BlackBerry Software Updates

BlackBerry server, desktop and device software are regularly updated with improved functionality, new enhancements, as well as fixes to issues that have been identified.

Vodafone BlackBerry customers can now update their device software using the Wireless Update functionality. This means your software update is done wirelessly, rather than having to update via desktop software. View a detailed explanation of how to use Wireless Update

BlackBerry software for existing BlackBerry customers is available to download from our Vodafone NZ BlackBerry Software Download portal.

• BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Service Packs, Hotfixes and Maintenance Releases for messaging platforms:
  • Microsoft Exchange
  • IBM Lotus Domino
  • Novell Groupwise
• BlackBerry Professional Software (BPS) Service Packs, Hotfixes and Maintenance Releases
• BlackBerry Enterprise Server Resource Kit
• BlackBerry Desktop Software
• BlackBerry Device Software for Vodafone NZ BlackBerry handset range

BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Professional Software Updates

Service Packs, Hotfixes and Maintenance Releases are packages of software that are applied to existing BES and BPS installations.

Service Packs for BES and BPS contains fixes and enhancements, including new features that didn't exist in original releases. There are service pack releases for each BlackBerry Enterprise Server version 4.0 and 4.1.

Hotfixes are released to resolve defects or potential security vulnerabilities identified in the product, whilst, Maintenance Releases contains a set of previously released hotfixes rolled into a single installable package that can be applied to BES or BPS server in one go.
For more detailed description on these software updates, please refer to BlackBerry Enterprise Server Software Maintenance Releases Overview and FAQ.

All software available from our Vodafone NZ BlackBerry Software Download portal are tested and supported by Vodafone.

BlackBerry Desktop Software Updates

BlackBerry Desktop Software is a suite of applications that runs on the PC. It provides closer integration with desktop applications, as well as managing contents on the device.

BlackBerry Desktop Software CD-ROM is included with every BlackBerry device sold.

These and newer release are also available from our Vodafone NZ BlackBerry Software Download page.

BlackBerry Device Software Updates

BlackBerry Device Software, also known as firmware, is the operating system of the BlackBerry handset. Device software can be upgraded from time to time.
Visit our handset upgrade page for more details: