Latest available OS

[AirWolf]

Installed .424 - seems to be running smoothly. Will have to check battery life and memory.

The scrolling problem on the menu accessed from the top of home screen is sorted in this version

[Ockie]

Installed .424 - seems to be running smoothly. Will have to check battery life and memory.

The scrolling problem on the menu accessed from the top of home screen is sorted in this version

No fair!!!!!!! I tried to download this version just now and it is blocked on me work PC cause it is not hosted on the Blackberry site!

*cries*

[Ockie]

Airwolf...where did you download it from?

[AirWolf]

Airwolf...where did you download it from?

Link in post 37 below:

http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/leaked-os-6-0-0-424-blackberry-curve-3g-9300-fixes-findings-572659/index3.html

[lizl]

What phone does she have, you can do what i did. My Moms got a Nokia 5300, i setup gmail on the handset and the phones nice enough to keep the connection active allowing gmail to utilize its push function, works nicely. She is getting a BB end of next month, you can do what i did and sell her on the Pearl 9105, its old school meets blackberry. These old peoples biggest issues is the qwerty, you take that out of the equation and you've won like 90% of the battle. Also she has no choice in the matter, she is the 1 remaining family member without a berry and her sister, who normally is quite stupid went out and got 1 so she cant be shown up now can she.

Just to let you know, I am over 60 and I have a 9700 and wouldnt have anything other than blackberry! Oh, and I didnt have a problem with the qwerty keyboard, in fact it makes life much simpler ;)

[adsl3g]

No fair!!!!!!! I tried to download this version just now and it is blocked on me work PC cause it is not hosted on the Blackberry site!

*cries*

Any feedback on how BB6 ..424 is behaving on the 9300 (Battery life, compatibility etc) - I have the file but am a bit aprehensive to update my BB9300 as its not a week old yet and am still enjoying it as is. Having played with OS6 on a Torch, I would like it on the 9300.

[AirWolf]

Better battery life on .424 than the official release. No memory leaks; very stable.

[adsl3g]

Better battery life on .424 than the official release. No memory leaks; very stable.

Sounds good - any other 'reviews' on .424.

Any funnies on the update process besides deleting the 'vendor' file??

[adsl3g]

Sounds good - any other 'reviews' on .424.

Any funnies on the update process besides deleting the 'vendor' file??

Hmmm, I notice I have downloaded 6.0.0.448 - any feedback on this version?

[AirWolf]

Hmmm, I notice I have downloaded 6.0.0.448 - any feedback on this version?

From here? http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/

Haven't tried it out yet. Anyone else?

Edit:

Very positive feed back on the leak for the 9300:
http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/leaked-os-6-0-0-448-blackberry-curve-9300-fixes-findings-579605/

[B.K]

Just installed .448 on my 9700..... so far so good.....

[adsl3g]

From here? http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/

Haven't tried it out yet. Anyone else?

Edit:

Very positive feed back on the leak for the 9300:
http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/leaked-os-6-0-0-448-blackberry-curve-9300-fixes-findings-579605/

Bah!! -- getting an error in the update process (one or two modules could not be resolved).

[AirWolf]

Bah!! -- getting an error in the update process (one or two modules could not be resolved).

Which ones?

[adsl3g]

Which ones?

does not say - only the message "one or more modules could not be resolved.

Loaded .424 - went fine - phone is cool now, Like the new layout and all.

[AirWolf]

Installed .448 on my 9300. Working well so far, but still no cursor in BBM.

[CranialBlaze]

There is no Cursor in BBM, not even on OS5, im on my 3rd BB and have never seen a cursor in BBM

[AirWolf]

There is no Cursor in BBM, not even on OS5, im on my 3rd BB and have never seen a cursor in BBM

In OS5 mine did have a cursor (when scrolling through a chat).

[adsl3g]

does not say - only the message "one or more modules could not be resolved.

Loaded .424 - went fine - phone is cool now, Like the new layout and all.

Why don't you guys tell me I have to use apploader to upgrade to non released firmware??
Was using DM and thats why I got the error. Have updated the 9300 to .448 with apploader.
.424's facebook app was a bit screwey - heard theres a new FB app on .448.

[N1sh]

Just installed .448 and so far, layout is good but lack of Mxit is a real disadvantage for me. Also finding the track-pad scrolling abit cumbersome. Just going to revert back to the the old O.S.

Does anyone have any idea how to revert back to my old Os?

[gdiza]

On this page: http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8500-series-discussion-gemini/241870-latest-os-8520-5-0-0-1682-5-0-0-1036-multilanguage.html

There is version: Package Version: 5.0.0.1682 for the 8520 Curve which I'm currently installing on my phone.

[CranialBlaze]

Just installed .448 and so far, layout is good but lack of Mxit is a real disadvantage for me. Also finding the track-pad scrolling abit cumbersome. Just going to revert back to the the old O.S.

Does anyone have any idea how to revert back to my old Os?

