blackberry storm

[enyaw]

Morning, does anyone know where I can get my firmware upgraded on my bb storm 9530. It's unlocked and using 4.7.1.. and I would like to get 5.0........ on it. I tried with the desktop manager but it said subscription required. What does that mean? I"m prepaid

thanks,

 

[Never Compromised]

I download the software from RIM to my desktop, and the software keeps my BB up to date. No subscription required.

 

[enyaw]

I did that and got up to 4.7.1.. But I wasn't allowed to get the 5.0........ maybe it's because my account is prepaid. They want everyone to have a plan. I assume the software read my sim card and said no way jose. I might try it again this weekend

 

[revolver]

You might try checking crackberry.com for OS leaks. You'll find installation instructions there as well. I think the latest for storm is into the 5.0.xxx series.

 

[enyaw]

thanks, so far. I don't want to do it myself and fuck up the phone. I guess I can wait til it's not the latest and get it then. That's what I did with the 4.7.1...... just one step below the latest and it was free.

 

[revolver]

Did you delete the vender file before you did the update? Also, it would be wise to download and install BBSAK (Blackberry Swiss Army Knife). Makes the backup/software update process much easier.

 

[enyaw]

I'm going to take the leap today. Got some good instructions from someone I was emailling about it. Revolver the key is deleting the vendor file. I have bbsak but as I said, didn't want to fuck up the phone during the process.

Thanks,