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Posted by win183672 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 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 569 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 569 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 569 days ago

I've got 64.7 free.

 
 
Posted by edgarmontalvo Thursday, Nov 04, 2010 566 days ago

got 70 free

 
 
Posted by escentz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 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 568 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 568 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 569 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by don_poky Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

LOOOOOOOOOLLL WTF man

 
 
Posted by drew4flt72 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by geek126 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

I have been sitting on that gem for months lol

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

Stuck on stupid

 
 
Posted by crackberry9700Mike Tuesday, Nov 09, 2010 561 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 407 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 569 days ago

LET"S GET THE DOWNLOADING ON!

 
 
Posted by Kaptain75329 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

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

Sorry. Just had to. =)

 
 
Posted by Sashko Friday, Nov 05, 2010 565 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 564 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 564 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 556 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 569 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by ghostnyc Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

WOW is this for real?

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

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 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 569 days ago

Got damn it and im stuck at work LoL

 
 
Posted by samp987 Thursday, Nov 04, 2010 567 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 407 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 569 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Azee Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 567 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 567 days ago

same here!! i need help downloading it too

 
 
Posted by setset Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Maverick750 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

hells yeah! DITTO!

 
 
Posted by Altarocks Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 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 569 days ago

Amen to that brother (or sista)!!!

 
 
Posted by RezaBerry Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I like this one :)

 
 
Posted by phillechill Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Indeed sir. Indeed.

 
 
Posted by escentz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 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 568 days ago

Jealous?

 
 
Posted by 07thking Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

That's the nature of trolls!

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

nature of trolls??... lol

 
 
Posted by guitarz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

yes yes yes

 
 
Posted by talawahdotnet Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Its about time

 
 
Posted by swagg232 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 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 569 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 569 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 569 days ago

WOOHOOO downloading it right now! Finally!

 
 
Posted by HavPlenty Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

...last second chumps!

 
 
Posted by georgelappies Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Getting it now

 
 
Posted by mikeo007 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Willyboy is my hero!

 
 
Posted by curveoncracke Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Yes! Is this for real?! I can't believe it!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by wiki_warren Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

FINALLY! but I'm @ work! aghhhhhhh

 
 
Posted by willyboy6 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Enjoy everybody :) I am quite sure that you will enjoy this OS! Plenty more goodies to come.....

 
 
Posted by HipPo13 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Thx willyboy6, thx CB....it was about time ;-)

 
 
Posted by Theme Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Question for WillyBoy6, how much free memory remains after a fresh install?
Thanks a lot bro, you're amazing!

 
 
Posted by danarc Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Thanks for the os. Its much appreciated

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

Willyboy and CB for making this possible. Finally is all I can say.

 
 
Posted by Azee Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 567 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 cwilliamsaz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I can't believe it!!!! Downloading now...

 
 
Posted by JGP92 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

THANK YOU GOD

 
 
Posted by willyboy6 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I am not God, simply another Blackberry fanatic like the rest of you! But nonetheless, you're welcome :)

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

OMFG! This has made my whole day! What do we do with our third party apps? Whats compatible software-wise and what is not? It matters, but not right now!!!

 
 
Posted by Ponderous Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

sure would love this for the S2! >:-(

 
 
Posted by danarc Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

oh and more yesssssssssss lol. Thanks for the leak

 
 
Posted by Dash Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Doh, I'm at work. but I'm going to go home at lunch just so I can get this installed! Can't wait!

 
 
Posted by Fazer9700 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

im so happy right now i could kiss somebody THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

 
 
Posted by Hwycop Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Alright, this is going to be a fun day, come on....download faster...yipee!

 
 
Posted by hieniken Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Can't wait till I get home and download this bad boy onto my phone!!

 
 
Posted by 754boy Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

YES!!!!!!!!!!! No more RIM hate threads lol. Bout to install this right now!!

 
 
Posted by Thetnaung Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

this is day, our day, 9700 users day lol

 
 
Posted by hieniken Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Its like a miracle just bestow upon us 9700 users, lmfao

 
 
Posted by escobar0073 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

This has made my day

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

let me know how third party apps go PLEASE!!!!! i have several pay apps that i do not want to lose. some i cannot afford to lose for work... Man this is such a gift and a curse...

 
 
Posted by topleft21 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

This worries me as well. Now, what to do with all these premium themes....?

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

My thoughts exactly... I wonder if the ShopCrackBerry.com store will trade out our apps for OS6 compatible ones...???

