Comments for Updated Modem Scripts for OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

Updated Modem Scripts for OS X 10.5 (Leopard)

2007-10-27T18:09:23Z

If you're a rabid early adopter like me, you've probably already installed Leopard and discovered that the original modem script doesn't work with the new OS. However, it's unlikely you then repackaged all of the modem scripts (BlackBerry 8100,8700 and 8800) into the new modem script format and made them available for download. If you did, why didn't you let me know?! You would have saved me a half-hour's worth of work. Sheesh, some people.

At any rate, if you're on Leopard and jonesing for a Bluetooth modem fix, here's what you do:

Download the new scripts. One download for all phone models!
Unzip that file into Macintosh HD:Library:Modem Scripts. The same location th old script lived. If successful, you should see a new directory named BlackBerry.ccl there.
Pair your phone as usual - when asked for the phone's Vendor and Model, choose 'Research in Motion' and whatever model of phone you have. I'm not a mind reader, you know.
The username, password and phone number fields should be filled in with the same values as before; namely, whatever is appropriate for your carrier. Check the forums if you're not sure.

That's it! I'd like to make an installer for this to make it even more seamless, but for now this should get you going. As always, let me know if you run into problems and I'll try to help.

Comment from Beth Schenck on 2009-07-13

2009-07-14T00:33:05Z

The above is not working. I have a BlackBerry Global 8830 and a MacBook Pro. I really need the BlackBerry as a modem for a lake home that has no cable or satellitr service. Any other suggestions? When I downloaded the file, there was no Research in Motion listed as a choice.

Comment from adam Hodkin on 2009-09-12

2009-09-12T15:03:20Z

Once the script is downloaded, what application is used to run it?

Comment from Ranfi Rivera on 2009-09-22

2009-09-22T13:27:44Z

Hey Grant,

I must admit that i'm not a big fan of forums but i have to tell you that i'm quite impressed with your work. Your scripts are recommended by Tmobile technicians. After an hour on the phone with them we still couldn't get my gear to work so i thought i would toss you a curve. Here goes:

I have an unlocked Storm 9530 on Tmobile and a powerbook running 10.5.7. i've tried various combinations of settings and each time it tells me that it can't connect to the carrier. As I mentioned, even Tmobile couldn't figure it out. any suggestions? thanks.

Comment from Martha Stokely on 2009-10-16

2009-10-16T19:37:26Z

Help!
I'm not a techo-person, but I'm losing home internet access on Oct 31st (2 weeks from today) if I can't successfully bluetooth tether my MacBook OSX running 10.5.8 with my newly online-ordered (still in transit) Blackberry Perl 8220 Flip and use it as a modem (my cellular carrier is T-Mobile & I also upgraded my service plan online to add their unlimited web plan to my account). (Service is limited in our area, and the only satellite internet carrier available wants the unreasonable sum of $400 if you terminate your contract early, but I must have home internet service.)

I downloaded some Blackberry modem scripts from
http://www.fibble.org/archives/2007/10/updated-modem-s.html
, but did not install because none of them appear to be for the 8220 flip.

DESPERATE - (can't get DSL, Cable, & losing all Mac-friendly dial-up)

Comment from JD on 2009-11-03

2009-11-03T22:58:09Z

Will tese scripts work in snow leopard with the new blackberry bold 9700 being released? Any experience with this?

Comment from JD on 2009-11-03

2009-11-03T22:59:49Z

Will these scripts work with snow leopard and the new blackberry bold 9700?

Comment from Jessica on 2009-11-23

2009-11-24T02:39:59Z

Could you please create a script for the storm2 and send it to me via email? I'm trying to tether the two (I'm running on snow leopard) Thanks! Email to send the script to is jessica.polzella@gmail.com

Comment from Randy Cole on 2009-12-10

2009-12-10T18:39:06Z

Can you provide a script for a BB Tour and a Mac running Snow Leopard and send it to me via email? My email address is rcole@strattonbrook.com. Thanks!!!

Comment from jr on 2009-12-21

2009-12-21T08:44:47Z

hey im trying to connect with my blackberry tour to my macbook pro . please email me any helpful information thanks so much.

Suparoy@gmail.com

Comment from Don Canter on 2010-01-16

2010-01-17T01:25:18Z

I am trying to download the info to tether my BlackBerry to my Mac but when I made the download to
the Mac it doesn't open anything for me. What do I do?

Comment from larry Heinkel on 2010-01-18

2010-01-19T01:09:11Z

Grant, I'm a 52-yr old lawyer, trying to tether my BB 8120 to my Mac and was told to come to your site. One question - how do you make any money on this? You should. Sell advertising, answers, something (the other readers will shoot me for this!), but you provide a great service. So, here's my question (and email me a bill!), I think I followed the instructions but as the Mac says "connecting...." it quickly goes to "disconnecting...". What gives? I used to be able to do this easily and often, but I had to replace my phone a couple of months ago and it has to be re-done with the new phone and I've never been able to get it to work again. Thanks Guru! Larry

Comment from Turtle on 2010-01-19

2010-01-20T04:20:31Z

Just upgraded from an 8800 to a 9700 involuntarily when the 8800 auto-bricked itself. Anyway, on OSX the setup that worked perfectly for years with the 8800 will not work at all. And suddenly, T-Mobile says, "well, we no longer officially support tethering a Blackberry."

I'll save the rant about that for another time. Right now, if ANYONE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD has gotten a 9700 to tether on T-Mobile on Mac OSX 10.5.x, email me.

Please do NOT email me with "when you find out, let me know, too." I have this specific config and if someone has a solution I have the power to broadcast it bigtime.

Again: if you are tethering a Blackberry 9700 to Mac OSX 10.5.x, tell me how. Where'd you get the scripts, since the blackberry.ccl won't work any more for me, and T-Mobile has washed their hands of the only reason I use TM.

Comment from Stowy on 2010-01-22

2010-01-22T15:31:48Z

Thanks for this site. can you email me BB Modem script for Storm2 9550? Want to do this over bluetooth

stowy@mac.com

Thanks!

Comment from candy boparai on 2010-02-07

2010-02-08T06:58:54Z

Hi. I must preface this by saying I am completely computer illiterate. I am trying to tether my T-Mobile Blackberry 8100 to my Powerbook G4 computer (with is running on MAC OS X version 10.5.8), and I cannot figure out how to do that. I have downloaded the script, and have that in my modem scripts folder. On the forums it gives me a step by step how to do this, but once it gets to the place where I am to select the script from the folder, I do not have this option. My set up wizard just tells me that I can now use my device to access the internet, but does not allow me to chose the script to run. As a result, my Blackberry and my computer are paired, but not connected and I cannot get them to connect. I do have the little phone icon and when I click on it I can ask it to connect the internal modem, but it tells me the connection has failed and I need to verify my settings. Please help! Thank you so very much!!!

Comment from Tour 9360 and Snow Leopard on 2010-03-08

2010-03-09T01:20:00Z

Hi Grant, It appears everyone has you hopping around and jumping through hoops and I am no different sad to say. If you have a moment and it's even within your arsenal, could I trouble you to email me a Tour 9360 Modem Script that is compatible with a Macbook running OSX 10.6.2

Advanced Thanks!