Just Curious

**lindsey202004** · 06-14-2012, 09:09 AM

I just wanted to know how many people have had their 9930's/9900's for a decent amount of time without them bricking or nuking. I just upgraded to the 9900 and I really like the phone, but do have that worry in the back of my mind that it will mess up. I set my alarm clock beside my bed for 10 mins later than my phone just in case something happens to it. Thanks for anyone's participation in my curiosity.

**Phill_UK** · 06-14-2012, 09:12 AM

9900 from launch... never nuked, and obviously not bricked either.

Sent from my BlackBerry® Bold™

**Legal Eagle** · 06-14-2012, 09:12 AM

Had my 9900 on Voda UK since August 2011, no problems at all.

Installed every leaked and Official OS available other than .437

**noelito4three** · 06-14-2012, 09:17 AM

9900, 3 months. make sure to have 7.1 on board and youre good to go

Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk

**lindsey202004** · 06-14-2012, 09:27 AM

I'm with at&t so I just have their official OS version on my bold 9900. I don't have a clue how to download leaked versions. Everything seem to be working fine on my phone though. I even get pretty good battery life. Not as good as my 9700 was, but I still have around 40% at the end of the day.

**lindsey202004** · 06-14-2012, 09:28 AM

Thanks for all the input everyone! It makes me feel a lot better the more people I hear actually hasn't had the bricking/nuking problems!

**Legal Eagle** · 06-14-2012, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by lindsey202004

Thanks for all the input everyone! It makes me feel a lot better the more people I hear actually hasn't had the bricking/nuking problems!

No one usually posts to say "my phone is working as it should do".

The majority of posts are asking for help when problems arise.

I would guess that only a very small percentage of the phones sold worldwide have suffered issues and am equally sure that a fair percentage of the "problem phones" are ultimately down to user error !!!

**drum** · 06-14-2012, 09:35 AM

August 2011 I got mine best phone I've ever had. LOVE IT!!

**will_chrome** · 06-14-2012, 09:51 AM

got it since okt 2011, works just fine, never have any issue with bricking or nuked...

love this phone

**iceyhielo** · 06-14-2012, 10:31 AM

got mine since oct 2011, and its still working like a beast up to now. (vodafone uk)

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**Willard814** · 06-14-2012, 11:11 AM

lindsey202004 Stop smoking weed! Weed casues paranoia!

lmao Just kidding I have AT&T my BB is about three months old, although I did load a leaked OS. It now works even better than before!

**Nashstruck** · 06-14-2012, 11:29 AM

Mine got nuked twice.

Once spontaneously, and once during an OFFICIAL software update.

**lindsey202004** · 06-14-2012, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Willard814

lindsey202004 Stop smoking weed! Weed casues paranoia!

lmao Just kidding I have AT&T my BB is about three months old, although I did load a leaked OS. It now works even better than before!

How was your battery life before you loaded a leaked OS? Mine seems to be pretty good. Nothing like some people experience. How is your battery life now after the leaked OS? I am probably a moderate user and I still have about 40% when I go to plug it in around midnight every night. I think that's pretty good battery life. Not like my 9700, but I can do more on this phone.

**nd1983** · 06-14-2012, 11:57 AM

This ones been good since mid Aug 2011. 3 before not so much

**ubizmo** · 06-14-2012, 12:02 PM

Nuke-free since early November 2011. Or December. Can't remember. What was the question?

**scouts36** · 06-14-2012, 12:02 PM

I've had mine since Nov last year. in spite of all the OS upgrades, app experimenting and heavy use, it has never bricked or nuked!!

Great device!!

Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk

**Willard814** · 06-14-2012, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by lindsey202004

How was your battery life before you loaded a leaked OS? Mine seems to be pretty good. Nothing like some people experience. How is your battery life now after the leaked OS? I am probably a moderate user and I still have about 40% when I go to plug it in around midnight every night. I think that's pretty good battery life. Not like my 9700, but I can do more on this phone.

The battery life is about the same although I have two back up batteries just in case!

I wish the battery life was as good as my old Bold 9700, but you can't have it all! I would take the 9900 over the 9700 any day of the week, since the 9900 has so many cool features.

I'm glad I made the switch, one thing I love about BB phones is that if they start acting squirrelly you can do a security wipe and reload the OS. Try doing that with an iPhone or a Windows phones.

**pcgizmo** · 06-14-2012, 12:16 PM

I got mine in November 2011 and have had no issues with nuking.

**rarsen** · 06-14-2012, 12:34 PM

I've had mine since December last year. in spite of all the OS upgrades, app experimenting and heavy use, it has never bricked or nuked!!

Great device!!

**Crypt1c** · 06-14-2012, 01:05 PM

I have had 2 9900's, but none nuked/bricked. I got my first one in mid December last year, and had to warranty it because the screen started lifting. I received my replacement from T-mobile in mid January. My replacement is still perfect.

**shemaree09** · 06-14-2012, 01:08 PM

I've had mine since October 2011 with no major problems.

The only problems I've had so far are memory leaks, and the annoying spinning clock.

The device analyzer helps a lot, but I'm finding that I must restart my phone everyday so it won't lag. Its no big deal really but I wish I didn't have to.

Battery life has been consistent since I've had it. I usually get 12-16hrs depending on use. I keep my wifi on 24/7 and don't alter any settings.

I've only updated my OS to .267

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**AugustArborists** · 06-14-2012, 01:31 PM

Bought mine right after launch, loaded a leaked OS right out of the box, and have loaded many leaks since that day. Never had a problem.

**Jarhead 66** · 06-14-2012, 01:34 PM

I've had my 9930 since Nov 11. The phone is great, the best that I've had in a long time. This is my thrid Berry. I have tried all leaks having to downgrade twice because of terrible battery. This past March my keyboard stopped working (lots of text and emails) i had to take it in and received a refurbished 9930 (wasn't too happy) but my 9930 is still a great phone. Hope you enjoy yours.

**TheScionicMan** · 06-14-2012, 03:16 PM

I've only had my 9900 for a week or two, but I have about 15 users with 9930s and have never seen this problem. Other than a touchscreen that went out, we have seen no other problems.