 
 
Posted by sohood Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

ABOUT TIME!!!!
I Cut School On The Perfect Day! -:)

 
 
Posted by Fazer9700 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

See guys, all it took was some patience..as they say good things come to those who wait :D

 
 
Posted by millyblick Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

so I'ma be atleast an hour late.

 
 
Posted by Propa Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I am soooo glad that this has leaked!!! FINALLY everyone with 9700 can't stop complaining!

 
 
Posted by SuperECS Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

"will this work on my 9700??"

im so glad we dont have to see this anymore...

 
 
Posted by mechanic_joe Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Just installed, super fast, battery life is AMAZING!

j/k

 
 
Posted by hrabacik Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Jaba daba doooooo!!!!! :DDDD

 
 
Posted by AnimalPOP Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

the rapidshare link seems to misdirect you back to crackberry.com

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

fixed!

 
 
Posted by benpierce Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

The link still is not going to Rapid Share. Can you post the link?

 
 
Posted by micksoo Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

OMG I CAN'T WAIT, oh wait I have a torch...8-----D~~~~

 
 
Posted by Pootermobile Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Eh. Lol no theme support yet though :/ I could wait...

 
 
Posted by Raistlin1 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

What is this 9700 device you speak of?

 
 
Posted by berrygoodthemes Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

none of your themes will work on it!!

 
 
Posted by benpierce Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

OS 6 is better than any theme anyway!

 
 
Posted by GeneGreen23 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Thanks for leaking this to 9700 owners..now they can stop poppin up asking in other places when their device is going to get it..now they can stop crying...

 
 
Posted by opskmallory Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

When are they going to release an official 9650 OS6?? I'm so sick of all these leaks that everyone else has been getting, but I want the OFFICIAL 9650 upgrade to launch. This is ridiculous. I'm done with Blackberry. Android is looking better and better every day.

Hey 9700 owners, does this look familiar? Now you know how us 9650 owners feel to have our OS6 thread crapped on! :)

 
 
Posted by mechanic_joe Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

You could insult my Mama all day long today and I wouldn't even care. My 9700 has OS6 :D

 
 
Posted by opskmallory Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

YO MOMMA SO FAT, YOU GOTTA GREASE THE DOOR FRAME AND WAVE A TWINKIE ON THE OTHER SIDE TO GET HER THROUGH!

Oh snap.

J/K. ;)

Enjoy your long-awaited OS6.

 
 
Posted by bold1193 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Nothing better than a Yo Momma joke to lighten up the mood, thanks man!!

 
 
Posted by NawtyBoy Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

20 mins and i will install wow lol

 
 
Posted by wobly Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I just got to work and can't get it from here! 8 more hours until I can even download it.
This is going to kill me!

Ok, maybe not, but it will seem that way!

 
 
Posted by jjtown Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

This is the best birthday gift ever

 
 
Posted by pastorz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Happy Birthday!

 
 
Posted by andrew.berg Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

It works nice! Love the browser!

 
 
Posted by Simba501 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Wow.....there are some happy ppl! Hope it doesnt disappoint!

 
 
Posted by sponch Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

the rapidshare link si
http://rapidshare.com/#!download|895|428477479|9700M_PBr6.0.0_rel1202_PL6.6.0.50_A6.0.0.344.exe|162385

 
 
Posted by rgorman Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

And look for ATT to officially release 6 sometime in the third quarter 2011...rolling eyes

 
 
Posted by hybrid1976 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

ok, i'm stuck at work and the sites are blocked here. can someone please provide me with a link so i can get this while at work. I can't wait until i get home! I just can't!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by meistro Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

There are 2 other links for download available on the Nerdberry.net website. Def take a look.

 
 
Posted by Vandeleigh Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I wish someone would copy/paste alllllll the crying posts from 9700 users over the last 60 days. *SIDENOTE: Been on OS6 for 2 months on my 9650.

 
 
Posted by mjdato Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Rapidshare link still goes back to CB.com

 
 
Posted by emirozmen Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

buying the new bold makes no sense incase you really need a new phone! this leak is awesome downloading it right now

 
 
Posted by the brother Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

does this leak cum with a 5 MP camera too :P

 
 
Posted by dannylill1981 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

awwww man crackberry rocks now all us 9700 owners can laugh at ML

 
 
Posted by djpaso Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I was just getting ready to go to work but sorry, I'm gonna be late today cuz I MUST do this before I head out!!!!

