Blackberry Bold 9900 | Autoloader

But if you’ve pulled your old Bold 9900 out of a drawer recently, you’ve likely been greeted by a spinning clock, a "Reload Software: 507" error, or a device that simply won’t boot past the logo.

There isn’t a seasoned BlackBerry fan out there who doesn’t miss the tactile click of the Bold 9900’s keyboard. It was the last true BlackBerry before the shift to BB10, and arguably the best communication device of its era. Blackberry Bold 9900 Autoloader

An Autoloader performs a low-level format. It scrubs the bad sectors and re-maps the memory. For many users, running an Autoloader is the difference between a sluggish brick and a snappy daily driver. Warning: This will delete everything . Photos, texts, contacts, BBM chats—gone. Back up via BlackBerry Link if you can still boot. But if you’ve pulled your old Bold 9900

Disclaimer: This guide is for legacy device enthusiasts. BlackBerry Ltd. no longer supports these servers, so BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service) will not work. You can only use Wi-Fi for basic browsing and email setup via third-party apps. An Autoloader performs a low-level format