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Official OS 5.0.0.607 for the BlackBerry Storm2 Available from Verizon Wireless

by Adam Zeis

on 5 Apr 2010 06:00 PM

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Storm2

Reports are flying in and the forums are lighting up with the news that OS 5.0.0.607 is now available for some Verizon users via Wireless Update. We knew this was coming today, just not when, but it looks like it the OS is being made available already. If you haven't seen the option to update OTA don't fret, it should pop up on the homescreen (or you can check directly under Options > Advanced Options > Wireless Update). You'll need to be running an official Verizon OS in order to update OTA, so unfortunately for some this means downgrading first. You can also download the OS from the Verizon Software Downloads page for an easy Desktop Manager install. If you need help installing, check out our BlackBerry 101 on using the Wireless Update feature. Leave a comment and let us know if you have installed the update and how it went.

Filed Under: News & Rumors, BlackBerry OS; Tags: official os, Storm2, Verizon

177 Comments

Posted by pcgizmo Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

.451 for now. Runs like a champ.

Posted by esalonia Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Looks like it is available on http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/ now

Posted by cory2107 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

When will the Storm1 get another update? What about those of us who got the first one?

Posted by physique Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

wishing for Storm1 OS myself. We're dinosaurs. :(

Posted by storm83 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

we're worse than that. we're $hit. Can't wait to go droid.

Posted by AJFSTORM Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010 677 days ago

We're not $hit, RIM is $hit. And the Storm 1 is a major Piece-of-$hit. I can't wait to switch to Android too and dump this POS. . Verizon will be getting some really nice phones very soon.

Posted by tysonsnow Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010 677 days ago

Thank you for allowing me to pay you for the opportunity to beta test your phone and software. Now that enterprise users have extended beyond RIM, once my current contract is up, you can bet I won't be using any variation of a ridiculously laggy Storm.

Posted by deeberry007 Monday, Apr 12, 2010 671 days ago

use storm 2 software...... i have it on my first storm and works amazing

Posted by deeberry007 Monday, Apr 12, 2010 671 days ago

use the storm 2 updates?????? it'll run mint.

Posted by MuDvAyNe Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

To bad BBM group chat is broken. What a horrible official OS for Verizon to choose.

Posted by afrovballpride Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

This OS is terrible. Now my Google Sync and SmartGuard won't work.

Posted by Azothyran Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010 677 days ago

Both Google Sync and SmrtGuard are running perfectly on my Storm2 with this Operating System installed. I'm not sure what the problem you're having is.

Posted by cb05stang Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

32MB.
WooHoo !
About time we S2 owners got some love.

Posted by Gav508 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

The upgrade is now showing in Desktop Manager, and it is currently updating right now. Woo Hoo

Posted by Mr1070 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

i think this comes with BBM .65 the bug was with .66

Posted by deenug666 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

.57, .65 and .66 Group chat have the same issue

Posted by tenyrnote Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I ran this OS for a while but had to downgrade to my previous OS because of the unstable radio. ITS GARBAGE! I live in the sticks and depend on a strong radio, like the one in .517. The difference is night and day. If I am running .607 and I am on a call any data that gets sent to me drops my call! I have been dealing with this problem for a long time and I make most of my decisions of what OS I choose by which radio works the best. And .607 does not pass the test...better luck next time, I will stick with .517.

Posted by AsosaYoung Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I ride BBhybrids VIP sry VZW

Posted by Revyrah Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I wasn't able to go to a higher os after my recent downgrade. I tried and tried ...and tried, yet I was never able to get this same os on the phone. So I'm thankful that this is loading OTA as I type this.

Posted by monkfromwes Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I agree with cory2107.

I play by the rules. I don't use leaks or versions people have built, largely because I have a Mac and it's very confusing.

I bought my Storm 1 the very first day they came out, and I have to confess I haven't felt much love coming from Verizon or RIM.

For those who don't know, the official version for the S1 is .328. There are tons of us who have this phone; indeed it was being sold until just a month or two ago. I'm happy for everyone else, but these companies shouldn't forget those who made a major investment in buying a product they offer.

Posted by joshuastree Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Verizon and RIM taught me how little they value a smart phone experience and there customers. I did an early upgrade, because the likelihood of a Storm 1 OS upgrade is near impossible. If the Storm is bugging you that much like it was me, just drop the dough and get something else.

Posted by wdavidson Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010 677 days ago

Well hopefully you are wrong about no future update. The fact that there have been OS leaks since the last official update leads me to believe that something is in the works although it is happening much slower than I would like.

Posted by makya53 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I love my storm but my kids all rock drroids. Open source rocks I might me venturing to the android side of life if I don't see any future updates. After this long with a touch screen I don't want any buttons.

Posted by xantius Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Very well said. You speak for most Storm 1 owners.

Posted by TekNiKal Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Yep, this must mean the S1 is officially dead. I'm willing to buy a new phone. I probably will never enter into a contract again. I'm just waiting on a phone that I like. I'm feeling the HTC droids. I may be switching carriers too.

