Month: February 2009

blackberry usb charging via usb cable without the blackberry software

I hate blackberry desktop software very buggy I don’t need it. but to charge the blackberry It will say I need to install that crappy software. I found a work around

here is the link http://www.jan-jansen.be/index.php/2008/05/25/blackberry-usb-driver-charging-via-usb

A short description how to obtain and install this USB driver:

* Browse to Microsoft Update Catalogus
* Search for: Research In Motion BlackBerry Device
* Click on Add
* Click on Go to Download Basket
* Select the download location with Browse… and click on Download Now
* Unpack the downloaded driver to a location on your harddisk
* Connect the Blackberry device via the USB to your desktop PC or laptop
* Install the downloaded driver, follow the instructions on your screen

Afterwards, you will recognize the ‘charge’ icon on your Blackberry