We saw OS 5.0.0.348 leak last week for the Bold 9000 and Curve 8900. This time it's the BlackBerry Curve 8520 that's getting some love. I can't wait for 5.0 to roll out officially for more devices.... it'll be happy times for many a BlackBerry user out there.
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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.348 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520!
Hi
There is more recent relase for your 8520 OS 5.0.0.411!!!
Download from rapidshare, megaupload, hotfile and depositfiles
http://www.rapidgsm.com/blackberry/curve-8520-8900-bold-9000-5-0-0-411-f...
or torrent
http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/5206202/Firmware_v5.0.0.411_for_the_Blac...
I'm thinking of installing this on my girlfriend's phone. Have you experienced any problems with it?
For MegaUpload:
Got this message when I tried to dl...boo :(
Unfortunately, the link you have clicked is not available.Reasons for this may include:
- Invalid link
- The file has been deleted because it was violating our Terms of service.
For RapidShare, was able to dl and begin install, but then halfway thru I get "Error 1335: Data1.cab is corrupt blah blah". What's up? What can I do?
any idea when the real release will come out? im on a mac and updating is too complicated.
hey ppl im new on the website, and i was wondering if the 5.0 its secure? its fine? nothing bad gonna happend? i have to delete something before installing? please help to do it right, Oh the app will be gone? or bbm ? thnx
Dude, i´m going to upgrade today at night, as i have read so many great things about the new version, i just cant wait... I would suggest to make a full backup of your information thru the Desktop Manager Software, then you can proceed with upgrades. You can see full details on top of the webpage, with things like: How to upgrade, how to downgrade, how to revive you BB, etc, jajaj. Good luck!.
man my berry did this wonky thing last night and will not allow me and i had to restore to default OS. I have tried to redownload the OS and I can't. Bummer...
Yeah, word mole works in this leak.
I installed .238 on my 8520 last week Thursday and liked it a lot... Huge jump to 5.0. There were only a few things i noticed. Can anyone tell me if word mole works with this new leak? I purchased the 9700 on monday and gave the 8520 to my GF... She likes word mole so i need to find out how to get it back on that phone!
love the new 5.0.
sms is now threaded. nice job.
only problem i find is even though you have 'delivery report OK' for sms, it does not say confirm delivery like the previous OS did. anyone have anything about how to fix this?
also, after set up, no BBM, so i have to download it again.
but besides this.. all good :)
Thanks!
Thumbs up: Threaded SMS, picture browsing with trackpad (or with "n" and "p" if you so desire), more sound profile options like vibrate + tone at the same time and more volume controls.
Latest BBM froze a couple times. Needed to do a few battery pulls. Not a huge fan of having to choose contacts before being able to write anything on the SMS body after clicking "Compose SMS".
Some quirks.. like BBM asking for a spell check after I attach a picture or something. But I guess that's a more BBM thing than the OS.
Funny, I wrestled with rapidshare to get .238 (I think) on only to remove it and go back to 4.6 hours later. Then as soon as i get 4.6 on, I see the blog about the new .348. Loaded it on, now I really don't see the need to take my 8520 back for a 8900! Phone is great with no problems!
is this wat happens when os's r upgraded? new phone, it feels and looks brand new
This appears like a proper OS update. Very close to final. The selected icon lits up with a blue haze inside instead of just become shinier than other icons. Much better looking this way IMO.
Also, the call screen is a lot better now. Very many details available on it when a call is coming or you're making any.
Files icon is a nice cabinet now. New sms/mms icon with cell+speech bubble.
Search is a lot more robust now. Easy to operate.
i would not install ??
i can see in my BlackBerry Desktop Manager 5.0.1 . . . but nothing . . . when i pick it it checks the software and then nothing happens ??
what is going on ??
just started downloading
Thanks jackbox
Here is the link. Enjoy!
http://sturly.com/awf8
URL was too long. When you get to landing page click on link to go to rapidshare.
Thanks jackbox
I am uploading it now. Will be done in about 45 minutes and then I will post a link to rapidshare.
can someone please give us a rapidshare link
all i'm getting is "The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable."
The icons for BBm and Text have been fixed. Used to show the same for both, now BBM is the normal one and Text has a new look.
Snazzy new graphics for OS leaks lol
The call screen is fixed. other than that I have not noticed too much> have to play with it further
This is soooo f-ing awesome i am totally in love with my bb 8520 i dnt even know where 2 start.......its like a new bb fresh out of the plastic!!!!!!!!!
i guess they forgot about the tour and bumped to bottom of list we tour owners need some os love i see all these others coming out and wonder why no tour upgrade. well hope it comes out soon getting tired of seeing all these other phones getting it. lets get a tour petition going someone set it up,lol
'The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable.'
Can somebody post a mirror?
EDIT: A few reloads did the trick.
Any thoughts on this OS yet? I know it's early, but have any of the glaring issues from the previous leaked OS been addressed?
Also, someone please load this on RapidShare. MU is pissing me off with this *Downloads Exceeded* crap.
ok the link is up and running again...thanks kevin
Can someone upload this somewhere else? This retarded site keeps saying that my IP has already downloaded so many bytes, which is ridiculous.
"The file you are trying to access is temporarily unavailable."
do you have another link?
link is down, has anybody a mirror?
link is not down. it's working fine. you need to enter the captcha, then click download.
When are we going to see another leak for the Tour?
http://rapidshare.com/files/309362339/
8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel546_PL5.2.0.23_A5.0.0.348.exe