Blackberry Desktop Manager contacts

Has RIM considered a Contacts module integrated into the Deskttop Manager as a standalone from outlook? I assume most users sync with Outlook. In the past Outlook has had its issues like any other software. It would be nice to have a module inserted into the BB manager.
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Personally, I don't see the need for RIM to spend time on PIM applications for the PC desktop, when there are others that work so well.
Why reinvent the wheel, yet again, with yet another desktop application.
Outlook is not your only choice... Outlook Express, Google Contacts, Yahoo PIM, Lotus, Act, and others.
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Error Syncing Contacts - 8330 and Mac Blackberry Desktop Manager

I am running Mac OS X 10.6.2, Blackberry 8330 version 4.5.0.127, and Blackberry Desktop Manager version 1.0.2 (build 8)
I get an error message when trying to sync my contacts to Entourage. Also, unlike calendar and task option windows, I do not get any selection options.
Any help would be appreciated.

I too had the same problem. See below... there's a workaround. Apparently they are working on it.
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Mac version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager KB articles

The following is a list of knowledge base articles for the Mac version of BlackBerry® Desktop Manager:
KB18769 - System requirements for BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB18770 - Features of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB18771 - Installing and removing BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB18776 - How to back up and restore BlackBerry smartphone data using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19148 - How to synchronize a BlackBerry smartphone with Microsoft Entourage using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19150 - How to update or modify applications on a BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19151 - Faster Synchronization and Safer Synchronization options in BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
KB19152 - How to synchronize music from iTunes using BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0 (for Mac OS)
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KB16473 - Remove or uninstall BlackBerry Media Sync for Mac computers
KB19624 - After the TetherBerry application has been opened, the BlackBerry smartphone is not detected by BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 1.0
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KB19728 - The BlackBerry Desktop Manager is unable to detect the BlackBerry smartphone when the Mac computer is booted into Mac OS X 10.6 64bit mode
KB19682 - "Persistent Store Migration Failed" error message is received upon opening BlackBerry Desktop Manager
KB19683 - PIN, Home 2, Work 2, and Other field values within the contact list are removed from the BlackBerry smartphone after modifying the contact list entry in Microsoft Entourage
KB19636 - "Categories" field in Tasks does not synchronize between Entourage Notes and the BlackBerry smartphone
KB19625 - PIN field within the contact list does not transfer to the Address Book on the Mac
KB19596 - Synchronization using iCal with read-only calendars generates an incorrect prompt for conflict resolution in future synchronizations
KB19621 - Previously synchronized calendar or contact information gets erased from the Mac computer after synchronizing with the BlackBerry smartphone
KB19687 - Address Book synchronization completes, however no data is transferred to the BlackBerry smartphone
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I think you're going to have a problem with that. http://forums.crackberry.com/mac-users-f62/desktop-manager-os-lion-624231/
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Calendar as part of Blackberry Desktop Manager Software

Hi All,
It would be a good idea to have the BB Calendar as part of Blackberry Desktop Manager Software, so appointments could be entered on the PC and then sync with a BB or the other way about.
I don't have an enterprise server, just plain old MS Outlook on my PC.
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Hello,
As what I assume to be a business strategy, RIM specifically does not provide a PIM/Organizer with their software. Rather, they provide conduits to various PIMs so that the user has a choice as to which PIM they prefer. See this matrix for which PIMs are supported by different versions of the RIM DTM software:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB12268&sliceId=1&docTy...
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Mac Blackberry Desktop Manager Won't sync with New Bold 9650

I have a new Bold 9650 (upgraded from a curve). My curve recognized and would sync with no problems. I used BB Desktop Manager to restore my new bold with all it's contacts and such. When showing up in DM, the options for restore and back up are available. When I click on applications it says I need a newer version of desktop manager. I have downloaded the most recent from the website and it still says this.
More importantly, the SYNC option doesn't even come up while the two are connected. It stays greyed out and won't let me get the option to sync. This worked fine with the curve, but the bold won't sync!!! Help please!!!

I too had the same problem. See below... there's a workaround. Apparently they are working on it.
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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac won't remember my sync preferences

Each time I close BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac I and reopen it, I have to set all of my preferences for syncing my Calendar and Contacts again. The software remembers my selections as long as I don't quit the application, but once I quit it and reopen it they are gone.
I have tried deleting the plist files, uninstalling and reinstalling the software, but nothing fixes this issue.
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despite posts to the contrary there is a big compatibility problem with Apple LION and Blackberry Desktop manager.
BB are pretending that the problemdoes not exist, but just look over all the boards here and elsewhere.
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I cannot install my downloaded Blackberry Desktop manager.

I have deleted all former Manager downloads, emptied my recycle bin, and cleared my browser cache and tried downloading again. It still would not install. Error Message: "tHIS INSTALLATION BACKAGE COULD NOT BE OPENED. vERIFY THAT THE PACKAGE EXIXTS AND THAT YOU CAN ACCESS IT, OR CONTACT THE APLLICATION VENDOR TO VERIFY THAT ITHIS IS A VALID WINDOWS iNSTALLER PACKAGE"
Windows 7 64 bit Help please.

