Software For BlackBerry 8707v (TM) BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.342 (Chinese)
Package Version: 4.2.2.342
Consisting of:
* Applications: 4.2.2.186
* Software Platform: 3.4.0.24
* File name: 8707vCJK_PBr4.2.2_rel342_PL3.4.0.24_A4.2.2.186_VOD AFONE_(UK).exe
* File size: 70.1MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.
To download the update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
This OS will work on any 8707
1. Make sure you have Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 or higher installed. It can be downloaded from the link above or Click
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...].
2. Download the above file to the PC then install it to the PC by running the file you downloaded.
3. Locate the vendor.xml file and delete it. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
4. Plug in BB and Open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.
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 white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
If you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to DM again and run application loader again and it should load the OS to the device.
Latest OS: 8707 4.2.2.342 / 4.2.2.186 (VodafoneUK) (Chinese)
