Already inform mod to update this on 1st page.

Let see how it goes??

Ya if the mod is rajin then will update. If not have to live with it. No promises it will be updated.

At least we try!

Yes correct. Agreed.

Proper Upgrade / Downgrade Procedure

Basic Procedure (Beginners)
Backup Phone in DesktopManager.
Unplug phone and close DM.
Install new OS .exe file.
Plug phone back into PC and let drivers install.
Launch DM and proceed with update of OS.
Make sure you pick Backup Data and Apps (including Messages) during the backup!!!
DO NOT under any circumstance unplug the phone or use the PC while the update is in progress. Do not let screen saver kick in either.
Unplug and use phone ONLY once the upgrade procedure states that it's finished by the DM update software on the screen.

@dicksonbell @rattan,

This thread is on "Why won't my OS update?". It's a troubleshooting thread.

A separate thread should be created on "Guide to upgrade my OS to a Hybrid OS", as it's a guide and not a troubleshooting post. Or "Guide to Upgrade my 9700's OS to OS6".

Let me know if and when it's created and I'll help to Pin it up for easy reference.

On a side note, you guys can @sonyclie77 me on Twitter if any help is needed. I'm a Torch 9800 and Bold 9700 user.

Sorry to interrupt your topics... It think its not necessary to create a new PIN topic as its been discuss before furthermore Leaked/Hybrid are not official OS by RIM.. But what Im doing is to let the forumer about such OS existing info on BlackBerry World... Thanks for your concern and help...

This post has been edited by dicksonbell: Nov 17 2010, 12:59 AM

Maybe this thread can be renamed to "Guide/troubleshooting in upgrading OS to a Hybrid OS"

Whatever it is just let it be... No point for renamed it...

im going to install hybrid os to my BB tonite. just want to review the steps i need to do. please correct me if im wrong yeah.

1. remove any previous os from my pc
2. backup my personal using DM
3. backup all my apps using BBSAK
4. install the base os as the hybrid need (.822 for this)
5. install the hybrid (AE 9000 9700 8900 8520 V246 Hybrids.exe)
6. wipe my bb with security wipe
7. delete vendor.xml
8. run apploader
9. select desire apps to install.
10. wait till everything is complete then can use bb already

could some one please highlight to me steps that i missed out on installing this os?

Yes that is the procedure... 100% correct!!!

done the hybrid installation, got freak a while when use BBSAK to wipe the os.

the hybrid is fast and lots of memory left for me. usually after install the needed apps mem left is 10mb, now i got 19mb more to go...

Congratulations on successful of installation...

BTW better dont discuss here, bcoz this topic is for OS upgrade.... If you want to discuss Hybrid better open a new thread...

SIFUSSS, I have a problem

My OS crashed on me now its displaying the reload software 507 error. Can anyone help me?

So far, I have downloaded the 9700jAllLang_PBr5.0.0_rel994_PL5.1.0.146_A5.0.0.586_Maxis.exe

But when i tried to install via DM or loader, it says it cant detect...help

You need to re-install your OS then your BlackBerry are back to normal...

1) Download the OS, it is better to download from blackberry website.
2) After download. install this exe file. do not run desktop manager.
3) Go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and delete vendor.xml
4) Now run your blackberry desktop manager.
5) Go to application loader . then goto update software. After it initialize your phone it shows you that recommended to update to OS5 BUT when you want to continue it will show you that "no update needed" or "you should be subscribed user to update" SO wait do not close this page.
6) go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and run loader.exe now
7) In the list choose what you want to install.(here you will see the blackberry OS5 is ticked already)
8) Complete your install (it take some time (for me around 15 min)
9) Then your device will be restart and as it first run it take more than 10 min to start.
10) Now you have OS5 on you BlackBerry. You can check it on menu>settings>about.

I was able to do step 1 until 4, but when I reached step 5, it did not recommended me to update to OS5...I think this is because DM was unable to detect my PIN, (Device connected (PIN): None)

However I just went to step 6, and this message appeared "The Blackberry Desktop Software does not have Blackberry Device Software for the device that you have connected to the computer. Contact your wireless service provider or system administrator"

I downloaded the following OS from BB support; 9700jAllLang_PBr5.0.0_rel994_PL5.1.0.146_A5.0.0.586_Maxis.exe...is this the correct one?

yes Im using bold 9700 (maxis)...

The you need to use 3rd party Apps.. BBSAK.. Apps Loader to re-install your the OS you downloaded... Here are the BBSAK download link:

Link: http://www.4shared.com/file/y45VO4-d/BBSAKv17_Installer.html

thanks for the help dicksonbell! uploaded my new OS and works fine...

but the problem Im facing still occurs after an OS upgrade...will transfer to support thread for further discussion..

You are welcome... What the problem you have after upgrade??