[Spencer_CDS]

Software For BlackBerry 8310 (TM)

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.332 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.2.2.332
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.2.181
Software Platform: 2.5.0.35
File name: 8310M_PBr4.2.2_rel332_PL2.5.0.35_A4.2.2.181_SunCom .exe
File size: 78.6MB

Download link: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...70A3A6658DFDD5

This OS can be installed on ANY 8310 regardless of brand.

Installation Instructions

1. Make sure you have the latest version of Desktop Manager installed. Currently, the latest version available is 4.3 and may be downloaded here: http://www.blackberry.com/go/softwaredownloads

Note: Desktop Manager 4.3 still has some issues. Desktop Manager 4.2 SP2 is recommended but 4.3 can be used if desired.

2. Download the above file to the PC then install it to the PC by running the file you downloaded.

3. Locate the vendor.xml file and delete it. It is located at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research in Motion\Apploader

4. Plug in the BlackBerry and open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.

The process takes about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how much data you have to backup and restore during the process. Once it's done loading the new OS it will reboot (it may do this twice during the entire process.) You will see a white screen with an hourglass for up to 20 minutes at a time while the DM says "waiting for initialization." Don't unplug from the PC & Don't remove the battery unless the spinning hourglass has been there for 30 minutes or more. If the hourglass has been spinning for more than 30 minutes continuously you will need to wipe the device with JL_Cmder (close out of Desktop Manager during this process.) You will then end up with a white screen with small icons and an error code number like 507 or 543.

If you end up with a white screen with small icons and the number 507/543, simply connect to DM again and run application loader again and it should load the OS to the device.

Link to Previous OS Thread: Click here

[Lecter]

Is this with the new functions, video, etc?

[Spencer_CDS]

Originally Posted by Lecter

Is this with the new functions, video, etc?

I highly doubt it ... however, it's worth a shot trying and seeing how the OS is in general, I'd say.

I don't have a Curve on hand to test at the moment, though ... any brave souls want to give it a shot?

[boostieboy]

thanks

[Spencer_CDS]

Originally Posted by boostieboy

thanks

Anytime. If you try it, post again and let us know how it works for ya!

[fr0zen]

umm what the hell is SunCom?

[NJBlackBerry]

The name of a regional wireless carrier in the South East US and Caribbean; at least until their deal with T-Mobile closes and they become T-Mobile.

Who's Rogers, anyway

[rsnadel]

Originally Posted by Lecter

Is this with the new functions, video, etc?

The video and other new features come in version 4.3 of the OS.

[John Clark]

Stuck thread....

I did add one note to the first post. Desktop Manager 4.3 is very buggy even though it's now an official release. Personally, I don't recommend it. DM 4.2 SP2 works great and will even work with the 4.3 devices.

[Stinsonddog]

I have stopped doing minor OS upgrades. My 8800 didn't like them. My 8310 is fine until 4.3 comes.

[shakuyi]

any noted differences by anyone in here in compared to the at&t os?

[muck]

ill give it a whirl, as with most updates, i never see any differences tho.

edit - nothing new to report

[oester]

I installed it last night, went smoothly. I didn't notice any obvious changes.

[txstuntman]

I wish that Suncom had the 8310,that way i could have gps.A T & T has the 8310,Suncom has the 8300.

[John Clark]

You can always buy one unlocked or buy one and unlock it and use it with SunCom.

[piepereit]

I bought a new 8310 on Saturday, loaded this OS on it immediately since it was a clean device and though I can't say I used the 8310 with the 170, I have been using 181 now for the past 2 days with no issues whatsoever. Standard use, setup the device, loaded about a dozen or so programs on it and no error messages or anything.

I will say, I have seen posts of poor battery life on the 8310 and I have to admit I have seen very good battery life with this device. It may or may not be this OS, but battery life is not too far off my previous 8800. I took it off the charger this morning at 4am, used it on the plane for about an hour playing, landed and used Mapquest Navigator for about 30 minutes, probably had about an actual hour and a half or more of talk time, a dozen emails, few text messages, some misc calendar use and am now showing 55% left at after 6pm.

On memory, I do know when I looked after first turning on the 8310 after purchasing it, it showed just over 20mb of free storage, after loading this version, before starting to load anything, I showed just over 22mb.

Hope this helps folks, but so far so good on my device, I will be sticking with this one until 4.3 comes out I believe.

Cheers

[joshua james]

hey everyone,

i'm new to the blackberry community in general. i just got my 8310 like 2 weeks ago and i just tried to load the updated OS and i followed the directions but when i loaded the desktop manager and plugged my phone in, it didn't prompt me to update. any ideas what i should do?

thanks a bunch.

[John Clark]

Please delete the vendor.xml file.

[joshua james]

Originally Posted by John Clark

Please delete the vendor.xml file.

i deleted that file and i double checked the folder and it is gone, however, i still haven't been prompted.

thanks for the speedy response! i really appreciate the help.

[loveanh]

i updated to DM 4.3 and it does not prompt me to upgrade to this new f/w