It’s been awhile now since the Curve 8900 received an official OS update, but better late than never. Rogers officially released OS 5.0.0.822 for the Blackberry Curve 8900. Most of the other devices have already received the update, so it was just a matter of time before the Curve 8900 got some love. This being an official update the transition should go very smooth. Also, if your not with Rogers and wish to install the 5.0.0.822 update, remember to delete the vendor .xml file. If you need some guidance on upgrading your OS, you can check out our How-To Guides for related information. As always, back up your data before attempting the upgrade. BBerryDog is not responsible for damages your phone receives, but we are here to help. Any questions or concerns you may have, post your comments below and we will do our best to answer them. Also,  if you install the update let us know how you like or dislike OS 5.0.0.822.

You can download 5.0.0.822 for your BlackBerry Curve 8900 here.

via: CrackBerry

Wow, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen any leaked OS’s for any devices. We’re not exactly on top of them as we’re here primarily for other reasons and we’re more interested in BlackBerry 6 than every loose end RIM has yet to tie up with all the different OS versions for each device. Either way, this is the highest OS version number we’ve seen yet for any of these three devices! There is no changelog associated with this leak, but I’m sure it’s only minor performance upgrades here and there. If you install it and notice any huge differences, let us know in the comments or our forums.

If you’re interested in downloading any of them to your device click the following links:

• Bold 9000
• Curve 8520
• Curve 8900

If you’re interested and don’t know how to upgrade your OS, you can click here for a tutorial, and always be sure to do a backup prior to doing anything with your device. NOTE: Only attempt to upgrade your OS if you are comfortable doing so or know what you are doing. BBerryDog is not responsible for any damages to your phone in the process of upgrading your OS. Use all precautionary steps and back up all of your data before proceeding with the upgrade.

via: BlackBerryRocks

There were a few of you requesting the BBerryDog theme in different colors, so we’re (when I say we’re I mean Don from Dream Themez) here to deliver. As of right now the only other color available is crimson from Today’s iPhone, but they will be coming in the assorted colors associated with PhoneDog’s network sites, TmoNews, Today’s iPhone, and DroidDog. (Therefore, green, fuchsia, and orange are left as you can see in the picture below.)

To download your new, red BBerryDog theme, click here. As of right now it’s only available for the 85xx, 96xx, and 9700. Also, we have also received quite a few requests for a BBerryDog theme for the 83xx series. Your wait is over! You can now download the red version here from your BlackBerry Browser (blue version pending). Don is spread pretty thin between work, being a contributing editor, and making themes, so if the color you’re waiting for is not available yet, it is coming, but it may take a little longer than originally expected. He is working diligently on these themes for us and we want to make sure there is a flavor out there for everyone. So anyone who wants to show a bit of gratitude, you can follow Don on Twitter, or ask us about how you can donate. Also, if you’re an MMA fan like many of us here at BBerryDog and Don, check out Don’s other theme site Dream Themez MMA, and Unfiltered MMA where Don is a contributing editor.

Friday is the perfect day to reveal, in my opinion, a pretty awesome application.  For those of you unfamiliar with Carbonite, it’s basically a paid, online dropbox.  You back up files to Carbonite where you can access them from any computer.  With the Carbonite app, you are able to browse through your files at will, view said files on the go, and send those files via email.  Sadly, Carbonite is a paid annual subscription starting at $54.95 a year with support for both PC and Mac.  On the bright side, the BlackBerry application is free and available on the Pearl Flip, 96xx, 89xx, 83xx, 85xx, 9000, 9700 and Storm.

As a college student, I cannot see myself using this application at all.  On the other hand, for those of you with busy lives or long commutes on the way to work, this could be the perfect app for you.  During the commute (albeit not while driving yourself), you’d be able to jump on and review documents (say a sales report, notes you took on a hearing, or just something to read) without ever downloading them to your BlackBerry.  I guess the whole decision boils down to if you’re willing to spend the money for the subscription.  Will the mobile app benefit you enough to justify the money? If so, click here to learn how to get the beta app on your BlackBerry.

via: CrackBerry

We usually don’t talk much about hybrid OS builds here at BBerryDog due to the risky nature of installing untested software on your device, but this one is just too cool to turn down. Last night BlackBerryCool clued us all in on some hybrid builds of BlackBerry 6 mixed with other leaked OS 5.0.0.xxx versions for various models.

While I am no expert on hybrid OS builds, I have installed a few on my various BlackBerrys with no problem. Essentially, a hybrid OS is formed by someone taking files from one leaked version (in this case the leaked BlackBerry 6 for the clamshell device) and merging them with an OS from another build, typically for a different device. According to BlackBerryCool, 80 files from BlackBerry 6 have been successfully copied over into the different OS 5.0.0.xxx builds. While you probably won’t see any visual differences, the main purpose of the hybrid builds is to merge the beneficial parts of multiple OS’s together. It’s a genius idea, and always fun to tinker with.

