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Hands-On With RIM's New OS 4.3.1 for the BlackBerry Curve & BlackBerry Pearl 8100

By Kevin Michaluk on 1 Nov 2007 01:51 pm
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BlackBerry OS 4.3 With the BlackBerry 8130 now shipping with OS v4.3, we knew it wouldn't be too long before this updated operating system became available for other members in the BlackBerry family as well. From what I've seen today, the Curve and Pearl 8100 won't have to wait much longer to enjoy 4.3's full benefits.

Back in August we ran some leaked screenshots of a BlackBerry Curve running OS v4.3. Today we'll take it a step further and give some hands on feedback with v4.3. But first...some pictures!

Hands On BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3.1 Video

Just incase you're skeptical that the Camera in your BlackBerry Curve will be able to record video... the following video provides the proof and also takes a quick look around some of the easily noticeable improvements to OS v4.3.1.

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3.1 Images

Installation Images:

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3

 BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3

Screenshots: 

 BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
the previous screenshot we saw in August was v.4.3.0.18.

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
Like the 8130, the Dimension L theme comes standard

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
Your Curve will soon be able to record video!
Can't record while plugged into the USB, hence this message

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
DataViz's Word to Go

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
We knew this would be there

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
Media Player shows improvements

BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
Much smoother web browsing

 BlackBerry Curve OS 4.3
Freshened Up Address Book

More Video Captures Taken from the 8300 Curve:

Here it is! Videos taken with an AT&T BlackBerry 8300 Curve (and uploaded immediately to youtube) thanks to the soon to be released OS v4.3!! If you own a Curve and update to v4.3 when it comes out, you too will be capturing your own vids!! The first video of Bruno is with the bedroom lights on. In the second video, the bedroom lights are turned off (the room is dark) and the Curve's flash is kept running throughout the recording (what a nice feature for RIM to include!). Good Boy Bruno, Good Boy!

Bruno the Dog!
In the Dark with the Curve's Light Feature Turned On

BlackBerry Pearl 8100 OS 4.3.1 Images

BlackBerry Pearl OS 4.3
v4.3 for the Pearl 8100

BlackBerry Pearl OS 4.3
Pearl Gets the Voice Recorder,
No Video Recorder

BlackBerry Pearl OS 4.3
DataViz Documents to Go Included?

BlackBerry Pearl OS 4.3

BlackBerry Pearl OS 4.3

BlackBery Pearl OS 4.3

 

More To Come: In-Depth Video Walk Through Still to Come. Ran into a little installation hiccup on my Curve that needs to get resolved first (she went into a vicious power on/power off cycle when I was 90% of the way through the install. Pretty sure I had wayyy too many apps loaded up on the device/no free memory when I tried to do the update). Do it have installed successfully on another Curve & Pearl (where the screenshots & vids above came from), but no video recording capabilities at the location where those devices reside. Working on it though. In terms of release date, before the end of the year is the plan. 4.3 will be available to all devices from the 8700 and up. The Curve gets Video Recording and Voice Recording, the 8100 Pearl just gets Voice Recording (no video recording from what I can tell at this point), and I'm guessing that will be the case with the 8700/8800 too since they don't have cameras! Lots of exciting little refinements! Stay Tuned for more...

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62 comments

martuca

I only hope this update will be available for installation by Mac Users!

sugarspicebaby1

agreed- I use a mac too

Anonymous

as far as I know, mac users WONT able to install the updates on their mac. Only on pc. Sorry to break the bad news to you all mac folks...

D S

After 4.3... all updates will be OTA.. so the mac/pc bit won't matter for SW updates..

Anonymous

Oh well ... there's always the iPhone.

Anonymous

I'm in the same damn boat. It's a shame the Mac community gets ignored so much.

sugarspicebaby1

Awesome! Looking forward to the update for my Pearl - keep us updated with the info and links! :-)

mattmarenic

Can't wait to upgrade my Curve...

Bla1ze

Man, I cant wait to get ahold of that OS, starting to look great!

Tommy 29

Get this up on bitorrent!!!!

kmeyers

Kevin - any idea when this will be available for the 8320? Just got mine a few days ago, and I'm psyched for it.

outlyer

So RIM is planning a new OS and focusing on the consumer models only? You would think the 88xx series would get some attention.

EtherealLover

NICE!! I want it!
When? When? When?

Anonymous

I want 8320 in Canada for sub 350$ sooo bad

kurrupt_1

Are we sure the curve WILL record video with this update?

kwues

Let There Be Light!!! yessssssss!!! thank you for the good news!!! can't wait!!!!

jessiluvsmanny

I wish it would make the 8100 record video. That would be the best!

thisoneisa

is the pearl 8100 going to record video as well?? do we know the date this is going to come out?

dtapia

i cant wait untill the software is out and we can enjoy it. any word if the video option will work on the 8300 ? thats going to be the major thing for me since i record a lot of vid from my grandaughter.

Jeepberry

Does anyone know when this might be available for download and update in the curve??

Anonymous

Awesome....Now, I officially want a blackberry. Can't wait til this is available!

mlomeli

This news is better than se.....no....no it isn't. But, if only I had the WiFi Curve, this would complete the package. Great news!

kurrupt_1

Can you record a short video on BB - A and send it to BB - B and have it play BB - B?

booberrylious

will we be able to save our sms, mms, email messages on our media card? i am tired of having to erase my important texts, and having the warning message, sim card is almost full, crap.

