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danavdiab
10-19-2009, 10:35 AM
I am trying to download the facebook application on to my BB 8700 r and it says that my phone doesnt have the system requirments to do so.

i have enabled javascript and html as well as using a "microsoft IE" browser.

How come it doesnt work?
x14
10-19-2009, 10:40 AM
Do you have a 4.2 OS or higher installed?
danavdiab
10-19-2009, 10:50 AM
well i am not sure...
i got this phone from a friend... so i dont really know whats installed..

but i went into options - > about
and it says
Blackberry 8700
Wireless Handheld (EDGE)
v4.10.284 (platform 2.0.0.120)

etc....

does that mean anything?
juwaack68
10-19-2009, 11:46 AM
That means you have version 4.1.0.284 for your device. Check the sticky threads at the top of the 8700 forum for the latest version.
danavdiab
10-19-2009, 11:53 AM
Awesome!
So what youre saying is i should upgrade my OS to v4.5 as per the link...
and then try downloading the facebook app?

Thanks all :)
juwaack68
10-19-2009, 11:54 AM
That's what I would do. :-)

And start out with a full backup of your device before starting the upgrade.
danavdiab
10-19-2009, 12:03 PM
How do i do that?
I onlyhave the phone and a usb cable.. and whenever i plug in my phone to the computer.. i cant seem to get the computer to find it and when it tries to find software for it it cant.

I am sorry as you can see i have no clue about anything to do with BBs!!!
juwaack68
10-19-2009, 12:12 PM
You need to first download and install BlackBerry Desktop Manager on your PC.

You can find the latest one here:

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/contactFormPreload.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22&dl=23A56743033A8464E718C098E9974C82
danavdiab
10-19-2009, 12:29 PM
thank you very much!

I will try that when i go back home and if i have trouble ill look to the forum!

Thanks again

:)
danavdiab
10-19-2009, 05:38 PM
Okay so i was able to successfully download the newest desktop manager

Now i am trying to download the latest OS version

this one:

package Version: 4.5.0.294
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.5.0.174
Software Platform: 2.7.0.105
File name: 8700M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA. exe
File size: 78.92MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

I downloaded it.. so once i try installing it.. after about one minute it tells me ERROR - invalid F drive...

How do i fix that??

i dont have any previous versions downloaded on my PC... i only have the desktop manager.

Grrr frustratinnng!

Help!!