[nike30]

I downloaded the 59.1MB file, installed it on my machine - but nothing happens...I am still on 4.1.0.346

The file asked me to close desktop manager while it installed on my machine. Opened it after the installshield gave me confirmation - nothing happens.

Would greatly appreciate any assistance u can provide. Thanks.

[Perfect Storm]

The application list is gone. It's now an icon view with smaller icons than the icon theme.

[snowskier79]

Originally Posted by nike30

I downloaded the 59.1MB file, installed it on my machine - but nothing happens...I am still on 4.1.0.346

The file asked me to close desktop manager while it installed on my machine. Opened it after the installshield gave me confirmation - nothing happens.

Would greatly appreciate any assistance u can provide. Thanks.

You need to delete the vendor.xml file in order to load the new OS, been covered on other posts in this thread.

Best of luck, cheers!

[spblat]

Originally Posted by Perfect Storm

The application list is gone. It's now an icon view with smaller icons than the icon theme.

But it's listed as an option in Screen/Keyboard Options. Shouldn't the convenience key always produce this list, either in text or icon form, regardless of whether we're on the home screen? I used to use this all the time, and I know I'm going to miss it.

[Perfect Storm]

No, The application list is now the icon view. The view has been replaced. This is how it is on 8100 and 8800. It's here to stay.

[buddapaw]

Originally Posted by jaycary

I upgraded to 4.2 on my Cingular 8700c but have since downgraded to 4.1. My main issues were:

1. I couldn't get long messages to search for remaining text on some messages. It kept saying "service book not located". Other long messages were fine.
2. Attachments would not work
3. I couldn't get the calendar to wirelessly sync. I think I corrupted the Lotus Notes database somehow so even downgrading has not fixed this issue and the helpdesk at work is totally out of their league with anything above a password reset!

I loved the AT&T theme though. Is there any way to load the theme onto a 4.1 8700c. I have enabled all the themes on the device by modifying the alx file but it doesn't include the AT&T one[. The other carriers appear to be colour-blinf I found out though. Some awful themes out there!

Can't get the colored messages to work, which theme does it work best?

[nike30]

Thanks, snowskier79 - had a time finding the XML file . . . . but I am on cruise control now.

[snowskier79]

Originally Posted by nike30

Thanks, snowskier79 - had a time finding the XML file . . . . but I am on cruise control now.

Glad to hear, best of luck!

[dtufino]

Funny thing, every time i try downloading i get an Error in Spanish like "that address is incorrect. i have tried 10 different addresses that are correct.

Can someone host the file and post, i would like to download.

Please help!

thanks.

[hrtlss22]

and for 8707g too, coming....soon?
lol

[bigboy]

I was able to pair my 8700c with 4.2.1 with my MacBook Pro, and now it can see the phone as a bluetooth modem!

There's a website out there with a 8100 modem script that might work -- but I'm having WAP issues in general with my phone so I can't verify -- I'm getting authentication errors.

Someone else might want to try?

"How do I use my Blackberry Pearl as a bluetooth modem with a Mac?" from the Ask Dave Taylor! Tech Support Blog

[anderson]

Originally Posted by beprahst

Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) BlackBerry8700/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

Anyone on TMo having issues with the Instant Messenger app? (Not the BB Messenger, but TMo's AIM, Yahoo, MSN client)?

Mine won't start up and I reinstalled. I get a long scryptic message ending in 'screen not found'.

Anyone? Not like I can call Tmo since they haven't released 4.2 yet.

I have T-mo as well but I don't use the Instant Messenger app because it uses text messages instead of my data plan. Have you found a way around this?

[anderson]

Originally Posted by nike30

I downloaded the 59.1MB file, installed it on my machine - but nothing happens...I am still on 4.1.0.346

The file asked me to close desktop manager while it installed on my machine. Opened it after the installshield gave me confirmation - nothing happens.

Would greatly appreciate any assistance u can provide. Thanks.

You need to delete the "vendor.xml" file and restart desktop manager.

[anderson]

Originally Posted by dtufino

Funny thing, every time i try downloading i get an Error in Spanish like "that address is incorrect. i have tried 10 different addresses that are correct.

