I did. All I am getting 1x on the network.

It reads I am NOT connected to BIS.

Host Routing Table was empty

Alt enter locks my KB on my Alltel 8330 4.5 OS

I tried to alt-scrol to select messages and it doesnt work but I don't know if I am doing that right because I never did that before.

Im using rel44

At first glance here is what I have found on my Bell 8830 using this OS
Alt enter does not work
alt-scroll for selecting multiple messages does not work
Skypilot

ops Im on 8330

Strange.

Alt-Enter works for me, but selecting multiple messages doesn't. Outside of that, I don't notice any issues. Obviously, going from 4.3 to 4.5 is not that noticeable. Going to try out docs-to-go today.

I downgraded back. No data, no deal. I am glad many of you have been successful.

something weird with text entry fields in the browser. if there's an entry field on a site that i go to, i can only enter text if i do so on the first pass (with the cursor) of the field.

for instance, if there is a text entry field near the top of a page, and i want to see what else is on the page before entering text by scrolling down past the first page-full, i cannot return to the text field and successfully enter text.

weird.

I have downloaded and installed this release on my Telus 8830. I can say that the keyboard shortcuts mentioned before are not working. Also, my trackball no longer makes the audible click, even though in the settings it is set to.

I will do some more testing on it to see what else has changed. I do like the new look for messages, easier on the eyes.

The google Gmail app crashes every time I try to run it. it'll load just fine, but as soon as I try to go back to the home screen, it crashes.

google maps loads, but no map info actually shows.

I *love* the new browser. I got to play with it at WES on the Blackberry Bold, but that was for about 5 minutes. now that i've sat down and used it, I love it. a much needed improvement.

It also seems to be showing every single calendar entry on my device twice, at the same time. for instance, I have a meeting at 2:30 today, it shows up on my outlook calendar once, but it shows it there twice on my Berry. Wireless activation also seems to be stuck at 99%. I may try wiping the device and re-activating

Well, the subject says it all. I've only recently upgraded to the newest official Verizon OS for my 8830 (4.2...... whatever) but I have never had to consider downgrading.

How does one downgrade using Desktop Manager?

Thanks in advance

The same for me. I installed 4.5 just because the Alpha Sans font. It just makes my BlackBerry more readable than with the old fonts. I'm willing to live with a beta software and all its glitches just because I can use this font.

I've downloaded themes that have their font based on Alpha Sans, but you can't use the font on all places, that's why I installed the beta. And I'm happy now, even if I can't multi select email to erase.

gb

I used this info today. Thank you. I look forward to hopefully having a better luck with the next unsanctioned beta release to the public.

Hmmm. No out of network SMS messages for me (VZW 8830). Downgraded to OS 4.2 until a less buggy beta surfaces..

Strange I could only send out of network. Just downgraded... Didnt remember how snappy 4.2 was. Giving 4.5 another shot as we speak though. Loved the way the messages looked and the browser... well if youtube woulda worked....

sounds like 4.5 doesnt like the 8830 too much. I havent had any issues with SMS. I do have the text issue on webpages. and the alt scroll bug other than that i am enjoying 4.5 I cant wait till tomorrow at this time to check out HTML

I havent had any sms issues myself, but the text entry on webpages may be a dealbreaker for me (especially since i just started really liking m.slandr.net for twitter)...

im thinking that if verizon drags their feet on the bis update (dunno if thats even their option) i may drop back to 4.2

as long as you enter the text on the first pass your fine

I think I'm going to stick with thsi 4.5 release on my 8830 for now. IT has some bugs, but none are really deal breakers. I just hope that the next release fixes the bugs.

I dont' use SMS as this is a work phone, so I can't confirm the SMS problems. I just really wish that the alt-scroll worked, or that pressing the trackball to light up the screen didnt' launch the application currently highlighted.

Okay.......

I am getting ready for the next beta. From what I understand there are other betas that exist. Maybe another one will be made accessible to us.

I also tried 4.5.0.33 on VZW with my 8830 and had all the same issues as stated above and also SMS didnt work for me. I am going to downgrade back to 4.2.2.196 until the SMS is fixed. The other bugs, I was able to deal with but no SMS was something I cant live without at the moment.

How come the contact list is 1.5 spaced?

That just how they decided to do that. The extra space will show "Company" if you have it filled in.

I liked it better the other way, but oh well.

I did too but I'm used to it now....You'll get used to it.

4.5.033 on my VZW 8830.

No SMS issues.
However - cannot multiple select messages.
Also - started with 18MB free memory (no apps ecxept Docs2Go) which reduced to 14MB within a few hours.

Anybody having issues with the soft reset applet and OS 4.5 on VZ 8830?

yup, issues with the reset app... *me too*

I was, I just uninstalled it. Other than that everything on my 8330 is working fine, but I just upgraded this morning so we'll see.

There are known issues with SoftReset and OS 4.5. It'll need an update in order to work.

downloaded 4.5 on 8830. first few times I got the error message with the reset button. pulled battery a couple times now it works every time with 4.5.

i put it on last week. works good. got the DTG office suite, and the html email came through today. aside from the previously mentioned bugs, i found another: I cant increase the speed of the pearl ball. increasing the speed does nothing. i set speed at 50 for up and down and left and right, and it is still mad slow. i hope they fix in next release....thanks guys

what is up with the square bulliet next to each date and time on the sms's?

so HTML email wont work on 4.3?

Nope. You need 4.5.

JiveTalk isnt working on 8330... anyone have this problem?

You need to install Documents To Go on your device if you're using OS 4.5
Run application loader again, and install DocsToGo.

PERFECT!! thanks!!

I have only been playing with it for 24 hours or so, but here is what I have found with my VZW 8830 device:

- A bit sluggish, but not painfully so. Noticeable, but again, I could deal.
- Ringer Volume still sucks
- When wakening it from "sleep" using the track ball, it wakes into the application the curser was previously covering, instead of just taking you to the desk top.
- Track ball light is dimmer (I think.. meaning, I can not say for sure, but I never noticed it this dim).
- SMS works fine for me, in and out of network.
- I am a Mac user, and Missing Sync no longer recognizes the device.
- Weirdest 1 of all: None of the Ringer Apps work in any of the profiles. Example: Ringer_BBpro_1, _2, _3 _4 does not work with this OS (for me anyway). Notifier_BBpro_6 does not work as well. However, Notifier_BBpro_5 works fine..... To clearify, the rest of the Alarm_, Notifier_, Ringer_ and Tune_ sounds work properly. Can't figure this one out!
- Empower shows in my application list, but does not show in the message options. This is not an issue as I prefer the new BIS rendering.

Applications that I have loaded and seem to work fine:

- Beyond 411
- MS Live Search
- BB Weather
- GMaps
- WorldMate Live
- Viigo Beta
- Google Sync
- Google Search
- CryptMagic

Hope this helps.... I love the HTML Email, cleaner calendar, cleaner contacts and browser! Best of luck.....

BTW, the OS is 4.5.0.33 (Platform 3.2.0.30)