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My extensive Google research ( ) indicates that bundle 2753 includes OS 7.1.0.1011. I'm on 7.1.0.1098, as are a lot of other people here. It's much better, as mushroom_daddy said.
Of course, it would probably help to know what carrier you're with -- if it's GSM, then as far as I know, you can use almost any other GSM carrier's OS (you might have to set the APN yourself afterward and/or resend service books). I know nothing about CDMA carriers, but I'm sure someone with a 9930 can help you if you're on Sprint, Verizon, etc.idssteve likes this.05-19-16 09:35 AMLike 1 -
Shortcuts, Speed Dials and ToolBelt are fully half of the reason I like 9900. Q10, as released, was simply too alien to legacy users to entice migration. Without legacy migration, BB10 never stood a chance at reaching adequate userbase critical mass to support app devs. IMO.
Toolbelt on Q10 OR Q10.3.2 internals in 9900 chassis might have made quite a difference in BB's fortunes, IMO.lukeoverhere likes this.05-19-16 10:07 AMLike 1 -
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk05-19-16 10:20 AMLike 0 - Has anyone actually seen a white 9900 in the wild? These are about as rare as an honest politician.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk05-19-16 11:07 AMLike 0 -
Follow this thread: http://forums.crackberry.com/blackbe...-o2-uk-865486/
and the instructions here: http://forums.crackberry.com/blackbe.../#post11515423
EDIT: replied before reading Shuswap's contribution above post #51, so much the same approachLast edited by mushroom_daddy; 05-19-16 at 11:55 AM.
Wmsi likes this.05-19-16 11:11 AMLike 1 - I own the device, but is kind of useless, i cant even put my email account cause i need BIS or BES, not fair xD05-19-16 11:53 AMLike 0
- The 9900 has been in the charger for 24 hours and still no signs of life. I may have to declare this JM-1 battery DOA soon. Should I leave it for another 24 hours?
Was doing some Amazon (.ca) research for a replacement battery and seeing a lot of re-used, poor quality, no-charge holding, reviews out there. Anyone know of a reputable source to score an authentic OEM JM-1? All this 9900 talk (plus Ralph's confirmation that BIS works fine on Rogers... thanks for that) has me anxious to fire this puppy up!05-19-16 12:03 PMLike 0 - I wish BlackBerry had released a black Q10 with a toolbelt and silver frame.
I got half way there by swapping in a silver frame from a white Q10. Looks amazing.
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Join me on BBM!05-19-16 12:08 PMLike 0 - The 9900 has been in the charger for 24 hours and still no signs of life. I may have to declare this JM-1 battery DOA soon. Should I leave it for another 24 hours?
Was doing some Amazon (.ca) research for a replacement battery and seeing a lot of re-used, poor quality, no-charge holding, reviews out there. Anyone know of a reputable source to score an authentic OEM JM-1? All this 9900 talk (plus Ralph's confirmation that BIS works fine on Rogers... thanks for that) has me anxious to fire this puppy up!
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listi...UvbUpU12438224
Now as for the battery on yours, I suppose it is bust, unless you have one of these wall chargers like mine, they can be had from electronics stores for around $10 and they always seem to work better for reviving a battery that has been beyond dead for extended periods. I did a thread a little while ago about how I revived a dead JM-1 and will post it here
Wmsi likes this.05-19-16 12:13 PMLike 1 - The 9900 has been in the charger for 24 hours and still no signs of life. I may have to declare this JM-1 battery DOA soon. Should I leave it for another 24 hours?
Was doing some Amazon (.ca) research for a replacement battery and seeing a lot of re-used, poor quality, no-charge holding, reviews out there. Anyone know of a reputable source to score an authentic OEM JM-1? All this 9900 talk (plus Ralph's confirmation that BIS works fine on Rogers... thanks for that) has me anxious to fire this puppy up!05-19-16 12:16 PMLike 0 - The 9900 has been in the charger for 24 hours and still no signs of life. I may have to declare this JM-1 battery DOA soon. Should I leave it for another 24 hours?
