Perform a clean reload of BlackBerry application software with BlackBerry Desktop Manager 1.0 for Mac

Basically this is a rundown on how to perform a clean reload of BlackBerry smartphone application software using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 1.0 for Mac. This is directly from the BlackBerry official website, so the steps should be more than correct. In about 7 to 10 steps, you can configure software to your liking using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 1.0 for Mac. Mac users get ready for lesson in BDM

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Completion of the following tasks deletes all BlackBerry smartphone user data, removes all applications and third-party applications, and then reloads all default applications on the BlackBerry smartphone. For information on backing up data on the BlackBerry smartphone, see KB18776.

Note: BlackBerry Device® Software can only be reloaded if the wireless service provider offers BlackBerry Device Software 4.5 or later.

Note: Internet access is required on the Mac computer that the BlackBerry Desktop Manager is installed on, to receive updates for the BlackBerry smartphone.

1. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the Mac computer and open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
2. Click Applications.
3. Click Check for Updates.
4. Click Show Other Versions.<>
5. Select the current version of BlackBerry Device Software that is installed on the BlackBerry smartphone and click Select.
6. Clear the Backup and restore device data and Back up and restore third-party applications check boxes. Click Reload.
7. To select applications to be installed, click Install/Remove Applications. Check all applications to be reinstalled on the BlackBerry smartphone.Once the reload completes, the BlackBerry smartphone will have a fresh copy of BlackBerry Device Software installed without any third-party applications or data.