Comments on: PocketMac Syncs Blackberry With Mac http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/ The Apple Blog, published by and for the day-to-day Apple user, is a prominent source for news, reviews, walkthroughs, and real life application of all Apple products. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:38:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Me http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-119445 Me Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:34:44 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-119445 I have had nothing but problems with PocketMac. In all fairness to BB, their support people really tried to help me to get it to work. I finally ended up having to replace my BB 8310. Syncing still did not work. For me, it was the Calendar sync with either Entourage or iCal. The very first sync worked fine, but after that it did not. It always would crash the BB 8310 and then crash PM. (I literally have spent 3 days on this!) SOLUTION (at least for me): -Downloaded Missing Sync for Blackberry. -Went to Entourage preferences (this is what I use) and selected sync for all three items between iCal and Entourage -Made sure all items in Entourage were synced with iCal -Conducted sync with Missing Sync and iCal. -Had a couple of glitches, but the error log is great at pinpointing exactly what was wrong (e.g., the calendar wouldn't sync because a "sync was in progress" so, I reset computer and removed battery from BB, and then the next sync worked well). This is a bit cumbersome, but it is the only way I can get it to work. I have had nothing but problems with PocketMac. In all fairness to BB, their support people really tried to help me to get it to work. I finally ended up having to replace my BB 8310. Syncing still did not work. For me, it was the Calendar sync with either Entourage or iCal. The very first sync worked fine, but after that it did not. It always would crash the BB 8310 and then crash PM. (I literally have spent 3 days on this!)

SOLUTION (at least for me):

-Downloaded Missing Sync for Blackberry.
-Went to Entourage preferences (this is what I use) and selected sync for all three items between iCal and Entourage
-Made sure all items in Entourage were synced with iCal
-Conducted sync with Missing Sync and iCal.
-Had a couple of glitches, but the error log is great at pinpointing exactly what was wrong (e.g., the calendar wouldn’t sync because a “sync was in progress” so, I reset computer and removed battery from BB, and then the next sync worked well).

This is a bit cumbersome, but it is the only way I can get it to work.

]]> By: Jesse http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-119364 Jesse Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:48:54 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-119364 So I was getting the "error 1 skipping" message and I have resolved the issue with the help of customer support. Here's how: 1. Install Pocket mac. 2. Go into your extensions (via library) and delete all the blackberry extensions (.kext) 3. then install the driver update 4. ical then sync'ed just fine. I had to download Entourage 10.8 for it to work, but it did. I am using the blackberry pearl 8120. Hope this is helpful. So I was getting the “error 1 skipping” message and I have resolved the issue with the help of customer support. Here’s how:
1. Install Pocket mac.
2. Go into your extensions (via library) and delete all the blackberry extensions (.kext)
3. then install the driver update
4. ical then sync’ed just fine. I had to download Entourage 10.8 for it to work, but it did. I am using the blackberry pearl 8120.
Hope this is helpful.

]]> By: Mike http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-118539 Mike Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:11:12 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-118539 Won't work Won’t work

]]> By: Frank Bongiovanni http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117570 Frank Bongiovanni Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:25:49 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117570 Typo... I unchecked the BlackBerry8130-BlackBer-2. It was the second one Typo… I unchecked the BlackBerry8130-BlackBer-2.
It was the second one

]]> By: Frank Bongiovanni http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117569 Frank Bongiovanni Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:09:35 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117569 THIS WILL WORK FOR THE PEARL!!!! I recommend adding your pearl to the Blue tooth favorite list. Once you have them paired go to edit port settings under "open bluetooth preferences" I unchecked [07:44:45.859] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping. leave BlackBerry8130-BlackBer-1 checked off but edit it so it says bypass service and leave port as RS-232. Apply and close window. Now when you open PocketMac, adjust your connection type to serial port. Select BlackBerry8130-BlackBer-1 under the drop down menue. Hope it works! THIS WILL WORK FOR THE PEARL!!!!

I recommend adding your pearl to the Blue tooth favorite list. Once you have them paired go to edit port settings under “open bluetooth preferences”

I unchecked
[07:44:45.859] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping.

leave BlackBerry8130-BlackBer-1 checked off but edit it so it says bypass service and leave port as RS-232. Apply and close window.
Now when you open PocketMac, adjust your connection type to serial port. Select BlackBerry8130-BlackBer-1 under the drop down menue. Hope it works!

