I agree. Really my only complaint at this point though.

for some reason, the vodafone today screen is the ONLY today screen that works.

The BB Dimension Today can't be activated on the 4.2 OS for some reason

neither can Rogers Bphone Today Screen, which works on other 8700 model blackberries!

I actually switched back to 4.1 because I NEED the today screen!!

which is really strange when I ran the bootleg 4.2 i could load all those themes up

So why not use the Vondafone today screen with 4.2? If it works, which it does on mine as well. The only thing not to like about it is that you cant change the main background pic of it.

To mention this again, anyone else having the missed call indicator that wont go away? I've pulled the battery, changed themes, rubbed it 3 times for luck and still wont go away :(

In my experience over the last couple of days, the Vodafone Today theme appears to negatively affect overall phone performance (i.e., "slower than molasses in January"). For example, displaying thumbnails within the Media app takes forever. I reverted to the default Verizon theme for the time being.

Some more enhancements in OS v4.2.1.106 that I have stumbled upon (don't believe that these have been mentioned previously):

1. Bluetooth DUN now supported (slower than USB due to Bluetooth limitations);
2. Bluetooth transfer (send/receive) of media files (e.g., ringtones, pictures, etc.) now supported;
3. confirm delivery, confirm read, and send read receipts now supported for BIS accounts (configurable per BIS account);
4. e-mail and SMS messages can optionally be configured to separate inboxes (options of Separate, Theme Controlled, or Combined); and
5. calendar/task notifications now consistently work correctly in a BES environment (previously with OS v4.1, I would periodically only receive sound/vibration with no event info on the display -- "fix" would be to delete all events from the device, and re-sync, but it was only temporary).

I am sure that there are many more!

Just an FYI, you can transfer phonebooks to car kits (some). Mine did work. Thanks for your help and advice.

Under "Messages," I clicked the option for "Separate" rather than Theme Controlled. This is with the Verizon 8703e using the Verizon theme. When I save the "separate" option, it just removes my SMS messages. I don't know where they go. I want it so "Messages" shows my SMS and Inbox shows my work email. Is this possible without using ZEN?

Also is the battery icon at the top right only supposed to show 3 bars when full? It looks like there should be a 4th bar.

Thanks in advance....

Hey, Im on MTS in Canada....is this strictly for Verizon users? Can I upload this OS onto my 8703e CDMA phone?

Wirelessly posted (BB 8860: BlackBerry8320/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I think the answer to that is in the first post.

Thanks John.... I dont know why I missed that...

But now....I downloaded and installed the new Desktop Software....and Im trying to download the new OS from "above link" and I need to put in a Verizon Phone number....
I know it says any it will work on Any Carrier.... but then where else can I find the 4.2 OS?

Forgive me for the ignorant questions....
and thanks for the help

Here is the direct link. No phone number required.

http://download.vzwshop.com/vzw/blac....2.1.106.e xe

I really like the upgrade so far. The browser seems faster and I like the media manager as its easier to load pics onto my device. The pic caller id is pretty sweet. If you can get accustomed to the new theme then you shouldn't have any problems. I lost the browser after restoring my info but after registering it came back over night. Also you can attach pics to email messages which I seemed to have a problem with before. Also I was unable to make 3 way calls even though I'm subscribed with that feature, but after the upgrade it works now which is a huge plus for me. Also I use a nokia bluetooth earpiece and so far people I talk to say it sounds better. Volume seems more consistent and louder on calls thru the speakerphone I haven't yet tested the Bluetooth Dialing for EVDO tethering but after I configure and test I will let you know my results. The voice note feature on BB messenger works as promised. The operation of the phone seems a tad slower especially switching between apps (alt cancel). Also it was kind of cumbersome on the desktop manager when adding caller id to contacts, and the roxio media manager is a little slow but has nice options for quick editing (red eye removal, cropping, etc.). It took forever to open as some of the pics I was grabbing was through the network. It crashed and I ended task and then when reopening it went to the last folder I was on which was over the network and it took a bit. I had to choose a local folder (my pics) then close and reopen for the setting to retain itself. Anyway, I'm off to bluetooth tether I'll let you know my results.

well...because its ugly compared to the BB Dimension Today Screen, or the Bphone Today Theme.

