Tour problems? Post here...

supermike437433 · Thread Author #1 07-12-2009, 02:31 PM

Wow...I didn't think this device would be as buggy as it is. It is a bit laggy...it freezes. Definitely a little bit of movement on the back casing. Tough to text and talk while charging with new usb location.

The device does have some negatives. I will rank the negatives:

1. Lack of Wifi...enough said.

2. Location of USB charger makes it extremely difficult to text or talk while it is plugged into the charger.

3. Software sometimes causes trackball and screen to freeze. Although it does not happen often, there is an occasional OS lag or screen freeze. In my opinion the trackball is not defective, but sometimes has trouble responding to the software.

4.Back Cover is loose. This is not a major problem, but can be annoying. The cover shifts slightly and can rattle if the phone is on speaker.

5. The symbol, alt key and shift key are smaller than my curve and that takes some time to get used to.

These problems were not deal breakers for me. Some of these are minor issues and others will be fixed by software upgrades. I will continue to use and own the device. I will not return it. Overall I am happy with it.

Griffspen · #2 07-12-2009, 02:36 PM

I agree that I don't care for the new USB location.
I think the Verizon theme may be causing some of the lagging because I switched it and it got better. Although, I also think that it was "auto organizing" some of the icons because all of a sudden VZ navigator and My Verizon showed up....
I see no ripple affect.
My vibrate is weak, but I wonder if it just needs to be fully charged?
The back cover does move slightly, but I would have never noticed had I not heard it on here first.

pgherardi · #3 07-12-2009, 02:40 PM

My tour has no lag at all even with the verizon theme installed. No screen ripple and the back battery cover seems pretty solid. I do agree with the new usb location. Its annoying to be on the phone while it is charging.

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.MgB. · #4 07-12-2009, 02:41 PM

Mine was a bit buggy at first but now that I have everything situated and have done a battery pull it's running great, I will miss my Storm's giant screen, but man this keyboard is great! ha

Omnifox · #5 07-12-2009, 02:44 PM

I am having lockup issues as well, with the Zen (non verizon) UI.

The battery door does have some wobble, but eh, thats fine. This locking up though, is making it unusable.

I am using BES.

MCRunning · #6 07-12-2009, 02:45 PM

My device is a little laggy, the charger spot is a little of a pain if you want to use it while charging, but my biggest problem right now is the trackball. Especially if you type a message and need to scroll sideways, it takes forever to move over. Anyone else experiencing this with the trackball?

supermike437433 · Thread Author #7 07-12-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MCRunning

My device is a little laggy, the charger spot is a little of a pain if you want to use it while charging, but my biggest problem right now is the trackball. Especially if you type a message and need to scroll sideways, it takes forever to move over. Anyone else experiencing this with the trackball?

Yep. It works great and then freezes and then works great and freezes. I hate the fact that the shift, alt and symbol keys are smaller too. Miss my Curve.

jdk2 · #8 07-12-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MCRunning

My device is a little laggy, the charger spot is a little of a pain if you want to use it while charging, but my biggest problem right now is the trackball. Especially if you type a message and need to scroll sideways, it takes forever to move over. Anyone else experiencing this with the trackball?

When trying to move the cursor with the trackball in the reply section is a real pain and has been like that as long as I've had Blackberries. No cure for it I'm sorry to say.

.MgB. · #9 07-12-2009, 02:49 PM

I am seeing some lag but... though many people won't want to hear this... it seems like a little OS issue with lagging up during other processes... but, compared to the Storm's release, this is a relief ha... it can only get better as they start updating the OS.

misterzeno225 · #10 07-12-2009, 02:51 PM

Wow this phone was supposed to be the best berry since sliced bread. Guess I will be using this old curve and wait on a great smartphone equipped with a great browser and OS,

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mjbesen310 · #11 07-12-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by supermike437433

Yep. It works great and then freezes and then works great and freezes. I hate the fact that the shift, alt and symbol keys are smaller too. Miss my Curve.

give it some time. its a brand new phone, it will take us alittle bit to get used to the new feel of the phone. there should be no lagging or freezing like you say though, I have yet to see that happen on mine but I'm hoping its not a common problem

redneck6497 · #12 07-12-2009, 02:51 PM

For what its worth. I saw this before I purchased my Tour. The first one that came out of the box you could scroll back and forth, and the scrolling was HORRIBLE. It would "hang up" and then all of a sudden move. I asked the rep to get another one (acutally, when I mentioned it she suggested it). The next one worked flawlessly!

Check yours BEFORE you sign the paperwork!!!!

mckinzie.rose · #13 07-12-2009, 02:53 PM

Whats the difference in the Non Verizon Zen and Verizon Zen theme? SOrry if thats been asked before. Also, do apps auto update?

xliderider · #14 07-12-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by supermike437433

Yep. It works great and then freezes and then works great and freezes. I hate the fact that the shift, alt and symbol keys are smaller too. Miss my Curve.

Are you using the 2GB memory card that came with the Tour, or did you transfer the card from your Curve to your Tour?