in my case, my battery does not last very long since that update and web browsing is lagging

Thanks i2k - I might give this a go. Annoying though. I've got a customer with a 8900 and TomTom (can't remember which one, newish though) and doesn't have this problem. Never had an issue with Pearl 8100 either.

Cheers

Mark

I still use Platform 4.0.0.157 and App 4.6.0.167. I'm still kind of iffy on upgrading.

I clicked the 2 links on the 1st page. The first link i clicked on shows " Software Download for CSL Limited customers" and the second link shows " Software Download for Mobilink ".


Which one do I use?

click the first link in this post.
then select the model (9000)
click next
then click the link for the first OS.
download, install.

i am not a fan of putting my address and phone number or any of what it asks :S

ive had to do it.
ive never had any correspondance because of it.

hmm, how do i back up the applications that i have on the phone? will the update delete the apps that i have?

Are you trying to back them up before you do your OS upgrade? If so, there is no need. The Upgrading OS process will auto back everything up and then reput it back on the phone after upgrading the OS.

hmm, did not know that. thought you had to backup everything before you do any type of upgrade.

well, just downloaded the upgrade and going to update now. *crosses fingers* :S

Just to claifym. You do NOT have to do a back-up. The installer for the OS does a back up for you.

one last thing, if i decide to revert back to the old version, how would i do that?

same way you upgraded

ok, i opened the Loader and i'm at the device app selection. when i click next and finish.....the rim doesnt update -_-

nevermind. its updating now.... *crosses fingers*

update is done. only thing that didnt get transfered back to the phone was the stuff in the Calender

I have noticed that with several recent OS updates of my Bold and my kids' BlackBerries. Not sure why that is happening all of a sudden.

Fortunately, if you did the full install w/ backup at the beginning, the data can be recovered using the Backup/Restore function of the desktop manager. All you have to do is locate the backup file from prior to the upgrade - the file should be called something like 'LoaderBackup-(date).ipd'.

well i reloaded the loaderbackup file and now i only see 2 default browsers when i go to general properties. i only see MEdia Net and HotSpot Browser. I used to have Internet Browser as a selection.




Had to restart the blackberry.

Let us know what happened after you restarted the phone... This way someone may be able to help.

The Internet Browser selection showed up under Default Browser. It didn't show up when I reloaded the LoaderBackup file so I restarted the phone and it showed up. Kinda odd that it didn't show up after reloading the LoaderBackup file

It appears that RIM was causing the issue with OS upgrade not being able to restore your calendar - was caused by the FaceBook calendar issue... Here's the RIM knowledge base article (and text):

View Document

Resolution

This issue has been addressed in Facebook 1.6 MR1 for BlackBerry smartphones. Please upgrade to this version of the Facebook application before performing a BlackBerry handheld software upgrade if possible.

If you are using the Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 1.6 application, and you are unable to restore your calendar data after performing a BlackBerry handheld software upgrade, please complete the following steps.

1. Make sure that Facebook for BlackBerry smartphones 1.6 is not the default calendar service.

2. You can identify the default calendar service by completing the following steps:

a. On the BlackBerry smartphone Home screen, click Options.

b. Click Advanced Options, then click Default Services.

c. Make sure that Facebook is not listed in the Calendar (CICAL) field.

3. After specifying a different default calendar service, browse to the location of the backup file that was created, and restore the calendar data manually using BlackBerry® Desktop Manager Advanced Backup and Restore.


Workaround

Do not select Backup & Restore 3rd Party Applications when performing a BlackBerry Device Software upgrade.

Products

* Facebook

Hello, i want to ask you if it support Greek, and if yes please tell me how i activate greek in my blackberry.
Thanks

OK, after the update to 282, my outlook calendar was totally wiped out. My BB still has all the appts. I do not have facebook. My calendar options and my DM are current as well. I run XP Pro on the laptop and office 2003. I have two issues on the o. The first is why did everything get wiped out? The second is that I can't reload the BB appts back into outlook. I have used the sync options of one way sync from device to outlook and it appears that it cant find any appts to sync even though I can see them all on the device. I use the same email address on the device and the laptop. My calender options simply lists the two email addresses i have and the one in the options, default services CICAL and CMIME is the same as well. I have tried backing up , wiping clear, then restoring on both. I have uninstalled and re-installed the software on both. Any other ideas. Could it be an outlook issue( mind you I haven't changed outlook in over a year). Thanks

hi

Updating the device running smoothly but!

1. The battery is running so fast
2. On 3G Mood in some areas the BlackBerry is restarting by itself

Any ideas?

It's been a while...but finally I have installed the update.
Well, my backup refused to restore, but I am on BES and it seems all data is still there. Funny enough it lost my 24 hour clock setting.
Can't say much on battery life yet, but it seems that 3G mode still "eats" a lot.

I noticed that this OS does not give you the "3G only" option like the Rogers Bold (or any other carrier branded I presume). The Rogers branded Bold I have gives me three options: 3G only, 3G & 2G and 2G only.

I wonder why they chose not to provide the "3G only" option. Strange.

If 3G is not available, the device will fall back to 2G anyway... unless the 3G Only setting is "3G or nothing". Not an issue, as I see it. Maybe I am not understanding the problem completely.

I successfully upgraded from .192 to .282 yesteday and if anything, it seems SLOWER.

Slower to navigate the menus, and DEFINITELY a LOT slower loading image thumbnails.

Other than that, I seem to have LESS free memory but it's all pretty much the same. I have been able to switch from 2G & 3G, to 3G only to 2G only ever since I got my Bold. Maybe that's more network related then OS version related.

Bring on 5.0 I say!

yes its only for AT&T customers that the new switch 2g/3g affects

Hello JSanders,

I wonder if you could be of any help, pls!
I have downloaded the file as epr your intsructions, but thing is that on the 2nd step, I don't have the "Vendor" file to delete, and the application loader comes as *.dell file not *.exe, therefore I cannot run the program into devide....

1 - I have downloaded the file from link - OKay;
2 - I runned the file and follow all instruction of setup wizard;
3 - I have pluged in the BB to PC;
4 - Whent to Programs file/.../ RIM/...;
5 - No vendor file, and teh apploader is not a *.exe

Please I really would like to get this to work. Can you be of any help?!

Thanks
Adriana

you have desktop manager installed right.

Thanks, the 282 runs smooth!!

I replaced my phone due to the speakerphone/low volume issue and installed .282.. wished now I hadn't... I live in a rural area and the reception has always been pretty good with my ATT service but now I'm dropping calls, searching for network etc.. I"m downloading the Rogers version now just to see as some say this makes a difference. If not, I'll go back to .266

bummer...

I wish the best for those that upgraded to 282 and phone is working fine, did my upgrade but this time it doesnt work with my bold, went back to 266, running smooth, let see next upgrade.

Hate this release... KILLS my battery - back to 266 for me

Wired or tethered activation is usually a bit quicker providing your on your domain network. If your tethered, it usually will not be OTA but through your network after you have opened your DM and have Outlook or Lotus open.

H.

This is strange. I read about as many people loving .282, as there are others hating it...no middle ground.

It has been working very well for me. Battery life is very good for me. I don't remember .266's battery life, but I don't remember it being any better or worse than with .282.

3G/2G selection is nice to have, but I really don't use it much, as I'm surrounded by 3G, and I have 2 batteries and a cradle that I only use to charge the 2nd battery. ;) but I don't feel that I change my battery more often than before that setup.

At this point, I'm tired with these incremental upgrades. I'd like to see OS 5.0. .93 of that OS was good, but too buggy for regular use, so I went backto 4.6.

I notice your on ATT. Can you keep an eye on the performance in complex networks where the device shifts between EDGE and 3G. I was remembering when everyone was trying the earlier versions that allowed hard coding the type of network. I would be curious if anyone is experiencing any issues with the new OS and the ATT hardware...

Thx...

H.

I'm with ATT and this was my issue when I upgraded to .282... I live in an area where 3G/EDGE bounces around quite a bit. I got alot of dropped calls and 'searching network' and it seemed that EDGE never appeared. Went back to .266 and I'm seeing the EDGE again.. I"m told that there have been outage issues in S. Florida where I live so maybe that is part of it, I don't know... I'm still getting the searching network issues and I'm dropping alot of calls.