]]> By: Emily Walters http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117519 Emily Walters Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:55:46 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117519 Hi, I was having the same problem as everyone above with numerous error messages. I followed everybody's attempts and finally got it working. So what did i do? as mentioned above I went to entourage preferences and clicked all tabs in 'sync services' i then went back into the pocketmac and deselected the entourage tabs for contacts, address book etc and instead selected ical, address book contacts, sticky notes and now everything is working fine. if you have issues with it not working - perhaps you could try restarting the computer after you've clicked the 'sync services' in entourage. hope this helps and good luck!! Hi,

I was having the same problem as everyone above with numerous error messages. I followed everybody’s attempts and finally got it working. So what did i do?

as mentioned above I went to entourage preferences and clicked all tabs in ’sync services’ i then went back into the pocketmac and deselected the entourage tabs for contacts, address book etc and instead selected ical, address book contacts, sticky notes and now everything is working fine.

if you have issues with it not working - perhaps you could try restarting the computer after you’ve clicked the ’sync services’ in entourage.

hope this helps and good luck!!

]]> By: PocketMac http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117155 PocketMac Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:55:32 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-117155 MAKING Pocketmacg WORK: Mine seems to work following a simple trick - set up everything as you want it then turn off the application. Entirely shut it off. Connect your Blackberry and THEN start the application - it worked fine for me this way. MAKING Pocketmacg WORK:

Mine seems to work following a simple trick - set up everything as you want it then turn off the application. Entirely shut it off.

Connect your Blackberry and THEN start the application - it worked fine for me this way.

]]> By: Kevin http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116995 Kevin Mon, 26 May 2008 05:45:43 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116995 I've used this program to sync with my Blackberry Pearl as well as with my new Blackberry Curve 8310. Its worked perfectly FINE with both. If you use Microsoft products, use Microsoft Entourage; its like Outlook for Mac. There is a conduit that you have to get, but once you do, everything works great. Currently can only use version 2004 though (they don't have a conduit for 2008 yet). MS Entourage works best because it can manage all of the pieces, rather than using iCal, Address Book, etc., that come with the Apple. I’ve used this program to sync with my Blackberry Pearl as well as with my new Blackberry Curve 8310. Its worked perfectly FINE with both.

If you use Microsoft products, use Microsoft Entourage; its like Outlook for Mac. There is a conduit that you have to get, but once you do, everything works great. Currently can only use version 2004 though (they don’t have a conduit for 2008 yet). MS Entourage works best because it can manage all of the pieces, rather than using iCal, Address Book, etc., that come with the Apple.

]]> By: Michael Hale http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116940 Michael Hale Thu, 22 May 2008 21:46:07 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116940 See comment 85. Yes, I paid $39.95 for The Missing Sync for BlackBerry v1.0.3 from Mark/Space, but it works every time, and there are no apparent limits on note size as with PocketSync. See comment 85. Yes, I paid $39.95 for The Missing Sync for BlackBerry v1.0.3 from Mark/Space, but it works every time, and there are no apparent limits on note size as with PocketSync.

]]> By: Theresa K. http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116931 Theresa K. Thu, 22 May 2008 18:17:57 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116931 I have not been able to get the software to work at all. At the end of every sync attempt I receive a PocketMac Sync Manager message box that reads, “There were warnings generated during the sync. Would you like to visit them now?” I click yes and the box reads, [12:13:15.781] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software with the latest version from the web, I have tried syncing using my .mac account, and every time, I get the same message. Help!! I have not been able to get the software to work at all.

At the end of every sync attempt I receive a PocketMac Sync Manager message box that reads, “There were warnings generated during the sync. Would you like to visit them now?”

I click yes and the box reads, [12:13:15.781] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping.

I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software with the latest version from the web, I have tried syncing using my .mac account, and every time, I get the same message.

Help!!

]]> By: Michael Hale http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116767 Michael Hale Sat, 17 May 2008 03:35:22 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116767 I finally gave up on PocketSync after a whole bunch of emails back and forth to support and bought Missing Sync. It works perfectly, syncs everything to my 8830. I think Blackberry/RIM is marketing a defective product in PocketSync. I finally gave up on PocketSync after a whole bunch of emails back and forth to support and bought Missing Sync. It works perfectly, syncs everything to my 8830. I think Blackberry/RIM is marketing a defective product in PocketSync.

