New Program To Change Trackball Color - Page 10 - BlackBerryForums.com : Your Number One BlackBerry Community

djpapesh · **Track Ball Color -** 05-09-2007, 04:07 PM

hey everyone, to those who have the color changer for the trackball, i dont have a credit card to but it and the trial is only one day, would anyone be willing to give me their registered number, just throwin it out there to see if anyone would, greatly appreciated to whoever may want to!!!

cenner · 05-09-2007, 04:09 PM

you can have mine. the number is 001001001.

hahaha! come on dude, you're kidding right. =)

djpapesh · 05-09-2007, 04:22 PM

would i have wasted time writing it if i was kidding, i would do it for someone if they asked, just threw it out there to see if anyone would, no big deal.

shimey · 05-09-2007, 08:13 PM

^^^ classy ^^^

rsgile · 05-09-2007, 09:49 PM

i tried to use my register code for my wifes pearl but it did not accept it i think i per pearl so even if someone gave it to you you could not use it sry.

clyde_turkey · 05-30-2007, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinsonddog

Did you ever get this working on the 8800.

It would appear that it will never work. There is only one LED under the ball on the 8800. Not multiple like the Pearl. Lifted my off to see and only saw the one LED.

nike30 · 05-30-2007, 10:54 AM

Yep, us 8800ers are s.o.l.

Morgypoo3 · 06-30-2007, 04:07 PM

Not to bring this thread back from the dead...but since my colorball and keys are STUCK in blue (no idea why and I am too lazy to send it back) will this work on my phone or do you think it would be a waste of money? I tried a hard reset and everything

SanFrancisco · 06-30-2007, 07:45 PM

I had a friends trackball that was not lighting up. Tried everything.

After I installed Colour Your Trackball, the trackball lights up again. So seemed a fix, installing this program.

And I don't think this program and thread should be in the dead files. This $5 program is an alternative to the free program. IMHO I like this one better because it has the cycle your trackball feature, which I like.

BlackPearl8100 · 07-05-2007, 03:56 AM

This is a nice program... and the colors are very bright

gandalf2041 · **Sorry to Rain on Your Parade... -** 07-05-2007, 11:17 AM

But Metsfan has a free version of a program which does the same thing

VRaptor · 07-06-2007, 06:50 AM

Exactly,gandalf2041. I'll stick with metsfans colorpearl program. It works well and is better priced (free). Way to go metsfan

SanFrancisco · 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gandalf2041

But Metsfan has a free version of a program which does the same thing

Disagree:

1. $5 is not that much above free, but I guess technically it's not free, but $5 is close to free, so price should not be a factor.

2. Colour Your Trackball has the option to stay on all the time, which I like at times. I don't think Metsfan's has that.

3. Colour Your Trackball has the option to cycle through colors, rather than stay on one color. Like I said, I like that feature, to each their own on that.

4. Assuming everyone cheering the free program has donated to developer of the program [see his donate button], the free aspect of the program is not relevant because I assume you donated at least $5.

If you did not donate, then cheering the program simply because you got it free should not influence an opinion as to which program you like better [feature wise].

Shishkabob87 · **OS:** 5.0.0.230

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanFrancisco

Disagree:

1. $5 is not that much above free, but I guess technically it's not free, but $5 is close to free, so price should not be a factor.

2. Colour Your Trackball has the option to stay on all the time, which I like at times. I don't think Metsfan's has that.

3. Colour Your Trackball has the option to cycle through colors, rather than stay on one color. Like I said, I like that feature, to each their own on that.

4. Assuming everyone cheering the free program has donated to developer of the program [see his donate button], the free aspect of the program is not relevant because I assume you donated at least $5.

If you did not donate, then cheering the program simply because you got it free should not influence an opinion as to which program you like better [feature wise].

In any event, to keep this on topic, this thread is still handy for looking at how to take apart the trackball and/or coloring the white LED.

1: No argument...

2: What do you mean on all the time? Even when the backlight has blacked out?

3: It does have a random option that the colors change every time the backlight goes on so when you say this one cycles will it just change randomly while in use? (Edit: Meaning Metsfan program which is what I use currently)

4:Irrelevant to my questions but I agree none the less.

Thanks!

SanFrancisco · 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shishkabob87

1: No argument...

2: What do you mean on all the time? Even when the backlight has blacked out?

3: It does have a random option that the colors change every time the backlight goes on so when you say this one cycles will it just change randomly while in use? (Edit: Meaning Metsfan program which is what I use currently)

4:Irrelevant to my questions but I agree none the less.

Thanks!

2. Yes - it stays on even when the display is off.

3. I mean that one of the choices is to have the trackball cycle through colors when it is on, flashing different colors, if you will.

Here is a music video I made for the Pearl, demo of the trackball cycling colors AND not turning off.

http://www.heartinsanfrancisco.com/b...ckballDemo.avi

Shishkabob87 · **OS:** 5.0.0.230

Very cool! Looks like I might have to reconsider the Colorpearl app and go for this one.

red_cell472 · 07-17-2007, 06:36 AM

Has anyone thought about maybe creating a strobe or light control program for the 8800? Maybe something that pulses, fades in and out, or strobes for different alerts?

Rolo1971 · 08:16 AM

what is an OTA? sorry!
And BTW SanFran, I couldn't see your colorpearl video but loved that track you used also. I am a big fan of housemusic and that track rocks.

Rolo

PS...disregard my question! OTA is "over the air". I had to read ALL ten pages!!!

