[alex555550]

Hi,


Austria did it. 8100M_PBr4[1].2.1_rel164_PL2.3.0.80_A4.2.1.101

Release: 4.2.1.164
App Version: 4.2.1.101
Platform: 2.3.0.80


Download

Instructions for installing:

1. Make sure you have the latest version of Desktop Manager installed. It's 4.2 SP2.
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's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
4. Plug in BB 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.

Edited Blackberry.alx for adding all vendor themes and LBS.alx for adding BBMaps to Cingular/AT&T devices can be found Here

(Previous OS thread: Click Here)

Greetings from Germany

[JSylvia007]

any idea on a changelist?

~Jake

[alex555550]

Originally Posted by JSylvia007

any idea on a changelist?

~Jake

I`m sorry but the only thing I mention is that he`s a bid quicker.

[John Clark]

Dialing letters for phone numbers has been fixed.

[Spamdumpster]

Downloading now.

[twn2]

Would this affect anything on a Tmobile-branded phone? Meaning, should I wait for the Tmo version?

Tom

[alex555550]

Originally Posted by twn2

Would this affect anything on a Tmobile-branded phone? Meaning, should I wait for the Tmo version?

Tom

Hy,

no it`s not affecting anything. You can use and enjoy it. Follow the introduction on the first thrat.

~alex

[[IFC]Area51]

Originally Posted by John Clark

Dialing letters for phone numbers has been fixed.

I have to see this to believe it, lol. Not that i don't trust you but im just anxious to try it, i missed the ability to MultiTap.

Thanks for the observation and one of the most annoying bugs.

P.S. How about the dropped calls issue? I was getting dropped calls from left to right on 4.2.1.96.

[blau]

I have several times tried to upgrade the firmware on my 8100 with the exact same results - whenever I make calls, they cut out for 10 seconds (or so) at a time and I lose portions of the conversation. I've tried 4.2.1.96, as well as the new firmware, and even exchanged my Pearl for a new one. I am running the latest desktop software, and have tried several battery pulls. The only firmware that doesn't cause conversation cutouts is the original 4.2.0.64 that came installed.

I'm on T-mobile, and the conversations cut out even when I have 4 bars and EDGE is available. Is it a problem with my firm's IT? Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[rivviepop]

Anyone have an idea why A1/mobilkom austria AG isn't listed on the RIM provider download page?

http://na.blackberry.com/eng/support...load_sites.jsp

[[IFC]Area51]

Originally Posted by [IFC]Area51

I have to see this to believe it, lol. Not that i don't trust you but im just anxious to try it, i missed the ability to MultiTap.

Thanks for the observation and one of the most annoying bugs.

P.S. How about the dropped calls issue? I was getting dropped calls from left to right on 4.2.1.96.

Damn, spoke to soon. Problem still persists,

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by [IFC]Area51

Damn, spoke to soon. Problem still persists,

which bug? MultiTap in the phone app or dropped calls?

[Spamdumpster]

There's a new theme - vodafone green - I'm loading it now.

EDIT: It looks like the green theme is the old vodafone today theme and the vodafone today theme is basically the same, except the coloring is slightly different. Nothing to get too excited about, IMO.

[BBGregPearl]

Man...will this earse all my stuff in my phone?

[Spamdumpster]

Originally Posted by BBGregPearl

Man...will this earse all my stuff in my phone?

Yes. Backup and then restore and everything should be ok.*


* I cannot be held responsible if everything does not turn out ok. But it should.

[John Clark]

I will say that every OS update I've done has gone smooth until this one. It hung on 507 screen (no OS) and I had to start over. I didn't lose any data (it was in the auto backup) but I did lose all my 3rd party apps that I downloaded OTA. I had to reload them all again and register, etc.

I don't think it had to do with this specific OS, just stating that it's possible for things to go wrong, but rare.

[BBGregPearl]

I will have to do this later. Not something to do while sitting here at my desk at work.

[MADSLEG]

YAHOOOOOOOOO
Last (4.2.1.164/4.2.1.101) OS update finally fixed problem with MMS
NICE

[jpfinne]

Originally Posted by MADSLEG

YAHOOOOOOOOO
Last (4.2.1.164/4.2.1.101) OS update finally fixed problem with MMS
NICE

When you say MMS problem, do you mean picture messages showing up as blank messages?


I am certainty hoping this comes with improved battery life as well...Charging every 1~2 days is not that convenient with v4.2.1.154 / 4.2.1.96. Fingers crossed.

[rmitchell]

My biggest issues with the last software I installed are fixed. I haven't found any new problems with this software so far.

I have no issues dailing letters.

My turn Bluetooth off icon is back.

I can select the stop and volume controls almost immediately when playing large videos.