mbay2002
12-15-2007, 02:08 PM
Just upgraded from an 8700c to an 8820 a couple of days ago. I fired up the Desktop Manager, and figured I would load up my calendars, tasks, addressbook, etc that I had backed up from my 8700.
Then, I saw the "Switch Device Wizard" and figured I would use it... BIG MISTAKE!!!! Fortunately, I got a clue late last night after downloading Stinsondog's 8800 model tips... p. 29 of his tips mentions some wireless issues related to using the "Switch Device Wizard".
I think we need a BIG sticky message at the top of this forum warning all 8800 users to not use the evil "Switch Device Wizard". :x
I should have known better... I'm pretty darn comfortable with Blackberrys, and even with this new 8820 I figured I could get things configured properly.
However, some of the things that were caused by "Switch Device Wizard" were fairly subtle and it took me a while to track down...
1. Immediately after using "SDW", I was unable to add or delete appointments from my calendar. Thought it was just a fluke, so I deleted the calender using "Backup and Restore" then reloaded my 8700c calendar and my appointments all looked okay, and I was able to add/delete [everything else that I imported using SDW looked fine]. :razz:
2. OTA installs worked fine, EXCEPT for midpssh, which gave me a "907 Invalid COD" message. This threw me, because I installed several apps OTA, so I figured there must have been an incompatibility with midpssh. :cry:
3. After pairing my 8820 with my Parrot handsfree kit, they would not automatically connect upon coming into range. :?
4. The Desktop Manager Application Loader would not allow me to load any .alx files. :shock:
5. I was able to get WiFi configured and connected, but my WiFi icon would not light up, and I had a "yellow" light in the "Manage Connections" area. :-(
After coming across p. 29 in Stinsondog's tips, item #5 above made it clear to me that I needed to wipe my device, and manually load a limited number of items from my 8700c. I did that, and now everything appears to be working flawlessly... :oops:
AVOID THE EVIL SWITCH DEVICE WIZARD!!! 8-)
Then, I saw the "Switch Device Wizard" and figured I would use it... BIG MISTAKE!!!! Fortunately, I got a clue late last night after downloading Stinsondog's 8800 model tips... p. 29 of his tips mentions some wireless issues related to using the "Switch Device Wizard".
I think we need a BIG sticky message at the top of this forum warning all 8800 users to not use the evil "Switch Device Wizard". :x
I should have known better... I'm pretty darn comfortable with Blackberrys, and even with this new 8820 I figured I could get things configured properly.
However, some of the things that were caused by "Switch Device Wizard" were fairly subtle and it took me a while to track down...
1. Immediately after using "SDW", I was unable to add or delete appointments from my calendar. Thought it was just a fluke, so I deleted the calender using "Backup and Restore" then reloaded my 8700c calendar and my appointments all looked okay, and I was able to add/delete [everything else that I imported using SDW looked fine]. :razz:
2. OTA installs worked fine, EXCEPT for midpssh, which gave me a "907 Invalid COD" message. This threw me, because I installed several apps OTA, so I figured there must have been an incompatibility with midpssh. :cry:
3. After pairing my 8820 with my Parrot handsfree kit, they would not automatically connect upon coming into range. :?
4. The Desktop Manager Application Loader would not allow me to load any .alx files. :shock:
5. I was able to get WiFi configured and connected, but my WiFi icon would not light up, and I had a "yellow" light in the "Manage Connections" area. :-(
After coming across p. 29 in Stinsondog's tips, item #5 above made it clear to me that I needed to wipe my device, and manually load a limited number of items from my 8700c. I did that, and now everything appears to be working flawlessly... :oops:
AVOID THE EVIL SWITCH DEVICE WIZARD!!! 8-)