Cell Phones

Blackberry Storm OS Update 5.0.0.328

Oct 25th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones

It’s finally here. After several version of leaks between the previous official released version for Verizon Blackberry Storm 9530 a few months ago up until now, the latest official version is now released.
URL: http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/
If compared with the previous official released version 4.7.167, this version by far surpasses the previous. It is incomparable to a point, [...]



Leaked: Blackberry Messenger 5.0!

Jul 17th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones

To non-blackberry users, this is nothing. To blackberry addicts, this is one awesome tool that just got more awesome! Version 5.0 has leaked out for the Blackberry Storm and other Blackberry devices. Biggest noticable thing is the ability to create your contact information as a picture barcode and scan other people barcode to automatically enter [...]



Blackberry Storm: Control Your Verizon FiOS DVR

Jul 5th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones

For those who have Verizon FiOS DVR, you can now control your DVR from your Blackberry Storm.
Point your Blackberry browser to http://m.verizon.com/tv. You will have an option to download and install OTA the program to remote control your home FiOS DVR.
With this option, you can add record, see what have been recorded, and see TV [...]



Blackberry Storm 9530 Official OS .148 Upgrade!

Jun 1st, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones, Feature Article, Lead Article

Today, or at least as of yesterday, the Blackberry Storm community rejoiced with the new “official” release of the Storm new OS for Verizon Blackberry Storm 9530!
What’s In The Number?

Explanation: http://forums.crackberry.com/f132/version-numbers-explained-148-203-181-a-238534/ (thanks FineWolf)

A RIM OS has three version numbers:
Software (4.7.0.148)
The software is basically everything that the phone does. From the SMS App, to BlackBerry Messenger, [...]



Blackberry Storm v2 – Coming Sooner Than You Think

May 21st, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones, Human Capital Management (HCM), Lead Article

If you are a Blackberry addict or just a fustrated Joe with the original Blackberry Storm, I am sure you’ve been seeing a lot of buzz around the upcoming Blackberry Storm 2. Some people say RIM abandon original Storm users. I say, technology stop for no one.
Similar to Apple original launch of the iPhone, it [...]



Unlocking Blackberry Storm 9530 – The Legal Way!

Apr 26th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones

As discussed in this thread: http://forums.crackberry.com/f86/how-get-storm-unlock-code-101858/
If you are a current Verizon Wireless subscriber and wish to use another carrier SIM card, follow the methods below. It is useful in cases such as, you have one line for personal and another line for business. Or another scenario is you travel oversee to a GSM zone. You [...]



Blackberry Storm – Little Known Function!

Apr 18th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones

Yesterday while walking around Bestbuy, I was looking for a leather case for the Blackberry Storm. After purchased one, to my little amazement, there was a little known function on the Blackberry Storm utilizing a magnet in the case to put it in standby mode. People refer this as Sleeper Magnet.
How it works?

If your phone [...]



Should I Buy BlackBerry Storm?

Apr 17th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones

Since the first launch of Blackberry Storm 9530 from Verizon late Fall 08 / early Winter 08, it was doomed out of the gate. The was a rush release with a extremely unstable OS. The lag and lack of response turned people away to Apple iPhone and other phones alternative.
Now fast forward a few months [...]



Blackberry Storm 9530 OS 4.7.0.122 Leaked (Bell & Verizon)

Apr 16th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones, Feature Article

Bell today released the latest revision to the OS for the Blackberry Storm. While Verizon hasn’t release this version yet, it is still usable on Verizon version of the Storm.
For BlackBerry Tips/Tricks See Other Thread -> http://knguyentu.com/wordpress/2009/02/blackberry-storm-9530-unleashed/
Version .122
For those who been using Verizon original OS or is on earlier version (prior to .113), this version [...]



Verizon Samsung Omnia i910 *BETA* ROM Leaked!

Apr 8th, 2009 | By mobiletechbykevin | Category: Cell Phones, Feature Article

The much long and awaited Verizon Samsung Omnia i910 ROM has arrived. At least the unofficial BETA that is.
04/08/2009 – Verizon Version: i910WM6.1.REV10.CC20.VZW
What’s New:

Microsoft Live Search Widget
Weather Bug Widget
Much improved popup Samsung Keyboard (similar to iPhone)
Timer/Unlock functionality to to auto lock keypad
Opera 9.5 Mobile build 15679
5% Battery Increment
unlocked GPS (confirmed working by many!)
Latest version of [...]