[bob432192]

It get's weirder...

De-install the 4.2 BB s/w (I've now done this a few times), re-install, remove the vendor file. Open DM - look at About DM, Device Software - many times this was just blank/empty/no record. This time, it does have an entry - Device Model - V4.2.1.66 (Platform 2.3.0.59) -*BUT* that is *NOT* the version installed on the BB (it is 4.1.0.355). Yes, communication is fine with the BB.

If I go to App Loader, this all goes fine now (no error) - since I'm now not forcing the update to V4.2 (as above, by navigating to the location in common files where the new 4.2 BB files are living).

So, basically, I think I am stuck (like others in this thread) where I just can't get 4.2 BB device software onto the BB...

Any hints?

[oppitronic]

I have upgraded and downgraded my 8700 from 4.1 to 4.2 and vice versa several times. (including an early beta of 4.2)
It worked with no major problems, except that some folders in the media section remain when you go back to 4.1 which the 4.1 OS can't handle.

Did you wipe you handheld before installing the new OS?
(using javaloader and the wipe command)

Did you attempt to restore your old settings from 4.1?
Maybe better try a clean install.

Did you delete you vendor xml and did an install with all preselected options?


Michael

[bob432192]

Originally Posted by oppitronic

Did you wipe you handheld before installing the new OS?
(using javaloader and the wipe command)

Did you attempt to restore your old settings from 4.1?
Maybe better try a clean install.

Did you delete you vendor xml and did an install with all preselected options?


Michael

No - didn't wipe - but think I will do so now.

Yes - deleted vendor xml prior to running DM.

[delano1975]

We were able to reproduce this error on every BlackBerry we upgraded to 4.2 software.

Originally Posted by wibbly

Browse to ringtones in the media manager, Preloaded ringtones. Click, view Thimbnails. I get a hourglass permanently displayed.

Also an uncaught exception:java.lang.ClassCastException if I try and play Alarm_Antelope.mid...

Anyone else able to reproduce this?

[bob432192]

Originally Posted by oppitronic

Did you wipe you handheld before installing the new OS?
(using javaloader and the wipe command)


Michael

I'm being lazy now - but, can you direct me on how to wipe the BB?

I went to App Loader, Advanced, Erase all App data (couldn't erase all apps as it was greyed out). That didn't do it (but it did remove then add the apps back in).

Or are you talking about a separate application other than DM to do the wipe?

[John Clark]

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ipe#post414629

[bob432192]

Originally Posted by John Clark

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ipe#post414629

Perfect! Thanks..I'll report back here later on progress of this issue.

Thanks to all for quick helpful suggestions

[disinvent]

Originally Posted by Medic48

8700r/Rogers Wireless.

Has anyone tried it with this?
If so, what results?

What is the vendor ID to add for Rogers Wireless (is it 332?)

Thanks,
--Phil

i have it up and running just fine on my 8700r, all themes unlocked as well. vendorID is 107 for Rogers.

[JDL70]

Loaded 4.2--with the key being deleting the vendor.xml file. Using the Vodafone today theme and it is faster then any of my themes under 4.1. Haven't tried any other themes. All my data transfered back to my 8700 no problem, all email addresses registered and all data was intact after the update. I just let it run. took about 30 or so minutes total to load.

[techker]

so is there any news yet on the 4.2 for 8703e?

pretty funky do there is a bell them in the 4.2 and bell is cdma?

[Perfect Storm]

Usually they bundle every available theme into the package. As far as I know there is no CDMA release yet

[groovesection]

anyone figure out why 4.2 crashes when reviewing ringtones???

[mjordan]

I've got 4.2 up and running. Seems to be fine but missing a few things from 4.1 and what others appear to have:

1. Cannot open attachments in email. There is no "open attachment" option.
2. Where/how are you guys taking/sending voice notes?
3. No "reconcile now" option in email

Thoughts?

[snowskier79]

Originally Posted by mjordan

. . . .Seems to be fine but missing a few things from 4.1 and what others appear to have:

2. Where/how are you guys taking/sending voice notes? . . . .

I am questioning the same information as you are regarding voice notes. I placed another post on page 7 inquiring further:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene....html?p=509557

[Perfect Storm]

There's an icon on the home screen for sending voice notes. Make sure it's not hidden

[snowskier79]

Originally Posted by Perfect Storm

There's an icon on the home screen for sending voice notes. Make sure it's not hidden

First place I checked was for whether it was hidden or not. I do have an icon for Push to Talk (w/Cingular) but have not seen one for Voice Notes.

[jddphd]

Downloaded new Desktop Mgr 4.2 (SP1) and the HH software.
Installed both, removed Vendor.XML and used the revised BlackBerry.alx as provided by an earlier poster.

Started the Application update at 2:52 EDT today (specified that I wanted to backup and restore application data, but not messages).

It took about 30 minutes, but everything seemed to work just fine. My install doesn't seem to have loads of themes though, which is fine with me I have Voda/Today and Zen, which is sufficient.

[wibbly]

Originally Posted by delano1975

We were able to reproduce this error on every BlackBerry we upgraded to 4.2 software.

Oh well. looks like a 'hard' bug - playing longer .mid files. My MP3's seem fine.

[armandov99]

Originally Posted by mjordan

I've got 4.2 up and running. Seems to be fine but missing a few things from 4.1 and what others appear to have:

1. Cannot open attachments in email. There is no "open attachment" option.
2. Where/how are you guys taking/sending voice notes?
3. No "reconcile now" option in email

Thoughts?

1. I can open things just fine, there's an "Open Attachment" option just as there was with 4.1.

2. I have an icon on the home screen for voice notes, however I haven't actually tried using it. But, it's there. I also have a voice note option in BBMessenger (along with send file).

3. This is not missing on mine.

I'm running it on a T-Mobile 8700g. No idea what your issues could be, are you on a BIS or BES?

[snowskier79]

Originally Posted by armandov99

. . . .

2. I have an icon on the home screen for voice notes, however I haven't actually tried using it. But, it's there. I also have a voice note option in BBMessenger (along with send file). . . .

Interesting, on my BBMessenger I do have the ability to record a voice note (works like a charm) however there is not an app on the home ribbon. MMMhhhhhh? Not a huge feature I would use but . . . .