Now that the new BlackBerry Messenger is out, it’s worth taking the time to put some BlackBerry OS 5 downloads in one spot. Many of the leaked versions of OS 5 have been missing the new BBM, but now that it’s released, you may want to get OS 5 for your device and have the whole package.
Keep in mind these are leaked OS links and the official version is much safer for your BlackBerry. We’re putting these links here so you can preview what will soon be officially released for your device. The official release of OS 5 features:
- More responsive experience and includes usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons and more use of animation.
- Typing accuracy and selection have been significantly refined.
- BlackBerry Browser improved with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets
Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 will gain the ability to:
- Set follow-up Flags on the handset like they can in Microsoft® Office Outlook®
- Manage Microsoft Exchange email folders (Add, Rename, Move, Delete) on the handset
- Access remote files shares (Windows Shares); Save, View, Edit, and Email documents from remote file shares
- Forward appointments and view calendar attachments on the handset
- Benefit from wireless sync improvements for Contacts, including sync for multiple contact folders, personal Distribution Lists and contacts in Public/Shared folders
Download OS 5.0.0.238 for the BlackBerry Bold.
UPDATE: No link for 8900 OS 5.0.0.238. If you find a working link comment.
Download OS 5.0.0.190 for the Curve 8900
UPDATE: Updated the link to Download Storm OS 5.0.0.230 from BBOS.com
Download OS 5.0.0.230 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530
Download OS 5.0.0.230 for the BlackBerry Tour 9630.
Download OS 5.0.0.238 for BlackBerry Curve 8520.
The new OS 5 is a great update that you must have, but as soon as the official version is available for download, you should definitely reinstall. The above download links tend to give you the odd error and reboot, but that’s the price we pay as early adopters.
If these links break by the time you see this post, there are always more around the Internet. Feel free to share your findings in this thread.
