BlackBerry Desktop software recommendations for improvement

BlackBerry Desktop software recommendations for improvement
Recommendation:
1, increase SMS and MMS module
2, the SMS and MMS module to connect to the BlackBerry via Bluetooth

While I love my BlackBerry Curve phone (and will most likely never go back to a phone running Windows Mobile OS), something that drives me absolutely crazy is the inability of the Desktop Manager software to monitor my activity in the Outlook client and autosync changes while my phone is connected via USB.

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Desktop/software recommendations for Compiz user?

Hi all,
I initially came over to Arch from Ubuntu+Compiz, so of course Gnome+Compiz was a natural fit for me. Have tried KDE a few times, up to 4.2 even, but never really got the hang of it.
The more I think about it, however, the more I realize that I probably don't really need Gnome, as most of the functionality I need is Compiz-related. I do use a lot of the default Gnome apps, however, as well as the panel (purely for displaying an easy-to-click calendar), but primarily do my launching from Alt-F2 or Gnome-do, whichever comes to mind first. I do find the list of applications helpful, however, since sometimes the name of the application or launcher just slips my mind.
So, I'm asking for recommendations on how best to proceed. Stay the same (compiz+gnome)? Get rid of gnome, keeping only apps I need (compiz standalone)? Get another desktop with compiz? Get rid of compiz altogether (difficult...)?
Basically, this is what I use/need from compiz...
1. Cube (negotiable) - seems the most natural representation of my multiple workspaces. Hasn't seen much use recently though, due to....
2. THE SCALE PLUGIN - this has GOT to be my favourite compiz plugin, use it all the time to see what I have running currently and quickly switch windows. Alt-tab is SERIOUSLY underused on my setup.
3. Desktop zoom - I sit pretty far away from my screens, and for detail work I like to zoom the entire desktop in with a simple <Super>mouse-scroll.
4. Adjustable Window transparency - I use this for image comparisons, or just to read something while typing it into the terminal/text editor/whatever.
Other desktop-related apps I have running are cairo-dock (originally meant it as a gnome-panel replacement, but didn't like the calendar implementation. Launch frequently-used apps from it though), Gnome-do (no explanation needed), and the requisite conky. I'm not actually sure whether cairo-dock has any gnome dependencies for operation... if so please let me know. I guess I could do without cairo-dock, at least, since its just a convenient store for all my launchers, at least till gnome-do goes multi-monitor (separate X) capable.
So, on to my frequently-used apps, related to Gnome.
1. Evolution - I was a Thunderbird user in Windows and Ubuntu, but Evo was just quite nicely integrated to the whole Gnome environment, like the calendar and stuff, unlike the cool-but-feels-a-bit-hackish Lightning plugin for Thunderbird (I haven't tried v3 with integration though). This is pretty essential now as the only means of downloading my Microsoft Exchange mail at work.
2. Firefox - More gtk than Gnome, just thought I'd throw it out. Don't think this will be a problem in any case.
3. Nautilus - I understand this is tightly integrated to Gnome. Have tried PCManFM, Thunar, and EmelFM2, with the last one being the best in my opinion, but always came back to Nautilus, just like the interface (wish for dual-pane though). I guess this could be adjusted pretty easily.
So, any suggestions? I know most here have the opinion that everything eventually ends with tiling WMs, but that's a bit scary for me, plus I'm not sure if desktop zoom and adjustable transparency are achievable (especially for one-on-top-of-the-other comparison of images, as I do image-related research, and that's the fastest way to confirm the accuracy of my results). I do realize, however, that my love of the Scale plugin can be seen as a stopgap because I don't use a REAL tiling WM... Suggestions welcome, and sorry for the extra-long post.
Last edited by ngoonee (2009-08-11 01:06:15)

