Maintenance and Usage Tips

BlackBerry Operating System Updates

 

NotifyLink for BlackBerry supports BlackBerry OS versions 4.2.1 though 7.0.
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The best practice for optimum functionality is to update your OS software to the highest supported version available for your particular device.  This is particularly important when you upgrade your NotifyLink device client software, since NotifyLink functionality sometimes depends upon the OS version on which the device is running.  For information on upgrading your BlackBerry OS, see Knowledge base article.

 

One example of OS dependent functionality is Email attachment support, which is based on the BlackBerry OS version as listed below:

 

      4.5 – 7.0 – Attachments can be downloaded and saved to the file system or SD Card.  Any attachment type can be opened and viewed directly from NotifyLink, provided there is an application installed which supports the file type.

      4.3 through versions less than 4.5 – Attachments can be downloaded and saved to the file system or SD Card.  Certain attachment types (mainly media types) can be opened and viewed directly from NotifyLink.

      4.2.1 through versions less than 4.3 – Attachments can be downloaded and saved to the file system or SD Card, but cannot be opened directly from NotifyLink.

 

BlackBerry OS versions 4.5 – 7.0 come with the Office file attachment viewing application, Documents To Go® Standard.  PDF files can be viewed in native format with a purchased copy of a PDF viewing application, such as, BeamReaderTM or Documents To Go® Premium.  Follow instructions outlined in Knowledge Base article to install or upgrade this attachment viewing application.

 

 

Check your current BlackBerry OS version

From the Home screen, select Options > About

The number below the device model number is the OS version number.  EX: v4.5.0.89

 

Where to find BlackBerry Handheld OS Software Updates

The table below lists several device/carriers that support BlackBerry handheld OS software versions 4.5 – 5.0.  Since software availability changes with time, however, it is advisable to check your carrier site for updates. 

Use this tool to access the various carrier/device links: http://notifylink.notify.net/downloadBlackBerryDesktop.asp  Select your carrier from the pull-down menu under “BlackBerry Handheld Software.”  Then download and install the most current supported OS available for your device model. 

 

List Updated April, 2010

Carrier

Devices that support
OS 4.5.0 to 5.0

Devices that do not support
OS 4.5.0 to 5.0

Alltel

9630, 8830, 8530, 8330, 8230, 8130

8703e, 7250, 7130e

ATT

9700, 9000, 8900, 8820, 8800, 8700, 8520, 8320, 8310, 8300, 8120, 8110, 8100

7780, 7290, 7280, 7230, 7210, 7130c, 7100g, 6710, 6280, 6210, 5810

Nextel

8350i

7520, 7510, 7100i, 6510

Sprint

9630, 8830, 8703e, 8530, 8330, 8130

7750, 7250, 7130e

T-Mobile

9700, 8900, 8700g, 8820, 8520, 8320, 8220, 8120

8800, 8100, 7730, 7290, 7230, 7105t, 7100t, 6710, 5810

Verizon

9630, 9550, 9530, 8830, 8530, 8330, 8230, 8130

8703e, 7750, 7250, 7130e, 6750