Comments on: Transfer Palm Treo Data to Blackberry Curve http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html Tech Tips, Tricks and Solutions Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:46:13 +0000 hourly 1 By: Peter Ridge http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-865 Peter Ridge Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:46:07 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-865 Perhaps try re-installing the BB Desktop software first. See if that helps. If not, then perhaps a different version of BB Desktop. Perhaps try re-installing the BB Desktop software first. See if that helps. If not, then perhaps a different version of BB Desktop.

]]> By: Luis http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-855 Luis Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:10:05 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-855 I am trying to transfer my datebook and contacts from a palm centro to a BB Curve 8520 with the BB desktop, and when i go to transfer wizard, the screen freezes where I have to choose that i want to transfer from palm, what can i do? I am trying to transfer my datebook and contacts from a palm centro to a BB Curve 8520 with the BB desktop, and when i go to transfer wizard, the screen freezes where I have to choose that i want to transfer from palm, what can i do?

]]> By: Peter Ridge http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-716 Peter Ridge Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:46:26 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-716 It sounds like the BlackBerry Desktop connector for Outlook is not loading, corrupt or missing. The easiest thing to try first is re-install BlackBerry Desktop since that should insure that the files are good and that the connector is registered in Windows. The direct way to attack it, if you're comfortable using the Command Prompt, is to check where the connector DLL is located (e.g., C:\Program Files\Research in Motion\Blackberry\IS71 Connectors\MS Outlook Connector) and make sure that MsOutlookConnector.fil exists. Then, from the command prompt, try to register it manually with the following command (you will likely have to have Administrator rights to do this): regsvr32 MsOutlookConnector.fil It sounds like the BlackBerry Desktop connector for Outlook is not loading, corrupt or missing. The easiest thing to try first is re-install BlackBerry Desktop since that should insure that the files are good and that the connector is registered in Windows.

The direct way to attack it, if you’re comfortable using the Command Prompt, is to check where the connector DLL is located (e.g., C:\Program Files\Research in Motion\Blackberry\IS71 Connectors\MS Outlook Connector) and make sure that MsOutlookConnector.fil exists. Then, from the command prompt, try to register it manually with the following command (you will likely have to have Administrator rights to do this):

regsvr32 MsOutlookConnector.fil

]]> By: Nancy http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-715 Nancy Wed, 09 Jun 2010 17:16:52 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-715 I tried to transfer my calendar, contact, and memos from my Palm Tungsten/E to my new Bold 9650 using the BB Device Switch Wizard. While synching the calendar data, it just hung at record 293 out of 456 during the export. I then purged all records older than a week as suggested in a crackberry forum. It then hung at record 92 out of 122. When I then deleted all repeating events it hung at record 121 out of 122 (progress!). I figured that there was something wrong with my last calendar entry, so I searched for it & deleted it, but now it hangs at record 120 out of 121. It seems to hang at the second to last record no matter what. I then tried synching my palm to outlook (I have Outlook 2000) - that seemed to work, but when I go to configure the sync in BB Desktop Manager, there is no option to sync to outlook (the only options are ASCII Importer/Exporter & Yahoo!). Any Suggestions? I tried to transfer my calendar, contact, and memos from my Palm Tungsten/E to my new Bold 9650 using the BB Device Switch Wizard. While synching the calendar data, it just hung at record 293 out of 456 during the export. I then purged all records older than a week as suggested in a crackberry forum. It then hung at record 92 out of 122. When I then deleted all repeating events it hung at record 121 out of 122 (progress!). I figured that there was something wrong with my last calendar entry, so I searched for it & deleted it, but now it hangs at record 120 out of 121. It seems to hang at the second to last record no matter what. I then tried synching my palm to outlook (I have Outlook 2000) – that seemed to work, but when I go to configure the sync in BB Desktop Manager, there is no option to sync to outlook (the only options are ASCII Importer/Exporter & Yahoo!). Any Suggestions?

]]> By: La Zirahs http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-714 La Zirahs Tue, 08 Jun 2010 08:20:06 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-714 Peter, Thanks for the pointer ... I have switched from Centro to BB9700 .. after I read your pointers. Since my contacts dated from 2000 ( Palm V / Tungsten / Treo 650 / Centro ), there are bound to be some corrupt data. I tried the csv method but the data came back corrupted on half of the contacts (missing prefix on phone numbers, jumbled up last names etc), and trying to modify 1500++ contacts is a daunting task. So what I did was I transferred all through Vcard through Outlook express, bit by bit . 1500++ time clicking on OK is better than trying to edit 7++ entry on csv, at least the phone numbers are all intact. Now in the midst of tranferring my datebook, will try to attempt it later. Hope I could get most of it . La Zirahs Peter,

Thanks for the pointer … I have switched from Centro to BB9700 .. after I read your pointers.

