1. eazymac's Avatar
    Email headers are legit.

    This is what it says --

    BlackBerry Software Update Notification

    Update Today!

    ----------------------------------------------------

    What else can your BlackBerry� smartphone do for you?

    Find out when you update to the latest smartphone software! This free update is ready and waiting to help you do more with your BlackBerry smartphone. To update today visit BlackBerry - Update your Device Software

    New ways to work and play!

    * An update of BlackBerry� Device Software version 4.6 is available. This update includes optimizations and enhancements approved by your wireless service provider.
    Note: If your device is associated with an email account that uses a BlackBerry� Enterprise Server, contact your administrator for more information about updating..

    Get the most advanced BlackBerry Device Software to keep your BlackBerry smartphone performing at its best. To update now visit BlackBerry - Update your Device Software
    05-13-09 11:54 AM
  2. bt224's Avatar
    Looks like something for BES users. I checked and there is not an OS upgrade available.
    05-13-09 11:59 AM
  3. vacuous's Avatar
    i got it too. not sure yet what it is. did ATT release new os?
    05-13-09 12:00 PM
  4. skoojam's Avatar
    just got it too.. i am on BIS not BES but i put my PIN in and it took me to this download page


    says..

    Software For BlackBerry� Bold (TM) 9000 smartphone

    BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.438 (Multilanguage)

    Package Version: 4.6.0.438
    Consisting of:

    * Applications: 4.6.0.167
    * Software Platform: 4.0.0.217
    * File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel438_PL4.0.0.217_A4.6.0.167_AT_am p_T.exe
    * File size: 93.32MB

    https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...9CD4263967CFA3
    05-13-09 12:01 PM
  5. bt224's Avatar
    05-13-09 12:04 PM
  6. vacuous's Avatar
    it is new os looks like 217 ?

    Package Version: 4.6.0.438
    Consisting of:
    Applications: 4.6.0.167
    Software Platform: 4.0.0.217
    File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel438_PL4.0.0.217_A4.6.0.167_AT_am p_T.exe
    File size: 93.32MB


    the old one was

    BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.298 (Multilanguage)

    Package Version: 4.6.0.298
    Consisting of:
    Applications: 4.6.0.167
    Software Platform: 4.0.0.157
    File name: 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel298_PL4.0.0.157_A4.6.0.167_AT&T. exe
    File size: 93.32MB
    Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.
    05-13-09 12:04 PM
  7. tx_traveler's Avatar
    I got it too. Could AT&T have finally released a new s/w version for the Bold?
    05-13-09 12:04 PM
  8. skoojam's Avatar
    http://forums.crackberry.com/f83/new...-167-a-227167/

    "Disclaimer: This is technically .167 but the Platform has been upgrade in this release from 4.0.0.157 to 4.0.0.217"

    idk wtf one is newer? i know .266 is acting funny on my new bold i just got yesterday had a freeze and quickpull v2 isnt working properly
    05-13-09 12:05 PM
  9. eazymac's Avatar
    on 5.93, it doesn't list it in that manner. instead, it states :

    BlackBerry(R) 9000
    smartphone (3G,Wi-Fi)
    v5.0.0.93 (Platform 4.3.0.19)
    Cryptographic Kernel.......
    ..........
    05-13-09 12:12 PM
  10. Phelos's Avatar
    I received that msg also. I thought it was for improved 911 service. Tried the ota update link. Nothing. Still with 4.2.2.170. =8'(
    05-13-09 12:18 PM
  11. bt224's Avatar
    Be interested to hear when someone has tested this.
    05-13-09 03:26 PM
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