[John Clark]

Software For BlackBerry® Kickstart (TM) 8220 smartphone BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.281 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.281
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.0.155
• Software Platform: 4.1.0.55
• File name: 8220M_PBr4.6.0_rel281_PL4.1.0.55_A4.6.0.155_..exe
• File size: 87.97MB

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


Instructions for installing on ANY carrier's 8220 (make sure the device is not plugged into the PC before installing

1. Make sure you have Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 or higher installed. DM version 4.6 is recommended. If you don't already have it installed you can download it using the link below:
BlackBerry Operating System Downloads - BlackBerryFAQ

2. Download the OS file listed above from here or here to the PC then install it to the PC by double clicking the file.

3. Locate the vendor.xml file and delete it. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader

4. Plug in BB (make sure you're connecting directly to the pc--no hubs) and Open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.

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 you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to DM again and run application loader again and it should load the OS to the device.

For the previous OS version click here.

Note For Advanced Users Only: If you plan on deleting the cod file for pre-installed media your exterior LCD will not function correctly. This does not pertain to people doing normal installs. You will not be effected.

[li2327]

Wirelessly posted (7130e)

I have .151 on mine. Does anyone know what the differences are as of yet? Will it improve anything?

[NJBlackBerry]

Unfortunately the carriers never include the release notes...

[wobly]

Well, as soon as the wife's arrives on Monday, if the OS is older than this, I'll update it before she gets her hands on it.

[John Clark]

Wirelessly posted (BB 11020)

Tmobile released with .151 so if its a Tmo device this is an upgrade.

[wobly]

Originally Posted by John Clark

Wirelessly posted (BB 11020)

Tmobile released with .151 so if its a Tmo device this is an upgrade.

Right. When we played with it at the Tmo store, that is the OS that was on it. I am presuming that the one they shipped will have the .151 OS. Therefore, I will get home before her and update the OS before she gets to play with it. hehehehe

[cybermikey3]

did the update on my tmobile 8220...my network name is now 310-260...not tmobile...weird and annoyiong

[wobly]

Originally Posted by cybermikey3

did the update on my tmobile 8220...my network name is now 310-260...not tmobile...weird and annoyiong

That would be a first. I have used a lot of "non-Tmobile" OS's on our BB's and have never had that problem. I guess I will find out this evening when I upgrade the wife's 8220.

[NJBlackBerry]

Same thing here - 310-260 instead of T-Mobile.

Was very interesting as I showed it to the two T-Mobile folks in my office.

[cybermikey3]

Wirelessly posted

Yeah I've done plenty of upgrades with many different blackberrys and never seen anything like that. Weird huh

[robertcs]

does anyone knows if its works on the 8800 model

[John Clark]

No, it works only on the 8220.

[Adam79]

Looks like Rogers' 8220 comes with an updated OS version.

From the BB support site:

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.0.309 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.0.309
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.6.0.174
Software Platform: 4.1.0.58
File name: 8220M_PBr4.6.0_rel309_PL4.1.0.58_A4.6.0.174_Rogers .exe
File size: 88.21MB

[wobly]

Hmm..anybody have a link to the Rogers download? I tried finding it on the Rogers site, but didn't see it.

[Adam79]

Originally Posted by wobly

Hmm..anybody have a link to the Rogers download? I tried finding it on the Rogers site, but didn't see it.

It's not on the Rogers site. It's on the Blackberry site, under support, downloads, device software.

[NJBlackBerry]

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...C068A355BBA31A

Google "Rogers BlackBerry Download". Worked like a chance.

[wobly]

Originally Posted by Adam79

It's not on the Rogers site. It's on the Blackberry site, under support, downloads, device software.

Attention to detail...I need more sleep. :P

EDIT: I guess the header of this thread needs to be updated with the new version.

[John Clark]

New OS released:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...languages.html