TrueDis

A2DP on the Pearl - yay or nay!?!

njsithlord

i wonder when at&t will release this, i miss being able to video record on my phone

ya know if verizon werent secretive idiots, i wouldnt have canceled my account cuz i was sick of waiting for a year for them to release the pearl, if they told their reps a few months ago about releasing the pearl 2 i wouldve waited more -.-

i want the pearl 2 but im not paying 400 bucks for it, but im wondering when at&t will release it now

anyone know when at&t will be releasing 4.3 and the pearl 2???

wcurrin

my new pearl came today, and I CAN record videos, just a bit of info for the 8130 people.

Anonymous

Thank you for doing such a great review of the new OS. Now I'll just have to upgrade!

Eloquence

Does this conclusively work with microSD cards in the 6GB+ range? I know 8GB cards are dropping soon and I would like to know if the 6GB is read properly.

Can anyone shed some light on that?

-Elo

donnamatt

I'm already using a 6GB card on my Curve (4.2.2.180) with no trouble...upon installation, free memory was 5.6GB, and I was able to use the adapter to transfer files between my 2GB card and the 6GB card with no trouble...I've had it for about a week now, and not one problem (yet!)...

luc-mobile

Try putting more than 2.8 Gb of data on that card and you will see the trouble.

Carl ayers

I bought a 6g media card, and everything was good until I tried putting about 3g's of stuff on there. Some music and video files wouldn't even be recognized. After inserting the card and turning the phone on, I'd get a message saying that there is a problem with the card and I need to check it for bug s(or something like that), and the phone wouldn't read ANYTHING on the card...

So now I'm back to a 2g card... and I just use my 6g to shuttle files from work to home.

Khan

Please tell me from where I can download the 4.3 Device software. Awaiting for your reply and link anxiously...

Regards,
Khan

chrisbimmermd

I'm probably about to downgrade to the 4.3 OS from 4.5 because I'm getting the reboot sequence loop. I've tried all but that.

casinojames

Is there somewhere we can get this now?

Will I be able to use my new video capability as a caller id option? This was great feature on my old sprint phone!!

Michel Cochegrus

One big feature missing is Flash. That means YouTube and many other websites.

pnutbudrcherryberrysanwich

Man i can't wait for this man! i have kids so a video recorder on my bb will be like heaven! ya that's right i'm gonna have video! wwwoooo hooooo!!!

jibi

They've added support for the 8300 family for the following formats in MMS (carrier-dependent, I believe, but the actual MMS client support is there).

video/3gpp
video/mp4
video/quicktime
video/x-msvideo
video/x-ms-wmv

:)

babe16

When OS 4.3.1 I downloads ???

flairbrtndr3

so i just got my curve in the mail finally and i really want the new software is there anyconfirmed dates on it yet

Anonymous

I WAS WONDERING IS THIS OUT YET AND HOW CAN I GET THIS
PLEASE INFORM ME

Blackberry Support Group

Hi guys! I've got goodnews to all of you. The New OS v 4.3.1 is already out and is readily available for download at this page. www.blackberry.com/downloados431/reverse/loof/bmud/toidi/norom

Anonymous

The website is saying that the page is not available. Are you sure that is the correct address?

Anonymous

Omg, someone actually fell for that shit.

Anonymous

i fell for it...damn it!!!

Anonymous

ahahahahahaha.

i didn't fall for it. almost did, but looked at the last word and was like "hmm. that looks like moron spelled backwards...oh wait! it IS!"

lmao.

good one though!

Anonymous

If you look even closer, the last few words spell:

fool/dumb/idiot/moron

LOL

Shaeluv

so I followed the ATT link to the blackberry site and got the 4.3 Os... but how do I install it? My computer cant open it its called this right "430_b025_multilanguage.exe.part"

Shaeluv

so I followed the ATT link to the blackberry site and got the 4.3 Os... but how do I install it? My computer cant open it its called this right "430_b025_multilanguage.exe.part"

Shaeluv

so I followed the ATT link to the blackberry site and got the 4.3 Os... but how do I install it? My computer cant open it its called this right "430_b025_multilanguage.exe.part"

SebastianRaven1

Do you have the 4.3 os for the phone or just the desktop manager. I can't find 4.3 for the phone anywhere.

Anders

It's never gonna come out anyways. There's been leaked screenies and broken beta versions about for the last 4-5 months or so.

But will they ever release it ? Noooo.. Cuz they're trying to put too much new shit in it. It's full of bugs and memory leaks, and will never work, nor will it ever come out.

I've had a curve for quite some time now, and i gotta admit that i'm starting to really hate this p.o.s. phone/whatever.

I'm switching to a HTC. Screw Blackberry, RIM, and all the retarded software they support.

Thank you

crv7397

Is this available yet? If so where can the same be downloaded from???

Anonymous

i just bought a 8330 curve from altell and it came with the 4.3 and does have a video recorder on it

anthonyi

Does anyone know if this OS works on a 8310 curve?

HtownIRISH

Does it work for the 8300 (Curve)?

Cvere

is there any way to upgrade the os ota? unfortunately, the port on my phone is broken and i really want to upgrade my os for the new features. theres got to be a way can anyone help?
cvereprod@gmail.com

TimR

looks nice but im really looking forward to html mail then i would be almost completely satsified that is til the CDMA Bolds come out hopefully in 3 years after my contract with my 8330 curve expires :)

chrisbimmermd

I... need... the link! Thanks

I need to downgrade from 4.5OS. I previously had 4.3 on my phone when I got it.

skywalker64

anyone can give 2 shared link if available.. tnxxxx