[SkyPilot]

Just upgraded to this os and I cannot use the GPS function
Under options on BBmaps cannot select internal gps just has option none
Any Hints

8703e Bell Canada

[bill875]

Originally Posted by SkyPilot

Just upgraded to this os and I cannot use the GPS function
Under options on BBmaps cannot select internal gps just has option none
Any Hints

8703e Bell Canada

Please see my earlier post on how to correct this problem...http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...tml#post723041

[MegaMan X]

Originally Posted by whsbuss

I edited the blackberry.alx file to include all the themes from this OS. Notice no dimension today theme is included. bummer.

Themes:
- AT&T (icon)
- BB Dimension Icon
- BB Dimension Zen
- Bell
- O2 Icon
- Orange
- Sprint (icon)
- Verizon
- Vodafone Today

I even tried adding the dimension today theme like this:

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...8700_only.html

and i couldn't even get it to activate in the theme settings even though it was there. I see it there, and I'm rolling back to 4.1 until the today theme can be used with 4.2

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by MegaMan X

I even tried adding the dimension today theme like this:

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...8700_only.html

and i couldn't even get it to activate in the theme settings even though it was there. I see it there, and I'm rolling back to 4.1 until the today theme can be used with 4.2

a today theme is better than all the other additions?

[jastclark]

i have tried OTA for several today themes that are supposed to be for 4.2.1 and i cannot get any of them to work...for the business users i support on BES this is huge because they love that one glance answer for calendar, missed calls, and recent emails...

[brownhead]

Originally Posted by Dawg

I used the voice notes in the BB messenger was pretty cool

didnt see this option - can you tell me how u got this? really on BB Messenger? I didnt see it...thanks

[brownhead]

Originally Posted by bob_az

has anyone run into issues with the keyboard lock function in version 4.2? i downloaded it onto my verizon 8703e and now when i keyboard lock (not password lock, just the standard keyboard lock icon) and try to unlock with the scrollwheel, i scroll to 'unlock' and click it, and it immediately goes to the 'keyboard locked, you must press * + send to unlock' - what happened to this function and how can i fix it? is anyone else running into this issue?

Hey bro - I believe this is a new feature in 4.2 - I read about this somewhere. I kind of find it annoying too but don't know of an option to enable or disable it. Sorry

[visortgw]

Originally Posted by brownhead

didnt see this option - can you tell me how u got this? really on BB Messenger? I didnt see it...thanks

Make sure that you have the latest BlackBerry Messenger installed (v4.2.1) following the OS upgrade. If not, try reconnecting to the Desktop Manager. Launch the Application Loader, and it should prompt you to update BlackBerry Messenger.

[brownhead]

Originally Posted by MegaMan X

I even tried adding the dimension today theme like this:

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...8700_only.html

and i couldn't even get it to activate in the theme settings even though it was there. I see it there, and I'm rolling back to 4.1 until the today theme can be used with 4.2

- Hey MegaMan - good find on unlocking those themes. Do you know of any way to unlock the voicenotes feature for Sprint's 8703e?

[Soxfan04]

Has anyone noticed if Bluetooth DUN is supported by the 4.2 upgrade?

[visortgw]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8703e/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)

Originally Posted by Soxfan04

Has anyone noticed if Bluetooth DUN is supported by the 4.2 upgrade?

Both Bluetooth DUN and file transfers are now supported.

[brownhead]

Originally Posted by visortgw

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8703e/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)



Both Bluetooth DUN and file transfers are now supported.

- I tried opening the Sprint Mobile Connection software and it just gets stuck on 'initializing' after having the 8703e connected to my laptop. I did notice that the small arrows that show up next to the Bluetooth sign keep dropping in out. In past it used to stay constant when a connection is made. Wondering if anyone else had this prob after 4.2 on Sprint 8703e.
Thanks

[pr4424]

If DUN and File transfers are now supported, does that mean I can transfer my phonebook to my car stereo's bluetooth kit now?

That would be exciting!

[visortgw]

Originally Posted by pr4424

If DUN and File transfers are now supported, does that mean I can transfer my phonebook to my car stereo's bluetooth kit now?

That would be exciting!

I cannot answer that one since my car's Bluetooth kit does not support phonebook transfer. Under Bluetooth Options on the 8703e with OS v4.2.1.106, there is an "Address Book Transfer" setting with values of:

1. All Entries;
2. Hotlist Only;
3. Selected Catogories Only; or
4. Disabled.

I don't recall if this was present in OS v4.1.0.377. I have not found anywhere on the device to initiate a transfer.

[Kormac]

I miss the today theme, but I've been rolling with the Vodaphone theme (it's in the ALX file) as a temporary work-around until we find a way to get the RIM today theme on there.

4.2.1 has fixed numerous other issues for me (my BT GPS doesn't drop link now when the phone is downloading data), and there are a few apps I've been wanting to use that require 4.2+, so there's no way I'm going back to 4.1.

Kormac

Originally Posted by MegaMan X

I even tried adding the dimension today theme like this:

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...8700_only.html

and i couldn't even get it to activate in the theme settings even though it was there. I see it there, and I'm rolling back to 4.1 until the today theme can be used with 4.2

[lraed74]

So has anyone with Plazmic tried making a theme and it working with 4.2/8703e? I was under the impression you could tweak the today theme also...maybe this route to get something to work?

[xyotek]

I decided to give the 4.2 a try as I have an 8703e from Alltel. I followed the steps and it said unable to install 3rd party apps during the upgrade. I waited and viewed the phone, it had an hour glass. Then it came up and says "Blackberry Platform 2.3.0.20" and under that it says *Empty*. It still acts connected when i plug it in to the computer it makes the noise and the blackberry device manager shows me its connected, the duration, and my pin. I decided to restore to what I had but when I go into the desktop manager the Backup and Restore options are both greyed out. Any ideas! This is my only phone maybe I shouldn't have tried it.

UPDATE:
I ran loader.exe and it detected and continued installation. It said 4.2 installed successfully. I will try out and let u know the results.

[visortgw]

Originally Posted by xyotek

I decided to give the 4.2 a try as I have an 8703e from Alltel. I followed the steps and it said unable to install 3rd party apps during the upgrade. I waited and viewed the phone, it had an hour glass. Then it came up and says "Blackberry Platform 2.3.0.20" and under that it says *Empty*. It still acts connected when i plug it in to the computer it makes the noise and the blackberry device manager shows me its connected, the duration, and my pin. I decided to restore to what I had but when I go into the desktop manager the Backup and Restore options are both greyed out. Any ideas! This is my only phone maybe I shouldn't have tried it.

The platform is correct, but it sounds as if the OS itself never loaded onto the device. My suggestion would be to load the Alltel OS v4.1 firmware using the procedures documented elsewhere on the forum:

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com..._step_fix.html

http://blackberryforums.pinstack.com...connected.html

[Dawg]

I have two users that couldnt load this software they both called verizon and they patched them through to rim and both are getting new devices as they are bricked so becareful I dont know what they did as i wasnt there.

[jastclark]

Originally Posted by whsbuss

I edited the blackberry.alx file to include all the themes from this OS. Notice no dimension today theme is included. bummer.

Themes:
- AT&T (icon)
- BB Dimension Icon
- BB Dimension Zen
- Bell
- O2 Icon
- Orange
- Sprint (icon)
- Verizon
- Vodafone Today

this does give more options and vodafone today will work for now hopefully someone can come up with a better one...