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[IFC]Area51 · **OS:** 5.0.0.351

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdonders

Sorry to go off-topic for a second, but what is TIM update stand for?

Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM)

Pearly White · 05-19-2007, 05:58 PM

Sorry to sound like a numskull, only got my 8100 white today. How the hell do you install apps on this thing, I USB'd this prog to my Mem stick but what the hell do i do now??

TIA

John Clark · 06:02 PM

Welcome to the forums,
It won't do you any good on your SD card. You need to point your BB Browser to the OTA link and install that way. Otherwise you'll need to extract the .alx and .cod to a folder then open Desktop Manager and click on Application Loader. Then click "add" and browse to the .alx file. Finish the installation.

OTA Link

Pearly White · 05-19-2007, 06:03 PM

You've still lost me mate haha. you mean view the site on my BB browser and take the OTA that way??

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Point your bb browser here:

http://www.geekandproud.net/blackberry/colorpearl/colorpearl.jad

Type in the address EXACTLY as above (case sensitive) into your BBBrowser.

Pearly White · 05-19-2007, 06:11 PM

Think I'm there. Cheers!!

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Pearly White · 05-20-2007, 05:31 AM

Done! Love the random feature.

D@t_Bi!!$_GiRL · 05-21-2007, 12:29 AM

thanks i really like the colored ball!!!

kuzikan · 05-21-2007, 11:38 AM

good morning. i just installed you color change program and it turned off the phone part only?

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Did you go to Options >ColorPearl and enable the application?

kuzikan · 05-21-2007, 12:16 PM

yes i did. then when i went back to the home screen the wireless part was off. turned it back on and seems ok, just wondered why it would shut off my wireless side?

VVoopie · 05-21-2007, 01:54 PM

Here's a cool orange color I stumbled accross trying out different HEX values in the custom field: A55600

Try it out and let me know what you think.

kuzikan · 05-21-2007, 02:04 PM

it also makes the led indicator hang up on solid white when i get a text or email

SERB__DVB · 05-21-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by metsfan

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 just download your soft for my 8100 and is working perfect

Thnx bro and keep up good work

Andy1066 · 05-22-2007, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metsfan

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!

Works just fine on my 8100. In response your your request for suggestions for possible options here are a couple.

1) I find the "pearl" leds can be rather bright (especially at night) so having an option to choose brightness level would be good (if that is possible)

2) To be able to choose the "pearl" to flash, cycle colours or similar on in uncoming call and/or message would be nice. (especiallly if phone is set to silent)

Thanks

Andy

DaintyTreasure · 05-22-2007, 02:05 PM

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8100/4.2.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

I downloaded the program for the colorpearl and it is so amazing, so cool...Thanks.

S.A.S. Operative · 05-22-2007, 06:35 PM

I just got my phone today and stumbled across this forum. Neat little program.

Thanks Metsfan

jtbrown54 · 05-22-2007, 11:59 PM

Hey Bro,

Just uploaded! works like a charm thanks!

drspanklebum · 05-23-2007, 12:29 AM

Another possible option would be to disable the white LED altogether. sometimes the white is off and theres just a nice little blue pearl there, but when the white light is on it kind of outshines the blue a bit. Just a thought.

[IFC]Area51 · **OS:** 5.0.0.351

Quote:

Originally Posted by drspanklebum

Another possible option would be to disable the white LED altogether. sometimes the white is off and theres just a nice little blue pearl there, but when the white light is on it kind of outshines the blue a bit. Just a thought.

Yeah, it would be actually kind of cool to actually add this feature to the application or simply make and individual application dedicated to an ON and OFF option to the WHITE LED ?

Indiglo5997 · 05-23-2007, 11:56 PM

This is sweet! did they put LED's at the base of the pearl to make it a feature threw the provider later to sell the app? Thanks again!

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

The LED's are there because there is an option in the Phone application to have the trackball light different colors when the phone rings to mp3 ringtones.

guysmilez · 05-24-2007, 08:37 AM

where is this option to make the led go different colors during a mp3 ringtone?

and a cool feature for this program would be to have a option for it to constantly change the color like going from one side of the spectrum to another or even be able to fade between two custom colors!!!

that would make this program untouchable on top of being able to disable the white led so that the colors really come out!

what do you guys think?

chimmay · 05-24-2007, 04:22 PM

i love it! very cool

lenac03 · 05-25-2007, 11:33 AM

Whoa! Too cool, just got the color pearl. I will be donating when I get paid next week. Thanks for the app!

Ibizan · 05-25-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drspanklebum

Another possible option would be to disable the white LED altogether. sometimes the white is off and theres just a nice little blue pearl there, but when the white light is on it kind of outshines the blue a bit. Just a thought.

Excellent application there

and the ONLy thing I would change is that, the white LED makes the intense red and all others much lighter, almost a pink

getting rid of the white LED while Color Pearl is on would be a great improvement IMO.

Thanks a lot for this and kudos for the work!!!

jamexman · 05-26-2007, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ibizan

Excellent application there

and the ONLy thing I would change is that, the white LED makes the intense red and all others much lighter, almost a pink

getting rid of the white LED while Color Pearl is on would be a great improvement IMO.

Thanks a lot for this and kudos for the work!!!

I second this!!!

John Clark · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

A very small piece of black electrical tape over the white LED does wonders!

Micosina · 11:54 AM

I had an prblem using colorball program in my pearl.

the auto brightness of the screen was not working and after i unstalled that program, he screen was working again.

The SPCS Guy · **OS:** 4.7.1.57

Dude, you deserve $10.00 for this app. When I get some money, Imma make sure I send a 10 spot your way

.

JE

The SPCS Guy · **OS:** 4.7.1.57

I hope this will be abailable for the 8300 once it hits because I am planning on buying that!

JE

dannypaulny · 05-29-2007, 10:39 AM

I love it! Is there a way to for the pearl to not stay on all the time?

Clittle07 · **OS:** 4.6.1.114

Thanks for the app....loving it!!!

Couga · 05-29-2007, 03:18 PM

how do you install thia colorball app (novice, I am!)?

Michbb · 03:44 PM

geek and proud - BlackBerry Software

Go down to OTA install and it should install from there.

janice123 · 05-29-2007, 08:12 PM

I tried using the RGB thingy to change it to a color I want, by using the chart. For some reason it's not working.. it goes back to one of the colors that we have as an option: pink, cyan, yellow, blue.. am I doing something wrong?
This is the chart that I am using to get my colors.

RGB Color Codes

mcm72 · 05-29-2007, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuzikan

it also makes the led indicator hang up on solid white when i get a text or email

I get this same problem,, any one else ????

Great application though ,,, LOVE IT !!

Krazilyinlove712 · 05-30-2007, 07:38 PM

Thanks alot. I've set mines to pink..anyway to get it to purple?

Pearl_Lover · 05-30-2007, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcm72

I get this same problem,, any one else ????

Great application though ,,, LOVE IT !!

exactly my same problem too. can't change colors in custom mode....tried black, but it like, fades, i think. and purple didn't work for me niether... but ya i toally love it!! my whole them and trackball is pink and totally cute!