Well, seeing as compiz is a WM any of the other WMs are out. Essentially then, you're left with KDE + Compiz, standalone or one of the lighter DEs.
If you're not a fan of KDE (same here, I try it every two point releases, but I can never get used to how it does things) then the first option is pretty much out. That and I'm sure the KDE team isn't focusing much on compiz integration, what with their own effects.
Standalone works (with a bit of effort for start-up scripts etc). However, you may miss some of the little DE additions you don't notice until they're gone (like copy&paste that keeps the data even after the app you copied from has closed).
I'd say you should look into XFCE or LXDE. My suggestion is XFCE. It's pretty much GNOME-lite. Similar panel, similar settings, similar little extras like a settings daemon.
As for the apps - I've never had any problems running GNOME apps in it (though the libraries add to the RAM usage), it uses GTK+ anyway, and some of the XFCE apps are really great (Mousepad is a great little text editor if you just want to jot down some stuff and Thunar is stable and fast).
Firefox will only ever have problems if you're running it in KDE, and that's just appearance-based stuff.
The scale plugin - Awesome has a project called Revelation that I believe implements this. Compiz is your best bet here, though.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Crows (2009-08-11 13:55:28)

Blackberry Desktop Software and 9800 Torch

I attached my cellphone to my PC and I see it charging. I open Blackberrry Desktop Software but it acts like I need to connect my cellphone even though it is already connected. What do I have to do to get the software to recognize my 9800 Torch ?

Hi and Welcome to the Community!
Here is the list of troubleshooting articles...hopefully something will be useful:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Tips-for-getting-BlackBerry-Deskt...
KB10144 How to force the detection of the BlackBerry smartphone using Application Loader
KB28457 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone due to administrative permissions
KB28458 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when user account control is enabled
KB28459 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when a full version of Roxio® Media Manager is installed
KB28456 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when USB selective suspend setting is enabled
KB28444 The BlackBerry smartphone is not detected by BlackBerry Desktop Software when connected by USB to a USB hub or a docking station
KB28443 BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot detect the BlackBerry smartphone when it is connected via USB
KB02640 Troubleshooting USB connections
KB15486 Top 10 BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry Desktop Manager troubleshooting tips
KB00125BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot detect the BlackBerry smartphone
KB11439 BlackBerry Desktop Software does not detect the BlackBerry smartphone when it is connected
KB00019 No PIN displayed in BlackBerry Desktop Redirector
KB10938 "USB charging current is insufficient" appears on the BlackBerry smartphone
KB01451 How to turn on advanced synchronization logging if a wired synchronization fails
KB19717 The BlackBerry smartphone is not detected as a USB Mass Storage Device when connected to a computer
KB16310 Media Transfer Protocol and the BlackBerry Storm smartphone
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Desktop-Manager-quot-disconnected...
Also, check that you are using only root USB ports...no hubs (sometimes the front-side ports are hubs...use a rear USB port). And make sure to try disabling USB power management in your system configuration (Device Manager).
Also check on conflicting software...it has been reported that the software package NTI Shadow&Ninja can cause a conflict; removing them and reinstalling the BB desktop software allows it to install correctly.
Apologies in advance if this is redundant -- there's no way to be sure if you've already seen and tried these. Also apologies if any are not presently available...RIM takes them up and down at will as they revise things.
Hopefully something there is helpful!
Cheers!
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Curve 9300 not getting detected on blackberry desktop software

Dear All, I am using Blackberry Curve 9300 with OS 5.0.0.832. Desktop software version is 7.1.0.41. Since last 10 days, the handset is not getting detected on desktop software. Same is getting detected on Windows XP OS and also getting charged. Requesting help on this. Regards, Vinit V. Rawle

