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UPDATED: Latest Curve OS: SmarTone-Vodafone - v4.2.2.265 / 4.2.2.146 (incl. Chinese) -
08-02-2007, 02:02 PM
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Software For BlackBerry Curve (8300) (TM)
BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.265 (Chinese)
Package Version: 4.2.2.265
Consisting of:
* Applications: 4.2.2.146
* Software Platform: 2.4.0.62
* File name: 8300CJK_PBr4.2.2_rel265_PL2.4.0.62_A4.2.2.146_Smar tone_Vodafone.exe
* File size: 74.67MB
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Download link: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...4B931C35A169B0
To install this software on any GSM Curve:
1. Download and install the latest Desktop Manager from here
2. Download and install the OS packaged linked above.
3. Delete the vendor.xml file located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader
4. Connect BB, open Desktop Manager and you should be prompted to upgrade.
*Note to TMo users with unlocked Curves from other carriers: All service books, including Browser, will now be pushed normally to the device with all these later OS versions.
(Link to Previous OS thread Click Here)
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4.2.1.108 / 2.3.0.85
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08-02-2007, 02:20 PM
All languages or only chinese?
Thanks and great find!
Ralf
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08-02-2007, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RPeppekus
All languages or only chinese?
Thanks and great find!
Ralf
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Available supported languages appear to be, as follows:
* English
* English UK
*French
* Italian
* German
* Spanish
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08-02-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Spencer_CDS
Available supported languages appear to be, as follows:
* English
* English UK
*French
* Italian
* German
* Spanish
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What happened to Chinese? ;) |
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08-02-2007, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by penguin3107
What happened to Chinese? ;)
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Lol, the Chinese input support is all there. I'm actually testing this OS on an unlocked AT&T Curve with a T-Mobile SIM to see if the new OS will take on the service books correctly, or if it's still a lost cause for TMo users. 
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08-02-2007, 03:08 PM
I'll load this OS update onto my Curve later on and see if there are any improvements over the 4.2.2.222 OS.
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08-02-2007, 03:12 PM
Themes included:
AT&T Icon
O2 Today
O2 Zen
Orange Icon
Rogers Zen
Telefonica Zen
TIM Zen
T-mobile EU Zen
T-mobile US Zen
Vodafone Today - Green (the old version)
Vodafone Today - White (Brand New)
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08-02-2007, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Perfect Storm
Themes included:
AT&T Icon
O2 Today
O2 Zen
Orange Icon
Rogers Zen
Telefonica Zen
TIM Zen
T-mobile EU Zen
T-mobile US Zen
Vodafone Today - Green (the old version)
Vodafone Today - White (Brand New)
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Indeed. I also altered the .alx files to add the CDMA themes from the 8830 devices (Verizon, Bell Mobility, etc.), and I'll see how those go as well.
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4.2.1.108 / 2.3.0.85
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08-02-2007, 03:21 PM
Downloading it now and will put it on my O2 provided Curve. Will post results shortly!
Merlin
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08-02-2007, 03:29 PM
:thankyou:
great find
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08-02-2007, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Spencer_CDS
Indeed. I also altered the .alx files to add the CDMA themes from the 8830 devices (Verizon, Bell Mobility, etc.), and I'll see how those go as well.
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They work fine as with previous releases |
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08-02-2007, 03:40 PM
how do you alter the alx for more than adding the AT&T Icon
O2 Today
O2 Zen
Orange Icon
Rogers Zen
Telefonica Zen
TIM Zen
T-mobile EU Zen
T-mobile US Zen
Vodafone Today - Green (the old version)
Vodafone Today - White (Brand New)
themes?
is the CDMA theme there also? same procedure to just remove the "102"?
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08-02-2007, 03:43 PM
also seeing as how slow the OS downloads are? (mine is almost done for this version. would anyone be interested in creating a torrent so that we can distribute it faster?
(i can make it.)
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08-02-2007, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextel User
how do you alter the alx for more than adding the AT&T Icon
O2 Today
O2 Zen
Orange Icon
Rogers Zen
Telefonica Zen
TIM Zen
T-mobile EU Zen
T-mobile US Zen
Vodafone Today - Green (the old version)
Vodafone Today - White (Brand New)
themes?
is the CDMA theme there also? same procedure to just remove the "102"?
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Here's the info on how to do so: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...me-8800-a.html
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile, sunspots have faded, and now I'm doing time.
4.2.1.108 / 2.3.0.85
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08-02-2007, 03:54 PM
Nice find. Edited with instructions and stuck thread. Downloading now and will post .alx's in the Edited .alx sticky thread later tonight.
Any word on the Service Book issue? I posted the same note in the OP as in the last OS sticky thread. If the service books come through we can remove the note.
JC
Last edited by John Clark : 08-02-2007 at 03:56 PM.
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08-02-2007, 04:07 PM
Testing with the TMo user ... doesn't seem to be getting that service book. Sorry, TMo customers, looks like you're stuck with the O2 OS for now. =\
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08-02-2007, 04:17 PM
Should I use the blackberry.alx that I am currently using (with the themes i want) or start fresh for some that I did not have access to. I am running Chineese 4.2.2.114
PIN: 249E56EF
BB Bold 4.6.0.282
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08-02-2007, 05:01 PM
here is a torrent if it downloads too slow. i included the VZW theme package
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08-02-2007, 05:40 PM
Not sure if this is new (or even what it does)...
Options>Security>Software Tokens??
Other than that, I haven't noticed much of a difference.
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08-02-2007, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Steveo247
Not sure if this is new (or even what it does)...
