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.
Disclosure: RIM/BlackBerry is an advertiser on this blog.
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?
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
ano ung step na additional for non bb service subscribers?
“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.
here are my steps — https://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&¬e_id=1543257039823
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.
What do you mean by ACTIVE BB SERVICES? Is that BB SOCIAL?
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!
you should be subscribed to BB service..such as super surf.for globe
Due to a violation of our terms of use, the file has been removed from the server.
you could also make use of this tutorial:
http://blackberryrocks.com/how-to-upgrade-blackberry-operating-system-os/
plz peepz i need the link to download os.6
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…
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.
para sa mga may active plan lang naman ang OS6.. Waste of time..
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
“This BlackBerry® Device Software upgrade includes new features and significant enhancements to the BlackBerry® solution and, as such, is only available to users with an active BlackBerry subscription. To learn more about BlackBerry® service, please visit www.blackberry.com/service.” – help, how do i go about this error?
same error
yeah. ano ung additional steps?
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 :)
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
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.
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.
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?
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
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
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!!!!! :)
After I updated by BB 9700 to OS 6, some wallpapers are not displayed upon scrolling. :(:(
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.
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.
mine says there was an error. “one or more modules could not be resolved” =(
me too i got the same error message… whats wrong
Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone
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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.
Thanks very much Luibowee!
Upgrade will take more than 40 mins. Patience required. :)
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!
This worked for me! Thanks!
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… :(
This BlackBerry® Device Software upgrade includes new features and significant enhancements to the BlackBerry® solution and, as such, is only available to users with an active BlackBerry subscription. To learn more about BlackBerry® service, please visit www.blackberry.com/service. — this is an error message
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.
thanks a lot for your tip
i downloaded the file but it doesnt work it says error
What’s the precise error message?
“error loading initialization form”
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.
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.
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.
No Update Available. You make me want it badly. tsk tsk
i tried to update my bb 9700 but its not yet available… please confirm before posting.. i wasted time trying to download… very disappointed
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.
yugatech, please confirm.
misleading blog post. tsk tsk.
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)
But for curve 3g?
Can’t download… :s
Yay! It’s finally official! I already have the leaked version in my 9700. Will try that one soon. Sana magwork. LOL
can’t download =(
Can’t update my 9700 :(
What’s the price of BB9700 this year?
BB phones are lacking of front facing camera, which makes skype useless.
The bigger problem is that there’s no official skype release for the BB 9700. The only supported BB models are the only ones carried by Verizon. :(
Yeah, So sad na wala pang Skype for BlackBerry users unlike sa Apple..
hindi ba kasama ang bb curve 8520?:(
glad to hear it is official…