Mxit 592 works perfectly...

[CranialBlaze]

In OS5 mine did have a cursor (when scrolling through a chat).

Interesting, never saw it on my 8520 or 9300.

[N1sh]

Mxit 592 works perfectly...

I've tried 593 and the latest version both dont work. Will give 592 a try.

[N1sh]

Anyone know a painless method to revert by to my previous OS? i.e. from 9300 OS 6.0.0.448 back to 9300 OS 6.0.0.380.

[CranialBlaze]

Those are teh 2 that dont work, the screen layout was changed in 593 and mxit has not been updated to OS6, considering their track record you can expect an update for OS6 around OS22

[CranialBlaze]

Anyone know a painless method to revert by to my previous OS? i.e. from 9300 OS 6.0.0.448 back to 9300 OS 6.0.0.380.

Same way you upgraded should worl, else you will have to get BBSAK and wipe the device completely.

[AirWolf]

Interesting, never saw it on my 8520 or 9300.

The reason I remember is because when scrolling through old conversations it tells you at the top sent/received @ and the day/time. Before with the cursor it was easy to see which post the top bar was referring to, now a little confusing without it.

[AirWolf]

The two browser service books still a problem in 448.

Anyone else?

[CranialBlaze]

The two browser service books still a problem in 448.

Anyone else?

Unfortunately yes...

[LandyMan]

The two browser service books still a problem in 448.

Anyone else?

Yes ... I have noticed a huge improvement on battery life though

[Ockie]

I have just upgraded to 448. Was kinda hoping they would have sorted the cursor issue in BBM. Have not noticed any apparent changes from 424 to 448. :-)

I heard that the 9300, 9105 might be able to upgrade to 6.1 when it comes out. It is a very big maybe...but a maybe regardless. :-)

[PJQUICK]

no problem with me airwolf
what network you on?
i have a problem with mp4 files on my 9700 on 448
using hybrids

[AirWolf]

no problem with me airwolf
what network you on?
i have a problem with mp4 files on my 9700 on 448
using hybrids

Vodacom.

[venomzn]

I have just upgraded to 448 nd BBM seems very slow, get the clock and does nothing, also no cursor in BBM, my ver 5 had the cursor.
Main thing is BBM being so slow.
Im on Vodacom contract,
anyone else having this problem? If so do you know why?

[CranialBlaze]

I have just upgraded to 448 nd BBM seems very slow, get the clock and does nothing, also no cursor in BBM, my ver 5 had the cursor.
Main thing is BBM being so slow.
Im on Vodacom contract,
anyone else having this problem? If so do you know why?

BBM pretty fast on my side, the cursor however was hidden in OS5 intentionally, to see it just hit shift.

[CranialBlaze]

Latest Leak for the 9300
http://crackberry.com/leaked-os-6-0-0-461-blackberry-curve-3g-9300

[Ockie]

Nah....gonna stick with my current version me thinks. I am tired of updating my phone now....call me when there is a big difference in the updated version :-)

Thanks Cranial :-)

[antonc]

What is the best current OS for the Torch? The one I am using seems to bug a little in BBM (Screen goes fuzzy when going to or coming out of the smilies) and a few other niggles.

[marine1]

http://crackberry.com/official-os-6-0-0-461-blackberry-bold-9700-and-curve-9300-telus

[kingrob]

http://crackberry.com/official-os-6-0-0-461-blackberry-bold-9700-and-curve-9300-telus

Oh great! Can you use a BB as a wifi hotspot now? :p

[CranialBlaze]

Oh great! Can you use a BB as a wifi hotspot now? :p

That's not an OS function, would not hold my breath for it either.
There are working 3rd party apps, I been testing webproxy, works very well and only cost about R60. Just the 3G a bit spotty in my room.

[hydrobum]

I dl the latest official release for OS6 on the 9700 (from UK). Anyone found it to be choppy when opening and closing apps? Not as smooth compared to my OS5.
Need to get used to the menu though.

[wmongie]

Does anyone have a quick link to a comprehensive review of OS6?

[Bluray]

What is the best current OS for the Torch? The one I am using seems to bug a little in BBM (Screen goes fuzzy when going to or coming out of the smilies) and a few other niggles.
I'm running (v.6.0.0.448) not official version. I am extremely impressed with the battery life from one day now to just over two days.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[hydrobum]

really? I didn't really notice much difference on the battery life. Probably the same as my OS5. Perhaps I yak too much :)

Anyone got Opera mini to work smoothly on the OS6 .448 build? The scrolling is very jerky. The BB browser is much improved compared to the one on OS5.

Forget to add that OS6 takes up lots of memory as the BB browser tells me to shutdown as there is not enough memory! Bummer!

[CranialBlaze]

really? I didn't really notice much difference on the battery life. Probably the same as my OS5. Perhaps I yak too much :)

Anyone got Opera mini to work smoothly on the OS6 .448 build? The scrolling is very jerky. The BB browser is much improved compared to the one on OS5.

