[ibmman69]

this sucks. i was going to switch to sprint but I am not happy with the build quality of the Sprint 8830. It has screen issues.

[wabbit]

Wirelessly posted (8830: BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)

Just wondering anybody know what the update is? Or is it just the calendar patch??

[juwaack68]

Originally Posted by ibmman69

this sucks. i was going to switch to sprint but I am not happy with the build quality of the Sprint 8830. It has screen issues.

What kind of issues? I haven't heard of or experienced any.....

[ibmman69]

there is a defect in the assembly of the screen and the keyboard

when you press the trackball in or the escape key it creates a distortion in the bottom right of the screen.

there are other threads on this issue.

Originally Posted by juwaack68

What kind of issues? I haven't heard of or experienced any.....

[juwaack68]

Interesting. This is the first I've heard of that and it doesn't happen on mine, but I will keep my eyes peeled.

[sshams95]

Do I need to download this? My Platform is 3.0.0.45 and App Version is 4.2.2.66 (148)?

[ibmman69]

the easiest place to see it is go into media player and select something. When you get the black screen press the buttons and you should see it. just click back and forth between the trackball and escape.

I went through several units at the store and they were all like that.

Originally Posted by juwaack68

Interesting. This is the first I've heard of that and it doesn't happen on mine, but I will keep my eyes peeled.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by ibmman69

this sucks. i was going to switch to sprint but I am not happy with the build quality of the Sprint 8830. It has screen issues.

This is not on topic of the new OS for the 8830. Please keep the thread on topic.

[juwaack68]

[cskena]

Ok, I found one thing, it apparently adds a lock icon to the lower right hand corner of the screen when the keyboard is locked. Wow.

[jedimyndtryx]

Originally Posted by cskena

Ok, I found one thing, it apparently adds a lock icon to the lower right hand corner of the screen when the keyboard is locked. Wow.

Actually that is there now....with the old version.

[cskena]

suck, guess i never noticed it with my old wallpaper. :(

[brittonx]

Originally Posted by ibmman69

this sucks. i was going to switch to sprint but I am not happy with the build quality of the Sprint 8830. It has screen issues.

Strange...
My Sprint 8830 feels more solid than my old Verizon 8830...
And you can actually see the keyboard characters in the dark.

[brittonx]

Sorry for the off topic post...

[cskena]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)

I feel like the options menu font is bolder, does anyone notice this as well?

[BFEINZIMER]

Verizon added the bastard application in this release, hid in the menus. To display, open GPS and you can clearly feel the bastard app <--- OK THAT WAS A BAD JOKE BUT HEY WHO CARES!? :D

[JRSCCivic98]

^^^ Yeah, bad joke.

(Off topic) My VZW 8830 has those same screen issues as the Sprint ones you expressed. Same.

(On topic) They have added TCP back into the software. .66 didn't have this, but the Sprint OS did. Seems that this OS has some of the same feel as Sprint's... it even has the "I don't want to go to the next song" bug in Media Player. Also, .66 didn't have A2DP... this one, like Sprint, does. If you look at the Bluetooth profiles you'll see that the list now matches Sprint's whereas .66 didn't.

[tallelf78]

if i understand this update correctly:

it updated some Bluetooth support
fixed a glitch in media player
and some technical features (TCP, A2DP)...

has anyone noticed anything else?


considering i don't have any BT devices and I have yet to use this as a MP3 player, it seems like its not really worth the time, right?

[tallelf78]

so I guess I answered my own question. i got this from another thread...

Originally Posted by gfrnk69

Well fellas,

I work for VZW and i just got an email with the following stating the following:

Concern: RIM has released new software for the BlackBerry 8830. This software includes updates or
fixes for the following known issues:
xxx8226; GSM to CDMA Reconnect
xxx8226; Call Collision
xxx8226; System Determination (GSM Mode)
xxx8226; Calendar Sync Issues
xxx8226; Ringer Volume
xxx8226; Unlocked SIM Functionality - The device can now be unlocked to support the use of
non-VZW SIMs for voice and data service on GSM/GPRS networks.
Important Note: Customers using third-party SIMs are not supported by VZW while
roaming on GSM/GPRS networks.
xxx8226; Added Stereo Bluetooth Support - Device now supports A2DP and AVRCP
Bluetooth profiles which adds compatibility with stereo Bluetooth headsets
xxx8226; Keypad Backlighting
xxx8226; CDMA Radio Fixes
Resolution: As of August 2, 2007 customers may download the new software from VZW.com to
update their 8830.
Process: Existing customers looking to be upgraded may access the new software via a computer by
following these steps:
1. Go to Cell Phones, Mobile Phones and plans for Personal - Verizon Wireless
2. Select Support > Phones & Devices from the main title bar.
3. Select Phone / Device Brand
4. Select BlackBerry from the list of manufactures.
5. Select the BlackBerry 8830
6. Select BlackBerry 4.X Software (located at the bottom of the page) in the Downloads section.
7. Customer will be directed to the following page in the SmithMicro website:
BlackBerryâxxx8222;¢ 4.x Software Download Information on this site will provide the customer

I have the pdf file but if anyone knows how to post a pdf file over the 48kb limit, PM me and i'll send it so u can post it

-Frank

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4.2.2.271/4.2.2.148 seems a little buggy with Telenav 5.1. When launching the app locks up. Also, scrolling through different apps, eg-Mail, Calendar, Address Book is not as smooth as before, kind of a "jerky/framing" feel to it. I'm wiping and reloading the OS and will also reinstall Telenav to confirm. Otherwise it's back to Sprint/Bell Mobility OS v4.2.2.240/4.2.2.123 for me.

BTW, the ringer/alert volume wasn't fixed for me.