Os: 8700 (gsm) 4.2.1.107/

[phrider]

It appears that US TMO has just posted their newest 8700g handheld 4.2.1.107 and desktop 4.2.2.14 (without Media Manager) software today, 2007 Oct 1.

The product version on the installer file is 4.2.1.107A/2.3.0.84P

This OS can be loaded on ANY carrier's GSM 8700 Blackberry.

Direct links to download:

8700g Handheld OS Upgrade (http://tmobile.infospace.com/tmweb/(euq0pm45ovwipmmtslv1jb45)/app/DownloadCenter/DeviceDownloads.aspx?deviceID=22)

Instructions for installing:
This OS will work on any GSM/GPRS/EDGE 8700c/g/v/f/r

1. Make sure you have the latest version of Desktop Manager installed. It's 4.2 SP2 and can be downloaded from the link above or Click Here. (http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/req_4dot2_sp2.jsp;jsessionid=E4D2C95203F66001DB33DFCEF160F90F)
2. Download the above file to the PC then install it to the PC by running the file you downloaded.
3. Locate the vendor.xml file and delete it. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
4. Plug in BB and Open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."

If you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to DM again and run application loader again and it should load the OS to the device.

(link to previous OS thread: Click Here. (http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/89550-latest-os-8700-gsm-4-2-1-163-4-2-1-101-a.html))


Edited Blackberry.alx for themes and LBS.alx for AT&T users who want BBmaps Click Here. (http://www.blackberryforums.com/attachments/media-center/9271d1191273833-blackberry-alx-edited-files-packaged-theme-installation-4-1-4-2-only-8700-tmobile-4.2.1.107.zip)


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[JSanders]

Thanks, I have Stickied this to update the most recent version thread.

[phrider]

You're welcome. I was happy to be the first to stumble on it.

Gesundheit!

[Jaime]

Can't download it, the site asks for a valod tmo phone number. Please upload it to senduit or something like that.

Best,
Jaime

[phrider]

Can't download it, the site asks for a valod tmo phone number. Please upload it to senduit or something like that.

Best,
JaimeThe exchange 323-381-0xxx seems to be a valid TMO exchange. Pick the 3233810xxx of your choice, and it will hopefully let you through.

[Jaime]

The exchange 323-381-0xxx seems to be a valid TMO exchange. Pick the 3233810xxx of your choice, and it will hopefully let you through.

Great thanks!

[John Clark]

I have edited the first post with instructions and links that work. Great find phrider!

[John Clark]

Added edited .alx's also.

[Kroell]

Is the OS multilang or English only?

[THE]

People who upgraded previously complained that the 4.2 made their ringer volume too low. Is this still a problem with the new version?

[Jaime]

Upgraded. Working flawlessly.

Best,
Jaime

[THE]

I upgraded, like the new OS, it works faster and looks better. Ring volume seems lower than before, but it is still loud enough for me.


Upgrade mostly worked but for a few little glitches, which are
1) Operamini no longer works, error messages says it is unable to connect to the internet. But I can use the regular BB browser. Removing and reinstalling operamini didn't help.

2) BB screen now blacks out after 30 seconds, previously it never blacked out. Can this be reset?

Any help in resolving these issues would be appreciated.

[jeremyckitching]

Just finished the upgrade. Went smoothly.

[buggle_96]

I upgraded, like the new OS, it works faster and looks better. Ring volume seems lower than before, but it is still loud enough for me.


Upgrade mostly worked but for a few little glitches, which are
1) Operamini no longer works, error messages says it is unable to connect to the internet. But I can use the regular BB browser. Removing and reinstalling operamini didn't help.



Did you configure your tcp under advanced options?

[THE]

Did you configure your tcp under advanced options?

Now I did. Thanks. Another user had the same question elsewhere in this forum and got pointed to the configuration information.

[VickyPaz]

Worked like a dream. You did it again guys. Thanks :0)

[robertmcanally]

Okay, stupid question:

The earlier TMO OS I was using on my 8700 (4.2.97, I think) allowed/enabled Media Manager. New OS does not APPEAR to support Media Manager, but my 8700's folders are still intact.

