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.
Supported BlackBerry Smartphones with BlackBerry Device Software 5.0
- BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8200 series smartphones
- BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphones
- BlackBerry Curve 8350i smartphones
- BlackBerry Curve 8900 smartphones
- BlackBerry Bold 9000 smartphones
- BlackBerry Storm 9500 series smartphones
- BlackBerry Tour 9630 smartphones
So what was the ulimate kill point? Memory. According to the article:
In order to optimize the BlackBerry smartphone user experience with BlackBerry Device Software 5.0, BlackBerry smartphones must have more than 64MB of memory to support this version of BlackBerry Device Software. BlackBerry Device Software 5.0 is targeted to be supported by Research In Motion on the above noted BlackBerry smartphones.Â
In the case of the BlackBerry Curve 8330, it looks like having to wait a year to get the device after the Curve was originally released paid off. The Curve 8330 has 96MB of flash memory vs. 64 in the Curve 8300, 8310, 8320. I could see it being easy to get mad if you currently are using a BlackBerry that won't get the update (especially if you recently picked up a Curve 8310/8320), but really, it just doesn't make sense to upgrade to something that'll bog your device down. At least the Bold 9700 and Storm2 are just around the corner if you're thinking it's time for an upgrade.Â
** It seems the new BlackBerry Curve 8520 is missing from the list above. It will for sure get the OS 5.0 update as well - they must have left it off by accident. But once there's one mistake... who knows. **
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what about the memory in 8900?
If i'm not mistaken the 8900 has 256mb of memory
The 8900 is a typo on Kevins part. It will get it. There is 5.0.314 floating about for the 8900 right now.
Where did I make a typo? I said the 8900 is getting it. Only less than 96MB is not. Curve 8900 is 256. All good.
Yep, I see it listed as plain as day... Curve 8900 4th 0ne down on the list.
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Looks great on the curve 8900 by the way great job!!!
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So RIM is still sucking up to Big Red. RIM should have binned OS5 for the 8330 and just left it for the 8530 thats just been announced.
In case you didnt know. the 8330 is for sprint. so is the 8330m. so i dunno how RIM is sucking up to Verizon but you may continue to believe in your own delusions.
Sprint is not the only carrier with the 8330 and according to the RIM website there are many carriers including Verizon
Okay so big deal other carriers including Verizon have the 8330. I still dont care because the Original Poster that claims RIM is sucking up to Verizon is still wrong. I would like to know how RIM is sucking up to Verizon if sprint also has the 8330.doesnt make much sense considering it was a memory cut-off and not a carrier decision
So when can we expect these out?
A Blackberry and Verizon Rep told my son that he Storm OS update will be released tomorrow 10/25/09 at 6.00 pm. He called all excited, since he is now on his 3rd Storm. The RIM rep told him how great the Storm 2 is. .I am sure glad I invested several hundred dollars for RIM to Beta sub-standard = to 1st generation smart phone. Don't I feel special that the Storm 2 is an improvment; however if it can go two weeks with out a battery pull it is an improvemnt.
Thank you for saying what has been on my mind. And wouldn't it have been nice if the Storm2 had a more powerful processor like the iDevise?
I go 1 to 2 months between battery pulls. My average memory is around 15-18mb free at any time. I have 50-55 apps on my phone at any given time.
I have had the storm for 2 weeks now and it does a battery pull about 3 times a day any clues anyone?
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NOT SHURE ON FIRST PART BUT THE LAST PART SOUNDS RIGHT
but any ideas on official dates we all know the storm has a date. cant wait to see when the tours will get a date
Can't wait until it actually happens!
glad im upgrading to the 9700 next month.
When is it coming... Really? Did I miss that? Don't say 10/25, thats tomorrow.
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Keeps giving me this error!
OK! sorry i will sink into the background now! I got it to work! God stupidity is a really bad feeling!
What would really be nice to know is when the update's will be.
I just want the threaded messages and faster internet surfing. I will be happy with that.
I look forward to getting that update.
are you hearing any release date rumors for the newest models, like the bold, and 8900? considering that the leaked bold and 8900's numbers being right up there with the "official storm" build, i'd guess it can't be too far off hopefully.
Didn't really expect the 8310 to get an update, but it is a little disappointing nonetheless. The 8310 is an okay phone, but it really is time to up the game with something more modern. Sucks if you just got one in the last few months though.
Anything about the devices with less memory getting an update say to anything above 4.5 (4.6, 4.7)?
Hopefully the official for the 8330 will be far less buggy.
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Can't wait till the official verizon release for the 9530!!!!
so the 8330m is included also right? i guess its up to sprint to release it or not.
What is the memory requirement going to be for OS5 for the 8330 as compared to OS4.5? My post-battery-pull memory remaining is 27 MB, with 5 MB eventually leaking, so I just want to make sure it doesn't take up too much space. I guess it's time that I delete Brick Breaker, a game I haven't really been playing anyways.
What a joke. OS 5.0 isnt even that big of an upgrade and its supposed to require more memory?? As if the BlackBerry OS can get any more pathetic when it comes to memory management and leaks.
My 8830 World Edition is my last BlackBerry, I'm sorry.
My 8130 is my last Blackberry. The BB OS is stale, tired and truly behind. The sooner Android hits VZW, the better.
dude, dont give up so soon. My 8830 sucked too, but jus went to TOUR and it is soooooooooo much better. None of the problems I was having, plus the new OS is so much better! Give it anopther try. MY family got the curves, gen 1...even those were better than the world edition.
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The list isn't credible. The 8520 isn't even shown yet OS 5 has already been leaked for the device which shows that it's been developed. If they can omit that device so easily who's to say what else on the list is a mistake.
true that in regards to the 8520.
YAY for 8330!
Well, my 8130 has been a tireless warrior. Maybe it's time to retire her so I can get on board with 5.0. That sucks!!!
I keep one in my laptop bag @ all times. When I brick my storm I just fire up the pearl. Thank you RIM for this warrior.
Another 8130 Samurai here. I will keep her by my side (in my desk drawer) while I attempt to learn the ways of 5.0 on a new device.
good news but no old 8 series？
By old 8 series I presume you are talking about 87XX's? If you have one of those and you are interested in the stuff 5.0 has to offer, time for an upgrade.
what about the curve 8520
i dont see it on the list