Finally, RIM has announced the availability of BlackBerry OS6 upgrade for Bold 9700 and Curve 9300!
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Upgrading BlackBerry Bold 9700 to OS6
Yesterday, I got a copy of the leaked BlackBerry OS6 for the Bold 9700 device courtesy of BBGeeks.com. (If you missed to download a copy of the OS update, you may download it here). The BlackBerry OS6 boosts some of the following cool features:
- Faster, Richer Web Browser
- Social Feeds and Views
- Universal Search
- Engaging Multimedia
- Simple Setup
- Intuitive, Fluid Design
I am still at awe on how fast my Bold 9700 unit now after the upgrade and with the features listed above. Will write a full review of the BlackBerry OS6 within the weekend. For the time being, here are some of the screenshots of the BlackBerry OS6 running on my Bold 9700:
The Home Screen of my BlackBerry Bold 9700 running OS6
Pinoy BlackBerry Messenger Users
Ever since I started using a BlackBerry, my dilemma was that the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) seems to be an impotent application that eats up precious storage space in my older RIM units. But when I got hold of the BlackBerry Bold 9700, it changed my perception of this nifty tool. Coupled with a decent data plan, I find the BBM a cost-effective solution for your day-to-day messaging; side-by-side with SMS.
Imagine, you can use BBM to send messages to your colleagues who are abroad, eliminating the high cost of sending SMS to a foreign-based mobile number — or even from a different telco.
A lot of Filipinos are now experiencing the beauty of BlackBerry — both the handheld units and the service — thanks to the promos and loyalty (retention) programs being offered by the two giant networks here in RP: GlobePH and Smart.
Share your experiences, problems, tips-and-tricks, etc. about the BlackBerry online at our homegrown online community BlackBerry Pinoys (http://www.blackberrypinoy.info). If you use BBM, simply scan my bar code above or add my PIN 2857CEFC.
Mabuhay ang Pinoy BlackBerry users!
Removing “Ghost Videos” in BlackBerry Bold 9700
First things first: “I am NOT talking about those nasty videos showing “unknown supernatural entities or what we know as ghosts”.
Being a techie person, I had subjected my BlackBerry Bold 9700 to several tests and trials. One of which was testing different video formats and encoding to see if they will play in the device — take note that the files were saved in the microSD card (media card). As a matter of practice, after the tests were done, I usually delete the file(s) from the device. However, I had noticed that the files I had deleted previously are still listed inside the Media section of the BlackBerry Bold 9700. Kinda weird, but my research paved the way for a solution.
BlackBerry Storm 9000 owners were faced with the same problem — deleted media items in the microSD card still appears in the Media list of the device. The normal work-around is to pull the BlackBerry’s battery out then restart the unit. In my case, it didn’t worked. Another work-around is to pull the microSD out of its hatch then re-insert it prior to restarting the device. It worked, but such a hassle to do it whenever I delete a media item.
Then, I came across a BlackBerry user’s forum, the solution posted was simple:
In the BlackBerry Bold 9700, go to Options -> Memory. Press the menu button and choose Remove Media Card. Then, press the menu button one more time and choose Install Media Card.
This method will show you the updated list of media items in your BlackBerry Bold 9700′s microSD card.
BlackBerry Bold 9700
Last 29 Jan 2010, GlobePH finally delivered my BlackBerry Bold 9700 — thanks to their Loyalty Program. A month prior to the delivery, I was advised that I am entitled to a BlackBerry Bold 9000. I inquired when will the BlackBerry Bold 9700 will be available locally, and was told end of January 2010 (that was in December 2009). Come the first week of January 2010, I was advised that I will be given a BlackBerry Bold 9700 instead. Kewl!
On to the review:
The BlackBerry 9700 was announced last October 2009, and this is RIM’s second handset (next to the Curve 8520) that will sport a touch-sensitive optical trackpad instead of the problematic trackball. A very welcome move from RIM. Compared with the BlackBerry Bold 9000, the Bold 9700′s camera is upgraded to 3.15MP (from just 2.0MP) with Image Stabilization; weight is reduced to just 122g from 133g; the Bold 9700 supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 850/1900/2100, & HSDPA 1700/2100/900 — up to 3.6Mbps. Like the Bold 9000, Bold 9700 is also WiFi (802.11 b/g, UMA) enabled.
On the downside, internal storage for the Bold 9700 was reduced to just 256MB from Bold 9000′s 1GB. But, the Bold 9700 supports up to 16GB microSD expandable storage, while the Bold 9000 can only accommodate up to 8GB. The screen size got a little bit smaller at 2.44 inches, compared to the Bold 9000′s 2.6 inches.
GlobePH currently sells the BlackBerry Bold 9700 at PHP28,995 as a prepaid phonekit.
