New App: StormSlider (iPhone style lock / unlock)

Watch the video if you have any questions. The video should answer most questions you have have
YouTube - New StormSlider v4


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-------------What is it?-------------
StormSlider is the most popular 3rd party locking application for the blackberry platform. This application will provide you with the slide to unlock feature like that of the iPhone and iPod touch.
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-------------Free vs Paid?-------------
The free version: is the typical unlock app with no features. The free version won't activate when the screen dims out and it wont activate when you're on a call. You will have to click on the lock icon anytime you would like to use it. The free version doesn't allow the use of a password either.

Paid Version: offers a lot of features over the free version. You no longer have to click on the app icon to launch it. The app will launch by itself based on what options you have set. You can set it up to launch when you start the phone, when the screen dims out or even while you're on a call. You also have the added security of adding a password to the paid version. When ever you slide to unlock your phone you will be presented with a keypad where you must enter your 4 digit code to unlock the app. You're also able to add a custom background and choose from 20+ customizable options.
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-------------Where can I get it from?-------------
Free Version
Paid Version
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-------------Some of the Features-------------
- Custom Backgrounds
- Built in Global Weather (over 72,000 locations)
- Portrait & Landscape Wallpapers
- More Secure
- No more lag when going from landscape to portrait
- Faster / Smoother animations
- No more random startups
- Email and SMS Notifications
- Start app on phone startup
- Start app using default lock button
- Start app from the bb menu
- Start app while on the phone to prevent pressing keys with your cheek
- Close app when holstered
- Start app when removed from holster (optional)
- A lot more options
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-------------Where are the options?-------------
The free version doesn't have any options, but the paid version does. To access the options do the following?

V4: Main Menu > Options > StormSlider Options.
V5: While SS is running simply press the menu key and select Options
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-------------Frequently Asked Questions / Problems-------------
Take a look here for the list
Also I created this video for the app
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-------------App Log-------------
Current Version: 5.0.0 1-11-2010
- Built in Weather for over 72,000 locations worldwide!
- Fixed the lag from landscape to portrait
- Support for landscape and portrait wallpapers
- Increased security and performance
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whoa snaps!!!!

youre the man dmg

Very nice!

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nice nice...pretty cool

I was just on your site and saw this. I wish it was a thunder bolt and not an earth. Kind of special for the Storm!

But FABwork none the less... awesome!

Sweet, way to go!! :D

I like this app and installing it as we speak...
But i have a couple requests about it. It would be awesome to have this app to automatically lock your phone when you make a call like talk lock.
It would just make it more useful and appeal to more people. Also, it would be nice to be able to change the background to some blackberry logo or something to keep those iPhone users from saying we're just trying to be like me.

Thanks DMG

Originally Posted by mrsFAB

I was just on your site and saw this. I wish it was a thunder bolt and not an earth. Kind of special for the Storm!

But FABwork none the less... awesome!

Didn't even think about that maybe 1.0.2 ;)

nice, were you able to force the detection to only in the space provided or will it detect your finger anywhere on the screen like screen lock?

very nice app, thanks for the update!

Originally Posted by mike240se

nice, were you able to force the detection to only in the space provided or will it detect your finger anywhere on the screen like screen lock?

You can slide anywhere on the screen. I think that's how the iPhone does it?

I can restrict where it senses your finger swipe though if people would rather have it like that? It's only like 2 more lines of code.

No forced detection, just checked, still a great app

Edit: I think I'd prefer that so it's got to be on the bar, if possible, thanks

Originally Posted by Seven1Six

No forced detection, just checked, still a great app

Forced detection?

You want me to make it so your finger has to be on the slider for it to work?

You don't have to lol, but I think it'd be a little better, yeah

Iphone just slides on the slider. This one is a bit choppy compared to the real one. But good start

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nice app (for those who were waiting for it, wanting it) i however thought the bubble-wrap app had priority :}

Originally Posted by mikeavngence

I like this app and installing it as we speak...
But i have a couple requests about it. It would be awesome to have this app to automatically lock your phone when you make a call like talk lock.
It would just make it more useful and appeal to more people. Also, it would be nice to be able to change the background to some blackberry logo or something to keep those iPhone users from saying we're just trying to be like me.

I like these as well. I would pay for the inclusion of background changing and integration like talk lock.

Originally Posted by BrianW2007

Iphone just slides on the slider. This one is a bit choppy compared to the real one. But good start

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def. not his fault, its the os not using the hardware very well. there is a good post about this on the dev forums.

Im having a hard time getting to the download site :(

Originally Posted by mike240se

def. not his fault, its the os not using the hardware
very well. there is a good post about this on the dev forums.

Not saying who's at fault. Just stating what I see.

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Originally Posted by Seven1Six

You don't have to lol, but I think it'd be a little better, yeah

Okay I'm uploading 1.0.2 now with the fix

Originally Posted by BrianW2007

Iphone just slides on the slider. This one is a bit choppy compared to the real one. But good start

Choppy? Mine seems pretty smooth could you elaborate a little more so I can make the changes ;)

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Originally Posted by rboy

nice app (for those who were waiting for it, wanting it) i however thought the bubble-wrap app had priority :}

I just finish things as I feel like working on them, no priorities :p. Sometimes I just don't feel like working on some things but then the next day I will spend the whole day on it.

I can't keep everyone happy all the time :cool:

link does not work.................wtf.

Thanks I'll let you know as soon as I download it