This is the first I’ve seen of v5.0. Pick it up here via FantomBerry or from BlackBerry OS.com : http://www.BlackberryOS.com
Thank you Brett (and BlackBerry OS.com) for the tip on this one.
Let us know what you find.
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.
SaneinOne Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:08 AM EST
http://fantomberry.com/forum.html?task=viewtopic&pid=9944#p9944
Good to see FantomBerry getting the credit for this!
Marshall Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:15 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
It’s so unbelieveable.
Greg Myers ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 55
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:22 AM EST
Downloads fine.
hitman36 Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:39 AM EST
rapidshare link > http://rapidshare.com/files/219584691/5.0.0.90.exe
Note from above site: it is a pain to downgrade back to 4.6. So do this (the upgrade) with caution.
mike Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:50 AM EST
i downloaded it jut fine but te desktop manager wouldnt up lad the new os. said it recommends the previous version. so i tried to do it manually and it wont work. i deleated the vendor.xml file and ive upgraded my os ike 50 other times whats wrong with this time.
Greg Myers ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 55
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:53 AM EST
Are you running DM 4.7+ ?
n8d Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 9:10 AM EST
Either that or he didn’t delete the vendor.xml file on his computer and still has a prior OS installed on it.
FYI folks…DTM 4.7 sucks.
Download the USB drivers for 4.7, install them, then install DTM 4.2 SP2. Best DTM out there for technical things on the BlackBerry (IE: OS Loads and re-loads, reviving dead berries, etc).
ncheng ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 5
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 5:19 AM EST
just installed it. there is a definite lag… makes sense considering its a beta
FYI viigo does NOT work on OS 5.0. that or it just doesnt work for me
oracle ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 33
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 8:58 AM EST
can use facebook and other instant messenger arrrghhhh
oracle ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 33
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 8:59 AM EST
sorry cant use facebook and other IM why
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 601
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 9:59 AM EST
So I guess we can expect an OS 5.0 leak for the 8900 sometime as well. That’d be very interesting!
Babelac Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 10:31 AM EST
I heard that new OS for BOLD have Unicode Pre-Compound. That’s very good for Vietnamese User like us
wgflax ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 8
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 11:01 AM EST
Downloaded it but think I will wait till newer leak if these are the problems that users are experiencing. Normally I would be quick to install but will hold off this time.
true Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 11:04 AM EST
blackberry os didnt leak this, and you were tipped off by someone else first, give cedit where its due
Greg Myers Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 11:14 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Sorry to disappoint but got the tip off about 15 mins before it was posted (enough time to download and verify). Only information that I got was credited above.
KR
Greg Myers
Fantom Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 11:30 AM EST
True is right! We sent this OS with a screen shot over to Ronen at 11:00 PM LAST NIGHT!!! Right before it went up at fantomberry.com and Crackberry.com! What gives????
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) Moderator - Posts: 1229
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 12:28 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
Sorry Ronen is out and it didn’t get forward to us.
Ronen Halevy ( View Profile) Senior admin - Posts: 5289
Posted: April 12, 2009 at 2:55 AM EST
Yeah sorry guys I am out on vacation for Passover. I tried forwarding as many of the tips as possible automatically but emails sent directly to me will be delayed until I get back late next week. I would setup an autoresponse but I get a TON of spam…
jforce ( View Profile) Master - Posts: 1118
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 11:26 AM EST
Sweet sassy mo lassy. Waiting patiently for the 8900 5.0!
Jay Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 12:26 PM EST
Here’s a download link:
http://tinyurl.com/dg3glk
ealvnv ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 3
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 2:14 PM EST
does any body have working bb browser? a lot of people reporting that issue, no browser working, everything working fine
BL Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 2:39 PM EST
Definite lag and the browsers will default to Media Net when opening. I’ll be traveling over the weekend and see how it works over a few days. Still has some relevant improvements in other areas. If anyone is concerned about battery life, invest in an extended (BA) battery – depending on your usage.
papped Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 3:28 PM EST
How to fix the Internet Browser:
http://forums.crackberry.com/f135/howto-get-all-features-browser-mms-working-t-w-unlocked-storm-95xx-107154
Mike Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 2:24 PM EST
This build is a real step down
The startup splash screen is nice, but only abou 60% of the applications work
ealvnv ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 3
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 3:10 PM EST
8900 5.0 foun online guys will see if post that in here
papped Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM EST
Browser is insanely better.
-Items highlight on mouseover
-Faster rendering, scrolling, updating
-Text entry boxes AUTO WORD WRAP (awesome)
mike Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:33 PM EST
yea my bb browser is also defaulting to media net on att. really sucks and also a lot of the apps dont work anymore that sucks even more. i called att to try to fix the problem and didnt tell them i upgraded the os and they told me to reload the os again is the only way so far to fix the problem
papped Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 4:47 PM EST
I posted how to fix the browser a few posts up
mike Not Registered
Posted: April 10, 2009 at 11:50 PM EST
what if anything can be done about the non working apps. thanks papped by the way i got the browser working, again thanks. thers quite a few of the apps on my phone that dont work. also bolt is no longer working but i think its due to the browser missing. ill try to reinstall it again but ill have to get back to you on that
Leetmode Not Registered
Posted: April 11, 2009 at 4:45 PM EST
New Facebook app doesnt work… lost all my calendar ties with it… other than that it works flawless.
JTK Not Registered
Posted: April 12, 2009 at 4:24 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Installed the OS yesterday over 4.6 247 using DTM 5.0. No issues during install. On ATT network. Used the previously referenced procedure for internet browser, now have three options, (1) Hotspot, (2) Media and (3) my default Internet with Blackberry as the emulator. Running Google Maps, Foxnews, MuiTunes, AP News Mobile, H7 theme and Accuweather push. Successfully load Blackbery App World and downloaded a number of Apps. So far only Viigo is not working. I don’t use FB or MS.
For now it’s a keeper.
oracle ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 33
Posted: April 12, 2009 at 6:13 AM EST
anyone know FB for OS 5 ?
redrebel80 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 3
Posted: April 12, 2009 at 10:54 PM EST
does anyone know when the official version will be released?