First look: Visual Voicemail for BlackBerry Bold
You didn’t think your pals at BGR would leave you hanging, did you? Last week we whet your ‘Berry appetite with the news that BlackBerry Bold owners on AT&T had a treat coming their way courtesy of OS 4.6.0.219. That’s right, we’re talking about the impending addition of BlackBerry Visual Voicemail. You knew we weren’t going to let our ninjas off the hook that easily and now they’re back with some exclusive screenshots for all you addicts to feast your eyes on. Once again, we’re looking at OS 4.6.0.219 on an AT&T Bold and now you can get the full picture of BlackBerry Visual Voicemail in action. As for when you can expect an official roll out; patience dear readers, patience. We’re still waiting on a confirmed date but we’re hearing it might become available sooner than you might think – at least for some customers. Hit the jump for more shots.
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When’s soon? And will this update finally fix the quirky app memory problems?
.219 has been the smoothest build so far as far as I’m concerned. I’ve been through .167 (I think that’s what mine shipped with) and .216. The original OS had a problem with handling fast forward when watching movies and .216 would randomly pause my MP3 playback. No such issues (or memory probs) with .219, plus OTA OS updates and VVM, whenever they release that = chillin with tha Bold til the Pre comes out and we’ll see what happens then!
Awesome!
Visual Voicemail is the single only thing I missed when I returned my overly buggy, keyboard dissapearing, one side of the screen doesn’t click, proximity sensorless, not that much of an improvement in UI, Storm.
I wish I had it on my Curve!
Glad to hear RIM is implementing it on their real Flagship product. NOW THEY JUST NEED TO COME OUT WITH THE BOLD ON VERIZON!!!!
Sigh!
-Matt
Now, that’s what I’m talking abt..better then just a screen shot of non active services, keep whipping those Ninja’s BG!
I’ll ignore your swipe at the Storm, which I clearly like a lot more than you.
Niagara (CDMA Bold) should hit VZW this spring around the same time Sprint gets it. May is the most common educated guess but we will have to see. It COULD be sooner.
WOW! Kick ars!!! Can’t wait for this to fully release. Downloaded an app that does it also but I’m not thrilled with it. Would rather have it integrated like this straight from BB. I LOVE my Bold!!!
I have a bold on rogers, what r those other apps being shown on the screenshot? If they r 3rd party apps why do the icons look like factory bold icons? If not, what r they and where can I get them? They look cool!
Well…. I guess I’d like to know where I might be able to get a beta version of this so I can try it out. The VVM is what I miss about my iphone, but other than that… I just want it on my bold.
How cool is that.
Time to cash in my e71 for a bold i reckon.
With Fidos BB support on the horizon and my 1-series i believe i’m ready for the economic revolution to conclude, and the world to be reborn once again
Bring it on.
The other icons are At&t Stock apps for music and stuff
ie. Cellular Video, Download Graphics, Download Games, etc.
When oh when can we expect this?? With vvm and application center we’ll be saying storm what?? I can’t wait for this update.
this would be sweet if it would also come out for the blackberry pearl flip 8220 which also uses 4.6 os
Where can I download .219? I am still on .167.
Jeffrey S. Google is your friend to find os .219. I’m still on .167 as well.
Search 4.6.0.219 on google. I am sure you will find a download link very easily.
Guys guys, you can visual voicemail on all your BB devices. Sign up for youmail then download the vymail app from joekrill.com.
Yeah, but some of us want the official att released version. I’m not too thrilled with youmail.
Does anyone know if rogers has any plans for this vvm?
Hopefully third party providers will be able to use this as well. Looks slick.
ok remember when aim wasn’t working for some carriers and u can drag the aim in to java and then put a service book ? and update Ur os on dm any 1 remember can this be done for the curve?
@ justin cauchon
You said google for .219. Can I down load directly to my Bold or do I have to bootcamp my iMac to mt windows xp and my BlackBerry desktop ap to get it?
Seeing as how I have had my Bold since the day before christmas and have not set up my voicemail box because of problems, I am happy to see this coming. Especially since I came from the iPhone and got used to it.
VZW Bold in May???
Do any of the bb ninjas have a leak they would like to share. Those who passed on the storm are waiting for a upgrade to our 8830 and 8330’s…
BGR a little help to get us through the cold winter months…
How do I get .219 for my AT&T BlackBerry? I tried the wireless upgrade function on my Bold, but no dice. Is there a link that I can access and download? Thanks in advance.