Comments on: Official Web OS Upgrades Are Live! Upgrade To OS 4.5 Through Internet Explorer?

By: Gareth

Gareth — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:57:35 +0000

“BlackBerry Partner Technical Support has noted an increase in a number of calls coming through to RIM regarding customers upgrading to the 4.5 version of device software by using the version available for download directly from our BlackBerry site. Unfortunately this software is only compatible with unbranded devices or devices purchased directly from RIM, so in other words, for devices branded from a carrier this download will not function correctly.

RIM is presently looking into the matter and will amend the download site accordingly.”

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By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:13:51 +0000

No upgrade for att – BOO they suck, as usual. Guess its time for the Iphone

By: Ronen Halevy

Ronen Halevy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:23:03 +0000

Just found some more information:
http://www.berryreview.com/2008/09/23/check-if-os-45-is-officially-available-for-your-device-by-pin/

In RIMs words:
The Application Loader tool lists available BlackBerry Device Software upgrades that are approved by the BlackBerry smartphone user’s wireless service provider.

Talk about a letdown

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Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:20:26 +0000

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By: jameshinty

jameshinty — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:04:06 +0000

Would seem that the 20 posts above are pointing toward either a premature announcement of an official 4.5 release or we’re missing something in the installation. Tried downgrading to the 4.2 that came with my 8310 and then attempted to upgrade. No success.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:22:59 +0000

Cellular South 8330 running 4.5.0.77 and it just tells me that I have the most recent OS.

By: kamleon

kamleon — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:50:55 +0000

Cellular South 8830 here and no love. I would love the 4.5 upgrade for the stereo bluetooth headset, html mail viewing and all the other goodies they added/fixed.

By: automan69

automan69 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:47:44 +0000

Hi this has nothing to do with what you are talking about but thought I would share this…I’m with telus and have a pearl 8130 running 4.5 os. Go to pinstack there is help on installing this os to your phone. Good luck.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:33:21 +0000

@windchime:
This is different than upgrading via Desktop Manager (delete vendor.xml). This new web process will only offer you what is approved by your carrier (unless the process gets hacked, which I doubt) which is why most of us are seeing it offer nothing right now.

By: windchime516

windchime516 — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:01:08 +0000

Do we also have to delete the vendor.xtml first before downloading the OS 4.5? or will the uploader do everything and i just sit back, worry and relax only when its successfully downloaded and installed?

Just curious… am no geek…not a techie too so i make questions like these. Help? anyone? please??? :-p

By: DavidB

DavidB — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:49:28 +0000

VZW 8830 running 4.2.2.196. No upgrade offered. But not surprised either. Checked the VZW SmithMicro device software page, nothing newer than ~ May 2008 for any VZW Blackberry.

By: KeNNEthX

KeNNEthX — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:42:54 +0000

Note:

If you are on a BES or BPS it says you should not upgrade via this method…it then redirected me to a page where I could put my PIN in to see if there was a version available for me…I am on TMO in the USA…it said…no. It then redirected me to…a link where I can be notified when it is available…

https://www.blackberry.com/productupdate/?product=hhupgrade45&carrierid=161538

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:20:02 +0000

I have a Pearl 8130 on Telus Mobility and it says my device has the latest software 4.3.0.65. That sucks! I want 4.5 already!

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:16:52 +0000

I have an AT&T 8300 – no dice. 4.2 is as high as I go…

By: David

David — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:56:28 +0000

I have a Sprint 8330, no joy here either. Perhaps they are just getting ready for an impending update. I signed up for the email notification.

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By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:46:54 +0000

It doesn’t show an upgrade for me either, but I’d like to point something out.

blackberry.com/upgrades still has you downloading desktop version 4.5, and they have released version 4.6 on their site

By: JEF

JEF — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:38:21 +0000

I get no upgrade available from 4.2. I’m on verizon 8830.

By: Gareth

Gareth — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:29:00 +0000

Currently there is an http 500 Error when clicking the Upgrade Button with device connected, as if nothing is there.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:17:48 +0000

“BlackBerry® Device Software v4.5 is not supported by your wireless service provider.” Thank you, once again, Verizon Wireless!

By: pete

pete — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:59:42 +0000

Installed and ran nicely, but claims my 8100 is running the “latest” software.. 4.2.x ?? BOO.

By: mcky

mcky — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:40:03 +0000

was able to install and configure with Internet explorer 8. Once install Application Loader pop-up. Have to restart my computer for configuration to take effect.

By: Nikolaus

Nikolaus — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:33:41 +0000

I ran it, and it said I already have the latest version, so I could not upgrade. I have an 8320 with 4.5.0.69, so it did not up me to .77 or .81. I’m crushed.

By: Ronen Halevy

Ronen Halevy — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:24:12 +0000

Sorry about that Nikolaus. It is http://www.blackberry.com/upgrades. We forgot the “s” at the end