Official OS Releases For Bold And Storm (9500)!

By Bla1ze on 11 Mar 2009 08:14 pm

Well, what do we have here now? Official releases of some recent OS' for the 9500 series Storm and the Bold... sure is! Seems SiMobile has gone live with the official versions of the 4.6.0.247 for the BlackBerry Bold and following up last night's leak of 4.7.0.114 for the Storm, have also released 4.7.0.113 (9500 Storms only). You can grab both downloads at the links below and be sure to leave some comments. I'm rather interested to see if an official release of 4.7.0.113 will show up for the 9530 Storm. Thanks to all who emailed this one in!!

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87 comments

jrgonz454 Mar 11, 2009 at 8:21 pm

Hope they fix 114 issues

BrianSam Mar 11, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Do you have issue with the numeric KB during phone call...the Numeric KB seem not to come up or dead?

gettat2d Mar 11, 2009 at 8:28 pm

do you mean 4.7.0.113 for the storm?

CrackCurve56 Mar 11, 2009 at 8:35 pm

If this is the same as the beta OS, why bother? There were dozens of problems with it. What company would be dumb enough to release this?

Thomas843 Mar 12, 2009 at 8:19 am

I have this OS for a week now without any problems, this has been the best OS for me so far!! Dont know what problems you talking about....

xbmwx594 Mar 11, 2009 at 8:46 pm

I'm a fairly new Bold user. So with that being said I have already loaded the Beta release of 247. So would there be a difference between this official release and the one I already have on my bold? I only ask because I've had 247 on my Bold for the past couple days and I am starting to hate it considering I get lots of errors and can't load themes and even vlingo and Slacker won't open correctly. This may be a dumb question like everyone else says when they don't wanna get attacked by experienced users that don't have time for questions we should already have the answers to. My personal thought would be that they may have made tweaks to an official release but why not change the os from 247 to 248? Or even 247.1? Any help with this is appreciated.

P.S. Thanks Cellunlock! Just got my Bold unlocked but I don't really know why cause I just stare at it now thinking it will be different. Now I'm trying to find someone with T-Mobile so I can test it and see if it worked. :-)

Thanks!

Matt
Pensacola, Florida

epik6489 Mar 11, 2009 at 8:59 pm

Its for the Storm 9500..that European version

renzi555 Mar 11, 2009 at 9:31 pm

It's always funny when someone correcting people doesn't know what they're talking about. :)

The 9500 came out with 4.7.0.XX. 4.6 doesn't support touch, so yeah, that's the European version. And if you'd READ, you'd notice that he said 4.6.0.114 leaked for the 9530 also, which wasn't the European version or the right OS #.

And he fixed it now too.

dream_chaser Mar 11, 2009 at 9:04 pm

boo-hoo

joethestone23 Mar 11, 2009 at 9:11 pm

Guarantee the Verizon update comes right after the buy one get one promotion! Count it!

AnimalPOP Mar 11, 2009 at 9:11 pm

don't you mean 4.7.XXXX OS' for the 95XX phones and 4.6.XXX for the bold?

Where is the beta love for the 8900, as 4.6.1.174 is the latest beta released for it

Bla1ze Mar 11, 2009 at 9:16 pm

Hehe! Ya, forgive me got all flustered with my typing, my bad!

Corrected, again..Sorry! :)

NinjaRAT Mar 11, 2009 at 9:19 pm

I just downloaded the leaked .114 beta, but I'm hoping that with the official Euro one, the US shouldn't be far behind? Maybe?!? :(

Everlast04x Mar 11, 2009 at 9:24 pm

i got so excited then so dissapointed i cant wait for a 9350 release

CrackCurve56 Mar 11, 2009 at 9:27 pm

bmw: You are right. This would be the same as the beta OS, as I'm sure Simobile added nothing. Also Simobile isn't one of the official carriers listed on RIM'S country website, so they just took a bad beta OS and called it "official." I wouldn't doubt that it didn't have RIM'S permission either.

Bla1ze Mar 11, 2009 at 10:01 pm

So Vodafone is NOT part of RIMS official carriers?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si.mobil

http://mobileemail.vodafone.si/

http://worldwide.blackberry.com/landing.jsp?regionId=561&providerID=1567

CrackCurve56 Mar 11, 2009 at 9:28 pm

From what I gather from AT&T Reps, AT&T will be releasing an "official" Bold release this May. :)

brodcaster Mar 11, 2009 at 9:35 pm

I got the OS update...

but I still don't have the bold nor the storm

Keeping the FAITH!!!

