Leaked: BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.1.46
It's been a while since we've seen an update to BlackBerry Messenger (either leaked or official) but thanks to our own BigBadWulf we have a new version from the Bold 9650 leak of OS 6.0.0.466. This version is only at 5.0.1.46 which isn't much higher than other versions we've seen floating around. No real news on what (if anything) is updated, but be sure to leave a comment with your findings.
Please note: This is an unsupported version of BlackBerry Messenger so be sure you backup your device before installing. It should run fine, but it never hurts to have a backup :-)
Download BBM version 5.0.1.46 OTA from your device
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thaboy Feb 8, 2011 at 11:33 am
first!
jsmith915 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:36 am
second!
mscooley Feb 8, 2011 at 11:37 am
second!
Update: third! lol
womby Feb 8, 2011 at 11:38 am
fourth!!
elche1988 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:39 am
5th
ffac789 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:43 am
Sooo is this OS 6 only? Or can I throw it on my storm 2??
crackhead007 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:43 am
you should be able to load this on your storm
crackhead007 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:43 am
really?
samgbx Feb 8, 2011 at 11:43 am
It keeps failing to download on mine :(
rizwan-sk Feb 8, 2011 at 11:43 am
6th :D
crackhead007 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:47 am
Technically you're 9th but does it really matter?
rizwan-sk Feb 8, 2011 at 12:12 pm
naaaaah :P
matsuidaman Feb 8, 2011 at 11:45 am
when do you guys think the offical release is going to be??
Auli Feb 8, 2011 at 11:50 am
Having issues from the link
Download failed
Invalid cod 907
Anyone else?
Thor1972 Feb 8, 2011 at 12:00 pm
yep, still after 4 attempts...
"unable to import zipfile" it says...
gregorylkelly Feb 8, 2011 at 11:53 am
12th?
jlb21 Feb 8, 2011 at 11:55 am
14th. ;)
MatteoTard Feb 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Its not working for me either, Download Failed? Anyone else?
r0gueleader Feb 8, 2011 at 12:02 pm
1493th
r0gueleader Feb 8, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Download successful. Currently rebooting. Will post if there are any updates.
r0gueleader Feb 8, 2011 at 12:03 pm
BTW, my download was successful on my Torch. Wondering if it's OS 6 only...
r0gueleader Feb 8, 2011 at 12:07 pm
Looking over BBM 5.0.1.46 now...
Don't appear to be any UI changes or any sort of glaring differences. I'm going to say this leaked version just fixes bugs...
If anyone catches anything I missed, please update!
beatmix01 Feb 8, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Does this fix the missing cursor issue?
rizwan-sk Feb 8, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Ok, I can't charge my phone via the USB port now -.-
shetach Feb 8, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Keep on getting error 907 invalid cod
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Feb 8, 2011 at 12:18 pm
24th
MatteoTard Feb 8, 2011 at 12:23 pm
I think this is only for OS 6...gonna try soon
CC_HangGlyder Feb 8, 2011 at 4:00 pm
I believe your'e right its for OS6 - I downloaded onto my Storm and it removed the older BBM (previously installed as Core App) - now the newer BBM is on as Add-on. There's no BBM icon for me to run it. Application menu shows its installed but it's not running in background as before. No way to run it. Now I have to remove and put the older BBM back on.
MatteoTard Feb 8, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Yeah man sorry about that...and it works on my bold 9700 OS 6 perfectly but i tried it on a bold 9700 OS 5 and it did NOT work..which kinda sucks but oh well lol...theres no difference btw so you arent missing much
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Feb 8, 2011 at 12:24 pm
907 error unable to import zip file. 9000 with os 5
AcADIeN Feb 8, 2011 at 12:35 pm
it came with 9800 os 6.0.0.450 (when I tried to install it I already had that version on my phone
r0gueleader Feb 8, 2011 at 12:49 pm
I have 9800 OS 6.0.0.450 on my phone and it had BBM 5.0.1.45, not .46
azz1 Feb 8, 2011 at 12:36 pm
dl right now on the torch will post back ina bit
pilot-leo Feb 8, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Just finished installing it on my Bold 9780...I believe this is for OS 6 devices only, but I'm not too sure!
regarding the differences, I haven't notice anything as yet, & THE CURSOR ISSUE IS STILL THERE!!!! which sucks big time!!! :@
can anyone remember which is the last 5.0.1.xx version of bbm where the cursor was not an issue??
stead_bold Feb 8, 2011 at 1:15 pm
Well I have 5.0.1.41 on my Bold 9780 its the one that came installed on here from T-Mobile & the cursor issue is fixed. Haven't had a problem yet!
stead_bold Feb 8, 2011 at 1:12 pm
Thanks pilot-leo! I was just about to install right when you told me the cursor issue is still there. I don't know how RIM cannot fix that issue, which is very aggravating to users. Guess I won't be downloading this leak!
pilot-leo Feb 8, 2011 at 1:26 pm
yeaa!! they make me hate them at times...& regarding this download, i won't advise it!
