Update operating system BlackBerry (firmware)
Update operating system BlackBerry (firmware)
Firmware BlackBerry — is the operating system of the smartphone. The OS is responsible for all the basic functionality of BlackBerry, for example, working with e-mail messages, BlackBerry Messenger, SMS, typing, address book, multimedia functions, the operation of the smartphone file system and memory card. This is the software center of your smartphone. Install the latest OS BlackBerry and the device will work faster, more reliably, and the usability will increase. With each new version of the operating system BlackBerry, bugs are fixed, new features are introduced, reliability and performance are improved.
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Different operating system versions for BlackBerry
There are many versions of firmware for the same model BlackBerry, official, unofficial and hybrids. Official, as a rule, more reliable, unofficial — introduce new features, and hybrids allow you to combine several different operating systems in one. The choice of firmware version BlackBerry depends on the user's needs. We have chosen for you the best versions of Blackberry firmware, and constantly update this set, both official and unofficial —, please contact us to install the OS version that suits you best.
OS BlackBerry 5-7 (models like 9900, 9780, 9300 ..) and BlackBerry 10 (Z10, Q10, Passport, Classic ..) — are fundamentally different operating systems, and they are not interchangeable.
BlackBerry 10
Why update the device on OS BlackBerry 10
Updates are "major", with an increase in the basic version of BlackBerry 10, for example, from 10.3.1 to 10.3.2, and "minor", with an increase in the build number, for example, from 10.3.2.668 to 10.3.2.2339. The first introduce new features and capabilities, the second — increase stability.
We recommend to put major updates to almost all users, and minor — only in case the performance of your device leaves much to be desired.
With the OS update, your smartphone will work more reliably, faster, and the battery life will increase without recharging. But there are still good "buns". — is a new feature.
What version of OS is installed on my smartphone BlackBerry 10?
To find out which OS version is installed on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone, there are two simple ways:
- Go to Settings / About Device, for detailed information about the firmware, select the "Category" section.
- For more accurate information in the same window, type ESCR on the keyboard, and on the Help Me! You will see the OS version (see OS Version).
- On smartphones with a touchscreen without a physical keyboard (BlackBerry Z10, Z30, Leap) open the virtual keyboard, to do this, from the bottom frame of the touchscreen slide up with two fingers wide apart.
The OS version looks like a set of numbers separated by dots: 10.3.2.2339:
- The first three numbers, 10.3.2 — is the main version of the OS. It is a defining feature for your smartphone.
- The next number is the — minor version, for example, 2339. The minor version often determines the speed of the device, the battery life without recharging, is responsible for the absence of "glitches" and makes some small additions to the main features of BlackBerry. A higher version does not mean that it is better.
- There are OS version (radio module, core) and software version (OS programs), they are slightly different.
BlackBerry OS 5-7
What good is new OS OS BlackBerry 5-7
With the OS update, your smartphone on BlackBerry OS 5-7 will work more reliably, faster, and the battery life will increase without recharging. But there are still good "buns". — is a new feature. Here are some examples:
Ability to install BBM Voice
BBM Voice allows you to chat with BBM voice contacts over Wi-Fi. To start a conversation, it is enough to press the call button — in any BBM dialogue and voice communication will begin. BBM Voice calls are free wherever you are. The quality of communication when communicating with BBM Voice is excellent. Data protection Read more ..
Mobile access point
The ability to "distribute" the Internet via Wi-Fi, especially since it is often unlimited on a smartphone, — is an extremely useful feature. Want to use your laptop on a trip? It's not a problem.
FM radio
In the 7.1 firmware, the FM radio function was added, that is, the ability to listen to local radio stations without connecting to the operator’s network and without Internet traffic.
Battery saving mode
A special mode that turns on when the battery is depleted to a certain level, which helps the smartphone last longer.
Which OS version is installed on my smartphone with BlackBerry OS 5-7?
To find out which OS version is installed on your BlackBerry smartphone with 5-7 OS, there are two simple ways:
- Press Alt-Shift-H on the main screen and Help Me! You will see the OS version as App Version.
- On smartphones with an incomplete QWERTY-keyboard (BlackBerry 9105 Pearl 3G), press the buttons on the side panel: the volume is higher, the volume is lower, the volume is higher, the volume is lower, the volume is higher than —, you will see the Alt indicator on the top left of the screen. Now type on the screen 3, 7, 2, 7.
- On smartphones with a touchscreen without a physical keyboard (BlackBerry 9860 Torch, 9380 Curve, 9520 Strorm2 and others), hold down the Back button (to the right of the trackpad) and successively tap the upper left corner of the touchscreen, right upper, left upper, right again top. In this case, they can work out the touch screen, but do not pay attention to it.
- Go to Options / Device / About Device Versions, and in the first lines you will see your BlackBerry model and firmware version.
The OS version looks like a set of numbers separated by dots: 7.1.0.694 (1997):
- The first two numbers, 7.1 — main, major, OS version. It is a defining feature for your smartphone. It should be noted that not all smartphones can allow the “older” OS version, for example, on BlackBerry 9000 Bold, you can install OS versions 4.6 and 5.0, on VVV64VV Bold — 5.0 or 6.0, and on BlackBerry 9900 Bold VVV10VV 7.0 or 7.1.
- The second two numbers are the — minor version, for example, 0.694. The minor version often determines the speed of the device, the battery life without recharging, is responsible for the absence of "glitches" and makes some small additions to the main features of BlackBerry. A higher version does not mean that it is better.
- The number in parentheses — version of the build (assembly). It is of interest only to developers.
How can I update the firmware on BlackBerry?
You can update the OS by sorting it out on your own, for example, by reading the topics of our VKontakte group . Be prepared to spend a certain amount of time on this, even if you have certain technical skills, but previously, you did not update the OS BlackBerry. Be careful, make a backup of your data, be careful in choosing the OS version, and also remember — you are responsible for your smartphone!
Another option — contact us: the specialists of Info Solutions will install the most suitable OS version for your smartphone BlackBerry, advise you on any questions that may arise, and carry out the initial setup. You can come to our office , as well as our specialist can go to your office or home to update the operating system BlackBerry, and perform the task on the spot, it is convenient! In this case, all your data will be saved.
Despite the fact that BlackBerry 10 devices support automatic updating of the OS, in Russia this function either does not work, or the OS updates with a long delay, more than a year. In order to acquire new functions in time and increase the stability of the system, contact the InfoSolution experts to update the firmware.
