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Desktop Manager: v5.0.1.16 Leaked; 5.0.1.18 Sneak Peek Shows Off New Features - IP Modem and Email Settings!

by Kevin Michaluk on 31 Aug 2009 09:09 AM
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Desktop Manager for BlackBerry with Tethered Modem Support

Looks like we're kicking off the week with some BlackBerry Desktop Manager news. First, lets talk about the image above. What you're looking at is BlackBerry Desktop Manager version 5.0.1.18 (not currently available) which shows off a new icon that adds an exciting feature to the desktop software - IP Modem (also in .16). The new feature allows you to easily setup your BlackBerry so you can tether it as a modem to your laptop. Be aware of your carrier's tethering charges. Also displayed is a new icon Email Settings that will allow you to create filters or change email forwarding right from your desktop. 

While Desktop Manager 5.0.1.18 software is not available yet, over the weekend version 5.0.1.16 leaked onto the interwebs for all to enjoy by our German friends at benezblog. This version may not be the latest and greatest out there, but does include the new IP Modem feature. You can follow the links below to download.

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Posted by theoneandonly268 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

You will still have to pay for the tethering service through your service provider which is just dumb in my opinion. I pay for the data plan already!

First comment!

 
 
Posted by mcky Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Just a heads up "IP Modem" feature is included in the leak version .16 (Media Sync) or better yet .15 (Media: Medial sync & Media Manager). What is not available in the "Email Settings" option. I think that is a part of .18 which is yet to be leaked.

 
 
Posted by kurrupt_1 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Im running DM 5.0.1.16 and it does have IP Modem.

 
 
Posted by Law2138 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

I understand why we have to pay for tethering, which is why I'm not worried about it. If it were free, people would abuse it and use their BB to download massive files overnight.

 
 
Posted by dwtechnology Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

How is that abusing it? As far as I'm concerned, I pay $30/month for internet and I should be able to use it however I'd like.

 
 
Posted by devGOD Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

you're paying $30 to transfer and receive data over the BIS/BES secure servers. yes people will abuse the BB network and send HUGE files movies, music, etc... all things that are not business related in which will put a strain on the BB network. you can get a non-bb phone with net access and tether all you want.

 
 
Posted by es_bih Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 995 days ago

No, you have that capability to do over the BlackBerry as well, or any other phone or device you may have.

 
 
Posted by Maxt32 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Ok RIM you cant release any more windows versions until you show mac users some love first. LEAK BB DESKTOP MANAGER FOR MAC............

 
 
Posted by forkup Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

It's nice to see that RIM is making the effort to improve their software.

 
 
Posted by fadi316 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

do you guys know if rogers have it included in there 6GB plan?

 
 
Posted by dwtechnology Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

@theoneandonly268 That's exactly what I was thinking. If anything, this will confuse people into thinking that they can tether for free, and they will end up with huge bills.

 
 
Posted by gmoore77 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

So am i correct that this avoids using a third party tethering app is no longer requirred

 
 
Posted by eric888 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Hello,

I have downloaded the version 5.0.1.16 and I have to say that the new IP Modem feature exists and is fully functionnal ; and by the way faster than ATT connection manager. And my Operator is Orange Business Service (France).

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

yeah yeah, i blew fast .16 and onto .18 - thought it was new there. fixed up the post to reflect that.

 
 
Posted by aimetti Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

correct me if im wrong but isnt our data plan through RIM and not verizon (in my case)?

Y does verizon charge for something that we already pay for w/ rim.

 
 
Posted by theoneandonly268 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Is it through RIM?? If so its Bull SH!T what we have to pay with Verizon. Just like verizon's curve doesnt have wifi?

 
 
Posted by N3rd4Christ Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Stop Cryign and go to ATT, Its taht Simple!!!

 
 
Posted by Pastor Ron Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

What? Still nothing for Linux? I've never fired up any DM, so have no idea how useful the app is. Really, as big a company as RIM is, there is no reason for not making a DM for Linux.

 
 
Posted by flyersfan76 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Sweet just in time for my vacation next week. This will really come in handy.

 
 
Posted by flyersfan76 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

I just downloaded (.16) it but when I click run on the file it brings up a DOS screen and then disappears. Any ideas.

 
 
Posted by mookish Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Have fun while it lasts, carries will find a way to block the thethering feature soon enough.

 
 
Posted by flyersfan76 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

I had the tethering from Verizon for my Treo and my XV6800 for no additional cost.

 
 
Posted by teknotheef Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

I already bought Tetherberry, this is of no impact to me

 
 
Posted by aimetti Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

So does it work w/ verizon w/out tethering plan?

 
 
Posted by boy_de_ghet Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Miror RS : rapidshare.com/files/273870699/501_b025_english_nomediamanager.exe

 
 
Posted by quailallstar Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

Installed and working well so far.

 
 
Posted by quailallstar Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

I can't get the IP section to work. Gives me an error.

