Blackberry 10 OS devices were first released in around 2013, this guide will show you how to flash a Blackberry Q5 using autoloader firmware.
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Why would I want to flash my Blackberry Q5 device?
You might want to flash your blackberry phone because it lags, it is bricked or any other software issues, flashing a phone means that you are getting the device updated or installed with different software.
Also, flashing your phone gives you many new features and customization including the removal of bloat-wares that entered the phone and came of second-handed phones.
Also, flashing your phone gives you many new features and customization including the removal of bloat-wares that entered the phone and came of second-handed phones.
Requirements:
- Blackberry Link - Download
- Autoloader for your blackberry model. - Download it in step 2 below
- An Original USB cable
How to flash a Blackberry Q5
Below is a list of steps you should follow to flash the Blackberry Q5 device.
- You first need to install Blackberry Link once you've downloaded and installed in on your PC it will automatically run itself, you will need to close the Link Software.
- Choose the Version of Firmware you need to install below and Download, If you don't know the firmware for your phone exact model, simply check the back of your phone or remove the battery and you will see the model as STL STL 100-4, STA100-6, STK100-2, SQN 100-4 or SQR 100-2.
- 10.3.2
Q5_10.3.02.2876_SQR100-1-2-3
Download
- 10.3.1
Q5 SQR100-1-10.3.1.997-1-2-3
Download
- Extract the Autoloader you have download in 2. above.
- Connect your device, you can switch it off or leave switched on.
- Execute Autoloader by running or Right-Click and Run as Administrator.
- Flashing will begin and once successful the phone will automatically restart.
- That's all you need to flash your device!
NB:
J5Tech will not be responsible for any damages that may happen while/after following this guide. Do it at your own risk.
