Official BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 5.0.0.411 Released By Bell Mobility

I need help I have the new mac book and my blackberry bold 9000 will not upgrade to the 5.0 os. Every time it gets ready to upgrade it says not enough memory but how can that be when I have wiped my phone completely

I need help I have the new mac book and my blackberry bold 9000 will not upgrade to the 5.0 os. Every time it gets ready to upgrade it says not enough memory but how can that be when I have wiped my phone completely

using bold 9000 on att. got this software update up and running, but visual voice mail available from att was completely wiped. did att and blackberry customer support for 2 days and they had no clue. anyone know what to do?

just if anybody is looking for this kind of information - I'm succesfully running this upgrade on a locked BB device (VIPnet, Croatia)

maybe I'm a bit out-of-date, but, I was having some problems with the update... Desktop Manager didn't recognize this new OS for update. I followed tutorial from crackberry.com and I think I did everything there was written. I deleted vendor.xml BEFORE installation (as tutorial says), and nothing.
then I deleted that vendor.xml AFTER device software installation finished and before I run Desktop Manager again - and there it was - did I read wrong or that tutorial should be updated? the point is to delete vendor.xml in the middle of the process and not as a first step.

This was my first 5.0 upgrade (till now I was using some of the latest leaked 4.6), and it is more then great !!

- faster user interface and everything seems a bit faster
- new updated browser, fast rendering
- etc.

I'm hoping to see also some battery life improvements in the next few days :)

If anyone is having a difficulty installing this OS let me know. I will give you the steps. It's easy as ABC.

Though when I get the money I am buying the Bold 2. I like the new track pad.

I installed this OS and I noticed a significant increased on my browsing speed. I am not having any problem with this OS. It is stable.

I tried it on my at&t phone but didn't work. Maybe I am doing it wrong.

Please advice...

For everyone that's been wondering about "interner browser", VVM, and SMS threading errors...

I had the leaked OS installed for quite some time, and just downgraded because of the lack of vvm and the internet browser. Threaded sms was cool, but not worth the hassle of not having an internet browser. Hotspot and medianet both suck, and without the internet browser option, you have to manually switch browser mode when you switch from wifi to 3g or edge.

I will just deal w/o threaded sms and other small upgrades that the leak offered until ATT officially releases.

There ARE 'fixes' around CB for some of these issues, but I haven't gotten any of them to work. Good luck addicts.

Hi

I'm on rogers Network

I Installed the OS 5.0.0.411 Released By Bell by doing a low-level format (WIPE).

Since Then, My Webbrowser don't work (work on WIFI ONLY)
My E-mail is not Working.
Everything internet related is not working.
I've tried to resend the tabs but still nothing.

SEEMS OS V5 IS NOT WORKING WELL (WITH ROGERS AT LEAST)

if you got any idea please let me know.

Hi,

just read the news and was wondering how much memory the os 5 uses - I've found an info here.

So it's about 20MB larger then the 4.6x? isn't it? Thats realy something I was afraid of - I have a lot of apps installed and my Bold is already down to 20 to 10 free memory.

I tried an app which should install the apps to the mirco-sdcard but I think the app has not worked probatly.

:-/

It's realy pity that they have only put 128 into it.

It has the best keyboard ever! (to this date :-) )

Has anyone on MTN South Africa loaded this OS?

The upgrade is great. Just wish it didn't obliterate my VVM and I wish it didn't drain the life out of my battery

Edit: Found it in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader
If you are running a 32bit version of Windows, it will be "Program Files" without "(x86)".

I had a b!tch of a time as well. Spent 3 hours trying to get it to update. Tried BBSAK, nothing. Then I checked for the latest version of BBDM, there was an update (501_b049_english) downloaded and installed it. When I launched, it found the 5.0 update and installed it automatically.

BTW I'm with Rogers, which sucks. Bell just got the 9000, and they release OS5 before them.

Remember to delete the vendor.xml file once it's extracted. It's found in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

thanks to NCanio. your solution help me installing the new OS successfully. well done.

