OS 5.0.0.x scheduled for released this week

[w1tw0lf]

From various sources:

Blackberryos with devices named that will be getting (http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/blackberryos-blog/9403-blackberry-states-devices-will-get-os-5-0-a.html)
BoyGenius (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/24/blackberry-os-5-0-to-be-released-this-week/)
PinStack (http://forums.pinstack.com/f227/blackberry_os_5_0_to_be_released_for_existing_devi ces_starting_this_week-115248/)

Blackberry 9500/9530 os 5.0.0.328 available tonight (http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/9530-operating-software/9436-download-vzw-5-os-update-tonight-10pm-bb-storm-5-0-0-328-check-out-voice-recording.html) and now available for download here (http://www.bbhybrids.net/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=79&act=down)

[MrSmith]

Vodacom when can we expect this?

[w1tw0lf]

Dont think we will be seeing a local version of this os soon :) But we can hope and pray that we do !

[Velenoso]

Nice. When can we get it? Monday?

[w1tw0lf]

Doubt it would be so quick. Most likely rim will release to carries then we will have to wait for carries to release.

[Piesang]

I'm very tempted to get the v5 firmware that is already available for download. But I rather wait for the official release.

The question is just when will MTN and Vodacom have it available for us to download. That could take another month or two after the release.

[w1tw0lf]

Give it a go ! It is really worth it ! The BB performs a lot better with it. If you don't like it, you can always go back.

I personally feel the leaked versions are "official" from rim for the public to test.

If you need help scream. The best place to look for leaked os is http://www.blackberryos.com.

[Piesang]

Give it a go ! It is really worth it ! The BB performs a lot better with it. If you don't like it, you can always go back.

I personally feel the leaked versions are "official" from rim for the public to test.

If you need help scream. The best place to look for leaked os is http://www.blackberryos.com.

What BB do you have and what version of v5 are you using?

[w1tw0lf]

Blackberry tour(9630) running os 5.0.0.296. You ?

[Piesang]

Curve 8900 running v4.6.1.196.

As long as my BBmessenger, Facebook, email and BB Browser works I will upgrade.

[w1tw0lf]

BBmessenger 5.0.0.33, Facebook 1.7, email and browser does work. If any doesn't, give me a shout and I will take you throught steps in fixing it !

[Piesang]

Then maybe, just maybe I'll try it out tomorrow. Where you from?

[w1tw0lf]

Kempton park area.

[assagai]

is it possible to do os updates with the mac version of desktop manager?

[Piesang]

Do I backup my phone with BB DM and then do the update and restore my contacts etc or will everything stay on the phone?

[assagai]

Do I backup my phone with BB DM and then do the update and restore my contacts etc or will everything stay on the phone?

backup first, upgrade and restore

[Piesang]

Sounds easy

[w1tw0lf]

The upgrade process will do a backup of all including apps and restore once upgrade.

I am not sure about upgrading on Mac. Will have to find out about it.

[assagai]

yeah pretty straightforward, if you're using an os from another carrier you have to delete the carrier xml file

[Piesang]

If I delete the vendor file it will atomatically keep my MTN settings or not?

[assagai]

If I delete the vendor file it will atomatically keep my MTN settings or not?

everything will remain as is.

[Piesang]

Cool. Thanks. I will scream if I need help. Will try it first thing tomorrow.

[w1tw0lf]

leatest leaked 8900 os (http://rapidshare.com/files/296909102/8900M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.20_A5.0.0.314.exe.ht ml) or here (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UU2HL9DJ) or here (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGTCKGMC)

here is a how to upgrade (http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/blackberry-how-guides/22-how-install-upgrade-your-operating-system.html)

Hope it helps you ! ;)

[Piesang]

Thanks. Sure it will.

[w1tw0lf]

Pleasure

9500/9530 owners check 1st post !

[fismail]

Curve 8900 runs very well on 4.6.1.250 which is the OS that I've run the longest since getting this MTN Blackberry.


Curve 8900 running v4.6.1.196.

As long as my BBmessenger, Facebook, email and BB Browser works I will upgrade.

