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StaticPhilly · 10-20-2009, 07:51 AM

Can anyone tell me whats new/updated in the os 5 iv seen people talking about

i'll not be using it untill its out of the beta stage but was just wondering what i had to look forward to

cheers,
Phil

XelhaBB · 10-20-2009, 07:54 AM

I have heard its quicker, screen transitioning is smoother, and also that the iPhone menu flick / scroll option is added.

I am waiting to upgrade being that all forums and blogs note a litany of bugs and conflicts.

StaticPhilly · 10-20-2009, 08:05 AM

thanks xelgabb, yea thats the same reason for me waiting, hope it is quicker tho, noticed a couple of slow moments on it but cant compain really.

kirrinjones · 10-20-2009, 01:02 PM

Wirelessly posted

You can check my report at the link if you like http://kirrinjones.wordpress.com/2009/09/30/my-report-on-the-blackberry-bold-os-5-0/

XelhaBB · 10-20-2009, 02:21 PM

kirrinjones,

love the report but you have a Bold.

We have the Storm.

kirrinjones · 10-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Wirelessly posted

Oohhh, sorry about that, I answer questions all over the forum that sometimes I forget that there are so many devices

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My bad.

XelhaBB · 10-20-2009, 02:27 PM

Here is the Megaupload link for 5.0.140 for the 9530. However its an RAR file.

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

suicidepact · 10-20-2009, 06:31 PM

My coworker has 5.0.0.230 and the flick scrolling is cool, but the threaded SMS is a pain and so far an option to turn it off isn't included.

XelhaBB · 10-21-2009, 10:06 AM

Well I just located a new version of 5.0 that is supposed to be pretty good. I am having a terrible time with 4.7.0.167 so I think I am going to make the leap.

OS 5.0.0.323 for Storm 9530
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

or

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

scassel · 10-21-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XelhaBB

Well I just located a new version of 5.0 that is supposed to be pretty good. I am having a terrible time with 4.7.0.167 so I think I am going to make the leap.

OS 5.0.0.323 for Storm 9530
MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

or

MEGAUPLOAD - The leading online storage and file delivery service

I just got done loading this and my opinion is that you will not be disappointed. The only glitches I have seen so far are aftermarket themes and I am working through a problem with Quicklaunch now. On initial reboot, and after activation (BES user) I was able to reset the device with QL. After the first time, I am no longer able. All other functionality of QL seems to work. IMHO, a small price to pay for the changes with this OS. This is truly like having a new handheld. Still feeling the whole thing out. I will report back after it has time to settle in.

adorkable · 10-21-2009, 11:42 AM

I just made the leap from 4.7.0.151 to 5.0.0.323, and so far it's running smoothly. I still have to reinstall a couple apps and play around with it some more, but I think this one may be a keeper.

scassel · 10-21-2009, 12:43 PM

I think I am on to why QL will not reset the device anymore but I have no resolution. When I try to edit permissions, I am unable to set all to "allow". Under "Interactions", the setting is custom and I cannot change it to allow. The "Security Timer Reset" is set to deny and it will not let me change it. Hopefully Nikkisoft will address this in an update. I did try removing and reinstalling to no avail. I still stand behind my comment that this and custom themes are a small price to pay for the changes this makes to the handheld.

Otherwise, all is still running very well.

NJBlackBerry · 10-21-2009, 12:48 PM

Wow. In the old days beta links weren't allowed. I guess things change.

XelhaBB · 10-21-2009, 01:39 PM

Adorkable,

did you use BBSAK or just the backup and the apploader?

What was your process utilized in making the move?

adorkable · 10-21-2009, 05:40 PM

Installed to PC, deleted vendor file, ran loader.exe from the same directory. The DM gave me some weird message when I tried to upgrade that way first.

Donbp · 10-21-2009, 07:22 PM

If you have a storm the keyboard is 100x times more accurate too..no idea why but I have also heard it is in the Storm 2 as well..probably the os is part of the reason with that one too.

Hmm..obviously you have a storm if you are using this...I just got thinking this was a generic v5 thread because there are so many v5 threads going on right now.

XelhaBB · 10-21-2009, 08:35 PM

Oh yes, the Storm heart strings have yet again swelled, as surely as they always do when yet again touched by the better angels of a new OS.....LOL!

First, all praises to Adorkable for prodding me towards the 5.0 realm. Many platonic hugs and kisses your way fair maiden! My wife approves.

If any of you are hesitant, I must say this unequivocally:

OS 5.0.0.323 is what you all have been waiting for. This is how the Storm should have first emerged.

Plainly stated, the Storm finally runs, I mean it RUNS fast!

For me there is only one complaint. In landscape my favorite theme glitches. But so what. Another theme cometh down the old winding road.

I am again in love with my Storm. Sort of like going on a whirlwind bed and breakfast weekend with the wifey and finding the right bottle of wine that compliments a wonderful romp in the sack.

I encourage you all to take .323 for a ride. From a man who has been there from the beginning, enduring the terror of 4.7.0.65, I must say the Storm is finally noticeably trudging towards perfection....

Ok, I must concede I am three glasses into a bottle of Pinot Noir, but this OS simply ROCKS!!!