Storm2Ronco wrote:Is OS 6 for the 9550 Available?
Nope, this model does not have the processor speed/RAM to support OS 6.0 (per RIM).
Speculation has been that VZW is holding it due to iPhones release soon, and because it seems BB has taken a backseat to Droid and now the iPhone, they want to keep their support lines open for all the iPhone things. Also there has been evidence it was supposed to be out on the 19th of january and now everyone is just waiting. Sprint has had it for a while now but no VZW yet. Very frustrating and remember, this is all speculation as to why it hasn't been released on VZW yet
Currently there is no information on the release of that operating system update for Verizon Wireless.
Well Noah, it is a shame that this is all VZW has to say. If no information is available, then it is assumed there will be no update to OS6, so why not simply say that? If this is not what it means, and indeed an upgrade to this OS is in the works, why not simply say that? I am not looking for a commitment, but would certainly like to know if this upgraded OS is in the works, even if it is not guaranteed to be released. I have been with VZW for over 10 years, and this is the most frustrated I have ever been.
Operating system updates come from the manufactures and are subject to their release schedule. When an update is finished, tested, and optimized it will be released. We are in no way attempting to frustrate you, but we can not give out information on updates that we do not have.
GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!
Looks like the software update page for the Bold has been updated today and the PDF "Benefits of Software Upgrade" is OS6 (6.0.0.431). Also before it used to say update in October from the previous release and that's been taken away. Seems were getting closer, but nothing is official until it's released. Sadly we just have to keep holding out and hope they release it soon.
Here's the page:
http://support.vzw.com/system_update/bb_bold.html
(the first PDF is the one that explains OS6, still no date yet)
Android10 wrote:
Operating system updates come from the manufactures and are subject to their release schedule. When an update is finished, tested, and optimized it will be released. We are in no way attempting to frustrate you, but we can not give out information on updates that we do not have.
Is it just me, or is this response really insulting. It seems that your really believe your users are quite stupid. Blackberry users are in large part pretty aware of software update information.
Your users are aware that the other carrier's 9650 has been running OS6 for quite some time.
Your users are aware that RIM has provided Verizon the software update and the delay is now in Verizon's testing phase.
Your users are aware that Verizon is notorious for releasing software updates far later than other carriers.
We know all these things and we stay with Verizon because the service is good and that means something.
I'm not sure what you are trying to accomplish by trying to mislead folks on the forums by implying that Verizon hasn't gotten any software updates from RIM and the only reason we don't have OS6 is because of them. All folks are asking for is a little information...it goes a long way in building good will with your customers. When will you all learn that?
The only thing worse than the absolute radio silence from Verizon on this is popping on to give laughably misleading information. Well done, you took a customer who was mildly frustrated by having to wait longer than she would like and turned her into a customer who is now really angry and insulted.
will OS 6 be available on my 9630???
aspragg wrote:will OS 6 be available on my 9630???
No
thanks....that's upsetting but oh well
For download instructions on the software update click here http://support.vzw.com/system_update/bb_bold.html
Thanks Casonia - instructions in the link you provided say to upgrade to 5.0.0.1644 and then do the OTA upgrade to 6.0 -
"Please note that if you choose to upgrade your BlackBerry Bold to BlackBerry 6 via Over The Air Software loading, you must first upgrade to 5.0.0 release 1644."
It also states that the OTA update is approx 117 MB, so for those of us with the 150 MB limit, downloading and updating through DM would be the way to go. And that note says: "If you want to update directly to Blackberry 6 in one step, connect your phone to your PC and use the web based, or Desktop Manager software loading options highlighted below."
I've already managed to brick my new BOLD once - so forgive the "newbie" questions - all this means is that if I use Desktop Manager to install the upgrade to 6.0, I can go directly from my current version, 5.0.0.975, to 6.0, without the intermediate step of upgrading to 5.0.0.1644, correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can give....I'm am still very much new to this and appreciate all the help I can get!!
I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.
Yes, I just loaded the official OS 6 on my Bold 9650. I can finally browse without the browser hanging. Wow, this is incredible, Is this how long it takes BB and RIM to make a usable browser? Fairly disappointing.
Anyway .... a few words of warning.
I followed the instructions from the verzion site which directed me to the blackberry site.
After OS 6 was loaded (this took about 14 mins .. be patient) ... and don't touch anything while it's upgrading)
My Contacts were wiped out.
My applications were wiped out.
Any folders I set up were gone.
My pictures survived. (I think they were on the sd card).
Recovering after the blast .....
Then there was an error trying to reinstall the verizon back up assistant. Got around that. Loaded my apps that got deleted, wet up my mail apps ... and finally the phone is back to where I left it
It's totally worth it .. since the browsing is now fixed!!!!! This browser supports HTML5 also ... yes ... this update brought this phone into the 20th century .... maybe OS 7 will bring us to the 21st.
The UI is very good. It will take a few minutes to get use to, however, they did a good job overall .. even for this Non touch screen device. If you have a torch, the changes are even better (touch screen).
Blackberry has the most superior hard keyboard (and scroll button) in the industry .. even for my fat fingers.
Did you have any issues with MMS...my ability to compose them is completely gone. I have it in the service books but cannot actually send or recieve them.
Alvy,
Check the other post concerning MMS that you posted. I have the answer there for you.
Doc
Is OS 6 for the 9550 Available?
Storm2Ronco wrote:Is OS 6 for the 9550 Available?
Nope, this model does not have the processor speed/RAM to support OS 6.0 (per RIM).
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