Latest OS: 8900 4.6.1.456/4.6.1.310 (Multilanguage)

[DataCentre]

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8900 smartphone BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.456 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.1.456
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.6.1.310
* Software Platform: 4.2.0.127
* File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel456_PL4.2.0.127_A4.6.1.310_AVEA. exe
* File size: 123.35MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.Download the OS file here:
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Instructions to install on ANY 8900 from ANY CARRIER.

1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
If, for some reason, you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to the PC again and run Loader.exe again and it should load the OS to the device.

[mrjason]

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Here's a recent (Older Version Than Posted Above) one and Like you, I live in BC (Coquitlam, right beside ya )

Here is the 4.6.1.158 MULTILANGUAGE release from Rogers! (Canadian Cell Phone Carrier)

For those who don't want to go outside the canadian realm of BB software DL's

[zmh2008]

well

[8900Buddies]

Updated to .206 yesterday; so far no problem with the OS. Its running smooth. Can wait for the Official release of 5.0.

[ninjaroger]

when is 5.0 being released?

[mrjason]

Newer OS Version Available than the one posted at the top!

Im not allowed to post until Ive made 7 posts, heh

[mrjason]

Post Number 7

[mrjason]

And now 8 containing said link with new OS

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[8900Buddies]

Originally Posted by ninjaroger

when is 5.0 being released?

So far there is a 5.0 beta version out. It is not worth it cause majority of your apps will not work; but you can still give it a shot if you like.

But i have herd that 5.0 will be release soon after the new Blackberries running 5.0 that are schedule to release this year are released. 5.0 is outstanding. I tried it on the bold and I loved every minute of it. Can't wait for the official version.

[dhacker]

what exactly does os 5.0 have to offer?