Nokia PC Suite for Mac OS X: Best alternatives Check out alternatives to Nokia PC Suite for Mac proposed by our editors and user community. By Bitpim Group. BitPim is a program that allows you to view and manipulate data on many CDMA. Mar 07, 2009 I've got a Voyager, an IMac w/OS X 10.5.3 and Bitpim. Couldn't get the sync cable which came with the phone to work for lack of a MAC driver, so I tried BlueTooth and whadoyaknow, it worked. The MAC ICalendar however, won't import into BitPim unless you do it one single event at a time. Jun 13, 2007 BitPim 1.0 for Mac OS X Python-based app that allows you to view and manipulate data on LG VX4400/VX6000 as well as many Sanyo Sprint cell.
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It should be noted that directions to connecting to the phone and using BitPim should be followed very closely. It requires a special cable that can be bought at RadioShack or online and I remember having to download a modem driver as well to get my LG 4400 up and running with it.
The important thing is not to get too frustrated getting it connected. It's not a perfect solution for Verizon's complete lack of Bluetooth capabilities, but if you want better ringers (for free) and wallpaper, it does the job.
Go to the BitPim website to read fully.
There's a ton of additional, slightly dated information here: http://homepage.mac.com/davidemm/vx4400/ (specific to LG phones)
I never got MP3 playback working on my VX6000, but I found and transferred plenty of free midi ringtones.
Do follow the previous comment on the cable. There are some GUI glitches, I found I had to quit BitPim and relaunch between certain operations to correctly see lists. I have an LG VX4400.
Verizon is being sued by users of some Motorola v series phone because they removed the BlueTooth features built into the phone, supposedly to make users pay for downloading wallpapers & sounds...
it shows how to hack that particular model, though i have not yet gotten around to trying it out.
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now is the time for all good cows to come to the aid of their pasture.
I've got the LG VX-6000, and used BitPim to customize MP3s as ringtones, add photos, modify the addressbook... it's a little challenging at first, but there are a number of resources on the web that offer tips and assistance. Here's a few links...
http://videogamexchange.com/sites/lg4400/
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1666306#post1666306
My only real suggestion is to proceed with caution, I did end up freezing my phone up... Verizon was nice enough to replace it under warranty when I walked into a store. Be sure to download the entire contents of the phone to the computer, edit/add, and then upload it back.
Yahoo Groups has a forum or two on these phones, though I've pretty much only seen lame advertising come in. LGVX6000@yahoogroups.com
Hope this helps,
Wiley-
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I've used BitPim in the past with absolutely NO luck whatsoever. After reading this hint, downloading the new version and trying again I've still got nothing. The BitPim documentation leaves much to be desired, and more so for us Mac users. They even have a request in the documentation for submission of additional content for the Mac side. Detailed success stories would be *wonderful*, including BitPim version used, USB port name used, phone model, steps taken, and anything else that I'm most likely forgetting. Please post them here if you've gotten this to work or do end up getting it to work.
Bitpim For Mac
Though I have no experience using the address book, I have uploaded various wallpaper and numerous MiDis to my phone using BitPim.
Unfortunately, it took a lot of finagling and trial and error. Though there is plenty of info to be found on the BitPim site, it isn't spelled out as simply as 1,2,3.
The steps I took included:
1. Having the right cable.
2. Downloading the correct modem script for network connection of my phone
3. Setting the Port on my LG X4400 correctly
4. Ensuring the BitPim was able to find the serial port on the phone and talk to it before exchanging information
It may take some time to figure out -- and I wish I had written down the procedure to pass along -- but it does work with some patience. (And it was worth it!)