4.5 OS Updates For Many Devices Comes Along

Seems RIM is really trying to bring all devices up to the same level these days, maybe it's with the launch of 5.0 or maybe it's simply due to the browser issues that were noted last week that the updates have come out. I really never though I would have to make another 4.5 OS round up post but, here it is folks.

4.5.0.163 From Vodafone UK For:

BlackBerry 8100

BlackBerry 8110

BlackBerry 8700

4.5.0.163 From MobiStar For:

BlackBerry 8320

BlackBerry 8800

BlackBerry 8820

All these OS' are official releases but they may not be for your carrier.

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Official OS 4.5.0.161 For Pearl (8100,8110,8120), Curve (8300,8310,8320), 8800 and 8820 from Hutchison

Odd, just last month on June 1st there was a similar device wide release of device firmware across the board where OS 4.5.0.153 showed up - now this month yet again, on the 1st of the month another huge list of upgrades comes out. Maybe there's some food for thought there.

In any event, 4.5.0.161 has been released for all "older" device from Hutchinson and as such are of course official OS releases so if you are looking for the latest and greatest in the 4.5 flavor be sure to grab whatever one matches your device.

Download 4.5.0.161 Official OS Realeases From Hutchinsons BlackBerry Site

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8330m .160/.138/5.0 Hybrid (BETA) - HOW TO UPGRADE TO THE HYBRID OS

This particular beta hybrid consists of:
The .131 profiles fix
5.0.0.93 files
and .138/.160

Also this OS has been SHRINKED so that it can free up more memory on your phone.
When a OS has been SHRINKED that means that certain files that are hardly used (like your help data) are removed from the OS to free up more memory.

One more thing to know:
There are two types of 8330's. There is the 8330 or 8330e and a 8330m.
8330 or 8330e has an ESN number, with 11 digits, and the 8330m has an 18 digit MEID number. There are some differences in how the units are identified electronically.

This OS is specifically for the 8330m for any carrier.
****************Please Back up EVERYTHING before doing this.******************


*****OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software.******

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INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Download the HYBRID 8330-v4.5.0.138 OS FILE to your MYDOCUMENTS and extract using WINRAR. right click on RAR file and choose EXTRACT TO 8330-v4.5.0.138_P3.4.0.30
*if you don't have winrar you can download it on the internet for free



2)Back up data on Desktop Manager under Back up/restore option. NOTE: If you get an error during this process, clear your browser cache (Browser > Menu Key > options > cache operation > clear all of them)



3) Back up your 3rd party apps. How to backup 3rd party applications

4)Disconnect your BB from Desktop Manager

5) Download OFFICIAL .138 OS to your PC and save on your MYDOCUMENTS

6) Install/run This OS to PC (double click on OS FILE)




7)delete vendor.xml file. It’s located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader


8) open 8330-v4.5.0.138_P3.4.0.30 in your MYDOCUMENTS and you will find another 8330-v4.5.0.138_P3.4.0.30 folder in it



9)Right click and Copy The 8330m Hybrid folder then paste it into c:\program files\common files\research in motion\shared\loader files
*it will ask you if you want to overwrite the existing file. Click on YES TO ALL
*if you don't get this message, something is wrong. make sure you are in the LOADER FILES section and click in an empty area, not on the 8330-v4.5.0.138_P3.4.0.30 folder




9) Connect BB to computer


10) At this point, disconnect your computer from the internet

11) Run Application Loader. It’s located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader






****to make sure you are upgrading your OS or to view the OS version for each file click on details(look at the picture above) and click on MODULES. You will see the install version(installed on your blackberry) and the Available Version(the version you are upgrading to). The picture below is not a 8330 version but a 9530 storm OS so disregard the version #s.


Do not unplug BB during the process. It will take around 20-90 minutes to complete upgrade.

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4.5.0.163 OS Officially Released For 8310 Curves!

This is great for all you BlackBerry Curve 8310 owners out there. Up until now the latest OS for your device and pretty much all other devices pre-4.6 OS was 4.5.0.153 but there is an official version that is even higher currently available to you all. Version 4.5.0.163 is now available from 02 UK for public consumption. Be sure to grab it if having the latest OS is at the top of your to-do list today and if you have never done a OS update before, sure sure to check out our guide before doing so.

Grab The Download Of 4.5.0.163 From The 02 UK BlackBerry Site
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Hybrid OS 8330 v4.5.0.160/.131

A hybrid OS consisting of v4.5.0.160 as the base OS with the radio, phone app, and profiles app from v4.5.0.131. This hybrid is very stable. We have not had any issues that can be found in the 4.5.0.138 and 4.5.0.160 OS releases like RF/network indicator cycling between 1XEV, 1X, 1x, 1xev, and the chirp/squelch audio problem during a call with this hybrid OS. There were also some people experiencing problems with their profiles getting lost with .160
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Run a backup first and back up your third party apps.

Extract the files from the zip folder. You can download the zip folder HERE.

Download/install v4.5.0.160 from here:

Telus Mobility
Megashares
MEGAUPLOAD

After installed navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and delete the vendor.xml file.

Then go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8330-v4.5.0.160_P3.4.0.41 but don't open the CDMA or Java folder yet then move the Phone.alx file from the zip folder and replace it with the one you see in the window.

A window will open and you need to select Move and Replace or you can copy and paste whichever you prefer.

Next open the CDMA folder and move/replace the rim8330c.sfi file.

Next open the Java folder and move/replace all the net_rim_bb files from the zip folder.

When all of that is finished you can free up a little more memory by removing the carrier themes with CrackMem. You can use CrackMem to wipe and load the OS if you can get your BB to connect. I couldn't get CrackMem to cooperate so I used JL Cmder.

CrackMem.zip

Run CrackMem (you don't need to plug in your BB yet) and select/confirm your operating system. Then check the check boxes for everything you want removed from the OS and select Execute Selections. Then close CrackMem. This removed the files for everything you wanted removed and put them in a folder in the Research In Motion folder. Like I said above if you can get your BB to connect to CrackMem then go ahead and use it to wipe and load the OS. I got tired of messing with it


wipe your BB then navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and double click the loader.exe (folder with a cellphone on it) file to launch the application loader and load your hybrid.



When the OS load is complete you can close the application loader and run DM and restore your backup and third party apps.

I know it sounds like a lot of work but it really isn't










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OS Leaks: 4.5.0.153 for GSM Devices & 4.6.0.278 for 8220!

Yesterday, Storm users finally got an official update from Verizon and Curve 8900 users got 4.6.1.250. This morning more OS leak love landed for GSM users. OS 4.5.0.153 has shown up for devices across the board. Pearl 8220 users can also download leaked OS 4.6.0.278. Hit the Jump for more Details...

*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software.

Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8100
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8110
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8120
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8300
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8310
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8320
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8800
Download Leaked OS 4.5.0.153 for 8820
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