... always assuming the 8300 will actually be louder and this is a not a new "design feature" being rollout in all new software

Got it all working, and so far so good. The fact that you can't unlock with the wheel sucks though.

1) in the message options > general options
2) i don't have opera mini installed, i just noticed the option was there. I don't know if it works...

oops someone already said this. I have upgraded to the chinese optus version, but i managed to get the dutch language pack back by copying all files from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.2.1.66_P2.3.0.59 to 8700-v4.2.1.85_P2.3.0.67 without overwriting anything.

Agree about the ringtone volume. I've missed two calls already...I'll have to switch to a louder one. Not sure what the change in unlocking the device...mine works exactly the same: click the wheel once for the unlock menu and the first option is to unlock so yiu click again and you have the password screen in two clicks. I actually use the return/enter key twice and type in my password. Maybe because I have an IT policy on a BES? Not sure but it hasn't changed for me.

I seem to have a new problem with 4.2 on Rogers 8700r, wondering if anyone has come across it. We use a corporate BES on Lotus Notes.

On 4.1 and in the past, I have my email settings on the Blackberry to automatically hide Filed Messages. I use my inbox much like a tasklist, so as I get stuff done, I file emails into appropriate folders in Notes or on the Blackberry so that they vanish off the Inbox. Oddly, when I go to the Messages on the Blackberry, it shows all received messages by default. Even the ones that are filed. The icon even shows a folder which indicates it's filed. But this is with the hide filed messages feature on. If I turn it off, more messages show up of course.

This is puzzling me, I've checked all the other settings and I simply cannot figure this out. Am I missing something pretty basic that someone can point out?

Thanks in advance.

Google Translate is your friend...

In Messages go Options -> General options and you'll see the options for his filed and hide sent about half way down.

I tried installing 4.2 on my 8700g last night but all I ended up with was a 4.2 version of the desktop software. Am I missing something? How do I upgrade the OS on my 8700g itself?

I think the instructions are on page 2 or 3 of this thread.

You have to download the device software separately from the desktop manager software.

yes, he is correct. it activated after i added it to my plan. i need a contact to test it with..lol i don't know anyone with PTT.

I am running the latest Chinese version of OS 4.2. Has anyone noticed that in the Blackberry and internet browser, when the cursor is in a text box and you click on the track wheel, no menu pops up. Thus, you cannot copy, select, paste, etc. text into the text box. Can anyone running this version of the OS verify that they have or don't have this issue? Thanks.

I have the issue!

Thanks for verifying that. I just wanted to make sure I am not going crazy. Now, could someone running the non-Chinese version of OS 4.2 see if this problem exists in that version of the OS?

Yes, please...I'd hate to upgrade twice in a week, but with that, Tmo's I'm app not working, and the low volume ringtones, I would considerate it. Wish I knew when Tmo was coming out with theirs!

No need to go to that Venezuelan site to download the 42 software. Rogers has it.

https://www.shoprogers.com/web_auth/techsupport.asp

I've downloaded it, but haven't had time to install it.

how do i get the vodaphone theme? it's not on my 4.2.

Instructions to load all the themes are all over this thread. There is only vodafone today for vodafone themes though.

Ummm...I sure don't see it there or on RIM's Rogers download page...

I went directly to Roger's website. Did the page come up when you clicked the link I sent earlier? If so, you have to choose the brand, and then the device.

anyone found a CDMA compatible version yet? Verizon service is sweet here but their release are forever and a day to wait for.

Yea, it's not there. Desktop manager yes. Handheld software no. Plenty of 4.1.0 though

But, if you can, prove me wrong.

that being said. how do i get the vodaphone theme? it's not on my 4.2.

Again instructions are all over this thread including files to help.
Here's a thread I found by a very quick search: http://www.blackberryforums.com/rim-...ur-device.html

Ah, I just had to remove the vendor.xml file and it worked like a charm. Thanks everyone!

Sorry, my mistake. It's actually 410351.... not 41351

The direct link to download 410351 is here:
http://downloads.rogers.com/wireless...1_Roger s.exe

- soundrecorder to send audio messages

Where is this feature found in the Zen theme?

The day I load up OS 4.2, the network goes down. I wasted the better part of an evening trying to figure out what I did wrong.

Otherwise, no issues. (8700g T-Mobile, BES)

I notice that too, but work around is click the wheel and use select mode.

<P>I was hesitant as I just upgraded the otherday and figured there couldnt be much of a difference (and there wasnt), BUT I was happy to find:</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>1. My uncaught exception thqat I was getting when I played .mid ringtones has been fixed</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>2.&nbsp; I had about 2 more megs of memory (43 megs after a reboot)</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>But like others,&nbsp;I think the ringtones are lower in volume, as I missed a few calls today. Overall, Im very happy with the upgrade to 4.2.</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>
<P>All togeter with full backup and restore and Enterprise Activation, it took&nbsp;about 45 mins for the upgrade.</P>
<P>&nbsp;</P>

Well just tried with 4.2.1.66 the Telefonica build and it can not cut or paste in a text box, very sad. Using select mode is not really an option because you can't get into a text box in that mode.

toddz

Thanks for the verification. This seems to be a major bug in this OS. I cannot even get around this bug by using Opera Mini as it will not run on the latest Chinese OS 4.2.

Same here. Can select but can't copy and paste

vodafone today is not working my 8700c v4.2. I installed it but can't activate it. Is there anything special that need to be done to activate it?

This is how 4.2 seems to behave if you have Hide Filed Messages set and yet your filters are set to forward mail form a subfolder.

I simply can't believe it myself, but this is by design in 4.2 and there is nothing we can apparently do about it. See it in the RIM tech note here, this is what you are talking about, right:

BlackBerry Search Results

(Even though the note says Lotus Notes, it applies to Exchange all the same.)

I still can't believe this change! In essence, it will fundamentally change the way I use my Blackberry to keep my email organized and maybe even the way I use Outlook to manage my messages.

Jarrett

and we are talking about 4.2.x here...

but how cool is PTT?

Well, that is a new one, with the Telefonica 4.2.1.66 build, I can use Opera Mini 3.0.6540. Which version are you using with the Optus 4.2.1.85 build. I guess I may hold off on updating 4.2.

toddz

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I have no idea why but I cannot seem to get this installed. When I use the application Loader it never shows the 4.2.1. It only shows the 4.1.1., so uninstalled the 4.1.1 and now it doesnt show any to install. Anyone have this similar problem?


I have deleted the vendor file but the DM does not prompt for upgrade...ideas?

I am running Optus 4.2.1.126 and installed Opera Mini 3.1. I have no option to install prior versions of Opera Mini via wap or desktop. If someone can point me to where I can download prior versions of Opera Mini, I would like to try them with this version of the Optus OS.