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OS 5.0

BlackBerry Curve 8530 gets official OS 5.0.0.973 from Sprint

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Thanks to the tip dropped by Kingofrage, we now know that Sprint has released an official update for the BlackBerry Curve 8530. OS 5.0.0.973 has officially hit RIM’s website and is available for download for those of you who are interested. I know this is not the OS 6 update that BlackBerry users have been patiently (or not) been waiting for, but it’s a step in the right direction. Some will say this is nothing more than wishful thinking, but I still remain optimistic that RIM will include the Curve 8530 in the OS 6 device updates. Click on the link below to download the official update for the BlackBerry Curve 8530, and remember to backup your data prior to installation.

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1596 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1596
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 5.0.0.973
  • Software Platform: 4.2.0.422
  • File name: 8530AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel1596_PL4.2.0.422_A5.0.0.973_Sprint_L.P.exe
  • File size: 107.01MB

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

 Here is the link for the official OS 5.0.0.973 from Sprint.

For those who may need assistance, 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 I have highlighted. These guides are there for you to use. If you have additional issues not covered in the guides, leave your comments below and we will do our best to answer them for you. Also, if your going to be downloading OS 5.0.0.973 tell us what you think of it. Thanks again Kingofrage, keep those tips coming.

BlackBerry Storm 9530 gets unofficial leaked OS 5.0.0.871

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The BlackBerry Storm 9530 users have a small glimmer of hope with the latest unofficial leak.. OS 5.o.o.871 is now available for download for anyone interested. Lets try and keep an open mind as the leaks are inching ever so close to OS 6.o. You never know what tomorrow may bring. Keep in mind that this is an unofficial OS, so please backup your data before installation. Also take advantage of our How-To Guides if you find yourself needing help. Taylor has put together a How-To Backup your data guide, and also How-To Upgrade your OS guide for assistance. They are there for you to use. Download the unofficial OS 5.0.0.871 using the link below.

Download OS 5.0.0.871 using MegaUpload here.

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.

via: BBLeaks

Socialscope Twitter application for BlackBerry

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Socialscope is so much more than just another Twitter app for BlackBerry.  The words that really come to mind when thinking about Socialscope are “social media hub.”  Now, you may have noticed I didn’t say social-network hub, and that is no mistake.  Socialscope not only allows access to Facebook and Twitter, but also FourSquare and Flickr.  But this is NOT about all of those.  This is purely a review of the Twitter app portion of Socialscope.

The first thing that I noticed about Socialscope was how simple it is.  The colors are simple, not over the top, and one can access everything in Socialscope from the BlackBerry menu key and the [+] sign in the top bar of the UI.  Simplicity of use is a big plus with Socialscope, and definitely one of the better points

The is most definitely the most aesthetically pure Twitter application I’ve ever seen.  The UI is based on a white background, black text, and blue for highlighting.  The @-mentions (as it is with most Twitter apps) are highlighted in yellow and DM’s are blue.  The yellow highlighting is, sadly, sometimes very difficult to see.  If you turn your BlackBerry and look at the screen at an angle, you can see the yellow very well, however when you stare straight at your device, it is very difficult to see.

The keyboard shortcuts are one of the big selling items within Socialscope.  Most are rather self explanatory, others may take some time to get used to (Note: these aren’t all of them, there are some duplicates):
  • U – update (C also works)
  • R – reply
  • V = favorite
  • L = refresh
  • K = reply-to-all
  • F = quote/retweet
Pros
  • Simplicity of UI
  • Basic and easy to read UI
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Low battery usage
  • Easy access to multiple Twitter accounts
Cons
  • Private beta (go to http://getsocialscope.com to sign up)
  • Network issues every once in a while.  Must do a battery pull to correct
  • Keep you “too connected” (for those networking-addicts like myself)

If you’ve not used Socialscope, I would strongly recommend that you get over to the site and sign yourself up for an invite.  Also, make sure to let us know in the comments below if you’re already a Socialscope user and if you like it! Tell us what your favorite part about it is! And, if you would like, feel free to follow the BBerryDog team on Twitter:

Taylor – @PDCasper
Alex – @dqmhose
Me – @lovexxreverie
Kyle – @FoodNoLiquor
Jamie – @Mr_Jivy
Josh – @thejoshseawell
Jon – @Stromson
Jon Jaffe – @JJaffy

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 gets official OS 5.0.0.913 from Sprint

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Sprint customers if you have been waiting for an official OS update for your BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, your in luck. Earlier Sprint released OS 5.0.0.913 available for download. I know it’s not OS 6, just remember, baby steps. Broken record time! 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 our How-To Upgrade your OS guide for assistance. Click on the link below to download OS 5.0.0.913.

