[spoocobravenom]

A new update for Sprint's 8830 is out. Grab it here:

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E


BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.365 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.2.2.365
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.2.196
Software Platform: 3.0.0.85
File name: 8830EFS_PBr4.2.2_rel365_PL3.0.0.85_A4.2.2.196_Spri nt_.exe
File size: 88.68MB

[ma077146]

Thanks; I wonder how long it will take Sprint to release 4.5?

[spoocobravenom]

Hopefully by sept? Just guessing no info at all.

[lbsigman]

Anybody what is included in the update? Is it worth updating if everything is working ok?

[hotwax]

The problem this MR addresses is with 8830 devices only. The issue being addressed is that the device will drop from 1XEV to 1x, losing data connectivity. Rebooting the device restores connectivity. There are no feature enhancements in this MR, it strictly addresses this connectivity issue.

This software will need to be installed by tethering the device. Over the air upgrade is not available for this fix.

The BlackBerry 8130 (Pearl) is known to also experience this same data connectivity loss. A Maintenance Release addressing this issue for the 8130 is in the works, and is tentatively expected by mid June. The 8330 (Curve) device that we have just launched has this issue fixed in the production launch software, no MR is needed for the 8330.

There is typically a two to three week lag time for new software releases to be loaded on devices shipping from the factory.

[mattfutch]

So anyone on Verizon give this patch a try? I've been waiting on this to come for awhile...and if the sprint version will work on my Verizon 8830, that would be awesome.

[bbaratz#CB]

Most significant improvement I see is went from 14 megs free to 18 megs free of memory.

[CrackBlack]

So anyone on Verizon give this patch a try? I've been waiting on this to come for awhile...and if the sprint version will work on my Verizon 8830, that would be awesome.

Waiting on what? Are you having problems with data connectivity? If you are not experiencing any of the above stated problems, then why fix it if it's not broken?

[lbsigman]

I also gained around 3.5 megs of free space by doing this update!!!

[richjolliff]

More memory. I am now picking up evdo in areas I wasn't before. Also getting evdo speeds roaming. Impressive!

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[JRSCCivic98]

Too early to say anything conclusive, but has anyone noticed a boost in network speed as well when browsing and downloading stuff?

Also, I noticed no memory differences whatsoever.

BTW, between this and the Bell version, the only thing that's changed in this release is the actual firmware of the phone. That's the sfi file in the CDMA folder. Everything else is the same OS wise.

[JRSCCivic98]

Well, I got up this morning only to find my house flooded..... by the huge *** memory leak in this release. Why, oh why RIM is it so hard to just test something out throughly once and for all?

[kenny817]

what OS version of the 8830 will allow me to use an 8gb micro sd?

[xz06deuce]

I am currently running 4.2.2.176

Can anyone give me some reasons to upgrade?

[JRSCCivic98]

Is your data connection dropping all the time. .196 was released to fix that specifically.

[Monty17]

A new update for Sprint's 8830 is out. Grab it here:

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...BB765225CE8C0E


BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.365 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.2.2.365
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.2.196
Software Platform: 3.0.0.85
File name: 8830EFS_PBr4.2.2_rel365_PL3.0.0.85_A4.2.2.196_Spri nt_.exe
File size: 88.68MB

When you download it, do you run it or save it?

[Monty17]

I am currently running the same v.4.2.2.123(Platform 3.0.0.64) that came with the phone I purchased in December. Is it worth updating? Any concers I should have? Thanks for the help!

[spoocobravenom]

When you download it, do you run it or save it?

Here are the instructions for installing:

1. Make sure you have the latest version of Desktop Manager installed. It's 4.3

2. Download the above file to the PC then install it to the PC by running the file you downloaded. (Choose the 8830)

3. Locate the vendor.xml file and delete it. It's located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader

4. Plug in BB and Open Desktop Manager. You should be prompted to upgrade.

Have some patience, this could take an hour to complete. DO NOT unplug the device until it is finished!

[spoocobravenom]

I am currently running the same v.4.3.3.123(Platform 3.0.0.64) that came with the phone I purchased in December. Is it worth updating? Any concers I should have? Thanks for the help!

How can you be running 4.3.3.123 the only 4.3 for sprint is for the pearl?

I would upgrade but that's up to you. ALWAYS do a BACKUP before hand.

[Monty17]

My bad, it was a v4.2.123. I wasn't paying attention to what I was typing.

[JRSCCivic98]

My bad, it was a v4.2.2.123. I wasn't paying attention to what I was typing.

I fixed it for you... again.

[Garz]

I fixed it for you... again.

It looks like Monty's "case of the Mondays" rolled into Tuesday. LOL

[Monty17]

It looks like Monty's "case of the Mondays" rolled into Tuesday. LOL

You can say that again. Everything worked out great. Thanks guys.

[pmysko]

oh my baby is up and running. SPOOCOBRA could'nt have done it without you. The step by step helped greatly

[pmysko]

Well my 8830 is gone, dead I did the OS update fine no problem so I thought (posted too early). now the thing is blinking the red light is going on & off I got the thing used so I know that I will have to foot the bill. its showing no software no OS. HELP anyone good thing that I did not throw out my 700p

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