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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.344 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700! Posted in BlackBerry OS on 06 Nov 2009 10:53 by Kevin Michaluk | 
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Just bought a new BlackBerry Bold 9700 running the latest and greatest firmware? Well... it is a pretty dang wicked device, but depending what carrier you're picking it up from when it goes on sale, you may not have the latest firmware. Example: Rogers launched the 9700 with 5.0.0.321 while T-Mobile released it with 5.0.0.330. As we head into the weekend, we have OS 5.0.0.344 up for grabs. While this is an evil leaked OS, word is it is the gold candidate build for a couple of the European carriers out there that will soon be releasing the Bold 9700, so it should become "official" soon enough. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *
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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.321 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700 Posted in BlackBerry OS on 04 Nov 2009 12:35 by Adam Zeis |
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We can't really call this a leak, then again we can't call it official, but OS 5.0.0.321 for the Bold 9700 is indeed available for download. The download link popped up in the forums, so get it while its hot. This is the OS that will be installed on the Rogers devices, but its not available on their site just yet. If you're looking to get ahead of the game while you wait for your new toy to arrive, then go grab it!
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BlackBerry Tour 9630 Official Firmware Updates Released Across Multiple Carriers Posted in BlackBerry OS on 28 Oct 2009 08:24 by Bla1ze |
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BlackBerry Tour owners have got some official OS update love. Here is a quick run down of who has released what OS for the Tour. Be sure to check your desktop if your carrier is support or if it's not, you can hit up the direct downloads from each carriers BlackBerry downloads page. Just remember to delete your vendor.xml file if the OS you download is not from your carrier.
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BlackBerry Storm2 9520 Official 5.0 OS Update For Vodafone Users Posted in BlackBerry OS on 28 Oct 2009 05:21 by Bla1ze |
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* Update from Kevin - Oops.. kind of a dumb post here (blame Bla1ze on a lack of sleep.... and me too for not catching it immediately! I thought he meant 9500 and not 9520 and got excited for everybody! lol). The Storm2 from Vodafone actually ships with this firmware version. This is only news / an official upgrade to people who were running earlier pre-release versions of the Storm2 from Vodafone, which would be a small handful. No Storm 9500 users, there isn't an update for you yet. It even sounds like it could be 2010 now before one is available to you. :( Sorry for the confusion here!!! * Just in case any BlackBerry Storm 9520 users were feeling a little left out in regards to the OS 5.0 release on Verizon. Vodafone has started pushing OS 5.0.0.306 through to customers via BlackBerry Desktop Manager since yesterday and while it's only a Desktop Manager install at this time the post of the installable file has to come soon. If you are a Vodafone customer you can grab the update now and if you're not, just sit tight till the install file shows up for download.
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Tired of Waiting for Verizon to Make 5.0 Official? We Got It. Leaked: OS 5.0.0.328 (and .327) for the BlackBerry Storm 9530! Posted in BlackBerry OS on 25 Oct 2009 21:46 by Kevin Michaluk |
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* Update 3: LOL.. that was fun for 24 minutes. LOOKS LIKE THE OFFICIAL IS UP! Check your Desktop Manager Software! * * Update 2: Looks like megaupload is letting the file download again... keep tabs on the comments in case the link doesn't work for you anymore * * Update: wow... looks like megaupload has some sort of attack system in place. The .238 file got 243 downloads in about 30 seconds, and I think we must have tripped some sort of hacker attack alert as they've temporarily suspended the file (it's still in the account). Watch the comments below for download mirrors. * So it's Sunday night, October 25th, and we know BlackBerry Storm 9530 owners are sitting on CrackBerry by the thousands waiting for Verizon to officially release OS 5.0.0.32x for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. Leaked info leading up to the this official release has been kind of weird... sometimes stating the official version would be 5.0.0.323 (which we already leaked the other day) and other times stating .328. Some info put the push at 7pm EST tonight, which has passed, the change log puts it at 10pm EST (any minute now) so in true CrackBerry fashion we've dug up the goods for you so you can get a head start. At the link below we've actually got two newer 5.0 builds... 5.0.0.327 and 5.0.0.328. They're both running the same platform version (4.2.0.128) so are likely near identical, so it's probably best to go for .328 but you can try them both out if you like. The official Verizon release should drop any minute or hour now, so even hardcore Stormies shouldn't feel bad if at this point they want to hold out for the update to come through BDM. But if you want it now, you can grab the latest and greatest below!
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Official List of BlackBerry Devices to Get OS 5.0 Update Posted in BlackBerry OS on 24 Oct 2009 19:17 by Kevin Michaluk |
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Been wondering if the BlackBerry Smartphone you already own will be getting the OS 5.0 update everybody keeps talking about? We knew there would be a cut-off somewhere down the road of older device models and it turns out we were pretty spot on with our hunches. but now we officially know which devices are getting the update thanks to a new knowledge base article on BlackBerry's website. Keep reading to see if your device made the cut.
