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BlackBerry Desktop Software v6.0.1.18 for Windows now available

by Bla1ze on 16 Dec 2010 12:55 AM
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BlackBerry Desktop Software v6.0.1.18 now available for Windows

Alright, we'll admit it. We did kind of miss this one previously. But that's only because we were busy playing with the new Desktop Software v2.0.0.64 for Mac. Luckily though, we have some community members who kindly let us know that the Windows version of BlackBerry Desktop Software also got a nice version bump up to v6.0.1.18. The only problem with this release is the fact that we do not have a change log to go with it. But hopefully some of you all out there can let us know what, if anything has changed in the comments. You can run the update manager for the desktop software or download it manually from the BlackBerry website. Thanks to Dave and Bandar for sending this in!

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33 Comments

Posted by vassosman Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

While I was at work today (bell store) I saw the update but ignored it cause I could get in trouble for touching their software.

 
 
Posted by Imayam Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Blackberry. Leading the field in innovation 10 years ago, and now revolutionizing the Desktop/mobile communication field with 6.0.1.18.

*sigh*

You're loosing me blackberry, its getting hard to defend you :(

 
 
Posted by rstevenw Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

I've not had any problems with this release.

lmayam, why defend BlackBerry. Just show your iPhone loving friends WIFI Music Sync (I have a Torch) or show them how you can sync your contacts, calendar, tasks, and notes via BlueTooth. iPhone can't do that.

 
 
Posted by TechBoy1980 Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Damn Straight!!!! I switched to droid twice and still went back to my berry!!!!! I love it.
I watch movies on my phone, listen to music (on my 32 gig card).... so suck it, iPhone!

 
 
Posted by Oniberry Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

I just don't get why people who dislike blackberry have to be disappointed, but berry users who have little, or no use for Android, Windows, or an iPhone don't feel the need to trash em. If you want to leave Imayam, then do it. You don't have to tell us...

 
 
Posted by kuroroh Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Link download is go to for Mac Version :)

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Yeah, fixed it. :)

 
 
Posted by mcaples Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Show your friends your BlackBerry BATTERY!!!...ASK TO SEE THEIRS!!!...'nuff said

 
 
Posted by Nesquik Saturday, Dec 18, 2010 521 days ago

because chances are that when your with your friend you'll be doing a battery pull ;-)

jk haha i love bb... couldnt resist =]

 
 
Posted by Tbag125 Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 520 days ago

Yea man u got the picture

 
 
Posted by mvm549 Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Synchronization – Improvements have been made for synchronizing your organizer data.
Microsoft® support – The 64-bit versions of Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 and Microsoft® Exchange 2010 are supported.
Pictures – You can select individual pictures to synchronize to your device.
Videos – You can synchronize videos to your device without converting the video file.
Wi-Fi® music sync – You can stream your music while you download it to your device and you can download music over an SSL connection.
Silent installation – As an administrator, you can silently install the BlackBerry Desktop Software on to users’ computers.

 
 
Posted by Bold user...Gbu Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

BlackBerry Desktop Software v6.0.1 B21 for PC now available...

 
 
Posted by wilfredolagares Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Why the installation software appears in FRENCH?

 
 
Posted by Polow Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

I get a Unknown error when trying to sync my calendar and contacts..... That's a pain!
Anyone else got this?

 
 
Posted by jenno Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

It did the same to me.
You have to uninstall desktop software from control panel, then re-install again the new one.
To me it worked perfectly!

 
 
Posted by Polow Friday, Dec 17, 2010 522 days ago

Just tried and got the same error again....

 
 
Posted by coopere Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

as soon as i opened desktop manager this morning it informed me of the update, did not hesitate to

 
 
Posted by Bazza1 Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Meh.
Installed the update when it offered it to me this morning and, aside from what seemed to be a marginally faster Organizer (via Yahoo) sync and after a restart, corrected 'Last Backup' info (it had been stuck with a date in September since, well, September) I'm not feeling the love.

Past Media syncs have been problematic (multiple copies of files on my device), so not keen to go there, but maybe if I have some time to waste, I'll give it a try.

 
 
Posted by Sashko Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

The only thing I've noticed thus far is that when I have my auto backup for my BB data set to daily, it actually seems to only be doing it once per day, as opposed to once each time it is connected.

 
 
Posted by mikewalt24 Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Here Here TechBoy1980,

I tried the iPhone for 2 weeks and then the Torch came out. I sped down to AT&T made the switch and couldn't be happier. Glad to see someone finally speak out, because frankly I don't understand all the articles recently about how RIM is losing it, not keeping up, being passed by, etc. I couldn't be happier with my Torch.

 
 
Posted by Boooyaaa Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

This is probably old news, but does anyone know why RIM got rid of the Blackberry Desktop Redirector? This was a nice feature in v5, as some companies would not allow you to hook on to their enterprise server

 
 
Posted by emomike25 Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Frustrating, none of the DM6 releases will work on my and this one won't either. Anyone else still getting the "appcrash" error? I don't know why it won't work, I have tried everyrhing

 
 
Posted by zoom--zoom Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 523 days ago

Did you uninstall you old version ? :) if yes then do a Cclean to you PC ;) it will work you have some bad registry in your PC left over from an Uninstall Try Cclean reg.

 
 
Posted by squeegeeboy Friday, Dec 17, 2010 521 days ago

Something wrong with your computer

 
 
Posted by mslpp Tuesday, Dec 21, 2010 517 days ago

Are you maybe running a 64 bit version of windows? DM doesn't like 64 bit stuff.

Mal

 
 
Posted by noiz-uk Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 522 days ago

Still no luck with the update, crashes on load up on Windows 7 :(

 
 
Posted by squeegeeboy Friday, Dec 17, 2010 521 days ago

Something wrong with your computer

 
 
Posted by ba_hamilton Thursday, Dec 16, 2010 522 days ago

I've not been able to upgrade DM for quite a while. I keep getting a message that Windows Service Pack 1 needs to be installed. I have it installed. I am still using Windows XP. Maybe it's not compatible with XP. Helpful ideas are welcome and appreciated.

 
 
Posted by squeegeeboy Friday, Dec 17, 2010 521 days ago

Something wrong with your computer

and really XP? Still?

 
 
Posted by oleo Sunday, Dec 19, 2010 520 days ago

Wow, XP is okay, but you don't even have the first service pack? You are just asking for trouble. Windows update! ASAP!

 
 
Posted by hammerhead1 Friday, Dec 17, 2010 522 days ago

Downloaded it but it doesn't work with my 9650, it just locks up mid way through a back-up and I have to go to task manager to shut it down. Now I can't back up by data. Not good.

 
 
Posted by squeegeeboy Friday, Dec 17, 2010 521 days ago

Something wrong with your computer

See the pattern here?

 
 
Posted by rickkel Monday, Dec 20, 2010 519 days ago

I thought that maybe with this upgrade that they would FINALLY fix the Music Media Sync problem that I (and apparently alot of other people) have had since the upgrade to 6: "Music services failed to load An unexpected error occurred." error messages and I can no longer sync music with Windows Media Player - haven't been able to for months now.

In addition, the problem I have had ever since the original upgrade to OS 5.x is still ocurring: The software continues to think I need to upgrade to a higher version of OS 5 even though the most current is already installed. I can go ahead and let the software do it (again) and then recheck immediately after the "upgrade" and it indicates that the software is out of date. Irritating. I see nothing there that has improved.