Thanks to another anonymous tipster who has now found OS 4.5.0.51 for the 8830 floating around on the interweb. I know quite a few of you have been waiting for it.
Just as an example of where it can be found:
http://rapidshare.com/files/128381641/8830CDMA_Public_4.5.0_rel74_PL3.2.0.41_A4.5.0.51.exe.html
Let us know if you find any bugs
NOTE: Do not install this software if you do not know what you are doing. It may make your BlackBerry FUBAR.
monkey Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 12:35 AM EST
Downloading now!!! About time!
Slamgauge Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 12:46 AM EST
I have been waiting for this. Downloading and installing. I’ll let ya know how it goes.
mcky Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 12:52 AM EST
Thank you. I have been waiting..
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:02 AM EST
Installing as I type. Anyone know whats new???
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:07 AM EST
So… its still saying erasing applications… Phone is not even on.. what the??
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:10 AM EST
Weir… Loading system software.. phone is still not on??
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:10 AM EST
Pfffeewww.. Phone just rebooted… wow!
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:16 AM EST
Installation is going quick! Rebooting
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:23 AM EST
Still booting…..
monkey Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:32 AM EST
mines still rebooting too.. great…
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:35 AM EST
Booted.. restore taking place
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:39 AM EST
Success… Lets go play now.. will post later!
mcky Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:41 AM EST
Loaded successfully. Now connected to device. Finger are cross.
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:45 AM EST
Still no F’in youtube for me! What gives!!
monkey Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:57 AM EST
canson, what carrier??
I am booted up.. will report back later. The track wheel click is back though
More memory free.. lets just hope the leak is gone.
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:00 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Bell.. Xplayer works for streaming radio. M.break.com works. Just no youtube!
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:04 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Ok now msn don’t work. Command error!
mcky Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:16 AM EST
Muck tanx….”BERRYREVIEW” thats why I check in every minute of the day. All is great…..except my wife…..she will understand. gonna go explore now. Load and working fine.
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:33 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Ok so msn messenger is toast. Command failed is all I keep getting ;(
slamgauge Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:45 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Posting from my BB with the new os. Everything seems to work pretty well. Youtube streams now! And the new browser is nice.
Kevin Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:56 AM EST
I’ve installed the software to the computer, but the Desktop Mgr – (4.5) doesn’t seem to know that there is an uprade available. Verizon 8830 with 4.2.2 installed. Any clue as to what I need to do?
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 3:00 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Ok for the guys who have youtube working what do your browser settings look like. Emulating blackberry or another browser?? As for the guy above remove the vendor.xml file from ur computer. Search for instructions online
Lance G. Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 8:22 AM EST
The Youtube streaming has worked for me on my 8320 since bet 4.5.0.37. I have emulation as blackberry, i have allow java(everything) checked and it works just fine, i noticed in prior versions that my phone would reset while watching videos or trying to exit a video. Seems to be fixed in .52. They just need to fix the BB Messenger issue.
Is anyone else having issues with BB Messenger contacts erasing?
Mark Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 10:29 AM EST
I have the same installation issue and software versions as Kevin above. I have searched, and don’t see vendor.xml on my computer.
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 10:34 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
First change ur file options to view hidden files. Then do a search for vendor. I am sire u will find it. Its in the common file under program files I believe. Can’t remember.
DavidB ( View Profile) Guru - Posts: 1751
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 10:36 AM EST
The vendor.xml to delete should be in:
c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
Canson Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 10:39 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Thanks DavidB. I only had to delete it once and I am writing from my berry so I was guessing
tolcrackmonkey Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 12:57 PM EST
Does anyone know where an accessable copy of 4.5.0.51 Rel 74 for the 8330 can be found?
R0CKY Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 1:32 PM EST
I’m with “tolcrackmonkey”… I have an 8330 and would like to have the 4.5.0.51 on my Curve.
Holla Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:21 PM EST
So far so good. I was unable to load on my DM 4.5 on Vista. However, i was able to load it on my XP workstation. And I did delete the vendor.xml file. Not sure if it’s s Vista issue.
So far, I’ve noticed on the new revision:
-Better Memory utilization
-Quicker response
-Voice Notes Recorder App
There’s still a bug with Blackberry Messenger, when after removing the battery, it’ll ask you to update your contacts or it’ll erase them.
Paul Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:22 PM EST
worked great on my 8830 and seems to have fixed the memory problem with the last 4.5 release…
Also if you go to options>advanced> you will see “Wireless Upgrade”……..IIIIIIIIInteresting to see where that goes
Paul Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:23 PM EST
Also i did not delete the vendor file… the upgrade worked fine
Cliff Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:50 PM EST
Downloading now… Will update when I start installation
Carrier: VZW
Current OS: 4.5.0.33
Pholey Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 2:50 PM EST
Link will not download file any ideas??
