The drought is finally over Stormies. For all the hardcore 9530 users out there, we've got a new unofficial OS for you to download and play with. No, it's not in 5.0 stylings, but if you're itching for the latest and (hopefully) greatest you can can now grab OS 4.7.0.132 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. Let the fun and games begin.
*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). Follow the links below for more information and instructions. *
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YES SIRRRRRR!! I can't wait to see how much better this one is!
I heard the official one is coming out next week.
Lol. Doubt it.
yea i work for vzw and i heard one of the data reps say that the update was cancelled. Let's hope that the reason was because it was the .113 upgrade and they wanted to release this one... FAT CHANCE. believe me, as frustrated as consumers are, its a lot worse to try to make a living off of selling one of these things, only to see it come back along with an unhappy customer. Especially cause i know how much a software upgrade can help... and we can't tell them it even exists...
I hear ya.. I work in TSS and I have to tell the customers all day long how great this phone is knowing they are on rev .75... I always tell them to keep an eye out for a announcement on cb.com cause they will be the first to know... Also, for all of you folks that see the posts or talk to a store rep, sales manager or anyone else that says the update will be out soon is lying! They do not know, VZW tech support reps do not know so please STOP ASKING... We as tech support reps find out the day it is released...
I work in VZW tech as well and yes. People are like...yeah I'll choose Suretype for portrait mode keyboard. It's funny cause I'm like, yeah, there is a 3rd choice too. But of course you can't say that the camera isn't laggy and the keyboard isn't useless in the later versions because there is "no such thing" as a later version in the companies eyes. I'm so about to load this onto my phone. I hope all goes well.
I'll let you guys know as soon as I'm done.
Wow, it's 2am. Shouldn't I be asleep by now?
(um, I guess I didn't log in...this is Crackberyn00b).
edit: yeah it got my login...just a caching problem...
Thanks for telling the TRUTH!!!!!!!! Believe you me, I know and feel your pain. REALLY I do.
The techs in our store TELL us to try the leaks and have asked me what I've found with which leak. In fact, I took my Storm back and traded it for a Curve and it had the leaked .113 on it, and they knew it....no questions asked. I told them how .113 was better than .75. They say try the leaks, we can always put it back to original, so it isn't every store that the techs won't tell you about leaks.
If a store rep tells you to d/l and install leaked s/w and it damages your phone to the point where you can not downgrade, kiss that phone good-bye... Also, when you install leaked s/w and then you dial *228 your s/w version registers in our billing system... Not every rep checks this and just asks the cust what version they are running. Don't think we don't know... I have had several people call in with issues and have had to tell them that they are on their own because of the leaked s/w.. They get pissed, I call them on their actions and I have to tell them to down grade of go back to the source of the s/w... I just happen to have "a spare" storm sitting in the box so I am not to concerned...
U seem like a total A$$!
This person is giving us some insider information on how Verizon can spot a leaked OS on our phones and, your insulting them. Maybe, I interpreted their info differently but, either way I an greatful for that heads up.
i agree with u. he was trying to say be careful and how he hates to have to tell a customer he cant help them and charli is the one being an @$$
" Not every rep checks this and just asks the cust what version they are running. Don't think we don't know..." ?? -
that's such a dick move on your part - why would you even tell us (customers) that you check in the first place? your post had good info by giving us the heads up about *228 and that not all reps verify what build you're running - which is probably because those reps are cool?? unlike your narc self who comes to these sites, dl's the (illegal) firmware - i say illegal only from yours and big brother's perspectives, not mine (curious consumer) but you DID dl it anyway though right??? - after which, your attempt to install ends up bricking the phone??? LUCKILY though.... you work for them so of course you happened to have a spare!! why wouldn't you? so now because of all that pent up frustration, you take it out on us (curious consumers) who don't want to have to wait a year for "the official" release of an OS that basically makes our phones work the way they're supposed to?? (i.e. < dropped calls, < lockups/freezing, faster response times--- you get the idea) why do you think manufacturers release betas into the wild in the first place? if it wasn't for the people that use these types of sites and ARE willing to risk the untested we'd all still probably be rockin those Walkie-Talkie phones with the battery that looked like and was about the size of a car battery. my point with this harangue is... choose a friggin side. if you're going to police everyone by checking versions and penalizing them for being curious or interested because they want their phone to work better. Then don't come on here and whip your tits out to basically threaten us by telling everyone that if we do try to install an unofficial revision that you're surreptitiously watching and will 'bust' us for it - because that's just a dick move period. -Tell me i'm wrong
Thanks for listening... and my name's Brandon
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention...I work at a call center. So those store reps can run off at the mouth all they want because those conversations are not recorded. My tongue is very much tied.