CrackCurve56 Mar 11, 2009 at 9:38 pm

Garz: I always trust your reviews. I felt from you that 4.6.0.247 had quite a few "bugs" to put it mildly. Others reported that also. Why would an unknown company use a bug ridden OS for such an expensive phone like the Bold?

michael l#cb Mar 11, 2009 at 9:53 pm

for a real provider to release the os

michael l#cb Mar 11, 2009 at 9:54 pm

for a real provider to release the os

sk817 Mar 11, 2009 at 10:47 pm

Dude i agree they should fix some of the bugs in .114 but verizon better speed things up..

Rayford Booth Mar 11, 2009 at 10:53 pm

RIM Rogers update is showing a version number of: v4.6.0.292

Bla1ze Mar 11, 2009 at 11:11 pm

You're looking at the wrong section...

File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel292_PL4.0.0.155_A4.6.0.162_Rogers.exe

A4.6.0.162 <---Application version, .162 is all that matters in those numbers.

cbprod99 Mar 13, 2009 at 1:59 am

so is that the latest offical release?

xWiggy18x Mar 11, 2009 at 11:15 pm

Whatever you do, do not download the update for the storm. I had to call verizon and we took everything off the device and reloaded it back to default. It screwed up my device and everything went blurry like a fuzzy tv. it wouldn't go away and every time i'd get a call it wouldn't ring and wouldn't show i had a miss call or voice mail. DON"T INSTALL!!!!!!

SpartanA24 Mar 12, 2009 at 12:26 am

The reason you had issues is because this update isn't for Storms on Verizon's network...

paulmac Mar 12, 2009 at 11:53 am

Really, which part of 9500 ONLY did you not understand???

CrackCurve56 Mar 11, 2009 at 11:16 pm

Bl1aze: SiMobile may be legit, but then again WHY are they releasing such a bug ridden update to OS?

mrsFAB Mar 11, 2009 at 11:17 pm

I hope this mean that the 9530 offical os is on the way.

ipod error 1418 Apr 21, 2009 at 12:46 am

I have a strong impression that the new 9530 OS is indeed on its way. We shall see.

youmom1235 Mar 11, 2009 at 11:23 pm

ok well it work with storm 9530.

alu1008 Mar 11, 2009 at 11:33 pm

How come official released has lower version number (.113) than beta (.114) released? Any reason ?

Everlast04x Mar 12, 2009 at 12:33 am

i have a feeling the beta test is for the next (version .120something)and they started testing it right away after finishing the newest official release

JordanMan009 Mar 11, 2009 at 11:38 pm

i currently have an unlocked att bold that with my t-mobile sim card, so i want to know if i update my phone, if it will take away the unlocked feature and lock it again. This would be very helpful.

mespinoza99 Mar 12, 2009 at 1:14 pm

I'm in the exact same boat and have wondered this myself with all of these new OS releases. I think I'm going to back up my BB Bold first then try the new update. That way I have a fallback if necessary.

JordanMan009 Mar 14, 2009 at 12:13 am

can you please tell me what happens so i know whether or not i should do it. Thanks.

NYC_Gadgeteer Mar 12, 2009 at 12:12 am

Why is it that they can't get on the ball and follow suit with releasing official os updates?

Audizine Mar 12, 2009 at 1:22 am

looks like the official release will be here soon for verizon!!! i can't wait!!!

Praisedeath Mar 12, 2009 at 1:32 am

The 9500 has gotten 2 if not 3 official updates. The 9530 (Verizon) has only released 1 update , that was back at the end of December. I love Verizon coverage, but their phone support isn't the greatest. Wished Verizon would relase more official updates for the phone.

rfdesort Mar 12, 2009 at 1:49 am

amen brother.

Anonymous123 Mar 12, 2009 at 6:36 am

That is not exactly true:
The Storm 9500 in greece is the only one who got two official updates.
In germany there is just one official update back in dec 2008. So we are also waiting to get some official stuff to get rid of those bugs. :-(

Mark , NYCer in OZ Mar 12, 2009 at 9:32 am

I am living in Australia now orginally from New York and i am jealous you guys have 4.7.0.83 as a official release. we are stuck on 4.7.0.78 here in Australia. That is cool i will just get an American Storm and use that instead lol. I will wait for them to put out an official version but doubt they will until the apps world is complete. RIM Probably wants to do it all in one shot and i prefer they did. After all these beta "leaks" i am sure they(if they are smart) have collected alot of data to make there forrays into the the consumer market better handled. They can also have the storm working at it's full potential. Getting tired of the Apple-Zombies flashing there Iphones like it is "ish" when it is more disabled than a beat up holden Barina on the side of the road on the Pacific Highway!!!!

SICILIANBADGUY Mar 12, 2009 at 1:58 am

WHY COULDN'T THERE BE AN UPDATE FOR THE 9530??? WE'VE WAITED WHAT? 3 MONTHS NOW...... ALL THESE LEAKED UPDATES BUT NO OFFICIAL THIS IS CRAP!!!! I'M GONNA FIGHT VERIZON!!!

