Download the new BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 OTA

Justin Cauchon July 18, 2009 449

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Last month we told you about the new BlackBerry Messenger coming with OS 5.0. Yesterday links to the BlackBerry Messenger client leaked on the Internet for all recent BlackBerry devices, but people kept asking for OTA links. So our dude, 0mie over at 0mieTechSupport, made the downloads over the air and hooked it up! We decided to host them here as well, so feel free to visit our links from your BlackBerry Browser and it should prompt you to download it.

Please remember that this BlackBerry Messenger version is in beta and may still be buggy. We STRONGLY encourage you to backup your BlackBerry before upgrading. We can not be liable for any damages it may cause.

EDIT: DO NOT UPDATE IF YOU HAVE ANY OS LOWER THAN 4.5.0.131!

EDIT2: If you have any problems with this you must leave a comment with what BlackBerry you are using, and the OS you are running.

EDIT3: RIM seems to have enabled the Avatar feature today. If you still have trouble getting your Avatar seen, please attempt to re-upload your Avatar and/or restart your device.

EDIT4: Please follow this link if you wish to downgrade back to your original BBM. http://forums.crackberry.com/f86/how-can-i-downgrade-old-bbm-271634/

FINAL EDIT: The official BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 has been released by RIM. We recommend that you download this version instead of the beta versions. You can read about the official BBM here: http://smartphonenation.com/2009/10/blackberry-messenger-5-0-officially-available-in-app-world/

Download for OS 4.5 devices (only 4.5.0.131 or later)

Download for BlackBerry Bold (OS 4.6)

Download for Blackberry Curve 8900 (OS 4.6.1)

Download for BlackBerry Storm (4.7.0)

Download for BlackBerry Tour (4.7.1)

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449 Comments »

kasi July 18, 2009 at 6:12 PM -

The link for 4.5 devices DOES work on some of the older ones, but not all. I have it running successfully on 4.5.0.81
kasi July 18, 2009 at 6:13 PM -

UGH. Forgot to mention, it will not work on anything less that .77 though.
dario July 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM -

ey… the links are dead… send us to publish too to share to the blackberry nation!
J July 18, 2009 at 9:48 PM -

Which link is dead…? They are all working for me.
iLoveLinux July 19, 2009 at 1:19 AM -

I have the Curve 8330…. Got it downloaded and it rebooted. When it came back up, no messenger anywhere! But when I look in Options>Advanced Options>Applications, the new one is there! Could someone tell me what I’m missin here?
BIG July 19, 2009 at 3:26 AM -

I have the Storm, after downloaded and reboot, when it come back up I cannot find Messenger on my phone, however, when I look in the advance-application it was there

what happen, can anyone tell me?
boomboompow July 19, 2009 at 3:53 AM -

im using curve and i have the same problem with ILoveLinux.what to do? Someone helpp
J July 19, 2009 at 4:17 AM -

What OS are you guys running that you are running into this problem?
Derek July 19, 2009 at 9:29 AM -

Works perfect on the Tour
Novice July 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM -

I’m getting an error message 907 invalid COD. Anyone know what that means?
Mutiny July 19, 2009 at 2:55 PM -

i have a curve and am having the exact same problem as the others. There is no messenger icon, but the BBM5.0 is in my application list. Can some1 please tell me how to fix it, or where i can get back my old BBM.
shawnelle July 19, 2009 at 3:11 PM -

I dwnloaded the new blackberry os but can’t find it newhere I see it in advance options but no application wat do I do? HLP PLZ
J July 19, 2009 at 3:15 PM -

If you are getting these errors you need to post what OS you are running and what BlackBerry it is…
Shonari July 19, 2009 at 6:40 PM -

Works on OS 4.5.0.110 Had hell getting it on but hey it worked out> now all thats left if for everyone to have it so u can recognize its full potential.
Denise July 19, 2009 at 8:18 PM -

I have the Curve 8320 and it works just fine for me
Chad Scott July 19, 2009 at 11:45 PM -

Did anybody got the link for the downgrade app for blacberry messenger, the download wipe out my BBM, I have the Blackberry Sprint/Nextel 8350i
alejandra July 20, 2009 at 3:40 AM -

I have the pearl I just downloaded it its in my advanced application options but not directly on my BB. What do I do to get it running
Yana July 20, 2009 at 4:39 AM -

I downloaded the new bbm os5.0 to my Curve 8330 and I also have lost access to bbm icon. I see the new application listed however my icon is gone. My platform is 3.0.1.72
khaliq July 20, 2009 at 7:21 AM -

BBM Icon Deleted after installation it still show in the application list..

Curve 8320
OS 4.5

Please help!!
Justin Abasi July 20, 2009 at 10:05 AM -

Yerp
george July 20, 2009 at 12:03 PM -

I have 8900 curve on 4.6.1.250 and it fails about 60% of the way says cannot unzip file.
monique July 20, 2009 at 12:49 PM -

i have the blacberry curve 8900 & i downloaded the new version & now i dont have it @ all
JustMe July 20, 2009 at 1:20 PM -

I have the Blackberry Curve 8900…
I downloaded BBM5 yesterday and it worked just fine
and I did an update right after and still continues to run just fine for me
So I don’t know why ppl are having all these problems…probably need to do an update or you might just have too much stuff on your phone idk

I need to find someone else with BBM5 so I can try out the barcode scanner lol
piyush July 20, 2009 at 2:48 PM -

Its gud
dwayne July 20, 2009 at 9:56 PM -

has anyone tried this on a blackberry bold 9000. if so did it work or not.?
dwayne July 20, 2009 at 9:57 PM -

has anyone tried this on a blackberry bold 9000. if so please let me know if it worked for them
J July 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM -

To clarify:

There have been over 150,000 downloads in two days, only a select few are having trouble because they are upgrading without having OS 4.5.0.131 or higher. This should not happen to people who have a newer OS than that.
jd113 July 21, 2009 at 12:50 AM -

I dl it to my blackberry pearl 8200. i don’t find it anywhere on my phone after the reboot but its on my applications. is there something additional i need to do or how can i get my old version back on my phone?
Kevin July 21, 2009 at 1:14 AM -

I have a Curve 8330, os 4.5.0.77 and like many of the above, the program is listed in applications, but not found on the main screen. Any ideas? Reregistering the phone does not fix this.
Cody Kelly July 21, 2009 at 2:19 AM -

I am in the same boat as most people. I have the Curve 8330 OS 4.5.0.77. It is in my advance options but not accessable.

Help Please
Andrew Duong July 21, 2009 at 2:24 AM -

Kevin & jd113.

What I have heard is that some people arn’t able to download through OTA properly for some reason. If it didn’t work you can try and unintstall and then reinstall the application and if it still does not work. Try and install through the desktop manager. You can also find out how to downgrade here:

http://forums.crackberry.com/f86/how-can-i-downgrade-old-bbm-271634/
Andrew Duong July 21, 2009 at 2:31 AM -

Cody Kelly

as previously stated above, you cannot upgrade to the new BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 if you have an OS lower then 4.5.0.131

Please check what OS you are running before upgrading.

Thanks,
Smartphone Nation
brits July 21, 2009 at 2:55 AM -

What is this barcode thing?