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qwick · 01-16-2008, 09:19 AM

oh sprint, why must you be the last one to the party?

BWilliams · 01-19-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwick

oh sprint, why must you be the last one to the party?

Use VZW's upgrade... I just did my Sprint 8703e with the VZW 4.2.1 upgrade, and it works great. Only downside so far is that you lose the Insight and Dimension list themes (Dimension List gets replaced with Dimension Zen).

Definately worth the upgrade.

dkf747 · 01-21-2008, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWilliams

Use VZW's upgrade... I just did my Sprint 8703e with the VZW 4.2.1 upgrade, and it works great. Only downside so far is that you lose the Insight and Dimension list themes (Dimension List gets replaced with Dimension Zen).

Definately worth the upgrade.

I have used the VZW upgrade for a while now, but I would prefer Sprint released their own so my GPS would function again.

lindros2 · **Sprint Mobile Broadband w/ Verizon OS 4.2 -** 01-22-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkf747

I have used the VZW upgrade for a while now, but I would prefer Sprint released their own so my GPS would function again.

Does Sprint Mobile Broadband work with the Verizon OS (4.2.1) ?

seaneboyee · 01-22-2008, 07:37 PM

Yes, the Sprint Mobile Broadband will work with the Verizon 4.2 OS

seaneboyee · 01-22-2008, 07:38 PM

Why won't your Sprint GPS work? Mines works fine since upgrading to the different CDMA version, Verizon, Telus, Bell

dkf747 · 01-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaneboyee

Why won't your Sprint GPS work? Mines works fine since upgrading to the different CDMA version, Verizon, Telus, Bell

I do not know the reason. It used to work with BB Maps until I upgraded to the VZW 4.2 OS and now it just gives me an error when I select "start GPS" It does work with Beyond411 the last time I tried it, but not with BB Maps or Live search. I'm now using OS 4.2.1.110 which i just updated a few weeks ago from an earlier version and it still does not work. FWIW, my BB Maps is v. 1.1.35, hich may or may not be the latest version. I did remove BB Maps and reinstall using the desktop manager, but just get the same error. It seems like I'm the only one with the problem since no one else seems to report this problem. If someone knows what it is, I'd love to hear it.

bvandrasik · 01-25-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkf747

I do not know the reason. It used to work with BB Maps until I upgraded to the VZW 4.2 OS and now it just gives me an error when I select "start GPS" It does work with Beyond411 the last time I tried it, but not with BB Maps or Live search. I'm now using OS 4.2.1.110 which i just updated a few weeks ago from an earlier version and it still does not work. FWIW, my BB Maps is v. 1.1.35, hich may or may not be the latest version. I did remove BB Maps and reinstall using the desktop manager, but just get the same error. It seems like I'm the only one with the problem since no one else seems to report this problem. If someone knows what it is, I'd love to hear it.

Download and reinstall using the BB web browser, not desktop manager. That will get you the right version. http://mobile.blackberry.com

shopboy · **ringer issue -** 01-25-2008, 10:45 PM

Thanks for the great tip, I'm a sprint user and always liked my 87. I tried the Pearl for a while but the keypad was just too small and I didn't need the camera as much as I thought I would, but I digress. After swithcing back to my 8703 I was looking for themes when I found your upgrade post. It's wonderful, the added features are much appriciated, my only problem is that any mp3 ringers play completely, what I mean is that if I have a ringer set for SMS, when I get notification I can't stop it, on 4.1 as soon as I rotated the trackwheel the notification would stop this is the same for email and the bb messenger as well. I've tried switching themes, removing and reinstalling the battery to no avail. I've switched to standard ringers with a setting of 1 for now. The new features out weigh the ringer problem, but any suggestions would be appriciated

dkf747 · 01-26-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvandrasik

Download and reinstall using the BB web browser, not desktop manager. That will get you the right version. http://mobile.blackberry.com

That worked. The reason I didn't do that before is because it was a downgrade to 1.1.32. I went ahead this time and it works! I'm so glad you posted the above.

chrisxxx · 01-27-2008, 04:04 PM

can someone please help me!

i downloaded the the telus verison but after it was done downloading i tried running it and it didnt seem like it was a file you could run. it pulled up something like what do you want to run this with?
i tried downloading it different times but nothing.

any ideas?

dkf747 · 01-28-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisxxx

can someone please help me!

i downloaded the the telus verison but after it was done downloading i tried running it and it didnt seem like it was a file you could run. it pulled up something like what do you want to run this with?
i tried downloading it different times but nothing.

any ideas?

