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Sprint now rolling out BlackBerry 7.1 for the BlackBerry Bold 9930

by Bla1ze on 15 Dec 2011 08:37 PM
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BlackBerry 7.1

A few hours ago I heard a rumor that Sprint was supposed to be rolling BlackBerry 7.1 out to all compatible handsets come tomorrow and before I could even have a chance to blog the rumor up, jtels2593 and CMHBerry in the CrackBerry forums opened up a thread letting everyone know the update had indeed turned up on their devices.

For now, it appears to only be an OTA update but it's expected a Desktop Manager installation alert will be along shortly as well as a direct install file from the Sprint BlackBerry downloads page and in case you forgot what all BlackBerry 7.1 entails -- the biggest feature addition is the Mobile HotSpot functionality we've seen in previous leaks but no word yet on whether or not Sprint plans on making that an included feature or a seperate fee.

So, go ahead and hit that check for software update button. You may have BlackBerry 7.1 (OS 7.1.0.163 specifically) waiting for you to download, but if not -- sit tight cause it seems Sprint will continue to roll it out between now and tomorrow, though what devices aside from the BlackBerry Bold 9930 remains a mystery for now. Sound off in the comments if the update is showing for you.

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Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry Apps; Tags: BlackBerry 7.1, BlackBerry Bold 9930, OS 7.1, Sprint
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54 Comments

Posted by shabbs Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Damm... blows by the 9900.

 
 
Posted by UrbanGlowCam Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

So true lol.

 
 
Posted by flash24 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Awesome! Been waiting for this.

 
 
Posted by 1magine Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

9850 please.

 
 
Posted by e150gt Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

????

 
 
Posted by wfubball Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

you would think that they would have some quality control with these things, some big issues with apps and crashing

 
 
Posted by axllebeer Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I actually am and have been downloading it for about the last 15 minutes now then I saw this post. And I just bought my 9930 today so I'm thrilled! At least there's something good about BB going on today...

Boldly sent from my 9930

 
 
Posted by my.usernamegoeshere Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Great!!

 
 
Posted by AfroZepher Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Why did I stick with T-Mobile again????

 
 
Posted by Taxi2base Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

T-Mobile data is faster than Sprint.

 
 
Posted by El Platanero Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

hahahaha now thats a good one. I'm not much for bragging about Sprint but being compared to tmob is laughable...I will in fact go and finish my laugh

 
 
Posted by zeks Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

you guys on stock firmware? not seeing it on mine running 7.0.0.374

 
 
Posted by BergerKing Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

You must be on official firmware to update OTA. An OTA update is a 'patch' that strips old code out and inserts new code to become the new OS version. If you do not have the right starting point that is recognized by the update, you cannot run an OTA. Now, you [I]could[/I] downgrade to the old version, but you'll probably be better off waiting 'til the full update is available.

 
 
Posted by mesnewberry Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I can see the update via OTA on 9850, may wait to see what the masses say about it before I download. At least you know it is available for the 9850 device.

 
 
Posted by rkopsie Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

can you please post a leak for this??? please Lol for us Verizon users

 
 
Posted by mesnewberry Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I can see the update via OTA on 9850, may wait to see what the masses say about it before I download. At least you know it is available for the 9850 device.

 
 
Posted by asianguy80 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Does this resolve the phone bricking itself if left to charge over night? I fear updating any OS now because I've had my phone brick itself with with a simple soft reset believe it or not.

 
 
Posted by rockroadie Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

not seeing the update on my 9850. not yet anyway.

 
 
Posted by Jenlabellefille Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

yes, sprint 9850 has an update to 7.1.0 yay!!

 
 
Posted by Willeonabe Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I just checked mine and sure enough it's there, but since I've never done an OTA update, I'm going to wait for a download. (FYI: on the stock .241)

Edit: Of course I'm sitting here wanting to try it . . . ok here I go!

 
 
Posted by Willeonabe Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

Ok so I stayed up during the whole process and it's up and running. Mobile Hotspot on this version WILL require a hotspot data plan. I tried to turn it on and got a message stating such.

 
 
Posted by decypher44 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Crap. I just updated with the Verizon release, so the OTA won't recognize. I don't want to revert back to Sprint tonight. Hmmmm. Knowing me, I probably will. There goes my relaxing evening!

 
 
Posted by zeks Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

same here

 
 
Posted by Eduardohers Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 160 days ago

Where you find the Verizon release????

 
 
Posted by waymondbryant Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Downloading it now for the torch 9850.

 
 
Posted by Adonis Martinez Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

finally ive bin waiting on this for a while :)

 
 
Posted by luqman24 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Rogers, step ur game up for the 9810!!

 
 
Posted by tonyron227 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I just put the official OS back a few days ago and I'm glad to see this OTA update tonight. Go Sprint!!!!!!!!

