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By Simon Sage on 30 Apr 2013 10:20 am 1
46 77 One of the hidden gems in BlackBerry 10.1 is a new feature for Link that allows you to remotely access files on your PC from your BlackBerry Q10 or BlackBerry Z10. Yes, you can do this when you're on the cellular network, far away from your home's Wi-Fi. This, in a nutshell, is awesome. Sure, there are a few reputable third parties that provide this kind of service, but having the functionality baked right into BlackBerry 10's native file explorer, right beside microSD and Dropbox storage, is ridiculously helpful. All you need to get started is the latest version of BlackBerry Link, and BlackBerry 10.1 on your phone.
As is the case with most of these kinds of solutions, your computer has to be turned on, but luckily Link doesn't have to be running in the background in order for you to be able to access your designated shared directories. After you've paired up your BlackBerry 10.1 device with Link 1.1 and up, just tap the little gear at the top when your computer is the active tab along the bottom. Here, you'll have a list of the familiar settings, but the new section is Remote File Access. Just make sure that your BlackBerry is checked off in that section, and designate which computer folders you want to share below that.
On the device side, there's a new section under settings for BlackBerry Link which has to have everything enabled - the Link toggle, and Download Files Over Mobile Network. You'll also have a list of the computers that BlackBerry is connected to. Yes, if you've paired up your phone with, say, a work computer and a home computer, you'll be able to remotely access files on either one (provided they're turned on). Apparently the system also allows you to browse mapped network drives and NAS drives too, which is awesome for business set-ups. Though the main use case here is reading files on your PC from your phone, this Link file sharing is a two-way street; if one were so inclined, you could save files right onto your computer from your BlackBerry 10 device. Why, you can open up text files in Documents to Go, edit them on your device, save it, and have your changes propagate back to the original.
There are a few caveats. For one, you can only play music files one at a time - an unfortunate turn for those hoping they could turn their home PC into their own personal cloud jukebox while on the move. It's also clear that the Active Frame representation of your free hard drive space isn't fleshed out yet, though that might not be something you necessarily need to know while you're on the move anyway. Naturally, larger files like videos will need longer to buffer, and that may be more of a strain on your device's battery than it's worth, depending on the circumstance. There aren't any thumbnails for images just yet, but maybe we'll see that before 10.1 goes public. One tiny hurdle I bumped into was my Windows Firewall - be sure to turn yours off or get a working exception set up.
I've only gone the afternoon with remote file access in this way, and I can already see it as being something I'll use regularly. What do you guys think? Pretty sweet, eh? Do you see yourself using this often? What do you think about leaving your computer on all the time for this kind of function?
Need help setting it up? Check out our forum thread!
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yisoshy 19 hours ago Amazing!
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KDB84 18 hours ago Awesome!
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SpideysHero 18 hours ago Can't wait for the update!!! Pumped!!!! Viva bb
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walnuts1024 18 hours ago Friggn awesome. This is something I've wanted for a long time.
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Tomas Carrillo 18 hours ago Interesting I'll try it, just to check.
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pean181 18 hours ago Really interesting... can't wait for the update
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amp323 18 hours ago Is it possible to playback playlists? This could be a work around to being able to play only one file at a time...
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00stryder 15 hours ago I think someone was trying to do this in the forums, I don't think it worked but I could be wrong. It's because the system views files individually, but one person suggested that hopefully down the road BlackBerry bakes this feature into the music player app (currently you can only access RFA files via the File Manager).
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Trini-34 18 hours ago I just did it. Thank you for posting this. I now have access to my desktop files from my Z10. Nice Job BlackBerry!!
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Supa_Fly1 18 hours ago I seem ti recall this feature being on 10.0 as well. It wasn't listed in settings but it was there in File Manager as well as on previous to current version of BlackBerry Link desktop app.
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Reply 00stryder 15 hours ago Pretty sure this wasn't available on 10.0, if you're still on that OS though give it a shot and see if it works.
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blakobecwa 18 hours ago Keep in mind along with the Windows Firewall your Anti-Virus Software may be blocking some Network Threats. Check those options as well.
My Problem wasn't Windows Firewall it was my Anti-Virus.
