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Posted by jsox78 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by dannycat Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

http://rapidshare.com/files/
370381172/9550AMEA_PBr5.0.0_rel1020_PL4.2.0.275_A5.0.0.607.exe

 
 
Posted by giantvegenetics Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Alternative Location -> http://www.ondemandcommercials.com/content/criminaldefenselawyers500607

 
 
Posted by plex03 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

What to do? What to do?

 
 
Posted by deenug666 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Why would you put a hybrid? This has all the newest files made specifically for Storm 2!

 
 
Posted by rickbubello Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by BIG CAT 7 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by corymcnutt Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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!

 
 
Posted by Arte Suave Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by stillborn86 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

That's what I'm saying. It's almost too much, but I can handle all the leaks they want to give me...

 
 
Posted by starmburst1 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by MarcSMASH Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Since the Tours got an update, we are now the forgotten ones. :(

 
 
Posted by tarotmusic Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Hindustani8 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

I have been using .517 for a week or so. It is pretty good but has a few bugs. First it doesn't play every divx/xvid files. Sometimes the unit has a major lag with the keyboard.

 
 
Posted by mpwt51 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by SHoTTa35 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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 :)

 
 
Posted by rugbyua9 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by 1magine Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

Bet this is what Bell releases.

 
 
Posted by JJGeneral1 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

anyone got a mirror?

 
 
Posted by giz1717 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

someone help.....

 
 
Posted by giantvegenetics Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Here you go ->

http://www.ondemandcommercials.com/content/criminaldefenselawyers500607

 
 
Posted by JJGeneral1 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

I downloaded and installed, but it seems to not want to update my phone....

 
 
Posted by divincenzo Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by ajtouchstone Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by FrekeyZeeky Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by myers022 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by chiles007 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by john_ecko Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

They don't even sell the phone anymore. =(

 
 
Posted by BCasella9189 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by divincenzo Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by chubbrock Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by pezboy Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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!

 
 
Posted by startrak140 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Definitely an addict of the blackberry. Have been since December. I wish they would just put out an official OS for Verizon. I don't want to try a leak and my phone freezes. Granted I like hearing all the cool stuff the leaks have. My guess is that Verizon will push the official OS when the new web kit is ready but who the hell knows when that will be.

 
 
Posted by themiladoman Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Sock Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Any PTT file sightings with this leak?

 
 
Posted by pleisner3 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by vlkers7171 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Azothyran Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

That's just Verizon's app store. It was pushed to all Storm2's a week ago.

 
 
Posted by arist01 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by alcor34 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by The Gift Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

The text bolding happens on my os.497 on the 9520. Not sure why exactly...but i've noticed it. Thought it was a quirk..

 
 
Posted by jeffreyrr Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by dgbrock Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

... I noticed a marked improvement in battery life with .517. I consider myself somewhat of a "Power User" and would often be down to 1 bar at the end of the day. Now, even with pop-up enabled - I lurve it! - I'm good for 2-3 bars.

 
 
Posted by Jai Manny Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

I would say the battery on this OS is not as good as .517 hybrid. But I still need analyze and play with it more for another day.

 
 
Posted by rmoise973 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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!!

 
 
Posted by plex03 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by arist01 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Thanks for the feedback!

I use the mobile banking app supplied by my local bank. It's actually from a company called Firethorn and can add other providers like Citibank.

I think I'll try this leak. Thanks again.

 
 
Posted by plex03 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by rmoise973 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

to late for disconnecting the unit - was too anxious you think. Downgraded back to .320 and reinstalling - I'll take a walk this time - lol.

 
 
Posted by themiladoman Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by pigbenis5483 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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???

 
 
Posted by rmoise973 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

try reloading your address book with desktop manager - hopefully you backup your data before doing the upgrade

 
 
Posted by pigbenis5483 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

it wont let me load the address from the advanced part where I should be able to do only 1 thing if i choose. The address book is dimmed. and when i redo the whole thing it loads everything but the address book...

 
 
Posted by pigbenis5483 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

and yes i backed up my data. Both before i started the upgrade and during. I even tried to load one from a few weeks ago, but nothing seems to work...

