[John Clark]

yes.

[BBfan24]

Another Question, I have a T Mobile Blackberry Pearl 8100 with a 4.2.0.64 OS but I am using it in Venezuela in a GSM carrier and it works perfectly fine.. I use Blackberry messenger a lot, but the voice note option is not available on my phone, or it is but only for MMS, If i upgrade the software will I have it??

Also when I pluggled my BB to the desktop manager and try to find for updates for the software it says that I have the latest software.. Does that mean I cant Upgrade my phone with any other software? Thanks a lot for your responses

[John Clark]

Yes.

To upgrade your device follow the instructions in the first post of this thread.

[lookingforcool]

So - the first post says to make sure I have 4.2 SP2 of the Desktop Manager.

I have 4.2.1.8 of DM. Will the upgrade work or no? My work is blocking the DL for manager, but I was able to download the phone software just fine.

Thanks in advance,
lfc.

[JSanders]

No, it actually says this:

Make sure you have Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 or higher installed.

Can you download version 4.6?

You may encounter errors with DM v 4.2.1.8, try it and see... but you might want to wait.

[lookingforcool]

No - my work's webwasher bullhonkey won't allow me to DL any of the manager software from the site, but it passed the phone load package just fine. So lame.

My berry is currently in a VERY sad state and I just wanted to try and update the load because my phone is still at 4.2.0.64. Figured it's already messed up, might as well upgrade it and see if that helps at all...

I guess I'll just have to wait until I get home tonight..

[JSanders]

Yep, do that. You'll be fine.

Good luck.

[rudechild]

I'm new here as well. Do I have 2 take out my SIM card and my media card before I download this? I have T-mobile with 4.2

[JSanders]

No, you don't have to remove a SIM or Media Card to do the upgrade.

Afterwards, if you experience any issues, such as constant rebooting, etc., then read this about the Media Card.
http://www.blackberryforums.com/medi...t-reboots.html

Good luck, and welcome to the BBforums.

[rudechild]

Is it worth the trouble to upgrade? also should i upgrade my dest top manager from 4.3 to 4.5? i just got the phone and i love it but i want it better than it is...wanna keep up with the jones'

[John Clark]

No real need to update Desktop Manager. But I think 4.5 is worth the trouble.

[rbianco3]

TYVM. The instructions were so good it was impossible to screw up. I finally am enjoying music in STEREO on my bluetooth Motorola S9.

Now I only wish that I could hear my movies through the S9. Can't even get mono. I was getting mono via S9 using the latest "supported US T-Mobile" rom with MediaPlay by Dollars5.

Now can't get any sound from the videos through the S9, but having my music in stereo makes it all worth while. As instructions mentioned... took a long time... at least an hour.

My phone was really slow for the following hour or two, I've got a 4 gig micro HDSD. The 8100 has no problems with the High Density cards.

- Blackberry 8100 w/ SanDisk 4gb micro HDSD - T-Mobile

[edeslaur]

scmobileman's Desktop won't prompt him to upgrade after installing the update.

Originally Posted by scmobileman

John thank you but I've tried that repeatedly with no luck. I'm going to try another PC and see if that helps. Seems really strange.

check your C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader and make sure the files are dated 4/25/2008

I experienced the same issues, my files were from a previous load on a different phone. I renamed the Apploader directory, reinstalled the update, deleted the vendor.xml file, and was then presented with the option to upgrade.

My Desktop version is 4.7.

If anyone has a better way to track multiple versions, I'm all for it (I have an 8700c, 8800, and two 8100s to manage).

TIA

[NJBlackBerry]

I maintain all of the BBs here (8100, 8220, 8900, 9530) from one PC. No problems at all. Jus have to remember to delete VENDOR.XML

[rajendarg]

Hi Friends,

I am a new user. I buy the Black berry 8100. my version is 4.2.0.51. I have tried to update the system by using black berry device software updater. But I can't update it says the version is latest. But I see in the internet 4.5 version. I will try this procedure. but I have another confusion it says it is from hutchisun will it work for my mobile. after install I can use the local provider. Please help me.

Thanks

[John Clark]

Yes you can load this on any 8100 and it will work fine with your provider. Just follow the instructions above.

[rajendarg]

Thank you I will try this

[rajendarg]

Hi I tried to Install the new OS but when I install OS installer and then delete the vendor.xml file then start the Desktop Manager, it didn't prompt me the updation of OS. What I can do? When I see the version of my mobile it says 4.2.0.51

Thanks

[rajendarg]

Hi Tried that to install , when it reads the ROM it got faild. It says Unexpected error occured. my mobile was restarted. but The signal of the mobile is OFF. How can I make it. when I see the network options the network is none. How I can select the local network.

No my BB is not working... :(

[bidaci]

Try using the loader in the same folder that the vendor.xml file you deleted is in. Just double click.