1. lorilee's Avatar
    Hello!

    I am new to this forum and a new blackberry owner. I defected from Palm, but having a little trouble adjusting.

    My biggest problem is not being able to install 3rd party apps from desktop manager. After viewing other posts on this forum I installed the latest version of the desktop manager. I am downloading the most recent version of the device OS now, even though according to "about" on my phone I already have the newest version number. Should I install it anyway? And if I do will I lose anything I already have installed to my Pearl?

    Thanks!!!
    04-12-08 09:31 AM
  2. chaz_cb's Avatar
    You don't need to install the OS to your BB, just D/L it and install it to your PC. Sounds weird, I know, but it needs to be there for the App loader to work.
    And Welcome to CrackBerry!
    04-12-08 09:42 AM
  3. ep1's Avatar
    if you already have the latest then there�s no need to over ride it.
    It might not install if it detects your current os now. As been newer. As far as 3 party apps goes when I always did an install it ask if you wanted to delete.
    Apps I have a mobile check book on my 8830 and when I do install of the os it keeps the app but erase the contents.
    04-12-08 09:43 AM
  4. raylol16's Avatar
    Welcome to the addiction!
    04-12-08 09:52 AM
  5. garbagefairy1967's Avatar
    Welcome to CB!!
    04-12-08 09:54 AM
  6. lorilee's Avatar
    Thanks for the welcome and help. I have successfully downloaded apps to bb!
    04-12-08 11:54 AM
  7. BlitzedATL's Avatar
    You need to back it up before re-installing the OS, normally reinstalling is not needed though.

    What kind of errors are you getting when you try to install an app?

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    04-12-08 11:56 AM
  8. BlitzedATL's Avatar
    Oops I was too late LoL.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    04-12-08 11:57 AM
  9. Hazysky's Avatar
    Welcome to CB!
    04-12-08 12:34 PM
  10. Erikgreenlee's Avatar
    Welcome to the party. Glad you got it working.

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    04-12-08 12:47 PM
  11. JazzeeJEF's Avatar
    Welcome to CB!!!!
    04-12-08 05:49 PM
  12. Bramsy's Avatar
    Welcome. Get used to life as an addict!

    Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com
    04-13-08 12:59 PM
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