

If necessary, when prompted, connect your new smartphone to your computer with a USB data cable and click “ Next”. Click “ Next” to begin the device switch process. To transfer any third-party applications that are compatible with your new smartphone, select the “ Third-party applications” check box.ħ.To transfer your current BlackBerry smartphone data to your new smartphone, select the “ Device data” check box.

If you have more than one USB port on your PC, you can connect both your current device and your new device at the same time. When prompted, click on your current BlackBerry smartphone. After it opens, within the Device menu that appears in the top left corner, click “ Switch Device”.ĥ. In the BlackBerry folder, click on “ BlackBerry Desktop Software”. On your PC, click “ Start”, then “ Programs” and locate the BlackBerry folder. Connect your current BlackBerry smartphone to your computer with a USB cable. If an app isn’t compatible with your new device, it will not be loaded on to the new BlackBerry smartphone, so before proceeding I’d recommend recording what third-party apps you are currently using in case you need to re-install a compatible version of an app after completing the device switch process.ġ. Note: An important thing to keep in mind is that while switching devices, you have the ability to copy third-party apps to your new BlackBerry smartphone provided they are compatible. You’ll also need both BlackBerry smartphones as well, of course! Provided you have these items ready, let’s begin.
BLACKBERRY DESKTOP MANAGER TRANSFERRING DATA HOW TO
Today I’ll be showing you how to use the device switch feature in BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.1 for PC so you can get started with your new device right away.īefore we begin, you’ll need to ensure you have a USB cable and BlackBerry Desktop Software for PC installed ( click here to download it) on your computer. Plan on upgrading to a new BlackBerry® smartphone in the near future? Did you know that you can use BlackBerry® Desktop Software to move your content to the new BlackBerry smartphone so you are up and running as quickly as possible?
