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BlackBerry Bold 9000 gets official OS 5.0.0.900 from Rogers Wireless

Jamie Ivy — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:27:52 +0000

If your still holding onto your BlackBerry Bold 9000 here is a bit of good news. Rogers has released an official OS 5.0.0.900 update available now for download. If your with a different carrier you will have to delete the vendor.xml file before you upgrade. Remember to backup your data before installation. If we could only get a Bold 9000 refresh, now that would be some good news.

Package Version: 5.0.0.1626
Consisting of:

Applications: 5.0.0.900
Software Platform: 5.2.0.89
File name: 9000M_PBr5.0.0_rel1626_PL5.2.0.89_A5.0.0.900_Rogers_Wireless_Inc.exe
File size: 126.02MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.900 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 from Rogers Wireless.

Remember, if you need help we have a complete How-To Guide section on our website. If you have questions about How-To Backup your data, or How-To Upgrade your OS, these guides are here for you to use.

Good to see support for the 9000. After all this time it remains the most highly regarded BlackBerry to date. Who is still using the Bold 9000? Comment below.

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 gets official OS 5.0.0.1000 from Bell Mobility & Virgin Mobile

Jamie Ivy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:26:37 +0000

Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile Canada have released OS 5.0.0.1000 for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. I know of several people still rockin the 8530, so this update comes as a welcomed surprise. If your with different carriers remember to delete the vendor.xml file, and your good to go. As always, backup your data before installation. For assistance, check out our How-To Guide section on our website. There you will find information on How-To Backup your data, and How-To Upgrade your OS.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.1000 from Bell Mobility.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.1000 from Virgin Mobile Canada.

Let us know how you like the new update, and any new features you come across. Leave your comments below.

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BlackBerry Storm 9530 gets unofficial leaked OS 5.0.0.973

Jamie Ivy — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:10:06 +0000

If your still holding on to your BlackBerry Storm 9530, you might want to check this out. Over the weekend an unofficial OS 5.0.0.973 update was released, and is now available for download. Remember, this is an unofficial OS leak so please backup your data before installation. We have also made available our How-To Guides if you find yourself needing help. There are instructions on How-To Backup your data, and also How-To Upgrade your OS to assist you. Click on the links I have highlighted in blue, or use the link at the top of this page.

Here is the link to download the unofficial OS 5.0.0.973 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530.

DISCLAIMER: 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.

Are you still using the Storm 9530? Are you going to download 5.0.0.973? If so, how is the new update? It’s good to see that older devices are still receiving OS upgrades. What’s your opinion? Leave your comments below.

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BlackBerry Tour 9630 gets official OS 5.0.0.983 from Sprint

Jamie Ivy — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:03:57 +0000

Just when you think the Tour wasn’t going to receive anymore OS love, look who shows up with an update. Sprint has officially released OS 5.0.0.983 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630. If your with a different carrier you will have to delete the vendor.xml file if your going to upgrade. As always, backup your data to be on the safe side. I can not say enough good things about Sprint when it comes to releasing OS updates for BlackBerry devices. Keep it up Sprint.

Package Version: 5.0.0.1631
Consisting of:

Applications: 5.0.0.983
Software Platform: 4.2.0.433
File name: 9630AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel1631_PL4.2.0.433_A5.0.0.983_Sprint_L.P.exe
File size: 111.02MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.983 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630 from Sprint.

Remember, if you need help we have a complete How-To Guide section on our website. If you have questions about How-To Backup your data, or How-To Upgrade your OS, click on the links that are highlighted

Is anyone still using the Tour 9630? Find any new features worth mentioning? Let us know in the comments.

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SecondTab – extra browser tab for OS 5.0

Alex Hosefelder — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 15:44:10 +0000

Not everybody uses a BlackBerry 6 device or runs a leak on his device, so not everyone’s using the WebKit browser which brings along tabbed browsing. We got lucky and Fabian Heuwieser released a free and useful app that helps us out a bit – SecondTab. SecondTab enables you to open a second browser window on your OS 5.0 device. To use the app you simply have to activate it from the menu while being in the browser, then you’ll be able to to swap using the application switcher (hold down the menu key). It’s not exactly opening up a second browser, more like opening up a seperate app, allowing you to enter a URL and browse the web.

Actually it’s pretty useful, especially for those who are stuck with OS 5.0 and desperately waiting for a useable BlackBerry 6 leak for their device. It’s free and pretty neat, so feel free to give it a try. Make sure to share your thoughts in the comments.

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 gets official OS 5.0.0.979 from AT&T

Jamie Ivy — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:42:07 +0000

UPDATE: I am starting to see more and more positive reviews for the OS 6 leak. Check out what Ashley wrote in the comments below.

For those of us who downloaded the leaked OS 6 for the BlackBerry Bold 9700, and have learned that it is a complete pile of dung (replace dung as needed). AT&T has released OS 5.0.0.979 for the 9700, and this one is official. If your with a different carrier you will have to delete the vendor.xml file to install. As always, backup your data to be on the safe side. Also, please direct any negative comments concerning the leaked OS 6 to Taylor Martin, he made me post it.

Here is the link to download the official OS 5.0.0.979 from AT&T.

If you need help we have a complete How-To Guide section on our website. If you have questions about How-To Backup your data, or How-To Upgrade your OS, click on the links that are highlighted. Again you can thank Taylor for creating these guides. He does have a heart, though it’s mostly black. Just kidding, please don’t fire me.

Anyway, if your planning on downgrading or upgrading, let us know how OS 5.0.0.979 works for you. If you have any questions use the comment section below and we will do our best to answer them for you. Thanks.

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BlackBerry 9650 could be preloaded with BlackBerry 6 in near future?