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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.314 for Bold 9000 and Curve 8900 Posted in BlackBerry OS on 23 Oct 2009 13:22 by Adam Zeis |
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** Update - D'oh! Max users reach on the rapidshare downloads. Hang on tight... OK, done. Both links updated to megaupload. Read through the comments or chek the CrackBerry OS forums for download mirrors. ** The guys over at BerryReview got a hot tip and landed OS 5.0.0.314 for both the Bold 9000 and Curve 8900. If you've been hanging on to a buggy 5.0 build, now is your chance to upgrade. No word of any major finding or fixes for these, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you find out. *OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *
[ BerryReview ]
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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.323 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530! Posted in BlackBerry OS on 21 Oct 2009 02:20 by Kevin Michaluk |
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I noticed a thread in the CrackBerry forums yesterday begging the OS leak gods to drop 5.0.0.317 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 sometime soon. Not wanting to let anybody down, I thought we could do one better... so here's OS 5.0.0.323 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. Word is this potentially has what it takes to become the official 5.0 build that first gets rolled out, but keep in mind that can always change. But one thing is for sure... with so many Storm1 owners waiting for Verizon to announce Storm2, there has never been a better time for a leak to keep everyone occupied! Be sure to check the forums for findings. And while you're waiting for the OS to download and install, you can kill the time by watching some Entry Videos in our I Love My CrackBerry Contest! *OS Disclaimer - This is an unofficial release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *
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BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 Stress Test - The Aftermath Posted in BlackBerry OS on 15 Oct 2009 21:30 by Kevin Michaluk |
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A week after embarking upon the mission of discovering the max number of contacts BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 can handle, I'm calling it quits on the experiment. It started off fun, grew a little difficult as my BlackBerry Bold began to bog down, and eventually the device just couldn't take it anymore and begged for mercy. The video above serves as evidence of this nutty/stupid/insane and I think somewhat historic event. Warning: It's a long video - I have over 90 minutes of recorded footage, but chopped it down to 15 minutes (cut out the cursing that occurred towards the end and made sure there were no clips where people's pins are shown). If you can make it to the end you're truly a BlackBerry addict. :) So what what's the verdict? I still don't know the exact number! The total number of BlackBerry Messenger requests to come in was well over 10,000. I managed to get all the way up 2050 approved contacts, but started receiving the Max Number of Contacts Reached message long before that. But I found by closing chats, deleting some of the requests and leaving all joined BBM groups that even though I would get the max number message, BlackBerry Messenger would still squeeze in a few more. At the end of the day, I'm not sure that RIM set an actual max number of approved contacts, but rather set a loose limit based on database size or total number of "things' going on in messenger at one time.
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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.273 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 Posted in BlackBerry OS on 15 Oct 2009 14:35 by Adam Zeis |
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If you didn't get in on the OS 5.0 action yet, you may want to give it a go this time around. It has been less than a month since we saw OS 5.0.0.230 leak for the Tour, and today OS 5.0.0.273 for the Tour 9630 surfaced on the web. Reports are mixed on this one, so be sure to let us know how it works out for you. As always, use caution when installing a leaked OS. *OS Disclaimer - This is an unofficial release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *
[ BerryAddicted ]
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Leaked: BlackBerry Storm 2 OS 5.0.0.287 & Bold 9700 OS 5.0.0.296 Posted in BlackBerry OS on 14 Oct 2009 12:19 by Adam Zeis |
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Unlike the Storm where is seemed like we had to wait forever for new OS leaks to show up after the device was released, Berry Review landed links to some leaked OS' before the device release. Both the Storm2 9520 and Bold 9700 are represented here, so those of you who have managed to track down a pre-release device can jump in on this, or if you just want to prepare for the arrival of your new BlackBerry you can grab the OS ahead of time so you're good to go on release day. This release is for the Storm 9520 not the 9500/9530. As always with any leaked OS, use caution when installing and don't break your new toy :-).
*OS Disclaimer - This is an unofficial release. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *
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BlackBerry Tour OS 4.7.1.57 Now Available for All Users Posted in BlackBerry OS on 14 Oct 2009 10:56 by Adam Zeis |
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Over the weekend Sprint released OS 4.7.1.57 for its customers, and unfortunately the rest of the Tour owners were left in the dust. Well it looks like the OS is now available for all users to download. Some slight improvements on this one, so if you haven't made the jump to 5.0 you may want to check it out. You can grab it from the BlackBerry Software Download page.
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Another OS 4.5 Round Up To Address Browser Vulnerability On Most Devices Posted in BlackBerry OS on 13 Oct 2009 08:01 by Bla1ze |
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In an effort to get everyone updated to fix the browser vulnerability, RIM and carriers have been releasing 4.5 OS upgrades practically on a daily basis. Here is a look at what's new this week for updates. Be sure to get updated if you are running anything less then the OS' shown.
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Installing a BlackBerry Beta OS with Mac Desktop Manager Posted in BlackBerry OS on 12 Oct 2009 12:15 by Bla1ze |
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Since the early previews of the Mac desktop manager it was known that RIM was inputting methods to stop people from installing Beta or Hybrid OS'. What was unknown though was as to how RIM was planning on doing it. Now, things like that don't seem to last very long before someone figures out a way around it. Berryreview was advised of a YouTube video that was posted of a walk through on just how the process works. Check it out, but please remember use caution when doing any updates like this or installing a non official operating system. And if you must, be sure to back up all your data first. The extracted exe files needed are after the jump.
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Newest 8900 OS: v4.6.1.310 Officially Released By AVEA Posted in BlackBerry OS on 10 Oct 2009 22:24 by Bla1ze |
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A little update for 8900 users. AVEA has released version 4.6.1.310 for all to download, be sure to check it out if you are still running anything less then 5.0 for sure. No change log or anything as per normal so if you see anything significant be sure to let us know in the comments. Also, be sure to delete the Vendor.xml file from you PC as well if you are not a AVEA user other wise the update may not go as expected, guides below will help ya out if you run into troubles. Thanks Hamad!
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