Reply harpmoon 18 hours ago Yes, I've noticed some lag for videos when connected to the mobile network, bit it works flawlessly while at home connected to Wi - Fi. The only other time I get lag is when opening the folders I have setup for remote access, granted these folders contain several hundred GB of data and hundreds of sub folders, so I would expect that. Once again, that only happens on my 4G network connection. Also, I have about a dozen or so folders chosen for remote access (not including their sub folders) so I am glad to see there's no cap at, say ten folders, which u feared and am thankful there is not. It is interesting though since BlackBerry has developed relationships with Box and Dropbox to allow deep level integration of their services in the OS, when this feature is in and of itself is almost cloud storage. Granted, not really, but for some users, this will suit their needs and replace the need for a cloud storage solution. Others will always need and continue to use cloud services though.
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Reply Foreverup 18 hours ago hmm I wonder if I can use this for work computers to access my hard drive and shared drives without BES 10
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polytan02 18 hours ago Bring us the official OTA 10.1 update for Z10!
Would this work from bluetooth or wifi only?
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Reply pooo 16 hours ago Read the article... It says it works over the mobile network.
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mradil 18 hours ago Has anyone tried streaming movies? Ie. Avi or. Mkv's?
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Reply 00stryder 16 hours ago Yep, works beautifully. Two things to note though:
1. .mkv files may have audio and/or video formats contained that cannot be read by your device (certain codecs aren't supported, yet)
2. PLEASE pay attention to your data usage as this is essentially equivalent to downloading the movie to your phone. If you watch a full movie that's 1 gb on your home device, expect to use roughly the same amount of data watching it. So unless you have unlimited data, watch out for that.
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Reply DuexNoir 18 hours ago Awesome! I've been wanting something like this for a long while now. I know I will be using this a lot...and maybe this is where Heins say we only need our phone for business as I can see my need for my computer even less.
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Reply mradil 18 hours ago Has anyone tried to stream movies?
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Reply DuexNoir 18 hours ago Just to clarify my previous post, that I'll need to actually sit in front of my computer and use it even less...even though I am using my computer. lol.
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kiara 25 18 hours ago When would 10.1 be available for z10
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Reply 00stryder 15 hours ago We don't know yet, likely around the time BlackBerry Live takes place (May 14-16). Even then, it depends on when carriers release it. Sucks, I know, but it is what it is.
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techberry1105 18 hours ago This is so effin awesome!!!! It's baked in features like this that compensates for the unavailability of certain power apps!!!!
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brosee 18 hours ago That's fantastic. I never understood why this wasn't always an option. Glad it's here now.
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StefanoB 18 hours ago I'm hooked to BOX (got the PlayBook 50G account) but I think this is very cool! Is there any significant difference between the services in every day use?
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Miss_Hawkins 18 hours ago When is 10.1 coming to Z10?!!! Can't wait
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Reply Marloncx 18 hours ago I am getting an error 1920. Rim tunnel service failed to start.
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Reply 00stryder 15 hours ago Possibly try uninstalling/reinstalling Link, or before that restart the program and/or your PC. A lot of people found that it didn't work until they had restarted their computer and/or their BB10 devices.
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Reply scalemaster34 18 hours ago Hope Verizon finds a fix for this feature when they release the official 10.1 update... with the leak you have to turn off the Radio to get the "link" to work using Wi-Fi.
Reply 00stryder 15 hours ago Correct, and Simon I think you should add an edit to your post to notify users as it's pretty frustrating if you're not aware of it.
We so had reports that one user on T-Mobile could ONLY use this with mobile data turned on and Wifi turned OFF... Very weird indeed.
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andrewmcwhirter 18 hours ago Can someone please show an example of setting up access to a NAS or network drive?
Reply soaresr 17 hours ago I would assume you map the drive on your computer and add the folder in BB link.
Reply ncpete 18 hours ago So, that means instead of the 10GB of storage from my google and Sky drives, I now, functionally, have my entire 12 TB NAS available as cloud storage for my device? YES!
Reply PH_BB 18 hours ago I think this is just one of the surprise BlackBerry has in store for their "Mobile computing" platform.
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Reply rdsage 18 hours ago BlackBerry! Built for work and play.
