Leaked: OS 5.0.0.607 for the BlackBerry Storm2 9550

Sweet. I've been anxiously waiting while every other device seemed to be getting a leak.

I was just getting ready to install a Hybrid for the .517 OS and now this.....

What to do? What to do?

I hope this is a good operating system, although i sold my storm2 last week, may pick up another one at walmart for 29.99. Hope everyone is having a good week

This will be a nice start to my Storm 2 I am getting tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't wait to have people try it and see what it "fixes" or improves. This Hybrid, based on the .517 is the best feeling so far...memory increased and the bars are stable now. If battery life improves (awful with .517) it will be great! Come folks, give us a report...I may be upgrading again tonight!

Looks like Ill be busy tonight. This plus Tour. Damn

isn't this the second leak for storm 2 lately? No more love for us 9530 users.... :(

I want to test. I have the official 5.0.0.517 from a Canadian carrier at the moment (I'm with Verizon). I suppose I'll wait to hear some feedback - never been brave enough to install a leak.

nope...us 9530 users are now hybrid or bust me thinks!

C'mon Bold 9000! The Tour got one, 9700 got one, now this to be the first in the 600 builds. I'll take a 601 for Bold 9000 please :)

Anyone know of what the fixes/additions are? Please post!

Are you kidding. a 600 series!! So excited. Thank you leaker.

Bet this is what Bell releases.

work has blocked megaupload, and it will probably be off there in a short time.

anyone got a mirror?

when i did a battery pull there was a new hourglass that appeared..ugly

Oh happy day!!! I'm loading as soon as it's done downloading!

keep an eye our for PTT files if this is a verizon leak. Im anxious to see if they are working on making PTT available for all verizon blackberrys

I am having such an issue downloading, keeps saying thats i'm currently downloading even though I haven't, can someone upload a mirror

Where is the 9530 love???? Have we been forgotten???????

I love leaks.... quit complaining if the leak is not for you.... there was a week when everything BUT storm 2 was leaked.... did I complain? no... its called patience, friends.

when i updated, all my bbm contacts pictures were not restored even with a battery pull...is there a fix for this yet

Awesome!!! Sucks that I just installed OOAK's .604 hybrid last night...oh well!

Been waiting a long time for this to come and it happens 6 hours into our vacation. I won't have access to a computer for another week! Ahh!

Wonder if I can install a leak from a library computer??

JK!

updating now....
ill leave a message later
when i figure out if anything
is different or any bugs i find etc.
:D keeping my fingers crossed lol

Any PTT file sightings with this leak?

Loading this as soon as I get back to the office! Can't even wait to get home

I didnt have any PTT stuff installed, but I had a shortcut to V Cast Apps..maybe theres some PTT stuff buried in it though.

I'm on the SaskTel OS (.517) on my Verizon 9550. Would love to hear from anyone who upgrades from that version to this leak.

The previous leaks were excellent upgrades from the stock .320. However, at least 2 apps I know of (Mobile Banking and now DirecTV) require an official carrier OS to operate.

If you're on .320 and waiting on Verizon, you'll be very happy with upgrading to a leaked version. Just follow all the great info on crackberry, if you do you won't brick your phone.

Since .517 has all the great features (keyboard popup, battery life, seperate BES mail folder, screen performance and overall speed) I'm debating whether to upgrade and disable use Mobile Banking and DirecTV.

Any brave souls out there with a rundown?

Installed easily, running very smoothly, It's a very nice build. I have not noticed anything worrysome as of yet. One thing i did notice is that one of my pushed apps is missing, but not biggie, i don't use it. There is something i noticed which could just be me, but the key spacing and size of key text is changed.

edit. when typing sometimes the text bolds when backspacing or highlighted. doesnt seem like normal operation because it doesn't do it everytime for every word.

After playing with it, i noticed it bolds only on the third or forth backspace in a word consistently, maybe it's a new word correction method so you can recognize where the change in your word began with auto text..

signal is great. battery life is good so far, but i don't use popup keys except on touch and hold.

my main concern is battery life, so if anyone can report that would be awesome. Im currently running .517 and i have to plugin at some time during the day in order to survive till bed time.

the new popup keys play a big part in the battery drain. when i had them enabled the battery would drain much faster.

It seems at the last stage of completion when phone reboot to reload your data. Mines got stuck 75% of the way and will not not continue. I did a battery remove and even try reloading the software. Damn it if this doesn't work HELLO HTC!!

artist01,

You'll bee glad to know that they both still work with this version.

By "mobile banking" I assume you mean the BoA app

That's fairly common when doing a new OS install.

Just let it sit and it'll be fine.

