[playtilithrtz]

Originally Posted by vsm

I don't know if you want to update one of the links in the start of this thread which says "1. Make sure you have the latest version of Desktop Manager installed. Get it here: " -- the link gives you access to 4.3 DM.
but the latest DM (4.6) is found here:
www blackberry com / Downloads /entry.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22

sorry, I had to put spaces on the link.

so are you saying that if i followed your instructions on the first post than I downloaded the older version on Desktop Manager?

Also before I do the initial installation, how can I guarentee that I downloaded the proper update of 4.5.x? or is that link correct?

[vsm]

I did not do the first post. However, I did follow the instructions on that post except the link for the DM software; I went to a different one. I used the first link and it was fine. It is working with my xp computer.

[site.solutions]

Originally Posted by SilverEcstasy

I wonder if the bluetooth issue got fixed?? Mine keeps disabling even though my headset is still on. And when I try to turn the headset on and off, I realize that the bluetooth has actually been disabled completely.

I'm going to try the led connectivity "on" trick. But I don't think it does much.

I have gone five days without an auto-disable, since I turned that obnoxious blue LED back on.

I am about to upgrade this OS to see if that will fix the bug and let me turn it back off without losing bluetooth...

I will let y'all know something in a week or so.

[JSanders]

Originally Posted by vsm

but the latest DM (4.6) is found here:
www blackberry com / Downloads /entry.do?code=A8BAA56554F96369AB93E4F3BB068C22

Thanks for the note... I have updated the initial post now.

[playtilithrtz]

okay i just did the upgrade and checked in options -> about and i see that is says smartphone (CDMA) v4.3.0.127 (Platform 3.1.0.73)

this is not correct right? what did i do wrong?

[JSanders]

Right, that is not correct for this OS 4.5

That means you didn't do the upgrade. Maybe you can recount what you did do. I can't guess.

The instructions at the top are fairly straight forward, exact, and should be followed in order. If your upgrade process did not last at least 30 minutes, you didn't upgrade.

Any clues?

[playtilithrtz]

Originally Posted by JSanders

Right, that is not correct for this OS 4.5

That means you didn't do the upgrade. Maybe you can recount what you did do. I can't guess.

The instructions at the top are fairly straight forward, exact, and should be followed in order. If your upgrade process did not last at least 30 minutes, you didn't upgrade.

Any clues?

I have absolutly no idea. I followed the instructions as on the first page. And no the installation or whatever it did lasted about 15 mins or so. When it asks me that there is an update, I said yes, but had the software do a backup of the phone. Has anyone else done this, or should I not even bother?

[JSanders]

Many people have done this. Successfully.

The upgrade process would have been extremely short at 15 minutes. I don't this it did it.

[site.solutions]

Is it possible you have downloaded the file to your desktop and then not run it?

You have to unplug your BB, close the manager, and run the executable you downloaded. It will unpack some files and then when you run the manager and plug in your berry, it should prompt to upgrade.

Just a guess...

[McDragon]

I've always been one of those types who has to have the latest greatest available when it becomes available. I was a little slow on getting to the last one (removed) and a couple day late getting to this one. but all seems well after upgrade. Thanks for the post guys.

I love my Curve.

[JSanders]

McDragon, welcome to the BBforums.

[SilverEcstasy]

Originally Posted by site.solutions

I have gone five days without an auto-disable, since I turned that obnoxious blue LED back on.

I am about to upgrade this OS to see if that will fix the bug and let me turn it back off without losing bluetooth...

I will let y'all know something in a week or so.

I had to turn my stupid led on too. I haven't tested it since I downloaded the new OS. That blue light is bright at night in my car. Very distracting!

I had to go into my BB folder on my computer and delete the vendor.xml in order for the software to install, maybe people need to finish that step first.

Here's a kicker for you guys: ever since I downloaded the software, Sprint Software store doesn't recognize my device anymore and I do not have access to any of the software.

