The time has finally come for us to begin waving Farewell to Betas and Hello to Official Releases. Vodafone Germany has released OS version 4.5.0.37 on their website for the BlackBerry 8800, 8310, 8110 and 8100.
It's always recommended to wait for your carrier to release an OS upgrade, but if you're a CrackBerry Addict and just can't wait to get your hands on 4.5 it will install on smartphones of the same model from another carrier (mandatory disclaimer - proceed at your own risk). The files have multilanguage support, so you can of course choose English. And if you're on the old Pearl 8100, the Pearl Color Trackball software is not compatible with 4.5 so be sure to remove that before installing the OS.
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Vodafone Germany Releases OS 4.5.0.37
Hi, I downloaded the new OS. 4.5(37)from Vodafone Germany to my 8310. It downloaded fine, BUT.. I don't see any difference in my emails (like an HTML format) and when I play my videos the button to fast foward now advances the video to my next video in line. Why? Also my browser shows no difference like someone mentioned that it is like Opera Mini? Can someone please advice me on some of these issues? Should I have downloaded the 4.5 (44) OS? Would appreciate help
I downloaded a 4.5os...but it didn't have the.37 at the end..mine that i installed had a .10 at the end...are they the same??? i'm just going to upgrade to the one with the bigger number...am i wasting my time?
I downloaded a 4.5os...but it didn't have the.37 at the end..mine that i installed had a .10 at the end...are they the same??? i'm just going to upgrade to the one with the bigger number...am i wasting my time?
I'm currently trying to install this on my 8310. I'm on the second to the last step in the Application Loader Wizard, which is "Wait for device initialization." How long does it take to initialize? The hour glass has been turning on the BB for at least 10 minutes right now.
How long should this entire process take?
Installed this on T-Mobile 8100 and had rebooting issues as long as I had my microSD card installed. Without the SD card it ran well. Anyone else have the same issue ? Any suggestions on working around the SD card issue apart from taking it out of the phone and losing it coz of its size.
I reformatted the SD card and the rebooting issues went away for me.
So far there are no problems withthis operating system.... contact me if you wish...
this OS is for 8310,
can this OS use in 8300
please help
help! i have an 8310 and cant seem to install the software>
Hey, thanks for the notice, I'm staying in Malaysia.
I downloaded and install in my Curve 8310, vodafoneworks fine!
A lot of surprises!
The Video cam is finally in my BB!
Birthday could be store now!
The organise of every view is enhanced!
Cool!
Thanks again, you should try
I'm just wondering how stable this "official release" actually is as the betas have reached .42 and counting.
I have put this in two machines that both run vista. When the program is installed you can not find it on your computer to run it. Where did it go?
I have vista too and had the same problem. Had to do a search and create a shortcut. :)
Have anyone tried 4.5.0.37 on T-Mobile Curve 8320?
Thanks
I've had the new OS on my 8310 for at&t and it is awesome, here's some of the goodness:
1) Video Capture
2) New blackberry browser, similar to Opera Mini
3) Improved e-mail, more like html viewing
4) New L Theme
5) Address book, font, various other small improvements
It's just better, and it seems to be running very smoothly on my 8310.
I did try the 8100 4.5 on my other phone and it DID NOT take well. Had to downgrade. So there are risks involved. If anyone wants to do it, I will throw down the info I have on it.
Im having a reboot issue. After installation of the 4.5OS, after about 10 minutes the pearl restarts itself, and takes about another 8-10 minutes to start up.. Also Opera wont load up.. It tries to install and once it does the phone restarts and never saves the install....
Im having a reboot issue. After installation of the 4.5OS, after about 10 minutes the pearl restarts itself, and takes about another 8-10 minutes to start up.. Also Opera wont load up.. It tries to install and once it does the phone restarts and never saves the install....
a little confused as to how to install it it just brings up the desktop manager how do i upgrade the OS itself
All you have to do is download the OS and install it. When your done installing the update it should ask you if you want to open the Desktop manager click yes. Plug in ur Blackberry and the Update should pop up. Follow the steps and don't don't unplug it while its doing the update.
:)
Wow this upgrade when smooth. If you are using the 8100 from T-mobile there are going to be some errors your going to get. I had some issues with my "faves" not showing up but i did a refresh faves. I also got an message with the following text
From: 4700
WV11D!
SI=E6ler5TLOhSUNAv...........Dg--St=(600,"Session Expired")
Don't know what it's though. Also the Windows Live messenger does not work at this time it says "Service not enabled for this handheld." :)
So far i think the upgrade is ok. Here are some updates you should be getting.
UPdates for pearl 8100 T-mobile
My-faves (Bigger icons)
Windows Live MSG (Not Working)
Yahoo Messenger (working)
AIM (Working)
Youtube (Working-Data plan)
Wallpapers
T-Zones (Browser feels much better)
and a few more things.
No 8830 version.... *sigh*
if your vendor isn't vodafone germany, then yes you need to delete the vendor.xml!
I just upgraded and it is nice. Video, some nice improvements. I am a fan, pretty easy, delete the vendor file, takes some time but it's worth it.
Do we still need to delete the vendor file for this 4.5 OS?
#1 will this OS update work on the 8320 ???. It is shown only for 8310 but I guess Vodafone does not carry the 8320. If anyone knows please do share.
#2 I noticed there was already a beta version name 4.5.0.37 so my point is what is the difference, why would they name a beta and an official release the same??? It is the same version, does anyone have any sources to confirm this.
I assume that since the 8800 doesn't support Wi-Fi that this update will not work on the 8820. So it would seem that as much as I would like to update my 8820 I had better wait (most likely when H--- freezes over) until T-Mobile issues their official updates.. if they ever do!
Ok i have a 8820 too. Live in the Netherlands, have Vodafone as my carrier. I really cant wait, i wanna upgrade so bad. Do yo really think my berry will crash if i do? I'm about to do it but i dont wanna f*ck my berry up haha. Tell me should or shouldn't i?
come on 8320 release!!!!
seriously, lets have it!!!
Does the 8310 work for the older 8300 Curve? I am using the beta .37 now with my 8300 and it works fine. I think I will wait for an update on AT&T before I move from the Beta to the released version though.
yes it works fine and i have no problems with it...
I am going to try it on my old 8800, if it fails I will just rest the phone. Nice to have a second berry to test things on :)
I don't recomment you guys doing the update. I am the blackberry pearl 8100 from T-mobile and it's going slow it took me about 2 hrs to make it work and right now i'm stuck at the loading menu.
i've seen that theres already an OS 4.5.0.42 beta on the market, but does anyone know what extra functionallity this OS adds? or is it just ment to be more stable?
wow.....about time
Cheers everyone