BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.108 (EastAsia) Includes English
Package Version: 4.5.0.108
Consisting of: Applications: 4.5.0.81
Software Platform: 2.7.0.78
File name: 8700EastAsia_PBr4.5.0_rel108_PL2.7.0.78_A4.5.0.81_ Voda_Australia.exe
File size: 61.02MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.
For install instruction to load any carrier 8700 OS on your BB:
1. Back up data on Desktop Manager under Back up/restore option
2. Back up your 3rd party apps. Instructions here--> http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...cations-53201/
3. Disconnect your BB from Desktop Manager
4. Download desired OS to your PC
5. Install/run OS to PC
6. Delete vendor.xml file. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
7. Connect BB to Desktop Manager and it should prompt the upgrade. If not click app loader and that should initialize it.
8. Do not unplug BB during the process. It will take around 30-60 minutes to complete upgrade.
I followed have my 8700g with t-mobile running with 4.5.0.81. Be sure you follow the instructions. Specifically MATCH the version of the desktop software. Here is one way to do it wrong. Update to the absolute latest which is 4.6 for the desktop. That was at least true on Sep 25, 08. Then if you download the new ap. It will not find it or prompt you even though you have removed the Vendor.xml file, per the instructions. A tip though. Accessing multimedia can be slow. So don't panic if you see the hour glass and you think you are off in never never land. It is also good advice to switch back to a stock theme before the upgrade, just in case.
Last edited by redviking121; 09-26-08 at 07:11 PM.
I'm a little confused. I have the latest version of Desktop Manager, and followed the firections, but the new 4.5 OS is not seen by DM. Should I downgrade to anolder version of Desktop Manager?
I'm a little confused. I have the latest version of Desktop Manager, and followed the firections, but the new 4.5 OS is not seen by DM. Should I downgrade to anolder version of Desktop Manager?
The DM does not matter. Did you follow the install instructions completely? Download OS to PC and then run the OS to PC. After that, did you delete the vendor.xml file?
Yes it will work. Just make sure you follow the directions exactly and do not forget to delete the vendor file. Do not unplug it until it says its completed successfully no matter what it does.
I have a VZW 8703e...I followed the instructions, but can't get the AppLoader to recognize any of the updates? If I browse to the folder with the 4.5 files and select, it says "No additional applications designed for your device were found"
I deleted the Vendor.xml file, and followed the instructions exactly.
Just found this on Blackberryforum: "www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/151913-latest-os-8700-4-5-0-108-4-5-0-81-english-eastasian-languages.html"
Hi, Upgraded my ATT 8700c last night with no problem. I had to do one more step than listed, which was restore using "backup/restore" - but maybe that's implied.
This upgrade looks good, It will keep me happy for the next 2 weeks waiting for the Storm to come out.
It works!
I have 8700v on vodafone Romania I just did the update and it works, although the phone is somewhat slower with the new software. But who cares, I can copy files on it now
It scared me a bit, it showed me the hourglass for around 20 minutes, but I waited for it and eventually it continued the upgrade.
Again, thank you.
i have the old blackberry 8700, v4.5.0.55 (platform 2.7.0.68) with the scroll wheel at the side. which new OS can i put on this phone and what are the disadvantages that are there?