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BlackBerry OS 6.0 now ready for download

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief March 18, 2011 · 1 min read

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RIM has finally announced that their spanking new BlackBerry OS 6.0 is ready for download to upgrade all your existing BlackBerry Bold 9700 and BlackBerry Curve 3G.

That is, if you have not already done so.

BlackBerry 6, the latest BlackBerry smartphone operating system from Research In Motion (RIM), is now available to existing owners and new customers of BlackBerry Curve 3G and BlackBerry Bold 9700 smartphones for free.

The new BlackBerry 6 operating system includes an intuitive user interface, enhanced web browsing experience, universal search, social feeds and an engaging multimedia experience.

To upgrade, existing owners of the BlackBerry Curve 3G and BlackBerry Bold 9700 can connect their smartphone to their computer and go to ap.blackberry.com/blackberry6 to download the update.

Download BB OS 6.0 here.

Disclosure: RIM/BlackBerry is an advertiser on this blog.

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126 Comments

tekguy · 15 years ago

my bb bold 9700 camera is not working it says could not start camera close all application …. i tried removing the batt closing all the apps removing all apps.. dowgrading and upgrading the OS but its not working… does anyone knows how to fix this problem?

n2speed · 15 years ago

Finally! Updated my 9300 to OS 6 :D Followed some of the steps mentioned before but may additional step for ones that don’t have any active BB service :D

jp · 15 years ago

ano ung step na additional for non bb service subscribers?

aeroegz · 15 years ago

“You can do an update without an active subscription by doing a “stealth” os reload…”

You can do an update without an active subscription by doing a “stealth” OS reload. Delete the Vendor.xml file located at c:program filescommon filesresearch in motionapploader Run Loader.exe from that directory. Pull the battery from your device, and put it back in. Plug in the BB and IMMEDIATELY click the “next” button – here`s where you want to make sure the port shows USB: UNKNOWN. If it shows the PIN, you were too slow. Try again. Basically, you`re loading an OS from the bottom up. There is no “backup/restore” available for this. You`ll lose everything on the device. But it will work.

JP · 15 years ago

here are my steps — https://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&note_id=1543257039823

JP · 15 years ago

go to http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/desktop/

download FOR PC and install…

do not open the app yet.wag atat!

then go to http://us.blackberry.com/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp

look for globe telecom.. download and install..

when promted to open up desktop software. do not open!

close all your application…para wag magulo!

go to program files >> common file >> research in motion >> Apploader >> DELETE vendor.xml
open DESKTOP SOFTWARE app. connect your device…

it should prompt you that a new software is found and ready to instal but do not install it yet!

back up your device!

close app after back up.but do not remove the device

go to program files >> common file >> research in motion >> Apploader >> open LOADER
then click next next next next– finish

****note: you should HAVE an ACTIVE subscription to BB SERVICES in order for the update to be installed.

Patricia · 14 years ago

What do you mean by ACTIVE BB SERVICES? Is that BB SOCIAL?

n2speed · 15 years ago

I tried it using gelopot’s instructions above but when I launched the loader.exe it won’t detect the os 6 file I downloaded! :(

The os 6 files are located under the share folder of RIM’s folder in the program files.

Am I missing something here?

Need help!

JP · 15 years ago

you should be subscribed to BB service..such as super surf.for globe

download · 15 years ago

Due to a violation of our terms of use, the file has been removed from the server.

didi · 15 years ago

you could also make use of this tutorial:

http://blackberryrocks.com/how-to-upgrade-blackberry-operating-system-os/

David · 15 years ago

plz peepz i need the link to download os.6

OMG · 15 years ago

I download and install BB Desktop manager version 6.. then i plug my BB Curve 3g.. upgrade my os to os6 and it says.. i must have data plan etc..unplug my device and guess what!! i cant view my friends text messages. oh my.. how far will it goes…

richard · 15 years ago

I only installed the BB Desktop Software V6. Plug my 9300 then I followed the instructions and it works… now phone is running on OS 6.

