Could .402 be the new Gold Standard?

**Doc Z** · 04-25-2012, 05:30 PM

Been on .267 for a while, haven't tried any other leaks until this one and I like it so far. We'll see once the OS settles in.

**jaydee5799** · 04-25-2012, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by NinjaRAT

No one experiencing memory drain? Ever since 7.1 I seem to be experiencing varying degrees of memory dropping to the point the phone is crawling and requires a reboot. I haven't yet determined the cause, but I suspect it's related to some app I'm running, as I haven't heard much in the way of confirmation for the forums. (so far, I'm suspicious of Pandora, when I leave it running in the background)

Otherwise, the battery life is much improved over earlier versions, so I'll leave Quicklaunch to perform a scheduled reboot early in the morning before I leave for the office.

HAHA. I have had a memory drain with every OS I run...this one is not exception. Up to 90MB a day...maybe an app, maybe a theme. But whatever it is, I am not going to delete anything. Just reboot, reboot, reboot.

**Betmen** · 04-25-2012, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by jaydee5799

HAHA. I have had a memory drain with every OS I run...this one is not exception. Up to 90MB a day...maybe an app, maybe a theme. But whatever it is, I am not going to delete anything. Just reboot, reboot, reboot.

Hey jaydee, I agree I have also had mem leaks with every OS I've ever used. I just installed .402 a few hours ago so it's to soon to tell. It works but I don't know how well yet. I came from .267 which I loved but since I started this thread I thought I had to give .402 a try. I'll update this post in a few days when I have more info.
Good Luck all.

**FBA** · 04-25-2012, 06:37 PM

On Bluetooth in this leak, it does not transmit CID name, only CID. They keep breaking things along the way...

**kazn3r** · 04-25-2012, 07:43 PM

just to waste space, I am a mac user; unfortunately.

**byul** · 04-25-2012, 08:25 PM

I have memory leaks on every OS that have played with it.
Reboot when it's needed. Cool gotta try let my 9900 run out of memory!
Never did that though so i guess i would give it a shot.

**kjjb0204** · 04-25-2012, 09:57 PM

I'm curious to know what people consider a memory leak.

Anyhow, 402 broke vlingo but fixed mlb at-bat game streaming. Vlingo is a must-have, so back to my old standard.

**palomartian** · 04-26-2012, 12:18 AM

does hotspot work on ATT?

**Rootbrian** · 04-26-2012, 01:54 AM

Haven't had any issues with 7.1.0.402 either.

It is the gold standard!

**auditman** · 04-26-2012, 02:19 AM

Using bjoose with .342 no issue with memory.

**guzprom** · 04-26-2012, 04:33 AM

wow. on 3rd day using .403. the last 2 days was pretty normal. but today.. been using heavily (1hr+ calls) browse and check on bloomberg often.. after 8 hours still 50pc left... is this too good to be true, or will it return to 8-12pc+/hr tommorow? *finger crossed*

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**tooberk** · 04-26-2012, 07:07 AM

This is the best firmware i've ever used for 9900. You have to see it for yourself. go get it.

**mzman** · 04-26-2012, 08:53 AM

Any reports on how well mobile hotspot works? Please mention how much you've used it, and on what carrier. I'm on Verizon. Thanks!

**maggini1** · 04-26-2012, 09:41 AM

Except for AT&T. Installed yesterday and no one could hear me on the other end. Mic issue is a deal breaker!

**Doc Z** · 04-26-2012, 10:53 AM

One extremely annoying issue with 402 is the "fuzzy" text I see on some web sites, particularly Crackberry. The only OS that didn't do this was 267, I've seen it on nearly every other one. What's the deal?

**Legal Eagle** · 04-26-2012, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by maggini1

Except for AT&T. Installed yesterday and no one could hear me on the other end. Mic issue is a deal breaker!

Very odd how this issue is only affecting AT&T users.

One of the top Hybrid builders, Barracuda has just released a new hybrid based on .402 and it has the same issue with AT&T.

He is convinced that is is carrier specific.

**jalil-e** · 04-26-2012, 11:01 AM

Hi there, just to inform:
Migrated 3 days ago to the 7.1.0.402, from the 7.0.0.xxx something...and NOW I can say that the Bold 9900 is the best phone I've had. (Im coming from the great 9700).

No more battery leak (lasts 1 whole day/before only half day), much better signal (before was searching constantly and cancelling calls), in fact no issues at all since the OS update.

As someone joked: I only hope my multimegamillion dollar company will not close due to not having autofocus camera on my phone...

**Doc Z** · 04-26-2012, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Legal Eagle

Very odd how this issue is only affecting AT&T users.

One of the top Hybrid builders, Barracuda has just released a new hybrid based on .402 and it has the same issue with AT&T.

He is convinced that is is carrier specific.

Not true, I've had this happen to my Verizon 9930 on virtually every OS except 267. Didn't even happen once on that OS, I was very surprised. So far so good on day 2 with 402 so hopefully it stays that way. But actually I think I only made a couple calls so far.

**Legal Eagle** · 04-26-2012, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Doc Z

Not true, I've had this happen to my Verizon 9930 on virtually every OS except 267. Didn't even happen once on that OS, I was very surprised. So far so good on day 2 with 402 so hopefully it stays that way. But actually I think I only made a couple calls so far.

Maybe so for the 9930, but with regard specifically to .402 on the 9900, I have only seen users from AT&T have this problem, roll back to the previous OS and all is well again so it appears.

**Phill_UK** · 04-26-2012, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by ibiza.ben

Phill what's your thoughts on this OS so far then? Experienced any bugs? What's the best version for you?

I thought it was ok, nothing special though. I don't buy all this 'amazing battery life' BS, because I've never had bad battery life on any OS. They've all performed about the same for me.

One thing I couldn't stand about .402 was the bloody intrusive IT Policy locked into the OS, restricting my personal customisation options. That had to go! Unfortunately you can't remove it, so I downgraded back to Vodafone UK's official .342 and was only then able to get rid of it.

I'm sticking with .342 until something better comes along, as everything is working perfectly for me on this one.

**Legal Eagle** · 04-26-2012, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Phill_UK

, so I downgraded back to Vodafone UK's official .342 .

Phill

Where did you find the Voda UK .342 ?

Their download page is still showing 7.0.0.585.

**blackberry_surfer** · 04-26-2012, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Legal Eagle

Phill

Where did you find the Voda UK .342 ?

Their download page is still showing 7.0.0.585.

Check Desktop Manager I was offered .342 and installed it. How Vodafone are deciding who to offer this to I don't know seems sort of phased roll out.

**Phill_UK** · 04-26-2012, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Legal Eagle

Phill

Where did you find the Voda UK .342 ?

Their download page is still showing 7.0.0.585.

I just wiped, connected to DM, and was offered .342 as a recommended install.

It must be Vodafone UK's official OS as I didn't have .342 installed on my PC

**calicocat2010** · 04-26-2012, 12:27 PM

I don't know if it kills your battery but it's a GREAT app to have. you can restore and backup your device Daily, weekly whatever you like But the Genius part is if you lose your phone, BB Protect can find it with your GPS Location, change your password, wipe your data, AND even have a message display on the homescreen with your info on it if someone who stole is is using it. And if you are missing your phone you can log onto the website and there is a setting to where you can find your phone even if the ringer is on silent. BB Protect is a Must have!

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