I didn't say that customer service wouldn't know or couldn't find out, I was merely saying that the reps at our store TELL us to do the d/l of the leaked versions....because it was stated earlier that they don't. That's all...I was saying what I was told when I went into the store.
amen!! They say.. call customer service for almost EVERYTHING
always tell customers about crackberry but always tell them that things are at their own risk. VZW or CB is not responsible for stupid peoples decisions. But you should always mention CB. Not only is it a key site in the BB world today but aides those stupid customers from going back to the store and complain when nothing is wrong with their phone. so feel free and mention CB and the awesome apps they provide. These guys work hard to get all this crazy info for us and people should know and learn to appreciate this site.
I have the first comment!!! wooohoooooo!!!!!!! My like leaks!!!!
No you don't lol.
I dont, crap! not again!!
LOL...
sorry had to say it.
its about time : )
@ Rated PG-13 Fail!!! let the download and sh!t fest begin!
LOL nice ! got to love crackberry :)
seriously, i refreshed this to find the new OS about 30 sec from initially opening the site and there were 3 comments. You guys are sick, haha. Kev you've got a cult following...
I'll download it but wait until I read some feedback! Oh and thanks ddarvish for making it obvious!!!! lol JK
Sweet
yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!
blueberry-storm here. I am downloading now and will let you know my findings. I am still using a first round release verizon storm.
So much for going to bed tonight! Time to start downloading.
just getting ready for bed but had to refresh one more time...there it was!! will probably wait till tomorrow to update. thanks!
i usually wait till the next day, but i will take a beating and report my results in the forum.
New Storm OS...Its gonna be like the red sox won the world series...people are gonna be in the streets celebrating by tipping police cars over and setting fires!!
YAHHH
OMFG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*explode*
you always depend on crackberry!! but unfortunately not verizon those bastards!!
Is...is...this...real?!
Can make all the CrackBerry jokes he wants, CrackBerry gives us the real shit...New OS' Hellz ya!!
I JUST CREAMED BY PANTS AWWWW THIS FEELS GOOD!! THIS FEELS RIGHT!!
I'm gonna give it a couple days, the official should be out soon. But glad they finally got around getting this done!
there will not be an official soon, stopping waiting for vzw and just do it!
Can't download I click the link nothing happens
Is small red going to ever release an update or what. I'm on my 5th storm and i'm starting to regret ever getting it.
I'm on my 6th. The manager at my local store is starting to get annoyed with me.
=D
WOOO finally i been feening made my night
Oh happy day!
Okay, so I've let it sit here a while to give people a chance to try it out. What are some improvements?
I can't wait!!
Has anyone used qik yet on .132? Will it finally stream live?
Will be getting .132 tomorrow, when I get home from this conference. I love work, but not tonight, as I'd rather be home updating.
It's like a leaked OS comes out every other Wednesday! Can't wait to hear how it's working for everyone. If it's good, I'm sure I'm download it myself. :)
NEW TO THE STORM NEVER HAD AN UNLOCKED PHONE just got all functions working with att and i dont want to lose my browser but i want to update any one know if ill lose my browser and have to fix it all over again kind of a pain