...Official BLACKBERRY Thread v.updated...

[mike23theking]

^ You have to make sure you're dl'ing the proper software also... sometimes there will be different versions for people who have upgraded and whatnot.Sometimes it isn't listed. So if you dl'ed a theme and it's NOT listed in your list of themes, it could possibly be listed under applications. Ie.if you're running 4.2, you need to find themes made for a 4.2. I HAD 4.2 and was dl'ing a theme for a 4.5, it was listed in my apps but it never showedon my themes list.

Props to MyT and twentythree. FINALLY upgraded to the 4.5.

Took about an hour with the data backup and the actual upgrade. So far so good. Menu's arecleaner, video camera...

, youtube... it's aiight, a bit choppy but a dope feature to have now.

So far, so good.

 

[2wenty thre3]

^ yessir. i was happy when i finally was able to upgrade from v4.2.. that @@!% was a struggle

.... and USC is still ranked in the top 10

 

[lurkin2long]

Bold just popped up on the internal BBY website as being in-stock October 26th.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/09/28/blackberry-bold-release-date-at-best-buy/http://www.boygeniusrepor...release-date-at-best-buy/

 

[mike23theking]

To those of you who've updated to v4.5, have you had any problems with the ringtone volume? Seems a lot lower than it used to be... High sounds likeit's medium.

Is there a way to fix this?

 

[mytsharp]

Sig check.

My-T.

 

[dynasty raider]

Originally Posted by mike23theking

To those of you who've updated to v4.5, have you had any problems with the ringtone volume? Seems a lot lower than it used to be... High sounds like it's medium.

Is there a way to fix this?

Mine actually seems like it's gotten louder.

 

[da r entertainment]

Check your local T-Mobile store for these:

If they have any more there about $20 or less. I copped one in the croc skin brown for $7 at a T-Mo store and had to order a black one from ebay because allof them are gone from around my area.

 

[mike23theking]

Originally Posted by Dynasty Raider

Originally Posted by mike23theking

To those of you who've updated to v4.5, have you had any problems with the ringtone volume? Seems a lot lower than it used to be... High sounds like it's medium.

Is there a way to fix this?

Mine actually seems like it's gotten louder.

Damn..

I hope they come up w/ something to fix this cause I like 4.5. I don't wanna downgrade back.

 

[jordan balla]

2wenty thre3, u think u can post the background for ur theme too? i got the theme but none of my backgrounds look nearly as nice as yours... thanks

 

[ihust1e]

Its my understanding that BB automatically delete txt after time. Is it possible to save specific txts so that theynever get automatically deleted?

 

[superblytrife]

Bold 3G issues? Surprised?

Sounds like AT&T is dropping the ball with the delays. Still a great device, but I know they've lost potential customers with this ridiculous wait.

http://crackberry.com/new-york-hated-my-blackberry-boldhttp://crackberry.com/new...-hated-my-blackberry-bold

 

[hollowpoints]

^^^Are you running the latest version of 4.5? First 4.5 beta I installed on my 8830 screwed up the loudness of all the ringtones. After installing a later beta(4.5.0.77), it didn't include ANY ringtones- I had to copy a file from an earlier OS version to restore them, but once I did, they were dumb loud. Iactually had to change the volume setting on my BB because I thought it was going to blow the speaker on the phone. iHust1e, there is an option to set how longyour BB saves your messages for; you can also manually save specific messages to a saved folder. If I'm not mistaken, the only other way you'll losemessages is if your BB starts to run out of memory for whatever reason or has a memory leak.

 

[2wenty thre3]

Originally Posted by Jordan Balla

2wenty thre3, u think u can post the background for ur theme too? i got the theme but none of my backgrounds look nearly as nice as yours... thanks

no problem man... it's just a leather background

 

[2wenty thre3]

Originally Posted by mike23theking

Originally Posted by Dynasty Raider

Originally Posted by mike23theking

To those of you who've updated to v4.5, have you had any problems with the ringtone volume? Seems a lot lower than it used to be... High sounds like it's medium.

Is there a way to fix this?

Mine actually seems like it's gotten louder.

Damn..

I hope they come up w/ something to fix this cause I like 4.5. I don't wanna downgrade back.

yo mike there's a new version out that supposedly fixes the sound issue...

here's a review of the newest OS (Newest v4.5.0.81 OS: 8300/8310/8320) from a different forum

Just wanted to compile my experience with this OS update specific to this handset and carrier as there may be some issues that are unique to users of the T-Mobile version of the 8320. Hopefully this will help those of you pondering the upgrade and answer any questions before they develop.

