BlackBerryOS Addict
You should first upgrade to the newest software before trying to installOriginally Posted by AstroAK
here is a link to the newest update
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/browseSoftware.do
Select your phone model.
Download and run the installer.
BlackBerryOS Champion
I think you will want to update your OS first.. 4.5.0.160 is the most current. Here is a link https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...E607FE7CC0E1A0
If you follow smcoldbb's post above, you can install a more recent OS version which will allow you to install BBM 5.0. You will not be able to install BBM 5.0 unless you upgrade the OS on your phone.
http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/h...html#post72928
BlackBerryOS Noobie
So, I got my Pearl (quit laughing, it's my first BB) running the new BBM and my gf wants it too, but I can't get the OTA to work. The desktop installation is not working either. Is there another OTA link to try? Or do I have to ask her to please be patient till it is working again?
I used http://95.172.28.74/files/4.5.0/83XXBBM5.jad , btw.
Thanks!
Who's scruffy-looking?
BlackBerryOS Wizard
That is the correct version for the pearl. What OS is she running?
I'm not away of any other OTA links. The link appears to be dead now unfortunately. What problem are you having installing it from your computer?
BlackBerryOS Noobie
@Natemz -- you may have hit upon a problem/solution. I assumed since that link said 83XX it would work for her curve, which I just this afternoon updated to the most recent Sprint OS, 4.5. Is there a different link I should use, or was I correct in my assumption?
@Sunkast -- it's the same problem lot's of people are reporting. I get the dialog box which says the application is not compatible with the device.
Who's scruffy-looking?
BlackBerryOS Wizard
Can you check what her current OS is for me. Options>About
People running OS's under .138 have reported trouble.
BlackBerryOS Noobie
Sprint is still running .131
Many thanks!
Who's scruffy-looking?
That is probably why you are getting an error. You should install .138 which you can download from Telus.
Install it to your computer. Then go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader (or Program Files (x86) for 64 bit systems) and delete vendor.xml. After you do that, you should be able to use DM to install the update to her phone.
BlackBerryOS Wizard
That's an 8330 right?
BlackBerryOS Noobie
If she'll let me I'll give that a shot. I just lost her backgrounds when I upgraded this afternoon, and I'm in the doghouse for that one already.
Thanks for the quick responses though. I'm loving this place now that I found it.
Who's scruffy-looking?
BlackBerryOS Wizard
You can actually use .160
Just delete the vendor.xml file in C:Program Files/Common Files/Research in Motion/AppLoader
BlackBerryOS Friend
I've tried the OTA links, and using the desktop manager (latest official version) and get the error message that the program is not compatible with my phone. I have the Tour. Can anyone offer suggestions?
Welcome to BlackberryOS. This is for your Tour? What link were you using?
BlackBerryOS Wizard
You are using the 4.7.1 version of the BBM right?
BlackBerryOS Friend
I'm using this link: BBM 4.7.1
to install via desktop
Last edited by Natemz; 07-19-2009 at 08:44 PM.
Okay what folders are you putting the files in? The cod files should be copied to the Java folder for the OS you have installed on your computer. And the ALX file, in the folder just before the Java one. Then you can use loader.exe to update.
Last edited by olta777; 07-19-2009 at 08:44 PM.
BlackBerryOS Friend
I followed the directions on page 1 of the sticky. Is there another page with directions to follow?
The directions on the first page is just one method to install BBM. It doesn't work for everyone. Give the directions I gave you a try.
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