The new OS is reported to be a little faster than previous versions

Jan 22, 2009 13:12 GMT  ·  By

Another leaked BlackBerry Storm operating system has made it into the wild, only a few weeks since the last OS for the devices reached us. This time we learn that the OS is 4.7.0.90 and that it should work with both BlackBerry Storm 9500 and 9530.

According to the news, this new unofficial release of the operating system seems to bring along a few more improvements since the previous one, as well as some bug fixes, although it seems that there have been some issues with the phone's camera, at least this is what users with a BlackBerry Storm 9530 have reported on the forums.

OS 4.7.0.90 is reported to prove itself a little faster than other versions of the platform. At the same time, typing is also said to be smoother, and the software gives an overall impression of better stability than previous versions. Moreover, some users who already tested the OS say that the camera does not have a real issue, only some minor bugs.

It is a common fact that the OS releases we have seen leaked for the BlackBerry Storm might not come only with improvements. Some areas might be left as they are, while others could even see some backwards steps. When it comes to this release, most of the reports seem to be favorable.

If you have a BlackBerry Storm 9500 or a 9530 and you're willing to try out the new OS 4.7.0.90, go here to see what is new. One thing you should keep in mind is that this is not an official release and that you will be installing it at your own risk. Nevertheless, the OS brings some improvements that you might want to check, as a preview of the official updated platform the company should soon release to its users. Just remember to back up your handset before proceeding with the installation.