1. Download and install the multilingual version of "BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.7" (use a search engine to find it) [Don't navigate using the AT&T page or you will only get the 4.6 option which will not include what you need]
2. Connect your device
3. Click on "Application Loader"
4. Under "Update Software" click on the "Start" menu
5. In the "Device software options" section, click on the "Options" button
6. Scroll to the "Language and Input Support" section
7. Check Hebrew (you may also want to include other options, such as BlackBerry Maps)
8. Click on the "Next" button then "Finish"
Advanced ======= The AT&T firmware does not include the Hebrew language support. For those brave enough to follow the steps below, and who don't mind to spend the time downloading/installing all the necessary parts, here it is (its really for advanced users only):
1. Search for the Blackberry Bold 9000 download page from a European carrier (I've only tried Orange UK). E.g. search "Blackberry Orange UK downloads".
2. Select to download the BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.X.*** (Multilanguage); where *** is the latest version.
3. Install the software on your machine
4. Open C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files
5. Open the 9000-v4.6.0.162_P4.0.0.155 (or similarly named) directory
6. Open the Java directory
7. Copy all files ending with __he.cod as well as the net_rim_font_semitic.cod file,
e.g. c:\Hebrew9000
8. Search for "Blackberry Software for Developers" to get to the RIM page.
9. Download the latest Blackberry Development Environment package
10. Install the development environment package
11. Create a new file in the directory where you copied the .cod files (e.g. c:\Hebrew9000) called InstallHebrew.bat.txt and add the following line (make sure its all is on the same line):
"C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.5.0\bin\JavaLoader.exe" -u load *.cod
12. Rename the file from InstallHebrew.bat.txt to InstallHebrew.bat
13. Connect your Blackberry and open the Desktop Manager
14. Double click to run it or open a command line shell.
- Your device will restart - You can uninstall the device software and development environment from your computer since you only needed them to obtain the files.
Answers & Comments
Simple
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1. Download and install the multilingual version of "BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.7" (use a search engine to find it) [Don't navigate using the AT&T page or you will only get the 4.6 option which will not include what you need]
2. Connect your device
3. Click on "Application Loader"
4. Under "Update Software" click on the "Start" menu
5. In the "Device software options" section, click on the "Options" button
6. Scroll to the "Language and Input Support" section
7. Check Hebrew (you may also want to include other options, such as BlackBerry Maps)
8. Click on the "Next" button then "Finish"
Advanced
=======
The AT&T firmware does not include the Hebrew language support. For those brave enough to follow the steps below, and who don't mind to spend the time downloading/installing all the necessary parts, here it is (its really for advanced users only):
1. Search for the Blackberry Bold 9000 download page from a European carrier (I've only tried Orange UK). E.g. search "Blackberry Orange UK downloads".
2. Select to download the BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.X.*** (Multilanguage); where *** is the latest version.
3. Install the software on your machine
4. Open C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files
5. Open the 9000-v4.6.0.162_P4.0.0.155 (or similarly named) directory
6. Open the Java directory
7. Copy all files ending with __he.cod as well as the net_rim_font_semitic.cod file,
e.g. c:\Hebrew9000
8. Search for "Blackberry Software for Developers" to get to the RIM page.
9. Download the latest Blackberry Development Environment package
10. Install the development environment package
11. Create a new file in the directory where you copied the .cod files (e.g. c:\Hebrew9000) called InstallHebrew.bat.txt and add the following line (make sure its all is on the same line):
"C:\Program Files\Research In Motion\BlackBerry JDE 4.5.0\bin\JavaLoader.exe" -u load *.cod
12. Rename the file from InstallHebrew.bat.txt to InstallHebrew.bat
13. Connect your Blackberry and open the Desktop Manager
14. Double click to run it or open a command line shell.
15. You should see something like:
RIM Wireless Handheld Java Loader
Copyright 2001-2007 Research In Motion Limited
Connecting to device...
Connected
Loading net_rim_bb_crypto_resource__heDone
Loading net_rim_bb_diagnostic_resource__heDone
Loading net_rim_bb_elt_resource_he Done
Loading net_rim_bb_help_umts_wlan__he Done
Loading net_rim_bb_lbs_resource_he Done
Loading net_rim_bb_ldap_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_bb_passwordkeeper_resource__heDone
Loading net_rim_bb_qm_peer_resource_heDone
Loading net_rim_bb_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_bbapi_pim_res__he Done
Loading net_rim_bis_client__he Done
Loading net_rim_crypto_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_font_semitic Done
Loading net_rim_platform_im_resource__heDone
Loading net_rim_platform_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_platformapps_resource__heDone
Loading net_rim_runtime_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_secureemail_resource__heDone
Loading net_rim_vad_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_wlan_bb_resource__he Done
Loading net_rim_wlan_runtime_resource__heDone
502958 bytes sent at ~670610 bps
Disconnected
Note:
- Your device will restart
- You can uninstall the device software and development environment from your computer since you only needed them to obtain the files.