Agent 009 just sent us a link to OS v 5.0.0.314 for the Bold and Curve 8900. I have not had time to install or test this one so let us know what you find in the comments section below.
You can pick it up from the links below:
8900 mirror link
9000 mirror link
http://rapidshare.com/files/296909102/8900M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.20_A5.0.0.314.exe.html
http://rapidshare.com/files/296907389/9000M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.19_A5.0.0.314.exe.html
Thanks Agent 009 for the tip and remember to keep ‘em coming in guys and girls…
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.
Bob Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:28 PM EST
Someone lemme know if this is more stable please.
Thx.
kalto Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:33 PM EST
The link for the 8900 has a limit of 10 downloads which has already been reached… can anyone repost? Thanks!
Derick Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:34 PM EST
Link for Curve 8900 download =
ERROR
This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, or a Collector’s Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.
This limit is reached.
To download this file, the uploader either needs to transfer this file into his/her Collector’s Account, or upload the file again. The file can later be moved to a Collector’s Account. The uploader just needs to click the delete link of the file to get further information.
wojtas25 ( View Profile) - Posts: 127
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:34 PM EST
My buddy told me that is the best OS for Bold ever. fast with some new interface changes, waiting for screenshots now
lucas Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:38 PM EST
yea not working. only 10 times could be downloaded.
brain Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM EST
if I could ever get the stupid rapidshare free download to work I’d test it for you
Kyle Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:41 PM EST
Megaupload link — http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9BPCNUGY
nameless Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:45 PM EST
can someone upload f/w 8900 somewhere else :’( ?? stupid rapidshare
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:28 PM EST
Thanks
8900user Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 1:58 PM EST
Can we get a megaupload version for the 8900? Thanks!
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:11 PM EST
sorry guys, working on it.
akif Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:12 PM EST
I have 5.0.0.190 for my bold which is pretty stable except the phone will restart here and there…is this one more stable or should i not even waste my time?
Kyle Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:40 PM EST
Aren’t most upgrades better? YES, this is much better. As was .238 vs .190.
Chris O Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:41 PM EST
OS v 5.0.0.314 on Bold 9000 on BIS
+ Removed all non standard apps, backed up
+ Installs ok
+ Data backed up and restored ok as part of installation
+ Facebook 1.7 installed and ok
+ OANDA currency converter installed and ok
+ Windows Live Messenger installed and ok
+ Viigo installed and ok
No issues so far …
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:42 PM EST
Browser haz Tabs???
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:43 PM EST
What about the web browser? do we need to crack that one again?
Also if not, is it the one with tabbing?
Thanks
Kyle Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:45 PM EST
No need to perform browser fix IF it was already in place on your previous OS 5 install. No tabbed browsing yet.
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:47 PM EST
I hope this version doesn’t need any browser fix, otherwise I’m just going to stick with 4.6.1 for now.
Kyle Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:50 PM EST
um the browser fix takes about a minute to perform :-/ not exactly crazy effort involved. and .314 is WAY better than 4.6 anyways.
wobly ( View Profile) - Posts: 10
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 10:25 PM EST
Care to explain how to get the tabbed browsing if it isn’t there to start with?
Chris O Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:49 PM EST
Browser works fine. Tested on a few sites. No tabs.
rasstaylor Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:12 PM EST
Man what about to Voice Dialing? and Multimedia?
wobly ( View Profile) - Posts: 10
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM EST
Voice dialing works like it is supposed to.
wojtas25 ( View Profile) - Posts: 127
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:54 PM EST
Super fast OS so far, nice shaded highlights and buttons. Like it
Matt Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 2:55 PM EST
My big question is will the GMAIL application work on it, it wouldnt work on ANY of the previous versions?
Thanks
dquestic Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:20 PM EST
gmail app worked fine for 5.0.0.238…
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:08 PM EST
8900
http://rs37.rapidshare.com/files/296949601/8900M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.20_A5.0.0.314.exe.html
For PREMIUM user only
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM EST
Crap now it doesn’t work either!!
casper663 ( View Profile) - Posts: 241
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:16 PM EST
8900 http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LGTCKGMC
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:17 PM EST
You ROCK DUDE!!
casper663 ( View Profile) - Posts: 241
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:24 PM EST
works great my friend.
Chris O Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:17 PM EST
+ Google Apps dont seem to work …
Kyle Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:20 PM EST
Google Maps works great….
Chris O Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:21 PM EST
Google search doesnt work on mine. Havent checked others.
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:26 PM EST
Does the T-Mobile 8900 need the browser fix? I though only AT&T 8900s need the browser fix. Can anyone post a link to the instructions for this?
Kyle Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:41 PM EST
http://forums.pinstack.com/f199/bb_os_5_0_browser_fix_for_at_and_t-106291/
geodorn Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:35 PM EST
Mirror for 8900:
http://rapidshare.com/files/296543936/8900M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.20_A5.0.0.314.exe
Nikolaus Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 3:37 PM EST
This one is also funky or Premium only, meaning it will disappear soon.
