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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-18-2009, 06:43 AM

Replies: 104

Latest OS: 8830 4.5.0.205/4.5.0.138 (ESN devices)

Views: 23,032

Posted By RichardMiami

Got it from RIM. I got the email on Thursday...

Got it from RIM. I got the email on Thursday night and did the upgrade on Friday morning. Why do the Beta when you can have the final? ;-)

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-17-2009, 09:23 AM

Replies: 12

New OS for 8830

Views: 1,673

Posted By RichardMiami

I just did it. Works great. 4.5.0.135

I just did it. Works great. 4.5.0.135

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

04-17-2009, 09:12 AM

Replies: 104

Latest OS: 8830 4.5.0.205/4.5.0.138 (ESN devices)

Views: 23,032

Posted By RichardMiami

I just got 4.5.0.138 for my VZ 8830 from RIM -...

I just got 4.5.0.138 for my VZ 8830 from RIM - process went super smooth, no issues at all. Total time less than 30 minutes and all functions seem to work great. :D

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

03-20-2009, 10:34 AM

Replies: 3

aid remains blocked the 8830

Views: 1,043

Posted By RichardMiami

Do a battery pull and reboot

Do a battery pull and reboot

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

02-17-2009, 10:49 AM

Replies: 158

OS: 8830 4.5.0.177/4.5.0.127 (Multilanguage)

Views: 32,144

Posted By RichardMiami

Will try that. Thanks for the tip.

Will try that. Thanks for the tip.

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

02-15-2009, 09:25 AM

Replies: 158

OS: 8830 4.5.0.177/4.5.0.127 (Multilanguage)

Views: 32,144

Posted By RichardMiami

Nope.. that wasn't it. I had everything turned...

Nope.. that wasn't it. I had everything turned on. For some reason, BB Maps can NOT lock onto the satellites. :( It tries for a long time but then errors out.

OK.. if I stand outside in the...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

02-13-2009, 03:07 PM

Replies: 158

OS: 8830 4.5.0.177/4.5.0.127 (Multilanguage)

Views: 32,144

Posted By RichardMiami

Ugraded my VZ 8830. Love the new font. ...

Ugraded my VZ 8830. Love the new font. Everything went smoothly. The only glitch I see is that BB Maps seems to be "Searching For Satellites" forever and not finding them.. anyone have suggestion?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

02-10-2009, 03:36 PM

Replies: 5

What about 4.5 and VZ Navigator?

Views: 1,175

Posted By RichardMiami

Thank you! That is a direct answer and I...

Thank you! That is a direct answer and I appreciate it. While BBMaps and/or Google maps, etc, are nice to have, I have been using VZNavigator for some time and love it... except that it lacks the...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

02-10-2009, 02:42 PM

Replies: 5

What about 4.5 and VZ Navigator?

Views: 1,175

Posted By RichardMiami

What about 4.5 and VZ Navigator?

Has anyone put the 4.5 OS on a Verizon 8830 and confirmed that VZ Navigator still works?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

02-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Replies: 158

OS: 8830 4.5.0.177/4.5.0.127 (Multilanguage)

Views: 32,144

Posted By RichardMiami

Does anyone know if VZNavigator still works after...

Does anyone know if VZNavigator still works after this upgrade?

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

01-19-2009, 10:46 AM

Replies: 7

Backwards typing in BB messenger

Views: 3,178

Posted By RichardMiami

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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

01-17-2009, 10:38 AM

Replies: 25

Poll: No Faith In 8830

Views: 2,337

Posted By RichardMiami

It's a telephone - geeze. It works. It makes my...

It's a telephone - geeze. It works. It makes my life easier - it handles my email, my texting, and a few other things - It even has a GPS so I don't get lost (at least in the US). What more do I...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-23-2008, 02:57 PM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

This appears to be the latest word from Verizon:...

This appears to be the latest word from Verizon: I received this via email yesterday.

I took out his name and phone out of courtesy.
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Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-11-2008, 03:49 PM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

I understand that perfectly. What I am asking VZ...

I understand that perfectly. What I am asking VZ for is a plan.. a schedule.. an estimated delivery date. They have one for sure, but for whatever reason, they are not releasing it. If they say...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-11-2008, 11:28 AM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

Got my reply from VZ - looks like I am waiting...

Got my reply from VZ - looks like I am waiting for a phone call. This should be interesting!
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Dear Richard,

Thank you for contacting our Verizon...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-10-2008, 11:41 AM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

This is not quite true. I have used Verizon for...

This is not quite true. I have used Verizon for quite some time, globally. Their plans are ok for North America and terrible for EU, just like everyone else's. Their NA coverage is superb, and...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-10-2008, 11:37 AM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

I will post their reply when I get it. ...

I will post their reply when I get it. Frustrating, but at least writing emails doesn't cost any postage! :)

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-09-2008, 11:32 AM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

I have written to Verizon and gotten the...

I have written to Verizon and gotten the following email, and made my response (which is at the top)
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Please escalate this. This email...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-05-2008, 05:54 PM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

Thanks for the clarification JSanders. For the...

Thanks for the clarification JSanders. For the time being, I will keep my current OS and continue to do without a VZNavigator alternative. I have never run Beta anything.. so I will wait and...

Forum: General Legacy Device Discussion

12-05-2008, 03:30 PM

Replies: 48

8830 GPS now works!!!

Views: 7,321

Posted By RichardMiami

I have an 8830 thru Verizon, and with VZ...

I have an 8830 thru Verizon, and with VZ navigator. I installed BB Maps based on this thread. Unfortunately, nada.. BBMaps won't work. My OS is 4.2. Will I be required to upgrade? or do I just...

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