This software version contain a fix for the BlackBerry Browser bug I mentioned in September. For more info about this bug click here.

Software For BlackBerry® 8350i smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.459 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.1.459
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.313
• Software Platform: 3.1.0.31
• File name: 8350iAMEA_PBr4.6.1_rel459_PL3.1.0.31_A4.6.1.313_Nextel_Communications_Inc.exe
• File size: 82.99MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 4.6.1.313 for the Curve 8350i from Nextel
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Elecite let me know that they have released a SICK-looking premium BlackBerry theme called Stasis.

Stasis offers some great animations with a hatch (which can open/close) in the center that shows you either six user-customizable icons or 5 quick access icons depending on which knob you selected. Besides for the hatch door animations this theme also has rotating vents and chambers.

Stasis is available for $6.99 and is compatible with the BlackBerry 8350, 8500, 8900, 9000, 9500 (OS 4.7 or 5.0), 9600 and 9700 series. I’ve included a video which demonstrates this theme’s animations after the jump. Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

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UPDATE This contest has been extended till tomorrow night, November 1st at 11:59PM. *

The extremely generous folks over at Powermat have provided me with a bunch of their products which I’ve put together as bundles to be part of the BBRocks! birthday celebration!

With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Every mat comes with a Universal Powercube receiver with 8 tips to allow you to charge hundreds of devices, but we also offer slim Powermat receivers that are custom designed to fit on your devices and you don’t need to remove them to use your device.

The two bundles I am giving away each include the following:

• 1 Home & Office Mat
• 1 BlackBerry Curve (8300/8310/8320/8330/8350i) Receiver
• 1 BlackBerry Curve 8900 Receiver
• 1 BlackBerry Bold 9000 Receiver

Each bundle is valued at almost $200! You can expect a review of the Powermat and BlackBerry Curve 8900 Receiver from me soon. I’ve played with my Powermat a few times already and I am very impressed.

CONTEST: For a chance to win 1 of 2 of these Powermat bundles leave a comment on this post using a valid email address. Only leave one comment, duplicates will be ignored and will not increase your chances of winning. This contest will end at 12AM EST on Sunday, November 1st. Comments left after this time will not be considered. *

Yesterday I mentioned that the Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 might be getting OS 5.0.0.328 tomorrow. Since that post I’ve received a bunch of emails asking whether a certain BlackBerry model will get OS 5.0.

Up till now I could only base my answers on leaked information, but  thanks to a new knowledge base article posted by RIM we now know exactly which BlackBerry devices will get it!

List of the supported devices:

• BlackBerry® Pearl™ Flip 8200 series smartphones
• BlackBerry® Curve™ 8330 smartphones
• BlackBerry® Curve™ 8350i smartphones
• BlackBerry® Curve™ 8900 smartphones
• BlackBerry® Bold™ 9000 smartphones
• BlackBerry® Storm™ 9500 series smartphones
• BlackBerry® Tour™ 9630 smartphones

Your BlackBerry must have at least 64MB of available memory in order to upgrade to OS 5.0 once it’s available.

According to the knowledge base article not all wireless service providers will support BlackBerry OS 5.0 for the devices listed above, meaning you might have to get it from another service provider. This isn’t a problem for those that don’t mind using an OS not issued by their carrier.

Here’s to hoping an OS 5.0 launch for all devices is just around the corner!

via KB17984

Software For BlackBerry® 8350i smartphone
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.435 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.1.435
Consisting of:

• Applications: 4.6.1.294
• Software Platform: 3.1.0.28
• File name: 8350iAMEA_PBr4.6.1_rel435_PL3.1.0.28_A4.6.1.294_Telus_Mobility.exe
• File size: 82.97MB

Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

• Download: OS 4.6.1.294 for the Curve 8350i from Telus
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

REMEMBER: It is recommended that you make a backup before attempting to upgrade your BlackBerry just in case something goes wrong during the upgrade process. *

Elecite never fails to impress when it comes to their BlackBerry themes. New from Elecite is Spear and Archaic, both great themes with unique features.

Spear is an ultra-detailed green and black theme, fully customized with 8 customizable icons and an over-sized  digital clock for your homescreen.

Archaic is an ultra-clean theme that looks great, is wallpaper friendly and slides horizontally between four pages giving you an app icon dock, calendar list, message list, and media page.

