Category: BlackBerry OS

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OS 4.5 hits Rogers and Bell in Canada

By James on Oct 03, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series, RIM.

Good news for us Canadians today… Both Rogers Wireless and Bell Mobility have launched OS 4.5. Rogers has released the OS 4.5 for Curve 8310 and 8320 (4.5.0.81) and Bell has released OS 4.5.0.77 for both the Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. Keep in mind you if your carrier doesn’t offer OS 4.5 yet you can still install it – Just follow these steps.

Head on over to your carrier download page at BlackBerry.com >>

Thanks Shawn for sending this in!

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Self Diagnostic Tool for your BlackBerry

By James on Sep 26, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, RIM, Tips n' Tricks.

RIM has a secret little menu hiding inside your BlackBerry as long as its running OS 4.2 or higher. This little secret is a self diagnostic tool, which will help you figure out if something is wrong with your device. To access this menu simply go options > status > then type test once the application opens simply check off the hardware you want to test.

This will be a handy tool if you need to check someones trackball for example.

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Update your BlackBerry OS over the web!

By James on Sep 23, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Downloads, RIM.

A new feature that RIM has introduced today is BlackBerry operating system upgrades via BlackBerry.com/upgrades. You will be able to update your OS with the latest version provided by your carrier. So for any carriers that currently support OS 4.5 you will be able to get the latest version. This new software detects available updates by your device PIN (check whats available here).

Check out the latest OS upgrades at BlackBerry.com/upgrades >>

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A first look at OS 5.0 for BlackBerry

By James on Sep 19, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series.

Leave it to Boy Genius to get his hands on the new BlackBerry OS 5.0, which we will see eventually. It doesn’t look like there is too many new features except the clock application (similar to the Bold) and a file manager. OS 5.0 will be available for the BlackBerry Curve and maybe a few other models.

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How to upgrade your BlackBerry OS

By James on Sep 07, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Software, Tips n' Tricks.

Upgrading your BlackBerry operating system is fairly simple. The good news is even if your carrier doesn’t offer the latest OS updates you can still install them on your device from another carrier. Your first step is to visit RIM’s carrier download page and find the latest OS you want. Just make sure you device model matches.

For example: I currently have a Telus BlackBerry Curve 8330 and I am running US Cellular’s OS 4.5.0.66 on my device. We will explain how to upgrade your OS below.

Step 1: Download the latest OS from RIM (Check here for our latest OS news)
Step 2: Install the .exe file that you downloaded from RIM
Step 3: BACKUP YOUR BLACKBERRY – this is very important (open Desktop Manager software and connect your device).
Step 4: Open this folder (c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader) and delete the file vendor.xml
Step 5: Plug in your device into the computer and re-open Desktop Manager select Application loader
Step 6: Select upgrade as prompted

Now the entire process can take about 20-30 minutes. Make sure you do a full backup before doing a software upgrade in case you get an error and have to format you device. Please note that we are not responsible for any problems that you incure while upgrading your device software.

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US Cellular releases 4.5.0.66 for 8330 and 8130

By James on Sep 05, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads, Pearl 8100 Series.
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US Cellular is the first carrier in the United States to launch OS 4.5 for the CDMA Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. They have launched OS 4.5.0.66 for both units and its now available for download on USC’s BlackBerry download page. Keep in mind you don’t have to have a USC BlackBerry you can find details on how to install it here.

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OS 4.5.0.81 and up get support for 16GB MicroSD

By James on Sep 04, 2008 in Accessories, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS.

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Here is some good news for anyone looking to upload a huge music library on their BlackBerry. RIM has posted in their support centre that any OS 4.5.0.81 and higher will support 16GB MicroSD cards, which should be available on the market very soon (if not already?). Here is the breakdown that RIM provides:

BlackBerry Device Software Media Card Size Limit
BlackBerry Device Software 4.2.0 Up to 2 GB
BlackBerry Device Software 4.2.1 Up to 4 GB
BlackBerry Device Software 4.2.2 Up to 4 GB
BlackBerry Device Software 4.3.0 Up to 8 GB
BlackBerry Device Software 4.5.0
 Up to 8 GB
BlackBerry Device Software 4.5.0.81 and above Up to 16 GB
BlackBerry Device Software 4.6.0 Up to 16 GB
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BlackBerry Javelin 8900 will feature OS 4.7

By James on Sep 04, 2008 in BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8900 Series, Rumors, Storm 9500 Series.

So most of you are still rocking RIM’s OS 4.5 and lower (unless you got your hands on a Bold, then you have 4.6). BBCool is reporting that RIM’s next up BlackBerry Javelin, which is the Curve replacement will be running OS 4.7. This new version of RIM’s OS will look a lot like the BlackBerry Bold’s OS, however its expected to give support for 16GB Micro SD cards and an updated version of the full HTML browser. The new browser should fix all errors users are currently having when browsing sites loaded with Javascripts.

OS 4.7 should make its debut on RIM’s first touchscreen smartphone, the BlackBerry Thunder/Storm later this year as well.

Read up more on the BlackBerry Javelin >>

Read up more on the BlackBerry Thunder/Storm >>

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OS 4.5 launching on AT&T later this month…

By James on Sep 02, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Pearl 8100 Series, Software.
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New details have arrived on AT&T launching OS 4.5 software for all exisitng BlackBerry smartphones. The new OS has been found online many times and now it will officially get launched for AT&T come later this month. Users should be able to download updated OS verisons for their BlackBerry Curve 8300, 8310, Pearl 8120 and 8820 smartphones at att.com/bbdownloads.

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Download OS 4.5.0.77 unofficially for 8830 & 8330

By James on Aug 27, 2008 in 8800 series, BlackBerry, BlackBerry OS, Curve 8300 Series, Downloads.

That’s right! Get your hands on it before it disappears. Berry Review’s Ninjas seem to have found copies of RIM’s unreleased OS 4.5.0.77 for both the CDMA BlackBerry 8830 and Curve 8330. Apparently this version of the OS fixes the small delay of answering voice calls noticed in 4.5.0.66.

Here are the download links (they may stop working soon):

- BlackBerry 8830 at MediaFire
- BlackBerry Curve 8330 at MediaFire (2nd link)

* Please note while these OS verisons are not officially supported by RIM. We don’t recommend installing them if you have never installed a beta OS before. Neither Us, Berry Review nor RIM take any responsibility to damage caused to your phone while installing this software.

[Via BerryReview]

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