8900 on 4.6.231 what os should i get

**ramos617** · 02-02-2010, 11:22 PM

I have a almost brand new 8900 an I keep hearing that I should get a 5.0 os but which one can I get with no problems that will increase performance an stuff with out giving up any features I already have an do u have links for the os thanks in advance

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**Jell-oMan** · 02-02-2010, 11:25 PM

Articles [at the top] > Blackberry OS > scroll down till you see Leak for 9000 and 8900. There should be a link somewhere in the forum of how to install it without destroying your phone. I just did it on my phone last night and love it. The only bug I have is that I can not lock my keyboard, but you can still put it on standby. So, if you like the lock the keyboard, I suggest rethinking

**ramos617** · 02-02-2010, 11:33 PM

Originally Posted by Jell-oMan

Articles [at the top] > Blackberry OS > scroll down till you see Leak for 9000 and 8900. There should be a link somewhere in the forum of how to install it without destroying your phone. I just did it on my phone last night and love it. The only bug I have is that I can not lock my keyboard, but you can still put it on standby. So, if you like the lock the keyboard, I suggest rethinking

I know how to load an os on to an phone I did a storm b4 this 8900 just to get it running but I've heard about the 411 sn another which do u have

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**Jell-oMan** · 02-02-2010, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by ramos617

I know how to load an os on to an phone I did a storm b4 this 8900 just to get it running but I've heard about the 411 sn another which do u have

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I think it's .464. It was just released not too long ago, I believe.

**ramos617** · 02-02-2010, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by Jell-oMan

I think it's .464. It was just released not too long ago, I believe.

Is it faster that the os that comes wit the phone what are the upgrades?

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**st_temps** · 02-03-2010, 03:13 AM

5.0.0.411 is the official release - you can find a sticky thread at the top of this forum with everyone's feedback on it. It's the OS that I'm running and I love it!

There has been a leak since the official release (5.0.0.461) you can find a thread about it here - http://forums.crackberry.com/f95/5-0...indings-414026

From what I have read it is faster than the official release and does have some other improvements but as Jell-oMan says above it seems that the keyboard lock button on the top left does not work with this release.

My advice is have a read through the forums and make your mind up.

**thompson_704** · 02-03-2010, 04:30 AM

i was in your shoes fella, and i upgraded to .461, runs amazing, all apps run faster, hardly ever see the clock lol. some new icons.. its great i highly recommend

**CipherDias** · 02-03-2010, 04:32 AM

The non functional KB lock is a deal breaker for me as I use it a lot! Once that gets fixed then I will upgrade..

**F0nage** · 02-03-2010, 05:02 AM

People said it functions, you just have to have a password set.

**CipherDias** · 02-03-2010, 05:05 AM

Yes correct it DOES function if U set a password but I dont want to have to enter a password each time I unlock it.

And BTW your signature is about the most irritating one I nave EVER seen!

**F0nage** · 02-03-2010, 05:22 AM

When iPhone fanboys stop trying to compare their toys to our BlackBerrys, I will gladly change my sig

You are free to ignore it if it bothers you, there are plenty of sigs I don't like either. But what I hate most of all is iPhone threads.

**shabbs** · 02-03-2010, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by F0nage

When iPhone fanboys stop trying to compare their toys to our BlackBerrys, I will gladly change my sig

You are free to ignore it if it bothers you, there are plenty of sigs I don't like either. But what I hate most of all is iPhone threads.

You must have a special, one of a kind,*widescreen* edition 8900... your sig says it's 640 x 360.

If you're gonna stomp, make sure the specs are accurate. Just sayin'...

EDIT: As to the OP's question, I'd suggest you look at 5.0.0.411. I've been running it for a while, very stable. The latest release .461 is getting good reviews as far as speed and memory management but like others, the lock button issue is a non-starter for me. If that gets fixed/addressed in a future release, I'll move to that. For now, I'm sticking with .411.

**F0nage** · 02-03-2010, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by shabbs

You must have a special, one of a kind,*widescreen* edition 8900... your sig says it's 640 x 360.

If you're gonna stomp, make sure the specs are accurate. Just sayin'...

Maybe my .sig is too long for you guys with short attention span? Read it again.

I said my Nokia 5800 stomps your iPhone. It does have a 640x360 screen. The point is, iPhone gets trampled by a lowly Nokia...when it tries to go up against a BlackBerry...fuggedaboutit! Not even in the same league.

**shabbs** · 02-03-2010, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by F0nage

Maybe my .sig is too long for you guys with short attention span? Read it again.

I said my Nokia 5800 stomps your iPhone. It does have a 640x360 screen. The point is, iPhone gets trampled by a lonely Nokia...when it tries to go up against a BlackBerry...fuggedaboutit! Not even in the same league.

Ahhh... I see... the order in which you mentioned the devices and specs threw me off...