Blackberry 8800 Hack: Make microSD Mass Storage Device
Here is a step-by-step on making your microSD card read as a mass storage device. This Blackberry hack will allow you to transfer files to and fro without using the Blackberry Desktop Manager software.
- Go to the Options icon on your Blackberry 8800 and select the Advanced Options
- Select Media Card
- Choose the following options.
- Media Card Support: ON
- Encryption Mode: NONE, although you can change
- Mass Storage Mode Support: ON
- Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected: YES
- Safely Remove on Battery Door Removal: YES, this means you can swap microSD cards without shutting down the Blackberry.
- Lastly, if “Prompt†is selected for “Auto Enable Mass Storage Mode When Connected†then you will get this screen when attempting to connect your Blackberry 8800 series to your computer. Just click “Don’t ask this again†and it wont appear again.
Mark McCrosky
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