After you have the device unlocked, follow the directions in this post EXACTLY as written, and it will work. I know. I have followed this procedure many dozen times.

Before you start:

a) Install your current OS on your BlackBerry device to your PC.
If you are using a beta OS, it must be installed on the PC. Find the most current OS release for your model in this same 9500/9530 model section, in the Sticky Notes at the top.

b) You must also have Desktop Manager installed on your PC.
Desktop Manager download here

On AT&T, follow these directions:
1. Download the ATT service books here. Unzip the file on your PC and remember where you placed the file on your PC.

2. On the PC, go to C:\ProgramFiles\CommonFiles\ResearchInMotion\Share d\LoaderFiles\OS version\Java.
Create a new folder and name is ATT. Find the .cod named net_rim_bb_browser_dameon and move the cod to your new folder.

3. Plug in device and open DM > AppLoader > Add/Remove Programs and work your way through the process to remove the net_rim_bb_browser_dameon module. You won't notice any changes until after you see the Application loader screen, don't click any check boxes, just click Next, and then Finish. ONLY after clicking Finish will you see a quick notice that the browser_daemon module is being removed.
Close DM on completion. Allow your Storm to reboot.

4. Open DM again. Go to Backup/Restore > Advanced. On the right is the Storm's data and service books. On the left select File > Open > Select the service book file you downloaded. Click once to highlight it, and then click the bottom arrow (to move it from the left box to the right).
Go back to main menu of DM.

5. Go to C:\ProgramFiles\CommonFiles\ResearchInMotion\Share d\Loader\OS version\Java then to the folder you created named ATT. Right click the module > Cut.
Go back to main Java folder and paste it back.

6. Plug in device and open DM > AppLoader > Add/Remove > and proceed your way through. You will see net_rim_bb_browser_dameon.cod file being replaced.

7. Now go to AT&T BIS Page log in and resend your service books.
https://bis.na.blackberry.com/html?brand=mycingular

8. On your Storm go to Option > Advanced Options > TCP/APN should say
APN: wap.cingular
Username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
Password: CINGULAR1

9. You may need to reboot the BB one more time.

IF, after about 15 minutes, you don't get full caps EDGE which sticks to EDGE, do this:
On your BlackBerry
10. Go to Manage Connections > Mobile Network Options > Network Mode > change 3G & 2G to be 2G only and escape out.

11 Then go to Manage Connections > Mobile Network > and UNcheck your service, wait for it to show OFF in the signal indicator area at the top of your screen.

12. Now, return to the same Manage Connections > Mobile Network > and CHECK your Mobile Network to be back enabled. You may have to do this 3-5 times, each time being patient for the OFF signal indicator. Then give the device five minutes to gain EDGE. If it doesn't rinse and repeat #2 and 3 here.

You should be ok from there once it reaches EDGE again.
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On T-Mobile, follow these directions:

1. Download the TMobile service books here. Unzip the file on your PC and remember where you placed the file on your PC.

2. On the PC, go to C:\ProgramFiles\CommonFiles\ResearchInMotion\Share d\LoaderFiles\OS version\Java.
Create a new folder and name it TMO. Find the .cod named net_rim_bb_browser_dameon and move the cod to your new folder.

3. Plug in device and open DM > AppLoader > Add/Remove Programs and work your way through the process to remove the net_rim_bb_browser_dameon module. You won't notice any changes until after you see the Application loader screen, don't click any check boxes, just click Next, and then Finish. ONLY after clicking Finish will you see a quick notice that the browser_daemon module is being removed.
Close DM on completion. Allow your Storm to reboot.

4. Open DM again. Go to Backup/Restore > Advanced. On the right is the Storm's data and service books. On the left select File > Open > Select the service book file you downloaded. Click once to highlight it, and then click the bottom arrow (to move it from the left box to the right).
Go back to main menu of DM.

5. Go to C:\ProgramFiles\CommonFiles\ResearchInMotion\Share d\Loader\OS version\Java then to the folder you created named TMO. Right click the module > Cut.
Go back to main Java folder and paste it back.

6. Plug in device and open DM > AppLoader > Add/Remove > and proceed your way through. You will see net_rim_bb_browser_dameon.cod file being replaced.

7. Now go to T=Mobile BIS Page log in and resend your service books.
https://my.t-mobile.com/Login/Default.aspx

8. On your Storm go to Option > Advanced Options > TCP/APN should say
APN: wap.voicestream.com
Username: [leave blank]
Password: [leave blank]

OR, you may try these new Tmobile TCP settings:
APN: epc.tmobile.com
Username: [leave blank]
Password: [leave blank]

9. You may need to reboot the BB one more time.

IF, after about 15 minutes, you don't get full caps EDGE which sticks to EDGE, do this:
On your BlackBerry
10. Go to Manage Connections > Mobile Network Options > Network Mode > change 3G & 2G to be 2G only and escape out.

11 Then go to Manage Connections > Mobile Network > and UNcheck your service, wait for it to show OFF in the signal indicator area at the top of your screen.

12. Now, return to the same Manage Connections > Mobile Network > and CHECK your Mobile Network to be back enabled. You may have to do this 3-5 times, each time being patient for the OFF signal indicator. Then give the device five minutes to gain EDGE. If it doesn't rinse and repeat #2 and 3 here.

You should be ok from there once it reaches EDGE again.

What about Rogers Wireless, would these rules apply as well?

