OS: 8830 4.5.0.177/4.5.0.127 (Multilanguage) - BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community

zavar · 04:27 PM

Looks like Bell just released 4.5 for the 8830...
This will load on ANY carrier's 8830 by following the instructions below.
This is only for the 8830 model

Software For BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.177 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.177
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.127
* Software Platform: 3.4.0.20
* File name: 8830AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel177_PL3.4.0.20_A4.5.0.127_Bel l_Mobility.exe
* File size: 81.37MB

Download the OS here:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...646D38BC2145CA

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

Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 8830:

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.

Previous OS here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ge-sprint.html

Nomis · **OS:** 4.5.0.135

Any reason this would not work on the Verizon 8830?

JSanders · 02-06-2009, 04:25 PM

Follow the instructions I am updating the original post, shortly.

Iare Tosevite · 02-06-2009, 04:52 PM

FINALLY! :D

Thanks!

rockbottom8 · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

I believe you have to edit a file to unlock the themes for the Verizon 8830...I know there are instructions on the forums...Just look around

SteveO86 · **OS:** 5.0.0.320

WOW, I think h3ll has frozen over!!!

Wow...... Today all 8830 users can now rejoice, celebration.. I am going have a drink for all of you!!

(Looks like I will be doing alot of upgrading at work soon... Once Alltel released it that is.)

akosnitzky · **OS:** 5.0.0.230

Wow
I am away from my 8830 for 24 hours and now this.

SteveO86 · **OS:** 5.0.0.320

Haha yea what were the odds, you should have got the Curve months ago

BFEINZIMER · 02:49 AM

I'm actually lost on this, I just threw the 8330 4.5.0.131 on my VZW 8830. (Yes you read, and I wrote that last sentence correctly.) Is this a downgrade then from the package .188 and applications .131? Other than it being an "official" release, I don't see a reason not to use the Curve 8330 package.

pr4424 · **OS:** 4.5.0.169

Has anybody noticed any differences with either .127 or .131? I am not sure which one to use.

Patrick

tj13 · 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSanders

Follow the instructions I am updating the original post, shortly.

waiting for the outcome

rockbottom8 · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

All i know is I am running this version on my Verizon 8830 with no problems

looks the same as 4.5.0.101

SteveO86 · **OS:** 5.0.0.320

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFEINZIMER

I'm actually lost on this, I just threw the 8330 4.5.0.131 on my VZW 8830. (Yes you read, and I wrote that last sentence correctly.) Is this a downgrade then from the package .188 and applications .131? Other than it being an "official" release, I don't see a reason not to use the Curve 8330 package.

Yes this would be a downgrade for you.. carriers have yet to release the latest and greatest version. Beta's will always be a step ahead of the game.

brianky2 · 02-07-2009, 04:27 PM

Anyone noticing memory leak problems with 4.5.0.127 on 8830? My free memory seems to be dropping from ~12MB after battery pull restart to ~ 7.5MB within5-6hrs later. And that is just with the BB sitting on the table and not using it.

The only apps I have installed are GMail and Google Maps.

How much free RAM are the rest of you seeing?

netb0y · **OS:** 4.5.0.51

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianky2

Anyone noticing memory leak problems with 4.5.0.127 on 8830? My free memory seems to be dropping from ~12MB after battery pull restart to ~ 7.5MB within5-6hrs later. And that is just with the BB sitting on the table and not using it.

The only apps I have installed are GMail and Google Maps.

How much free RAM are the rest of you seeing?

I've had mine running all day and have 13.8MB. I have no 3rd party apps installed at the moment.

phantomtech · **OS:** 5.0.0.230

Quote:

Originally Posted by BFEINZIMER

I'm actually lost on this, I just threw the 8330 4.5.0.131 on my VZW 8830. (Yes you read, and I wrote that last sentence correctly.) Is this a downgrade then from the package .188 and applications .131? Other than it being an "official" release, I don't see a reason not to use the Curve 8330 package.

I did the same thing with my 8830... I think I will run 4.5.0.131 for a while before making any changes...

Jase88 · 02-08-2009, 02:07 AM

Wow...I can't believe it!
Just finished installing....

clevebb · 02-08-2009, 03:03 AM

Wirelessly posted (World Edition that dont travel)

Why did it have to come out when I am traveling?!?! Monday will be upgrade day for me

djm2 · 02-08-2009, 11:26 AM

Keep us posted. I may to do an upgrade.

brianky2 · 02-08-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianky2

Anyone noticing memory leak problems with 4.5.0.127 on 8830? My free memory seems to be dropping from ~12MB after battery pull restart to ~ 7.5MB within5-6hrs later. And that is just with the BB sitting on the table and not using it.

