[nishantgandhi]

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

Not sure, logically it should not. Else they'll start loosing their "899 plan" customers

Well not really. VMC is still pay-as-you-go (5p/10kb billing), as opposed to 899 unlimited plan. So there are high chances that people might spend more on BB Lite 299+VMC 199 plan.

[dadu]

Originally Posted by Sankar

The waiting sure did worry me a little.. but mission accomplished
Now the Bold is on 5.0.0.592!

Thanks for your help mate

Remove vendor.xml
Remove any network connections

and that should be it, have upgraded so many times.

Btw, 5.0.0.681 is the new version which was released few days back, has faster boot times.

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by dadu

Remove vendor.xml
Remove any network connections

and that should be it, have upgraded so many times.

Btw, 5.0.0.681 is the new version which was released few days back, has faster boot times.

Yep i removed vendor.xml file and the sim card before flashing.
I downloaded 5.0.0.681 etisalat package just now Dadu any other pack i should try? All Indian releases are at 592.

Thinking whether to upgrade...

Btw where have the Blackberry maps disappeared to? I cannot see it in the main menu.

[ashthedivx]

Originally Posted by dadu

Remove vendor.xml
Remove any network connections

and that should be it, have upgraded so many times.

Btw, 5.0.0.681 is the new version which was released few days back, has faster boot times.

I ain't sure if you case is same as ours i.e. we aren't subscribed to BIS plan. 5.0 will not in any case if you aren't on BIS plan !!

[SohailPistawala]

done all of the above for my 8520 after doing the apploader and updating the software it does show the 5.0.6XXx but after doing next it says searching for avaliable software then a screen says no software update required for this device....?? what next?

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

done all of the above for my 8520 after doing the apploader and updating the software it does show the 5.0.6XXx but after doing next it says searching for avaliable software then a screen says no software update required for this device....?? what next?

If you do as said in the quote below, it should work.

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

It's tricky. Switch off your bb, remove battery from bb, make sure vendor.xml is deleted.

Now you have to be really fast, attach usb wire with BB, add battery to mobile, quickly start Loader.exe, it will show "unknown" port (Most important step to watch out), click next-next-next, now you can update it.

Note: Be Fast

I made a slight variation in the process mentioned by Ashish, but its more or less similar.

Pull out the battery from your BB.
Connect it to the PC.
Start Loader.exe (vendor.xml should be deleted)
It detects the device "USB: Unknown PIN"
Click Next and Put the battery in the device.
And follow the steps.

Btw this worked in Bold, may work in your Curve too.

Now my Bold is on OS 5 681 release.

[nandishpal]

how do i remove vendor.xml??
how do i load run loader.exe?
i am using 9700 bold2

[SumitBahl]

Originally Posted by nandishpal

how do i remove vendor.xml??
how do i load run loader.exe?
i am using 9700 bold2

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

In the same folder you will find loader.exe
After you have deleted the vendor.xml file, run loader.

[SohailPistawala]

Sankar its doing the process.. as i am typing this. Thanks Buddy. keeping my fingers crossed.

[SohailPistawala]

successfully done but the phone has got slow and i am not liking it now!

[mukeshgoel]

Originally Posted by nandishpal

how do i remove vendor.xml??
how do i load run loader.exe?
i am using 9700 bold2

Newest Official Bold 9700 OS 5.0.0.680

Package Version: 5.0.0.1149
Consisting of:
Applications: 5.0.0.680
Software Platform: 5.1.0.160
File name: 9700jEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel1149_PL5.1.0.160_A5.0.0. 680_Hutchison.exe
File size: 128.04MB

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...2BAA6EBC8B872D

[dadu]

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

I ain't sure if you case is same as ours i.e. we aren't subscribed to BIS plan. 5.0 will not in any case if you aren't on BIS plan !!

It doesnt matter what plan you are on, as long as you follow what I wrote. The plan has got nothing to do with this upgrade.

Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

done all of the above for my 8520 after doing the apploader and updating the software it does show the 5.0.6XXx but after doing next it says searching for avaliable software then a screen says no software update required for this device....?? what next?

You are already on the latest version, "what next" do you want.

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by SohailPistawala

successfully done but the phone has got slow and i am not liking it now!

It has become faster on the Bold and cursor movements etc are very smooth. A friend updated his 8520 yesterday (his was BIS active, so did the regular way) and he is happy with the update.

Originally Posted by dadu

It doesnt matter what plan you are on, as long as you follow what I wrote. The plan has got nothing to do with this upgrade.

If the Blackberry service isn't enabled on the Blackberry device, which is trying to be updated, the update doesn't work.

I followed the regular method using loader and desktop manager before i had to fall back on the battery pull method. Mine is not yet on a BIS service. OS can even be updated online and they specifically say that a BIS (any) plan should be active on the phone.

[victor0012]

Originally Posted by pranavt

1, 2, 3: Contact Vodafone regarding this. Tell them you are travelling abroad and need the unlock code because you don't want to pay roaming charges. Make up some details if they ask you when and where. If they refuse, escalate it to the Nodal Officer. Stay adamant that you want your handset unlocked. They are required to provide the unlock code to you, do not pay anyone a single penny to do this. Once you have the unlock code, just follow this guide:
How To Unlock RIM Blackberry Curve 8900 | Mobileslate

The Vodafone rep will give you the Network MEP code, enter it in the above screen.

Thanks. Got this done.

[SohailPistawala]

[quote=Sankar;1913974]It has become faster on the Bold and cursor movements etc are very smooth. A friend updated his 8520 yesterday (his was BIS active, so did the regular way) and he is happy with the update.


Sankar, it is performing better for me too. Hope it continues. thanks for the help.