Forget to add that OS6 takes up lots of memory as the BB browser tells me to shutdown as there is not enough memory! Bummer!

448 still has memory leaks and does use a lot of mem but i never experienced that, since 424 though i been using shrink-os so i stripped out all the extra junk, cut it down by half.
Using 461 now and the memory leaks are completely solved, on 448 i used about 60-80mb memory, 461 i use 10-20mb.

[bhavenparsotam]

I have OS 6 for the 9700 Bold. Downloaded from the Vodaphone UK site.

[[Quattro]]

448 still has memory leaks and does use a lot of mem but i never experienced that, since 424 though i been using shrink-os so i stripped out all the extra junk, cut it down by half.
Using 461 now and the memory leaks are completely solved, on 448 i used about 60-80mb memory, 461 i use 10-20mb.

Does 461 have visual voicemail?

[CranialBlaze]

;5734107']Does 461 have visual voicemail?

No idea, if it does I don't know where it is, never used it so never looked for it. To be honest I am not even sure what it is but I am assuming its something to do with video calling which the 9300 does not have.

PS there is an updated leak for the pearl. Here is a direct link

http://www.berryosfiles.com/downloads/os/9100/6.0.0.481.zip

[[Quattro]]

No idea, if it does I don't know where it is, never used it so never looked for it. To be honest I am not even sure what it is but I am assuming its something to do with video calling which the 9300 does not have.

PS there is an updated leak for the pearl. Here is a direct link

http://www.berryosfiles.com/downloads/os/9100/6.0.0.481.zip

Its an email like message box to store voicemails, works well with all the other OS leaks...
The icon has an envelope with a recording old VHS icon in front

[Just_Ice]

Curve 9300 leaked OS version 6.0.0.499 is now out

http://crackberry.com/leaked-os-6-0-0-499-blackberry-curve-9300

[Bumzilla]

still having memory issues with .461
you can try browse the news24.co.za website using the BB browser. Opera still twitchy when scrolling :(

[realtrevor]

Leaked: OS 6.0.0.499 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700!

http://crackberry.com/leaked-os-6-0-0-499-blackberry-bold-9700

[WesleyR]

Leaked OS 6.0.0.526 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

http://crackberry.com/leaked-os-6-0-0-526-blackberry-curve-3g-9300

[AirWolf]

I'm still on 448 on my 9300. A recent BBM update (5.0.2.12) sorted out the cursor issue.

Any idea if the double browser service book issue has been sorted out in the latest release?

Does the 9700 also have this service book issue?

[CranialBlaze]

I'm still on 448 on my 9300. A recent BBM update (5.0.2.12) sorted out the cursor issue.

Any idea if the double browser service book issue has been sorted out in the latest release?

Does the 9700 also have this service book issue?

Problems been resolved months ago, the problem was wth RIM, the OS itself however was not at fault, a SB update was coming through from RIm as well as the normal service book set by vodacom.
Software version has no effect ont he problem or its solution.

[AirWolf]

Thank you kindly if you can point me in the direction of the solution :).

[CranialBlaze]

Thank you kindly if you can point me in the direction of the solution :).

Solution? it fixes itself, a day just came when the problem was gone.

[AirWolf]

Solution? it fixes itself, a day just came when the problem was gone.

:confused: I still have to delete the second browser service book from time to time to get the browser to work.

[CranialBlaze]

:confused: I still have to delete the second browser service book from time to time to get the browser to work.

Strange, mine stopped giving me the error before 448 came out im on 461 now and upgrading to the 5xx as soon as i get my berry back

[Shads]

:confused: I still have to delete the second browser service book from time to time to get the browser to work.

I also have to delete the second service book from time to time. Not as often as in the past, but it has not been totally resolved.

Wish Vodacom would solve the network issues though. Have been having a lot of "no service" errors - seems to be Vodacom related as a few BB users in my area reported that issue.

Also, whn will we be so lucky as to have 3G signal in the area :(

[B.K]

New leaked BB 9700 Bold version 6.0.0.534

http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=553

[[Quattro]]

New leaked BB 9700 Bold version 6.0.0.534

http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=553

Do you have another link that you dont need to log into?>

[CranialBlaze]

;5901807']Do you have another link that you dont need to log into?>

Crackberry will have a fileshare link in a few days, BBOS requires reg as they host the files themselves, keeps bots and leechers out.
Also means it does not suddenly vanish, then again CB sometimes just links to BBOS, y upload it when its already there.

I am a king guy, this link will get you to all teh 9700 downloads bypassing the login
http://www.berryosfiles.com/downloads/os/9700/

[Benez]

Crackberry will have a fileshare link in a few days, BBOS requires reg as they host the files themselves, keeps bots and leechers out.
Also means it does not suddenly vanish, then again CB sometimes just links to BBOS, y upload it when its already there.