3G.BoldBerry Mar 12, 2009 at 2:34 am

im guessing this is the same beta they just rename the file since they are both the same size, it should be either smaller or larger not the same size. this is a sham no need to update anything if anyone did update please do let us know whats the difference. thanks.

chyoch Mar 12, 2009 at 2:44 am

I'm sure that the man in charge of releasing official OS of verizon got fired in january. that's why 9530 users can't get any update...

just joke. sorry.

loslwm Mar 12, 2009 at 7:03 am

Verizon needs to work diligently with RIM and get us an official release! We've waited patiently and we're continuing to do so until there is one...

nafiz011 Mar 12, 2009 at 7:27 am

thanks Bla1ze, just upgraded to .113 from .78.
worth upgrading guyz.

kramed Mar 12, 2009 at 7:37 am

This is the exact same as the beta released last week. It is full of bugs and I wish I hadnt upgraded, my today theme among other things is completely broken.

NeoTrace Mar 12, 2009 at 7:44 am

no problems at all, running smoothly

numeric kb also works at calls

Reginald vega Mar 12, 2009 at 8:25 am

downloading now. getting mu new Bold today and will upgrade new os and comment on the way it works tomorrow

Etn DB Mar 12, 2009 at 8:37 am

Tks to the one that through this one online!
was expecting this more than christmas

YOU DA MAN STORM !!!
P

nelsonesp Mar 12, 2009 at 8:43 am

Installed 4.6.0.113 today for my Storm 9500 Vodafone UK. Everything works fine except for Maps (can't find any satellites), not really a biggie for me BUT also i can't make any outgoing calls whatsoever.

Tried numerous battery pull, still not able to make any outgoing calls. Going back to .109.

Sefiroh Mar 12, 2009 at 9:28 am

The lack of official updates is pretty much a VERIZON/RIM thing. Not one party is to blame. Remember, VERIZON rushed RIM to release the storm too early which is why it was released with a substandard OS. Now the fact that RIM can not find one that works with stability and functionality after 3 months is on them. We all know very well that if an official update gets released and it is not near perfect VERIZON/RIM will be buried in a sea of complaints. So VERIZON will not release one until THEY feel it is up to that level. Can't blame them for that. I'm on .75 and am so tempted to download one of the leaks but with those things it just seems as though they close a couple of issues and open up more. Is the OS really that flawed? my two pennies....

thecollin Mar 12, 2009 at 10:32 am

http://www.simobil.si/

Optimus_Prime Mar 12, 2009 at 10:52 am

Been trying to dl the os for Storm for the whole day since yesterday, still can't Damn It. It froze at 87%, have to re dl, ad now at 45% and froze, then 35%.

Anyone could give me a better link?

Neurofunk#CB Mar 12, 2009 at 11:00 am

Download died out at 97% for me :( Looks like it crashed isn't responding at all.

jimmy d. fish Mar 12, 2009 at 11:27 am

i was able to download for the bold. i had alot of struggle tho. ill upload to an ftp.

if anyone wants to download from me, email me and ill provide a address

jah@billposs.com

teranox Mar 12, 2009 at 11:33 am

Hi i'm from Rogers Wireless

I can't perform the upgrade to this version.

Mine is .162, when i delete the vendor.xml and do the upgrade, blackberry desktop manager tell me that there is an update to do. i'm doing it but when it sais operation successfull, and i'm looking on my bold it's still version .162

is someone have an idea why?

1967LS2 Mar 12, 2009 at 11:38 am

Anyone try this out yet?

usva Mar 12, 2009 at 11:50 am

I have a Bold and have never updated the OS. My question is why is it an official release if it doesn't come from RIM?

jimmy d. fish Mar 12, 2009 at 12:12 pm

i have downloaded both files and will host them on my ftp. if you are having problems downloading, email me and ill give you a link

jah@billposs.com

Tiphone4 Mar 12, 2009 at 12:41 pm

Qoute "Whatever you do, do not download the update for the storm. I had to call verizon and we took everything off the device and reloaded it back to default"

Yes indeed, you should be carefully when it comes to updating the OS.
Perhaps it's better to wait and see what others may experience.

Take care.

Sy.

odarellmc Mar 12, 2009 at 2:06 pm

the update went smoothly but i'm noticeing some thing i dont like although i recover much more application memory, the overall interface is sluggish, when i highlight the icons nthe full names will not display, and my go yahoo is not working, but slacker is fine. yesterday my bold rebooted it self twice if this solves the problem i may stay with this but not having some of the apps not working and the slower interface may push me back to 167

Guyluvsgals Mar 12, 2009 at 2:29 pm

Downloading both....

