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w1tw0lf

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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 - Official
8110 - 4.5.0.174 - Official
8120 - 4.5.0.174 - Official
8310 - 4.5.0.294 - Official
8320 - 4.5.0.174 -Official
8330 - 5.0.0.230 - Leaked
8520 - 5.0.0.411 - leaked
8800 - 4.5.0.294 - Official
8900 - 5.0.0.411 - leaked
9000 - 5.0.0.411 -leaked - Java Files for Mac users
9500 - 5.0.0.402 -leaked
9530 - 5.0.0.328 -Official
9700 - 5.0.0.415 -leaked

Most versions can be found here

here is a how to upgrade

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.
 
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wolfie, once you have OS5 (leaked) and they release 5.x.xx.328 will an OTA update get this for you? Or do you need to re-download it again, use Desktop Manager etc etc
 
I would suggest rather redownload it as we all know what wireless connections are likein SA :D

Would say it is safer to download and install it then doing an ota upgrade.
 
Please have a look at the 8310 link I think it is incorrect

8800M_PBr4.5.0_rel294_PL2.7.0.105_A4.5.0.174_AVEA.exe
 
For the Curve 8900 , a later version of 4.6.1.XXX being 4.6.1.298 (all the 4.6 versions don't have this threaded sms crap that can't be turned off - since it is a "business" type phone one would expect this "feature")

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=B2004314AA49D95302179246148E0326

As always uninstall old version of OS for Blackberry in Add/Remove Programs.
Install new downloaded version.
Goto Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader - delete vendor.xml
Run Loader.exe to install OS to your phone - do NOT run Desktop Manager "unless" to backup the data before wiping / bricking the phone and then after you have loaded the new OS to restore data (if needed)
 
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w1tw0lf said:
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 - Official
8110 - 4.5.0.174 - Official
8120 - 4.5.0.174 - Official
8310 - 4.5.0.294 - Official
8320 - 4.5.0.174 -Official
8330 - 5.0.0.230 - Leaked
8520 - 5.0.0.238 - leaked
8800 - 4.5.0.294 - Official
8900 - 5.0.0.314 - leaked
9000 - 5.0.0.314 -leaked
9530 - 5.0.0.328 -Official

here is a how to upgrade

PS: Will update as the day goes.
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A notable omission is the 9500 Storm. Surely the 9530 version will not work with the 9500 (GSM only) Storm?
 
Does anyone know how to extract the .exe to a folder containing the raw java files?

I cannot open .exe cos I am using a mac and can only go on about this if I have the java files for the 9000.

TIA
 
limnos said:
Does anyone know how to extract the .exe to a folder containing the raw java files?

I cannot open .exe cos I am using a mac and can only go on about this if I have the java files for the 9000.

TIA
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i've looked into this, couldn't come up with anything and eventually installed using xp on vmware
 
I found java files but not for OS 5 firmware. So I'll just keep on looking till I find and let u know.
 
assagai said:
someone who has installed on a pc just needs to zip and upload the directory somewhere.
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This is true. I think they need to go somewhere here:
Program Files > Common Files > Research In Motion > Shared > Loader Files.

and just provide us MAC users with the JAVA folder..

I did some research and found this:

How to retrieve JAVA Files from OS's withOUT using windows

http://forums.crackberry.com/showthread.php?t=336661

In case no one with a PC can help us.

Once we get the JAVA folder we can trick BlackBerry Desktop Manager for MAC into thinking it's installing a 4.6 version...

Check this out:

Code: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZjRGpYF U C k
(Had to code the link as VB didn't like the last 4 letters... It still didn't allow me, so just remove the spaces for the YT link!!)

Can't stand that dude's accent - but it's worth the watch to learn how to do it.
 
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