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Exclusive: BlackBerry OS 4.3.1 Brings A2DP Stereo Bluetooth Support to BlackBerry Pearl 8100!!

by Kevin Michaluk on 29 Nov 2007 01:39 PM
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At the beginning of the month I published hands on proof that the soon to be released BlackBerry OS 4.3.1 would enable video recording on the Curve. In all the excitement surrounding that huge news, I neglected to notice a MAJOR improvement that OS 4.3.1 brought to my BlackBerry Pearl 8100 - A2DP Stereo Bluetooth Support!!!

Prior to OS 4.3.1, stereo bluetooth devices (like Motorola S9s or BluAnt Sonic Portable Speakers) would not work with my Pearl 8100. Installed the beta of OS 4.3.1 and Voila...they work!!!! 

Going the detective route and opening net_rim_bluetooth.cod in Notepad, a search for A2DP yields all sorts of listings, most notably the use of the net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp code library in the module.  The OS 4.2.1 version does not list this (it only has one listing for 'a2dp'), although it is found in all versions of OS for the 8300 series.  Further evidence to prove what my ears are already telling me! 

The newest BlackBerrys to hit the market have A2DP support - the BlackBerry Curves (8300, 8310, 8320) and the Pearl "2"s (8120, 8130) are all good to go for listening to streaming audio over bluetooth stereo accessories. But older BlackBerrys, like the Pearl 8100 and BlackBerry 8800 lack that support. It seems with OS 4.3.1 that will no longer be the case. I think it is fairly safe to say that all BlackBerrys with media card expansion slots will support A2DP once OS 4.3.1 is installed.

HUGE Kudos to RIM for its ongoing commitment their devices! The only question now is when are we going to see the OS 4.3.1 update get released? December is almost here... and OS 4.3.1 sure would be the perfect present for sooo many of us BlackBerry Addicts!

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Posted by Caio Iglesias Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

this is taking so long to come out that I even bought a flip ultra... any news on resolution and fps on the fine video quality for the curve?

 
 
Posted by MrEastwood Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

Kevin....you are the man!!!1 i don't know where you are finding all of this info but keep it coming!!! i am hoping that the next info you have for us will be a release date on os 4.3!!!!

 
 
Posted by thewesman Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

I'm seriously looking forward to the new os release. I don't bother using my pearl for audio. I downloaded flipside and it's pretty awesome for playing audio, but it's a pain in the butt having wires. I'll be looking to see what the most recommended stereo bluetooth headset is once the release comes out. It would be a good Christmas present indeed.

 
 
Posted by mattmarenic Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

Really good news for Pearl 1 users...

Hope new version of OS will be releases as Xmas gift for all...

 
 
Posted by MrFish Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

What about my 8830?

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

I think it's likely that all devices that get the OS 4.3.1 update and have a media card slot will get A2DP support. So that would include the 8830.

Where I'm less certain/optimistic would be the 8700s. 8700s will get the 4.3.1 update, but I doubt the 8700 version would get the A2DP support. With no expandable memory, there's not much point to having it.

 
 
Posted by MrFish Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

Sweet- Best news all day! CrackBerry Rules!
*Runs out and buys s9 headpones*

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

you forgot to mention the 8830 model has A2DP support

 
 
Posted by SoldatCrinale Thursday, Nov 29, 2007 1637 days ago

i feel so tortured right now...really i am!

 
 
Posted by 不見葉 Friday, Nov 30, 2007 1637 days ago

这样真是太好了!期待4.3rom

 
 
Posted by sTen Friday, Nov 30, 2007 1637 days ago

How can you have this OS in test??? .. I don't send you the BBCar if you don't replay me! .. good stuff Kevin, thank!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Friday, Nov 30, 2007 1637 days ago

My 8300 does not play the audio from the video player...just from the speaker on the handset...will this upgrade fix that you think?

 
 
Posted by garndog Friday, Nov 30, 2007 1637 days ago

So will the new OS alow me to listen to espn live or xm on my 8100?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous >.< Saturday, Dec 01, 2007 1636 days ago

Can I please get some 4.3 already......

 
 
Posted by Vincek001 Tuesday, Dec 04, 2007 1632 days ago

Where can the OS Patch be downloaded?

