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Put the .alx and .cod in a folder somewhere you won't delete them. Then plug in the device, open Desktop Manager and run Application Loader. Use the "Add" button and browse to the .alx file. That will add the app to the list of apps. Then finish the install. The .cod will be added to your device and you'll have the ColorPearl application.

which file is the non-OTA file. i downloaded the desktop install (since i dont have the data package)
and there is the ".alx" and ".cod" file do i need both of them?
or will dowloading the ".jad" file to the desktop and then installing it work?
and am i just a major retard for not knowing how to do this. blackberry noob forsure

8100 running OS 4.2.1.96

Thanks a lot .. mine become distinctive amongst others

i put the website into my phones browser and can't find the link to download, what am i doing wrong?

Are you using the link for "OTA?"

when I pull up the website on my phone browser I don't see the OTA link, whats the exact address I should use?

In the first post of this thread is a link to a website. There are two links there. One for OTA and one for .alx.

Hover your mouse cursor over the OTA link and note the address. Type that address into your BB browser. it should end in .jad.

thanks, i got it to work, I was using .com for the site and not .net

used DM and loaded the .alx to my pearl, and finished the install, still isnt in list of apps, but now my trackball lights up all 4 leds at the same time?



take it off and try again?
computer gremlins are gettin the best of me here,

If all 4 are lit up it's likely there.

Go to Options >ColorPearl and change it to something other than white.

AWESOME!!!!!!

im a tard. thank you for walking someone through this for the 800th time.

works awesome.

Does anyone know if replacing the 8130 trackball and housing mechanism with one from an 8100 would allow the color program to work?

Wirelessly posted (BB 8860: BlackBerry8320/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

No. The other devices don't have the LED's in the circuit board. It cannot be done.

Hi there I'm new at this, where do I find this application loader and desktop manager. Also when I copy over the two files into the 8100. Where do I copy them. Please can you give me details on how Im doing this.

I need major help. I am new to this website and all I hear is that there is so many cool things you can do with this phone and I don't know how to do anything lol I want to change the color of my trackball and download a theme.. how do I do this? lol

Vadadanielle, there are more than enough posts in this thread that will tell you how to install this color pearl application.

The easiest way is to use your BB's browser and go to:

Install the program. Then go to Options >ColorPearl and set as desired.

Great App, thanks!!

Hi there. I thought I had the 8100 but turns out I have an 8130 and installed colorpearl. It shows up in my applications but I can not delete it. Can anyone help?

Thank you.

From your Applications List in Options >Advanced Options hit the menu key and select "Modules." There should be a module in there for ColorPearl. Delete that module. You may need to reboot the handheld afterward by removing the battery and reinserting.

oh. figured it out. never mind...

hey how do i install this program on my phone from the desktop, thnx

I hate to complain but for some reason app doesn't work for me. Installed it found it in options and when I click it all it says is "colorpearl only works on the BlackBerry 8100/pearl" I'd be glad to donate if you can tell me how to fix this.

Ok so I answered my own question. I thought it worked for the 81xx series not just the 8100. Any idea if you'll be making one for the 8130?

no the 8130 doesn't have color LEDs just white

can someone help this new blackberry owner out? i went to the download page geek and proud ... and i downloaded the files ota install and alx/cod zipped files but have no idea where to go from there

thanks any help would be greatly appreciated!!

sorry i should have read more pages thanks and amazing application!!

Very cool app did it over the air and worked gr8 nice job, just one question is there any way to cycle the colors or did miss reading one of the pages. Great job again

Hi..
I just tried to install this and I think I have a problem I haven't seen elsewhere in this forum.

I went to the link for the .jad file and downloaded it onto my phone and it said that the installation was successful. The Trackball looks great with all the different colors lit up, but the hourglass keeps flashing on my screen.
I go into options and ColorPearl isn't there.
It IS in Options/Applications.

I have a Blackberry 8100 v4.2.1.107 (Platform 2.3.0.83)
I downloaded it with T-Mobile Total Internet.

I tried to restart the phone to no avail.
Thanks for any help
-Greg

Well, Forget that last message..
I uninstalled it and reinstalled it and it works fine now.
And I will also add me "Great App Man!" to the growing list of compliments for this cool little thing.
-G

Just installed on my 8100 and it works great! Thank you very much!

this worked perfectly and i wish i had money to donae thank so much its awesome

will someone please tell me how i am supposed to download this program and then transfer it onto my phone? im having trouble. thanks

been a lurker for years and just wanted to say it worked just like in the first post...

HELLO I AM NEW TOTHE FOURM AND I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DOWN THIS PROGRAM AND CAN'T CAN YOU PLS HELP ME THANKS

All the instructions are here in this thread (several times.) But here's a FAQ that will help:

How do I add Third Party Applications to my BB? - BlackBerryFAQ.com

Quick question. I'm not exactly sure how to install the program cuz once i install it onto my program I am not sure what to do because it just gives me some weird codes.

Hi John
did you (or anyone) has tried this app in the Curve?

I've tested in my pearl and works great, as expected , but I want to pass it to a Friend with a Curve (8300) but I don't want that he suffer what I have read about "undesired"/"killer" effects in the 8800

Thanks on the reply
Thanks to the programmer, great job!

Hey, I just bought a pearl and it says in the system its 4.2, altho I would like to get confirmation on how to know what version I have. I just bought it from AT&T. Also, is this a program where I place it onto my phone and open it? Please help!