Blackberry Media Sync Download For Mac

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Do you think that the candid picture you just snapped with your BlackBerry may be worthy of a Pulitzer? Well, first things first. You have to download that picture to your computer, right? Whether you’re using a Mac or PC, transferring photos from (or to) your BlackBerry is a quick and easy process. Also, don’t forget that if you are only transferring one or two pictures, it may be easiest to just email the picture(s) to yourself.

  • Sync for Windows. Upload, sync and share files and folders from your Windows desktop, laptop or tablet. Supports Windows 7, 8, 10. Download for Windows. When your download is complete, run the Sync installer and follow the prompts. For help installing on Windows click here, or view 2.0.17 release notes.
  • On your BlackBerry, navigate to the photo you wish to download to your computer. Open the menu, and select the menu item ‘Send Using Bluetooth.’. Select the name of your Mac in the ‘Select a device’ window. On your Mac, you will be prompted to ‘Accept’ or ‘Decline’ the Incoming File Transfer request. After the transfer has.

Mac

The solution is available for download or free and enables users to sync data between Mac applications and their BlackBerry devices. According to the handset vendor, the new BlackBerry Desktop. Click Download for Mac. Choose to sign up for BlackBerry services, click Download, and run the file that downloads. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the software. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software. Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable. Click the Back Up icon at the top of the BlackBerry. Download BlackBerry Media Sync - An intuitive and easy to install application that enables you to synchronize multimedia content between your Blackberry device and the computer.

Syncing Cable

  1. Plug your BlackBerry into a USB port on your Mac using the included syncing cable.
  2. Your BlackBerry will prompt you asking “Do you want to turn on Mass Storage Mode?” Select “Yes.”
  3. A disk drive entitled “BLACKBERRY” will appear on your desktop.
  4. Open the drive. Pictures taken with your BlackBerry are saved in BlackBerry > Pictures.
  5. Drag and drop any pictures you want to save to your desktop.

Blackberry Media Manager

Note: If you want to save a picture already on you computer to your BlackBerry, simply drag the desired picture into the “pictures” folder.

Bluetooth

  1. On your Mac, ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and set to ‘Discoverable.’
  2. Select ‘Manage Connections’ in your BlackBerry’s menu. Choose ‘Set Up Bluetooth’ from the subsequent menu.
  3. From the menu, choose ‘Add Device.’ Select ‘Search.’
  4. Assuming your Mac is correctly set to ‘Discoverable,’ you should see it in the list of discovered devices. Select it.
  5. You will be prompted to “Enter numeric passkey for [computer name].” Enter in any short numeric code and push down on the trackball to continue. The code can be something as simple as ’0000.’
  6. Your Mac should then display a ‘Pairing Request’ window. Enter in the same code and click ‘Pair.’
  7. On your BlackBerry, navigate to the photo you wish to download to your computer.
  8. Open the menu, and select the menu item ‘Send Using Bluetooth.’
  9. Select the name of your Mac in the ‘Select a device’ window.
  10. On your Mac, you will be prompted to ‘Accept’ or ‘Decline’ the Incoming File Transfer request.
  11. After the transfer has completed, your picture should be saved to your ‘Documents’ folder. In the Incoming File Transfer window, click the magnifying glass icon next to the name of the file to be taken to it.

PC

Syncing Cable

  1. Plug your BlackBerry into a USB port on your PC using the included syncing cable.
  2. Allow a minute or two for Windows to install your BlackBerry device. This should complete automatically.
  3. Your BlackBerry will prompt you asking “Do you want to turn on Mass Storage Mode?” Select “Yes.”
  4. Navigate to ‘My Computer.’ You should see a drive called ‘Removable Disk.’
  5. Open the drive. Pictures taken with your BlackBerry are saved in BlackBerry > Pictures.
  6. Drag and drop any pictures you want to save to your desktop.

Note: If you want to save a picture already on you computer to your BlackBerry, simply drag the desired picture into the “pictures” folder.

Related: How To Transfer Photos from iPhone to PC

Bluetooth

Given that Bluetooth interfaces and software differ across PC manufacturers, the process detailed below may differ slightly on your PC.

