[jeffw_00]

My 8330 is getting old (headphone jack is getting noisy, phone speaker is distorted (admittedly it's been dropped). New 8330s are so cheap ($40 on Amazon) that I decided to just buy another one because I don't feel like shopping, or worrying about how to configure a newer device, or whether my apps port to a newer O/S (are they available, do I have to pay again).

So when the new one comes, I'd ideally like to push a button, move everything over, generate and enter new license codes for my paid apps, and go on my way.

I know that the Blackberry manager has a way to do this, but if I remember correctly (Had to do this a couple of years ago when I had a warranty replacement), it doesn't do it very well. Lots of app config info gets lost, etc.

I'm wondering if anyone has written a really good "cloning" (in the legal sense of the word) app that would replicate the setup of blackberry 8330 A onto blackberry 8330B (license codes excepted).

Thanks!
/j

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

I haven't heard of an app that does that exactly. I use the desktop manager to switch devices. I can transfer most of the information. I'm not sure if application data is transferred, but at least you won't have to reload download so many apps. Incidentally, I understand not wanting to get rid of your 8330. If you can get a replacement for $40, and the phpone works for you, I wouldn't change either.

[ekafara]

You can use a combo of desktop manager and BB Protect, and also back up your bbm contacts in the app.

[jeffw_00]

Thanks - BB Protect seems to have a "switch to a new device" function - wouldn't I use BB protect OR desktop manager? which is the better choice?

thanks!
/j