updated version 0.9b2 now available:

Ok here it is. BlingBall 0.9b2.
WARNING: This is for the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 with 4.5 OS only. This application is only supported on 4.5 OS. Some have reported that it does, in fact, work in OS 4.2, though. This application will do nothing for you if you have an 8110, 8120, or 8130 as those devices do not have the polychromatic trackball.

NOTICE: This application is beta and has only been tested on a very small number of devices.

The application performs similair functions to that of ColorPearl found here: http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...8100-only.html

Please provide feedback here.

BTW: Some have expressed interest in compensating me for this. Anyone wanting to donate to the beer fund, have at it but don't feel obligated to do so. I created this for the community and my own personal use.




OTA Download Link:
OTA download is Currently Unavailable. Use one of the .zip files attached below. (current version)

Note: There are two zip files below. Both contain the same BlingBall app.

1. The "blingball-0_9b2.zip" simply contains alx/cod files for use with Desktop Manager.

2. The "BlingBall Auto Install.zip" file contains an auto loader application. Download the BlingBall Auto Install.zip file and the ReadMe file. The ReadMe file pertains to only the BlingBall Auto Install.zip file and gives instructions for a quick, simple install of BlingBall. This is the simplest way to install BlingBall if you are not familiar with how to load applications manually using Desktop Manager.




Copyright (c) 2008, Richard George All rights reserved.

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ''AS IS'' AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL RICHARD GEORGE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Excellent work!!! Downloading now!

My daughter says "Thank you!!!"

Edit: And so does my wife! They're both happy campers now!

Wirelessly posted (8100 pearl)

Thank you very much I'm downloading it the second I wake up tomorrow morning

Thank you, this is awesome can't wait to try it out!!!

I've loaded it on my 3 pearls and so far, so good. I'll do the black tape over the white LED when I get more time but, for now it's doing all it's supposed to! Again, nice work RGeorge!

Yes yes yes!! Thank you!!!!

So Far So GOOOD!

zomg! excellent job. downloading as i type this!!

i think i shall redefine the wikipedia definition for awsome and put your name in!

I can't seem to find a way to edit the color, or is it not applied yet ?

just downloaded it and trying it now, waiting for it to load and device is restarting.......

will report in few.........

any chance to have one for curve?

ok.....

so far working great.....

is it possible to add the random option to it?

thanks for the hard work, that is just amazing....

I am waiting for a long time. Thank you very much

And my family does the same!

Can't wait to download it when I get home!

You are BIG!! Thanks

Downloading now. thanks!

Change the color to "Custom". You can then edit the gauges to adjust the RED, GREEN and BLUE values. (hold down the ALT key and move the trackball up/down to edit them)

Super nice rgeorge but just as a suggestion, can't you turn off the white light?

I could have sworn myself that this light did not go on back in the 4.2 version OS days. 4.5 forces it on with the backlight and I have not found anything to turn it off yet.

John Clark has suggested opening the trackball and putting a piece of black tape over it.

OMG You are my hero! My GF would not upgrade to OS 4.5 since she would lose her color pearl. You have saved us from a plain white Pearl!(or dirty white). Thanks again, I will post back if there are any problems.

Hi George, many thanks for your work.

The only missing option is the random color, are you planning to include it?

It would make your program almost perfect.

I miss this program on my Curve...why did RIM do that! They should put the same multicolor option on the Curve

I will include that in the next release. Not too difficult of an option.

BTW: Some have expressed interest in compensating me for this. Anyone wanting to donate to the beer fund, have at it but don't feel obligated to do so. I created this for the community and my own personal use.

Yeah, it was the same in the 4.2 days. That's why I did the black tape over the white LED back then. It worked very well until I upgraded to 4.5 and deleted colorpearl and then had NO trackball light!

Super Excited to Try this. Have to wait to get to my DM tho. Thanks for all your hard work rgeorge.

YES! Too bad I got a Curve 8310 and I'm selling my Pearl 8100...

RGeorge, if you want to put together an OTA install, I'm sure we can find someone to host it if you can't.

A really quick way to load it is to use just the bare Loader.exe program. Plug in your BB and just go to c\program files\common files\research in motion\apploader. Double click the Loader.exe file. This saves you from going all through Desktop Manager.

Sweet. Had a little trouble with the install that required 2 battery pulls... first one resulting in an app error, second one was smoother.

Other than the lack of the random option I'm happy as can be!!!

Strange. I did three installs on 4.5.0.69 devices and the installs all went great. Didn't even require a reboot.

RGeorge, If you want me to host the OTA I would be happy to for free. I have done it for many on here. Just PM me.

Thanks very much! Could u make pearl change color in random in final version. This's very great.
How can i change color when i chose custom color?

aurora, someone above already asked for this and he has agreed to add it in to the final release.

To change in Custom, change it to custom and then Save.

Than go back and highlight the color to change. Use alt + trackball to roll the numbers up and down.

Thanks! I got it.

In final version, could it change number of red, blue, green by input number. Because I have to roll the trackball 4-8times to reach my number.

it works.....with only RED color coming up
at least i am happy with red...sick of white color.

options only shows red with 255 and then their is green 0 blue 0
can't change!

my bad...
got it, how to change color...........thanks for the info. and support.

will wait for random colors..............bye

I try many time, but cannot change color. help...

There is a small bug here. My option is: Phone->options->gen. options->ringtone lighting=trackball.

When phone coming. Track ball turn white after call. But it's not important because after backlight time out. blingball will work again.

1. Chose Custom color
2. Move trackball to highlight the color( red, blue, green)
3. Hold down the Alt key+ move track ball to change number
4. Save
5. Enjoy!!

You sir, are DA MAN!!!!

Excellent, thanks!