Latest 9860 Official OS 7.1.0.428 from Telstra

**ad19** · 06-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Probably one of the best OS I have seen with regard to a memory leak. Only down 4.2mb after 24 hours.

**1magine** · 06-06-2012, 03:42 PM

Awesome. Ad19 - This is after using the media player?

**ad19** · 06-06-2012, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by 1magine

Awesome. Ad19 - This is after using the media player?

I just played a few videos and a few songs so I will let you know if I notice a difference.

**OniPod** · 06-06-2012, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by Stubbo

Well bugger me, I retract my previous statement!

Indeed it does seem to still have an embedded policy, my firewall is locked on so I guess this indicates it!

Has to do with Parental Controls. Perfectly fine.

**onetwoduy** · 06-06-2012, 08:23 PM

I don't mean to spam, but I'm really stuck, can anyone help?

I'm new to upgrading my OS, I've just recently purchased the 9860. And now I'm having issues upgrading.

I've installed the latest version of Blackberry Desktop Software, I've backed up all my data.

I then downloaded BBSAK from their website and was following this thread,
How to Wipe / Load OS Using BBSAK

I then downloaded and installed this OS, Latest 9860 Official OS 7.1.0.428 from Telstra.

http://i.imgur.com/MzYSC.jpg

I then used BBSAK to wipe my phone, I waited a while, and now I received the 507 Error screen. I made sure Vendor.XML was deleted from
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader"

I started up Blackberry Desktop Software, I had this,
http://i.imgur.com/02Egl.jpg

I ignored that and started the Loader.exe from
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader".
Then recieved this,
http://i.imgur.com/Cy0bZ.jpg

That didn't work so I tried using the Load OS feature from BBSAK and got this..
http://i.imgur.com/zsIK6.jpg

So now I'm stuck.. Can anyone help?

**brando0623** · 06-06-2012, 09:51 PM

Search the previous beta os leaks for this device and you will find that there is another xml file that you have to delete in order to get the os to load onto your device. I believe it is a hidden file within the user folder (usually your name) under the hidden folder "Appdata" under I believe "Roaming"-> "Research in Motion"-> "Blackberry"-> "Loader XML"

**onetwoduy** · 06-07-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks, I never knew there was a second Vendor.xml file, I should have done my research better. The Desktop Software has recognized the new OS and installing it as we speak.

**Undenied** · 06-07-2012, 11:10 PM

Would I brick my 9850 if I try this one on for size?

**onetwoduy** · 06-08-2012, 12:28 AM

Considering you have a different version, I don't think the Desktop Manager or any alternate program would recognize the OS for your 9850.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9860 using Tapatalk

**Tuil67** · 06-08-2012, 12:58 AM

Search, download and use "vendelete+", it erase all the necessary thing for you.

**otacon** · 06-10-2012, 04:37 AM

Installed this last night. I can say that after about 12 hours of usage, the 9860 seems snappier, doesn't lag at all, and battery life has improved tremendously. Am very happy with this upgrade and will recommend to all.

**inpain** · 06-10-2012, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by otacon

Installed this last night. I can say that after about 12 hours of usage, the 9860 seems snappier, doesn't lag at all, and battery life has improved tremendously. Am very happy with this upgrade and will recommend to all.

Hi otacon, ty for the feedback

Question, does this release have the HotSpot feature ?

Thanks!

**zeeten** · 06-10-2012, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by inpain

Hi otacon, ty for the feedback

Question, does this release have the HotSpot feature ?

Thanks!

Yes, it has hotspot

**SkaterGuy2k** · 06-12-2012, 09:07 AM

I have had this installed and running for almost a week now so I figured now would be the perfect time to give my views on this OS.

So far I have noticed the usual with a new OS load - Phone Snappier, no lagging clock, less mem leak, less battery..... blah blah blah blah

Now for the real stuff, first off I am still running the stock battery (no upgrade here yet) and with that I get a full day of use (BBM, Emails, Sms, web surfing - googling documents and videos on youtube, taking pictures and videos, music for my 3hr train ride/walk, plus the weather channel updating ever 30mins) - drains at about 4-6.5%/hr and Mem leak of 26.6/mb at the end of the day. Phone off the charger at 6:30am and returns to the charger at around 11pm-12am depending on the day.

