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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.654 For The BlackBerry Curve 8530

by Bla1ze on 2 May 2010 06:08 PM
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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.654 For The BlackBerry Curve 8530

Folks have been on a roll with the OS leaks for the past few days. Here we have another for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. It's been a while since we have seen a leak for the 85xx series so give it a shot and let us know what the deal is in the comments. Now, you know what to do. Back up your data as it's not an official OS and carry on. I'm just gonna sit here and wait for a 9700 OS leak or dream about seeing a BlackBerry 6 leak.

*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. *

Source: GizmoFusion

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry OS; Tags: BlackBerry Curve 8530, leaked OS
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44 Comments

Posted by mlm5em Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

Hey Kevin,

Where do all the leaks come from anyway? Obviously RIM but how do you get them?

 
 
Posted by Bla1ze Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

Don't ask...don't tell..

 
 
Posted by Diggs31 Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

3 hours after I tweet about the lack of leaks...quick turn around, maybe I should ask more often

 
 
Posted by radioguinea Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

Bryan from GizmoFusion.com here. Glad to help the 8530 users out there :)

 
 
Posted by Diggs31 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

It seems that the update is making switching between menus a little snappier...I'll keep updating this comment with feedback and adjusting the title accordingly.

Ok first update is that standby mode is history...instead putting the phone into "standby" locks the keypad in such a way that it doesn't require my password (I have a password lockout set for an hour and on startup.) Beyond that I did a restart after reinstalling the beta BBM from beta zone and I swear the full start up process took less time than on the official .459 OS. Like I said, I will keep updating this accordingly.

 
 
Posted by rayman21186 Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

It's up and running on my phone, but I haven't noticed any real differences yet. Will report when I do!

 
 
Posted by fedge Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

Let me know what you guys think if you've installed it... i want to if it makes the batt life any better. im on the Sprint 8530 rockin VZW's .508 OS... i'd like to install it but i wanna know if it's any better/different.... something ? let me know if it's worth it!!

 
 
Posted by arikado Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

for me anyways.

Can someone else confirm that?

.601 was the only version where i did not get pixelated photos when viewing them.

 
 
Posted by bjustice Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

Can someone please take mercy on me and tell me how to do this? I wanto use this on my 8530.

 
 
Posted by DispatcherGirl Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

i dont... think i would download a "newer version" of my current until its released by RIM or my company - not risking my phone.

 
 
Posted by jmwebb Sunday, May 02, 2010 753 days ago

If there are no major changes and it's not official.. why even mess with it?

 
 
Posted by tabish Monday, May 03, 2010 753 days ago

Would this work on the 8520 too? :D

 
 
Posted by siere Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

On the 8520 haveing problems posting so soz about the reply

 
 
Posted by prlarkin Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

no

 
 
Posted by abdeoul77 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

you can load the os on your phone - but it wont work.

 
 
Posted by Polo007 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

I have the Sprint 8530 rocking the official .459 OS. Will these leaked .654 work with the Sprint 8530?

 
 
Posted by Diggs31 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

I'm using it, the description says its for Telus and Sprint

 
 
Posted by abdeoul77 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

Faster and better battery life

 
 
Posted by Polo007 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

So, faster as in the overall snapiness of the phone or just browser speed

 
 
Posted by abdeoul77 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

faster overall

 
 
Posted by Polo007 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

Did you have to delete the vendor .xml file? I have the Sprint 8530. When I dl'd the leak, it had telus/sprint next to the file name. So, do I still have to delete the vendor .xml file? And how long did it take?

 
 
Posted by abdeoul77 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

i deleted the .xml file. ---- i have Sprint also. Took about 30min to download.

 
 
Posted by anthonyjameso3 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

Is there any download for a Mac?

 
 
Posted by hermes Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

will it work for 8530i??

 
 
Posted by Diggs31 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

Did you mean the 8350i from Nextel? If so the answer is probably no, but I am not a compatibility expert. I wouldn't risk it though.

 
 
Posted by hermes Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

hahaha my mistake it is the 8350i sorry , and thanxs

 
 
Posted by A-Bombed Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

Im a Sprint 8350 owner, was running .601, until I upgraded to this... The speed when running apps and battery life are greatly improved. Remember just make sure to delete vendor.xml. I have to say it again, this is a MUST.