[rurapente]

OS 5 is not bad. I have one or two minor bugs, but re-installing the app fixed it (the desktop tries to backup and restore after the upgrade but some apps are hit-n-miss.)

[fismail]

Just downloaded 5.0.0.314 for the Curve 8900.
Doing a Desktop Manager backup.
Will use JL_Cmder to wipe.
Then use loader.exe in program files\common files\research in motion\apploader to load AFTER deleting the vendor.xml file

[w1tw0lf]

And then you will love your phone again :)

[Piesang]

Do I have to use JL_Cmder before I do the upgrade?

[rurapente]

And then you will love your phone again :)

lol. another bug. i turned the ringtone volume to max, save, its goes down again. go into settings, put it to max, save, exit - and its back down again. hehehe.

[Piesang]

lol. another bug. i turned the ringtone volume to max, save, its goes down again. go into settings, put it to max, save, exit - and its back down again. hehehe.

Mmm, doesn't sound good. One more thing to make me rather wait for the official firmware.

[w1tw0lf]

What model and version do you have ?

[w1tw0lf]

lol. another bug. i turned the ringtone volume to max, save, its goes down again. go into settings, put it to max, save, exit - and its back down again. hehehe.

I have notice in 5 that oyu have to save yout profile before exiting the edit screen.

Press blackberry logo button and select save.

But then it might just be a bug in that version.

[w1tw0lf]

Do I have to use JL_Cmder before I do the upgrade?

It is a good idea, but you dont have to. Starting fresh is always better than doing an update.

[fismail]

Typical RIM - they still got this threaded SMS crap.

At least give me the option to turn off the conversations.

On the 4.6 OS versions there is a option to turn "previous items" off so that you don't see old messages from the same contact or number when viewing sms.


And then you will love your phone again :)

[fismail]

This would be as close to "official" that you going to get.
You may as well upgrade now if you want.


Mmm, doesn't sound good. One more thing to make me rather wait for the official firmware.

[w1tw0lf]

Here (http://www.berryreview.com/2009/10/26/rim-details-the-main-features-of-os-5-0/) is some info about os 5

[fismail]

No version 5 support on Vodacom until 2010.

[w1tw0lf]

No version 5 support on Vodacom until 2010.

Eish, so for now if we want os 5 we either play with the leaked versions or use other versions available from other carries :erm:

[rurapente]

clever wolfie. just saving the setting for the ringtone didnt save the profile changes, i clicked RED to exit to home screen without saving the Profile.

[fismail]

Yebo Gogo ....

Nothing wrong with playing on other carriers OS'es at all (aside from support when something breaks)

This probably means that BIS 5 will be done for EMEA in early 2010 as well.

Still in the dark about getting confirmation on exactly WHEN this gets done and a change-log.


Eish, so for now if we want os 5 we either play with the leaked versions or use other versions available from other carries :erm:

[w1tw0lf]

Yebo Gogo ....

Nothing wrong with playing on other carriers OS'es at all (aside from support when something breaks)

This probably means that BIS 5 will be done for EMEA in early 2010 as well.

Still in the dark about getting confirmation on exactly WHEN this gets done and a change-log.

Suppose you talking about bis support for os 5. ;)

Well the os are all the same any way. Carries just customize it for them as they want it and some fiddle with the radio. But it still works on any device as long as its the right os for the right device ! :p

[Piesang]

Can I use this instead of JL_Cmdr?

http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/bbsak-1-7-released-10-25-09-a-346247/

[fismail]

Threaded SMS - *yuck* -> have it but allow one to turn it off as desired and see sms / mms in their normal view -> also called "previous items" in 4.6 OS

Since I restored from Backup and am now doing a wired (usb) EA via Desktop Manager I got Internet Browser , Blackberry Browser , Hotspot Browser , Vodafone Live Browser (since I am using a Vodacom sim in a MTN phone)

Blackberry Maps now has Address Recognition (this is set in Options -> Advanced Options -> Maps)

Accessibility now has Event Sounds (this is set in Options -> Accessibility)