Installation is straightforward if you've done an OS upgrade before. if not, please review one of the many guides on this and other forums for assistance.
- removing the previous OS from your device (wiping) is not necessary.
- if you're upgrading from OS 4.5.0.42 or higher, you may leave the media card installed in the device. if not, remove the card, back it up, and format it before reinstalling in the device to prevent a format read error that causes a device restart loop.

after 18 hours of testing, the device has not died, restarted, or dropped a call based on device errors.

-UMA calls connect cleanly and consistently.
-wifi network detection seems to have lost some speed as it now takes just a bit longer for it to detect and connect to my T-Mobile Linksys hotspot router. i will be deleting the wifi profile database to see if this will fix the issue and report back.
-If you use the bundled MSN Messenger app, the update will revert back to the older, packaged version. delete and resintall the newest version from mobile.blackberry.com, then go into Program Files > Common Files > Research In Motion > Shared > Loader > 8320-v4.5.0.81_P2.7.0.78 folder and locate the file "WLM.alx" and rename it to "WLM.OLD". This will prevent future connections to Desktop Manager from reverting to the old version automatically.
-Bluetooth during UMA calling has finally been stabilized. the static present in previous releases has been fixed, and the reliability has been much improved. a 30 minute test call was successful, as well as receiving calls with the headset.
-UMA handoff stability has been improved noticeably when transferring from UMA to cellular and vice versa.
-Wireless Update. you will probably notice this option in Options > Advanced Options. it works, but once your service books are downloaded, this option will go away as T-Mobile does not support the function.
-service books. you may notice before service books are installed the above wireless update option, and you may also lose your Email Setup icon. this will come back once your service books are updated.


for me this was a very worthwhile update. since 4.5.0.55, the UMA + Bluetooth calling had been pretty much dead for me, as every call would die after 30 seconds with that combo. with this release, it has been completely fixed; no static, no dropped calls, no mid-call reboots. if you had issues with UMA calling, bluetooth, or the combination of the two, i highly recommend upgrading to this release.

if you have an 8120, 8320, or 8820 and use UMA calling at all, i highly recommend upgrading to this release as it resolves ALL of the calling issues that UMA users have been having in recent releases.

im DL the new OS right now...

if any of you guys want it, you can get it here:

(select 8300 and you're good to go)

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/browseSoftware.dohttps://www.blackberry.co...wnloads/browseSoftware.do

 

[jordan balla]

^^thanks a lot bro!

 

[kingtre]

whens the official OS dropping? i hate messing with betas

 

[ihust1e]

hey ppls,

I got my blackberry curve today

. Is there a way to transfer all yourcontact to that phone? I put my sim card in and it recognizes my number but it didnt carry over my contacts...

Thanks for the help for the txt question btw

 

[ienycepnoyi]

anyone know how much the storm will retail at without a plane? and will the curve drop in price?

 

[dynasty raider]

I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one feeling that leather background.

 

[kingtre]

Originally Posted by iHust1e

hey ppls,

I got my blackberry curve today

. Is there a way to transfer all your contact to that phone? I put my sim card in and it recognizes my number but it didnt carry over my contacts...

Thanks for the help for the txt question btw

use the desktop manager...one of the options is transfer data from a non blackberry to your blackberry...

 

[djanoano]

ok stupid question but, after i download 4.5 onto my desktop, how do i get it onto my 8300?

 

[viiheaven]

Originally Posted by iHust1e

hey ppls,

I got my blackberry curve today

. Is there a way to transfer all your contact to that phone? I put my sim card in and it recognizes my number but it didnt carry over my contacts...

Thanks for the help for the txt question btw

Go to your address book. Press the BlackBerry button

and press "SIM Phone Book". Press thee BlackBerry button (which is called the navigation button) and press Copy All To Address book

 

[illionaire]

Blackberry Bold for $299 as of October 1st (Canadian Rogers Wireless customers only.)

 

[hollowpoints]

^^^Once you download and install the OS, plug your BB to your pc and open up Desktop Manager, click on Application Loader.

 

[ihust1e]

Thanks for the help fellas!
I dicovered the help button on the curve

and it showed me how to doit

.

I ordered purple colored housing bc I dont like red. Pink was my first choice but my friends looked at me weird when Imade the suggestion so opted for something less feminine yet still different. Ill post pics when it comes in and is installed.