Comments on: BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.148 change log

By: gandolf696

gandolf696 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:54:25 +0000

Migrated to VZW.148 ~3 weeks ago and…

1- Navigator quits working after 10 minutes
2- MP3 player goes silent after 10 minutes

Background – My Storm operates behind our corporate BES. Password policy is enabled and locks down after 10 minutes. On .75 the MP3 and Navigator always worked while password policy was BES enforced. However under this new OS, music and navigator do not behave the same.

By: bluehorseshoe

bluehorseshoe — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:35:57 +0000

Sad to say, but my camera reboots the device after taking a few shots and zooming, and the memory leak issue is terrible. Had to switch back to my Curve, which keeps memory above 30MB even with everything running. Simply amazing.

Where is the TOUR? Can’t wait until July!

By: vlad

vlad — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:21:54 +0000

this update did fix a lot of issues. Finally, camera (pix and video) works the way it’s supposed to! Verizon’s service is as always the best

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:27:30 +0000

As BGR said, this is the most compelling device currently on verizon.

I tried it back in December, and found it unusable. I could barely even make a call without it locking up.

I have now come back to it to find a much better device. I wonder how it would have gone had it been released with .148? I (personally) like it better than the Pre I played with.

For this second go-round screen doesn’t move around either. The card-stock fix, or a little electrical tape on the battery works great for those that still have the screen wobble.

In short, I am FINALLY enjoying a quality, uncrippled smartphone with verizon’s great network.

By: omg i hate bb storm

omg i hate bb storm — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:52:13 +0000

So I got the update and it comes with a really cool new feature!

When I plug my phone into a charger while it’s locked it stays locked until I pull the battery.

Pretty neat!

By: att hater

att hater — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:20:55 +0000

i switched from att to verizon…what a difference! i like both phones, but the business aspect is easier to manage through blackberry(period).
iphone has this storm doesn’t…give storm the same amount of time iphone had to develop the applications and i’m sure they’ll be at the same level (for their age if you wish).
again i like iphone a lot, but i can’t help to laugh…iphone3 with compass???? really???? can’t wait to use it! (that’s a joke)

By: Mizman14s

Mizman14s — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:10:25 +0000

Just upgraded w/ .148 OTA…process was smooth w/ no problems. I like my Storm more than I did before. No problems with any of my phone’s functions.
Couldn’t leave Verizon … all my family and friends are on the same network. I’m glad they fixed all the problems. I have one upgrade left on my account, saving that for the Storm2.

By: Don Louie Cantone

Don Louie Cantone — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:18:22 +0000

Verizon will be waiting more than 6 months for the Pre, if they get it all and I think a lot of manufacturers took a look at how RIM rushed the Storm out which was why the Pre didn’t come out til now. If they do get you bet it’ll be neutered and cost more to own so have fun, maybe that’s why vzw has an internal document playing the Storm against the Pre

By: kgraves

kgraves — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:56:05 +0000

I agree…I love my storm so what if it has a few problems? No phone is perfect. People that hate it are lame and should get over it.

I am excited for all the new upgrades, it will definitely help make the phone even better! So leave us alone you haters.

By: Jeff smith

Jeff smith — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:15 +0000

Poor verizon Wireless, they just don’t get it. Sure they have the service, but it’s the phone too dummy! Give us handsets we can love on or see ya.

By: Moron

Moron — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:15:07 +0000

You’re a moron. No one is going to switch from a BB to a pre. Get real.

By: Orpheus4602

Orpheus4602 — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:11:50 +0000

The Storm has definitely had its growing pains but this OS update has really renewed the phone for me. I’ve been sitting on my hands waiting for the Onyx but no more! I’m re-converted. They worked out the major bugs from the first generation of a new phone. It’s not like this is a process exclusive solely to RIM.

By: graphicguy

graphicguy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:45:57 +0000

ok people… you do realize this was a generation ONE storm? You are never going to get a bug free generation ONE device. Even the almight iPhone had gen one bugs.

By: Rohit

Rohit — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:41:20 +0000

Phone doesn’t matters that much though but the service from the Provider matters most.

VERIZON is the best in providing services and thats why its still the Number 1 in USA.

By: ctm-in-pgh

ctm-in-pgh — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:21:58 +0000

Verizon is playing it smart this time in offering the PRE after Sprint’s early adopters help iron out 6 months of PRE’s own bug-iness. The first six months of the PRE will be just like the first six months of the Storm. Verizon is smart to let Sprint be the guinea pigs.

