BlackBerry Device Software

Overview

What is BlackBerry Device Software?

Did you know your BlackBerry® smartphone includes sophisticated software right on the device? It provides you with intuitive icons and layout, full-featured applications and advanced functionality that help you stay on top of your day from just about anywhere.

Introducing BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Do more with the BlackBerry smartphone you already own. BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5 offers new features and is a free update that can help you unlock a whole new appreciation for your BlackBerry smartphone.

• Capture the action with video recording
• Create and edit music playlists
• View messages that look better than ever with HTML email
• Download and edit attachments
• Learn about the new features available with BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Not a BlackBerry smartphone owner yet? Learn about the devices available.

Features

Do more with the BlackBerry® smartphone you already own! BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5 is a free update and offers a whole new world of fun and functionality.

Discover innovative ways to work and play with BlackBerry Device Software v4.5.

^{*Note: certain features require BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software and/or may not be available on every BlackBerry smartphone – please refer to the compatibility information.}

User Interface

• Refreshed Look – Enjoy messages, address book entries and a calendar that make better use of colors and fonts.  They’re also laid out to more closely match the programs you use on your computer.

Email

• Improved Email Layout (Rich HTML Email) – View tables, images and fonts with formatting that looks better than ever.¹
• Remote Search – Find emails that are stored on a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server.^2,3

Attachments and Files

• Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft® PowerPoint® Files¹ – Just download the attachments and start typing!
• Copy, paste, change font formatting and more.⁴
• Download and Save – Grab a file on the Internet, and save it to your smartphone to view or edit later.

Want to edit Microsoft® Excel® files on your BlackBerry smartphone? Visit the DataViz® website to register with DataViz and download an update for Documents To Go that includes Sheet To Go.

SureType

• Save Time as You Type – Word completion for SureType keyboards will monitor what you type and present a list of options to scroll through so you don’t have to type the whole word.

Browser

• Mobile Streaming – Access videos, music or even sports and news clips from websites with mobile streaming capabilities.⁵

BlackBerry® Maps

• Local Search - Enter a search term like ‘pizza’ to view a list of places to grab a slice within a 30-km radius.⁶

Voice Notes

• Send a Voice Note – Instead of typing an email, record a Voice Note and send it as an email attachment or Multimedia Message (MMS).
• Stay on Top of Your Tasks – Record your thoughts and play them back when they’re needed.

Music

• Improved Music Management – See all your music files, or filter them by artist, album or genre. You can even create and edit playlists.
• Musical Multitasking – Open the BlackBerry menu and select “Now Playing” to access the name and artist for the song you’re listening to – even when using another application.
• Bluetooth Compatible (A2DP) – Use wireless Bluetooth® headphones or speakers to enjoy your music wherever you are.⁷

Video

• Video Recording – Take it all in with video camera capabilities.^3,8,9
• Full Screen Player – Watch videos in full-screen mode or stay in command with the media controls mode.

Calendar

• Free/Busy Lookup – View your colleagues’ calendars on your smartphone^2,3

Learn more

• Check compatibility with your BlackBerry smartphone
• Download BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

¹ For devices supported in a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server environment, BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software v4.1.6 is required.
²Requires BlackBerry® Enterprise Server software v4.1.5.
³Data plan activation required.
⁴When you subscribe for, acquire, or use third party products and services you accept that: 1. It is your sole responsibility to (a) ensure that your airtime service provider will support all of their features; (b) identify and acquire all required intellectual property and other licences prior to installation or use and to comply with the terms of such licences; 2. RIM provides such products and services on an “AS IS” basis with no express or implied conditions, endorsements, guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, and assumes no liability whatsoever with respect to them.
⁵BlackBerry smartphones with BlackBerry Device Software 4.5 support 3GPP RTSP mobile streaming websites. Check with your provider for supported features and services.
⁶Searchs for local businesses and landmarks are based on a 30km radius of the current map location.
⁷Some BlackBerry® smartphones are compatible with some A2DP Bluetooth accessories.
⁸In order to record video clips a microSD card must be properly inserted in the BlackBerry® smartphone. MicroSD cards may be sold separately.
⁹Video recording requires a BlackBerry® smartphone with a camera, but is not supported on the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100.

Compatibility

Select your BlackBerry® smartphone from the links above to see if it already includes some of the new features offered by BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5, or if it’s compatible with the new features.