IT JUST DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE!!!
gonna try & source version 5.0.1.41
thx! :)
pilot-leo Feb 8, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Just reloaded bbm version 5.0.1.41 & i'm still having the cursor issue! :s
JACKCITY08401 Feb 8, 2011 at 3:08 pm
Will this new messeger also come with new symbols. .. ?
srandazzo01 Feb 8, 2011 at 3:45 pm
Downloaded it and nothing looks different. The cursor is still missing and no new symbols. It probably fixed some bugs, but I haven't seen anything different yet.
bladerunner6821 Feb 8, 2011 at 4:19 pm
this is working so smooth on my 9780 from T-mobile. what? all is well
StaticFX Feb 8, 2011 at 4:52 pm
strange.. didnt anyone else get the 5.1.0.41 last week? I got it right from rim on my S2. Just curious cause the article says there hasnt been one in a while.....
MatteoTard Feb 8, 2011 at 4:56 pm
So It work on my bold 9700 OS 6. I tried it on the OS 5 bold 9700 and it did NOT! work so It's only for OS 6 people and the Cursor problem is still there and it looks the same as every other bbm so people you aren't missing much at all
jmercier34 Feb 8, 2011 at 5:29 pm
I downloaded this for my bold 9650 running 6.0.0.466 and for some reason when it rebooted i got a error, and now my sms icon is nowhere to be found? Everything also seems to be running pretty weird. Does anyone have a fix for this??
mustangboy88 Feb 8, 2011 at 6:19 pm
go to 9650 thread in the forums and jump over to the unnoffial OS release thread. There is a fix for that issue there. Good Luck
G.4 Feb 8, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Download was fine, except it took a reallyyyyy long time (like 30 min.) Can't seem to find any differences at all from last build - I'm running official OS 6.0.0.431 on my Sprint 9650. ALSO, my main complaint about BBM has been the same since last September when I loaded the first leaked OS 6 version (that's when it started): It's really jumpy and buggy on the first screen that shows chats and contacts. If I don't have any open chats it seems to be nice and smooth and responsive. As soon as I get a couple of chats going, the whole thing gets stupid. Anyone know why this is???
garifer Feb 8, 2011 at 7:47 pm
What is this cursor issue that everyone keeps talking about? I have a 9800 running OS 6.0.0.450 with BBM 5.0.1.45 and I have what I consider a cursor in BBM. It's a smal blue box that shows me where I am in the text.
njbourne23 Feb 8, 2011 at 7:59 pm
I have repeating messages, does anyone else seem to have that issue also?
NJB
PS- I'd def like to see some added smiley faces or even animated smiley faces! now make it happen RIM ha ha
doubleaa25 Feb 9, 2011 at 12:50 am
1. Only works on OS6, so OS5, don't even attempt to install this leak.
2. I have not seen any major improvements with this leak. Most likely only bug fixes. The cursor bug has NOT been fixed for leaked OS.
3. For people who are saying they do not have cursor bug, this is because it is a Leaked OS bug. People who are using official OS 6 have been reporting that the cursor bug is non-existent on their BBs.
pruygje Feb 9, 2011 at 2:31 am
Funny, I tried to download, and my device says I have 5.0.1.46 allready... :-) I'm running 6.0.0.450 on my 9800.
Rootbrian Feb 9, 2011 at 3:39 am
It's probably a bug fix. once 5.0.2.xx comes, it'll be different, or 5.2.x.xx.
MarkInTombstone Feb 9, 2011 at 5:28 am
Won't let me. #fail
RazrRob Feb 9, 2011 at 9:28 am
Just downloaded to a 9700 running OS6 (6.0.0.448) in less than 2 minutes. I was running version 5.0.1.45. Rebooting now - seems to be ok no noticeable problems
irocroe#cb Feb 9, 2011 at 11:15 pm
I downloaded it and there is no difference.
owen_xgy Feb 11, 2011 at 8:40 am
didn't notice anything different
romaancy Feb 11, 2011 at 5:39 pm
No changes , Broadcast still doesnt show R or D ,