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If you were hesitant to take the OTA update to BlackBerry 7.1 for either the BlackBerry Bold 9930 or Torch 9850, you can now download the official desktop installer files. Of course, with their release that also means any CDMA user can grab these files and install them on compatible devices provided the vendor.xml file is removed. If you're looking to get the installer, hit up the Sprint BlackBerry downloads page.
Download OS 7.1.0.163 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 and Torch 9850
Discuss OS 7.1.0.163 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930 in the forums
Discuss OS 7.1.0.163 for the BlackBerry Torch 9850 in the forums
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