Funny part is my boss has a 9700 too, but he knowz zilch about OS6....lol

 
 
Posted by alexc19 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

cant wait to try it out

 
 
Posted by SteelHelmet Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I'm wrinting from Barranquilla, Colombia, home of Edgar Renteria, player of the San Francisco Giants, who just won the World Series yesterday and was named MVP!!! My heart almost stopped when he hit that 3 run home run last night and now this...OS 6.0 for 9700!!!!

Edgar Renteria, best colombian athlete ever!!!
Blackberry Bold 9700, best phone ever!!!

Woooooohooooooo!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by Culex316 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

As a 9650 user I am very happy for you 9700 guys :)

 
 
Posted by Irish_711 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

OMG,OMG,OMG... Will this work on my 9650?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

hahaha j/k

 
 
Posted by dindinudin Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

what is the different between os 5 & os 6 ?
especialy for bold 9700 ?

 
 
Posted by hbalagh Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I usually wait for official releases but I'm downloading this now :)

 
 
Posted by StormJH1 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

There goes my morning!

 
 
Posted by Addicted631 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Will this work on my 9650? LMAO! ;-)

 
 
Posted by jfs101 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Please don't post 9650 in the 9700 thread, you'll get OS 6 when it's ready... ROFL!!!

 
 
Posted by brazilianr14 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

*tear drops from my eye*
i've been waitin for this day to come so long now :)

 
 
Posted by dean_fx Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

here you go guys just in case you need it

http://rapidshare.com/files/428496728/9700M_PBr6.0.0_rel1202_PL6.6.0.50_...

short url:
http://goo.gl/2vlIk

 
 
Posted by sponch Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

http://rapidshare.com/#!download|895|428477479|9700M_PBr6.0.0_rel1202_PL6.6.0.50_A6.0.0.344.exe|162385

 
 
Posted by bichigo Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

wonder if this will work for my 9650, LAWLZ.

 
 
Posted by green_ember Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

When are they gonna release .344 for my 9650? Nobody cares about the stupid 9700 anyways...

annoying... isn't it

 
 
Posted by barrettrs Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I'm currently downloading the OS, then I'm gonna backup my device, wipe it to factory settings and upload the new BB OS

 
 
Posted by flyingspatula Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Anyone else notice social feeds is missing?

 
 
Posted by green_ember Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

If it's anything like the 9650 download, you just need to check the box to install it as it's not installed by default

 
 
Posted by flyingspatula Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

not listed in desktop manager.

Anyone else get social feeds installed properly?

 
 
Posted by flyingspatula Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Social feeds is listed - to install, go to desktop manager, applications, select "social feeds". It's there, just tough to find.

 
 
Posted by mnemonicj Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

For everyone that's still at work to grab a copy while you can. RIM tends to block all available links pretty quickly

 
 
Posted by tfrankson Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

PPl this is the best time to use Dropbox :-)I'm at work but my friend dl for me

 
 
Posted by Jaredius Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Get some baby.

 
 
Posted by red.dot Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Getting paid, then getting os6 and then making fun of my friend's curve! Yesss best.day.ever!

 
 
Posted by TRUBigUns Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Does anyone have this installed yet?? already downloaded it but a little leary about installing?????

 
 
Posted by mnemonicj Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I was the only crazy desperate loser checking crackberry every 5 minutes for the last 3 months for these news. A bunch of you beat me to it LOL

 
 
Posted by stevejb Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I'm going away on holiday tonight. Do i risk updating and bricking my BB now?

 
 
Posted by jsnewman0 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

this may not be the greatest advice, but from a fellow cracberry addict id say depends on how you travel...

if you have a laptop then definitely update just make sure you have the newest 5.0 to revert back to incase of a disaster...

if you don,t download it so that the links don't disappear on you and just update the blackberry in a week...who knows maybe by the time you get back we will be installing blackberry 7..lol

 
 
Posted by Vucko Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Better late than never! Can't wait to load this puppy! :)

 
 
Posted by niks1 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Just finishing installation. Will report in a few minutes

 
 
Posted by TRUBigUns Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Oh well here I go!!!

 
 
Posted by fncygtrjammer Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

downloaded, installed on the laptop, time to backup/wipe and get OS6 rollin!!!!

ive noticed the battery life .... la la la la
its a very giddy day for 9700 owners!!!

 
 
Posted by tfrankson Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Been longing for this. Cant wait to get home and install this.

