Curve 8520 software update and unlocking.

[samrulez]

Hey guys,
My sister bought a Curve 8520 from US for me,she bought it off amazon.

Amazon.com: Blackberry 8520 Gemini Curve Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi--International Version with No Warranty (Black): Cell Phones & Service

Its running OSv4.7 i want to update to OSv5.0. Can i do it myself? Or will it get locked?

Thanks in advance,
sam.

 

[m.khurana]

it's a unlocked version from BB..

i guess you can upgrade it without getting it locked..

 

[samrulez]

thanks.

I found this center : Phone care" in kandivili who said they'll do it for 950 bucks. Is it worth it ?

 

[Edrill]

Not worth it at all. You can do it yourself for free! Just download BlackBerry Desktop Software from https://www.blackberry.com/Download...3BB068C22&dl=A2C0D61EB187AB3AFD247A852FAD3647 and the firmware from Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: 8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel1385_PL5.2.0.76_A5.0.0.822.exe

 

[rishabh.asthana]

Not worth it at all. You can do it yourself for free! Just download BlackBerry Desktop Software from https://www.blackberry.com/Download...3BB068C22&dl=A2C0D61EB187AB3AFD247A852FAD3647 and the firmware from Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: 8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel1385_PL5.2.0.76_A5.0.0.822.exe

+1 i updated my curve using this method to v5.0.0.681 and after update its much much better

 

[samrulez]

But its saying no software update available!!

 

[Edrill]

Did you download the firmware in the second link??

 

[samrulez]

No i didnt. I am now, will take a while for the download to get over.

Is there any such thing that the service provider should support the update? What carrier you use? I use a Vodafone prepaid.

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Will this version work? It seems to be official and newer.

https://www.blackberry.com/Download...F9F00E7D4&dl=0D1CEC87E5F8F6338B1EE0E29A6370B8

 

[Mohit]

I am using the Curve 8520 too. I did not know there was a software update until now. Downloading it now. I hope my current settings and contacts and everything will remain the same as before.

EDIT: Please confirm which version to download guys. Thanks.

 

[samrulez]

^^

Here you go

How to Install or Upgrade to a New RIM BlackBerry Operating System (OS) with AppLoader | CrackBerry.com

and OS

https://www.blackberry.com/Download...D4&dl=0D1CEC87E5F8F6338B1EE0E29A6370B8&step=4

 

[Mohit]

^^Umm why do I need that crackberry thing? Mine is officially unlocked Indian version :S

 

[samrulez]

Dude thats the procedure how to install the OS. Its the simplest way.

 

[Mohit]

^^Got it. Thanks mate. I hope the OS won't create any problems for my Indian version and the settings will remain the same.

 

[samrulez]

No problem. I'm downloading it now. Will do it in an hour or so. Ill get back with my experience.

 

[cisco_tech]

Guyz if anyone wants to run Hybrid OS. Check out Driphter's Page. Awesome Hybrids available for 8520.

Hybrids

 

[Edrill]

Yeah, the official one looks newer. Not in the habit of checking the official sites for my BlackBerry upgrades! Hybrids are a nice option too. Been running various different hybrids on my BlackBerry for a while now. Haven't gone back to stock firmware ever since!

 

[Mohit]

No problem. I'm downloading it now. Will do it in an hour or so. Ill get back with my experience.

I downloaded and upgraded using the unofficial link as I was worried about the AT&T thing in the official one and did not want any issues. It works fine but is it a little buggy here and there. Have you tried the official one? And some of my settings got messed but it was okay in the end.

 

[Edrill]

Once your BlackBerry is unlocked, there's no fear of it getting locked again, so no worries there! The only thing is, if it was a provider-branded handset, it generally won't accept any other firmware than one released by the same provider. This is easily circumvented by deleting the vendor.xml file as described in the Crackberry tutorial.

 

[samrulez]

Not worth it at all. You can do it yourself for free! Just download BlackBerry Desktop Software from https://www.blackberry.com/Download...3BB068C22&dl=A2C0D61EB187AB3AFD247A852FAD3647 and the firmware from Hotfile.com: One click file hosting: 8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel1385_PL5.2.0.76_A5.0.0.822.exe

I just used this link to download the OS. Installed. It works fine. It took less than 30mins. Thanks a lot!

 

[Mohit]

^^I used the same link. My profiles menu seems to be a bit buggy. And any idea how do I revert back to the old sms display? I hate this conversation style of display now. Very annoying.