BlackBerry Storm 9530
New Storm OS version 4.7.0.75 leaked. Read on...
It's an .exe file that has to be installed via Desktop manager. Release date is scheduled for Dec 5th
Read about it here if you are interested in installing now. There are 24 pages on this thread and people are reporting that it fixes lag issues. An insider got the ok to leak it. It is a carrier version of the software. I assume it's still Beta until it's release
http://crackberry.com/os-4-7-0-75-verizon-blackberry ... »
-Performance seems to be better in general
-Accelerometer lag is noticeably reduced. Going between portrait and landscape modes is MUCH better
-more accurate emailing/texting
-browser is faster
-camera bugs on mine nearly fixed (flash still doesn't time right sometimes)
-lock and unlock lag is improved
This is a major update folks.
It has to be downloaded on a PC
then the .exe file run
The file will then transferr to Desktop Manager
Start Desktop manager and do the update from it
Takes more than 1/2 hour so be prepared
Results?
-The lag while opening applications is a little shorter but still much longer than it should be.
-The accelerometer is still slow but does not seem to flip the page at random anymore.
-Camera still has issues
-Phone still locks up (twice today already on mine)
-Boots up faster
-My friend says his bowser is faster but it was already fast on mine.
This just seems to be a slimmed down version of the original software with a few patches and not a true new software version. This is a...
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In the forums at crackberry.com they seem to think the OTA updates in the future will be small "patches" to current OS versions. More involved updates I am thinking will go through desktop manager...who knows.
I didn't expect this update to fix every issue out there but I am glad progress is being made at least. Still more work to do to address bugs
I am thinking its a software issue at this point also which is a relief to me
The bottom line is that Blackberry responded very quickly with an update unlike some other fruit phone that still has problems.
Patience will go a long way in satisfying your cellphone thirst.
In summary, this phone works very well right now with the new update, very little arguement there.
FSCdude said:
Shouldn't you be at your kiosk earning your minimum wage paycheck from VZW?
Well that or he's the webmaster of vzwstormfanboi.ca
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Isn't minimum wage like $6 per hr? 😳
I used to work for a corporate mobile phone company and I know WE didn't make $24 an hour..
P.S. the Storm will be 99.99 in January with half the bugs.
And as for the cost of my storm, well I actually technically made money on mine. Here's the breakdown:
-$149.99 for the Storm with my NE2 Upgrade credit
-less a $50 mail in rebate
-less a $100 bonus from work for the phone
-less a $25 bill credit for late shipping
So, in conclusion, even when I include tax, I still made $10!
As for the rest of your comments, well, since you made no sense, I won't even bother with them!
darthschrader said:
First of all genius, I pay $29 for my data plan...the same $29 I've been paying ever since I started using a Blackberry on Verizon. Big deal.
And as for the cost of my storm, well I actually technically made money on mine. Here's the breakdown:
-$149.99 for the Storm with my NE2 Upgrade credit
-less a $50 mail in rebate
-less a $100 bonus from work for the phone
-less a $25 bill credit for late shipping
So, in conclusion, even when I include tax, I still made $10!
As for the rest of your comments, well, since you made no sense, I won't even bother with them!
where do you work? 😳 Good deal!
where do you work? Shocked Good deal!
To be fair, the bonus wasn't officially meant to go toward the phone, but extra money is extra money! So as far as I'm concerned, it took care of the phone for me!
But to get back on topic here, thanks again for sharing the info on the update Hawkeye! I'm very happy with the difference it's made! The lag is practically gone! Can't wait to see what future updates may do!
darthschrader said:where do you work? Shocked Good deal!
But to get back on topic here, thanks again for sharing the info on the update Hawkeye! I'm very happy with the difference it's made! The lag is practically gone! Can't wait to see what future updates may do!
Glad I could help!
Made a big difference with me as well as most people. Not all issues are fixed but at least RIM is standing behind its products like I expected it would.
I said something nice about the Storm 🤣 Every time I do the trolls come in and start bashing...the ones that like it like me after all probably work for VZW or RIM or are paid to have no life on here writing nice things 🤣 🤣 🤣
to the trolls...relax guys! I'm not really revealing your secret identities!...just telling a joke to throw everyone off!
darthschrader said:
First of all genius, I pay $29 for my data plan...the same $29 I've been paying ever since I started using a Blackberry on Verizon. Big deal.
And as for the cost of my storm, well I actually technically made money on mine. Here's the breakdown:
-$149.99 for the Storm with my NE2 Upgrade credit
-less a $50 mail in rebate
-less a $100 bonus from work for the phone
-less a $25 bill credit for late shipping
So, in conclusion, even when I include tax, I still made $10!
As for the rest of your comments, well, since you made no sense, I won't even bother with them!
Cool enjoy that push screen.
sent from my iPhone.
Cool enjoy that push screen.
sent from my iPhone.
Thanks...am enjoying, and will continue to do so!
sent from my iPhone killer.
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
All I can say is way to go Verizon/Blackberry for listening to all the feedback! They heard the complaints and acted fast! I'd say it can only get better from here on out...too bad for all the whiners who did quick exchanges to get rid of the Storm...some may very well end up regretting it!
Oh well...
mattzmama said:
anyway to get the update if ur a mac user?
I have no clue. 😕 That's among the many reasons I don't use a Mac...too many software compatibility issues.