So after seeing that 7.1 dropped, I purchased a 9900. I downloaded 7.1.0.74. I couldn't get it to load. I saw on the 9810 thread that .540 was needed before you could load 7.1. I downloaded 540, installed it. However, I still can't get 7.1 to install...
Here is what I am doing:
Add remove programs, and remove all installed versions
install 7.1 on the pc
delete vendor.xml
plug in bb 9900
run loader
The only option that comes up is to install wireless music sync.
Any ideas?
Without 7.1, I can't use this phone as I depend on wifi calling at my location.
You don't need .540 installed, that's only for the 9810 installer.
Looks like you have a 2nd hidden vendor.xml file on your PC...
its usually here:- C:/Users/your username/AppData/Roaming/Research In Motion/BlackBerry/Loader XML
I am on windows XP so I don't have a /Users/ directory. I did a complete search for vendor.xml and I don't see any other instances on my PC... Any other ideas?
after u add remove installed program from control panel did u delete the one in loader files??
its in C:/program files/common files/research in motion/shared/loader files
I am on windows XP so I don't have a /Users/ directory. I did a complete search for vendor.xml and I don't see any other instances on my PC... Any other ideas?
What folders do you have under C:\? Program Files, Windows, etc. You're looking for App Data, which is a hidden folder located in the same folder as My Documents, Downloads, My Music and the rest of your user data.
Go to folders and make sure that show hidden files and folders is enabled. Then search the c: drive including hidden files and folders is checked for vendor.xml.
EDIT: I just found this link with what looks like a great tool to find them.
"i wouldn't advise people to delete their venbor.xml file, just rename it and leave it where it is,just incase you need to go back to your original phone OS. all you need to do is just go to C drive search for vendor.xml and rename it. now open desk top manager then you should see the new OS 7.1 e.c.t. if it's not to your liking all you have to do is go back and search for vendor.xml file with the rename that you gave it to reinstall your original OS.
vendor.xml just put any letter in front of it, like Dvendor.xml"
"i wouldn't advise people to delete their venbor.xml file, just rename it and leave it where it is,just incase you need to go back to your original phone OS. all you need to do is just go to C drive search for vendor.xml and rename it. now open desk top manager then you should see the new OS 7.1 e.c.t. if it's not to your liking all you have to do is go back and search for vendor.xml file with the rename that you gave it to reinstall your original OS.
vendor.xml just put any letter in front of it, like Dvendor.xml"
People have been deleting it with no adverse affects for a few years, and people have been advising to do so for about the same length of time.
I have been looking everywhere. I have done searches. I have looked in the locations mentioned above. I have emptied the trash. I can't find a vendor.xml file anywhere. Is this the only thing that will prevent you from loading a new OS?
I have tried all of these suggestions. I have tried searching hidden files 3 different ways. I have tried the downloaded vendelete.exe program. I have tried the cmd prompt in my login and as administrator. I cannot find any other vendor.xml files. I have found a vendor.xsl but it is for a license file for a different program. Willing to try any other suggestions anyone may have.
First of all, thanks for all of you who read this and tried to help!
I finally figured it out. I tried to use the DM instead of the loader to load the OS. Once there I selected my local OS and it then gave an error saying that this was a new build and required the user to have a service plan. I looked on their website and it said the same.
I was trying to update this phone prior to moving over from my 9700. As such, I had not yet put a SIM card in the phone. What threw me off though, was with .540 I was able to upgrade with out the SIM card. Apparently though with 7.1, you must have a service plan to upgrade.
Once I inserted my SIM card, the loader.exe worked perfectly.
So the answer is, you must have an active SIM card inserted in the phone to upgrade to 7.1.
Go to folders and make sure that show hidden files and folders is enabled. Then search the c: drive including hidden files and folders is checked for vendor.xml.
EDIT: I just found this link with what looks like a great tool to find them.
I loaded without deleting the vendor file to my Bold 9900 from Telus with no issues at all. I wonder why some people have to delete those files and others don't.
