old blackberry... can it load the new os?

[narreth]

hey, so i have an old blackberry model (curve 8330) and i was wondering if the newer os and bbm versions can be loaded unto it? i think the version i have on it is 4.5... which looks like windows 95 lol...

 

[FerraraZ]

As far as I know No.

Might I be first to suggest getting something other than a BB!

 

[narreth]

As far as I know No.

Might I be first to suggest getting something other than a BB!

haha, unfortunately im on a contract which finishes in 2012, but i like the idea of an android phone next year!

 

[PhoKingGuy]

Why the hell did you pick that old thing for a 2 year contract? My dad got one of those for a 2 year contract like 2 and a half years ago lol

 

[narreth]

i just wanted something with bbm... dont care about phones all that much, was just wondering if the os or bbm versions can be updated but i guess not

 

[Lifted]

I think there is a version of OS 5 out there for the 8830, you'll have to search a bit for it.

 

[narreth]

I think there is a version of OS 5 out there for the 8830, you'll have to search a bit for it.

would updating the OS have anything to do with my service provider? i.e. could it screw with my phone connction or anything?

 

[Lifted]

would updating the OS have anything to do with my service provider? i.e. could it screw with my phone connction or anything?

I've never seen or heard of that, but I'm not saying it isn't possible. You will likely lose the service provider specific apps (if you currently have any). If it doesn't work 100% you can always go back to the latest 4.5 OS.

 

[Lifted]

It looks like the OS 5 out there for the 8830 is an unoffical release, meaning either RIM or the service providers decided not to release it.

 

[narreth]

would i loose my address book?

 

[Lifted]

Make a backup with Desktop Manager before any upgrades.

 

[DivideBYZero]

There are new OS Versions out there for you device, but there is a BIG caveat:

Follow this thread, as the 5.0 OS will need you to check the exact version of hardware you have, as there is a difference between Sprint and Boost Mobile 8330 versions.

Please study THIS thread carfully:

http://forums.crackberry.com/f52/latest-official-os-8330-5-0-0-438-a-412168/

Then when you're happy you have it all down, check this thread for a full 101 on updating a BlackBerry OS:

http://crackberry.com/blackberry-101-how-install-or-upgrade-new-rim-operating-system-os

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