BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1728 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1728
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.1067
• Software Platform: 5.2.0.96
• File name: 8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel1728_PL5.2.0.96_A5.0.0.1067_AT_T.exe
• File size: 125.47MB

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

Download OS 5.0.0.1067 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 >>

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1713 (EastAsia)

Package Version: 5.0.0.1713
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.1056
• Software Platform: 5.2.0.94
• File name: 8520wapijEastAsia_PBr5.0.0_rel1713_PL5.2.0.94_A5.0.0.1056_China_Mobile_Hong_Kong_Co._Ltd.exe
• File size: 132.27MB

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

Download OS 5.0.0.1056 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 >>

Source: BBRocks

It looks like AT&T is discontinuing several BlackBerry models.  I’m shocked that the BlackBerry Curve 8900 stuck around.  Who remembers when T-Mobile gave it up? That was ages ago!  Then again, it feels like yesterday when Tmo launched it.  The beloved BlackBerry Bold 9000 is calling it quits too, which is sort of upsetting.  The Bold 9000 was a great device because of its larger size with a bigger keyboard and screen.  RIM seriously need to roll out another device looking just like it but with better specs of course.  The next additions discontinued are the Curve 8310 and 8520.  Well it’s about damn time.  The Curve 8310 is ancient and unnecessary.  As for the 8520, we’ve got a Curve 3G 9300 to replace it with so it can join the 8310 in the trash as well.

Source: CrackBerry, Android Central

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1682 (Multilanguage)
Package Version: 5.0.0.1682
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.1036
• Software Platform: 5.2.0.104
• File name: 8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel1682_PL5.2.0.104_A5.0.0.1036_Vodafone_DE.exe
• File size: 129.39MB

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

Download OS 5.0.0.1036 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 >>

Of course, how could we forget the BlackBerry Curve 8520? So the Bold 9000 and Curve 8900 got the OS leak, making it routine for the Curve 8520 to as well.  Here’s OS 5.0.0.1036 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520.  It’s the latest OS leak for this model as well as for the original Bold 9000 and Curve 8900.  It is a leak so download and install at your own risk.  Also, let me take this as an opportunity to remind you all that BlackBerry 6 will NOT be coming to the BlackBerry Curve 8520.  We’re still getting tweets and comments asking about a launch date for that, when we specifically said that the device is not supported.  So best bet is to put one of these later builds on your Curve 8520.  Links after the jump!

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We got the word from several T-Mobile retail locations that the BlackBerry Curve 8520 is not on shelves right now.  Whatever left over devices are hanging around can be sold, but T-Mobile is not sending any more in at all.  Some employees have also told a new device is expected to come around September to make up for the 8520.  Curve 9300 anyone? This isn’t huge news, but it’s a bit odd how the Fuchsia red Curve 8520 came out around the same time the white Bold 9700 did (not too long ago) and now it’s all been halted.  I guess both Verizon and T-Mobile are getting rid of this device.

There’s no word on AT&T as they are hiding discreetly hopefully unveiling the 9800 Slider soon.  Keep in mind they do also have a Curve 8520 on shelves but it seems to me the 8520 was not such a big hit with AT&T, but more with T-Mobile and Verizon.  So what else is going to be halted soon? Will we see the Bold 9700 go away and have the 9780 take its place when OS 6 come out?  Or will RIM impress us all by having OS 6 support the 9700?  Back to the 8520, I guess this is it, and it will be an end of life device as well from T-Mobile.

-by Mac Jadalhack

Back in April, we let you know about the Fuchsia colored BlackBerry Curve 8520 coming to T-Mobile.  The date was and still is set to be in May.  There’s a lot of talk on forums and all over the web about the device coming soon or not, so we’re reassuring you all about it as we showed you the live screenshot from the internal T-Mobile streamline.  The date says May 19th, and we confirmed with out T-Mobile sources if this was still to be true.  So far so good and we should see this red Fuchsia colored BlackBerry Curve 8520 hit the streets on time.  The device is in stock right now but not on shelves until May 19th.  We received a few more shots of the actual live device (NOT dummy) below including the streamline from T-Mobile which we posted back in April.  So folks who are waiting or questioning, the device is coming and it is here.

-by Mac Jadalhack

May, May, May.  A lot is happening in May with RIM.  We have the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 and Bold 9650 launching and now something a little more just to spice things up.  One of our buddies over at T-Mobile sent me this screenshot showing that the BlackBerry Curve 8520 will be launching May 19th in a fuchsia red color.  In the image it looks kind of purple-ish but it’s got to be some shade of red.  It’s not as exciting news as seeing other BlackBerry models hit the streets, but this does show that RIM is not close to ending the life of the Curve 8520 for a little while.

-by Mac Jadalhack

BlackBerry Handheld Software v5.0.0.1004 (Multilanguage
Package Version: 5.0.0.1004
Consisting of:

• Applications: 5.0.0.592
• Software Platform: 5.2.0.58
• File name: 8520wifiM_PBr5.0.0_rel1004_PL5.2.0.58_A5.0.0.592_Wind_Hellas.exe
• File size: 123.45MB

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

• Download OS 5.0.0.592 for the BlackBerry Curve 8520 >>

-by Collin Sorp

Source: BBOS

Fido has came through this time and launched the BlackBerry Curve 8520 officially.  Many of us weren’t expecting the day to come as the Curve 8900 was rumored to release for Fido, but never did.  We saw OS updates for the Fido 8520 release too, which was confusing to see before the release of the device. Fido came out with the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 a little over a year ago with BIS services, being the last carrier to ever get it.  Seeing the 8520 come to Fido is quite an improvement for the carrier as they aren’t so far behind any more.

• Check out the Fido BlackBerry Curve 8520 >>

-by Otoniel Bruno