[Ash_786]

Hi,


A place for you guys to share your findings of this OS. As mentioned on other threads this OS seems to be based on a older platform, therefore, is it good, bad or damn ugly ?


Cheers


Ash.

[SuperTone]

I just downloaded this, going to install later today...

[dbest1a]

im downloading now and about to install.....

[silkshocker]

install and let us know, sheesh!!

[ST79]

* subscribed *

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[chazoul]

To me, it seems way faster than 282.
Just a feeling.

But, BB Key to switch between apps doesn't work.
Plus, when you click the BB Key to validate (like "moving icons" and click to confirm) it doesn't work too.

[Poincare]

Just picked up 9000M_PBr4.6.0_rel499_PL4.0.0.183_A4.6.0.291.exe -- Yeah, as others have noted it looks based on an older platform. I am currently at .282 and had to select "Replace the device's applications with the older version provided by the BlackBerry Desktop Software". Install went smooth as butter (as usual). I can confirm the alt-tab-ness of being able to switch between apps is missing... Also, I do not have the "2g & 3g" selection which I had under .282. Tested my apps -- they work. (Amaze, Where, Poynt, GoodFoodNearYou, etc). Media player doesn't seem to have any increase or decrease speed over .282 -- it plays my .mp3 and video files no prob.

Overall -- ehh. if you're at .282 I'd stick to .282 unless you wanna be ultra-l33t then .291 for you.

[lulugirl896]

But, BB Key to switch between apps doesn't work.

I downloaded it, but that's pretty much a deal-breaker for me.

[SaneinOne]

I downloaded it, but that's pretty much a deal-breaker for me.

Absolutely, what a huge omission! Mind you, this OS is using the same platform version from 4.6.0.216 and this wasn't a feature until .247

[jd914]

no 2G 3G selection? I'll stay on 282

[Teek]

no 2G 3G selection? I'll stay on 282

ditto...............

[chazoul]

So, for me ALT + Return button let me switch from apps (not with the BB key anyway).
I'm still able to choose between 3G or 2G or 3G/2G.
The media player, especially Pictures player is loading faster my pictures.

Nothing more to say.

I give the .291 a try for a week and I'll give you my moods.

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[katiepea]

i don't believe this is an "omission" i wouldn't install this i'm running .282, and if i'm not mistaken this is a downgrade, .282 platform is 4.0.0.235, this one is 4.0.0.183, so uh, no thanks, why downgrade you phone? this is some hybrid OS a carrier made, not a new one..

[JasW]

I can confirm the alt-tab-ness of being able to switch between apps is missing... Also, I do not have the "2g & 3g" selection which I had under .282.

End of thread!

[dbest1a]

I'm still trying to get this thing to install. It just won't show up, same problem I had with .282 . constant struggle. I don't know if it's dsktp 5.0

[katiepea]

why are you using desktop manager, i'll put aside my reservations as to why ANYONE is installing this OS and just say dont' use desktop manager to install an os, just use loader.exe

[dbest1a]

why are you using desktop manager, i'll put aside my reservations as to why ANYONE is installing this OS and just say dont' use desktop manager to install an os, just use loader.exe

never knew that was an option.. Ive just always used dsk mngr

[dbest1a]

i spoke to soon, that didn't work.

[Poincare]

yeah bros... no 2g & 3g option like I had under .282. Oh yeah ... I have about the same memory free (26MB) as I did under .282. Also, I've been testing the 2g (EDGE) and 3G in various parts of my office... 3G speed is about the same as under .282; EDGE speed is ... well, lacking as it always is. I've made several calls, texts, and now MMSs. They work ... just like I said before, if you're happy with .282 I'd stick to it...

[bulvine420]

install from the download location after taking out the vendor file

[silkshocker]

no thanks. I'll stick with 282 for now. No sense in downgrading from what I have.

[dbest1a]

I had poor call quality with .282. I am hoping this will be better.

[katiepea]

this is a lesser build you guys... i'm just gonna quit looking at this forum before my head explodes... you're not gonna get new anything in this release, the app version number is carrier defined this release is older than the .282...

[jclif]

does anyone have a link for this?

[masher87]

Lol you all downgraded, get back up to .282 and let's forget this thread ever happened