Introduction: Time to Shift to Blackberry OS 10 From Blackberry OS 5.0

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There is good news that BlackBerry has launched its new OS namely BlackBerry 10 and you should get shifted to BlackBerry OS 10 now. The best part is that you can shift to BlackBerry 10 from BlackBerry 5.0 by using BlackBerry link. BlackBerry Application Development tools have provided you with the tools that can help you in switching off from OS 5.0 to OS 10 easily.

If you are searching for hassle-free, speedy way for switching off from BlackBerry OS to the new BlackBerry OS 10 then do not forget to use the BlackBerry link. Not only that you can switch up to other BlackBerry devices but also its BlackBerry link will help you in managing music, videos and will help you in updating your device software. It will also help you in synchronizing your personal information, and of course it will help you in making back up and restoring your BlackBerry smart phone.

Some of the examples of things that you can make changes with includes:

  • Calendar appointment and Personal contacts

  • Task memos

  • BBM contacts and groups

  • Alarms

  • Phone call logs

  • Password Keeper entries

  • Browser bookmarks and folders

  • Wi-Fi profiles

  • SMS and MMS messages

  • Unencrypted files from your built-in media storage

Let us check out how this link is going to help you in changing your OS from BlackBerry OS 5.0 to BlackBerry OS 10.

We will explain you step by step

Step 1: Install Your BlackBerry Link and Get Connected to the BlackBerry OS Device

  1. This is available for Mac and PC, visit the BlackBerry Link website and download the appropriate version of BlackBerry link from it.

  2. After installing the BlackBerry link, open it and then connect your BlackBerry device to it. After it has detected your device, click on the Transfer Device Data. A summary will appear when the data will be transferred to your new device.

  3. After you have finished reviewing this information, click on the Next button and start copying the data from the BlackBerry OS device.

Step 2: Prepare Your New Device

  1. As you are moving from BlackBerry OS device to BlackBerry 10 device, you must use a micro sim card into the phone. If you switch on to the upcoming BlackBerry Passport you will ask for a nano sim.

  2. If you do not have a nano SIM card, you can contact your wireless provider and can ask him for the proper sim for your device that you are going to switch on. They can also help you in verifying that you are set for the right data plan for your new device.

  3. After you insert a new SIM card you can now complete the setup wizard and can login to your new BlackBerry 10 OS by using the same BlackBerry ID.

  4. Now you are ready to set up your social networking accounts and email accounts. For this you have to tap settings followed by the Accounts and then click on the account type that you want to add. If you want to know more about the information you can tap on the home screen of your device.

  5. If your previous device was activated on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server, you can contact the administrator for the information that you need to continue receiving your work mails.

Step 3: You Are Ready to Connect to Your New Device

  1. After you are done with the completion of your setup wizard on your brand new device now you can add your email and social networking accounts, disconnect your old device and then connect it to your new BlackBerry 10 OS.

  2. Now click your new device when you see it appears; specify the name, say “MyPhone”, and then click on the next. Information that has been saved from your old device will now start copying to your new device.

Step 4: Turn on the BlackBerry Protect and Secure Your New Device

  1. After you are done with your accounts, transfer your old information to your new devices. It will take a moment for setting the password.

  2. Setting of the password will prevent any unwanted access if by mistake you have left your device unattended or somehow you have misplaced your device. No one will be able to view your personal information.

Step 5: Security Will Wash Up Your Old Device

  • After you are done with the process does not forget to apply the security wipe on your BlackBerry OS for removing any kind of personal information.

Step 6: Learn More and Find Out From Where to Find Help

  1. The most convenient way to learn about your new BlackBerry 10 OS is by opening the help app which contains a lot of useful information ranging from tips and tricks to how it will over view it.

  2. So these are some basic steps that will help you in getting your device transferred from BlackBerry 5.0 OS to BlackBerry 10 OS. Enjoy your new setup and phone.