When you receive a confirmation message that the update is complete, you can disconnect your tablet. If you want to receive an email when an updated version of BlackBerry Tablet OS is available, select the Email me when new versions are available check box. To view other available versions of the BlackBerry Tablet OS, click View other versions. On the home screen of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Update. During that time, you cannot disconnect your BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet from your computer. It might take up to an hour to update your tablet software. The actual developer of the free software is Research In Motion. We cannot confirm if there is a free download of this software available. 4.Once the new Desktop Manager have been installed successfully on your PC, reboot the computer once again. (Highly Recommended) 2.Restart the Windows-based PC.
Blackberry Device Manager 7.1.0.44 was available to download from the developer's website when we last checked. How to install BlackBerry Desktop Manager Software 1.Uninstall any previously installed Motorola Desktop Manager.
If an updated version of the BlackBerry Tablet OS is available for you to download, on the home screen of the BlackBerry® Desktop Software, the new version number is listed and the Update button appears. The package includes BBMDevMgr, RIM USB Driver, and PlayBook RNDIS Driver Interface. You might want to update your BlackBerry® Tablet OS for one of the following reasons: To disconnect your BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem, click the green Internet connection status bar at the bottom left corner which will display a “Disconnect” button.įor more information on using your BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem, have a look at the user guides for your BlackBerry smartphone and BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.Not sure what features it will add but I'm installing it now, so I can save a few minutes on TuesdayīlackBerry - BlackBerry Desktop SoftwarePlayBook RNDIS Driver Interface 1.0.0.15Īlso Playbook update instructions under the help file(question mark). Always check with your wireless service provider for best practices while using Internet tethering.Ħ. Note: Using your BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem can increase your data usage. Once connected, the bottom left corner of the BlackBerry Desktop Software screen will display the amount of time that has elapsed since connecting and the amount of data used within that time. A pop-up screen may appear to indicate that additional charges might apply. In the bottom left corner of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click “Mobile Internet” to start using Internet Tethering.ĥ.
If you encounter connection issues after selecting a profile or have questions about tethering your smartphone, please contact your wireless service provider.Ĥ. BlackBerry Desktop enables your users to securely access behind-the-firewall corporate resources on their personally owned or corporate managed Windows 10 and macOS devices without needing a VPN or VDI solution. While Research In Motion®(RIM®) always attempts to keep the information for each wireless service provider up to date, this connection information can change. Note: If you do not see your wireless service provider in the Profile list, contact them for more information on how to set up Internet tethering. If your wireless service provider is not listed and they have provided you with settings for Mobile Internet, select “Add” to create a custom profile. Locate and choose the profile for your wireless service provider in the Profile drop-down list and select “OK”. Launch BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.1, select “Tools” followed by “Mobile Internet settings”.ģ. Note:You are also able to use a wireless Bluetooth connection for internet tethering while using a PC, for more information take a look at KB12544.Ģ. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to the computer using a USB cable. To set up your BlackBerry smartphone as a modem on a Mac using Bluetooth instead, review KB18127.ġ. To set up your BlackBerry smartphone as a modem over USB on a Mac, check out KB19641. Note: Using a Mac? If so, you can use your BlackBerry smartphone as a tethered modem over a USB or Bluetooth® connection. I would also recommend contacting your wireless service provider to verify if your service plan includes the ability to use Internet tethering.
Here’s an overview of how to set up Internet tethering using the Mobile Internet feature available in BlackBerry® Desktop Software for PC 6.1 using a USB connection.īefore we begin, you’ll need to have BlackBerry Desktop Software 6.1 installed on your PC this program can be downloaded from. If you’re not sure about your plan, check with your service provider before you attempt the steps below. If your wireless service plan includes tethering, you can use your BlackBerry® smartphone as a modem for your computer or laptop to give you access to the Internet.