[Guardsix]

Uh! Disregard. I just did a soft reset of my 8330 and the unread E-mail indicator has went away. Hasn't come back since. Hopefully it stays that way.
______________________________________

Hi! I took the plunge and upgraded my Verizon 8330 to OS 4.5.101 or whatever the latest version is. Everything worked out just fine. I had to resend my service books but that wasn't a problem.

I now have HTML E-mails (I'm BIS and I have to ask for the images)! They look great and make a lot more sense than the stuff I used to get.

The only problem I've encountered is that when I delete my read E-mails, I get an indicator that pops up showing I have more unread E-mail. Right now, I just deleted 2 E-mails and now I have an indicator showing I have 2 Unread E-mails. I've checked every folder I can locate and there isn't anything unread.

It did this yesterday but I did a battery pull and it went away. I don't want to be doing a battery pull every time this comes up.

Anyone else experiencing this problem?

[site.solutions]

Originally Posted by SilverEcstasy

I had to turn my stupid led on too. I haven't tested it since I downloaded the new OS. That blue light is bright at night in my car. Very distracting!

I had to go into my BB folder on my computer and delete the vendor.xml in order for the software to install, maybe people need to finish that step first.

Here's a kicker for you guys: ever since I downloaded the software, Sprint Software store doesn't recognize my device anymore and I do not have access to any of the software.

I have been thirty six hours since I upgraded the OS to 4.5 and turned the LED back off, Bluetooth on, and no automatic disable so far. I think I will wait and see if it lasts a whole week before I break out the champagne, but it at least looks promising.

Also the Docs to go / Sheets to go kicks <butt>.

[galante2123]

Ok I have done these upgrades in the past and never had a problem. Figures now I would have an issue. I have followed the 1st post and downloaded the latest Desktop Manager which seems to be 4.6. I installed in and then deleted the vendor file and when I plugged in my 8330 all it would do is sync. It never even saw the upgrade.

So then I uninstalled and reinstalled the Desktop Manager and also installed the other exe file shown to hold the 4.5.0.101 software and tried again. NOTHING, the device just synced as normal.

Then I uninstalled all of it again. Downloaded the latest 4.5 Desktop Software and Installed it. Plugged in the 8330 and nothing but syncing. I uninstalled the Desktop Manager and then reinstalled again and then ran the Software exe after. Still nothing. I have deleted the vendor file after each reinstall and nothing is working.

Any idea? I haven't bricked this phone yet but I see it happening soon. Any help would be great.

[site.solutions]

Coming up on 48 hours with new OS (4.5.0.101) LED turned off and no auto disable so far.

[Roll]

I'm on Verizon and still using 4.3 on my Curve 8330.

I'm thinking about going to 4.5.101 (latest I think).

Are the video issues resolved? Will I be able to play vids from 4.3 on 4.5?

I have Smart BB installed on my machine and have been getting html email. Is that the primary difference in oS versions? If so, what might be another reason or advantage to moving to 4.5? In other words what do I have to gain?



Thanks Ladies and Gents for you thoughts,

Roll

[CubFan4913]

Are there any major problems with this OS?

[alb123]

I just ran the upgrade from 4.2.127 to the 4.5.x link available on the first page of this post. I did have an unsuccessful first attempt. 2nd attempt completed properly and my BB was showing the default Verizon theme. All my download icons were showing but I wanted to go back to my Surreal theme. Went into OPTIONS > THEMES and selected Surreal. It looked like it was loading properly - I could see the switch to the Font & Size while the "In Progress" bar was doing its thing.

Then I got a white screen saying "App Error 523" and a Reset underneath (very small font size). Now I just get that from pressing Enter even a Battery Pull. Any ideas on what to do from here? I loaded Device Manager but now it doesnt even acknowledge my phone as connected via USB.

HELP!
Chris

[blackblackknight]

search the forum. You will find the answer in a couple of clicks.