The worst thing you can do is disconnect during this process.

If I were you I'd try to reinstall and then go to My Documents and reload your application data via DM when complete.

Don't forget to disconnect from the internet during the OS install as well.

im on verizon
and i did the update
so far so good
very easy
i 2nd everything
ALCOR43 stated above
..maybe im crazy but my
screen seems to be more responsive
as well

Ok...update went smooth...no issues. I, too, noticed the keyboard key spacing/size is a bit larger, which I noticed improved my texting accuracy, especially when not on full keyboard. I also find the screen to be firmer.

One other thing I noticed was in Manage Wireless Connections/Service Status...Mobile Voice is listed at top with Status/Connection comments.

I can't comment as of yet on battery life as I have just completed update at 1:00 pm EST. I'll post later with my results.

Just noticed while texting...remember if you wanted to backspace words..it would delete word, stop, then continue. Well now it remains continuous with no stops after each word.

This thing totally jacked up my address book and for some reason the desktop manager will restore everything but my address book. Its there, I can see it and even how many contacts, but i cant get it onto my phone. any suggestions???

I loaded it along with all my programs. I cannot comment on battery life, but here's hoping for the best. The keyboard is different like others say. I don't use any mobile banking apps so I cannot comment on that. The top button still just locks the screen, not enables the password lock (fail). It seems a little faster in some things, and just as slow in others. Definitely no issues so far.

So would everyone say that it worth upgrading to this version?

I lost all my apps - how do I reinstall all my back up apps from apploader

Hello, will anyone please help me with this new OS 5.0.0.607 for BB Storm2 9550? I am REAL new to this and like to stay current as I am a true BB lover (this is my third) I am currently running OS 5.0.0.320 on Verizon's network. I know it will be a pain in the butt for someone to help a newbie but it would help a lot. I will need step by step help if you can. I already have the latest DM and DT manager installed on my PC running Window's 7 32 bit. Thank's to anyone that can help. geraldradford@gmail.com

ok i just noticed i'm not able to connect to the blackberry browser threw internet...i'm getting a pop up box of wifi only? anyone else getting this error message?

I can't get Google Sync to connect now, keeps on giving me a login failed.

I am having trouble with the keyboard not working in Google Sync and BerryJoose - the keyboard comes up, but nothing happens when I pressed the keys to either my login email (on Google Sync) any ideas?

I downloaded the new OS just fine, but the Google Voice app is not recognizing the keyboard, even though the keyboard is showing. I can't type in my user name and password. Any ideas how to fix?

Finally, an update for the 9550. So far in messing with it for only a min or two the the fact that we finally have the letter pop-up when typing. Its an option but its there. No as refined as the iPhone though, but a start I must say. So far nothing else, but I have only been playing around with it for a few mins now.

Well did the upgrade and everything is working just fine (keyboard faster, web browsing faster and Kim holding her 9700 as the background image). However, my GPS will not find my location, whether in Poynt or Google Maps. I've done a battery pull and same thing. Gonna do a couple more, but if it continues, as much as I was craving an update I might have to go back to 517.

Hey Guys. If you are a licensed music user like myself and You may have to go into options> memory and select yes for MTP. For some off reason i noticed with leaks this option comes turned off.

Has anyone else lost their key tones? I get a tone when using the bottom buttons, but it seems I get no tone for clicking icons, keys on board, etc.

It worked, at least when I go into options>about it shows the new OS 5.0.0.607 but I'm not seeing any changes to my phone. No keyboard typing changes or any other ones that have been posted. Maybe if I mess around with it some more I'll find something. Anyone have any ideas on what I might need to change or set/reset? But thank you for the quick reply.

Gerald
geraldradford@gmail.com

This may be the best leak I have seen yet. I too have the keyboard differences and I have to say, I like them. Battery life so far seems great the one major perk I have noticed is I'm getting a better signal. Usually at home I get 2 maybe 3 bars and drop calls a lot, but so far full signal and not one dropped call (though I have only had 3, i usually drop every other one or so it seems). I have used every leak and upgraded to several different hybrids since I got my 9550 and this one is the best yet, IMO that is.

Ok..I installed the leak and only problem I'm seeing so far is my yahoo mail icon does not show up, even after resending service books...any suggestions?

Does anyone have a different link for this file? It no longer works.

Continuing from my earlier post, I have also noticed that my screen lock no longer works, If anyone has any suggestions about the screen lock and the yahoo mail icons not showing up it would be appreciated. Thanks

even after i download and follow all the steps for upgrading the OS, when i run apploader, it won't let me load the new OS. oh well i guess i will be stuck on .451 until Verizon gets off the lazy butt and releases a new one.

its "MIA" anyone know where to find it....