Options>Security>Software Tokens??
Other than that, I haven't noticed much of a difference.
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Okay, here's what I've found on this, straight from the BTSC ( click here for the article):
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Token-based credentials are network security credentials that use a token formed by combining a unique identifier, called a seed token, and another variable. Successful network authentication requires a valid token.
There are two different types of token-based credentials: hardware tokens and software tokens. Hardware tokens are tokens generated by a physical device separate from the network client device and software tokens are generated by software residing on the network client device.
The RSA SecurID® Library (a cryptographic library) on the BlackBerry smartphone periodically generates a software token for network authentication.
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...take that explanation as you will. No clue here.
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08-02-2007, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Crupp
Should I use the blackberry.alx that I am currently using (with the themes i want) or start fresh for some that I did not have access to. I am running Chineese 4.2.2.114
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Use the edited Blackberry.alx found here. Or you can edit yourself. See Main Page - BlackBerryFAQ |
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08-02-2007, 07:20 PM
i see 2 smart people joined my torrent. 3 seeds at the moment for anyone wanting this OS
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08-02-2007, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextel User
i see 2 smart people joined my torrent. 3 seeds at the moment for anyone wanting this OS
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Downloading now. I'll continue to seed for a while.
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile, sunspots have faded, and now I'm doing time.
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08-02-2007, 08:28 PM
so any noticeable improvements?
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08-02-2007, 08:51 PM
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Downloading now. I'll continue to seed for a while.
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you da man.... in this way we can get the OS out to people faster. the carrier downloads from blackberry.com are slow and sometimes time out |
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08-02-2007, 08:52 PM
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so any noticeable improvements?
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well i am using the verizon 8830 theme and its really nice, so for me thats an improvement. |
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08-02-2007, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextel User
here is a torrent if it downloads too slow. i included the VZW theme package
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I realize the download speeds from RIM are quite slow. However, RIM doesn't allow outside hosting of the OS files without permission, so we can't allow it to be uploaded here at BBF. I've removed the torrent attachment.
Thanks for your understanding.
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08-02-2007, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Spencer_CDS
Testing with the TMo user ... doesn't seem to be getting that service book. Sorry, TMo customers, looks like you're stuck with the O2 OS for now. =\
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That's not good.. thanks tho |
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08-02-2007, 09:32 PM
ok i did not know that.... i have stopped seeding the file and will delete it from the tracker
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08-02-2007, 09:36 PM
deleted from tracker. thanx for the heads up John Clark.
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08-02-2007, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Nextel User
here is a torrent if it downloads too slow. i included the VZW theme package
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Why torrent / seed an ISO that changes frequently??? I realize some do not have the RIM CD but it is just as easily downloaded from RIM...
My experience with Torrents has been, while they are rock solid data wise, they are generally slower than http or ftp downloads.. Torrent speed is based on the number of seeds -v- the number of downloads....
Kris
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
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08-02-2007, 10:55 PM
I hate to say this... but, still no browser for T-Mobile User. Damn, I guess I'm goin back to o2 :(
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08-03-2007, 12:44 AM
I don't know if it's just my BlackBerry that's doing this or not but since I performed the OS update I have noticed that when I press the sym key when typing in email there is a lag now before the symbols display where as before there was no lag. Overall I haven't noticed any major differences between this OS and the Optus 4.2.2.222 OS.
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08-03-2007, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LunkHead
Why torrent / seed an ISO that changes frequently??? I realize some do not have the RIM CD but it is just as easily downloaded from RIM...
My experience with Torrents has been, while they are rock solid data wise, they are generally slower than http or ftp downloads.. Torrent speed is based on the number of seeds -v- the number of downloads....
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true.....but A. if the ftp only allows a max of 250kbps
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B. you have lots of seeds like we did >700kbps
....do i need to finish |
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08-03-2007, 01:49 AM
EDIT: I was having trouble getting the new OS installed but was able to solve the problem by installing the DM again with the new patch. Thank you.
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08-03-2007, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Spencer_CDS
Testing with the TMo user ... doesn't seem to be getting that service book. Sorry, TMo customers, looks like you're stuck with the O2 OS for now. =\
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T-Mo user here: I am using (the Chinese) version 4.2.2.114 and I am getting the "service book," and running Opera browser just fine. I have to assume that upgrading won't change that. I also assume that I am not the only one who is getting the "service book" right?...
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08-03-2007, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by zGuy
T-Mo user here: I am using (the Chinese) version 4.2.2.114 and I am getting the "service book," and running Opera browser just fine. I have to assume that upgrading won't change that. I also assume that I am not the only one who is getting the "service book" right?...
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Yes, yes, but are you getting the service books for the t-zones browser and the BlackBerry Internet Browsing Service?
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08-03-2007, 10:41 AM
I'm a n00b. What are the advantages to getting this new OS?
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08-03-2007, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Spencer_CDS
Yes, yes, but are you getting the service books for the t-zones browser and the BlackBerry Internet Browsing Service?
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Nope. But I can surf the Net fine with the Opera. I am also getting my entire email accounts and my Fav-5. What am I really missing? The only thing I can't do is OTA installations but I can live with that...
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08-03-2007, 11:27 AM
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Nope. But I can surf the Net fine with the Opera. I am also getting my entire email accounts and my Fav-5. What am I really missing? The only thing I can't do is OTA installations but I can live with that...
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True indeed, but for a user that requires OTA downloads, this is inconvenient. =\
Just when everyday seemed to greet me with a smile, sunspots have faded, and now I'm doing time.
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