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John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

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This happens when you have ringtone lighting enabled.

Go to the phone app. Press menu and select options. Then select General options. Set ringtone lighting to no or off (can't remember the exact menu choices)

DataCentre · **OS:** 5.0.0.314

Not working with the new 4.5.18 OS. :(

devoted2tennis · **HElp -** 04-15-2008, 11:39 PM

I download the program and when i click "add" on the BB application loader, it says "No additional applications for your device were found" and I have a white blackberry pearl 8100.

devoted2tennis · 04-15-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsfan

THIS APP ONLY WORKS ON THE 8100 PEARL WITH OS 4.2. IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER BB MODEL INCLUDING THE 8130 (they don't contain the colored LED's the are in the 8100) OR ANY 8100 DEVICE WITH OS 4.3. (the app doesn't function in 4.3 on the 8100)

I know there's already a program to change the trackball color, but it had no OTA install, so I never got around to installing it, and also wanted something I had more control over.

It's pretty simple right now, all it has is enable/disable and color selection. You can set these in Options->ColorPearl.

You can download it here.

I plan to have more options at some point, but need suggestions on what they should be.

Edit: Version 0.2 is out, same download location!

Colors: White, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Pink, Custom (Hex RRGGBB), Random!

I download the program and when i click "add" on the BB application loader, it says "No additional applications for your device were found" and I have a white blackberry pearl 8100.

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Quote:

Originally Posted by devoted2tennis

I download the program and when i click "add" on the BB application loader, it says "No additional applications for your device were found" and I have a white blackberry pearl 8100.

Application Loader Error - BlackBerryFAQ

devoted2tennis · 04-16-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsfan

THIS APP ONLY WORKS ON THE 8100 PEARL WITH OS 4.2. IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER BB MODEL INCLUDING THE 8130 (they don't contain the colored LED's the are in the 8100) OR ANY 8100 DEVICE WITH OS 4.3. (the app doesn't function in 4.3 on the 8100)

I know there's already a program to change the trackball color, but it had no OTA install, so I never got around to installing it, and also wanted something I had more control over.

It's pretty simple right now, all it has is enable/disable and color selection. You can set these in Options->ColorPearl.

You can download it here.

I plan to have more options at some point, but need suggestions on what they should be.

Edit: Version 0.2 is out, same download location!

Colors: White, Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Pink, Custom (Hex RRGGBB), Random!

Do you need a micro sc card in order to add this application?
Same guy here: have a White Blackberry pearl 8100 (says on label) and when I open the application loader, it says that The BlackBerry Desktop Software does not have the Blackberry device software for the device that you have connected to the computer. Contact youre wireless service provider or system administrator.
I dont get why its doing this even thought i installed the cd that came in the box that said 8100 BB Pearl

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

I posted a link for you in my post above. Did you click on the link and read the FAQ?

No, you don't need a card.

DataCentre · **OS:** 5.0.0.314

Please....update the app to work with the new 4.5 OS!!

pencilcase · 04-17-2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DataCentre

Please....update the app to work with the new 4.5 OS!!

i second that

I tried the app on the 4.2 and loved it .. i would really appreciate a 4.5 version

liz.navarro · **help w/changing my trakball color -** 04-18-2008, 01:27 AM

I just got the blackberry pearl 8100 yest & I really want to change the color... i have read most of the suggestions here but I'm really confused as to if I have to download something or if I can change it on my phone. PLEASE HELP - I NEED COLOR IN MY LIFE!!!

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

It's an application you download. Information for downloading and installing is in the first post of this thread.

BXG718 · 04-20-2008, 08:07 PM

i would love to put this app on my pearl but i got the fone as is and i dnt have the desktop manager does anybody know where i can download it

and i cnt do it ota because i dnt have internet yet

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Welcome to BBF. Use of the search button would easily yield lots of results for this:

BlackBerry - BlackBerry - Sys Req V4-2 Pack 2

BXG718 · 04-22-2008, 01:12 PM

thanks for the help

dirk_fitch · 04-23-2008, 09:27 AM

Works great! It makes my 8100 look even better!

strike2tamu · 04-23-2008, 10:33 AM

Great program been using it for at least a month now, with no problems.

The BlackBerry Kid · **OS:** 4.2.1.107

nice
i just downloaded it
can't wait to install it

vaneynin · 04-24-2008, 10:36 PM

ok, so i've only had my BB for a few days. so how do i get this on my phone? i went to the link and this is what shows up

<b>OTA Install.
Zipped alx/cod for desktop install.</b>

missdee · 04-24-2008, 11:00 PM

so i just got the 8100 yesterday, and i do not have colorpearl under options or applications. why is that?

Kucher · 04-25-2008, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vaneynin

ok, so i've only had my BB for a few days. so how do i get this on my phone? i went to the link and this is what shows up

<b>OTA Install.
Zipped alx/cod for desktop install.</b>

If you go to that website using your phone (data plan required), you can click the OTA (over-the-air) install link and it should take care of the rest.