Just installed over .517 on Verizon and works a lot better. Its faster keyboard is more responsive pictures aren't all blurry like in .517 and load up quicker. Camera and browser seem faster overall very nice build.

best release for me ...
camera is better
overall experience is better !

I am new to all this leaked OS stuff. Is one able to load a leaked OS if they have a Mac? It appears this is all setup to run on a PC. Thanks.

BB Messenger cannot be removed from phone by deleting nor by removing app with desktop mng. Also,the app is always running in the backround and cannot be closed, thus eating up battery.

It looks like it has been removed from megaupload.

Any other links to 607?

im running .517 and i have no problems at all! And i dont know what you people are talking bout my battery life is amazing.....

...Sorry. I'm in the same boat. ON the macbook pro. Sadly, when I follow the exact steps over and over again on a pc, no matter which leak, I always have to jump through hoops to get the os updated through app loader. Desktop Manager is useless for os updates. I still can't get this os to load up. Sometimes... this just gets ridiculous.

Anyone having problem setting to 2G where it automatically switches back to 3G?

Mine was alright to use GPRS or EDGE, however after 517 it only shows 3G even though I set it to 2G.

Help pls...

I've used .517 for a few weeks now, and it's been amazing! I honestly can't think of any issues that I've had with it- except that the battery life isn't as good as it used to be. But seeing another OS leak is like passing up some goooood crack! I'm hooked, so I'm going to give 607 a try. Hopefully it's noticably different. If not, I'll wait for the next crack fix, er, leak to come out! :-)

Keith

I consider myself a rather capable user but I must say... RIM's website is horrible. I can not for the life of me find the device update page to see if they have any official releases. I am still running on .320 and check for updates all the time but have yet to see any. It is easy to do options>advanced>wireless update..... but it says no so this whole verizon .517 update has me confused. Anyone out there with advice. Maybe it is late I am I am actually sleeping right now. ??

Anybody notice with this OS that BBM is 5.0.0.66 or is it just mine?

He and I haven't broken contact since my first attempt at this OS upgrade....but my hands are twitchin' and I don't know how much longer I can hold out my friends... I...I can't get him to upgrade to it... He's too strong.... Someone help...I've done...ever..y.....th....i.....n..g.....********

I don't see any difference from .517 and this leak. I think I am getting tired of these minor changes.
You have people telling you the phone is faster, browser is faster and phone feels lighter.
I still have the same issue when typing there is lag and keys lock up. I am a big supporter of the Storm...we have 2 Storm 1 and I have a Storm 2 (second replacement). This is getting very frustrating, I am starting to think this is a hardware issue that cannot be fixed by software. Only my two cents so need to flame me with technical spec.

This update is by far the best one.

1.The screen is responsive and lag has been eliminated.
2.The fonts are sharper and the suretype keyboard is cleaner.
3.The phone immediately wakes up when you press the sleep button.
4.The battery life is much better. I haven't charged my phone since 6am on mar 31st, and more than 24hrs later I have 1/4th of the battery left. I've used my phone a lot, and it depends on usage though.
5.I suggest everyone get the update.

I've done plenty of these for the rebel cause...now this one wants to join the evil empire. I need some help..

THIS LEAK WILL BREAK YOUR RSA SECURE ID. If you use this app to remotely log in, you can not use this leak - sorry.

everything is good for me other than a issue with the icons in some themes i went to bed with 85% battery life and woke up with 85%, and like the screen more firm less dbl clicking all in all like it best yet....

has anyone else had issues with your phone randomly restarting with the new os? i think my phone has just cut off and turned back on at least 4 times in the past 5 hours.

Ok ... first time I have ever upgraded my software on my Storm 2. I was using the original OS software. It took me about 30 minutes to complete it. Very simple. My screen is much more responsive. Typing is much improved. The OS runs much quicker. So far I am very impressed. Now to address some problems that have been listed on here with this new OS. Some have said they have issues with Google Sync not working. My google Sync works just fine. Some have said their blackberry browser would not work. Again, mine works like a charm ... in fact it is faster. A few have commented that their GSP location would not work. I did have this problem, but it was a quick fix. I simply had to go to Settings > options > Adcanved Options > GPS and then changed my GPS service to Location ON, and the Location Aiding to Enabled. Then it worked like charm. So far this OS has worked quite nicely for me. No problems at all so far. I will post an update later.

I just got the new os software and I see some suttle changes for the .517 version. But no issues with it so far.

Not sure how the battery will hold up because it is too early to tell.

All my apps seem to be fine, although I don't use bb msgr, so I can't give any feedback on that.