Rolo1971 · 07-17-2007, 08:25 AM

Ok, without upgrading or doing anything else to my BB and right out of the box, What are my options for the LED track ball?
anything??????

katone · 07-17-2007, 08:03 PM

mine's so bright I don't even need to turn on my headlights at night when talking on the phone while driving.

katone · 07-17-2007, 08:03 PM

should be sold with sunglasses, when i read my emails I get blinded.

SanFrancisco · 08-09-2007, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolo1971

what is an OTA? sorry!
And BTW SanFran, I couldn't see your colorpearl video but loved that track you used also. I am a big fan of housemusic and that track rocks.

Rolo

PS...disregard my question! OTA is "over the air". I had to read ALL ten pages!!!

Why didn't the video work? Try YouTube:

YouTube - Blackberry Pearl Trackball Light Show

SanFrancisco · 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolo1971

Ok, without upgrading or doing anything else to my BB and right out of the box, What are my options for the LED track ball?
anything??????

You can use MetFans' FREE trackball program which has certain features [being able to enter color codes to set any color you like]. See the sticky above this section for links to that program.

Or you can spend $5 on Handango to get the Colour Your Pearl program. It has the advantage of staying always on [which I like in some situations, like when I am placing the phone on a dark car seat, I can see where the phone is] and the cycle/flashing mode which is a cool feature, just because. See link in this thread for that program.

davegood · **doesnt work on a bearl 8130 -** 11-07-2007, 03:42 PM

None of the color pearl app (including pimp my pearl, etc) seem to work on my verizon pearl 8130 (running the 4.3 OS) - via installing OWA or download.

Any advice would be appreciated.

davegood · **just subscribing -** 11-07-2007, 03:43 PM

just subscribing

PEAKSTRYDE · 11-07-2007, 05:09 PM

Awesome Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

keithmillar · 11-25-2007, 06:56 PM

Hi SanFran,
Will this software for the colour trackball work on the new Pearl - 8120?

Cheers

Keith

canonbomb1987 · 11-25-2007, 10:29 PM

The only BB that has diffrent colored LED's under the pearl is the 8100 Pearl. This will not work on the 8120, 8130, or the 8800. They do not have 4 diffrent colored LED's. No way to produce those colors with just a white one. Sorry to give you guys the bad news.

xlylshellyboox · **How Do I Register For The Color Trackball? -** 11-25-2007, 10:51 PM

I'm new to this thing & I just saw a trial on some other blog for color trackballs .. Now it ends in 2 days.. i wanna buy it but i dont know how.. It says register and then it wants a pin .. where do I find the pin?

canonbomb1987 · 11-26-2007, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xlylshellyboox

I'm new to this thing & I just saw a trial on some other blog for color trackballs .. Now it ends in 2 days.. i wanna buy it but i dont know how.. It says register and then it wants a pin .. where do I find the pin?

You have to go to the developers website and pay for it. They will then send you a pin for the program.

scooternky84 · **Trackball Color changing -** 12-08-2007, 03:42 PM

Ok So I just got my Blackberry 8130 Pearl this past tuesday and would really like to use this program. But when I do what the instructions say it says no applications found. I save the trial to my computer and then run the application add desktop software and it wont load it. Any one have any suggestions? I want this program? please help

Thatzmister2u · 12-08-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooternky84

Ok So I just got my Blackberry 8130 Pearl this past tuesday and would really like to use this program. But when I do what the instructions say it says no applications found. I save the trial to my computer and then run the application add desktop software and it wont load it. Any one have any suggestions? I want this program? please help

The only BB that has multi-color LED's is the orginal 8100. This program will not work for your device...

Sorry!!

waldohs · 12-14-2007, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SanFrancisco

There is a new program to change the color of the Pearl trackball. It changes the trackball color to one of six that you want [blue, red, green, pink, aquamarine, yellow].

You can also set the time for how long the trackball stays on, 15 to 120 seconds.

Super bonus: The trackball is now super, super bright in the color of your choice. Much brighter than my Sharpie mod.

There is a free trial period at Handango. Download it now. If you don't then you are a loser.

LINK http://www.heartinsanfrancisco.com/anipointr.gif http://www.cworx.ca

http://www.heartinsanfrancisco.com/b...lorprogram.jpg

RAZOR_MAN · 12-14-2007, 05:49 AM

will this work for the 8130???

NJBlackBerry · 12-14-2007, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatzmister2u

The only BB that has multi-color LED's is the orginal 8100. This program will not work for your device...

Sorry!!

RAZOR_MAN - look two responses up.

megank88 · 02-10-2008, 01:28 PM

hey, would it work on my 8310? i noticed someone who said they bought it and it listed them having a 8320. thanks!

mlrtym00 · 02-11-2008, 10:00 AM

I could not get this to install on my pEARL with carrier T Mobile... I spoke with Handigo support and they confirmed it was not compatible... Has anyone had any sucess with this on a pEARL

Helmdawg · **OS:** 5.0.330

Quote:

Originally Posted by megank88

hey, would it work on my 8310? i noticed someone who said they bought it and it listed them having a 8320. thanks!

Will not work, no colored LED's...

Helmdawg · **OS:** 5.0.330

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlrtym00

I could not get this to install on my pEARL with carrier T Mobile... I spoke with Handigo support and they confirmed it was not compatible... Has anyone had any sucess with this on a pEARL

It works on the original pearl (8100) which has colored LED's. Handango is correct that it will not work on the 8130. (I assume you are referring to the 8130 since its listed as your device).

upstate · 02-11-2008, 11:56 AM

anyway to do this on an 8130?