[CWorx]

Originally Posted by robglasser

I just downloaded and installed this app and while I think it's pretty cool, and am thinking about buying it I am having one annoying problem that I can't seem to get rid of.

Now, whenever I get a new e-mail, my LED indicator will still flash red to alert to a new message, but as soon as I unlock my blackberry to go read it the LED indicator goes on solid, with the color varying, sometimes red, sometimes blue, and sometimes a greenish color. Usually the later. As soon as I read an unread message it goes away. Pretty annoying.

I've tried a reboot of my phone but no luck. This started happening as soon as I started up this app. Any ideas?

Rob,

What version of the blackberry OS are you using? Which carrier?

[rouen1969]

I got the newer trackball version (so it can cycle the colors). I love it... to be perfectly honest, I don't see what all the fuss is about the program having a flaw or two... none of them seem too serious and for it to $5 and brand new, what do you expect. I'm sure the developer will get it all "bugged" out. I haven't had any problems...

Oh... I also have all the "kids on the program" jealous of my new "tpy." LOL

[rouen1969]

I got the newer trackball version (so it can cycle the colors). I love it... to be perfectly honest, I don't see what all the fuss is about the program having a flaw or two... none of them seem too serious and for it to $5 and brand new, what do you expect. I'm sure the developer will get it all "bugged" out. I haven't had any problems...

Oh... I also have all the "kids on the program" jealous of my new "toy." LOL

[rpfeffer]

Originally Posted by b_d0za

I like the ColorPearl app that just came out. It's free and there is an option to donate.

geek and proud - BlackBerry Software

Here's some info about it from the person that made it:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/gene...all-color.html

He says he want's peoples opinion on other options for it and that he's working on a "custom" option so you can put in your own hex RRGGBB number.

Whoa...sweet! Trying it out now. I have the custom option in there...does that mean it works now?

[CWorx]

We have posted version 1.6 to Handango.

Notable features/additions
Timeout option of "Default" will turn on and off with the phone backlight. I believe canonbomb1987 was requesting this.
Color choice of Random. It not really random but will change the color of the trackball each time it turns on.
When there is an incoming call and the color is set to cycle, it will actually cycle. This was a previous bug.
When you have the color set to cycle, it will no longer go back to "Diabled" after a hard reboot.
If you set the timeout to "Default", the trackball will turn off immediately when you put the phone into mute mode.

We think this is a worthwhile upgrade for all those who bought the software. We thank you again for your support and we will try our best to satisfy all of you.

[znino]

I also have bought this program and I think that it is one of the best $5 I have spent in a while.

I did think of a few possible additions the programmers might think about in the future. It would be nice to be able to set the trackball to light up with a specific color depending on certain messaging events. Things like SMS received, Email received, Missed Call etc. Each could be a specific color so that if you look at your phone and see green, for example, it might mean you have unread emails. If you see RED it might mean you have missed called. If it alternates between red and Green it might mean you have both missed calls and emails. This might be a good thing to have especially if on a silent profile. You would get a visual color indication of what has arrived on your BB.

Just a thought!

[CWorx]

Originally Posted by znino

I also have bought this program and I think that it is one of the best $5 I have spent in a while.

I did think of a few possible additions the programmers might think about in the future. It would be nice to be able to set the trackball to light up with a specific color depending on certain messaging events. Things like SMS received, Email received, Missed Call etc. Each could be a specific color so that if you look at your phone and see green, for example, it might mean you have unread emails. If you see RED it might mean you have missed called. If it alternates between red and Green it might mean you have both missed calls and emails. This might be a good thing to have especially if on a silent profile. You would get a visual color indication of what has arrived on your BB.

Just a thought!

These are all good ideas. We see them as a different program though. We think it would be hard for a user to tell the difference between the application lighting up when you are using it (especially if they are using cycle/random or a never timeout) and then switching to some sort of notification mode when at other times. We will look into this for the future but it may have to be a separate application. Does anybody have some thoughts on this?

[[IFC]Area51]

Originally Posted by znino

I also have bought this program and I think that it is one of the best $5 I have spent in a while.

I did think of a few possible additions the programmers might think about in the future. It would be nice to be able to set the trackball to light up with a specific color depending on certain messaging events. Things like SMS received, Email received, Missed Call etc. Each could be a specific color so that if you look at your phone and see green, for example, it might mean you have unread emails. If you see RED it might mean you have missed called. If it alternates between red and Green it might mean you have both missed calls and emails. This might be a good thing to have especially if on a silent profile. You would get a visual color indication of what has arrived on your BB.

Just a thought!

I actually suggested this to the creator of BlackBerryAlerts (BBYmel) and he said since RIM has released more API's tht he will take a look at that. So as of now noone has done this alert things with the trackball. Wish someone could though.

[Air Force One]

Anyone else having issues installing this upgrade?

All the other upgrades went smoothly, but with this one the DM is not recognizing any new updates, but when I click on the modules it says: installed 1.5...available: 1.6, and actually lists downgrade in the actions area, which doesn't make sense to me. I even chose to downgrade to see what would hapen but nothing did.

If anyone else gets the 1.6 version installed on the Pearl please post.

Thanks

[hotburnttoast]

Originally Posted by Air Force One

Anyone else having issues installing this upgrade?

All the other upgrades went smoothly, but with this one the DM is not recognizing any new updates, but when I click on the modules it says: installed 1.5...available: 1.6, and actually lists downgrade in the actions area, which doesn't make sense to me. I even chose to downgrade to see what would hapen but nothing did.

If anyone else gets the 1.6 version installed on the Pearl please post.

Thanks

I think I got it to go, I got the same issue you got when I tried to install the update, so I went into my Blackberry and deleted the application, and reinstalled it fresh. It seems to work, I think the Software Writer forgot to change the verison revision numbers around, because on the .alx file it is verison 1.5 and on the .cod file it is 1.6. I see a new selection under color called random, thats how I figured out that mine updated. You will need your registration number again too. Hope this helps

[hotburnttoast]

Based on the cworx post I know it works as I have the new choice of RANDOM under the colors option. The Software Writer just needs to change the revision numbers in the .alx file. So for those of you who can't wait just delete the application on your Blackberry, and reload this new version.

Cheers

Toast

[Air Force One]

Originally Posted by hotburnttoast

I think I got it to go, I got the same issue you got when I tried to install the update, so I went into my Blackberry and deleted the application, and reinstalled it fresh. It seems to work, I think the Software Writer forgot to change the verison revision numbers around, because on the .alx file it is verison 1.5 and on the .cod file it is 1.6. I see a new selection under color called random, thats how I figured out that mine updated. You will need your registration number again too. