Really scared right now.

> I really should be out getting DRUNK right now BUT I decided to update the firmware of my BB device 4.2.051 (shipped) to the .061.
> I did this at work after backing up pretty much everything except anything having to do with 3rd party software.
> after the reboot everything seemed fine & was BUT the firmware did NOT update.
- NOTE: I totally forgot to STEER CLEAR of the Rogers 0.71 firmware!! :(

NOW I decided when I got home - just 2 hours ago, to upgrade to that SAME firwmare 0.71 (PEARL - Rogers).
well it took FOREVER to detect the device during the erasure of full firmware/apps on the unit ... guess what?!

- It could NOT find the unit.
ERROR Device communications error encountered. [A:0x00000025]
> NOW the unit doesn't fully power on just a double-blinking RED LED every 4-6seconds!!! :O

> Shite! what I wouldn't GIVE for a leprechaun to save the day with some help & Shamrock shake, frack the pot of gold he can KEEP that.

this is where I'm at trying the same software install

Applications to be installed or updated:
BlackBerry 4.2 System Software
BlackBerry 4.2 Core Applications
BlackBerry Attachment Service
BlackBerry Certificate Key Store Browser Library
BlackBerry CMS Library
BlackBerry Crypto 1 Library
BlackBerry Crypto 2 Library
BlackBerry Crypto 3 Library
BlackBerry Crypto Applications API Library
BlackBerry ECMAScript Library
BlackBerry Key Store Browser Library
BlackBerry Maps
BlackBerry Messenger
BlackBerry XML Library
BrickBreaker
Browser
DOD Root Certificates
Help
MemoPad
Phone
Tasks

> Now the Erase ALL app data & currently installed apps boxes from the advanced button are greyed out (as there where when I initially tried to go to the .071.

Is there ANYTHING I can do the resolve this NOW?

Since you have already backed up the device...

Download and install Jl_Cmder.... It's in my sig... Run it and wipe the device using it... Reinstall the OS and restore the previous backup!

LunkHead!

Thanks for the quick response!!! - may I pray that you NEVER retire or go on vacation.

However.
I reverted back to the original firmware that came with my BB 8100 Pearl & I must say ....

1) The Leprechaun KING heard my prayer and came to the rescue - without shake.

2) My jnr "Unofficial" BES Admin training skills came to the rescue ...

3) RIM makes an INCREDIBLY amazing quality device!

I'll bet ALL 3 came to work here ... as my Pearl NOW shows the everlasting hourglass.

Thanks :D

Sweet! Glad you are back up and cookin!

I am actually going on a well needed vacation April 6th thru the 15th!

Going to LA (born and raised to visit family) Going to hit an Angels game on the 7th and Universal Studios on the 8th.... Treckin to SF on the 12th and going to hit Alcatraz...

I been to all these places NUMEROUS times as a kid but my son has not and my GF and her kid have never been to LA.....

3 more weeks! 3 more weeks! 3 more weeks!

Did I say I am going on vacation in 3 more weeks????? LOL

I .... LOVE THIS SITE!!!!!!

I LOVE RIM & BLACKBERRY!

Ok I'm off to have some MUCH needed R&R