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BlackBerry Swiss Army Knife (BBSAK) updated to version 1.8

by Adam Zeis on 24 Sep 2010 09:00 AM
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BBSAK v1.8

After a fairly long break from development, BBSAK (BlackBerry Swiss Army Knife) has been updated to version 1.8. The update brings with it some fixes as well as a few new features. If you aren't familiar with BBSAK, it is a desktop utility that allows you to do a ton of stuff for your BlackBerry like wipe, load a new OS, install CODs from your desktop, take screenshots and much more. In my use I have to say it's one of the best ways to salvage your device from the dreaded 507 error. Features include:

  • Wipe Blackberry leaving a 507 error
  • Reset Blackberry to factory state removing any IT Policy.
  • Take Screenshots of your Blackberry (Screenshots stored in My Pictures\BBScreenies)
  • Auto-Detects if phone is plugged in first
  • Displays PIN so you know your connected
  • Will not let you do any actions until phone detected
  • Load OS will auto delete Vendor.xml and start Loader.exe. (BBDM is needed for this)
  • Backup 3rd Party Apps
  • Restore 3rd Party Apps

Before installing v1.8 you'll need to remove any previous versions of the app. BBSAK is available free from the link below.

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37 Comments

Posted by xmen81 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

I have .Net Framework 4 and I am not able to install BBSAK 1.8

Any idea?

 
 
Posted by The_Adventist Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

BBSAK 1.8 issue

When I installed this on my PC, the program window was too small for the program and the window is not adjustable.

I can't use the program at all. Only half my phone pin can be displayed in the window.

I guess I'll have to wait for 1.9 to come out.

 
 
Posted by 3G.BoldBerry Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Re boot the machine, then reinstall. I don't have any problems with 1.7 it works fine witH OS6 after all the app is running on windows pc not the bb. Any updates that's in this I'm sure it no over halt. If it still don't work try 1.7.

 
 
Posted by XWolf Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

1. Do previous versions work?
2. Are you running any window skinning software, such as WindowBlinds?
3. What Windows version are you on?

 
 
Posted by y0us3f Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

So , nothing new in this version lol

 
 
Posted by y0us3f Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

oh these are new :

• Redesigned code for better performance.
• New Javaloader for OS 6.0 compatibility.

Please CB :) update your post

 
 
Posted by 3G.BoldBerry Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Greatest app for the bb hands down. Its a life saver, much thanks to the developer.

 
 
Posted by infinus Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

can't detect my 9700,
says no device-detected, push ok to continue.

any one with same problem

9700+5.0.0.862

 
 
Posted by 3G.BoldBerry Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Ur desktop didn't deteck ur device when u first pluged it in. Unplug the phone don't launch the app wait for the usb connection to show. Then open the app enter ut pass and you should have access if not reboot ur machine and try again.

 
 
Posted by infinus Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

same as before,
i am using winXP 32bit.

switching back to 1.7, that reliable.

 
 
Posted by Sashko Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

1.7 works for me as well. Unable to get 1.8 to work. Appreciate the heads up :-)

 
 
Posted by Sashko Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

I'm having the same issue (except my Bold 9700 is running OS 5.0.0.743). The above steps didn't help, still getting the same issue as infinus.

 
 
Posted by infinus Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

BBSAK 1.7 works well on winXP.
i will stuck to it, until devs fix it.

 
 
Posted by RickS2 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Do you have a password enabled? If so disable and try again.

 
 
Posted by jeffreii Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

After reading the comments at the source forum this program is clearly in the 1.8 BETA stages. It has several errors and did not undergo BETA testing. The developer seems to be very responsive in working on it, but I'd give it a few days at least before downloading and replacing 1.7 which works just fine for me on my Torch 9800.

 
 
Posted by crackm8701 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

i dont know how ppl avin so much problem but it works pretty well for my torch

 
 
Posted by PoppaKev Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Which mirror do I download or is it the .zip file below it?

Sorry guys I'm new to this program/software. Thank you.

 
 
Posted by Sashko Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

You can use any mirror off of that site, they should all have the same file. If one doesn't work for you, try another one of them.

 
 
Posted by webmastir Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

"# Displays PIN so you know your connected"

you're*

(yes, i'm aware it looks as if you quoted straight from their site, but you can still fix it for them ;) )

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

You need to have an ID to login for that download. Yeah, its free, but I don't want to have to do that.....

 
 
Posted by Sashko Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

If you click "free user," you don't need an ID to download it. Just wait the 25 secs, and the "download" button will appear, after selecting one of the mirrors.

 
 
Posted by jlb21 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

rapidshare is blocked at work, as well as rimgeeks.

 
 
Posted by blessed2bamommie Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

I have to register to dl?

 
 
Posted by jcagg1271 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

USE Mirror Three

 
 
Posted by infinus Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

BB830 wipe function is not supported in 1.8
1.7 still works well.

devs please consider this.

 
 
Posted by xonehitterx Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

No such luck with it detecting my Tour 9630. Maybe next update I can get it to work. Seems like a useful program. Going to try v1.7 I guess.

 
 
Posted by xonehitterx Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

1.7 works great. Not much of an update if it cant detect devices huh

 
 
Posted by Jake Storm Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Is there a way to download this without having to sign up for ppcgeeks?

 
 
Posted by jcagg1271 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

I used morror three and didn't have to register anywhere, just click, download and follow wizard

 
 
Posted by jcagg1271 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

downloaded today. (windows 7, 64 bit) no problems.

 
 
Posted by Euranus Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

doesn't connect to my 8900, and i'm not going to bother disabling password, either it works or it doesn't.

 
 
Posted by Sanch0 Friday, Sep 24, 2010 607 days ago

Wait for 1.8.1 when app backup is fixed.

 
 
Posted by bikerider Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 606 days ago

Installed it and it won't even open, I get windows error saying there is an error and it must close. D/L'd this as I cannot get AppLoader to run on my computer since I "upgraded" to DM6 (since uninstalled and replaced with DM5 but still no AppLoader). Oh well, I guess I am happy with my current OS...

 
 
Posted by eternal76 Sunday, Sep 26, 2010 605 days ago

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? After download, when I bring it up, only a portion of BBsak shows up on the screen. It cuts off right after "Modify Cods" and there's no way to expand the window any further to see the other options.

 
 
Posted by BBBay Sunday, Feb 06, 2011 472 days ago

I understand its been months since this post, but if you have the answer someone else may need this. Simply maximize the program. I have had this issue for the last 3 updates. I thought it was because of the screen settings I choose, just not worth troubleshooting.

My issue now, I just downloaded to a second computer and it will not recogonize my storm 2. I guess I'll have to boot up my laptop.

 
 
Posted by HighwayBob Monday, Sep 27, 2010 604 days ago

According to the info I see on 1.8 it's a BETA release with (apparently) some issues. I can't get it to recognize my Bold 9700. I would give it some time for the bugs to be worked out and report your issues to the developer if the issue hasn't been reported yet.

 
 
Posted by trini_dimples Monday, Jan 31, 2011 478 days ago

i used this and it messed up my phone. 50/50 chance of it being repaired.