dc/dc, I went ahead and downloaded the OS and modified the ALX file and posted on my ALX thread. here's the info, for anyone who wants to try it. I removed more than the usual vendor ID information. This, in theory, should allow for someone to use a 4.1 theme that was not included in the 4.2 release (not that it's been tested). This also includes a Platform.alx edit that will enable PTT for Cingular users who have an unlocked Pearl.
8100 series / Pearl (GSM/GPRS/EDGE):
T-Mobile (United States) - 4.2.0.42 Installation Download:Click Here Installation File Name: 8100_Pearl_4.2.0.42.exe Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8100-v4.2.0.42_P2.2.0.28 BlackBerry.alx Download:Click Here
* Note: I have also included a modified Platform.alx file. This is for Cingular users with PTT service enabled on their accounts ONLY. If you are not a Cingular customer and do not have PTT enabled on your account, do NOT use this modified Platform.alx. The instructions for installation are the same as the BlackBerry.alx file. This *should* allow the installation of the PTT software on the handheld. As to whether or not it would work, that's up in the air.
If you have any questions or issues, post in the link above (or PM me directly). I haven't been able to test this, as I do not have a Pearl, but it's my typical edits with a little extra.
A big thanks to all of you for the Vodafone today theme! It was driving me crazy not having seperate SMS/MMS folder. Now i am back to my harmonius state using the Vodafone today theme
jibi i need help. so i have followed all the directions to get the alx file fixed. i cant get the bb manager to ask me to update. i have followed the directions to the t. i have down this before with my 8700g. still i cant get it to update for my 8100. help help
