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Probably a dumb question here, but can you download the Verizon update if you don’t have Verizon?

I installed it. Works great! Fixed the bugs that were bugging me from the previous beta version that I was using 4.5.0.101 i think it was.
The previous version would not play videos full screen was the biggest issue that I had with 4.5.0.101
I’m very happy with the upgrade. no issue during installation.

I installed it. Works great! Fixed the bugs that were bugging me from the previous beta version that I was using 4.5.0.101 i think it was.
The previous version would not play videos full screen was the biggest issue that I had with 4.5.0.101
I’m very happy with the upgrade. no issue during installation.

I almost passed out when I saw this. Wow…it’s about time!!!!

I wonder when AT&T will follow suit and release an update for their 8800 handhelds.

just installed it on my 8830 and now i feel like having a Blackberry storm with full size keyboard!

Do they still cripple the GPS with this update? I’ve been using the Sprint firmware for a couple of months on my Verizon 8830 without issue (4.5.0.135), and the best part is I can use BlackBerry Maps with GPS navigation for free. That hasn’t been the case with Verizon in the past. I’m not going to use this one if it breaks GPS.

@Greg
Yes, OS 4.5 from Verizon DOES unlock GPS for BBMaps. I was one of the infuriated BB owners who has cursed VZW for breaking my GPS and so you can be sure GPS was the second thing I checked out after the OS update (the first being Slacker for BB & streaming media).

I have not been able to get GPS to work on GoogleMaps tho. Not sure if this is ~norml~ but I plan to try a reinstall of GMaps.

So i cant get this update to work.
everytime i get on the verzion website.
i click download and it start to download
and when it finish, it just disappear and
nothing. so i try clicking the download thing again
and it didnt work.

can someone help?

Ever since my upgrade I can’t play videos from my browser where I could before (CNN.com). Anyone else with this issue??

I just loaded it and the GPS works ok. Now I just need to figure out how to use it with Goecaching?

Brian I just clicked on the link at the beginning of this thread. saved it to my computer then double clicked it and followed the instructions.

So, does this mean I can run an 8gb MicoSDHC on it with this update?

So, does this mean I can run an 8gb MicoSDHC on it with this update?

VZW sent me a link to download a VZ Global Navigator software, so that I can use GPS in Europe. I could not install, and then learned during another service call that that software only works for the Storm. Any idea how I can use GPS with my BB 8830 in Europe? Does google maps work?
My BB is already set up for calls and access to the internet in Europe.

Thanks

Michael,

My BB world works ok with a 8 gig chip before the upgrade and after. I had to follow the prompts to format it so BB could use it the first time i installed it. I now have several chips that I can pop in and out as I choose, haven’t tried the 16 gig yet though.

Rob

i cannot download yahoo msgr , facebook

i’m sunny by name..i’m using bb 8830 os,,the only problem i have with the phone is dat i cant recharge and check my account balance

On your phone go to Options>Mobile Network> change data services status to off and network to GSM. Save this settings, power off and power on your device then u’ll be able to check balance and recharge!