[Raptor464]

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.255 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 4.5.0.255
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.162
* Software Platform: 2.7.0.103
* File name: 8120EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel255_PL2.7.0.103_A4.5.0.16 2_Vodafone_Essar_Limited.exe
* File size: 94.13MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

* Download Software: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...356FCC56D801D1

This download is from Vodafone Essar Limited but will work on ANY carrier's 8120 model BB. (Not 8100, 8110 or 8130)

1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded. (Vista users be sure to right click on the .exe file and select "Run As Adminstrator.")
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 DM 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.

Previous OS version here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...a-english.html

[jhayesvw]

is this able to be installed from my mac?
thanks

[Raptor464]

Originally Posted by jhayesvw

is this able to be installed from my mac?
thanks

No, don't believe so

[rung]

Installed fine. Still no-go with youtube when on UMA (never tried on EDGE). VuClip still works though. Will report back if I see any other bugs/fixes.

[n3kuh]

Installed just fine. Memory is great, it's never been so high.

Then I found out why. It restarts every hour or so.

[katone]

mine constantly restarts as well!
next step forward: a step back. what was the last stable/good OS for the 8120?

[pacing]

same problem here when i tried to upgrade the firmware... was stuck at err 507 for two days and today i was on the endless hourglass spin... finally managed to revive my bb (thanks to all the instructions here in the forums), but i cant muster the courage to upgrade it again

[katone]

I'm back to .110, life is good again.

[snoxr500]

so everyone has problems with this version restarting?, im running 4.5.0.102 and it wont connect to wifi, where as an 8900 beside it has 100% wifi signal what version is best?

[Wabba]

I am new to this whole BB thing, came from Nokia´s Symbian world.

I aupdated from 4.3.something to this release and I agree, it does restart like once a day minimum. I also noticed that it disconnects from Wifi easier. With the old 4.3 release I spent nearly a whole day chatting through Palringo using Wifi and it never missed a beat. Now I'm better off using GPRS as the Wifi disconnects all the time.

So, which release is recommended?

[rung]

Originally Posted by snoxr500

so everyone has problems with this version restarting?, im running 4.5.0.102 and it wont connect to wifi, where as an 8900 beside it has 100% wifi signal what version is best?

No problems here but I really see no difference from 124. Still lose the cursor sometimes when going back in browser history and youtube still doesn't work on wifi.

[Up2ThaTime]

Mine restarts also on me, my other version was stable till I did the upgrade. I only wanted to upgrade so that I could get the leaked blackberry messenger 5.

[Codito]

Wirelessly posted

Mine hasn't been restarting as much lately, maybe it's gone away. Either way I am still hoping a new version comes out soon

[sette7nani]

Any news about an update for my 8120 ?

[sette7nani]

Many auto reboots here. Hoping a new version coming up

[sette7nani]

Back to 110 everything is ok

[sette7nani]

Still waiting for an upgrade of 8120 firmware.
Anyone knows when it will be released?
I have .110 now.
Thanks for your answers

[Codito]

.169 is out for a lot of other pearls so I am hoping it will be soon for the 8120 too.

[dparvin]

I am running 4.5.0.124 but I find it very slow, any other version suggestion I should try?

[sette7nani]

4.5.0.124 from O2 is ok for me.
Still waiting for good news