sherwood · 15 years ago

para sa mga may active plan lang naman ang OS6.. Waste of time..

ian · 15 years ago

can anyone confirm sherwood…I’ve been trying to upgrade my 9300 to OS 6 and really no update can be seen…already downloaded the apploader 3-4 times and still no success…so if the update is really for those with active BB plans only then I should stop trying cause I don’t have one

jrNeedsHelp · 15 years ago

“This BlackBerryÂ® Device Software upgrade includes new features and significant enhancements to the BlackBerryÂ® solution and, as such, is only available to users with an active BlackBerry subscription. To learn more about BlackBerryÂ® service, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/service.” – help, how do i go about this error?

JP · 15 years ago

same error

brian · 15 years ago

yeah. ano ung additional steps?

liaam · 14 years ago

for those who have problems with data subscription, try deleting the vondor.xml file on the apploader folder before running the loader. hope that helps :)

jrNeedsHelp · 15 years ago

im using a curve 3g po, ang prob ko naman is when i start to update na ang sabi po kailangan daw ng bbdata account or something like that.. H E L P

mystar9898 · 15 years ago

When will this be available for Macs? I guess I can install it on my PC but I prefer keeping my backup in my Mac.

luiboowee · 15 years ago

After upgrading you did not find Social Feeds app? Follow this:

1. Run apploader.exe (found in the same folder of vendor.xml)
2. Follow instructions and find Social Feeds Application (or its closest word/s), you may also tick YouTube Application and other applications you want to include and/or exclude.
3. Click next, and it will prompt you to back up and upgrade.

** the Desktop Software upgrade do not include the Social Feeds app, so you have to ‘manually’ install it after upgrading. Well, if you were lucky and Social Feeds app was already there after you upgrade, well… you are lucky. Hehe.

mq · 15 years ago

update: so i updated to os 6 i backuped my files, but then i tried to click update it said no available updates? i deleted the vendor.xml and all. using a 9700 bold. any help pls?

mq · 15 years ago

i dont think it works on 9700.. my 6 OS wont detect my phone for some reason.. eventhough its connected.. any help here? or does it really take long? its been 10 minutes or so the screen still says connect to bb device

paolo · 15 years ago

i tried it. using a sun sim. i upgraded to os6 since it was recognized when i plugged my BB on my pc, it was updating then as it was about to finish, it had an error. now my BB is nuked. have to download the OS from the site. weird too, BB doesnt have sun cellular on the list for software downloads so ill get the OS from the smart download link. hassleeeee

Edwaed · 15 years ago

geee just follow “luiboowee’s” instructions and “gelopots” (if you have encountered some errors and you will never get lost.. 0s 6 is working now on my Curve 3g. thanks for the guide sir! high five!!!!! :)

BB 9700 · 15 years ago

After I updated by BB 9700 to OS 6, some wallpapers are not displayed upon scrolling. :(:(

gelopots · 15 years ago

here’s what worked for me. i’m a BB Curve 3G user.

1. use v6 of BB desktop software
2. download the OS6 software
3. connect your device via USB and check on the BB desktop software that an update is available.
4. make sure to backup your files.
5. close the BB desktop software. do not disconnect your device.
6. delete “vendor.xml”
7. run “app loader.exe” this should take around 30 mins.
8. tada! it’s a whole new BB! now just restore all your data and you’re all set.

Miro Enriquez · 15 years ago

After installing OS 6 to my laptop, i followed this instruction and it worked! but in my bb I just took 10mins. it was so fast.

