soo im trying to update my os frm 4.1 to 4.2 andddd even after deletinggg the vendor.xml file, it still wont prompt me for an upgrade? ...anyone know wut im doing wrong?..or how to fix it? thanks

have you tried running app loader without Desktop Manager?
On my computer it is located at:
C>>Program Files>>Common Files>>Research In Motion>>AppLoader>>Loader

app loader works, but when i try music manager, it says " there is no device connected, please connect your device inorder to view its contents" also how else can i update my OS

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Are you talking about desktop manager? If so what version?

v4.2_SP2

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ok I had same issue uninstall then reinstallb 4.2 with OUT media manager my prb was is/was with roxio... Let us know ok?

umm should i download 4.2 without media manager? .. or just custom download?

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Have you tried moving music via mass storage device and windows explorer? (if using windows. I assume a Mac can do the same but not sure how. )

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Custom d/l 4.2 withOUT media manger that should fix it at least for me it did...

not quite sure how i would be able to do that, because when the bb is connected it doesnt show up as a storage device or anything.

after ive done that..wut do i do? i want to transfer mp3's n all that jazz to it.

oh and also if you havnt yet noticed i am compleleteteltlty new to this. so thanks

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Ok silly question time. Do you have a media card installed?

no...

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No prb we were all new once but I have helped all I can I just desided to use my ipod maybe someone else can give u some better info... Lots of helpers in here way smarter then me again good luck!

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Hmmm good one didn't think of that... Nice!

ok ..question..what do i do afterrr ive installed 4.2 witout media manager...?how do i transfer ringtones n stuff?

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Mass storage won't work with out a mem card. Nether can you transfer music without a card. That could be your issue.

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Sooo true that part I just assumed user had....

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You can get ring tones without the card installed. OTA (over the air) or via download or email them to your BB and saving them to your phone memory. I know this on my pearl because I tried to copy music without a card when I first got my BB so don't feel bad. ;)

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The steps you were suggesting good but seemed like it wasn't working so I just backed up a step.

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Hopefully that helped.
Good night all!.

...8700r doesnt have a memory card slot, but how do i get this media card