Have You Installed BlackBerry Messenger 5?

by Robb Dunewood on July 21, 2009 · 54 comments

BlackBerry Messenger 5 (Leaked)

As you may already know, BlackBerry Messenger 5 was leaked the other day and has been getting a lot of good reviews even though it is not officially available yet.  My initial plan was not to install it and just wait for it to be actually be released, which we hear could be any day now.  I say that was my initial plan because, after being asked about 500 bagillion times what I thought about it, I decided to go a head and install BBM 5 so that I could give it the once over.  I’ve got to say that I am pretty impressed.

I want to reiterate that BlackBerry Messenger 5 has not been officially released so you download at your own risk if you decided to install it.  If however, you are the adventurous type, you can find a bunch of OTA links after the jump…

MIRROR: 83XX/81XX/88XX
MIRROR: 83XX/81XX
MIRROR: 83XX/81XX/88XX
MIRROR: 83XX/81XX/88XX
MIRROR: 83XX/81XX/88XX

OTA for 4.6
MIRROR: OS 4.6
MIRROR: OS 4.6
MIRROR: OS 4.6
MIRROR: OS 4.6
MIRROR: OS 4.6

OTA for 4.6.1
MIRROR: OS 4.6.1
MIRROR: OS 4.6.1
MIRROR: OS 4.6.1
MIRROR: OS 4.6.1
MIRROR: OS 4.6.1

OTA for 4.7
MIRROR: 95XX
MIRROR: 95XX
MIRROR: 95XX
MIRROR: 95XX
MIRROR: 95XX

OTA for 4.7.1
MIRROR: Tour
MIRROR: Tour
MIRROR: Tour
MIRROR: Tour
MIRROR: Tour

THE 4.7.1 OTA WILL WORK ON 8900/9000 OS 5.0

Links compiled via Omie Tech.

BlackBerry Software


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  • Pur48

    How safe is it to download this application? Will it ruin my warranty if something goes wrong?

    • Kim W.

      I just installed it on my Curve 8900 with no problems.

      • Carlos

        Kim -
        which one should i DL to my 8900?

  • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

    ***DO NOT INSTALL*** unless your device has an OS higher than v4.5.0.131 or it will NOT work.

    So if you’re running 4.5.0.77 (like me) on your 8130 or 8330 – either 1) don’t do it 2) wait for the official release or 3) update to another carrier’s OS that’s higher than .77…

    As much as I’d love to try it I think I’m gonna wait till it’s pushed out officially (which is supposed to be soon…)

    I may try to convince my roommate to put it on his Tour ;-)

    • Veronica

      i have your same system, how do i download it? sorry, im new at this.

      -Veronica

  • http://www.wwe.com/superstars/wwealumni/therock/ The Rock

    THIS is why RIM should grab back control over their devices and allow only trusted, tested app’s download from RIM BB APP World onto their smartphones. THIS is why “leaked” OS updates should not be the norm, and that timely OS updates should be pushed out directly from RIM, not from service providers or other 3rd parties.

    http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/21/etisalat-blackberry-update-was-indeed-spyware-rim-provides-a-so/

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  • Nick

    Did anyone install this on their bold to find that they completely replaced the style of the smilies?

    • jstn

      I did notice that – makes you wonder if this version is legit????

  • TheStewside

    Just installed it on my 8900 and my 8300, running perfectly.
    Thanks for the ota links

    • candiman

      which one did you download?Mine said download failed,I also lost my messenger I use 8900 as well

      • Ankure

        mine says Download failed too . What to do now??
        OTA 4.6.1 !!!!!

  • Ben

    AT&T Curve 8310 running OS 4.5.0.151 – works great.
    Huge improvement.

  • sbbytor

    I installed and it doesnt work :(

  • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

    @sbbytor

    What device/OS are you running

  • sbbytor

    4.7.1.40

    Do I need a more current version?

    Thanks

  • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

    @sbbytor

    Device?

    No: 4.7.1.140 > 4.5.0.131 ;-)

    What exactly is the problem you’re having?

  • sbbytor

    I just bought “The Tour” My contacts show as unavailable and when I send a IM sometimes it goes through but for the most part they don’t.

    thanks again.

    • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

      tried a “battery pull?” aka: remove “the battery” ;-)

  • sbbytor

    hmmm good call trying now.

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  • Tom

    I can’t install this, it always says: Download failed, I also tried to put the .jad file on my BB Bold and install it from there, and it keeps saying: download failed.

  • randi

    does this work on the blackberry pearl 8130?

    • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

      Is you’re Pearl running an OS version higher than 4.5.0.131?

  • candiman

    how didd you get it to work on your 8900 mine says failed

  • candiman

    my messenger also disappeared I have no messenger now

  • Tom

    I tried the ALX file, and it says: no new programs found.

    I get the following error with the OTA file: 907 Invalid COD, could not extract ZIP.

  • m1ssmez

    I downloaded and rebooted after installing the .jad file and now my messenger is gone~!!!!!

    • candiman

      what model

  • candiman

    got it to work.I downloaded version os 4.6.1 for my 8900 very nice

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  • risatoci

    does it work on curve 8320 os 4.5.0.110 ? reply me asap!!

    • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

      4.5.0.110 < 4.5.0.131 so no. c'mon people.

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  • Tyler

    Is it sucking everyone’s battery life like mine? It’s a huge power suck!

  • MizzAnna

    which one do i click on to download for an 8310!? thanks!

  • MizzAnna

    Oh and which one do i click on for the bold?

  • jabboud

    HI MY BLACKBERRY MESSENGER IT GOT ERASED AND I CANT FIND IT ON ANY BLACKBERRY PAGES TO DOWNLOAD IT OR EVEN THE MOBILE BLACKBERRY PAGE OR ANY WHERE I HAVE SEARCHED ALL THE PLACES AND NOTHING…I HAVE A BLACKBERRY 8900 CAN SOME ONE HELP ME PLEASE TO DOWNLOAD THE BLACKBERRY MESSENGER…

  • guccigirl

    can some one help me, i have a os v4.2 and would really love to have this! how do i convert it to v4.5?!? or can i still download this? i have a 8300

    • http://benpike.net Ben Pike

      Download the update from your carrier. No, it will NOT work unless you have a software version that’s equal to or higher than 4.5.0.131 – which 4.2 is NOT.

  • jamal

    it didnt work for me.. i guess for 8320 version 4.5.0.55 it will not work.. i downloaded it but its not apear and the previous one is gone too :(

    where i can get the old one?

  • tashana

    this is cool

  • cris

    heey man I have a qstion plzz help mee :( I have a bold and i just download to my pc the one that says mirror 4.6 the second one.. i was wondering if anyone did it and worked. i am downloading this bbmsn cause the one i had now presents a error from java.. so i really need to know if someone installed it on a bold and worked :( THANKS really important~:(

  • http://www.twitter.com/magiccityfla MagicCityFla

    I love the new BBM! Work’d well on my VZ 8830.

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  • Nelson

    I installed the 4.7.1 version on my 8900 os 5.0.190 and it installed but it doesnt show up any where on my phone. wat do I do?

  • adhi

    Nice ? 5

  • Laurel

    Hello, I have a blackberry pearl 8130 v4.5.0.77 with Solo Mobile. I really want to download the new messenger 5.0 but I believe it has to be 131 or higher. Is there a way to upgrade that or is my phone just too old?

    Thank you!

  • Isabella

    I already download the blackberry messenger 5.0. I don’t like it!!!! i want the 4.7.1 back, who does know how i get the 4.7.1 back?

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