BlackBerry Storm OS update 4.7.0.203 (148?)

jeni_fini · 05-29-2009, 06:03 AM

Looks like the Storm's OS is getting an update and that update is scheduled to take place on May 31st. Storm OS 4.7.0.203 is said to have 98 fixes and enhancements to the Storm.

via: Verizon BlackBerry Storm 9530 getting an official OS update May 31? | BlackBerry Rocks!

Image courtesy of CrackBerry

tavenger5 · 05-29-2009, 09:17 AM

So it looks like 4.7.0.203 is the platform and 4.7.0.148 is the version (which was already leaked on the internet).

Therefor the bug fixes for 148 should be the same for 203:

Screen Lock - The screen lock key now works. Press the screen to lock it and then quick press unlocks.
Photo Gallery - It now works seamlessly, its no longer slow. Photo browsing is more like the iPhone.
Camera - The camera operates, launches, and focuses faster. It also feels more responsive.
In general 4.7.0.148 is a stronger build with fewer problems including random re-starts. The home screen is also more responsive.

And if you're going from 75.. The fixes from 141:

Faster screen rotation.
Faster (no lag) in clicking through menus and folders.
Faster unlocking and not can click on any button to unlock.
There appears to be a delay in locking.
When typing messages the font is smaller and seems less "laggy."
Fading effects appear nice.
Camera appears faster.
Web browser loads faster.
More memory use at load up but less memory drain after a few minutes.
Accessing multimedia and music is very snappy and plays immediately.

and 113:

A full-QWERTY keyboard will be available in portrait mode.
Rotation speed while viewing contacts has been improved and pre-loaded games are more stable.
Version 4.7.0.113 of the Storm OS reduces waiting time before MP3 files start playing.
There will be an enhanced system to ensure that OTA updates continue if the media card is removed and OTA via an internal media card.
Languages support for Arabic languages, and full support for English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish in the East Asia language pack, as well as rendering support for Indonesian Bahasa, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
They added a “Go” button next to the address and search fields in the browser and for search. application.
Improved capability in auto off/on functionality for connecting to wireless networks when turning back on.
A Phone icon was added to the home screen.
Volume consistency across applications and calls has been improved.
The Calendar application when selecting “go to date,” is faster.
Streaming video content is now supported when the URLs are longer than 512 characters.
+ a ton of other bugs

will be included in the latest release...