Yes, the process will be the same, but you need to find the basic service books for Rogers. No disrespect intended for JSanders, as it is good that this is made a sticky. But I put the process for this on the forums awhile back but wasn't allowed to make it a sticky.

@ Ray, if you get the Rogers service books, let me know and I will post them above.

@ BBSwany, you are correct; these directions in some form have been here for several months, but in most cases the exact process was mixed down deep in some threads difficult to find (and follow), to be quite honest. Having one Sticky Note with both processes seemed cleaner. To me.

I'm having trouble downloading the T-Mobile Service book with the link given above? I've gone to the T-Mobile site, logged in on my account but can't navigate where I can download it directly from T-Mobiles' site either?

On the attachment above for the tmo service books, just do a normal left click on the file and a popup will ask you to save the file to your PC. Then follow the instructions posted above for TMO.

Yes, it downloads but it seems like the file is corrupt? I tested the ATT version and that one opens correctly.

Is this the same process for a Vodaphone 9500 to be used on Tmobile?

Heyy... which Storm version do you get if you want it unlocked? I'm interested but I want to make sure I get the right one before I get it.

if you are getting an unlocked storm for Rogers, then I was told that it has to be the Vodafone 9500, if you get Verizon, Bell, Telus 9530 they will work, but was told that the BB Browser and BB Mesenger for Pinning will NOT.

This might apply for AT&T as well

That is not correct. Unlocked, either the 9500 or the 9530 will work with ATT or Tmobile. And the browser, the PIN and BBMessenger will work perfectly fine.

The T-Mobile ZIP file is definitely corrupt, and, cannot be opened. Can you possibly re-upload???

hey, have a BB9530 and unlocked it to AT&T. Everything works great except the browser and I see the instructions.

I'm on mac so that first link you specify is a PC application, anyway around that?

Nope. You need a PC to complete the process.

dears,

has anyone tried to tethered it on GSM network?

what does this do?

im trying to open the at&t service book but it doesnt work how can i fix that or what do i do?

Wirelessly posted (9530; .135 MF231)

Have you uncompressed the zip file?

After that there's nothing left to open on them.

Is this just for the 9500 or for the 9530 as well because I can't find this folder to do this step.

Wirelessly posted (9530; .135 MF231)

The java folder will be there for either AFTER you install the OS.

I can't download the service books for T-Mobile. Can anyone check? Thanks,

I'm having the same problem with the T-Mobile service books. can someone please re-upload? Thanks.

OK, a new set of TMO Service Books have been uploaded to original post above.

Anyone has same for Vodafone then please post it.

Vodafone has the service books, as they are a carrier of the Storm (9500).

Can I take the SIM card out of my AT&T Bold and use it in an unlocked Storm on AT&T's network? What OS will I need to use? Will my same cell number also work? Will all voice and data services work as expected?

Yes you can use any sim card on any OS to make calls and text. To get data you will need to download ATT service books. PM me if you need help

any record or account of the changes ?
i'm using the old service books, so far no complaints...

these books are better ? can i install AIM and it'll work ?

I don't know of any changes, the initial zip file I posted above of the Tmo service books corrupted somehow, so I just uploaded again the same ones, so these are likely the same as before.

I just got my BB and had it unlocked. Using it on AT&T. OS ver 4.7.0.75 I don't know how to install the OS to the PC or where to get the latest OS.
When I go to C:\Progra\common~~\RIM there is no Share directory.(because the OS is not on the PC?)
Please help..Thanks.

i want help after flash my phone missing wire less lan please any help

manshes, NONE of the Storms currently have wireless lan (WiFi).

What model do you have?

Download the OS from the Sticky thread links at the top of THIS 9500 section.

How do I go thru the process to removed the COD, already install the OS on my PC but when following the instructions just get the message "No software is available for your device" any ideas ??? If I just close DM add the service book and move the COD back; how do I see that the COD is being replaced?

Thanks for your help

BTW My phone says on the top "Activation Required"

Your question really isn't very clear.. could you restate it? The simple answer is to follow the directions above, to the T, exactly as written.

Well, I was able to figure it out using a tool call: Crackutil.

For some reason after moving COD file to ATT folder and launching DM, it woldn't remove the module from the device (yes the proper OS was already installed on my PC), that tool allowed me to do so and I noticed that my BB rebooted, then I loaded the service book, reloaded COD file with the same tool, BB rebooted again and Volia !!!! BB Browser showed up and I was able to use everything.

Decided to use the switch deviced ulitiy on DM once it was done the Browser disappeared, haven't had time to try this again but once I do I'll let you know if it still works.

If you need that tool just google:

HowTo:Get All Features (Browser, MMS) Working on AT&T w/Unlocked Storm 95xx

And click on the first link.

FYI

If you are using an unlocked Verizon Storm and have "Activation Required" on your home screen or your phone number displays incorrectly, Dial # # 000000 (Send). In the Menu, change the mobile directory number to your phone number, click on the menu button and select save. The device will reboot and activate/display the correct number

I think the process above works just fine for me, I don't a crack util.

My phone doesn't say the info in step 8 do I put the info you have in???????

I would suggest to you that the steps are written in order to help you achieve your goal.

Why wouldn't you follow the steps as outlined?

ok..i have an unlocked blackberry storm working on att..thanks to the directions on the first post. the problems i am having is that the edge isnt in capitals (EDGE)..how do i get it to be in capitals and whats the difference. sencond problem im having is that i cant set up my email...when i got to the att blackberry site to sign up...it says that my blackberry is already being used..what do i do?