[zduchene]

Has anyone attempted to install verizon's 4.5 os for the Sprint 8330?

[DBConz]

i had 77, 97, and now 119. 97 seems fine, and didnt notice any chances on 119

[pegb856]

Yes I have had it a few days now. The only issue I am aware of is the flash does not work in "auto" mode when recording a video. Otherwise it's very nice, quick, smooth and no speaker blast.

[abrognlie]

I am using the .97 beta as well, and it works great. Html email is worth it. I've heard the .77 beta has issues w/ sprint TV, so I'd avoid that one.

[JackG058]

Originally Posted by pegb856

Yes I have had it a few days now. The only issue I am aware of is the flash does not work in "auto" mode when recording a video. Otherwise it's very nice, quick, smooth and no speaker blast.

No speakerphone blast? I was using the version posted on this site, 4.5.0.122/4.5.0.89 for 8330 and it has the speakerphone blast. It is an intermittent issue, but when it occurs it is really loud. I'm hoping you'll respond again to this thread in a few more days and tell us you still don't get the blast. If you don't, I may upgrade again. Also how is the speed of the newer OS?

[kjjb0204]

Originally Posted by zduchene

Has anyone attempted to install verizon's 4.5 os for the Sprint 8330?

Why would you want to install Verizon's latest 8330 OS? Alltel has the latest carrier release available at .89 found here:

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

If you want the absolute latest os for your 8330, check here:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/beta...19-8330-a.html

[TJJJJM]

and I will NOT upgrade to 4.5 from any other carriers. I just purchased my new BB Curve from sprint about a month ago and I will not screw it up. I did hear that sprint will come up with a new upgrade to 4.5 or whatever either in the next month or so. I'd rather wait.

[SteveO86]

Latest beta would be 4.5.0.119, installs just like a normal OS from your carrier as long as you delete the vendor.xml, just remember to go back to an official carrier release if you ever bring it back to your carrier, sometime they can be picky about that.

[tech411]

I am using the .89 and everything is working good.

[montanaxvi]

I think they were talking about the leaked 4.5 that doesn't require you to delete the vendor file since it is a Sprint release.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by TJJJJM

and I will NOT upgrade to 4.5 from any other carriers. I just purchased my new BB Curve from sprint about a month ago and I will not screw it up. I did hear that sprint will come up with a new upgrade to 4.5 or whatever either in the next month or so. I'd rather wait.

While, that's you're decision it's based on a lack of knowledge of how a BlackBerry works. All OS's are developed by RIM for a device type, not a specific carrier. you will not "screw your device up" just by installing an OS from another carrier. Most likely Sprint will release a version of the OS that is not really the latest and will contain more bugs than one from another carrier. They are given all the versions to test and they may choose to wait for later versions for whatever reason.

I haven't run an OS from my carrier in over a year and my BlackBerry works just fine. You'll find this to be the case with most everyone here. Many times, in fact, an OS from another carrier works better than one from your carrier.

There are many reasons for updated OS's that RIM releases. RIM works with many partners, including developers of 3rd party apps. They actually find bugs from these partners and fix them in new releases. Your precious "Sprint Released" OS could very well be missing a necessary fix to get certain applications to work.

So, anyway, a little knowledge is necessary before you make a blanket statement saying another carrier's OS will screw up your device.

I recommend reading the sticky threads of the latest OS's for your particular device. You'll find the issues that most are having. What you don't see, however, are the hundreds/thousands who read these threads and load the OS's and have no issues and never even register on the site, let alone post that the update went fine with no issues.

Besides, a downgrade of an OS is just as simple as an upgrade. If you don't like it for whatever reason you can easily downgrade the OS.

Some try and say that it voids warranty. This is not true. It can affect the support you get from the carrier when you call and tell them you have an untested OS on your device. However, there is more support here for OS problems than you will ever find when calling customer support for any carrier.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by SteveO86

Latest beta would be 4.5.0.119, installs just like a normal OS as long as you delete the vendor.xml, just remember to go back to an official carrier release if you ever bring it back to your carrier, sometime they can be picky about that.

That's because it IS a normal OS.

[juwaack68]

Originally Posted by John Clark

Most likely Sprint will release a version of the OS that is not really the latest and will contain more bugs than one from another carrier.

I don't agree with that. I think their OS's are pretty stable, compared to other OS's that I have run on my 8330.

[SteveO86]

Originally Posted by John Clark

That's because it IS a normal OS.

Left out a few words, edited my post, I just made that cremark in response to the above posters comment about "messing up" the BlackBerry by installing a "beta" OS.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by juwaack68

I don't agree with that. I think their OS's are pretty stable, compared to other OS's that I have run on my 8330.

My point is that by the time Sprint releases something it may not be the latest.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by SteveO86

Left out a few words, edited my post, I just made that cremark in response to the above posters comment about "messing up" the BlackBerry by installing a "beta" OS.

I know...there are just a bunch of myths out there about OS upgrades, including "betas." This has sparked me to write a new "OS Upgrade Myths Dispelled" post. Getting ready to post it momentarily.

[zduchene]

Originally Posted by montanaxvi

I think they were talking about the leaked 4.5 that doesn't require you to delete the vendor file since it is a Sprint release.

If Sprint has an official release of 4.5 can you send me a link to it? I could not find it anywhere.

[JackG058]

Originally Posted by pegb856

Yes I have had it a few days now. The only issue I am aware of is the flash does not work in "auto" mode when recording a video. Otherwise it's very nice, quick, smooth and no speaker blast.

Unfortunately, I've watched the several discussions regarding this new release and there are some reporting the speakerphone blast, including 12Many who was the OP of this release. And I really wanted to upgrade but I don't want the blast. Argh.

[JackG058]

Originally Posted by zduchene

If Sprint has an official release of 4.5 can you send me a link to it? I could not find it anywhere.

It's the Sprint release, but it hasn't been "officially" released yet. Here you go though:

Sprint OS v4.5.0.119 for 8330 (Multilanguage) - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com

[amar0315]

Originally Posted by TJJJJM

and I will NOT upgrade to 4.5 from any other carriers. I just purchased my new BB Curve from sprint about a month ago and I will not screw it up. I did hear that sprint will come up with a new upgrade to 4.5 or whatever either in the next month or so. I'd rather wait.

yeah but being an employee there it still gonna be a while.....just to let you know it was suppose to happen in the middle of nov