Here's the download link: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...223C61B1B5AB89

Also available via the Orange France download site: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...A5DFF913DF997A

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Additionally, StarHub has released an OS version with Chinese support, though their handheld code version is a bit lower than that of Orange UK's multilanguage OS release:

StarHub's download link is here: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...9035BC566CE2B9

I'm actually working on the download as we speak; though I don't have an 8820, I'm gonna play with the OS a lil' on my end. ^_^

Let us know how it goes.

It's pretty fascinating. There are a LOT of initial files on installation; 586 files in the Java folder alone. Still doesn't contain both Vodafone Today themes, but I'm sure that can probably be remedied in the same manner as adding the 8830's Verizon theme to the 8800 or Curve. I'll look into this a bit; AT&T apparently isn't getting the 8820 until the middle of the month. *Sweatdrop*

Overall, this looks like it's just going to be an 8800 with the 4.2.2 OS and WiFi, though I've heard rumors that this thing will be taking high-capacity SD cards, so maybe we're looking at some intense storage action goin' on here.

More on this as warranted by further developments.

Thx for the info.

MicroSDHC was confirmed in RIM's press release last month... up to 32gb.

Of course 32gb cards are nowhere in sight, yet... but this hungry little geek can't wait to ditch the iPod and carry only the BB. So far 8gb is all that I have seen. (Interesting, 8gb = 5,555,555 floppies)

Okay, so I've gotten this OS info to someone with an 8820 (upper-tier associate here at good ol' AT&T) to test the OS. I'll update as I gather new info.

thanks for sharing this is great info and no better date on 8820 release?

No, there is no hardware in the 8800 for wifi.

No, the 8820 actually has Wi-Fi hardware support. The software in this OS just makes it available. BIS/BES emails continue to pass through Wi-Fi as a result of a certificate stored on the handset.

So you've loaded this OS onto a non-WiFi capable 8800 series?

Hi,
I'm just a rookie in the BB community, but I just got a 8820 Orange FR from my work today. I'll play with it this week end, and tell you how it goes.
If you've got questions, just ask ...

No, no, I meant that's how the 8820 handles email via Wi-Fi.

Awesome, that would be fabulous. Let us know what'cha find!

Hi,

I just got a BB8820 from Orange France and would like to run few VOIP test over Wifi (to a web provider like Skype and to my SIP PABX) I was unable to find any documentation on this. could somebody help me on this? need a Sip voip client?

Thanks
Rene

if i bought a BB8820 from the UK or France - would I be able to a) get it unlocked say using service such as gsmphonesource and use my at&t sim, b) would i need to install at&t firmware to be able to use it on the at&t network here in the U.S.?, and c) is there any at&t firmware available yet for the 8820??


cheers

Hi,
The Wifi works perfectly fine. When I'm on the browser I can specify if I want to use the Edge or the Wifi (which can save some money in the data plan).

I don't know if I can make phone calls thru Wifi. Any ideas ?

I cannot make the GPS working. I can see it in the Application Loader of the Desktop Manager, but it is not visible in the BB Home Page. Any idea ?
When I upload some ne themes, I cannot see them neither in the BB. Any idea ?

Should I flash my BB 8820 and how ?
Thanks in advance

I wanted to do the same thing... Let me know if it works out. I guess I can always wait for it to release in the U.S., which is hopefully in the next 2 weeks.

Does this OS add the spell checker to the 8800 series? How about the other little OS improvements noticed on the newer OS like on the Curve?

From what I've heard, the unofficial word is that it drops with AT&T Mobility on the 27th of this month.

so can you run this on an 8800?

what are the major differences?

A2DP on the 8800 finally???

This OS is for the 8820, not the 8800.

I understand that, but the 8820 is just an 8800 with wifi. I'm wondering if the os would load to an 8800.

I have been hearing that too from AT&T reps at my local stores. They have been saying end of the month and late August. So I guess, I will be patiently waiting until then.

Yeah can this be ran on an 8800?

Software For BlackBerry 8820 (TM)

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.241 (Multilanguage)

Package Version: 4.2.2.241
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.2.2.124
* Software Platform: 2.4.0.58
* File name: 8820M_PBr4.2.2_rel241_PL2.4.0.58_A4.2.2.124_Orange _UK.exe
* File size: 81.12MB
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Software For BlackBerry 8820 (TM)

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.228 (Chinese)

Package Version: 4.2.2.228
Consisting of:

* Applications: 4.2.2.116
* Software Platform: 2.4.0.55
* File name: 8820CJK_PBr4.2.2_rel228_PL2.4.0.55_A4.2.2.116_Star Hub.exe
* File size: 76.29MB

is there any difference b/w these two versions except the language?
I am using * Applications: 4.2.2.116 *, but perhaps the WIFI was locked coz i couldn't visit website by WIFI correctly.

Edited .alx's posted Here

do u join any WIFI data plan?

Had my 8820 a couple of days so far the os has worked flawlessly and is i think a bit faster than my old 8800.

I picked up a French orange 8820 but the keypad is azerty and not qwerty. I've ordered a qwerty keypad but how do I change the OS to match up with the qwerty keypad?

There is no changing that....sorry.

Are you serious, that's crazy. I guess RIM could change it. Why doesn't changing the OS to the UK one change the keypad?

You can load any 8820 OS on any 8820. It doesn't change the keyboard It's hard-coded to the device.

Well then you want to buy a unlocked 8820. lol.

Will it keep the original UK orange settings without any interruption? like email and internet service. cheers