Posted by Mauricio on Sep 3, 2009 at 6:47 AM | Comments
UPDATE Thanks to benezblog, there is now a leaked version for other languages. Post updated below. *
Mac loving BlackBerry users, today’s your lucky day. CrackBerry Kevin has pointed out that a version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac has been leaked!
I know many of you have been anxiously awaiting the Mac version of BBDM. This BBDM for Mac is beta version 1.0.0 and because it’s leaked/beta software you should understand (before installing) that it isn’t guaranteed to be stable and might have bugs.
Install at your own risk. For more info about BBDM for Mac check out this sneak peak posted back in July or head on over to blackberry.com/mac.
It comes bundled with the Onyx (BlackBerry Bold 9700) and provides functions such as the IP modem. With this it is possible to use the BlackBerry as a modem.
As always with leaked/beta software, understand that this is not guaranteed to be stable and if you decide to install it you do so at your own risk.
Posted by Mauricio on Aug 21, 2009 at 6:30 PM | Comments
RIMGeeks has released an update to their popular BlackBerry Swiss Army Knife (BBSAK) application for desktop computers.
New in BBSAK version 1.5:
Kill Processes Button added (if your having trouble connecting click kill processes to close (BBdevmgr.exe and RimDevManager.exe both started by desktop manager)
Full System Dump (Save ALL Cods on device) (Dump CODs)
Save button added to Read System (saves all the file names to a SystemRead.txt)
Save button added to Read Event Log (saves Event Log to EventLog.txt)
ACCURATE Progress Bar added to 3rd Party Backup
ACCURATE Progress Bar added to Full System Dump
Files now displayed as they are being saved
Can now Save Multiple CODs at one time
Error handling added when Read and Save COD button is pushed with nothing selected
Overview of main features:
Wipe Blackberry leaving a 507 error
Reset Blackberry to factory state removing any IT Policy
Take Screenshots of your Blackberry (Screenshots stored in My Pictures\BBScreenies now)
Auto-Detects if phone is plugged in first.
Displays PIN so you know your connected.
Will not let you do any actions until phone detected.
Load OS will auto delete Vendor.xml and start Loader.exe. (BBDM is needed for this)
Backup 3rd Party Apps
Save to Program Files\BBSAK\Backup (only 1 backup at a time) Will prompt to make rename if backup already exits (click ok to see folder for name change)
Restore 3rd Party Apps
Restore within Loader.exe
This is a great utility to have, especially since it allows you to easily backup your 3rd party apps. This application would have saved me a big headache the last time my BlackBerry died on me (risks of betas) and I had to re-download EVERY application one-by-one.
Posted by Mauricio on Aug 12, 2009 at 1:46 PM | Comments
Calling all theme developers! The Plazmic Content Developer Kit (CDK) for BlackBerry has been updated to include support for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and Tour 9630!
Create themes for BlackBerry® Storm, BlackBerry® Curve 8900 & BlackBerry® Curve 8350i smartphones. New additions include BlackBerry® Tour 9630 and BlackBerry® Curve 8520 smartphones when you install the Plazmic Content Developer’s Kit (CDK) 4.7 Update Patch.
The Plazmic CDK includes:
Plazmic Theme Builder – a program that lets you design your own custom BlackBerry themes. Customize various aspects of the user interface including backgrounds, icons, fonts and more
Plazmic Composer – an illustration and animation program for designing SVG content
For more info and downloads visit Plazmic.com or download it directly from here. Let’s see some fresh themes for the 8520 and 9630!
Posted by Mauricio on Aug 5, 2009 at 8:47 AM | Comments
I first posted about the BBSAK desktop application back in early June, at which time it was pretty basic like JL_Cmdr. This update brings some great new features that I’m sure many of you will appreciate!
New to v1.3:
New way to detect device implemented MUCH MORE efficient and accurate
Radio is now temporarily disabled while backing up devices (turns back on when backup completed)
Backup now creates .alx file (allows you to install from loader.exe/desktop manager) and wont give you trouble when using desktop manager
Restore 3rd Party apps removed – with alx install in 1 step with loader.exe
Ability to Read all Apps on the Blackberry (3rd party and stock)
Ability to Save individual COD files (C:\Program Files\BBSAK\CODs\(App name)\cod file)
Ability to Remove individual COD files (THEY WILL BE LOST FOR GOOD!)