Was doing some Amazon (.ca) research for a replacement battery and seeing a lot of re-used, poor quality, no-charge holding, reviews out there. Anyone know of a reputable source to score an authentic OEM JM-1? All this 9900 talk (plus Ralph's confirmation that BIS works fine on Rogers... thanks for that) has me anxious to fire this puppy up!
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listi...UvbUpU12438253
There is a good chance you will get a good one, but always a chance you might not. If you decide not to I fully understand, or if you are not sure, its cool.05-19-16 12:28 PMLike 0 -
Join me on BBM!05-19-16 12:48 PMLike 0 - Nice to see a forum with helpful and friendly owners, why? Because they have and use a 9900/9930, probably the best BlackBerry ever but certainly the best keyboard, I still see 9900's in daily use but never any BB10 Phones, I have a black 9900 in daily use and new spares and even a White one plus spare keyboards/ slip cases and batteries and the charging dock is so useful, I have been using batteries by Ex Pro on Amazon for over a year and so far they been excellent and have slightly longer runtime 1450mAh, (and for Q10 owners they have batteries for the Q10) yes I have a new Q10 and two passports for personal use as I am addicted to Blackberry Keyboards, but if I had to choose one only it would be a 9900,05-19-16 01:13 PMLike 3
- It's alive! I found a spare JM-1 that I had and surprise! It had just enough left in it to handle a charge to start up the phone and get recharged!
I feel like a newborn learning how to walk again! It's been soooooo long since I used os7! My muscle memory is all messed up!
I must now unlearn what I have learned!05-19-16 03:14 PMLike 5 - It's alive! I found a spare JM-1 that I had and surprise! It had just enough left in it to handle a charge to start up the phone and get recharged!
I feel like a newborn learning how to walk again! It's been soooooo long since I used os7! My muscle memory is all messed up!
I must now unlearn what I have learned!
I know nothing compares to the 9900/9930, but I wouldn't mind getting my hands on the last BBOS 7 device ever released: the 9720.
Join me on BBM!fkornre likes this.05-19-16 03:48 PMLike 1 - Man I would use a white 9900, it would stand out. They can cost more on ebay sometimes too I noticed but the prices fluctuate often.
I also noticed on ebay.ca I think it was, there is a special edition white one that comes in a wooden Presentation Display Case and the cost was over $4,000, no joke. I couldnt believe it. I'll see if I can find it later. It might have been gold and white.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk05-19-16 03:48 PMLike 0 - An old and long forgotten issue comes back to haunt. I had forgotten that my beloved 9900 had a double typing issue and super sensitive space bar. Anyone have that issue? Do I need to dismantle and clean the insides of the keyboard?05-19-16 04:02 PMLike 0
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Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk05-19-16 04:18 PMLike 0 - Hi Francisco, New genuine keyboards are on Amazon for very low price and easy to replace in a few minutes, not had double typing05-19-16 04:23 PMLike 0
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- ...just saw your pic now Dan. You can turn the wifi on and start using it on the net, Facebook, Twitter should work.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk05-19-16 06:05 PMLike 0 - I bought one early this year or late last year.
Brand new unlocked(Verizon branded) just to have it again.
Sadly I traded in the first one when I got my Q10.
Also snatched a spare battery and If I recall correctly a aux charger to charge the second battery.
I toy with the idea of making it a daily device again, but haven't.
It still remains to this day, one of the best phones I have ever used.05-19-16 06:33 PMLike 0 - Best phone BB ever made with the best OS they ever made.
Still rocking mine and loving the combination of Note 4 and Bold 9900
ALL BB needed to do was improve the winning formula on an annual basissesp9 and lukeoverhere like this.05-19-16 06:39 PMLike 2 - Interesting. I'd like to ask some I have never seen in here, is there a reason you don't post much or maybe you feel its not worth posting about your 9900 and the experiences you've had with it anymore or are you posting more now in other sections of CB? I am still learning a lot but the more the merrier, ya know? Just curious.
Good to meet you guys and hope to learn more about this particular model Blackberry, because personally I am addicted. Any personal thoughts on it, brief reviews, etc would be epic also.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalklukeoverhere likes this.05-19-16 07:10 PMLike 1
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