Thanks to our secret agent 019 we just got links to the Bold OS 4.6.0.190. The new .190 is a pretty significant version bump from .167… He also sent us OS 4.6.1.75 for the yet to be released BlackBerry 8900 Javelin if you happen to have your grubby hands on one…
Bold OS 4.6.0.190:
http://rapidshare.com/files/162363844/9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel331_PL4.0.0.172_A4.6.0.190.exe.html
Javelin OS 4.6.1.75:
http://rapidshare.com/files/162363781/8900jEastAsia_PBr4.6.1_rel132_PL4.2.0.59_A4.6.1.75.exe.html
Let us know what you find in the new OS versions in the comments below. Thanks again 019 and keep the tips coming!
NOTE: Do not install this software if you do not know what you are doing. It may make your BlackBerry FUBAR or just plain angry.
jp Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 2:38 AM EST
i love u guys thanks!
Jordan Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 2:52 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Wow, that’s a big jump from .167 to .190.
Thanks guys!
Edward Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 4:09 AM EST
Anybody installed this version? Does this version support Chinese? Thanks…
b3stguy Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 7:55 AM EST
i dl and install it right now and it works very well. Mermory leak seems improved. 3G Network are much more stable (O2germany)than with the .167 or .168. Overall Performance very good. Accu duration stiil testing.
mo Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST
yo Ron do u know its possible to put the javelin’s O.S on my 8310 w/o bricking it?
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) Senior admin - Posts: 5441
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Sadly you cannot interchange OS versions between devices
mo Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 10:15 AM EST
dats sucks….i’ll prolly upgrade to the bold next two weeks.
thanks tho’
jscott Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 11:07 AM EST
Thx… grabbing it now… moving up from .168 and looking forward to improvements
kaleb Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
I’ve notice great inprovements on the memory aspect of it from .168 use to have nothing now even with heavy use I have on average 30mb free
Adrian Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST
I have the problem with the -190 release that my background wallpapers don’t seem to fit anymore. Now they are all too small.
If I pick the “waterfalls f.e. they don’t fill the whole screen anymore. Even if I select “zoom”.
What is the case with this release and the wallpaper images?
Anyone out there with a solution??
Thanks in advance,
-Adrian
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 2:18 PM EST
@ Adrian
Please zoom in before you set as background. Hope that helps..
Adrian Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 2:25 PM EST
@Amir.
Thank You for Your suggestion.
Zooming in dos not really help. On the left and right sides there remain black borders.
I have looked further into it and it looks like not all images have the format 320×240 anymore. Some do have and there’s no problem using them as wallpaper on the front page.
But not the “waterfalls” I like most.
In the meantime I have wiped my BB and reinstalled version .126 with the correct preloaded images.
Is there an option to backup those images, install .190 again and the restore the backed up images??
Best regards,
-Adrian
Mike Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 2:42 PM EST
The link is giving the following error: “This content is not authorized for viewing.” Any suggestions???? Can someone post the bold OS in a different location?
4den ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 1
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 3:38 PM EST
this one is east asian version it should have chinese or korean or japanese characters
http://rapidshare.com/files/162399354/9000jEastAsia_PBr4.6.0_rel331_PL4.0.0.172_A4.6.0.190.exe
meCka Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 4:58 PM EST
I had trouble downloading it from RapidShare so I had my friend upload it for me on a new site. Heres the link for anyone that has trouble with the link above:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=06DDO3X1
This is way faster than RapidShare. Im getting ready to install right now
kaleb Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 5:56 PM EST
have noticed that with this os streaming audio bluetooth dose skip, unlike .167… but there is 30 mb or so free…. anyone else encountered this?
B Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 6:08 PM EST
i download it without problem but when i click on it to install it it sais error reading setup initillization file PLEASE HELP!
Edward Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 9:54 PM EST
@4den
Thanks for posting the link for the Asian version of the 190 firmware…
Is there a megaupload link for the file? Rapidshare is not allowing me to download the file after downloading the English version..
Jordan Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 10:08 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Edward check the comments above yours. I posted a link to get the OS from megaupload.
So far so good, I’ve been running the OS for couple hours.
Battery life got way better, best build until this day.
SurrealCivic Not Registered
Posted: November 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM EST
How about 9500 OS links? anyone have anything newer than 4.7.0.46!! Thanks
abcz Not Registered
Posted: November 12, 2008 at 5:41 AM EST
just installed and it’s running great. one small finding after 5min testing, nothing big, in pictures thumbnail view is not working. it only show a picture of an icon but no thumbnail.
Crunch Not Registered
Posted: November 12, 2008 at 5:43 AM EST
Alright, so far so good. I don’t have the screen issue that someone remarked.
How has it been working for you who have had it longer than me? What should I look for? What benefits can I expect in terms of speed, stability, more available memory, etc.?
Thanks, folks. I love my Bold!
Adrian Not Registered
Posted: November 12, 2008 at 5:49 AM EST
Looks like my email got messed up.
I cannot reply to emails anymore.
My Bold treats every email as meeting invitation now and I have only “Accept” a.s.o. as commands available, but not “Answer” a.s.o..
Is that a .190 problem?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
best regards,
-Adrian
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: November 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST
Well, I've been running this OS for over a day and I have some interesting feedback…
GPS: stopped working…I have no idea why that happened but I can't get a lock on my position anymore and it's not responding after refreshing or turning on/off.
