BlackBerry Forums Support Community
              

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
Old 02-19-2012, 01:52 PM   #1
maxsquared
Thumbs Must Hurt
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: London, UK
Model: 8310
Carrier: T-mobile UK
Posts: 80
Default 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

Please Login to Remove!

I used to use BlackBerry 8310 and left for iPhone, then work was giving me a 9300, I refused to use it.

Now they give me a new 9900 as an exception, it's good to be back. Work uses Microsoft BPOS with BES, just wonder if I can download the latest firmware or beta firmware without BES activation? Really want to try out the 7.1
Posted via BlackBerryForums.com Mobile
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 01:55 PM   #2
Dubdub
Appleinator
 
Dubdub's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Hampshire
Model: App6+
OS: AJBR549
PIN: Ask
Carrier: ATT & Verizon
Posts: 20,038
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

You need to chat with the BES Admin and/or IT staff before you do it. Make sure they are OK with it and can support the device once updated.

This is especially important if they are providing the device and paying all the bills. In some firms going outside of their guidelines is grounds for termination.
__________________
-->>BB FAQ

-->>Stinsonddog's Tip Site!

-->>Twitter


If someone helps, tell them by clicking the Thanks button.!!
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 04:16 PM   #3
John Clark
BBF Moderator
 
John Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Model: Z30
OS: 10.2.1.x
PIN: s & needles
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 34,720
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

Dubdub is correct. I sometimes question whether some IT departments can support the device even BEFORE the device is updated. However, that being said, I believe you can do this. If you simply upgrade it will activate automatically. However, if you make a backup then wipe the device, then do the upgrade I think it will skip the automatic BES activation. Then when you're ready you can get an activation password from your IT department.

Some IT departments don't care (like mine) but others do care so be careful. Good luck!
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 04:41 PM   #4
dc/dc
Spam Reporter
 
dc/dc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: IAD
Model: 6230
Carrier: Voicestream
Posts: 14,524
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

As long as your computer is not connected to your corporate network when you perform the upgrade, it will not automatically go back on the BES. Usually I'm doing it from home, so I have to open a VPN connection, open DM, and then connect my BB to get it to activate again.
__________________
I h8 txtspk.
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 04:43 PM   #5
John Clark
BBF Moderator
 
John Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Model: Z30
OS: 10.2.1.x
PIN: s & needles
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 34,720
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

That's how it used to be. It may also depend on the version of BES but BES 4.1.3 and higher will automatically activate on OS 4.5 and higher even without a vpn connection to your mail server. I've done it many, many times using Loader.exe.
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 05:20 PM   #6
stevew
BlackBerry Extraordinaire
 
stevew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Montreal
Model: Z10
OS: Latest...
Carrier: Koodo Mobile
Posts: 1,354
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

Really? I have not been able to do that. I either have to plug into the DM or wireless activate...and we're on BESX. Before that, we were on BES 5.x and we couldn't do that either unless on the DM (which has to have the exchange client on the same machine), or though an OTA.
__________________
Steve (Besadmin)

Previously owned:
At least 17+ different BB's since 1999 -- too many to list...
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 05:44 PM   #7
John Clark
BBF Moderator
 
John Clark's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Model: Z30
OS: 10.2.1.x
PIN: s & needles
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 34,720
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

That's the way I used to do it. Now whenever I do an upgrade, activation kicks off automatically even if I just use loader.exe. Been doing that for several years now. We're still on BES 413. It won't work if I wipe the device first unless I use DM connected to my mail server.
Posted via BlackBerryForums.com Mobile
Offline  
Old 02-19-2012, 09:53 PM   #8
stevew
BlackBerry Extraordinaire
 
stevew's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Montreal
Model: Z10
OS: Latest...
Carrier: Koodo Mobile
Posts: 1,354
Default Re: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation

Ahhh...that's the difference. I always wipe it 1st...but yes, if I don't wipe, it will auto reactivate with loader. Sorry about that...
__________________
Steve (Besadmin)

Previously owned:
At least 17+ different BB's since 1999 -- too many to list...
Offline  
Closed Thread


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads for: 9900 firmware upgrade without BES activation
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
HELP! - 9700 BES Activation all messed up EmJayPrice BES Admin Corner 3 01-24-2010 12:59 PM
BES - Wireless activation doesnt work lenineto BES Admin Corner 16 10-29-2007 08:58 AM
Blackberry Activation(s)... Barry_Black General BlackBerry Discussion 5 06-07-2007 12:07 PM
Q: BES, security policy, firmware upgrade and third party applications PFloyd General BlackBerry Discussion 3 11-03-2006 11:53 PM
BES 2.2 for Domino > 4.1 Upgrade (URGENT) collaboration BES Admin Corner 7 06-09-2006 04:15 PM


Vintage White APPLE IMAC EMC 1857 15

Vintage White APPLE IMAC EMC 1857 15" 20GB HDD Mac OSX 10.2 256MB RAM 500MHz

$85.00



Lot of 6 Vintage Apple Drawstring Bags For iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, iPod picture

Lot of 6 Vintage Apple Drawstring Bags For iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, iPod

$45.00



C2102A-4 INTEL VINTAGE 1K SRAM 1024Bit CERAMIC GOLD PINS APPLE 1, DC1976 Mimeo-1 picture

C2102A-4 INTEL VINTAGE 1K SRAM 1024Bit CERAMIC GOLD PINS APPLE 1, DC1976 Mimeo-1

$31.57



VINTAGE 1994 Apple Black Toner Laser Writer Cartridge M 2473 G/A NEW SEALED picture

VINTAGE 1994 Apple Black Toner Laser Writer Cartridge M 2473 G/A NEW SEALED

$25.95



Vintage Food Cut-Out Display Print: Mama's Apple Pie w/Ice Cream Topper picture

Vintage Food Cut-Out Display Print: Mama's Apple Pie w/Ice Cream Topper

$19.00



Vintage  Rainbow Logo Apple Post-It Sticky Notes 4

Vintage Rainbow Logo Apple Post-It Sticky Notes 4" Rare computer collectible

$39.99







Copyright © 2004-2016 BlackBerryForums.com.
The names RIM © and BlackBerry © are registered Trademarks of BlackBerry Inc.