Uninstall blackberry os 7

Warning: The following procedures delete either all data, or all data and applications including files in the on-board media storage on the BlackBerry smartphone. Back up the data on the BlackBerry smartphone before proceeding. For instructions on performing a backup of the BlackBerry smartphone, please download the BlackBerry Desktop Software by clicking here.

Note: If Content Protection is turned on, the process for deleting all data and applications from the BlackBerry smartphone can take up to an hour to complete. Do not remove the battery from the BlackBerry smartphone while data is being deleted.

To delete all data and applications from the BlackBerry smartphone, complete the steps for the appropriate version of device software:.

For BlackBerry 6. For BlackBerry Device Software 5. For BlackBerry Device Software 4. Note: The BlackBerry services we had chosen to extend as an expression of thanks to our loyal partners and customers, are no longer available as of January 4, As of this date, devices running these legacy services and software through either carrier or Wi-Fi connections are no longer expected to reliably function, including data, phone, SMS, and functionality.

Toggle navigation. These next steps are very important to restoring your phone. So follow them carefully. Doesn't matter if it's official or leaked it just needs to be a whole OS. I am just copying and pasting them for the users here. In order to restore the device, you need to have BlackBerry Desktop Manager installed.

The original, as supplied on the BlackBerry CD is adaquite. Tip: If you choose to download the newest v4. At start-up, it really slows things down until it has built up it index of media. Ref 2 links to BlackBerry's download site. After it is installed, you need to install a BlackBerry OS file that is specific to your device. The original version, as supplied by the carrier, is the safe choice, but you can use any model specific version.

Once the OS has been installed, you have to prepare it for the device. Navigate to the bottom and delete the file Vendor. XML file. You are now ready to restore your device. Plug the device directly into the computer's USB port. We are about to venture into the bowls of the beast. Windows is not suitable for this job, we are going to invoke the Command line interface with an option switch.

This was the way all 'puters worked prior to Mcintosh and Windows. Windows Vista:. Join Date Mar Posts 1. Help Wanted! Originally Posted by freebirds Tags for this Thread completely , device , os , remove. This website uses cookies. We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic.