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DEVO! · 07-02-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PressureDrop

Ran this for just over a week (ending today). Not happy with it at all.

Tons of hourglasses, Crappy battery life, crappy coverage levels, crappy WiFi coverage levels, NO transition from UMA to mobile network (to OR from - over 20 dropped calls!).
I went back and just reinstalled 4.6.1.231

I hope the next upgrade is actually worthwhile!

Having the same problem with UMA to mobile transition and back, but my battery life is up to 2 DAYS! I have to turn off wifi and turn it back on and it switches over but other than that its fine for me the battery life alone is worth it

Kavim · 07-03-2009, 10:47 AM

last couple of upgrades seem to have diminished my bbm copy pasting ability. wondering if anyone else is having the same problem.

i used to be able to put copy the history from bbm ad when i paste it into notes to save it, i would have enough history to take up almost all of the available characters in the notes program up to about 2000 lines of text or so, so that I would need to split the conversation up into 4 or even 5 emails to get a record of it saved to my inbox. but since i started using the upgrades from the website i've noticed that when I copy history, it only takes about 300 lines of copied text. whatever lines of text there were in the bbm conversation prior to the last 300 or so are all lost.

has anyone else had this problem with the upgraded firmware?

thanks

haloeight · 07-03-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haloeight

Not sure what it is over here but this release seems to have made my call reception worse. Anyone else noticing problems?

This problem seems to be related to wifi handling. Turning it off and using the mobile network for sms and calls improves the quality.

bluejacket · **OS:** 5.0.0.348

If you're using UMA, call quality is heavily affected by limited bandwidth considerations (i.e. if you're downloading things simultaneously).

CrazyT · 06:56 PM

After upgrading, my call logs no longer show the incoming, outgoing, and missed icons. Does anyone know how to get it back?

Edit: NVM.. I found the settings.

MidnightDraven · **OS:** 4.6.0.291

battery pull.

BenzRider · 07-04-2009, 08:16 AM

does it contain arabic language?

segeln4me · **OS:** 5.0.0.344

I had communication problems with T-Mobile recognizing my 8900 for data after upgrading to this release and went back to .231 with no problems now. I have no complains about .231 and will just wait for 5.0 to be official!

aetius · **8900 multilanguage pack -** 07-07-2009, 04:44 AM

Can anyone confirm whether this pack has the Japanese language fonts installed?

So far, I can only find the east asian language pack for bold 9000.

tx

Caribe95 · 04:19 PM

hi:

list of cods "platform_im_resource":
af
ar
ca
cs
da
de
el
en
en_GB
en_NL
en_US
es
eu
fr
gl
he
hu
it
ja
ko
nl
no
pl
pt
pt_BR
ru
sv
th
tr
zh_TW

Not sure if these are the language supported.

Caribe95

samstersam · **OS version number question -** 07-15-2009, 04:22 PM

When everyone refers to .250 or .114 which version is that? in the phone in about it is referring to v4.6.1.xxx but when i see threads with new OS's released I see two of them with a / between them. I'm assuming it is referring to the second set of numbers after the / ?

Thanks

MidnightDraven · **OS:** 4.6.0.291

If you at it.
the first number refers to the PACKAGE version the second number refers to the APPLICATIONS version
OS's are usually referred to by the APPLICATION number.

cameron.personal · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Installed .250 on my second (wife's) 8900 last night. Everything seems to be working OK with both.

Cameron

niteqwill · 09:29 PM

I have this issue (yes, I've deleted the Vendor.xml file) with this upgrade that I've never had any issues before with any other upgrade.

When I upgrade, it gives me 3 choices:
4.6.1.250
4.6.1.231
4.6.1.114

I select the first one but then it says no upgrade available. I've wiped the device several times with no luck. If I select .231, it asks me to confirm a "DOWNGRADE." WTH?

lintvern · 07-21-2009, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyT

After upgrading, my call logs no longer show the incoming, outgoing, and missed icons. Does anyone know how to get it back?

Edit: NVM.. I found the settings.

Have same problem too. Where can i find these settings?

Thank you

spade · 07-21-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niteqwill

I have this issue (yes, I've deleted the Vendor.xml file) with this upgrade that I've never had any issues before with any other upgrade.

When I upgrade, it gives me 3 choices:
4.6.1.250
4.6.1.231
4.6.1.114

I select the first one but then it says no upgrade available. I've wiped the device several times with no luck. If I select .231, it asks me to confirm a "DOWNGRADE." WTH?

it could be because you have all 3 version on your computer installed..... i think

shinta86 · 07-22-2009, 11:38 PM

Thanks

rifleman · **OS:** 5.0.0.351

This build seems to cause random reboots and WiFi isues. I think I will revert back to 213.

dth_13 · 07-25-2009, 01:35 AM

anyone has alrdy try OS 5 Beta?
Any feedback?
thx

PDM · 07-25-2009, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dth_13

anyone has alrdy try OS 5 Beta?
Any feedback?
thx

You'll see feedback on the OS5 BETA in the "BETA You Than Me" section :
Beta You Than Me - BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community

in the following thread :
http://www.blackberryforums.com/beta...ld-8900-a.html

bluejacket · **OS:** 5.0.0.348

Surely we must be due a new OS soon...?

