Update The Blackberry Device Software From A Web Site; Update The Blackberry Device Software Using The Blackberry Desktop Software - Blackberry Bold 9780 User Manual

User Guide
You can use your BlackBerry® device when you download the BlackBerry® Device Software but not when you install the software. You have
the option to schedule the update to occur at a specific time.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software.
Maintaining an up-to-date backup file on your computer might allow you to recover device data if your device is lost, stolen, or corrupted by
an unforeseen issue.
1. On the Home screen, click the Wireless Update icon. If you do not have the Wireless Update icon, on the Home screen, click the
Options icon. Click Device > Software Updates.
2. Complete the instructions on the screen.
Note: During the installation process, your device might reset or display a white screen. If encryption is turned on, you might need to type
your password at various times during the installation process.

Update the BlackBerry Device Software from a web site

If your email account uses a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server you might not be able to perform this task. Check with your administrator for
BlackBerry® Device Software updates that have been approved for use in your organization.
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software.
Maintaining an up-to-date backup file on your computer might allow you to recover device data if your device is lost, stolen, or corrupted by
an unforeseen issue.
1. From your computer, visit the BlackBerry Device Software update site.
2. Click Check for Updates.
3. Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer.
4. On the Update summary screen, select the check box beside the update that you want to install.
5. Do any of the following:
• To add or remove optional applications, click Options. Select or clear the check box beside one or more applications. Click Next.
• To back up your device data or delete all device data, click Settings. Select the check box beside one or more data types. Click OK.
6. Click Next.
7. Complete the instructions on the screen to sign up for or decline email notifications for new software.
8. Click Next > Finish.
Update the BlackBerry Device Software using the BlackBerry Desktop
Software
Research In Motion recommends that you regularly create and save a backup file on your computer, especially before you update any software.
Maintaining an up-to-date backup file on your computer might allow you to recover device data if your device is lost, stolen, or corrupted by
an unforeseen issue.
Connect your BlackBerry® device to your computer and open the BlackBerry® Desktop Software. For more information, see the Help in the
BlackBerry Desktop Software.
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