Create the BlackBerry Device Software upgrade instructions for BlackBerry device users

Perform this task so that your users can upgrade the BlackBerry® Device Software.
  1. Create an email message that includes the location of the application loader tool and specifies the following loading commands based on the type of connection that the BlackBerry device uses:
    • USB: \\<shared computer name>\Research In Motion\Apploader\loader.exe /defaultUSB /forceload
    • Serial: \\<shared computer name>\Research In Motion\Apploader\loader.exe
  2. Consider providing the following instructions in the email message:
    • Connect your BlackBerry device to your computer.
    • Do not disconnect your BlackBerry device from your computer until the upgrade process completes.
    • If prompted, type your BlackBerry device password. Click Next.
    • If your BlackBerry device uses a serial connection, complete the instructions on the screen.

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