Syncing a BlackBerry Storm to a Mac: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide

Adapted by: shopperholic2 • Edited by: Simon Hill
Updated Jun 8, 2011 • Related Guides: Blackberry Storm | Mac | Google Sync

Do you want to sync your BlackBerry Storm via a wireless connection to your Mac desktop or laptop? With this simple step-by-step guide you can easily configure your BlackBerry Storm and Mac desktops with one another for side-by-side updating of your most crucial information, keep reading to see how.

What You Need

In order to accomplish the wireless sync process with your Mac you'll need to download two applications. The first application is used for syncing your calendar and is called Calaboration, while the second program is Google Sync which can be downloaded by pointing your BlackBerry Browser at the link above and downloading the app directly to your device.

The Setup Process

To begin you'll first want to head over to Gmail.com and create an account if you don't already have one.

Next you'll simply click on the Calaboration link which will open and ask for your Gmail account information, enter the account information you just created or use your current Gmail account and you'll enter the program.

Next you simply need to open the iCal Option and then to the left you'll notice a regular calendar and your Gmail calendar options.

Take the information from the regular calendar and export it to your desktop, after that point import the regular calendar to the Gmail calendar.

Double check your work at this point to make sure your info has been copied from your BlackBerry regular calendar to your Gmail calendar.

After you verify your Google Calendar sync you'll want to move your contacts/address book to your Gmail account. In your preferences tab click the "General" tab option, click next to Google and put in your login credentials, now your Mac will sync with your Gmail account every hour creating a virtual live feed.

Next you'll need to point your BlackBerry Browser to the Google Sync link shown in the "What You Need" section above, from that URL your device will sync with Google Sync and thus allow your Mac and Device to share updated information. You'll want to ensure that your contact options allow for duplicates by enabling that option before you click on the link. Simply download and install the app from that link and enter your username and password for your Gmail account and you're ready to share your syncing between device and desktop.

Conclusion

Thanks to Google Sync it's easier than ever to tie your BlackBerry Storm into your Mac. If you want to keep your calendar and contacts in sync simply follow the step-by-step directions above with the programs suggested and you'll be ready to go in no time at all.

References

Author's own experience.

James Mar 25, 2011 2:33 AM

same problems before

I also got the same problems before when I tried Google sync, spent quite a time and studied online. Finally, I could sync it once; however, I had problem with some contacts, and dunno why it couldn't sync all items on the calender. Left message on the forum, just no reply as usual. I gave it up after almost spending a week.

I later on found Syncamatic in app world, it works great on my Mac and BB, though it's a free trial paid app. If you don't mind to spend couple bucks per month but saving your time and effort, worth to try.

Nino Borsari Apr 2, 2010 12:57 AM

Syncing storm with mac doesnt work

Unfortunately I trusted the Vodaphone salesman and signed a 2 year contract after they assured me it would sync with my Mac notebook pro. But It was one of the most frustrating phones I have ever owned. It has many inherent problems and even though I went back to their office 4 times, at my expense, the problems [including the non-sync with Mac] I had to give up on it and went back to my old HTC. I recommend you avoid The Vodaphone/Blackberry Storm if you wish to sync with Mac and save yourself a lot of hours of banging the phone against a wall.

OP Jan 7, 2010 1:46 PM

RE: Syncing a BlackBerry Storm to a Mac: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide

Only bother to sync your contacts with Google if you don't really care about losing some and have lots of time in your hands. It's a total disaster.
I'd recommend syncing your contacts with a SyncML server using the Funambol plugin (both on the BB and on the Mac)

tom Oct 18, 2009 10:24 PM

where is the "blessed" colaboration link,

I don't get where is the colaboration link

Syncing a BlackBerry Storm to a Mac: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide

What You Need

The Setup Process

Conclusion

References

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