Comments on: BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.76, other versions left dead in their tracks

By: robert

robert — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:15:11 +0000

My Blackberry, Storm, works fine after I recharge it at home, but when I charge it at work, using a 3rd party recharger cable purchased at Verizon, it crashes and I have to do a hard reset(take battery out)….and then it works fine. I am neophyte BB user and love the device. Any advice

By: Mick

Mick — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:31:18 +0000

Should I stick it out and wait for the update or take it back during my 30 day return period. This thing is really disappointing…I have an iPod touch and almost feel like I’d be better of getting a VOIP application and using that as a phone. Still customer service rocks with Verizon and I hate AT&T. Any thoughts on the Samsung Omnia or HTC Touch Pro?

By: james

james — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:05:51 +0000

its available on the blackerry website

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:03:17 +0000

click on the megaupload link and follow directions to download for free. It’s not too hard guy! You gotta be a bainiac to figure out megaupload

AND NO, I DIDN’T LIE!

By: James

James — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:21:29 +0000

The already buggy camera having even more quirks does not bode well at all.

Hopefully these camera issues will get fixed.

By: Likeabite

Likeabite — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:09:43 +0000

@ Marc did u lie? Where the hell is the .76 megaupload post??

By: ElTee

ElTee — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:39:18 +0000

If these guys are holding out to make us pay for this upgrade then I think us BB users should start making a ruckus….! This piece of equipment cost a lot of money and upgrades to us should be free……!!!!!

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:58:37 +0000

Blackberry Storm OS 4.7.0.76
Download Link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0UER7BWI

Instructions:
1. Back up your phones data in desktop manager
2. Unplug phone from computer
3. Install 4.7.0.76
4. Delete vedor file in program files/common files/Research in Motion (Very Important)
5. Plug in phone and install new software onto phone
6.You’re done

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 09:30:27 +0000

Anyone who wants OS 4.7.0.76 I’m uploading it right now to MegaUpload for your convenience, I just tried it and it works great. I’ll post everything here in 30 min.!

By: Shaundiesel

Shaundiesel — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:46:05 +0000

You can get .76 on demonoid.com

By: Shaundiesel

Shaundiesel — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:40:14 +0000

I have 4.7.0.76 and notice no difference from .75…..It is still painfully slow switching from portrait to landscape, and vice versa. The browser appears to be the same, not slower. And, I DO still have the green autofocus square on my camera app. Overall, I hope when this actually is available, they still work out some much NEEDED kinks.

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:41:03 +0000

Courtney is Hot!!

By: J

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:51:10 +0000

I have had .76 Software and yea its good but I deletes your Web Browser and you wont be able you use it whatsoever because its not an Official Verizon update. Since its not Official it deletes anything then related with data and anything on the air. I traded it for a new one well I had to go back to .65 because if I told them I updated it I wouldnt get a new one because I pretty much hacked in to it which they would say is my fault and I should have Not Done that so. So for the one that has .76 its nice but to have no Web Browser anymore is not worth it and patience is a Virtue.

By: FoneFreek

FoneFreek — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:50:40 +0000

Agreed. The Storm is a joke for business users. The Curve rocks.

By: Lamar

Lamar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:00:01 +0000

Been with T-Mobile for 5 years. Various blackberrys. Ordered a storm and switched to Verizon. Very disappointed with my storm. Got it on the 28th. Immediately noticed the lag and other problems. Called Verizon. They seemed to have no idea that there could possibly be any problem. Went to the local store. No one had EVER complained about the lag or bugs or the slow typing. Googled storm. Every youtube and comment is negative. Everyone has the same issues. Upgraded the software. Same problems. I should have stuck with the Pearl. I had no problems with it, could type one handed very quickly with just a thumb, instantly take pics one handed, oh and it actually would work as a phone! I complained to verizon to cancel my service and they finally waved the $35 restocking fee. I’m going today to get a pearl. Maybe a curve. Bottomline, if you are in business and want a blackberry, skip the storm. If you want a toy, use the iphone.

By: FoneFreek

FoneFreek — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:31:17 +0000

Same camera bug with my version .75, along with countless other issues with this version. I’m beginning to wonder if it will ever be good enough. After playing with it incessantly for several days, I’ve come to the conclusion that this phone can’t work in a business environment that requires fast, accurate tying… even if they ever do get all the bugs worked out. The “keys” are just too small and the screen press feel isn’t consistent everywhere on the screen… mostly in the corners and around the edges. This makes it very awkward and unnatural to type quickly… combine that with the lag and key size…. aaagggghhhhh!!!!

By: Krivs

Krivs — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:52:57 +0000

I got a bug with the .75 OS ,where in the landscape mode that I sometimes use it to type with in google talk or compose emails, it would automatically switches to the camera mode, then all the buttoms are becoming no reaction, and I have to click the camera convenience key to release it back, I am wondering is this normal or just in my phone? thanks.

