[Dawg]

Originally Posted by dusizzle

I am on verizon and I do not like the idea of locked down software. So last night I downloaded the USCC os listed at the beginning of this thread and followed the directions. After everything the phone looks the same (verizon startup logo and all) I cannot tell if it swapped to the USCC os and now when I plug the phone in it doesn't ask to update. Did I somehow get an updated verizon os? Version numbers in about are v4.3.0.97 platform 3.1.0.51. Also, does the pearl support dual nam using the uscc or sprint os?

Thank you for your replies.

It will always say verizon on it. The new OS wont unlock anything that VZW has locked down.

[scottjb]

Verizon released this version as well--it was posted on their Web site last night.

[WPWoodJr]

Today I tried to tether my Verizon Pearl w/USC .97 and I'm getting an error "There was a hardware failure in the modem (or other connecting device)".

Has anyone else had problems with tethering and this .97 OS?

[WPWoodJr]

I figured it out. I am on BES now and I have a forced password. VZAccess Manager does not know how to deal with the password. If I connect to BB Desktop first, it asks for the password, then I can run VZAccess Manager and it works.

[WPWoodJr]

Originally Posted by scottjb

Verizon released this version as well--it was posted on their Web site last night.

Has anyone tried this version? Is there any difference? What's the link?

[Redflea]

No differences noted other than VZW has a different sample video...I would say not worth doing anything if you're already on .97 from US Cellular.

[WPWoodJr]

Originally Posted by Redflea

No differences noted other than VZW has a different sample video...I would say not worth doing anything if you're already on .97 from US Cellular.

Did you upgrade to this version?

[John Clark]

Same app/platform version will have no significant changes.

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by WPWoodJr

Has anyone tried this version? Is there any difference? What's the link?

I did yesterday and no differences as has been mentioned already

[Redflea]

Originally Posted by WPWoodJr

Did you upgrade to this version?

Nope...based on posts from others who have. I have better things to do than "upgrade" to the same OS I already have loaded!

[kellydcarter]

Is there a list of "what's changed" when a new OS version is released? If so, where can it be found?

[Redflea]

Actually just found that posted and added it to the VZW thread below in this forum...scan down and you'll see the thread on the Verizon OS update.

[mr.doe]

hello. i have a blackberry 8100 locked on orange and i wonder if i can install the latest version of the os and some applications and themes.

thank you in advance and please excuse my ignorance.

[kcheng00]

Hey guys, this post has been really helpful.

But has anyone decided what the best OS is? Is it .60, .81, or .97? I just bought my Pearl last week and want to do the proper things to maximize my BB. What do you professional blackberry users think?

Some important things for me are:
-Vid Cam,
-Being able to watch videos (youtube, etc)
-streaming radio
-stereo blue tooth

Sorry, I'm a n00b but am really excited to finally have a good phone.

[scottjb]

Originally Posted by WPWoodJr

Has anyone tried this version? Is there any difference? What's the link?

Just follow the Support links from verizonwireless.com. I installed it--all went well. I haven't noticed any difference from the .81 I was using.

[Mortgage_It]

.60 will give you the most FPS when using your video camera to record.

[Wings65288]

hey can i get a different version OS somewhere? the 97 makes my phone text messages look weird when i read them. the date is not centered correctly and the message is at the way bottom. anyone have any suggestions?

[John Clark]

You'd need to downgrade. Find the older version of your choice and install it. Then uninstall the newer versions and run Application Loader. It will downgrade it.

BlackBerry Operating System Downloads - BlackBerryFAQ.com

[Wings65288]

hey John C. i checked the verizon one and i don't see anywhere to get an older version...

[Redflea]

Verizon will only have the current release available for download.

Older versions (though newer than the original VZW .60 release) are available from the other carriers...Telus (.65), Sprint (.71?), and Alltel (.81).

See here in the North America section.

Telus is the oldest (though newer than Verizon), followed by Sprint, and then Alltel.