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11-20-2007, 09:29 AM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Louisville, KY - USA
Model: 8520
OS: 5.0.0.681
PIN: 22765F54
Carrier: AT&T
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I talked to our admin, and he said the link at the top was for BIS-based devices, and for our network and setup, we needed the other one, the one I linked. I am updating as we speak, so we will see.
Personally, I dont think there is a difference, but eh, he is supposed to be our BB expert... If it messes up, it is on his head to fix, not mine. I just get a quiet day away from the BB.
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11-20-2007, 10:29 AM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Richmond, VA
Model: 8830
PIN: 32c2a2a0
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Posts: 21
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Originally Posted by khalidj76
I have blackberry8830 i need to unlocked my phone help me
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What the heck?
I'll take random threadjacking for a thousand alex.
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11-20-2007, 10:32 AM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Louisville, KY - USA
Model: 8520
OS: 5.0.0.681
PIN: 22765F54
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 20
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Update!
New software went on fine. I show a new icon on the screen at the top looks like a +)). It is next to the BT icon. I am assuming this is the GPS icon. Other than having to get the VZN Nav, is there something else I can use to test the GPS to see if it is actually turned on?
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11-20-2007, 10:34 AM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Wilmington, DE
Model: 8130
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 234
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i too updated, everything seems fine. although vznav does not work yet.
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11-20-2007, 10:35 AM
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Talking BlackBerry Encyclopedia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Wilmington, DE
Model: 8130
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 234
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Originally Posted by deckyon
Update!
New software went on fine. I show a new icon on the screen at the top looks like a +)). It is next to the BT icon. I am assuming this is the GPS icon. Other than having to get the VZN Nav, is there something else I can use to test the GPS to see if it is actually turned on?
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That icon has always been there for me. It mean Location On for E911 location finder.
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11-20-2007, 12:18 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 3
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Still NO FIX for the volume issue? JEEZ!
Does anyone know when the Curve is coming out for Verizon?
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11-20-2007, 12:27 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Oct 2007
Model: 9530
PIN: N/A
Carrier: VZW
Posts: 80
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what!!!!
Why wouldn't they fix the volume issue. grrrrrr
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11-20-2007, 01:38 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 3
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I know this is an old issue, but I have missed so many phone calls and other notifications because of this phone...I need to get rid of it ASAP.
Isn't there something we can do about this? Class action lawsuit? BBB?
Does anyone know why this issue hasn't been fixed yet? I call Tech Support, and they pretend that nothing is wrong with the volume of the phone.
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11-20-2007, 02:23 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Louisville, KY - USA
Model: 8520
OS: 5.0.0.681
PIN: 22765F54
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 20
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Ok, that explains that. I am still trying to see if the GPS is actually functioning. So far, I have not been able to see it working with the following apps: e-Mobile GPS Companion, Maps (built-in, worked with BT GPS), Google Maps, Nav4All or speedOmeter. Is there something else I need to do?
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11-20-2007, 02:51 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Nov 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 24
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May not be software fixable. These may be hardware issues and if so, this is probably why it hasn't been fixed by now. Expect a revised version in the coming months, the 8830 rev "a" for instance. They obviously got it right with the 8170 (pearl).
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11-20-2007, 03:15 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 3
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Originally Posted by jc01108
May not be software fixable. These may be hardware issues and if so, this is probably why it hasn't been fixed by now. Expect a revised version in the coming months, the 8830 rev "a" for instance. They obviously got it right with the 8170 (pearl).
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But how is this fair to current 8830 owners?
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11-20-2007, 03:57 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Model: Tour
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 12
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Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)
Trying this as soon as I get home
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11-20-2007, 05:16 PM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Jul 2007
Model: Droid
OS: Google!
PIN: PONG???
Carrier: verizon
Posts: 1,555
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Originally Posted by deckyon
Ok, that explains that. I am still trying to see if the GPS is actually functioning. So far, I have not been able to see it working with the following apps: e-Mobile GPS Companion, Maps (built-in, worked with BT GPS), Google Maps, Nav4All or speedOmeter. Is there something else I need to do?
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for gps to work, you need vznav, and the subscription to vznav, then it will only work in vznav
hope this clears it up a lil
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11-20-2007, 05:16 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jan 2005
Model: 9530
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 70
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My update didn't go so well. Apparently you're not supposed to update software while having your laptop connected to a docking station. The RIM rep said the USB power isn't enough and causes trouble. I completely nuked my phone. So, I undocked and he worked me through the recovery process. Of course my backup failed so I lost some programs I had loaded but not a biggie.
Apparently this docking thing is a big issue...Learn something new every day.
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11-20-2007, 10:36 PM
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BBF Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Model: 9650
OS: 6.0.0.333
Carrier: Verizon BIS
Posts: 14,484
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Besides GPS, any other features?
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11-21-2007, 09:31 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Buttzville, NJ
Model: 8830
PIN: IsSharpAndPointy
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Posts: 182
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Originally Posted by bleekerbaby
Still NO FIX for the volume issue? JEEZ!
Does anyone know when the Curve is coming out for Verizon?
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Same here, ringer is actually quieter then it was before.. :(
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11-21-2007, 09:42 PM
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BlackBerry Extraordinaire
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Montreal
Model: Z10
OS: Latest...
Carrier: Koodo Mobile
Posts: 1,354
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Anyone know of a Verizon phone number I can use for the download? I have the Telus software installed, but I'd like to run the Verizon OS to see if there are any differences.
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11-21-2007, 09:49 PM
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#38
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: May 2005
Model: 8830
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 28
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Feature List from VZW's D/L Site
Here's the feature list posted on Verizon's download site.
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce new software enhancements for your BlackBerry® 8830 World Edition Smartphone. The RIM® OS 4.2.2.176 update includes the latest feature improvements and adds new functionality to your device.*
New and enhanced features.
- Location-based services (LBS) that allow you to use VZ NavigatorSM on your smartphone
- Automatic GSM-to-CDMA reconnect enhancement for traveling between different networks
- Additional Bluetooth® support for stereo profiles and remote control
- SIM unlock capability that allows the device to support third-party SIM Cards in international destinations
- Calendar patch for improved, seamless synchronization between two or more calendars
- Optimized audio quality
- Spell checker refinements
- Keypad backlighting
- Ringer volume boost
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11-22-2007, 11:19 AM
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BBF Moderator
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern Florida
Model: 9650
OS: 6.0.0.333
Carrier: Verizon BIS
Posts: 14,484
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It seems that unless you are getting GPS, there is nothing significant.
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11-22-2007, 12:24 PM
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No longer Registered.
Join Date: Jul 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: *
Posts: 697
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^^^ Yeah, everything in that list except for VZNav stuff was already in the previous release, especially A2DP Bluetooth profiles. I think VZW is smoking crack and trying to toot their own horn a little bit with this upgrade by requoting the enhancements from the old OS as to not bring "too much" attention to the fact that this OS only brings VZNav capability.
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