Upgrading Your BlackBerry: How-to

[qbert]

aarrggghh......

if anyone could help me on this.....its starting to drive me mad..and i have googled till my eyes bleed to find answers to
the myth that is a "working bb"

1: i have a bes version(2nd hand) = i have just added data plan with my carrier (o2)
2: no personal email setting i can see to add email web
3:mds is not activated
4:gps is not working
5:i am losing my hair over this ...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh

ok rant over

any suggestions

muchos grassy ass

[GiMorale]

ah. Cool thread, the only thing that needing updating for me was the Device Manager. Sweet!

[Rollin]

Wow that is pretty intense It could be a hardware issue but I would try to take all software measures first. Do a master reset. If that doesn't work, download and install the latest operating system on ur BB. The update will resolve any and all software issues for sure!

Let me know how that works, best of luck!

[Mr. B]

Does internet work fine thou?

[coolclint89]

how do u get free downloads
that means u dont pay for it.!!

[the game]

i am trying to upgrade my o.s to 4.3 and i did same as u wrote ........i deleated the vendor xml file .,.....but it is not showing any upgrade option..........what should i do

[the game]

can anyone help me ????

[lil_mosuey]

i am getting really frustrated I downloaded 4.5.0 from mininova which I had done on another curve i had anyways it downloaded the os through limewire then I ran the app loader and everything was great go the new software now i'm doing the same thing and the desk top manager isn't showing the new os to dl to my other curve 8320 phone can anyone help?

[Rollin]

You need to make sure you have the latest Desktop Manager and the version of the OS that is for your phone. You may have downloaded the wrong file because a "curve" os could also mean that its for 8300 NOT 8320

[lekinsa]

Dear Mr.

I want to reinstall handheld OS, but the first question is where can I dowload a free software for blackberry 8300 curve.

Thanks for your help.

Marcel

Originally Posted by Mr. B

I thought someone might find this useful

Once you download the new OS to your computer do this:

1. Download and install the latest version of Desktop Manager (If there is one)

2. Install the new handheld OS you downloaded on your computer.

3. Delete the vendor.xml file located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader (this step is necessary every time an OS is installed from a different carrier other than what is branded on your BB.)

4. Plug in BB and open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.


PS: Just in case, back up your data so you dont loose anything.