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Official OS 7.0.0.374 for the BlackBerry Torch 9850 now available from Verizon

by Michelle Haag on 19 Oct 2011 02:50 PM
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Verizon Torch 9850 OS

It seems like just yesterday we saw an official version of OS 7.0.0.374 from Verizon Wireless for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 - oh wait, that was yesterday! Verizon is back today with the same OS for the Torch 9850. Like the 9930 yesterday, this update has a huge change log, which is awesome and much preferred to no change log at all.

Device Features

  • Improved home screen responsiveness reduces touch screen lockups.
  • Trackpad will respond the first time when touch screen is used to maximize or minimize the icon application grid and trackpad is clicked.
  • Opening an application and pressing the Back key will no longer cause the application switcher to appear.
  • Cursor will acknowledge and react by stopping scrolling when reaching the end of the screen.
  • No longer receive an “uncaught exception” error.
  • Proper rendering when scrolling within the Universal Search feature.
  • Turning off the wireless connection will not cause the device to restart unexpectedly.
  • Email, Messaging and Web
  • View SMS text messages or emails in their entirety.
  • When sending an SMS text message that extends to two pages, all text will appear correctly.
  • Text messages appear properly with the ability to download attachments, if applicable.
  • View Folders within the Messages application, Menu > View Folder.
  • Turning Geo-location on and off will no longer affect the browser application performance.
  • Maintain data service when moving from foreign network coverage to home network coverage.

Call Features

  • When ending an incoming voice call, your smartphone will remain active.
  • Receive incoming calls without interruption.
  • While on a call, pressing Menu > Add Participant will properly place an additional call.
  • Successfully log in with your BlackBerry ID when connected to your corporate Wi-Fi network.

Applications

  • The device will remain connected to WWAN after downloading a file using
  • VZAccess Manager and disconnecting the device from your computer.
  • City ID information displays properly with a contact’s company information
  • within the Phone application.

This update is recommended due to all of the fixes and improvements included, so if you have this device go ahead and get to downloading! You can discuss changes in the forums, and download from the link below.

Download the official OS 7.0.0.374 for the BlackBerry Torch 9850

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry OS; Tags: BlackBerry Torch 9850, official os, Verizon
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34 Comments

Posted by UnknownError507 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Oh take thous 40numbers and give us a 9810 Upgrade ! But good to see upgardes are rolling out for this new Devices :D

 
 
Posted by Adhamalghamdi Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

I'm wondring if it has all languages ?

 
 
Posted by chi-town311 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

There is a link in the 9850/60 forums for the multi-language version. at least I think there was.

 
 
Posted by chi-town311 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Nice! Got it loaded and it is working great. Love this phone!

 
 
Posted by asianguy80 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Now you Torch owners can stop whining in the Bold 9930 threads about "where's my Torch update wahhhh"

 
 
Posted by sidds18 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

we won't asian guy......unless another one comes out & there is a long gap b/w them.
Cheers

 
 
Posted by freddysrevng Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Still waiting "not so patiently" to be able to get this phone at ATT.....WTF, Kevin....Any word at this disappointing DevCon on this????

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

I'm with Freddy. Kev, you guys gotta lay down the law on these clowns at AT&T. I keep hearing Nov 6th for the 9860 and Nov 20th for the 9900. Granted it's a month away, but what the hell... Is there really any point in getting those phones so late in the year as opposed to waiting for the QNX phone early next?

 
 
Posted by aaron13178 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Is it available OTA?

 
 
Posted by jSkiLLzZz Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

i cant believe this phone doesnt get more play. i was playing with it in the store the other day and its absolutely awesome. dont want to get this with a contract if bbx phones are coming soon, who knows if they are or arent tho...im considering buying it off contract. if they released this as the storm a long time ago RIMM would be a force right now

 
 
Posted by drumzalicious Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

I was thrown completely off by the cheap plastic screen. Felt like a pre-paid phone

 
 
Posted by jedwards73 Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

The screen bothered me also, until I put a WriteRight screen protector on it. Now it feels smooth, and now that "sticky" plastic feel is gone. So I'm happy.