Name: · 15 years ago

mine says there was an error. “one or more modules could not be resolved” =(

disappointed · 15 years ago

me too i got the same error message… whats wrong

Name: Pao · 15 years ago

Software For BlackBerryÂ® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.1879 (All Languages)

Package Version: 6.0.0.1879
Consisting of:

Applications: 6.0.0.448

Software Platform: 6.6.0.124

File name: 9700jAllLang_PBr6.0.0_rel1879_PL6.6.0.124_A6.0.0.448_Globe_Telecom__Inc.exe

File size: 179.24MB

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

geo77 · 15 years ago

Thanks very much Luibowee!

luiboowee · 15 years ago

Upgrade will take more than 40 mins. Patience required. :)

luiboowee · 15 years ago

Very important instructions before you upgrade:
1. BlackBerry Desktop Software should be updated first. It used to be known as a desktop manager. It should be v.6 as well.
2. After “installing” OS6, go to C:/ProgramFiles/CommonFiles/ResearchInMotion/AppLoader, then delete the vendor.xml file (I don’t know why, but it is consistent to other instructions found online) <– this made the trick, you need to delete it.
3. Open your updated BlackBerry Desktop Software, it SHOULD now detect the new OS and ask you to upgrade then follow the instructions there.

Mine is already working. Yehey!

Pingmarfori · 15 years ago

This worked for me! Thanks!

JP · 15 years ago

i’ve installed the desktop manager and the OS for 9300, but the desktop manager cannot detect the new OS even though i’ve deleted the vendor.xlm..please HELP… :(

JP · 15 years ago

This BlackBerryÂ® Device Software upgrade includes new features and significant enhancements to the BlackBerryÂ® solution and, as such, is only available to users with an active BlackBerry subscription. To learn more about BlackBerryÂ® service, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/service. — this is an error message

luiboowee · 15 years ago

I’m trying it now, discovered this:
1. Google: BlackBerry Software Download for Globe Telecom (try Smart Communications for Smart users, I guess)
2. The BlackBerry site should say: Software Download for Globe Telecom, Inc. and Welcome Globe Customers. (or Smart, maybe)
3. Choose your handset from the drop down menu
4. Place your credentials, click next.
5. Confirm
6. Download. The file is around 178 MB so if you have slow internet connection, it will take about 30 mins to download.

I still have to install it or something to try. Im still downloading as of the moment. Soooo excited! hehe.

poch · 15 years ago

thanks a lot for your tip

disappointed · 15 years ago

i downloaded the file but it doesnt work it says error

Bob Reyes · 15 years ago

What’s the precise error message?

pol · 15 years ago

“error loading initialization form”

Bob Reyes · 15 years ago

Perhaps your download of the file is not yet complete. It’s somewhere around 175MB to 180MB. Please check.

I just upgraded my Bold 9700 to the official OS6 (been running the leaked OS6 for months now), and the whole process took me around 30 minutes only.

Chie · 15 years ago

I had mine updated last January 2011. I saw Pia Magalona’s tweet that day that this version is already out and that she tried it herself and it worked for her BB. I also tried it by connecting my curve 3G to my pc and it did upgrade my phone.

luiboowee · 15 years ago

How? I tried it via the BlackBerry Software Update tool, but it says no update is available. I also tried Wireless Update through Options tool of my handset and still no update is available. I also tried using the new BlackBerry Desktop application (the one we use to back up, sync, or use it as modem), still no update is available.

HB · 15 years ago

No Update Available. You make me want it badly. tsk tsk

disappointed · 15 years ago

i tried to update my bb 9700 but its not yet available… please confirm before posting.. i wasted time trying to download… very disappointed

luiboowee · 15 years ago

Don’t even bother. It is not yet available for the Philippines. Haaaay, just wasted of time. Sana ni-confirm muna before ni-post to.

gelopots · 15 years ago

yugatech, please confirm.

misleading blog post. tsk tsk.

Bob Reyes · 15 years ago

I checked the BlackBerry downloads site and the upgrade to OS6 for Bold 9700 is available for both Smart & Globe subscribers. Just go to http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/ click on Downloads from the left side navigation and look for Access your service provider download site (http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/download_sites.jsp)