About switching devices........................... Process flow: Switch BlackBerry devices......................Move data to a new device using BlackBerry Desktop Software for Windows..........Move data to a new device using BlackBerry Web Desktop Manager............. Move data to a new device using BlackBerry Desktop Software for Mac............
You will need the following components to complete this process: your device, the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, and any email accounts that you've added to the BlackBerry® Internet Service. You can use the process flow at the beginning of this guide as a checklist to make sure you've covered all of the steps that you need to transfer your data.
After you finish: If you encrypted your backup data, type a password when you are prompted. Restore device data Before you begin: To perform this task, on your BlackBerry® device, mass storage mode must be turned on. Connect your new device to your computer.
Start Here guide for your device model. Before you begin: Depending on your BlackBerry® device model, your device might not use a SIM card. Turn off both the new device and your previous device. Remove the batteries from both devices.
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• To delete data from the messages application, contacts application, and other applications, select the Emails, Contacts, Etc check box. • To delete all third-party applications that you have added, select the User Installed Applications check box. Type blackberry. Click Wipe.
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Some airtime service providers might not offer Internet browsing functionality with a subscription to the BlackBerry® Internet Service. Check with your service provider for availability, roaming arrangements, service plans and features. Installation or use of Third Party Products and Services with RIM's products and services may require one or more patent, trademark, copyright, or other licenses in order to avoid infringement or violation of third party rights.
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