[Mortgage_It]

Official from Verizon:

Upgrading Software On Your BlackBerry 8830
World Edition Smartphone
1 of 1
A software upgrade for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition is now available for download! Visit BlackBerry® Software Updates for installation instructions, requirements and other important information.
How to verify software version on the device.
Select Options, then About on the device. The software version is on the third line from the top on the first screen. If your device reads “v4.2.2.66” or “v.4.2.2.148”, you may perform this update. If it reads “v4.2.2.176”, you already have the latest software upgrade available for your device!
Who should perform this update?
• Customers wishing to add functionality such as A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) support to wirelessly listen to music through the included Media Player (requires optional Bluetooth Stereo Headset, purchased separately).
• Customers wishing to add VZ NavigatorTM functionality to their device, including audible, turn-by-turn directions, and more (additional charges required, visit www.vznavigator.com for details).
• Customer who intend to use their device outside of the United States (requires Verizon Wireless Global Plan/Feature and SIM card, additional charge apply for global service).
Important Information for BlackBerry Enterprise Server Customers
If your company uses a BlackBerry Enterprise Server to provide access to your corporate email, it is highly recommended that you contact your IT department prior to installing this update.

[JSanders]

Thanks. VZW is just a couple weeks late getting it posted, it's been here a while
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...2-2-176-a.html

[tomtheguitarguy]

The Verizon site is still showing .148 version as of 1:27pm PST

[Mortgage_It]

Just got word...official launch date is 11-20-07

[JSanders]

three weeks late, then

[lrdiaz]

Here we go again, another 'official' date

[RadioDude]

Originally Posted by Mortgage_It

Just got word...official launch date is 11-20-07

Any idea what changes have been made to look for.

[tomtheguitarguy]

Originally Posted by Mortgage_It

Just got word...official launch date is 11-20-07

That makes sense! - NOT!!!

Go ahead and enable the ability to add VZNavigator to your account today, but "oh, well you have to wait until later before your device can run it".

Good work Verizon!

[wabbit]

Originally Posted by tomtheguitarguy

That makes sense! - NOT!!!

Go ahead and enable the ability to add VZNavigator to your account today, but "oh, well you have to wait until later before your device can run it".

Good work Verizon!

lets get a free month of svc fee's before people see how bad the app/ nav is.

vznav maps dont even come close to the google maps :( or even bbmaps.....

[Mortgage_It]

Originally Posted by RadioDude

Any idea what changes have been made to look for.

I think this is pretty much it:
• Customers wishing to add functionality such as A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) support to wirelessly listen to music through the included Media Player (requires optional Bluetooth Stereo Headset, purchased separately).
• Customers wishing to add VZ NavigatorTM functionality to their device, including audible, turn-by-turn directions, and more (additional charges required, visit www.vznavigator.com for details).

[JRSCCivic98]

^^^ It's not even that. A2DP is already available in the previous OS.

[RadioDude]

Originally Posted by Mortgage_It

I think this is pretty much it:
• Customers wishing to add functionality such as A2DP (Stereo Bluetooth) support to wirelessly listen to music through the included Media Player (requires optional Bluetooth Stereo Headset, purchased separately).
• Customers wishing to add VZ NavigatorTM functionality to their device, including audible, turn-by-turn directions, and more (additional charges required, visit www.vznavigator.com for details).

And the official launch is set for 11/20 still. thanks

[penguin3107]

Originally Posted by khalidj76

I have blackberry8830 i need to unlocked my phone help me

Please ask nicely, in another thread.
It's rude to threadjack.

[hornet303]

Just tried the link provide by OP and I see the new update (dated 11-13-2007).

Downloading now.



Edit:

My Bad, I chose the 8130 phone on accident No update yet.

[poseidon66]

Bueller?.....Bueller?.....anyone, Bueller?....

[DS28]

will updating the OS re-lock my SIM (i.e., reset that)? Just wondering

[penguin3107]

Originally Posted by DS28

will updating the OS re-lock my SIM

No, it won't.

[breese]

It's avaliable to download now.

[deckyon]

I got this from my corporate admin for the BES. It is a different link that what is above.
BlackBerry ® Software Updates

[NJBlackBerry]

Looks like the same OS version (4.2.2.176); good that there's another download area.