THE AT&T LINK which had previously been suspended is back working as of 23 Sept 2009
The new ATT version has a higher Platform version .517

Software For BlackBerry® Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone
This will load for ANY carrier's BlackBerry Bold 9000, by following the instructions below.
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.508 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.517
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.6.0.297
* Software Platform: 4.0.0.247
* File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel517_PL4.0.0.247_A4.6.0.297_AT_am p_T.exe
* File size: 96.79MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.
Download the OS file here:

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...E4F82F9F00E7D4

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 AppLoader 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.

The previous OS is here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ilanguage.html


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For many people doing the install OTA will be a new experience. There may be reasons that you prefer to use DM. Here are my top three - remove preloaded pics and music, use BBM 5 and avoid reinstalling Doc to Go Premium.


"AT&T has approved the BlackBerry Bold Maintenance Release (v4.6.0.508). This release, which provides several enhancements, will become publically available on August 25, 2009 including via OTA.

What's New / What's Changed / What's Launched

A number of enhancements are contained in the Maintenance Release including:

AT&T Visual Voicemail (optional feature)



General handset software optimization and improvements

Capability to set the device to "2G only" for better battery life and coverage in some international roaming situations

Additional VPLs including My-Cast Weather, Wiki Mobile, Mobile Banking, a few games and more.

The Maintenance Release will be available to customers to download from August 25, 2009 and will be available from www.att.com/bbdownloads."

Here is some information on the VVM which is feature code BBVV in the ATT system.


1. Other
2. Visual Voicemail on BlackBerry Bold
** Available 8/25/09 **
AT&T Proprietary (Internal Use Only)
Not for use or disclosure outside the AT&T companies except under written agreement
Instructions for AT&T COU Users To Set Up Visual Voicemail For BlackBerry Bold
Step 1: BlackBerry Bold with the Visual Voicemail icon
a. Check whether you have the Visual Voicemail icon on your device by scrolling across the expanded home
screen. The words "Visual Voicemail" will appear at the bottom of the screen when the icon is
highlighted.
b. If the Visual Voicemail icon is present on the smartphone, move to step 2.
c. If the Visual Voicemail icon is not present, you will need to upgrade the software on your BlackBerry Bold
device. To upgrade the software, from your desktop go to internal link and follow the
instructions. (You will need local administrative rights to download the software required to perform the
upgrade. If you do not have local administrative rights, please request at
internal link
Step 2: Add Visual Voicemail To Your Service in COU
a. Visual Voicemail requires a feature to be added to each user's service. New VVM users can add the Visual
Voicemail feature by logging in to the COU website at internal link or at
internal link
• From the Home page, select the Features/Plans tab at the top of the page
• Select the Feature Add/Remove menu option to the left
• Select the Wireless Numbe! r(s) you wish to add Visual Voicemail to
• Select the Visual Voicemail (BOLD only) option and Submit
b. If you already have the VVM (Bold only) feature activated on your service, you can simply re-sync the
VVM client on the device with the VVM platform. Do this by dialing into your voicemail box manually
(press and hold the "1" key) and following the instructions.
WARNING: Adding the Visual Voicemail feature to your service will result in the deletion of your existing
voicemail box and messages. Please review all your existing voicemail messages before you cut over to
Visual Voicemail.
Step 3: Set Up Of The New Visual Voicemail Box
To complete set up of the Visual Voicemail service, you should:
1. Click on the Visual Voicemail icon on the smartphone.
2. Follow the steps on the screen to enter a password of your choice, and select a standard or a personal
greeting.
Support: If you have any issues with the above steps, please submit a COU troubleshooting request by logging in to
the COU website at internal link or at internal link.
Roaming Internationally
Visual Voicemail will not deliver messages while traveling internationally. To change this, select the Visual
Voicemail icon, click on the Menu key, select Options and then set Allow Data Connection While Roaming to Yes.
Data roaming charges are incurred for Visual Voicemail you receive while roaming internationally.

Special note to everyone who is going to the link on today (Sunday) or tomorrow (Monday):

Sweet... about time AT&T gave us BlackBerry users VVM!

It's amazing that this release hasn't been leaked or found "in the wild." How did ATT manage to keep it locked up, with all the people who must have been beta testing it for them?