How do I manage those media files and folders now?

[phrider]

Okay, stupid question:

The earlier TMO OS I was using on my 8700 (4.2.97, I think) allowed/enabled Media Manager. New OS does not APPEAR to support Media Manager, but my 8700's folders are still intact.

How do I manage those media files and folders now?Would getting the Desktop version with Media Manager help? Do that by going to the T-Mobile BB Upgrade (http://t-mobile.com/bbupgrade/) site and downloading the latest version for the 8230.

[lsilent]

hey i just did the update but at the top where it said tmo before now says at&t.. what the hell did i do wrong. I got it from tmo.. can anyone help me..

[John Clark]

Where do you live? You've likely been roaming on AT&T forever, just the main screen didn't show it. Software upgrades include changes to the software that names the networks. What you're seeing is normal. If it says AT&T and EDGE, you are fine.

[lsilent]

i live in santa rosa ca.. i never had any roaming charges. it always said that it was TMO.. but now it At&T

i also had my sim cand in the phone and now i can connect to use my phone..

[John Clark]

It's normal. Nothing changed except the name displayed on the home screen. Before you upgraded if you would have looked in Options >Network you would have seen AT&T even though it said TMobile on the home screen. It's normal.

[lsilent]

Thanks.. but still cant connect to tmo

[John Clark]

Do a manual search for networks under Options >Mobile Network. You'll probably find that TMobile doesn't even come up in the search.

Are you able to make calls with AT&T on the main screen?

[lsilent]

no not at all.. just tried to call out but cant. use my other phone.. work good..

when i dail out it says that on emergency calls only

[John Clark]

Did you try the manual search for networks? Also, try rebooting the device by removing the battery while the BB is turned on. Be sure you put it back in automatic before you reboot.

[lsilent]

thanks.. you have solved my problem.. thanks again..

[abigorbot]

Just upgraded to this OS version and I'm not noticing any changes yet. :)

[John Clark]

There's nothing that's obvious to the user. Mostly bug fixes. Also, with .107 it's shouldn't be necessary to have a data plan to get the Instant Messenger app to work. That was their big hype with .107 for the Pearl a while back.

[phrider]

One of the reasons that I've finally upgraded to 4.2 was the ability to play wav file attachments in emails. This is attractive since I get my business voicemails as wav files via email.

When playing these files, however, it is only possible to play them over the speakerphone speaker or through the integrated handset ear speaker, not through my Plantronics bluetooth headset. Or at least I can't as far as I can figure out.

Any suggestions (or wait for the next big upgrade)?

[torgo]

After upgrading to this OS, can you still use the "BB Insight-Icon" theme?

(Or do I need to look into editing the .alx file to still be able to use this theme?)

[torgo]

Answering my own question -- unfortunately, according to this other thread (http://www.blackberryforums.com/media-center/72988-loading-themes-8700-running-4-2-a.html), Insight-Icon does not work on 4.2 even if you manually load it.

[Medic48]

Upgraded my BlackBerry 8700R (Rogers) from v4.2.1.101 (Platform 2.3.0.81) with no issues.

--Phil

[hhendler]

I upgraded last week to 4.2.1.107 and I hate it, my 8700G is running so slow now, response time for virtually everything in the UI is so much slower than before. Anyone experiencing similar symptoms? Any suggestions?

I wrote to t-mobile asking how I can download the prior version to re-install. Only the latest is available on t-mobile.com/bbupgrade

Thanks,
Howard

8700G - T-Mobile

[John Clark]

You'll need to download it from another carrier. Use the link below and just search through the differnet GSM carriers until you find the version you want.

BlackBerry Operating System Downloads - BlackBerryFAQ (http://www.blackberryfaq.com/index.php/BlackBerry_Operating_System_Downloads)

When you find it, do the following.

Remove the .107 version by going to Control Panel >Add/Remove programs.

