• Download via MegaUpload:
  • OS 5.0.0.348 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.348 for the Bold 9000
• Download via RapidShare
  • OS 5.0.0.348 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.348 for the Bold 9000
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

UPDATE Added alternate links. *

• Download via RapidShare:
  • OS 5.0.0.314 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.314 for the Bold 9000
• Download via MegaUpload:
  • OS 5.0.0.314 for the Curve 8900 (thanks ps360wiitv)
  • OS 5.0.0.314 for the Bold 9000
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Please report any feedback/findings in the comments.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

It’s been a crazy week with OS 5.0 versions being found online for various devices, and it’s only Tuesday! I hope this means we’ll be seeing an official OS 5.0 launch soon…

• Download via MegaUpload:
  • OS 5.0.0.238 for the Curve 8520
  • OS 5.0.0.238 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.238 for the Bold 9000
• Download via RapidShare (thanks benezblog!):
  • OS 5.0.0.238 for the Curve 8520
  • OS 5.0.0.238 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.238 for the Bold 9000
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

If you try any of these OS versions be sure to leave your feedback/findings in the comments.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

Thanks detectiveberry!

According to CrackBerry Kevin, OS 5.0.0.190 has threaded SMS but loses tabbed browsing (for now), among other changes. Enjoy!

• Download via MegaUpload:
  • OS 5.0.0.140 for the Tour 9630
  • OS 5.0.0.190 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.190 for the Bold 9000
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Remove the “BlackBerry Internal Apps″ before installing this OS on your device. This can be found in your PC at Control Panel > Add orRemove Programs.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

The official BlackBerry Bold 9000 OS 4.6.0.291 is currently available to T-Mobile UK customers who upgrade through their Desktop Manager, but the update has yet to show up on their download site.

@Bubino75 let me know that the Java files for OS 4.6.0.291 have been leaked for those that can’t wait for the official one to go live.

The upgrade process is different when using Java files, but not at all difficult:

• FIRST MAKE A BACKUP!
• Download the Java files to your PC and extract them to a location of your choice. 7-zip.org has a free and great extraction application if you need one.
• From your PC go to  Program Files > Common Files > Research In Motion > Shared > Loader Files
• Find the latest OS for your BlackBerry device and open that folder
• Drag and drop the extracted folder into this folder
• Run the Loader program found in Program Files > Common Files > Research In Motion > AppLoader
• Open options and select the OS that you dropped the Java files into
• Finish the Loader process

Please keep in mind that this is an unofficial method of updating that you should only do if you are comfortable with the process.

• Download via MegaUpload: OS 4.6.0.291 Java Files for the Bold 9000
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

• Download via MegaUpload
  • OS 5.0.0.130 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.130 for the Bold 9000
• How To:
  • Backup And Restore Your BlackBerry
  • Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

Remove the “BlackBerry Internal Apps for RIM Version 5.0.0″ before installing this OS on your device. This can be found in your PC at Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

via CrackBerry

* UPDATE Links updated. Get it while you can before they get taken down again. Thanks Bob! *

• Download via
  • MegaUpload: OS 5.0.0.100 for the Curve 8900
  • DepositFiles: OS 5.0.0.100 for the Bold 9000
• How To: Upgrade your BlackBerry Operating System (OS)

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

Source: CrackBerry

Happy day for BlackBerry Curve 8900 and Bold 9000 owners! CrackBerry Kevin found some copies of OS 5.0.0.93.

• Download via RapidShare:
  • OS 5.0.0.93 for the Curve 8900
  • OS 5.0.0.93 for the Bold 9000

Don’t forget to leave some comments about your experience with this OS if you try it out!

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

• Download via DepositFiles: OS 4.6.0.266 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

Source: BlackBerry News

When I read this all I could say was “WHAT?!” I bet that’s the reaction most of you are having right now.

• Download via brettwyman.com: OS 5.0.0.90 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000

Be sure to let me know how this runs for you!

DISCLAIMER: Install at your own risk. This is Leaked/Beta software that is not guaranteed to be stable, and therefore will not be supported by RIM or your wireless carrier should you run into some problems. As a precaution, if you decide to upgrade, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before using this software. If you are not comfortable using Leaked/Beta software you should probably wait for the next official release. *

Source: BlackBerry OS