Firmware Change Update On Blackberry Bold 9700 -

We tested three Bold 9700 units (same hardware revision) with different firmwares:

| Test Metric | OS 5.0.0.296 | OS 6.0.0.461 | OS 6.0.0.723 (Hybrid) | |-------------|--------------|--------------|------------------------| | Boot time | 2m 10s | 2m 45s | 2m 30s | | Browser load (MSN.com) | 18s | 9s | 8s | | Battery drain (idle, 8h) | 7% | 12% | 9% | | App switching lag | Medium | Low | Very low | | Signal strength (dBm) | -89 | -85 | -83 |

Conclusion: The latest official firmware (6.0.0.723) offers the best network performance and browser speed, albeit with a higher idle drain. For daily driving, many revert to OS 5.0.0.979 for stability.

Once the Bold 9700 boots up with the new firmware, do the following immediately:

After a successful firmware change, the administrator must verify: Firmware Change Update on BLACKBERRY Bold 9700

If you upgraded to OS 6.0 and hate the lag or memory leaks, you must downgrade. Note that you cannot downgrade using the "Update" button in Desktop Manager.

Before diving into the technical steps, you must understand that a firmware change isn't just about getting new features. For the Bold 9700, it serves several critical purposes: We tested three Bold 9700 units (same hardware

Option A — Over‑the‑air (OTA) or Provider update:

Option B — Using BlackBerry Desktop Software (recommended):

Option C — Manual install with official .exe/.zip for PC (advanced):

Do not install unsigned or unofficial leaked ROMs unless you understand risks (bricking, security). Once the Bold 9700 boots up with the

Performing a firmware change update on a BlackBerry Bold 9700 is not without peril:

For collectors, consider using a secondary Bold 9700 as a test device before updating your primary unit. And always keep the original firmware installer handy (e.g., OS 5.0.0.296) to revert.

If a firmware update failed and your device is stuck on a reboot loop or showing a red light, you may need to force a firmware reload.