[dphenry]

OK, everything d/l'd okay, and it all seems to be running ok, cept every so often, for no apparent reason, the device resets itself? Anyone else have the issue? Solution? Also, feeling dumb, but, where do I go no to change sounds?

[rhumandro]

Originally Posted by dphenry

OK, everything d/l'd okay, and it all seems to be running ok, cept every so often, for no apparent reason, the device resets itself? Anyone else have the issue? Solution? Also, feeling dumb, but, where do I go no to change sounds?

The first issue sounds like a memory issue to me. the only time my 8700g has ever reset itself was when i had a ton of e-mails and I was running a bunch of apps and surfing.

If you mean sounds as in different ringers and tones, open up the sound profiles, go to "advanced" at the very bottom of the list, click the sound profile you wish to edit, then select "edit" from the options.

[prohidium]

Originally Posted by dphenry

OK, everything d/l'd okay, and it all seems to be running ok, cept every so often, for no apparent reason, the device resets itself? Anyone else have the issue? Solution? Also, feeling dumb, but, where do I go no to change sounds?

Mine reboots as well with 4.2.1 installed. It appears to reboot when playing any sound file - including a ring. I had to revert back to 4.1 as I could not resolve the reboot issue.

I have no idea why it happens. All that I know is that my 8700r works flawlessly with 4.1

[SSpiro]

Hmm. Apparently I haven't upgraded in forever.

I'm presently running 4.1.0.346

Any major changes? I'm not having any issues - should I upgrade or just keep it?

And if you recommend upgrade, do I need to go in order of upgrades, or can I just jump into this one?

[schalliol]

After I do the installation of the download, desktop manager doesn't prompt me to apply the update. I have version 4.3 of the desktop software. Is there any way to force the install, instead of waiting for desktop manager to ask about doing it? Thanks!

[hdawg]

Originally Posted by schalliol

After I do the installation of the download, desktop manager doesn't prompt me to apply the update. I have version 4.3 of the desktop software. Is there any way to force the install, instead of waiting for desktop manager to ask about doing it? Thanks!

After you do the download; you run the install, delete vendor.xml, and then you can just launch the Application Loader (loader.exe).

Did you not delete vendor.xml?

[schalliol]

I did. It didn't show up even then, but after a restart it did. I should be good now, thanks!

[Firefishe2]

What are the improvements in this release? Are their any? I'm currently using 4.2.1.108.

[needalittlehelp]

I am a newbie. I just purchased a rogers 8700c off ebay. I am a tmobile user. Had a cell phone decided to try the BB. I had instant messenger on my cell. but when i put the sim in the BB I dont get anything. PLEASE HELP. I've read many postings and forums and this seems the best place to get answers.

[hdawg]

Originally Posted by needalittlehelp

I am a newbie. I just purchased a rogers 8700c off ebay. I am a tmobile user. Had a cell phone decided to try the BB. I had instant messenger on my cell. but when i put the sim in the BB I dont get anything. PLEASE HELP. I've read many postings and forums and this seems the best place to get answers.

needalittlehelp - Welcome to BBF and sorry you're having troubles. You should post your issue in your own thread describing the problem that you're having in detail and what you have already done. Do you have an appropriate plan / etc? please don't reply here but rather start your own thread.

[TerryB]

Hey guys, I downloaded it works perfect, but now I can't read Arabic text, SMS, email, etc - what should I do so I'm rest assured?

[sad_shadow]

Hi!! I just recovered my device from a horrible crash :( and the OS version is a really old one, should I install the one that you are posting here? or just leave my poor device with the one the carrier has (4.1 I guess) if so I'm downloading the hutchinson file anyway but another question i have is, why do i have to erase the vendor.xml file??

[penpower]

Originally Posted by TerryB

Hey guys, I downloaded it works perfect, but now I can't read Arabic text, SMS, email, etc - what should I do so I'm rest assured?

there is no arabic fonts support natively in this OS. So just use the latest Arabic version OS (if there is one) or install one of arabic font files to enable it. Search around for the font file thread.

[penpower]

Originally Posted by sad_shadow

Hi!! I just recovered my device from a horrible crash :( and the OS version is a really old one, should I install the one that you are posting here? or just leave my poor device with the one the carrier has (4.1 I guess) if so I'm downloading the hutchinson file anyway but another question i have is, why do i have to erase the vendor.xml file??

Erasing vendor.xml will allow you to load other carriers' OS on your BB. OS 4.2 change dramatically in the area of UI, functionality and stability compared to 4.1. However, not everyone loves 4.2 and some of them prefer 4.1 instead, because they are so used to 4.1. So you have to try it yourself.

[sad_shadow]

Ok, I just dide a wipe on my device and it shows error 507, i have the latest desktop manager (4.3.0.17) and i'm downloading the BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.1.192 (Chinese)

Package Version: 4.2.1.192
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.2.1.114
* Software Platform: 2.3.0.88
* File name: 8700C_PBr4.2.1_rel192_PL2.3.0.88_A4.2.1.114_Hutchi son.exe
* File size: 73.36MB

I hope that when it finishes I installit on the pc and before installing the new one i'll erase the vendor.xml

[2dfx]

Wow, this OS should be AVOIDED by North American 8700 users. I have an 8700g, and known a few people with an 8700r who updated to this release and have had nothing but problems. I updated to try and solve my sound issue from 4.2.1.101 to 4.2.1.114, and I'm getting Error 523 Application Error every so often and I NEVER used to. I think this 'Chinese' release should not be used with NA 8700's. My advise to those in North America - AVOID.

[langbam]

hello everyone. I am newbie here. Could you please review upgrade things of the new OS from the old ones?

[JW021979]

Newbie question:
This is for Hutchinson customers. Will it work on a 8700G from T-Mobile UK?

[slickbb]

is there a playback with the 4.2.1 os, media, or is this the media player

[slickbb]

yes there is a playback media but it is a download not stream, bbtv.ca & mymovy.com.

if you have a 8700g and have downloaded the 4.2.1 software you must remove the 4.1 after you down load the software, you must do a wipe handheld, removing the 4.1 from the handheld, close the desktop manager, download 4.2 and then load it to your handheld, do not pick the chinese options, unless your chinese, there are other options available, it should be the only software on the handheld, you need the deck top software 4.2.2 or higher for it to work, the Chinese version will work, removing vender xml will work but for all those other problems they will all go away & the system will run smoothly and PS, change your emulation to microsoft IE.