[musiclee@verizon.net]

sorry guys, for asking, i've searched but it's all very confusing to find answers

can someone PLEASE tell me what's latest official t-mob OS, and perhaps latest Beta and where to get it.???

much appreciated, and sorry if it's been answered before

be well everyone

[Sith_Apprentice]

the release for the 8100 doesnt have to be for Tmobile. you can use any release for the 8100. check the top of the 8100 forums for the sticky, and follow the instructions on how to upgrade my OS from Main Page - BlackBerryFAQ.com

[JSanders]

The latest official OS from TMobile for the 8100 is located at your TMo BIS website:
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There is no beta, TMo does not release beta software for public consumption.

You can download other carrier's OS for loading to your device which will work perfectly well, for instance this one here:
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...ilanguage.html

[musiclee@verizon.net]

ok, so it seems for t-mob the latest is 4.2.1.107
will this support 8gb cards?

last question, promise,
where can i get the Beta 4.3 ?? seems to have lots of cool new features

[JSanders]

No, that version won't support 8gb cards.

Beta software is not available for public consumption. Period.

[musiclee@verizon.net]

any OS for 8100 support 8gb? which?

i guess i will have to hunt for this 4.3, it's out there somewhere

[JSanders]

All the media card size support is tied to the OS installed on the device. That is available on this forum and our FAQ site. Hunt for that, too, while you are out hunting.

You go hunting and let us know what you bag.

[musiclee@verizon.net]

anyone know if the 8gb will work on 8100 and 4.3 OS Beta ???

[JSanders]

Short hunt. I guess you didn't find the answer.

No possums, either?

Here, since you aren't looking too very hard, I'll show you the way:
What type and size Media Card can I use in my device? - BlackBerryFAQ.com

[John Clark]

You won't be too happy with the beta OS's yet--if you can even find one.

[JSanders]

Don't spoil his fun, JC.

[musiclee@verizon.net]

thanks Sanders.

that's great news that 4.3 will support 8gb

i guess nobody knows how much longer we'll have to wait for this new OS,

i really need to be able to use my 8gb

[JSanders]

You can use your Media Card now at the 4 or 6gb size. When and if you upgrade your 8100 to a newer OS, you can format the Media card again then for the larger capacity.

[musiclee@verizon.net]

Sanders and all,

i installed a new sandisk 8gb on my t-mob 8100 (replacing my 4gb)
and it works

i'm running 4.2.1.101

my phone settings/advanced/Media Card/ says:

Total Space: 7.6GB
Free Space: 7.5GB

so what's the issue?
i thought it wouldn't read it or read on 4gb?

[John Clark]

If you format it in the device it will go back to 4Gb. Also, when you start loading it up with songs/data, you may not be able to access it all.

[JSanders]

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"Your mileage may vary" as is said.
I always welcome new knowledge.
Enjoy!

[musiclee@verizon.net]

well, i guess i WILL NOT be formatiing it, if it already sees 4gb

so i guess now i just have to load it up with say 7gb and see?

but how to test all 7gb of files?
is there an easy way?
i mean i wont be playing let's say all 7gb worth of files just to see taht they play?

thanks guys for your suggestions...

[musiclee@verizon.net]

oops.. if it already sees the 8gb

[JSanders]

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You know lee, you can edit your own post on the forum here.