Official OS v7.1.0.219 from Bell Mobility for Curve 9360

**KRol** · 02-20-2012, 03:02 PM

Hey Guys

Just to let you know, Bell is releasing the official update for their 9360 to the 7.1
That means you will have access to these cool new things like hotspot and radio

Seems to me like its a soft launch as it's not announced anywhere yet.

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Software For BlackBerry® Curve™ 9360 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v7.1.0.722 (All Languages)

Package Version: 7.1.0.722
Consisting of:

Applications: 7.1.0.219
Software Platform: 9.6.0.26
File name: 9360AllLang_PBr7.1.0_rel722_PL9.6.0.26_A7.1.0.219_ Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe
File size: 234.76MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download Software

Enjoy!

**j.p.hatfield** · 02-20-2012, 03:48 PM

good with 9350??

**Harborcoat** · 02-20-2012, 09:34 PM

Thank you very much! I came to this subforum just to look for an official 7.1

**greendevil** · 02-21-2012, 01:01 AM

Awesome! Thanks alot.. downloading now. Just out of curiosity - how vital is it for me to shrink the OS, came across a few people talking about it earlier - but I'm not too sure how to do so..

**mikeyw85** · 02-21-2012, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by greendevil

Awesome! Thanks alot.. downloading now. Just out of curiosity - how vital is it for me to shrink the OS, came across a few people talking about it earlier - but I'm not too sure how to do so..

It's not vital at all. It's just the process of removing unwanted components of the OS software. Things like other languages or games and apps you maybe don't want. It'll make the install smaller and quicker, but it might be possible to remove some things afterwards anyway.

**mzway** · 02-21-2012, 05:48 AM

just installd this build..... i will come back in a few days with my findings to compare with ya'll.

**greendevil** · 02-22-2012, 02:31 AM

Originally Posted by mikeyw85

It's not vital at all. It's just the process of removing unwanted components of the OS software. Things like other languages or games and apps you maybe don't want. It'll make the install smaller and quicker, but it might be possible to remove some things afterwards anyway.

Thanks.. I'll see if I can manage the shrink, otherwise will install as is.

For some reason everytime I get to installing the OS on my comp, get an error message saying the Loader is already functioning - cant figure out where its functioning! Hope to sort it out by this evening and get this installed already!

**osolopez** · 02-23-2012, 03:51 PM

Hi guys!

Any idea if this build helps or solves the battery issues? I have to charge my BB9360 at least four times a day! I've come to the point where I'm about to switch back to my old Blackberry tour...

Thanks!

**greendevil** · 02-24-2012, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by osolopez

Hi guys!

Any idea if this build helps or solves the battery issues? I have to charge my BB9360 at least four times a day! I've come to the point where I'm about to switch back to my old Blackberry tour...

Thanks!

I'm somehow finding that the phone discharges faster now, first day with the new OS so not too sure but am getting the feeling that battery life isnt all that great on this as well. Unplugged at about 9am, now about 12pm here - 2 BBM conversations, few incoming emails and about 30mins of music and battery is now at 80%. Wouldnt discharge this fast earlier - but like I said, will know for sure towards the end of the day.

**jtr132** · 02-24-2012, 02:55 PM

Thanks for the link.. 7.1 is a nice little OS upgrade.

**jiggyv** · 02-25-2012, 11:32 AM

this update is doing a bit better on battery life than 7.0.594. gives me a few more hours of juice.

**kuru_s** · 02-26-2012, 11:28 AM

Can anyone help me out, it for some reason I can upgrade from 7.0 to 7.1. I know how to upgrade using the appropriate loader, have been using the same method on my 9700 for the past 2 years. Is there anything special I need to do?
Please help

**KRol** · 03-04-2012, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Kuru_S

Can anyone help me out, it for some reason I can upgrade from 7.0 to 7.1. I know how to upgrade using the appropriate loader, have been using the same method on my 9700 for the past 2 years. Is there anything special I need to do?
Please help

Seems like you are with Wind, so you would need to delete the vendor file, other than that, its pretty straight forward as desktop manager will see it

**zaindon** · 03-05-2012, 01:50 AM

I downloaded the file properly, installed it properly, deleted vendor.xml.
after i connect my bb and start the apploader, everything goes fine, but the page where its asks us what to install and what to remove, over there it shows me only the 3'rd party softwares, no OS 7.1 or anything.
please help

**KRol** · 03-05-2012, 05:52 PM

If I remember well, there could be a 2nd vendor.xml somewhere... I just cant remember where exactly

that could be the problem

**andy957** · 03-05-2012, 06:52 PM

I called Bell tech support just now to find out how they decided on the 9360 for the first official 7.1 update, and I was told that it was due to the phone having "issues" such as frequent disconnects and others.

I asked when it's coming for the 9900, 9810 and 9380 and was told the normal "we don't have any information, just keep checking blackberry.com".

Anyway just thought I'd pass this on.

**gerardk** · 03-09-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by toolonglyf

If I remember well, there could be a 2nd vendor.xml somewhere... I just cant remember where exactly

that could be the problem

I had the same problem and after looking for another vendor.xml, I've found it.
It's located in:
C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML

After I deleted that file as well, I have succesfully managed to upgrade my 9360 to 7.1.
(Originally Dutch Vodafone)

**hellboy14** · 05-09-2012, 02:35 AM

Originally Posted by gerardk

I had the same problem and after looking for another vendor.xml, I've found it.
It's located in:
C:\Documents and Settings\YourUserName\Application Data\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML

After I deleted that file as well, I have succesfully managed to upgrade my 9360 to 7.1.
(Originally Dutch Vodafone)

I already deleted both vendor.xml files and install the new BlackBerry OS. when the desktop software launch, i plugged in my blackberry but the 'install the upgrades box' did not appear and i cant proceed to upgrade.

Please help. My Blackberry Desktop Software is v6.1.0.36

**chaddie_boy** · 05-15-2012, 10:52 AM

I have a problem updating mine, have tried several times doing it but it freezes at some point then it doesn't carry on. Then i tried updating it through the BlackBerry device software 6.1 but the same thing happens. Anyone know what i can do? This has been happening for the past 3 days.