Leaked OS 7.1.0.205 for BlackBerry Torch 9860 Findings and Fixes

**superkaos** · 01-18-2012, 10:32 PM

On the network modes, where are people seeing the option to change?

**SkaterGuy2k** · 01-18-2012, 11:12 PM

Select manage connections, network and connections, mobile network, then select network mode.

Sent from my BlackBerry 9860 using Tapatalk

**takuma089** · 01-18-2012, 11:30 PM

Just installed it now. waiting for the device to boot up and restore all device data and I'm all done. and going to give it like 2-3 battery pulls

**putters** · 01-18-2012, 11:41 PM

When you shut your mobile network off and keep your WiFi connected is your BIS still connected? Can you BBM over Wifi

Do you have the option under mobile network to use "WiFi Prefered"

**imsatsel** · 01-19-2012, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by superkaos

Thanks everyone for the info on Network Modes. Going to install on my ATT Torch 9860 and see what happens

what network mode do you get after using this 205 ?

**Alooi Divona** · 01-19-2012, 01:09 AM

Downloading .. will feedback after i install it

**takuma089** · 01-19-2012, 02:07 AM

I noticed that when I finished installing it. that my application memory is down to 170.2mb and after 3 consecutive battery pulls it went up to 185.6mb (WOW).

I complain about the sluggishness on the crackberry forums mobile site on .190. in .205 its slighty improved but still sluggish.

still checking out the battery. scrolling thru panels is snappy. mobile hotspot is still there and still works on Globe Telecom(Philippines).

**Morpheus** · 01-19-2012, 05:05 AM

Interesting to see these leaks back to back like this. I'm going to wait on the few people that are doing their "settle in period"... witch could be sped up simply by doing several batt pulls....also...batt life will need a day or two comparison.

Lets see how SOPA will stop these leaks...and how it will effect what we do...

**Alooi Divona** · 01-19-2012, 05:21 AM

i've installed software v.7.1.0.205
didnt notice anything new ..
and it's to early to judge batt life ..

**superkaos** · 01-19-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by imsatsel

what network mode do you get after using this 205 ?

on my ATT torch, I do not see the option to change so it looks to be stuck in 4G only? It will switch, but I can not manually change it.

**Krypto** · 01-19-2012, 07:20 AM

On my Telus Torch, I've never had an issue with changing my network mode, so that may be a carrier limitation... Maybe AT&T needs to update something on their end to be compatible.

With regards to Telus and other carriers and wifi calling, that requires that the carrier has the right service books. Right now Telus doesn't, although it was my understanding from an internal document I saw that we should get it (likely after 7.1 goes official for the carrier).

As to memory, so far so good after a few battery pulls, but we'll have to see as its really too early still. Very early battery life info is very positive... I'm looking forward to checking how it does over the day, but initial rates are good (2.3%/h with some usage).

Will post more later.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**Klotar** · 01-19-2012, 07:24 AM

For some reason, AT&T has specifically asked RIM to disable the ability to manually switch to 2G; I recall reading the discussion on that in the 9700 forums. The OS looks at the vendor number hard coded into each phone to enable/disable this feature; so a Rogers phone running on AT&T with the exact same model, OS, etc., will have the option to switch to EDGE manually, but the AT&T phone will not have the option.

However, IIRC, a later OS brought the ability back.

**TTBGF** · 01-19-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by putters

Will BIS data work over wifi?

Yes it does.

**TTBGF** · 01-19-2012, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by statickiwi

Will report back within a day or two. Just installed this on my phone and configured a few of my apps.
I noticed after the install that my gmail calendars were disabled for sync. I had to re-enable them.
Menu transitions feels snappier and the keyboard feels more accurate.
I have never noticed this before, but the Blackberry maps there is now a little icon that searches for deals within this area.

The battery drainage on .190 settled down for me after a day. The first day the battery died, but after I was able to get atleast two days on a single charge. I don't have Facebook, but I'm a believer that the Facebook app consumes a lot of battery on the Blackberry OS.

I've noticed the keyboard is more accurate as well

**putters** · 01-19-2012, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by TTBGF

Yes it does.

Ok, I will try it out, in version .190 I still could not BBM over Wifi on my 9860, all my other Blackberries with allow me to BBM over Wifi, on Rogers Wireless.

