Storm users have been living with the last leak (5.0.0.191) and having to deal with not having a functional camera or video camera, only hoping and praying for another OS that will fix this issue. Well it appears the folks at BlackBerry OS has gotten their hands on 5.0.0.230 for the 9530. The good news is that this new .230 version fixes the camera and video camera issue. Last time BlackberryOS showed the .191 images for the Storm and Tour, it was not to far before they leaked the link to download them. Could this happen with this OS as well? Lets hope so!

[via BlackBerryOS]

With the leak of the BlackBerry Messenger 5.0 and the files available on line, there’s been a few things that are important to stress and go over for some newbies and fresh BlackBerry owners. I’m going to lead by example and share my own experience to stress why some things are important.

First of all, when you have your BlackBerry please remember that the OS is very important. You should know what version your OS on your phone is. Reason being that when there are released apps, they may be compatible with your OS but not the version. For instance, I had the Curve 8330. So when the BBM 5.0’s link was sent to me, I installed it and boom! Gone! All my contacts lost in the virtual world. I had a backup, last month’s backup. And no messenger. I had to reinstall the original OS version of my bbm through the BlackBerry Desktop Manager once more. So here’s why it didn’t work. I didn’t have the compatible OS version for the 5.0 messenger. They always list what OS version they are compatible with, and there’s that reason. So to find out your OS version, go to Options/About. The third line when you click on About is your OS version. Please keep this in mind when you download an app. If the app states a different OS version, DO NOT ATTEMPT IT, or do so knowing that it may have adverse affects, from a lost app to a brick phone. And I’ve had the question: “What about the BBM 5.0 for my phone?” And I answer with “Don’t do it, it’s not compatible for your version”. And a day or two later I hear “My messenger disappeared. I turned it on and it was like that. I didn’t do anything.” Yes, I know exactly what you did, been there done that. If you follow the general guidelines and know your phone, then things will be much easier. Don’t worry, if the app isn’t ready for your OS yet, you have two options. One, wait for the app to be available for your phone. Or you can update your OS to one that’s compatible for your phone and the app, which leads me to the next section.

When installing an OS that is leaked and not from your vendor, be sure to follow instructions carefully and remember, doing it on your own means you are taking your own risk. Again, knowing what you’re doing or following instructions is very important. Being careful and watching what you do will keep your phone happy and not fubar. But even more to keep in mind, to keep you happy with the peace of mind that your phone isn’t bricked and can work. Or that you don’t lose an app that is important to you. Upgrading a leaked or borrowed OS is not for those who don’t have the instructions or someone to guide them, or if you aren’t that tech savvy.

For any others who would care to share their stories, please do. And newbies and the daring, please keep these guidelines in mind. Most tech issues are because of simple things I’ve listed. We’re not just here to share exciting news, we’re here to help make your BlackBerry experiences better and make it easier for you, and we’re all here to learn from another, and to guide each other.

We all know that RIM has been working on OS 5.0 for a while, but it finally looks like someone has leaked OS 5.0 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and Curve 8900. These OS’ are extremely early beta copies and not designed for every day use. It’s recommended that this OS 5.0 should only be used for beta testing software. If you feel like testing out OS 5.0.0.90 on either of these devices make sure you do a full backup before installing.

Download OS 5.0.0.90 for BlackBerry Bold 9000 >

Download OS 5.0.0.90 for BlackBerry Curve 8900 >

With any luck we will see OS 5.0 launch early next month at RIM’s WES (Wireless Enterprise Symposum) 2009. Stay tuned…

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It’s been a while since we have seen any leaked OS’ for the Pearl Flip, but a new version (OS 4.6.0.259) has been lekaed online. Any Pearl Flip 8220 (not 8230) users can install this operating system (OS) on their phone but be sure to do a complete backup before proceeding. Also keep in mind this OS has not been officially released by RIM its simply been leaked from someone with access to it. If you haven’t installed a beta OS before you may not want to start now. It’s up to you. If you are feeling adventurous and want to install it click the download link below.

Download OS 4.6.0.259 for the Pearl Flip 8220 >

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Awesome news for BlackBerry Storm owners! Bell has officially released one of the best Storm OS’ to date! If you connect your Storm to the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software and follow the instructions for an update you will now see the option to install OS 4.7.0.122. Reports from various users say that this verison OS could be one of the best ones seen yet. This sounds very promising for Storm owners (especially the ones running the Stock .76 OS). Anyway for now Bell has not placed this OS on their BlackBerry Download Site for everyone to download. Stay tuned for when that happens…

Any Bell Storm owners out there install this yet? If so let us know in the comments what you think…

Finally a new BlackBerry Storm OS has been leaked online. I’m a few hours late posting it because I was waiting to check and see if this was a RIM sourced one or someones hybrid copy. Orginally when we showed you the Storm’s new selection tool that was included in the 4.7.0.113 we had obtained. So we believe that this is the real deal and has been leaked from RIM. Now we don’t recommend you install this OS unless you have previous experience installing beta leaked operating systems. But if you feel like you really want to test out this OS (which we give 4/5 stars) then follow the link below. Please just be sure to do a full backup before installing it.

Download OS 4.7.0.113 for the Storm 9530 >

Anyone else here using this OS?

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Slovenia’s second largest carrier Si.mobil has just released official OS releases for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and Storm 9500. For the BlackBerry Bold they have released OS 4.6.0.247 and the Storm 9500 is 4.7.0.113. Anyone with a Bold or Storm can use this OS versions simply remove the vendor.xml file (details here). Also be sure to do a complete backup before installing this OS in case you get any errors during the installation. Unfortunately no official releases for the Storm 9530 just yet… Stay tuned.

Download Bold OS 4.6.0.247 >

Download Storm 9500 OS 4.7.0.113 >

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Let’s start off this Monday morning with yet another OS leak this time for the BlackBerry Bold. Anyone with a Bold can now un-officially upgrade their OS to either 4.6.0.244 or 4.6.0.245. It’s recommend you download it fast as the links never seem to last too long. Before installing please keep in mind that this OS is not official and has not been officially been released by RIM as of yet. Any issues that may happen to your phone neither RIM nor us are responsible for. It’s recommended you do a complete backup before installing. So if your feeling adventurous and want to install the OS simply follow the download link below.

Update: Seems an even newer OS (4.6.0.245) surfaced as I was writing this post. Enjoy!

Download OS 4.6.0.244 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 [via BerryReview]

Download OS 4.6.0.245 for the BlackBerry Bold 9000 [via BBNews]

If you have installed this OS please let us know in the comments how its working out for you!

We just received a tip that an upcoming BlackBerry Storm OS will introduce better finger movements for copy/pasting and selecting text. In the picture above you see the little box which you can drag along to highlight text. It’s quite a good idea!! We can’t tell you just yet what OS this will appear in however expect it soon at the rate of all these beta leaks. Using the box to slide your finger on the screen it makes it a lot easier to select text and copy/paste things. This little box at first reminded me of the hover on the iPhone, however it does not show the words magnified. Regardless it’s a great addition to the BlackBerry Storm and will for sure come in handy!

Here’s a video so you under.. Forgive me trying to operate camera and Storm at the same time…

As always stay tuned for more details…

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Just a few days after OS 4.7.0.109 was leaked for the Storm 9500 it has now become available for the 9530. This new OS is an actual RIM beta copy and not a Hybrid (mix of 9500 software for the 9530). As always with any new beta OS we warn you to do a backup before installing and only install this if you know what your doing.

If you do install it please let us know in the comments how its working out for you!

Download OS 4.7.0.109 for BlackBerry Storm 9530 >

[via BerryReview & CB & BBNews]