[RESURRECTED] Free TODAY SCREEN program for BlackBerry! (PocketPC style) - BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community

Mark Rejhon · 01:07 PM

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
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Originally Posted by deadstick

Hi,

Remember the Today screen on a Pocket PC?

I thought it would be cool to have something similiar for the BlackBerry, so here it is. You can download this totally free program from:

Download BBToday from this thread [Link Edited]

or OTA with your BlackBerry at:

Sorry, OTA Version No Longer Available [Nonworking Link Removed]

This app will override the ribbon on startup of your BB. You can always put it in the background with ESC or exit completely using the menu. Currently it has 5 plugins showing the following info: date/time, email summary, battery/signal info, next appt today, next task due today.

The email, appt and task plugins can be selected and by clicking on the trackwheel you can jump to the appropriate apps.

This program is totally free but as always if you love it and would like to make a donation then [email address]

is the place

I've physically tested only on a 7230 but any 7XXX series should be fine. The 5XXX and 6XXX series will work but the screen resolution is lower so won't look as nice. You also need V4.0 of the OS.

Enjoy, Chris Miles

Software Download Link
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headtailgrep · 12-28-2004, 08:15 PM

Screenshots anyone? I'd like to see this before i give it a shot..

cameron · 12-28-2004, 09:00 PM

Seems to work ok - needs some work though.

For example, when I highlight the line with the number of new messages, I would assume that hitting "enter" would take me to the mailbox. Enter just drops you down another line, you have to click and then go to 'select'.

cayzac · 12-29-2004, 02:08 PM

I'm always afraid of apps that mess with the ribbon but I'm interested in this. I'd like a screenshot too. Can you uninstall it easily enough if you just don't like it?

KendallParis · 12-29-2004, 07:37 PM

Yes, you can. I was very wary, but it's nice. He's working on improvements daily.

bfrye · 12-29-2004, 08:22 PM

I'll try to get some screenshots tomorrow of it

CaptNblackberry · 12-29-2004, 10:17 PM

I tried version 1.1 and I found that the appointment bar did not work correctly. I had several appointments for the day, but the today program only told me I had one.

I deleted it because it was to confusing to think I didn't have the other appointments.

I am waiting for 1.2 to try it again.

CaptNblackberry · 12-29-2004, 10:18 PM

I tried version 1.1 and I found that the appointment bar did not work correctly. I had several appointments for the day, but the today program only told me I had one.

I deleted it because it was to confusing to think I didn't have the other appointments.

I am waiting for 1.2 to try it again.

Jestre · 12-30-2004, 06:22 AM

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FYI, the Calendar plugin ONLY shows the NEXT appointment you have from the current time to midnight on the current day. It does not show all appts for the day as screen real estate is at a premium (maybe a future version will have this option). Same with the Tasks plugin, it shows the next task that is DUE for today. It does not show all tasks due for today for the same reason as above (again, maybe an option for a future release).

It does take some getting used to.

CaptNblackberry · 12-30-2004, 07:37 AM

Holy Smokes - sorry for the double post. The server was slow last night and when I hit submit nothing happened..... so I pressed submit again.

This is the first time I have ever had a double post. Mia Culpa, I will give the submit button a chance to work next time.

slippery1 · 01-03-2005, 02:00 PM

just tried it on my 7750.
seems to work pretty good!!
I think that this program could be really good with a little more work. As a matter of fact it could be better then my current BB screen.
keep at it, this will be worth money someday.

jsuwandi · **doesn't work for me -** 01-04-2005, 11:29 AM

Gives me an error "Error starting BBToday. Module 'BBToday' attempts to access a secure API".

any suggestions?

Mark Rejhon · 01-04-2005, 03:22 PM

Are you using BlackBerryOS4?

bfrye · 01-04-2005, 04:35 PM

Ok I really like the app, just a couple things though...

Would be nice not to have to double click to get to the apps (IE, click once to bring up menu, click select to enter messages). I'd like to be able to hold it for half a second or so and have it automatically go to messages.

Also, what are the chances of getting plugins available? Such as say a webmessenger or verichat plugin.

And since I don't have any BW devices available, what's it look like on a 62xx?

bfrye · **Re: doesn't work for me -** 01-04-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jsuwandi

Gives me an error "Error starting BBToday. Module 'BBToday' attempts to access a secure API".

any suggestions?

I would re-install the app. I've gotten that a time or two in the past and a reinstall helped.

jsuwandi · 01-05-2005, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Rejhon

Are you using BlackBerryOS4?

No, I have a 7290 with a 3.8 on it.. I will try to reinstall and see if that works..

jsuwandi · 01-05-2005, 10:45 AM

I've reinstalled the application 4 times and its still giving me the same error?

massang · 01-10-2005, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cameron

Seems to work ok - needs some work though.

For example, when I highlight the line with the number of new messages, I would assume that hitting "enter" would take me to the mailbox. Enter just drops you down another line, you have to click and then go to 'select'.

Indeed! I find the new messages line updates a bit too slowly. The appt summary is very useful tho.

Pscobee · **7100t -** 01-10-2005, 04:51 PM

Just tried it on my 7100t... installing it wiped out the extra themes and reset my unit to default.. A little concerning, but all my data was still there.

