| Compatibility Guide for GSM Networks | ||||||
| Device | Model | Min. OS Required for Save and Upload |
Min. OS Required for Live Streaming |
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| 8800 | 8800, 8820, 8830 | 4.5 | ||||
| Bold | 9000 | 4.6 | 5.0.0.314 | |||
| Bold 2 | 9700 | 5.0.0.330 | 5.0.0.330 | |||
| Curve | 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330 | 4.5 | ||||
| Curve | 8520, 8900 | 4.6 | 5.0.0.490 | |||
| Curve | 9300 | 4.5 | 5.0.0.637 | |||
| KickStart | 8220 | 4.6 | ||||
| Pearl | 9100 | 4.5 | 5.0.0.604 | |||
| Pearl | 8100, 8110, 8120, 8130 | 4.5 | ||||
| Tour | 9630 | 4.6 | 5.0.0.662 | |||
* In order to stream video on a BlackBerry over a GSM network, you will need to set the APN.
Go To:
- Options/Advanced/TCPIP
- Checkmark APN Settings Enabled
- Fill in APN info: - i.e. for AT&T use APN: wap.cingular) Fill in Username for APN (if provided) - i.e. wap@cingulargprs.com
- Fill in Password (if provided) - i.e. for AT&T use CINGULAR1
- Select Back button and Save
| Compatibility Guide for CDMA Networks | ||||||
| Device | Model | Min. OS Required for Save and Upload |
Min. OS Required for Live Streaming |
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| 8800 | 8830 | 4.5 | ||||
| Bold | 9000 | 4.6 | ||||
| Bold 2 | 9650 | 5.0.0.330 | 5.0.0.732 | |||
| Curve | 8530 | 4.6 | ||||
| Curve | 8330 | 4.5 | ||||
| Pearl | 9100 | 4.5 | 5.0.0.604 | |||
| Pearl | 8130, 8230 | 4.5 | ||||
| Storm | 9530 | 4.6 | ||||
| Storm 2 | 9550 | 5 | 5.0.0.1020 | |||
| Tour | 9630 | 4.6 | 5.0.0.662 | |||
How to Upgrade OS
If you have never done this before, there are a few things you need to know. The first thing is that there are two different types of OS that you can install: one is the official OS, released by a carrier, and the other one is a leaked OS, meaning that it has not been approved by the carriers to be installed. You can install an official OS using Desktop Manager, but usually it will not let you install a leaked OS unless you do some tweaking. This is something RIM implemented with the latest updates to the Desktop Manager.
These instructions are for Windows users. For BES users, your IT needs to issue an activation code unless you can generate one yourself or have Desktop Manager set up with the BES option, it will do it the next time your run DM.
* You should know that if you decide to install a leaked OS, you’re doing it at your own risk.
* Always do a backup of your Settings and Contacts using Desktop Manager and 3rd-party apps. Use BBSAK,
http://rimgeeks.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=18 you will see me mention this app a few times.
Software that you will need to download:
* Desktop Manager – http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/ at this link you can download for windows and Mac. What does Desktop Manager do, you may ask. It lets you load your OS to the BB, add applications, back up your data, custom settings and contacts, sync music, switch devices and more. When setting up DM, choose the option for personal account, not the one which associates it with your work email, unless you have access to changing settings on BES. BES is the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which is mostly used by companies to deliver company emails and settings to your BlackBerry.
* BlackBerry Swish Army Knife (BBSAK) http://rimgeeks.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=18 this application is for both novice and advanced users, but make sure you don’t go around clicking random buttons, you could really do some damage to the BlackBerry. With this application you can install or back up third-party applications, or launch the Application Loader to install your OS.