The Spear theme is available for the Curve 8350i, 8500 and 8900 series, Bold 9000 and Tour; the Archaic theme is available for the same models plus the Storm. Both themes go for $6.99.

For more info, to purchase or for additional screenshots, check out Spear and Archaic at Elecite.com.

Tony from Cocky Culture let me know about an awesome theme he just released called Crimson.

Crimson has a vivid skull and cross bones wallpaper with a hidden dock that brings attitude and style to your BlackBerry without sacrificing speed or battery life.

Features:

• An edgy, progressive design
• Original visuals and icons
• Hidden Docks (2 on the Storm and 1 on all other phones)
• Hidden Home Screen Buttons (Storm only)
• Stands out from the crowd
• Battery pull is recommended after installation.

This theme is available in the store for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i/8520/8900, Bold, Storm and Tour for $3.95 until September 25th, after that it goes up to $4.95. Check it out and let me know what you think in the comments!

As promised, Elecite has developed some premium BlackBerry themes for the Curve 8350i and 8520!

The themes available for the 8350i and 8520 from Elecite are Analog, Ascarii 2.0, Ulterior, Droid, Leopard, Eerie, iBerry, Inspirat, xBerry and Grunge. Each of these themes are available for $6.99.

Good 8350i and 8520 themes are a bit hard to find, although there are some out there. For some reason these BlackBerry devices aren’t as popular with theme devs. Hopefully Elecite will set a trend so 8350i and 8520 owners can enjoy lots of awesome themes!

Head on over to Elecite.com and browse the available themes for your BlackBerry!

Made Simple Learning let me know that they have just launched their BlackBerry Curve 8350i Training Center!

If you have a Curve 8350i (or any BlackBerry for that matter) and have been looking for a way to learn all there is about it, Made Simple Learning is the way to go.

Here are some highlights of what the Made Simple Learning Training Center offers for the Curve 8350i:

• Dozens of hidden or little-known time-saving tips and tricks.
• Using the Wi-Fi and GPS Features of the Curve ™ 8350i
• Using “Direct Connect” or “MIKE” walkie-talkie feature
• Synchronizing your BlackBerry with your Windows™ or Mac™ computer.
• How to squeeze every ounce of power from the Address Book, Calendar, Tasks and MemoPad.
• How to become “Master of Your BlackBerry Email”
• How to use Google Sync for true “Wireless Sync” without an Enterprise Server
• Support for both BlackBerry Internet Service and Corporate BlackBerry Enterprise Server users.
• Tips and tricks to unlock the rich Media Features of the BlackBerry 8350i.
• How to  turn your 8350i  into something that could replace a video and audio “iPod™”
• How to use your 8350i for Mapping (including Google Maps.)
• Learn how to go Online as well as update your Facebook and Myspace pages – right from your BlackBerry

The Complete Training Center is available for $29.95.  The Videos can be purchased separately for $19.95 and the EBook can also be purchased separately for $14.95 until July 30th, after that it goes up to $20.99.

In the store, Made Simple Learning offers Ebooks and training for various BlackBerry devices on sending email and typing basics, learning about your BlackBerry’s camera, tips for watching videos and much more. Ebooks and training from Made Simple Learning will soon be available for the Tour 9630.

Visit the Made Simple Learning BlackBerry Curve 8350i Training Center for more info, or check out the full press release after the jump.

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Z Man Designs has decided to do another 50% off sale on his extremely popular iVista 2 BlackBerry theme!

iVista 2 continues to be one of the best selling BlackBerry themes because of its overall quality, and because it’s available for ALL BlackBerry devices OS 4.5 and higher. iVista 2 combines the best of the iPhone icons and the clean, professional build of Windows Vista.

Features:

• ALL — Easy to read fonts!
• ALL — A minimum of 5 customizable home screen icons
• ALL — A completely custom homescreen
• ALL — Visually stunning
• ALL — The HIGHEST quality theme sold on MobiHand!
• Bold / 8900 — versions feature NINE (9) customizeable home screen icons
• Storm — version features ELEVEN (11) customizeable home screen icons
• Storm / Bold / 8900 — versions feature “widgetesque” desktop
• Storm / Bold / 8900 — versions have a Today area

There are multiple screenshots available so you can get a preview of what iVista 2 would look like on your specific BlackBerry model.

Grab yourself a copy for only $3 in the store until June 30th, after that it will go up to $6.