By: j

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:35:59 +0000

not very cool telling everyone how much better the phone operates with YOUR firmare updates and not share it. jackass.

By: ClementeB

ClementeB — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:17:03 +0000

Hmmmm…I love an update as much as the next person, but it seems like you luck up on getting a new set of problems in 75….thus I may just wait and deal with the slowness .65 instead of a stuck picture or any other new bug. Everything works fine on mine, it’s just sluggish as all get out! Verizon offerings of having the newest or even envious designed phones has been meager at best…..yeah, yeah, we know, you have the best network! We finally get a somewhat decent design, sure it possess some panache as the iphone, but must it also follow in the foot steps as being buggy as well? Geeeeeeze!

By: DLew

DLew — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:36:11 +0000

So … where can we get a hold of .76? We earlier adopters of the Storm have got to stick together ya know!

By: FoneFreek

FoneFreek — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:53:05 +0000

.75 has been out for a few days. A very slight improvement over the nightmares of .65 but has created several new bugs. The speed on the picture orientation is improved slightly, but occasionally gets stuck in one position (usually landscape) for several long seconds (10 plus). Many times the software will randomly stop responding to screen clicks, maybe takes 5 or 10 presses to get a reaction and launch the selection! This issue wasn’t here on .65. There are several more issues (at least with my phone), but way too many list. They’ve got a long way to go to get this phone anywhere near perfect. It is easy to see the potential, so I hope they get busy on the fixes! I was told by Verizon that if you aren’t using the Navigator to delete it as it runs in the background and slows it down. I tried that and it made no noticeable difference. FRUSTRATING!

By: John

John — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:25:18 +0000

Tommy, are you on Verizon?

By: Tommy

Tommy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:46:11 +0000

I downloaded .76 from Bell and deleted the Vendor.xml file and it works great.

Just wanted to let everyone know it seems faster than .75. I think it renders pictures faster and the music players is twice as fast.

By: John

John — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:41:51 +0000

I upgraded to .75 yesterday and have been very pleased. .65 was extremely frustrating, almost unusable. Couldn’t even answer many calls that came in, seemed to ignore the “answer” button. I had never messed with a PDA’s OS previously, but the upgrade instructions were flawless.

I have the same issue Sal mentioned regarding showing photos, although my experience may be even worse. Device really locks up for about 30 sec after swiping through a few photos. Since this isn’t mission critical to me, I’m just avoiding using camera/photo view until .76 or higher.

Boy Genius, what’s the latest on .76 or higher for Verizon or at least getting a leak posted?

By: BillBerry

BillBerry — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:09:27 +0000

I started with .65 for a couple of days and went to .75 and love it!

Anyone have tips on moving the cursor to the exact location within text (email, SMS, URL, etc)? I’d like to move forward and/or backward within text without having backspace (BS). I can never get my thumb or finger to place the cursor where I want it.

Related to the issue above, what’s the best way to select a range of text (email or SMS) for copy/paste function?

Help is appreciated!

By: geoff

geoff — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:57:26 +0000

@Likeabite Thanks for that bit. Im anxious to get the phone! One of my friends has one, he upgraded to .75, as i have not seen .65, and it is awesome. doesnt seem buggy, everything’s smooth and fluid. I hope mine is like that.

I wait for thee, blackberry storm, when dost thou wisheth to arrive in my quarters?

By: Sal

Sal — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:34:53 +0000

I am running the .75 OS and it is pretty good, however, the portrait-landscape while vewing photos is REALLY slow. I will load a picture and turn the device either portrait or landscape and it takes 10 seconds for it to change the picture. This has become worst since I upgraded to the .75 OS. Anyone else finding this problem?

By: DeckRoid

DeckRoid — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:09:03 +0000

huh… I love the click touchscreen. I can type faster on this than my buddy’s iPhone…

and I find that the clicking has improved my typing. I sent a long sms thru said buddy’s iphone and then the exact same from my storm. less typos on the storm. For me. I mean, its all about choice and what you like.

By: DJF8

DJF8 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:57:28 +0000

I know that the storm is all Buggy and one day soon these bugs will be fixed, but my main thing is, can they make a software upgrade so that we don’t have to click the stupid touchscreen button (at least an option during Software Setup)?

Why does every other company have a normal touchscreen and blackberry has to use this stupid clicking touchscreen?

I can’t type as fast because of this clicking BS. Everything gets spelled wrong.

Touchscreen is a touchscreen, why the Button RIM?

Iphone Touchscreen, My hat goes off to ya.

By: Razor

Razor — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:54:42 +0000

I would think so.