An official release of OS 4.6.1.204 has arrived via Sprint-Nextel. This new OS is said to fix several key issues including echo issues with the mic, MMS issues, other audio issues, and resetting issues. For full details see the image above. Keep in mind TELUS users may also install this OS by simply removing the vendor.xml file.

Download OS 4.6.1.204 for the Curve 8350i >

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Finally! A new OS for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 “javelin” has been leaked! The new OS is a beta OS and has not been officially released from RIM. We don’t recommend you install it unless you have previous experience doing so. However if your feeling adventurous be sure to complete a backup before installing!

Download OS 4.6.1.199 for the Curve 8900 here >

If you install this OS please post a comment and let us know how its working out for you…

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Ronen from BerryReview stumbled across a leaked copy of OS 4.6.0.228 for the BlackBerry Bold. This OS has not been officially released by RIM or any carrier. If your not familiar with using a beta OS we don’t recommend you install it, however if you know what your doing be sure to do an extra backup! Good luck and be sure to let us know in the comments if you notice any big improvments… 

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Looks like you don’t have to wait for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 (Javelin) to run safe mode on your BlackBerry. Apparently the newer version of OS 4.6 for the BlackBerry Bold will be featuring safe mode. What this means is if your running a third party application and it causes your BlackBerry OS to die you can boot it into safe mode and fix it (think Windows).

To activate safe mode:

1. Remove and reinsert the battery
2. Wait for the red LED light to go out when that happens HOLD the escape (back) key.
3. When dialog appears asking you to enter safe mode select yes

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Ronen pointed out that RIM has posted details of their new BlackBerry OS 4.6. You will find OS 4.6 on the new BlackBerry Bold, which is slowly popping up all over the world. The new OS 4.6 now allows QWERTY keyboard shortcuts meaning you can press Q to turn your device on vibrate and A to lock your keypad (similar to the Pearl’s Suretype shortcuts). In case your wondering you will find OS 4.6 on either the BlackBerry Bold 9000 or the upcoming Kickstart/Pearl 82xx series. Here’s a full run down of the features:

- Switch Bluetooth devices during calls
- Music icon that allows access to playlist from homescreen
– The Clock application
- Support for inline video streaming in the Browser application
- Improved full screen picture preview screen
- Open the Camera application from the Video Camera application
- Likewise, Video Camera application accessible from the Camera icon
- New Browser enhancements such as Attachment download via the Browser application and a Richer browsing experience
- QWERTY keyboard hot keys (A for lock, Q for vibrate)
- Spell check as your type
- Reverse contrast mode for persons with visual impairments
- Enhanced icons such as grid layout
- Ability to delete applications from the homescreen

[RIM Knowledge Base Via BerryReview]