The only apps I have installed are GMail and Google Maps.

How much free RAM are the rest of you seeing?

Problem seems to be related to Documents2Go. When I removed it, free memory has been holding at ~13MB for >24 hours. Seems Docs2Go has a memory leak problem. I was using the newest version of Docs2Go from Dataviz website.

mriff · 04:01 PM

Done. Really nice. I didn't install Docs2Go. Have about 17MB available after install. BES and BIS email coming in fine. Thanks to the OP for the post.

Iare Tosevite · 02-08-2009, 03:29 PM

17 MB too. I removed some features such as VOD and useless themes such as icon and today.

mriff · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

Good ringer volume.

Finally!

jnjewlz · **OS:** 4.5.0.135

Wow... no issues. Full screen video, no memory leak, Docs to Go is working properly as are all other apps. No complaints.

RichardMiami · **OS:** 4.5.0.135

Does anyone know if VZNavigator still works after this upgrade?

richardsm · **Desktop Software Required for 4.5 -** 02-09-2009, 02:29 PM

Can you use DM v4.3.0 to install 4.5 or is an upgrade to DM4.7 required?

rockbottom8 · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

I used DM 4.7 to install 4.5 and after removing stuff I didn't need i had about 17mb of space left.

Triforce66 · 02-09-2009, 03:10 PM

dumb question.. if upgrading from 4.2 -> 4.5 will it keep all my existing apps and notes etc?

Apps:
Gmail
YahooGo
Beejive
Opera

mriff · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

I used 4.2 to install 4.5.

Statman · **OS:** 4.6.1.30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triforce66

dumb question.. if upgrading from 4.2 -> 4.5 will it keep all my existing apps and notes etc?

Apps:
Gmail
YahooGo
Beejive
Opera

It kept all of my third party apps when I did the update. In fact other than the new functions/speed/cosmetics everything else was as before.

gdzatty · **Re: net.rim.platform.ecmascript -** 02-09-2009, 04:32 PM

You have forgotten to delete the "Vendor.xml" file. It can be found at c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader. Once this is done go to the above location and click on "Loader.exe".

mriff · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

Not to belabor, but my phone rang today and I about jumped out of my chair. I had it set to loudest of course, and could still barely hear it. It's LOUD now. I really like this upgrade. I'll have to go look for a cool theme to go with it.

BlueSkyz · **Error when downloading attachments on BES -** 02-09-2009, 05:08 PM

Hey,

Anyone having a problem downloading attachments when on BES? I've had this issue since playing with some of the betas/prereleases, and had hoped a production version would have the issue cleared up. Alas even with a fully upgraded BES, all requests to download attachments yield an error of "An unknown error was encountered".

Thoughts?

Thanks!

Iare Tosevite · 02-09-2009, 06:34 PM

Wow this versions quality equals to 4.2.2.192, but with newer features! Install it if you had concerns about memory leaks, etc. It's worth it.

tj13 · 02-09-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdzatty

You have forgotten to delete the "Vendor.xml" file. It can be found at c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader. Once this is done go to the above location and click on "Loader.exe".

i tried this at work and could not open the file to delete it..i will try when i get home is there a special program needed to open it or am i just "missing it'

mriff · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

Don't try to open it, just right click on it and delete it.

tj13 · 02-09-2009, 08:58 PM

i thought it was me... updated and so far so good!

bmw1986 · 02-10-2009, 12:55 AM

I did the upgrade and like everyone said it is a much bigger improvement over 4.2. However, has anyone noticed that when you click the trackball when the screen is black it takes a few seconds to turn on; I never had that problem with 4.2. Any thoughts as to what it could be?

Kris Wilson · **OS:** 4.5.0.160

love this upgrade. Thanks!

hammer40 · **OS:** 5.0.0.314

I cannot get this update to load. I've tried over 15 times to put this on a partners Sprint 8830 and all I get is error 205. I then wipe and try again. I deleted the os off the pc and downloaded it again and tried 10 more times. I had to wipe and go back to 4.5.0.77 which loaded on the first try.

Any ideas?

Also, the reason I was trying to upgrade his phone was because when I upgraded to .101 it lost the ability to go connect to the internet, no icon, no service etc....I re-sent service books, tried to delete the .101 off the pc and downloading another version. It didn't help. It was fine on .77

Arghh...

-Jeff