AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones has been successfully removed. If promoted to restart, select “Restart Now”. Highlight the AOL Instant Messenger application, then press the Menu key and select “Delete”. If your smartphone is running BlackBerry® 6 to BlackBerry® 7.1 OS, go to “Options” > “Device” > “Application Management”.ģ.If your smartphone is running BlackBerry Device Software 5.0, go to “Options > Applications > then select “Third Party”.If your smartphone is running BlackBerry Device Software 4.1 to 4.7, go to “Options” > “Advanced Options” > “Applications”.The next step depends on what version of BlackBerry Device Software you’re running, so complete the appropriate one: On your BlackBerry smartphone, select Options 2. With that covered, let’s begin by removing AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones, followed by installing AIM for BlackBerry built by AOL.ġ.

Step 1: Identify and remove AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry Smartphonesīefore we begin, you will need to know which version of the BlackBerry® Device Software you are currently using, so if you’re not sure visit our post on how to identify BlackBerry Device Software versions before proceeding further. To help you prepare for this change, here’s a quick two-step guide on how to identify and remove AOL Instant Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones, followed by installing AIM for BlackBerry built by AOL so you can have uninterrupted access to AOL Instant Messaging services. In order to continue sending and receiving AIM instant messages on your BlackBerry smartphone, you may be interested in a new AIM service for BlackBerry smartphones – AIM for BlackBerry® built by AOL, which includes new capabilities such as staying connected with your AIM Buddies and Facebook® Chat with friends while on the go.

Please note that beginning September 19, 2012, BlackBerry® smartphone users will not be able to download, install and/or use and/or receive support for the AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM) for BlackBerry® smartphones.

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