adding iTunes Genius playlists to 9650 WITHOUT desktop manager?
- Hey all,
I have been trying not to use BB Desktop Manager because every time I do it duplicates my calendar entries, even though the manager does not recognize any calendars on my mac (it's a mess. I got so frustrated with it I just stopped using it all together, opting to just use Lookout [contact backup] and Google Sync [calendar backup] instead).
Anyway, the only thing I have used the Desktop Manager for is putting music on the 9650, but every time I do this, like I said before, my calendar gets automatically synced.
So, one main question: Can I put playlists on my BB without using Desktop Manager sync?
And one sub-question: If I can't get playlists on my BB without Desktop Manager, is there a way to stop it from syncing everything except the music?
Thanks!!08-01-10 08:04 PMLike 0 -
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-01-10 10:21 PMLike 0 -
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- Yep, unfortunately for Desktop Manager on Mac, Media Sync is bundled as part of the complete package, which means I can't just sync media without syncing everything else. This leads me to another question for you responders:
When I initially ran the DM software, I seem to remember having the option to sync or not sync calendars, contacts, tasks, etc. I originally wanted to sync my calendar, so I chose two-way sync, but I've since started using Google Sync exclusively, as mentioned in my original post. I have tried forgetting my device and uninstalling DM, then re-downloading and reinstalling, to no avail. Still don't have the option to not sync my calendar. It says there are no calendars on my computer to sync (even though there are, in iCal), and then when it does sync (i.e., to add a Genius playlist to my SD card), it creates duplicate entries on my BB calendar. It happens every time, and every time I need to do a restore to a prior week's calendar through DM, then sync with Google Calendar again to get all the appointments I've made in the past week. There has to be a better way, right?
So, is there any way to get DM back to its original form, so I can choose NOT to sync anything but my media files?08-02-10 08:56 AMLike 0 - I did a quick google search and if you were willing to pay ($40) there are options out there. I found The Missing Sync: BlackBerry Sync Mac - Bluetooth sync for BlackBerry and Mac with iTunes, Entourage, iCal and iPhoto
Who knows. It's an option if you want to bag DM.08-02-10 09:15 AMLike 0 - I don't use the genius, but have dragged and dropped existing playlists from itunes and have all the folders and subfolders intact. They even play with the album art. You could always create your own playlists within your bb, but I guess that's too much work.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-02-10 09:20 AMLike 0 - I did a quick google search and if you were willing to pay ($40) there are options out there. I found The Missing Sync: BlackBerry Sync Mac - Bluetooth sync for BlackBerry and Mac with iTunes, Entourage, iCal and iPhoto
Who knows. It's an option if you want to bag DM.
Are you a Mac user? Were you able to just drag directly from iTunes to the finder (assuming you navigated to the "Music" folder on the SD card)? If so that would be fiiiiiiiiiine by me.08-02-10 09:31 AMLike 0 - I don't use the genius, but have dragged and dropped existing playlists from itunes and have all the folders and subfolders intact. They even play with the album art. You could always create your own playlists within your bb, but I guess that's too much work.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-02-10 09:33 AMLike 0 -
If you do the playlist itself... So, it will copy all songs into the main music folder, but create a separate, new playlist for what you just added?
Just wondering how this works, as I've wondered how to make manual playlists without doing it one by one on the device.08-02-10 09:48 AMLike 0 - Like I said Pi, I haven't done the Genius thing but rob my gf's itunes regularly. If you have Mass Storage mode enabled you pc sees it as a storage device ie: Drive E on mine. I don't see why you can't create Genius playlists then drag them into your music folder. Just highlight the playlists themselves. That's what I do when I grab the music folders. But since I haven't tried it no guarantees! Let us know how it pans out.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.comLast edited by albee 1; 08-02-10 at 11:25 AM.
08-02-10 11:17 AMLike 0 - Like I said Pi, I haven't done the Genius thing but rob my gf's itunes regularly. If you have Mass Storage mode enabled you pc sees it as a storage device ie: Drive E on mine. I don't see why you can't create Genius playlists then drag them into your music folder. Just highlight the playlists themselves. That's what I do when I grab the music folders. But since I haven't tried it no guarantees! Let us know how it pans out.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com08-02-10 11:32 AMLike 0 - I have a stupid question along the lines of a playlist. I've used media sync to get my music on my blackberry but now I'd like to create playlists from that master playlist.
If I sync two playlists that have duplicate songs, my blackberry won't create a duplicate file and take up unnecessary space? I don't think that is the case, just wanted to be sure.08-03-10 06:39 PMLike 0 -
When I highlight the "Calendar" tab, it says something along the lines of "This computer has no calendars to sync", and does not give me any options at all. I stated this in my original post, and further explained it in my 08-02-10 9:56am post. I have tried uninstalling completely and re-downloading the original .dmg file and reinstalling, without any changes.08-04-10 11:30 AMLike 0
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