]]> By: MacDaddy http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116765 MacDaddy Sat, 17 May 2008 01:27:39 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116765 Well, after the same frustrations I finally just set it to just sync my contacts and it seems to work. It appears that this is more of a driver issue. Why? Once I plug in my 8700 and then start the sync program the Blackberry says that there is not sufficient power. This was an indicator of a bad driver o the PC side. Interesting. Well, after the same frustrations I finally just set it to just sync my contacts and it seems to work. It appears that this is more of a driver issue. Why? Once I plug in my 8700 and then start the sync program the Blackberry says that there is not sufficient power. This was an indicator of a bad driver o the PC side. Interesting.

]]> By: Helikyler http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116083 Helikyler Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:43:28 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-116083 I found a way to send songs to the BB from Macbook: 1. Go to the Media application in your Blackberry 2. Open the Music icon 3. Click the Blackberry button and choose "Receive Using Bluetooth" 4. The Blackberry will now wait for you to use "Send File" from the Macbook Bluetooth icon in the top right corner of the screen to send files via Bluetooth. You will probably have to pair the devices first. It worked for me on the 8310 and I'm assuming the 8800 series is the same because I had the 8820 for a short while. Kyler I found a way to send songs to the BB from Macbook:

1. Go to the Media application in your Blackberry

2. Open the Music icon

3. Click the Blackberry button and choose “Receive Using Bluetooth”

4. The Blackberry will now wait for you to use “Send File” from the Macbook Bluetooth icon in the top right corner of the screen to send files via Bluetooth. You will probably have to pair the devices first.

It worked for me on the 8310 and I’m assuming the 8800 series is the same because I had the 8820 for a short while.

Kyler

]]> By: Keith http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115632 Keith Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:35:14 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115632 I had trouble with Office 2008 for Mac and Pocket Mac synching with Entourage 2008 and my Blackberry 8700g. The support site told me that direct synching with Office/Entourage 2008 is not working yet, and they gave me this fix, and it worked: You can sync Office 2008 setting PocketMac to sync with iCal and Address Book. Next, go into Entourage Preferences, in the Entourage menu and turn on SyncServices. Worked for me! Good luck! I had trouble with Office 2008 for Mac and Pocket Mac synching with Entourage 2008 and my Blackberry 8700g.

The support site told me that direct synching with Office/Entourage 2008 is not working yet, and they gave me this fix, and it worked:

You can sync Office 2008 setting PocketMac to sync with iCal and Address Book. Next, go into Entourage Preferences, in the Entourage menu and turn on SyncServices.

Worked for me! Good luck!

]]> By: Chris http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115481 Chris Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:43:29 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115481 I am tired of trying to get PocketMac Synchmanager to do its job - it's unreliable, doesn't synch he stuff it's supposed to, synchs when it's in the mood - I can never just assume that anything has been synched. I always have to go and double check to verify something has in fact synched - and no matter how many times I restart my Mac/open or close the applications, it just doesn't do the job. I've even stopped trying to get it to synch my Calendar - the only reliable appointments book I have is my old A4 paper one. So much for smart phones and smart technology. I am tired of trying to get PocketMac Synchmanager to do its job - it’s unreliable, doesn’t synch he stuff it’s supposed to, synchs when it’s in the mood - I can never just assume that anything has been synched. I always have to go and double check to verify something has in fact synched - and no matter how many times I restart my Mac/open or close the applications, it just doesn’t do the job. I’ve even stopped trying to get it to synch my Calendar - the only reliable appointments book I have is my old A4 paper one. So much for smart phones and smart technology.

]]> By: matt http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115332 matt Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:52:34 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115332 i have the pocket mac software - and have tried to run it with my osx mac software - usinf a blacberry curve it has worked once or twice but i gave up because it keeps shooting bac this message: [11:41:19.003] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping. i thin i am at the bottom of a lng list of those that have also tried and failed to make it work?? no. anyone have have the answer to skipping? (without a rope) i have the pocket mac software - and have tried to run it with my osx mac software - usinf a blacberry curve
it has worked once or twice but i gave up because it keeps shooting bac this message:
[11:41:19.003] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping.
i thin i am at the bottom of a lng list of those that have also tried and failed to make it work?? no.
anyone have have the answer to skipping? (without a rope)

]]> By: fredo http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115245 fredo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:13:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115245 04:11:36.701] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping. 04:11:36.701] Unable to connect to BlackBerry (error 1); skipping.

