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Official 5.0.0.847 OS released for Curve 8530 by Metro PCS

By Michael Hepples on 17 Aug 2010 06:31 pm
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For those of us rocking the 8530, OS updates seem to be few and far between, but here's a little something to get you excited. Special thanks to @RystNet for the tip, it looks like Metro PCS has officially released 5.0.0.847 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. I haven't seen much about this OS yet, but official releases will usually treat you pretty well, having passed carrier testing. You can check out the discussion on it in the forums thread below, if you still want to do a little more research.

Topics: BlackBerry Curve 8530 Metro Pcs News & Rumors

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miamimanu86

Damn... I kinda swore this would never happen on this lifetime, MetrooPCS getting an OS update, they should give an update for the 8330m. This was one of the reasons I switched to Sprint. Working slowly my way to AT&T.

motoroid7

I'm currently in the process of downloading it myself and hope to report back with my findings. Should be able to get this installed tonight. :)

chriskaboo

So when will it be available for other counteries

Kevinuy

the lightning bolt on the battery meter flashes now while charging!!!

motoroid7

That's pretty sweet. Excited to update to this one. I'm still downloading at the moment sadly. Wish it would go faster. :P

decypher44

and try this sucker out. Been using .782 for a while now.

jcastag

Very strange that I was not listed as the person that submitted it since I posted it and emailed the info in :) lol

Anyway hope the OS works out well

Michael Hepples

If I had got the info from you originally, I would have credited you, but in this case, I happened to grab the tip from Seven.07, who is @RystNet on Twitter. I linked your thread  at the end of the article though. :)

joshua.worth

Hurry guys lol I'm gonna install and I'll report back too

skampfer05

Will this update work for the Sprint 8530?

joshua.worth

It will work for any 8530

yeahboyyy

I think it's adorable when noobies ask if an OS will work on their phone. It's so cute....I remember being that guy.

BTW, this update is legit. I like it.

bito3178

N now your still that guy!! Commenting like your somebody, yet? What am I missing?

compinche

this went pretty quick!

compinche

so. im still blacklisted smh

yASMiN37

whats the info on this update im running on .654 right now !!!

talk2tooshort

Does anyone has access to an OTA link or Mac-friendly download option?

BlackBerry Owner 1

whats so diffrent with this version. im using the sprint .654 platform 4.2.0.298 is it worth the time to upgrade

TheHotCorner06

My wife and I got the 8520 from T-Mobile in February after being told that we would be 5.0 compatible (I know, shoulda got the 9700, but I couldn't sell her on the need for the pricier model). Regardless, despite the carrier's assertions that we would indeed eventually receive the "new" operating system, we have yet to get there. Now, even freaking MetroPCS has the OS 5 upgrade... I'm just saying (and no, I don't want to install a leak). Sigh...

Impheatus

It's not a leak... it's an official release from RIM but bought by MetroPCS! that's the only difference. And the difference speaking about software is just the vendor.xml file created. Other than that you can be running a healthy BlackBerry with another company's build.
I'm in Mexico, my service provider is Telcel and I have a 8520. I downloaded the 5.0.0.822 release from TIM Italy and my BB is working perfectly.
Trust me, you should give it a try.

glensfallsny

still downloading... cant wait to see if battery life is atleast a bit better, have to charge my 8530 twice a day!

squane123#cb

Any body got a quick link for how to install... Gotta suck up to the boss and pass along the info... Hehe ... BBM me.. pin:3087FA5D

joebmxx

i cant seem to be able to install this to my blackberry iv deleted the xml files and iv tried installing using the old desktop software and the new software but it only says the latest version is the 4.6 OS, can anyone help?

Steved6086

checking for wireless update and it shows the latest version is only 5.0.0.734 which is my current OS. even when i plug into the desktop manager it says there is no update available?????

Steved6086

checking for wireless update and it shows the latest version is only 5.0.0.734 which is my current OS. even when i plug into the desktop manager it says there is no update available?????

Steved6086

just found the link to download from the crackberry website, still half asleep, dont get on my crackberry nation.

compinche

Installed last night, played with it all night and part of the morning and have not noticed any change... Has anyone found anything aside from the thunder bolt blinking while charging? Witch I don't get because of my theme

joshua.worth

I get facebook messages but can't read them now have to go to the site..... Grrrr this OS seems decent otherwise...

compinche

I don't have any FB issues other than the app is garbage but I did notice the mobile site looks a lil different now, witch has nothing to do with the OS

the1bigdawg

Have anyone with a Sprint 8530 downloaded the update and notice any differences (bad or good)/ Will it really works on a Sprint 8530 w/o any issues?

compinche

dont forget to delete vendor file....thats it, im running it and no issues and nothing really new, it does seem a tad faster and the batter last about 10-15 minutes longer, but so far thats it

BuddyAndBreezysMama

I downloaded this and now my AutoLock won't work! HELP!