Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

Software For BlackBerry® Bold 9900 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v7.0.0.2435 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 7.0.0.2435
Consisting of:
Applications: 7.0.0.598
Software Platform: 5.0.0.743
File name: 900M_PBr7.0.0_rel2435_PL5.0.0.743_A7.0.0.598_Claro _Dominican_Republic.exe
File size: 220.54MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download the OS file here: https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...AA89712D19A506

Instructions for installing on the 9900:
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 may take up to 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.

Previous OS here: https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...D943498B89DD71

Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

I have a feeling this doesn't have UMA support like my leaked 7.1???
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Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

You are right, it does not. 7.1. You can download the newest leak 7.1.0.190.
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Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

what give? the 7.1 is officially out so...what about the 9900?

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Thank you zombieberry!
I had two vendor.xml files on my computer, one under program files and the other one under appdata

Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

anyone actually install this? im still on .540 cause i have bis issues with both 7.1 leaks so is it worth upgrading to this from .540?

thanx! :)

Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

You could if you wanted to. Of course now that RIM has released official OS versions for all devices, you should check to see if there is an official one for your carrier. Otherwise, stay where you are, as the difference between to the two builds isn't worth the hassle.

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Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

ur response to my post hit 666 posts for you lol. #justsaying

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HaHa I would take that as a sign to back up first.

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How I do this on the windows 7 Professional? I must be doing something wrong. I followed your instructions and deleted the vendor file from the right folder and when I click the loader.exe, it's not doing anything. Please help. Thank you.

Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

gsm4ever, i also have w7 pro, try deleting the 2 vendor.xml files you should have

Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

Will this version run on Vodacom South Africa?

Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

It will work on any version of the 9900. Be sure to follow the instructions to the letter an it will install.

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Please how can I download the official latest OS for 9900
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Re: Latest OS Official 7.0.0.598 for the 9900
 

Go here -> https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...12BDC21E16F64E and select the 9900.

That should be the latest (last?) one.