on 17 Mar 2010 07:48 PM
BlackBerry Storm 2 (9550) owners can now get in on some update love. SaskTel has just release OS 5.0.0.517 for you all. We haven't got much feedback to offer on this release. So you guys know the drill, let us know in the comments what the deal is with the OS release. And remeber, back up your data and remove any vendor.xml files ya find if SaskTel is not your carrier. Enjoy!
this is why i love crackberry so much......
About time! installing now.
Downloading the release now. I'll provide feedback when it's over.
Just to let you know, you forgot the second 's' in SaskTel...
"files ya find if SakTel is not your carrier. Enjoy!"
always the last ones. small rinke ding company official os before them.
Gonna do it now! AWESOME!!!
Maybe I'm just a noob, but what exactly is SaskTel? I've never heard of them before. And why exactly are they asking for my information. It looks like a legit blackberry.com website, but what is this?
downloading now and i will update. I know it will be awesome.
Mann I need to get a storm 2 9530 is out of date....
Crackberry how I love you! Getting my download on!
sasktel is a canadian company based out of saskatchewan only....
funny thing is they don't even have the storm 2 released yet on their network.. we just go the new curve about 2-3 weeks ago!!!
OMG! I have been checking Crackberry for months everyday for an official OS for the 9550. Thank you crackberry team.
Literally just upgraded to OS .451 less than an hour ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh well lol
About friggin' time!
Downloading now and loving it!!!
they released it an hour ago .. and im telling you guys its nice!!!! typing, flick scrolling, its super fast
This is my first time upgrading to a new OS. How do I upgrade and can I make the upgrade with my phone or on the computer ? Need help
We gets no love. I'm coming droid incredible...soon..
Ummm.... I know how you feel. I installed a hybrid OS a couple days ago to make myself feel better. But the 9530 is almost a year and a half old. I know how many other devices that RIM has, so it's an endless cycle. One group feels happy (YAY! UPDATE!) and seven others are down (AWWWW.... NO UPDATE).
They haven't forgotten us. I mean, sure, months can go by, but I'm sure we'll have our chance. At least till we can get our hands on a storm (3/4/5/6/7/8/9/S)
Your 9530 has been superseded with the new model(the 9550). Do you really think RIM is going to put time in updating OS on a device that is nearly discontinued? I hope not because that takes resources away from working on current models. Honestly I have no idea why the 9530 phone hasn't already been discontinued already. They are terrible. I went through 7 of them before cutting my losses and getting a Tour.
I have tried to update 3 times now but Desktop manager says I am trying to update to an older version of the OS. Desktop Manager and my blackberry both say I am running .451...so what's up? ANY HELP?
will this work for verizon storm2?
Just delete the vendor.xml file located in.....
program files > common files > RIM > ???
It's amazing how many times this question is asked and how many times it's answered whenever ANY OS is released....
I am assuming you need to use a PC to do these updates. Guess it's time to fire up the old PC and update my OS. I am still running the version it was shipped with.
guys when install the upgrade go to .. my computer/program files/ common files/ research in motion/ apploader .. in apploader delete the file vendor .. after delete double click on the loader icon .. if it tells you to downgrade then click downgrade
I deleted the vendor file and ran the app loader. I then got an error box. It said "There is an XML syntax error on line 1" What does that mean? HELP? Please.
in vista and windows 7, instead of double clicking on apploader right chick and select run as Administrator. had the same problem and this worked for me
no change in lode time and i had .428 leaked before.. and so far no change in really anything yet.
The good news...something official...the bad...not Big Red. If they release anything less than this...I'll be ticked!
ok i just got a new mac and i installed the mac desktop and the update how do i run it
I'm not 100% sure but, I believe that unless you've got a sasktel phone you won't be doing it from a mac....I know there's no way to install the leaks, it pulls the os direct from the server just like if you were doing it from the website.....
Yeah!!!
Its about time!!
What happened to the letter popup when typing? I thought this would be on here???
you have to go to your options then go to ur screen keyboard settings and mark "show key indicator" as "always".
Nice. Thanks for the help
you have to go to your options then go to ur screen keyboard settings and mark "show key indicator" as "always".
I went into options and there is nothing at all that says show key indicator in screen/keyboard settings.
I'm on the Storm2 9550.
my .517/.548 combo is working great.
Can anyone tell me is there's any major difference between this and .451
Thanks
Keyboard is super responsive and the Back key works perfectly!!
That's interesting. As of Wednesday night SaskTel does not have the Storm 2 listed as an available device. Storm 1 is on for $25. Maybe this means the Storm 2 is days from release?? Those of us living in Saskatchewan can only hope!
Biggest difference I see and appreciate is the Mobile Banking app now works again. it didn't work with leaks, must be something about being official that makes it work correctly
Are you on Verizon? If so its interesting that Mobile Banking would work with an official OS from a different carrier and after the vendor file is deleted.
What was your previous OS version? I'm on .451 and debating if there are other improvements other than Mobile Banking that will make it worth upgrading to this. Seems like a lot of folks are having problems.
Just installed and updated from .451.... this is super snappy... no complaints, but only been running for an hour. I will report back if it messes up on me.... so far so good :D
Is anyone else having it say they're downloading 5.0.0.909 OS?
C/P from Mobile Syrup
SaskTel just released the BlackBerry Curve
8530 and we know the Storm2 9550 is on the list of upcoming devices they are planning to launch… but confirmation is always good!
This time the fine folks over at SakTel have officially released OS 5.0.0.517 for the BlackBerry Storm 2. This is a good move for all the TELUS Storm2 owners though… you can download the upgrade and from what we hear the speed improves! As usual, make sure you back up all your info before doing so… get it here via BlackBerry
So this os is a pre release....cool
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