And that is it! The content from the Android device was successfully transferred to your BlackBerry device. It depends on the amount of data which is being moved. Once that happens, the transfer process will begin. Make sure that the preferred sync options are checked on the Android device and then tap ‘Next.’ These two devices will establish a connection using the same Wi-Fi network. Note the PIN code and enter it on your BlackBerry when prompted. When the application is installed, open it, tap next and then RIM BlackBerry Device. Then, download the Device Switch application from Google Play on your Android device. You will have the option to choose the device you are switching data from.
Once you finish reading, click ‘OK’.Īfter pressing OK, swipe left. You should read through the top half of the screen, and make sure that the preferred options are checked. Once the download is done, ‘Open’ button will appear. You may be prompted to enter the login information for your BlackBerry ID account. Tap it, and wait for the app to download. Then, you should be able to see the ‘Download’ button on the right side. Then, tap the search box and enter ‘Device Switch’. The app is called Device Switch.įrom the Home screen of your BlackBerry tap the ‘BlackBerry World’. You will only need to connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network. You will not need to connect the devices to a PC or Mac. The BlackBerry developers have thought of an app that will help you transfer your contacts, calendar videos and photos from and Android device to a BlackBerry.
Once the process is complete, your device will reboot itself, and upon powering back up, you will be updated and ready to go.Part 2: How to transfer data from Android to Blackberry (Free) When you have the desired applications selected for addition or removal, select Apply and your BlackBerry smartphone will be updated. If you are removing an application, select the X and it will turn red to show that it will be removed. To add an application, simply select the + symbol, and it will change to green to show that it will be added. Those that have the + or X icon are available for installation or removal. This means that they are required and can’t be manually selected for removal. You will note some of the applications are grayed out. Once connected, you will see the software and application list. It can take several minutes to connect, so be patient! BlackBerry Desktop Software will connect to your device to list the software installed. If your BlackBerry smartphone has a password, you will be prompted to enter it.Īfter connecting your BlackBerry smartphone, select Applications on the left hand side.
To learn how to make a backup file, view the BlackBerry Desktop Software user guide.įirst, connect your BlackBerry® smartphone to your desktop computer via USB cable, which will then connect to BlackBerry Desktop Software. To learn more, visit the BlackBerry App World™ website.īefore we start, whenever you are modifying your BlackBerry Device Software, RIM recommends making a backup of your BlackBerry smartphone data using BlackBerry Desktop Software first.
Tip: In addition to BlackBerry Desktop Software for PC and Mac, you can also install, update and remove applications on your BlackBerry smartphone using BlackBerry App World.
For information on how to do this using BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac®, visit the BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac website where you can find the user guide. Today I’d like to show you just how easy it is to accomplish any of these tasks using BlackBerry Desktop Software for PC.
BlackBerry® Desktop Software for PC and Mac is a quick way to install and update applications, or even remove a number of unused applications, and it can be done with the click of a button.