[rroyy]

It’s been a little while since we’ve seen an OS build for the Bold 9900. The last one to drop has since gone official. Luckily, you 9900 users get a fairly higher build than what is official, as OS 7.1.0.342 has dropped. We’re not sure what is in this build, so do let us know what you might find.

*UPDATE* – We apologize for the previous error with the download. Please follow the instructions below in order to successfully install OS 7.1.0.342 on your 9900:

Download the 7.1.0.342 installer from BBH+ (courtesy of JD from BBH-Plus)

Follow the instructions below:

Method 1 – no base:

1. Install OS to PC
1a. Shrink your OS if you want
2. Install to phone
3a. For best results, do 2-3 battery pulls and allow 24-48 hour "settling" time

Method 2 – .284 base:

1. Install OS 7.1.0.284 to PC
2. Install this OS over the OS folder above
2a. Shrink your OS if you want
3. Install to phone
3a. For best results, do 2-3 battery pulls and allow 24-48 hour “settling” time

Method 3 – .267 base:

1. Install OS 7.1.0.267 to PC
2. Install this OS over the OS folder above
2a. Shrink your OS if you want
3. Install to phone
3a. For best results, do 2-3 battery pulls and allow 24-48 hour “settling” time


BBH+


Source: Leaked: BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS 7.1.0.342 | N4BB

[Bilaal]

Any luck with a .342 for the Curve 9360?

[humps97dohc]

Just had to be the 1st to post. *downloading* haha. slowly though.

[emirozmen]

You are the man! Eyvallah kardesim

[pks]

Extracted the RAR and ran EXE file. EXE file appears to be corrupted...

[HeinzM]

correct, n4bb tweeted it, that is there is a issue with the 9900 Firmware.

[TelusBB]

Anyone has a like to a version without a corrupted file? Anyone got it installed yet?

[arab305]

cant wait to download and try this on my bb

[audio_engr]

rroyy - U R da MAN ... as always - U deliver !!

Thanks a Ton ...

[Guyluvsgals]

Any alternate links...the link doesn't seem to be working

[audio_engr]

a mirror will be most appreciated ...

[nashshafrulrezza]

the file is corrupt. need to wait for a new link.

[elite1]

Downloading now!
How's the battery life?
Just downloading to my PC has made my BB snappier!

Kidding, kidding…

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Here's my updated OS install guide if anyone needs a refresher...

ELITE1's OS UPGRADE GUIDE

1. (Optional) Uninstall any previous OS from PC.
2. Download OS to PC. Use Internet Explorer, not Firefox or Chrome. (For leaked versions, browser is irrelevant.)
   *If 100% certain you've previously used FF or Chrome on same PC to DL an OS successfully, feel free to use FF or Chrome again.
3. Following successful DL, run OS file to install OS on PC.
4. On BB, go to BBM Options, scroll down to Backup section. Ensure Remote Backup is enabled AND also conduct a Local Backup to media card.
5. Go through any 3rd party apps with option to save settings to media card. Conduct Backup to media card within each of these apps. (Examples: Bellshare apps like BerryBuzz & BerryWeather; QuickLaunch; Shao's apps like Wallpaper Changer & SixTools; etc).
6. Connect BB to PC. Open DM and backup device. Close DM.
7. (Optional) Use desktop app like BBSAK or BBMCP to backup 3rd party apps.
8. On PC, delete Vendor file located here:
   •64-bit: Computer/C:/Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Research In Motion/AppLoader
   •32-bit: Computer/C:/Program Files/Common Files/Research In Motion/AppLoader
9. (Optional/Recommended) Run BB Boss v2.2 or BBH Tool (formerly Shrink-A-OS).
10. In same AppLoader file where you deleted Vendor, double-click Loader to load OS to BB. Follow onscreen instructions.
11. After loading OS, perform several physical battery pulls over first 1-2 days for OS to "settle in." Perform first batt pull very soon after OS is loaded.

TROUBLESHOOTING
How to Fix OS not Appearing as Available
There are 2 common reasons:

A. HIDDEN VENDOR FILE
Consider trying this new desktop app to remove Vendor from several common locations:
Vendor XML Remover V1.0

If manually deleting Vendor, always hold down SHIFT and press DELETE to permanently delete.
Check here first:
•64-bit: Computer\C:\Users\{USER NAME}\AppData\Roaming\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML
•32-bit: Computer\C:\Documents and Settings\{USER NAME}\Application Data\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML
If Loader still doesn't make new OS available, search PC for "Vendor".

If Vendor is not found anywhere, see below to delete contents of AppLoader folder. (Folder where you found Loader & Vendor.)

B. APPLOADER FOLDER ITEMS

1. Uninstall the OS: Control Panel\Programs and Features, highlight this BlackBerry Device Software, click Uninstall at top.
2. Delete AppLoader folder contents: Highlight any item, CTRL+A to select all, SHIFT+DELETE to permanently delete.
   •64-bit: Computer/C:/Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Research In Motion/AppLoader
   •32-bit: Computer/C:/Program Files/Common Files/Research In Motion/AppLoader
3. Restart PC.
4. Re-install OS on PC: Go to your browser's downloads section, double-click OS to start InstallShield Wizard.
5. Delete Vendor: Return to AppLoader folder, highlight Vendor, SHIFT+DELETE.
6. Load OS to BB: Attach BB to PC, double-click Loader (in AppLoader folder, where you deleted Vendor).

PS I've posted this before in other threads, but there always seems to be some people that appreciate a step-by-step each time.

[lwaysluking]

Downloading now!
How's the battery life?
Just downloading to my PC has made my BB snappier!

Kidding, kidding…

****************** LOL!

[Legal Eagle]

working link please !!!!!!!!! Soooooooooo frustrating !!!!!!!!

[stitch69]

working link please !!!!!!!!! Soooooooooo frustrating !!!!!!!!

LOL i know the feeling but thankfully i have a 9930 so i'm not worrying about this leak

[narci]

working link please !!!!!!!!! Soooooooooo frustrating !!!!!!!!

Did you read this thread?

Even if the link works, the file is corrupted.

[audio_engr]

oopppss ... no luck yet

[rroyy]

New installer about to get ready Now I've to update my device I'll be back w/ link.

[sharma0702]

From what I hear, there was a memory leak issue with the .267, has that been fixed with this leak?

[Legal Eagle]

From what I hear, there was a memory leak issue with the .267, has that been fixed with this leak?

We don't know as until rroyy posts a new link we can't download and install it.

[sharma0702]

We don't know as until rroyy posts a new link we can't download and install it.

LOL I should've read that more carefully lol I'm sitting at my desk at work, bored out of my head lol I need to mess around with this leak. I'm off in 25 mins so I'll do it when I get home

[audio_engr]

We don't know as until rroyy posts a new link we can't download and install it.

I started a dwnload using rroyy's post # 1 link. Dunno if it'll work though ...

earlier it wasnt even d/loading ... at least now it does !

[Legal Eagle]

I started a dwnload using rroyy's post # 1 link. Dunno if it'll work though ...

earlier it wasnt even d/loading ... at least now it does !

That file has been found to be corrupt, hence awaiting the new file from rroyy.

[rroyy]

Updated w/ new link! Go get it!