Before any firmware change, a backup is mandatory. The BlackBerry Desktop Software allows users to back up contacts, calendars, and media. However, due to the encryption used by BlackBerry, restoring data to a different OS version could sometimes cause errors, making the backup file unreadable if the OS versions are too far apart.
In the same AppLoader folder, launch Loader.exe . Follow the prompts to select the applications and languages you want to install. Connect and Flash: Connect your firmware change update on blackberry 9380 curve hot
The BlackBerry Curve 9380 runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1. Unlike modern smartphones (which run on Android or iOS), this OS is Java-based. It has strict memory partitions. A "firmware change" does not always remove old files; it often overlays them. Over time, this could lead to "bloat" unless the user performed a security wipe after the update. Firmware Change Update — BlackBerry Curve 9380 ("Hot") 3