I am a king guy, this link will get you to all teh 9700 downloads bypassing the login
http://www.berryosfiles.com/downloads/os/9700/

Thank you for the link, i have installed the 424 version but it had alot of problems hopefully this will be better

[AirWolf]

Nah....gonna stick with my current version me thinks. I am tired of updating my phone now....call me when there is a big difference in the updated version :-)

Thanks Cranial :-)

Do these OS updates void your Vodacom warranty?

[CranialBlaze]

Do these OS updates void your Vodacom warranty?

Yes

[CodeMaster]

Do these OS updates void your Vodacom warranty?


Yes

Even if it's an OFFICIAL update, from a different carrier/network?

[CranialBlaze]

Even if it's an OFFICIAL update, from a different carrier/network?

Yes. Everything unofficial unless its been approved by your own service provider, MTN can void ur warranty for using a Vodacom update if they so wish.
Generally they wont do it unless its found that the software or teh update procedure was the direct cause of any fault, if its a hardware issure then they generally dont care what you did with ur software.

[squirrel]

Is there an update for the Bold 8900? My girlfriend has one and is looking to update to OS 6. She's with Vodacom. What's the best way to do so and is the update even available for her phone?

[CranialBlaze]

Is there an update for the Bold 8900? My girlfriend has one and is looking to update to OS 6. She's with Vodacom. What's the best way to do so and is the update even available for her phone?

No such thing, never going to happen. The 8520 is already to weak to supports OS6, the 890 iss about 2 years older.

9300, 9100, 9105, 9700, 9800 and 9780 are the only phones currently supporting OS6, some newer ones will also, but they busy switching to 6.1 which has even higher requirements, its like that the 9780 is the only phone on that list that will be able to make that upgrade.

If you GF wants OS6 the first requirement would be a new phone, 1 from the above list, the 9300 is a curve like hers, you can get the cash for about 2500, its about the cheapest way to go about it.

Honestly, even if you could somehow install, the memory requirements alone would make it a miracle if that phone even completed the boot sequence, and then if it did it would be slow as all hell.

Question, does that phone even support OS5?

[AirWolf]

The 8900 does support OS5.

http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/devices/#tab_tab_compatibility

[CranialBlaze]

The 8900 does support OS5.

http://us.blackberry.com/apps-software/devices/#tab_tab_compatibility

Ahh, I started at the 8520, never bothered with updating my knowledge with the past. History was always boring.

[AirWolf]

BB9300
OS6 .461 official Telus Mobility

Having connectivity issues with the above immediately after I restart - shows 3G with BB logo but no internet access on any app. Also can't pick up EDGE/GPRS with this problem. But after some minutes to hours it works fine again until I restart.

Anyone else have this problem with the above update?

[AirWolf]

Upgraded to .534 Virgin Mobile Canada official version and sent the above problem to hell :D.

[pippa28]

Upgraded to .534 Virgin Mobile Canada official version and sent the above problem to hell :D.

Thanks for that, think I will have to do that.

Some of my menus are missing. When I go to third party apps, there is a blank list.
I also cant set the quality of images downloaded.
AND in email, the image quality is SO poor I cant even read the mail, if the email is on the image.
I have tried 'downloading' the image separately, but it still doesnt download the full image.

I had a storm, and I could clearly see email images. Now with the Torch I am having this issue.

Edit: Wow used the word 'image' waaay too many times!! :D
Anyone else having this? I am assuming it's the software.

[AirWolf]

Third party apps has always been blank on the OS6 versions I have loaded.

In emails, I zoom in and the image attached gets clearer. Not sure about downloading images off the web as I haven't tried that.

[pippa28]

Third party apps has always been blank on the OS6 versions I have loaded.

In emails, I zoom in and the image attached gets clearer. Not sure about downloading images of the web as I haven't tried that.

Still not clear enough to read :( I get mails from travelstart or something, and can never get the image clear enough. But I could on my storm.

I also read somewhere that the 3rd party list shouldn't be blank... :/

[Dave101]

Hi there. I recently bought a Curve 8900 overseas which is unlocked. If i update the software will the unlock still work?? Thanks

[TFTC]

anyone knows the difference between OS6 and OS7?

[CranialBlaze]

anyone knows the difference between OS6 and OS7?

Mostly that no current market phone will support it, it will have all the OS functions, security and support of the playbook and it will have full android app integration.
Its based on the same QNX code that they using to code the playbook on.

[Claymore]

Its based on the same QNX code that they using to code the playbook on.

It's not - they are releasing what would have been 6.1 as OS 7, and it's still BBOS-based.

[CranialBlaze]

It's not - they are releasing what would have been 6.1 as OS 7, and it's still BBOS-based.

Check your info, OS7 is the handset version of the playbooks OS, they redoing the whole OS, playbook OS1 and BOS7 are both using a new code base.

They cannot achieve the functions in OS7 without changing the code base, its alla available on crackberry, they scrapped 6.1 as it was going to be an exact scaled down version of PBOS1 including all its limits. OS7 with have the full android support which is the same plan for the playbook upgrade, possibly OS2.

