Official software downloads for the (BlackBerry OS 7.1) are no longer hosted on official BlackBerry servers, as the company ended support for legacy devices and shut down its download portals. To update your device now, you must use archived firmware files and BlackBerry Desktop Software on a Windows PC . Essential Update Resources
Install a local proxy server on your PC (like BlackBerry Proxy from GitHub) to trick the Bold into thinking BIS is alive. You can then sideload .cod files—old games, ebook readers, even a basic weather app.
Official support for BlackBerry 7.1 OS and earlier versions officially ended on January 4, 2022 . Consequently: Over-the-Air (OTA) updates
The 7.1 update was a significant milestone for the Bold 9900, introducing features that extended the device’s utility: