BlackBerry® handheld software
BlackBerry handheld software downloads
O2 works to make available to you the latest BlackBerry handheld software. We typically provide software updates for handhelds even when they are no longer sold by O2.
Below are the links to download the latest software for your BlackBerry smartphone, followed by instructions on how to upgrade your device.
Downloading BlackBerry handheld software:
- Download the accredited version of the Curve 8310 handheld code (4.2.2.181) - Future software expected April 08
- Download the O2 accredited version of the Pearl 8120 handheld code (4.3.0.67) - Future software expected June/July 08
- Download the O2 accredited version of the Curve 8300 handheld code (4.2.2.181) - Further software expected April 08
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 8800 handheld code (4.2.1.101) - Future software update expected April 08
- Download the O2 accredited version of the Pearl 8100 handheld code (4.2.1.93) - Future software update expected April/May 08
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 8707g handheld code (4.1.0.378) - Future software update expected TBC
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 8700g handheld code (4.2.1.101) - Future software update expected April/May 08
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 7130g handheld code (4.2.1.101) - No more updates for this smartphone
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 7290 handheld code (4.1.0.351) - No more updates for this smartphone
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 7100x™ handheld code (4.1.0.292) - No more updates for this smartphone
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 7230 handheld code (4.0.2.35) - No more updates for this smartphone
- Download the O2 accredited version of the 7730 handheld code (4.0.2.35) - No more updates for this smartphone
All forecast dates for new software are subject to accreditation by O2 and are provided for guidance only.
Installing BlackBerry Handheld Software
For reloading the BlackBerry handheld code onto your device, please follow these simple instructions.
Make sure you've loaded the BlackBerry desktop software, included in the box, onto your PC (When installing the BlackBerry desktop software, please select the option to integrate with a new email or existing Internet Service Provider (ISP) email account.
If you have the BlackBerry Desktop software open on your PC, please close it before downloading the software.
Step 1: Click on the desired handheld software link to download the software and follow the installation wizard.
Step 2: Open the BlackBerry Desktop Software and connect your BlackBerry to your PC
Step 3: If you'd like to keep any of the data that's already on your BlackBerry, and restore after reloading the handheld software, select the Back up and Restore option, and select Back up. If you'd prefer not to keep any of the data on your BlackBerry, follow Step 4.
Step 4: From the BlackBerry Desktop Manager > double-click Application Loader icon. The Application Loader wizard appears.
Step 5: Click Next. The Handheld Application Selection window appears.
Step 6: In the Handheld Application Selection window, ensure the appropriate applications are selected and click Next.
Step 7: The Completing the Application Loader Wizard appears, and states no actions required. Click Advanced.
Step 8: In the Handheld Data Preservation window, select Erase all application data and Erase all currently installed applications and click Next.
Step 9: Click Finish. The handheld resets.
Note: This process will take several minutes.
