Installing the BlackBerry Device Manager software following the steps listed below.
Download and install BlackBerry Link by clicking here.
In order to share files between a Mac and BlackBerry device the BlackBerry Device Manager software is required which may be installed by one of the following methods: Note: The removable_sdcard folder and or device folder may contain several sub-folders such as documents, music, photos, videos, etc.įile Sharing with a Mac via USB connection
Transfer the desired files between the computer and these folders.
Note: A prompt will appear and ask for user name and password (as seen from step 4 above)
Navigate to the media folder, or removable_sdcard folder if SD card is inserted in the device (once the device is connected to the computer).
On a Mac computer, select Go > Connect to Server.
(where 127.1.1.1 should be replaced with the actual IP address of the BlackBerry Device)
On a Windows computer, open the Run dialog box (shortcut of Windows Key + R).
Navigate to the IP address of the device from a Windows or Mac based computer on the same network as the BlackBerry device which can be found under Settings > About > Network.
This allows verification of the device's network identification information.
Select Properties for BlackBerry PlayBook or select Identification on Network for BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
Toggle Wi-Fi Sharing to ON for BlackBerry PlayBook or toggle Access using Wi-Fi to On for BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
Select Storage and Sharing for BlackBerry PlayBook, or select Storage and Access for BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
On the BlackBerry device, open Settings.
File Sharing with a Windows PC via USB connectionĬomplete the following steps to share files over a Wi-Fi connection for the BlackBerry Device:.
File Sharing with a Mac via USB connection.
The following sections outline different methods of transferring files to and from the BlackBerry 10 smartphone or BlackBerry PlayBook tablet.