- PatternLock can be assigned to the lock button so that statement isn't accurate. This workaround is weak as you have to hit the lock button again to unlock then slide to unlock, not to mention it's no good if you don't have the option set for it to lock on dim, which I don't like.
Looks like PL is the better option here even though I prefer the actual slider button of SS, but I'm gonna take functionality over cosmetics.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com09-17-10 11:16 PMLike 0 - Well, here we are...9 days out from when David, the developer, said the 7-14 day approval period would occur. 5 days left until its either total BS or approved. At this point, I paid for the app and realized its a memory hogging waste of time. I'm just curious as to if the developer stands by his product.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com09-20-10 08:22 AMLike 0 - I gave up waiting and purchased pattern lock...works great tons of features battery life seems to be holding strong...its a lot better than it was with slider for sure..i think what was eating up the battery in the storm slider was the actual text under the slider, the animation. So far no problems with pattern lock..i am at 80% been using the phone since 9am with moderate to heavy usage...browsing web pages, downloaded a few apps...updated a few apps...had to do a reset 2 times (for some reason resets always drain the battery a little bit)...have probably recieved roughly 60-75 emails and a few bbms...can't really complain since with storm slider i'd be closer to 60% by now...o yea and it works so dont' have to wait for a update...just sucks i wasted money on the app.09-20-10 04:05 PMLike 0
- I've not experienced memory or battery drain with this. I just simplky can't access the options.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com09-20-10 08:14 PMLike 0 - I thought the same until i deleted the app thats when i realized there was a memory drain...i thought my battery life was dying as its supposed to but i was incorrect after deleting it lasts way longer.09-21-10 10:39 PMLike 0
- Yea. Deleted it once and still had no problems. Reinstaleld it and still worked fie without drains. I have Meterberry so it reports the leaks etc, and they aren't going anywhere.09-21-10 11:16 PMLike 0
- So its now the 22nd and still nothing in the app store? I have lost all faith in the builder of this app. Besides pattern lock, is there anything else out there? Can I request my $$$ back for the app?? Ridiculous
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com09-22-10 06:36 AMLike 0 - Not sure about App World, but I got my money back from MobiHand when I purchased it before the Torch update was available there. Give it a shot, can't hurt.
PatternLock runs circles around StormSlider anyway, well worth getting your money back and getting PatternLock.09-22-10 06:53 AMLike 0 -
In any event, I contacted App World support yesterday and inquired about approval for the Torch-specific Storm/BerrySlider. I would imagine I should hear something back today.
I prefer dragging a slider to unlock a la the iPhone over connecting dots (or even just pushing one dot) as you have to do with PatternLock.09-22-10 07:20 AMLike 0 - downloaded pattenlock yesterday and its perfect. smooth, no lag, instant, i can have it activated via the standby/lock button on the top.
now im not scared to hold my damn phone w/o tapping something open09-22-10 08:02 AMLike 0 - I'm overwhelmed by happiness for you, but this thread is about those of us with Berry/StormSlider, particularly now those of us who bought it from App World and are waiting waiting waiting for them to approve the Torch-specific version that was supposedly submitted by its slacker developer.09-22-10 08:18 AMLike 0
- I'm overwhelmed by happiness for you, but this thread is about those of us with Berry/StormSlider, particularly now those of us who bought it from App World and are waiting waiting waiting for them to approve the Torch-specific version that was supposedly submitted by its slacker developer.
09-22-10 08:30 AMLike 0 -
- I heard back from App World after my inquiry as to when the Torch version submitted by DMG was going to be approved:
Unfortunately, we cannot confirm the information when the application will be available for your Torch. However, if you could get the Vendor to approve the refund, we will proceed to do so. This will allow you to purchase the correct version when it will be availabe for your Torch.
Thanks for nothing, as anyone who has tried to contact the developer knows. From the email link App World provides to contact him, one gets a canned response that directs one to a dead website.
On top of all of this, even if/when the Torch-specific version becomes available on App World, it's being treated not as a free upgrade to those who bought the earlier version for their Torch, but as a separate app one has to pay for again.
I told App World I'm filing a complaint with the state AG's office if they don't get me a refund or otherwise resolve the problem satisfactorily.
DAVID M. GRANT, wherever you are: Get off your duff. You are selling a product and people are giving you money. You have responsibilities legal and otherwise.Last edited by JasW; 09-23-10 at 06:16 AM.
09-23-10 06:13 AMLike 0 - I heard back from App World after my inquiry as to when the Torch version submitted by DMG was going to be approved:
Unfortunately, we cannot confirm the information when the application will be available for your Torch. However, if you could get the Vendor to approve the refund, we will proceed to do so. This will allow you to purchase the correct version when it will be availabe for your Torch.
Thanks for nothing, as anyone who has tried to contact the developer knows. From the email link App World provides to contact him, one gets a canned response that directs one to a dead website.
On top of all of this, even if/when the Torch-specific version becomes available on App World, it's being treated not as a free upgrade to those who bought the earlier version for their Torch, but as a separate app one has to pay for again.
I told App World I'm filing a complaint with the state AG's office if they don't get me a refund or otherwise resolve the problem satisfactorily.
DAVID M. GRANT, wherever you are: Get off your duff. You are selling a product and people are giving you money. You have responsibilities legal and otherwise.09-23-10 12:20 PMLike 0 -
- As everyone has mentioned. stormslider/berryslider are the same app.
I too made the mistake of buying it. If you check the BB app world reviews on it, which I did after buying, all mention it doesnt work on torch. I submitted an email to the guy 3 weeks ago, still no response.
the bright side. Theres another app, not in crackberry app world, but I found using the regular bb app world, and its called "Swipe Lock" has all the same features, and a few others. I have a special background I chose, it activates upon hitting the hardware lock key, or u can assign to other keys, or when screen dims out, and you can turn it off for when its in bedside mode (especially important to me as I use my phone as an alarm clock, and patternlock was imposing on this for me).
Swipe lock is basically what stormslider/berryslider promises to be. The "slider" animation is not as cool/iphonish looking as the other one, but it serves purpose and works very well. Also no battery issues. I'd recommend looking into it, same price point too.09-23-10 08:59 PMLike 0 - BerrySlider (Slide to Unlock) Blackberry Torch 9800, which you previously purchased for your mobile device, has been updated to version 5.5.0.
make login and the update is free09-23-10 09:18 PMLike 0 -
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