[John Clark]

OS 4.5 has been released for the 8330 via MTS Mobility:

Download here: Edit 08/28/08: MTS has pulled the downloads for the OS's from the site. Hopefully, something will go back up soon.

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...027FA84709689E

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8330 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.82 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.82
Consisting of:
* Applications: 4.5.0.56
* Software Platform: 3.2.0.44
* File name: 8330AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel82_PL3.2.0.44_A4.5.0.56_MTS.e xe
* File size: 72.84MB


Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 8330:

1. Make sure you have Desktop Manager installed. Click here to download, if needed.
2. Then Download the above mentioned OS file to the PC and install it to the PC by running the file you downloaded.
3. Locate the vendor.xml file and delete it. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
4. Plug in BB and Open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.

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 you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to DM again and run application loader again and it should load the OS to the device.

To find previous versions of the OS for this device, click http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ge-sprint.html

[zerog46]

I keep getting an error when trying to download, anyone else have any luck.

Sorry, you've experienced an unexpected error, please contact the webmaster with this errorcode (9003).

[zerog46]

And the file name says 8130 not 8330. But they are both there to download.

[sartwell]

Originally Posted by zerog46

I keep getting an error when trying to download, anyone else have any luck.

Sorry, you've experienced an unexpected error, please contact the webmaster with this errorcode (9003).

I'm having the same problem.

[zerog46]

Cool then it's not just me.

[jsntrenkler]

I am getting the error code 9003 as well. Bummer

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by zerog46

And the file name says 8130 not 8330. But they are both there to download.

Sorry, my fault. I copied the info from the 8130 download, but yeah, they're there to download. It could just be the site is real busy. Hopefully, they'll get it fixed soon!

[zerog46]

I hope so, I will be trying all night if I have to, no work tomorrow.

[juwaack68]

Nice find, JC.

And I'm sure those servers will be quite busy for a while.....

[just4747]

so this is perfectly okay to use on a Verizon 8330? What's different between this release and the 4.5 that Verizon will release??

also, the OP says this: "Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8330 smartphone".
You should change it to CURVE 8330! lol

Still getting the 9003 error as well now (it's 12:14 am EST now)

[avanderlinde]

For those brave enough to download and try this new release, please post thoughts or comments about performance, compatibility with 3rd party apps etc etc. Thanks!! I am so excited about this release since i have been trying not to install anything non official or in this case not distributed by RIM. I am sure RIM servers are getting pounded right now...LOL

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by just4747

so this is perfectly okay to use on a Verizon 8330? What's different between this release and the 4.5 that Verizon will release??

also, the OP says this: "Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8330 smartphone".
You should change it to CURVE 8330! lol

Still getting the 9003 error as well now (it's 12:14 am EST now)

Yes, you can install it on a Verizon device. Verizon could release this version...then it would be official Verizon. Or they could wait for the next one. Nothing makes these carrier "official" except when they decide to release it.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by avanderlinde

For those brave enough to download and try this new release, please post thoughts or comments about performance, compatibility with 3rd party apps etc etc. Thanks!! I am so excited about this release since i have been trying not to install anything non official or in this case not distributed by RIM. I am sure RIM servers are getting pounded right now...LOL

ALL the OS's are distributed by RIM.

[just4747]

o ok..so the VZW download will be the exact same software..got it.

Well has anyone gotten past this 9003 error at all? Is there somewhere else to get the software or someone who can host the file????

[John Clark]

Possibly. They could wait for a later version, too. Nobody will know until they release it.

[just4747]

Okay I got it to download..

How has no one commented on this version yet or reviewed it? People have been waiting so long for an official release..

I realize it says 4.5.0.82 but it also says Applications version is 4.5.0.56. Does that mean this is more outdated than 4.5.0.66 or should I be going by the .82 and assume that it is more updated?

[John Clark]

There are probably some threads in the Beta You Than Me forum.

[just4747]

I'm confused, John maybe you can help. Even though it says 4.5.0.82, it says Application version is 4.5.0.56. And after I installed the package on the PC, the Shared Files folder show it as 4.5.0.56. So the 4.5.0.66 beta version I already had will be more updated and stable and more bug-free than this official release?? Thanks

[John Clark]

Yes, if you've installed a later "unreleased" beta then this would be a downgrade. Our sticky threads are only for "officially released" versions.

[just4747]

Oh okay, thanks for the information John.
Is there any way you can visit my thread here http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ml#post1054123 and reply in there and let me know if you can help me with those 2 problems when you get a chance (if you can)? I'm severely stuck. I appreciate it.