[dimsum]

okay, so im new to the site, have been reading up on the posts..

I have a 8703e registered with BELL, in Canada..

I have v4.1.0.352 Platform 2.2.0.165 on the phone and was wondering EXACTLY how I would go abouts upgrading the OS, im a noob and dont wanna loose all my numbers and info on the phone..

whats the best way to upgrade the OS and is it worth it? or should I just leave it be?

Thanks

[penguin3107]

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...-4-0-22-a.html

[dimsum]

yeah seems like there is no difference in upgrading, other than the broken battery meter and constant red light.. so i shall stay away, thanks

[mjgs1971]

Originally Posted by penguin3107

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...-4-0-22-a.html

I think the link that's suggested is OS 4.5, a good upgrade from the one you said you have at the moment. For one, it provides free html viewer when you browse web pages in your device, among other improved features. Why don't you give it a try? You can rollback to your previous OS if you're not satisfied (which is unlikely).

Now for your phonebook contacts, the new loader apps will actually recommend to back up your device (including your address book) before you proceed with the upgrade. Most members here have been doing the upgrades with the least amount of worry that their address books will be messed up. Still worried? Back up your address book using the Desktop Manager before the upgrade.

Welcome to BB Forums btw, hope I helped.

[penguin3107]

Originally Posted by dimsum

yeah seems like there is no difference in upgrading, other than the broken battery meter and constant red light.. so i shall stay away, thanks

No difference? How'd you arrive at that conclusion?
OS 4.5 is on a totally different level than 4.1.
Definitely do it.

[dimsum]

really eh, thanks alot guys..

what are the visual differences of os 4.5 ?

[Sytner]

Nothing too significant but it allows the use of Today and Zen themes etc.

[akosnitzky]

Wirelessly posted (Its All About the U!)

Documents to Go and html e-mail

[remydakid]

i guess you can say the UI has more of a look like on the curve series