1. TerriAnn Ford's Avatar
    Hi, I am really technically challenged. I cant seem to open the backed up file from my blackberry. Its a IPD file (or some such) I can't open it. Once I get it open, how do I access the text messages that were on the phone when I backed it up?
    Any help will be greatly appreciated.
    12-28-09 09:55 AM
  2. Reed McLay's Avatar
    The BlackBerry Desktop Manager contains both Backup and Restore tools.

    Open Advanced Restore, select your current backup file and highlight SMS Text. Use the arrow indicators to copy to your BlackBerry. (Note: This will overwrite your existing SMS texts, make sure you save anything important.)
    12-28-09 10:39 AM
  3. FF22's Avatar
    The ipd file(s) are a backup file that contains all kinds of BB info in one huge conglomerate. Normally, you would do as Reed suggested - restore all or portions of it to the BB for use. But there are some tools that allow access to the file while on the computer. I really don't know much about them but they are generally made by:

    ABC Amber

    There may be others, too.
    12-28-09 12:11 PM
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