Switch Device Wizard vs Backup/Restore Option

If I am getting a repalcement Blackberry (8820)- same model as I currently have; would you reccomend that I use the Switch Device Wizard instead of the backup/restore process? Or would the restore process get me the same data?
I have an Enterprise Outlook email address (from my employer) and some downloaded links for news, weather, finance, etc. I have setup my currently blackberry the way that I would like the new one to be. Is that possible with either the Switch Device or restore process?
For the application loader - if I have Windows Vista Business on my laptop and Office 2003 or 2007, can I download the Microsoft applications to my Blackberry? Is that how the application loader functions?

If you're on a BES, your data, including your Browser Shortcuts, Profile Preferences will be restored to your device from the BES when you run the Enterprise Activation.
For information on what databases are NOT backed up, check here:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB11101
For a list of databases, check here:
http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=KB03974
No, you can not install applications like Office 2007 on your BlackBerry. For a pretty long list of applications you CAN install on your BlackBerry (most with OTA or Over The Air installations available), check here:
http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com/blog.php?b=322
Jerry

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Any alternative to Switch Device Wizard

I had to get a new Blackberry 8320 because the port for charging or backing up the phone died. All my backed up data is now trapped in a file on my PC and I can't used Switch Device Wizard because I can't get a connection to my old Blackberry. Anyone know of an alternative way to uploading the data into my new Blackberry?

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Switch device wizard freezes (Palm T|X to BlackBerry Pearl)

I am trying to transfer my calendar from my Palm T|X to my new BlackBerry Pearl. I realized I didn't have the correct version of the Palm software, so I uninstalled it and downloaded the right one. It synced correctly with my Palm, so my calendar is correct in the Palm Desktop software. When I open the BlackBerry Desktop Software and try to run the Switch Device Wizard, it recognizes that I have a Palm, and starts transfering. It gets to 1435/1536 calendar events and freezes. The program becomes non-responsive, and I've had to use the task manager to kill it several times. I've read several similar posts, none of which ever seem to be resolved, and I'm a bit concerned. I'd appreciate any help.

Cami,
Unplug the BB for the first part of the Switch, and plug it back in when it asks.
And correct--Outlook is the best and most common option for organizing your BB data on the desktop and syncing back to the BB.
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Switch Device Wizard

If I am getting a repalcement Blackberry (8820)- same model as I currently have; would you reccomend that I use the Switch Device Wizard instead of the backup/restore process? Or would the restore process get me the same data?
Thanks

Restore process in switch device wizerd will the same thing of backup and restore. In addition it also bringing all the application that you're using in your previous device and restore your enterprise activations.
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DM Switch Device Wizard prompts in another language?. German maybe?.

I recently switched from a Palm Treo 700p to a red Blackberry Curve 8330. I installed the Desktop Manager using the User Tools CD and updated it to the most current version (4.7) without running into any problems. However, when I try to use the Switch Device Wizard to transfer my contacts and calendar to the Curve, the wizard dialog box appears in a language other than English with all options and buttons grayed out except Cancel. I've searched everywhere online, but I have not been able to find a similar occurrence or fix. Can anyone please help me with this issue?
BTW, here are some additional information about my devices and computer.
Palm Desktop Manager v 6.2.2
Palm HotSync v 7.0.2
Palm OS Garnet v 5.4.9
LAPTOP
Windows XP Pro SP3
Outlook not installed
Both the Treo and Curve are on the Sprint network.

Hi,
Visual Voicemail?
Vendors are coming out with it, Youmail has a an app for it.
Take a look on the web, I don't use it so I can't recommend.
Voice Recognition: Vlingo! Personal recommendation on this one! I ran it on my Curve and Storm!
The basic program is free, &17.99 for the plus version one time fee.
http://www.vlingo.com/vlingo/blackberry.jsp
Can't do much for the touch screen!
Thanks,
Bifocals
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Can't get the Switch Device Wizard to work - HELP:

currently using version 4.3.0.17 of the Blackberry desktop manager and version 4.2 of the Palm desktop. When I try to use the Switch device wizard, I get to the screen where it asks me to select the software, either the Palm Treo or the Windows Mobile and I can't go any further. I can see the tick boxes but it won't let me select anything and the program doesn't do anything, i.e. no activity. Any suggestions? Has anyone actually gotten this to work? Thanks,
Pat

Hi and welcome to the forum!
Try this link and see if it answers your questions:
http://supportforums.blackberry.com/rim/board/message?board.id=8300&message.id=6192&query.id=147130#...
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Backup & restore option- Cisco prime 2.1 to 2.2

Hi All,
I found that i have to backup 150GB size application file before reimaging to 2.2. But if i take over the network, it takes very long time (in days i guess -for 1 hour, only 500 mb it transfers). Is there any option to speed this process..? Can i directly connect any external hard disks if possible..?
Thanks in advance.

In my case it took only less than 1 hr for 96G database. (within a DC that had 10Gbps). Here is the process I followed.
http://mrncciew.com/2014/12/18/how-to-go-there-pi-2-2/
As Scott said, if you go from 1.4.x to 2.2, few issues experience by others & you can refer below thread for details.
https://supportforums.cisco.com/discussion/12390246/issue-pi-22-after-upgrade
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Backup/Restore won't reload third part applications, why?

This completely doesn't make sense to me. What is the use of having a backup/restore function if the entire device is not actually backed up and restored? Apparently this is just the databases? Well, what good are some of the databases, if the restore feature isn't restoring the applications that use those databases? This seems liek such an utterly useless feature without the applications.
There is even an option when choosing Reload Device Software, saying backup and restore third party applications, yet this only seems applicable when completely reloading the device software, and not when attempting to transfer from one failed blackberry to a new one.
The applications are even in a folder on my computer, yet I cannot install them to the device. How can I install these?