Niraj Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 4:15 PM EST
To install this OS, all I have to do is delete the vendor.xml file? Sorry guys, its been a while since I did a custom install.
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) - Posts: 602
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM EST
Correct. Google Search for CrackMem, as this program is the easiest to help you.
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 4:17 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
One think I like is the notification for SMS is orange on mine also new options under message inbox / options check out the pic http://twitpic.com/mmmp2
Thomas Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 5:08 PM EST
is there anyway to load some of the bloat that at&t has after a leaked version? really like the CV feature.
tiny m Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 5:33 PM EST
anyone have a mac link???????
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 5:54 PM EST
what do you mean a mac link? as in the mac Desktop manager?
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 6:27 PM EST
here is the mac DM link http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/desktop_mac.jsp
OSX86Geek Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 8:12 PM EST
Here a link to the unpacked EXE file for the Curve 8900.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=65J86QWU
lamar Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 6:33 PM EST
anyone about to get visual voice on this 5.0
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 8:20 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Ouch, no Visual voicemail? Help….
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 8:33 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
What carrier are you on? Tmobiles is not ready but I do have the icon on mine only att has it. Am on 8900 tmo
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 9:01 PM EST
The question is, is there a downloadable Visual voicemail application like blackberry messenger 5?
Deepak Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 9:24 PM EST
Hi you have to replace VVM alx file and COD files from java folder. I did it from .238
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 11:11 PM EST
Thanks for the reply…
The answer is here at this post #14:
http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/official-5-0-0-314-findings-fixes-344460/
Very very simple and worked like a charm.
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 9:08 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
No There’s YouMail.com that’s a 3rd party app
kalto Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 9:42 PM EST
I seem to be having problem installing the version for the 8900. I installed Desktop Manager 5.0.0 b028, installed the 5.0.0.314 update file downloaded from here, deleted the vendor.xml, rebooted and then connected my blackberry. It detects that there is an update but when I look at the details for all the modules, they’re all exactly the same as the version already installed on my blackberry (4.6.1.250). It only wish to install some language file I deleted before. Also, when I look at the user guide that comes when the 5.0.0.314 update files, the front page says 4.6.1. Am I missing something?
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) - Posts: 602
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 10:08 PM EST
disconnect from the internet. Even if you delete the vendor file, if you have any active net connection on your computer DM will re-download the vendor file.
Name (required) Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 9:50 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
Its because DTM 5.0 is terrible.
If you’re going to use any type of DTM for doing beta updates/reviving dead devices/support, use DTM 4.2 SP 2.
However, first you will need to:
1: uninstall current dtm
2: go to bb.com-support-downloads-dtm for pc
3: download usb and modem drivers v5.0
4: download dtm 4.2SP2
5: install usb and modem drivers FIRST
6: install dtm 4.2SP2
7: re-install the os on the computer and then delete vendor.xml
8: reboot computer
9: open dtm and update OS.
kalto Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 9:55 PM EST
Thanks, I’ll give this a try!
kalto Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM EST
It worked! Thanks a lot!
Name (required) Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 9:49 AM EST
NP.
The newer desktop managers are a PITA because of the “internet connectivity”. As mentioned above, you could disconnect the computer from the internet while updating, however, doing tech support for BlackBerry over the years, I always recommend people who are going to be doing any type of support, BETA OS’s, repair, etc. use the 4.2SP2. It has the ability to revive more JVM error and dead devices than the newer DTM’s. Unless you use something like BBMCP or BSAK.
Wusty Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 10:03 PM EST
No links to download for Mac users?????
Fuser Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 7:21 AM EST
Interesting…I never thought of that…Must be a bummer
brain Not Registered
Posted: October 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM EST
So far everything has worked. Youmail, gmail app, google maps, kayak, poynt, ubertwitter, facebook. amazon, bbweather, bbmessenger5, weatherbug, tfln, crackberry app store, berry annoying, youversion bible, filescout, cointoss, genicious.
I use busyman 1.0 Theme. It worked fine on .238 but now it’s all funky because of the changes to buttons and menus.
We use a BES server, and for the first time ever, it automatically tried to activate my account after the upgrade, instead of me going to the BES server and generating an activation code and activating it manually. That was cool except it froze at 81%, and i had to cancel and do it the manual way and then it worked.
Choosing a theme looks different.
Buttons are sort of shaded gradient now.
The Icons in your message list look like they might have changed to be more descriptive visually. Can’t remember how it was before.
Set Alarm in clock looks better
Music player looks like it might have some fading things that weren’t there before.
That’s all I’ve noticed so far. Hopefully battery life is improved, the .283 was awful.
wojtas25 Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 1:14 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Ummm…already three reboots
akif Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 1:16 AM EST
how do i recover visual voicemail??
