http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/ Engadget Mobile Comments for Verizon posts its first BlackBerry Storm firmware update http://www.engadgetmobile.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgetmobile.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 3:40PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 3:52PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 5:47PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 5:25PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 6:41PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 7:00PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/will you do a new review with the new software when you get it?]]>Dec 5th 2008 7:40PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 7:46PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
but just wanted to say that i've been using gps google maps just fine and i don't pay $10 a month extra!

[p.s. everyone should check out this bears in space article, one small step for a bear, one large step for bearkind! http://io9.com/5102128/teddies-boldly-go-where-no-bear-has-gone-before]]]>Dec 5th 2008 8:45PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 5th 2008 9:06PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 6th 2008 4:10AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 6th 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
1. click screen is not unsable, it works great, its a matter of personal preference if you like it or not, its not a flaw if you dont.

2. what has verizon done to hinder this phones performance to compete with the iphone?

3. IM does not cost 40$, prices are the same as the iphone

4. the app store isnt even really live, thats a demo with just a few standard apps in it. VZW has stated the app store for the storm will launch in jan or feb of 09.

5. diaf]]>Dec 6th 2008 2:06AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Jan 13th 2009 12:09AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
Why am I not suprised that the totally unbiased review of the first serious iPhone competitor was created on a Mac.]]>Dec 6th 2008 2:16AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
... if you believe in that sort of thing]]>Dec 6th 2008 3:16AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 7th 2008 12:17AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
So far, I've noticed definite improvements -- less lag time, and the switch from portrait to landscape mode is instantaneous.

I also hope there will be some follow-up reviews in the aftermath of this update. That said, I don't think all of the negative reviews can be attributed to the bugs in the initial release of the Storm. One thing I noticed is that the Storm's documentation doesn't do a good job describing all the tricks and shortcuts -- alot of them are buried in the Storm's ginormous help menu. (I discovered quite a few by accident.) So, many reviewers are unaware of the traits that make this smartphone more user friendly.

Also, unlike most Apple products, the Storm is not "out-of-the-box" user-friendly. You need to take some time to make various adjustments that suit your preferences (font size, for instance). And, in order to make the most out of Sure Type (which, I think is great), it helps to add several words to the dictionary (names of businesses, etc. that you commonly use in your email correspondences). Personally, I don't mind taking the time to do all of this, but I think some reviewers didn't make much of an effort to try. (Notably, David Pogue, who complained about the small font size)]]>Dec 6th 2008 11:53AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 6th 2008 4:21PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 16th 2008 1:48PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
david i see you have done it OTA. can you help out, thanks!

- sal]]>Dec 6th 2008 9:15PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/Dec 7th 2008 3:58AMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
or should be able to OTA, however I must say that I really don't know how to do that option... though I'm sure someone on here would be kind enough to post it.]]>Dec 7th 2008 10:41PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
if you have an older software version, you'll get an icon in the menu that says "wireless update". if not, then go to menu> options> advanced options> wireless update.

if you know that you have an older version but the icon doesn't appear automatically, then go to menu> options> advanced options> service books - highlight "provisioning (otasl)", press menu, delete. once you see that the file is deleted, then press menu, undelete. then back out to the main screen. within a minute or 2, the icon should pop up for you.

the overall easiest way is via blackberry desktop software.

also, while most people say it only took 20 minutes or so, there is a warning that the update can take up to 2 hours -- and your phone will essentially be dead to the world during that time. you can set a scheduler to do it, though.]]>Dec 12th 2008 1:50PMhttp://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/12/05/verizon-posts-its-first-blackberry-storm-firmware-update/
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