[Lord Chrispin]

Please excuse me for not searching first.......but why is my NEW storm so laggy?

[BBSwany]

Remove VZW Navigator. That has been the #1 reason for lag on the Storm. Update to the latest OS. Try those and see what it does for you. Congrats on your Storm!

[user242]

Are you running the software update of v4.7.0.75 (platform 4.0.0.94)? This is available on your phone to download. Go to options > advanced options > wireless upgrade

[Lord Chrispin]

Thanks ......Ya Im downloading the latest OS now.

[user242]

That's cool, it takes a while to complete the whole thing. Somewhere around at least an hour. So be patient... Good luck.

[Lord Chrispin]

Installing OS now.....how do I delete VZW nav..........the desktop manager wont let me.

[user242]

LOL...funny, I just deleted VZ Nav.! Go to options > advanced options > applications > vz nav. You should see it there to delete it...

[Lord Chrispin]

Where is the wireless upgrade?

[Lord Chrispin]

I upgraded.....it seems it did not take?

[user242]

wireless upgrade checks for the latest upgrade for your Storm and checks if your device needs it or not. It's found in the tool button looks like a wrench that's "Options" then go to Advanced Options then scroll all the way down you should see it there....

[zerog46]

Try this: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...0-76-bell.html

[Lord Chrispin]

Ya i installed that OS lol.........it says it took on my deasktop...but on my storm its still showing the old os

[user242]

I did the entire upgrade on my Storm never used my desktop pc for anything! v.75 is the official Verizon upgrade available using the "wireless upgrade" feature on the phone. I haven't tried using other advance "beta" upgrades I just think that may cause problems with my Storm in the future. You can give it a shot though...

Find the "wireless upgrade" feature yet?....lol

[Lord Chrispin]

No lol sorry....im still lost

[zerog46]

I would try the link above, works very well and speads it up a bit. I won't hurt anything.

[Lord Chrispin]

LOL I found it via another thread.....apparently mine didn't come w/ that feature

[jsntrenkler]

I have to add that I agree with the whole removing VZNav, it does make a difference IMO.

[user242]

Originally Posted by jsntrenkler

I have to add that I agree with the whole removing VZNav, it does make a difference IMO.

I second that notion! I'm pretty sure VZ Nav took a lot of resources. Looks like the device for me is a little smoother and faster now.

[hudres]

I am curious why people are suggesting that a program that is not running is causing a problem. I have, from time to time, inadvertently activated VZ Nav and if it is running in background it would use resources. But what is the logic of a program that is not running using resources?

Further, why is it that when I use VZ Nav, I get calls and e-mails while it is running, and there is no lag that I can spot.

You can tell when the GPS receiver is on by checking BBMaps and whenever I turn BBMaps on, the GPS is off unless I already have VZ Nav running. 73

[cybermikey3]

Originally Posted by hudres

I am curious why people are suggesting that a program that is not running is causing a problem. I have, from time to time, inadvertently activated VZ Nav and if it is running in background it would use resources. But what is the logic of a program that is not running using resources?

Further, why is it that when I use VZ Nav, I get calls and e-mails while it is running, and there is no lag that I can spot.

You can tell when the GPS receiver is on by checking BBMaps and whenever I turn BBMaps on, the GPS is off unless I already have VZ Nav running. 73

Plenty of programs cause the phone to be slow, or lag. It uses up the phones memory (ram) and will get quicker with a reboot, just to let ya know