[BerrySky]

Hey all,

I was uninstalling that Gmail plugin today after figuring out that it was annoying and while doing so, I came across something that is new! In "Options" > "Advanced Options" > there is now something called "Wireless Update" which from my understanding checks for updates that we are used to getting from the Desktop Manager. I know the Storm had this, but until recently, I didn't know I had it on my Curve 8330. Could this be a new feature in the recently updated OS from Verizon, .138?

[omunsill]

This will make updating to 5.0 easier when it comes out.

[BerrySky]

I don't know what the purpose of this is, whether it is to install minor updates or OS...anyone know?

[grandpa dan]

I think its been on my phone since I installed .131.

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[omunsill]

Yeah its the same feature they added to the Storm and Tour and its to do OTA OS updates. At least that's the purpose it serves on both of those phones

[BerrySky]

I just noticed it now but I installed .138 when it came out a week or so ago.

[itsdollar]

I noticed it while uninstalling/installing bbm5 and 4.5 last night. I did upgrade to a hybrid with 160/131 files last week also. It has to be related to the new OS. I really hope this means we will get OS 5.0. I would keep my curve if that happens

[BerrySky]

It definitely means something!

I wouldn't have noticed had I kept that Gmail plug-in...lol glad I uninstalled it!

[dee2ny]

I don't have that!

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[bessemercityburgess]

I'm running 4.5.0.77 and its on mine to yet when I click on upgrade it says unable to send request for availible upgrades? Is .77 the latest "official" upgrade for verizon?

[BerrySky]

No, the latest official upgrade for Verizon is 4.5.0.138.

[ahyougotme]

Will it work for hybrid os's as well? Searches for out of date cod's and upgrades?

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[dollface]

I have 4.5.0.131 on sprint and it has been there since the day I bought my phone.

[MrWheelMan]

I have 4.5.0.131 on sprint and it has been there since the day I bought my phone.

Yes, the same goes for me as well.

[aharv612]

I have VZ .138 and I don't have it.

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[wadds]

Mine has it on .77, but says no updates available.

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[itsdollar]

I think those of us on vzw have to do extra stuff to get things like using sprints 131 or a hybrid. Thank god for crackberry

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[flopper]

I have 4.5.0.66 and it is there on mine. I believe it checks for the latest Official release from your carrier.

[textingismydrug]

Mine has it on .77, but says no updates available.

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mine too! I dont want to update it from my computer, im scared if i mess it up.

[Nickberrry]

Mine has it on .77, but says no updates available.

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Same here, gotta laugh though since .138 is an available upgrade. VZW is doing it's usual bang up job!

[NurseBerryAddict]

Well I've never seen it on my phone before and it's on there now. Tried to upgrade but it says no upgrade even though I'm running .77 with VZW and I know they just released the update.

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[caccolla]

I just spoke to Verizon about this new option and she did not seem to know what it was. She called a Verizon Tech on the other line to verify as she thought it was related to upgrading the actual phone not the software on the phone.

Here is what the Verizon Tech said about the Wireless Upgrade Feature:
This new feature is acutally just for letting you know when you are eligible to upgrade your phone to a newer one. The reason why you are receiving the "Unable to send request for available upgrades" is because you are not eligible. Again this is information that was given to me by the Verizon Techs.

[Tripster]

I made it go bye-bye!

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[gosfaba2x2]

I know this is off topic but if i update my os do i lose all my paid apps. i want the newest one but fear losing my paid apps.

[Mark_Venture]

...Here is what the Verizon Tech said about the Wireless Upgrade Feature:
This new feature is acutally just for letting you know when you are eligible to upgrade your phone to a newer one. The reason why you are receiving the "Unable to send request for available upgrades" is because you are not eligible. Again this is information that was given to me by the Verizon Techs.

And that that was just so wrong...

For the Storm, as well as BB's on other carriers, its for firmware updates. BUT the carrier's side has to be setup to deliver them for your device model.

VZW isn't the only one "behind", T-Mobile has an upgrade for the 8900 available for download on their web site, but "check for updates" on the device doesn't find anything yet either. AT&T Bold however does show the recent firmware update.