1. me2you's Avatar
    Software For BlackBerry� Curve (TM) 8900 smartphone

    BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.661 (EastAsia)

    Package Version: 5.0.0.661
    Consisting of:

    * Applications: 5.0.0.411
    * Software Platform: 5.2.0.31
    * File name: 8900jEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel661_PL5.2.0.31_A5.0.0.41 1_Optus_Mobile_Pty_Limited.exe
    * File size: 130.57MB

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

    As always, if you download this OS, please remember to delete the vendor.xml file if you're not an Optus customer.

    The link for this download is here :
    https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...4E92D025A75D1F

    Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 8900:

    1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
    2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
    3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

    The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
    If, for some reason, you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to the PC again and run Loader.exe again and it should load the OS to the device.
    jhorsan likes this.
    01-06-10 10:11 PM
  2. anon(823957)'s Avatar
    Looks pretty official to me... never heard of that carrier before though
    01-06-10 10:33 PM
  3. Chriz's Avatar
    Nice...wait so long for it.
    Downloading and installing instantly.
    01-06-10 10:41 PM
  4. edb3cks's Avatar
    Looks pretty official to me... never heard of that carrier before though
    optus is an australian carrier
    01-06-10 10:46 PM
  5. alex_121's Avatar
    if you havent gotten the leak, you will love this OS!!
    01-06-10 10:57 PM
  6. edb3cks's Avatar
    any feedbacks to those who finished downloadin and installed it yet?

    thanks
    01-06-10 11:34 PM
  7. leo1037's Avatar
    I've been waiting for the official forever! Cant wait to install this and experience the goods...
    01-06-10 11:58 PM
  8. Brandon26pdx's Avatar
    Nice! Been waiting patiently an official 5.0 release for the 8900
    01-07-10 12:00 AM
  9. javiermtzr's Avatar
    finally is here! i've benn waiting this a long time!
    01-07-10 12:06 AM
  10. buddy816's Avatar
    Im debating on doing this now or waiting until Tmobile officially releases.
    01-07-10 12:17 AM
  11. 1edyson's Avatar
    any purpose or things to consider if I have the leaked version of .411, and want to install the official one?
    01-07-10 12:24 AM
  12. javiermtzr's Avatar
    i just installed this version and looks and feel very nice! faster and the UI it looks great!
    01-07-10 12:40 AM
  13. buddy816's Avatar
    should be no time until tmobile releases this then.
    01-07-10 12:55 AM
  14. 1edyson's Avatar
    What process do I need to go about if I want to get the official Tmo if I already have the leaked, or is that in itself an exercise in futility?
    01-07-10 01:25 AM
  15. buddy816's Avatar
    Just wait until Tmobile sends you a message saying they have it ready for download.
    01-07-10 01:40 AM
  16. BOLUDO_21's Avatar
    So what does this actually do?

    I guess the one on the sticky thread ( Newest OS: v4.6.1.315 for 8900) is the previous 1?

    Sorry I'm a neewbie in this Blackberry thing and been reading the forums a lil bit this past few days but still got A LOT to learn, lol.
    01-07-10 02:54 AM
  17. st_temps's Avatar
    So what does this actually do?

    I guess the one on the sticky thread ( Newest OS: v4.6.1.315 for 8900) is the previous 1?

    Sorry I'm a neewbie in this Blackberry thing and been reading the forums a lil bit this past few days but still got A LOT to learn, lol.
    This is a major update to the operating system on your BB. Whereas the updates that were happening in 4.6 (.250 - .315 etc) were minor tweaks this is an overhaul!

    You'll find things like:
    - Threaded SMS (it works much like BB Messenger)
    - Animated Themes (Depending on what theme you are running)
    - A manual(ish) focus on the camera (half hold down the right convieneince key to focus)
    - A huge improvement on all the menus

    and loads more....
    01-07-10 03:35 AM
  18. gap79's Avatar
    megaupload mirror from berrygadget.com :
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    got it from : Berry Gadget
    01-07-10 05:13 AM
  19. fatboy97's Avatar
    Any Moderator's want to make this a Sticky thread!!!
    01-07-10 05:56 AM
  20. fatboy97's Avatar
    Just wait until Tmobile sends you a message saying they have it ready for download.
    Don't hold your breath... if you want to use it, use it!!! All you have to do is delete the Vendor.xml file before you start the Loader.exe program.
    01-07-10 06:40 AM
  21. USCTrojan4JC's Avatar
    I miss the Home Screen bottom row icon fading that was in 5.0.0.348.
    01-07-10 06:48 AM
  22. 7thsunday's Avatar
    Finally! East Asia OS 5. Yay.
    01-07-10 07:01 AM
  23. surfbug's Avatar
    I miss the icon fading as well. I have been running this for about a week or so. No problems. Runs great!

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    01-07-10 07:46 AM
  24. eckl's Avatar
    Hi. Looking fwd to install this. Can anyone please confirm if it has Chinese language input and viewing built-in? Thanks.
    01-07-10 08:05 AM
  25. cooter32's Avatar
    Just now completed the install on my wife's phone - Good to go!
    01-07-10 08:15 AM
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