 
 
Posted by maddymic Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I'm Loving it {3

 
 
Posted by Furlano91 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

How would I go abouts downloading this to my phone. Like is there a tutorial on how to do that, cause im a noob

 
 
Posted by deadlock1906 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

After you download this to your computer, how do you get it to install on your blackberry?

 
 
Posted by flyingspatula Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

use desktop manager. it should prompt you once you finish installing the update.

 
 
Posted by deadlock1906 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I downloaded the file and installed it, but when I go into desktop manager it doesnt show in the application list to check off the box to install it

 
 
Posted by eahinrichsen Thursday, Nov 04, 2010 567 days ago

I'm having this same problem. I used to be able to do this without issue, but since upgrading to Desktop Software 6, it has not worked.

 
 
Posted by sagnihotri Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Look at this: http://crackberry.com/blackberry-101-how-install-or-upgrade-new-rim-oper...

 
 
Posted by gizmojoc Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I am more happy than my kid when he got his PS3 lol

 
 
Posted by eddingo Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Just finished installing! Seems to work for me. Greetings from Germany.

 
 
Posted by ka3yan Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I'm at work and couldn't download, so I unplugged my LAN cable and Tethered-up!!! Bhahaha, F.U. "The Man" !!!!

 
 
Posted by a93hunt Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

OMG TOO good to be true!!! I've been waiting MONTHS FOR THIS. CHECKING EVERY TEN MINUTES FOR THE PAST MONTH HAS BEEN DRIVING ME CRAZY!

 
 
Posted by niks1 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Startup time is ridiculously fast... All I got so far, will check the apps working now and report back

 
 
Posted by krjackson86 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

This sucks. Stuck at work. Can't wait to get home and download.

 
 
Posted by chill20 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Bout to download, but will sum1 help me with install'n it on2 my BB I have a Tmo 9700 dnt want to mess my fone up

 
 
Posted by tdoan14 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Should I remove my memory card before the update?

 
 
Posted by Hwycop Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

NOOOO - it installed Iphone 4 software on my BB9700 - Noooo. Seriously - it is so pretty it makes me want to cry. Thanks again and now I can learn my phone all over again! Yeah!

 
 
Posted by Crackberry62 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

i almost cried looooooooool

 
 
Posted by mmcerlaine Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I've been waiting so long, so tempted to cut my last 8 hours of class just to go home and install this

 
 
Posted by battery1986 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Update was smoothe...OS 6 working great.

 
 
Posted by green_ember Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

People who aren't technologically proficient enough to search the forums for a how-to shouldn't be loading leaked software on their phones lol

 
 
Posted by VicToR.187 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Downloading !!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by TRUBigUns Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

hmm not going good here!! screen is stuck at security verification. tried several battery pulls

 
 
Posted by suk109 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

at the car dealership>>>waiting for them to complete service>>software downloaded to net book>>>cable in the car and cant get to it....damn it

 
 
Posted by myleslong Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Running NICE and smooth!!! Love it

 
 
Posted by Alexandra Dominguez Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I tried downloading it but for some reason it didn't work? Does it work with MAC computers? Also, which is the best link please? Thanks!

 
 
Posted by coldfir3 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

just a lil bit... :p

 
 
Posted by belfastdispatcher Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Damn, it's gonna be a few long hours before I get home :(

 
 
Posted by toppa Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

finally and it works
waitin for my pearl to upgrade soon

 
 
Posted by VicToR.187 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Thnx Crackberry !!
Thank you very very much ..
Just Downloading !

 
 
Posted by john_991 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

So the big question I have is, how much ram is left after upgrading to OS6 without any third party apps installed?

 
 
Posted by squirble Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Thats what I want to know. OS6 is over 200 mb on my 9650 without shrinking. Guess I'll have to test this out on a 9700. I'll report once its installed if no one else has.

 
 
Posted by squirble Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Can't get any statistics since the load bar won't go past 60%.....

 
 
Posted by squirble Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

After 3 restarts, 56mb of free memory left after OS6 install. About what I expected. That doesn't leave much.

 
 
Posted by swagg232 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Check out Facebook beta 1.9 you can get it on os6 too
http://m.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&warned=True&client=mv-google&hl=en&v=uS...

 
 
Posted by chriskaboo Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

okay and what about 8900 nothing for us

 
 
Posted by Spiral_ouT Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

If it has a trackball, it won't be seeing OS6. At least that's what RIM's been saying.

