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Old 03-15-2006, 09:49 AM   #1
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Am I correct in assuming (and yes I know I should never assume but . . . ), since each Blackberry has its own PIN number and that is how the desktop manager recognizes the BB to connect to it, can I have two different softwares work safely on one machine. For example I own a Verizon 7250 and that is the software I now have on my PC, if I were to install software for a Nextel 7520 lets say (I want to try and fix someones phone for them), will this cause any problems with my handheld? Mt instincts tell me it should be safe, any ideas from someone that may have trie dthis already. Thanks.
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Old 03-15-2006, 09:55 AM   #2
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i have 7 different handheld softwares on mine...

desktop manager will detect the series handheld you have and will load the appropriate software. just be sure to remove the vendor.xml file.
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Old 03-15-2006, 10:27 AM   #3
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Great jibi just what I thought, appreciate the answer. And by now its almost second nature for me to always remove the vendor file and always tell others when I suggest upgrades or simple switches in software. Thanks.
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I concur with the wise Jibi. I have loads of different versions loaded onto my laptop...
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Same situation as Jibi here... I have 7290 4.1, 7100 4.1, 8700 4.1, 7520 4.1, 7730 4.0, 6230 4.0... :P
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Normally thee are no problems, but there is one catch. If you have multiple versions of the same device OS only the newest one can be installed to a BlackBerry.

Also it is possible to have the incorrect OS get installed. Yesterday, I had all the following versions installed on my PC.
Cingular 7100g 4.0.2.56
Cingular 7290 4.0.2.49
Cingular 8700c 4.1.0.194
Nextel 7100i 4.1.0.136
Nextel 7520 4.1.0.273
Sprint 7250 4.1.0.241
T-Mobile 7100t 4.0.2.49
T-Mobile 7290 4.0.2.49
Verizon 7130e 4.1.0.268
Verizon 7250 4.0.0.204
Verizon 7250 4.0.2.41
I was trying to install Verizon 7250 4.0.2.41 on a Verizon device so that is could use EVDO and tethering. My first attempt actually installed Sprint 7250 4.1.0.241. The Vendor.xml file should have prevented this, but didnt. I dont need to delete the vendor.xml file because I am only trying to install the correct carriers OS on any given device. I had to uninstall Sprint 7250 4.1.0.241 before the proper OS would install onto the Verizon device.

The hardest part is trying to figure out which install to remove as that all look basically the same in Add/Remove Programs. I have resorted to editing the registry so that the Carrier and device model are displayed when 'Click here for support information" button is pressed .
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I believe they only exception to that would be if you installed the desktop manager with the enterprise (BES) option and the other device was BIS instead
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Wow, thanks for all this imput, it is appreciated tremendously.
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Quote:
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Normally thee are no problems, but there is one catch. If you have multiple versions of the same device OS only the newest one can be installed to a BlackBerry.

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Actually, this portion is not totally true. If you re-execute the downloaded file of a previous version, the App loader will give you the option to Repair (install earlier version),

Hope this helps.
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