Thread: Updating the OS
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Old 11-26-2008, 05:40 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by dmj2012 View Post
Thanks, guys. Two questions:

1. Do companies update phone OSes? For example, will T-Mobile ever update my phone to 4.5 or do they usually just put newer OSes on newer phone models?

2. If I decide 4.5 isn't working for me, how hard is it to wipe the phone and install the older one?

edit: Another question. What new features does the new OS have over 4.3? I remember seeing a list somewhere and there was a particular feature that made me want to upgrade, now I don't remember what it was and don't know where I read the comparison. D'oh!
Most carriers post a download link to their latest OS release on their websites. However, you don't have to me carrier specific (i.e: I have used an OS distributed by ATT on my T-Mobile device), but you do need to be model specific ( 8120 OS won't work on an 8230).

Here is a link to help get you started on rolling back to a previous OS:

How do I downgrade the OS on my BlackBerry? - BlackBerryFAQ
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