Blackberry Phones and Services in India

shajufx · 30th April 2009, 18:46

Has anyone tried OS higher than 4.5 ? Desktop software 4.7 is available on the RIM website. But I dont find similar stuff for the handset. Am I missing something ? The available 4.7 version, English with Multimedia is above 200MB to download. Suggestions, comments please !

mohit · 30th April 2009, 18:52

Latest known OS 4.5/4.6 Beta Builds

8xxx GSM devices: v4.5.0.140

8x30 CDMA devices: v4.5.0.138

Iden
(8350) 4.6.1.204

9000 BOLD: v4.6.0.272

8900 Curve: v4.6.1.206

8220 Kickstart: v4.6.0.259

8230 Kickstart v4.6.1.182

9500/9530 Storm: v4.7.0.213

9630 Niagara: 4.7.1.26

OS 5.0

GSM(8xxx): v5.0.0.53

Bold: v5.0.0.120

8900: v5.0.0.120

95xx: 5.0.0.116

9630: 5.0.0.117

mobike008 · 1st May 2009, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by shajufx

Dont worry, there is a solution to every problem. Someone had already mentioned in the previous pages about the signal strength getting enhanced by the OS upgrade (I think it was Jaggu and Quickdraw who commented on it). So, its possible. You could mention here what is the present version, making the suggestions more meaningful.

Yes,it was mentioned by Quickdraw and supported by Jaggu. I upgraded my OS to V4.6.0.247 a few weeks back and there has been hardly any improvement in signal strengths.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shajufx

Has anyone tried OS higher than 4.5 ? Desktop software 4.7 is available on the RIM website. But I dont find similar stuff for the handset. Am I missing something ? The available 4.7 version, English with Multimedia is above 200MB to download. Suggestions, comments please !

Yeah most of these firmwares are over 110MB but 200MB seems a bit extreme. My desktop manager is 4.6.0.13. Is there any newer version for the desktop manager which is not 4.7 because i am guessing 4.7 could be a Beta

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Originally Posted by mohit

OS 5.0---Bold: v5.0.0.120

Wow, so there is a newer version in v5.0 of 120?? Last i new was about the v5.0.0.0.90 and in my quest to resolve my agonising signal related issues, i found this review of the new beta OS v5.0.0.90

Check this OS review out, they also mention the signal strengths have improved. A simple google search told me loads of people using BOLD in the US and UK are facing this signal problems and since mine is a US unlocked phone, i am stuck in this MESS

OS 5.0.0.90 Beta for Bold 9000 - BlackBerry Forums

Jaggu · 1st May 2009, 15:15

Regarding signal strength, OS upgrade can sort the problem to a certain extend, by optimizing the wireless chips performance. If it's a major issue with the chip itself then the difference might not be substantial. Check on BB forums specifically for this problem and handset model.

mohit · 1st May 2009, 18:09

I have a Canadian Bold (Made in Canada) and I have no issue with Signal strength what so ever. I am on 4.6.0.266 but the signal strength at 247 was also the same. Never faced any major issue.

shajufx · 1st May 2009, 18:44

I have not seen a single Blackberry which is made anywhere else than Canada. May be there are chinese versions, but I dont think you get them from any official network providers nor dealers. So, I assume every user here uses one that comes from Canada.

mobike008 · 1st May 2009, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by shajufx

I have not seen a single Blackberry which is made anywhere else than Canada.

Yeah, what i meant was my Bold is a US AT&T one. It even says AT&T at the bottom portion of the phone.

Just a few minutes back couldnt receive a call from my bedroom and the minute i moved to my living room, it works.

shajufx · 1st May 2009, 19:18

Hey mobike buddy, I replied to Mohit and you are re-replying to that

! Now I am confused, are you both having AT&T or only you are having that ? May be Mohit has to reply to clear the doubt. In your case, I feel that you are in Hyd and using a US AT&T phone. So looks like the handset is designed for the US bedrooms, not for 3rd world countries

Just kidding ! Dont take it serious.

mohit · 1st May 2009, 19:26

Well I am using a Rogers bold here in Canada.

Mobike: Maybe you should talk to QuickDraw to see if he was facing any issues. Else take the plunge and install whatever version of OS 5 you can lay your hands on. You can always downgrade if you don't like it.

And Shaju, BBs are indeed made in china too. Some Bolds are made there.

Sahil · 1st May 2009, 20:43

Need to get my BB pearl back in shape. Have the following problems:
-The pearl scroll ball does not work for sideways scrolling at times
-Replace the battery
-Rear battery door lock is loose

Where can I get these things rectified in Mumbai? How much would it cost?

shajufx · 1st May 2009, 21:02

My friend had changed the body panel at Lokhandwala few months back. He did some google search 'blackberry repair mumbai' and found over a dozen of mobile numbers and places. So, that should meet your need. Cost part has no similarity from one place to another. Because shops that bring them in bulks will have huge margin as any other product.

