• To access new applications and features
• To resolve a technical issue
If an updated version of the BlackBerry Tablet OS is available for you to download, on the home screen of the BlackBerry
Desktop Software, the new version number is listed and the Update button appears.
It might take up to an hour to update your tablet software. During that time, you cannot disconnect your BlackBerry
PlayBook tablet from your computer.
1. Connect your tablet to your computer.
2. On the home screen of the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Update.
• To download an update, click Get update.
• To view other available versions of the BlackBerry Tablet OS, click View other versions. If applicable, click
another version. Click Install.
3. If you want to receive an email when an updated version of BlackBerry Tablet OS is available, select the Keep me
subscribed to email notifications checkbox.
4. Click Install update.
When you receive a confirmation message that the update is complete, you can disconnect your tablet.
Receive notifications for software updates
If you sign up to receive notifications, when an updated version of the BlackBerry Device Software or BlackBerry Tablet OS
becomes available, you are notified with an email.
1. Connect your BlackBerry smartphone or BlackBerry PlayBook tablet to your computer.
2. In the BlackBerry Desktop Software, click Device > Device options.
3. On the General tab, select the Keep me subscribed to email notifications checkbox.
4. Type your email address.
5. Click OK.
To stop receiving the notifications, clear the Keep me subscribed to email notifications checkbox.
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