I still love the Bold 9000

**GoldenGod** · 06-12-2012, 10:57 AM

Just saw my friends Bold 9000. He ditched it for his iPhone and it's just stuck on storage. I'm thinking of buying it. If I do, will the 128mb memory be able to handle BBOS 5, BBM and probably a GPS App?

**rayporsche** · 06-12-2012, 02:03 PM

'GoldenGod'....Well, imo the only issue with the 9000 could be the memory so you shouldn't go crazy about adding too many apps., that been said I am currently running a OS5-v5.0.0.1079 with all the 'FAT' removed using the BBH Tool vs 2.4.9.6, then some of the apps that I am using are BBM, BerryWeather, Upvise, Dropbox, Google Voice, Zona Snap, MeterBerry, HiWiFi, Led Notifier and a Banking App and the file free hovers between 25000000 and 30059524 give and take which is somewhere around 20% memory free of those 128mb. About the GPS App, not sure what you have in mind, perhaps Google Maps which is a big time memory hugger ? I use the native MAPS which works just fine. I have an iPhone too but still don't get all the fuss about it, I still prefer the trusty old Berry any day of the week and twice on sunday ! Good luck with your deal......

Oh..... and to keep those memory numbers over there you might need to learn to live with regular browser's 'history' and 'content cache' clear-ups process, running the native Memory Cleaner and one reboot a day which is always good......hahaha..........

**jono212.** · 06-12-2012, 04:34 PM

Another option is to download and use a Hybrid OS I use

http://forums.crackberry.com/hybrid-...-v7-0-a-638132

it works brilliantly

Sent From My IPhone 4 S using Tapatalk

**GoldenGod** · 06-12-2012, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by rayporsche

'GoldenGod'....Well, imo the only issue with the 9000 could be the memory so you shouldn't go crazy about adding too many apps., that been said I am currently running a OS5-v5.0.0.1079 with all the 'FAT' removed using the BBH Tool vs 2.4.9.6, then some of the apps that I am using are BBM, BerryWeather, Upvise, Dropbox, Google Voice, Zona Snap, MeterBerry, HiWiFi, Led Notifier and a Banking App and the file free hovers between 25000000 and 30059524 give and take which is somewhere around 20% memory free of those 128mb. About the GPS App, not sure what you have in mind, perhaps Google Maps which is a big time memory hugger ? I use the native MAPS which works just fine. I have an iPhone too but still don't get all the fuss about it, I still prefer the trusty old Berry any day of the week and twice on sunday ! Good luck with your deal......

Oh..... and to keep those memory numbers over there you might need to learn to live with regular browser's 'history' and 'content cache' clear-ups process, running the native Memory Cleaner and one reboot a day which is always good......hahaha..........

Thank you for your response rayporshe. I'm a big BB fan and to tell you the truth, I can't really afford these new BB Bold models that they are releasing. So I thought I could buy this old BB 9000 of his just to experience what it feels like to own a BB Bold.

Now, as for apps, I didn't know there was a native Map App for BB. If it's more memory efficient than Google Maps, then I would most likely use it. Now, as for other apps, I only use BBM, a battery charge tracking app, WhatsApp, uhm... music player, BB bridge (dunno if it's possible with Bold 9000

) and that's it I think. So, I hope I'll be fine with it.

Yeah, I don't get the iPhone as well, no offense.

Again, thank you for the advice. I hope he sells it to me.

**BoldPreza** · 06-18-2012, 02:11 PM

Of all my Blackberries, my 9000 which I had only briefly was truly my favourite. It was my father's work phone for just under two years before I bought it for $50 and I sold it to a buddy who ran it almost a year after that till it died(he and I are much harder on phones).

This phone though unlike my other BB's which are tools actually managed to endear itself to me and I was pretty attached too it. If I hadn't switched carriers, I would still have her.

It has the perfect shape, size, weight(just the right amount of heft) amazing build quality and a truly upscale feel in the materials that my 9700 and even my 9860 lack to this day. I do miss it. Just wish it has the internals of the 9900 and a trackpad.

**CJH315** · 06-18-2012, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by wolfpacal

I bought one the other day for $50.00 off kijiji. Getting the Chrome Bezel and trackball replaced. I've had several BB's up to and including the 9900. I still prefer the size and form factor of the 9000 the best. I know all the restrictions with memory and battery life, but this was my Cadillac of BB's I used three years ago. Anyone else share the same opinion?

Funny you should post this...I just went on Shop Crackberry for new batteries for my 9000 AND my old 8800 as well. Theyre just sitting on the table with dead batteries. Thought I might wake them up and roll old school a little.

**blackberry-unlocking710** · 06-19-2012, 01:04 AM

Yea, the Blackberry Bold 9000 is rocks as a retro device... and as for the "Blackberry Bold series" what van be more classic and "old school" then the Blackberry Bold 9000?

**tigger95** · 07-04-2012, 02:54 PM

Well, as a current android user (Motorola Defy) I'm proud to say that I'm about to return to a Bold 9000.

I used to have a 9000 but dropped it in a water puddle and ruined it. Then I went with a 9700, 9550 (new carrier), 9700 (the same one but unlocked), 9780 (hated it, stuttering keyboard, os6, the horror) and lastly the Motorola Defy.

Android's viruses were the only dealbreaker me, I somehow got a trojan virus and my twitter account got hacked then my origin (EA) account, at this time I changed all of my passwords and reinstalled the os. Now I'm pretty much scared.

