New OS for the 9000 from TIM Italy.
This OS will load to ANY carrier's 9000 model by following the instructions below.
(Multilanguage version)

Details
Name: BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.326 (Multilanguage)
File Name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel326_PL4.0.0.169_A4.6.0.185_TIM_I taly.exe
Download Size: 93.466 Mb
Language: English
Published Date: 11/11/2008

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...190CAAD5802983

1. Make sure you have Desktop Manager 4.6 installed. Older versions will load the OS but may not be full compatible with all the memory of the Bold. You can get DM 4.6 here:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...93E4F3BB068C22
2. Download the above 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 the previous OS version for the 9000 Bold, click here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ilanguage.html

Good find! I think this should be a sticky? downloading it now...

If I'm reading this correctly, we would consider this Bold 9000 4.6.0.326/4.6.0.185? or .185 for short? If so, this seems to be a significant step forward from .167?

correct.... .190 beta is out there and easily found using google...

Stickied... thank you!

I just finished installing .190 on my Bold , being this an official and not a beta , will this be better ?? is it worth the downgrade ?? sorry if my question is to dumb

RIM is constantly working on new OS versions, and they spit them out (usually) pretty quickly. Historically there is no difference between a "beta" and a carrier release, except that the carrier has certified the official version for mass use. I am running the .190 software and haven't had any ill effects except for slow initial signal acquisition, but that my just be because I'm in a dungeon near the White House in Washington DC and it takes a miracle to get any signal here. So many RF shielded buildings, such a little antenna, you get the picture.

Anyway, if you're feeling frisky, go for the .190 version. Just keep in mind that if you need customer support, you have to go back to whatever version has been officially released by YOUR carrier. In my case for ATT, I have to go all the way back to .167. Ouch.

Nah it's not dumb at all. The one big thing I noticed is that Windows Live Search works in .185 but doesn't in .190. The memory increase appears to be the same for both versions though.

I would stick with .190

so can anyone share more details about this new official OS release? How's battery life, memory? Does it seem better than the .190 Beta which has some problems like thumbnails, Live Search, etc? Is it worth the upgrade? I currently have the standard ATT Bold .167

BTW, I followed the link above to get the .185, but instead got this:

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.326 (Multilanguage)

* Download Software

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.242 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.242
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.6.0.125
* Software Platform: 4.0.0.134
* File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel242_PL4.0.0.134_A4.6.0.125_TIM_I taly.exe
* File size: 91.16MB

When you follow the link and choose the 9000 the next page presents 2 download buttons. Click on the first one, that will download .185.

Ok, Live search works fine, picture thumbnails on device memory still don't seem to be working, and my memory is leaking.

On the other hand, the BB Browser seems to be faster, and the phone holds on to a signal better.

4.6.0.326 is the package version, but what we call ".185" are the applications within that package. That is the one you're looking for.

Thanks for replying dude , one last question , if I ever want to downgrade how the heck do I do that ??

Live Search works just fine for me on .190.

so what are the improvements of .185 over .167?

Same with me I finally deleted WLS and moved to Poynt.

Wirelessly posted

Where does one find and download betas like .190?

ditto...

Right here : LINK

To downgrade you just have to go to add / remove programs in control panel, remove the newer OS and make sure the older one is installed. When you plug in your device and attempt to update software, desktop manager will ask you if you want to downgrade.

Thanks pal...I know how to find Google I was hoping that someone might post the link to thte actual site where they found the downloadable version of the OS. Interestingly, that would have taken about the same amount of time you took to post the link to Google.

Download the .190 from Berryreview.

Thank you! I've installed it and it does seem to work much better, most importantly battery life is much, much better, and of course more memory. It does seem stable as well.

Help !!! Tried to update however the connection to the device was lost (even though the cable was not removed from either the pc or blackberry). Now when I start up the blackberry it only gets to a white screen with lines across it. The pc doesn't recognise the blackberry and I cant roll back to the previous version.

Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know how I can stop these new firmwares from "downgrading" Docs2Go each time? I'm fed up of having to upgrade it every time. Isn't it about time RIM included the latest release now? It's been out long enough.

I am just wondering if you use you Desktop Manager 4.5 or 4.6? I use 4.6 as I have had problems with 4.5 in the past.

Others; I have .185 in my Bold and no complainst so far.

A.

Well, if you'd taken the time to read the terms of use for the forum, or even some of the stickied threads, you'd see that posting links to beta software is not permitted here.

I may have missed it somewhere, but does it help or do anything for the vibrate feature? I am missing way to many calls when in meetings, have to sit with it in my hand. Have .167 from AT&T. Any help.

audil,

I would edit that post before one of the moderators finds it. That is against forum policy. Don't want to sound like a nanny here, but I am trying to keep you from getting banned.

Thank you for letting know. I thought the ban was against commercial and promotional links, not OS download one's. Thanks again.

In this case, it is due to the fact that it is not an "official" download link sanctioned by the developer.

I thought you could ONLY use Desktop Manager 4.6 with the Bold. That could be your problem if you are using anything else.

Are there more vendor provided than the 2 themes I see on my AT&T branded Blackberry?

If so, is there a modded Themes.alx or whatever for this?

Just curious. Also, can anyone verify if this bug is fixed in this firmware?

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...eo-reboot.html

Thanks!

Thanks dude !! I got it

First of all . . . read the rules , It is a Beta . . . I can not post links here , and second I just did a search on google and it came right up , what is stopping you from finding this ??

As each of these new OS upgrades becomes available, it would be of great value if there was a source of info on what is changed in the new versions to help decide when to take the time and risk of upgrading.

Is there already a source of this info? Ideally, it would be best of RIM issued detailed release notes and a comprehensive version history but failing that, perhaps a thread on this forum where users could post their findings about the new releases would help.

Thanks

Are you volunteering?

Seriously, though, I asked that same question in the Pearl forums ages ago and the response i got was "Sure! Great idea! But who is going to do it?"

Dataviz had a posting for this issue..

Question:
How do I prevent the Blackberry Desktop Manager from downgrading my handheld software?

Answer:
If Documents To Go has only been downloaded and installed to the BlackBerry phone, and the Desktop Manager software on your computer contains an older version, connecting and synchronizing the BlackBerry with the computer may cause the handheld to be overwritten with the older version of Documents To Go. The following steps will prevent this from happening:

Close the BlackBerry Desktop Manager if it is running
Browse to the following location on your computer:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\"device software"\

NOTE: The "device software" folder typically has the model number of the phone in its name (e.g. 8800, 8100, etc).

Inside the "device software" folder, locate the file called DocumentsToGo.alx
Rename this file to DocumentsToGo.old
Launch the BlackBerry Desktop Manager
Open the Application Loader and sync your phone
You should no longer be prompted to downgrade Documents To Go during the desktop sync.

Installed a few hours ago and all is well!