Ability to Load individual COD files (some require phone restarting others do not depends if app is running in background)
Donate button! please donate if you appreciate our hard work!
Main Features:
Wipe Blackberry leaving a 507 error
Reset Blackberry to factory state removing any IT Policy
Take Screenshots of your Blackberry (Screenshots stored in My Pictures\BBScreenies now)
Auto-Detects if phone is plugged in first.
Displays PIN so you know your connected.
Will not let you do any actions until phone detected.
Load OS will auto delete Vendor.xml and start Loader.exe. (BBDM is needed for this)
Backup 3rd Party Apps*
Restore 3rd Party Apps**
*Save to Program Files\BBSAK\Backup (only 1 backup at a time) Will prompt to make rename if backup already exits (click ok to see folder for name change)
**Restore within Loader.exe
This is a desktop computer application, not an on-device BlackBerry application. You can find more info and download links at the BBSAK RIMGeeks page.
Let me know what you think about BBSAK in the comments!
“BlackBerry ringtones are a great way to customize your phone,” said Tim Goggin, VP Of Sales & Marketing. “Ringtones should be super simple to create and high quality. They shouldn’t come with burdensome and confusing pricing. And most of all, they shouldn’t be available only to Windows users. That’s where this software comes in.”
Features:
Visual Sound Editing — now users can visually edit ringtones by looking at the actual waveform of the sounds being played in realtime, with a zoom of up to 16x.
Volume Control — users can now boost the volume of any song or clip, with full undo.
Add fade-in/fade-out to any ringtone
Full compatibility/integration with QuickTime Pro. Copy and paste sounds between RTS and QuickTime or QuickTime Pro.
Better integration of video and waveform editing.
This software is available for $29.95. Users that have version 1.0 can upgrade for $9.95.
For more info, videos and screenshots, visit CreateBlackBerryRingtones.com or check out the full press release after the jump.
Posted by Mauricio on Jul 20, 2009 at 5:26 PM | Comments
@saucewear let me know that someone she knows was able to update their BlackBerry Desktop Manager from v5.0.0.8 to v5.0.0.11 by connecting their BlackBerry Tour to their computer.
I tried to do it with my Curve 8900 but didn’t receive an update notice and I don’t see anything different on RIM’s Desktop Manager download page.
Was anyone else able to update their Desktop Manager by connecting their BlackBerry, or is this only available if you have a Tour?
Posted by Mauricio on Jul 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM | Comments
A few days ago Verizon released BlackBerry Desktop Manager v5.0.0.8 to their customers. I just got an email tip that RIM has officially released the same version for everyone on their main Desktop Software download page!
This version of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager comes in either English or Multilanguage, and with or without a Media Manager. Make sure you download the correct version because there is a big difference in terms of the file size. For example, the smallest file size is the English only version with no Media Manager.
Posted by Mauricio on Jul 15, 2009 at 10:23 AM | Comments
About a month ago BlackBerry Desktop Manager v5.0.0.8 was leaked, but some people may not like using unofficial software. Verizon has released the same BlackBerry Desktop Manager version which is now available for all to download.
If you go to the download page you will notice that you have to enter your Verizon Wireless number to gain access to the download. If you aren’t a Verizon customer, try using the number in the screenshot above. It worked for me .
Posted by Mauricio on Jun 24, 2009 at 1:19 PM | Comments
Miguel let me know that RealNetworks has just released a free RealPlayer SP Beta application that converts videos for BlackBerry!
RealPlayer SP automatically converts video for playback on the powerful media player that comes on BlackBerry smartphones, delivering clear and vibrant video with great sound quality. And with microSD cards that currently support up to 16 GB per card, customers can easily expand storage to carry more videos wherever they go.
That’s awesome!
RealPlayer SP Beta is currently available for the BlackBerry 8800 series, Curve series (including 8900), Bold and Storm series. It is available as a free download from RealPlayer.com with support for h.264 video conversion, DVD playback, and DVD burning for those who upgrade to RealPlayer Plus SP at a one-time cost of $39.99.
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