Sprint isn’t giving up hope for the Curve 8330 just yet.  They released an official OS, 4.5.0.186 for their 8330 and 8330m devices.  If you have an 8330 and you are not on the Sprint network, you can still install this by removing the vendor.xml file.  No word on any changes or updates this includes.  Let us know your thoughts.

Download: 4.5.0.186 for 8330

Sprint officially releases OS 5.0.0.459 for their Curve 8530.  This has been a popular device this past week, first we see a 5.0.0.463 Beta OS leak and now an official from Sprint.  If you have one of these OS releases tell us what you think about them, or if you have used both what are some pros and cons of each?  This download will only work for the 8530 and not the 8520.   To download, follow the link below and select your device from the drop down list.

Download: OS 5.0.0.459 Sprint 8530

Alltel releases their official OS 5.0.0.419 for the BlackBerry Tour.  This has been leaked out for a while and I believe it was working well for everyone, I am currently running it on my Verizon Tour and it works pretty good.  The question now is, what is Verizon Wireless waiting for?  If you have a Tour and haven’t upgraded to 5.0 yet, feel free to download this and try it out.  To download follow the link below and select your device from the drop down list.

Download: OS 5.0.0.419 for Alltel Tour

The new 8330 from Boost Mobile will be shipped with OS 5.0.0.438, but if you are on a different carrier then you can download and throw this on your device.

Download Link: 8330 OS 5.0.0.438

Like you, I was curious when 2009 came to a close and the Tour, Curve 8900, and the Bold 9000 are still sitting with older OS builds.  The folks at CrackBerry reached out to RIM yesterday, and received the following response:

RIM began rolling out BlackBerry OS 5.0 late last year through our carrier partners for supported devices, including the BlackBerry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Storm2. We continue to work with our carrier partners to make BlackBerry OS 5.0 available to users on new and other supportable in-market BlackBerry smartphones.

So while RIM held up their end of the bargain, we’re waiting for the builds to pass testing (known as “technical acceptance”) at the wireless companies.  If you’re still upset, be sure to speak with your respective carriers and let them know what you think!

Via CrackBerry

Not happy with the stock OS build that came with the Sprint BlackBerry Curve 8530?  OS 5.0.0.395 is officially available, and while there’s no change log to be found, it’s a step ahead of the OS (5.0.0.337) found on Verizon’s version of the device.

OS 5.0.0.395 can be downloaded at Sprint’s BlackBerry page here.  Download it and share your thoughts in the comments and forums!

If you’re the proud owner of a BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230, you’ve probably felt a bit left out as of late.  After all, the launch of the BlackBerry Storm2, Motorola DROID, HTC Droid Eris, and BlackBerry Curve 8530 have taken most (if not all) of the limelight away from RIM’s first clamshell BlackBerry device.  Not to worry though, as Verizon hasn’t completely forgotten about you: effective today, OS 4.6.1.309 is available for the device.

Granted, it’s not OS 5.0 just yet, but it’s an improvement over previous versions.  If you notice any changes, be sure to let us know in the forums!  As always, download at your own risk.

Via: CrackBerry

Wow!  Two OS releases for the Bold 9000 within a short time period…color me shocked.  We went a year without any word on a software update, and then bam….4.6.0.297 hits the scene, followed by this bad boy.  Though OS 4.6.0.304 isn’t a 5.0 build, it’s nice to see that AT&T isn’t completely kicking the Bold 9000 to the curb (particularly with the Bold 9700 right around the corner).

Download the OS update at AT&T’s BlackBerry page, and hit the forums with your findings!  Be sure to backup your information prior to the software update.

Via: IntoMobile