Is this new upgrade process going to eliminate the ability to download the OS and install it via DM or is this just another way to do it?

For now, it is just another way to do it, currently the downloadable OSs are still available.

I don't know what the future intention is... however I believe there will be a loud cry if the downloads are eventually disabled.

That's good to hear.

Every time I hook the BB to the USB cable and start up DM it comes up there is an updated version of this application listed below are available for your device.

Blackberry 4.5.0 system sofware
Blackberry 4.5.0 core application

hit update,it does the search,no software udate is required.. now why is the DM reading and telling me there is an updated version? and I do not find 4.5.0_rel on my hard drive..I am assuming ApploaderWebSL-Upgrade.msi Loader.exe in my apploader is causing this..also it inserted back in to my apploader the Vendor.xml....so I am guessing eventually there will be another step to this thing????

Has anyone entered their pin for availability upgrade?

BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 Availability

BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5 is not supported by your wireless service provider.

What sort of password is it asking for?

Damn AT&T. I'm told it has been pushed back until 9-30. Who knows with AT&T.

That's as good a rumor as any.

Well, Verizon Wireless hasn't put anything new up. Same old 4.2 OS. Any idea when they're releasing there version for the 8330 and 8830?

And the 8130...

Are there any updates about when the 4.5 will be released for AT&T? I can't seem to find out anything

It doesn't matter, just use the latest release. It will work fine and is no different then if ATT were to release it, other than having to delete vendor.xml

I would but, I'm not wanting to void my warranty.

OS upgrades have been done many times before with little to no consequence. If something does go wrong, you have the entirety of BBF here to help you solve it. If you do need to send your device in, it's easy enough to recover and downgrade to the appropriate OS first.

OS updates do not void your warranty and you can always revert to the official ATT version.

Great! I've been waiting for the official launch.

Thanks!

Ok thanks

Not sure where the myth of voiding the warranty came from.

Sounds like something from a C rated slasher Halloween flick, LOL [just imagine the maniacal laughter in the background accompanied by spooky music].

A Rep at an at&t store told me end of Nov for the 8320 with 4.5.