Also I have notice, don't know if this was possibe in the other builds but in email messages now have option to allow swiping between messages - this can be done by: Email Options>Message Display and Actions > under actions there is a check box to allow swiping through messages

the install took about 30-40 mins with no issues at all. I would say a solid upgrade from 7.1.0.402 and .342

Install and enjoy, you will not regret it.
BB4Lyfe

**inpain** · 06-12-2012, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by SkaterGuy2k

I have had this installed and running for almost a week now so I figured now would be the perfect time to give my views on this OS.

So far I have noticed the usual with a new OS load - Phone Snappier, no lagging clock, less mem leak, less battery..... blah blah blah blah

Now for the real stuff, first off I am still running the stock battery (no upgrade here yet) and with that I get a full day of use (BBM, Emails, Sms, web surfing - googling documents and videos on youtube, taking pictures and videos, music for my 3hr train ride/walk, plus the weather channel updating ever 30mins) - drains at about 4-6.5%/hr and Mem leak of 26.6/mb at the end of the day. Phone off the charger at 6:30am and returns to the charger at around 11pm-12am depending on the day.

Also I have notice, don't know if this was possibe in the other builds but in email messages now have option to allow swiping between messages - this can be done by: Email Options>Message Display and Actions > under actions there is a check box to allow swiping through messages

the install took about 30-40 mins with no issues at all. I would say a solid upgrade from 7.1.0.402 and .342

Install and enjoy, you will not regret it.
BB4Lyfe

Thanks for the info

Sad thing is, no Arabic support in this release

**maurojuve** · 06-12-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by SkaterGuy2k

I have had this installed and running for almost a week now so I figured now would be the perfect time to give my views on this OS.

So far I have noticed the usual with a new OS load - Phone Snappier, no lagging clock, less mem leak, less battery..... blah blah blah blah

Now for the real stuff, first off I am still running the stock battery (no upgrade here yet) and with that I get a full day of use (BBM, Emails, Sms, web surfing - googling documents and videos on youtube, taking pictures and videos, music for my 3hr train ride/walk, plus the weather channel updating ever 30mins) - drains at about 4-6.5%/hr and Mem leak of 26.6/mb at the end of the day. Phone off the charger at 6:30am and returns to the charger at around 11pm-12am depending on the day.

Also I have notice, don't know if this was possibe in the other builds but in email messages now have option to allow swiping between messages - this can be done by: Email Options>Message Display and Actions > under actions there is a check box to allow swiping through messages

the install took about 30-40 mins with no issues at all. I would say a solid upgrade from 7.1.0.402 and .342

Install and enjoy, you will not regret it.
BB4Lyfe

hello, nice review. i am from venezuela so, sorry for my english

one question.

is good the memory leak around 26 megas per day or it could be worse?

my 9860 has around 23 or 27 mega per day memory leak

thanks

i have installed facebook, twitter, scoremobile fc, angry pigs, angry pigs seasons, ap, banesco (bank app), al jazera, msn messenger, and one of f1.

i don't know if one of this has a relation with the mem leak.

**craighew** · 06-12-2012, 09:56 AM

After watching this topic for a good few days I decided to upgrade from 7.1.0.342 to this latest OS.
Really easy stuff, downloaded the app exe file, ran it on PC, ran vendelete.ext (to get rid of any proprietary xml files) then fired up BB Desktop Manager, removed my 32GB media card, attached Torch and messenger asked if I wanted to upgrade my OS to this latest version.

After hitting OK the whole process runs automatically and took about 30 minutes in total.

The result: One happy 9860 complete with all apps etc re-installed.

Just popped the Media card back in and all seems good to go.

Will post back if any untoward happenings but honestly are not expecting any.

For any 9860 owners out there nervous about upgrading their OS, don't worry: it really is a breeze. Its a bit like changing the oil in your car: not essential but something you really should do now and then.....!

**SkaterGuy2k** · 06-12-2012, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by maurojuve

hello, nice review. i am from venezuela so, sorry for my english

one question.

is good the memory leak around 26 megas per day or it could be worse?

my 9860 has around 23 or 27 mega per day memory leak

thanks

i have installed facebook, twitter, scoremobile fc, angry pigs, angry pigs seasons, ap, banesco (bank app), al jazera, msn messenger, and one of f1.

i don't know if one of this has a relation with the mem leak.

