[Pvt. Steele]

It sure can, just make sure you delete the vendor file

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Thanks,rbracht.I'm kind of a newb at this.How do you got about deleting the vendor file??Sorry for the stupid questions.

[neechi]

I've been running one of the awesome hybrids running around the forum....but I'm always a sucker for a new OS! LOL Maybe one of our wonder hybrid-makers will get a hold of this! I've been too chicken to attempt the OS 5 leak yet (that and I really like BBM5!)

[wricks]

I might give this a try this evening just to play with.

As for deleting the vendor file......after you down load the new version to your PC, go to:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

It should be the last file marked vendor. Right click - delete.

Make sure you read the "How to upgrade your Blackberry" before you do. Lots of must-do info in there. It can be found in most of the stickied posts.

[Pvt. Steele]

I might give this a try this evening just to play with.

As for deleting the vendor file......after you down load the new version to your PC, go to:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

It should be the last file marked vendor. Right click - delete.

Make sure you read the "How to upgrade your Blackberry" before you do. Lots of must-do info in there. It can be found in most of the stickied posts.

Thanks alot,wricks.What if someone were to delete the vendor file prior to downloading the new version??

[wricks]

Actually, you will be deleting that entire file (C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion) before you download the new one.

[Pvt. Steele]

Actually, you will be deleting that entire file (C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion) before you download the new one.

Well,that sucks because thats what I did.Such a moron.

[rachel0179]

Actually, you will be deleting that entire file (C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion) before you download the new one.

You dont need to delete the entire file, just the vendor file is suffient.

[Pvt. Steele]

Ok,I did everything mentioned,but still no go.The new version shows up in my DM ,but it says that no action is need when I go to transfer it to my BB.I'm lost.

[xliderider]

Ok,I did everything mentioned,but still no go.The new version shows up in my DM ,but it says that no action is need when I go to transfer it to my BB.I'm lost.

Use Control Panel's Add/Remove Programs to remove any older 4.5 Software installations.

[entwined82]

Dont use DM. Delete vendor.xml and run loader.exe in the same directory.

[xliderider]

Downloading the software now. Won't have time to load it till after work though.

Guys, things to look for in this new version:

1) For Verizon, is the chirp gone?

2) Are the ringtones and custom Profiles stable?

[Pvt. Steele]

Dont use DM. Delete vendor.xml and run loader.exe in the same directory.

So,don't use DM???I am soooooo confused.

[jl13]

i believe the only difference is the browser fix. but of course i could be wrong =)

[xliderider]

So,don't use DM???I am soooooo confused.

This guide explains the process of loading an OS without using DM.

http://forums.crackberry.com/f132/ho...system-208714/

[lordnordeth]

I'm finding the memory leak is still there (about the same as .169). havent noticed any issues, browser seems a little zippier, memory is about the same on reboot, haven't noticed the "profiles" issue yet (but that often took a while to show up anyways).

All told, not that much different from .169

[japerry]

You can also download 4.5.0.285 from HERE.

Enjoy!

[ponycarmike]

i cant use on 8320 damn

[crackgirly]

Can you do this from your phone? My version ends in .130 Should I get it?

[eve6er69]

Crackgirly you cannot upgrade it from your phone. All this discussion of removing the vendor xml file needs to be done from your computer or from a software called crackmem.
Os upgrades can only be upgraded if you have 4.5os and the os is released by your provider.

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[pauldriver]

new sweetness

[cmbasurto]

Hey does the 4.5.0.285 an official download

[Pvt. Steele]

Finally got the new version installed last night.Thanks to all that helped.Much appreciated.The new version does seem nicer,although,I now have a chirping noise during calls.Other than that,its great.