6.1 was a rush patch update that was actually released on 2 or 3 CDMA handsets which work very few places outside USA.

Its all over gsmarena and crackberry. Its why current devices are locked to 6 as 6.1 and 7 are not compatible and require much more powerful hardware to run the new code and functions.

[Claymore]

Check your info, OS7 is the handset version of the playbooks OS, they redoing the whole OS, playbook OS1 and BOS7 are both using a new code base.

They cannot achieve the functions in OS7 without changing the code base, its alla available on crackberry, they scrapped 6.1 as it was going to be an exact scaled down version of PBOS1 including all its limits. OS7 with have the full android support which is the same plan for the playbook upgrade, possibly OS2.

6.1 was a rush patch update that was actually released on 2 or 3 CDMA handsets which work very few places outside USA.

Its all over gsmarena and crackberry. Its why current devices are locked to 6 as 6.1 and 7 are not compatible and require much more powerful hardware to run the new code and functions.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/rim-announces-blackberry-os-7/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_OS


Oh, and in case you were wondering, there's no trace of QNX in BB 7.

[Tariq786]

Guys i need some help please.
I have a Bold 9780 with firmware version 6.0.0.246 on, this is the latest one on vodacom's website. I want to know if I will have a problems if I upgrade it to the latest OS available worldwide, version 6.0.0.570.
Please also any info on what is the best, stable and battery friendly version that we in SA can use at the moment would be great.

Thanks

[Claymore]

Guys i need some help please.
I have a Bold 9780 with firmware version 6.0.0.246 on, this is the latest one on vodacom's website. I want to know if I will have a problems if I upgrade it to the latest OS available worldwide, version 6.0.0.570.
Please also any info on what is the best, stable and battery friendly version that we in SA can use at the moment would be great.

Thanks

You should be fine with that. I've found build 570 for the Torch to be improved over earlier builds.

[c10n3d_0r6]

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/02/rim-announces-blackberry-os-7/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BlackBerry_OS

What he said. OS 7 is just OS 6.1 rebranded. OS 8 will probabaly be QNX based.

[Stickfigure]

Build 576 is rubbish! Battery doesn't even last a day and it's slow as hell. What's the easiest way to roll back to 448?

[AirWolf]

Build 576 is rubbish! Battery doesn't even last a day and it's slow as hell. What's the easiest way to roll back to 448?

You'll need to download the .448 file again if you didn't save it when you first installed it.

[Stickfigure]

You'll need to download the .448 file again if you didn't save it when you first installed it.

Yeah realised that :/ Oh well back on 448 and all is good on my 9700 again.

[AirWolf]

I'm on .534 on my 9300 and it is very stable.

[MR.C]

I'm on .546. Had a problem with freezing on previous, not sure ver # but was 6.0.0.xxx

[Tariq786]

Im on .546 as well, very stable and battery lasts longer for me. Btw, 9780 this side.

[Tobi-5520]

Just upgraded my Torch to 6.0.0.570. Has anybody seen a decent changelog or review on this yet?

[DarkBlood]

I got the Torch 6.0.0.576. I'm getting a little smoother functionality and my browser is actually functioning a little faster (not exceptional but then again the BlackBerry Default Browswer has been known to be poor in performance). I must say though, at least the pop-up blocker of the browser is effective - it actually stops those annoying pop-ups. It was annoying clicking a link and having a new tab open that had nothing to do with the page I was looking for.

In case no one has heard of it, you can check out www.blackberryos.com. They have updates as they come (leaked) and some other pretty helpful hints and even cool downloads.

[4Motion]

.576 works well so far

[CranialBlaze]

.576 works well so far

Give it a bit, i had that on and went through all the additional trouble to downgrade it was so bad, memory leaks, battery drains as well as i think it was that version where my GPS did not work either
You should really upgrade to .600, i think its the only proper os6 release.

[sollyshah]

Yep I agree, been using .600 on the Torch and its been working brilliantly.
Give it a go its stable for me.

[4Motion]

Give it a bit, i had that on and went through all the additional trouble to downgrade it was so bad, memory leaks, battery drains as well as i think it was that version where my GPS did not work either
You should really upgrade to .600, i think its the only proper os6 release.

Im loving .576 no issues
The crackberry link for .600 is broken, do you perhaps have another one?

[CranialBlaze]

Check blackberryos.com its where i get all of mine

[rapidetiger]

YEa 576 means my battery is useless only getting like a day out of it. Cranial, I see that .600 is an exe file how do I go about updating my 9780 with the vodafone.de .600? I dont want to brick it

[CranialBlaze]

YEa 576 means my battery is useless only getting like a day out of it. Cranial, I see that .600 is an exe file how do I go about updating my 9780 with the vodafone.de .600? I dont want to brick it

All the updates are exe files, you update the same way you did before.

