Just like your computer, your phone's software needs to be updated periodically to make sure you have all the latest fixes and enhancements to keep it running at optimal performance. Follow the steps below to check your current version and perform any needed updates.
Version History
Current Version: 6.0.0.746
Bundle: 3049
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Version
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Date released
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Description of enhancements/fixes
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6.0.0.746
Bundle: 3049 |
11/28/2011 |
This update:
- Fixes issues with Visual Voicemail |
6.0.0.522
Bundle: 2426 |
4/26/2011 |
This update:
- Enhances visual voicemail new message notification
- Fixes visual voicemail 9016 text message issue
- Fixes text messages deleting from view of a long chain of messages
- Offers BlackBerry Balance, dual persona managed by the BES administrator |
6.0.0.407
Bundle 1609 |
12/22/2010 |
This update improves call quality and fixes issues with:
- Camera zoom and flash
- Camera and video camera freezing
- BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and visual voicemail text notifications
- Voice-activated dialing
- Track pad sensitivity
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6.0.0.248
Bundle 698
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10/31/2010
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Initial Release
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Check the version on your phone
To find the software version on your BlackBerry® Style™ 9670 smartphone:
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Press the Menu button
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Select Open Tray
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Select Options
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Choose Device > About Device Versions
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The software version will be listed in the third line down in the format X.X.X.XXX
Update your software
To update your BlackBerry Style over the air:
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Press the Menu button
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Select Open Tray
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Select Options
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Choose Device > Software Updates
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Your phone will check for and download the latest software updates
To update your BlackBerry Style through your computer:
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Go to our BlackBerry Style 9670 download site to get the download file
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Find the software version you need and click More Details
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Scroll to the bottom and select Download
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A pop-up box will ask you to either Run or Save the download; choose Save and save to your computer desktop
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Once the download is saved, double-click the file that was saved to your desktop and when the dialog box appears, click Run
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Select the appropriate language and click OK
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Click Next and select the appropriate Country or Region
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Click Next and select I accept the terms in the license agreement
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Click Next and the installation process will begin
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Click Finish
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Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager by going to Start > Programs > BlackBerry > Desktop Manager
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Once the Desktop Manager is open, connect your BlackBerry Style to your computer using the USB cable and make sure the Desktop Manager shows Connected in the top left
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If the Application Updates Available window appears, click Update Now and select the check box for BlackBerry Device Software 6.0
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Click Next
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On the Device Backup screen, choose whether to automatically back up the data on your BlackBerry Style or to Not back up the data
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Note: It is recommended that you back up your data before proceeding
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Click Next
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Click Finish to begin loading the BlackBerry Desktop Software to your Style
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Important Note: Do not unplug the phone while the update is loading
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Click Close when the software is finished loading