[Raptor464]

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8100 smartphone BlackBerry
Handheld Software v4.5.0.108 (English + EastAsia languages)

This will work on ANY carrier's 8100 model--not for the 8110, not the 8120, not the 8130.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.108 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.5.0.108
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.81
* Software Platform: 2.7.0.78
* File name: 8100EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_ Voda_Australia.exe
* File size: 74.77MB

Download here:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...19656875EE557C

Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 8100:

1. Make sure you have Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 or higher installed. If you don't have DM you can use the link below:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...93E4F3BB068C22
2. Download the OS file to the PC then 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 here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ilanguage.html

[JSanders]

Stickied and instructions added.

Thanks!

[Raptor464]

No problem!

[Elijah86]

I suppose I will try this and let everyone know if my phone explodes.

[JSanders]

Well for heaven's sake please wear your "Official BlackBerry Upgrade Protective Eyewear"

[Elijah86]

Don't worry I have that covered.

[strike2tamu]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Strike 2)

Says its for the curve 8100 ?

[Raptor464]

Originally Posted by strike2tamu

Wirelessly posted (8100 Strike 2)

Says its for the curve 8100 ?

Oops...Fixed!

[Elijah86]

Ok, I got it loaded. Didn't take to long at all. Surprisingly I haven't had to do any soft resets or battery pulls nice and its been snappy right from the get go. There are no noticeable changes or anything. But loading apps is nice and quick. If I notice anything else I will post back.

[hotburnttoast]

Wirelessly posted

Gonna load this on my wifes phone tonight. Hope it improves battery life.

[strike2tamu]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Strike 2)

I can't get it till power comes back on. =(

[SilvioD]

what's the difference between this version and 4.5.0.69?

[JSanders]

Welcome to the BBForums.

There is no list. Just updates and bug fixes.

[darkamikaze]

D: wow.. when these updates come.. they come right after the other..
now i wish i still had my bt81010.. maybe it would have worked fine with this version

[wobly]

I'll load this on the wife's Pearl tonight.

[elyk2k1]

quick question - since I have a stock TMobile BB, equipped with v4.2.1.107 (platform 2.3.0.83) do I need to do the other updates before this one? Or can I backup my current apps and etc and go right in to this OS?

[BoostedSupra]

Originally Posted by elyk2k1

quick question - since I have a stock TMobile BB, equipped with v4.2.1.107 (platform 2.3.0.83) do I need to do the other updates before this one? Or can I backup my current apps and etc and go right in to this OS?

no need to do anything , but just get it. you'll be glad you did.. 4.5 blows 4.2 out of the water

[hightoy]

Have problems dialing a number starting with * or #?
you can get * and # to work if you hit the send button first.
I think a bug this version.

[Alexkass]

no Greek input lang?

why? :(

[Shoftiel37]

Ok, I search but I can't find it. So I will ask, is there a thread or something that list the improvements to 4.5 five as they are officially released. I went on Rim's site and can't find anything either.