Updating Ur Blackberry To New Os

[Mufaddal 678]

as i see lot of people have problems updating their bbs to new OS

either they brick their device or while updating they get FATAL ERROR

FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO UPDATE UR BBS WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE OR RISK OF BRICKING

1) go to blackberry site and download os of ur choice

2) go to c:/program files / common files/ reseacrh in motion/ app loader /

and delete vendor.xml file

3) install the os

4) again go to same path as step 2 and delete vendor.xml file

5) dont use desktop manager

6) make sure ur OS is in following folder

c:/program files / common files/ research in motion/ shared / loader files

7) go to app loader folder and double click on loader.exe

8) it will open up apploader wizard click next , it will show list of available updates

9) type next and select options as per ur wish

10) it will take 10-20 mins and ur device will be updated safely

[chintan1 6]

Its very helpful post ..but i have few queries on the same ..

1] Won't be better if we wipe of the previous OS using JL_Commander ?? & then load new OS .

2] Before installing new OS ..should we uninstall Older OS from system ??

thanks for reply sirji ...

[Mufaddal 678]

no need to wipe os or uninstall os

unless u r gonna program phone wiping os isnt required

[chintan1 6]

Ohk ...thanks for the info will keep it in mind ..

[Dj 25]

sorry for the obvious noob question, but does this mean we can have the 8900 OS on the 8330? and something for the pearl too?

[Mufaddal 678]

we can have the 8900 OS on the 8330

how can u run GSM OS on CDMA device , not only that one is a 320*240 phone and one is 480*360 phone

[nandusharma 1]

Sir, could you tell me the latest version of the OS for Curve 8330? I have 4.5.0.127...

[aeroamit 18]

Need help on downgrading OS from 4.5.0.175 to 4.2.2.196 on BB8830.

I have performed all the steps as mentioned above and its getting

updated too,but my BB8830's OS remains 4.5.0.175 only. When I try

search for OS in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8830-v4.2.2.196_P3.0.0.85

it gives message that there are currently no suitable updates available.

Am I missing something in the process.

Thanks in Advance

Amit

[::Hitesh:: 1,763]

^^^

First check that your mobile is ESN base or MEID base,

if it is MEID base then os 4.2.2 will not work.

If it is ESN base, then you can do wipe with BBSAK and load os,

before that you have to un-install all other BB OS from your system and also delete vendor.xml (dont know why this is done, most of the time that files dose not contain any data).

[aeroamit 18]

Thanks Hitesh for response.My BB8830 is MEID based.

I am trying to scan it using UniCDMA and then will

try to read with WinHex.

[parin 857]

Nice infor to Upgared Without Wipe

Thanks Doctor

+1

Edited June 23, 2010 by parin

[estranged 0]

Hi!

My first post on the forums. I am using BB 8330, bought from Reliance Showroom ( v4.0.50186 , Platform - 3.4.0.59). I am not able to update to OS 5.0 via Desktop Manager. Does the above method work and is compatible with Reliance CDMA network?

The link here says that please check with your service provider if it supports. That gives me some cofusion.

Thanks for taking out time to read this and help me out.

Cheers,

Rohit

[::Hitesh:: 1,763]

^^^

8330 will support 4.5 only

[rahulmalik_81 1]

I'm also using 8330(official).i am able to load OS 5.0 without any hitch.BIS also works

[Mufaddal 678]

yes

you can load os 5.0 on 8330 if the website says so

i loaded os 5 on a bb 9530 also

all os 5 is available to 8330 and 9530 , only to poeple who have bis

you can load os 5.0 by using forced loading method

well for that what u need to do is

-install os 5.0

- then download and instal bb desktop manager 4.7 or older

try using as old bb usb drivers as possible , new drivers wont allow u to use this

i use the bb drivers of mfi tool which work perfect ( in case anyone needs i can upload it )

- then remove battery from curve

- open app loader and delete vendor xml file ans start app loader

- connect device to pc it will show pin now reinsert battery , and in some time it will show "unkown" in place of pin no , at this time just press next , remember timing is very important , press next as soon as u see unkown

then it will show you os 5.0 and ask if u want to update

unless you do this it will not show you os 5.0 even if u use app loader as per post 1

you have to force bb to take os 5

[rahulmalik_81 1]

@mufaddal: nice guide

though i loaded the os by this way

1. uninstall all previous installed os from pc

2. downloaded and installed desktop manager 4.5

3. installed OS 5.0.0.230

4. deleted vendor.xml

5. connected bb to pc and opened Desktop Manager

6. install the new os through App Loader in Desktop Manager

that's it

[baskhit 1]

^^^ Can we get a quick feel / review on the OS 5.0 on 8330. Because i heard that after 5.0 8330 is getting slow and few memory issues. Thanks

[rahulmalik_81 1]

^^^ Can we get a quick feel / review on the OS 5.0 on 8330. Because i heard that after 5.0 8330 is getting slow and few memory issues. Thanks

It depends on the version you are using.i like to play with my bb so tried diff os and found 5.0.0.230 to be the best.

u can also try a hybrid based on 5.0.0.230

u just have to try yourself to be the best judge

[parin 857]

2day again reading it restore verizon os on sprint 9650

[cavarun 13]

upgraded my paerl to 4.5 today using muffadal's method as per post 1,

upgrade was flawless,

issues i m facing are:

service book for browser is gone.

plz help me with the service books to be installed on bb8130 ver 4.5

i need one for bb browser and maps too.

thanx

[pbbalaji 0]

I Updated My BB 9530 OS 4.7 to 5.0 Success fully as per Mufaddal Guidance.

Regards,