Latest Official 9650 OS 6.0.0.706 Sprint (Multilanguage)

[rroyy]

BlackBerry Handheld Software v6.0.0.3049 (Multilangauge)

Package Version: 6.0.0.3049
Consisting of:
Applications: 6.0.0.706
Software Platform: 4.4.0.560
File name: 9650_512AMEA_PBr6.0.0_rel3049_PL4.4.0.560_A6.0.0.7 06_Sprint_L.P.exe
File size: 145.52MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

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[edlivian]

i was wondering when the full installer would come in

[Culex316]

Findings:

-Initial Battery life seems to be worse than .587 for me (am getting 6-8% average discharge rate according to TinyMeter) disconnected from charger at 7:30 a.m. And at 1 p.m am already at 62% with very little use (would normally be at 90% at least)

-Help Me screen has access to "mini engineering screens" for CDMA + GPS (accessible in Blackberry menu)

-Browser and overall UI are noticeably quicker than .587...but I believe at the cost of worse battery life...maybe a hybrid can fix this.

[cohusker]

Originally Posted by Culex316

Findings:

-Initial Battery life seems to be worse than .587 for me (am getting 6-8% average discharge rate according to TinyMeter) disconnected from charger at 7:30 a.m. And at 1 p.m am already at 62% with very little use (would normally be at 90% at least)

I have been running .706 since Wednesday and my personal opinion is that the battery life is the same as .587.

The phone does feel a lot quicker! Well worth the upgrade to me!

[badhabit_wb]

i loaded it last night and at first i thought the battery life was bad as well. after a couple of battery pulls last night it seems pretty much the same as 587 to me as well. i had a bad load and wiped and reloaded so it had a bunch of stuff to download, service books, etc. that may be what is causing yours to use so much battery in the beginning. let it run a few days and i think you'll like it much better.

[FirePsych]

Just loaded a little while ago and the UI seems faster, BUT, the UI usually seems faster after a fresh load, BUT, this seems faster than it usually seems after a fresh load, so I think that's good.

Reboots seem faster.
Haven't used the browser yet.

I find that I go through the battery pretty quickly after a new load. I think it's a very intensive process and the computer USB doesn't provide as much juice as a wall outlet, so you might be using more energy than the USB port is providing.
I then spend a day or two tweaking apps, which uses more energy.

I noticed some font changes in menus too.

So far though this "feels" better than .587

[spencerdl]

So far So Good, everything is working. The phone appears smoother and quicker, more than normal after an update. Time will tell concerning battery usage. I like what I see so far.

[elsteve9]

My volume--down button still doesn't work. It hasn't worked for the last few OSes. Am I the only one with this problem? I can't use the thing with headphones anymore, since it's too damn loud, and the button is apparently the only way to turn it down.

Since I own a smartphone half to serve as an iPod, this is a huge problem for me.

-Stephen

[jaydee5799]

Originally Posted by elsteve9

My volume--down button still doesn't work. It hasn't worked for the last few OSes. Am I the only one with this problem? I can't use the thing with headphones anymore, since it's too damn loud, and the button is apparently the only way to turn it down.

Since I own a smartphone half to serve as an iPod, this is a huge problem for me.

-Stephen

Stephen, I have not had this problem at all with mine. I'm sure you have started other threads about it? No luck? I have used all the OSes (except this one...will load tomorrow) and I never heard of that problem with the 9650. Not a hardware thing?

[ibcop]

So.....is .587 better than .600? And .706 is the same (battery life wise) as .587? Just wondering.....

[Culex316]

Originally Posted by badhabit_wb

i loaded it last night and at first i thought the battery life was bad as well. after a couple of battery pulls last night it seems pretty much the same as 587 to me as well. i had a bad load and wiped and reloaded so it had a bunch of stuff to download, service books, etc. that may be what is causing yours to use so much battery in the beginning. let it run a few days and i think you'll like it much better.

Now that the official Sprint download is available, I'm going to do a wipe and clean install.

[badhabit_wb]

that could be part of it but i loaded from the link scrid had and installed the extra file before i downloaded it. it's worked fine since.

[Blackfeet]

Any info on the radio file - same one or did RIM finally give the 9650 some love?

[guavaberry]

I installed .706 last night with no problems. OS seems a little quicker, but no noticeable difference in battery life.

[rusco]

Finally, there is still newer OS version for this 9650. I thought that operators has forgotten this type due to concentrate to newer model. Good jobs Sprint...