Official OS 5.0.0.979 For The BlackBerry Bold 9700 From O2 UK

By Mauricio

For those of you that want something higher than OS 5.0.0.862 for your Bold 9700 but don’t want to jump on the leaked OS 6.0.0.344, here’s the latest from O2 UK.

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9700 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1607 (All Languages)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1607
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.979
• Software Platform: 5.1.0.177
• File name: 9700AllLang_PBr5.0.0_rel1607_PL5.1.0.177_A5.0.0.979_O2_UK.exe
• File size: 155.27MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 5.0.0.979 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 from O2 UK
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *