BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.1.174 (Multilanguage)

This is for CDMA network devices.

Package Version: 4.2.1.174
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.2.1.106
* Software Platform: 2.3.0.20
* File name: 7130eEFSBP_PBr4.2.1_rel174_PL2.3.0.20_A4.2.1.106_A llTel.exe
* File size: 52.9MB

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

Download here.


Installation Instructions

1. Make sure you have Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 or higher installed. Currently, the latest version available is 4.6 and may be downloaded here: http://www.blackberry.com/go/softwaredownloads

Note: Desktop Manager 4.3 still has some issues. Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 is recommended but 4.3 can be used if desired.

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 is located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research in Motion\Apploader

4. Plug in the BlackBerry 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." Don't unplug from the PC & Don't remove the battery unless the spinning hourglass has been there for 30 minutes or more. If the hourglass has been spinning for more than 30 minutes continuously you will need to wipe the device with JL_Cmder (close out of Desktop Manager during this process.) You will then end up with a white screen with small icons and an error code number like 507 or 543.

If you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507/543, simply connect to DM again and run application loader again and it should load the OS to the device.

Link to Previous OS https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E

you should sticky the osclean.cmd file into your announces. its a great tool to clean up the os of unwanted files before an install.

Originally Made by Spectral.

for Vista* make sure to right click on it and choose to run as administrator.

If anyone else has installed this upgrade, let me know if there are any bugs or problems. Also what advantage is there going to the new software vs the old?

installed on my wifes phone last night....has all the great features that 4.2 has....do a search. leaving and no time to elaborate

I tried to load it today. Hung at second restart, DM couldn't find the BB. Wiped it with JL Cmder, still hung at second restart, went back to previous 4.1 version, it wouldn't load through DM, wiped again with JL Cmder. Finally after about 4 hours I am back to a working 7130 with 4.1. I'll try again when my bp falls under 200/100 and my hand heals and i get a new monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Think i'll stick with 4.1 for now, then.

Hmm ... nothing positive to say at the moment, eh?

I'm looking to see if I can play with these OS files and see if I'll have any luck with my regular 7130c (copying the .cod files, etc.).

I loaded this OS on two users VZW 7130e and everything went smooth. All the updates that are included in 4.2.

I finally got the 4.2 to work on my Verizon . Noticed some missing and non-operable themes, specifically BB-list. At first there was some slowness, but it's improved. Maybe my imagination but it "feels" like I'm getting better reception in my fringe area. It's obvious that not all the features of the 8xxx series came to the 7130, no voice memos. not sure which other features are missing. I tried loading some Plasmic themes and also from BB site, no joy there. So what does the 4.2 give a 7130?

Anyone got an updated copy of the XML file to unlock the themes? I made one a long time ago but for an older OS.

A bug / annoyance that I found on my phone. When I holster it, it goes to the lock screen. I unlock it and then the "Keypad locked" screen pops up and I have to hit * Green to get back in.

Before when I unholstered it, it would show the "Keypad locked" screen and I could either hit * Green or roll the wheel and select unlock.

Yeah I noticed this problem also, but I think it's something that I can deal with! The updated OS looks great! The Zen theme is the real version now, and instead of there being a list form, there's an array of icons, and it looks a lot different than the hacked version. Also, when you are selecting a theme, it give an image of it, which I think is pretty nice. Media is a new folder/directory added, and I am assuming that I can now upload music and pictures onto my BB via Desktop Manager.

Just installed 4.2 and was pretty nervous doing so because I work in ops for USCC. (You never want to go to the boss and say you screwed up your phone by installing another companies OS) The new OS looks great and I wish that we offered it. The only problem that I'm having now is that I can't seem to rearrange the order of my icons. Anyone know if this is an option?

Hold the arrow key in the bottom left corner and click on the scroll whell. It should be pretty self explanitory after that.

Very much appreciated.

I followed the directions in the forum and it worked fine with my Verizon unit. The only thing is that some of the themes don't work- but i'm not terribly bothered by this.

I just upgraded and now there's no hotkey to send SMS messages. Before it was really convenient to just press the "L" key to quickly send messages, now its a hotkey to send emails. Has anyone found another shortcut just for SMS?

Also, I had the SLBlack theme which was perfect for me, but now its not compatible w/ the upgrade. Anyone know which themes are compatible?

I've been using the new software for a couple of hours and its pretty decent so far. I really like the ability to add ringtones and pictures directly from my PC and some of the menus better. I like having what profile is activated on the top right corner and the number being visible when your placing a call. Another complaint i have w/ the new software is that when you go into your messages, the top part of the screensaver is still visible.

First day on the forum, thanks for the tech help.

I installed the new 4.2 OS on my verizon 7130e today and it went fine. Used DM 4.3 too.

Everything is running good so far, like the new theme Im using much better.

I tried this update for my 7130e using Verizon but i dont get prompted for the update. Verizon tells me the latest they have is 4.1. I would like to upgrade to 4.2 but i dont know if that will kill my connection to BlackBerry Enterprise as thats what we are using with work. This is a work phone.

Any ideas?

WHat would happen if i used an OS from another carrier? Would it still work with Verizon here at the office? Would BES still play nice with it?

Shane,
Welcome to the forums. This update should work (did you delete the vendor.xml?) However, after the update you will need to reactivate on your BES. If Desktop Manager doesn't have an online connection to your email profile then you will need to get an activation password from your BES Admin. If desktop manager has a connection to your email server then Activation will start automatically a few minutes after the update is complete (just leave it plugged in until it starts..)

Thanks for the reply. THats the thing. I have it plugged in right now, the software is up and running, shows its connected but nothing happens. I did delete the vendor.xml like the instructions asked. I can use the software (version 4.3) to interact with the device but i cannot update the OS.

Does the desktop software have a repository it goes to to get this update?

Can i just go somewhere and download and manually install it myself?

So, double check that you have Desktop Manager AND the OS file BOTH installed. Then go back and double check the vendor.xml file is gone. It gets installed with DM and the OS so you may need to delete it again.

Then try again.

It looks like the link to the OS download was missing in the first post of this thread. I just added it. Download it and install it and delete the vendor.xml file again.

ok super. Where might i find the actual OS file cause i dont have it? Where can i download it.

Sorry for all the questions but this is my first time doing this so i'm a little green.

i just need the url to the file and i think i can figure this out.

Sorry, i replied without reading yours fully. i am downloading the file now and will give it another go.

Even though this is an Alltel file, it should work with Verizon as well right?

Yes, it will work fine. Just be sure to delete vendor.xml file again.

Hi. I live in Venezuela and just bought a 7130e, does that update for the OS works anywhere? I'm asking this because the download of the OS update comes from the North America's web site, and on the BB site says "software download for Alltel".

Please help me with this

Wirelessly posted (BB 8860: BlackBerry8320/4.3.1.22 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

Yes, it will work on any 7130e

where can I find the JL Cmder to wipe the device?

Do I install the new os file to the computer desktop or do I have to drag it into another file. The os file I have is a .exe file and just runs itself when I click on it from the desktop and I am unable to explore the file to extract any files within.

I just received a text from alltel saying that I need to upgrade... I downloaded Desktop manager 4.3 and the latest software. When I go to connect the phone to the computer through USB, it will connect, then disconnect, then connect, then disconnect, and on and on... then it will keep giving my Fail messages.... Here is the link I get my software from:

hxxp://www.alltel.com/wps/portal/AlltelPublic/Content?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/wps/wcm/connect/Personal/home/p/customerservice/dsservicerepair/

My Phone is currently running 4.1.0.291... 7130E

I can't send and receve Picture or video sms messages either with this phone. Is software version I have why?

Thanks a lot all!!! My first time here and from the reading I have been doing, looks to be a very informative site!!!!

i am still with 4.1

I tried installing the update on my US cellular 7130, and afterward the device would never power on. I wiped the device before I tried the upgrade, but it didn't make a difference. What am I doing wrong?

Also, this is the OS upgrade from Alltell, is it possible one of the updates from a different carrier would work better?

Thanks for the help.

hi! i just make this upgrade in my 7130e from MOVILNET Venezuela and is working excellent. so the people from venezuela, follow the instrucction AL PIE DE LA LETRA! and you will have your 7130e working with the 4.2 OS

where is the JL Cmder located

Wirelessly posted (BB 11020)

You can find it in my signature.

ok so i am in a thread called latest os for 7130e I ound the link to the desktop manager but where is the link to the latest os system

I upgraded my OS to v4.2. Now every time I type anything like a text or in mobile web I have to confirm what letter i want with the track wheel. As before I could freely type. Any way to disable this? I searched a few boards and throughout the BB options but no luck. Thanks in advance!

Hello, can this OS be installed on the classic 7100 GSM/GPRS handheld device? Thank you.

No, it is ONLY for the 7130E (EVDO device).