I still have the 9700 on it's 3rd display lol but nah... 9000 FTW.

**That70sGAdawg** · 07-07-2012, 07:14 PM

I picked up a White Bold 9000 new in the box at Fry's Electronics today for $199- still my favorite speakers on a phone - ever. I'm going to put the almost year old 9900 in the drawer for the summer and rock the original in white!

**Ben1232** · 07-07-2012, 07:17 PM

I was checking out the new black ones on ebay earlier. £180 is the cheapest I saw. There are cheaper new 9000's from Hong Kong but I'm not sure of they're fake and if not why are they in HK ?

**tigger95** · 07-08-2012, 06:54 PM

Ben1232 180 seems way too much, I would get a mint-second hand one from a reputable US seller and have it shipped to the UK.

That70sGAdawg I was really impressed with the 9900, it sure is a heck of a nice phone, and I really love the 9000 but why are you going back with the 9000?

**That70sGAdawg** · 07-08-2012, 11:47 PM

Just change for changes sake sometimes. Summer going retro. I have a BB for my work number. The 9000 does email, calls , records radio shows with tuneIn radio, text, and plays great tunes. I have a personal iPhone 4 with me a lot too for "apps".
I"ll go back to the 9900 in the Fall.. maybe.

**Ben1232** · 07-09-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by tigger95

Ben1232 180 seems way too much, I would get a mint-second hand one from a reputable US seller and have it shipped to the UK.

That70sGAdawg I was really impressed with the 9900, it sure is a heck of a nice phone, and I really love the 9000 but why are you going back with the 9000?

We can get used mint 9000's here too but I'd just like a new one. You only have to buy it once eh....says the person who had to buy a second 9900 hehe.

**skyrocket9** · 07-10-2012, 11:29 PM

I bought a few broken ones before, was able to fix them. I have a white one in mint condition and a black one that says made in Canada, its probably old.

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**blackberry-unlocking710** · 07-16-2012, 02:11 AM

Well, it's already classic / old school... But, yes, I still love it... The Blackberry Bold 9000 is on of my favorite Blackberry phones.
the time it was new it was the best phone out there.
I really like the build quality of it.

**tuancannt** · 07-23-2012, 02:46 AM

i love blackberry 9000 too.

**Jvaf** · 07-25-2012, 10:15 PM

Just bought a 9000 today. Love it

**vegetto_456** · 07-31-2012, 02:09 AM

I just picked up a brand new bold 9000 today on kijiji for $100. Worth every penny. I just cant get over how sexy this phone looks

I had a heck of a time unlocking this thing tho. Now only thing left to do is to update the phone. It's my first blackberry (coming from iphone 4) and i have no idea where to start.

PS Leather back - Super sexy, wish the newer bolds would have the leather back as well

**Ben1232** · 07-31-2012, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by vegetto_456

I just picked up a brand new bold 9000 tpdayon kijiji for $100. Worth every penny. I just Cant get over how sexy this phone looks

I had a heck of a time unlocking this thing tho. Now only thing left to do is to update the phone. Tts my first blackberry (coming from iphone 4) and i have no idea where to start.

PS Leather back - Super sexy, wish the newer bolds would have the leather back as well

Congrats, that is a great price. I have wanted a new one for a while now

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Also here is a link that should help.

How to Install or Upgrade to a New RIM BlackBerry Operating System (OS) | CrackBerry.com

**Cap20** · 08-02-2012, 12:37 AM

Originally Posted by That70sGAdawg

I picked up a White Bold 9000 new in the box at Fry's Electronics today for $199- still my favorite speakers on a phone - ever. I'm going to put the almost year old 9900 in the drawer for the summer and rock the original in white!

Totally agree with that. Got my old Bold out a few days back and cranked it up. Wow, can't believe how much better it sounds than I recall. Congrats on your new old school Bold.

**Al1n** · 08-02-2012, 05:50 AM

Best speakers and best design ever.

BTW, does anybody know if it supports 16GB microSD cards? GSM arena says up to 8GB.

**Cap20** · 08-04-2012, 01:04 AM

Al1n, check out this conversation about using a 16GB SD card.

Max Size sotrage for SD card the bold can take??

Biggest I have put in mine is a 8GB SanDisk. It worked perfect.

**Daviddlt126** · 08-04-2012, 01:17 AM

Dang! All this talk about the 9000 makes me regret buying the new 9900 (havent received it yet)
I hope it doesn't disappoint me

If it does..sellin 9900 buyin 2 bold 9000's for the long haul

**vegetto_456** · 08-05-2012, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by Ben1232

Congrats, that is a great price. I have wanted a new one for a while now

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Also here is a link that should help.

How to Install or Upgrade to a New RIM BlackBerry Operating System (OS) | CrackBerry.com

Thanks for the link! I actually got it as a gift for a relative but I have used it after unlocking it. The keyboard is a dream to type on!! I am debating whether to pick one up for myself now!

What are the chances I would be able to find a brand new one again at that price? :-(

**Ben1232** · 08-05-2012, 02:40 AM

Originally Posted by vegetto_456

Thanks for the link! I acuelly got it as a gift for a relative but I have used it after unlocking it. The keyboard is a dream to type on!! I am debating whether to pick one up for myself now!

What are the chances I would be able to find a brand new one again at that price? :-(

No probs.

That sounded like a bargain so you never know, you may find another at a similar price.