I apologize if this has been posted before but I couldn't find any specific reference to it. It may also not be a specific 8100 issue.

When I reboot my Pearl (either Soft reset or battery pull) after it reinitializes and I enter my password I get an error screen that says: "Uncaught exception: java.lang.NullPointe Exception" (capitals are included as seen in the error screen). I then press OK and everything seems to work. This does not happen when I have to re-enter my PW after a time-out or when the machine is turned off and then back on again. It seems to only occur after a reboot.

Has anyone else experienced this and if so, what does it mean and how can I get rid of it.

Hi there, I have also experienced this but still don't know what the fix is (if there is one).
I even tried wiping and reinstalling the phone - still no luck!!! *GGGRRRRR*
Please let me know if you manage to come up with a solution somehow.

See ya

Yes I will. Thanks. I too have tried to reinstall everything without success.