Updating the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device Software

Updating the BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha Device Software

If you need to backup your device data, back it up before performing this upgrade to 10.0.9.388.

NOTE: A Mac OS X version is not available at this time. Users wishing to upgrade will need to locate a Windows compatible machine.

Please be sure to create a second BBID for your Dev Alpha device. If you use your existing BBID, all BBM contacts could be transferred from your current BlackBerry device to your Dev Alpha device and they will be erased from your current BlackBerry device. You will NOT be able to automatically transfer your BBM contacts back to your current device at this time.

1. Download and extract App Loader 7.1.0.34 (Windows).

App Loader for Windows

App Loader7.1.0.34 (25.5 MB)


2. Ensure your Desktop Software is up to date.
3. Ensure your Desktop Software is not running.
4. In the location where you extracted the application loader, run the fileAppLoaderWebSL_7.1.0.34.
5. Connect your BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha device to your computer.
6. In the location where you extracted the application loader, run the batch file WipeReload.bat.
7. If you have a password set on your device, type your password when prompted.
8. After your device restarts, complete the set up wizard.