This link will give you a professional place Welcome to the Phonecare

normally_crazy · 2nd May 2009, 14:12

How much will a brand new BB Pearl cost me in Mumbai ? Need approximate prices for both the 8120 and 8220.

thanks in advance fellas

mobike008 · 2nd May 2009, 15:45

Back from Airtel HQ in Hyderabad to show them regarding my signal issues on my BOLD. Guess what, they simply denied me any service saying since the handset is from abroad you will have to contact them

Seems like i am stuck with a lemon !!!!

I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying new software upgrades will resolve this issue.

Jaggu · 2nd May 2009, 22:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mobike008

Back from Airtel HQ in Hyderabad to show them regarding my signal issues on my BOLD. Guess what, they simply denied me any service saying since the handset is from abroad you will have to contact them

Seems like i am stuck with a lemon !!!!

I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying new software upgrades will resolve this issue.

One small suggestion for you to try, download the latest bold OS for Airtel from BB site and install it and check if situation improves. You might want to remove the vendor file from the RIM folder of DM.

As for Airtel washing hands, i wouldnt blame them. Market is flooded with unlocked BB handsets from around the world and it would be total chaos if any of the operators start offering support for these sets.

mobike008 · 3rd May 2009, 08:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

One small suggestion for you to try, download the latest bold OS for Airtel from BB site and install it and check if situation improves. You might want to remove the vendor file from the RIM folder of DM.

Can i download the OS for Airtel and try that? I checked with them and found out that the latest OS they are currently using is v4.6.0.418

Let me see if this works, quest for perfection continues

30th April 2009, 18:46	#781
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Has anyone tried OS higher than 4.5 ? Desktop software 4.7 is available on the RIM website. But I dont find similar stuff for the handset. Am I missing something ? The available 4.7 version, English with Multimedia is above 200MB to download. Suggestions, comments please !
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30th April 2009, 18:52	#782
mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	Latest known OS 4.5/4.6 Beta Builds 8xxx GSM devices: v4.5.0.140 8x30 CDMA devices: v4.5.0.138 Iden (8350) 4.6.1.204 9000 BOLD: v4.6.0.272 8900 Curve: v4.6.1.206 8220 Kickstart: v4.6.0.259 8230 Kickstart v4.6.1.182 9500/9530 Storm: v4.7.0.213 9630 Niagara: 4.7.1.26 OS 5.0 GSM(8xxx): v5.0.0.53 Bold: v5.0.0.120 8900: v5.0.0.120 95xx: 5.0.0.116 9630: 5.0.0.117
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1st May 2009, 15:15	#784
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	Regarding signal strength, OS upgrade can sort the problem to a certain extend, by optimizing the wireless chips performance. If it's a major issue with the chip itself then the difference might not be substantial. Check on BB forums specifically for this problem and handset model.
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1st May 2009, 18:09	#785
mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	I have a Canadian Bold (Made in Canada) and I have no issue with Signal strength what so ever. I am on 4.6.0.266 but the signal strength at 247 was also the same. Never faced any major issue.
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1st May 2009, 18:44	#786
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	I have not seen a single Blackberry which is made anywhere else than Canada. May be there are chinese versions, but I dont think you get them from any official network providers nor dealers. So, I assume every user here uses one that comes from Canada.
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1st May 2009, 19:18	#788
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Hey mobike buddy, I replied to Mohit and you are re-replying to that ! Now I am confused, are you both having AT&T or only you are having that ? May be Mohit has to reply to clear the doubt. In your case, I feel that you are in Hyd and using a US AT&T phone. So looks like the handset is designed for the US bedrooms, not for 3rd world countries Just kidding ! Dont take it serious.
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1st May 2009, 19:26	#789
mohit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto / Kurukshetra Posts: 677 Thanked: 168 Times	Well I am using a Rogers bold here in Canada. Mobike: Maybe you should talk to QuickDraw to see if he was facing any issues. Else take the plunge and install whatever version of OS 5 you can lay your hands on. You can always downgrade if you don't like it. And Shaju, BBs are indeed made in china too. Some Bolds are made there.
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1st May 2009, 20:43	#790
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Need to get my BB pearl back in shape. Have the following problems: -The pearl scroll ball does not work for sideways scrolling at times -Replace the battery -Rear battery door lock is loose Where can I get these things rectified in Mumbai? How much would it cost?
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1st May 2009, 21:02	#791
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	My friend had changed the body panel at Lokhandwala few months back. He did some google search 'blackberry repair mumbai' and found over a dozen of mobile numbers and places. So, that should meet your need. Cost part has no similarity from one place to another. Because shops that bring them in bulks will have huge margin as any other product. This link will give you a professional place Welcome to the Phonecare Last edited by shajufx : 1st May 2009 at 21:07.
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2nd May 2009, 14:12	#792
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	How much will a brand new BB Pearl cost me in Mumbai ? Need approximate prices for both the 8120 and 8220. thanks in advance fellas
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2nd May 2009, 15:45	#793
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,703 Thanked: 14,829 Times View My Garage	Back from Airtel HQ in Hyderabad to show them regarding my signal issues on my BOLD. Guess what, they simply denied me any service saying since the handset is from abroad you will have to contact them Seems like i am stuck with a lemon !!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed and praying new software upgrades will resolve this issue.
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