[Krypto]

While this is old news for almost all other carriers, Telus has finally upgraded the Storm2 OS from version 5.0.0.320 to 5.0.0.713. For those who like to stick with official carrier upgrades, you can now upgrade to .713. Looks like this was released on September 8th.

Here is the official link: BlackBerry® Storm2â„¢ 9550Â*|Â* Phones and devicesÂ*|Â* SupportÂ*|Â* TELUS Mobility

And here is the link to manually download the OS: https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...E607FE7CC0E1A0

Make sure you select the link for the BlackBerry Storm2 (TM) 9550 Smartphone as the other contains the link for .320. Package version is 5.0.0.1206.

Please note that some users have experienced calling problems with this OS. If you find that you get a "robotic" voice issue while talking on the phone, please contact Telus to report the problem and have it escalated. If you do experience this issue, you can downgrade back to 5.0.0.320 or another OS version from another carrier (e.g. 5.0.0.517 or 5.0.0.607).

[howarmat]

damn they are slow up north

[Krypto]

Tell me about it! Now to reload the OS and call Telus to report the robotic/distorted voice issue. I honestly can't figure out why they would approve this update given that all of the other carriers are dealing with this issue and RIM is fully aware of it. Mind you, they did the same with .419 for the Storm 9530 - waited until all of the other carriers had updated and people were reporting the SMS and speed dial bugs, then waited some more before approving .419.

[howarmat]

they are like sheep, but dumber i think lmao

[Ntario]

I have the garble problem also. I can't believe the released this os. What a bunch of crap. hopefully with many complaints we will see a new os sooner rather than later.

[Krypto]

Hey Ntario, what sort of response did you get when you called in? Did they acknowledge the problem? When I called, I was the first they'd seen and the guy didn't know the best way to escalate it internally within Telus given that it wasn't a data issue.

[mohawk apple]

has anyone had good luck with .713?

[joe_fresh]

has anyone had good luck with .713?

yes i have, never heard the robotic voice, no battery drain,all is well here

[mohawk apple]

i wanna try this os out,i downloaded and saved it to my pc and deleted the xml file.
now i opened desktop manager and try to update the os, it cant find the new os i downloaded?
It brings me to a screen where it gives me a option to repair or remove. Not sure what one to click on.

i know im probably doing something wrong lol
need some help,thanks

[howarmat]

you are using desktop manager.....use loader.exe

[mohawk apple]

you are using desktop manager.....use loader.exe

Where do I find loader. Exe
Sorry I'm still a learning this stuff lol
Thanks

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[hydroz_23]

Where do I find loader. Exe
Sorry I'm still a learning this stuff lol
Thanks

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

(64bit pc)

C:\Program Files(x86)\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader\Loader.exe

or

(32bit pc)

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader\Loader.exe

In vista and win 7 right click and run as admin

[speedyV]

DAMN!!!! I got excited. Then I looked at the number.


What the **** was telus on summer break??? Would make sense.

[qphone]

Yes...running on official Telus 5.0.0.713 as well. This is what I've found so far:

PROS
1. UI is overall faster
2. Gone/Fixed is the random freezing keys especially the bottom four keys
3. Surepress is much easier (it actually feels softer and clicks a bit too much easily as I am a fast typer and make a bit more mistakes now...now I have to slow down)
4. BB Browser has improved in speed.

Cons
1. The annoying garbled sound. (I notice it way more when both parties talk at the same time. If I let them finish their sentence...no problems but if I accidentally say something at the same time, then the garbled robotic sound comes out.
2. Weird random re-boots once in a blue moon
3. When trying to re-enter password...sometimes, it wont let me enter any letters/symbols or numbers eventhough the keyboard screen is up. When I enter...nothing is showing what I've entered eventhough the keys are highlighted (blue) when my finger is hovering over the actual letter. Then when I press enter is says incorrect password 1/10, 2/10, 3/10. At this point...I just pull out the battery and re-boot.
4. The actual radio signal bar is way, way more active. In places that I've always had a strong 2-3 bars...now it shows 1 or sometimes no bars at all but still says 1XEV yet my phone still works perfectly.

What I've done to help allieviate the garbled noise problem is to set my sound to normal. Before (since this totally helped in clear voice calls in the past included my original Storm 1) I had set it to "BOOST TREBLE"

Now it's been reset back to normal. You can still hear the odd garbled sound but at least its not as loud and piercing.

I might go back to .320 as I never had all those issues with the exception of RANDOM FREEZING BUTTONS. I fixed that by tapping a few times until it eventually lets me click that button. You can really notice this when it's cold outside and your hands are cold.