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

Update: If you are experiencing problems with the Web Browser of your BlackBerry Bold 9700, which was recently upgraded to OS6, you may do this work-around: Go to OPTIONS then search for Service Book. There, search for BlackBerry Internet Browsing Service 2 (take note of the number 2). Delete this service book. Make sure that you only have one (01) BlackBerry Internet Browsing Service present.


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27 thoughts on “Upgrading BlackBerry Bold 9700 to OS6”
  1. Hi Reyman! Just download from the link above in my post. Double-click the file to extract the contents. Then open your BlackBerry Desktop Software and connect your device. It should prompt you that a new device software is available, then proceed with the upgrade. Thanks!

  2. Trying to download the link but its not downloading, its not moving from 0% completed on the download bar ?

  3. Hello sir!

    I’ve been searching for this file for days now. Would you know the step by step guide in upgrading? Thanks to you I will now be able to upgrade. Problem is im scared on doing this because my bb is from at&t since it came from the states. Do you have any other way on upgrading the unit w/o “bricking” or locking it again?

  4. Question: Would facebook work using this leaked OS6? I’ve read a blog saying FB is not working. I’m wondering if you tried using FB with this version…Thanks

  5. Hi Bob,

    I downloaded the file which is an exe file 155 MB in size. when i run it, it prompted for BB device manager upgrade and i did it. But after that, nothing is happening. Request you to let me know if any additional steps are required.

  6. @rewaj: What’s the current OS of your unit? Open line or locked? Are you using the latest version of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager?

  7. Hi Bob,

    You’re right. FB is working though i encountered a new issue, the default browser seems not working… It always shows “cannot connect to the internet… contact provided…”

    Any work arounds?

    Thanks…

  8. Hi Bob, ive already installed the BBOS6 and it works perfectly on my BBBold 9700 but I can’t find the YouTube and Social Feeds apps… how come? Thanks.

  9. To those having problems with their Web Browsers after upgrading to BlackBerry OS6, please check my updated post with regards to the Service Book.

  10. Hi Bob,

    I cant find your updated post with regards to the Service Book. Did you encounter any bugs since you installed OS6 on 9700. Im also a Globe User

  11. I updated my BB and all works fine except the browser. i searched my service books and it seems both the mentioned service books 1 and 2 are missing here! is there another way to use my browser until my carrier makes it work? thanks in advance

  12. when I tried to download it from the website you put here it shows it has been removed please can i get another download link?

  13. Hi, since I upgraded my bold 9700 to OS6 it has had two major problems
    (1) It keeps sayin memory low
    (2) I have not been able to download mp3 songs. It keeps writing “download failed”
    Please, how can I solve these troubling issues?
    Thanks

  14. hi i use a bb bold 9700 and i can’t upgrade it i already downloaded the software but again nothing happen. my phone has no subscription (open line)

  15. hi just wanna ask if i could upgrade my bb bold 9700 to os 6 without blackberry internet service? cz i downloaded blackberry desktop software from the official site and they told me that i should have a bb entreprise service!! How can i update my bb without that bb service?? plz reply to : [email protected] .. regards.

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