]]> By: Barry http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115218 Barry Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:28:08 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-115218 I have an iMac and the Blackberry 8830. As a Mac user, I got this free software from Blackberry Research In Motion. It is supposed to syn with Microsoft Entourage. If you ever need technical support from Blackberry, forget it. It is impossible. After numerous calls to Verizon Wireless, they just forward you to Blackberry. On the Mac, "Task" items DO NOT SYNC a Blackberry. I get the message: [08:19:06.597] An unexpected error has occurred: Bad default category length. No one knows what this is or how to fix it. In fact, Task to not sync with the Apple IPhone either. Anyone have any suggestions how to fix this bug? I used to used Task categories quite..till now. Thanks, Barry I have an iMac and the Blackberry 8830. As a Mac user, I got this free software from Blackberry Research In Motion. It is supposed to syn with Microsoft Entourage.

If you ever need technical support from Blackberry, forget it. It is impossible. After numerous calls to Verizon Wireless, they just forward you to Blackberry.

On the Mac, “Task” items DO NOT SYNC a Blackberry. I get the message:

[08:19:06.597] An unexpected error has occurred: Bad default category length.

No one knows what this is or how to fix it. In fact, Task to not sync with the Apple IPhone either.

Anyone have any suggestions how to fix this bug?

I used to used Task categories quite..till now.

Thanks,
Barry

]]> By: Georgina http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114763 Georgina Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:26:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114763 I gave up everyone! I used Bluetooth to synch my contacts. But no, my memos etc. are on my Blackberry and not backed up. So, I just hope I never lose my blackberry. Help us! Pocket Mact I gave up everyone! I used Bluetooth to synch my contacts. But no, my memos etc. are on my Blackberry and not backed up. So, I just hope I never lose my blackberry. Help us! Pocket Mact

]]> By: MichaelRH http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114748 MichaelRH Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:31:42 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114748 PocketMac will not sync all memos from Mac Entourage 2008 to BB8830 World Edition. Everything else syncs okay (calendar, address book, tasks.) Why would PM skip a couple memos out of 20? Very frustrating. Previous Treo sync'ed perfectly. PocketMac will not sync all memos from Mac Entourage 2008 to BB8830 World Edition. Everything else syncs okay (calendar, address book, tasks.) Why would PM skip a couple memos out of 20? Very frustrating. Previous Treo sync’ed perfectly.

]]> By: Dunstan http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114706 Dunstan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:52:15 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114706 BTW it syncs all of your contacts! BTW it syncs all of your contacts!

]]> By: Dunstan http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114705 Dunstan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:42:01 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114705 Fix for error below: "An unexpected error has occurred: Bad default category length" In the Address Book syncing options select the mysterious "No Category" under the Advanced Preferences. Good luck! Fix for error below:

“An unexpected error has occurred: Bad default category length”

In the Address Book syncing options select the mysterious “No Category” under the Advanced Preferences.

Good luck!

]]> By: Bill Belanger http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114297 Bill Belanger Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:05:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114297 I agree. I returned my BB Curve and went back to my treo 650. Too bad, but I absolutely needed a desktop interface, not just a backup I agree. I returned my BB Curve and went back to my treo 650. Too bad, but I absolutely needed a desktop interface, not just a backup

]]> By: Scales http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114296 Scales Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:55:19 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114296 This is the lamest program ever. I have synced various programs/handhelds for years. This one is just does not work....PERIOD. AA This is the lamest program ever. I have synced various programs/handhelds for years. This one is just does not work….PERIOD.

AA

]]> By: Georgina http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114024 Georgina Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:28:38 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-114024 I have uninstalled, reinstalled, installed Pocket MAC so many times. I finally give up. This product stinks. Is there any other way to get ITUNE songs on my Blackberry 8830. Thanks! I have uninstalled, reinstalled, installed Pocket MAC so many times. I finally give up. This product stinks. Is there any other way to get ITUNE songs on my Blackberry 8830. Thanks!

