Wed, 12 Nov 2008

Backup your Blackberry on Linux

There are a few tools in the Linux toolbox that can help you backup your Blackberry. I've tested this on the Blackberry 8330 and 8830.

In Debian, apt-get install the following:

barry-util
libbarry0

Connect your BB via the USB cord.
Run the following command:

kevin@laptopibm:~/tmp$ btool

Blackberry devices found:
Device ID: 0x9bcd6d0. PIN: 52c09285, Description: RIM BlackBerry Device
Using device (PIN): 52c09285
You should see your device as shown above.

Next list your databases:
kevin@laptopibm:~/tmp$ btool -t
You'll see a long list of all of the databases on your BB. The names of the databases are in single quotes like 'Address Book'.

Load a database and dump it to stdout with:
btool -d 'Address Book'
You'll see the contents of your address book scroll by.

Backup a database with:
btool -d 'Address Book' -f my_bb_address_book
Restore a database with:
btool -s 'Address Book' -f my_bb_address_book
There are a few more commands that can be found in man btool.

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