My SMS were all in one thread and I couldn't tell who was texting me. Found this in the forums:

Options -> Security Options -> Encryption and set to Disabled

Did a battery pull and it worked for me!

finally, i've been successful in installing the new OS w/o the vendor file. however, now my visual voice mail has disappeared and my browser is using media net. how do i get the visual voicemail back and how do i get the bb browser back?

also, i noticed in the "date/time" section that there's an auto update for time zones. y is it still not updating? i travel a lot and would to no longer worry about setting my alarm hrs ahead and hrs behind so my alarm will alert me at the proper time.

help...anyone?

I have followed these guide but it always said "To enjoy the latest functionality from the select BlackBerry Device Software upgrade, you'll need an active BlackBerry service subcription. Visit www.blackberry.com...." even I deleted vendor.xml as well as disconnect from Internet then choose 5.0.411 from Available updates. Soon after that, it did nothing.
Any idea?

Everything's working fine but two minor things: The web browser no longer has the search engine capability below the address bar and I cannot find the visual voicemail now. Is there away to set the browser to get this feature to appear again? Second, how can I download the visual voicemail?

installed it and it brought my app memory from 40mb to 21mb after install. then it would constantly drop down to 10mb or less in about a half hour. did a battery pull about five times and still would drop. i backed my phone up prior to install and after i tried to go back to my 4.6, the backup wouldnt restore properly. lost my themes i was using prior and while i had 5.0. all my apps i downloaded. but i now have nearly 50mb of app memory now. no thanks to it deleting all my apps. :( total waste of time i will never get back. how could the OFFICIALLY release such a sh*tty os with so many bugs. what a joke.

I can't download the file. It goes incredibly slow and then stops half way, I have tried it about 10 times. I have ADSL2+ and my other downloads are going at at least 2mbps.

Does anyone have this problem? Is there another source I can download it from?

IT HAS 2 MANY BUGS!!!! NOW IMA HAVING A REALLY HARD TIME TRYING 2 DOWNGRADE TO 4.6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've download the file, but I can't update it.

I've delete the vendor.xml

I also have tried using BBDM and loader.exe

Anyone please help...

Should i wipe my handheld with JL_cmdr first before installing the new os, or should i just upgrade as it is? what would give me a better result? Some feedback would be greatly appreciated!

AFTER A PIC TAKEN WITH MY BOLD ONLY 2 OPTION BUTTONS MAY B USED, SMS FREAKS OUT COMPLETELY NOT RECEIVING MSGS FROM THE RIGHT CONTACT, ERASES AL BBM CONTACTS. IM DOWNGRADING TO 4.6 RIGHT AWAY!

its took a while for me to install, but i did it, just a problem with a sms thing!!! please help me with this, if i receive an sms i dont know from who is it!!! i checked all the options, i dont know whats wrong.

Thank you.

I HAVE NO VENDOR FILE WHILE TRYING 2 DELETE IT . . . ? ?

I've been running 411 for a while now since it leaked. By no means should it have gone out as an official update. It is obviously the same thing as the leak. There are way too many bugs, and the carriers tech support lines are going to be ringing off the hook. Don't get me wrong, for a beta OS its the best available 5.0 wise so far. But average users out there that just plug their phone into DM and say "cool an update," are going to have a lot of issues. I'm surprised they haven't pulled the update as of yet.

How to delete the vendor.xml file ?????? Help

for those having problem upgrading the new os using desktop manager, here is another simple way to do it.

download and install your os (5.0.0.411)
make sure this is the only bold os installed on your computer.
delete the vendor.xml file

then

go to 'my computer'...
c: drive...
program files...
common files...
Research in Motion...
app loader...
double click the exe file "loader".

works everytime for me

Working well for me so far =].

This is no different than the .411 posted in the forums.

Also, this is not an official build for users who are not on Bell Mobility (read: if it doesnt come from YOUR CARRIER, its not meant for you to have)

Can anyone tell me how i can do the VVM fix? When upgraded, VVM was lost. Any help is appreciated

It's nice and most of the performances have been well improved

Now that there is an official OS 5 for the Bold out I have a feeling that we are going to see a bunch of speedy bug fixes. Since this build is carrier-supported, bugs have somewhere to be reported, and they will release new builds as they are available that address these bugs. Hopefully we will have a 99% bug free Bold OS by the end of the month.

