We mentioned BBFileScout last week as a free/donationware file manager. Since then the developer has released quite a few updates that seriously enhanced the functionality. The latest release as of this article is v0.5.1 which brings a few nice features that I thought were worth a mention. I am really loving BBFileScout and really think it is becoming one of my BlackBerry must have applications.
What’s new?
- Complete new implementation of content handlers – BBFileScout now makes use of the (pre-)registered document handlers – when a app register itself for a specify file extension BBFileScout now can read this association and launch the registered app [this implies, that installed PDF readers will now instantly work with BBFileScout]
- Default BB-eMail Composer is used to send any FileAttachments from BBFileScout (previously there was a own implemented eMail composer)
- If the default BB-eMail Composer is causing problems with sending attachments, then you can turn on the BBFileScout-”buildIn” eMail Composer via the Options.
- additional options:
- Use the BBFileScout build-in text viewer/editor (default ON)
- Use the BBFileScout build-in ZIP handler (default ON)
- Force BB media content handler for images, audio & video files (default OFF)
Product page and desktop install link: bb.emacf1.com/bbfilescout.html
OTA install link: bb.emacf1.com/BBFileScout.jad
_Paul_ ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 6
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 12:15 PM EST
Looks like OTA link isn’t working
_Paul_ ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 6
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM EST
should be: http://bb.emacf1.com/ota/BBFileScout.jad
emac Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 4:17 PM EST
no need to fix the OTA link – I have placed a forward for you…
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 601
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 12:33 PM EST
While this hasn’t allowed me to delete unwanted system files (My Fav’s icons) it is still a very handy tool to have. I totally feel RIM should have included this in the OS from the get-go.
Tom ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 364
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 12:42 PM EST
Most likely the files that cannot be deleted are protected by the OS.
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 601
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 1:16 PM EST
Exactly, I wanted something to get around that
Tom ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 364
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 2:19 PM EST
What about removing the net_rim_tmo_five.cod file fr4om your OS-specific Java folder, and connecting to the device using either the Desktop Manager or AppLoader (Loader.exe)? Won’t that produce the desired effect?
randmthought ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 20
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 4:45 PM EST
Or you can use maxmem to remove the t-mo fav app. http://www.berryreview.com/2008/07/03/review-maxmem-free-memory-optimizer/
Ed Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 5:51 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
OTA doesn’t seem to be working. I seem to get the source of the jad file displayed instead.
emac Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM EST
could you please retry it now?
joe Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 7:02 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
All links above this post still not working.
joe Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 7:03 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
All OTA links not working
Blackberry Beard Not Registered
Posted: March 12, 2009 at 7:54 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Used link in #2 and it worked just fine.
I love BBFileScout.
Tom ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 364
Posted: March 13, 2009 at 8:38 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Anyone still having problems with the OTA links might want to try either a Refresh from the Browser menu or clearing the Browser cache. It might be a caching issue.