 
 
Posted by SteelHelmet Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

You were wrooooooooong!!! Rockin' my 9700 with OS 6.0! Lovin' webkit browser, lovin' kinetic scrolling!! Yeah!

 
 
Posted by StormJH1 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Are you guys using Desktop Manager or is there an App Loader file? I've used App Loader before, but now it's just prompting me to upgrade as if it were an official upgrade in DM, is that okay?

 
 
Posted by ashtonkilla Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

im on a mac, my pc is buried somewhere in my basement, ill have to dig it up for this

 
 
Posted by mckillio Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Out of 139 comments, maybe 12 actually talked about their experience with this leak. I hope I'm not the only one that doesn't care about how happy people are that this came out or that they are "downloading it now".

 
 
Posted by Hennessy62082 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

No sh!t I agree with you.....just tell us how it works. We dont care if you are in class, at work, no near a computer....save the rest of us the pain from reading all the comments trying to find 1 where it tells how it works.

 
 
Posted by omgtdubb Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

-goes into church shout

 
 
Posted by Nyce-Daytona Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I was so looking forward to this UNTIL I got my iphone 4 2 days ago. Needless to say I'm glad it has arrived for all those wanting it. It's been a long time coming. I hope it works well. Maybe I'll be back to BB someday.......ya never know ;)

 
 
Posted by swagg232 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

http://m.youtube.com/watch?gl=CA&warned=True&client=mv-google&hl=en&v=va...

 
 
Posted by Hennessy62082 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

No sh!t I agree with you.....just tell us how it works. We dont care if you are in class, at work, no near a computer....save the rest of us the pain from reading all the comments trying to find 1 where it tells how it works.

 
 
Posted by pzykotic Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Installed on my - boot gets half way through and stops.

 
 
Posted by kanexperience Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I was honestly thinking a 9650 leak would come, just like every other time there was a 9330 leak. I'm a little disappointed no new leak for my 9650. Oh well, at least all the 9700ers get what they've been clamoring for.

May it be a stable OS.

 
 
Posted by JMDBERRY Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

...looks to be abt 90% done!

Edit 1: She's done,...reboot in process!

Edit 2: Reboot stuck at 65%,...it's moving like crazy slow.

Edit 3: (abt 3 minutes pass Edit 2) It's alive! I'm now going through the App Permissions approvals,...which is going verrrry slow! Could there be problems lurking on the other side? Time on Deck - 11:40am

Edit 4: It's 11:50,...after just doing a btry pull from being stuck at Edit 3 of this post. I'm now stuck at "Security Software Verifcation" 100% "Security Tests Passed",...doing another btry pull! at 11:52am.

Edit 5: Well it's 12:52pm and I have OS6 running, but having difficulties using the device. For starters, the icons are way too small and there are times when I don't know where I'm until I have made a selection,...only to find that's not what I want, etc.

Time on Deck - It's 2:36pm and I've tried it and couldn't live with not knowing which icon I'm selecting. I'm in the process of reverting back to V5.0.0.714!,...and the dumb browser. Oh Well...

Parting shot,..I just may get a 9780,...or wait for T-MO to get the 9800,...or wait for a 4G 9800!

JMD
...Have Bold Will Travel~

 
 
Posted by gymwarner Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I love lamp!!!!!!!!!

Whoooooooooooooooo

 
 
Posted by cwhitney24 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I'm riding a furry brown tractor!!

 
 
Posted by junior_831 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I got it to load on my 9700, but it looks horrendous! I read something about no theme support, is this true? I have tried rebooting, but it still looks the same. I did everything the same as with all the 5.0s i installed in the past. Am I the only one with this problem? People keep saying it works "great" but I'm just not experiencing the same :( Any help appreciated

 
 
Posted by TRUBigUns Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I have the exact same problem. I can't even see the cursor moving around to highlight the apps. went back to 5 until i have more time to mess with this!

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

SAME FOR ME!!!No theme support at all. Rebooted SEVERAL times but no luck. if this is what we get, keep it!

**SERIOUSLY, please help guys!!!!*

-deleted to 507 error using BBSAK
-tried loading OS6 twice.
-going back to 5.0.0.979 now and going to redo the whole process without wiping to 507 error. Hopefully this helps!!

*COME ON RIM, give us the official and stop these shenanigans!

