Two problems with my 9650

**inicophone** · 08-12-2012, 11:27 AM

Hi,

I've just got my new Bold 9650 (well, I think it is refurbished as I got it on ebay but it works and looks grade A and for a great deal, I'm not complaining!) But I have two small problems.

The first is that I updated the phone right away to the latest OS6 I could get in the desktop manager but I find the phone very slow. I am considering going back to OS5. Is this common with this phone?

Second, the trackpad looked like it had some coating that was chipped in the corner ever so lightly. I hated the feeling over the smooth to rough and the look was really bad so with a little bit of thumb - it has all chipped off. Now I wonder if that was a good thing to do or not! The trackpad is slightly scratched which I can't see why it would be a problem and it still works. But would there be any point in buying some plastic polish and gently using that on the trackpad? Although it works perfectly now, I worry that with time it will stop working.

Thank you for your time

**Heavy Fluid** · 08-12-2012, 12:06 PM

I can only answer the second one. My trackpad (used 9650) is the same way. I am just going to leave it be, for fear that it may stop working, or not work as well if I mess with it.

**inicophone** · 08-12-2012, 12:47 PM

Hi, thank you for your reply. I can only see the scratches in bright light but I would rather it is scratch free! The only good thing with the chipped plastic all gone is that it feels much better. Is yours scratched or chipped?

**geoffsdad** · 08-12-2012, 09:15 PM

I never looked back after switching to do OS 6. Give it a few days to settle in. You could always try a hybrid if you want to push for performance.

**TheIndirection** · 08-13-2012, 06:43 AM

Originally Posted by geoffsdad

I never looked back after switching to do OS 6. Give it a few days to settle in. You could always try a hybrid if you want to push for performance.

I use a Bold 9650 and I can say that OS 6 is always a compromise, irrespective of the hybrid that you are using. I have tried several OS 6 hybrids on this device, and while I love the interface, the phone is sluggish. I would recommend finding an OS 5 hybrid or try running 5.0.0.975 on this device, as the device works amazing on OS 5

That snappy, durable, reliable, solid thing is present on OS 5 on the Bold 9650. No OS 7 device has been able to have the same snappiness, if you get me. Personally I'm using a OS BB's .707 V3 hybrid, OS 6. I am thinking of downgrading as I get a bad discharge rate (8% per hour average)... So yeah.. I want the best hybrid in terms of battery life but am yet to find a good one. I saw people on forums replying with 3% average discharge rates so I'm confused.. Any suggestions? Oh and I use BBM and MSN A LOT, and text like crazy too x_x

**Heavy Fluid** · 08-13-2012, 11:15 AM

5.0.0.975 here, and the above post is correct. Snappy, responsive, and stable. Best version of OS 5 available for this phone. I tried 6, and it just lagged. Went back to 5. It is a compromise I guess. Older devices just aren't meant to run the newer OS's. Just because it can, doesn't mean that it should.

**TheIndirection** · 08-13-2012, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Heavy Fluid

5.0.0.975 here, and the above post is correct. Snappy, responsive, and stable. Best version of OS 5 available for this phone. I tried 6, and it just lagged. Went back to 5. It is a compromise I guess. Older devices just aren't meant to run the newer OS's. Just because it can, doesn't mean that it should.

You helped me out when I didn't know how to fix my Berry's OS. Thanks. Um yeah so I wanted to ask, what's are your minimum, maximum and average discharge rates, respectively? I really want to go back on 5.0.0.975 but I want an UPDATED OS 5 hybrid, if you get me. The OS was released ages ago and could be significantly improved (I believe). The problem is no one makes OS 5 hybrids anymore

And, 8% per hour isn't good enough for me. I love typing on my Blackberry; BBM and MSN work flawlessly on this. It's better on OS 5 though the OS 6&7 icons, and a theme on OS 5 just doesn't do it for me. I just wish a new device could be released, which had amazing specs and all, no open tray or maximise panel crap for the snappiness, but had the latest icons instead of the OS 5 ones. It would be less resource consuming, would get an amazing discharge rate if done properly... I wish they could just make something like a powerful and upgrade 9650 or 9700 (same design), and keep that durability and maintain the BlackBerry's "solidness".

Anyways, how can I get this device to max performance? I ordered a new housing.. And I was hoping you (Heavy Fluid) could guide me on the best 9650 hybrid for battery life... Other than that, living in the UK, where can I find a genuine 9650 battery? I bought one (Chinese) and I think that might be the reason the discharge rate is so high.

Sorry for the long reply, hoped this helped, and thanks in advance xD

Sent from my BlackBerry 9650 using Tapatalk

**Heavy Fluid** · 08-13-2012, 04:12 PM

To be honest, I don't know anything about hybrids. I have only run full releases of the OS. I also don't know anything about my battery discharge rate. I purchased a new battery for mine from Amazon for like $5, and it seems to be authentic, and works exceptionally well. I am getting more than a days use out of mine, and I am a fairly heavy texter.

I am with you on the hopes of a new device like you mentioned. I did the next best thing, and made my own theme with the OS 7 icons, and tweaked it to my specifications. I am very happy with the performance of the 9650, at least for my needs.

I wish that I could help you more with what you asked about.

**inicophone** · 08-13-2012, 06:05 PM

I am just in the process of putting OS5 on my 9650. I like OS6, but it just doesn't perform well enough for my liking. It reminds me of my Curve 9300 - slow, sluggish, and just not the same experience as on the Torch 9800 or Bold 9780.

I like OS5 too, just a shame the browser can't be updated!

Regarding the trackpad, it is slightly scratched and I'd love to fix this. Can anyone recommend a solution to use? I thought a plastic polish but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?!

Thank you.

**TheIndirection** · 08-14-2012, 03:26 AM

Originally Posted by Heavy Fluid

To be honest, I don't know anything about hybrids. I have only run full releases of the OS. I also don't know anything about my battery discharge rate. I purchased a new battery for mine from Amazon for like $5, and it seems to be authentic, and works exceptionally well. I am getting more than a days use out of mine, and I am a fairly heavy texter.

I am with you on the hopes of a new device like you mentioned. I did the next best thing, and made my own theme with the OS 7 icons, and tweaked it to my specifications. I am very happy with the performance of the 9650, at least for my needs.

I wish that I could help you more with what you asked about.

Is this theme on the App World or can you send it to me, something like that? And errr mine never gets through the day x_x I'm only using MSN and BBM though (as I'm on roaming)

Sent from my BlackBerry 9650 using Tapatalk

**scuebydue** · 08-14-2012, 03:42 PM

On my old 9650 the trackpad "coating" came off after about 5 months. It didn't cause any issues and mine never scratched. I only used the barely there case by casemate. So the trackpad wasn't protected. When I sold mine after 1.5 years of use, I didn't have any cosmetic issues.