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 3:26 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Look at one of my threads above.
boy_de_ghet ( View Profile) - Posts: 63
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 3:20 AM EST
Mirror RS : Link expired at 17-Mar-2010:
http://rapidshare.com/files/297156806/9000M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.19_A5.0.0.314.exe
Tw555 Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 2:03 PM EST
Is this the link for the 9000?
boy_de_ghet ( View Profile) - Posts: 63
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:15 AM EST
Mirror RS : Link expired at 17-Mar-2010
8900 : http://rapidshare.com/files/297189288/8900M_PBr5.0.0_rel489_PL5.2.0.20_A5.0.0.314.exe
Chris O Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:22 AM EST
My advice is, don’t bother. There are several issues and the extra utility is of marginal itnerest. Stick to a stable version of 4.6 (266 for Bold).
v Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:37 AM EST
has anyone had a problem sending text messages? please help really help
sms stays in stand by… tried everything but nothing works? i even re-installed the whole thing please. help
Chris O Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:43 AM EST
Mmmm …. my advice is to downgrade your OS.
v Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:51 AM EST
i did a couple of downgrades, re install, wipe twice already, going for third and i came across with two other ppl that have the same problems, another one with the 8900 and the other with the 9000 i mean are we being punished? please help
wojtas25 ( View Profile) - Posts: 127
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 10:59 AM EST
Just change coding to 7bit if you have UCS2 right now. Should work
CvR Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 6:47 AM EST
It seems to me that this 5.0.0.314 is really quick, looks great (better than 5.0.0238) but the only thing I mentioned wat is in my opinion a kind of loss in efficiency:
If I starting up my 9000 Bold with this new OS, it takes the phone a couple of seconds longer to connect with your provider (to be connected with the cellular network to make a call/send text)
But besides that, it is a great OS without any problems so far!
Fuser Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 7:23 AM EST
This OS keeps crashing on a bold using wifi, 3g and 3rp party apps like Viigo.
Not a keeper. Hopefully 323 will get out before the end of the weekend
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 4:42 PM EST
it’s weird how somethings it reacts different depending on devices sometimes it is cause by 3rd party apps and the os combine not playing nice. I haven’t had any issues with this one but I did with .238 on this one it actually fixed quite a few problems for me.
Name (required) Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 9:39 AM EST
No issues out of this OS for me yet. Very stable. Not locking up or flashing in messages/message menu. Media player works and not mysteriously stopping between songs.
wojtas25 ( View Profile) - Posts: 127
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 11:03 AM EST
Im going to make WIPE via JLCommander and try to install OS again. The reason is that today my device restarting ~17 times!!! I dont know, maybe some junk from apps doing some konflickt’s?
Oh, and this OS has’nt option to set up inbox combine/separate, copy contact to SIM card and some others.
Warren Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:37 PM EST
I am going back down to .238 as it started crashing and rebooting several times about two hours after installation.
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 5:46 PM EST
It always makes me wonder if the way the device reacts to different OS has anything to do with the carriers too, since carriers have a bad habit of pushing out apps to the device without a way to permanently remove them, and sometimes those apps don’t play nicely. Only reason I say this is because am on tmobile and as far as i know they have yet to push an app to my device but my work at&t BB is on a BES account as well and they still push those crappy apps to my device and at times trying to close some of those apps it has caused a reboot.
ColtonCat Not Registered
Posted: October 24, 2009 at 9:49 PM EST
This is a nice version, again looks slightly different (more of a blue effect in Precision Silver than 5.0.0.238), but definitly faster.
Why did they make the little “D” and “R” smaller in this version of BlackBerry Messenger that comes with 314…?
Anyway, I found a torrent for this file, you can download on my blog here. Should make for faster downloads I would imagine.
CLAM Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 1:50 PM EST
Nice and quick OS. This is my first 5.0
However, few issues
* battery drains VERY quickly
* Alarm clock: when I try to set time for alarm clock, BB would hang and I have to do a battery pull
Anyone else seeing similar issues? Other than that, its a great OS with great upgrades.
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) - Posts: 602
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM EST
Yes battery drains very quickly, however could be because I have been using my 8900 non-stop since upgrading
The only reboots I’ve had is when the USB cable is plugged in. If I unplug the cable boots normally. Only other issue is that Google Search App doesn’t show the icons for the Google Apps anymore, only GMaps. No more GMail, News, RSS, nothing! I hope Google/RIM fix that.
Amir Saad Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 1:52 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Mini operas, 4.2 and 5 don’t work as they are supposed to on my Bold…5 beta doesn’t work at all by the way…. Bolt is my main browser now.
