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 CatherineLW on 2008-07-03

2008-07-04T01:26:15Z

Do you know how to do USB tethering through Leopard with a Blackberry 8800?

Comment from CatherineLW on 2008-07-04

2008-07-04T16:54:17Z

Sorry about the double posts above.

I was having the "Authenticating" timeout problem as well, but once I updated the phone number field using the APN information posted on the forums here, I was able to get it to work. For AT&T, a lot of posts had *99# or some variation as the phone number to enter. Turns out using wap.cingular or isp.cingular as the phone number fixed the problem (those are the "APN" entries you'll see on the forums). I'm able to connect using both WAP and ISP information. Check the forums on this site for specific login information.

Point being--THANK YOU. This site is the only one I've been able to find that gets it right.

Comment from Len on 2008-07-10

2008-07-10T14:34:09Z

Hi - I'm trying to tether an 8820 to a Macbook running the latest version of Leopard.

I downloaded the latest modem scripts for Leopard. I used the script for the 8800, will this script work with the 8820? I configured the script with the correct parameters and set everything up. I connect briefly, and then immediately disconnect. The console messages are here if anybody has any ideas:

http://www.firehole.us/images/consolemsg.gif

Comment from Grant Goodale on 2008-07-10

2008-07-11T02:05:48Z

@Len - Yes, the 8800 script will work for an 8820. From the looks of that screenshot, you're using the latest version of the 4.2 OS (T-Mobile, I'm guessing), which suffers from an annoying bug - tethering connection attempts will routinely confuse the bluetooth stack irreparably. Try pulling the battery, then connecting again.

Comment from Len on 2008-07-12

2008-07-13T01:43:30Z

Thanks Grant. You were correct on the OS version and the carrier. Your suggestion worked, briefly. Is the bug such that I have to remove the battery after each successful connection?

Comment from CatherineLW on 2008-07-12

2008-07-13T06:53:16Z

Could that also apply for AT&T? I ran into the same timeout issue. Battery removal worked for me, albeit I didn't try that until a day later.

Comment from aeroport on 2008-07-13

2008-07-13T14:13:33Z

Hello! I feel like I've been led to a guru.
Could someone point me in the direction of (a less hurtful and embarrassing solution) where I can follow step by step instructions on bluetooth tethering.
Most of the posts speak in a language I don't know enough about to apply to my own drama. Meaning: You guys are PROS!
BB Curve 8320 Tmobile (unfortunately) to a MacBookPro (10.5.4)
Any help would be IMMENSLY appreciated!

Comment from aeroport on 2008-07-13

2008-07-13T14:31:00Z

Comment from Madeline on 2008-07-21

2008-07-21T21:27:07Z

Hi there. Thanks for the info. I was able to get my MBP with OS10.5.4 to connect once to my Blackberry 8700 (v4.21101) but couldn't load any web pages or download any email. And then I couldn't get the thing to connect again at all!

Any advice?

Comment from Madeline on 2008-07-21

2008-07-21T21:29:44Z

Hi there. Thanks for your generous help. I was able to get my MacBook Pro (OS 10.5.4) to connect via Bluetooth to the net using my Blackberry 8700 (v4.2.1.101, Rogers in Canada) once, but couldn't load any web pages or download any email. And then I couldn't get it to connect again at all.

Any advice (in relatively plain language, please!)?
Thanks,
Madeline
in Toronto

Comment from Dave Koo on 2008-07-24

2008-07-24T21:40:19Z

Great scripts!!...life would be boring if it were as easy as this process was :) I was always frustrated that my favorite coffee shop didn't have WiFi. Now I don't care :)

Comment from Rob on 2008-08-02

2008-08-02T17:49:43Z

I was having all sorts of problems with maintaining a stable connection until I updated my Blackberry Pearl's operating system from 4.2x to 4.5. AT&T doesn't offer the latest firmware so I had to do all sorts of digging around to figure out how to get T-mobile's firmware package applied to my AT&T device. I would advise anyone out there to check out the 4.5 firmware, as it offers many improvements over the old 4.2 system provided by AT&T.

Comment from Esteban on 2008-08-07

2008-08-08T00:44:19Z

... i don't have a Modem Scripts directory anywhere!!

I get all the rest but that

Any help??

Esteban

Comment from Grant Goodale on 2008-08-16

2008-08-16T17:20:08Z

Not sure why you wouldn't have it - it should be created when you install OS X. It should be in the Library folder at the root of your hard drive. If it's not there, you can create it.

Comment from Alex on 2008-08-25

2008-08-26T00:59:14Z