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BB Bold 9650 update .732 battery problem

I've had this new BB Bold 9650 for a couple weeks since the stores don't seem to carry the Tour anymore. But either way, it wasn't a signal hound but worked fine and battery life was good. But after the .732 update it's still no signal hound but now my battery is dieing after 8 Hrs...of no use! :smileymad:

So since the battery was fine before the update, I'd say it's not a bad device. And I've never had problems in my location with other VZW phones, I'm guessing with the update this device is really working hard to maintain a connection?

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Kimberly_Nicole

Hi. I understand that you have having an issue with your battery. I am sorry because I know that can be frustrating if it is not working after 8 hours of no use. It does seem like the phone may be continuously draining the battery due to applications running. Did you download any new applications after the update? Are there any other applications that you use on a regular basis that could be draining the battery?

Waiting on your reply :smileyhappy:

Thanks!

StreetDocRN

Hi,

I had a similar problem with my Bold. My signal was flip flopping between 1X and 3G and that was causing more drain on the battery than normal. I found the solution to downgrade back to the original 5.0.0.699 OS and everything was more stable. I believe the main thing the 5.0.0.732 OS fixed was the push to talk feature. I personally do not use that feature, so the .699 works well for me. Hope this helps.

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jjmcfan

I also run into multiple problems after the OTA "upgrade". for me, it isn't an upgrade at all! It made my phone unstable...including the 1x -> 3G jump that did not previously occur.

How do you downgrade? I've been researching and can't find a good way. I did a security wipe (or "hard reset") but the OS is still the same.

StreetDocRN

Hi,

To downgrade, you will need Blackberry Desktop Manager with the 5.0.0.699 file, both installed on your PC. If you need the .699 file, I have it set up on a server. I will PM you with the URL for download.

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karihope

I just got the Bold and my battery is draining FAST these first few days. Could you send me the downgrade of the os also? And instructions? Also, if I downgrade and that doesnt help, how do i upgrade again? Thanks!

Taterbug

I would also appreciate the download url. I am having the same issues, constantly going from 3G to 1X. Charge battery all night, and don't use it very much during the day but it only has one bar left that same night. My 8703 for work keeps a charge for 3 days and I am constantly on the phone and emailing with it.

Thanks.

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