**superkaos** · 01-19-2012, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by Klotar

For some reason, AT&T has specifically asked RIM to disable the ability to manually switch to 2G; I recall reading the discussion on that in the 9700 forums. The OS looks at the vendor number hard coded into each phone to enable/disable this feature; so a Rogers phone running on AT&T with the exact same model, OS, etc., will have the option to switch to EDGE manually, but the AT&T phone will not have the option.

However, IIRC, a later OS brought the ability back.

Thank you for the update. I really Hope ATT will release the manual ability as I kill the battery in my office.

**TTBGF** · 01-19-2012, 11:11 AM

Folks.........this same release for the 9810 brought the updates below posted by fellow user cntrydncr223.

Have a look, most of these findings apply for the 9860 as well

!!!!

Thanks for this cntrydncr223 !!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by cntrydncr223

Forgive me if I'm repeating what someone else already said. I've had a brutal day and only skimmed this thread...

Only had this installed for about an hour, but here's what I noticed so far... will edit as I find more items of interest.

In Text
-clear field
-check spelling
-show symbols
-clear conversation

In email
- display style (single or group)
- flag for follow up
- search option (file)

In applications
- playbook pairing (poynt)

In options
- call management (seems like settings were more streamlined)
- Networks and connections - blackberry bridge
- options listed in network connections
- Third party applications - personalization and privacy for BBM

BBM (now in menu)
- delete contacts history
- delete complete history
- show symbols
- scan BBM group barcode
- view my profile

Phone book
- sim contacts
- filter
- show on google maps
- get directions with google maps

All around nicer cons (great job!)

Very, very, very nice.
Thank you so much to all who contributed to making this and getting it out.

**Alooi Divona** · 01-19-2012, 01:06 PM

A lot of batt drain .. 21.36% per hour

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**Scooter68** · 01-19-2012, 02:04 PM

Don't worry about early Batt Drain... do lots of battery pulls and give it a few days.

Mine was just starting to get good on 7.1.0.190 and now i need to start over. What i have noticed is, i believe i am down about 50mb on memory i remember being around 150mb and now at 100mb and i shrunk both down before installing, i have lots of apps and game though so not too worried.

I too am a believer in Facebook and the Social feeds taking lots of battery. I turn off all notifications and it seems to be way better.

Browser feels smoother and more fluid although still not perfect.

Waiting to play with this for a bit before adding more findings.

**Alooi Divona** · 01-19-2012, 03:10 PM

Well I'll give it a try ..
I noticed in 7.1.0.190 app memory was 170 after batt pul I became 184 ..
In .205 didn't change downloaded some new apps and games and its 148 now
Not worried about that part to .

Facebook and twitter refresh n baclground every one hour ..

I'm a heavy bbm user ..

And yea I find this software is smoother than .190

I'll give it a days a lot a lot of days cuz I'm never think of downgrade
Waiting always for new update

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**masterscarhead1** · 01-19-2012, 03:39 PM

Is it just me, or is anyone else feeling that 7.1 has much worse reception and retaining of wifi?

**TTBGF** · 01-19-2012, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by putters

Ok, I will try it out, in version .190 I still could not BBM over Wifi on my 9860, all my other Blackberries with allow me to BBM over Wifi, on Rogers Wireless.

Actually, you were correct, my friend with BIS was not on 7.1 when he tried this. He upgraded today and it does not work now. Sorry for the misinformation.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**TTBGF** · 01-19-2012, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by TTBGF

Actually, you were correct, my friend with BIS was not on 7.1 when he tried this. He upgraded today and it does not work now. Sorry for the misinformation.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

And this just in....another person with BIS on this 205 confirms bbm works over wifi (network off). It does not work on 190 though, so 205 should work for you as well.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**TTBGF** · 01-19-2012, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by masterscarhead1

Is it just me, or is anyone else feeling that 7.1 has much worse reception and retaining of wifi?

Can't say that from my experience so far......its the same for me. And I have my wife's 9860 on 190 still....signal strength and reception are comparable on both.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

**Krypto** · 01-19-2012, 10:12 PM

So far I'm noticing the standard memory drain. I'm down 48MB in 20 hours.

Battery life started out looking good yesterday, but after a day of use, I barely made it through the work day with moderate use. But, its still been slightly better than .190.

Beyond that, things have been fine.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com