= Newly Supported in v4.5
AS = Already Supported in previous software version for this device model
N/A = Not Applicable
N/S = Not Supported

BlackBerry Curve 8300 Series Smartphones

Feature	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8300 smartphone	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8310 smartphone	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8320 smartphone	BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphone
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface				AS
Consistent Media Experience	AS	AS	AS	AS
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackBerry ® Maps
Local Search				AS
Voice Notes
Voice Notes				AS
Music
Improved Music Management	AS	AS	AS	AS
Musical Multitasking
Bluetooth ® Compatible (A2DP)	AS	AS	AS	AS
Create and Edit Playlists				AS
Video
Video Recorder				AS
Full Screen Mode	AS	AS	AS	AS
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

Download BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Compatibility

Select your BlackBerry® smartphone from the links above to see if it already includes some of the new features offered by BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5, or if it’s compatible with the new features.

= Newly Supported in v4.5
AS = Already Supported in previous software version for this device model
N/A = Not Applicable
N/S = Not Supported

BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Series Smartphones

Feature	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8100 smartphone	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 smartphone	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 smartphone	BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface		AS	AS	AS
Consistent Media Experience		AS	AS	AS
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion		AS	AS	AS
BlackBerry ® Maps
Local Search		AS	AS	AS
Voice Notes
Voice Notes		AS	AS	AS
Music
Improved Music Management		AS	AS	AS
Musical Multitasking
Bluetooth ® Compatible (A2DP)		AS	AS	AS
Create and Edit Playlists		AS	AS	AS
Video
Video Recorder	N/S	AS	AS	AS
Full Screen Mode		AS	AS	AS
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

Download BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Compatibility

Select your BlackBerry® smartphone from the links above to see if it already includes some of the new features offered by BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5, or if it’s compatible with the new features.

= Newly Supported in v4.5
AS = Already Supported in previous software version for this device model
N/A = Not Applicable
N/S = Not Supported

BlackBerry 8800 Series Smartphone

Feature	BlackBerry® 8800 smartphone	BlackBerry® 8820 smartphone	BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface
Consistent Media Experience		AS	AS
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion	N/A	N/A	N/A
BlackBerry ® Maps
Local Search
Voice Notes
Voice Notes
Music
Improved Music Management		AS	AS
Musical Multitasking
Bluetooth ® Compatible (A2DP)		AS	AS
Create and Edit Playlists
Video
Video Recorder	N/A	N/A	N/A
Full Screen Mode		AS	AS
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

Download BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Compatibility

Select your BlackBerry® smartphone from the links above to see if it already includes some of the new features offered by BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5, or if it’s compatible with the new features.

= Newly Supported in v4.5
AS = Already Supported in previous software version for this device model
N/A = Not Applicable
N/S = Not Supported

BlackBerry 8700 Series Smartphones

Feature	BlackBerry 8700 Series smartphones
Email
Improved Email Layout
Remote Search
Calendar
Free/Busy Lookup
Attachments
Edit Microsoft® Word and Microsoft PowerPoint® Files
Download and Save
User Interface
Updated User Interface
Consistent Media Experience
SureType® Improvements
Word Completion	N/A
BlackBerry ® Maps
Local Search
Voice Notes
Voice Notes
Music
Improved Music Management	N/A*
Musical Multitasking	N/A*
Bluetooth ® Compatible (A2DP)	N/A*
Create and Edit Playlists	N/A*
Video
Video Recorder	N/A
Full Screen Mode	N/A*
Enables Wireless Software Upgrades
Control
Stay Productive
Simple Download
Activation Maintained

*The BlackBerry 8700 Series smartphones do not support music or video.

Download BlackBerry Device Software v4.5

Upgrade

Update to the latest BlackBerry® Device Software and unlock a whole new appreciation for your BlackBerry® smartphone.

For BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Professional Software Users

If your BlackBerry smartphone is integrated with a BlackBerry® Enterprise Server or BlackBerry® Professional Software, please contact your IT administrator to find out whether your organization supports BlackBerry Device Software v4.5.

Learn more about updating your BlackBerry smartphone software in an enterprise.

For All Other BlackBerry Smartphone Users

To download, simply connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer using your USB cable and then click the Update button below*!

Note: You may need to download BlackBerry® Application Loader software to your desktop before the BlackBerry Device Software will begin downloading. If this is the case, you will be prompted to do so after clicking the Update button. Click "Run", then follow the additional instructions in order to update your smartphone’s software.

* If your BlackBerry smartphone is connected to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server or BlackBerry Professional Software, you must use a different update process.