[XelhaBB]

Originally Posted by cincyfan43

Hi Sherwin!
Nice write up!!! I am having the same problem as you know. I'm glad you got it. I found BBSAK but just got this Storm and wiping it spooked me to be honest with other posters reboot problem...lol. So, after all your hard work, is .419 a good decision? Thanks again for a nice write up.
Cincyfan43

Cincyfan,

BBSAK is very easy to use and low level wiping is not a big deal. The only PITA is that you must reload your 3rd party apps individually. If you use the BBSAK feature it bundles them all together in one file and it can cause conflicts.

Back up your phone contacts. Use the BBSAK and it also hijacks the apploader for you to upload the new OS into your phone. Very easy and there are instructions all over the internet - step by step.

I've done it for the last couple upgrades and my phone runs just wonderful.

[adorkable]

I did the upgrade yesterday, and so far it's running very nicely. Radio signal seems to have improved, and quite a bit of memory has been freed up as well.

The key indicator is a nice touch, but I wish you could switch between the blue glow and the popup letters. Together they are a bit much, almost distracting, so I went back to using just the blue glow.

[blackbenny]

I am new to BB, and I have 2 questions:

1. Since this download is found on 9500 Series Discussion, I wish to know if I can run it on my Storm 9500?

2. As I am currently using the Version 5.0.0.451 OS (Vodafone Australia), I cannot find the Chinese Input, need to know how do I get official Chinese Input for my BB 9500? Or do I have to wait for East Asia version?

[idlehands28]

I am tired of waiting for vzw to update their 9530 os. I've been reading different forums for past months and decided to try it today. At first, it seems as if you need to wipe your existing data? I've tried backing up using DM with no success. When I unzip and install, it's only options are remove or repair OS 5. Updating your OS should not be difficult.


I guess I'm stuck with os 5.0.0.328.

and why are all the updates only for windows? :(

[elomena]

Hi,

I seem to be having troubles downloading this file, am sure it's an issue with me internet connection. I wonder if anyone here could send this file to me, i would pretty much appreciate this cos i really want to upgrade like right now..hehe.

Please if anyone does, please let me know. Thanks.

[elomena]

Originally Posted by JSanders

If you installed the OS correctly, you should see a pop up notifying you of the OS upgrade available.

If you don't see that, you haven't not installed the OS or deleted the vendor.xml file.

Hi Jsanders, do you have this os? am having issues downloading it. Can you send it to me if you do, please.

[elomena]

Hi

Though i followed the steps in the first message and got the message "software was updated successfully", i didn't see the hour glass and the entire process didn't take so long. Now how can i be sure that the software has indeed been upgraded cos i don't see any major difference yet?

Originally Posted by Raptor464

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.674 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.674
Consisting of:

* Applications: 5.0.0.419
* Software Platform: 4.2.0.179
* File name: 9530AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel674_PL4.2.0.179_A5.0.0.419_MT S_Mobility.exe
* File size: 111.61MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.


Instructions for installing either version on ANY carrier's 9530:

1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
If, for some reason, you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to the PC again and run Loader.exe again and it should load the OS to the device.

[Quizote]

Originally Posted by elomena

Hi

Though i followed the steps in the first message and got the message "software was updated successfully", i didn't see the hour glass and the entire process didn't take so long. Now how can i be sure that the software has indeed been upgraded cos i don't see any major difference yet?

Go to Options-> About

The version you are using is stated there and should match with the upgrade package.

[ravingzeus]

Am I the only one having problem to play AVI file with this version? Now I can't watch AVI files, only getting sound no video, I will go back to previous OS 5.0...

[bikerboy]

Originally Posted by advcomputer

I just attempted the upgrade on my Storm which was unlocked for ATT and running .328.

The upgrade was as smooth as can be, no glitches. However I did find that after the upgrade non of my GPS enabled apps such as TeleNav worked. I checked the GPS in the Options and it was set for internal, same as location aiding, etc.

Pulled the battery several times still no luck.. So now I am i the midst of going back to .328

-Jeff

I have a question regarding something you said, your phone is Unlocked and the upgrade didn't re lock it ? I have an unlocked Blackberry storm and I need to add Arabic to it, so with this multi language version i should be able to add arabic and it won't relock my phone is that right ?
Thanks

[bikerboy]

Originally Posted by Raptor464

2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
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I didn't find this file and this folder anywhere
any other advices please ?

[bikerboy]

do i need the phone to be activated to upgrade it ?
please guys help me with this i really need to add languages to the phone, thanks alot

[endersonk1]

Originally Posted by Sherwin

does anyone who installled the os from Vista or win 7, can send me the Exact location of the vendor.xml (from the virtual store?) because i need this location pad! i cant find it myself...

thanks in advance!

Edit: does somewone has something to complain about the os... or is it all good?

I just used Win 7 and it was in the apploader folder. I never went to the virtual store. Upgrade went great and fast.

[day]

I have a question. I have the storm 2, can I download this update or is it only for the storm? I am running 5.0.0.320 but when I go to wireless update, its says I am up-to-date.

[antcamac]

Have problems with this 5.0.0.419 , when I recieve SMS it arrive registered with the name of other contact, I have responde SMS to wrong people, and other problem is that now there,s a list of all recived SMS in order of arriving not in groups of contacts does anyone have this problem or it could be a virus problem please help.

[crboone]

I just installed .419 this evening -- my first "non-official" OS. So if Verizon is going to release another OS for the Storm I it will probably be now.

Thanks for the link and instructions, upgrading was a snap -- as is this release compared to .328. I've read about a few of the bugs but I'm glad I upgraded anyway. Everything seems to work better on mine so far. I don't have a large number of downloaded apps -- maybe 10-15 or so, so maybe that's why.

[smkooq]

didnt notice any changes yet

[crboone]

Originally Posted by crboone

I just installed .419 this evening -- my first "non-official" OS. So if Verizon is going to release another OS for the Storm I it will probably be now.

Thanks for the link and instructions, upgrading was a snap -- as is this release compared to .328. I've read about a few of the bugs but I'm glad I upgraded anyway. Everything seems to work better on mine so far. I don't have a large number of downloaded apps -- maybe 10-15 or so, so maybe that's why.

Oops I just realized that I had installed the newer package version -- 808. Not sure if there's a difference other than the new radio file.