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jasonmelling 17 hours ago Now, advertise this! (if the other OS' don't have it already).
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MobileMadness002 16 hours ago Android - "ES File Explorer" has this for droids. Works great btw...
Reply buwee 14 hours ago Yeah, but it is from a 3rd party and not baked into the a secure O/S - Be a cold day in h*** before I open up my computer to a 3rd party app especially one running on Android LOL
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j21jam6 17 hours ago This is HUGE- having access to home PC as well as work files. I read about this two nights ago and already I'm able to get work done directly from my Z10. This is akin to the advent of the Ipod in my opinion. Invaluable!!!
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Reply playpen007 17 hours ago That's what I am talking about. If you forget your Power Point presentation on your Laptop at home, no earth shattering. Any where any places, you are always going to get your files.
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Spdyrel 17 hours ago Now if I could just get 10.1 on my Verizon BBZ10......I wonder if the Q10 will be updated before the Q10
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Reply Temple Sascha 17 hours ago So if i am on the same WIFI network does the data still go via internet or only over the local LAN?
Reply buylocal_getaBB 12 hours ago Only on the LAN, and local data is not included in usage so while home at least i could watch my downloaded copy of the hobbit (almost 6 gigs) on the crapper and never worry about data usage. However if I'm spending 3 hours on the toilet I probably have other problems...
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Mgulead 17 hours ago Awesome !
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miketko 17 hours ago Can't wait for 10.1. Don't feel like loading the Leak. Don't have tome for that
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EECGeek 11 hours ago Only takes but a few minutes. So much joy after that!
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KasukeSadiki 16 hours ago This offers a pretty good glimpse into the whole "mobile computing" paradigm Thorsten keeps talking about.
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SEAWARRIOR 16 hours ago nice,,, available storage on each paired device is pretty slick, too...
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starfleet_k 16 hours ago This is awesome!!! Been waiting for something like this! Have access to all my storage at home... good job BlackBerry
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Reply pooo 16 hours ago Would you be able to connect with more than one computer? Both work and personal?
Reply TripNFry 16 hours ago yes.
" You'll also have a list of the computers that BlackBerry is connected to. Yes, if you've paired up your phone with, say, a work computer and a home computer, you'll be able to remotely access files on either one (provided they're turned on). "
Reply scalemaster34 15 hours ago I have four different computers setup. But I could not get my work computer to connect. Think there is something in the corporate network that is blocking it... :(
Reply blackseed1 16 hours ago Nice, especially for IT. Would love to have Cortado back, best printing option for bb.
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Reply FryBerry 16 hours ago This is awesome. I am always out and about, and it will be incredibly valuable to have access to all of my files!!!! This really is huge!!!
Reply BillW69 16 hours ago This really gives legs to Heins' statements that one day soon we'll really only need one mobile computing device. When we get the 10.1 update, I can take my Z10 on the road and leave my PlayBook behind.
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IllmasterMathematics 16 hours ago Wait, does this automatically download the files to your phone to reflect what's in Link or only on-demand?
Reply 00stryder 15 hours ago No downloading, more so just remote access of the files (thus the name). You CAN download them to your device but there's no need. I'd compare it to how Dropbox is handled by the PlayBook (download files to your device to gain access to them) versus how it's handled on the BB10 devices (can open/modify/save files without them being downloaded to your device).
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trynacu2 15 hours ago This is so cool. Thanks for the demo.
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Majestic Lion 15 hours ago Is this also one of those things that can pop up in your BBM status? "So-and-so is watching Gingerbread Girls.avi"?
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Reply KMB4 14 hours ago When I heard about this I just smiled. We definitely see where BlackBerry is heading with this feature. It certainly gives Heins words on Bloomberg yesterday more clarity. They intend for us to only need the device and perhaps our own server and voilà . Makes you wonder how Box and Dropbox etc. feel about it
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cyco1978 14 hours ago Love the features, silly that Windows never had this option built into there phones. Thanks BB10!!!
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shootsscores 14 hours ago Is there a way to remotely start a pc? Anything can be done with enough money but is there a simple (read cheap) way to do it? I'd love to have my own personal cloud service but don't want to keep a computer running 24/7 for days or weeks when I might only be using the link feature for minutes per day or week.
