and when i manage to get in (bypassing jvm) it says there sint any software available for this phone. i had this problem before with anther 8100, the software then said it was for a 8100m then i tried 8100c software. but you both say its the same.. i am now confused! thanks for your help so far though!
There is 4.3 for the 8100 (that's what mine was shipped with!) but yeah, I think you've either not deleted the vendor file, or you've actually got an 8110 or 8120 or 8130 and not just an 8100, take the battery out and check would be my best advice