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09-10-2008, 04:59 PM
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Does the phone have to be unlocked in order to upgrade the OS?
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No, it does not.
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09-10-2008, 05:05 PM
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I've tried to do what was written and it won't work for some reason. I have the desktop v4.6
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09-10-2008, 05:06 PM
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You delete the Vendor.xml file?
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09-10-2008, 05:07 PM
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yes...i plugged in my phone and nothing
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09-10-2008, 05:17 PM
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Quite bizarre..... You had the desktop manager CLOSED when you deleted the vendor.xml file, right?
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09-10-2008, 06:02 PM
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Try going to C:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader and double clicking on Loader.exe.
Does it detect your pin and see the upgrade then?
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09-10-2008, 06:27 PM
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It was closed when i deleted it. And when i did the Loader.exe file, it just went to this game i have downloaded, which is Dope Wars. SHould i perhaps delete that game?
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09-10-2008, 06:51 PM
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just out of curiosity, what would happen if you forgot to delete the vendor.xml file?  |
The OS just won't load. |
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09-10-2008, 06:57 PM
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It was closed when i deleted it. And when i did the Loader.exe file, it just went to this game i have downloaded, which is Dope Wars. SHould i perhaps delete that game?
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You're sure the vendor.xml is deleted? Double check. c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader. |
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09-10-2008, 07:10 PM
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double checked and its gone
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09-10-2008, 07:27 PM
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Are there any other instances of the file on your PC anywhere? Do a search for it and include hidden files/folders.
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09-10-2008, 08:45 PM
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I don't think vendor.xml matters. I panicked when I realized I forgot to delete it, but 4.5 runs great on my curve, even with it there.
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09-10-2008, 08:52 PM
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I've explained this a bazillion times on this forum and even in this thread. The vendor.xml has no effect on what is loaded onto the device. It only allows the DM to load the OS or not.
All OS's and DM have a vendor.xml file. However, many of the unreleased versions out there have blank ones. That means that it will load even if the vendor.xml is still there. If it comes from a carrier then it will have a full vendor.xml and the OS will only load on that carrier's device unless the vendor.xml file is deleted.
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09-10-2008, 09:20 PM
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I did a search and nothing turns up under vendor. what if i uninstalled everything and started over?
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09-10-2008, 09:41 PM
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I did a search and nothing turns up under vendor. what if i uninstalled everything and started over?
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Probably a very good idea at this point.
Start with the instructions and follow them as written and in order. |
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09-10-2008, 09:47 PM
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The vendor.xml has no effect on what is loaded onto the device.
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OHHHHH that is what i was not getting. i guess the one on this was blank because i had no trouble with not deleting it.
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09-11-2008, 03:49 AM
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so did the uninstall and reinstall, deleted vendor.xml, plugged in bb and opened DM and wasn't prompted for anything. Maybe it just can't be done on this phone.
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09-11-2008, 04:10 AM
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an easier way
Isn't there an easier way to upgrade the OS on my BB 8310? I was hoping that it could be done OTA or through BB Destop Software. This is my first BB and I looked through AT&T and the latest OS they have is the one that is already on my phone, 4.2.2.170.
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09-11-2008, 07:26 AM
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At&t announced the OS 4.5 update will be available on Sept 23rd. You will use Desktop Manager to update your Blackberry.
1. Make sure you have the latest Desktop Manager version
2. Download the firmware update for your model
3. Install OS update
4. Plug in Blackberry and Application Loader should come up showing you have a update available. If not follow the procedure in the 1st post on how to delete the vendor/device files.
BTW everyone is wishing for OTA updating but it's not quite there yet. OS 4.5 has a "update" built in but it's likely governed by at&t.
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09-11-2008, 09:04 AM
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Downloaded and installed on the 8310. No problems, runs great, and I love the video camera!! 
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