Memory: way better, stable around 14 MB after intense use…but my problem was with the GPS, and since that's not working…hmmm
Speed: very slow…I hate to say that but the response time from unlocking to locking is BAD…like 4 secs.
Conc: I'm downgrading to the original ATT firmware…although the 168 was better, but I'd rather live with the original now till something solid comes out for the Bold.
.168 is definitely better that .167 (ATT version) but, oh well…
Xaroc Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 3:11 AM EST
After reading Everyone post, i have made myself a check list and will test everything i can think of , i am Testing a Rogers Bold upgrading from .168
I tested all pictures on SD and Pre-loaded pictuers, all came up full screen, and are able to access and view all of them.
E-mails work fine, they have all functions like they should, full list of optiions, and able to reply and send.
After a Restart i had 52 free megs of memory, after launching all the progams, im averaging mid 40s.
I got a GPS lock after about 2 minutes ( inside, at night, Thick cloud + rain )
Solid 3G connectivity, been solid 5 bar reception, dropping to 4 once or twice, then back up to 5 (inside basement suite) Internet loads fast.
Wifi connected with in 10 seconds, Steaming bluetooth to my wireless Motorola S9 headset for about 20 minutes + wifi on without a single skip.
That concludes my Run through, I cant find a single flaw, i have tested everything i could posibly thnk of , running 3-4 programs at once, trying to provoke a slow down, Restart or slowdown, nothing…
Seems very Solid
ethan Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 4:48 AM EST
i have a rogers device on tmobile USA and im having a few problems.
i keep losing EDGE signal and emails are also coming in very slowly. ofter 5+ minutes late or much more. Opera and Viigo also are having problems connecting over EDGE. Wifi seems to work fine for opera.
good news being memory leak seems to be fixed
Berryreview ( View Profile) Senior admin - Posts: 5441
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 4:53 AM EST
How about 3G signal? Does it keep on 3G or revert to EDGE?Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Bob Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 7:53 AM EST
Rapidshare link is dead…anyone else got a link for the 190 OS?
Josh Levy Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 9:14 AM EST
I have been using the new software for a few days now and everything is stable. Stronger 3G signal, better life and memory stability. I am using AT&T and the OS is much better than .167. Overall I have been happy with .190. Also web browsing has been increased.
hello Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST
4den, how come the bold 9000 east asia version bumped into some error during installation? error 1335, stating that cabinet folder 'data1.cab' is corrupt. any help?
Crunch Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM EST
Agreed. I've been running it for 2 days now, and every last app works. As far as the thumbnails in Media, one big improvement is how lightning fast the thumbnails load!! Snappier, faster, stable. Great OS on a great device. Loving it.
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: November 13, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST
Scratch that last part of my previous post…I'm running .168 now…
.167 rebooted on it's own and….well I suppose .168 is my only option for now…
James Not Registered
Posted: November 14, 2008 at 7:24 AM EST
Well that stinks. The East Asian version works, but that's not friggin helpful.
Asif Chaudhary Not Registered
Posted: November 15, 2008 at 1:49 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Using this new OS .190 for couple of days now. Everything is much more stable and fast than the previous one.
Moreover Battery Life has been increased a lot. Now goes for 2 days + without a recharge. Before I used to charge my Bold daily.
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: November 15, 2008 at 8:46 AM EST
i had to return my Bold, I had a feeling that it wasn't working properly….and I got the back door replaced on it because it was defective…yes on the new one too…
currently I'm running .167 as ATT recommends and I'll wait for something official….I'm a big beta fan but…i don't know why I won't try this firmware again, probably not good for me…most people had better than than I had…
jay Not Registered
Posted: November 17, 2008 at 5:25 AM EST
both the mega upload and rapid share links are dead………..is there any other links,tq
bdiddy Not Registered
Posted: November 18, 2008 at 2:59 AM EST
Can anyone repost the software update? Or if someone has it, send to me i can repost it.
medtaco Not Registered
Posted: November 21, 2008 at 4:33 AM EST
can anyone tell me where to download it? ..please send it to me
thanks
Revan Not Registered
Posted: November 21, 2008 at 8:05 AM EST
Links are still dead, anyone know where to get them??
Jason Not Registered
Posted: November 21, 2008 at 9:05 AM EST
I am getting it off the BlackBerry website. http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/do… Look under Europe and find AVEA. They are shipping with .190 on them
Jason Not Registered
Posted: November 24, 2008 at 5:18 AM EST
Strangely the link above added a . to the end of it.
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support/downloads/do…
Indra Not Registered
Posted: December 1, 2008 at 3:56 AM EST
the link is not working… can anyone help?
Javelin OS 4.6.1.75:
http://rapidshare.com/files/162363781/8900jEastAs…
tnd Not Registered
Posted: December 2, 2008 at 7:00 AM EST
yes< can anyone post another link for this ? its not working anymore
Yves Not Registered
Posted: December 3, 2008 at 6:27 AM EST
On the 4.6.1.75 FW vibration wont work… searching for the 4.6.1.76 which I had bevor
Yves Not Registered
Posted: December 3, 2008 at 10:33 AM EST
http://rapidshare.com/files/162735864/8900jEastAs…