Been using this new leak for a bout 3 days now, I've been finding the my signal drops and comes back every so often for about 3 seconds. MSN, Battery Pull, Viigo, Google App's isn't working for me

Well after trying to get the internet browser working for a week. I gave up and called AT&T and they couldn't figure it out so they transfered me to RIM support and they couldn't figure it out so I'm going back to 4.6 for now. I couldn't get my gmail to work either but I think that is because the internet browser wasn't working either.

Just to let you all know that the newly released BlackBerry Messenger 5.0.0.33 works with this version of the OS and I have updated my article as such. I have also added some Application Permission request images that are part of the new OS 5.

I finally decided to go back to 4.6.0.301 as I couldn't live with the battery life I was getting. My battery would be at 70% at 1 pm an then it would go down to 5% by 4 pm. I could not find what was happening so, regretfully, I downgraded. I guess I'll have to wait for a new leak or for the real thing.

I downgraded to 4.6.0.297 for a day and thought what the heck I'll try it one more time so I upgraded to 5.0.0.238 and got everything working but Blackberry browser which is ok I can use Opera or Bolt they both work as does my gmail and facebook.

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Wade1171, very glad to hear that you got them working. I was beginning to think that I might be the only one that was getting the applications working. Glad that you tried again.

Any advise in getting all the items under Google Apps? Is Google Apps not compatible with OS 5.0.0.238?

I have not tried Google Apps, but I have been hearing that it doesn't work.

Will the new OS 5.0.0.238 work with the Bold on the AT&T network? Also, where might one get this new OS? Most interested in trying it out. A little worried about the browser that was mentioned but I will give it a shot and report back anything I find if I can find it and install it. Hint, Hint....

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Hey Rob, I really don't remember where I got the file, maybe someone here could point you to it. However, if anyone wishes to give me a ftp server to upload the file. And host it for all, I would be more than happy to do that. Or if you have a server I could upload to Rob, we could do that as well. Let me know.

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I will set the server up today. PM me your email address so that I can send you the login credentials. Thanks.

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The ftp server is up. Just need to know where to send the info to. You can email me at rob@thefahndrichs.com

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I sent you an e-mail.

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Reply sent with the ftp info. Thanks.

I experienced a really low memory after i installed this OS... anybody else experiencing the same..?

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Not me, I got increased memory and my device is much more responsive and memory seems great.

Hi All,
Everything is working great except this one odd issue. Havent been able to find answer anywhere so I'm reaching out here.

When I play a playlist the player stops between each song. It does not start the next in the playlist. I have to go in to the player and press pause and then start to begin again. A tad tedious.

Anyone run into this? any thoughts?

Many thanks to all.

I just created an Automatic playlist and it worked as expected. Maybe you should consider recreating your playlists.

well, all the playlists are itunes playlists copy with DM-mac

Oooohhh, sorry, don't know what to tell you there then.

Persons who are still looking to get the 5.0.0.238 OS beta, can send me a PM/BBM and I'll send you a link where you can get it. This link is only good for 14 days, so. Better yet, you can head over to my original report that will have the link at the bottom of the article.

Thanks, downloading it now.

For those that use Slacker Radio: Slacker Radio does not work on OS 5.0.0.238. I asked Slacker when it will be fixed and they stated "not until the final OS 5 release by ATT". So much for getting ahead of the curve Mr. Slacker.

Ok, myogeek, I will update my article with your information and give you credit if that's ok with you.

my only issue was that my internet browser disappeared, no matter what i do i have only wap browser, rest was fine

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That's your carrier pushing their policy down to your phone.

Just updated my article with 3 new images of memory management and attachment upload progress. My Report On The BlackBerry Bold OS 5.0 « Kirrin Jones

Hi...first...let me say thanks for the great blog on 238. I installed it about 3 weeks ago and find that its causing my BOLD to run much faster and the response time seems "snappier". Memory is also better. I usually try to make sure I don't have apps running "in the background", which can quickly cause a loss in battery. Especially apps requiring GPS calls, WiFi or even BlueTooth.

So...I upgraded from 4.6.297 (I think it was). It was sturdy and a solid OS, but I like 238 much better. The only problem I'm having is erratic BT support on this OS. For example, after I upgraded, I got in my truck and connected to SYNC (it was already linked with my phone). I made a call, but couldn't be heard. I tried this numerous times, but had no luck. Later in the day, I tried making a call on my BT headset and had the same issue.

I finally figured out that if you make a call, hang up, make another, hang up and then, on the 3rd try, the BT kicks in. Unfortunately, I hadn't figured this out by the time I had removed the phone from the SYNC in my truck.

Here's the weird part. When trying to do anything with existing BT devices in my phone OR trying to add a new device (see my SYNC comment earlier! uggh!), there is NO menu. I can see my BT headset, but on the older OS version, I could move my BOLD cursor over the device, then click the trackball or the menu key and get options such as: "Connect to the device" or "Disconnect from the device", or "search for the device". Now, those options are gone. The BT menu does NOTHING when I click the trackball or hit the menu key.

Back in my truck (meanwhile back in Gotham city), I can search for the BT device, and my truck finds it, but I can't do anything on my phone to accept the connection. Its as if all "menu" commands in my BT area of the BOLD are gone.

Just wondering if you saw this by any chance in your testing. I'm considering going back to 297 until the official version comes out, or I might just power through this. Pondering a jump to 314...but holding tight.

Thanks!

I have not had any issues with BT. However, I don't have "Gotham city" in my car . I was able to connect to my laptop and I got basic menu options but that's it.

I too am waiting on the official 5 before doing any further OS upgrades, as this .238 is very sturdy and most of my apps works just fine.

I was going to suggest that you remove the connection and then recreate it, but I saw that you already did that. Hope someone else would be able to help you out with the BT issue.

Mine works okay. Though a few memory leaks but all of my apps runs smoothly =) can't wait for the final release! I hope they release it soon!

i just want to know what theme you're using

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Avaio, if you're asking me, its a theme called Storm14 done by SixTen Design. They actually customised it for me.