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Leaked: OS 5.0.0.140 For BlackBerry Storm 9530

by Adam Zeis on 22 Jul 2009 12:19 PM
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Storm OS 5.0.0.140

Update: Once you install the OS onto your PC, go to Add/Remove programs and uninstall RIM Internal Apps 5.0. If you leave this installed on your PC, when you update your device Qunicy will get loaded up too (RIM's beta tracking program). Also, if the download link goes down, just be sure to surf through the forums to find a mirror. *

The Storm forums are blowing up on this one. It looks like a Chinese site has posted OS 5.0.0.140 for the BlackBerry Storm 9530. This is a recent development so we don't have many details, but if you're willing to give it a shot, let us know the results. Keep in mind that because OS 5.0 is not official yet, a lot of your existing apps may not work on 5.0 even with a successful operating system upgrade. Visit the the Storm OS forums for more info. If you are asked for a password when extracting the file, use "raysource".

*OS Disclaimer - This is an unofficial release. 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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191 Comments

Posted by Pring4 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

But let us know how it goes!

 
 
Posted by 312 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Well...everyone got what they wanted but, I have a feeling a lot of people will be disappointed. This isn't like upgrading from Windows 3.1 to Windows XP It's more like Windows 95 to Windows 98.

It's taken RIM this long and they still don't have a decent OS for the Storm.

 
 
Posted by urbanjeff Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

I have had no prob what so ever with my storm!!!!
I have had it for over 6 months no trades, no issues.
I have upgraded the two official updates, i love my storm!! it sounds like i am the only one who has had good luck.

 
 
Posted by 312 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

No, mine runs "good enough" for me too. I virtually have no problems but, I believe the OS could have been a lot better. Maybe it's actually a hardware thing, in the end. (lack of a quality processor or adequate memory)

 
 
Posted by cguild81 Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 931 days ago

I have had no problems with mine either. The only reason i had to replace mine was because my screen kept sticking cause i dropped it alot. People just like to complain, when they really should READ THE DAMN MANUAL!! A blackberry is not a regular phone, its just like a computer. I absolutely love my storm!!

 
 
Posted by urbanjeff Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 930 days ago

most People just like to complain they want everything faster and now!! Just enjoy your phone and quit messing with it.

 
 
Posted by David522 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Im booting up now cant wait

 
 
Posted by kevindharner Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

mine auto updated 2-3days ago; so far no issues

 
 
Posted by mordenxp Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

You're thinking of Desktop Manager, that doesn't have anything to do with the OS. Device OS don't auto update :)

 
 
Posted by Gelzz Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

how is it ????

 
 
Posted by madfrenchie Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Woo Hoo... 5.0 Downloading right now!!

 
 
Posted by Blackchild1101 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Dl as i type this

 
 
Posted by Dankees Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

How is it???

 
 
Posted by sk817 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Im downloading now ;)

 
 
Posted by HyEcLsS007 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

9th on a thread like this is super

 
 
Posted by cbresciani Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

This should be interesting!!

 
 
Posted by BB4Casey Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Can't wait

 
 
Posted by shaydakiss23 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Let the games begin...

 
 
Posted by brodys2 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Heres hoping for threaded SMS

 
 
Posted by Fargo Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Thanks to BlueBerry9550 for originally sharing the info!

 
 
Posted by BlueBerry9550 Friday, Jul 24, 2009 930 days ago

No Prob. Glad to give us a little excitement around here.

 
 
Posted by GargoyleDC Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

I want to try it. I always like to read how it goes with others first.

 
 
Posted by justreboot Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

DL now will install tonite - only have my mac here :(

 
 
Posted by jessysshameless Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

downloaded it like 3 times. it doesn't work....anyone else having this problem???

 
 
Posted by LouJR Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Downloading nowww!

My storms been acting weird lately anyways so screw it if its a virus! Lets get it!!

 
 
Posted by mrsancho07 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

are all the apps gonna be available for 5.0?

 
 
Posted by MDGirl1984 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Sitting at work, and just had to repeat to myself three times...OMG, OMG, OMG!!!

 
 
Posted by Russ8511 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

The file is a .rar and won't extract without a password :(

 
 
Posted by CJohnson481 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

use raysource. it was in the article.

 
 
Posted by Dankees Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

The password is listed above.

 
 
Posted by Russ8511 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

nevermind....password is raysource

 
 
Posted by Blackchild1101 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Loading now, should only take another 10 mins

 
 
Posted by DistrictDon19 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Hmm... I'm gonna let you guys take the dive this time :) I'll be reading all about it in the comments.

 
 
Posted by Blackchild1101 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

new loading screens. I like...

 
 
Posted by Dankees Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Tell us more!

Are your applications working???

 
 
Posted by GargoyleDC Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Ok...we are such geeks...I LOVE IT.

 
 
Posted by Russ8511 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

does it matter which version of desktop manager to use with o.s. 5?

 
 
Posted by Blackchild1101 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Havent been able to try any of my apps. But the Black backdrop w/ White "BlackBerry" Logo and progress bar sure look classy!!

 
 
Posted by R-Rizzo Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Right this second, and only for a second. I wish I had a storm :S

 
 
Posted by hmorgan25 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

cool progress bar, but stuck right now at about 20%. i guess the first boot will take a while. better than the white screen.

 
 
Posted by Hydrogenman Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

its working....and like SOOOOOOOO much faster now

dang

 
 
Posted by Blackchild1101 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

to load firmware

 
 
Posted by Blackchild1101 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Can't wait!!!

 
 
Posted by roydeyoung Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

It all downloaded and installed fine for me. I did lose my BBM and BB broswer though, I'm looking for those now, but other than that is seems quite nice.

 
 
Posted by Bunnii_09 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

You lost your browser? Just resend your service books through email setup>hit bb menu button and youll see it.
=]

 
 
Posted by HyEcLsS007 Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

u lost ur bbm cause now u have the new 5.0 bbm as for the browser, changing back to ur default theme and looking again

 
 
Posted by omgtek Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

5.0 OS + 5.0 BBM = 5 point awesomeness =D

i really like the new loading screen. instead of staring at a white screen with the hour glass, you get the nice sleek blackberry logo and sweet status bar!

the bug report option seems pretty bad ass. i think that feature will be the biggest headache for the person who made it, but it'll really help as far as further updates.

the little zoom out/in when exiting that set up wizard is nice. a little pointless but still cool.

the only thing that annoyed me is that i had to re-do the settings for my pattern lock =T ahh well. all in all a plus

 
 
Posted by pilotnh Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Will this run on my iPhone 3GS? Of course not because then it would turn it into the crap that a Storm is.

 
 
Posted by jdabecker Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

big ups to all our haters... proof that iPhone owners are pretentious!!!

 
 
Posted by BB4Casey Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 931 days ago

Hope you can figure out the whole copy an paste thing. And glad you got video now that must be way cool. Wow I wish my phone could do that. Oh wait...sorry, I was multitasking ....I'm back now. Oh and go to your own forum.

 
 
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