[frank2006]

I installed OS v4.2.2.175 (chinese) two weeks ago, able to read and input chinese. So I would not try 4.2.2.184 until 4.3 is ready. =)

[CBR900RR]

Rapidshare link here.

RapidShare: 1-Click Webhosting

[MisterEd]

FYI, the link in message #1 of this thread is downloading an older version of the OS: (Software v4.2.2.321). However the Rapidshare link is the right version. It seems as if they pulled the new version off and went back to an older version.

[CBR900RR]

I just check it, it is the same updated version, for 8310.

[John Clark]

Unfortunatly, we can't allow the links to other unapproved download sites for the RIM OS's. It's against the license agreement for download from the RIM/Carrier sites. I've removed the RapidShare link (sorry folks.)

However, the original link still takes you to the 4.2.2.184 OS for the 8310.

[MisterEd]

Duhhh ... sorry .. there were TWO download links on the last page with the actual link to download from. I just looked at the bottom of the page. I must have downloaded the wrong one 3 times! Sorry

Software For BlackBerry Curve 8310 (TM)

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.338 (Chinese)

Package Version: 4.2.2.338
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.2.184
Software Platform: 2.5.0.40
File name: 8310CJK_PBr4.2.2_rel338_PL2.5.0.40_A4.2.2.184_Sing Tel.exe
File size: 93.77MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.

Download Software

BlackBerry Handheld Software v4.2.2.321 (Chinese)

Package Version: 4.2.2.321
Consisting of:
Applications: 4.2.2.175
Software Platform: 2.5.0.33
File name: 8310CJK_PBr4.2.2_rel321_PL2.5.0.33_A4.2.2.175_Sing Tel.exe
File size: 75.13MB
Note: The Software Platform and Applications version numbers can be found under Options-About screen on the handheld.


Download Software

Originally Posted by John Clark

Unfortunatly, we can't allow the links to other unapproved download sites for the RIM OS's. It's against the license agreement for download from the RIM/Carrier sites. I've removed the RapidShare link (sorry folks.)

However, the original link still takes you to the 4.2.2.184 OS for the 8310.

[avicenne13]

Why do you remove the PTT?

And I assume that the Chinese OS also has English language on it right?

I will be laying hands on my 8310 in two weeks time so it'd be rather better for me to do the upgrade first right?

Thank you for your answers, I know these are n00bish questions but I am a quick learner.

[CBR900RR]

Tmobile don't have PTT and for AT&T, you have to paid a subscription for PTT.

[dmnhawk]

Will the attached blackberry.alx file work with 4.2.2.170? I'm just going to wait for 4.3 but want to unlock all the vendor themes. Thanks!

[MisterEd]

If you are referring to the one in the first message - yes.

Originally Posted by dmnhawk

Will the attached blackberry.alx file work with 4.2.2.170? I'm just going to wait for 4.3 but want to unlock all the vendor themes. Thanks!

[dmnhawk]

Cool, trying now..Thanks!

[avicenne13]

Originally Posted by CBR900RR

Tmobile don't have PTT and for AT&T, you have to paid a subscription for PTT.

OK but leaving it won't cause any problems right? However I suppose one gains extra memory by doing so.

What about the language. What does having the OS in Chinese mean? Is it the only language pack or meaning it also does have Chinese in it?

[CBR900RR]

If I remember correctly, I did enable PTT on my tmobile 8700G and I get error, so if you are on tmobile or not using it on AT&T, take it out and it also save on memory too.

Chinese OS is the regular English OS with the additional Chinese input and display support, which can be disable during installation or remove with desktop manager at any time.

[avicenne13]

Another quick newbie question. My operator provides 8300 and 8320. And there are software upgrades available for these phones.

My phone is 8310, which I will use this upgrade. Can I by some method extract the themes of my operator from the 8300 and/or 8320 upgrade files?

[NCBuckeye]

You can't use 8300 and 8320 software on an 8310.

[avicenne13]

Originally Posted by NCBuckeye

You can't use 8300 and 8320 software on an 8310.

Thank you for the answer. What I meant was to pull the theme files from the 8300 update software and insert it into the theme file on 8310 update.

[John Clark]

All the theme files should be the same across the 8300/8310/8320 devices. They're all included in each OS. The vendor coding on your device tells the desktop manager what themes to load. You have to edit the blackberry.alx to get the other themes.

How to Add Vendor Locked Themes - BlackBerryFAQ.com

Also check the "Optimize your BB" link in my sig for lots more tips like this.

[avicenne13]

Thank you John for the to the point and clear answer.

[Dookie]

I've installed, tried that, not a great difference from previous version. Have here 8110 with 4.3 and i would really love to have 4.3 on my 8310 :-/
No issues whatsoever during the installation, it is running same speed like the previous version.

[Xaneth]

Originally Posted by akc786

Trying to download but the BlackBerry servers are v v very slow.

Only 15 kb/sec

Anyone knows the faster servers for download ??

Another thing you might try is downloading them with Firefox and the plugin "Download Them All" found here. Similar to the old Download Accelerator, which makes multiple connections to the download point, then pieces everything back together when it's done streaming it, it increased my download speed to around 80 kb/s average.