BlackBerry OS 4.5 hitting mid-September for AT&T users
Just when you thought you couldn’t wait any longer, we go and snag an internal PowerPoint shot of some super-duper BlackBerry document. OS 4.5 is currently targeted for a mid-September launch on AT&T for the BlackBerry 8120, BlackBerry 8820, BlackBerry 8310, and BlackBerry 8300. We’ve covered the updates in the new OS, but for a quick recap, you’ve got HTML email and formatting, remote server search, free/busy calendar lookup, video recording, improved media player, and Office document editing on the devices. Mid-September it is, with those devices shipping pre-loaded in mid-October with OS 4.5. Click through for the larger shot.
Hey BG, So do you think that T-Mobile will be getting this soon too?
Video recording isn’t mentioned, but people have reported it in the betas. Is it in or out?
There’s a good number of people who have been using OS 4.5 with HTML emails for a while. What features are added since it’s officially supported, if any?
Yawn, I use AT&T and have been on 4.5 for over a month now.
What about BB 8110? No love?
It’s about time. Now just if my company would support OS 4.5 with HTML E-mails through the BES.
I’m looking forward to this especially html mail. I assume that you need the server update, so my ATT email will be html but my corporate email will not until the server upgrade, right?
*sigh*,
It’ll be interesting only if it’s 4.5.0.76 and above.
@ryanasimov
Yes it is. “2MP camera with Video Recorder”
e…where’s 8700?
I really don’t see why anyone cares if and when ATT decides to release 4.5 or for what devices. 4.5 has been officially out for a while for the 8100, 8110, 8120, 8130, 8300, 8310, 8320, 8330, 8700, 8800, 8820. If you have any of these devices, you should already be running 4.5
Hi, can anyone tell me where i can get the 4.5 OS for my 8100c. I know its not been officially released by ATT yet but I am willing to take the risk and install it!
Does Bluetooth 2.0 mean stereo bluetooth? (Don’t think that is automatic…)
Where are the official OS 4.5 updates available (especially for the 8320)? All I have been able to find are beta versions scattered about.
http://www.blackberryforums.com, go to the forum for your model and the latest release is at the top along with instructions for installation.
Hey BG, what about the 8100?
hi guys,
i have an unlock 8310 from at&t and been using it with t-mobile. Can i upgrade my bb to OS 4.5 with at&t [in mid-sept.], or i have to wait until t-mobile has it?
thanks,
an
4.5 has been out for a while already for all services, I have it on my Sprint Curve. But I guess it wasnt news to Mr. BG back then. But its news now because it involves AT&T ::smh:: and we now how much BG loves Apple(IPhone) and AT&T
The video works great. I got it on my 8310 for AT&T. But i got the 4.5 O.S from Vodafone.com
Each OS is device specific. So if you have an 8310 and the OS is for 8310 you can use it regardless of what carrier you are on.
Look at the last bullet point “ATT Navigator for free maps”. What does this mean? Doesn’t ATT Navigator cost $9.99 per month? What do they mean by “free”?
It’s not “official”. Those are beta releases (though I think one or two European companies have released 4.5). Saying it’s “officially released” is VERY misleading.
The 4.5 that is out is unofficial in the states. It makes sense for BG to not report on an unofficial software that will void your warranty at the major carriers. This being official release and coming to the carriers built in makes it a bit more newsworthy.
I have 4.5 on my 8320, HTML email is a godsend, I haven’t used documents to go much, but it’s been steady the times I did use it. The web browser is MUCH improved…makes Opera somewhat unnecessary…somewhat. Video camera…I hope with newer releases it’ll improve a bit, during the recording it’s crystal clear, but after playing it back, it’s choppy. I hope that fixed. I love the changes to media player too, no matter how subtle. Being able to just hit the forward buttong and back button without having to press the menu button is great.
I am thinking that you’ll be able to use it for maps (like google maps) for free but will have to pay the $9.99 if you want full navigation features. This is interesting. Is this offered now? I didn’t think you could get att navigator (telenav) without subscribing.
OS 4.5 is awesome, and yes, video recording is definitely IN. So is full-blown HTML email and browsing. I currently run 4.5.0.69, and there have been zero problems since 4.5.0.37. I’m on my fifth OS 4.5 beta.