[MrKyoo]

Package Version: 4.2.1.109
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.1.72
Software Platform: 2.3.0.54
File name: 8800M_PBr4.2.1_rel109_PL2.3.0.54_A4.2.1.72_Cingula r.exe
File size: 69.43MB

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...E4F82F9F00E7D4

~MrKyoo

[ipacmm]

That was quick, does anyone know to install the update with a Mac?

[acnst]

Originally Posted by ipacmm

That was quick, does anyone know to install the update with a Mac?

Impossible. You will need a Windows box or an Intel Mac with BootCamp. I am not sure if the update would work using Parallels or VMWare Fusion.

[underskybb]

WOW! Will that invalidate my original setting w/ Cingular if I install it? (I would love to be able to read Chinese on it)
I know it's from Cingular...but will I get to keep all the original setting and apps loaded? how about addresses, wallpaper...etc?

[sonydude23]

Jibi. are you on this?

[andrej770]

Why does Cingular have it listed as a 8800g?? I thought tmo had the exclusive on the "g" and Cingular on the "c" while Verizon and Sprint share the proceeds of the "e", then Rogers has the "r". LOL

[acnst]

Originally Posted by andrej770

Why does Cingular have it listed as a 8800g?? I thought tmo had the exclusive on the "g" and Cingular on the "c" while Verizon and Sprint share the proceeds of the "e", then Rogers has the "r". LOL

T-Mobile has no exclusivity on the letter g. The g stands for generic.

[acnst]

Originally Posted by underskybb

WOW! Will that invalidate my original setting w/ Cingular if I install it? (I would love to be able to read Chinese on it)
I know it's from Cingular...but will I get to keep all the original setting and apps loaded? how about addresses, wallpaper...etc?

You will not benefit from this release as there is usually a separate upgrade which includes Chinese language support. And as far as I know this release is the same with thich the devices were shipped.

[underskybb]

Thanks...So...what did the "multilingual" mean? And who is this 8800g update for?

[andrej770]

Originally Posted by acnst

You will not benefit from this release as there is usually a separate upgrade which includes Chinese language support. And as far as I know this release is the same with thich the devices were shipped.

I bought mine today and it shipped with 4.2.1.72

[FLIPP_96]

What is a series 8300?
<!-- T-Mobile filesets -->
<fileset Colour="True" series="8800|8300" Java="1.0" _vendorID="100">

[John Clark]

And because this question will come up next.....

To install this OS make sure the BB is not plugged in and follow these steps:

1. Download and install to your PC Desktop Manager 4.2 SP1 from Here

2. Download and install to your PC the OS posted above from Here

3. Delete vendor.xml from your PC's hard drive located in c:\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader

*Note: Step 3 is not always necessary but ensures that the OS will install on any brand of 8800 (currently Cingular's is all that's available)

4. Plug in BB and Open Desktop Manager. You will be prompted to upgrade.

[bollar]

This is the version that shipped. Application version on mine is 4.2.1.72 and Platform is 2.3.0.54. So, just to be clear, there's no reason to apply this, because it's the version you already have.

[acnst]

Originally Posted by underskybb

Thanks...So...what did the "multilingual" mean? And who is this 8800g update for?

If you are only looking for the Chinese language support, than give it a try. If you get Chinese listed than install it, else you can cancel it without changing anything.

[underskybb]

tried, installed, nothing changed, no chinese.

[Pizzle]

Until Jibi has a chance to update his .alx thread...here's the updated .alx for this software. (attached)

***DISCLAIMER: I don't have an 8800 yet, so I haven't tried this. Use at your own risk ***

[Stinsonddog]

Originally Posted by Pizzle

Until Jibi has a chance to update his .alx thread...here's the updated .alx for this software. (attached)

***DISCLAIMER: I don't have an 8800 yet, so I haven't tried this. Use at your own risk ***

Of course it will be interesting to see what other vendor themes are in here? Did you see any of interest?

[Pizzle]

Originally Posted by Stinsonddog

Of course it will be interesting to see what other vendor themes are in here? Did you see any of interest?

Lemme speak slooooowwwwweeeerrrrr...I don't have an 8800 yet.

[likefre]

Any chance that it would work on an 8703?

[John Clark]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Pearl: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0) BlackBerry8100/4.2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

None, sorry. Different radio technology as well as different device.