Then download and install the old version. Delete the vendor.xml file and then plug the bb in and run Desktop Manager/Application Loader. Application Loader will state that a downgrade is going to take place.

[sandman2nd]

Ugh, i hate this zen theme! I prefer the old one. I downloaded the updated BlackBerry.alx but I guess it doesn't have the zen theme from the 4.1xxx... Am I out of luck? I hope not...

[aiharkness]

Wirelessly posted (8700g: BlackBerry8700/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

hhendler, that's interesting.... I guess you tried battery pull.... Did you try a different theme? What do you have running...anything?

The previous 4.2 from Tmo lagged a little for me, but this latest is as fast or faster than any before, for me. For what it's worth, I'm using the Zen theme. I typically have Yahoo messenger running all the time.

[robertmcanally]

Would getting the Desktop version with Media Manager help? Do that by going to the T-Mobile BB Upgrade (http://t-mobile.com/bbupgrade/) site and downloading the latest version for the 8230.


Thanks for the feedback!

[sandman2nd]

the zen theme from 4.1xxx shows the application list in a...list. this zen theme has it in a different icon layout.

can the old zen theme be used on this new 4.2 os?

[jeremyckitching]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 8700g: BlackBerry8700/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

the zen theme from 4.1xxx shows the application list in a...list. this zen theme has it in a gay icon layout.

can the old zen theme be used on this new 4.2 os?

No, it can't. This was one of my gripes when I upgraded. I got used to it though, and actually prefer the grid layout now.

[sandman2nd]

crap. im downgrading again. i would rather get punched in the nads every morning than be stuck with this retarded half list half icon zen theme. the ONLY reason i gave this 4.2 upgrade another chance is for the FREE bluetooth mac tethering (unlike the lame excuse for a solution with Pulse).

[John Clark]

There are lots of other themes out there, even quite a few that can be unlocked via the blackberry.alx file. Seems like if that's your only gripe with the OS then you are thowing out the baby with the bathwater, but to each his own.

[sandman2nd]

yeah, not really interested in the other themes, just the zen theme from 4.1. i could care less about the baby...lol...

[Clouseau]

Does some one has tested the update with an 8700g ent for german t-mobile?

[w11l]

a few issues that I discovered after the upgrade:

much slower then 4.1, even after removal of all the extra crap like language support, mds runtime, brickbraker - leaving only core 4.2 apps on a device fills extremely heavy, any theme with "today" screen lags big time, theme with icons only works a bit faster. Browser much slower then on 4.1
While in Google maps or BBMaps gps tracking mode, the handheld will lock it self (after expiration of password time-out) - renders gps useless if you have password on a device. Haven't used gps heavily, but with-in last 4 days device rebooted twice while in Google maps
The new profile selection menu (on click of left button) is extremely slow, it takes literally 1.5-2 seconds to appear after first click.
Thsi OS is certainly overkill for 8700, not enough processor power to run it. Will downgrade it back to 4.1

[sekretspy]

(There's nothing that's obvious to the user. Mostly bug fixes. Also, with .107 it's shouldn't be necessary to have a data plan to get the Instant Messenger app to work. That was their big hype with .107 for the Pearl a while back.)


In an earlier post someone mentioned being able to get the instant messenger service on need more info HOE? WHO? WHICH ONE AND HOW DO I RECOGNIZE THIS ON MY recently upgraded 8700

[XBGM3R]

8700 users, I do have 4.1 software for 8700g only. If you interested the copy CD of 4.1 software. just send your blank CD as CR tome, I will make copy it on CD and send it back to you. its up to you.

Let me know if you interested.

[johnason]

just upgrade my 8700V , all app is ok but msn can not log in .........so strange .and I am studying it now :)

[zita]

While i download this upgrade v4.2.1.107- stop on (connect device to rom) error: Unspecified error encountered A:0x00000001. Plus on my device pop up message it says: Uncaught exceptions: Java.Lang.Illegal Argument Exception.

