Resources & Links

Below you will find useful links to all the required software and instructions to upgrade your BlackBerry handset. 

 

 

Procedure

To upgrade your BlackBerry to the latest OS version, you need to go to the provider-specific download page.  The link below will take you to the provider download pages listed with BlackBerry.

Official BlackBerry Site - OS download links by network provider.

In most cases it is also possible to install an update from a different carrier (if they have the same BlackBerry model). This might be useful if your carrier does not provide the most recent version you need or you want to have a special foreign charset support. For example, you can install the “Hong Kong CSL” version to have Chinese character and input support (the Operation System will still be English). To install a OS update from a different carrier you have to delete: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader\VENDOR.XML first.

The most recent BlackBerry Desktop software is available at the link below.

Official BlackBerry Site - BlackBerry Desktop Software

Upgrade instructions in PDF format are available at the link below

BlackBerry Upgrade Instructions (PDF) - Adobe Acrobat is required to read PDF files.

Verification

To check your current OS/firmware version on the handset, use the device menu and navigate to: Settings > About or Options > About depending on your handset model. Example output is below with the OS version highlighted in red.

BlackBerry™ 8100 Wireless Handheld (EDGE) v4.2.0.51(Platform 2.2.0.32) Cryptographic Kernel v3.8.4.28 MicroEdition Configuration: CLDC-1.1 MicroEdition Profile: MIDP-2.0 MicroEdition JTWI Version: 1.0 MicroEdition Media Version: 1.1 MicroEdition PIM Version: 1.0 MicroEdition File Version: 1.0 www.blackberry.com

Note: You are solely responsible for verifying that the handheld applications that you download are appropriate for, and compatible with, your handheld.