Cliff Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 3:25 PM EST
Installation going smoothly… No signs of problems
Kevin Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 3:45 PM EST
Deleted the vedor.xml file – everything installed perfectly – Thanks Canson! The two issues that I have run into are: 1) custom folders are now tan floders that cannot be edited back to their customized colors. 2) when viewing the streaming YouTube feed, the press of any key other than what is available by “mouse” control, causes a reboot. After installation, it is neccessary to then add the DocsToGo apps through the Desktop Manager.
Cliff Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 4:33 PM EST
Installed and now testing. Will be back with reviews and fixes.
Cliff Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 6:28 PM EST
Here are some of the things I noticed with 4.5.0.51:
-Very smooth, quick performance, minimal lag
-HTML E-mail (faster)
-Websites now recognize mobile browser and redirect to their mobile site (Some exceptions, including vzwpix.com)
-Fixed the “wakeup from black screen” button problem, (ex. it would select whatever you have highlighted when trying to wakeup the phone with the trackball.)
-Media player via Youtube Mobile is much more responsive and quick.
-Selection in “column” view problem fixed. (.33 made the page jump from hyperlink to hyperlink even when the link was not in view of the screen)
-Wireless Upgrade (Saw it after I first downloaded the OS but not after I resent my service books)
-DocsToGo (Haven’t played with it yet, but it looks very good)
That’s all I have for now. If anyone knows how to get the Wireless Upgrade function back, let me know.
Jason Ludwig Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 8:59 PM EST
I noticed that with this build there is no longer a way to force roaming! This is a big bummer.
Kevin Not Registered
Posted: July 10, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST
If you register and download the update for the DocsToGo app, it will add the ability to open existing excel files as well as the word and slideshow.
Chris Not Registered
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 12:06 AM EST
Will this update work on the Blackberry 8330?
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) Senior admin - Posts: 5298
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 12:41 AM EST
@Chris
Check the front page. The 8330 link is there
Cliff Not Registered
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 2:12 AM EST
I’m having problems installing VZNavigator. There is no link to download it on the VZStart page and the “Get VZNavigator Now!” Bookmark just takes me back to the VZStart page. I renamed the vendor.xml file so it wouldn’t load it. Could that have been the problem?
Mario Not Registered
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 4:09 AM EST
Just installed the latest 4.5.0.51…no issues so far, this version is better then .33
Are there any items you guys would like tested?
Derek Not Registered
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 9:10 AM EST
I installed 4.5.0.33 Monday, and had a few small issues (browser wouldn’t let me edit textboxes after the first pass, clicking the ball to resuume from sleep launched the highlighted app, Sprint TV stopped working, etc), so I was pretty excited to see 4.5.0.51. Although the previously mentioned issues have all been fixed, I have noticed the following issues (not sure if it’s just my phone, or if these are bugs):
-there is a 2 second delay between vibrate and ring
-unable to upgrade ‘On Demand’ OTA (Handmark app)
-folders are yellow, with no options to customize
-Overall speed seems slower when switching apps
Vicente Not Registered
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 12:37 PM EST
upgradeed to 4.5.0.51 from 4.5.0.33
8830 from Cbeyond
over all faster in everything.
voice quality is a little better
4.5.0.33 almost hurt my ear. 4.2.0.193 had better voice quality with a little bass to it. I hope the improve this in future versions.
Everything works faster. voice recorder actually works now on 4.5.0.33 was there but couldnt record.
youtube and docs to go work perfect.
The only time it seems to lag is when viewing a photo that is 2mb or bigger.
Richard Not Registered
Posted: July 11, 2008 at 7:41 PM EST
I just noticed that 4.5.0.51 has been SUCKING my available memory down to 0 several times today! Strange! But when it does that and I do a battery pull it goes back up to like 1,000,000 Bytes (or thereabouts).
Noticed significant delays when installing new software (which I’ve only installed 4 things). Like sometimes a minute or more before it completes (not the downloading, but after while it’s “thinking”).
Richard Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 11:20 AM EST
Well, it appears I MAY have to downgrade back to 4.2 if this memory thing doesn’t improve soon. Or at least if I can’t figure out why. Maybe it’s something I’m doing, but I doubt it. I have minimal apps installed and/or running, I’m not a complex multi-tasker on by BB, I have it set to delete any emails over 14 days. And when it restarted just now I jump up to 2,416,807 Bytes. Which is plenty enough to operate.
I’m getting desperate enough that I turned on the “Memory Cleaner” option to clear every 5 minutes (only after this all started because I don’t want you to think that IT is the problem).
Suggestions? Anyone with similar findings?
Richard Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM EST
While I was typing that previous message (RIGHT after restarting my BlackBerry) the free memory dropped to 1,688,195
Brian Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 11:54 AM EST
I’ve noticed that in the Advanced options section there is ( Wireless Upgrade) I wonder what this will serve as … PRL updates or OTA OS upgrades???
Richard Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST
I believe I’ve read that it will be actual OS upgrades. But of course since this version is BETA, then no upgrades yet until it gets officially released.