Does anyone know if 297 confers any significant advantages over 282, which, of course, has all the same features? Or doesn't it?

The part in green where it says if you want to keep bbm 5, then install the os using desktop manager. Can you use loader.exe or does it have to be desktop manager.

Loader is fine if you have managed the java folders correctly.

What do you mean?

You will have to put the BBM 5 files in the java folder of the OS in lieu of the 4.6 BBM files.

Like other OS releases can the vendor code be deleted for Rogers phones or is this VVM exclusive to AT&T?

Not sure but I don't think ATT VVM will work on the Rodgers network. Should work on a Rogers phone on the ATT network though.

Of course all of this will be mute, when my 9700 comes shortly.

Where is the mute key on the 9700?

Next to the "burp" key.

Am I correct in thinking that even though this is the official AT&T release it can be applied to other provider's units as long as the Vendor file is removed?

Thanks.

Crap I can't download this... It's 2G only... We here in Canada are 3G and I will not downgrade to the inferrer 2G network. :o)

A.

And it's not even out yet.

And even if it was out, its not "2G only"

Now getting excited!

Does anyone know if the AT&T official release will have the east asian language version because I can't lose my Japanese input

The file will be the Multilanguage version.

But you can always place the japanese language cods in the OS Java folder

Thanks. I'm sure there are instructions for that somewhere in this forum. I did an OTA download last time and I didn't lose my Japanese input. If I lose it this time with an OTA then I'll try this.

How is the battery life JSanders?

When I upgraded, I was at 55%, up now to 90%

First OS I have seen that INCREASES battery! WOwie.

Of course, I'm still plugged to the USB...

I went to the link and only saw the download option for BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.438 (Multilanguage). I'm thinking this is not the right one. Assistance please.

The new AT&T approved OS for Bold will be released tomorrow (08/25/09)... it is not yet available....

thanks for making sure that i AM stupid, not just feeling stupid. for some reason i thought it was september already...will update first thing tomorrow! thanks!

Welcome to my world...

hey JSanders...hey how about a little something you know, for the effort, you know. Maybe a link?

See Post #2 in this thread...

WHAT? NO LINKS?

I get no respect around here.

looks like ATT supports the wireless upgrade feature. Had no idea. Any issues with updating the OS wirelessly?

I would recommend doing a backup first, with DM.

Otherwise, do it. I understand it will be wireless, as well.

NOTE on VVM - If you call make sure ATT has a BOLD on your account. They had my old curve which is why the BBVV option did not show up at first.

Also make sure that if have your VM stored as a speed dial that it gets updated.

Ok, on the 25th and beyond, we can install the upgrade. But I'm confused as to the install options: OTA (from our device, options, advanced, wireless update); and then either through DM or by clicking on the loader.exe file?

There's mention here of coordinating the update with java folders. This is where I think I get lost. What's this mean? In the past when I upgraded, I simply followed the instructions at the top of the thread, and there was never anything about java folders.

I'd like to use either DM or loader.exe from my desktop so as to not risk losing my BES connection, and then having to get a new password etc to reactivate.

The thing with the java folders is that if you have bbm 5 and you want to keep it and still use loader.exe, then you have to configure the java folder.

I would recommend:

1. Do a complete back up of your device in Desktop Manager.
2. Follow the instructions doing the manual download and install with loader.exe

If you want to delete stuff like Voice Activated Dialing, extraneous themes, etc., that is where the removal of certain cod files in the Java folder comes into play. If you don't, don't worry about it.

"Manual download" meaning doing what we've done with other upgrades? The quoted text just below is from the thread for the prior upgrade.

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.

Just use loader. I took out the preloaded music and backgrounds to have more space. Also I deleted the doc to go alx so I didn't have to reinstall the premium ed. Just use loader like you always have. Don't even have to delete the vendor.xml file.

Yes, CSO, correct, that is what I would call the "manual" process... not wireless upgrade.

Small note to all:

Once you have upgraded your OS, and had the BBVV Pov Code added to your AT&T account, be sure to call your VMail inbox and set things up including your Password. If you do not setup your VMail inbox, you will receive a Provisioning Message when you launch the VVM App on your BlackBerry.

So... if you are receiving a Provisioning Error and have the BBVV Prov Code added to your account, call your VMail.