How to update Blackberry 9360 OS to V7.0.0.353 using Blackberry Desktop Manager 7.0

So here's the deal, I've been updating my Blackberry for 3 hrs. now and its not an enjoyable experience because of the vendor.xml file. But all my hard work paid off and now my OS is upgraded to V7.0.0.353 which, according to my research, is the most battery improving update yet. I use a Blackberry 9360, so far before the update the battery life was so so. It wasn't spectacular but its manageable. I love to tinker with my phones hence me updating my Blackberry. 


This tutorial is most suited for Blackberry 9360 users like me. I used a device software from another carrier since the update is not available here in the Philippines. This method can be done to both official and leaked device software.


Just to give you a heads up, I'm a NOOB at this since this is my first BB phone. I wanna help you guys avoid the painstaking process that I've endured earlier. Here's instructions on how to update your BB phone using Blackberry Desktop Manager (BDM) V7.0.

This is basically a mash up of all the things I've learned today. My 9360 OS version before was V7.319 which I've chosen to update to V7.353. There's a possibility that you may brick your phone. :D Proceed at your own risk. 


Things you will need:
1. Patience. (I'd love to answer your question/s if you have any problems. :D)
2. Blackberry Desktop Manager -> http://ph.blackberry.com/update/
3. OS/Device Software of your choice, in my case v7.353 (You can find your own, same process still applies.) -> https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=BE1DF9A5D08724971F64A511E24FC904
4. USB cable


Let's get started! 


1. Download Blackberry Desktop Manager

You can choose to download your own BDM from Blackberry's official site. I downloaded mine from here since my parents bought my phone from the Philippines: http://ph.blackberry.com/update/

2. Click your downloaded file which is the BDM installer.


The file will be extracted and installed.
Just click YES if it prompts you to make changes to your computer. It will then take you to this page: 

Choose your desired language and hit OK.


3. Let it install by itself then click next and choose your country. 

4. Click I accept terms in the license agreement then NEXT.

5. Leave the installation folder as is just click NEXT instead.

6. Choose whether to create a short cut or not then click INSTALL. It will then take you to this page. Click FINISH when its done.

7. Open your newly installed BDM, you'll be prompted with this. 

Make sure to untick "AUTOMATICALLY CHECK FOR UPDATES" the rest is up to you whether you'd like to have that option. After, click the GET STARTED button. :)

8. Plug in your BB phone using your USB cable and BACK UP and SYNC your phone just in case. 

9. Download your desired device software for the upgrade. Make sure that you have only ONE software update. 

You can determine whether you have a device software installed by clicking your start menu>control panel>uninstall a program

In my case I only have one which is the V7.353 that I've installed already. If you have an old one installed, unistall it first. After, install your new device software for your phone. 

Here's where I've downloaded mine:

https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=BE1DF9A5D08724971F64A511E24FC904

Just choose your phone model and download the software. 

When installing the OS update on  your computer make sure that your BDM is closed since it won't install if its open. 

10. Here's the tricky part where it took me a long time to figure out. As mentioned above I used a leaked device software. Therefore you have to delete all VENDOR.XML files or else YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE THE UPDATE on your Blackberry Desktop Manager.

Since we're using BDM 7.0 already, the other tutorials we're obsolete since its for BDM 6.0. I used this method for the new Blackberry Desktop Manager. 

"Now this obviously is only for Windows PCs since you can't install a new OS from a Mac.

• Navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader
• From there, remove the vendor.xml file

Next, make sure you can view hidden files and folders in Windows Explorer (Tools > Folder Options > View > Show hidden files and folders)

[If you don't know where to find TOOLS simply search on your start menu "folder options" then click view>show hidden files and folders]

Then, depending on your version of Windows: 

• On Windows Vista/7 navigate to C:\Users\YOUR_USER\AppData\Roaming\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML (Where "YOUR_USER" is your username)
• On Windows XP navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR_USER\Application Data\Research In Motion\BlackBerry\Loader XML (Where "YOUR_USER" is your username)

Remove the vendor.xml file and you're done! Now fire up Deskop Manager or App Loader and you should be able to find the new OS and install away!"

Read the whole tutorial for this part here -> http://crackberry.com/updating-your-blackberry-different-carriers-os-make-sure-you-delete-both-vendor-files

11. Once you're done with everything. Installing BDM 7.0, Device Software Installation and deleting vendor.xml files. Restart your computer.


At first I did not restart mine, since then my BDM can not detect my phone. Just restart it then your good as gold. :)


12. TADAH! last part is the best, you'll see the update button appear and BDM will prompt you whether you'd want to update your device or not. It will take some time to update but don't fret. It worked perfectly on mine. :D 

TIPS that I've learned:


1. Always back up
2. Make sure your Device Software is for your phone or else... 
3. Delete vendor.xml files. MANDATORY


Sources: 


1. Forum where I found the V7.353 download:
http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-curve-9370-9360-9350-f237/9360-official-os-7-0-0-353-digicel-647354/


2. BlackBerry 101: How to install an official (or leaked) BlackBerry operating system:
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-101-install-official-and-leaked


3. Quick Tip: Updating your BlackBerry to a different carrier's OS? Make sure you delete BOTH vendor files:
http://crackberry.com/updating-your-blackberry-different-carriers-os-make-sure-you-delete-both-vendor-files


4. Sofware download for Digicel:
https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/browseSoftware.do

Bad Day

Yeah, so right now I'm feeling so pissed off that I wanna scream and shout at the wall facing me right now. Graduating is no easy thing, especially with stressful situations that you feel like your the only one that gives a damn at what happens! Its infuriating PLUS other people get the credit even though they did less of a work than you did. NOW THAT! is really what pisses me off. Not to mention that other people don't even have the breeding to say thank you for your effort nor a simple gratitude. 


Another thing that pisses me off is giving consideration to other people, while you who have the same situation as the other person is given NONE. UGH, I don't really care any more. I don't need that "award", I don't want to beg. My family is proud of me, that's all that matters. 

Predictive Text = Poor Spelling

So I have this crazy notion that Predictive Text on cellphones or gadgets today are detrimental to our mental health, specifically our spelling skills. Not only in technological trinkets but also softwares such as the ever popular Microsoft Word.


I wonder if an individual actually remembers or learns from their mistakes. Its all about speed when texting, speed for typing, speed speed speed. But do you ever stop to learn from your mistakes? I have seen a few people who use predictive text and I just hope that they don't rely too heavily on such technology.

In a way I think all these advancements in the tech industry has also its bad side. Just like how kids these days spend most of their time indoors just for video games which in return leads to obesity. Another example is using the calculator too often that you can't solve simple equations mentally. Sure it makes our lives easier, but doesn't it make you a slacker and your brain all mushed up. I think right now our brain needs this               ---- >


and to do that we need to learn not to depend on technology too much.  I myself still read books and articles, I try to avoid using the synonyms on MSWord just cause I don't want my English vocabulary to decline. I'm not exceptional with this language, but hey! I try to improve it at any way possible. Bad habits are hard to get rid off, I suggest exercising that brain manually not technically. ;)

Different Types of Teammates

As you all know, if you've read my Introduction. I'm a soon to be graduate of college and as a student I've observed different types of teammates that you'll come across. Some are downright fun and helpful to work with while others are simply MEH! MEH as in stressful that I would want to pull my teeth out cuz all of the stress and MEH as in my face gets memefied.

Rage Meme Face

<-- This is what I look like with major time pressure and stress.


Not pretty at all. 


I'm the type of person who wants to gets things done, on time. I hate the stress and the pressure. Honestly, I don't know how you can produce a wonderful outcome with so little time. And if your used to delaying all the time as a student, believe me. When you get to the working phase, you'll get one hell of a shock! Work is different from SCHOOL. You can get late in school or say stupid excuses like "my dog ate my homework." But in Business, your boss will just say "BULLSHIT!" and not in a very nice way. You might even loose your job. 

"Tomorrow is the only day in the year that appeals to a lazy man. " 

~Jimmy Lyons 

The types: 

1. Light bulbs -  people who collaborate and share ideas. They have initiative to do the work and will propose new solutions when dead ends are reached. They're second when it comes to weight lifting all the load on the team members. 

2. Bystanders - people who standby while work is being done by others, remaining motionless while nothing is assigned to them. 

3. Leeches - people who depend on others, they sap the life and blood out of you. And because leeches don't have ears, they don't listen when you scold them. They remain lazy and dependent. They do things when they're scolded by the whole team. -> MEMEH! 

4. Genius - in short people who are smart, likes to read, informative. But beware some geniuses thinks they're right all the time and its hard to suggest new things to them.

5. Blabbers - people who just talk and delay things. For example "I'll submit it by Friday." But glow and behold they'll give it to you after a week. They make excuses just to delay them from doing a task. Excuses are repetitive and shallow. You'll get negative feedback from them when a lot of work needs to be done. -> MEMEH!

6. Weight lifter - people who do the work cuz leeches or blabbers can't do it or are just too lazy to start until the deadline is already near. They're the hope of the team, usually very positive and tries they're best to help out. 

7. The breeze - people who are arrogant. Some are very egotistic and very in your face arrogant! Which is very very very annoying, if they can't deliver. But there are other breezes that are subtle in being arrogant. They usually use this phrase "I told you so," "I knew that," "If it wasn't for me." 

8. Almost perfect - people who have the initiative to do work, have ideas, collaborates, smart and a team player. BUT, they can't lead. They don't have the ability to call the shots when it comes to hard decisions like dropping someone from the group. 

These are the people that I've come across in my life. There's a lot more actually and its kinda boring to list them all down since they can be combined. 

BEWARE! DEADLY COMBO -> Blabbers/Leeches. Take caution if your gonna take them in, prepare your MEME face. 

The Introduction

Hello world! What a cliche thing to say in my first blog post. If your an I.T/I.S student like me, you know what the intro means. :)

This is basically a blog for various things that interest and affect my life, small and large. Other things may not seem interesting, but hey! You can't please everybody. Just to give a little preview, I'm a soon to be graduate and would start diving into the corporate world. I guess this is some way to express myself, if you can't talk to somebody. Well, talk to the internet. Blog. Thus here I am right now, typing. 


Regarding the path of my life, if you read my intro I aspire to be an exceptional UI/UX Designer. I'm taking baby steps right now and I hope to strive further with my progress. The beginning is always the hard part. Its time to get serious, time to grow up and see what the real world offers beyond the borders of being a teen. My future goals are intact, but what are goals if they only remain imaginary. If your starting out like me, remember your not alone. A lot of people work their sweat off just to hone and sharpen their skill. They too have passed this stage. I'll be posting some articles and my opinions of some of the principles regarding User Experience. You'll be seeing my progress from being a beginner to hopefully, someone worth to look up to - a professional.