Brian Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 3:09 PM EST
So I’ve downloaded OS v4.5.0.51 on my 8830 CDMA ( Bell Mobility) and youtube doesnt work, I have change the settings on emulator to Blackberry and I’ve tried m.youtube.com & http://www.youtube.com, aswell as cnn.com and none of them work. They all say that the media format is unsupported or I get an error message at the media screen. Any suggestions?
Brian Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 3:15 PM EST
Ok so I have successfully install OS v4.5.0.51 on my BB 8830 ( bell mobility) but I am not able to view any videos from youtube or cnn. I have change the emulation to Blackberry but still no luck. Any suggestions?
bigjoker Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 5:25 PM EST
I installed this on my Sprint 8830. Youtube works, but html email doesn’t. I logged into my blackberry account and resent my service books, but it still doesn’t work. Any one has the similar problem?
Richard Not Registered
Posted: July 12, 2008 at 5:30 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
I only have the HTML issue with my BES email. HTML email works fine on my BIS accounts.
kanebb Not Registered
Posted: July 13, 2008 at 6:26 PM EST
i have the same problem not viewing html emails hope resending service books will fix that
redeye Not Registered
Posted: July 14, 2008 at 9:29 AM EST
Just finished downloading for a 8830 (sprint), will I be able to force roaming with this OS? this is a major issue with me. I need to be able to force roaming on a blackberry.
Kevin Not Registered
Posted: July 15, 2008 at 1:05 AM EST
Anybody seen 4.5.0.52 for 8830 yet??
Namor Not Registered
Posted: July 15, 2008 at 2:11 PM EST
Does anyone know if a Verizon 8830 running OS 4.5.0.51 will be able to roam globally?
Richard Not Registered
Posted: July 15, 2008 at 2:14 PM EST
Well, it still has that has part of it’s physical make-up, so the global roaming is still there.
Djeronimo Not Registered
Posted: July 16, 2008 at 9:57 AM EST
Looks like rapidshare deleted the file. Anyone know where I can snag it?
ramon Not Registered
Posted: July 16, 2008 at 11:44 AM EST
Djeronimo email me i have it downloaded…..tvcme99@gmail.com
Nick Not Registered
Posted: July 18, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST
Yeah, RapidShare is blocking the file from being downloaded. Ramon, I just sent an email to you. I’ll even host an FTP site for a while to help some people out.
ramon Not Registered
Posted: July 19, 2008 at 1:22 PM EST
goto http://www.myspace.com/morrisonstepp for a link its on my page thanks
Jim De Arras Not Registered
Posted: July 21, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST
Great overall, except they MUST increase alert volume. I can play the alerts in the player at a much higher volume (with the volume boost set on) than the alerts can play when needed!
Jim De Arras Not Registered
Posted: July 22, 2008 at 4:01 PM EST
Sometimes the media player gets strange with bluetooth headphones that have controls. The pause button on the headset pauses the current audio, but seems to start a prior audio session, like perhaps 2 instances of the player are running. You can toggle between the two audio playbacks by pushing the pause button. three finger salute or battery removal fixes it.
mark Not Registered
Posted: July 28, 2008 at 3:51 PM EST
has anyone experienced and major battery drain because of a non-stop data connection? I thought originally it was an app that was running (i.e., Viigo) but turns out its must be a blackberry side process as i restored a 4.5.0.51 backup to an 4.2.196 OS version and found the same issue….
tone Not Registered
Posted: July 29, 2008 at 11:19 PM EST
Anyone have another link the rapidshare link is dead. Ive been searching everywhere
PMac Not Registered
Posted: August 1, 2008 at 9:16 AM EST
Yes, please can someone re-post this someplace where we can get it? I would love to give this a try, but cannot find it anywhere. Thanks
ramon Not Registered
Posted: August 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM EST
here is a current link
http://rapidshare.com/files/136779044/8830_4.5r74.exe.html
doc Not Registered
Posted: August 22, 2008 at 11:04 AM EST
anyone find a link for 8830 4.5.0.77
Richard Wood Not Registered
Posted: August 22, 2008 at 11:06 AM EST
There’s a 4.5.0.77???
doc Not Registered
Posted: August 22, 2008 at 11:28 AM EST
http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/4-5-0-77-cdma-63801/
Rick James Not Registered
Posted: August 30, 2008 at 2:27 PM EST
OS 4.5.0.77
8330: http://www.mediafire.com/?ejfzak4uy3f
8830: http://www.mediafire.com/?gnvehbcgiw3
Rick James Not Registered
Posted: August 30, 2008 at 2:29 PM EST
OS 4.5.0.77
8330: http://www.mediafire.com/?zsm2xsbhdmv
Richard Not Registered
Posted: August 30, 2008 at 7:09 PM EST
Got the one for 8830. Google Maps still don’t work. Rolling back now.