[Stickfigure]

YEa 576 means my battery is useless only getting like a day out of it. Cranial, I see that .600 is an exe file how do I go about updating my 9780 with the vodafone.de .600? I dont want to brick it

.615 is out now and it's an official, not a leak.

[memphis32]

How does the .600 version hold up on the 9780...? any improvements or issues that users are having...

Ps. Note I have not yet updated the firmware of my 9780 since I got in, 1 month ago, go I think I'm still on .294.......

[rapidetiger]

How does the .600 version hold up on the 9780...? any improvements or issues that users are having...

Ps. Note I have not yet updated the firmware of my 9780 since I got in, 1 month ago, go I think I'm still on .294.......

.600 is not easy on the battery I have found. Though your BB browser is updated and maybe some stability tweaks. TBH i prefer the original 2.94 to .570 seems that our official updates for the networks are released really late. I think I just may wait before .600 is released as an official in SA before I upgrade as I do not have the time or the confidence to follow all the steps to upgrade "unoficially"

[rapidetiger]

.600 is not easy on the battery I have found. Though your BB browser is updated and maybe some stability tweaks. TBH i prefer the original 2.94 to .570 seems that our official updates for the networks are released really late. I think I just may wait before .600 is released as an official in SA before I upgrade as I do not have the time or the confidence to follow all the steps to upgrade "unoficially"

Correction, I mean .570 is not easy on the battery...

[SoTrue]

......... I think I just may wait before .600 is released as an official in SA before I upgrade as I do not have the time or the confidence to follow all the steps to upgrade "unoficially"

You will wait for at least another year. Vodacom is not big on "releasing" regular updates.

[4Motion]

Loving .600, i havent seen that little clock since

[gdiza]

Have a 8520; any newer software other than v5.0.0.1036 (Bundle 1682, Platform 5.2.0.104) ?

[Stickfigure]

Have a 8520; any newer software other than v5.0.0.1036 (Bundle 1682, Platform 5.2.0.104) ?

http://www.berryosfiles.com/downloads/os/8520/

All in all, 6 newer versions than your current version.

[gdiza]

http://www.berryosfiles.com/downloads/os/8520/

All in all, 6 newer versions than your current version.

Thanks for this link buddy! :)

[lilo1992]

Can anyone plzzZzzz help me.I got a bold 9700 which I wana upload with os 6 I'm frm eersteriver cape town and don't knw who 2 ask coz my pc doesn't hav internet connection.is ther mayb a shop or sumthng who cn do it 4me

[4Motion]

Vodashp, but you gonna get OS6.576, its not bad, just not the best/latest.

[CranialBlaze]

They will charge for it, and you need to go to one that has an onsite repair center else they will send it to JNB, will cost about R160 either way though.

[4Motion]

I need .666 OS but not from the RIM website, anyone have another link?

[Haldex]

Where can I get .668?

[AirWolf]

Where can I get .668?

Check crackberry site.

Which phone are you using?

[Haldex]

Check crackberry site.

Which phone are you using?

9700
It routes me to the official BB site where I have to register and stuff.

[AirWolf]

9700
It routes me to the official BB site where I have to register and stuff.

I've had those before from crackberry too - just fill in your details and then it comes up with the download. From the last time I did my 9300, I don't think download managers work for those downloads.

[Stickfigure]

9700
It routes me to the official BB site where I have to register and stuff.

.706 is the latest.

[Haldex]

.706 is the latest.

Not on Crackberry yet :(

[CranialBlaze]

Not on Crackberry yet :(

Have you tried http://www.blackberryos.com/, when i had a berry i found them far more reliable then crackberry.

[DarkBlood]

Have you tried http://www.blackberryos.com/, when i had a berry i found them far more reliable then crackberry.

CranialBlaze is right. When I updated, that's the site I went to and they had it. In fact, that's the first site I go to when I want to see what updates there are and download them. The only thing is that you have to register, though. You can't download without an account.

[AirWolf]

Have only used crackberry in the past - will check them out.

[craigfza]

Hi

I have got myself a 9860 (Hong Kong special - but still the genuine article). I installed a leaked version of 7.1.0.190 last night. This is the version that is supposed to include mobile hotspot capabilities. However, as soon as the phone is up and running, the hotspot feature disappears. I heard that this might be carrier dependant. Does anyone have any other info on this? I am with "big red".

[Haldex]

I have a 9900 and when I try to load OS7.1 my desktop software says please load phone OS.
What could be the problem?

[simp]

Hi

I have got myself a 9860 (Hong Kong special - but still the genuine article). I installed a leaked version of 7.1.0.190 last night. This is the version that is supposed to include mobile hotspot capabilities. However, as soon as the phone is up and running, the hotspot feature disappears. I heard that this might be carrier dependant. Does anyone have any other info on this? I am with "big red".

I'm on the same version on a 9900 on MTN, and WiFI hotspot works beautifully. Note though that is does NOT utilise your BIS plan.

