[BlackScorpion3]

As many of you know there was a new leak yesterday for the Bold 9900 and the 9360. With new leaks, come new hybrids.
We have been lucky enough at OSBB to have a dedicated group of �risk� takers. These are the hybrid builders who are willing to �brick� their device to bring you the next best hybrid.
This hybrid is 7.1.0.342 full Java, minus 1 file. That�s right, this is as close to a full java swap as you can get. We had to use one file from an �older� build to get messages to function correctly. This is made to run over 7.1.0.267 and has only been tested on this base.
Big thanks go out to 69Goat for jumping right in and getting this build out for the rest of us.
How to install: download file, unzip, copy content of unzip folder into your current OS install java folder (7.1.0.267), run loader.exe and enjoy.


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[sbmd]

Has anyone tried this on a 9810? I am going to after work if no one else has.

[BlackScorpion3]

Has anyone tried this on a 9810? I am going to after work if no one else has.

Mecca is working one the 9810 version and will be releasing very soon...

[hwoody77]

Quick question, I tried installing...not sure if it went through. How can I find out ?

[69goat]

If you find the camera is opening slow, install the file found here http://db.tt/AhUiO8t6 until the dowload link is updated.

EDIT: Download has been fixed with this file included.

[69goat]

Quick question, I tried installing...not sure if it went through. How can I find out ?

Go to options/device/about and read the os version or alt, right shift, h to get to the help screen. Should read 7.1.0.342.

[ochid]

Has anyone tried this on a 9860? I am going to after work if no one else has.

[69goat]

Has anyone tried this on a 9860? I am going to after work if no one else has.

Won't you be better going here http://forums.crackberry.com/blackbe...9860-a-710610/?

[aris20]

i have an older 7.1 version, should i first load the 7.1.0.267 on my phone and then after its done, change the java folder, and load the hybrid in, or can i just right now change the java with the hybrid and load it in without having to do 2 loads ?

[69goat]

i have an older 7.1 version, should i first load the 7.1.0.267 on my phone and then after its done, change the java folder, and load the hybrid in, or can i just right now change the java with the hybrid and load it in without having to do 2 loads ?

I think it would be better to install 267 first. It has been tested with the 267 CDMA file which remains the same. If you have an older radio file, you may have problems.

[jrcdpm]

Loaded. Did not work. Mail opens then closes immediately. Then got error with reset. Went back to full 284 Java no problems.

[bb8900edit]

Loaded and all is working. Steps i took to install. > Remove all os from computer. Install 7.1.0.267 unzip file and copy them to your java folder. delete vendor xml file and load via app loader. worked for me hope it works for you. thanks for this

[SpiritsFade]

I loaded this over 69goat's 284 hybrid for the 9930 last week, and it worked just fine. 69goat, the camera cod should be version 284 is that correct?

[69goat]

I loaded this over 69goat's 284 hybrid for the 9930 last week, and it worked just fine. 69goat, the camera cod should be version 284 is that correct?

Yes. That is correct.

[jrcdpm]

Re-loaded from a different computer. Seems to be working fine now.

[69goat]

Re-loaded from a different computer. Seems to be working fine now.

Glad you have it working. Full java 342 was causing the messages and no browser issue for us.

[sirbill]

Is there any report about battery life? Or error if any?

[BlackScorpion3]

Is there any report about battery life? Or error if any?

The only error we were having was the camera functioning slowly, which has been fixed.
Battery life is a about on par with the 284 hybrid that 69 did. Which by far is much better than straight 267.

[snihed]

2 days after installing the hybrid, here are my observations:

1. there are times where the device seems snappier and there are also times when it seems to be at a crawl (including the occasional hourglass icon appearing even though i'm just navigating through the device and no intensive app running on the background)
2. the reboot time is incredibly longer as compared to .267 (longest i clocked @~12minutes -- .267 has the fastest by far from my experience, ~1 minute, with the same apps)
3. i don't know if it is applicable to all 7.1 iterations of the OS for the bold 9930 but eversince I upgraded from 7.0.xxxx, I cannot use mobile hotspot anymore. It keeps on asking for activation but I never had these activation prompts back on 7.0.xxxx, i know the carrier didn't impose a manual activation since i also have my curve 9360 on 7.1 and i'm never having this issue.
4. the option 'change wallpaper' from the menu>options still doesn't solve the issue of the wallpaper size being scaled up, still have to set it from the pictures folder for the actual size of the wallpaper/picture to display correctly.
5. this hybrid seems to consume more battery juice but it maybe that i'm just on my 2nd day, average of 6% drain rate/hour compared to ~2-3% on .267

Will post more observations through the week. But as always, thank you OSBB and to the whole team for continuing to produce hybrids so us users don't get bored! More power you guys.

[boydloh]

For me, this hybrid was way better than the leaked .267. Battery life was better, most bugs fixed (hotspot SSID, brightness on bootup etc.). Device seems snappier, although it could be a psychological effect. Overall, I like it. Thanks for the hybrid!

[tmord1]

Thanks to everyone for getting this hybrid out. I loaded it last night, by far the easiest, fastest hybrid load to date. It's running very smooth and seems very snappy. Even in first 12 hours, battery life is great (I know there's usually a break in period, so this is great!). Thanks again for remembering us on the 9930!

[HankHowdy]

2 days after installing the hybrid, here are my observations:

1. there are times where the device seems snappier and there are also times when it seems to be at a crawl (including the occasional hourglass icon appearing even though i'm just navigating through the device and no intensive app running on the background)
2. the reboot time is incredibly longer as compared to .267 (longest i clocked @~12minutes -- .267 has the fastest by far from my experience, ~1 minute, with the same apps)
3. i don't know if it is applicable to all 7.1 iterations of the OS for the bold 9930 but eversince I upgraded from 7.0.xxxx, I cannot use mobile hotspot anymore. It keeps on asking for activation but I never had these activation prompts back on 7.0.xxxx, i know the carrier didn't impose a manual activation since i also have my curve 9360 on 7.1 and i'm never having this issue.
4. the option 'change wallpaper' from the menu>options still doesn't solve the issue of the wallpaper size being scaled up, still have to set it from the pictures folder for the actual size of the wallpaper/picture to display correctly.
5. this hybrid seems to consume more battery juice but it maybe that i'm just on my 2nd day, average of 6% drain rate/hour compared to ~2-3% on .267

Will post more observations through the week. But as always, thank you OSBB and to the whole team for continuing to produce hybrids so us users don't get bored! More power you guys.

I have noticed the same things. Battery is not as good a. 267 . Going back to. 267 now.

[tmord1]

I have noticed the same things. Battery is not as good a. 267 . Going back to. 267 now.

After running for a few days, I too noticed that battery life was not as good as .267, so I have rolled back as well. But keep the hybrids coming please

[69goat]

After running for a few days, I too noticed that battery life was not as good as .267, so I have rolled back as well. But keep the hybrids coming please

My battery was good, in fact better than with the 340 leak.

[HankHowdy]

Try the other .342 hybrid from OSBB. Its has been better for the battery.

I like it.

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