Click here:
How do I upgrade the OS on my BlackBerry? - BlackBerryFAQ.com

lindros2 · 01-29-2008, 11:08 AM

RE: Sprint 8703e

Upgraded successfully on first try (these BlackBerries are amazing).

ONE NOTE for Sprint people - during the upgrade, when the installer attempts to restart your 8703e, you get the hourglass-of-death. This *also* happened on BBOS 4.1, so I just did what I did then - unplugged it, yanked the battery, waited 10 seconds, then plugged it back in.

ANOTHER NOTE - Sprint Mobile Broadband (even version 3.07.040) works like a charm. Only difference is it provides the serial number when asking for the device password upon startup.

wbcooln · 02-06-2008, 09:22 AM

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8703e/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/106)

Just did the upgrade, now I'm running a little slower than with the 4.1 whatever OS, but still thanks

bredrin1 · 02-10-2008, 09:33 PM

I just bought a phone from ebay Blackberry 8703 and I can do everything else except make and rcv calls.

When I go into options, then security it says NO Phone. What i was told was whomever the phone belonged to their IT depart set it up not to be able to make of rcvd a call.

ANyone know how we can get that straightened out

leo95se · 02-11-2008, 07:42 PM

hi all.. new here!

well, i updated the software to 4.2 unfortunately, it was weird timing. i just bought a garmin nuvi 660. this damn thing wont sync to the blackberry for the life of me! i can get the bberry to sync with everything else i have, so i assumed it was the nuvi. now though, im thinking this is a blackberry problem. one of the main reasons i went with this model nuvi was to use handsfree speakerphone. damn.

ive been in contact with garmin support, ive downgraded the nuvi to 2.8 from 3.0, that didnt help. went back to 3.0, that didnt help.

im stumped, and pissed ive spent so much time on this. :(

lindros2 · 02-12-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leo95se

well, i updated the software to 4.2 unfortunately, it was weird timing. i just bought a garmin nuvi 660. this damn thing wont sync to the blackberry for the life of me!

My apologies that this isn't exactly about your Garmin, but after a bunch of weird issues with my BlackBerry 8703e, my TomTom GO 910 (updated to its latest version - 7.162) works great. The issue turned out to be on the TomTom side.

Every BlackBerry with Bluetooth that I've owned (7290, 8700-Cingular, and 8703e-Sprint) has generally been outstanding from a pairing perspective. I pair it with my cars (Acura RL), multiple headsets, and the aformentioned TomTom without incident.

So my opinion is that it's probably a Garmin thing, not a BB 8703e thing...

jillj12 · **Problem with email attachments after adding new OS -** 02-12-2008, 09:53 PM

I just downloaded the 4.2.1 OS for my Blackberry 8703e. So far so good, except for one thing; I no longer receive attachments to my emails received on my Blackberry (I never had any problem receiving attachments previously). Can anyone help me with the procedures to activate the receipt of email attachments?

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Did you make sure the Blackberry Attachment Service was installed when you installed the OS?

jillj12 · 02-12-2008, 10:07 PM

I'm not sure what that is. How can I check?

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

When you plug the device in to the PC and run Desktop Manager/Application Loader just make the box is checked for it.

jillj12 · 02-12-2008, 10:25 PM

THANK YOU!!! That worked perfectly. I knew it had to be a simple fix that I was somehow missing

The attachments are so easy to read with this new OS. Thanks again!

jreinardy · 02-15-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwick

oh sprint, why must you be the last one to the party?

Looks like they finally arrived at the ball, version 4.2.1.195 from Sprint was on their download site today. I successfully upgraded one of our 8703e units already and am beginning to roll this out.