NJBlackBerry · 07-25-2009, 10:10 AM

No one knows when a new OS is coming out, and don't call me Shirley.

bluejacket · **OS:** 5.0.0.348

D'oh, I already made that joke today, I should have been on my guard... I'm just disappointed because 250 didn't work very well for me, and I do enjoy a good upgrade...

likeall · 07-31-2009, 11:11 PM

The same question: Better battery life from .231? It's needed to upgrade to .378

edwardtkh · 08-01-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asdf37

battery life drains pretty fast for me as well. Down ~30% after a day of minimal use.

battery life so far has been good for me.. lasted 2 days, normal calling..

niteqwill · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Quote:

Originally Posted by spade

it could be because you have all 3 version on your computer installed..... i think

Nope, wasn't the issue. Problem was that DM 5.0 was checking the internet for legit version compatible with my phone everytime I connected it. I went around this by disabling my wireless before connecting my phone, x.250 came up and the reinstall/upgrade was performed without a hitch.

zGuy · 08-06-2009, 12:52 PM

Took the plunge and upgraded. I like it so far. The best improvement: wi-fi connection. Prior OS was notoriously fussy and buggy. The verdict is still out on battery performance since I just upgraded last night. Stay tuned...

kaitoked · 08-06-2009, 10:24 PM

We Are from Asian...

is it for Europe Only or for Asian Also?

is it included Arabic Lang?

To many thanks ^^

zGuy · 08-07-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaitoked

We Are from Asian...

is it for Europe Only or for Asian Also?

is it included Arabic Lang?

To many thanks ^^

It's for the Blackberry 8900, no matter where you are or what carrier you use! It supports many languages.

project_x · **Today theme troubles -** 08-10-2009, 11:42 AM

Since the upgrade, I don't have the calendar and messages on my todya scree. Headings are there, but the details are not>
I've reinstalled,reboot, battery pull,.......
Anyone else?

DomConway · 08-13-2009, 08:15 AM

I found the battery life on .250 way worse than .231. Downgraded and all good again...

yomrous · **507 error -** 08-16-2009, 10:25 AM

Unable to reconnect to the device during a multi-stage load operation. dats d error i get while tryin to reinstall the os pn my javelin any pls

MDawood

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSanders

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.378 (Multilanguage)
From TIM Italy, this OS contains English

Package Version: 4.6.1.378
Consisting of:

Applications: 4.6.1.250
Software Platform: 4.2.0.113
File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel378_PL4.2.0.113_A4.6.1.250_TIM_I taly.exe
File size: 123.34

Download the OS file here:

Instructions to install on ANY 8900 from ANY CARRIER.

1. Download the above OS file to the PC then install it to the PC by running (double clicking) the file you downloaded.
2. Go to c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and delete the file named "vendor.xml."
3. Plug in BB and double click on "Loader.exe." It's located in the same place as the above vendor.xml file.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization."
If, for some reason, you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507, simply connect to the PC again and run Loader.exe again and it should load the OS to the device.

thanks, Caribe95[/i]

Dear Sir; I successfully upgraded my 8900 to this suggested lastest upgrade few days back my device is in perfect shape no complaints or issues. However; when ever I connect to Desptop 5, its pushing me to downgrade to more prefferred OS..Please advise why it is so and what action if any I should take thank you for your feedback ( located in Dubai)

yyhhcc · 09-02-2009, 03:12 AM

..there hasn't been any new release since .250... any clue why?

cameron.personal · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyhhcc

..there hasn't been any new release since .250... any clue why?

Yeah I need a new update just so I can feel like I am on the cutting edge!!

Seriously this buggy one has been out way too long.

Cameron

fsager · **OS:** 5.0.0.190

Wirelessly posted (BB 7100i)

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyhhcc

..there hasn't been any new release since .250... any clue why?

The rumor is that OS 5.0 is going to be out sometime this fall. So if that is the case why would RIM want to waste time on OS 4.6 when the new OS is almost ready for launch on the 8900?

Jarrett · **Spell Checker Missing? -** 09-06-2009, 01:39 PM

The upgrade went flawlessly and the OS works great... BUT, I now seem to be missing the native spell checker, it's just not there. Any insights? Is there a certain file I should try to re-load into the device?

Thanks!

zgdanska · 09-14-2009, 10:29 PM

back to 231. red blinking light did not always worked>

ubizmo · **OS:** 5.0.0.348

I was running the beta version of this for several months. It worked okay, except for resets when scrolling in the browser when zoomed. It wouldn't reset every time, but it happened often enough to be a nuisance.

Today I got the "JVM error 102". I was unable to do anything with the device. Battery pull didn't help; JL_Cmder couldn't do anything. I called T-Mobile BB support and they couldn't fix it either; so I was handed off to RIM. They walked me through downgrading to .231, T-mo's latest official release. So that's where I am now. I think I'll keep it a while and see how it goes.

I have noticed one thing: With .250 I had a weird issue, described here:http://www.blackberryforums.com/rim-...ml#post1443305.

Now that I've downgraded to .231, I notice that this behavior persists. That is, after a reset, Live Search is running, and in order to stop it I have to go in through the Application Switcher and close it down. Going in through the home screen icon only starts another instance of it. And Mobipocket still can't be closed at all. And now Google Maps loads on startup too! Can anybody explain which programs load on startup and why?

Ubizmo

ubizmo · **OS:** 5.0.0.348

Update: So much for "wait and see" with .231. My battery was down to 45% by noon today, with no special extra usage. I downloaded the TIM release of .250 and installed it. It's a bit different from the beta version that I had before, notably in the amount of free memory available. Odd.

Ubizmo