Free update

An update to BlackBerry 7.1 is now available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900!

Some of the new features and enhancements offered with BlackBerry OS 7.1

• Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot
• BlackBerry Tag NFC application
• Parental controls

A free BlackBerry operating system upgrade is available to Videotron subscribers who own a BlackBerry Bold 9900 device. Simply follow the instructions.

Procedure

Go to this link to download the latest version of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 software

Select “Videotron” and go to the next screen.

In the drop-down menu, select “BlackBerry Bold 9900 Smartphone” then click on “Suivant” (the interface is in French).

Make sure that version 7.1.0.2108 is selected, then click on “Téléchargez”.

Fill in all the fields provided in the form.

Accept the terms and conditions by clicking on “Accepter les conditions”, then on “Suivant”.

Now, click on “Télécharger”.

The file size is 260 MB. Select “Exécuter” to install the software.

Continue by clicking on “Suivant”.

Select your preferred language, then click on “Suivant”.

Accept the contract terms and conditions, then click on “Suivant”.

When it says that the installation is complete, select “Terminer”.

Next, make sure you have the latest version of the BlackBerry Desktop Software installed on your computer.

The application can be downloaded at the following address: http://ca.blackberry.com/apps-software/desktop

It is recommended that you download the application, evenif you already have it installed on your computer, to ensure that you have the latest version. 

When your Bold 9900 is connected to the BlackBerry Desktop software, the upgrade option will be displayed on the screen.