android Manager is perfect when you want to transfer messages without losing any data. You can also use it to move a whole list of other data types from any Android mobile device.
TunesBro Android Manager belongs to a family of application modules that are part of Android Toolkit. Once you have this software on your PC or Mac, you can use it to manage various aspects of your device, such as Repair, Recover, Switch, Root and much more. The Transfer module is what you will be using for SMS backup.
Step 1Connect Blackberry Smartphone to PC or Mac
Download and install the PC or Mac version on your computer. Now connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and launch the application on your desktop. Select the 'Transfer' module from the main window. This is the feature you can choose to transfer data to your PC.
Step 2Select Target SMS and Export them to Computer
In the next page, go to the 'Information' tab and click on it. On the left side, click on All Messages under SMS. Select all the threads you see there, or just specific ones, and then click on the Export icon from the toolbar. There are three output options to choose from - CSV, HTML and Text. Choose an appropriate one and confirm the transfer.
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All your selected messages will now be transferred to your computer in the desired format to a location you specify.
Using TunesBro Android Mnaager is the most effective way to transfer your SMS without losing any data in the process. The software has been tested on several brands of Android phones and tablets, and support is provided right up to Android 8.0, which is currently in its final beta stages. You can't go wrong with this software because it's so intuitive yet so versatile that it will allow you to preview any data before moving it. If you have a Blackberry device running one of the latest versions of Android, then this is the SMS transfer software for you.
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Bonus Tips: How to Download or Save Blackberry SMS to Gmail
Things became much simpler after Blackberry started using the Android operating system. There are several Android apps that can help you move text messages from device to PC. If you have a Blackberry device like PRIV, DTEK60 or DTEK50, you can easily use something like SMS Backup+ to move your text messages to a computer via Gmail.
When using SMS Backup+, a little preparation is required before you can transfer your messages. Step 0 below explains how to do that. Let's see how the process should be executed from start to finish.
Step 1: First, enable IMAP on Gmail. To do this, click on the gear cog on the top right corner of your Gmail page (not the browser tab) and click on Settings. In the settings page, go to the tab that says Forwarding and POP/IMAP. Find and enable IMAP in the IMAP Access section.
Step 2: Next, download the SMS Backup+ Android app from Google Play Store to your Blackberry device.
Step 3: Open the app and tap on 'Connect', then enter your Gmail ID to link the app to your Gmail account. Grant permission when prompted.
Step 4: When you tap on Backup, it'll ask you whether you want to skip current messages on the device. Tap on Backup in that dialog box.
Once the process is complete you will see a new SMS label in your Gmail. You can view or print your text messages, and they will be accessible whenever you're logged into that Google account on any computer.
This method looks simple, but there are often import errors when transferring SMSes via a backup. Moreover, if you're unsure of what IMAP is, then you may not want to tweak your Gmail settings in case something should go wrong. If that's the case, then try this third method, which is fail-proof.
Aug 23, 2018 15:38:27 / Posted by Candie Kates to Android Solution