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Default 02-28-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BluePolaski
Well after I go through training (soccer) and hang out with my wife, I will embark on trying it out. Definately will backup the device before I try though. One question...In step 2 it directs you to a link to download something for an 8700. If I am already running OS 4.1 do I need to go that page and look for a 7100 series phone or does the 4.1 version I got from Hong Kong CSL work and I can start at step 4?
There is also a link on that page for the 7100g. If I were you, I would download both (they're kind of big files = 50 MB if I remember) and compare them. As you noted, the install routine will create a set of folders and the one for the 8700g creates an 8700 set of files (even though the 7100 data is in there) but the Desktop Manager/App Loader is probably not going to use it when a 71XX connects.

By comparing the files you can see if the same data is actually contained in the "blackberry.alx" file.

Don't try to force an 8700 install onto a 7100...