I would not recommend attempting to install an hybrid OS unless you’re comfortable installing different OS versions on your phone and recovering a bricked device. As always, downloading and installing non-official builds is done at your own risk. With that said, if you’re interested in trying out the hybrid, giving feedback, and you’re using either a 9000, 97xx, 95xx, 96xx, 89xx, or an 85xx device, go here and download your respective hybrid OS files.

via: BlackBerryCool

Time to get your game face on FOOOOL!!! Bplay’s latest game release (just in time for the movie release), The A-Team, is an explosive, armed to the teeth, blow everything up, free for all.  Unite forces with Hannibal, B.A., Face, and Murdock, as you fight your way through 15 action-packed levels. Issue commands, use grenades or missiles to clear your path, or just use your fists along the way. Whether surprising your enemies, going toe to toe, or completely obliterating everything, you will enjoy this game from start to finish.

The A-Team can be purchased from Bplay for $5.99. You must have a data plan/internet access on your Blackberry device in order to install this game. Please refer to the installation instructions in the e-mail sent to your BlackBerry device upon purchase of this game. Use this link to take you to Bplay’s website here, and the direct link for The A-Team game here. While you’re there, check out everything Bplay has to offer such as themes, games, and applications for your BlackBerry. What are you waiting on FOOOL?

If you have played this game or plan to, tell us about it the comments section below.

Since it was a rather slow news day, I thought I would elaborate on a good way to customize your BlackBerry. A few customers I have ran into in the past few shifts of mine at my other job have complained to me about how their BlackBerry wasn’t very customizable. For the average user, it isn’t. Themes aren’t the easiest thing to find, installing them can be tedious if you don’t know what you’re doing, and RIM doesn’t really promote the use of themes outside of App World.

A few days ago I was browsing through Twitter and I stumbled upon what is Dream Themez by Donald Conrod, or @i_c_u_hater on Twitter. I’ve personally lost my interest in themes due to my being very picky and I can’t seem to find or make exactly what I want. So, I gave up and I just stick to stock, or pretty darn close to it. Even though I can’t get past my own pickiness, Donald’s Dream Themez are very nice, high quality themes. He has themes for the Storm/Storm2, Bold 9700 and 9000, Tour, Curve, Pearl, Pearl Flip, and a section for ladies only. If you’ve been in the market for some customization, hit up Dream Themez, you may find what you’ve been looking for there.

You can find Dream Themez by clicking here, and you can follow Donald on Twitter for updates on his themes.

Are you looking for a mobile TV fix for your BlackBerry? Bitbop has come to save the day, sort of. If you own a Bold 9000, Bold 9700, Curve 8900, or a Tour 9630 you can enjoy some free mobile TV (for the time being). Since this service is still in beta, they’re just looking for feedback. Down the road there will be a $10 per month subscription fee. That definitely seems like a doable price for signed networks such as CBS, NBS, Fox, Comedy Central, etc. They also plan to be adding movies in the future.

With Bitbop you will get full TV episodes of a lot of the best shows on TV. If you’re always on they go (and near a charger) this definitely seems like the route to take. So far, with what I’ve used of Bitbop I like it. The only problem I’ve encountered at this point is I keep getting an error with every few shows. So what are you waiting for? Go sign up for the beta before it turns into subscription! Some screen shots will be available after the break.

As you all know, the past week we were a little behind on all of our news. There were quite a few changes being made behind the scenes, and we promise that that will not happen again, if there is any way around it.

All the links are after the jump. (Remember: Downloading and installing non-official builds is done at your own risk!)

With that being said, we missed some OS leaks and official (sort of) releases. First and foremost is the alleged update coming for the AT&T Bold 9000 tomorrow. Rather than being updated and brought up to speed with all of the other next-gen BlackBerry devices, the 9000 will be updated to OS 4.6.0.304 OTA. Yes, OS 4.6. Sorry for all of you Bold users out there hoping for some of the 5.0 love we’ve all be enjoying, and this update is definitely nothing but a tease. Hopefully you will see an official 5.0 update soon. For those of you that are a little too impatient and want 5.0 now, a 5.0 version has been leaked for the 9000, and I will link to it below.

via: CrackBerry

Leaks:

OS 5.0.0.681 for BlackBerry Curve 8520  via: BBLeaks | BerryReview

OS 5.0.0.681 for BlackBerry Curve 8900  via: BBleaks | BerryReview

OS 5.0.0.681 for BlackBerry Bold 9000  via: BBleaks | BerryReview

This week there was finally a little gap in the OS leaks, but there were a handful of Official OS’s released by different carriers. All this week’s official OS’s are after the break.

Official OS versions:

OS 5.0.0.580 for Storm2 9520 for Vodafone (Egypt)  via: CrackBerry | BBLeaks

OS 5.0.0.592 for Curve 8520 for WIND Hellas  via: CrackBerry

OS 5.0.0.592 for Curve 8900 for WIND Hellas  via: CrackBerry

OS 5.0.0.351 for BlackBerry Bold 9700 for Rogers | via: CrackBerry

(If you are in Canada on Rogers, this update will be available later today via OTASL (Wireless Update). This will be the first BlackBerry in Canada to offer the Wireless Update. If you need help doing the udpate, you can refer to my How-To regarding OS upgrades.)

Enjoy your new official OS!