First off yes, I do like having an iPhone feature on my Blackberry. Secondly, no - my next step is not to use a theme with iPhone icons. That being said, check out StormSlider. This application is a must buy in my opinion. It adds awesome functionality to the native lock function on the Storm, allowing you to swipe to unlock the screen. I was using the original free version and had some gripes with the limits of the application, but with the new premium version I am fully satisifed. The options are simple, allowing you to start the application with the phone, lock the screen during calls and even use a password. It will automatically lock when the screen dims. This saves a ton of time locking the screen and will even free up a convenience key for some. StormSlider is available right now for only $1.00 (regularly priced at $2.99). Head over to the CrackberryAppStore.com on your berry's browser and enter coupon code 1dollarslider at checkout.
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Hey can someone please make a app to let me download itunes and then maybe we can get apps from the apple store next.
Go buy an iphone already
The slide lock is actually a good idea. It doesn't make the Storm an iPhone at all. But if one device has something that's a good idea, why not use it? RIM boasts the best push technology in the world, and Apple is continually developing the iPhone to catch their push service up. Should someone look at their iPhone knowing that and just say "Go buy a BB Storm already" if the iPhone is what they like? Of course not. It's the preference of the consumer. If you don't like this, don't buy it, but don't be a tool either.
I never understand all the tension between brands. I personally have a Storm and like it. I had an iPod touch and liked it as well. Both great devices, both have strengths and weaknesses. But why the bitterness. Pick your fav, and enjoy it.
Maybe people are a bit insecure....??
iPhone fanboys are just as bad as Blackberry fanboys. Neither of them have the mental capacity to be subjective. Their lack of knowledge and education of all the other phones on the market, except what they like or own, keeps them in an ignorant blinded world. Like what you like, but speak from experience and knowledge, not from your ass.
It's not the wanting to have an iphone, its wanting to have a lock that WORKS.
The default lock is garbage on this phone, it will constantly unlock itself.
StormSlider is a great app and well worth the money.
Nice and a good price. Oh and to the first poster STFU
The original lock on this phone is garbage, for a dollar I will try this out.
anyone having problems with it?
No everything works just fine man, make sure your entering the code correctly.
My install does not operate with the lock button. It does lock when I place it in the leather pouch though.
For a dollar I may try this out but even though the lock on the storm sucks this doesnt look like an app worth $2.99 I mean 99 cents or free seems better for this, just my opinion.
Please add an option to lock it portrait mode only. Other than that, it works beautifully.
YOU CAN'T INTERGRATE THE STORM LOCK WITH THE BLACKBERRY LOCK BUTTON! HOW DARE YOU CRACKBERRY!!! U HAVE LIED TO ME!!! I WISH MANY BAD PALMS TO YOU!!!!!! AND WINDOWS DEVICES!!!! NE WAY!!! STILL LIKE IT!!! LOVE THE VERSION 131 .. AND I INSTALLED IT ON MY STORM!1 THANKS !!!
What I meant by "integrates" was that the app will function when you use the lock button on the Storm. When you press the button to lock the phone, after the screen dims it will activate and override the native lock.
I just tried again. the storm regular lock button , does not activate the storm lock... I AM SO SAD!!!!!!
I just tried again. the storm regular lock button , does not activate the storm lock... I AM SO SAD!!!!!!
Have you adjusted your application permissions? Check by going to options>Advanced Options>Applications>search and click StormSlider (Your Version)>Blackberry Button>Edit Permissions.
It seems like they have been upgrading it alot lately. i'm currently running StormSlider version 3.6.3
you can get this for free on i love my storm dot com
It does kind of flake in landscape.
Anyone put a 4 digit password on it? I did and the keypad that pops up does not work...hoping a battery pull fixes it, if not this is a real screw up.
The keypad doesn't "respond" visually, nor does it need the click to work. Simply touch the numbers in the appropriate order. If you mess up once, it will go back to slide screen. It took me a few tries to figure this out as well. It works, just doesn't "look" like it does.
Great app, especially for .99!
