Synchronization software is almost deceptively complicated to create and make run effectively. The complications related to this type of software become more plentiful as the sophistication of both the computer and their synchronized peripherals increases. When many of us have mobile devices that approach the complexity and computing capacity of our desktops or notebooks, or even exceed those credentials, synchronization software is running to keep up.
Blackberrys are no exception. The many models under the Research in Motion brand comprise a market share of 41.6% of smart phones in the US market. To put this in perspective, Apple iPhone brand takes second place in market share with 25.3%. Most phone carriers will have two or three Blackberry models on their product line. Additionally, when users consider that many of the same or similar programs available on their computer operating systems are installed on their Blackberry, complications can arise.
Blackberrys practice a system called two-way mirroring. This means that programs subject to synchronization, such as e-mail and calendar programs, not only update data from the computer onto the Blackberry, but vice versa. Occasionally data will have to be either expanded or compressed to fit the operating system on both devices.
Most synchronization errors stem from incompatible versions of the Blackberry operating system and Blackberry manager on your computer. Make sure that all versions and patches are up to date. Blackberry also uses Intellisync software to sync devices. Issues can arise with this software in terms of data file paths and new versions.
If you are having issues with Intellisync, you may need to configure the software to be specific to your device. Select the option to configure the PIM, which is your archiving software. Once you have selected the relevant options to your device. Also be sure that the ability to see hidden folders in your documents as these folders will not be included in the sync, but may have relevant information that may cause issues with the sync.
Other sync issues may be with the specific programs themselves, so if synchronization issues persist, makes sure the programs on your computer are set up for hand-held device use. The programs on the Blackberry will be set to sync as a default.
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