1. mxrider821's Avatar
    Whats up everyone? I'm a 1st time blackberry owner and im thinking about what should i do right when i get the phone? As far as Software updates, Apps, Tips, etc go. i want to know everything that would make the phone THAT much better. If you can include directions on how to do all the stuff that would be helpful I don't get the phone for atleast another week, but i would like to know everything before hand. I like tweaking my phones



    I'm coming off a LG Dare so im not totally new to the touch, but really new to the blackberrys and cant wait to do a lot of things to the Storm. so i cant wait for my phone...


    Thanks for your help and glad to be here at the crackberry forums now!



    p.s. those howard forums for the Dare was getting really REALLY lame lol
    12-12-08 02:31 PM
  2. jeffh's Avatar
    Since you don't have the phone yet, read everything under the Newbies tab at the top of the screen. There's no better way to get started.
    12-12-08 02:34 PM
  3. ArizonaGuy's Avatar
    Perhaps you could read the sticky threads, including the one entitled "Popular Blackberry Storm Posts." Find the WIKI mentioned in other threads.

    Everything you want to know is almost certainly already contained within the forum, just do a little reading first.
    12-12-08 02:35 PM
  4. asylvia's Avatar
    you could download the desktop manager and the new operating system software to have ready to upgrade your device.
    12-12-08 02:35 PM
  5. crackvegas78's Avatar
    Welcome to CB. Got to agree with Jeff. Just read all you can.
    12-12-08 02:36 PM
  6. xxxxpradaxxxx's Avatar
    1.) Delete all the useless apps you will never use!

    Options > Advanced Options > Applications > (Whatever App you won't use) > Menu Key > Delete > Enter > Reboot.

    2.) Adjust your screens brightness to conserve battery life!

    Options > Screen Keyboard > Backlight Brightness

    3.) Automatically Dim Backlight

    Options > Screen Keyboard > Automatically Dim Backlight > Yes

    3.) Pray! j/k

    Learn to LOVE your Menu Key- it'll be your best friend!

    Someone around here said, "When in doubt, Pull it out (Your Battery of course)". This is paramount.

    If all else fails, pull out your battery, and reboot. This works wonders.

    I find that if your screen is lagging when it comes to the Accelerometer, hit the green dial button and it should adjust accordingly.

    Just Follow it up with the Red Hang Up Key to bring you back to the Homescreen.
    12-12-08 02:38 PM
  7. jh4for5's Avatar
    Welcome. Stay here and you'll be an expert before you even get your divice. Utilize the search tool as much as you can. It will save you time.
    12-12-08 02:39 PM
  8. mxrider821's Avatar
    1.) Delete all the useless apps you will never use!

    Options > Advanced Options > Applications > (Whatever App you won't use) > Menu Key > Delete > Enter > Reboot.

    2.) Adjust your screens brightness to conserve battery life!

    Options > Screen Keyboard > Backlight Brightness

    3.) Automatically Dim Backlight

    Options > Screen Keyboard > Automatically Dim Backlight > Yes

    3.) Pray! j/k

    Learn to LOVE your Menu Key- it'll be your best friend!

    Someone around here said, "When in doubt, Pull it out (Your Battery of course)". This is paramount.

    If all else fails, pull out your battery, and reboot. This works wonders.

    I find that if your screen is lagging when it comes to the Accelerometer, hit the green dial button and it should adjust accordingly.

    Just Follow it up with the Red Hang Up Key to bring you back to the Homescreen.



    thanks! is this gonna make the phone run a lot smoother?
    12-12-08 03:21 PM
  9. xxxxpradaxxxx's Avatar
    Depends on how much memory you clean out.

    BBs Come with alot of pre-packaged Drekk to impress buyers.

    They run better with more memory free.

    The Phone itself lags regardless, so you can only expect so much...

    At least until they address it with an OS upgrade...
    12-12-08 03:24 PM
  10. mxrider821's Avatar
    i understand all that. when do you think the update will come?
    12-12-08 03:52 PM
  11. xxxxpradaxxxx's Avatar
    Sorry But Only the Initiated Members of Crackberry.Com Know...

    LOLOL J/K

    Your Guess is as Good as Mine-

    It's always a surprise.

    Everyday has the Potential to be Christmas in the BlackBerry World!

    12-12-08 03:53 PM
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