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06-10-2009, 08:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Model: 8830
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Just got a new altell 8830 with 4.2 on it. Sounds like this upgrade is STILL iffy, could someone tell me why I should upgrade and take the risk of the problems listed here?
Also, someone said their desktop manager told them of an update, mine doesn't do that. When I click check for updates I only get desktop manager updates.
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06-11-2009, 08:57 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Model: 8830
OS: 4.5.0.160
PIN: 317E9CBF
Carrier: VeriZon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ivanhead
Just got a new altell 8830 with 4.2 on it. Sounds like this upgrade is STILL iffy, could someone tell me why I should upgrade and take the risk of the problems listed here?
Also, someone said their desktop manager told them of an update, mine doesn't do that. When I click check for updates I only get desktop manager updates.
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First Welcome to BBF!!
Well I've been using 4.5.0.160 for over 2 weeks now. I don't get the "chirping". In my option moving off 4.2 and onto 4.5 is well worth it.
Support of HTML emails, better memory, and supporting bigger micro-SD cards was my main reason for the upgrade. I think some of us that are having OS issues may have got a bad OS download or the OS did not load on the 8830 as a clean install. I know when I had loaded earlier 4.5 os's on my 8830 without removing the old I had more issues. Going from 4.2 straight to 4.5.0.160 I think you'd be fine. The reason your DM does not see an upgrade is 4.5.0.160 has not been approved for Alltel/Verizon. Read the first post that talks your thru the download and edits you MUST do on your PC and BB before you load a new OS. Feel free to ping me. Good Luck!
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06-11-2009, 09:35 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Buttzville, NJ
Model: 8830
PIN: IsSharpAndPointy
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Posts: 182
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Originally Posted by TheMiz
Since I upgraded, I have noticed my 8830 acts up when I plug it into the
car charger.
Sometimes the red light stays on
Sometimes it locks up
Sometimes it will appear to be locked up with the red light on it will reboot
Anyone else have this happening ?
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I have this issue with the .138 update (offical one from VZW).. you need to unplug the power cable, it boots, then plug it back in.. else it will hang with red light.. annoying..
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06-11-2009, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Model: 8830
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Well, I called Alltel about another matter, like how to delete programs that don't show up in the applications folder, like facebook, they had no clue, any ideas? They suggested desktop manager, which I guess will work.
They said to go to Alltel site and download 4.5.025, so I did, but it installed 4.5.138, which is working fine. Wonder why the it downloads the wrong program? Why won't alltel approve the newer version?
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06-11-2009, 05:07 PM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Oct 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 33
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Since this is a non-verizon release, does it "enable" gps on verizon phones?
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06-11-2009, 05:50 PM
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No longer Registered.
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Atlanta
Model: 8330
OS: 4.5.0.138
PIN: 31a6c9c9
Carrier: Verizon BIS
Posts: 13,962
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mat123
Since this is a non-verizon release, does it "enable" gps on verizon phones?
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06-11-2009, 08:17 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Aug 2007
Model: 9000
OS: 5.0.0.610
PIN: N/A
Carrier: AT&T
Posts: 106
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I have been running 4.5.0.135 since its release and have had no problems with the OS at all. The media player is awesome, I use a larger microSD card, and documents to go is great (I purchased the professional edition too). Facebook 1.6 is fast and fluid on my device, the browser functions (like history and GO TO) are more functional. The only downside I've experienced are the limitations of the hardware. When I install Viigo or the Blackberry Application Store on top of everything else I have there is lag. The lag was bad enough I decided to uninstall both of these applications on my device. I need the functionality of documents to go more than those applications. As I have mentioned in previous posts I have been using this same device for two years straight this July. It is a reliable and solidly built device. The problem is the technology is getting a bit long in the tooth for me now. Since I'm with Sprint I don't have other Blackberry options that are appealing for me to move to another device. Having said that, my contract expires in July and I am making the move to AT&T so I can get my hands on the other Blackberry options available there.
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Last edited by naraiz; 06-11-2009 at 08:19 PM..
Reason: left the word "device" out before the word "same".
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06-12-2009, 08:55 AM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Feb 2009
Model: 9550
OS: 5.0.0.428
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon Wireless
Posts: 36
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About to Upgrade
Getting ready to start the upgrade to .160 now. Here's hoping everything goes smoothly and I don't end up with the chirping issue that has been reported here...
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06-13-2009, 07:56 AM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: So California
Model: 9550
OS: Windows 7
PIN: 3188B3A0
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 95
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mat123
Since this is a non-verizon release, does it "enable" gps on verizon phones?
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I've had GPS enabled on my Verizon 8830 since my first install of 4.5. It lags, but it works.
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06-13-2009, 11:29 AM
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BlackBerryForums.com Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Florida
Model: 9650
OS: 6.0.0.280
PIN: I heard it drop!