CLAM Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 1:55 PM EST
Ditto
BBGUY Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 2:17 PM EST
I haven’t encountered any significant issues but did notice on the SMS app when the fonts are larger then 9pts the sent or recieved indiocator along with the time of the message are cut in half.
Facebook 1.7 works fine
BB Browser works fine. Listed several items with pictures on craigslist.
BBM 5 works fine
You Mail visual voice mail works fine
Quick Pull Lite does NOT work
some fonts in the BOLT browser appear garbled and cannot be read
Beyond 411 wont work on any setting but BASIC
GMAIL SMS threaded email plug in works fine
Nice update. It seems like the guys at RIM are very busy prepping this OS.
BBGUY Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 4:40 PM EST
Enabling the speakerphone does not change the icon so the user does not know what mode the phone is in.
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 2:38 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
Have not had any rebooting at all all apps work for me, only thing I did notices was when the phone goes on stanby (when the screen light turns off) it takes longer to turn back on.
michael Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 4:42 PM EST
I went from 4.6.x.x to this OS and need the browser fix…can anyone help me…thanks
Nikolaus Walch ( View Profile) - Posts: 602
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM EST
Already posted earlier in this thread.
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 4:48 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
I believe that some one posted the link above on the comments
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 7:18 PM EST
For those of you having problems with reboots It seems this might help
1. Backup your SD Micro memory card to a folder on your computer
2. On the copy on your computer, delete all “BBThumbs.dat” files in all folders
3. In your BlackBerry, REFORMAT your SD Micro Memory card.
4. Copy your memory card contents from your computer back to the SD Micro memory card.
If you’ve got internal memory, do the same for your 1 gigabyte of internal device memory. Although that really can’t be reformatted, you should be able to least delete the BBThumbs.dat files in this ‘memory’ too by accessing this in Mass Storage mode. Alternatively, you can temporarily set aside the memory card and use a different SD Micro card and reformat it.
I suspect RIM must have improved their filesystem scanner speed, and there’s some stability bug in the filesystem scanner (and the .dat files appear to be some kind of fast thumbnail-index files on the memory card). It has happened before in varions versions of OS 4.6 likely because some optimized-performance thumbnails reader crashes when reading corrupted BBThumbs.dat files.
Besides, starting afresh actually improves the thumbnails performance after the initial lengthy scan. Also, your BlackBerry may be slow for a few minutes while the scanner is regenerating the BBThumbs.dat files in the background. But then you’ll have a fast and stable BlackBerry afterwards.
Anyway, it seems to stabilize at least one cause of 5.0.0.314 random reboots.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/wap/GetThread.php?t=208314&f=118&bat=
CLAM Not Registered
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 7:54 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
I found that solution on bb forums and it worked for the last 6 hours so far! No random reset anymore.
Still no luck on the alarm clock though.
Luis Merlos ( View Profile) - Posts: 1313
Posted: October 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM EST
yeah I have no idea about the alarm but if I find something I will let you know.
Thanks
joecartoon1 ( View Profile) - Posts: 1
Posted: October 26, 2009 at 2:16 PM EST
I updating my curve 8900 and now i cannot send sms text messages. i can recieve them and i can send and recieve mms but i cannot send sms. can someone help me please?
SilverSfr ( View Profile) - Posts: 10
Posted: October 29, 2009 at 12:32 PM EST
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Default [FIX] SMS Not Sending On OS
[FIX] SMS Not Sending On OS
Figured out how to fix the SMS Not Sending Problem
Note: Not everyone may have this problem and probably only t-mobile customers are having it I dont know.
Ok so here are the steps that I performed in order to fix the SMS Not sending problem. (I ran multiple tests and this was the only way i fixed it)
Steps:
Goto: Settings/Options/Advanced Options/ Host Routing Table and select to register
Turn off Network Connections after it registered
Now Hold alt and type l g l g ( Hold Alt + Tap L,G,L,G )
Now select menu and clear the logs
Final Step Do a Quick Pull (Let it Last atleast 30 Seconds to clear some flash memory)
After Re-boot:
Let the Device connect to the network leave it for about 30 seconds aswell then go ahead and start texting again.
Please Leave Feedback If It Helped You
http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/8900-operating-software/9334-os-5-0-0-314-8900-finding-fixes-3.html
Mark Haines Not Registered
Posted: October 26, 2009 at 6:27 PM EST
I’m seeing my battery draining completely in about 6-8hrs having installed this update. Also seeing the black screen briefly when coming out of standby.
slimane Not Registered
Posted: October 28, 2009 at 5:36 AM EST
Hi ,
I have the same problème.
Blackberry_Junkie Not Registered
Posted: October 27, 2009 at 2:51 AM EST
Ok, after reading the list of upgrades I’ve been tempted to try the new 5.0 beta but have never done an upgrade via a .zip file before. I downloaded the .zip and see a gazillion files. How do I do this???! Hellllllllp.