Telstra has posted 4.5.0.52 for 8310

[yorrick]

Originally Posted by GaryCutri

It is best to stick with the firmware from your own provider as it may contain custom tweaks. If you load another carriers firmware you will have to install the firmware update and the delete the vendor.xml file from "\Programs File\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader". By deleting the vendor file after installing firmware it will allow it to be install on any device designed for that firmware.

This is based on DM 4.3. If you use DM 4.5, the whole process is relatively tweak free.

[Chippy]

Got to step 5 and nothing happens i.e. doesn't offer to run DM (V4.6 beta).

So this is where I'm at:

DM V4.6 succesfully installed on laptop

OS V4.5 has been successfully installed on laptop

8310 is connected to laptop running DM 4.6 via USB but has not been prompted to upgrade to new OS V4.5

DM V4.6 appears to be be working fine, as I was able to perform backup from 8310

???

Cheers.

[yorrick]

Originally Posted by Chippy

Got to step 5 and nothing happens i.e. doesn't offer to run DM (V4.6 beta).

So this is where I'm at:

DM V4.6 succesfully installed on laptop

OS V4.5 has been successfully installed on laptop

8310 is connected to laptop running DM 4.6 via USB but has not been prompted to upgrade to new OS V4.5

DM V4.6 appears to be be working fine, as I was able to perform backup from 8310

???

Cheers.

Try this...
1) Terminate DM.
2) Connect BB to PC via USB
3) Run OS upgrade.
4) OS upgrade should install. At the end of install, it will offer to start DM to upgrade the BB. Say "yes" to this offer!
5) DM should start and check for updates. At this point, it should note a new OS is present and proceed to upgrade.

If you are doing everything right, then it may be DM 4.6 that is the problem and reverting back to DM 4.5 may help. <scratch head>

[GaryCutri]

Originally Posted by Chippy

Got to step 5 and nothing happens i.e. doesn't offer to run DM (V4.6 beta).

So this is where I'm at:

DM V4.6 succesfully installed on laptop

OS V4.5 has been successfully installed on laptop

8310 is connected to laptop running DM 4.6 via USB but has not been prompted to upgrade to new OS V4.5

DM V4.6 appears to be be working fine, as I was able to perform backup from 8310

???

Cheers.

You need to go to "\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader" and delete the vendor.xml file. Once this file is removed reconnect your device and you will be prompted to upgrade.

[Chippy]

Originally Posted by GaryCutri

You need to go to "\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Apploader" and delete the vendor.xml file. Once this file is removed reconnect your device and you will be prompted to upgrade.

Yeppo, that did the trick.

Thanks Gary and Yorrick for your advice.

Oh and DM V4.6 and OS V4.5?

Very niiiiiiiice.

[Chippy]

A couple of issues following the upgrade:

1) BBSmart Email Viewer refuses to show images in emails and fails "connections test" in "connections setup" option - emailed BBSmart tech support.

2) when using browser cannot login to this forum (and other forums) - able to type in username but can't get cursor to password field - frustrating.

Any ideas, fellas?

[Gregmyers]

Originally Posted by Chippy

A couple of issues following the upgrade:

1) BBSmart Email Viewer refuses to show images in emails and fails "connections test" in "connections setup" option - emailed BBSmart tech support.

2) when using browser cannot login to this forum (and other forums) - able to type in username but can't get cursor to password field - frustrating.

Any ideas, fellas?

Hi Chippy,
1) BBSmart Email Viewer does not work with OS 4.5 (yet). I find this application a bit redundant with the new lay-out of the native viewer anyway.

2) To log into this site from your BlackBerry (or any mobile internet device) try this address: http://wap.blackberryforums.com.au
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards.
Greg Myers

[Chippy]

Originally Posted by Gregmyers

1) BBSmart Email Viewer does not work with OS 4.5 (yet). I find this application a bit redundant with the new lay-out of the native viewer anyway.

Had a response from BBSmart people, as follows:

"After some investigation it seems that within the last week RIM has changed around the way BIS connections are established from third-party applications, and this is why you are unable to establish a connection from within BBSmart Email viewer (and hence images are not working). We are working now on a fix and hope to release it within the next two weeks."



Yes, the new-look email viewer in OS V4.5 presents a bit better however I am also not receiving images in emails. Also, can't see an options list for changing background colours etc.

Originally Posted by Gregmyers

2) To log into this site from your BlackBerry (or any mobile internet device) try this address: http://wap.blackberryforums.com.au

Where specifically should I be looking?

[Gregmyers]

There is no color variance option in the native BB email viewer (even with 4.5). Just have to wait for BBSmart for the fix on that one.
Any images you receive in your emails will come in as attachments and you will need to open the attachment before they can be viewed within your email.

[Chippy]

One noted browser improvement:

I can now watch youtube videos.