Until today, my only complaint as a Mac user was the inability to install applications without an OTA option on my BlackBerry. I've been told it is possible with PocketMac, but I use MissingSync and have been very happy with it.

So far, I only know this works on the 8320 Curve with an SD memory card, but I'm sure it probably works for other models as well. Unfortunately I think the media card is a requirement.

1. Download the application to your computer.
2. Hook your BB up to your Mac with the USB cable.
3. On your BB, if you have it set to prompt, it will ask you if you would like to enable mass storage mode. Select yes. If it doesn't ask you, and your desktop and finder don't show the device mounted, go into the settings on your BB and select 'media card.' From there, make sure both 'media card support' and 'mass storage mode support' are set to on. Then for 'auto enable mass storage more when connected,' select either on or prompt. Save the settings and then disconnect and reconnect your BB. You should then see the device mounted if you selected yes for auto enable, and if you set it to prompt, select yes on your BB when it prompts you on connect.
4. Now that your BB is connected and ready to go, open the mounted device in finder.
5. Drag and drop the entire application folder you downloaded to the device directory.
6. After everything has transfered over, open the media application on your BB.
7. Hit the menu button and select 'explore.' Select 'media card' and then the application's directory.
8. Select the file that ends with the .jad extension.
9. Your BB should then give you a download screen, so click the download button and you're good to go!

I hope this is helpful for you other Mac users!

Very helpful, Adorkable! I also use Missing Sync. Cheers to you!!

I'm glad you found it helpful!

Good stuff. Genius name.

A lifesaver! Thanks so much, I look forward to trying this on my 8800 this weekend when I have the time!

I think I'm in love with you. (must be the hair color -- oh, no, wait: it's your technical prowess -- your post rocked!)

adorkable! Very nice instructional. Thanks for posting it.

I may want to copy and add it to our FAQ site, with your permission and credit given.

Great work and thanks, adorkable!!

You're making me blush.

That's fine by me.

what if the files are .alx and .cod? that seems to be the format of most of the files i have...

when i try opening .jad file, i get the error, "Unable to display file"

what am i doing wrong?

Yes...I find the same...anyone??

Don't know what I liked more, the instructions or your picture lol.

You have really blue (or green) eyes.

I'm not really sure. The applications I have installed that way have all had multiple .cod files and/or .axl files and one .jad file. I'll see if I can figure it out.

LOL Thank you.

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