Firmware Change Update On Blackberry Bold 9700 -

But every time I see a BlackBerry Bold 9700 in a museum or a collector's display, I get a cold sweat. That "Reload Software: 507" screen is burned into my memory. It was the day a $0.02 paperclip and 4 AM desperation saved a six-figure deal — and my job.

It was 2010. I was a junior IT admin for a mid-sized logistics company. Our CEO, a man named Arthur who believed "email is the bloodstream of commerce," refused to use anything but his BlackBerry Bold 9700. That phone was an extension of his hand. He typed emails on its tiny, sculpted keyboard faster than most people typed on a laptop. Firmware Change Update on BLACKBERRY Bold 9700

At 6 PM, after Arthur left for the day, I started the update. The old BlackBerry Desktop Manager chimed, the progress bar crept to 62%, and then… bzzt. A power flicker. The UPS beeped, but the USB port on my docking station did not recover. But every time I see a BlackBerry Bold

. The device will display a progress bar and may reboot several times. Do disconnect the cable until you see the "Welcome" screen. Troubleshooting Common Errors JVM Error 507: It was 2010

John visited the BlackBerry website and downloaded the latest OS 6.0 firmware for his Bold 9700. He then connected his phone to his computer and ran the installation software. The update process began, and John's phone automatically rebooted several times as the new firmware was installed.

After completion, the Bold 9700 will reboot with a progress bar. Do not disconnect. Once the setup wizard appears, restore your backup via BlackBerry Desktop Software.