Latest Curve OS: Optus Mobile Limited: v4.2.2.222/4.2.2.114 (w/Chinese support)
 

This update is English with Chinese support.

***Note: This OS works on any Curve, however, TMo users will not get a browser service book. It is an issue with TMo/service books and no fix is in sight yet. TMo users the latest version is the version from O2. You can get it here.


https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...4E92D025A75D1F

To install this software on any GSM Curve:

1. Download and install the latest Desktop Manager from here
2. Download and install the OS packaged linked above.
3. Delete the vendor.xml file located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
4. Connect BB, open Desktop Manager and you should be prompted to upgrade.

Edited Blackberry.alx and LBS.alx files Click Here
Instructions for .alx files Click Here

(link to previous OS Click Here)

*Note from Spencer*
If you require the multilanguage version, you can pick it up from Vodaphone here: http://members.a1.net/updateservice/...A4.2.2.114.exe

Good find!

Any idea what the differences are?

Offhand, I couldn't tell ya. I don't own a Curve. I'll see what I can figure out on Monday when I can play with my co-worker's Curve. Sorreh. :\ If anyone has the opportunity, play with the OS versions and post 'em on here. =3

This should fix the Calendar sync issues on the Curve. Should make some happy campers.

Edit 7/4/07: A Patch for the Calendar issues has been released by RIM. You don't need to upgrade to this OS to fix the Calendar issues anymore:

2007 Calendar Patch

I have it running on some Curves. New modules which may be of interest:

net_rim_process_launcher
net_rim_bis_launch
net_rim_bb_device_selftest

I hope that this does indeed fix the calendar issues.

Really, now. Any word on what they each do or contribute to, specifically?

but does this allow tmobile people to keep their browser?

Try it and let us know! ;-)

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) BlackBerry8800/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/102)

Beats me. I installed the Rogers OS on an associate's BB, and it didn't come on until a handset wipe and re-registration, and he's on the T-Mobile network. I would conjecture that the new platform version would offer such results (theoretically speaking, of course).

Just installed the new OS and got my first calendar reminder since getting the 8300!! Worked like a charm.

ok, one problem. Can't seem to hit the web or send and receive any email. I have edge (lowercase) and tried resend sevice books but it looks like I can't receive them. Any ideas guys?

No browser for if ur on an unlocked curve like myself.....to bad to the OS is really solid and the thumbnails from memory card load incredibly fast....theres gotta be a workaround for the browser i dont mind to much cuz i use opera mini but for others

edge in lower case is not (usually) an OS problem but a network problem. Have you tried turning the wireless off and back on?

Do you have EDGE (in all caps) and have you tried Options >Advanced Options > Host Routing Table >Menu Key-Register Now? If that doesn't work have you tried sending the service books from the BIS site?

I hope this OS update fixes issues others have had such as the Calendar Alerts, Syncing to Outlook and low memory. I'm loading the OS right now so I'll report back later.

is it really worth it to update? im running on the latest ATT os, i get calender reminders. my thumbnails load fast

unless there are some major program upgrades, (like those 3 new things 1 guy mentioned) should i really update?

like, i see all these browser problems n such, and screw up, but it it worth it?

Should fix calendar problems and syncing to Outlook. As for memory, not sure. I'm guessing not. You need to slim down stuff on the device. Make sure no languages are there. If you are having memory issues I don't recommend adding all the themes. Remove the large ones if you are not using them. Don't install the help application and remove the demo video, etc.

The browser problem has only been on TMo (as far as I know.) If you are just on a BES then the calendar issues are not a problem. If you are using BIS, or both BIS and BES, and syncing calendar via Desktop Manager then there are major calendar issues that are fixed with this update.

After the upgrade I had no issue sending/receiving emails or seeing my browsers. The BlackBerry does seem faster especially when I open the Media Player and browse the CD's I have loaded onto the MicroSD card or want to open pictures. I do have calendar alerts now which is great! That's all I have noticed in the short time that I have had this new OS. If I notice anything significant differences I'll post them here.