[Garz]

From carrier Trigcom

Software For BlackBerry� Curve (TM) 8300 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.5.0.81 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.5.0.81
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.5.0.55
Software Platform: 2.7.0.68
File name: 8300M_PBr4.5.0_rel81_PL2.7.0.68_A4.5.0.55_F100.exe
File size: 74.04MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download here:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...94685E4F4D1E5C

For install instruction to load any carrier 8300 OS on your BB:

1. Back up data on Desktop Manager under Back up/restore option
2. Back up your 3rd party apps. Instructions here--> http://forums.crackberry.com/f3/how-...cations-53201/
3. Disconnect your BB from Desktop Manager
4. Download desired OS to your PC
5. Install/run OS to PC
6. Delete vendor.xml file. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
7. Connect BB to Desktop Manager and it should prompt the upgrade. If not click app loader and that should initialize it.
8. Do not unplug BB during the process. It will take around 30-60 minutes to complete upgrade.

***Steps 2 is optional but recommended

[Teek]

Thank you soo much. Worked like a charm!

[Gpokmd]

First attmept at OS upgrade on Curve VZ 8330.....computer savvy.
downloaded and installed software, all went well, deleted vendor file, started BB Dektop and nothing ! No "prompt to upgrade", nothing when i went to app loader ! Rebooted and tried again. Nothing. Regular sync functions of Desktop continue to work well etc.

what's next ?
what if this doesn't work at all and now I've deleted the vendor.xml file ? what do i lose ?
thanx

[kailess]

I want to upgrade so bad, but stories like this make me nervous.

Any 8300's owners out there who can share their experience?

[Gpokmd]

my bad ! in my zeal to upgrade, downloaded the 8300 update instead of the 8330 !! 0(
This time with the right download all went smoothly as silk with Verizon Curve 8330 ! no problems and works great ! Forge ahead man !

[wibblyw]

I used (a while ago) to work as a product manager for RIM at T-Mobile UK. I upgraded many different devices there, and since. Only ever unrecoverably bricked one or two, which I put down to hardware failure.

Not had a problem with my own devices, currently a 8300, which I just upgraded from .53 to .55 (having originally upgraded between 4.x versions when I got it)

[sbmd]

Work great!! thanks for the post. No problems at all what so ever running for hours now.

[Crackberrykills]

I want to upgrade so bad, but stories like this make me nervous.

Any 8300's owners out there who can share their experience?

Me as well. However, if you follow all the instructions, you should be okay.

[Garz]

I want to upgrade so bad, but stories like this make me nervous.

Any 8300's owners out there who can share their experience?

Seems like the only issue somebody had on this OS was trying to upgrade this on the wrong Curve. If you upgrade and dont like, you can always downgrade.

[Crackberrykills]

Seems like the only issue somebody had on this OS was trying to upgrade this on the wrong Curve. If you upgrade and dont like, you can always downgrade.

Indeed, I think they clarified that as well in this thread somewhere.

[Kathryn]

I'm DL this, but I will wait until Tuesday afternoon before spending the two or three hours it takes me to make sure I do the upgrade RIGHT. Once I do, I'll post my results.

[Crackberrykills]

I'm DL this, but I will wait until Tuesday afternoon before spending the two or three hours it takes me to make sure I do the upgrade RIGHT. Once I do, I'll post my results.

Please do Kathryn. That will be fantastic.

[angel_esq]

where do we get the 8330, the one here is 8300?

[Garz]

where do we get the 8330, the one here is 8300?

Its found here http://forums.crackberry.com/f52/new...-0-56-a-60457/

[Teek]

I want to upgrade so bad, but stories like this make me nervous.

Any 8300's owners out there who can share their experience?

I too was nervous at first but I had the time and saw that it was only 8 steps so I said why not!! I didn't have any problems whatsoever! Just make sure you have a minimum of 1.5 hours to do it and take your time. It's well worth it.

[Teek]

Oh and I decided to skip step 2 since my 3rd party apps aren't that important/difficult to reinstall if needed.

Also I do believe that you must first have the latest version of desktop manager on your pc. I always read that in other threads.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

[srplummer]

Actually, any version of DM will work, but it's always nice to have the latest version.

[pdcpony]

Did the install in no time and problem free. Resolved my previous issue with bb msgr not playing voice notes. So far...flawless!

[kailess]

Do you have to reinstall your own software programs after the upgrade?

For example, I have FlipSide. Do I need to make sure I have the software to reinstall it?

[RSilverstein]

Does this mean that I've already deleted it?

[damatojf]

While updating to the latest 4.5 OS, My "Com_Plazmic_Theme_BeBoldv283XX45.cod" is freezing my "Retrieving Wirelessly Delivered Application Modules"

Clicking cancel does nothing. Frozen. Anyone have any tips?

[damatojf]

I disconnected, got rid of the themes, and now Vlingo is stalling it.

[damatojf]

Lesson: be aware of 3dp party apps that were not made for OS you are trying to install. Pain in the a$$......

[damatojf]

Hey there, if you want the newest "official" OS, be prepared for the following: you may have to remove some themes and some other 3rd party apps. Your sh!t will freeze while upgrading if you do not. I went through two Beta upgrades (4.5) with zero problems, but the actual "official multi-language?" That caused heart burn.

[hwy28spur]

Can someone tell me what .55 fixed or did over .52

Thanks