What does the browser fix do?

And how do you do the fix for both browser and VVM?

please help

Has anyone found a solution to the SMS issue? All my SMS's seem to come from the same person or number> only way i can send a new sms is to delete all my SMS 1s. Any help pls

I love it! I did the browser fix and VVM fix. Now everything is running great. I love the new threaded SMS. :)

DOES IT ONLY WORK FOR BELL MOBILITY USERS? OR DOES IT RUN ON UNLOCKED BLACKBERRY ? ? ?

and send them this link, maybe they will hury up =)

I've uploaded it to my site. You can get it here.

"http://nba-fan-page.blogspot.com/2010/01/get-os-500411-for-blackberry-bo..."

is that there's another hidden vendor.xml file that's being checked online. When you install blackberry desktop manager, you want to select custom install and "X" out blackberry automatic update. Check this post for more information: http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/why-won-t-my-os-update-i-deleted-vendo...

i need this for rogers

I deleted the vendor.xml file, select the 5.0 software in the application loader, but it says "No software update is required for your device." Any ideas?

On a more serious note where's the OFFICIAL for the Curve 8900? Feel like I've been waiting an eternity. I'm afraid to upgrade with a leaked version cuz I don't wanna brick my berry. If anyone WITH a 8900 or GREAT EXPERIENCE can help I'd appreciate it. Thnx guys.

i am have the same exact problem...i am using ATT

I've been waiting for an official one very long. I'll go for it.

Rogers was first to release the Bold 9000 and Bell/Telus were last, however Bell is first to release OS 5? This makes no sense.
I'm running the leaked 411 so I'll wait for Rogers to play catch up. *sigh*

Hmm I've followed the instructions (download, extract, BB desktop manager, ...) but it says the update found is 4.6 and nothing being mentioned about 5.0....

Wow, finally! Never thought this day would come... Thanks!

Storm 1 official next please

finally,

I had the 411 beta on my Rogers Bold, just installed the 411 final and it did ask me to upgrade the BB OS.

The cam bug is there, only two buttons work after taking a picture.

Bold owners finally got what they wanted... Y is everyone complaining, just be grateful that its gone official... There is just no please some... If you have problems with OS 5 then just downgrade to 4.6.... Life is way to short too complain about OS problem all the time

SMS msgs disappear from time to time. certain msgs from some contacts.

SMS msgs disappear from time to time. certain msgs from some contacts.

h**p://digitallyill.com/mobile/bold9000.php

Why would they make this official? There's a rampant SMS bug and the camera has non-functioning buttons.

They would like to refund/address thousands of unhappy Bold users by making this official?

Anyone have a problem on this section, I have error 404 msg when trying to update it

Anyone has Visual Voicemail? Cause I don't see it on mine.

I cant seem to be allowed to send SMS, did anyone find a solution for this?

Wow, a day after picking up the 9700 this comes out. Welp, will give it a go for kicks!

Thanks for the notification!

Mirror RS (Link will be expire at 17-Oct-2010) :
h**p://rapidshare.com/files/330554860/9000jEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel661_PL5.2.0.33_A5.0.0.411_Bell_Mobility_Inc.exe

The rest of the world is not like asia we dont run on "Stolen" USA OS like asia we also run on Macs.....

is VVM icons showing up for you guys that have downloaded??

the leaked 411 for 8900 has too many bugs

Still believe in this case. And still waiting for the release too. Ipgen

Thanks RIM

Where the hell is it? If Bell is selling it, why not Telus?

Vodafone germany released os5 for 8900 before christmas.think only over dm.but its official there too!

Congrats you 9000 users. Now it's the 9630's turn... PLEASE!! :)

Actually pretty depressing :( Im already running it. No complaints though i suppose. Now if only Google Maps would update and stop battery leaking my phone.

Wonder does this fix the VVM issue??

Now I can go legit!

I'm waiting...