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How to reload a BlackBerry smartphone without using the BlackBerry Desktop Software
Article Number: 000029847 First Published: April 26, 2017 Last Modified: April 26, 2017 Type: Support
Environment
- BlackBerry Desktop Software for Windows
- BlackBerry Device Software
Overview
A reload of BlackBerry Device Software without using BlackBerry Desktop Software can be performed using the following methods:
- Using the Application Loader after installing the specific Device software package for the BlackBerry smartphone
- Using the BlackBerry Update website
To reload using the Device Software package, perform the following steps:
- Download and install the appropriate BlackBerry Device Software from your wireless service provider.
- When the installation is completed, start the Application Loader Wizard. For computers using a 32-bit Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system browse to C:Program FilesCommon FilesResearch In Motion AppLoaderand double click Loader.exe For computers using a 64-bit Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system browse to C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesResearch In MotionApploader and double click Loader.exe.
- Follow the on-line steps in Application Loader.
- When the prompt comes up to back up the information select Do not back up data.
- At the last page before hitting finish click Advanced.
- Select to delete all third party application and all data applications.
- Click Finish
Update the Blackberry smartphone using the BlackBerry Update site:
- Launch the Internet Explorer web browser
- Go to www.blackberry.com/update
- Select the Update your software Button. If not already installed, you will be prompted to download and install a Microsoft ActiveX control from Research In Motion that will allow Internet Explorer to communicate with the attached BlackBerry smartphone. It will confirm your BlackBerry smartphone model and carrier, check for an available update, download the application loader and Smartphone software if available and begin the install wizard.
- When prompted to install an update, select Get update.
- Select Install Update.
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How to update / change / repair Firmware in BLACKBERRY 9900 Bold Touch phone?
Neccessary Tools and Drivers
- BLACKBERRY firmware download link:
Installing Necessary Drivers and Tools
- Install Blackberry USB drivers
- Install BBSAK tool
Downloading Necessary Firmware
1. Before download necessary firmware we need to check our BLACKBERRY model id first. That can be done as follow.
- on phone label under battery
- in the phone menu - Settings - Device - About Device Version
- with IMEI number on IMEI.info
2. Go to BLACKBERRY firmware download web page and select correct model.
3. Remember that firmware file you will choose to download should include 'Multilanguage' or 'AllLang' in its name. This kind of firmware includes all languages packages. Doesn't matter what operator or brandings you have it won't change as it's located in a different place in the phone then firmware.
5. Go into installed firmware directory. Usually, it is in
C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesResearch In MotionAppLoader
6. Restart the computer to refresh software database to be able to see newly installed BLACKBERRY firmware.
Flashing Tutorial:
1. Turn on BBSAK tool. It will ask to enter your Blackberry password, if your Blackberry does not have one just press OK button.
2. Connect BLACKBERRY 9900 Bold Touch to USB cable wait for drivers installation ends then press Connect button.
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3. Press wipe button to delete old firmware from the phone.
4. Now you should see Error 507 on your phone screen,which is OK and you can go now to the next step.
5.Close BBSAK tool and go to C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesResearch In MotionAppLoader
6. Find and start Loader.exe then press next button until you will be asked if you want to keep the old application in the phone, select that you want to install everything from new firmware as shown below, and press next button.
7. Now choose your language and application, when all is selected press next button, then press finish button to start installing new firmware on the phone.
8. Just wait for a process to ends and phone now turn on with Blackberry logo.
9. Disconnect phone from USB cable and close loader application.
First phone start will take about 20-30 minutes so be patient. On the end, you will see the welcome screen with language selection.
That's all. Congratulations. Your BLACKBERRY 9900 Bold Touch has been flashed is flashed correctly.
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