 
 
Posted by samp987 Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

1.go to Program files/common files/Research In Motion/Shared/Loader files/locate folder 9700M_v6.0.0.344_P6.6.0.50 and look for a file name blackberry.axl
2.once locate the file, open it up with Notepad
3.Hit Clrl+f and look for the word vendorid until you see this

net_rim_theme_tmobile_BlackBerry6_480x360_b.cod

4.Now, I am not sure what your phone carrier is. Mine is TMO and the TMO vendorid is 102 so I changed 100 to 102 and saved it.
5.Reload OS 6 to your phone and the theme will come up and you can love it. I do.

 
 
Posted by JESC1X Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

i installed it on my laptop i ran the program but how do i put the OS on my phone device manager doesnt have the OS update please help asap please

 
 
Posted by biohaz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 568 days ago

Go into your MY Computer, Program Files, Common Files, Research In Motion, AppLoader, in there delete the Vendor.XML file and then run the desktop manager should be ok.

 
 
Posted by sergiom Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Just installed it works amazing thank you CC

 
 
Posted by SteelHelmet Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Menu tray works awesome, phone UI is excellent, browser is way faster, I used to browse the web thru Opera, don't think I'll need it anymore. I've already installed Facebook and Windows Live Messenger, so far so good, guys...it was worth the wait. One advice: wipe your device to factory settings with BBSAK before installing. That way you'll experience less bugs!

 
 
Posted by PiaCake Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I won Plenty of amazing themes at Crackberry.com...
i want to update my 9700 but dont wanna lose anything :(...
any help Please !!...

 
 
Posted by squirble Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Doubt Kevin can help you with that. Look to the theme builders. I doubt they will make a theme for a leaked OS though.

 
 
Posted by DaX05 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

THANK YOU CRACKBERRY GODS !!!!!!! ITS AMAZINGLY FAST !!!!!

 
 
Posted by sf49ers Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

thank you very Driphter and CB team, you made my day..

 
 
Posted by nolan.b Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

battle for bandwidth now begins...

 
 
Posted by nolan.b Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

battle for bandwidth now begins...

 
 
Posted by belfastdispatcher Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I think this is a time to start fresh with you device, as if you just bought it. Downloading now but cant install until my work is finished :(

 
 
Posted by sagnihotri Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Is anyone else also getting all white screen and menu and is running very slow? Should I reboot? Not sure and enterprise is reactivating itself right now....

 
 
Posted by dj_kaz Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Installing right now, will update with results, crossing my fingers hope this is good!!

 
 
Posted by MattMJB0188 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Anyone care to share how ram usage is on 06 for the 9700? I don't have a 9700 but have been curious. Now its time to complain why the 8900 didn't get OS 6??? j/k I can understand RIM's strategy.

Can't wait to upgrade to the BOLD 9780 :)

 
 
Posted by squirble Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I have 56mb left after installing a non-shrinked OS6.

 
 
Posted by djayou87 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

no social feeds for this leaked but still great though.. one more thing is there any way to delete those unwanted bookmarks on the browser? those useless links?

 
 
Posted by Paintedeyes Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I had trouble with booting, i ended up installing without any apps. It's booted up but looks pretty terrible, as said before I cannot see the cursor, pretty much impossible to navigate. Are there solutions to this yet?

 
 
Posted by nifty5 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I got 91 meg free but also used shrink a os.

M

 
 
Posted by pzykotic Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Mine has finally booted.

Browser is very snappy just BGR said. 3G radio seems very solid I am not getting a lot of signal change like I used to. New ringtone is nice too haven't tried social feeds yet.

 
 
Posted by Ssteffan Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

just intalled & its great!!!!!
im so glad i've got OS6 now :D :D
<3 the new browser!!! so much faster (Y)
i cant put into words how hyped i am about this!!!
just installing it on my moms as she is now very jealous!! ;D
a MUST for 9700 users!!!!!
thank you soooo much for this leak!!!

 
 
Posted by crisrobiou Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

i don't know what the hell is going on but i installed the update and my device is all messed up. i get a white screen, icons are really small and the device is really really slow. Doesn't look like a blackberry os, more like a theme of some kind. I'm pretty sure i installed correctly and even deleted the Vendor file... Can anyone help???

