Leaked OS 7.0.0.317 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 Findings and Fixes

**rroyy** · 08-10-2011, 06:24 PM

Did you just pick up a brand new BlackBerry Bold 9900 from Rogers or elsewhere in the world? You’ll be excited to know that OS 7.0.0.317 has dropped for the 9900. There’s no word on what could have changed over the stock .296 build. Nonetheless, back up and fire up to see what goodies could be bundled in this new build.

Download Bold 9900 OS 7.0.0.317 from:

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**Shao128** · 08-10-2011, 06:28 PM

Personally Id stay away from this build. Had some issues. The main issue being the app list in options is empty. Also search settings are not saved after battery pull (this actually started in the later 200 builds). Haven't noticed any real improvements over the 2xx builds so Id recommend skipping this one.

**len_sole** · 08-10-2011, 07:46 PM

Shao, would you recommend .296 over .261?

**Shao128** · 08-10-2011, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by len_sole

Shao, would you recommend .296 over .261?

I think 296 was the build the universal search settings (if you actually use them) is broken, other than that it should be fine to use 296, no major differences however.

**len_sole** · 08-10-2011, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by Shao128

I think 296 was the build the universal search settings (if you actually use them) is broken, other than that it should be fine to use 296, no major differences however.

Ouch... Universal Search is my bread and butter.. guess I'm sticking to .261 for now... not that there's anything wrong with it... but always looking to update to the latest and greatest haha.

**billybobjones** · 08-10-2011, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by len_sole

Ouch... Universal Search is my bread and butter.. guess I'm sticking to .261 for now... not that there's anything wrong with it... but always looking to update to the latest and greatest haha.

the latest isnt always the greatest

**Bure03** · 08-11-2011, 01:30 AM

Alright guys, I had .261 and started using it this morning with 100% battery life. Within 4-5 hours of usage it was down to about 37%. Decided to give .317 a shot. Installation was smooth and takes exactly 60 seconds to boot. Internet seems very fast, definately faster than before and everything is still as smooth. Application in the uptions was there so not sure if that's really a problem or not. Pictures come out very nicely and I will report back tomorrow with an update on the battery situation. Also have 210mb available with a couple of apps installed rather than the 180mb that was on the previous version.

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**Shao128** · 08-11-2011, 07:23 AM

Here's what my App Management screen looks like on 317:

**pkcable** · 08-11-2011, 07:51 AM

Sounds like 317 is a stinker! I think I'll avoid the 9930 version if it leaks out!

**barrist** · 08-11-2011, 10:21 AM

Has anyone tried shrinking OS7 yet (languages, fonts)? Should work the same without issue like OS6 right?

**wsgphone** · 08-11-2011, 12:05 PM

yes,it s ok to shrink the os

**phoney49** · 08-11-2011, 12:30 PM

I installed yesterday evening when it came out. I have not had problems, my apps all appear in the app list.

**knowledge_6** · 08-11-2011, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by phoney49

I installed yesterday evening when it came out. I have not had problems, my apps all appear in the app list.

same i see all my apps in the application list..

**graphic** · 08-12-2011, 02:46 AM

what about battery life on 317?? any thoughts?

**shabbs** · 08-12-2011, 06:45 AM

I got my 9900 yesterday (Rogers) and the email setup app was not working at all after the "device transfer" was done. So, I was unable to activate my email. I ended up loading this leaked build and that fixed it. So far it seems to be fine. I'll keep an eye out for the issues mentioned above but my App Management screen has the full listing.

**Bure03** · 08-12-2011, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by graphic

what about battery life on 317?? any thoughts?

Its 2 days I have it discharging at 7.2%/hr. I'm not to impressed with the battery. I'm still hoping it settles down.

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**Sharma15** · 08-12-2011, 12:11 PM

Loaded this last night and I'm very pleased with this over .261! Have about 40mb more space after first boot and I've loaded about 20 apps and have 218mb free.love this leak and no problem with application.

**sheldonbk** · 08-13-2011, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Bure03

Its 2 days I have it discharging at 7.2%/hr. I'm not to impressed with the battery. I'm still hoping it settles down.

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Similar ADR on 7.0.0.296. Was hoping for improvement.

**Wookie316** · 08-14-2011, 02:02 AM

Got my phone Friday. Came loaded with .261. Gonna run with it a few days before I load this one.

**coolraghav** · 08-14-2011, 02:30 AM

so thrs no solution to this battery eating device?

**fraunhofer777** · 08-14-2011, 05:07 AM

hmm so .296 does the same thing? my battery is tapped in 8 hours with this leak....

**Bure03** · 08-14-2011, 07:59 AM

well after a couple of days of use and reboots, battery seems to be much better. It is lasting me a day + and is only discharging at around 2-3%/hr.

**DawgMan** · 08-14-2011, 09:02 AM

Installed yesterday with no issues, all apps show in the downloads. Will monitor battery and memory leaks over the next week or so. I think its important to allow the OS to stabilize and level out before making any judgements. So far so good though.

**rayzian** · 08-14-2011, 05:38 PM

i noticed in the browser in any text box the del key won't delete the text it'll just scroll the highlight over to the left... anyone else notice this? not in the address bar but in a search box like on google or youtube [edit] NVM turned out it was an app causing this