[JSanders]

Software For BlackBerry® Boldxxx8482; 9780 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.905 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 6.0.0.905
Consisting of:

• Applications: 6.0.0.294
• Software Platform: 6.5.0.54
• File name: 9780M_PBr6.0.0_rel905_PL6.5.0.54_A6.0.0.294_Vodafo ne_UK.exe
• File size: 163.81MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download the OS here: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...05D7C424EBAE5F

Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 9780:

1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml." Vista/Win7 users: In the apploader folder, simply click on "Compatibility files" to see the actual Vendor.xml file. Once you've got that - simply delete the vendor.xml file there (even if you've deleted or think you've deleted it in the folder previously) and voila, it will allow you to update to the newly installed OS!
3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a black "BlackBerry" screen with a status bar for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
If, for some reason, you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to the PC again and run Loader.exe again, and it should load the OS to the device.

[BoomerMole]

I'm very new to this forum but I've had a few BBs and now have a 9700. From the install instructions it gives them for "ANY carriers 9700." Is this a typo or can the 9780 OS6 be downloaded to the 9700 and work ok? Sorry if this is a stupid question with an obvious answer to it. Thanks

[RAlfieri]

OK. Some brave soul try this on your AT&T 9700 and get back to me. :P

R

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by BoomerMole

I'm very new to this forum but I've had a few BBs and now have a 9700. From the install instructions it gives them for "ANY carriers 9700." Is this a typo or can the 9780 OS6 be downloaded to the 9700 and work ok? Sorry if this is a stupid question with an obvious answer to it. Thanks

No, you have a 9700, not a 9780.

It is not a typo...
9700 = 9700
9780 = 9780
9700 xxx8800; 9780

[BoomerMole]

So this will work on the 9700?

When you say, "Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 9700:" what exactly do you mean? I realize a 9700=9700 and a 9780=9780 so I'm assuming you're saying it will work on a 9700 of ANY carrier.

[yahjoogooleh]

You know there is a OS6 leaked release for the 9700 right? I'm using it and it works fine. Go to the beta you than me section and you'll see it there.
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[GQBalla]

this is a official release from rim though.

i wonder if a 9780 os will work on a 9700

**edit supposedly wont work

[stevew]

Originally Posted by JSanders

No, you have a 9700, not a 9780.

It is not a typo...
9700 = 9700
9780 = 9780
9700 xxx8800; 9780

He has a point --

"Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 9700:"

Perhaps it should be clarified to read:

"Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 9780:"

I got it, but some newer users may misunderstand -- just my .02

[JSanders]

Stevew, thanks, yes I copy/pasted the instructions have changed that to read "any carrier's 9780". I've fixed the mistake from the initial post. My apologies to all.

This OS ONLY works on the 9780.

[omkhar]

Anyone tried building a hybrid for the 9700 using this OS?

[bako.li]

the os 6 is ok...very sleek and speedy but

1- memory down from 126.6 to 84 ...

2-Cant access email set up... can not add mails accounts at all....

any can help...???

I really like the os and dont wont to downgrade to os 5 again eventhoght the memory is less - I can live with that but not without my mails,though ...

so please ... any advice ....

[omkhar]

Originally Posted by bako.li

the os 6 is ok...very sleek and speedy but

1- memory down from 126.6 to 84 ...

2-Cant access email set up... can not add mails accounts at all....

any can help...???

I really like the os and dont wont to downgrade to os 5 again eventhoght the memory is less - I can live with that but not without my mails,though ...

so please ... any advice ....

you have a 9780 that shipped with OS5 that you then upgraded to OS6??

[Howard S.]

Originally Posted by bako.li

the os 6 is ok...very sleek and speedy but

1- memory down from 126.6 to 84 ...

2-Cant access email set up... can not add mails accounts at all....

any can help...???

I really like the os and dont wont to downgrade to os 5 again eventhoght the memory is less - I can live with that but not without my mails,though ...

so please ... any advice ....

This OS is NOT for the 9700. Please read this thread from the top to see that.

[austinholloman]

Installed on my new 9780 today, I didn't spend a whole lot of time with the OE software but the install went smooth and everything seems to be working perfect! What were the improvements supposed to be with this version???

[austinholloman]

So I have noticed the mouse getting stuck at the top of the web browser and some times its gone completely. Other than this, its great!
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[Matrix Leader]

Amazing OS!

[austinholloman]

Having some issues with my media/photos. I take about 10 pictures a day on ave and I am holding 1700 on my 16gig sd card. The phone seems to freez after about the 6th picture I take in a row. The camera its self is stunning!
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[Matrix Leader]

I think this should be stickied as it is very stable and snappier than the latest one posted (359)

[Jagga]

I'm waiting until 6.0.1.xxx

[Matrix Leader]

Originally Posted by Jagga

I'm waiting until 6.0.1.xxx

It's been a while since we've seen an update to the 9780 OS