Hello Pixonti,
Have you had a chance to try the Switch Device Wizard?
Here is an article that will show you how to use it using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 6.0
Here is an article that will show you how to use it using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5.x
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Transfering data using switch device manager from old palm to new curve 8330....please help!!!

Trying for hours to import data using switch device manager from old Palm Treo and Palm Desktop 4.2 to my new Blackberry Curve 8330. Blackberry seem to connect...but second step of choising Palm or Mircrosort will not allow me to select anything. I do not believe Palm is connecting...Is my palm to old? If I cannot tranfer data this way, especially contacts is there any other way besides entering it into Blackberry one by one?

Hi there!
If the device switch wizard is not working, check this KB to be sure all of your Palm things are compatible and that you are using the correct process:
KB05459 How to use the Switch Device Wizard to switch from another smartphone to a BlackBerry smartphone
And then see this KB for some troubleshooting help
KB10722 BlackBerry Desktop Manager does not detect the Palm software when using the Switch Device Wizard
And if it happens that it will not work, then you will have to find out how to export from your Palm to an ASCII or CSV file...then you can import it with this process:
KB11194 How to import contacts from an CSV file to the BlackBerry device
Good luck and let us know!
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BlackBerry Link 'Restore' option is greyed out

I ran the latest BlackBerry 10 OS Update on my wife's BlackBerry Q10 last night. It seemed to work properly. However when my wife went to use her phone this morning it was at the Setup screen and all of her information has been lost.
Needless to say she is quite upset with me.
She tried to do a 'Restore' from BlackBerry Link after going through the setup on her Q10 but the "Restore' option is greyed out.
Please help!
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When you see your Q10 connected in the tab at the bottom of the screen, click on it.
Then click on the Settings gear icon at the top right of the Link app screen.
Then, in the far left panel, you should see the Backup & Restore options, do you?
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I had to re-install XP on my laptop. I installed itunes. Now I want to restore my music from backup CD's. But the option device under file is greyed out. I can't select restore from backup. How do I make the restore option active. I have an ipod nano

I had to re-install XP on my laptop. I then installed itunes again. Now I want to restore my music from backup CD's. But the option device under file is greyed out. I can't select restore from backup. How do I make the restore option active? i have an IPOD nano.

I think it's QuickTime player causing the problem, when I try to open it I get the windows error that an error has occured
Let's try swapping out your QuickTime again, taking a few extra explicit precautions this time.
Head into your Add/Remove programs. uninstall QuickTime.
Next, we’ll manually remove any leftover program files and folders.
1. On the Start menu, click My Computer (or double-click My Computer on the Desktop).
2. In My Computer, open Local Disk.
3. Open Program Files.
4. Right-click on the QuickTime folder and click Delete from the shortcut menu.
5. Navigate to C:\Windows\system32\.
6. Remove the files QuickTime.qts and QuicktimeVR.qtx. (If “Hide filename extensions for known file types” is enabled on the PC, then those two files will appear as “QuickTime” and QuickTimeVR”.)
7. Restart your computer.
Now download and save a copy of the latest standalone QuickTime installer to your hard drive. (We'll run the install from there rather than online.)
Latest Quicktime Installers … get the one that doesn’t mention iTunes
Switch off antivirus and antispyware applications prior to the install. Start the install by doubleclicking the QuickTimeInstaller.exe.
If that install goes through okay, restart the PC and try launching iTunes again. Does your iTunes launch properly now?
(If you get an error message on the QuickTime uninstall or standalone reinstall, let us know what it says. Include error message numbers if you're getting any.)

I am changing from an iphone 3 to an iphone 3g and i was not offered an option to restore the new device from a backup of the old device - how do i reset the new device to do this?

i am changing from an iphone 3G to an iphone 3GS and i was not offered an option to restore the new device from a backup of the old device - how do i reset the new device to allow me restore the data from the old one to the new one?

Go to Settings>General>Reset>Erase All Content and Settings. This will return it to its new out of the box condition. Go through the setup screens again and you will be given the option to restore from a previous iTunes or iCloud backup (see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109).

Trying to change ownership of my old iPod. The advice here is to go to "Devices" "Summary" "Restore", but I find "Devices" does not offer "Restore" but only "Sync", "Transfer", "Backup", and a greyed "Restore from backup."

Trying to change ownership of my old iPod. The advice here is to go to "Devices">"Summary">"Restore", but I find "Devices" does not offer "Restore" but only "Sync", "Transfer", "Backup", and a greyed "Restore from backup."

What I don't understand is that your iTunes looks different from mine--just a little bit. You have 3 circles, red, yellow, and green, in the upper right end of the top bar. INstead I have a square that is half gray. When I click it, I get a menu very similar to the menu under "File."
The only place I see an entry for "Devices" is under "File," but it only gives the 4 options I mentioned before (see below). There is no "Summary."
Here's another screen shot after I added an album to music. Now all the choices under "Devices" are grayed.

I own apple devices my question is that if someone finds my device eg. iphone and restores it from their backup would they need my apple password?ios7.

i own apple devices my question is that if someone finds my device eg. iphone and restores it from their backup would they need my apple password?ios7.

They would need the password prior to getting that far in the setup assistant

I had a backup of my data in android 4.0, I degraded it to version 2.3, Now I want to restore it, but I do not find the backup and restore option in Version 2.3.

I had a backup of my data in android 4.0, I degraded it to version 2.3, Now I want to restore it, but I do not find the backup and restore option in Version 2.3. Help....
the backup file is named .semc-fullbackup

As far as I know, there was no backup application in the early release of Android 2.3 for Xperia U. I'm moving this thread to Android development. Hopefully got get some good advice there.
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