Still No BlackBerry OS 6 on the Bold 9700 but the Bold 9650 Gets BB OS 6 Simulator
BlackBerry OS 6 still has not yet made an appearance on the popular Bold 9700 smart phone model but that isn’t stopping RIM from releasing a Bold 9650 simulator that runs the new operating system. Simulators are basically just emulators designed to match the performance and exact specifications of individual electronic devices for software development purposes. With a simulator for a particular smartphone, a developer can test how their software will perform on that device without actually owning one. The Bold 9650 getting a BB OS 6 simulator means that the phone will probably be receiving the much anticipated software update in the very near future.
Interestingly, the Bold 9700 has been promised the BB OS 6 update as well but actually has half the RAM of the 9650 model. Lack of RAM has been cited as the reason why the Storm series will not receive the software update and as time drags on, the likelihood of the Bold 9700 getting what has been promised since August seems to fade. The Bold 9780 model has recently come out and is meant to be a replacement for both the 9700 and the older but somewhat more capable 9650. Like the 9650, the 9780 has 512 MB of RAM which seems to be a requirement for BB OS 6 to run properly.
Besides just the Bold 9650 receiving a BB OS 6 enabled simulator, the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9330 has received one as well. Unlike AT&T’s model of the Curve 3G (the 9300), Verizon’s 9330 model packs 512 MB of RAM as well. What’s going on here RIM? Is 512 MB of RAM really the requirement for a BlackBerry to properly run the new operating system?
If you are still waiting for RIM and your carrier to release BB OS 6 for the 9700, let me know in the comments. It is taking far too long for this much needed software update to be released despite RIM’s claims. Is BB OS 6 ever going to come to the 9700? Even if it doesn’t, it would be nice for RIM to keep us informed of what is actually going on here. I can understand technical limitations but I cannot understand why a company would leave its dedicated users in the dark for so long.
Let me know what you think. Will the Bold 9650 get BB OS 6 while the 9700 is left out in the cold?
Tags: Blackberry OS 6, BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Curve 3G, Blackberry Curve 9330, Blackberry Bold 9650
Maybe in the beginning rim though os 6 could run optimal on the bold 9700 but got further and realized it runs it at bare minimum if that . Maybe that’s why its taking forever their either to ashamed to admit there mistake and are tweaking os 6 to get it to work on the 9700. Regardless off the matter its also up to the discretion of the service provider to allow so-called update. I have to agree with such a so-called top of the line product they didn’t build the specs on the 9700 to the other bold family (which is a bit ridiculous)
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Need OS 6 for 9700 ASAP! Hurry up already!
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HI u can download the latest leak for the BOLD 9700 OS 6.0.0.424 from here:
fileserve.com/file/hpR7GBk
IM USING IT AND ITS THE BEST ONE YET I HOPE THE OFFICIAL ONE COMES OUT SOON
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I am still waiting for the os 6 on my bold 9700.
Carrier : SFR, FR
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i def want OS6 on my 9700, but if it’s going to noticeably slow down my phone then don’t bother.
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I have actually become annoyed with the services that both AT&T and RIM have provided. I bought the 9700 because it was supposed to be the best model, only to have three more models come out with faster software and more memory. I really am considering switching over to apple products once they sign with Verizon just for the mere fact that us BB users have been cheated and left in the dark. There should be no reason why RIM keeps making promises that they don’t live up to. The os5 software is so slow on my phone that there really wasn’t a need for me to get a media package. I can’t access email or other important documents in a timely matter like I need to, and it really is just becoming frustrating. I think AT&T and RIM need to get their act together or they will be losing plenty of once loyal customers like myself.
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Hey I’ve been waiting checking back every week if they are going to release os6 for the 9700. Its been months and looks like its not going to happen. How is it that apple can release updates for the iphones tht date back about 3 years ago and RIM can’t release a update for a fairly new phone? Just mind blowing. Now considering changing to a android phone which is just eating away the market share.
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I have the 9700 for Tmobile and I am still waiting on the update.
What I find funny is that two of my family members have the 8520 and they received the update about 1 week ago.
WTH?
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unofficial version is available latest .380 check crack berry.com for sites
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Yep still waiting on this :/
Major disappointment really seeing as this is my first RIM phone and was looking forward to this update.
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I’ve been a dedicated blackberry user for the last 5 years and I’m about done. I currently have a bold 9700 running a leaked version of os 6 but it has massive memory leaks, app errors etc. I’ve been wanted an update (something fresh) for almost a year and so far nothing. Rim is going to loose me as a customer and I feel like once they do it’ll be for good. I searched this leaked version of os 6 as a last ditch effort to save myself from going to a iphone and it pacified me for a few weeks but now due to all the errors etc I’m over it. Promises and promises for the new os for months and months and nothing. So I’m sorry Rim we’ve had a good run but this wait for OS 6 is ridiculous and I’m off to get a new phone.
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Deemic Reply:
December 23rd, 2010 at 5:47 pm
@Jeremy B.,
They’re going to “loose” you? I’m sure they’ll be disappointed to LOSE someone who can’t spell simple words.
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i have leaked version of os6 running on the 9700. So clearly RAM is not an issue.
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why wont rim just give 9700 update to os 6 allready, i have been waiting for months
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As a 9700 user, I absolutely agree with your comments about RIM keeping their user base informed as to the status of an OS 6 release. If it isn’t going to happen for whatever reason, just say so.
I strongly suspect that like many many others, my patience is running out and I’m also considering our strategic replacement policy. Android has to be a serious contender and given the threat to RIM’s market share, they simply cannot afford to appear so arrogant to their user base. Lose them and they won’t come back.
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I’ve waited since August and check/ask regularly. I’d like an honest answer from RIM. If the OS will not work, just tell us.
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