 
 
Posted by bjustice Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

do this? I looked when installing but could not find anything. Hopefully I can delete this file after the install. Please tell me how.

 
 
Posted by abdeoul77 Tuesday, May 04, 2010 751 days ago

i agree

 
 
Posted by A-Bombed Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

I MENT 8530, I have an 8530 not 8350 like I wrote above ^^

 
 
Posted by Polo007 Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

Just where exactly do I find it at?

 
 
Posted by bjustice Monday, May 03, 2010 752 days ago

do I find that? I have installed this but could find the file. I looked for it. Can I delete after installing? If so, how?

TIA

 
 
Posted by leo5354 Tuesday, May 04, 2010 752 days ago

The download links are down, anyone got another links ???

 
 
Posted by nada123 Tuesday, May 04, 2010 751 days ago

i dont... think i would download a "newer version" of my current until its released by RIM or my company - not risking my phone.- http://www.electronicswholesaledistributor.com

 
 
Posted by nando_818 Wednesday, May 05, 2010 750 days ago

The link for the OS update has been removed? Any one have the 411 on the scoop? Can anyone sent me the file to update my phone? Since the link is down.

 
 
Posted by Polo007 Tuesday, May 04, 2010 751 days ago

After spending about 35 mins to complete the entire process last night, I have noticed a couple of things.
-The phone does seem faster
-The pics in the gallery look more "Hi-res". No more blurry pics!
-Phone seems to boot up faster
-Native browser seems faster as well

That's all for now. Anybody got anything else?

 
 
Posted by knoel82 Tuesday, May 04, 2010 751 days ago

my links don't work for bolt or opera; so far pros outweigh cons :) much faster and battery is actually staying charged for a change! ****I am concerned though because i could not find the vendor files tho erase...I'm on verizon and tether with my bb too. Everything seems to be fine..so far. Sooo my question is: what happens if the vendor files aren't erased???

 
 
Posted by Polo007 Tuesday, May 04, 2010 751 days ago

Here's the first bit of bad news. The keyboard lock has been totally removed from the phone. Now, you can only put the phone into standby mode by pressing and holding the "a" key while on the home screen.
Personally, I liked the keyboard lock feature, but its only a small missing feature. No big deal.

 
 
Posted by spanishfly70 Wednesday, May 05, 2010 750 days ago

I've looked and looked for another link to download this os. Anybody know of any other. This one says it has been removed.

 
 
Posted by rodney32 Wednesday, May 05, 2010 750 days ago

Has anyone noticed if their radio reception has dropped off a little. Just had the .601 and it was doing the same (not very strong). Haven't tried installing the .509 radio.

 
 
Posted by jrorion5 Friday, May 07, 2010 748 days ago

I am on US Cellular and stuck with 337 so tried this one. Works great - did get the Opera trackpad bug, but Bolt works great! BB browser is snappier. Camera works better for me - not as pixelated in center. Overall, snappier.

 
 
Posted by HoDawg1975 Sunday, May 09, 2010 746 days ago

i think i will go back to the .601. i thought the browser and the system all together were faster then this one.

 
 
Posted by rcastoro Saturday, May 15, 2010 740 days ago

I HAVE A BLACKBERRY CURVE 8530 AND the date is 5/15/2010 and all I did was go to Setup, Updates, Wireless Update, andits installed the new OS 5.0.0.654 - It's FASTER BOOT TIME so far I'm noticing, faster speeds, Less lagg, Java runs faster in Browsers, theinternet is faster, EVERYTHING IS GREAT

THIS UPDATE IS GREAT! DONT DOWNLOAD THE STUPID LEAKED VERSION, WAIT UNTIL ITS RELEASED SO YOU DONT SCREW UP YOUR PHONE YOU TWIRPS. It's GREAT!

 
 
Posted by iflingpoo Tuesday, May 18, 2010 737 days ago

used wireless update last night and pics look more HD , minor signal issues , but i miss my key lock .... i had it assigned to the left side convience key and am not a fan of mute key to release ( it always gets hit in my pocket) . I did notice that you tube vids play - can anyone say hello Flash beta