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ivanjt is right. The number of people actually experiencing the WSOD is small in comparison to the number of PEs in use. In fact, I think the WSOD is more of a hardware related issue than a software related one. Google White Screen of Death and you will find everything from iPods to GPS experience it.



I updated 2 Pocket Edges in April 2011 on day one when I received them and I haven't had a problem with either one. Occasionally, I'll get a short white screen when coming out of screen saver or hibernation but, it isn't even something that worries me anymore. It pops up for a second or two and then goes back to black and I'll hit the MENU button again and everything is OK. The Ermine Beta on the Pocket Edge is a highly polished update and was close to being an official release had Entourage stayed in business.


I bought a used full-size Edge in May 2011 that was upgraded to Ermine and it too performs well. No major problems except green pictures from the camera. However, this is not a problem that occurs on the Pocket Edge update.


You will find multiple download links for the Pocket Edge Ermine update throughout this Forum. In my resource Sticky, I have provided links to the ones that have been tried and work for other forum members. However, since you already have a working update you shouldn't have any major problems. Just stick with the update you have.


Finally, like ivanjt said, when upgrading any OS there is a slight chance that something can go wrong. However, you have an advantage because you already know how to upgrade; and downgrade in the event something does.