In May of 2010 I downloaded DTM for my 9700. The only function that I use is the modem for tethering to get Internet access. I DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUNCTION. I've changed laptops and the DTM I have downloaded is not nearly as user friendly as the version from back in May, 2010. Can I still find and download that version and if so, how? I'm not a techie so please just give me the layman's version of what to do. I always appreciate your help. Thanks in advance.
RB
What was the version you were running that you downloaded back in May 2010?
You can probably find it here: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...E4F82F9F00E7D4
Select "Blackberry Desktop Software v5.0 Service Pack 1"
From what you've described it was v5.0.1 B30, although B80 should be that different
I'd be interested in knowing how you use your BB as a tether to provide internet to your laptop. Perhaps it's just because I use a Mac which isn't applicable, but Desktop Manager is really limited for what I can do with it on mine. I can't backup pictures, videos or contacts even, and only have the option of backup/restore/sync and management of my applications.
No, that makes no difference in what Desktop Manager can do for you with a single exception, if you have Mobile Backup enabled you won't be able to backup your contacts with BBDM until you turn it off. I hate that and don't see why you can't have both working at same time, but whatever, it is what it is.
BEYOND THE BOX...the DTM allows the 9700 to connect to the Internet by acting like a modem connected to my laptop via a USB cable. The cable was supplied with the 9700 and one end, the end that attaches to the 9700 is the same micro-USB as the charging device. It's a two or three click process and I'm connected.
It's great for when wi-fi isn't available. Wish I knew more, I just know that it works.
hahaha, yeah, I know how to connect it to my laptop, just not how to use it for internet connection, but I've never had a time I needed it, just thought it be something cool to try. Maybe I'll do so tomorrow when I'm feeling more adventurous! ;D
There's an option in DM that allows you to tether off your phone's data plan. I've used it once when my router was buggered up and I needed to use the computer to go online. I have a PC though and not sure if the DM for Mac has the same feature.
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DM 5 is quite good. I have gotten to know DM 6 allot more. I just don't tether until I switch from telus to wind. It'll be 2 more years and I'll be unlimited (might cancel my ISP, if things go arwy)
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Forgot about the "data plan"...you have to have that but I guess if you have a BB you must have some sort of data plan. I'm lucky...my T-Mobile plan is very "old" and I have unlimited data for $19/mo. They hate me!
Forgot about the "data plan"...you have to have that but I guess if you have a BB you must have some sort of data plan. I'm lucky...my T-Mobile plan is very "old" and I have unlimited data for $19/mo. They hate me!
Yup, I too have the cheapo unlimited plan... LOVE IT!!!!
(might cancel my ISP, if things go arwy)