Updating the firmware on a BlackBerry Bold 9700 allows you to move from the original OS 5.0 to the more stable
file. This allows you to install firmware from any carrier regardless of your device's branding. Run Loader: Connect your via USB and launch Loader.exe from the same folder. Select Applications: Firmware Change Update on BLACKBERRY Bold 9700
A: No. BlackBerry Desktop Software and AppLoader are Windows-only. However, you can run Windows in a VM (VirtualBox) with USB passthrough. Updating the firmware on a BlackBerry Bold 9700