Software update for the PRIV by BlackBerry (STV100-1)
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Software update for the PRIV by BlackBerry (STV100-1)

Latest update
Getting started
Update & verify software
Previous updates

Latest update

The updates
  • What’s changing: Various security enhancements
The details
  • Release date: September 6, 2018
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): October 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1.97850.1
  • Build number: AAW069
  • Previous version required: AAQ289
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAW069
  • File size: 96MB

Getting started

  • You can download the update via Firmware Over the Air (FOTA). 
  • You must connect your device to Wi-Fi to download the update.
  • Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application, prior to upgrading the software.
  • To receive the latest software update, your device must be on build number AAQ289. If not, repeat the update process until you’ve installed AAQ289, and then you should be able to install the most recent software update.

Update & verify software

Update software

  1. Make sure your device is fully charged and connected to Wi-Fi.
  2. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers, then tap the Settings icon.
  3. Scroll to and tap About Phone.
  4. Tap System updates, then Check for updates.
  5. Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the update.

Verify software update

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers, then tap the Settings icon.
  2. Tap About phone.
  3. Scroll down to view the Android version, Build number, and Baseband version.
  4. The device has the latest software if the Android version, Baseband version, and Build number match the current update details.

Troubleshoot software update

Previous updates

DateDetails
Nov. 13, 2017
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): October 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1.97850.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAQ289
  • Previous versions required: AAH667, AAI020, AAI460, AAJ057, AAJ925, AAK690, AAL230, AAL747, AAN367, or AAO486
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAQ289
  • File size: 29MB – 224MB
Sept. 28, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • What’s changing: BlueBorne fix on SPLs September 1 or later
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): September 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1.97850.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAO486
  • Previous versions required: AAH667, AAI020, AAI460, AAJ057, AAJ925, AAK690, AAL230, AAL747, or AAN367
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAO486
  • File size: 110-233MB
Aug. 29, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): August 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1.97850.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAN367
  • Previous versions required: AAH667, AAI020, AAI460, AAJ057, AAJ925, AAK690, AAL230, or AAL747
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAN367
  • File size: 107-282MB
June 13, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): June 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1.97850.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAL747
  • Previous versions required: AAH667, AAI020, AAI460, AAJ057, AAJ925, AAK690, or AAL230
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAL747
  • File size: 102-146MB
May 22, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): May 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.69325.1.79789.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAL230
  • Previous versions required: AAH667, AAI020, AAI460, AAJ057, AAJ925, or AAK690
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAL230
  • File size: 105-265MB
May 3, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): April 1, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.69325.1.79789.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAK690
  • Previous versions required: AAH667, AAI020, AAI460, AAJ057, or AAJ925
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAK690
  • File size: 17–222MB 
March 21, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): March 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.69325.1.79789.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAJ925
  • Previous versions required: AAI460, AAI020, AAH667, or AAJ057
  • Build fingerprint: 6.0.1/MMB29M/AAJ925
  • File size: 17–222MB
Feb. 13, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): February 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.69325.1.79789.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAJ057
  • Previous versions required: AAI460, AAI020, or AAH667
  • File size: 148MB – 249MB
Jan. 17, 2017
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): January 5, 2017
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.69325.1.79789.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAI460
  • Previous versions required: AAH667 or AAI020
  • File size: 217MB – 218MB 
Dec. 19, 2016
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): December 5, 2016
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAI020
  • Previous version required: AAH667
  • File size: 14MB
Dec. 6, 2016
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • What's changing: Fix for some customers experiencing a "No Service" issue
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): November 6, 2016
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.73672.1
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84
  • Build number: AAH667
  • File size: 105MB to 1286MB
Oct. 11, 2016
  • What's new: Android device security updates
  • Android version: 6.0.1
  • Security patch level (SPL): October 5, 2016
  • Baseband version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.55185.3
  • Kernel version: 3.10.84-perf-gcba3c16ec_agent
  • Build number: AAG873
  • File size: dependent on version; AAF355 = 165MB, AAG153 = 114MB, AAG202 = 167MB
  • Previous versions required: Build number AAG202, AAG153, or AAF355
Sept. 7, 2016
  • Android device security updates
  • Android Version: 6.0.1
  • Security Patch Level (SPL): September 6, 2016
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.55185.3
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.84-perf-ga6d6fecec_agent@br631cnc #1
  • Build Number: AAG202
  • File Size: 136 MB -191 MB (Build Number AAG153 or AAF355 required)
Aug. 26, 2016
  • Android device security updates
  • Android Version: 6.0.1
  • Security Patch Level (SPL): August 5, 2016
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.55185.3
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.84-perf-gdf13c1fec_agent@br628cnc #1
  • Build Number: AAG153
  • File Size: 77 MB (AAF355 > AAG153)
July 13, 2016
  • Android OS 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Supports Android security patch level up to June, 2016
  • More Privacy and Security, including Customized Personal Data Permissions, Clearer Notification Settings, and S/MIME Support
  • Enhanced BlackBerry Keyboard
  • Better Notifications
  • More Battery Life & Storage
  • Camera Upgrades
  • Android Version: 6.0.1
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.6.2.c2-00007-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.55185.2
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.84-perf-gdf13c1fec_agent@br628cnc #1
  • Build Number: AAF355
  • File size: 10 MB (Launch Release AAC734 to MR2 = 1496MB)
May 10, 2016
  • Google Security enhancements
  • Android version: 5.1.1
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.5.c11.1-00002-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.34666.1
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.49-perf-g9520934 ec_agent@br628cnc
  • Build Number: AAE599
  • File size: Up to 23 MB
April 12, 2016
  • Android version: 5.1.1
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.5.c11.1-00002-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.34666.1
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.49-perf-g2c682c1ec_agent@br622cnc#1
  • Build Number: AAE299
  • File size: 10 MB
March 21, 2016
  • Enhanced Security update
  • Android version: 5.1.1
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.5.c11.1-00002-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.34666.1
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.49-perf-g5f36386, ec_agent@br622cnc#1
  • Build Number: AAE017
  • File size: 18 MB
Feb. 3, 2016
  • Miscellaneous improvements, fixes and security updates
  • Android Version: 5.1.1
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.5.c11.1-00002-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.34666.1
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.49-perf-g3d713e4
  • Build Number: AAD447
  • File Size: 53MB
Dec. 14, 2015
  • AT&T Hotspot connectivity improvement
  • Spanish Language support for CMAS alerts
  • Camera – improved speed and low-light image quality
  • Optimizations to improve overall battery performance
  • Updated versions of preloaded applications that include: BlackBerry PIM Suite (Hub, Calendar, Contacts, Notes, Tasks)
  • Google Security enhancements
  • Android Version: 5.1.1
  • Baseband Version: MPSS.BO.2.5.C11.1-00002-M8994FAAAANAZM-1.33817.1
  • Kernel Version: 3.10.49-perf-gf4a7473
  • Build Number: AAD028
  • File Size: 614MB

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