 
 
Posted by ajtouchstone Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

If you use Gmail with BIS to sync your contacts, that will happen. Uncheck it in your BIS Sync settings and then reload your backup from DM.

 
 
Posted by pigbenis5483 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

I don't know how to do that. Maybe it got set by default with the upgrade. This has never been a problem before. On the bottom of the advanced screen it says that whatever is unavailable has been set for wireless synchronization and is read only. It says I can't restore or clear them. Is that what you meant? If so, how do I fix it?

 
 
Posted by pigbenis5483 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

I fixed it. It was all me. Not the upgrade. No worries...

 
 
Posted by ajtouchstone Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by ajtouchstone Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

The reboot process is a little spiffier and informative. It now tells you what program triggered a reboot, as well as when it comes back up, it gives you a nice little "Reboot successful" notification.

 
 
Posted by carvla Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

i don't know why but i do not get all the notifications you are talking about although i love this os keyboard is FAST!!! bat life i don't know yet

 
 
Posted by phoneking13 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by rmoise973 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by rmoise973 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Damn I have to load all these apps back on just because I was trigger happy and disconnected early - straight up rookie move can't believe it - lol

 
 
Posted by Son of Gerald Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by aterry07 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

*First download the new OS 5.0.0.607 from the download link crackberry provides.
*After file is downloaded...open folder where file was downloaded and double click on it to run the exe file to begin installing the new OS to your computer.
*Follow instructions thru the installation window.
*At the end of the installation it will have a box checked/unchecked asking if you want to open desktop manager after closing the installation window..uncheck that box if checked.
*Now that new OS is installed go to My Computer-> OS(C:)-> Program Files-> Common Files-> Research In Motion-> App Loader.
*With in the App Loader file there will be a Vendor file all the way the bottom..delete it. You dont have to delete it on leaks but i always choose to.
*After you delete the Vendor file scroll back up to the application that says 'Loader'.
*Double click Loader app. At this time plug in your BB to your computer.
*Now just follow the Loader installation app and should be good. Should take about 30mins depending on how many apps you have on your phone.

 
 
Posted by Son of Gerald Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by kbeard26 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by kbeard26 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

ok i figured it out...it was changed to hotspot...i had to change it back to internet browser

 
 
Posted by kermalou Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by pdxexplorer Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by chicagoan Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 785 days ago

Buzz and Berry Joose aren't letting me type in the codes.
Same with Berryweather.
I see no improvement over 517.

 
 
Posted by bbfogie Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by pdxexplorer Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

i'm having the same trouble with google sync -- must be with all the google apps?

 
 
Posted by pdxexplorer Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Got the keyboard to work - open 'contacts' or 'calendar' and then click on 'google sync'

 
 
Posted by bbfogie Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

I just remembered - disable compatibility mode and the keyboard will work

 
 
Posted by rhyssquire Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by relopez_usmc Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Did u upgrade from .320? That feature has been around for a few os leaks and even the sasktel official.

 
 
Posted by rhyssquire Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Had issues installing the sasktel official update, along with some other leaks. So yeah.. came up from the .320 build. This has been the first leak with my 9550 I have been able to use.

 
 
Posted by migdier Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by pigbenis5483 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

I'm having same problem. I had it with .517 too. I don't use google maps , but I use poynt and I always have to type in the zip code because it says access denied for gps...

 
 
Posted by migdier Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

Too many issues, just downgraded it 517.

 
 
Posted by alcor34 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Son of Gerald Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Firedawg654 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by antdwg67 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by mav11703 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by antdwg67 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by rockroadie Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Why don't you just download and install the official v5.0.0.517?

 
 
Posted by rockroadie Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

Apploader wouldn't let me install .517 either....

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

http://crackberry.com/official-os-5-0-0-517-blackberry-storm-2-9550-rele...

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

http://crackberry.com/official-os-5-0-0-517-blackberry-storm-2-9550-rele...

 
 
Posted by pryst33 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Phillybest Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads/entry.do?code=FC221309746013AC55457...

 
 
Posted by LakerStar25 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by barno Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by parman929 Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by nmanix Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by BoulderLou Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

It looks like it has been removed from megaupload.

Any other links to 607?

 
 
Posted by JETSfanALLday Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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.....

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

...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.

