Upgraded from 4.2 to 4.5, after upgrading DM to 4.6.
On computer, I use Windows XP Pro, Outlook 2003.
Upgrade went perfect.
But here are the problems:
1-Cannot sync anymore with computer. After reading contacts from device, sync shuts down automatically.
2-Cannot back up device on computer.
3-Within 8 hours after upgrade, battery lost 40% charge, from a fully charged battery, while I was sleeping.
4-Within 8 hours after upgrade, free memory went from 22MB to 13MB, while I was sleeping.
The apps I use other then what comes with the device are:
CNBC
The Street.com
NYTimes
Wall Street Journal
CNN
NYC Traffic Camera
WorldMate Live
PowerOne
BeamBerry
How can I tell if apps are running in background? Can anyone offer advice? Thanks a million in advance. Could not find anyone else using similar apps in searching.
That I dont know, all I can think of is open it, then menu and close, but Ive never used it or had it open, so Im not sure
You will have 4 or 5 default things always open, home screen, phone, browser, messages etc, those will always be there, but just make sure you always close out of your apps
Did you re-register your device?
Options, advanced, then host routing table.. I did that and also deleted my service books for email and resent also right after muy upgrade..
Did you do a battery pull also? that will help with the memory
Also.. memory cards are a great thing to have if you havnt already.. I have my ringtones and pictures stored on there, and you will need one to get the video recorder to work.. media cards dont store apps however, but will free up files with the media part..
I was told, and also noticed myself, after a couple days the memory will become more stable, I did notice that with mine, but now its settled down alot. You also have more memory with the upgrade too
as far as not being able to back up.. that might be a DM issue not being compatilble with your new OS.. Im not 100% sure, and I hope someone can verify that..
Hmmm.. sounds as if something is running and using the battery,
If you have time, I would personally uninstall the apps, then reload them one by one, or take them off one by one and see if any of those are the culprit.. kinda, process of emlination..
You havnt got facebook have you?
I think the lil dot is something to do with the push to talk thing, Ive read something like that before, although not sure, can you post a screen shot?
As far as beamberry and your MS word, Im clueless to that, I have NO clue..
Okay, thanks again Rachel. I sure hope this battery thing settles down soon. Not at home, no charger available. Getting me nervous, as this BB is my only communication with the outside world.
it does sound like you have PTT or bluetooth or some other app munching up your memory and battery power reserve. Turn off bluetooth and the other apps that are running and see how that does. I just upgraded to 4.5 and it works fine, but I'm using Vista and Outlook '07.
As to your sync issues, I'm not sure. there may be CICAL files interfering. good luck.
I use the auto On/Off feature overnight, that will stop whatever is causing your battery drain through the night.
During the day, I have
It is normal for BlackBerry to use memory in normal use, as long as the file free memory stays above the Device Memory Limit, it does not cause a problem
Check your settings in Media Manager / Options. After the update, you can select the lowest setting, 5 Mb. Earlier verisons have a 12 Mb setting that should be used.
PTT is a AT&T only feature, if you choose to remove it, the best way is CrackMem.