That Vodafone theme is so ugly, and those icons are so ugly, it makes my eye bleed. No one likes ugly colors, icons, or vodafone background

Where can I get the bootleg 4.2 OS?

Thanks! Replaced the link in the first post with that one.

Welcome to the forums!

I too want the Dimension Today theme. I used it constantly to see emails and calendar without opening the apps.

I looked around and found that the new version of com_plazmic_theme_reader is now called com_plazmic_themereader (found in Options -> Advanced -> Applications -> Modules) version 4.2.1.106.

My thinking is that the old today themes call the old version name, which does not work on this OS version. I tried making a new today theme in Plazmic but it still will not allow it to load in the theme screen. If anyone knows how to edit them to call the new module I think they may work.

Thoughts anyone?!

Yes, you will have re-run Enterprise Activation.

I too just upgraded my VZW 8703e to the new OS, and here are two observations (nothing new based on other posts):

1. Moving from application to application is a bit sluggish; more so than in previous OS
2. On the Verizon Theme, Options/Status shows battery is charged to 100% but the battery meter only shows 3 out of 4 bars and never gets any higher.

I followed the upgrade instructions, except for deleting the vendor.xml file. Any ideas on why this file should be deleted before the upgrade? FWIW, the date stamp on this file after the upgrade is 10/16/07.

What is the reason behind deleting the vendor.xml file? I did not delete this file before upgrading, and ended up experiencing the battery meter issue not showing 100%. FWIW, the date stamp on this file after the upgrade is 10/16/07.

Deleting the vendor.xml allows users on other than Verizons network to install the OS. Such as Sprint users. Since you are on Verizon you do not need to delete the file.

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8320/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I don't think so because rogers bphone today theme requires the os to be 4.2 or higher on the 8700 series. The icon and zen style themes work perfect but the today one doesn't.

All 3 styles don't work when the os is 4.1

I'm also on Sprint....upgraded today....and I'm NOT seeing this.

BUT....when I missed a call, I went in and either "opened" or deleted the "missed call message" that's in the message list.

Once I did that, it went away. I had to do that before the upgrade too though.

I too miss the Dimension Today theme, and the Vodaphone is nowhere as good.

Another issue I'm having is the inability to accept or deny meeting requests, I know I could do that before I upgraded. Any ideas?

Thanks,

I wonder if you rename the module and reload your handheld if that would fix it...

I haven't tried that but if you do let me know.

i am trying it right now

I copied and renamed the cod file, added it to the blackberry.alx file but it will not load. How do you add the module? Does the OS have to be readded?

it reloaded and appears to not make any difference

So it shows in your modules screen but the themes still don't work? That is a bummer.

waiting for enterprise activation to finish...

turns out eventhough i renamed the cod and changed the alx the module still shows with the other name i am not sure where it is getting that

Did anyone have problems with ToDoMatrix or IdeaMatrix not loading? I receive this similar error for each:

Error starting com_rex_ToDoMatrix: Symbol 'UiApplication.pushModalGlobalScreen' not found.

Ok, nevermind. RexWireless tech support is relentlessly phenomenal.

I only speedtest at 150kbp/s. Any ideas if I can speed this up I have a generic bluetooth 2.0 adapter and i thought the usb 2.0 spec was 1Mbps

Thanks

Thanks for the write up.

Alltel 8703e experience.
Upgrade from v4.1.0.377 to 4.2.1.106(verizon)
After the DM finished I was prompted with a setup wizard.
Cancelled.
Enterprise Activation began syncing.
Theme didn't work.Reverted back to default.
All seems fine so far.

Thanks a lot!

Can anyone provide more info on the location of the voice recorder / voice notes? I made sure all home page apps were viewable, looked in messenger, even checked in the settings/applications area, but nothing is showing.

Any ideas?