By: CHad

CHad — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:38:57 +0000

This upgrade is so fucking awesome.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:49:54 +0000

.148 upgrade excellent, too bad it took so long to get here!

By: bb storm for life

bb storm for life — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:17 +0000

Stop all the hatred to the storm its actually a really good phone and it shits all over the iphone with verizons 3g

By: Brian J King

Brian J King — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:37:28 +0000

Anyone else using a 3rd party theme still getting tons of lag? What about the dialer not fitting the screen?

I had .148 leaked, OTA says no updates available, Desktop Manager shows the .148 leak and the .203 Verizon .148 but when I click to load the .148 from Verizon it says there is no new applications or data to load.

WTF? Help Please!

By: Sven

Sven — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:49:37 +0000

Palm? Pre?? Are you kidding??? As a palm user for more than a decade, I have switched to Blackberry and am far better for it. Palm is history. No new products, Just PICTURES of a Pre for more than 6 months. And then on Sprint
Palm is a joke

By: John-b0

John-b0 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:27:01 +0000

I think everyone needs to remember that this is Blackberry’s first venture into the touchscreen world. And for a first step, it’s a big first step. RIM has been innovative with the surepress, impressive with the visuals, on track with the browser and tasteful with keeping to blackberry’s business person-esque roots. The storm isn’t perfect and this update doesn’t make it perfect, but at least now it’s fast enough to be very productive. Plus, I think RIM is aware that this was their first attempt, hence all the talk already about the Storm 2.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:43:55 +0000

Thank god. Downloading the update now. I was just about to go into verizon and demand a new phone cuz this thing was such a piece of crap. Hopefully the update with fix all the issues I’ve had with it so I can be happy. They still need to get their game up on the Apps end tho.

By: Njdevil25

Njdevil25 — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:55:53 +0000

Does anyone know if the upgrade will the delete any info though? Because it says before you start that some personal data could be lost.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:14:06 +0000

Where is the Verizon update? It is now June 1st and Verizon doesn’t have it on their website and the update is not working on the device. Did BGR get bad information? Has anyone updated through Verizon yet? Does blackberry’s website have it up?

By: chris

chris — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:27:57 +0000

why o why is it such a nightmare to get an update on my storm ive been trying since yesterday on blackberry.com and cos i want the offical update , i do like my blackberry storm reviews i have read said the storm was the new iphone i took the risk not so impressed now ,checked the trade in price on o2 web site towards an iphone 90 pound now that tells you something please make it better stop dragging your heels
unhappy storm owner

By: Evilhomer

Evilhomer — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:20:19 +0000

BB_Storm4me said:

Where’s the BES equivalent for the iPhone?

The equivalent is EAS. BES is NOT the only option for push mail. You say that Blackberry is better for business but ONLY if that business uses a BES server. Many companies, including mine, have started migrating away from BES because of the additional costs of running it versus EAS.

Not ever business is a “corporate giant”. Not ever company is a financial, government or technology business. Saying the BES is better for business users depends on what type of business it is.

By: Zachary

Zachary — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:07:36 +0000

I love my Storm, now I love it even more. Yes, I will try the Pre but so far RIMs durability has surpassed any smartphone I have ever owned

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:25:29 +0000

Where did you get the 148 version? I have .75 and the only problem I have is the volume of the phone when speaking into it – others have a hard time hearing – and I am speaking up! Also, I have Trapster and cannot hear the alerts through the phone’s speaker. did .148 help with this issue? Thanks for directing me to .148.

By: tax-man

tax-man — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:22:18 +0000

I’m glad RIM/Verizon finally got out an update. But at just a week shy of six months since the last release, even though their product is greatly repaired, their reputation is hopelessly tarnished. (And by “they,” I mean both Verizon and RIM.) Time will tell how much was fixed by this release, but the six month delay for this release gives me no confidence that there will be another one any time soon. That means that I, like many other customers who expected the best from companies like Verizon and RIM, will likely look to their competitors next time.

By: The_Peacemaker

The_Peacemaker — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:16:39 +0000

Gentleman and Ladies(if there are any)I don’t understand why you guys take other peoples opinions so personal. There is no reason to get upset with how someone feels about a phone or a wireless carrier. It would be nice if we could just post our comment without calling each other names and insulting one another. All of these companies are in business to make money that they are not sharing with you. They have absolutely no loyalty towards you. Try not to get caught up in the wars. After all if we felt this passionately about real world issues maybe the world would be a better place.