Since my contacts dated from 2000 ( Palm V / Tungsten / Treo 650 / Centro ), there are bound to be some corrupt data.

I tried the csv method but the data came back corrupted on half of the contacts (missing prefix on phone numbers, jumbled up last names etc), and trying to modify 1500++ contacts is a daunting task.

So what I did was I transferred all through Vcard through Outlook express, bit by bit . 1500++ time clicking on OK is better than trying to edit 7++ entry on csv, at least the phone numbers are all intact.

Now in the midst of tranferring my datebook, will try to attempt it later. Hope I could get most of it .

La Zirahs

]]> By: Peter Ridge http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-682 Peter Ridge Tue, 04 May 2010 17:47:36 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-682 @Justin: It depends to what phone you're trying to put the data. Can it import from Outlook? If so, follow the instructions above for the Blackberry, but use your phone's sync software where you see an instruction that refers to the Blackberry Desktop. @Justin: It depends to what phone you’re trying to put the data. Can it import from Outlook? If so, follow the instructions above for the Blackberry, but use your phone’s sync software where you see an instruction that refers to the Blackberry Desktop.

]]> By: Justin O'Neill http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-680 Justin O'Neill Tue, 04 May 2010 06:32:19 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-680 Hi Peter. I am simply trying to copy my contacts from my Palm Pilot Centro phone to my SIM Card so I can use a new phone. Can you help me. Is there an easy way? Justin. Hi Peter.
I am simply trying to copy my contacts from my Palm Pilot Centro phone to my SIM Card so I can use a new phone.
Can you help me. Is there an easy way?
Justin.

]]> By: Peter Ridge http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-679 Peter Ridge Mon, 03 May 2010 19:38:55 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-679 I haven't tried it with Palm Desktop 6.2, but the basic principles are the same. Export from Palm Desktop to a CSV file. Then, import that CSV file into Outlook. Finally, sync Outlook with the Blackberry. Should work. I haven’t tried it with Palm Desktop 6.2, but the basic principles are the same. Export from Palm Desktop to a CSV file. Then, import that CSV file into Outlook. Finally, sync Outlook with the Blackberry. Should work.

]]> By: chucky http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-677 chucky Mon, 03 May 2010 04:55:30 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-677 Hey Peter, I am trying to get my Contacts, Memos, and Calendar from my Centro into Outlook 2003. My Centro came with Palm Desktop Version 4.2 which apparently does not work with your technique. The only Palm Desktop software version on the Palm website that is listed as being compatible with the Centro is 6.2. Will version 6.2 work with your technique? Otherwise, which version should I use. If I have to revert to any earlier version, is this safe for my data? Thanks for your help. Hey Peter,
I am trying to get my Contacts, Memos, and Calendar from my Centro into Outlook 2003. My Centro came with Palm Desktop Version 4.2 which apparently does not work with your technique. The only Palm Desktop software version on the Palm website that is listed as being compatible with the Centro is 6.2. Will version 6.2 work with your technique? Otherwise, which version should I use. If I have to revert to any earlier version, is this safe for my data? Thanks for your help.

]]> By: Peter Ridge http://turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry.html#comment-669 Peter Ridge Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:41:33 +0000 http://stage.turbulentsky.com/transfer-palm-treo-data-to-blackberry-curve.html#comment-669 @YPerez: Perhaps there's some bad data that's causing the import to fail. A couple of things to try: 1. Check the CSV file to insure that all the data is in there. If it isn't then the export is failing. You can try exporting a few records at a time to narrow down the bad record(s). 2. If the CSV file looks correct, make a copy of it and remove all lines except the "fake" entry that you use to map the fields. Import that single-record CSV. If it works properly, then the original CSV has something in it that Outlook doesn't like. @YPerez: Perhaps there’s some bad data that’s causing the import to fail. A couple of things to try:

1. Check the CSV file to insure that all the data is in there. If it isn’t then the export is failing. You can try exporting a few records at a time to narrow down the bad record(s).
2. If the CSV file looks correct, make a copy of it and remove all lines except the “fake” entry that you use to map the fields. Import that single-record CSV. If it works properly, then the original CSV has something in it that Outlook doesn’t like.

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