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Jrob2k · 07-12-2007, 08:53 AM

my multitap works great now that i downgraded to 71....or was it 79? its one of those.

arb982 · 07-12-2007, 09:05 AM

The .101 OS also bumps MicroSD card capacity to 4gb...

claykin · 07-12-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ian13550

My Opera Mini 4 (Beta) can access CNN without any issue using the new OS. I think there is something else going on with that handset or perhaps the website had issues....

CNN is working now for me. I guess it was a glitch the other day.

datboi305 · 07-12-2007, 01:01 PM

im a tmobile user and i had version.64 i believe now i downloaded this version it says 4.2.1.101 and now my bb messenger contacts have all got erased. what can i do to get back bb messenger contacts ? keep in mind im a newb @ blackberrys and this is my first software update ever.

John Clark · 07-12-2007, 01:13 PM

The loading process should have backed up and restored all of that. If it didn't then you'll have to add them all back again.

dgy2k1 · 07-12-2007, 02:09 PM

I've been using the .101 since last week with no problems. It has the same hang ups that the .96 has. Takes a while to get to the picture folders. Then whenever I go back to the Media Icon, it opens the picture folder where I left it.

coldconfession13 · 07-12-2007, 02:14 PM

mine works flawlessly the only thing that is weird that my symbols lag to open and scroll thru. This has happened with the at&t .96 release. Before that I had tmo .64

DacyJ · 07-12-2007, 04:14 PM

Wirelessly posted (Opera/8.01 (J2ME/MIDP; Opera Mini/3.1.7204/1690; en; U; ssr))

I did it and my blackberry is working great, thanks for the posts on here helping me trough the steps

jedi-knight83 · 07-12-2007, 04:49 PM

im on 4.2.1.93

is there anyway we can contact RIM and request certain features??

for instance.. it would be handy to be able to select more than one item .. either to delete or send via bluetooth etc.

hookem12387 · 07-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Why when trying to reinstall the OS is dekstop manager not prompting me to install? Workaround?

claykin · 07-12-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jedi-knight83

im on 4.2.1.93

is there anyway we can contact RIM and request certain features??

for instance.. it would be handy to be able to select more than one item .. either to delete or send via bluetooth etc.

For now I'd be perfectly content with RIM fixing the the OS bugs. Features can come after they've figured out how to let me use my phone without the hourglass getting in the way so often! Is it too much to ask?

DerekZ83 · 07-13-2007, 01:52 AM

Hello, i have 4.2.0.71 on my Cingular Pearl before AT&T took over.... If i upgrade to this OS, will it change all the branding on the phone to the newer Pearl AT&T Theme? To be sure, instead of the Cingular logo at the top left of my screen, is it going to say AT&T? Same for the service banner?

SanFrancisco · 07-13-2007, 05:43 AM

I followed the OP's directions to the letter. OS installed fine. The new OS and install restored all my programs and settings.

All is well.

Now I am waiting to get my 4GB MicroSDHC chip to see if it works.

Sidenote: Before this install I had been running the original .42 T-Mo OS that came with my Pearl back in September 2006.

TXLady · 07-13-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DerekZ83

Hello, i have 4.2.0.71 on my Cingular Pearl before AT&T took over.... If i upgrade to this OS, will it change all the branding on the phone to the newer Pearl AT&T Theme? To be sure, instead of the Cingular logo at the top left of my screen, is it going to say AT&T? Same for the service banner?

Updating the OS does not change the phone branding.

SanFrancisco · 07-13-2007, 11:07 AM

By the way, the OP's [original poster] tips are right on too. My install did in fact take about 45 minutes start to finish.

Also, be mindful of his tip that the hourglass on the Pearl stays visible for a looooooooooong time. Don't get worried, give the Pearl time to work it's install magic.

Bonus Tip: On mine the hourglass was NOT spinning most of the time. It looked like the screen was frozen. BUT.... I could see on the PC screen that the install was taking place.

I think the longest time the hourglass appeared without spinning was toward the end of the install, when it was "restoring" the backup files and "initializing" the files/Pearl.

I was watching TV and surfing the Net while the install was taking place, so this helped distract me from watching the hourglass and worrying that something was wrong because the hourglass appeared frozen.

So if you can do something else besides watch the hourglass, that may prevent you from canceling the install because you think something went wrong. Also confirm on your PC screen that the install is taking place.

Be warned that even the progress bar on the PC screen interface sometimes goes real slooooooooow, making it look like the install froze. Patience and faith are key words when doing this install.

rouen1969 · 07-13-2007, 01:10 PM

I downloaded the new OS just as instructed... took 45 minutes and everything, so far, is working great!

Side Note: I as having an issue w/ the missed call icon getting hung up and I really didn't ant to have to reload everything... this was the perfect solution!

Hopefully once I start texting, the multi tap issue will be gone too!

guttertrash · 07-13-2007, 03:32 PM

i'm a total noob here (and to the BB in general) and the first thing i wanted to do was upgrade my OS. But before i attempt anything that will brick it, i want to make sure i can revert back to the original. I updated my desktop software to the newest and did an advanced backup, selecting all the options. if the new OS upgrade doesnt work, can i just go back to backup/restore and it will restore it back to factory?

also, i know this has been answered a zillion times, and i'm sorry, but how 'bout once more for good measure? i'm on rogers in canada, if i install this german os, i'll still get my service no prob right?

SanFrancisco · 07-13-2007, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by guttertrash

i'm a total noob here (and to the BB in general) and the first thing i wanted to do was upgrade my OS. But before i attempt anything that will brick it, i want to make sure i can revert back to the original. I updated my desktop software to the newest and did an advanced backup, selecting all the options. if the new OS upgrade doesnt work, can i just go back to backup/restore and it will restore it back to factory?

also, i know this has been answered a zillion times, and i'm sorry, but how 'bout once more for good measure? i'm on rogers in canada, if i install this german os, i'll still get my service no prob right?

Yes, you can restore your old OS and data, even if you simply don't like the new OS.

Yes, you can install on Rogers, or any Pearl. It's a Pearl OS, not particular to any carrier.

Bonus Comment: Pretty near difficult to brick your Pearl when doing this. Something goes wrong you just start over again. Worse case you wipe the device and reinstall, but the instructions in here do not require a device wipe before install of the new OS.