Hello,
I am confused...3 weeks ago you had this solved?
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Link/Device-not-getting-detected-on-Blackberry-Lin...
Please clarify.
In the meantime, here is the list of troubleshooting articles...hopefully something will be useful:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Tips-for-getting-BlackBerry-Deskt...
KB10144 How to force the detection of the BlackBerry smartphone using Application Loader
KB28457 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone due to administrative permissions
KB28458 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when user account control is enabled
KB28459 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when a full version of Roxio® Media Manager is installed
KB28456 BlackBerry Desktop Software is unable to detect the BlackBerry Smartphone when USB selective suspend setting is enabled
KB28444 The BlackBerry smartphone is not detected by BlackBerry Desktop Software when connected by USB to a USB hub or a docking station
KB28443 BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot detect the BlackBerry smartphone when it is connected via USB
KB02640 Troubleshooting USB connections
KB15486 Top 10 BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry Desktop Manager troubleshooting tips
KB00125BlackBerry Desktop Software cannot detect the BlackBerry smartphone
KB11439 BlackBerry Desktop Software does not detect the BlackBerry smartphone when it is connected
KB00019 No PIN displayed in BlackBerry Desktop Redirector
KB10938 "USB charging current is insufficient" appears on the BlackBerry smartphone
KB01451 How to turn on advanced synchronization logging if a wired synchronization fails
KB19717 The BlackBerry smartphone is not detected as a USB Mass Storage Device when connected to a computer
KB16310 Media Transfer Protocol and the BlackBerry Storm smartphone
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/t5/BlackBerry-Desktop-Software/Desktop-Manager-quot-disconnected...
Also, check that you are using only root USB ports...no hubs (sometimes the front-side ports are hubs...use a rear USB port). And make sure to try disabling USB power management in your system configuration (Device Manager).
Also check on conflicting software...it has been reported that the software package NTI Shadow&Ninja can cause a conflict; removing them and reinstalling the BB desktop software allows it to install correctly.
Apologies in advance if this is redundant -- there's no way to be sure if you've already seen and tried these. Also apologies if any are not presently available...RIM takes them up and down at will as they revise things.
Hopefully something there is helpful!
Cheers!
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If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the button inside of their post. Please click here and read, along with the threads to which it links, for helpful information to guide you as you proceed. I always recommend that you treat your BlackBerry like any other computing device, including using a regular backup schedule...click here for an article with instructions.
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"please use setup.exe for installation instead of blackberry desktop software.msi" error when trying to install the software through 610_b038_multilanguage.exe

"please use setup.exe for installation instead of blackberry desktop software.msi" error when trying to install the software through 610_b038_multilanguage.exe
I need to install this so that i can transfer my contacts and calendar to my laptop

Hi and Welcome to the Community!
Sorry to be dense, but what happens when you do exactly as the message instructs?
Thanks!
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If anyone has been helpful to you, please show your appreciation by clicking the button inside of their post. Please click here and read, along with the threads to which it links, for helpful information to guide you as you proceed. I always recommend that you treat your BlackBerry like any other computing device, including using a regular backup schedule...click here for an article with instructions.
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BlackBerry Desktop Software Is their a download for Mac desktop Os 10.5.8

Hi
I was wondering if their is an archive within Blackberry where I could download a BlackBerry Desktop Software for my mac. I am useing 10.5.8, the new version is for 10.6 or higher.
Regards
Vintage Tec head 8088

This subject has been discussed on the forum already.
No earlier versions of the MAC desktop software for reasons unknown to us.
Indeed PC versions can be retrieved somewhere, I guess, but not for the Mac.
Only a possible reader of this forum could offer you his file if still an older version in his archive folders or something similar.
Fingers crossed
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Is there a Blackberry Desktop Software for MAC OS 10.4.11? Or something equivalent? Help Please!

Hello All,
Is there a Blackberry Desktop Software for MAC OS 10.4.11? Or something equivalent?
I recently switched from a palm treo to blackberry but didn't anticipate syncing issues with my mac until now. The current BB desktop software seems only compatible with MAC OS 10.5, so I'm in a difficult position.
Please any suggestions are deeply welcomed!!
Thank you.
Hillman

No, sorry, there is not.
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Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac won't open

I've downloaded the Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac to begin synching my new Torch but when I try to launch the software, I get the following message.
"The document “BlackBerry Desktop Software.mpkg” could not be opened. TextEdit cannot open files in the “Installer package” format."
Has anyone encountered this and had any luck getting it to open?
Any advice appreciated -- anxious to update my contacts and fully use my new phone!