Phone Options now has Enhanced Audio (this is set in Options -> Phone Options -> Enhanced Audio)

Security Options menu layout has changed (this is set / viewable in Options -> Security Options)

Voice Dialling has more options (this is set in Options -> Voice Dialling -> Audio Prompts - this has 3 options viz No Prompts , Basic Prompts , Detailed Prompts) & you also have an option to Adapt the voice (must be done in a quiet room for obvious reasons)

WiFi Options menu has another setting (Options -> WiFi -> Prompt me when manual connection is login is required AS well as Single Profile Scanning)


Typical RIM - they still got this threaded SMS crap.

At least give me the option to turn off the conversations.

On the 4.6 OS versions there is a option to turn "previous items" off so that you don't see old messages from the same contact or number when viewing sms.

[w1tw0lf]

Can I use this instead of JL_Cmdr?

http://forums.crackberry.com/f35/bbsak-1-7-released-10-25-09-a-346247/

I use it, actually better than jl_cmdr. yes you can use it ! get it here (http://rimgeeks.com/download.php?f=BBSAKv1.7_Installer.msi)

[fismail]

BIS 5 support for OS 5 will probably also happen ONLY in 2010

So in a nutshell until its "tested" on the Vodacom side of things it will be unofficial according to the support staff.


Suppose you talking about bis support for os 5. ;)

Well the os are all the same any way. Carries just customize it for them as they want it and some fiddle with the radio. But it still works on any device as long as its the right os for the right device ! :p

[w1tw0lf]

We know it works :D No testing needed :p

[fismail]

Ever noticed at times after a phone call that your phone says "searching for network" or the "radio" just switches off ??

That is the testing that they concentrate on.

It happens on both Vodacom & MTN


We know it works :D No testing needed :p

[w1tw0lf]

Nope, dont have that issues, unless i have missed it when it does happen. I keep a close eye on few things. i have seen that it goes to gsm sometimes on phone calls.

[Piesang]

BlackberryOS is offline at the moment. So how do I get the instructions now??

Using BBSAK I already backup my apps. I used DM5.0 to backup my messages and contacts.

Busy downloading v5 OS.

After download can I just wipe the device with BBSAK and then after that is completed can I use BBSAK to Load OS?

Will that be all there is to it?

[assagai]

Ever noticed at times after a phone call that your phone says "searching for network" or the "radio" just switches off ??

That is the testing that they concentrate on.

It happens on both Vodacom & MTN

do you have a bold? known issue on a bold, mine does it too.
only way around it is to switch to 2G.

some people report that getting a brand new 3g sim fixes this.

[fismail]

Happens on EDGE/GPRS 2G devices or HSDPA 3G devices.
If its a Blackberry then it is prone to this.


do you have a bold? known issue on a bold, mine does it too.
only way around it is to switch to 2G.

some people report that getting a brand new 3g sim fixes this.

[assagai]

Happens on EDGE/GPRS 2G devices or HSDPA 3G devices.
If its a Blackberry then it is prone to this.

on the bold what happens is that the radio switches off and won't switch on again until you soft reset the device.

happens too often, the one thing that stops the bold from being perfect.

[fismail]

Use BBSAK to wipe the device.
Once done and the device says error 407 (install OS ... or similar) then goto Program Files\Common Files\Research in Motion\Apploader and run Loader.exe and follow the prompts.
Make sure you delete the vendor.xml file before running Loader.exe
Do NOT open Desktop Manager before , during running Loader.exe

All these apps run off Loader.exe anyways but give you a more friendlier interface as to what is happening.


BlackberryOS is offline at the moment. So how do I get the instructions now??

Using BBSAK I already backup my apps. I used DM5.0 to backup my messages and contacts.

Busy downloading v5 OS.

After download can I just wipe the device with BBSAK and then after that is completed can I use BBSAK to Load OS?

Will that be all there is to it?

[w1tw0lf]

BlackberryOS is offline at the moment. So how do I get the instructions now??

Using BBSAK I already backup my apps. I used DM5.0 to backup my messages and contacts.