]]> By: aabas http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113910 aabas Thu, 24 Jan 2008 12:03:56 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113910 I have been downloading PocketMac from Blacberry website, but each time I get a message 'Mounting Failed', hence I can't install the software on my macbook. Any ideas why or how do I resolve this? I have been downloading PocketMac from Blacberry website, but each time I get a message ‘Mounting Failed’, hence I can’t install the software on my macbook. Any ideas why or how do I resolve this?

]]> By: Mark Mitchell http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113907 Mark Mitchell Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:34:09 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113907 Yea, PocketMac is lousy software. I'm seriously considering the iPhone. RIM/Blackberry please take note: you are driving away BBerry enthusiasts because your s/ware is not up to Apple standards. Fix it or lose marketshare. Many other companies have already realigned due to the iPhone. I am running: Mac OS X version 10.4.10 PocketMac version 4.0.2.0b Blackberry 8300 USB connection It will not sync even a simple Contacts list from Address Book. Constantly gives error: Unable to connect... and then it skips and 'finishes' the sync. Which means it does nothing. Tried restarts and clean starts and reinstalls and experts at TMobile. Just sloppy s/ware writing and testing and releasing on RIM's part. WASTE MY TIME, LOSE MY BUSINESS. BYE. Yea, PocketMac is lousy software. I’m seriously considering the iPhone. RIM/Blackberry please take note: you are driving away BBerry enthusiasts because your s/ware is not up to Apple standards. Fix it or lose marketshare. Many other companies have already realigned due to the iPhone.

I am running:
Mac OS X version 10.4.10
PocketMac version 4.0.2.0b
Blackberry 8300
USB connection

It will not sync even a simple Contacts list from Address Book. Constantly gives error: Unable to connect… and then it skips and ‘finishes’ the sync. Which means it does nothing.

Tried restarts and clean starts and reinstalls and experts at TMobile. Just sloppy s/ware writing and testing and releasing on RIM’s part.
WASTE MY TIME, LOSE MY BUSINESS. BYE.

]]> By: KNOWWARE http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113803 KNOWWARE Mon, 21 Jan 2008 04:27:00 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113803 Blackberry Curve NowContact 5.3.1 Mac OSX 10.4.11 I can successfully sync Now-Up-to-Date calendar file, but Now Contact generates An unexpected error has occurred: DesktopData::findMapUsing: no result found! Have uninstalled Pocket Mac; deleted all plist files; purged all data on Blackberry; reinstalled PocketMac (with or without Lotus notes support); tried launching PM first then connecting Blackberry; sync Contact alone /separate from syncing Contact/NowUpToDate/Email all together, to no avail. Have tried all of this on both a PowerBook G4 and now a PowerMac G5 -- identical results. Spent two hours with Blackberry tech guy who basically walked through all of this with him -- only difference was we used Terminal to look for two files that weren't actually there. ** Maddening!!! ** Blackberry Curve
NowContact 5.3.1
Mac OSX 10.4.11

I can successfully sync Now-Up-to-Date calendar file, but Now Contact generates

An unexpected error has occurred: DesktopData::findMapUsing: no result found!

Have uninstalled Pocket Mac; deleted all plist files; purged all data on Blackberry; reinstalled PocketMac (with or without Lotus notes support); tried launching PM first then connecting Blackberry; sync Contact alone /separate from syncing Contact/NowUpToDate/Email all together, to no avail.

Have tried all of this on both a PowerBook G4 and now a PowerMac G5 — identical results.

Spent two hours with Blackberry tech guy who basically walked through all of this with him — only difference was we used Terminal to look for two files that weren’t actually there.

** Maddening!!! **

]]> By: Bill Belanger http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113694 Bill Belanger Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:46:31 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113694 I have been able to get everything synced except for sticky notes (memos) I have been able to get everything synced except for sticky notes (memos)

]]> By: Maccas http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113639 Maccas Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:39:55 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113639 <b>BLACKBERRY PEARL 8120 UNABLE TO SYNC WITH MACBOOK PRO USING POCKET MAC</b> <Strike>"Do everything in this order; 1) Open PocketMac 4.0 2) Plug in Pearl 3) Sync"</strike> I have tried the following method numerous times now and I am still having problems syncing my Pearl with my Macbook, it looks as though it is syncing and then half way through the process it comes up with an error message stating: <b>"There were warnings generated during the sync. Would you like to view them now?"</b> Upon clicking "Yes" I am then presented with a further error message stating: <b>"PocketMac SyncManager Warning(s) [02:25:56.851] Unable to connect to Blackberry (error 1); Skipping."</b> Can Anyone shed any light on this problem? Many thanks BLACKBERRY PEARL 8120 UNABLE TO SYNC WITH MACBOOK PRO USING POCKET MAC