Reinstalled the other themes (Default is the best except for the fuzzy top of the background pictures) and it's working.

But... The weather function says:

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Error: could not open tunnel- failed

It also shows no appointments for today, even though there are 4.. They are all in the past? hmmmm? I'll check tomorrow to see if it only picks up future appts.

timshau · **Works on 7100t -** 01-10-2005, 07:36 PM

Works on my 7100t with T-Mobile 3.8 OS. No problem with my themes. The weather plug-in gives an error: "Error: could not open tunnel - failed" If I select the weather, it goes to AccuWeather.com and displays the correct weather report in the browser.

Pscobee · **hmm -** 01-11-2005, 08:10 AM

Today it shows the correct number of meetings. I guess it only shows future mtg, not past. even if the past mtgs were earlier today.

would be cool if the weather worked. (I did go into weather options and check non BES)??

Doc · 01-11-2005, 11:12 AM

Does anyone have any screen shots of this app...? Thanks

Vycor · 01-11-2005, 11:23 AM

Sorry theres no tasks or emails. I checked all my emails and I don't use my task manager. Ya know what... I don't even use it for emails. The only thing I use as far as emails are my voicemail alerts and I also have Northern, NJ Fire/Police pages going to my blackberry. I don't use my regular email with it, yet... too much spam. And until they come up with a solution so that there is either a delay in sending only whats in my inbox to my BB from the Blackberry Manager program... or they allow us to put a delay on sending our BES emails to the BB so our outlook spam filters catch our email first... i don't plan to use it for my email.[/img]

Doc · 01-11-2005, 11:40 AM

Thanks ....for the screen shot ...looks good I think I will try it..Has anyone got this app installed on a 7510/Nextel/Non BES/4.0/with a static IP? And if so what is your experience with it?

KendallParis · 01-11-2005, 12:38 PM

Aw, man. I want mine to look like that. I can't get the weather to work.

Pscobee · 01-11-2005, 12:55 PM

Cool!

I also wish I could get my weather to work...

Vycor, are you using BES or BWC (I'm guessing it's BES)

Anyone on BWC get the weather to work?

Vycor · 01-11-2005, 12:59 PM

BES 3.6 - I could TRY It with the BWC, but it will probably still work since the 7100's can browse the web without a BES from what I know.

Pscobee · **curious -** 01-11-2005, 01:13 PM

I'm curious, cause I can browser the web...

And If I select the weather section I go to the accuweather site and can see my info, but....

Still get the same error as others on the bbtoday home page?

Pscobee · 01-11-2005, 03:34 PM

I'm willing to chip in to help Chris out... once it works for me

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Chris,

I like the today screen and would consider a donation if you can get the weather function to work on my 7100t......

http://www.blackberryforums.com/view...amp;highlight=

Peter

Gothalyptic · 01-11-2005, 03:45 PM

Screenshots, screenshots! Anyone, I don't care if you use your Samsung X317 camera, I'd like to see this before I go through the hassle. Especially if some people are having problems. Though I might still download it anyway to lend a hand, I'd like to see before I play.

Thanks

Doc · 01-11-2005, 05:12 PM

Ok I downloaded the App works as advertised with 7510/Nextel/4.0/static IP/Non BES..I will post some screenshots later tonight when I arrive home..

KendallParis · 01-11-2005, 06:47 PM

You don't see the photo on this page? That's what it looks like.

billmac · **Font Size on BBToday Homescreen -** 01-11-2005, 07:20 PM

Great little succinct program! Works well on BB7750. Is there any way to change the font size on the BBToday home screen - it's a little small...Thanks!

czoog · 01-11-2005, 10:25 PM

It does not work on a 7290. I get the same secure API warning.

Doc · 01-11-2005, 10:44 PM

Sorry I was gonna post some pics ..but I have no idea how to do this..thought I did but I'm not to familiar with how that works

Vycor · 01-11-2005, 11:34 PM

I already posted a pictured above, for those who don't read entire threads:

massang · 01-12-2005, 09:23 AM

It works on my 7280 - except for the weather. I get a "could not open tunnel - failed" error.

headtailgrep · 01-12-2005, 05:45 PM

if you get 'could not open tunnel -- failed' then MDS is broken. Either

a) upgrade to 4.0
b) If you have upgraded to 4.0, are you sure there are others on your provider that have MDS support?
c) If you are sure you have MDS support and OS 4.0, then try calling your providers and ask them to re-set your profile on the network.. you'll have to take your device off the network while this is done (for a minute or two)

Stuff · 01-12-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by headtailgrep

if you get 'could not open tunnel -- failed' then MDS is broken. Either

a) upgrade to 4.0
b) If you have upgraded to 4.0, are you sure there are others on your provider that have MDS support?
c) If you are sure you have MDS support and OS 4.0, then try calling your providers and ask them to re-set your profile on the network.. you'll have to take your device off the network while this is done (for a minute or two)

When you say provider would that be Cingular, Nextel or others?

Gothalyptic · 01-13-2005, 11:05 AM

I can't see the photos, sorry :( thought it was just me, guess it is LOL. I'll check em at home, these work computers are screwy sometimes.