on 21 Dec 2009 01:55 PM
This one popped up in the forums earlier today, and Storm 9530 owners everywhere are rejoicing. The latest offical OS update comes from MTS Mobility in the form of OS 5.0.0.419. This is an official release, so get out those USB cables and update away. No notes on what is new/different in this version, so drop a comment and let us know your findings.
Hell ya!
Should be fun to install tonight.
i hate being work when this stuff comes out...gotta wait till I get home to install this. oh well, hopefully it's worth the wait!
FINALLY storm1 gets a new os !!
i have updated several OS's but either i'm having a blond moment something isn't working right bkuz i can't seem to download it.
i saw in this forum earlier, that you must remove the old OS from Add/Remove programs in Control Panel... Then go to Program Files/Common Files/Research in Motion/App Loader folder and delete the vendor file..
download the new OS (.419), then run the Loader (application loader wizard from the same folder I mentioned.. it should work fine then....
I am downloading the update but I wanted to know exactly what is a OS Update?
...it's an update to the device software that your BB needs to operate. It gives you more features and better performance in most cases. For instance, originally, you got sms/text by date but in OS 5.0 it's by contact/person or in other words threaded(IM style) text messaging. Before you had to find different files by their individual application that accesses them. Now, you can access/remove/edit files by going into your app folder, finding the 'files' icon and searching all of your device and/or memory card files in one simple application.
Does this help you?
Hi...the OS is just ur operating system, so it basically like upgrading windows to windows vista...you always wanna try to update to the new officials whenever they are released...ENJOY!!
With this being a Storm 1 official OS 5.0 release, is it safe to say, that previous OS 4.6/4.7 devices will be getting their official OS 5.0 releases soon after?
I have downloaded the new software but it is not showing up on desktop manager as an update. The files are on my computer, how do i go about putting it on my phone without DM?
Yes thanks it did help alot but I am also having the same problem as the user above me. I need help also
It won't update because it says I do not have sufficient space...should I delete some of my apps? Someone help PLEASE :)
FINALLY! this just made my dayyy
... made the blogs. I would say the 9530 EOL is coming VERY soon...
Just used lyricidal hybrid dat gives me 5.0.0.428 in my about screen an I live it but I like having an official
just installed and i boot at 40.9mb!!! MTS good look!!
I keep receiving a error message...is there a way to download from my phone?
is this ok to install on a verizon storm?
This OS has the option for Pop-Up Keys back, that's the biggest user-identifiable change IMO.
#1 - What are "Pop-Up Keys" and #2 is this O/S upgrade worth it. Little nervous since it's an MTS update and I'm on Verizon.
Have you ever used an iPod touch or iPhone? Pop up keys are basically like when you’re typing on those. A little bubble above where your fingers are so you can see what you’re typing.
As for downloading it even though you’re on Verizon, as long as you delete the vendor.xml file, you should be ok. no nervousness necessary! :)
How the hell did you get it on your phone!!??? What is the process? I can't find out how to get it on without DM.
I'm having the same problem as you it is not showing up in my updates eventhough I downloaded the files!
I'm glad everyone is enjoying the OS... this is awesome.
Navigate to your Loader directory, and remove Vendor.xml
The default directory is:
64 bit os: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader\
32 bit os: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader\
Good luck!
Me three. that last Vers. that shows is 5.0.0.328
Not 674. Grrrrr. I need this one bad. I could not use 5.0 cause i have a unlocked 9530 with Tmo and i can't make phone calls.
Don't forget to delete the Vender.xml file and follow the other normal steps for upgrading to an unoffical OS.
As a Mac user, I guess we are kind of SOL as far as updating to the MTC official!
Anyone else getting black lines while scrolling through threaded texts?
Could one of you with this build already installed please confirm or deny?
i am.. :S
I see the black lines...not sure if this is a good or bad thing!
I was going to downgrade and upgrade to see if it helped but not sure that will help if most people are getting them. Pretty annoying though huh, seems to just be on your outgoing messages (the white part of the thread)?
Go to options/sms text and change the conversation type to stripes... it helped me.. try it and see if it works
listen i had the same problem most of you are having, the update did not appear on DM, i dont know why it doesnt automatically detect it...
nevertheless i used Apploader instead of DM, it told me if i wanted to downgrade so i clicked 'yes'.. it now says 5.0.0.419 on my phone.. make sure you delete Vendor file and youll be fine
Hope this helps a little...
How do you delete the vendor.xml file?
Computer/C:/Program Files/Common Files/Research in Motion/AppLoader Look for the Vendor.xml file in that folder and then delete
Figures I would be home from school for the holidays and forget my USB cable...
Hahaha that's hilarious, I am in the exact same boat. Now I have to wait until I get back to school! Grrr
I deleted my Vendor.xml file, but when I go into the Desktop Manager, while it's listed, I cannot proceed with the upgrade...?
It says, "No software update is required for your device."
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