Thread: Leaked: OS 7.1.0.74 For BlackBerry Bold 9900

Originally Posted by janet

install the OS ... then connect your bb open BlackBerry Desktop Software make sure phone show up in the program an then look for update.. once the os is install it should find it an update the bb.. thats the best i can describe one your familar with BlackBerry Desktop Software you should understand what im saying

Already did it at the very first time. but DM cannot find the OS (7.1.0.74). that' why I used BBSAK and app loader to install the O.S. Vendor xml already erased, all steps already followed, but still loader cannot detect 7.1.074 (I already shut down my antivirus and firewall).

Originally Posted by BBryan

My antivirus software automatically deleted the file, haha.
Looks like Norton thinks it is very dangerous.

Mine did the same thing, had to manually restore in Quarantine.

I'm sad that SocialScope isn't working tho

Apps that don't work

• Kobo
• SocialScope

For Beta Zone apps, a workaround is needed currently (downloading from Rroyy + using your own keycode)

Originally Posted by TwistMyMind

Apps that don't work

• Kobo
• SocialScope

For Beta Zone apps, a workaround is needed currently (downloading from Rroyy + using your own keycode)

Sounds like the entry 7.1 OS may be a bust then with the exception of WiFi hotspot.

Originally Posted by janet

i dont care if it leak or not new or old what im shocked with is that only now 9900 can use wifi hotspot thats it

No big deal, when WiFi is on a window always came up in mine saying this is a so and so hotspot, do you want to log in? Blackberry could always use a wifi hotspot. All any phone needs is a wifi. Unless this is something different, I don't really see it as I'm sure you have to pay...........oceanghost

Originally Posted by oceanghost

No big deal, when WiFi is on a window always came up in mine saying this is a so and so hotspot, do you want to log in? Blackberry could always use a wifi hotspot. All any phone needs is a wifi. Unless this is something different, I don't really see it as I'm sure you have to pay...........oceanghost

WiFi Hotspot turns your BlackBerry into a MiFi-like device that provide internet access for up to 5 devices.

So, pretty much a legit version of "Tether"

For most carriers, you'll need to make sure that Tethering is included.

With my carrier (Telus), Tethering is including within my data usage, so I've got 6gb/month of usage for my BlackBerry

Hi, u must have 2 important things. 1-DM 6.1 or 7, 2- u must have a vendor.xml with 1kb size.. And the DM or loader will see ur new sw.. Tested on 10 diff pc's .. Enjoy

a few things I noticed, was hoping for NFC on my T-Mobile, have hotspot, phone caller ID lookup,(you have to pay), signal and voice are both good. Battery drain same or better then last leak, hard to tell right now.
Install was problematic, I lost the drivers twice, I had this before on a earlier leak.

What I did was go strait to app loader and load from there. When drivers drop leave usb plugged in, do not close the process, remove battery and put back in. This fixed the issue on mine and was able to complete the process and have my backup restored.

What happens is I lost the drivers and the phone says please install operating system with the code507 or something. This happens after program says erasing current OS, waiting for initionalization, half way through windows says device drive did not install correctly.

I install without wiping and if ever this proves there is no such thing as a clean install! Whether you wipe your phone first or not does not matter as you install a new OS the phone gets wiped anyways,(It's not like Windows installing over another version in place). Just like to say this as I read so much about a clean install on these forums.....oceanghost

Originally Posted by aragone79

Already did it at the very first time. but DM cannot find the OS (7.1.0.74). that' why I used BBSAK and app loader to install the O.S. Vendor xml already erased, all steps already followed, but still loader cannot detect 7.1.074 (I already shut down my antivirus and firewall).

Sometimes there are 2 vendor.xml files that are being loaded with the OS 7 software. In addition to the one in apploader, check this folder: C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Research In Motion\BlackBerry

I downgraded back to OS 7. No real use for Mobile Hotspot at this time

Originally Posted by TwistMyMind

I downgraded back to OS 7. No real use for Mobile Hotspot at this time

I've been hearing there's more app compatibility issues than it's worth having.

Originally Posted by Joe Jerde

I've been hearing there's more app compatibility issues than it's worth having.

SocialScope was a big one for me + Beta Zone doesn't like 7.1 yet

Please i'm about to upgrade to this os cos of the wifi hotspot (for my playbook), can anyone confirm that this also works on 9930

Originally Posted by eniga

Please i'm about to upgrade to this os cos of the wifi hotspot (for my playbook), can anyone confirm that this also works on 9930

Nope, this will only work with 9900. Hopefully we will see a leak of 7.1 for 9930 soon.

thanks for the upload ice

Is the UMA calling work? I know that it doesn't hand off from Wi-Fi over to cell (mine isTMO) network, but it is a minor inconvenience.



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