Busy downloading v5 OS.

After download can I just wipe the device with BBSAK and then after that is completed can I use BBSAK to Load OS?

Will that be all there is to it?

Yip that will be the correct way into doing it !

[Piesang]

Yip that will be the correct way into doing it !

Will I also be able to restore my Contacts and e-mails from v4.6OS on v5.0?

[w1tw0lf]

Will I also be able to restore my Contacts and e-mails from v4.6OS on v5.0?

If you did the backup with dm yes it will restore it when you do a restore after completing the upgrade.

[fismail]

Same story on the 8310 , not so much on the 8100 , same on the 9500 , same on the 8900 (not exclusive to Vodacom) as it happens on MTN as well.

I got the Blackberry service (BES/BIS) on both (1 carrier has less subs and bandwidth and 1 carrier has more subs and should have substantially 10 times more bandwidth and userbase than the other carrier) - debate for another day in the speedtest thread saga.

I can understand the emails not coming in whilst on a call but resuming afterwards but to find your device sans reception is'nt funny.

I have more reliability with my E90 with Blackberry Connect.


on the bold what happens is that the radio switches off and won't switch on again until you soft reset the device.

happens too often, the one thing that stops the bold from being perfect.

[Piesang]

Oh, and then one more question. Is it a must to remove my Memory Card from my BB when I do the upgrade?

[Piesang]

Do I understand it correctly?

If I use BBSAK then I don't have to delete the vendor.xml?

BBSAK will do that automatically?

[assagai]

Same story on the 8310 , not so much on the 8100 , same on the 9500 , same on the 8900 (not exclusive to Vodacom) as it happens on MTN as well.

I got the Blackberry service (BES/BIS) on both (1 carrier has less subs and bandwidth and 1 carrier has more subs and should have substantially 10 times more bandwidth and userbase than the other carrier) - debate for another day in the speedtest thread saga.

I can understand the emails not coming in whilst on a call but resuming afterwards but to find your device sans reception is'nt funny.

I have more reliability with my E90 with Blackberry Connect.

true, it's highly annoying, just google it and you'll see that it's not carrier specific though, happens to users all over the world.

in the case of my bold though, switching to 2g only in mobilenetwork options stops it from happening.

[w1tw0lf]

Oh, and then one more question. Is it a must to remove my Memory Card from my BB when I do the upgrade?

I have done it once, but it is down to you to decide

[fismail]

No


Oh, and then one more question. Is it a must to remove my Memory Card from my BB when I do the upgrade?

[fismail]

FYI ...
Although its there the carrier has to run BIS 2.8.
So don't get all happy that you see it as a menu option :D

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4132

[oronte]

do you have a bold? known issue on a bold, mine does it too.
only way around it is to switch to 2G.

some people report that getting a brand new 3g sim fixes this.

Don't have this problem, I have a Bold with a 32k sim on MTN. It switches seamlessly for me. Don't get the searching for network unless I manually switch from one to the other (2G better for battery life).

[assagai]

Don't have this problem, I have a Bold with a 32k sim on MTN. It switches seamlessly for me. Don't get the searching for network unless I manually switch from one to the other (2G better for battery life).

lucky, guess it doesn't happen to every handset but it is common enough.
google returning scads of results when i was investigating.

[fismail]

Trust me on this one.

Manually delete the vendor.xml file to save yourself the hassle.

A one-click app is nice but when the help is terse (the coder expects you to figure it out all the time) then you may as well follow my 4 step instructions.


Do I understand it correctly?

If I use BBSAK then I don't have to delete the vendor.xml?

BBSAK will do that automatically?

[w1tw0lf]

FYI ...
Although its there the carrier has to run BIS 2.8.
So don't get all happy that you see it as a menu option :D

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4132

So we are on 2.8 at the moment ? :D

[Piesang]

Ok. So far so good. Done upgrading OS.

Now I'm just busy restoring my apps and contacts etc...