 
 
Posted by apaaja Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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...

 
 
Posted by kthhrrsn Wednesday, Mar 31, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by dntutley Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 785 days ago

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. ??

 
 
Posted by dystopia Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

I have verizon too and i often check for updates as well, but there never is. reason? verizon is always late on any update or wont even let them out until its a really good one, these small updates are from other companies i've done .517 from .320 and its pretty good, love it. the major change you'll see it when you type the letter/number will pop up like an iphone and the browser is so much faster. this is probably a battery life upgrade since .517 drains.

:(

 
 
Posted by LakerStar25 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 785 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by frankdlr1972 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

I didn't realize it, but it took out my .67 and put in .66 too.

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.....********

 
 
Posted by Jehu Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by DRU9550 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

..The last thing I want to do is seriously consider throwing this phone through the sun. If anyone can help me out, it would really be appreciated.

What I've done so far is download the os..
*Open OS.. It then asks if I agree to tems..
I click agree...
*then it asks if I want to repair or remove... I tried both with the next steps.
*Complete the install process.
(blackberry not connected yet)
*Open up program files, common f, research in motion, app loader, delete vendor, loader... connect berry...and it never installs the new os..

It always just wants to back up and restore the apps listed..

Please save my phone, my sanity, and my right shoulder as it would take an enormous amount of force to reach the sun...

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

I downgraded to the original 320 os in hopes of being able to upgrade to the 607... if it doesn't work...I'm throwing a strike to the sun..

 
 
Posted by 1magine Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by pryst33 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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....

 
 
Posted by hornbrd Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

What I would suggest is a battery pull and wait a full minute.. Don't give in to the impatience.. It will help. An older os was doing that for me on the storm 1.

 
 
Posted by tbvzw Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Gr8trgood Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by LakerStar25 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by smackberry O.D Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by arist01 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Avory Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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...

 
 
Posted by evelicious31 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by evelicious31 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

please?

 
 
Posted by D_Richman Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by dhall32 Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

Would like the file please
dhall32@comcast.net

 
 
Posted by Anon_Emus Thursday, Apr 01, 2010 784 days ago

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...

 
 
Posted by migdier Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

I had to downgrade to the 517 this morning, too many issues with the leak for me personaly. Hopefully they come out with an official OS or another (read improved) leak soon.

 
 
Posted by Cleothaj32 Friday, Apr 02, 2010 784 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by temibim Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by evelicious31 Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

Can you email me the file that you have saved? evelicious31@yahoo.com

 
 
Posted by temibim Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

DOnt know how you can email the file though

 
 
Posted by evelicious31 Saturday, Apr 03, 2010 782 days ago

It would be sent just as you would an attachment if you saved it.

 
 
Posted by nomochos Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by evelicious31 Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

uh... seems to be missing some parts. If not then this is not a working link any longer.

 
 
Posted by toishac1 Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

Does the warranty cover solar disintegration?

 
 
Posted by Verapakill Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

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

 
 
Posted by Jai Manny Friday, Apr 02, 2010 783 days ago

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?

 
 
Posted by jcamputaro8 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 781 days ago

I'm having the same problem and It's driving me insane. I'm not sure what to do. I'll probably need to go back to an older build

 
 
Posted by mr_assan Saturday, Apr 03, 2010 782 days ago

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..

 
 
Posted by JJGeneral1 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 780 days ago

i am a member of a few groups, and each one, when i first joined them, i could type, after that, no keyboard pop-up. if i start a new chat in the group, i can type once, but once i exit it, keyboard fails to show up again.

 
 
Posted by czechsmix Saturday, Apr 03, 2010 782 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by Revyrah Sunday, Apr 04, 2010 781 days ago

I spoke with Verizon today and they confirm what you're talking about. I just asked what the official software for the storm 2 9550 was and they told me 607. However he clarified it with RIM and retracted his statement. What he did say was that most likely that will indeed be the official updated os for this model storm in about a week.

 
 
Posted by fasteddie711 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 780 days ago

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!!

 
 
Posted by melblckberry Friday, Apr 09, 2010 776 days ago

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.

 
 
Posted by chevee Thursday, Apr 15, 2010 770 days ago

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.