How to Tell What OS a BlackBerry Has

One of the features that sets the BlackBerry apart from other phones is the ability to connect and interface with your home computer. Just like your computer, the BlackBerry uses an OS (Operating System) to function. Knowing which operating system is installed on your BlackBerry is useful if you ever find yourself in the position of needing to troubleshoot any software problems that may arise. The good news is that there's no need to take your BlackBerry to a service technician in order to find out which operating system is on it. You can find out yourself in a minute or two.

Instructions

Finding Your OS From the Menu Screen

1. Turn on your BlackBerry and access the Main menu.

2. Highlight the "About" icon and click it. Depending on your BlackBerry model the "About" icon should be somewhere in the bottom two rows of the application icons.

3. Wait for the About information screen to pop up. Your OS will be listed under the model ID of your particular BlackBerry near the top of the screen. It is listed as a series of numbers following a lowercase "V." This will work on any BlackBerry model.

Finding Your OS From the Keypad

1. Turn on your BlackBerry and access the Main menu. Make sure the keypad on your BlackBerry model is completely functional.

2. Press and hold the "Alt," "Shift," and "H" keys simultaneously. Wait for the information window to pop up.

3. Locate your BlackBerry's OS near the top of the screen listed under the make and model of your device. This will work on any BlackBerry model.

References

• Crackberry.com: Download New Blackberry OS Software
• Crackberry.com: Finding Your PIN, IMEI, Free Memory, OS Version On a BlackBerry
• Blackberry Forums: Find OS version