[fismail]

No.
If you can get me official change-logs then yes we are ..... NOT
If not then no 2.8 BIS


So we are on 2.8 at the moment ? :D

[w1tw0lf]

No.
If you can get me official change-logs then yes we are ..... NOT
If not then no 2.8 BIS

If the screenshot you posted up earlier is from your phone, the contact sync for google is only on 2.8. Here is a list. (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/08/28/blackberry-bis-28-feature-list-comes-to-light/)

[Piesang]

Ok. My contacts, messages etc was restores.
My 3rd party apps not.:confused:

[fismail]

Forgot to mention when activated against a BES server , the BES account now has its OWN folder ONLY with messages sent to the BES enabled address (there used to be an application that does this called "Empower Mailbox" -> http://www.getempower.com/Empower_BES_MailBox.php

So thats 1 major PLUS on my side.

The main MESSAGES folder will contain ALL messages w.r.t emails (unless you combine the MMS/SMS as well instead of seperating them)

Each email account INCLUDING the BES account will now have their own message icon/folder where the messages are displayed whilst as mentioned the MESSAGES folder will contain emails of ALL the accounts on the Berry.

You can also customize which accounts have emailed "delivered" or "viewable" in the main message list (Messages folder)

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4134

[w1tw0lf]

Ok. My contacts, messages etc was restores.
My 3rd party apps not.:confused:

There is diffirent version for os 4.7 and 5.0 so its best you redownloaded all 3rd party apps.

[Piesang]

There is diffirent version for os 4.7 and 5.0 so its best you redownloaded all 3rd party apps.

Busy doing that. So far so good.

Will play around a bit and see if everything is running smoothly.

Thanks guys. If it weren't for you I woundn't have upgraded the OS.

[w1tw0lf]

Busy doing that. So far so good.

Will play around a bit and see if everything is running smoothly.

Thanks guys. If it weren't for you I woundn't have upgraded the OS.

Pleasure ! Shout if you need more help !

[fismail]

You confusing yourself.

That screenshot is from my phone.

Gmail Contact sync is only available on BIS 2.8 "however" the setting on the handheld app (which you should have) on your Tour is there (although enabling it will apply nothing) because the back-end is not active yet for EMEA regions.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4133


If the screenshot you posted up earlier is from your phone, the contact sync for google is only on 2.8. Here is a list. (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/08/28/blackberry-bis-28-feature-list-comes-to-light/)

[w1tw0lf]

You confusing yourself.

That screenshot is from my phone.

Gmail Contact sync is only available on BIS 2.8 "however" the setting on the handheld app (which you should have) on your Tour is there (although enabling it will apply nothing) because the back-end is not active yet for EMEA regions.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4133

By blackberry doesnt sync with my gmail account at the moment. will have to set it up to see if it does or not

[fismail]

I enabled mine , I don't see it in my contact list but I do see my BES account contacts still.
It does reflect on that specific gmail account on the Vodacom BIS site now.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=588&pictureid=4136


By blackberry doesnt sync with my gmail account at the moment. will have to set it up to see if it does or not

[w1tw0lf]

I enabled mine , I don't see it in my contact list but I do see my BES account contacts still

Just added it to my bis account on http://mobileemail.vodafonesa.co.za and it does come up there.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=589&pictureid=4135

I would say it has been upgraded, but like you say i might be confusing myself. :confused:

It doesnt work if you are on bes !

[fismail]

Its 1 of 2 things.

In my casewhen I did the upgrade to 5.0 I did not resend service books but restored from backup.
Then I turned on the radio.
Then I went to the Setup Options and enabled it FROM the handset BEFORE logging in to Vodacom BIS via my web browser.

Even if I am on BES it "should" work but does not as indicated.

A colleague from NA got his working and sent me his own comparisons.


Just added it to my bis account on http://mobileemail.vodafonesa.co.za and it does come up there.

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/picture.php?albumid=589&pictureid=4135

I would say it has been upgraded, but like you say i might be confusing myself. :confused:

It doesnt work if you are on bes !

[w1tw0lf]

Its 1 of 2 things.

In my casewhen I did the upgrade to 5.0 I did not resend service books but restored from backup.
Then I turned on the radio.
Then I went to the Setup Options and enabled it FROM the handset BEFORE logging in to Vodacom BIS via my web browser.

Even if I am on BES it "should" work but does not as indicated.

A colleague from NA got his working and sent me his own comparisons.

As far as my knowledge even if you set it up on the phone it will send the service books as well to you. In my experience if you go to the website from your phone, it would open the same page as the email setup pages will do.


"Note: Two-way wireless Contact synchronization with Google Mail Contacts requires BlackBerry® Device Software 5.0 and configuration through email settings on the BlackBerry smart phone. Additional requirements and constraints may be found within the BlackBerry Internet Service 2.8 Documentation Kit. This feature is not supported on BlackBerry smart phones with BlackBerry® Connect™ software."

from the boygeniusreport link earlier.

[SoTrue]

Is there Afrikaans support (e.g. Afrikaans being selectable when typing e-mails, SMS, etc) on the 5.? versions? This was available in 4.7.0.141, but not 4.7.0.173.

[w1tw0lf]

Is there Afrikaans support (e.g. Afrikaans being selectable when typing e-mails, SMS, etc) on the 5.? versions? This was available in 4.7.0.141, but not 4.7.0.173.

Yes there is, just press alt+enter to switch.

Here is a link (http://www.4shared.com/file/141034838/284d6d3/Afrikaans_cod.html) to manually install.

Just download, connect blackberry to computer and double click on the link to isntall. this is only for input

[SoTrue]

Thanks for the link w1tw0lf, it worked!

[Piesang]

What is the Afrikaans cod been used for.

[w1tw0lf]

What is the Afrikaans cod been used for.

When installed and you type anywhere you can press alt+enter to switch between afrikaans or other languages to enter txt and check your spelling as well. Only for input and not for normal txt display.

[w1tw0lf]

Thanks for the link w1tw0lf, it worked!

Pleasure ! enjoy ! ;)

[rurapente]

Os 5.0 going well for me. I'm now trying AstraSync to sync to an exchange activesync. Should be interesting :)

[fismail]

This is where BES would come in for you.


Os 5.0 going well for me. I'm now trying AstraSync to sync to an exchange activesync. Should be interesting :)

[rurapente]

This is where BES would come in for you.

lol our company has a few of them, and about 40 Exchange servers :)

But the BES/BIS service is so slow, unreliable and crappy that its easier to use ActiveSync over the Vodacom "internet" APN. At least I actually get synced.... even if it has cost me $49 *sigh*

[fismail]

Each to his own.

When setup correctly BES is quite nifty.

I generally get BES email 1st on the Berry , 2nd on a wired connection with Outlook and 3rd on a wireless connection on the company lan.

Nevermind the email , the lockdown features are quite useful and has saved us from employee disaster on more than one occasion.


lol our company has a few of them, and about 40 Exchange servers :)

But the BES/BIS service is so slow, unreliable and crappy that its easier to use ActiveSync over the Vodacom "internet" APN. At least I actually get synced.... even if it has cost me $49 *sigh*

[rurapente]

the bugs are creeping out....

My bluetooth doesnt work on the carkit anymore. It connects fine, but sound plays through the phone instead of the kit.

I tried to repair, nothing.

I then tried to delete the Car Kit from the list, and it just goes back to the list without doing anything.

Now I noticed today, I also cannot add any new devices, if i try it says "reconnection in progress, try again later"

and it does that whether BT is on, off, rebooted etc. etc.

[deanstein]

Does internet browser work on this os?

[assagai]

browser works.

The os was fine for about 2 days, now it randomly reboots, sometimes during calls.
I upgraded without the memory card as recommended and then formatted the card afterwards, didn't seem to help.

looks like i'll have to downgrade to 4.6 and wait for a more stable release

[w1tw0lf]

browser works.

The os was fine for about 2 days, now it randomly reboots, sometimes during calls.
I upgraded without the memory card as recommended and then formatted the card afterwards, didn't seem to help.

looks like i'll have to downgrade to 4.6 and wait for a more stable release

Which model do you ?

