[boomieman]

Hi, Sorry newbie to this forum.

For the life of me, I can't figure out why I should upgrade to 4.6.0.247 on my BOLD.

I know there's a sticky about the OS as a whole, but I'm looking for only what has been updated and improved and that info is not 100% clear when I read through the thread.

If this is redundant, please delete the thread.

Thanks

[Giant]

This is very redundant.. The general consensus around here is just to do it. Most people see better battery life and better memory management, and they like the new shortcuts. I have noticed better responsiveness all around and much better battery life. The kicker for me is better radio reception by far. I seriously noticed about a 50% improvement in signal strength and quality. I used to drop calls in the same 2 spots on the way home every day, and I dont think I have dropped a single one since I upgraded. YMMV

[Danman1043]

New shortcuts? I upgraded about 15 minutes ago. Not seen one yet

[th3gh05t]

...and they like the new shortcuts...

What new shortcuts?

[janx]

the major new shortcut to this OS is the app switcher. hold the BB menu button and it pops up.

[Giant]

I just meant the holding the BB button to activate the app switcher and pressing to select.

[Danman1043]

Ah finally. Thats pretty good. Ive often (this may sound ridiculous, but true) had difficulty going into the app switcher when I only have one hand available.

[Teek]

I agree with everything Giant said. Especially the signal strength. I still get many dropped calls but not AS many.

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[Danman1043]

My Application memory has gone up by 10MB which is good.

[th3gh05t]

the major new shortcut to this OS is the app switcher. hold the BB menu button and it pops up.

Can you still use the "Alt + Back" combo?

[Danman1043]

Can you still use the "Alt + Back" combo?

yep. the difference is though, that the new way, it stays on screen. you dont have to hold it down.

[andrewwwww]

By doing so, does it void the warranty?

[Giant]

By doing so, does it void the warranty?

Upgrading? No.. You can always* downgrade to the stock firmware level and take it in if you have issues.



*Of course by always, I mean usually.

[nibs13]

for me, holding the blackberry button and releasing still leaves the application launcher on the screen. it doesn't go away

[synwars]

for me, holding the blackberry button and releasing still leaves the application launcher on the screen. it doesn't go away

When you select another app it goes away.