[thisisatest]

I cannot find any downloads to update my 8800 software to anything newer than 4.5. Is this possible? I checked all the carriers websites, and none of them carry it. If so, could you please provide a download link? Thanks.

[jsconyers]

Welcome to the forums.

No, the 8800 cannot be upgraded past 4.5. It doesn't have enough memory to run 5.0. Nothing has been released for the 88xx since 4.5.

[thisisatest]

Thanks for the fast response. This is upsetting :P

[jsconyers]

Why is that? What were you looking to accomplish with a newer OS?

[Sytner]

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The 8800 is a solid device with 4.5. All you would really gain with a newer OS is the Precision theme. I had an 8820 with the latest version of 4.5 for well over a year and it was flawless.

[aznkid.com]

what about threaded texting?

i'm using bchat for it but would prefer it to be integrated into the OS

i have the precision replica theme on my 8820

[Sytner]

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Threaded SMS is available in only OS 5.0.

[jsconyers]

There is a threaded texting app that works pretty well.

BlackBerry App World - Empower Threaded SMS

BlackBerry App World - 3jam Threaded SMS and Group SMS application

[aznkid.com]

Originally Posted by jsconyers

There is a threaded texting app that works pretty well.

i downloaded crunchsms which is free and am loving it! i've also used bchat and 3jam..

i'd rank them
3jam
crunchsms
bchat

[beatlesfan]

Originally Posted by Sytner

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The 8800 is a solid device with 4.5. All you would really gain with a newer OS is the Precision theme. I had an 8820 with the latest version of 4.5 for well over a year and it was flawless.

I have to agree with this poster. I went to a Windows Mobile device with the latest OS version and after a week went right back to the 8800 with BB 4.5 which beats winmo hands down! In fact, everything about the 8800 beats the Winmo device I have - IMHO