Eager to get A2DP working on my 8800.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Saturday, Dec 08, 2007 1628 days ago

I believe that os 4.3.1 is not real. With lots of research everyone's information seems to lead back here. I would need at least an expected release date a link or something.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Friday, Dec 28, 2007 1608 days ago

The RIM site has an OS 4.3 download available. Is this the one that supports A2DP, or do I need to wait for a 4.3.1? Also, is it safe to upload this on my T-mobile blackberry or do I need to wait for T-mobile to release it?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Saturday, Jan 12, 2008 1594 days ago

Hi, So we are the 12th Jan 2008. I couldn't find any OS 4.3 anywhere. Could we have an update on this one ? Is that really going to be released some day soon ?

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 1593 days ago

It's in pretty wide-spread use...at CES every RIM spokesperson was running 4.3.1 on their Curves, etc.... My guess is RIM is just finalizing it to make sure it's all good. but it's definitely taking way too long. hopefully soon is the only update i have!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Sunday, Jan 13, 2008 1592 days ago

So last night I went out and bouth a new car stereo (bluetooth), a mounting bracket and wire converters to make it all work in my car. Got it all ready last night and installed it this morning.... to discover that my pearl didn't actually support the streaming audio. The whole purpose of getting the new stereo was for that alone. =( I definitely hope it's soon.

 
 
Posted by ichabod Saturday, Jan 26, 2008 1580 days ago

I spoke with he folks at RIM at CES as well. They claimed that T-Mobile had a 4.2.2 release for the pearl that supported a2dp. However he lied as I do not think it released to the public yet. He even said it was on the RIM site, again another lie. Maybe something pre-planned so they had a answer for update seekers like myself.....

 
 
Posted by Dale Skelton Monday, Mar 10, 2008 1536 days ago

Hey Folks.....

Any word on this update yet????? Sitting on needles :)

 
 
Posted by lmcdunna Friday, Apr 18, 2008 1496 days ago

Earlier today I posted a note on the 8120 forum lamenting my dissatisfaction with the performance of the stereo bluetooth on my new pearl2. In a word, it sucks.

it cuts in and out all the time --even when I disconnect all network connections! Oh, and it's not the battery in the S9 going low either.

I captured the error log (Alt-LGLG) right after a sequence of pauses today and here it is: DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING????? Look for the "wait" messages below:

a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:43
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:43
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:43
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:43
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:42
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:42
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:42
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:42
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - SU00 - 4/18 18:30:42
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - SS02 - 4/18 18:30:41
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:37
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:37
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - WAIT - 4/18 18:30:36
i net.rim.link - Wait-idle - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.link - Actn-lost - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.link - Evnt-lost - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.scan - Wait-idle - 4/18 18:30:35
a net.rim.link - NKSt - 4/18 18:30:35
a net.rim.scan - NKLt - 4/18 18:30:35
W net.rim.scan - CRAf - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.scan - Actn-user actvty - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.scan - Evnt-user actvty - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.link - Wait-idle - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.link - Actn-none - 4/18 18:30:35
i net.rim.link - Evnt-user - 4/18 18:30:35
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - SA00 - 4/18 18:30:27
d ML - OPS,PLY,0,MP3 - 4/18 18:30:27
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:27
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:27
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - WAIT - 4/18 18:30:25
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:18
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:18
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - SA00 - 4/18 18:30:07
a net.rim.bluetooth - SPSS - 4/18 18:30:06
a net.rim.bluetooth.a2dp - ST02 - 4/18 18:30:06
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:30:06
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:30:06
a CC - Ret,1172029 - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - GetNetworkFeatures - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - Ret,0 - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - GetIncoming - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - Ret,0 - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - GetHeld - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - Ret,0 - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - GetActiveCall - 4/18 18:30:03
a CC - Ret,false - 4/18 18:29:59
a CC - IsActive - 4/18 18:29:59

Thanks!
--Larry

 
 
Posted by AlonzoJewels Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1470 days ago

can someone help help get the a2dp on my blackberry pearl 8100

 
 
Posted by cgbissio Saturday, May 17, 2008 1467 days ago

Hi all... after upgrading my BB8100 OS to version 4.3, my MOTOROLOA S9 worked OK in stereo... but only music.. when I receive a call I can hear only from one side (the right one). Can someone tell me if I'm missing sth.-

THANKS!!!

Rgrds

 
 
Posted by Friday, May 23, 2008 1461 days ago

where did you find the download for OS 4.3 for the 8100?

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Sunday, Jun 08, 2008 1446 days ago

I download the 4,3 bb device and desktop software as well wich is supposed to upgrade the device.
It is not the case !!.=> This version only offer you a new graphic interface and some others details .. BUT absolutly not the "4.3 .. device upgrade"