 
 
Posted by remipmc Monday, Aug 31, 2009 997 days ago

on anything besides rapidshare? i cant get it download at all. i have pretty good luck with other sites, rapidshare hates me :(

 
 
Posted by MobileMadness002 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8B1GPKUJ

 
 
Posted by angelm1249 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

HEY SO DOES ANYONE KNOW WHEN THE OFFICIAL DM 5.0 IS GONNA BE AVAIL FOR THE STORM??

 
 
Posted by gtstang462002 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

You can already download it off of Verizon's website.

 
 
Posted by yacoby54 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Email Settings is not new. This has been available for quite some time now. I use it for my BES account all of the time.

 
 
Posted by Cellstudent Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Next enhancement: BB Messenger portal in the desktop software.

 
 
Posted by dipsettt Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Just tried this out using windows 7 and rogers, works great! Internet is fast too (for non 3g)

 
 
Posted by Jimmy37 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Ok i just finished installed the .16 and i do not see the IP Modem (also in .16) anywhere in the DM. Can someone assist?

 
 
Posted by flyersfan76 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

I spoke too soon. When I first installed the program the IP modem was there. NOW it is not there. When I go to the Help pages I can search and find the information on the IP Modem. Also the software version in .16 so how could the icon just disappear?

 
 
Posted by kbizzles Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

The Rapid Share link is no longer working anyone have a Mega upload link or anything

 
 
Posted by MobileMadness002 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8B1GPKUJ

 
 
Posted by Naudan Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

My question is, if I try to use the tehering application, just for a bit (maybe 5 minutes once in awhile), will they auto detect that somehow and bill me?

Can someone explain how they would know I was tethering and thus charge me up the ***

 
 
Posted by kbizzles Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Yes Verizon will charge you. First off if you don't have the teather feature added to your acct. then DM wont even allow you to connect. You need a username and pw to long in so to answer your question if for some reason you were able to connect VZW would charge you. I need help with a link anyone please??

 
 
Posted by zeroride Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

Has the problem when restarting your computer and getting the Windows Installer looking for Roxio Media Manager.msi been fixed?

Hitting cancel does nothing and in Add/Remove programs is Desktop Manager 5.0 and Blackberry Media Sync and to try to remove either one and you get that "Installation in progress" message.

Also trying to do the Windows Installer Cleanup doesn't work as you get the "Installation in progress" message as well.

 
 
Posted by mcky Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

I was just playing setting up this feature on DM with my Sprint/Tour . Even though I downgrade my data package last year and was told that Data modem is no longer a part of my data package. I went ahead and setup for trial. I must say good speed on my laptop. Just a heads up for anyone on Sprint #777 is no longer working as the Access Point.

 
 
Posted by JPatterson350 Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 996 days ago

How did you get this to work with sprint? What was your setup

 
 
Posted by mcky Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 996 days ago

First u will have to click on "add custom profile", type "sprint PCS". choose add profile. The obvious is ure online account login "username and password" is the same I used in the required field. Access Point is "internet.com". Choose "save"----"ok", click "connect" in connect to internet and ure trouble should be over.

 
 
Posted by jelp2 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

As soon as I connected my Storm with DM opened the IP feature disappeared.

 
 
Posted by quigley Monday, Aug 31, 2009 996 days ago

as above comments disappears on connect doesnt show up on reinstall.

 
 
Posted by igor6241 Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 996 days ago

Has anyone ever been billed for tethering using Tetherberry?
or is that method undetectable by the carrier?

 
 
Posted by jgutter Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 996 days ago

GREAT idea i was wondering why you couldn't change mail settings from it. Its like they have read my mind. i think i need to stop sleeping with the tour under my pillow LOL

 
 
Posted by Tbrouillard Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 995 days ago

So with the new IP modem, we will not need a tethering plan. I have verizon and pay an additional $30/month for 5gb of usage. Will the IP modem thru blackberry eliminate this cost? Also, I was looking up tetherberry, if I purchase this program, will I still need to pay verizon the $30/month for tethering or does this eliminate that? Thanks

 
 
Posted by jfarling Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 973 days ago

You still have to pay. This just elimantes you from having to use their software.

 
 
Posted by jfarling Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 973 days ago

You still have to pay. This just eliminates you from having to use their software.

 
 
Posted by rlhammon Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 995 days ago

Installed and went to set up the IP modem function on my Verizon Storm... Desktop manager seems to work in all other functions, but I get this error when clicking on the IP modem icon.

"Unable to detect configured Blackberry IP modem device. Please verify your desktop installation is configured correctly and restart the desktop."

So far.. no luck.

 
 
Posted by grio Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 995 days ago

IP modem disappears once the VZW Storm is connected. Hmmm.

 
 
Posted by gwgreece Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 994 days ago

I have same problem as rlhammon. installed v5.01.16 seemingly ok on my desktop (for my storm 9000) and get same message 'Unable to detect configured Blackberry IP modem device. Please verify your desktop installation is configured correctly and restart the desktop' -

Can anyone PLEASE help a poor old non-techie get going with this modem as sick of getting stuffed with Vodafone charges when I had both 8300 and a Vodafone connect for my laptop. Charged me over $2000 for 10 mins connect when I was on a trip. No help here in Greece where I live and technically well behind the times. Thanks for anyone who can sort me out.