[dwight schrute]

Guys I have a Rogers Blackberry 9900 bold which I wiped using bbsak ver 1.9.2. now it didn't say low level wipe just came up with all data will be erased. I did it, and then upon reboot It went to a black screen with error 507 which indicates no OS.

I then wanted to load the ATand T version and when I did that it still boots up with Rogers wallpaper indicating its using the rogers image, and I also used T-Mobile and same thing?

what could be going on.

tjhx.

[Phill_UK]

The carrier splash screen is hard-coded into the device, and cannot be removed.

[nd1983]

The carrier splash screen is hard-coded into the device, and cannot be removed.

what he said. my rogers 9900 has only ever had 1 rogers released OS. the one is came with. i still have the splash screen

[elite1]

Ditto & ditto. Except for the Rogers part.

There's nothing in the OS that identifies it as being a particular carrier's. The Vendor file checks, but it stays on your desktop too.
All OS's are made by RIM. Saying a carrier "released" an OS is a misnomer; the carrier is merely endorsing it.

[dwight schrute]

ok so what proof can I use to verify that I am actually installing the at&t carrier os and not the factory rogers os? I read that if I delete the vendor and device.xml files I can then do this.

my main reason is I bought a second hand phone off someone and I want to complete wipe the phone and ensure there are no spyware or crap lefter over. what would be the best way to ensure the hpone is complete wiped clean and factory fresh?

thx guys.

[Legal Eagle]

ok so what proof can I use to verify that I am actually installing the at&t carrier os and not the factory rogers os? I read that if I delete the vendor and device.xml files I can then do this.

my main reason is I bought a second hand phone off someone and I want to complete wipe the phone and ensure there are no spyware or crap lefter over. what would be the best way to ensure the hpone is complete wiped clean and factory fresh?

thx guys.

BlackBerry 302: A complete wipe and clean install of your BlackBerry OS | CrackBerry.com

[nd1983]

ok so what proof can I use to verify that I am actually installing the at&t carrier os and not the factory rogers os? I read that if I delete the vendor and device.xml files I can then do this.

settings > device > about device and look for the OS version

[dwight schrute]

ok perfect I have already done this but everytime it kept coming up with the rogers splash screen and the stupid rogers shoping cart icon making me think it didn't wipe properly.

so I see error 507 I can be sure that there is no more spyware or hidden apps running the background like gps tracker etc. I might be paranoid but I don't want any residue from the last user.

thx.

[Legal Eagle]

ok perfect I have already done this but everytime it kept coming up with the rogers splash screen and the stupid rogers shoping cart icon making me think it didn't wipe properly.

so I see error 507 I can be sure that there is no more spyware or hidden apps running the background like gps tracker etc. I might be paranoid but I don't want any residue from the last user.

thx.

If you want to be really sure then do a factory reset as well as a wipe.

[Phill_UK]

so I see error 507 I can be sure that there is no more spyware or hidden apps running the background like gps tracker etc.

There's nothing there with 507

[dwight schrute]

ok what order would I do it. first wipe and then factory reset or other way around.

[Phill_UK]

ok what order would I do it. first wipe and then factory reset or other way around.

Wipe > Load > Factory Reset

But you are being a tad paranoid... this is a BlackBerry!

[dwight schrute]

thanks guys just doing it first tiem so didn't rreally know. I assume this is different wipe then the one done from the handheld itself?

thx

[Phill_UK]

I assume this is different wipe then the one done from the handheld itself?

Yeah, a Security Wipe just deletes your email accounts, contacts, apps, data, settings, etc. A device wipe with BBSAK or similar app removes everything. It's not really necessary though, as your device is automatically wiped to 507 error when performing an OS install.

[dwight schrute]

thanks I noticed bbsak 1.9 doesn't say low level just all data will be erased is this same as previous versions of bbsak? I guess as long as it comes up with 507 error I should be fine.

[Phill_UK]

thanks I noticed bbsak 1.9 doesn't say low level just all data will be erased is this same as previous versions of bbsak? I guess as long as it comes up with 507 error I should be fine.

Dunno, never use it, I use BBH Tool instead... but yes, if it goes to 507 you're good to go

[dwight schrute]

thanks I will check out bbh tool...

[Legal Eagle]

thanks I will check out bbh tool...

You can download from here:

lyricidal / @theiexplorers Home Page

[dwight schrute]

just curious as to why my wifi settings are still showing up in my newly wipped berry? it has both saved ssids? is it because its tied to my blackberry id, it hought this info would get wiped along with everything else?

thanks.

[BigBadWulf]

Didi you, after the wipe and OS load, restore any personal data, through Desktop or BB Protect?

[dwight schrute]

only conatacts and bb groups that's all. I did reactive it to my company bes though and that pushed down an IT policy not sure ????

[BigBadWulf]

I've answered you on the other thread. No need for doubling down.