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E

seaneboyee · 02-15-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jreinardy

Looks like they finally arrived at the ball, version 4.2.1.195 from Sprint was on their download site today. I successfully upgraded one of our 8703e units already and am beginning to roll this out.

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E

yep, this works great, installed it yesterday and it fixes all of the reboot issues I've had with the other CDMA v4.2 releases. FTW!

melhunnyb · **Copy& Paste/Browser Slow w/latest OS-Please Help! -** 02-17-2008, 08:10 PM

Copy/Paste functions in internet fields, for example copying email addresses, has disappeared w/latest OS. Used to be able to click in field w/trackwheel to copy/paste with previos OS. Also my browser is now painfully slow. Anyone else experiencing same problems? Advice/Help much appreciated!

BoomSchtick · 02-19-2008, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jreinardy

Looks like they finally arrived at the ball, version 4.2.1.195 from Sprint was on their download site today. I successfully upgraded one of our 8703e units already and am beginning to roll this out.

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E

Anyone tried putting this on a VZW phone yet? The GPS still does not work on mine with the latest VZW OS on it.

Thanks!

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomSchtick

Anyone tried putting this on a VZW phone yet? The GPS still does not work on mine with the latest VZW OS on it.

Thanks!

And it never will. You have to purchase VZ Navigator. If you want GPS buy a Bluetooth puck.

BoomSchtick · 02-19-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Clark

And it never will. You have to purchase VZ Navigator. If you want GPS buy a Bluetooth puck.

Bummer... I was under the impressions that it was just disabled via software and the Sprint version might unlock the ability! :(

CopyMan · 02-24-2008, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zetachi

does anyone know if you need to re-activate on the BES server after an OS upgrade?

Thanks

I did NOT have to do a BES reactivation! As long as you back up everything from the Desktop Manager BEFORE the actual upgrade.

CopyMan · 02-24-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seaneboyee

yep, this works great, installed it yesterday and it fixes all of the reboot issues I've had with the other CDMA v4.2 releases. FTW!

I agree! I was having constant reboots daily and after installing this upgrade a week ago I've had none at all (knock on plastic!).

hudres · **NO GPS on 8703e with Verizon -** 02-24-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomSchtick

Bummer... I was under the impressions that it was just disabled via software and the Sprint version might unlock the ability! :(

Even buying the VZ Navigator program will not make the GPS work with Verizon. I tried it as recently as 2 months ago, using OS 4.2.1. I wish it did as I would gladly pay the surcharge. Verizon only supports GPS on the Pearl, 81xx and 88xx. 73

kjbnj · **Anyone resolve the VZW problem -** 04-04-2008, 09:32 AM

Did anyone who had a problem with 4.2 and VZW get it resolved yet? I am having the same problem of not being able to call out. They are sending me a new phone but I don't have to much faith in that.

Stocker · 04-05-2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leo95se

hi all.. new here!

well, i updated the software to 4.2 unfortunately, it was weird timing. i just bought a garmin nuvi 660. this damn thing wont sync to the blackberry for the life of me! i can get the bberry to sync with everything else i have, so i assumed it was the nuvi. now though, im thinking this is a blackberry problem. one of the main reasons i went with this model nuvi was to use handsfree speakerphone. damn.

ive been in contact with garmin support, ive downgraded the nuvi to 2.8 from 3.0, that didnt help. went back to 3.0, that didnt help.

im stumped, and pissed ive spent so much time on this. :(

Hi leo95se,

Two options:

Run your Garmin Webupdater program again. Garmin recently released a Bluetooth update from 3.0 to 3.10. This fixes the speakerphone problem.

I had the same problem with my Garmin 660 and used this solution before the 3.10 update was available.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggraves

All,

I was having the same problem with my Curve and Nuvi 680. What has fixed this for me is downgrading the Bluetooth firmware version on the Nuvi itself. I was running version 3.0 (you can check your version by going to Settings -> System -> About on the Nuvi) -- I had success after downgrading to version 2.4.

