Black Berry Device Software Update

First of all, update take some time, and you can’t use it during the updating. Newer model is faster and you don’t need to worry about the waiting, but be prepared for older model.

In BlackBerry Desktop Software, when you use Device -> Update… to check for a possible update, you will get this message.

“There are no BlackBerry Device Software updates available”

This doesn’t mean there is no update, it just means you have not yet install the Device Software update in this computer. The software update should be downloaded and installed before the update show up. It typically looks like this:

9900jAllLang_PBr7.1.0_rel2108_PL5.1.0.546_A7.1.0.746_Rogers_Wireless_Inc.exe

Different carrier and different model of BB uses different file. You can choose and download it from this website:

Another way to update the OS is through wireless network. You can do this through Options -> Device -> Software Updates. Typically 30MB file will be downloaded, and wait for you to install.  You can choose to “Install Later” and schedule it, or simply cancel, and you will be prompt that the Update must be completed by certain date or it will be cancelled. You have a month to do so. If you schedule it for midnight when you don’t need to use it, make sure it’s been fully charge.