[Lex Luthor]

Rogers Wireless finally has an OS update from its original .51 OS.

Package Version: 4.2.0.79
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.0.67
Software Platform: 2.2.0.39

It can be downloaded here: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...C068A355BBA31A

[NJBlackBerry]

I guess it is worth noting that the new Cingular version is a bit newer.

[b4ceen]

what does the new .79 firmware offer?

[NJBlackBerry]

It is actually the .67 software. No one has the release notes. I KNEW I should I have put that in my note.

RIM gives the release notes to the carriers. They choose not to distribute them.

[b4ceen]

boo..stupid rogers...
so what if i put cingular branded firmware on my phone..does it harm it in any way?

[xyrcncp]

Originally Posted by b4ceen

boo..stupid rogers...
so what if i put cingular branded firmware on my phone..does it harm it in any way?

No

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by b4ceen

boo..stupid rogers...
so what if i put cingular branded firmware on my phone..does it harm it in any way?

No it won't harm it at all. You'll be fine if you load the Cingular OS onto a Rogers Wireless branded Pearl.

[Lex Luthor]

Originally Posted by b4ceen

what does the new .79 firmware offer?

Apparently the .51 OS has some sort of memory leak issue and the new Rogers Wireless OS update addresses that issue. I'm sure it will also address any other bugs that may have been in the previous OS version.

[b4ceen]

i have updated..and it has "cured" alot of bugs that i previously had! much happier with the phone!

[tacsniper]

how do you install new os?

[Lex Luthor]

It's quite simple.

1) Start by downloading the software update then run and install the OS update.

2) Do not mark the option to open Desktop Manager when you see that option appear

3) If your Pearl isn't a Rogers branded one then go to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and delete Vendor.xml

4) Connect BlackBerry to computer via USB and open up the desktop manager

You should see then be prompted for the update to take place. Leave your BlackBerry connected until the OS upgrade has finished and do not disconnect it during the process.

[mike]

so which update should we go for... Rogers or Cingular? if i already have a rogers phone?

[John Clark]

Most go for the most recent 8100 OS update which happens to be released by Cingular. I have the Cingular OS on my TMo Pearl. Works great. Just follow the instructions above.

[freemantle]

I have just updated the patch, I don't see any real difference with the unit....is there anything that should jump out at me???

[djole1986]

OK, guys i followed the instruction on installing new OS upgrade for my BB pearl from rogers. I install the software downloaded than I do not mark the option run the desktop manager after installation, then i run the desktop manager manually and i should be prompted to install the upgrade but I am not. I went to the my computer/ common files and there are the RIM files......so any help would be appreciated. Thanx!

[freemantle]

Open you desk top manager, and run the application loader now. If you did it right you will see the new update files there.

[djole1986]

Originally Posted by freemantle

Open you desk top manager, and run the application loader now. If you did it right you will see the new update files there.

When i go to Application Loader it just reads what is in the phone!

[freemantle]

Shut down you desk top manager, reinstall the updated files, by running the file from the location you saved it in. Then and the end of the install, the install wizard should prompt you to start the desk top manager. Click that "box" Then you will see the updated files to be loaded on the phone.

[ejmccartin]

did you delete the vendor file?

[freemantle]

you shouldn't have to if it is a Rogers branded phone, and the Rogers branded update....I didn't have to.