[Piesang]

These os ar not just from vodacom and mtn, its the lates i could find on the web. Some are leaked and some are official releases

8100 - 4.5.0.174 (http://www.besmgmt.de/firmware/pearl-firmware/firmware-4-5-0-174-fur-den-blackberry-pearl-8100) - Official
8110 - 4.5.0.174 (http://translate.google.com/translate?prev=hp&hl=en&js=y&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vodafone.de%2Fhilfe-support%2Fblackberry%2F117416_126525.html&sl=de&tl=en&history_state0=&swap=1) - Official
8120 - 4.5.0.174 (https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=25DF35DE87AA441B88F22A6C2A830A17) - Official
8310 - 4.5.0.294 (https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/contactFormPreload.do?code=25DF35DE87AA441B88F22A6 C2A830A17&dl=8A97BA497BFF1C0B1AAE2D51C3331C40) - Official
8320 - 4.5.0.174 (https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/contactFormPreload.do?code=25DF35DE87AA441B88F22A6 C2A830A17&dl=5A1C0F7C5CECC0F5FB65A4858D580EB5&step=4) -Official
8330 - 5.0.0.230 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B4M886AQ) - Leaked
8520 - 5.0.0.411 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V7FDU5B6) - leaked
8800 - 4.5.0.294 (https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/contactFormPreload.do?code=25DF35DE87AA441B88F22A6 C2A830A17&dl=8A97BA497BFF1C0B1AAE2D51C3331C40) - Official
8900 - 5.0.0.411 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=69LUFFOJ) - leaked
9000 - 5.0.0.411 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4BMSJ83I) -leaked - Java Files for Mac users (http://www.4shared.com/file/144143331/c19e993d/9000M_v500314_P520.html)
9500 - 5.0.0.402 (ftp://81.200.11.136/bb/9500-5.0.0.402.exe) -leaked
9530 - 5.0.0.328 (http://www.bbhybrids.net/forum/downloads.php?do=file&id=79&act=down) -Official
9700 - 5.0.0.415 (http://rapidshare.com/files/317942963/9700M_PBr5.0.0_rel667_PL5.1.0.115_A5.0.0.415.exe) -leaked

Most versions can be found here (ftp://81.200.11.136/bb)

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

PS: Unfortunately my support on this forum has come to an end and I won't be updating these post any more. If a mod can take over and continue with the updates, please do so. I tried to do something here for SA blackberry users but can't achieved what I wanted to. Started my own support forums/website, if you want the address pm me please. Not sure if mods will allow me to post the address here.

This post needs to be updated.

[Rudi_C]

Hi

I have got myself a 9860 (Hong Kong special - but still the genuine article). I installed a leaked version of 7.1.0.190 last night. This is the version that is supposed to include mobile hotspot capabilities. However, as soon as the phone is up and running, the hotspot feature disappears. I heard that this might be carrier dependant. Does anyone have any other info on this? I am with "big red".
AFAIK your "big red"doesn't support WiFi Hotspot. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.

[Nerfherder]

Some service providers block the service books for certain things, like for example wifi hotspot.

I think its because they can't distinguish between hot spot data and on device data. So you wont even see the hotspot option on your device.

I saw on Crackberry that you can install the service book yourself but VC will remove it every time you restart your phone.

[CranialBlaze]

It wont work in countries that actually use true BIS, only in countries where they have fixed data caps for BIS as they do not care how you use your limited data quantities.

[Rudi_C]

If I'm not mistaken I read somewhere that it works on MTN. WiFi Hotspot that is. I could be wrong, it will most definitely NOT be the first time.

[Space_Kriek]

I have a OLD 8700 from the UK. Prob is I got it networked unlocked from my friendly Pakistani down the road. If I do a wipe of the phone it goes back to being networked locked. How can I upgrade the OS of this BB and still keep it networked unlocked. (Or how can I unlock it myself?)

Hope someone here can help me

[CranialBlaze]

I have a OLD 8700 from the UK. Prob is I got it networked unlocked from my friendly Pakistani down the road. If I do a wipe of the phone it goes back to being networked locked. How can I upgrade the OS of this BB and still keep it networked unlocked. (Or how can I unlock it myself?)

Hope someone here can help me

Have you tried using the actual vodacom software?

[gdiza]

So... any new OS for the 8520 ?!?

[akescpt]

So... any new OS for the 8520 ?!?

+1

[gdiza]

I found this link on Vodacom's site: https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=B2F627FFF19FDA463CB386442EAC2B3D

That's for Vodacom users I guess.

[4TREE]

9650 6.0.0.707 (http://berrynyce.com/2012/04/10/official-6-0-0-707-for-bold-9650-and-curve-9330-by-tata-indicom/)

[4TREE]

Official OS v5.0.0.1805 for BlackBerry 8520 (http://berrynyce.com/firmware-2/firmware-by-service-provider/) scroll down to "Asia Pacific" and click on "Redington"

That's the latest official OS I know of

[4TREE]

Three UK Release OS 7.1 For BlackBerry 9900, 9360 And 9810 (https://swdownloads.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=494C08F7A144D3CC4CFA661ED1244039)

[4TREE]

9790 OS 7.1.0.402 http://oron.com/86x6bpyz38oe

[marco]

I am new to this thread and it is very long so I don't have time to read through all.