Carrier: VZW BIS
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GPS will work with BBMaps but nothing else. On VZW
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06-16-2009, 11:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Model: 7290
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My fone don't work with CDMA in this Rom :(
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06-17-2009, 08:56 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Model: 8830
Carrier: Sprint
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I'm using sprint (4.5.0.135), have upgraded approx. 400 devices, and have about 15 users experiencing the lockup issue. Of course, mine is not affected but my CEO is. Users report that the screen goes blank, the LED turns red and stays solid. The device does not recover without pulling the battery. I've tried security wipes, erasing/reloading the O/S, & even swapping the 8830 with a brand new one running the 4.5 software and the issue persists. I'm on my second case with RIM, but they continue to state that they have not received reports of this issue. If you have a t-support agreement, pls open a ticket with RIM to start generating some attention.
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06-21-2009, 01:01 AM
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Jul 2005
Model: 9700
Carrier: Telus
Posts: 22
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I have some issues with this OS. I did a clean wipe prior to loading. No other apps are on my device except for the ones included in the build.
- My device will get stuck on 1x or 1xevdo mode and not fully connect until I pull the battery.
- Data connection drops at random, the browser will not work, no emails, bb messenger being delivered the handset. Worst part about this is you don't know when it happens unless you constantly check your handheld.
- Ringer will stop ringing at random. No matter what profile you use the audio and vibrate will just stop working. Another lovely issue that you have to notice or you will go the whole day / night and not realized that you missed numerous calls.
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06-22-2009, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Model: 8830
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Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 2
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Yes - I chirp too!
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Originally Posted by mzman
Is anyone getting a high pitched chirp during calls? It happens every few minutes during a phone call, after loading this OS.
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yes I also get the chirp during calls. I haven't found any reason but I know it is new since upgrading to .160.
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06-22-2009, 07:00 PM
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BlackBerryForums.com Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Florida
Model: 9650
OS: 6.0.0.280
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The fix is to use an older CDMA file, I find the CDMA file from .77 works well.
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06-23-2009, 02:25 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Model: 8830
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 131
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Which files from the Java folder need to be removed to get rid of these red icons:
Customer Center Online
Customer Manager
MyMonternet
Service Hotline
Settings
XinJi Service Guide
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06-23-2009, 02:29 PM
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Thumbs Must Hurt
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Model: 8830
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bpdunsta
Which files from the Java folder need to be removed to get rid of these red icons:
Customer Center Online
Customer Manager
MyMonternet
Service Hotline
Settings
XinJi Service Guide
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Nevermind....I missed net_rim_cm_customerservice.cod the first time.
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06-25-2009, 06:43 PM
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#38
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Knows Where the Search Button Is
Join Date: Oct 2007
Model: 8830
PIN: N/A
Carrier: Verizon
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueSkyz
I am getting the chirp on nearly every other call. Additionally I noticed today that my ringer profiles changed themselves. Wondering if this release is more trouble than its worth!
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I get the chirp during the calls as well.
Also, video playback has an issue. The bottom 5% - 10% of the video is not viewable. There is a blur that goes across the bottom of the screen. The top 90% of the video can be seen though.
(I tested this on a video that was perfect before the upgrade)
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06-26-2009, 07:49 PM
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BlackBerryForums.com Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Florida
Model: 9650
OS: 6.0.0.280
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As far as the chirping you can replace the CDMA file/folder with one from an older version and re-run the AppLoader.
I don't notice the blurryness on videos however..
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07-01-2009, 09:09 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Model: 8830
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Carrier: Sprint
Posts: 1
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Wait for the Tour...
Quote:
Originally Posted by naraiz
I have been running 4.5.0.135 since its release and have had no problems with the OS at all. The media player is awesome, I use a larger microSD card, and documents to go is great (I purchased the professional edition too). Facebook 1.6 is fast and fluid on my device, the browser functions (like history and GO TO) are more functional. The only downside I've experienced are the limitations of the hardware. When I install Viigo or the Blackberry Application Store on top of everything else I have there is lag. The lag was bad enough I decided to uninstall both of these applications on my device. I need the functionality of documents to go more than those applications. As I have mentioned in previous posts I have been using this same device for two years straight this July. It is a reliable and solidly built device. The problem is the technology is getting a bit long in the tooth for me now. Since I'm with Sprint I don't have other Blackberry options that are appealing for me to move to another device. Having said that, my contract expires in July and I am making the move to AT&T so I can get my hands on the other Blackberry options available there.
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Naraiz,
I'm in the same boat as you w/ the 8830...been solid, long in the tooth technologywise...although I'm going to sit tight until the BB Tour is released by Sprint...this appears to be the best of all worlds in one BB....
Patience is a virtue...not one shared by geeks!
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