14 DAY TRIAL // Wireless services provider T-Mobile has started to deliver a new software update for two of its handsets coming from the Canadian handset vendor Research In Motion.
We’re referring here to the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and BlackBerry Torch 9810, both of which are currently being upgraded to the new BlackBerry OS 7.1 platform.
The new operating system upgrade started to arrive on devices on March 13th, and provides users of either of the two devices with various new features, as well as with a series of other enhancements.
As soon as they upgrade to BlackBerry OS 7.1, the owners of a Bold 9900 or a Torch 9810 smartphone will enjoy Wi-Fi Calling on their devices, along with Mobile HotSpot, BBM Music, Bing search, and the like.
The complete features list of the new OS flavor for these devices includes: Wi-Fi Calling: Allows you to make calls over a Wi-Fi network. Does not support handoffs to cell network, so calls will drop when you leave the Wi-Fi coverage.
Mobile HotSpot/USB tethering: Allows you to connect up to five devices to the internet through your BlackBerry device.
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS): A personalized emergency alert system designed to alert people of nearby threats or emergencies.
BBM Music: A new feature that lets you download 50 tracks when you sign up and up to 25 tracks per month.
Bing search: Device searches also uses Bing to provide additional search results.
BlackBerry Device Analyzer: Lets you perform diagnostic tests to check for errors or issues, which can help you resolve device problems without having to call Customer Care. Check out the What is the BlackBerry Device Analyzer to learn more. There is also a series of other improvements included in the new BlackBerry OS 7.1, such as a fix for JVM error 517, or for a series of audio issues.
Moreover, the update resolves issues with devices not indicating or taking a charge, and fixes random reboots or powering down. It was also meant to resolve freezing, slow, no response, or hourglass issues.
Users will be able to download the new software straight from their devices going to Applications > All panel > Options > Device > Software Updates.
“The update can take up to two hours and the phone will be inoperable during the process. You will not be able to make or receive calls or text messages until the update is complete,” the carrier notes.
Users can also download the new update via a desktop computer, even if they haven’t been notified on the software’s availability. To learn more on the update, Bold 9900 users should head here on T-Mobile's website, while Torch 9810 owners should access this page.