 
 
Posted by flash24 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

FYI: OTA only works when there is a new update with your carrier.

 
 
Posted by newportironman Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Can't wait for a download site for us Verizon customers to grab the file. And hope this eliminates or even cuts back on memory drain and the java errors I get almost every week.

 
 
Posted by El Platanero Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

PLEASE tell me they included a fix to the bricking

 
 
Posted by BergerKing Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

.... A thread a few days ago that Sprint had not released another 7.0 update because they were preparing to drop the update with the hotspot capability.

 
 
Posted by SC457 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Awesome to see 7.1 being officially rolled out. Hope to see it for the 9900 and other devices soon also.

 
 
Posted by zd1996 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

loading it up right now, hopefully i wake up to no problems

 
 
Posted by Bret61081 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I hop it fixes my service issues and text messaging issues Ive been having....fingers crossed....but not expecting it

 
 
Posted by jeffmik Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

I have run into a few apps that just don't work on the 7.1.070 for the 9900. They load but run into screen refreshing issues. Ekey by GE is one. Pretty important, if you need it for business.

 
 
Posted by mnhockeycoach99 Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 163 days ago

Anyone know if AT&T is testing 7.1 yet for the 9900?

 
 
Posted by BergerKing Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

.... I'd strongly recommend not holding your breath. But, occasionally, I'm off a lil' bit. Are ya feelin' lucky?

 
 
Posted by sir.dangerfield Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

installing now.

 
 
Posted by mavricxx Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

Come on Tmo, release 7.1 with the UMA feature please.

 
 
Posted by lewisc1979 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

This update comes with an "Emergency Alerts" feature. I'm guessing that's for the new EAS program.

 
 
Posted by leftypepper716 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

Will Sprint's update to include a mobile hotspot be an extra charge if used?

 
 
Posted by lewisc1979 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

Yes. You'll be prompted to add an appropriate plan.

 
 
Posted by dakid72 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

As soon as I saw this post last night downloaded & all went fine, backed itself up then reloaded the new software.
Mobile hotspot is there, but I need to contact my provider to activate it, from what I understand that is $50 plan and still $25 a month to activate or something to that effect, will research and update.
Like lewisc1979 said emergency alerts messages is a new folder, looking forward to see how that is used.
*update* the plan is $34.99/month, but I'm still gonna call and see what they say to see if the right hand knows what the left is doing

 
 
Posted by lewisc1979 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

There are two other things I noticed. Under Options - Advanced Options, there is an option for Billing/Payments and there is a set of diagnostic tools. The diagnostic tools include network drops, battery drain, and an option to reboot the phone if memory is low. That's pretty cool.

 
 
Posted by asianguy80 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

Maybe that has something to do with the whole dreaded CarrierIQ debacle.

 
 
Posted by taneisha305 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

I wish i didnt update naw i cant use social scope on 7.1 smh

 
 
Posted by iamdse Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

How do I downgrade my os - I put King Resurrection on mine and I cant seem to install it through the Loader app in RIM common files folder?
9930 sprint

 
 
Posted by Bret61081 Friday, Dec 16, 2011 163 days ago

I did it last night....turned all the icons small and disabled the touch screen....I had to revert back to the original software....I have never had as many troubles with a phone as I have this one....time for a change....

 
 
Posted by iamdse Friday, Dec 16, 2011 162 days ago

Forget it, BB Desktop Manager has it ready for download now

9930 sprint

 
 
Posted by DadaThePanda Friday, Dec 16, 2011 162 days ago

dwnlding now OTA is soooo slow

 
 
Posted by tomgnc Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 160 days ago

Sprint BB Bold 9930 and happy with BB, phone and Sprint(Since 1999)

 
 
Posted by tomgnc Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 160 days ago

Have it installed for two days now and had no problems uploading and installing it on my Sprint Bold 9930... No problems so far at all... had to reset a few apps but all are functioning well now... Battery life seems a bit better, but I didn't have a problem on 7.0 either... You must use your head on any smart phone and close apps when finished with them etc... I do not worry that I am using too much battery or memory at all, because through the years I have developed habits that seem to work without denying myself the functions that I have a smart phone for in the first place... If you won't let yourself enjoy your phone - get rid of it, but do not think an Android phone will save you - those Google little green men will cause you more problems that you can possibly imagine... I know - I left BB for an HTC EVO 4g and I am happy to be back to Blackberry.

Sprint BB Bold 9930 and happy with BB, phone and Sprint(Since 1999)

 
 
Posted by all3n7 Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011 159 days ago

I upgraded mine took me 2 hrs. Was that normal? Anyways it was worth the wait. I have 9930 from Sprint. It now have hotspot. I set it up but I have to call the sprint to make it work. I believe $10 per mo for this service.