Can someone host the file and post, i would like to download.

Please help!

thanks.

check the 2nd/3rd page of this thread. There is a nice person hosting the file

[armandov99]

I guess I'm the only one, but frankly I hated the stupid list view in the zen theme. It was the only reason I stopped using that theme. Why have a widescreen display, and then go use a small list like that? It doesn't make sense to me, I couldn't stand it. I felt like I was using a Pearl screen.

I like the new icon menu.

[johnfromphilly]

Does anyone have any idea why I would not have the "change message color" option under the security setings?

It is not there. I am on BIS with Cingular- 8700C




Oh- one other thing- had my first crash ever of my BB today- using BBmaps. Completely shut the unit down in mid use. Had to restart, never happened before.

[beprahst]

Originally Posted by anderson

I have T-mo as well but I don't use the Instant Messenger app because it uses text messages instead of my data plan. Have you found a way around this?

Frankly I hadn't noticed! I didn't use it alot and when I didn't I didn't check out my bill that closely. Maybe I better! But I have the Tmo unlimited data, Corp BES, 1000 minutes. They still charge you for text?? That's kind of a sham.

[beprahst]

Originally Posted by illy

these are the new OS options i've found so far:

message colors
you can configurate seperate SMS/Mailboxes
bluetooth dialup networking (finally, use BlackBerry as a wireless GPRS modem)
new bluetooth addressbook push option for carkits without addressbook-download option
enable fast switching between "zen menu" and icons by clicking middle key (really cool this, like the BB pearl/8800). This also works in other themes like the included Dimenson-Today theme.
easy setup wizard (including enterprise activation & date/timezone setup)
new mediaplayer (like the one on BB Pearl and 8800)
addressbook can now be excluded from the content protection (so you can see who is calling while using content protection!)
BlackBerry Maps now included
it's now possible to add images to contacts (and probably see who's calling)
alot of new "contact" images are included
soundrecorder to send audio messages (but not able to save them, only SEND them)
some new browser config settings
MDS Control Center
new firewall options (block SMS/MMS/PIN/BIS messages)
GPS menu exists but it not useable because no GPS onboard 8700 (or will it do something with an external GPS?
you can now turn off GPRS while roaming to save data costs but keep GSM activated
enterprise activation will automatically switch on wireless radio if it's not enabled
new background image for incoming calls
easy to switch new mail indicator to NEW or UNREAD
Possible to Display sender/subject over 2 lines for better reading (or not...)
New bluetooth stack with better carkit/headset compatibility
Calendar/Task reminder snooze option
Dutch autotext (new for most PwC users since 4.1.286 didnt have this)
display homepage when starting browser instead of bookmarks
Browser will ask for javascript support if needed
You can select a different default browser (e.g. : Opera Mini)
You can select the preferred browser for each bookmark (since some pages are better displayed with another browser)
Browser preview mode
Possbile to send web addresses by mail/pin/sms/mms instead of only via email
You can copy addresses back to the simcard (one at a time)
Select number of vibrations in your profiles
Send pictures of sounds over bluetooth to other devices
T and B shortcuts are finally working when using the dutch language pack (this was broken in 4.1.x)

Two questions:
1. Where do you set the two-line message option? Mine doesn't have it in Email, Options, etc. Maybe it's a theme thing??
2. You can set Opera Mini as the default browser? I can't. I have Opera Mini installed, it works, but not an option under the Settings, Browser where you normally set it. Maybe because it was a "restored" app after the upgrade versus a straight OTA new install??

[ThePointman]

Installed on my Rogers 8700r and it works well. Somewhat slower but not really that noticable. Sweet find.

[armandov99]

Originally Posted by beprahst

Frankly I hadn't noticed! I didn't use it alot and when I didn't I didn't check out my bill that closely. Maybe I better! But I have the Tmo unlimited data, Corp BES, 1000 minutes. They still charge you for text?? That's kind of a sham.

Sounds like you're on the $79.99 Minutes & Mail Enterprise. If so, you're fine, as M&M plans include unlimited SMS text messaging.

I love T-Mo!