[mgstolk]

In searching the threads I have noticed that others have had the same issue that I am experiencing. However, I did not find a solution. Hopefully, someone else has experienced this issue and can offer some help.

I have tried to install the PocketMac software that was supplied on disc.
I have downloaded and attempted to install PocketMac 4.1 software from BlackBerry website.
I have downloaded and attempted to install PocketMac 4.1 software from PocketMac website.

I have attempted all three of the above sources on a PowerPC G5 (Tiger), a Intel based iMac (Tiger) and Intel based iMac (Leopard)

in each of the above attempts the installer launches, with the agreement accepted the installation will start. However, the progress bar only indicates that I get 1/4 of the way in and it attempts to install the "SyncManagerInstaller (OEM) 1.4" module. This module gets to item 119 and "Hangs" (the installer doesn't quit, crash, freeze, give any errors or continue" The software that is provided on the disc does essentially the same thing however it stops at item 181 (granted the disc has version 4.0.????b) so it is slightly different.

I would really appreciate help on this matter. I have spent an hour on the phone with my service provider, 1 1/2 hours on the phone with Blackberry tech support, I have sent a tech request from the makers of PocketMac (no reply yet)

thanks
mgstolk

[mgstolk]

I certainly hope that I am not the only person with this issue.

[philski]

I have a Blackberry Storm from Verizon & after threatening to return the device because I could not sync it with my MacBook Pro, I was finally given a tech support number to call. We went through several steps that did not work but finally the tech asked me to check my phone settings & we found one thing was wrong. Go to: Options>memory>change "Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected" to "Yes." After I did that, two "Blackberry" hard drives appeared on my desktop & PocketMac recognized my phone.
I say that was a part victory because I finally synced perfectly the first time but stalled half way through the second. However, my contacts & calendar were updated then so that was all I needed. Hope that helps.
philsi

Originally Posted by mgstolk

In searching the threads I have noticed that others have had the same issue that I am experiencing. However, I did not find a solution. Hopefully, someone else has experienced this issue and can offer some help.

I have tried to install the PocketMac software that was supplied on disc.
I have downloaded and attempted to install PocketMac 4.1 software from BlackBerry website.
I have downloaded and attempted to install PocketMac 4.1 software from PocketMac website.

I have attempted all three of the above sources on a PowerPC G5 (Tiger), a Intel based iMac (Tiger) and Intel based iMac (Leopard)

in each of the above attempts the installer launches, with the agreement accepted the installation will start. However, the progress bar only indicates that I get 1/4 of the way in and it attempts to install the "SyncManagerInstaller (OEM) 1.4" module. This module gets to item 119 and "Hangs" (the installer doesn't quit, crash, freeze, give any errors or continue" The software that is provided on the disc does essentially the same thing however it stops at item 181 (granted the disc has version 4.0.????b) so it is slightly different.

I would really appreciate help on this matter. I have spent an hour on the phone with my service provider, 1 1/2 hours on the phone with Blackberry tech support, I have sent a tech request from the makers of PocketMac (no reply yet)

thanks
mgstolk

[jfriedma]

I am new to BB and Mac. I downloaded pocketmac and updated drivers, but still cannot sync for the first time. I get an "(error 1) skipping" message. I am sure it is probably an easy fix, but I cannot figure it out. Any help out there.

[jackie treehorn]

Originally Posted by jfriedma

I am new to BB and Mac. I downloaded pocketmac and updated drivers, but still cannot sync for the first time. I get an "(error 1) skipping" message. I am sure it is probably an easy fix, but I cannot figure it out. Any help out there.

im getting the same thing... anyone know the fix? (I tried the enable mass storage)

[gsontag]

One person said that you need to download the Pockmac software and then before you reboot your computer install the drivers and that worked for him. I gave up on pocketmac after a week of it not working and am getting ready to buy Blackberry Sync Mac. It cost 40$ but everyone that i have heard from loves it.

[cheddar11]

I have tried various ways to get the sync to take place. It worked the first time for me, but then PocketMac crashed each time thereafter. One thing to keep in mind is that the USB cable must be plugged into the back of the Mac monitor...not into one of the keyboard USB connections.

I am now troubleshooting how I can get the sync working again. Like I said, I did it once.

[sprale]

I've heard of issues with MacBooks from Oct 2008.

My issue is that I have a domain account on my Mac. I can run the installer under the local admin account, but then my domain account won't be able to use PocketMac... back and forth with support, somewhat useless...

[mark1154]

I spent 1.5 hours on the phone with Blackberry tech. When she finally logged on to my computer via some new electronics she saw that the PocketMac version that AT&T had sent me was an outdated version. Check your CD version and make sure its not 3.1. If so, Throw it away and download the version 4.1 from the Pocketmac/Blackberry website.