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Glad to see you got it worked out.

Quote: Originally Posted by Radicaldoc i have a 8800 i have just downloaded the new os i want my version of the os is at the moment 4.2.190. i have backed up my bb deleted my vendor. desktop is saying i have updates to install is that it? away i go. becouse i read some where you have to wipe you entire os before you update. but this is saying i can just update from here. help please how should i do this? yes it is a good idea to wipe your...

HELLL YESS I GOT IT! wow i am stupid

Worked flawlessly! No problems, everything is there the way I left it!

You guys have inspired me......... I'm going to start trying to build themes. That way I can give back to all of you that are so helpful. Don't worry though, I'm much better with graphic design than I am with gadgets and electronic devices. hopefully I won't have to bother anyone until I need to learn how to post them. I can't wait to get started, but as always......... pesky ole' job ruins all the fun!!

Quote: Originally Posted by laraiza can someone help me with a little more info. I went to all the possible folders to pull up the vendor but when I try to delete it, the popup window doesn't give me the option. What do i do now. it gives me every option except "delete". Im going nuts. If it will not let you delete the vendor file (for whatever reason) just move the vendor file out of the software package. Hope it helps.

Quote: Originally Posted by moderncowboy Lava you know us cowboys are quick on the trigger. So is the Lava

Quote: Originally Posted by blockhead Is there a way to re-install the OS without back-up. I mean a clean installation which deletes all of old data. Blockhead, Depending on what you want to accomplish, if you plan on re-installing the operating system another alternative is to wipe your device with JL_Cmder. This will remove everything INCLUDING THE OPERATING SYSTEM from your device. For more info and How To instructions follow the link in...

glad you figured it out. sorry for trying to pick your brain, but we were at least narrowing it down and you had everything right let us know how it goes

It went very smoothly, the upgrade finished in about 10-15 minutes, not long at all. I let it sit for a couple of minutes after it finished and then my BES activated and synced everything. I did a battery pull after it was finished just make sure. So far, after playing with it for a few mintues, it seems to be working great. The only irritating thing, which is probably the case with any upgrade or re-install is that all of the emails that I...