[w1tw0lf]

Does internet browser work on this os?

browser does work.

go to options > advance > service books.

hold alt key down and press sbeb, will say legacy books restored.

resend service books.

[w1tw0lf]

the bugs are creeping out....

My bluetooth doesnt work on the carkit anymore. It connects fine, but sound plays through the phone instead of the kit.

I tried to repair, nothing.

I then tried to delete the Car Kit from the list, and it just goes back to the list without doing anything.

Now I noticed today, I also cannot add any new devices, if i try it says "reconnection in progress, try again later"

and it does that whether BT is on, off, rebooted etc. etc.

what model and os are you running ?

[assagai]

@w1tw0lf

Bold.

[w1tw0lf]

are you using .314 ?

[rurapente]

what model and os are you running ?

Curve 8900 with OS 5.0.0.190

[w1tw0lf]

Curve 8900 with OS 5.0.0.190

Get the latest version from a link here (http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=199135)

[assagai]

Yes 314, had a couple of random reboots today already. I'm going back to 4.6 asap

[w1tw0lf]

Yes 314, had a couple of random reboots today already. I'm going back to 4.6 asap

Strange, what happens when rebooting ? Did you do anything specific ? Apps that might not be working with os 5 ?

[assagai]

No, completely random. Seems lots of people are having this problem though.

[Piesang]

I'm running 5.0.0.314 on my Curve 8900 since Monday 26/10. Haven't had any problems so far.

All my apps work and everything is stable.

[assagai]

random reboots seem to be related to the memory card, took mine out and now it's ok.
Same thing has been reported by a bunch of other people on crackberry

[Piesang]

I think that's what happens if you dont remove your memory card form the phone when doing the update.

I did remove mine.

[assagai]

I think that's what happens if you dont remove your memory card form the phone when doing the update.

I did remove mine.

so did I, and i reformatted it after the update.

[Piesang]

so did I, and i reformatted it after the update.

Mmm, thats strange. Guess I'm just lucky then.

[Piesang]

Anyone have a local link for the latest v5.0 sp1 Desktop Manager?

501_b030_english.exe

[w1tw0lf]

I have it. Give me a local place where i can uploaded. It is a 281mb file and with media manager.

[rurapente]

does someone have that latest OS 5 NOT on rapidshare??

[w1tw0lf]

What device you looking for ?

[rurapente]

curve 8900. You sent me a link to one but its on Rapidshare and wont let me use free downloads.

do you have them all somewhere and I'll get my box in Calif to mirror it on normal FTP?

[w1tw0lf]

I dont have it but will try and download it later this afternoon. On the road at the moment

[Piesang]

I have it. Give me a local place where i can uploaded. It is a 281mb file and with media manager.

Could you send it to me via www.yousendit.com please.

[w1tw0lf]

There is a Link for it on latests apps thread as well !

[fismail]

I got it from here -> http://rs692.rapidshare.com/files/281032505/bbdm501b025nomediamanager.zip


Could you send it to me via www.yousendit.com please.

[Piesang]

Mmmm, I can't use rapidshare.

[w1tw0lf]

Is there no local server/site that we can use ? i will uploaded then what i have to that site.

[Piesang]

Anyone have a problem that some numbers that is stored in your address book doesn't show the name when you receive a call but only the number?
Using v 5.0.0.314 on Curve8900.

[w1tw0lf]

getting a similar issue on my tour, but fiddle arround on the phone settings and now it does show caller id.

Cant remember or recall what i did to fix it but check there somewhere.

[Piesang]

getting a similar issue on my tour, but fiddle arround on the phone settings and now it does show caller id.

Cant remember or recall what i did to fix it but check there somewhere.

I couldn't find any setting. Changed my theme and now its working again.

[Piesang]

False alarm. It must be a firmware problem. Some numbers stored on my phone shows the name when I receive a call and some only shows the number. Its a bit annoying.

[w1tw0lf]

For those struggling to donwload from some sites, have a look at the latest os posts, there is an ftp site to download from.