A memory leak is usually caused by a application that closed and didn't release the stored memory used or an application that is running and not actively releasing the memory that is not in use.
However I have had really bad mem leaks of 100mbs in a day so having 20-30 in one day to me is not bad, it could be better but 23 or 27 mb in a day is not bad at all, i also have facebook and twitter installed as well (not beta versions).

if you find that you are leaking more mem than you like try removing applications that would run in the background and see if it improves. also if you still find that the device becomes unresponsive then I suggest doing a fresh install of your OS and only install the applications you want, good way to do a clean up as well.

Good luck hope it has helped

BB4Lyfe

**maurojuve** · 06-12-2012, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by SkaterGuy2k

A memory leak is usually caused by a application that closed and didn't release the stored memory used or an application that is running and not actively releasing the memory that is not in use.
However I have had really bad mem leaks of 100mbs in a day so having 20-30 in one day to me is not bad, it could be better but 23 or 27 mb in a day is not bad at all, i also have facebook and twitter installed as well (not beta versions).

if you find that you are leaking more mem than you like try removing applications that would run in the background and see if it improves. also if you still find that the device becomes unresponsive then I suggest doing a fresh install of your OS and only install the applications you want, good way to do a clean up as well.

Good luck hope it has helped

BB4Lyfe

thanks for your comment my friend.

well, i supose that i can live with te mem leak.

when my device has between 30 and 40 megas free memory, then i made a reset.

**1magine** · 06-12-2012, 10:35 AM

The base memory leak is related to the coding of the media player and indexing. For OS 7.1 devices once the media player is engaged (from Alarm, ring tone or alert to streaming or just listening to an MP3) a leak of almost 1 meg per hour ensues. Pre OS7.1 this would be considered horrific. But 24-26 a day now is considered par for the course. My guess is, this will never be fixed on 7.1. Memory leak should be near non-existant on BB10. So just deal until then.

**SkaterGuy2k** · 06-12-2012, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by maurojuve

thanks for your comment my friend.

well, i supose that i can live with te mem leak.

when my device has between 30 and 40 megas free memory, then i made a reset.

couple apps that I find to be quite useful is MeterBerry and Quickpull.
Meterberry is great for monitoring your mem leak and batt drain with the use of alerts when it reaches a specific amount of mem leaked or batt time left and with Quickpull I find it great to do a quick restart of the device(almost comparable to battery pull), also I have a scheduled restart with Quickpull, set to go off just before I wake up each morning so that I can start each day with a fresh device

or a Freshy

Enjoy and Hope it helps
BB4Lyfe

**otacon** · 06-13-2012, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by inpain

Hi otacon, ty for the feedback

Question, does this release have the HotSpot feature ?

Thanks!

Yes, it has the hotspot feature for me.

I read elsewhere that AT&T subscribers have this feature disabled. Since I'm not AT&T, I am not sure whether this feature is available for this group of subscribers.

**otacon** · 06-13-2012, 01:34 AM

After 72 hours of installing this new update, I can give a better comment on it.

1) Battery: One word - AMAZING. On 2G, I finish off my day with approximately 40% of battery to spare. I receive about 250 emails per day and use my BB to reply maybe 20% of those. I'm a heavy BBM user and IM+ user as well.

2) Memory: Memory leaks are expected. I installed AUTMemory and run it about once every hour to clear up unused memory.

3) Feel: The phone does feel snappier. No spinning clocks since updating. Opening and closing programs seem faster for me too, but maybe that is just me...

4) Features: All features are intact, including Hotspot.

I can honestly say that this release is probably the best till this date.

**Kamika007z** · 06-13-2012, 10:09 AM

I am hoping we see a new OS for the 9850.

1magine, didn't you mention once that RIM was testing build .500s internally and it apparently has the media processor issues resolved?

**1magine** · 06-13-2012, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by Kamika007z

I am hoping we see a new OS for the 9850.

1magine, didn't you mention once that RIM was testing build .500s internally and it apparently has the media processor issues resolved?

Yes- something to that effect. I did not see or test the OS, but was told flat out the MPB error was no longer able to be reproduced. Unfortunately, as I'm sure you can guess, internal and carrier testing has slowed dramatically. There are just not allot of 9860/9850 carriers worlwide, and they are not asking for new builds with any sense of urgency. There are certainly later builds than .428 out in the wild, though they are reported to be hit or miss. I would not expect too much in the way of leaks/ official releases prior to BB10. If we see 2-3 more over the next 5 months, I believe we will be lucky.