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jsconyers · 04-08-2011, 10:24 AM

If you're trying to upgrade a device without having a BB data, plan these is a workaround. I had ordered a bunch of 9330 devices and all but about 8 of them came with OS 6 installed. I wanted to install OS6 on the 8 devices to keep them all consistent. However, I didn't want to activate them before doing this, thus moving the user's number to this device and leaving them without a working device.

To accomplish this, I did the following:

Open Desktop Manager and go through like you are going to upgrade. You will come to a screen stating that you need a BlackBerry data plan to upgrade. Leave DM on that screen.

Once DM is showing that screen, launch Loader.exe and go through the upgrade process. It should complete the upgrade without any issues.

Remember to delete the vendor.xml file before trying to upgrade.

04-08-2011, 10:24 AM	#5
jsconyers New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: In a van down by the river. Model: NOTE2 OS: 4.1 PIN: <- Where do I find this? Carrier: Sprint Posts: 15,104	Re: Any more ways of updating a Blackberry? If you're trying to upgrade a device without having a BB data, plan these is a workaround. I had ordered a bunch of 9330 devices and all but about 8 of them came with OS 6 installed. I wanted to install OS6 on the 8 devices to keep them all consistent. However, I didn't want to activate them before doing this, thus moving the user's number to this device and leaving them without a working device. To accomplish this, I did the following: Open Desktop Manager and go through like you are going to upgrade. You will come to a screen stating that you need a BlackBerry data plan to upgrade. Leave DM on that screen. Once DM is showing that screen, launch Loader.exe and go through the upgrade process. It should complete the upgrade without any issues. Remember to delete the vendor.xml file before trying to upgrade. __________________ *The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.* *When you take things for granted, the things you are granted, get taken.* Even a mosquito doesn't get a pat on the back until it starts to work. Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold. [BES 5.0.3 / GroupWise 2012 HP2]
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