Guyluvsgals Mar 12, 2009 at 2:48 pm

updated my storm with 113, everything went smoothly. no issues so far

Bold is already on leaked 247 wondering whether to re-install this official version or not

benjaminmc Mar 12, 2009 at 2:57 pm

does any one know if theres updates for the blackberry storm 9530 series

bigdds#CB Mar 12, 2009 at 3:39 pm

that the new version for Verizon users comes out the end of March but this was just a guy at the store so who knows if he knows for sure

1jaxstate1 Mar 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm

So wtf does this fix/add. I've been a member for only a few weeks, and have seen several "Unoffical/Offical" updates. So what's the big whoop, does it add any additional functionality or fix some issues. Seems like people wanna up date just for the hell of it.

anonymos Mar 12, 2009 at 4:03 pm

I also have the same issue, no number pad DURING A CALL.

I like the hovering bubble feature when going back to edit on email and text. Slow going to and from portrait view.

imgoin918 Mar 12, 2009 at 4:46 pm

just noticed that since i upgraded to the new OS its not showing a correct voicemail count on my screen.. anyone have any ideas on that? let me know. thanks

odarellmc Mar 12, 2009 at 4:56 pm

i want to go back to 167 when i used restore it just loaded my old profile but 247 is still there, how do i undo this?

3G.BoldBerry Mar 12, 2009 at 5:48 pm

ill be sticking with the beta of the OS since i have no problems, a user clams phone reboots 2 times and slugishness on the phone,the beta i have from247 is pretty fast and smooth only problem i got and i had since 237 was the dam humming coming from the speaker phone, i can live with that the over all performance from the beta being its the same file size is super. unless anyone else used the so call official release please do let us know thanks.

DigiColMedia Mar 12, 2009 at 5:50 pm

I am a new blackberry user after only recently switching on vodafone ireland. Today, I Installed v4.7.0.113 on my storm and all went well. Installation was a breeze after following the Crackberry 101 guide. The upgrade is working really well so far. I like the new full portrait keyboard and the new text/cursor selection feature is a great, a big improvement on before. Everything seems to be running faster and slicker including screen rotation, and all my 3rd party apps. Screen lock is also way faster with very little lag. All media (pics, video, music etc) running well. Will post back in a few days if any problems arise. So with this update and after also successfully fixing the bottom right hand corner screen click problem I was having without the use of a business card behind the battery I am a very very happy storm user.

jarvis kettlehake Mar 13, 2009 at 12:46 am

How is it working so far?

n1c3girl Mar 13, 2009 at 10:40 am

trying to grab that today, but for some reason there is an error... dunno why

ADRIAN AVILA Mar 13, 2009 at 11:42 am

i downloaded the new os release 114 and it does not work for one feature, i try calling my voice mail and when i want to click on a number key, i only get the full keyboard and there is no option to change it to the phone key pad, i try so many things, at the end i had to downgrade my phone back to os 99.
if there is a fix please let me know or if there is a new release please let me know.

jwh1853 Mar 13, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Blackberry tech at VZ store told me last night that the next OS release has been pushed from March 21st back to April 25th! I hope he's wrong!!

JWalTon Mar 13, 2009 at 1:31 pm

Link not found;

http://www.simobil.si/_static/upload/9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel418_PL4.0.0.206_A...

Anonymous14 Mar 13, 2009 at 4:45 pm

http://www.simobil.si/_static/old/9500M_PBr4.7.0_rel161_PL4.0.0.144_A4.7...

Anonymous15 Mar 13, 2009 at 4:51 pm

for your version, remove "upload" in your link, and put "old".

that should work

FusionMaster Mar 13, 2009 at 11:50 pm

wanna try again for the bold...

http://upload.simobil.si/9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel418_PL4.0.0.206_A4.6.0.247.exe

dollahbill Mar 14, 2009 at 7:58 pm

Does anyone have another working link. The one posted comes up dead.

3G.BoldBerry Mar 15, 2009 at 1:58 am

ok since no one have the guts to report if this official is really official its the same leaked OS after trying to update it read my OS same as and will not update cause its the same. theres no signs of newer versions in this so call app but like i said before same file size as leaked so all thats left right now is to wait for a latter OS thats official cause if you update to another beta again and the same thing happens don't be surprise. to all current leaked .247 updated don't waste your time dling this you already running it. makes me really wonder now what the hell these people are talking about beta and official. if its not from your provider your taking chances good luck all.

Victor Hartono Mego Mar 17, 2009 at 2:03 am

Not Found

The requested URL /_static/upload/9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel418_PL4.0.0.206_A4.6.0.247.exe was not found on this server.

Montala Mar 18, 2009 at 10:06 am

Hi,

The Bold link still doesn't seem to work at the moment... or is it just me?

Do we have any alternatives?

Mohaforever Mar 31, 2009 at 6:58 am

Does this work for the Storm 9500 Vodafone users? (UK)

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