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?

Do you have a 4.2 OS or higher installed?

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?

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.

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

That's what I would do.

And start out with a full backup of your device before starting the upgrade.

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!!!

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...18C098E9974C82

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

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!!