Noob Here Can Som1 Help?

[qnzthg89]

Hey whats going on guys i had my black berry for a while and i have version 4.2 and i would like to upgrade to a version 4.3 how would i go about doing so? The reason i would like to do this is because i would like to go on youtube and watch videos and also record things as well. Thank you guys.

[lastraid]

Best way to do this is to do search for how upgrade a Blackberry.

You will need a copy of the new OS and the desktop manager installed on a PC. MACs will not work.

[qnzthg89]

Originally Posted by lastraid

Best way to do this is to do search for how upgrade a Blackberry.

You will need a copy of the new OS and the desktop manager installed on a PC. MACs will not work.

whats an os? and i do not have a mac so i should be ok and where do i get this desktop manager? Thanks yea im a noob

[BrianW2007]

OS= Operating system

You can get desktop manager here
BlackBerry - BlackBerry Desktop Software - BlackBerry Software at BlackBerry.com


Newest OS:
BlackBerry - BlackBerry Device Software

You'll be on version 4.5

[eripmu]

I would go for the 4.5 not the 4.3

[qnzthg89]

Thanks brianw2007 so with those two things downloaded i will be good to go and ill be able to go onto youtube and video my own videos? Thanks guys for the quick resonses and help. im glad i joined this forum

[carter17]

Welcome to cb

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[BrianW2007]

Originally Posted by qnzthg89

Thanks brianw2007 so with those two things downloaded i will be good to go and ill be able to go onto youtube and video my own videos? Thanks guys for the quick resonses and help. im glad i joined this forum

Yes, I would install your desktop manager to your PC
Chances are upon installing your desktop manager (DM) to your pc and connecting your BlackBerry it will notify you of an upgrade. Follow it's steps and you'll be set:-)

If it doesn't, simply click on "check for upgrades"

There are other ways of doing this, but try this one out first. If this doesn't work out, they're are tutorials on how to install a new OS

[qnzthg89]

allright so i just downloaded the desktop manager what do i do know? and for the new os nothing happened when i clicked on the link? help please. Thanks

[BrianW2007]

Originally Posted by qnzthg89

allright so i just downloaded the desktop manager what do i do know? and for the new os nothing happened when i clicked on the link? help please. Thanks

Have you connected your BB to your PC via the USB cable and ran desktop manager?

[Reed McLay]

Now that you have downloaded it, run the program to install BlackBerry Desktop Manager and your USB port software.

Step two, download the software for the device OS.

Research in Motion is a little tricky to navigate, highlight the correct device then press the Next botton. That will show you the choices available.

The one you want is v4.5xx, there will be a download link under the description.

[BrianW2007]

I've got to get going, hopefully you figure it out. Here is a link to help you
How To Upgrade/Downgrade Your Operating System

[stubbornswiss]

Hey qnzthg89, welcome to crackberry!

From what I can tell, you really are a newbie (), so you have come to the right place.

However, before you dive into the deep end, I would advise that you get used to the water in the shallow end. By this I mean that you should take some time out to read through some tutorials regarding the phone, the associated software (both device software and desktop manager software), and also get familiar with update procedures. There are a lot of threads in these forums dealing with these topics. Go ahead, try a search.

I can assure you that you will save yourself a lot of time and frustration by heeding to this friendly advice.

Good luck!

[qnzthg89]

i would like to tell everyone this worked i appreciate all you guys help especially brianw2007. Thank you guys so much. version 4.5 is nice