Package Version: 5.0.0.1516
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 5.0.0.913
  • Software Platform: 4.2.0.397
  • File name: 9330AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel1516_PL4.2.0.397_A5.0.0.913_Sprint_L.P.exe
  • File size: 103.84MB

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

Here is the link for the official OS 5.0.0.913 from Sprint.

via: BBRocks

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 and 9105 gets official OS 5.0.0.972 from Pelephone

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Got another official OS update for you. This time the BlackBerry Pearl 9100/9105 will be receiving some love. Pelephone and RIM have just released OS 5.0.0.972 to the public. Not much is known about the update at this time, but we will get that information to you as soon as it becomes available. As always, don’t forget to backup your data before installation. We also have How-To Guides available if you find yourself needing a helping hand. Be sure to check out our How-To Backup your data guide, and our How-To Upgrade  your OS guide for assistance. Click on the link below to download OS 5.0.0.972.

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl™ 3G smartphone (model: 9105)
 
BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1598 (Multilangauge)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1598
Consisting of:

  • Applications: 5.0.0.972
  • Software Platform: 6.2.0.109
  • File name: 9100_9105itutM_PBr5.0.0_rel1598_PL6.2.0.109_A5.0.0.972_Pelephone.exe
  • File size: 137.7MB

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

Here is the link for the official OS 5.0.0.972 from Pelephone.

If your going to be downloading this update, let us know of any new features you find. Leave your comments below.

via BBRocks

BlackBerry Storm 2 gets official OS 5.0.0.983 from Inland Cellular

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If you are looking to install an official update for the BlackBerry Storm 2, Inland Cellular has released OS 5.0.0.983. The good folks over at CrackBerry have been getting mostly positive feedback on this release, and that’s a good thing. 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 our How-To Upgrade  your OS guide for assistance. Click on the link below to download OS 5.0.0.983.

Here is the link for the official OS 5.0.0.983 from Inland Cellular.

Let us know how you like OS 5.0.0.983, and any new features you run across. Leave your comments below.

via: CrackBerry

BlackBerry Bold 9650 gets official OS 5.0.0.983 from Cbeyond

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Cbeyond is an Atlanta-based company that provides IT and communications services to small business throughout the United States. It’s also the world’s first 100% Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) local phone network. If you have never heard of Cbeyond, don’t worry, I had to Google it myself. They have just released an official OS 5.0.0.983 update for the BlackBerry Bold 9650. With 5.0.0.975 recently being released, it makes me curious as to what this update has to offer.  As always if you require some assistance, be sure to check out our How-To Guide section of our website. There you will find information on How-To Backup your data, and How-To Upgrade your OS. Remember to always back up your data, just in case. Hit the link below to download OS 5.0.0.983 for your Bold 9650.

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

If you decide to update your OS let us know of any new features you stumble across. Or, if you think this is a waste of time, and your holding out for BlackBerry OS 6. We want to hear from you. Leave your comments below.

via: CrackBerry

BlackBerry Storm 2 gets official OS 5.0.0.973 from Vodafone UK

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For anyone looking to install an official update for the BlackBerry Storm 2, Vodafone UK has released OS 5.0.0.973. I’ve always preferred the official version to the leaks just for the simple fact less could go wrong. 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 our How-To Upgrade your OS guide for assistance. Click on the link below to download OS 5.0.0.973.

 

 

Here is the link for the official OS 5.0.0.973 from Vodafone UK.

If you download the OS be sure to return here and let us know how you like or dislike it. Post your comments below.

via: CrackBerry

Hootsuite for BlackBerry goes into free public beta

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As you may or may not know, Hootsuite is one of the most advanced desktop social-networking applications available.  It combines a laundry list of features for those of you who use things like Twitter and Facebook the way we do here at BBerrydog.

Hootsuite has just made it’s way to BlackBerry smartphones.  Currently in public beta, Hootsuite allows you to access your Facebook and Twitter feeds with ease.  Whether you are posting or reading, Hootsuite takes this all into one place.  Touchscreen BlackBerrys are supported, as well as everything from 4.2 to 6.0. You can find Hootsuite here, but, before downloading, make sure to read the next paragraph.

As many of you may know, I am a Curve 8530 user.  The Curve is one of the lowest end 5.0 BlackBerrys out there.  The processor is slow and the phone can be extremely laggy at time.  That being said, Hootsuite is terrible on this phone.  I found that my phone was lagging all over the place.  Hootsuite managed to make a slow phone even slower.  I hate to sound campy, but if you’re using a low-end BlackBerry like myself, I’d strongly recommend going elsewhere for your Twitter and Facebook needs.

Update For Rogers BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 3G 9300 Provides UMA Support

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BlackBerry Bold 9700 Rogers

Back on the 14th, Canadian carrier, Rogers, updated their BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Curve 3G 9300 smartphones with UMA support. For those of us who use Rogers as their mobile provider, this is a big deal. The updates are OS v5.0.0.846 and v5.0.0.862 respectively. UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) support allows users to make voice calls over a Wi-Fi network. The result is a positive one; users utilize Wi-Fi networks to make calls, saving minutes, and as a result, saving money on their monthly cell phone bill – the one “side-affect” of our pocket companions.

For the updates, click here and follow the detailed instructions provided. If you have UMA enabled already, let us know how you’re loving the Wi-Fi call ability.

via: BlackBerryCool