If you don't have a data plan, you use your home computer and download the ALX/COD for desktop install and then use the Desktop Manager software that came with your Blackberry to install the program by clicking Application Loader.

Hope this helps... keep in mind you absolutely have to have a 1st-generation Pearl 8100. Nothing else will work. At all. Ever.

vaneynin · 04-25-2008, 02:07 PM

Ok Thanks! I Just Don't Know Do I Click On The Application Loader First And Then Click On The Alc/cod To Save Or Open On My Computer??

missdee · 04-25-2008, 02:49 PM

i downloaded the ap for my computer, and it says "no additional applications designed for your device were found" when i try to add it. whats wrong?

Phranc · 04-25-2008, 03:05 PM

Download your Handheld OS and install it to your PC.

esskay16 · 04-25-2008, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimPearl

I see I'm not the only one that had trouble setting the color after installing...

Problem was that I was looking for an Icon on the Blackberry 'desktop'; but there's no icon!

Here's how to change the color after install-

1- FROM THE PEARL DESKTOP: go to the 'Options' icon and click it. Looks like a wrench.

2- scroll through the listings until you locate the 'ColorPearl' entry.

3- click it. You're good to Go!

BTW this is a nice app. The colored pearl is an eye-catcher.

Jim

I had real problems setting the colour, but thanks to you Jim I did it, it looks wonderful!

vaneynin · 04-25-2008, 11:21 PM

Ok. Thanks To John Clark For All The Posts Help. I Downloaded It To My Bb But The Only Problem Is That When I Set It To A Color Like Pink, I Can Still See Blue And Red In The Back Of The Trackball, Is There Any Way To Fix This??

P.s. I Did Delete And Did It Again And It Still Does This.

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

The program mixes the different colored led's to produce the pink color. I know there are a lot of posts in this thread but there is some good info in it about this app and how to use it.

vaneynin · 04-28-2008, 07:08 PM

OK. Thanks, yeah I'e read pretty much everything and I really don'r want to take my phone apart just for the lighting to work.

missdee · 04-30-2008, 11:54 PM

i still dont know what to do! i feel like i am totally clueless... i did everything there is to do, the colorpearl file is a alx. file, and im pretty sure i have the newest software. i still get "no additional applications designed for your device were found" tho... what do i do? please help!!

vaneynin · 05-03-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by missdee

i still dont know what to do! i feel like i am totally clueless... i did everything there is to do, the colorpearl file is a alx. file, and im pretty sure i have the newest software. i still get "no additional applications designed for your device were found" tho... what do i do? please help!!

after you save it to your comp. u have to make a new folder and add the files to your new folder and then if ur using the desktop manager go to application loader and then click on the add button and then add the file that u made! let me know if u need help. i'm not an expert on BB, i'm a new owner too but i finally learned how to add things!

Gabby · 05-03-2008, 04:42 PM

any chance you'll be updating it to work with OS 4.5 anytime soon?

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

The OP (original poster) and developer of this app hasn't been around here in quite some time. I doubt we'll see this app revised for the new OS.

BlackBearME · 05-07-2008, 02:08 AM

OK, I downloaded the app and installed it (and uninstalled it) both ways.

Every time I try to run it (and every time I turn my BB off and on again) I get "uncaught exception: java.lang.Error

I searched this thread and found one person above at this post who seemed to have the same problem. I don't seem to have an IT policy (I searched a few threads) and can't find anything regarding Third Party Apps in any of the menus.

I'd love to get this program running - anyone have any suggestions?

BlackBearME · 05-07-2008, 05:23 AM

Ignore my last - I upgraded my OS and it works fine.

SodapopG · 05-07-2008, 09:37 PM

I'm sorry if it is said before but I can't find it throughout all these posts. I have an 8100 Blackberry Pearl using Sprint and I just downloaded this through OTA from my phone. BUt when I go to colorpearl in the options it says "Colorpearl only works on the Blackberry 8100/Pearl". Do you know what's wrong? I have the phone it says it only works on...

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

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You have an 8130. Not an 8100. Big difference. It won't work. Sorry.

SodapopG · 05-07-2008, 09:42 PM

oh... damn :/
Do any other colorpearls work for it? like others on the internet.

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

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Nope. The 8100 is the only one with the colored LED's. No can do.

PRowe · 05-11-2008, 04:59 PM

Love it! I have a custom setting "652999" it makes a pretty, girly light pinkinsh with a tad of purple, and the white light is barely on so it's not distracting.

Thanks metsfan! U rock!

bernicewu · 05-11-2008, 05:28 PM

thanks for sharing!

xGMiLLSx · 05-13-2008, 03:37 PM

what do you open the program with???