Vodacom has a Firmware update for my BB 9300 and it is 150MB. There are no instructions on how to download it.
Do I just download it from my computer and follow prompts?
Thanks

[gdiza]

Try reading this: http://www.blackberryos.com/blackberry-how-guides/22-how-install-upgrade-your-operating-system.html

I'm going to update my Bold 9780 shortly to the newest leaked version - hope it all goes well or I might cry.

21:24 - Just finished updating my phone to latest "leaked" version and it all went well - just few updates I have to run on the Blackberry messenger etc but ya - I did exactly as the above page suggested - removed memory card, ran full updates and did restores etc and as far as I can see, everything is there.

[akescpt]

found desktop manager excellent. does everything

[marco]

BB sucks. It comes with a small CD that then directs you to a website to download the desktop software stuff. That takes an hour. Then it wants dot Net Framework 3.5 and that takes another hour. Then it wants you to update your OS. That takes another hour. Now you think you good to go. It still does not work and 400MB's are gone in 1 day.

Why don't they just include a proper CD with the dam thing?

[marco]

oops. Now I am in trouble. Went to the download link and it asked me for my Cell No. I entered it and as I did, I saw in small letters that it costs R5 pd.

Now how to get it canceled?

[akescpt]

BB sucks. It comes with a small CD that then directs you to a website to download the desktop software stuff. That takes an hour. Then it wants dot Net Framework 3.5 and that takes another hour. Then it wants you to update your OS. That takes another hour. Now you think you good to go. It still does not work and 400MB's are gone in 1 day.

Why don't they just include a proper CD with the dam thing?


oops. Now I am in trouble. Went to the download link and it asked me for my Cell No. I entered it and as I did, I saw in small letters that it costs R5 pd.

Now how to get it canceled?

th doesnt sound good at all. on the blackberry site there is a software download feature. u put in your phone, etc. you download the update. when you plug your phone into the desktop software theres an option to update your OS. i think it searches your drive and finds the new OS. backups everything. installs and restores. was painless when i did it.

you dont pay for the software downloads. i suggest you follow that up pronto. i actually used my wifes (9300) software. didnt need an update. just worked.

[marco]

No. I am trying to download the "Desktop Manager" that I need before I upgrade my OS and this seems impossible.

The CD that came with it takes ages to "Initialize" then all it shows is a link to a website to download the DM.
It downloaded a cab file but when I click on it, it starts installing the software. When that is done, it starts to install MS dot net 3.5 SP1 and in brackets it shows (Web Download) Nothing downloads. Did a manual download and it shows that it is installed.
Did it over again and it got stuck at the same place. MS dot net 3.5 SP1 downloading but nothing.

Why don't they just put this on the CD as other cellphones do?

[akescpt]

no man it is on there. I installed from that disc.

[marco]

no man it is on there. I installed from that disc.

I thought as much. It runs and gives my HD a hard time for about 5 minutes then a simple page opens with web links to download the software. I have seen the web page that shows how to install from the disc but it is completely different to what I see.
So far I have used 650MB in two days trying to download the DM. Perhaps it is my laptop that has issues.

[Tariq786]

I thought as much. It runs and gives my HD a hard time for about 5 minutes then a simple page opens with web links to download the software. I have seen the web page that shows how to install from the disc but it is completely different to what I see.
So far I have used 650MB in two days trying to download the DM. Perhaps it is my laptop that has issues.

wtf are you doing dude?
you want the desktop software to sync your bb?
just go to the damn site. and get it. wtf
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/

[marco]

wtf are you doing dude?
you want the desktop software to sync your bb?
just go to the damn site. and get it. wtf
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/
I don't want apps. I want the BB Desktop Manager. It is not there.

The issue seems to be with the MS Dot Net Framework 3.5. A common problem.

You need Windows Installer 3.1 or later.
You need Internet Explorer 5.01 or later.
You need a web installer MS Dot Net Framework 4.

I have to download all this before I can get BB Desktop Manager to work.

I have already used 650 MB's. Eish.

[marco]

Got all the above and it now WORKS. Another 500MB later.

[Safferbeauty]

Ok guys not had a lot of time to read through all of this. What is the latest software for BB Curve 8520 and how do I check it on my phone?

[marco]

Ok guys not had a lot of time to read through all of this. What is the latest software for BB Curve 8520 and how do I check it on my phone?

You can get it from Vodacom website or perhaps your own SP. There will be a list showing the software applicable to your device. You can just delete the Vendor File if not with VC.
You can only do this via a computer.

[V0dac0mRulz]

Link for newest OS for Blackberry 9360 http://v1.adf.ly/LgtkS