“Do everything in this order;

1) Open PocketMac 4.0
2) Plug in Pearl
3) Sync”

I have tried the following method numerous times now and I am still having problems syncing my Pearl with my Macbook, it looks as though it is syncing and then half way through the process it comes up with an error message stating:

“There were warnings generated during the sync. Would you like to view them now?”

Upon clicking “Yes” I am then presented with a further error message stating:

“PocketMac SyncManager Warning(s)
[02:25:56.851] Unable to connect to Blackberry
(error 1); Skipping.”

Can Anyone shed any light on this problem?

Many thanks

]]> By: dodo http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113225 dodo Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:35:37 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-113225 I have a Blackberry pearl 8100 and i would like to be able to connect to my eMac 10.3.9. I would like also to be able to transfer song from my itune to my blackberry. Can someone help me thanks. I am pretty new of this. I have a Blackberry pearl 8100 and i would like to be able to connect to my eMac 10.3.9.
I would like also to be able to transfer song from my itune to my blackberry.
Can someone help me thanks.
I am pretty new of this.

]]> By: ko http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-111890 ko Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:46:34 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-111890 The advice of Antiphonist (#43) worked for me--my sync still generated warnings, but what a relief. I have an eMac G4 running 10.3.9. If you are frustrated with PocketMac's inability to recognize your Pearl, follow Antiphonist's directions precisely. The advice of Antiphonist (#43) worked for me–my sync still generated warnings, but what a relief. I have an eMac G4 running 10.3.9.

If you are frustrated with PocketMac’s inability to recognize your Pearl, follow Antiphonist’s directions precisely.

]]> By: electronicpeter http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-111160 electronicpeter Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:30:10 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-111160 I agree, eventually I bought "the missing sync". It worked for 14 days (or 30?) as i trial and I learned loving it. So after the trial date expired I was glad to buy it for 40$. I agree, eventually I bought “the missing sync”. It worked for 14 days (or 30?) as i trial and I learned loving it. So after the trial date expired I was glad to buy it for 40$.

]]> By: Apple Annie http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-111153 Apple Annie Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:48:16 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-111153 It doesn't "sync" so much as "copy" and "delete." It makes multiple copies of appointments if I check sync calendars and if you don't check a calendar or address group, thinking it will just leave those alone, it deletes them! Glad I didn't pay for it. Palm got this down cold like what, 10 years ago now? It doesn’t “sync” so much as “copy” and “delete.” It makes multiple copies of appointments if I check sync calendars and if you don’t check a calendar or address group, thinking it will just leave those alone, it deletes them! Glad I didn’t pay for it. Palm got this down cold like what, 10 years ago now?

]]> By: electronicpeter http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-110313 electronicpeter Sun, 30 Sep 2007 21:12:02 +0000 http://theappleblog.com/2006/12/05/pocketmac-syncs-blackberry-with-mac/#comment-110313 I have a BlackBerry 8310 and the same experience as Leah. In my case most of my 500 Adresses have been duplicated. Most of them with a new empty private telephone number, or , if I have used more than one working number in addressbook, two entries without the second working number appeared in my blackberry. Same strange effect with iCal and birthday events. However, better than nothing to get it startet. However, after one year experience with a mac I will love to go back to good old windows - same problems, but more solutions :) At least, the sync of blackberry and outlook stuff etc will be better, or why do most large companies use blackberries and windows? I have a BlackBerry 8310 and the same experience as Leah. In my case most of my 500 Adresses have been duplicated. Most of them with a new empty private telephone number, or , if I have used more than one working number in addressbook, two entries without the second working number appeared in my blackberry. Same strange effect with iCal and birthday events. However, better than nothing to get it startet. However, after one year experience with a mac I will love to go back to good old windows - same problems, but more solutions :) At least, the sync of blackberry and outlook stuff etc will be better, or why do most large companies use blackberries and windows?

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