 
 
Posted by sidds18 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

doesn't work with mac.....any help appreciated!

 
 
Posted by Edmo Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Cannot locate this on the Verizon or Blackberry websites, or on DM. I am a bit of a nervous Nellie so will wait for it to come through official channels.

 
 
Posted by frankdlr1972 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

I loaded this and although everything seems to working fine, i can't seem to be able to move Windows Live Msngr, Yahoo, Google Talk off my home screen Also, it blew away my Word Substitution entries..

 
 
Posted by rockroadie Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

i downloaded it, removed the Vendor.xml file and it still wouldn't load on my sprint torch. oh well i will just wait for sprint to release theirs.

 
 
Posted by igotberryfever Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

sprint does not chop up the software like Verizon and ATT so it might not load because your software is better.

 
 
Posted by laramr Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Do a search on your PC for another vendor.xml file, delete, and try to load again.

 
 
Posted by rockroadie Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

still says it is not applicable for my device....just have to wait i guess.

 
 
Posted by frankdlr1972 Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

I don't think it will work because Sprint has the Torch 9860, right? This update is for the 9850.

EDIT: My bad, the 9860 is the GSM model.

 
 
Posted by brkiko201 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

worst update ever .. after i updated it , i lost all my apps i had downloaded .. smdfh .. fuck blackberry . ifeel like giving this phone to the sea

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Lol sucks for you!

 
 
Posted by labeld not0ri0us Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 209 days ago

This may be a stupid question but... Did you back up everything before you did it? Because after it installed and reloaded my backup, everything was there including my apps. Try reloading your backup file if you have one... if that doesn't work just re-download everything through BB App World. It keeps all of your apps that you've installed (and uninstalled) so you can re-download them if you ever need/want to. Hope this helps a little.

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

This is the best update ever!! Yay!! :) :) :)

 
 
Posted by Kamika007z Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

Thanks for posting this Michelle, but I had posted this the other day on the forums, can I get some credit for it please?

Pretty please? :)

 
 
Posted by Jackson5558087 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

I know many people hate it, but im wondering if it will have ptt capability like the 9930, it would be nice if all three of rim's front line phones had it.

 
 
Posted by spencer1076 Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011 218 days ago

I wish US Cellular would hurry up with an update to get rid of the stupid "close keyboard bar". That's my only complaint about the keyboard.

 
 
Posted by frankdlr1972 Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

Omg, I noticed that update and jumped all over it. So happy to be able to remove that option, it's so annoying.

 
 
Posted by startsev Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

Now I have stopped beating my head against the wall. The update solved my phone app problems. The update is awesome. Thankfully I didn't have to return my third 9850!

 
 
Posted by bmmcpeek Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

Alright this might be a dumb question but Verizon hasn't released this OTA yet and when I connect to desktop manager I get this device is up to date. I was going to load it manually but when I download and install the new OS from the link in this article it is for the 9930. I don't see anything about an update for the 9850 anywhere. Can anyone help me out here?

 
 
Posted by tranceboy_johny Thursday, Oct 20, 2011 218 days ago

My phone is from sprint, can i still download the update ?

 
 
Posted by servo Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 215 days ago

THIN-ICE
i dont really consider it an official update until its actually available directly from verizon which it is still not. just says "coming soon"

 
 
Posted by labeld not0ri0us Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 209 days ago

Alright I just updated this today when I got the push notification from verizon... noticed it's a little faster but when I tried to charge my phone I got a pop up stating the charger wasn't compatible or something like that and that it wouldn't charge. If anyone else updates and has this problem, I found that a simple battery pull does the trick. I'll update more if I notice anything else about this update.

 
 
Posted by Kamika007z Wednesday, Nov 09, 2011 197 days ago

Hey Michelle, you really need to learn how to give credit to the appropriate OP's. Till then, I'm not a fan of your posts.