Gunnar Saxon — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:58:58 +0000

Rebate forms are often a carrier or manufacturers way of leaking a little tidbit out, whether accidental or not. The latest rebate from from Verizon shows two new SKU’s regarding the 9650. While this is purely speculation, we can safely assume that the 9650 may soon see BlackBerry 6! If that is the case, this will be the first Bold device to get bumped up, and on the carrier that seems to be notoriously slow with upgrades no less!

So how many of you have a 9650 and are looking for a nice upgrade? Also, if you plan on staying with OS5, let us know in the comments below!

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BlackBerry Curve 3G coming to WIND mobile?

Alex Hosefelder — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:05:05 +0000

Good news for some of our Canadian readers out there! WIND Mobile outed the BlackBerry Curve 3G as one of their upcoming devices via their own website. If the information on the WIND Mobile BlackBerry download page is correct, we will see the Curve 3G pop up sometime soon. They posted OS 5.0.0.977 for the BlackBerry Curve 3G, which doesn’t even show up in their current line up. It’s kind of funny to see the OS before the device.

If you’re in Canada and catch onto some news, make sure to let us know!

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BlackBerry Curve 8530 vs BlackBerry Curve 9330 (3G)

Gunnar Saxon — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:00:21 +0000

The 8530 is what started it all, at least for me. Almost a year ago (mid-November), I picked up my first BlackBerry and have been mildly content with it ever since. Of course, when I first bought it, I knew nothing of build quality, memory, internet speeds, etc. I was just enamored by my first bout with a smartphone. When I started writing for BBerryDog and learning more about RIM, I started to expect a lot more of them than what I got with my 8530.

…Enter the 9330.

I have to say that I am not blow away by the 9330, but it is a huge upgrade over what I am using at the current moment. It’s easiest at this point to compare and contrast the two phones. While the similarities are astounding, the difference make the 9330 well worth spending extra cash on.

How They Compare

The form-factor of the 8530 and 9330 is almost identical. Upon using the 9330, I found that there was no familiarization period with the keyboard as they are practically identical. Both phones still have the dedicated media keys on top (which I have mixed feelings about), a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top left, mini usb directly under the jack, and 4 soft keys (a volume rocker on the right and two programmable shortcut keys on either side). The camera resides at 2.0MP with no flash on both devices.

I am overjoyed that they kept the form-factor of the 8530 when making the 9330. One of my favorite parts of my phone is that it is so light and thin at 3.7oz and 0.55”. The phone is extremely pocketable, making it great for just sliding in and out of your pocket. My biggest problem with this “upgrade” is that RIM failed to deliver a better camera on the 9330. 2.0MP is just atrocious, as smartphone cameras go.

How They Differ

As far as appearance goes, the only difference between the two is that the 9330 has a shiny, gray bezel around the face of the phone and also lacks the rubber spacers between the 4 face buttons (send, BlackBerry button, back, end/power). According to the specifications offered by Big Red (Verizon), the 9330 and 8530 have the same screen resolution, but I have found that the 9330’s screen has a much more crisp looks to it. I noticed darker darks, lighter lights, and overall better contrast.

Both phones use a 1150 mAh battery said to give you approximately 252 hours of standby time. For the past few days, I have been using my 8530 only for texting and calls (calls have lasted a total of 6:37 with 217 texts) and the 9330 for tweeting (50+ refreshes plus my own tweets) and browsing. The 8530 had to be charged once on Friday in the middle of the day. Both phones had been off the charger since 6 and both had gone through the rigors of being enclosed in cement containers (classrooms). The 9330 still held half of it’s charge after tweeting almost all day. I had sent 4 texts from the 8530 and was in the yellow (under 20%).

My favorite part of the 9330 has to be the keyboard. If you’ve ever used an 8530, the keyboard is the most unstable phone keyboard I’ve ever used. The keys slide all over the place, often resulting in mistypes and buttons not being completely pressed. Thankfully, I did not run into this issue with the 9330, as the keyboard is very tight and responsive. The trackpad was also wobbly and poorly constructed on the 8530, which is not the case with the 9330. The 9330, above all else, has fixed all the issues I had with the physicality of the 8530.

So Should I Spend My Money On This?

My simple answer would be no. If you want the best BlackBerry you can get your hands on without breaking the bank, then the 9330 is definitely the way to go. The 8530 is really what got me to where I am right now, but I can’t, in good conscience, recommend it to anyone, not with the other devices out today. If you don’t plan on being a hardcore user, and the BlackBerry is mostly just for email, then the 9330 wouldn’t be a terrible choice. However, if you want a high-quality smartphone you should probably go with something like the 9650. It’s a little more expensive, but I would definitely say that’s your best bet.

BlackBerry Bold 9650 gets official OS 5.0.0.983 from Sprint

Jamie Ivy — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 04:08:37 +0000

Sprint has been on top of their game in the past week rolling out update after update. Why should they stop now? This latest release is another OS 5 update, and is just about as close as you can get to OS 6 without actually releasing it. With that being said, Sprint and RIM have just officially released OS 5.0.0.983 available for the BlackBerry Bold 9650. I know what your thinking, because I’m thinking the same thing. Why would they release another OS 5 update when there are already leaked versions of OS 6 floating around. I wish I had a good answer for you, but I have ran out of excuses. If your interested in downloading OS 5.0.0.983 from Sprint, hit the link below.

Here is the link for the official OS 5.0.0.983 from Sprint.

Don’t forget to backup your data before installation. We also have How-To Guides available if you find yourself needing a little help. Check out our How-To Backup your data guide, and How-To Upgrade your OS guide for assistance.

Why do you think there is this hold out for OS 6? Also, if you find anything new in this release let us know. Leave your reply below.

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