Keyboard does seem more responsiveness and cleaner.

Seems to me that Verizon needs to get on the ball a little quicker with the updates. So far the last 3 os upgrades have been leaks.

Just noticed that when on a call when keypad is showing the numbers dont get highlighted when you put your finger over them. Not a big deal just a little weird. And also it gives you different prompts when phone needs to reset which look nicer and more professional.

upgraded to this leak and everything was good, OS seemed more optimised and quicker and touch screen more responsive. but as soon as i tried to tether to my laptop it gave me an error using win 7 64bit dial up and blackberry DM app gave me a wierd error code stating "global roaming please contact wireless administrator" or something like that, where as the original OS worked fine? Also checked all my settings and none were changed from when it was working apart from OS upgrade to 5.0.0.607.
I have a 9550 from VZ on AIS network/carrier in Thailand
Just restored back to OS 5.0.0.320 and still no tethering? Has upgrading reset something on the phone or server?

Like others using the SaskTel .517 version I haven't seen any other improvments. Very similar internet performance, screen, battery life, and keyboard pop ups as other leaks. And better surfing speed may be due to the BIS 3.0 upgrade and not necessarily from .607.

Mobile Banking works which tells me this is a carrier OS and that its got official firewall certificates (my understanding of what keeps mobile banking from working on a leak).

Slacker has been skipping today and I haven't experienced that before so I'm not sure if it's Slacker, Verizon, or this OS.

By the way, I really like the lock button just locking the screen and not activating the BES password. I can lock the screen, put it in my pocket, and unlock to use a little later without having to type the password again.

Though I like the upgrade I had to suck it up and downgrade back to .320. Everything worked well other than the fact I wasnt receiving my text. My screen would say I have text and I would go check and there wouldnt be any. Sucks, but oh well...

I'm itching to upload this. Any suggestions???

please?

Megaupload has removed the OS from its download site due to policy violations. Does anyone have an alternate site or advise how to get a copy of the leak? Thanks.

Would like the file please
dhall32@comcast.net

To .451. A couple of things I just could not live with, themes did not work properly when phone was locked, Opera in landscape mode was jacked up when typing and then you try to go back to view screen. If I am going to use a leak it has to work better than what I had and this did not perform as well as .451

My 2 cents...

Installed the leaked OS yesterday with no problems but today I've noticed extremely slow startup times (7-15 mins) and I received a 523 rest code with a white screen when attempting to use Pandora Radio. I need my pandora so I will be downgrading a.s.a.p

You guys have to be fast when a leak is out to grab it. I think its been taken down but BOY, this leak is very cool, Battery life improved, that's a fact, fonts are cleaner, wifi and browsing are fast.

Wish I can help you guys to get it all, didn't have problems with it at all.

aaaaaaaaaaand you're welcome. http://tiny123.com/2104

the only thing i have notice is that in app world i get an errow message when i try to look at reviews and then it shuts down app world i could still download and so far everything else in app world.but other than that is doing good

Does the warranty cover solar disintegration?

Everything seems good just installed and still playing around with it but over all its a good leak

For some reason, the keyboard doesn't pop up some times.
after i respond to a text, and put the bb back in the holster, and when someone reply back, and i try to respond, the keyboard does not pop up. even when i go to menu, and choose "show keyboard", still does not pop up. anyone else having this issue?

I installed OS v5.0.0.607 on my Storm2 9550..

I found BBM now is "core application" and not "addons application" again.. BBM now is v5.0.0.66

But I found keyboard on BBM "group" is not running !!!

Notes : BBM is BlackBerry Messenger..

I work for Verizon and I noticed in the Verizon InfoCenter Equipment Guide it show the current software for the Storm2 as 5.0.0.607. But, when I look to download from myverizon the version .607 is not there.

installed 24 hours ago and all is well. Milage tracker vq wont work because it disables the virtual keyboard when you enter the key. also i think it is odd thast when i click on a text to reply i have to bring the keyboad up with another click. It used to be up by default. There might be an option to fix this and i will update if I can find it. Everything else so far is pretty smooth. If anyone esle updated to this leak and has milage tracker vq and figures out how to solve the problem before i do please post!! thanks!!

I installed the new OS for my Storm 2 and i noticed that I now have only 160 charcter space in my BB messenger which use to be unlimited is anyone else having this problem and know of a solution to regain the unlimited character space, which is why I love using BB messenger in the first place just like yahoo messenger.

I just did the update on my new phone. Only problem I see is that if I access a BB Msg from my Messages/Inbox Screen, it won't show the keyboard. Anyone else with this problem? Is there a fix? I can still type in BB Msgs by accessing them thru BB Msngr though.