I am pissed they dropped the S1 like a bad habit. I can't believe I have held on to it this long.

Posted by ftumph Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Yup, RIM appears to have completely abandoned the Storm 1. The leaked .419 release is nice, but I had to go back to the official release because some software didn't work.

Not sure about Android yet. Still waiting to see if some of the new 1.6 devices like the Eris get upgraded to 2.1, or if they have been similarly left behind after less than a year.

One thing I can't help but notice: iPhone OS releases work on every model, even the original.

Posted by Kullkid92x Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Yup and thats why the iPhone has less complaints and everyone is always at the same level, because EVERYONE gets the newest OS.

From the start Android and RIM should of made the same deal Apple made with their carriers, let the actual phone company release w.e OS they think is ready to go out the door, not have the carriers re-test them and take 5 months to send them out -_-

Posted by joe18 Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010 677 days ago

My friend switched from storm 1 to storm 2 amd said that there was absolutely no difference in the way both function. S1 users should also be happy because as you have probably noticed apps are still being made compatible with s1. And iPhone Os leaks work with every single iphone because there's only one kind of iphone. Bb os leaks only work on their appropriate platforms because there are so many different kinds of bbs. Apple may be ahead of RIM in everything but but when it comes to variety RIM and bb hav the advantage.

Posted by waker Tuesday, Apr 06, 2010 677 days ago

There is a huge difference in the hardware though. I have both, but my s1 is now my spare battery charger.

Posted by freddymartinez9 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Definitely use the .517 build. It has a significantly better boot time, longer battery life etc. Also, that stupid BBM bug is not there. Glad Verizon is actually pushing OSs but I chose .517.

-- BTW, there is active development on fixing the .607 BBM bug on a few hybrids.

Posted by BerryBlack15 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Downloading now...hopefully it goes well

Posted by wid2767 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Any chance that this OS contains the necessary infrastructure for the Push to Talk?

Posted by stretch2k Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

607 is working perfect on mine (leaked version). everyone with a problem should re-install it. best OS so far....

Posted by BuTbKa Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I re-installed that build three! times. Last two times wiped phone with BBSak. Everything looks good except battery life, its terrible.. Went back to .517, battery is fine now

Posted by mdwjcj2003 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

how do you reinstall because it said something about wipe handle and it didn't get rid of .607 and also can i use .517 with verizon because that os is under sask tel?

Posted by colt452 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

it is about time that VZW is doing something besides having a thumb up their @ss' doing the OTA will update when done with any bugs

Posted by mdwjcj2003 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

i noticed that they changed the wipe handle part does anybody know how to delete the phone totally?

Posted by adam121 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

that is what i am wondering, i am going to sell my 9530 soon and wonderd how do i revert or whipe it totaly then reload 5.0.328??

btw if you update through the desktop to offical like i am in the process of doing, it is avalible to.. i need my bbm back!!

Posted by bbcurve78910 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Is there any diference between the two?? I dont want to downgrade just to install the official OS if its the same.

Posted by bbcurve78910 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I deleted the leaked version off my computer and then DM updated over the leaked version. It wasn't a very big file but it did do an update to the core files. only took 5 min. I realy like this OS over all the others I have tried and I have tried them all except any hybrids.

Posted by Random Kaos Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I had to manually go into options to update to this new OS.
would of been cool to just check my BB and see that flower update icon. but that was just for applications tho huh. they should make that flower icon a standard default icon.

anyone know yet what improvements this OS has compared to the last official OS?

Posted by Eeron Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I thought with a update devices are suppose to be better. What makes the new OS so bad?

Posted by JETSfanALLday Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Does the new .607 update change anything or update anything for the BBM...All i know is im running .517 and my phone is hella fast on the web and my battery life is great,,im not updating.

Posted by dntutley Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

Currently updating to official OS, I will post my thoughts. 33mb will take a while!

Posted by chiles007 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

When the bleepity bleep is the Storm 1 going to get an OS update?????

Posted by JETSfanALLday Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

SO....some1 tell me the difference between .517 and .607 that has downloaded it.

Posted by BB_Storm4me Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

.517 is more stable and had fewer bugs than .607. I've been running .607 for three days. Today was the first day back at work...miserable...more dropped calls in one day than I've had in the last two months. I don't see any benefits of .607 for all the pain.

Posted by bbcurve78910 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

this is what I have found coming from .517

better battery life
better signal
updated predictive text
spacing on the keyboard

bad
some lag some times

not to sure what the differences between the leaked and the official is. I have been running the leaked since it came out.just updated to the official.

Posted by savage.marlagnus Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

I don't think verizon is guna give up a storm 1 update since they r discontinuing it. Soooooo that being said, would a storm 2 OS work for storm 1?

Posted by SaMaster14 Monday, Apr 05, 2010 677 days ago

If I do this upgrade OTA will my phone be wiped? I guess I can always re-download everything I need... but it would kinda be a pain...

any answers would be appreciated.