[sanfor]

Hello,..

I've seen this sticked post in this section..
I just need to know when this version was released to check if I have it on my BB or not.

how to check my current version?

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1446 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 5.0.0.1446
Consisting of:

* Applications: 5.0.0.862
* Software Platform: 5.1.0.175
* File name: 9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel1446_PL5.1.0.175_A5.0.0.862.exe
* File size: 140 MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download the OS here:http://support.vodafone.de/publicfil...A5.0.0.862.exe


Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 9700:

1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml." Vista/Win7 users: In the apploader folder, simply click on "Compatibility files" to see the actual Vendor.xml file. Once you've got that - simply delete the vendor.xml file there (even if you've deleted or think you've deleted it in the folder previously) and voila, it will allow you to update to the newly installed OS!
3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a black "BlackBerry" screen with a status bar for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
If, for some reason, you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to the PC again and run Loader.exe again, and it should load the OS to the device.

For the previous OS, see this link: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ilanguage.html

[aiharkness]

Open device options, then click About.

Don't run out and do an upgrade if you don't need it. If you are not having problems and you are happy, just get some months behind you with the new blackberry before you start tinkering.

[sanfor]

yeah, you're right i dont have problems so far

[Dubdub]

If you are new to bb, then you really shouldn't be to worried about updatng the os on your device. The 9700 has one of the latest releases of OS5. Be happy.

Play with the device, see what it can and cannot do before you go doing things that can really mess it up. The forum is full of OS upgrades gone wrong by both experienced and inexperienced users.

Use is a while and make it work for you.

I am a believer in the old saying, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. My guess is, your BB is not broken!

[sanfor]

yeah, it's not broken yet

thanks for help

[Cooper]

Latest OS enables UMA if your provider supports it. And it's quite stable.

I think It's worth giving a try, but do realise that the newest OS is not always the best.

[kickitsimple]

i plugged my phone into desktop manager and i think it recommended to update from like 5.0.0.405 to 5.0.0.602, and I am, but this is taking forever!!! after an hour, 242 of 387 modules done!

[kickitsimple]

however, i didnt delete any vendor file, i just plugged in and updated per instructions on screen :/

[bsurjadinata]

Originally Posted by kickitsimple

however, i didnt delete any vendor file, i just plugged in and updated per instructions on screen :/

With the new OS, is it better or just the same?

[kickitsimple]

seems to be the same, maybe slightly faster. battery life is phenomenal.