Leaked OS for BlackBerry Storm 9530 is 4.7.0.148; will Verizon make it official?
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This article contains unofficial information.
Add to this the fact that OS version 4.7.0.148 for the Storm 9530 was leaked today, and it looks possible that this is the firmware build that the carrier has been working on. Whether or not Verizon makes it an official release is another matter entirely. What is important to the many buyers of the initial Storm model is that it appears that even with a sequel to the handset apparently coming soon, there still is support for the first version of the phone.
If you are interested in downloading .148 on your Storm, click on the source link. Remember that because it is leaked software, loading it on your device can void your warranty, damage your phone, and frustrate you. If you do happen to upgrade the OS to the new build, let us know if you think it is worthy of being released officially. After all, U.S. Storm owners would love to add a virtual QWERTY keyboard in portrait mode, fix most of the bugs in the current OS build, get the updated cut and paste function, and yes, add that green "GO" button to their browser controls.
BlackBerry Storm 9530 Specifications | Review
source: BlackBerryOS Forums, EngadgetMobile
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7 Comments
2. bigfanboyred posted on 21 May 2009, 11:32 0 0
this was one of many reason why i got the omnia instead of the storm. still too many bugs. hopefully they do make it official. the storm2 wont be out probably till august. rim has the pearl, tour, AND the storm2 all out to the same carrier within 2 months (june- storm2 & pearl, july- tour) i doubt it.
3. driv14 posted on 21 May 2009, 13:51 0 0
yaaa more software updates for Verizon's Iphone killer!! HAHAHA what a joke... im a huge blackberry fan but they should have stalled the storm another year to work everything out and offer a decent product to begin with. The storm name has officially been tarnished, good luck earning customers back for the second one
4. jherz6 posted on 21 May 2009, 16:16 0 0
People should think before they talk. The storm is a great device well thought out and executed. Granted there are things that can be enhanced, but I like others dont regret getting the storm and I'm happy with it. If the Iphone is such a great device why wont they insure it? Why dont they construct it so the consumer can change the battery rather than having to leave it for about a week. The only thing that makes the iphone so appealing to people are the apps if they werent available it would be just another phone, and its just another smartphone locked into a second rate wireless company.
5. The Spartan posted on 21 May 2009, 18:45 0 0
With the exception of the occasional dud (Like if you snap a picture, BB message, etc it shuts off, etc.) the Storm is a great phone. The bad name comes from the morons out there that buy one thinking it'll be just like their old RAZR but with a Touchscreen and better email. I get tired of seeing people constantly complain when I see them about their storms, and after explaining the memory cleaning, not to have too many apps open, etc, their problems go away. It's really that simple. If you heard the phone sucks, 9 times out of 10 it's from someone who doesn't know how to properly work the phone. Or from moronic losers like Heavybreathing and the other Anti-Verizon dbags out there that have never used or had a Storm and simply bash it just to bash it.
7. skp_mello posted on 30 May 2009, 00:57 0 0
I just bought my storm about three days ago off ebay at a decent price. It was used so it had a little wear and tear, some dust under the screen and that was pretty much it. Got it fixed and then I began to read about utilizing it's true potential...cleaning the memory to help keep its speed up, how to get the most out of my battery life etc. Bottom line I love this phone and agree that if you don't know how to use your phone then your bound to become frustrated with it easily. Though I'm still a newb when it comes to using this phone I would really recommend LEARNING about it first....it's a fantastic phone!
