[Erad5]

Is there any reason for me to upgrade from v4.2.2.166?

[Perfect Storm]

Originally Posted by nick_pegman@mac.com

Hi... I have V4.2.2.181 and I wish to update my handset with the latest OS.

I am using a Macbook (OSX) and have PocketMac as well as MissingSync for syncs.

Can someone advise how/if I can download/sync the latest update of the BB OS?

You will need Windows

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by Erad5

Is there any reason for me to upgrade from v4.2.2.166?

Not if you aren't having any issues at the present time.

[danio1972]

I've encountered a problem with this release - large SMS messages above 160 characters are received as single messages and advertise missing text; predominantly from the O2 network in the UK, it does not seem to happen when the originating network is Orange or T-Mobile.

Stepping back to a prior release have cleared up the trouble immediately. I did try a battery pull before taking the action to downgrade; I am now back on 4.2.2.173/4.0.76

[kerph32]

Upgraded tonight due to some general laggy performance. Everything seems fine so far, but be aware that many program preferences will be lost when updating - I did not know this beforehand. For instance, Google Maps remains on your phone, but favorites are lost. Not a huge deal, but thought I'd provide the info-

[ssb16]

When do we get the next version 4.3? I thought it was this year early?

[John Clark]

Nobody really knows.

[ssb16]

That sucks I saw the Pearl and it has all the software that was in the Youtube video. Does anybody have any contacts? Should we try to get in touch with RIM?

[coldconfession13]

I honestly think this is the last update you'll see with carriers until 4.5 is released. Not many carriers are releasing updates like they used to.

[ssb16]

You mention 4.5 is there an announcement date for that one? For us 4.2 users we "miss out" on the new features which is unfair compared to the rest....

[Medic48]

Just uploaded my Blackberry 8300 to this OS. Confirmed bug reported by Steveo247 with the open task menu opening very briefly when hitting back button.

However, unable to confirm bug reported by danio1972 with large SMS causing a "missing text" error. On the Rogers Wireless (Canada) network, however.

Other than that, havn't noticed any other issues.

Cheers,
--Phil

[mullers]

I've jsut tried to install the above version but after 4 hours it was stuck on the loading system software bar. i disconnected the usb cable and now my BB is completely dead! i took out the battery and the red light stays on! Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Medic48]

Hey there,

NEW BUG REPORT with new OS

Reoccuring Calendar items, when attempting to edit one occurrence it does NOT allow you to Save the changes.

I will need to revert.

--Phil

[coldconfession13]

I found a weird glitch when deleting songs in media. Well at least in ringtones. I was deleting the ringtone and the song will still be listed but of course won't play cause its deleted. I even went back into main menu then go back into ringtones and it was still listed. I ended up pulling battery and that seemed to take them off the list.

[GT5L]

i have a quick question, will the 8300 os work on the 8320? and please don't point me to the 8320 os thread, i know where it is.

[John Clark]

Wirelessly posted (BB 11020: BlackBerry8320/4.3.1.27 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

No

[GT5L]

tks

[tazeat]

Been a LONG time since ive updated my curve (since it came out basically).

I'm running a ATT unlocked 8300 on T-MO, and I remember having to pick certain firmwares in the beginning due to the lack of browser service book, is this still an issue, or can I now upgrade without fear?

[coldconfession13]

no longer an issue. TMO has the service books for the curve.

[John Clark]

Newer OS here:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...tim-italy.html