It's a bit of a convoluted process, but here is the procedure I followed:

1. Download the old Nuvi BT firmware from the Garmin Italy website:

http://www.garmin.it/files/FileBluetooth.zip

2. Connect your Nuvi to your PC.

3. Go into the X:\Garmin\RemoteSW and look for a file called 006B055301.GCD (where X: is your Nuvi drive)

4. Back up that file to your computer, and delete it from the Nuvi.

5. Extract the file in the zip downloaded in step 1 to the X:\Garmin\RemoteSW directory

6. Disconnect your Nuvi from your computer, and let it reboot

7. Click on "View Map," then touch the "Speed" in the lower left corner.

8. You should have the "Dashboard" view up. Touch and hold the "Moving Average" box for ~15 seconds until the diagnostic screen appears.

9. Press the "next" button until you arrive at the "Bluetooth Status" screen (5-6 screens in)

10. Click "Updt PR" and then click "Yes"

11. Reboot the Nuvi, delete the existing bluetooth pairing, and attempt to re-pair with your BlackBerry.

Seems to work perfectly now -- please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

-gcg

wilbret · **Nope -** 04-27-2008, 11:44 AM

They never figured it out for me. Sent me a new phone, I tried the upgrade and it gave me the same problem.

Just tried the NEW 4.2 update, and I get the same problem.

Will make an outgoing call or two, but after that all calls simply stick on "Calling."
Turn off wireless, and turn it back on and you can make calls again.
Or power it off, then on again.

It's very frustrating because I like the new OS and VZW tech is useless. They simply try to 'program' it over the air.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjbnj

Did anyone who had a problem with 4.2 and VZW get it resolved yet? I am having the same problem of not being able to call out. They are sending me a new phone but I don't have to much faith in that.

mikeybee · 05-05-2008, 10:57 AM

Definitely worth the upgrade...now you can add pictures and custom ringtunes to individual callers, send pictures VIA email and bluetooth, etc.

I LOVE IT

bbuser · 07-22-2008, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emiller213

Yea, my BB seems to be sluggish as well... it also never shows more than 3/4 full on the battery meter, however when i go into options-> status it shows 100%... i don't think it's hurt my battery life so i'm not too worried about it; i'm sure they'll come out with a fix for that.

I'm just still waiting on verizon to make the 8703e compatible with VZ Navigator... anyone have an update on this?

Had the same problem with the stupid battery meter on the home screen. I just switched the theme off Verizon to one of the BB Dimension themes. It shows full battery levels on those themes.

wes himself · 08-03-2008, 08:12 AM

Anyone tried this with a us cellular or bluegrass phone?

I'm about to. my bb is just my backup so if I mess it up its really no big I can just go back to the old OS np.

But yeah just wondering if anyone else has done this.

Wes.

JSanders · 08-03-2008, 08:14 AM

Wes, if you follow the directions to delete the vendor.xml file, you will be fine.

wes himself · 08-03-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JSanders

Wes, if you follow the directions to delete the vendor.xml file, you will be fine.

Ah sorry for my stupid question. should have known better to just search.

My apologies.

The answer was on the page right before this one.

Thanks though! Mines updating right now.

wes.

korzy · **mp3 ringer problem -** 08-07-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shopboy

Thanks for the great tip, I'm a sprint user and always liked my 87. I tried the Pearl for a while but the keypad was just too small and I didn't need the camera as much as I thought I would, but I digress. After swithcing back to my 8703 I was looking for themes when I found your upgrade post. It's wonderful, the added features are much appriciated, my only problem is that any mp3 ringers play completely, what I mean is that if I have a ringer set for SMS, when I get notification I can't stop it, on 4.1 as soon as I rotated the trackwheel the notification would stop this is the same for email and the bb messenger as well. I've tried switching themes, removing and reinstalling the battery to no avail. I've switched to standard ringers with a setting of 1 for now. The new features out weigh the ringer problem, but any suggestions would be appriciated

I have the same problem since upgrading to 4.2. I've uninstalled 4.2 and reinstalled it, tried differen't .mp3's, etc. Problem still exists. Any help would be great.