How to Update the BlackBerry Curve to Record Video
The first versions of the BlackBerry Curve were able to take pictures but not record video. When later versions came out, Research in Motion released operation system updates to add this feature to the older versions. If your BlackBerry Curve is not running on at least BlackBerry 4.3, it won't be able to record video. To give your phone the update it needs, you can use the BlackBerry Desktop Manager and a free download from your mobile service provider.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer w/ Internet access
- BlackBerry Desktop Manager software
- USB cable
Instructions
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Check which operating system your BlackBerry Curve is currently running by going to "Applications Page>Options>About."
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Go to your mobile service provider's website to locate the latest operating system for your BlackBerry Curve. Verify that it is a later version than you found your BlackBerry Curve is currently running. Download the file to your computer.
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Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager on your computer. (You can download it for free if you are not currently using it and can't find your installation disc. See Resources.) Connect your BlackBerry Curve to your computer using the USB cable. Make sure that your BlackBerry Curve is booted up.
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Click "Application Loader" on the main screen of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager. Click "Start" on the right side of the next screen. Follow the on-screen prompts until you get the confirmation screen telling you that the process is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
It's a good idea to update your BlackBerry Curve to the latest software even if it can already record video. Outdated software is often the cause of common BlackBerry glitches or bugs.
There are many places on the Internet to download a BlackBerry Curve operating system. However, the best source for an operating system that is compatible for both your phone and your mobile service provider is your provider's website. Download and install other operating systems on your BlackBerry Curve at your own risk.
