BlackBerry OS 6 Leaks for the Bold 9700

Today OS 6 for the second-generation BlackBerry Bold, the 9700, was leaked, offering a host of user interface improvements, universal search from the home screen, and a new WebKit browser.

The BlackBerry Bold 9700 is solid mid-rand smartphone, and packs most of the same specs you’ll see in newer BlackBerrys, like an HVGA display, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G, 3.2 megapixel camera, and 256 MB of RAM. The RAM thing is worth extra attention, since this leak is the first that has been made available for anything less 256 MB. That being said, we’re still not entirely sure what the specific hardware requirements are for OS 6, if it’s not RAM.

RIM has been showing off the 9700 running their latest operating system, so right now the software is just going through carrier testing, which we can safely presume is the source of this leak. The Bold 9700 isn’t alone in its upgradability; we’ve already seen the OS 6 leak for the Curve 3G 9330 and Bold 9650 make the rounds last month. The Pearl 9100 and Curve 3G 9300 are also due for an upgrade, on top of devices shipping with the new operating system, like the Torch 9800, Bold 9780, and Style 9670. Speaking of the 9780, this leak should placate 9700 owners who feel compelled to upgrade for the nicer camera and added RAM, since many of the functional additions are in the OS.

Anyway, download links to OS 6.0.0.344 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 are below. Just remember, these aren’t carrier or manufacturer-supported, so you’re entirely on your own if something goes wrong. Have fun!

[via Driphter]

UPDATE: Dead links? Try this mirror.

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Tdint

You guys rock! Many thanks!
http://twitter.com/PeteXT200 Pete Taylor

Hey Tdint, have you actually managed to get this on your BB. I don’t wanna try anything unless it definitely works
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1436951132 Mahlon Johnson

has anyone tested this out as yet?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_6CJSLEKSC2R2ZDJSCP6RYAJOOQ Caryn

I am so excited about this. Cant wait to get home and install it
http://twitter.com/JonMacD JonMacD

Works perfect. Am using it right now. Very smooth. Tip: if you want the new social feeds app you have to check it off in desktop manager after OS6 is loaded.
Trent27

got confirmation that it works
http://www.facebook.com/marco.galvis Marco Galvis

i did and it’s great. only think you need to do is if you’re running a Tmobile 9700 you need to delete the Tmobile themes before running loader. you can find those in the java folder.
Janedoe

works well on AT&T. I read that people with T-Mobile and Un-Locked phones are having issues.
Danny Cevil

How do you do that? I loaded it on my blackberry (T-Mobile) and it didn’t work!
DEZ

I downloaded it on my bb 9700 through tmobile. I dont have a theme< how do i get it back on here?
DEZ

I downloaded it on my bb 9700 through tmobile. I dont have a theme< how do i get it back on here?
DEZ

I downloaded it on my bb 9700 through tmobile. I dont have a theme< how do i get it back on here?
DEZ

I downloaded it on my bb 9700 through tmobile. I dont have a theme< how do i get it back on here?
DEZ

I downloaded it on my bb 9700 through tmobile. I dont have a theme< how do i get it back on here?
CNoe731

How do you install this?
Adam

Does it work for Rogers’ phone
http://twitter.com/enigaahiante Eniga Ahiante

I loaded it on my MTN blackberry here in nigeria, loaded well but not browsing
Petra123

works good. However, the browser does not have Page/Column view mode anymore
dnl

Somebody please upload for download, all links have had file removed
8104495022ds

Works for me on AT&T but having trouble sending SMS messages, but I can receive them.
T. Sim

The link has been removed. Could you pls upload. I dont mind coming to copy it as I am in Nigeria too.
http://twitter.com/belatucadros Brian

http://www.coattails.net/9700_OS6_334.exe
Fio

works really good, although it seems a little bit slow but everything else is great, really smooth. thanks so much!
Mk

works well on MTN in southafrica
no social feeds though.
Xxx

Hello, I have managed to install on my bb 9700 the leaked os 6.0.0.334 without any problems! I updated the blackberry desktop managed to 6 and remover the installed firmware 5.0 from the pc, then I installed os 6.0.0.344 onto my pc, deleted the vendor file and plugged the bb to the pc and the installation went ahead without any problems!!! I have now been playing with my bb9700 for 48 hours straight without having found any bugs or glitches. I would recommend the update to everyone but as it’s a leaked version is still unofficial and all updates are done at your own risk!
Syarizal

i installed the OS 6 and suddenly the screen appreared all white and the icons are small….and when i scroll my roller point i cant find my cursor…what went wrong?
Brig17

Anyone have a reliable link to the OS 6 for my 9700 Bold ?
The downloads have all been nixed by the various sites…

Help
Travelfoxx

u need to remove net_rim_theme_tmobile **(nt sur of the exact name) from your phone using the BBSAK application. that should solve the problem. Had the same issue…all Tmobile phones should experience that problem
http://twitter.com/belatucadros Brian

Negative….mine is s till up, for now:
http://www.coattails.net/9700_OS6_334.exe
Naushadtimol1

dude after installing the file to my pc what are the steps then?naushad from south africa
ct5694

did anyone download the mirror and have success with the install?
http://twitter.com/NerdyConnie nerdyconnie

i just downloaded the Mirror link and it worked like a charm!!! i LOVE iT THANK YOU!!!
Dave Itzy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r220-lW_vw see video for first impressions!
Marcus88

Hi man, the same thing on my BB 9700…I cant send them, but I can receive SMS..What a f*** is goin on? Did you find any solution?
http://twitter.com/grutasss CHINEDUM AGUTA

Just to say a big THANK YOU Brian.Downloaded from your link, Did the upgrade and it is working perfectly without any glitches. Everything is working, and the Browser? The best i’ve used so far! by a mile!
Hopeful

When I open this file (or any of those offered on this board) on my macbook pro I get a message saying “the contents of the file 9700_os6_334 cannot be extracted using this program”.

Is it pc only, or if not, how do you install it?
Marcus88

IHi guys, I ve found a solution..maybe..I’m not sure, but for now it’s working…Make a battery pull for about 10 minutes, not just for a few seconds, and then put it in..Workin for me ) Enjoyin the OS 6!!
Mark_quinlan

yeah ots not working for me :S made a new folder called os6 and put it on there and for some reason it didnt change :s its all a fix i suppose cheap way for bb too make money its probley a time bomb
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

unfortunately, i have done this and got the same result :- how do i fix this?
either by loading the 5.0 OS or actually doing the 6.0 OS correctly.. thanks
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Anderson

i read this information somewhere else, but how do i find this file?
is it done through my PC, or on the BlackBerry itself?
Jad Chokr

where i can dowload it ?
PsyKon-X

Here is my links from rapidshare – let me now and ill reupload

http://safelinking.net/d/2c982d660b
http://safelinking.net/d/d90647af44

6.0.0.358
Carlos

tmobile?
Nickleo642000

EDIT: T-Mobile users will need to delete the T-Mobile theme before or after installing or they will have a black/white screen with tiny icons. Remove the .cod before install or remove after with BBSAK.

net_rim_theme_tmobile_BlackBerry6_480x360_b.cod
net_rim_theme_tmobileeu_BlackBerry6_480x360_b.cod

These files are found in this directory. This tip was listed via Willyboy
C:Program FilesCommon FilesResearch In MotionSharedLoader Files9700M_v6.0.0.344_P6.6.0.50
Nickleo642000

true but i have noticed it is using tabbed browsing
Tghandour

Yah I did for version 6.358, it installed like a breeze and working fine. Excellent interface on the BB9700 with splendid Multimedia section, Universal Search and awesome interactive home screen (Now you can control not only the profile but also the Network options, Date and time options and Search) from the upper Home screen active section.

I get an error message when it starts though, but without any further problems (Anyway it is still Beta). Graphics and text scrolling performance is far better. It took more memory than BB OS5 on the 256MB memory and had to delete some unused apps. Excellent Call management and Internet browser although it is affected by the BB9700 application memory so you cannot open as much as 2 or max 3 Internet windows at the same time.

Little bit slower when coming out of Unlock mode (Maybe due to enhanced Power saving features in OS6). Nice Left and Right interactive screens for Apps at Home screen

Overall it is really worth installing BB OS6 as it is a complete makeover of the old OS5.
el.nino

you needed to backup ur servicebook before installing and restore it once your are done installing os6
el.nino

is there a change in batt time ?
el.nino

prolly your phone is not factory unlocked, so you will havta remove vendor.xml file through the application loader and then go with the upgrade
guest123

i have been using the new OS for 2 months appx and it does have bugs. ive used quickpull on all my bbs but it was a must with this OS. Sometimes out of the blue itll show “app error” and i have to reset the phone cause it wont do anything! Windows MSN is the app that i find has the hardest time, sometimes i wont show “online” to my contacts or the contact list wont refresh even with the Refresh Contact List option. Another this ive noticed is that when i pair with bluetooth device itll show “unable to pair with blah blah” but it will pair even if i get that error message and it will share the file! I used to have the bb 8900 and i loved the message notifiers, unfortunately this OS doesn’t have the classics like Cricket or bb_pro (i had to download them online)

on the other hand, the batt lasts 14 hrs (+ or -), the multimedia folder is great! the universal search does make the difference, its so easy to use (sometimes itll get stuck or it wont find contacts) and it does make your life easier.

i think RIM still has a bit to work on, but its really cool! thumbs up!
Numarw

Here’s the link for the latest leak the OS 6.0.0.424 for the BOLD 9700
http://www.fileserve.com/file/hpR7GBk/9700M_PBr6.0.0_rel1723_PL6.6.0.109_A6.0.0.424.exe
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_YUWOUQNNTMOZFAWQVIULHZYB64 John Morton

Works like a charm. I’ve been running 6.344 on my bold 970 for almost 2 months. I’ve upgraded most of my friends as well, and nobody’s had a problem. Although it might not be released by your carrier for this device, the carrier is certainly supporting version 6 because of all the torches out there. Have no fear!
Checha_mmz134

does that version has the social feeds feature? cuz i installed the version 6.0.0.344 on my bold 9700 and it doesn’t have it :S HELP
Jordan E2k11

how do i put os6 on my blackberrry 9700 please help !
dmier

can you send me the link you used, please?
Sweet_babe98

I need help!!! how do I get the OS.6 for my BB9700?!?
Mhikelorenz

hi Xxx, I’am also a BB9700 user im really looking forward for the update if you can help me on how to do the upgrade i will appreciate that. my laptop is a mac book, i already installed the bb desktop manager. please send me the step by step in my mail. mhikelorenz@yahoo.com

Thanks in advance
Phinylinks

why isnt the official OS 6 out yet for T Mobile brands …
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SUTHYMZXP4EEOVUYG2EPEYMHVY RioR

i thought it has a 5mpix camera?