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FINALLY LEAKED: Get BlackBerry 6 for your BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now!!!!

by Kevin Michaluk on 2 Nov 2010 09:41 AM
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BlackBerrry 6 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700

* Update: the leaked build does have some bugs, so be sure to read through the forum threads before deciding if you want to install or wait for a newer build.  If you run into any issues, you can always downgrade - check out our BlackBerry 101 section for help! *

w00t!!!! Own a BlackBerry Bold 9700? If you don't mind trying an unofficially released operating system, it's pretty much time to stop what you're doing and step right up and download BlackBerry 6 for your BlackBerry Bold 9700. The OS version is 6.0.0.344. Jump into our forums for the findings on this one, and you can download at the links below. And if you're not sure what all the hype behind BlackBerry 6 is, be sure to read our BlackBerry 6 review for more info.

*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). *

Source: Driphter

Filed Under: BlackBerry OS; Tags: BlackBerry 6, BlackBerry Bold 9700
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845 Comments

Posted by win183672 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Can't wait. I was going to ditch my 9700 for 9780 but now no need !

 
 
Posted by anastasiophan Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

This is why they were trying not to leak it. They will sell fewer 9780s because of this.

 
 
Posted by JasW Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Perhaps, but people who stick with the 9700 are going to find themselves without much room for apps. From looking around here and in the Beta forum, 56MB free seems to be the lowest number reported thus far. That's Bold 9000/OS 5 territory, and not a pretty thing if you want a bunch of apps on your device.

 
 
Posted by dmben84 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

I've got 64.7 free.

 
 
Posted by edgarmontalvo Thursday, Nov 04, 2010 475 days ago

got 70 free

 
 
Posted by escentz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Exactly why I think they released OS6 before the 9780. Give the 9700 owners some time to see how badly it runs on their device so they go and get the 9780 :)

 
 
Posted by Gallia Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Oh? In my experience it works surprisingly well. And really, with Blackberry's app offer, who the hell needs more than 60mb. Your comment makes no sense.

 
 
Posted by haggy83 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Have to agree with the stupidity of this comment I have all the apps I want installed and its still running fine at least as quickly as os 5. As someone else said how many apps do you really need on your bb??

 
 
Posted by geek126 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Where is the QNX operating system????? RIM must hate us LOL

 
 
Posted by don_poky Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

LOOOOOOOOOLLL WTF man

 
 
Posted by drew4flt72 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Some people just can't refrain from being stupid.... Really??

 
 
Posted by geek126 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

I have been sitting on that gem for months lol

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 476 days ago

Stuck on stupid

 
 
Posted by crackberry9700Mike Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 470 days ago

Just downloaded this yesterday and I believe that my 9700 was built for this OS 6 and now it's like having a whole new and improved phone. I recommend it to everyone!!!

 
 
Posted by Kaybaj Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 315 days ago

please can you send it to my box as the files have been moved from the links ttkbaj@gmail.com

thanks

 
 
Posted by cloud23 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

LET"S GET THE DOWNLOADING ON!

 
 
Posted by Kaptain75329 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

What... no Torch love? What about us??

Sorry. Just had to. =)

 
 
Posted by Sashko Friday, Nov 05, 2010 474 days ago

I realized that a lot of ppl are looking for feedback, so here are my findings thus far:
-most importantly: remember to change the vendor # for the default theme as you'll find in posts below, as otherwise it won't work for you unless you're on one of the providers that's listed in the blackberry.alx file (see below posts with instructions)
-at least double the battery life when idle (confirmed with MeterBerry)
-I haven't found an app that worked on OS 5 for the 9700 that doesn't work for OS 6 on the 9700, and I use A LOT of apps (Shopper, Shazam, Smrtguard, ShortcutMe, etc.)
-it is buggy, so it might crash every now and then, but it's to be expected from a leak ;-)
-none of the browser shortcuts work (hoping they're working on fixing those) :-(
-some minor things have been removed, but over-all, the experience is WAY smoother, faster, and more user-friendly (eg you can search within "options" instead of having to dig your way through the "options" to the menu you're looking for)
-over-all, I'd give it an A- for all the bugs they've still work work out, and the lack of browser shortcuts

I'm going to try doing a full review on the forums within the next few days with more details on this, as I have quite a few findings thus far :-)

