Some one have another link for download the Desktop Manager, download this file from the page of blackberry the speed is so low.

That's the only link... RIM servers are slow. Give it time.

John Clark and the team at BB Forums really need to be commended for the fantastic work they do. I am so happy to report that after (minor) issues and reading through this entire forum I am now upgraded to the new OS and it works really well.

I am one of those that needs my blackberry so I can't upgrade for the sake of it. This was the reason I asked over and over for all issues and to make sure that I could iron them out before ugrading.

Here is what I recommend for those who are contemplating it.

1. Make sure you read ALL of this forum so that you get all the help needed before upgrading
2. Make sure you use the right OS as John has highlighted
3. All third party applications can be reinstalled so dont fuss about them. After two tries and waiting 1.5 hours I stopped the intsallation and removed the third party applications. After I did this the installation went smoothly and only in 30 mins. To top if off there was only one reboot and after that I was good to go.

Super work and I feel really happy to have the new OS. Thanks again to everyone for your help.

It does indeed run great on this latest OS - much less lag with moving around the map and the transit search is great

Here, here

Is this one like the .37 release? I upgraded to that one , and now I can't figure out how to lock my keyboard ( used to be alt + enter), or do a hard reboot without pulling the battery ( used to be ctr + alt + del )

Best way to lock the keyboard (IMO) is to press and hold the mute button on the top of the phone for a couple seconds. This puts the phone into standby mode.

Alt + Right Shift + Delete does a reboot

If you are using the MP3 player, and you use the mute key, it will stop the mp3 player. So that isn't a viable option for it. I use the mute key when I carry my phone in my pocket, but at the gym, when I'm using the mp3 player I need to be able to lock the keyboard and still listen to my tunes!

ah, gotcha. You could try disabling Home Screen Dialing (always a good move IMO) and using the 'K' shortcut to lock the keypad.

The Home Screen shortcuts are amazing once you learn them. I don't click the trackball any more!

Thanks John for all your help. I will check to see if I have docs to go installed...if not I will get it installed. Thanks so much!

Hi all,
I'm Minh from Vietnam and I'm using BB Curve 8300.

Did any one see my reply here yesterday ? I'm finding the reply for this but it was gone... ((

Question - When my voicemail comes on in the passed once i've checked it both the indicator and the text message would automatically dissapear. Now only the indicator goes but the voicemail stays. Anyone else experiencing this...its a very small but honestly annoying issue....

I upgraded my att 8300 with
Package Version: 4.5.0.75
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.5.0.52
Software Platform: 2.7.0.66
File name: 8300M_PBr4.5.0_rel75_PL2.7.0.66_A4.5.0.52_TIM_Ital y.exe
File size: 73.67MB

Its working just fine, but why it always reboot it self if I use more than 5 mins talking or receiving call? someone here have this problem?
i wiped and re-install the OS, but it still the same. any suggestion?

Reboots are usually caused by a conflicting file on the media card.

Dear friend..
Can I just upgraded this new O/S with my Desktop Mgr ver 4.2.2.12 since I can not download the latest-take so much time to complete.
After installing the O/S and delete vendor.xml then plug in my BB the system told me that there is an updated O/S...So should I continue or try to get new DM first.
Thks in advance

I have installed the new OS... I love the video camera.. what else is new? I know with BES 4.1 SP 6 there are more benefits/features, what about stand-alone?

Does anyone have a link to specific changes/new features for 4.5?

thanks!

Thank you sir. I reformat my card and it seems to work well.

Updated my 8300 with this OS about a week ago, phone works flawlessly. I like being able to view html email

I have installed the 4.5 version of the software from TIM site.. everything works fine.
I can't find the Documents to Go program, and I would like to use it.
How can I get it installed?

Ok, So i pulled down the 4.5 OS for my ATT 8300, removed the vendor.xml file, and started the update. I get to the point where net_rim_cldc.cod starts to load and get a error "A fatal error has occurred while updating your device's softwarre. Please try again." Well I have tried the update 5 times with the same issue. I pulled the battery and tried with the same results. My only recourse is to remove 4.5 and reinstall 4.2. Anybody have any ideas here?

I installed the beta version of .52, and had some battery issues, are they still present? I had to downgrade to 42, which works a lot better. It can get me through a whole day of usage now .

.52 is .52. It's the same version.

Well I finally took the plunge and upgraded to this version. All in all looks fine except for some sluggishness when I go to the Media center and now when I reboot (with battery pulled or soft reset), it takes over 15 - 20 mins when before the upgrade, it would generally take about 5 minutes.

Any fixes for these issues?

Holy cow, 15-20 mins for a reboot? Are you low on memory?

Nope, got 12 megs free.

On .42 I have about 12 megs free after a day of usage. After a reboot I have about 18-20, so I'm happy. hehe. I'm going after the Bold when it isn't 1.000 on ebay! LOL!

New OS isnt bad, somehow I dont have the html allowed email, I also see a config issue with the browser, I change my settings to use the internet browser because I use a BES it defaults to Blackberry browser (which has restrictions in our company) But the changes wont go thru completely. Other than that not bad.

dkb2715--this thread pertains to the OS for he 8300 model BlackBerry--not 8330.

But, nevertheless, welcome to the BBforums.

This is reminiscent of Sensei's reply to the student asking his master a silly question about a Zen koan...except in the classic stories, it would be accompanied by Sensei whacking the student over the head with a staff...

Provided link is now pointing to

Package Version: 4.2.2.351
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.2.2.194
* Software Platform: 2.5.0.44
* File name: 8300M_PBr4.2.2_rel351_PL2.5.0.44_A4.2.2.194_TIM_It aly.exe
* File size: 96.79MB

i recorded a video it recorded and then when i tried to playback the video nothing happened i have then tried re-installing the os but still nothing. also theonly way to exit is pressing the hang up button because return key does nothing can anybody help as i was really looking forward to finally being able to record videos

im struggling to get the video camera to playback on this os any help i record a video but then it wont playback

There appears to be two options for the 8300. Pick the one that says "Blackberry Curve 8300 Smartphone"

Did the upgrade without any problems on an AT&T 8300 and all is working fine except that the BB crashes and reboots when I make or receive a phone call.

Reformatting the media card has not helped.

Returning to 4.2

Finally...working well. But anyone has the same problem with log in into Hotmail/MSN messanger? Since I upgraded my BB, I can not log in. Is it because the OS or MSN is having problem?
Thks

Would this version work for me? I am on cellular One.
It is now AT&T, but when you switch over, they give you a new sim with the new phone.
I just don't want to mess up my 8300. I will be switching to the bold when it comes out

Wirelessly posted (BB 11020)

Vandal, Please edit your potty mouth language from your post.

Edit: OK then, since you think its ok, I'll do it for you. Abbrevieaing foul language doesn't make it ok.

Does anybody know if the version for AT&T would work for me? I can not find the new OS that is listed for Cellular One.

There is no version released by AT&T.

What I ment was, should I expect any problems. This is all new to me.
I like the features of 4.5, I just don't want end up doing something bad to my phone.

Best thing to do is to read this thread. Any problems you might face will be here. This is a pretty stable version, though.