 
 
Posted by samp987 Wednesday, Nov 03, 2010 568 days ago

-locate a file name blackberry.axl it is in program files/common files/research in motion/shared/loader files/and locate folder 9700M_v6.0.0.344_P6.6.0.50
-once in the folder, locate the file which is blackberry.axl
-open it up with notepad. We need to change some settings here.
-once opened up, look for the word vendorid="100". Hit Ctrl+f to search for it and you should see something like this

fileset _vendorid="100" java="1.0" series="Onyx" theme="Normal" webkit="True"

net_rim_theme_tmobile_BlackBerry6_480x360_b.cod

-change 100 to 102 and save the file.
-reload the OS one more time and Whallaaaa you'll love it.

 
 
Posted by cg619 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Finally you 9700 users can stop complaining

 
 
Posted by AJErvin12 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Amen to that!!!

 
 
Posted by kissmythoughts Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I have the OS6 running on my 9700. What is the deal with the white background and not being able to see what I highlight? The webkit is great once I was able guess what was highlighted.

 
 
Posted by f00fyf00fer Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

already posted it in the forums with screenshots at http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=5731159#post5731159

 
 
Posted by Snypa Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Downloading !!

 
 
Posted by totti10 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Definitely runs smooth! I have around 90mb free so plenty of room! Very pleased...

Anyone know how to zoom in/out while on the net? I skipped the intro. at the beginning and now while surfing i can't figure out how to zoom in

 
 
Posted by rprasaud Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Downloading as we speak! All the doubts toward purchasing a 9780 are gone!

 
 
Posted by f00fyf00fer Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

i wish i was kidding

http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=5731159#post5731159

i have bad luck with these, my first beta i tried was on my 8320 and it fried my sim card. sigh.

 
 
Posted by AJErvin12 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Now you guys can shut up!!! However, we'll probably still here about it until there is an "official" release.

 
 
Posted by sagnihotri Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

White screen... no visibility to cursor... Come on folks... What went wrong?

Could it be T-mobile vs AT&T? or Could be locked vs Unlocked? Those are the only variables according to me... Any suggestions folks?

 
 
Posted by f00fyf00fer Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

follow progress at http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?p=5731159#post5731159 post anything you might have to add

 
 
Posted by killahhops Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I knew this would happen after I upgraded to the Torch. O well I love my Torch anyway.

 
 
Posted by rprasaud Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Sorry 9780... :)

 
 
Posted by robertdusa Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I've got about 86.5 MB of free RAM. I uninstalled all third party apps prior to update.

I didn't perform a clean install. Old school upgrade from OS5.

YMMV

 
 
Posted by sagnihotri Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Ok... Some Progress.... App Error 602 Now

Why is it that for some its working fine and for some its not ;-(

 
 
Posted by Dacunto Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I keep getting this error message__
"Unspecified error encountered [J:0x00000024]"

How do I fix this???? Please help!

 
 
Posted by mikeyg164 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Installed and awaiting device to boot, I will check back today if there are any major issues, tomorrow for a detailed bried

 
 
Posted by IvanS29 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

What's going to happen to the apps? and the themes? Although the OS6 theme looks good, but I paid for the other ones.

 
 
Posted by yeahboyyy Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Most apps have been upgraded to work with 6.0. Everything I used transitioned fine on my 9650. Themes are another issue though. You are pretty much stuck with the default theme until developers can get their hands on the theme builder. IMO it is worth losing a few themes (even paid) to get this OS.

 
 
Posted by pbaker609 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

does anybody know how to install it through a macbook?

 
 
Posted by 07thking Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Get a PC!

 
 
Posted by syahredza Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

this is what i waiting for.. thanks...

 
 
Posted by Thetnaung Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Mine perfectly working and fast enough to browse and explore all feature of OS6. Thanks CB and RIM.

 
 
Posted by yeahboyyy Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

I don't have the 9700, but when I saw this I had a big smile on my face for you all. Hope you enjoy. :)

 
 
Posted by iamthetzar Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

downloaded .....installing...... huge smile on face lol will report in a bit

 
 
Posted by dmben84 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Up and running. So far so good except I'm finding it to be not quite as smooth as my 9650 with the .280 leak.

 
 
Posted by gsmooth48 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

felt like i was waiting forever for this

 
 
Posted by jabz1225 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Do All OS download always take long because i had never done it before?

 
 
Posted by jabz1225 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Do All OS download always take long because i had never done it before?

 
 
Posted by gsmooth48 Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

felt like i was waiting forever for this

 
 
Posted by gymwarner Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 569 days ago

Amazing, internet and everything else is awesome! Whooooooooo!