Do BlackBerry Bold phones still work?

Yes, you can. But slowly Telcos are stopping BIS which is backbone of Legacy Devices. Secondly you will not get any updates and slowly one by one Apps are stopping on both Legacy Devices and BBOS10 Devices. Though you will be able to use Bold for Calling and Texting only.

How old is a BlackBerry Bold?

The BlackBerry Bold is a line of smartphones developed by BlackBerry, Ltd. The family was launched in 2008 with the 9000 Model. In 2009 the form factor was shrunk with the 9700 and the Tour 9630. In 2010 BlackBerry released the 9650 and 9780 refreshed with OS 6.

How do I upgrade my BlackBerry?

Install Software Update (Windows)

  1. Launch BlackBerry Link.
  2. Using the provided USB cable, connect the BlackBerry 10 smartphone to the computer.
  3. Click the device tab (located in the lower-left; to the right of the computer tab).
  4. Click Install Update (located above the device tab)..
  5. Click Install Update.

How do I turn on BlackBerry Bold?

The power button is generally found on the top or side edge of your device.

  1. Press and hold the Power/End key to turn the device on.
  2. Press and hold the Power/End key to turn the device off.

How do I turn on my BlackBerry Bold 9700?

Press the Menu key, then scroll to and select the power icon .

  1. If no alarm or Auto on is configured, the device will turn off.
  2. If an alarm or Auto on is configured, scroll to and select the desired option:

How to answer a call on a BlackBerry Bold 9000?

• To answer a call, press the Sendkey. • To check your voice mail, hold 1. • To send an incoming call to voice mail when your device is inserted in a holster, hold the Volume Downkey. • To view your contact list in the phone, hold the Sendkey.

Who are the manufacturers of the BlackBerry phones?

The smartphone you selected is sold by more than one BlackBerry branded licensing partner. Please select your region. The BlackBerry branded smartphone you selected is manufactured, marketed, sold and supported under a brand licensing agreement with Optiemus Infracom Ltd.

How to move cursor on BlackBerry Bold 9000?

• To move the cursor, roll the trackball. • To move back a screen, press the Escapekey. • To move to a list item or menu item, type the first letter of the item. • To select or clear a check box, press the Spacekey. • To view available values in a field, press the Altkey. • To switch applications, hold the Altkey and press the Escapekey.

Where is the escapekey on the BlackBerry Bold 9000?

• To select or clear a check box, press the Spacekey. • To view available values in a field, press the Altkey. • To switch applications, hold the Altkey and press the Escapekey. Continue to hold the Altkey and highlight an application.

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