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Blackberry device firmware upgrade (Vodacom SA download links)

The latest version of the BlackBerry software is available to download. Please select from the links below which device software you require.

BlackBerry 7100m Device Firmware 48.5MB
BlackBerry 7290m Device Firmware 44.1MB
BlackBerry 8100 Device Firmware 77.3MB
BlackBerry 8110 Device Firmware 81.8MB
BlackBerry 8310 Device Firmware 74.8MB
BlackBerry 8700 Device Firmware 47.1MB
BlackBerry 8707v Device Firmware 51.1MB
BlackBerry 8800 Device Firmware 74.2MB
BlackBerry 8900 Device Firmware 120MB
BlackBerry 9000 Device Firmware 96.6MB
BlackBerry 9500 Device Firmware 114MB
Desktop Manager v4.7 (Media Manager included) 212MB
Desktop Manager v4.7 (No Media Manager) 80MB

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Published: July 23, 2009

Instructions for upgrading a blackberry handset

1. Goto http://www.blackberry.com/support/index.shtml
2. Under the heading “downloads” select “service packs”
3. Select “Blackberry Desktop Software 4.1″ in the pulldown menu
4. Choose service pack 1 (English) or service pack 1 (multilingual) if required
5. Now download this to your pc and run the installation

Now you need to download the firmware upgrade to support your handset.
Select your network from the list below to be taken to their firmware page then choose the newest firmware version for your model :

Nextel : Downloads Page Verizon Broadband Access 4.0.2 : Downloads Page
Telus : Downloads Page Orange : Downloads Page
Bell Mobility : Downloads Page Vodafone UK : Downloads Page
Sprint : Downloads Page Vodafone Ireland : Downloads Page
Verizon : Downloads Page Vodafone Australia & Fiji : Downloads Page
Cingular / AT&T : Downloads Page Vodafone New Zealand : Downloads Page
T-Mobile : Downloads Page Cable and Wireless : Downloads Page
Rogers : Downloads Page Dobson Cellular / Cellular One : Downloads Page
Telstra Australia : Downloads Page SunCom Wireless : Downloads Page
Hong Kong CSL : Downloads Page Optus Mobile Pty Limited : Downloads Page
Bharti Tele-Ventures Limited : Downloads Page
KPN Netherlands : Downloads Page
O2 Ireland : Downloads Page
O2 Europe : Downloads Page

6. Start the Blacberry desktop manager and plug in your blackberry.
7. Desktop manager will prompt you that there is a new version
8. Proceed with the install
9. Make sure you select the backup option
10. Once your upgrade is complete, your Blackberry will take around 5 minutes to reboot.

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Published: March 18, 2009

Blackberry curve firmware upgrade and mxit

Installing the firmware upgrade on your Blackberry curve is reletively simple and the software will guid you through the installtion process,

Update your phone’s firmware to v4.5: http://41.192.255.27/vcozadoc/services/blackberry/downloads/handheld/8310M_PBr4%5B1%5D.5.0_rel28_PL2.7.0.43_A4.5.0.18.exe (size: 74.5MB).

You should also be able to run mxit on your blackberry faster and more stable..

older working mxit versions include:

  • HTC Touch (5.6.3)
  • Motorola C650 (5.3)

It dose take some time so prepare for the wait , but it will complete the upgrade..

PS. Updating your phone’s software is at your own risk.

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