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After seeing numerous complaints about BBM 5.0 not being recognized by Desktop Manager and answering this question a few times, I thought a thread may be needed.
Before starting this, make sure the OS running on your phone is installed on your computer.
Warning! If you are running OS 4.5.0.77 or below, this will not work! You will completely lose BBM from your device!
1. Back-up your phone using Desktop Manager
2. Unplug phone and close DM
3. Download the proper file for your device at Want the new BBM on your Storm? Here it is!! - BlackberryOS.com
4. Find the file you saved and unzip somewhere that you can easily locate it.
Here is where it gets a little difficult. If you are not comfortable messing with the files in your OS, do not try this.
5. Open the folder containing your OS, this can be found at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\YourDeviceOSHere\
6. Copy the BlackberryMessenger.alx file and paste in here.
7. Open the Java folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\YourDeviceOSHere\Java
8. Find all of the files that begin with net_rim_bb_qm_peer. I suggest moving these to a separate folder for safe keeping, just in case BBM 5.0 does not install properly.
9. Open the unzipped download and copy all of the .cod files in the folder. Paste them into the OS Java folder.
10. Close both folders. Now you are ready to load BBM 5.0 onto your phone.
11. Plug phone back into your PC and launch DM.
12. Select Application Loader
13. On the next screen click "Update Applications". It will search for available software, and should find the updated BBM on its own. If it doesn't you can use the advanced feature to browse and add it yourself.
14. When it is finished searching, Blackberry Messenger should be listed in the white box. Click Next.
15. Click finish and proceed with the update.
16. DO NOT under any circumstance unplug the phone or use the PC during the update. It should only take about 5-10 minutes.
To get the avatar option to work properly, you will need to do the following after install:
1. Register Host Routing Table (Options > Advanced Options > Host Routing Table > Menu > Register Now)
2. Pull the battery for 30 seconds.
3. After your phone reboots, resend your service books. (Manage Internet Email > Help > Resend Service Books)
Now you will be able to see the avatars that those on your contact list have uploaded for themselves.
If after the update is finished BBM is no longer on your phone:
1. Locate those files we removed from the OS earlier and put them back.
2. Run Desktop manager again to install the older BBM on your phone.
3. Restore the back-up you did prior to installing BBM 5.0
Remember, these are leaked and NOT official - if you lose all your BBM contacts either Crackberry or myself cannot be held responsible so back up your data before you try these! Only attempt this if you are comfortable in doing so.
I hope this helps anyone having trouble getting DM to recognize the BBM 5.0 upgrade.Last edited by KasiCatastrophe; 07-21-09 at 12:13 PM.
07-19-09 07:27 AM - Just wanted to say thanks so much for these awesome instructions! Folks don't be affraid to try it, it works great on my BB 8310 Curve running OS 4.5.153 - LOVING the new messenger!After seeing numerous complaints about BBM 5.0 not being recognized by Desktop Manager and answering this question a few times, I thought a thread may be needed.
Warning! If you are running OS 4.5.0.77 or below, this will not work! You will completely lose BBM from your device!
1. Back-up your phone using Desktop Manager
2. Unplug phone and close DM
3. Download the proper file for your device at Want the new BBM on your Storm? Here it is!! - BlackberryOS.com
4. Find the file you saved and unzip somewhere that you can easily locate it.
Here is where it gets a little difficult. If you are not comfortable messing with the files in your OS, do not try this.
5. Open the folder containing your OS, this can be found at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\YourDeviceOSHere\
6. Copy the BlackberryMessenger.alx file and paste in here.
7. Open the Java folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\YourDeviceOSHere\Java
8. Find all of the files that begin with net_rim_bb_qm_peer. I suggest moving these to a separate folder for safe keeping, just in case BBM 5.0 does not install properly.
9. Open the unzipped download and copy all of the .cod files in the folder. Paste them into the OS Java folder.
10. Close both folders. Now you are ready to load BBM 5.0 onto your phone.
11. Plug phone back into your PC and launch DM.
12. Select Application Loader
13. On the next screen click "Update Applications". It will search for available software, and should find the updated BBM on its own. If it doesn't you can use the advanced feature to browse and add it yourself.
14. When it is finished searching, Blackberry Messenger should be listed in the white box. Click Next.
15. Click finish and proceed with the update.
16. DO NOT under any circumstance unplug the phone or use the PC during the update. It should only take about 5-10 minutes.
If after the update is finished BBM is no longer on your phone:
1. Locate those files we removed from the OS earlier and put them back.
2. Run Desktop manager again to install the older BBM on your phone.
3. Restore the back-up you did prior to installing BBM 5.0
Remember, these are leaked and NOT official - if you lose all your BBM contacts either Crackberry or myself cannot be held responsible so back up your data before you try these! Only attempt this if you are comfortable in doing so.
I hope this helps anyone having trouble getting DM to recognize the BBM 5.0 upgrade.
Thanks Kasicatastrophe!07-19-09 06:57 PM
