[bbjp01]

Hi
after reading the post on how to update the firmware I tried following the instructions and still cant get my BB to update to v5.

I hope someone can help answer, would it matter that my phone is from o2 uk and was unlocked but the only update file i could find was the vodaphone version.

Ive deleted the vendor.xml file and desktop manager finds the update version but it has a * next to it and says only subscribers may update.

I tried updating to this and also a version from Asia but still no luck.

I am currently on operating system v 4.6.1.206 platform v4.2.0102

Any help would be much appreciated.

[djm2]

Try using loader as opposed to desktop manager.

[rambo47]

With the new OS installed on your pc and your BB connected (and the vendor.xml file deleted!), go to C: > Program Files > Common Files > Research In Motion > AppLoader. Double-click on Loader icon. That should start AppLoader.exe, which is far different than the Loader part of Desktop Manager.

[Noodle22]

Just a curious question, what happens if you don't delete vendor.xml?

[SteveO86]

AppLoader won't "see" the OS. Vendor.xml ensures you install OS's only from the carrier your phone is on.