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Reset a BlackBerry using JL_Cmder on Windows 64-bit editions
The other day I had a person forget the password they set on their BlackBerry. After so many failed attempts the BlackBerry began to wipe itself. The person then panicked and pulled out the battery… bad idea. The phone is then stuck in an inoperable state and cannot boot. This is where the tool JL_Cmder comes in to save the day.
For this scenario I am going to use JL_Cmder 1.9.1, BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5, and the latest OS for my model of BlackBerry. I tested this example on Windows 7 64-bit edition, but it can be a 32-bit OS as well.
- Install BlackBerry Desktop Manager (do an advanced install and remove the Automatic Update feature).
- Install the latest OS for your BlackBerry model and if necessary remove the Vendor.xml file located in: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader
- Download and extract JL_Cmder and set the .exe and .cmd to run in a compatibility mode of Windows XP Service Pack 3.
- (32-bit OS users can skip this step) Remove CHOICE.COM from the JL_Cmder directory.
So let’s begin. Chances are your phone is at a menu asking you to Reset, but before you do… open JL_Cmder.cmd (from program files, not a desktop shortcut). Next, connect your BlackBerry via USB and press Reset on your phone. You should notice the icon change on your phone to appear that it has connected. Issue a wipe command, option 4, from JL_Cmder. Your BlackBerry will then reboot itself and you should see and error 507 on the screen. We are now done with JL_Cmder, issue option 7 to quit the application.
Finally we will reload the OS to your phone. Open C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader\Loader.exe and select which parts of the OS you would like to restore. I wouldn’t put stuff on that you don’t plan on using. The smaller the footprint the better.
Please feel free to leave comments if this worked or not. Any feedback would be beneficial.
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I cannot get JL Cmdr to install on Windows 7. When I click on the exe file a widow appears indicating that JL Cmdr will be installed. I click OK and another window flashes on the screen for a split second and closes. There is an icon on my desktop, but when I double click it a message is displayed indicating that the cmd file is not found.
I really need this to attempt to resurrect my BB9000. -
@John:
The problem is that JL_Cmdr shortcut tries to look for the cmd file in the %Program Files% path, which maps to, on 64-bit windows 7, the “Program Files” directory. The problem is, however, JL_Cmdr installs to the “Program Files (x86)” folder, as it is a 32-bit program. Just change the location that the shortcut points to in its properties (right-click -> properties) from %Program Files% to C:\Program Files (x86)\JL_Cmdr and it should work! Good luck!
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Nick:
@John:
The problem is that JL_Cmdr shortcut tries to look for the cmd file in the %Program Files% path, which maps to, on 64-bit windows 7, the “Program Files” directory. The problem is, however, JL_Cmdr installs to the “Program Files (x86)” folder, as it is a 32-bit program. Just change the location that the shortcut points to in its properties (right-click -> properties) from %Program Files% to C:\Program Files (x86)\JL_Cmdr and it should work! Good luck!I cant open jl cmder. It appears for 5secs then off.
Tried reading your instructions but cant seem to change the location. Cant evet type! Please please help me. -
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#23 written by Steve 1 year ago
Thankyou!! relief!!
..after finding this thread and installing JL_Cmder (with ni real success) I managed to get BBSAK detecting my phone (as this was the real reason I came to this thread) and managed to remove all the VAD (voice activated dialling which I never had any luck with due to not being able to speak as fast as, and sound like!, a synthesised robot) which free’d up about 2MB as I had GB English installed also due to trying to make it usable for me. I’m sure JL is a fine program, but the GUI in BlackBerrySwissArmyKnife did everything I needed and so much more. I also saved all my .COD files while I was at it which is something that has bothered me ever since I’ve had problems connecting my new Pearl 3G 9100 with my usual handy programs which I’ll check back with now that my BB detects.The thing that worked for me is:
do a battery pull while your app is already running and like mentioned, “You should notice the icon change on your phone to appear that it has connected.” as originally mentioned at the start of the thread.
cheers, hope this brightens you day and ends your trouble surfing. -
#26 written by Ryan 11 months ago
Hi,
I had a white screen of death on my blackberry curve 8900 occasionally. I would have to pull the battery and put it back in later for it to work. I read that it could be possibly solved with a re-installation of the operating system. This guide was helpful to re-install the operating system.Thanks
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#29 written by McAckron 2 months ago
How to perform a clean reload of the BlackBerry Device Software using the Application Loader
by McAckron
December 10, 2008
This post is for those blackberry users who need
assistance in BlackBerry device software reload. This
process is also known as OS reload of BlackBerry Smartphone.
Requirement:
1. BlackBerry Desktop Manager software 4.1 and later
2. BlackBerry Device software
3. BlackBerry smartphone
4. Windows based PC with USB port and BlackBerry data cable.
If you do not have BlackBerry Desktop Manager and
BlackBerry Device software installed on your computer
Remember to install first the BlackBerry Desktop
Manager and then Blackberry Device software.