How can I resolve both issues? Help if you care :sad:

Zita
8700g
v4.2.1.96

[John Clark]

I would recommend wiping the device with JL_Cmder and then loading the OS back to the device.

Here's a link that will help:

How do I wipe the BlackBerry using Jl Cmder? - BlackBerryFAQ (http://blackberryfaq.com/index.php/How_do_I_wipe_the_BlackBerry_using_Jl_Cmder%3F)

[zita]

I would recommend wiping the device with JL_Cmder and then loading the OS back to the device.

Here's a link that will help:

How do I wipe the BlackBerry using Jl Cmder? - BlackBerryFAQ

To Super Moderator: Thx for your quick respond and recommended that I followed up but JL_Cmder after download/run then connect my device (removed battery) started a wipe but got blank error shown on desktop.

[John Clark]

Try this next:

What to do next if Jl Cmder will not connect and wipe - BlackBerryFAQ (http://blackberryfaq.com/index.php/What_to_do_next_if_Jl_Cmder_will_not_connect_and_wipe)

[zita]

The same problem...i had desktop manager and handheld software...Cmd not recognize and unable to load. My device still the same no erase at all.

[jim_digriz]

Hello everyone.
I've used the link for OS 4.2, but the link for downloading 4.2 takes you to a page of phones. Can't find the software.

[John Clark]

Welcome to the forums

Clear your cache. I just clicked on the link and it went right to the download site.

[WinterpegMan]

Just did the 4.2 upgrade on my 8700r (Rogers) . No problems whatsoever...however, I do now notice the low volume on ring tones. Will search other posts to hopefully find a solution. The ONLY reason I did the upgrade (as previously noted by someone else) was to be able to actually play/hear .wav files attached to emails, as my VoIP system sends me voicemail this way. I LOVE it!!!

[phrider]

The ONLY reason I did the upgrade (as previously noted by someone else) was to be able to actually play/hear .wav files attached to emails, as my VoIP system sends me voicemail this way. I LOVE it!!!Yup! Now to figure out how to play them over the Bluetooth headset.....

[woyteg]

1) Operamini no longer works, error messages says it is unable to connect to the internet. But I can use the regular BB browser. Removing and reinstalling operamini didn't help.

It does work like before on mine. I believe you didn't set up your APN in TCP which should read: wap.voicestream.com I have Opera Mini v. 3.0.6540.

[michaeln0]

I upgraded my 8700g to 4.2.1.107 that I downloaded off of T-Mobile's website. The one thing I noticed is I do not have my internet browser or blackberry browser anymore. If I goto T-Zones and then cancel, I can browse from there. How can I get my internet browser back?

Thanks

[woyteg]

I upgraded my 8700g to 4.2.1.107 that I downloaded off of T-Mobile's website. The one thing I noticed is I do not have my internet browser or blackberry browser anymore. If I goto T-Zones and then cancel, I can browse from there. How can I get my internet browser back?

Thanks

It shouldn't be happening. Did you check among hidden icons?

[John Clark]

I upgraded my 8700g to 4.2.1.107 that I downloaded off of T-Mobile's website. The one thing I noticed is I do not have my internet browser or blackberry browser anymore. If I goto T-Zones and then cancel, I can browse from there. How can I get my internet browser back?

Thanks

Go to Options >Advanced Options >Host Routing Table. Hit the menu key and select Register Now.

[aiharkness]

I upgraded my 8700g to 4.2.1.107 that I downloaded off of T-Mobile's website. The one thing I noticed is I do not have my internet browser or blackberry browser anymore. If I goto T-Zones and then cancel, I can browse from there. How can I get my internet browser back?

Thanks

Did you try resending service books? Or hard reset?

[sandman2nd]

I upgraded my 8700g to 4.2.1.107 that I downloaded off of T-Mobile's website. The one thing I noticed is I do not have my internet browser or blackberry browser anymore. If I goto T-Zones and then cancel, I can browse from there. How can I get my internet browser back?

