Latest Official OS for Bold 2 9700 - As of September 23, 2011

[lovin2act]

Be sure to delete vendor.xml file if those listed are not your Official carrier.
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Desktop Manager 6.0

Desktop Manager 5.0

Desktop Manager 4.7

Desktop Manager 4.6

Desktop Manager 4.3

Click on carrier name for download link

• 5.0.0.423
  
  • Bell Mobility
  
  
• 5.0.0.442
  
  • MTC Touch
  • Zain Jordan
  • Telus
  
  
• 5.0.0.545
  
  • Vodafone UK
  
  
• 5.0.0.586
  
  • Cosmote
  • T-Mobile
  
  
• 5.0.0.602
  
  • AT&T
  
  
• 5.0.0.656
  
  • TurkCell
  
  
• 5.0.0.680
  
  • Hutchison
  
  
• 5.0.0.714
  
  • T-Mobile
  
  
• 5.0.0.743
  
  • Optus Mobile Pty Limited
    
  • Rogers Wireless
    
  
  
• 5.0.0.862
  
  • Vodafone
  
  
• 5.0.0.979
  
  • AT&T
  
  
• 6.0.0.380
  
  • Vodafone Essar Limited
  
  
• 6.0.0.448
  
  • Vodafone
  
  
• 6.0.0.666
  
  • SmarTone-Vodafone

[EricaJ1073]

I was looking at the same thing yesterday. I think T-Mo has the latest OS.

[blackninja]

I took a quick look and then I decided to keep the OS that came out of the box with Tmo (.330). If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Best out-of-the-box OS I've seen RIM release.. ever.

[mmcpher]

Well the ATT model came with 5.0.0.296. And even at that, its running faster, smoother and longer than my previous beta set up on the 9000, so I will restrain myself a little while longer, as I've heard there are problems upgrading on an ATT anyway.

[Delfim]

Well the ATT model came with 5.0.0.296. And even at that, its running faster, smoother and longer than my previous beta set up on the 9000, so I will restrain myself a little while longer, as I've heard there are problems upgrading on an ATT anyway.

I'm running .351 (free from any carrier) and I have no reason to change. Runs smoothly. Best OS from RIM -I've experienced so far !
I say, let sleeping dogs lie! Pls don't disturb!

[lovin2act]

I took a quick look and then I decided to keep the OS that came out of the box with Tmo (.330). If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Best out-of-the-box OS I've seen RIM release.. ever.

I am with ya there!!! Just making sure I'm not missing out on something I dont know about though

[mobile99]

Mine came from AT&T with 5.0.0.296. and it's working perfectly. For the limited usage I have planned for my 9700, this OS is just fine.

[BHP77]

I'm waiting to see the one that allows flash support. That's the BIG one. We'll see it here in beta first of course but I'm really anxious to see this feature available.

[drew4flt72]

I've got .351 OS on my device right now and I haven't had any issues. The latest "Official" release is .344 (East Asia)

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.541 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 5.0.0.541
Consisting of:

* Applications: 5.0.0.344
* Software Platform: 5.1.0.96
* File name: 9700EastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel541_PL5.1.0.96_A5.0.0.344 _Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
* File size: 142.56MB

Download Here

[bglawrence]

anyone know if a new OS has addressed the contact alert issues where email and sms messages all have to have the same tone if you are using special tones for any contacts? if you dont use contact alerts the profiles still let you choose separate tones for everything but not when you go to contacts and choose anything special. Only one tone available for ALL message types

[mobile99]

anyone know if a new OS has addressed the contact alert issues where email and sms messages all have to have the same tone if you are using special tones for any contacts? if you dont use contact alerts the profiles still let you choose separate tones for everything but not when you go to contacts and choose anything special. Only one tone available for ALL message types

Sorry I cannot provide the link as I did not capture it, however I have read that this is a known issue that RIM is working on. The other issue which is being addressed by them is the phone number problem with contacts who use mobile phones (who doesn't ?)

[GregGebhardt]

Stick with your original OS and you will have no SMS problems like the ones who updated their OS.

[rafaelmann]

im on 5.0.0.371 its better than the TMO os it is beta but there were a couple bugs that were fixed in the newer os also it separates my bes email in its own folder a upgrade ive been praying for,for forever.(i have BES Express) w

[BHP77]

.371 flys, .405 beta is out, get It while you can.

[mobile99]

Anyone have experience with .405?