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Xopher 14 hours ago This is a great feature. You can access files while on your computer, and send them to your device, or you can access the computer from your device. Very useful.
Hopefully this makes its way to the PlayBook, too.
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norteltre 14 hours ago This one has the WOW! factor. Awesome.
Reply Pdoody 14 hours ago This looks awesome!
I just replaced my Visa laptop with a win 8. HATE IT! But that's a different conversation.
Do you have any idea if I can have BB Link on my desktop and Laptop so that I can share files between those two computers? That looks a heck of a lot easier than trying to get a Win8 to talk to a Vista!
Reply Data547 12 hours ago Just checking... noone can disable any of the firewalls at work. That for obvious reasons. How safe is Link if it isn't viable without disabling the Windows firewall. IS has an extensive series of files that employees can access remotely. However, the ftp works with the firewall to maintain system safety.
Awaiting a Q10 availability in the US-
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KyonCoraeL 12 hours ago OMG THIS IS WHAT I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED!
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Kah Carter 11 hours ago Nothing not already stated... hurry up with the update
Kah
Reply EECGeek 11 hours ago Would this be able to be hacked, or is the data encrypted by BB?
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Rasec Blanca 10 hours ago Awesome, but Rogers hasn't yet released a date for the 10.1 update. They don't even have it yet to test from the reply tweet I got from Rogers.
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Reply jcv822 9 hours ago Will this work for mac?
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Reply 00stryder 4 hours ago It does work for Mac, though some users have had issues. Generally it works without major issues though.
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Daniel Montanaro 9 hours ago This is going to be a great feature to have. Good job BBRY.
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ALToronto 9 hours ago Does this feature still work if the computer is in sleep mode, and I'm logged out?
As much as I hate Windows, I may start using it just for the remote access. Unless someone figures out how to use it with Linux.
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omega supreme 9 hours ago Call me when you can access files with my pc turned off... I never leave things on when i'm not home, unless it serves a security purpose like leaving a light on (which i have a timer on).
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Dapper37 7 hours ago Even if this reduces your use of this feature, it doesn't render it useless. No one else at home? Ever?
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Reply omega supreme 1 hour ago No, i live by myself and my family lives 3000 miles away so if i'm not home, no one is...so the feature IS useless to me at the moment... Aside from that, most of what i would need to access is either on my phone or tablet and if i were to go on vacation i would just transfer a few tunes to my phone or tablet which is rare since i seem to stream most of my tunes anyway...i could see it being useful for people that never turn off their pc and don't mind the added increase in their electric bill.
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Ferdinand Rn 8 hours ago Can't wait for the new os
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James Shotton 8 hours ago This feature doesn't appear to be available on my OS. It is not an option.
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Reply Kardinal_D 7 hours ago Absolutely useful!!! Nice
Reply kawikaratekid 7 hours ago This is big!! I will use this feature all of the time.
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world traveler and former ceo 6 hours ago awesome feature!!! can't wait to get the q10 and try it out!!
Reply dmurillo3 6 hours ago How do I get the 10.1OS? It looks like I'm still running on 10.0.10.116 and there are no new software updates available.
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berryaddictnoza 5 hours ago Cool! I can keep all my bids on my PC instead of Dropbox, can BB10 get any more awesome?
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Z10pack 5 hours ago Well done BB, well done.
Reply Brutal Efficiency 5 hours ago Even though I know that there are various third parties that can replicate this, it is not very known in Australia that this is possible.
I think that in countries like this, it will be a deal maker. BlackBerry should capitalize on marketing this very thing.
It is also soooo much more streamlined to do this through your BlackBerry than to go through your BlackBerry to go through a third party.
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royfakhry 4 hours ago When I clicked on Laptop it just displayed the loading circle and then I got a white screen. Tried to reboot phone and PC, confirmed I had file permissions, I even disabled my antivirus but still couldn't access files on my PC just a blank screen. I am on T-Mobile Z10 OS version 10.1.0.1483
I deleted the PC from Settings/BlackBerry Link to try and add it again to see if the problem is resolved but now can't find a way to add it again. Although it is still there in BBLink and checked I don't have it on my Z10.
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