Java Development

[tom_s]

Now that the OS 5.0 JDE Beta is out, I am wondering when I'll be able to start using it. The question for me is which devices will be upgradeable to OS 5.0? I'm mainly interested in the enterprise space (upgrade via BES?), but consumer space (upgrades through carriers?) is also of interest.

I haven't seen any statements about upgradeability. Have I missed them?

[tbilisoft]

JDE 5.0 contains simulators for Bold (9000) and Pearl Flip 8220.

So, these devices will be upgradeable.

Also RIM API 5.0 supports touchscreen, then Storm devices also will be upgradeable.

[tom_s]

Thanks. I would assume this means other 4.6 or later devices are upgradeable. I had the impression that 4.5 was something of a barrier to upgrade across (I can't recall if the barrier was getting to 4.5 or getting beyond 4.5). Any information about upgrading older devices would be helpful.

[tbilisoft]

I am not related to RIM company and I have no information except that is published on the blackberry.net web-site.

[peter_strange · Accepted solution]

I believe that devices from 8700 to the later Pearls are upgradeable to 4.5  This includes:

8700,

all 81xx Pearls

88xx

83xx

As far as I am aware, there is no 4.6 or later support for these devices.

4.6 and later devices include:

8220 Flip

Bold

Storm

8900 Curve

Hope this helps

[tom_s]

Thanks Peter - that fits with at least one part of what I recall. The most likely scenario would seem to be that 4.6 and later devices will be upgradeable to 5.0, but that 4.5 and earlier ones are not.

Guess time will tell whether that's accurate.

[ykolel]

Is there simulator 5.0 for Storm?

If there is where can be found?

10x

Y 

[peter_strange]

I think this KB article suggests that anything 4.6 or later will go to 5.0.  It certainly says anything before 4.5 stops at 4.5....

What Is - BlackBerry smartphone models and corresponding BlackBerry Device Software versions
Article Number: DB-00774
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/348583/800451/800783/What_Is...

[swiebertje]

I don't understand why RIM does not update all devices to 5.0. Life would be much easier for us if they did.

[RexDoug]

Careful what you wish for - the "prerelease" 5.0 is burning up our support center right now.