Blackberry fixes software update for AT&T-branded PRIVs

Himanshu, 19 October 2016

Turns out the reports were true, as BlackBerry has now updated its website to reflect that updates for unlocked AT&T Priv units (that use a non-AT&T SIM card) will be directly handled by the company.

The Canadian company has in-fact started rolling out the updates. "Over-The-Air software updates have now been made available," the website says in the resolution section of the knowledge-base article related to the problem.

"To receive this Over-The-Air update, tap the available software update within the Notification shade," it adds.

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Reader comments

Eske Rahn
20 Oct 2016
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Thet have updated the posting again. Here is how to POLL the update QUOTE: Should the update not show within the Notification shade, perform a manual Check-In. To perform the Check-In, complete the following; Open the Phone app. ...

Eske Rahn
20 Oct 2016
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Go to "Settings", At the bottom "About Phablet" , At the bottom "Build number". AAF355, AAG153, AAG202 and AAG873 are the last four AT&T builds, AAG191, AAG853 are newest generic builds. You could disable MOST of the bloat, yes. But NEITHE...

AnonD-20984
20 Oct 2016
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how can I know that the update is installed? I got and downloaded the update, and then the phone restarted, but after that, there was no difference in build number or anything else! and, I could disable the at&t apps before!