Hi and Welcome to the Community!
Refer:
KB12376 Error "This installation package could not be opened" when installing BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
Note that it seems that the order of doing things is important, and I cannot tell for sure from your post if you did things in that exact order.
Also, please be sure you are downloading from the official source:
http://us.blackberry.com/software/desktop.html
Good luck and let us know!
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Blackberry Desktop Manager consistently crashing

I've always avoided BDM like the plague (and by looking through the forums for a few minutesm it seems like I'm not the only one). Each time I have tried to run it, it would always launch several other processes, such as RIMDeviceManager, RIM.Desktop.AutoUpdate, RIM.DesktopHelper and a few others with it and use upwards of one and a half million KB of my memory. My computer would become laggy and I could navigate through it with a lot of patience but anytime I would try to backup/sync my BlackBerry, it would crash and I'd have to force quit each process.
Anyways, today I bought a new BlackBerry after owning my old one for two years and want to transfer my contacts. This sadly means I have to use this bloated piece of software. Is there anyway to get this program working so I can actually use it?
Specs:
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If you can post your exception log, might be able to see the problem:
%appdata%/Rim.Desktop.Exception.log
Just a hunk from the bottom, don't need the entire thing.

Unable to install Blackberry Desktop Manager on Windows 8

Hi Team,
Please help as I am trying to install Blackberry Desktop Software for my Blackberry Bold 4 (9900) phone,
I did not get any software CD with the phone hence downloaded the software from
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Windows ® Installer. V 5.0.9200.16384
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Hi and Welcome to the Community!
Here is a KB that discusses that error:
KB19300 Windows Installer command line parameters information box appears when attempting to install BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Hopefully it contains something useful! There also are multiple existing threads on this site that discuss that exact error...your review of those might prove useful, and a search of this site, using the error message, error code, or symptom, should reveal all applicable existing threads to you.
Good luck and let us know!
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Error when updating Playbook OS version via Blackberry Desktop Manager

Greeting,
I have a batch of old playbooks which having the stack charging issue, but I found that I can update the OS to the newest version (2.1.0.1917) via Blackberry Desktop Manager, then the charging algorithm will be changed to the updated one and go over this dead battery issue. I was able to do so successfully in the past week smoothly on several devices.
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I tried on 2 different computers as well as completed uninstalling and re-installing the Desktop manager, also tried to disable the automatic update as been advised in some threads. So no clue how to deal with it for now. It will be highly appreciate if some one can share some idea.
I've attached the step by step screenshots for reference, where you can find here:
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-playbook-f222/error-when-updating-playbook-os-version-via-bl...
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Sorry I can not help you with your problem but perhaps you can help me.
Can you advise where I can find info on "disable the automatic update"?
just ignore the update if you dont want it on the playbook
for reloading the OS
First I would like you to do a Back Up of your PlayBook using your computer and BlackBerry Desktop Software.
This can be downloaded for free from http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/desktop/
After the Back Up is complete I need you to unplug your PlayBook and then push and hold down the Power Button until the unit Force Powers Off.
Now, while Desktop Software is still open on your computer and the PlayBook Powered Off, Connect the PlayBook to your computer.
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QUICKLY choose the Update option.
This will erase all the information off of your PlayBook and Re-Write the Software back onto it. Once it's complete your PlayBook will need to go back through the setup wizard, and you can then perform a restore using Desktop Software to return your information. The only thing that won't come back after the restore are the apps that you downloaded from App World but they can be easily Re-Installed using the My World feature in App World.
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BlackBerry Desktop Manager on Mac OS 10.4.11

Hi all,
I'm installing BlackBerry Desktop Manager for my MacBook (OS 10.4.11). However, the software requires at least 10.5.5 and I tried installing it with no success. It says it "requires OS 10.5". Does it mean I have to install 10.5.1 first and then install 10.5.5?
Basically, my question is we CANNOT skip version and install 10.5.8 (which is the latest) on, say, my 10.4.11?

Hello nrugkhapan, and a warm welcome to the forums!
Does it mean I have to install 10.5.1 first and then install 10.5.5?
That means you must purchase & install Leopard/10.5.x, which is freely upgradable to as far as 10.5.8, but you'll likely have to call Apple to get a cpy,since they no longer list it for sale on their site.

Blackberry Desktop Manager says Disconnected

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Blackberry Desktop Manager 4.3.0.17
XP Professional
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Installed USB and Modem Drivers (DM4.5_B13)
Tried:
Uninstalling / reinstalling desktop manager many times
Tried 3 different USB cables and 4 different laptop ports
Our IT guys spent 3 hours with no success either
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I finally resolved this myself by editing the registry and removing all references to Sprint and Roxio. I then reinstalled the Blackberry desktop software v 4.7, rebooted and installed Sprint SmartView. It now works. The key for me was editing the registry to remove previously installed versons of the software.

Blackberry Desktop Manager/Ubuntu-Wubi?

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Blackberry desktop manager wont detect blackberry

i have looked everywhere for a solution to my problem and i simply cannot find a fix. my blackberry curve 8520 wont connect to my desktop manager. i have tried everything i could think of however nothing has proven successful.
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http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Desktop-Manager-quot-disconnected...
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Apologies in advance if this is redundant.
Hopefully something there is helpful!
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