 
 
Posted by cerone1970 Saturday, Nov 06, 2010 473 days ago

y problem with it is that after the install I have to reboot maybe 10 times before it can realize it has to work... also after all the reboot, the main screen is tiny and the icons are tiny. I cannot see my curser so navigating on the main screen is impossible. And while on the main screen, I cannot use the option selection when I press the blackberry button

 
 
Posted by Sashko Saturday, Nov 06, 2010 473 days ago

In respect to your tiny icon issue, here's what you need to do:

1.Press ALT + SHIFT + H, and note your "vendor ID" from that page (mine's "102" for my BB from AT&T).
2.Go to c:\Program files\common files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader files\9700M_v6.0.0.344_P6.6.0.50 and look for a file name blackberry.axl
3.Once you've locate the file, open it with Notepad
4.Hit Clrl+f and look for the word vendorid until you see this

net_rim_theme_tmobile_BlackBerry6_480x360_b.cod

5.Now take the vendor ID you looked up in step 1, since my vendorid is 102, I changed 100 to 102 and saved it.
6.Reload OS 6 to your phone and the theme will come up and you're in business ;-)

 
 
Posted by eeellis08 Monday, Nov 15, 2010 465 days ago

hey i got the same problem with my BB9700 my screen is white letters are black, icons tiny and im frustrated, i tried doing what u said but its not reloding the new os, my pc always says app loader open, close before continuing but every thing is close already, need help asap, thanks

 
 
Posted by lasuerte Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Great! Just downloaded it and can't wait! Woohoo! :D

 
 
Posted by ghostnyc Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

WOW is this for real?

Counting down until I can get home and download!!!!

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 476 days ago

tears of joy came to my eyes like it was the christmas present i always wanted.

 
 
Posted by SlimGuy78 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Got damn it and im stuck at work LoL

 
 
Posted by samp987 Thursday, Nov 04, 2010 475 days ago

As soon as I saw it, I downloaded it and saved it to my work computer. I had a feeling the posts were not going to last long. Yesssss.

 
 
Posted by Kaybaj Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011 315 days ago

please can you send it to my box as the files have been moved from the links ttkbaj@gmail.com

thanks

 
 
Posted by perezaj9 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

I love OS6, so enjoy....you have all waited far too long for this.

 
 
Posted by Azee Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 476 days ago

heey i realised u got the os6 for bb bold 9700 can u plss help me get it? i tried to download it but it wont..i think all the links are broken..would appreciate it if u help me get it..thanks

 
 
Posted by unzi Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 476 days ago

same here!! i need help downloading it too

 
 
Posted by setset Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhh1!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by Maverick750 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Gonna be some happy MFs up in this piece... :D

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

hells yeah! DITTO!

 
 
Posted by Altarocks Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

On behalf of all CB followers that are NOT 9700 owners, thank you! Won't have to hear about it any more...

 
 
Posted by jfs101 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Amen to that brother (or sista)!!!

 
 
Posted by RezaBerry Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

I like this one :)

 
 
Posted by phillechill Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Indeed sir. Indeed.

 
 
Posted by escentz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Thank god! Something to shut them up for a while. Next they'll be bitchin about how now there's no room left on they're bb. Hahahaha

 
 
Posted by girlontherun Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Jealous?

 
 
Posted by 07thking Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 476 days ago

That's the nature of trolls!

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 476 days ago

nature of trolls??... lol

 
 
Posted by guitarz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

yes yes yes

 
 
Posted by talawahdotnet Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Its about time

 
 
Posted by swagg232 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

I had the torch I dnt want them scrolling screens on my bold. Too much work! But let us knw how it is I may try it.

 
 
Posted by bilmaga Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

I figured we wouldn't see anything until some time after the 9780 dropped. Much like os5 for the 9000 when the 9700 was released.

 
 
Posted by TomWilliams Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

this is so awesome, I was so going to bin the 9700 for a 9780 until this popped up! saves me a few pounds over the next month.

 
 
Posted by simonstark Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

WOOHOOO downloading it right now! Finally!

 
 
Posted by HavPlenty Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

...last second chumps!

 
 
Posted by georgelappies Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Getting it now

 
 
Posted by mikeo007 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 477 days ago

Willyboy is my hero!

 
 
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