This app does not work on my Storm! I have PatternLock and that app is WAYYYYYY better! Hate this iPhone-like app. Not even any sound and it won't lock my device. Does not work and I want my $1 back! Everyone get PatternLock you will be much happier with it. I paid 99 cents for it I think it went up though but still worth it.
found an issue. when you have an alarm set, the sound of the alarm doesnt work. it will prompt the snooze or dismiss notice, but no sound. try it, let me know
PatternLock is far better. Get this iPhone wanabe crap off the page and give the pub where it's do!
PatternLock is AMAZING!!!
Check the new version of Pattern Lock! Works with the default lock button!! This is so much better that some I-phrack look-a-like... posers..
It makes the lock function take even longer than before. I locked the button and it bugged out my screen until I turned it to portrait mode. It was flashing and stuck in landscape mode even though I was in portrait. I had to turn it to landscape to get it to unlock. For a dollar I guess you get what you pay for.
It does intergrate into the factory lock button it just doesn't look like it until you try to unlock it. push one of the bottom buttons or click your screen and the slide to unlock pops up....at least on mine it does...I definately need to check on the alarm settings...can't afford to be late for work because of something stupid like that....
If you want a lock application, go with PatternLock!
Nice little app, seems to work OK. However, if you use a scheduled locking program (such as AutoStandby), it won't lock the device with StormSlider; instead it will use the native locking mechanism.
Maybe in future versions a scheduled locking option will be available?
along with the alarm issue, i forgot to mention the massive memory leak
I dropped 27.3MB in 1 hour and 40 minutes. I don't get that big of a drop in a day without this app.
That's crazy man.
I haven't experienced the same issue. Yes, resources are being used, but I cannot say it dropped 27 mb... You sure it's not another app?
How do you get to the options? I don't see where I can choose to lock while on the phone or set a password.
options / stormslider
i like pattern lock better. and you can use the lock key on the top of your storm with that app
I'd buy that for a dollar (crowd cheers and claps!!!)
My Aerize alerts don't show on the screen when it's locked. This is no good to me, I'm afraid.
Is it possible to use the lock function in place of pressing the built in lock? Meaning rather than waiting for the screen to dim?
my free version work ok, sometimes it wont slide or gets stuck so I haft to reboot. Wonder if the premium version will fix it
STAY FAR AWAY!!!
my free version work ok, sometimes it wont slide or gets stuck so I haft to reboot. Wonder if the premium version will fix it
...that they went there! Get an iPhone if you want all those 'crappy' features.
Please!
I usually pay the whole bill on my credit card as I like the airmiles. I then ask everyone for their share. This would sure make it easy!
I'm working on it religiously guys. I wont stop working on it until the app is working 100% perfectly for everyone. As always it comes with lifetime upgrades.
I'm on a BES and my company locks our phones by requiring us to use the native password feature. Every time I want to unlock my phone I have to enter in my password. I installed this program and here is what ends up happening.
1. When the screen dims the StormSlider activates.
2. After 20 minutes the native Blackberry lock engages.
3. To unlock I click the native unlock button and have to enter my password.
4. After the phone has unlocked the StormSlider appears
5. I swipe to unlock the slider app
6. I can finally start using my phone again.
Is there any way this program can integrate into the native password feature so that a) the swipe screen doesn't disappear when the native lock kicks in after 20 minutes and b) it enters the password automatically upon Swiping?
Tafasa's PatternLock has the ability to use the built in lock button, auto enable on timeout and reset. If you compare the 2 programs, PatternLock would win out hands down.
Anyone can slide their finger across the screen, but can you guess the sliding pattern to unlock the phone?
He's still updating this, they are both from Mobi as well. I'm sure we will be able to use the built-in lock button on this application eventually as well. Also you can enable a password and yes I know pattern lock has the password option as well but how much security do you really need? Besides its not that hard to look as someones pattern as they enter it or even after they've entered it, the delay is kind of crazy lol. I have both though and like to alternate.
Its not a bad program for a buck..
Edit: Found options...it is a cool ap, I am sure it will only get better from here.
I'm just wondering if you can enable the lock somehow rather than having to wait for the screen to dim.
Would be nice to use the default lock key to activate the stormslider.