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How to use Application Loader to install BlackBerry Device Software

Posted in Desktop Software by techberry on December 12, 2008
  • What you will need:
    • BlackBerry® Desktop Software 3.6 and later
    • BlackBerry® Device Software
    • BlackBerry smartphones

 Warning: You should not install BlackBerry Device Software that is older than the current version installed on the BlackBerry smartphone. Doing so could cause the BlackBerry smartphone to malfunction.

  • Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
  • Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
  • If prompted, type your BlackBerry smartphone password and then click OK. Complete one of the following steps: 
    • If the Application Updates Available window appears, click Update Now. The Application Loader Wizard appears.
    • If the Application Updates Available window does not appear, double-click the Application Loader icon. The Application Loader Wizard appears.
  • Click Next.
    • If prompted, type your BlackBerry smartphone password and click Next.
      • FYI: When the Application Loader Wizard is finished examining the configuration on the BlackBerry smartphone, the Device Application Selection screen appears listing the applications available for installation. The selected check boxes indicate applications that are already installed on the BlackBerry smartphone.
  • Select the check box for the BlackBerry Device Software. 
  • Click Next. 
  • If the On the Device Backup screen appears, choose whether to automatically back up the BlackBerry smartphone and then click Next.
  • Click Finish to begin loading the BlackBerry Device Software. 
  • Click Close when the software is finished loading.
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