Bell Launches OS 4.5.0.177 for the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
By James Falconer on Friday, February 6th, 2009 at 7:29 PM PST In Bell Mobility, BlackBerry, RIM (Research in Motion)
Bell Mobility has officially launched OS 4.5 for the BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) 8830 World Edition smartphone. Bell is the first carrier in North America to launch OS 4.5 for the 8830, so drink it up folks!
Some details on the release:
Package Version: 4.5.0.177
Consisting of:
- Applications: 4.5.0.127
- Software Platform: 3.4.0.20
- File name: 8830AMEA_PBr4.5.0_rel177_PL3.4.0.20_A4.5.0.127_Bel l_Mobility.exe
- File size: 81.37MB
It should install and run on your 8830 regardless of what carrier you’re on. But if you DO give it a try, as always, please backup your device and proceed with care. Ready to get started? Click here to download from Bell’s BlackBerry download site.
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I have installed this on my Verizon 8830WE and it works like a champ. The GPS even works with BBMaps now. Google Maps still doesn’t see the GPS, but I’ll settle for BBM when I need location tracking. Thanks Bell!
this new version has not seem to resolve the 2 second delay while answering calls.. also why leave the wireless uppgrade option half way.. might as well upgrade it completely..