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Old 04-26-2012, 06:51 AM   #1
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Hello,

I wonder if you can help please.
I have just taken delivery of a new 9790 and so far, I like it!

I have however, been told that you can create a wifi hotspot with the phone for things like a laptop or tablet to connect through.

Is this correct or is the person who told me this, getting a wifi hotspot confused with BB Bridge?

Thanks in advance.
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If you have OS v7.1 installed on the 9790 and your carrier allows it, then you will have wifi hotspot capability (not BB Bridge - that is for the Playbook).

It may be an additional cost from your carrier.
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If you have OS v7.1 installed on the 9790 and your carrier allows it, then you will have wifi hotspot capability (not BB Bridge - that is for the Playbook).

It may be an additional cost from your carrier.
Thanks for that, the next question may seem daft but, ........... here goes!

How do I know if its available and how do I set it up?
I've had a quick look and can't seen anything obvious
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What version of the OS are you currently running?
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Here's the latest version from Telenor..

https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/D...5CAD0880611BC6
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7.1 is out; see previous post.
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7.1 is out; see previous post.
I've downloaded the software.
Is this update difficult to install?
Will it lock my phone to a Norwegian carrier?
Do you know of anyone that has had any issues with this update?

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I've downloaded the software.
Is this update difficult to install?
Will it lock my phone to a Norwegian carrier?
Do you know of anyone that has had any issues with this update?

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1. No, it's quite easy. Just follow the directions exactly.
2. Nope.
3. Nope.

Hope that helps!
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