Hi choochoo2,
Have you been able to try using a different USB port or to retry connecting after reinserting the BlackBerry battery? If so, try reinstalling the Desktop Software and retrying the connection.
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Sync problem with Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac

Can someone help. I have synchronization problem with my contact in the Outlook for Mac using blackberry desktop software for mac. Seems all details in my blackberry handheld contact got synchronized, but not email addresses (so all names, jobs, companies, work phone, mobile - all got synchronized, but not email addresses). All data is in my handheld. I wish I could just "replace" (not merge/sync) outlook contact with all contact in the handheld but seems there is no option to do that. Let me know please if someone has similar experience and has found out solution. Thanks!

Can someone help. I have synchronization problem with my contact in the Outlook for Mac using blackberry desktop software for mac. Seems all details in my blackberry handheld contact got synchronized, but not email addresses (so all names, jobs, companies, work phone, mobile - all got synchronized, but not email addresses). All data is in my handheld. I wish I could just "replace" (not merge/sync) outlook contact with all contact in the handheld but seems there is no option to do that. Let me know please if someone has similar experience and has found out solution. Thanks!

Installation of Blackberry Desktop Software fails: looking for Blackberry 8310.msi file

I cannot successfully install and use any version of the Blackberry Desktop software. The problem started when I tried to install the desktop software on my new computer from a file I downloaded and stored on an external hard drive that had been attached to my old computer. The install/uninstall programs lists Blackberry desktop 4.2.2. It appeared to install correctly, but when I try to use it, I get a message saying the program is trying to use a network resource that is not available, and looks in a temp directory for this "Blackberry 8310.msi" file. There is also a program listed as "Blackberry v4.2.2 for the 8310 series wireless handheld" When I try to uninstall it, it looks for that same .msi file.
I'd like to be able to sync my calendar with my phone.
Does anyone know what I should do? I followed the clean uninstall directions, and that didn't make a difference.
Thanks.

SDR wrote:
Xandrex, I am having the same problem (along with a few others). I hate to sound like a novice, but how do I decompress into a folder other than temp? Whether installing from the website, or saving to my desktop and then installing, it unzips without giving me a choice of where to put the files.
Hello,
I don't have the install at home so my answer will be approximate. when you get the .exe file, it is in fact a zip file with a small launcher that knows it has to unzip the stuff in your temp file.
What you need is a decompression tool to decompress without that launcher. You can install 7Zip that is quite good for those things.
You can also try WinZIP or winRAR or winACE but those are not free-of-charge.
http://www.7-zip.org/
Once you have installed this tool, just open 7Zip and browse to the .exe file. click on it, there should be a button "Extract". Choose a folder (somewhere on your Desktop for example) and wait for the decompression to finish.
The search box on top-right of this page is your true friend, and the public Knowledge Base too:

Older versions of Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac (OS 10.4)

Are older versions of the Blackberry desktop software for Mac still available? If so, where?
Trying to use Mac OS 10.4.1 on a Powerbook G4

tpl_sparrow wrote:
How about BlackBerry Desktop Software for a
MAC running OS 10.5.8?
I can't seem to find any legacy versions of the BlackBerry Desktop Software for Playbooks.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
DC
Hello tpl_sparrow and welcome to the BlackBerry® Support Community Forums.
The system requirements have changed for BlackBerry® Desktop Software since this inital post.
You need OS10.6 or later. You can find the system requirements here.
Hope this answers your question.
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Blackberry Desktop Software For PC Does Not Respond!

