[Michael Crane]

Originally Posted by cameron.personal

Wirelessly posted (8900 on T-Mo)

Sometimes these threads give us a little glimpse of what customer service reps have to deal with on a daily basis.

I am always have a little more empathy for them after reading these.

The new OS is still running good for me.

Cameron

That's a tad pompous isn't it? Were you always an expert or did you have to ask someone else like the rest of us?

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by Michael Crane

I looked in Options. Advanced Options. Wireless Update and was told "No Updates Available". My current version is 4.6.1.168

Michael

Curve 8900

That's because your carrier has not released this update, that's what you get with a "wireless update"--only that which your carrier has released.

If you read the initial post in this thread, you'll see how to apply this to ANY 8900 device, regardless of carrier.

[craig0ry]

Originally Posted by Michael Crane

That's a tad pompous isn't it? Were you always an expert or did you have to ask someone else like the rest of us?

I don't see you helping out ol' "Kokab" up there now, do I?

I think the guy you were replying to was just joking about that specific commentor...

[dknell]

can i dl this os and still keep bbm 4.7 and threaded texts? or is it not supported

[restlesswynd]

i DLed and installed this latest OS, but have a few questions.

When I go to "about" on my phone, why am I only upgraded to 4.6.1.310 and Platform 4.2.0.127?
I thought the NEW OS version offered in this link is 4.6.1.456 Platform 4.6.1.310?

Thanks

[zGuy]

Restless,
The package Version is 4.6.1.456. What you are getting is:

* Applications: 4.6.1.310
* Software Platform: 4.2.0.127
* File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel456_PL4.2.0.127_A4.6.1.310_AVEA. exe
* File size: 123.35MB

[restlesswynd]

ok, thanks for clearing that up!

Originally Posted by zGuy

Restless,
The package Version is 4.6.1.456. What you are getting is:

* Applications: 4.6.1.310
* Software Platform: 4.2.0.127
* File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel456_PL4.2.0.127_A4.6.1.310_AVEA. exe
* File size: 123.35MB

[Michael Crane]

Originally Posted by JSanders

That's because your carrier has not released this update, that's what you get with a "wireless update"--only that which your carrier has released.

If you read the initial post in this thread, you'll see how to apply this to ANY 8900 device, regardless of carrier.

I did, and I have now updated it.

Thanks.

[Michael Crane]

Originally Posted by craig0ry

I don't see you helping out ol' "Kokab" up there now, do I?
...

Nor shall you - I too am a novice and have come here to seek help not to give it. If and when I think I can help I will do so - until then I will read and learn and ask questions of those better informed than I.

Michael

[Ulukia]

Been running since the 14th, seems better all around. Time will tell.

[pudd007]

Have been running this for 4 days now. Have noticed slightly better reception, however number of dropped calls have also increased slightly.

[kingston73]

How does that work? Better reception means less drops, doesn't it?

[lilshorty]

wat is upgrading ur OS going to do to ur phone? is it gonna make it smoother working? faster? better looking?

sry for these questions im new to bb
i would appreciate it if someone could give me detail on wat im about to do and how it helps my phone, thanks

[DEVO!]

I have been using it for a few days now and everything seems to be a bit snappier not as much lag.

[power Reserve]

Vodafone UK has released this version also!

Software For BlackBerry® Curve (TM) 8900 smartphone

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.6.1.456 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.6.1.456
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.6.1.310
* Software Platform: 4.2.0.127
* File name: 8900M_PBr4.6.1_rel456_PL4.2.0.127_A4.6.1.310_Vodaf one_UK.exe
* File size: 123.35MB

[lilshorty]

ok im in the desktop manager and im in the apploader section and im in the updating part... it shows my current one and the downgrade one...

y cant i find the new OS i installed on my computer?
idk where to find the vendor thing and delete it i have no idea how to find that. is that wats cause the problem?

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by lilshorty

ok im in the desktop manager and im in the apploader section and im in the updating part... it shows my current one and the downgrade one...

y cant i find the new OS i installed on my computer?
idk where to find the vendor thing and delete it i have no idea how to find that. is that wats cause the problem?

I seriously would not advise you to upgrade at this time until you are more comfortable with the process. It is not urgent that you upgrade right now.

Have you done the backup of the device yet?

[lilshorty]

Originally Posted by JSanders

I seriously would not advise you to upgrade at this time until you are more comfortable with the process. It is not urgent that you upgrade right now.

Have you done the backup of the device yet?

aight im good...i installed it well but no visual changes to me w.e its ok its probably better i just cant see it

i just have 1 question though...after i upgraded it, now when im typing there is a box on the top right corner that says EN..im guessing that means english. is there any way to turn that off? it gets kind of annoying..or do i have to downgrade to take that away?

[JSanders]

Great, congrats, I knew those directions would be good.

You very likely have something other than english set as your default language... look at options > language and set each to the same English.

[lilshorty]

naa all my options are set to English (united states) any other suggestions? its really bothering me lol