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LMAO >>>>>There seems to be a lot of disinformation and wild guessing here. To put it bluntly, the only practical difference between the releases is the suported languages. Withthe exception of language files you should be able to make a binary comparison and show the key program files are identical between .282 CSL and .282 Rogers.
To clarify a few points:
The different carrier releases of the same build use exactly the same core files. That's what "build number" means, its the sequential number assigned when it is compiled (built) from source code, and leaving aside human error each number is only assigned for one compiler run. Here we are talking about build 4.6.0.282
The differences between carrier releases of the same build are
(a) The Vendor.xml file which is unique to each carrier, and is used to link the release to a specific vendor's supported phones.
(b) The Language Pack which simply provides the files for different user languages.
Fortunately if vendor.xls is not found by the loader program the default behavior is to install the OS anyway, so we can install any compatible OS without restraint simply by deleting the file. Any differences here don't matter because the file is only used by the installer, it never goes onto the phone.
The language pack is usually one of two options, either Multilanguage (English and most western hemisphere), or East Asia (English, a few other european, and the East Asia-Pacific languages). Each language has several files, and the available range are individually selectable to install or not in Desktop Manager. That means if you want English it doesn't matter which language pack version you use. If you want Chinese you need East Asia, if you want Greek you need Multilanguage. If you need Greek and Chinese you need to start reading our forums and hacking install files. Whichever release provides the files, if the files appear in both packs (e.g English support) they will be identical.
Now to what is NOT different between the carrier releases. All the themes, icons, multimedia bloatware and "special" carrier applications like Visual Voicemail (only installed on AT&T devices) are actually present in all carrier releases. Their installation is controlled by the phone's VendorID and matching entries in the OS install files. That means a USA user with an AT&T phone will get Visual Voicemail installed regardless of whether it comes from the CSL EastAsia release, or the Rogers Multilanguage release (or the AT&T release if they ever decide to support .282). The user with a Rogers branded phone will never get VVM, no matter which carrier's release is used to install. A user with Rogers VendorID will get any Rogers icons, themes, or other features - exactly the same from any carrier's release. (OK, this assumes you do the standard install without hacking the files to open or remove anything).
Right, is that simple enough for you? You've heard it often enough now. If we can't get these simple facts in through your eyes and ears there is no hope for you, your skulls are too thick and you should not be allowed to own a Bold
Ok, OK i get it now, but bloatware in some carriers = no bloatware in other carriers = more FREE memory for those ROGERS people....
As for specfic speed differences it would be about the same as all carrier releases.07-05-09 02:39 PM - Ok here is my conclusion.
.266 slower in picture and load time, .266 lesser signal quality, .266 wifi was dropping out here and there, .266 email settings page interface is uglier (lol), .266 lesser FREE memory by about 10mb less with all the bells and whistles i have loaded up.
.282 is all GOOD and faster loading for apps and all of the above .266 is not, better signal quality = 2 bars mostly now in my area instead of the average 1 bar signal i got with .266 and dropped calls like maybe 3 out of 10 would drop out and not only that i would get a lot of CALL FAILED when trying to call people on .266, but so far .282 i rarely get CALL FAILED and i so far have not had a dropped called YET..
.282 has a newer email settings page, fresh looking and i like it.
I will update my SIGNATURE to reflect i am running .282 Rogers.Last edited by xamdam; 07-05-09 at 02:47 PM.
07-05-09 02:44 PM - That is true and it is surprising to see so many different results.
The basic conclusion i find is in how people actually do the upgrade and restore process.
1. I first backup my stuff
2. I then properly backup my third party apps (properly = there is a proper way)
3. I then open up crackmem v3.4 i use still and not checked if any newer version is out.
4. I then choose the OS i wnat to install and hit confirm OS.
5. I then hit WIPE (a box comes up asking to confirm BrickMyPhone) yes type that in and hit NEXT.
6. Then the APPLOADER loads up .... NOT BB MANAGER ... then follow the instructions, I only install the 4.6 core and 4.6 software, nothing else.
7. Once the install is complete - 5-10 min.
8. I then go to bakup and retstore in BB Manager and RESTORE my Backup info.
9. I then go and Restore my Third Party Apps.
10. ALL DONE and Ready To fly on my Bold.
So when it is done right and efficiantly you should have a FAST ARSE bold.....
Now of course not all bolds will be the same just like no two cars are the same, but in most cases they all should be very similar in traits.07-05-09 03:37 PM
