Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.188 (Multilanguage)

This is from Sprint, but will load to ANY 8130 by following the instructions below.

Package Version: 4.5.0.188
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.131
* Software Platform: 3.4.0.25
* File name: 8130uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel188_PL3.4.0.25_A4.5.0.131_Sp rint.exe
* File size: 87.13MB

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


Download here: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E

Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 8130:

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.

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

Finally, an update for CDMA!

Sprints Latest Version - Will load on any carrier

I hope its ok that I copied the instructions!!

Very nice! Stickied!

Perfect.

How is this Sprint's latest version? I checked online at their website sprint.com/downloads/ and it still lists 4.3 software.

I noticed that too. It is Sprint branded, however. It literally JUST came out on BlackBerry's site so the Sprint Software Download site may not be updated yet.

Ehh, in any case, I can't wait to get home and install it. It's been quite a while since there's been a new release for the 8130. Sigh, another 2.5 hours at work.

Sonkway, have you noticed any significant changes? My phone memory fluctuates so much.

Actually, it's still loading at the moment, so I'll have to let you know when it's done!

Sonkway, once you install it can you confirm if this gives the Pearl 8130 MMS capabilities? Thanks!

I installed it on my Cellular South 8130 and I haven't really seen any new features.. All looks the same to me.. It seems to be running smoother.

MMS did not come in the OS per se, but with service books, it is now working. Resent service books and now have MMS capability.

Options>Advanced Options>Host Routing Table>Register Now

Haven't noticed much different than 4.5.0.89 other than memory being more stable.

Finally, Sprint gave us Blackberry users MMS, now what do I have to complain about?

Oh yeah, CSR's...

OMG, MMS? Is that the first time we've seen the words "sprint" and "mms" together without a "no" or "does not have?" I work at a retail sprint store so I must say, yes, CSR's really blow.

Lol, I let my wife handle CSR's, she has a way with words...

I am very excited to install this and resend my service books

I finished installing it on my Sprint 8130 at 5pm California time and it works great.
It backed everything up first and installed everything except my “Address book” and ” Calendar”, and “Tasks”. When I open the Desktop Manager with the device pluged in, I get a message “Failed to conect to device. Please make sure that the device is properly connected and try again”.
The Desktop Manager shows my “pin number”, but when I open “backup” an ERROR: There was a communication error between the device and the Desktop Manager”. (4.7)
Any help would be appreciated; I have about 300 contacts that need to be installed in the device.

I just finished installing and tested MMS. IT WORKED! I just installed and then sent the service books right after. My contacts and everything loaded up like normal. Thanks, Sonkway!

I also noticed that it lists "Wireless Update" under Advanced Options. I wonder what that's for!

Yay...I thought we were never going to see a 4.5 update after .89 for CDMA.

Hope this helps my current awful memory issues...I've developed a huge memory leak, takes my Pearl down to 1 MB and below regularly. :(

Try the usual trouble-shooting methods. Restart the PC, battery pull, remove and reinstall DM (you'll still keep your backups), try a different USB port, etc.; I'd start with reinstalling the Desktop Manager. Let us know if you get it working!

Artie, make certain your USB cable is connected to the REAR USB ports on the PC, not a hub, front PC ports or a monitor port.

My memory has been pretty good with this version. Still a small leak, but nothing like the craziness I had with 4.5.0.97. AND NO SPEAKER BLAST! (sorry to yell, but I wanna shout from the rooftops, even though I didn't experience this all that often; it was rather annoying).

One thing I've noticed with this update is my web shortcuts no longer open the browser! I used them quite often so it's quite unfortunate. Still loads the page in the browser, but, now I have to click the shortcut to load the page and then the browser to actually open the browser.

I did not wipe and clean install with this OS so I will more than likely try that tonight.

Alright after some initial annoying trouble getting this installed on my PC I got it installed on my Pearl too and its amazing. It feels very quick and smooth; I saw a boost of memory when I first restarted and even after letting it fill the cache fill back up I still have more memory then when I started.
Best of all the option to send MMS is there! I haven't tried it yet as its not a feature I need all the time but its good to see my phone using its full capabilities.

I did all that last night, I even tried DM 4.6 and get the same messages.

Thanks for your post. Very glad to hear I wasn't the only one suffering w/memory issues w/the .97 beta...it was atrocious. I was just too lazy to fall back to .89 thinking the next CDMA release was always just about to arrive.

I hope the speaker blast goes away for me as well...no calls yet.

I may do a full wipe and install as well...probably best, after all, to start clean w/this release.

Does it connect if you just use the App Loader?

\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

Not sure if it will work, worth a try perhaps, see if it connects with the App Loader then close out and open Desktop Manager.

stuck on Uploading Ram Image for 10min now.. keep waiting and pray? no response from my phone, looks dead as a brick?

- Cody

if it says its going leave it be

I am a tech at a Sprint store. Loaded this on several curves and Pearls. All went through without a issue. Only problem we did have was MMS was sending extremly slow. But a battery pull sorted that out.

Wirelessly posted (8130)

Just upgraded today without a hitch. No immediately obvious differences to last 4.5 version.

Wirelessly posted (8130)

Just upgraded today without a hitch. No immediately obvious differences to last 4.5 version.

I have 4.5.0.77 installed and when I try to upgrade to this new version Apploader and/or DM both tell me my device software is up to date. Why doesn't it see the new one? DM did "see" the new one but said mine was up to date and no update occurred. I still show that I'm running .77.

Wirelessly posted (8130)

You have to delete the vendor.xml file as per instructions at top of thread.

I'm up and going

Went in without a hitch.. I just did a full wipe on the weekend and had issues but got them resolved after a little hair pulling. Then this comes out 2 days later and I was very excited. I too have noticed that I am now sitting in the 18-20MB free memory where I was at 9-13 before all the wipes and this install. This release seems really smooth.. And for some unknown reason Telus still does not do MMS.. Wish they would get their act together and give us MMS...

Jon

sent my first mms today and it worked perfectly.

Finally fixed the problem with a couple of "wipes". GREAT!!!!

Wirelessly posted (8130)

Well 2 improvements, for me anyway.

The first is my Bluetooth headset it is now chrystal clear. It had static and sounded a bit distorted as though it was on too loud even though I had it turned down.

The second is the fix of an odd intermittent problem I had. When I would make a phone call, occassionally after the call I wasn't able to access the internet or send or receive email had to do a battery pull to fix. So far so good with both!

Glad to hear you worked out your issues!!!


On another note, I wiped my device, and reinstalled this OS. I was attempting to fix my issues with the web shortcuts app. Unfortunately, it's still not working right! Hadn't had a problem with previous 4.5 OS's including beta's. Has anyone else installed this OS with web shortcuts?

What's your experience?

My web shortcuts app also has this problem ever since installing this version! It worked fine with 4.5.0.97.

Well then at least it's not just me!!! I tried changing permission settings to allow all. Still no luck.

Checking out your wishlist, there is a free app now, that allows to vib & ring at the same time.

Check out BuzzMe if you haven't already.

One disappointing thing I've noticed with this release on my Verizon 8130, is that holding the send key no longer brings up the contact list. It only brings up the call log, the same as just pressing once. Is anyone else seeing this?

Yep! Same here. But the funny thing is I didn't even know about this feature until your post.

Edit: Once you're in the call log if you hold it again it will bring up the contact list.