  1. On your PC, ensure that Bluetooth is turned on and in ‘Discoverable’ mode.
  2. Select ‘Manage Connections’ in your BlackBerry’s menu. Choose ‘Set Up Bluetooth’ from the subsequent menu.
  3. A screen labeled ‘Add Device’ will appear. Select ‘Search.’
  4. Assuming your Mac is correctly set to ‘Discoverable,’ you should see it in the list of discovered devices. Select it.
  5. You will be prompted to “Enter numeric passkey for [computer name].” Enter in any short numeric code and push down on the trackball to continue. The code can be something as simple as ’0000.’
  6. Your PC should then display a ‘Bluetooth Security Code Request’ window. Enter in the same code and click ‘Pair.’ Decline any additional prompts on your BlackBerry.
  7. On your BlackBerry, navigate to the photo you wish to download to your computer.
  8. Open the menu, and select the menu item ‘Send Using Bluetooth.’
  9. Select the name of your PC in the ‘Select a device’ window.
  10. On your PC, you will be prompted to allow a file transfer request. Select the access level of your choice (e.g. ‘For current request only’ or ‘Always allow’).
  11. After the transfer has completed, your picture will be saved to My Documents > Bluetooth Exchange Folder. This folder may be different on your computer.

BlackBerry Desktop Software makes it easy to access, sync and organize your content, such as music, photos, and information, between your BlackBerry device and your Mac computer.

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System requirements

  • BlackBerry Device Software 4.2 and up, excluding BlackBerry 10.
  • Mac OS 10.6 or later
  • iTunes 10.5.2 or later for music synchronization
  • iPhoto '08 or later to import your pictures and videos
  • An active Internet connection

Download and install

Sync
  1. On your computer, go to https://us.blackberry.com/software/desktop.
  2. Scroll down to For Mac Users.
  3. Click Download for Mac.
  4. Choose to sign up for BlackBerry services, click Download, and run the file that downloads.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the software.

Backup data

  1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
  3. Click the Back Up icon at the top of the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  4. Perform one of the following actions:
  5. Click All Data.
  6. Click in the Backup File Name field and type a new name. To encrypt your data, select the Encrypt backup file checkbox and type a password when prompted.
  7. Click Back Up.

Restore data

  1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
  3. Click the Restore icon at the top of the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  4. Choose the desired backup file.
  5. Click Restore all data. To restore data to built-in media storage, select the Restore built-in media storage checkbox.
  6. Click Restore. If the file is password protected, you will be prompted for a password.

Transfer data to new device

  1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the old device to the computer using a USB cable.
  3. Click the Device menu.
  4. Click Switch Device.
  5. Select the Update software for my new device, if applicable checkbox.
  6. Check the information you want to transfer such as Data or Third party applications.
  7. Click Start.
  8. When prompted, connect the new device to the computer using the USB cable.
  9. Click Continue.
  10. The software will alert you when the transfer is complete.

Set up calendar and contacts

  1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable.
  3. In the Information section in the left pane, click the organizer data you want to enable.
  4. Set up the following settings:
    • Synchronization direction
    • Which calendars or groups to sync with
  5. Click Sync.
  6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for the other organizer data.

Add or remove apps

  1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the BlackBerry to the computer with a USB cable.
  3. In the top right hand side of the Desktop Software screen, click on Applications.
  4. If a software update is available, the Update Device Software screen displays. You will need to click the Install / Remove Applications button on the bottom left hand side of the screen.
  5. To install a third-party app that you downloaded to your computer, click the plus icon and then select the .alx file for the third-party application.
  6. Click Open.
  7. Click Start to install or remove the desired applications or languages.
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Update device software

  1. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the BlackBerry to the computer with a USB cable.
  3. Click the Applications icon at the top of the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  4. If a recommended update doesn't appear, click Check for Updates.
  5. If an update shows as available, select it.
  6. To back up and restore your smartphone data, select the Back up and restore device data checkbox.
  7. To back up and restore your third-party applications, select the Back up and restore third-party applications checkbox.
  8. Click Start Update and wait while the update is installed.

Reload device software

Blackberry Media Sync Download For Mac

  1. Open BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  2. Connect the BlackBerry to the computer with a USB cable.
  3. If necessary, backup the device data to the computer.
  4. Click the Applications icon at the top of the BlackBerry Desktop Software.
  5. Click Check for Updates.
  6. Click Show Other Versions.
  7. Select the current version of BlackBerry Device Software and click Select.
  8. Click the arrow next to Reload Options and perform the following:
    1. Clear the Backup and restore device data check box.
    2. Clear the Back up and restore third-party applications check box.
  9. To select applications to be installed, click Install/Remove Applications and check all applications to be reinstalled on the BlackBerry smartphone.
  10. Click Reload and wait while the update is installed.