[feetr2c]

Today I received a replacement 8310 from At&T under warranty. My existing 8310 has 4.5 on it and I will upgrade the new one to the same. In a previous post, I was advised that I should update the OS on the new one to 4.5 and THEN run the switch device wizard.

Ok...I have a few concerns. First, when I connect the new device to the computer and start DM, the software is going to attempt to sync. Im afraid that when it sees no info/data on the device (since its brand new) that the sync is going to think that I deleted everything and therefore delete everything on my sync files in Outlook on the computer.

Should I use crackmem to brick the new device before I upgrade the OS?

Do I need to have the SIM card and memory card in the new device before updating the OS? What about during the switch device wizard? do i need to switch these cards back and forth?

Any step-by-step outline would be greatly appreciated!!!

[srplummer]

Let it sync because you should not brick you phone if it's brand new.

Use Crackmem, but not to Brick!

You can have the sim/memory card in while upgrading.

[bmcclure937]

I PMed you on this subject... shoulda waited a minute longer hahaha

Anyhow, keep the microSD and SIM card in and follow the "Proper Upgrade/Downgrade Procedure" in my signature. It will not steer you wrong