Connecting Z10 to PC/Laptop
Hi All,
I have noticed when I connect my Z10 to my PC/Laptop and open BlackBerry Link. For mt Z10 Device to connect to BBL, I have to turn Mass Storage mode off on my Z10. Is this comon with the new software or am I missing something,, Cheers
Craig Ashcroft Elite UK
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Hi craigashy,
That is correct, however, you will only need to use Mass Storage Mode to connect to devices or applications that require the Media Transfer Protocol, for example, some televisions, game consoles or computer media player applications.
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