Procedure:
Note: You should not install BlackBerry Device Software
that is earlier than the version installed on the
BlackBerry smartphone. Doing so could cause the
BlackBerry smartphone to malfunction.
For e.g. On your BlackBerry 8310 if you already have V4.5 device software then there is no point in installing V4.2 device software, doing so could cause the BlackBerry to malfunction.
Before proceeding, make sure that the latest version of BlackBerry Device Software is installed on the computer by completing the following steps:
. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
. Click Help.
. Select About Desktop Manager from the menu and
click the Device Software tab.
. Confirm that the BlackBerry Device Software displayed
is the latest version currently available from the
wireless service provider.1) Back up the BlackBerry smartphone before
proceeding
BlackBerry device users can perform a full or selective
backup of the data using the Backup and Restore tool in BlackBerry Desktop Manager by completing the following steps:
. Connect the BlackBerry device to the computer running
BlackBerry Desktop Manager
. Open BlackBerry Desktop Manager
. Double-click Backup and Restore
. Select Backup to perform a full backup or select
Advanced to perform a backup of specific databases
. Choose a location to save the backup file, then click
Save
2) Blackberry Software installation process:
To perform a clean install of the BlackBerry Device
Software using BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.5,
4.6, 4.7 perform the following steps:
. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to the computer
and open BlackBerry Desktop Manager
. Double-click the Application Loader icon
. Click Add/Remove Applications
. Type your BlackBerry smartphone password, if
prompted and click OK
. Click the check boxes next to the names of the
applications you want to load
. Click Settings,*(Desktop Manger 4.5 & 4.6 has Options
tab below instead of Settings) and then click the check boxes beside Delete all application data and Erase all currently installed applications. Click Ok -> Next
. Click Finish. It will take atleast 25-30 minutes to
complete the entire process. During this time, make
sure, your computer is ON and BlackBerry remain
connected to the computer.
. When the process has completed, the message The
loading operation was successful will appear. Click
Main Menu to return to BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Note: The Delete all application data and Delete all
currently installed applications options are not
available when using the Application Loader in
BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.5. To workaround this
issue, use the Application Loader standalone file by
performing the following steps:
. Open My Computer (or Computer on Windows Vista).
. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader
. Run the Loader.exe file and follow steps 3 through 9 to. complete a clean installation of the BlackBerry Device Software.
3) How to restore data or databases from backup
files to BlackBerry smartphone
To restore all the data in the backup file to your
BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:
. Connect the BlackBerry smartphone to your computer
. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager
. Double-click Backup and Restore
. Click Restore
. Navigate to the backup file you want to restore to your
BlackBerry smartphone
. Double-click the backup (.ipd) file (Created during
Step1)
To restore specific databases in the backup file to your
BlackBerry smartphone, complete the following steps:
. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to your computer.
. Open the BlackBerry Desktop Manager.
. Click Backup and Restore.
. Click Advanced.
. On the File menu, select Open.
. Double-click the backup (.ipd) file. (Created during
Step1)
. In the Desktop File Databases section, select the
database(s) to restore. Click the right arrow button.
Note: If the right arrow button is unavailable, see the
Additional Information section in post.
. Click Yes.
Additional Info
If your BlackBerry smartphone is associated with
BlackBerry Enterprise Server software version 4.0 or
later, and your BlackBerry smartphone user account is set for automatic wireless backup, the right arrow button will be unavailable when you attempt to manually restore. most databases. To restore these databases manually, complete the following steps:
. Delete the Desktop [SYNC] service book from your
BlackBerry smartphone. On your BlackBerry
smartphone, go to Options > Advanced Options >
Service Book, Highlight Desktop [SYNC], display
the menu and select Delete
. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone to the computer.
. Restore the databases using steps 1 to 8 in the procedure above.
. When the database(s) are restored, open the Service
Book screen on your BlackBerry smartphone.
. Display the menu and select Undelete. The Desktop
[SYNC] service book is restored.Enjoy
Hope it is. Useful
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The problem with my Pearl 8220 (BB flip) started while the phone was in my pocket, just like every other day. No recent updates/upgrades, not even a recent sync. It just suddenly had a “JVM script error” and suggested to reload a module (forget which number). Anyway, nothing happened.
So first I tried to connect and simply update my OS but this only led to the dreaded J:0×00000005 error with the “Reload Software: 507″ message on the phone.
After searching the net for solutions I tried several, but none of them to any avail.
Well, this is by far the easiest post to read and follow. All went well until ‘Loading applications’ in the loader. Just like with everything else I tried early in the process I got the Error message that says: “Application loader could not connect to your device. Please ensure that your device is connected securely to your computer and click Retry.” After clicking retry it stops at a different point but with the same message. It is as if the phone continuously disconnects and reconnects itself. Any suggestions would be more than welcome.