So this started with my frustration in trying to find a good flashlight app for my new 9850. My storm had a perfect one called e-office flashlight, but according to bb appworld and the e-office website, the 9850 doesn't show up as a compatible device. After tinkering around some, I figured out how to get the flashlight on my 9850. and guess what? It works perfectly on the 9850.
anyway, I created a thread to let everyone know how to do what I did and even posted links to the files to make it happen. But then PJD642 had the idea of having a thread dedicated to getting old apps on our new phones. That's what this thread is. I will keep this thread updated best I can. If I miss something, let me know.
1) So first, if you don't have it, you'll need to download and install BBSAK.
You can
grab it here.
2) Download the corresponding COD file (see list below).
3) in BBSAK, click the button that reads "install COD."
4) direct the window to your downloaded COD and select it.
5) BBSAK will then install the cod onto your phone.
7) Poof! Done. In most cases your phone doesn't even need to reboot. The icon for your app should be in folder you have designated as your downloaded folder. (home is the default for the 9850).
You can also use BBSAK to obtain cod files for apps you own on your previous device.
1) Connect phone to computer and open BBSAK
2) click the "Modify CODs" tab
3) Select "read system"
4) the CODs will appear in the right-hand panel
5) Locate and highlight your corresponding COD file(s).
6) select "save COD(s)
7) the default location for your saved CODs will be "C:\Program Files\BBSAK\CODs"
8) the files in that folder are the ones you can load into your 9850 following the first set of steps above.
9) Please share your non-paid app CODs with others here if they are not otherwise availabe for the 9850
NOTE: I personally don't use this method to get CODs. I do something a little different, but it takes longer and is more confusing for beginners. So if anyone finds any errors with my instructions, please let me know.
NOTE: I will try to keep links to cod downloads organized in the second post in this thread. CODs can be obtained via your application backup file. BBSAK is capable of gleaning this from your phone as well.
NOTE: Feel free to share your favorite
9850 incompatible apps here. Upload your cods to a file sharing site and post the link here. Also, let us know of any glitches, if any, we would need to suffer through to use these apps.
NOTE: Update us here in this thread if an app has an update giving us an official version for the 9850
** disclaimer ** I assume no liability for what this may/may not do to your phone. I highly suggest backing up your device before every attempt at loading CODs. If you are uncomfortable doing this, read more about it until you are comfortable or just pass it up altogether. Feel free to read around your friendly CB forums community for help and ask questions if needed.
Cheers to all.
** updated with instructions on obtaining your own COD files.