[vinmontRD]

Originally Posted by psyct1

holy shit, it might look intimidating but it literally takes about 3 minutes to do!!!

Very true - and that's a good point. For a non-programmer, it does look intimidating. But once you know what to look for, you can polish it off in a few minutes.

[vinmontRD]

Originally Posted by rsnadel

Thanks for all your work on this. Did it eventually install successfully? And lastly: I've got an AT&T-branded (and locked) 8300 that works fine. Does there appear to be a reason to upgrade to this newer version of firmware? Any idea how I might benefit from it?

Yup - it all installed just fine on my AT&T-branded, unlocked Curve, and it's working fine on T-Mobile right now.

I'm not aware of any particular improvements, so I don't think there are any compelling reasons to rush out and upgrade. However, if you ever have a problem with your device, the first thing a tech support or customer service rep will ask you to do is to upgrade to the latest version.

Intermediate releases like this (as denoted by the fact that the major numbers like 4.2.2 haven't changed) are almost always little more than minor bug fixes. The only part of the number that has changed is the last part of 4.2.2.173 -- the "173". That's generally the "build number", used by software developers to distinguish by working, complete "builds" of the software they have compiled. Different software shops might have slightly different takes on the distinction between "major" and "minor" versions and "builds". But in general, if it's only the build number that has changed, you can be pretty confident that it is only a few bugs that have been dealt with in a given release.

That being said: new builds may have addressed issues that affect your user experience. I find that to be important, so I tend to try the latest builds. The kinds of issues you may see resolved in new builds might include things like:
- better memory management
- improvement response time for some tasks
- a resolution to the "disappearing folder" issue that some of us used to experience
- inclusion of a minor upgrade to one of the component applications, like the Media Player
- faster recovery of a GPRS signal after having been in an out-of-signal condition

Actual visible changes in functionality would likely be denoted by a change in one of the more significant digits of the release number.

In short: not necessary, you may not see a difference, but there are likely to be subtle improvements.

[rsnadel]

Thanks for the explanation. It's a little like when you get eyeglasses and then realize what you've been missing. I'd love to see a faster browser, but beyond that I really don't know what shortcomings are that have been addressed-- signal improvement, for example. And without knowing when AT&T is going to release an update, you're kinda just left hanging...

[Dono]

bb weather. Have installed on numerous bb but on this version it locks up no matter what buttons pushed. Have to pull battery to unlock worked on previous version of software any body else see this

[vinmontRD]

Originally Posted by Dono

bb weather. Have installed on numerous bb but on this version it locks up no matter what buttons pushed. Have to pull battery to unlock worked on previous version of software any body else see this

Strange. It behaves the same on my Curve with this new OS as it did under the last couple of OS's I tried.

[bdizzlefizzle]

Originally Posted by Dono

bb weather. Have installed on numerous bb but on this version it locks up no matter what buttons pushed. Have to pull battery to unlock worked on previous version of software any body else see this

I have had this issue with bb weather for a bit now. I think there's a different issue than OS

[John Clark]

When the message "no profiles specified" comes up are you only pushing the trackball? Don't push any other button like menu or escape, etc. Or is this a new problem?

[bdizzlefizzle]

Originally Posted by John Clark

When the message "no profiles specified" comes up are you only pushing the trackball? Don't push any other button like menu or escape, etc. Or is this a new problem?

Once it happened, pressing anything did nothing to help. A shame as I'd REALLY like this app.

[chetzy]

can someone post the already edited alx please, i know i will mess it up somehow, knowing my luck.

[vinmontRD]

Originally Posted by bdizzlefizzle

Once it happened, pressing anything did nothing to help. A shame as I'd REALLY like this app.

That's exactly the issue - "once it happened", the device is locked up and must be rebooted. However, if you remember to press the trackball in response to the first error msg, then you're home free. Worth the hassle - works fine after this!

[MaxPayne79]

would anyone be kind enough to post an edited .alx file. U see i have a mac and rim's a little behind times there so...thanx so much.

[EvolutionCSR]

That's weird with this OS BB Weather does not lock up on me at all like it used to.

I did not have to push trackball in first to specify a profile.

Originally Posted by Dono

bb weather. Have installed on numerous bb but on this version it locks up no matter what buttons pushed. Have to pull battery to unlock worked on previous version of software any body else see this

[Perfect Storm]

Don't notice any differences, but newer is better!

[vinmontRD]

Originally Posted by Perfect Storm

Don't notice any differences, but newer is better!

The only thing I'm seeing that I'm pretty confident is different is the snappier performance on the user interface. I use BB Dimension Today theme, and it was always sluggish switching from the Today screen to the icon view - and now it's consistently instant ever since I upgraded. It's a subtle change, but it really makes the device feel better. Nice!

[Horizon Wireless]

If anyone wants, i have the edited alx file. Just send me a pm with your email and i will send it to you.

[Hemiolia]

It'd be nice if someone can post it here like it is done in the 8100 forums.

[John Clark]

"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."

How to Add Vendor Locked Themes - BlackBerryFAQ

[MaxPayne79]

Originally Posted by John Clark

"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."

How to Add Vendor Locked Themes - BlackBerryFAQ

if i had a pc sir, if i had a pc....

[bdizzlefizzle]

Editing the platform.alx file takes literally 15 seconds, plus upload. The instructions are good. I don't see why we need to have it ready-made that badly.

[vinmontRD]

Originally Posted by MaxPayne79

if i had a pc sir, if i had a pc....

But Max (Mr Pain, er, Payne?) -

Without a PC, the desktop manager can't be loaded, and the ALX files are useless...yes?