Many users prefer the Android version for running third-party apps, whereas the CE version is strictly for Cisco-based video conferencing.
The Cisco Webex DX80 officially reached its End-of-Life (EOL) in January 2021, with the last order date for the product being January 30, 2021. The Android-based firmware reached its software maintenance end-of-life on October 1, 2018.
As reported by users, this release may be marked as "deferred" or "removed," which is why it is not directly available, as mentioned in this Reddit post.
Once a DX80 is on a newer CE version, it cannot be simply "downgraded" via a web interface or standard TFTP/HTTPS boot with a basic Android load. It requires a special "conversion" load to bridge the gap between the two different operating systems, and dx80.ce8.2.0-syn213b.rel.pkg is the specific bridging file. dx80.ce8.2.0-syn213b.rel.pkg
: Always deploy the software package to a single non-critical desk phone before rolling it out to the entire organization.
| System | Typical package format | Match? | |--------|----------------------|--------| | Debian/Ubuntu | .deb | No | | Red Hat/Fedora | .rpm | No | | macOS | .pkg but different naming | Unlikely | | Windows | .msi , .exe | No | | Solaris | .pkg but uses SUNW prefix | No | | Arduino, ESP32 | .bin | No | | PlayStation, Xbox | .pkg but versioned differently | No |
: Indicates the core software branch, which is Collaboration Endpoint Software version 8.2.0. Many users prefer the Android version for running
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This sequence, while not officially documented in the initial conversion guide, has been widely reported as the only working method for many users.
: This "synergy" package is used by administrators who want to revert a Go to product viewer dialog for this item. As reported by users, this release may be
dx80 hardware platform – Control Engine version 8.2.0 – synchronization build 213b – release package
the Cisco DX80 desktop collaboration endpoint from Collaboration Endpoint (CE) software back to its original Android-based software. Software Review: dx80.ce8.2.0-syn213b.rel.pkg Downgrade DX80 from CE8.3.1 to Android - Cisco Community
Many companies built their phone and video systems around the original Android software. When a