Our step by step guide will help you install the latest version of BlackBerry OS on your device.
- Determine your current BlackBerry OS version
- Click Options icon on your device homescreen and select About.
- Press Alt + Shift + H and find out through the Help Me screen.
- Download the latest BlackBerry OS software
- Check with your wireless carrier website for updates.
- Unofficial releases may be available through various sources on the web
[NOTE] A pre-release or unofficial version of BlackBerry OS can cause data loss or device malfunction. Your device may be bricked (unusable) as a result, in which case you can read our guide on How to re-install BlackBerry OS on a bricked device.
- Download the latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager
- Run your BlackBerry OS software file (.exe) you downloaded
- Click Next on the installation wizard which appears
- Accept the terms of service
- When you are asked to Start BlackBerry Desktop, Select Yes and then Finish
- When the BlackBerry Desktop Software opens
- Connect your device to your computer through the USB cable
- Wait for the software to search for application updates for your device
- Once completed select 'Update now' and you will see a list of applications.
- Now select Options, under and make sure that 'Backup Device Data Automatically During the Installation Process' is selected.
- Now select Advancedand select the application you want installed with the new OS.
- Finally select Next, and then Finish.
- You will now have a few minutes to wait for the update to complete.
- Once the process is completed the device will switch on and connect to the carrier network.
- Close Desktop Manager, disconnect your BlackBerry device and you are ready to go.
- Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager Software.
- Select the Application Loader icon on the Desktop Manager home-screen.
- Then click the Start box on the right side of the screen beneath Update Applications.
- The Software will try to search and install updates.
- Now select Advanced and select the application you want installed with the new OS.