Thanks

You have to resend the service books. Logon to My Tmobile, when you logon, look on the main page towards the bottom and click the link that says, "Setup Blackberry Email". On the email setup page, on the left, click the "Service Books" link. On the next page, click the pink outlined button that says, "Send Service Books".

In about ten seconds you should get new emails on your blackberry saying your handheld has been registered and then you should see the browser icon.

[michaeln0]

I looked and found that it is not among the hidden icons. Additionally, I did the registration on the host routing table section, which did not fix it.

Regarding the comment on the My T-Mobile, are you referring to do it via my computer or blackberry? I can't find it on my computer when I log into My T-Mobile.

[John Clark]

Log into TMobile.com (http://www.t-mobile.com) and go to Setup Blackberry Internet Email (lower left.) Then click on "Service Books." Then click on "Send Service Books."

[michaeln0]

Found it; I had to change my phone to the correct handheld :). After I sent the service books, I still do not have the browser. :/

[aiharkness]

Found it; I had to change my phone to the correct handheld :). After I sent the service books, I still do not have the browser. :/

Did you get a confirmation from the TMO site?

Did you get the notifications in message folder on the blackberry?

Pull battery for 30+ seconds.

[BurningBerry]

works pretty ;-)

[bundy]

Just did the 4.2 upgrade on my 8700r (Rogers) . No problems whatsoever...however, I do now notice the low volume on ring tones. Will search other posts to hopefully find a solution. The ONLY reason I did the upgrade (as previously noted by someone else) was to be able to actually play/hear .wav files attached to emails, as my VoIP system sends me voicemail this way. I LOVE it!!!

OK, I have an 8700c that I unlocked and put the new OS, and I am on Rogers. My home voicemail system sends me wav files as well, but how do I listen to them? When I click the wheel the "open attachment" isn't there, is there something else I need to do?

Thanks

[rgspencer]

Will this download work on a mac??

[John Clark]

Only if you can run some kind of windows environment like Parallels or BootCamp, etc.

[jimispier]

Can't download it, the site asks for a valod tmo phone number. Please upload it to senduit or something like that.

Best,
Jaime

I put the file on my site for easier downloading..

Here ya go! (http://jimispier.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=53&func=fileinfo&id=29)

Sorry it took so long to get it on there.. Usually I am a bit quicker..

[SugarDaddy]

Hey guys before I download the Desktop Manager for the 8320, I'm curious if the Media Manager is from Roxio or like the earlier TMobile releases by RIM Blackberry? I would hate TMobile if they stick to Roxio!

[John Clark]

Yes, Media Manager is still from Roxio.

[SugarDaddy]

Where can I get the NON-Roxio Media Manager version of the 4.2 Desktop Software. TMobile took it down from the website!

[John Clark]

I believe you can get older versions of the Desktop Manager from the Blackberry.com site.

[olaola]

T-mobile just released 108
8700M_PBr4.2.1_rel180_PL2.3.0.86_A4.2.1.108.exe

[buggle_96]

...still shows .107

[buggle_96]

T-mobile just released 108
8700M_PBr4.2.1_rel180_PL2.3.0.86_A4.2.1.108.exe

Sweet find man, it's T-mobile Austria!

Blackberry (http://updateservice.t-mobile.net/blackberry/download/folder.do?ref=%2Fservices%2Fftp%2Fproftp%2Fservers%2Fupdateservice.t-mobile.net%2Fanonymous%2FTMA%2Ffreedownload%2FEndger%E4te%2FRIM+Devices%2F8700+4.2.1+rel+180)

[buggle_96]

Actually its every T-mobile(Europe) that has it.

[John Clark]

New Sticky:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-8700-series-discussion/101037-latest-os-8700-4-2-1-180-4-2-1-108-tmobile-europe.html

**Note: There are release notes included in the link I placed in the sticky.

[WinterpegMan]

Has anyone managed to figure out how to fix the low volume with this new OS?

[simarjeet.sahni]

it seems medium and high mean the same volume regardless of which tone i try still :(