Research In Motion (RIM) introduced a new application called BlackBerry Protect, With this application BlackBerry users would be able to wirelessly backup,restore and locate their devices. BlackBerry Protect currently in beta phase and available through BlackBerry Beta Zone later this week via invite codes. the user would need to download and install the BlackBerry Protect application on their BlackBerry Smartphone. After completing the initial registration.
Once installation is done, you’ll be given the option to backup the data on your BlackBerry Smartphone. You will be able to decide what you want to back up – contacts, calendar, memos, tasks, browser bookmarks, and/or text messages. You will even be able to choose how often your BlackBerry Smartphone is automatically backed up (i.e. daily, weekly, and monthly). Also, once the first back up is completed, only incremental data is backed up (i.e. new data since the last backup) to reduce data usage. Remember to always check with your wireless service provider to determine any additional charges that may be incurred through your use of the wireless network.
BlackBerry Protect includes the following remote commands:
- Misplacing your BlackBerry Smartphone (Loud Ring Feature)
- Dealing with a lost BlackBerry Smartphone (Lock, Lost and Found screen, Locating and Wiping Features)
- Getting a new BlackBerry Smartphone (Restore from Backup Feature
BlackBerry Protect will work on the Bold 9000, 9700, and 9650; the Storm 9500 series and Storm 2; and the Curve 8900 and 8500 series, the Tour, and other BlackBerry phones running operating system 4.6 or higher.
