[BigBadWulf]

Software For BlackBerry® Pearl (TM) 8130 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.253 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.253
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.5.0.160
* Software Platform: 3.4.0.41
* File name: 8130uAMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel253_PL3.4.0.41_A4.5.0.160_Al ltel.exe
* File size: 88MB

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

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Simply follow this guide for installation

[SevereDeceit]

Right on Wolf, glad to see the Pearly gets love still, good find bro...

[BigBadWulf]

My Lord SD, your on me like flies to stink.

[SevereDeceit]

That's right bro, I'm always right around the corner...

[lordnordeth]

Link doesn't work

[BigBadWulf]

Link doesn't work

Oops, sorry! Fixed.

[dbone15]

I'm a Storm user so sorry for the Pearl newb question. Can this be installed on the Verizon Pearl as long as I delete the vendoe.xml file?

[eclipsegsohsix]

I'm a Storm user so sorry for the Pearl newb question. Can this be installed on the Verizon Pearl as long as I delete the vendoe.xml file?

Yeah it should work as long as it's an ESN device.

[BigBadWulf]

And as long as it's an 8130!

[dbone15]

Yeah it should work as long as it's an ESN device.

What do you mean by ESN device? It's a vzw pearl. Aren't they all the same?

[BigBadWulf]

Look in your status, and you should see either ESN (older CDMA device with Electronic Serial Number), or MEID (newer CDMA with Mobile Equipment ID like a GSM uses).

[dbone15]

so this will only work if it says ESN right?

[OptiPrime]

just upgraded to an 8330 but im just curious...what are the improvements of this OS over .131?

[dbrits]

what are the improvements of this OS over .131?

I would like to second this question. I'm still running .77 on my Vzw Pearl and I'm wondering if there are enough substantial improvements to warrant an upgrade.

[draculam3k]

and does anyone know if this will work with BBM 5.0?cause i was on the .138 and had to downgrade to .131 to get bbm 5.0 to work.

[BigBadWulf]

As far as improvements, you should experience greater speed over all, and more file free memory.

Yes, BBM5, if you can find a link will work well on it.

[tbhuang2]

For those that didn't like how the call duration timer mysteriously disappeared in 4.5.0.138, this version brings the timer back!

[Umm Yeah...]

I seem to be having issues making this upgrade. I've successfully upgraded my 8130 from 4.2 to its current 4.5.0.131 through several steps in between. However, I cannot upgrade to 4.5.0.160. I have deleted the vendor.xml file and am using the Desktop Manager 5.0 on two computers, one running Vista and the other XP but they both have the same issue. The AppLoader either says there are no updates available or locks up in the search process. When it locks up, I try to exit the DM and it pops up with a list of Device options listed the 160 but indicating the 131 is "preferred." When I select the 160 software, it runs for a few seconds then says that my phone is up to date even though it has not upgraded to 4.5.0.160. Any suggestions??

[BigBadWulf]

I've had that issue with 5.0 Go to your run box in the start menu, type loader.exe, and the apploader will open.

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[tbhuang2]

I've had that issue with 5.0 Go to your run box in the start menu, type loader.exe, and the apploader will open.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

For that to work, the program would have to be in the WINDOWS\system32 directory, which is not the case for Loader.exe...

You will find it here:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

Agreed though, Loader.exe always works. Desktop Manager hasn't been so good lately.

[Vince819]

This worked great, thanks for the info!

[kreeker]

and does anyone know if this will work with BBM 5.0?cause i was on the .138 and had to downgrade to .131 to get bbm 5.0 to work.

Yes, seems to work for me.

[ems_boy09]

I sure hope this is better than the 4.5.0.138. I had that one on my phone for about a week now, and the memory was just.. UGH! It was leaking memory like crazy. Even when answering my calls it was extremely slow in connecting. My EVDO was iffy with it too, which that's probably US Cellular still working on EVDO in my area. Hope the .160 works a LOT better! Will let everyone know. Thanks BBW!

[ems_boy09]

Ahh. .160 runs MUCH MUCH better on my 8130! Thanks again BBW!

[alex800]

I'm getting message "No software update is required for your device." while trying to update. I had the same issue with the previous firmware. I have Desktop Manager 5.0 and I deleted vendor.xml file. What else am I missing?

TIA