Since i want to take backup's and restore my backup's, the blackberry desktop software opens but then stops responding and closes the program and looks for an online solution which they actually don't. I have tried deleting it and re-installing it but the problem remains the same, blackberry desktop software doesn't respond(stops working) with any blackberry device

Hello Fkhokha,
Welcome to the forums.
Try following this article to do a clean uninstall of the desktop manger software then install it again from an admin account.
How to perform a clean uninstall of the BlackBerry Desktop Software
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Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac not updating 9900

Hi,
please could someone assist me in this.
I have a mac running the latest Blackberry Desktop Software for Mac. And a Bold 9900 on 7.0 bundle 1465.
The Blackberry Desktop Software says new update available 7.0.0.1672. So i proceed to update the blackberry. It says installing and reboots. But it still has the old version, and the Blackberry Desktop Software still says new version available. (7.0.0.1672) So im going in a loop.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hey luckyBB,
Welcome to the BlackBerry Support Community Forums.
I noticed you listed your carrier as T-Mobile UK, this provider does not have the 9900 yet. Can you explain what provider this 9900 is from so I can better assist in getting that bundle of software
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Apparently Sync Manager is turned off for syncing my contacts and calendar to using Blackberry Desktop Software - how can I switch it ON?

I upgraded to Mac OS 10.9 a few months ago.
Up till then I was happily able to sync mac Contacts and Calendar to my Blackberry Curve 9320 via Blackberry's Desktop Manager (for Mac).
Since upgrading the software tells me to that Mac Sync Manager is turned off. I know it isn't because everything else is syncing.
When I hunt through your support I find that there are solutions for this problem for other Mac OS versions but not for Maverick, so please tell me how I can once again use my business phone happily as I did before upgrading!
Many thanks
Janet

From
http://btsc.webapps.blackberry.com/btsc/viewdocument.do;jsessionid=B786F9DEB73FE BE22A4D2F911A97BC3C?externalId=KB35311&sliceId=2&cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&noCoun t=true&ViewedDocsListHelper=com.kanisa.apps.common.BaseViewedDocsListHelperImpl
BlackBerry Desktop Software utilizes Apple's SyncServices technology in order to synchronize Contact, Calendar, Notes, and Tasks information to and from the Mac computer.
BlackBerry Desktop Software synchronizes information with the SyncServices database, which is synchronized with the desktop applications on the Mac computer (for example: Apple Address Book, iCal, Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook for Mac). BlackBerry Desktop Software does not synchronize directly to or from the desktop applications on the Mac computer.
Mac OS X Mavericks v10.9 and later does not use SyncServices, therefore, it is not possible to synchronize Contact or Calendar information using the BlackBerry Desktop Software on these versions of OS X.
For more information on SyncServices and OS X Mavericks, see the following Apple Support article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5847
Note: BlackBerry Desktop software 2.4 is still supported for use with Mac OS X v10.6, 10.7, and 10.8.
Pete

I need the old Blackberry Desktop software 6.1 for PC Urgently!!!!

I upgraded to the 7.0 software as prompted by the auto-upgrade setting. But it did not work for me! It was stuck at the last step forever. I did it over again 3 times, and it did not work. I restart the computer, recovered my system to a few days ago. And my 6.1 software was still not working. It showed an error.
I went home, bring out the installation disc from my Torch package. But it was a mini-CD and point me to download the 7.0 software! Every attempt to reinstall or repair the old 6.1 software were "Rolled back".
I have never been so ferious with Blackberry EVER!

Richmondmac wrote:
If I remove the new version 7, should I try to reinstall a prior version from the link above? If so, which one? I have a BB9700.
From your PC > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs, remove your current BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Reboot your PC (Start > Turn off , etc)
Upon startup, download this file: 610_b034_multilanguage
Install that file by double-clicking on it and following the prompts.
Now, try your normal sync. You MAY need to setup your Desktop Software SYNC parameters to Outlook again as before.
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