How to Backup My Verizon BlackBerry Contact List
One popular use of the Verizon BlackBerry smartphone is to organize data such as business and personal contacts. Although the BlackBerry is considered one of the most reliable devices on the market, software crashes occasionally do occur. When your device encounters a problem, it's possible your contacts list will be erased or left inaccessible. Backing up your data helps to ensure that even if your information on the device is lost, you can restore your contacts from the backup files.
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Instructions
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Download and install BlackBerry Desktop Software on your computer. The software can be downloaded from the BlackBerry website. A setup wizard will guide you through the steps of installing the program on your computer.
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Connect your Verizon BlackBerry to your computer using a USB cable. The BlackBerry Desktop Software application should recognize your phone when you connect it. Enter a name for your phone and click "Finish."
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Click "Device" in the top menu and select "Back Up." Click "Custom" to select which data you want to back up on your device.
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Check the "Contacts" box. You can also check boxes for other data you want to back up, including emails and notes.
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Click "Back Up" and wait for the process to finish. Disconnect your Verizon BlackBerry from the computer when the backup is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
Check the "Encrypt Backup File" option and enter a password when choosing the data to back up if you'd like to add an extra level of security to your backup file.
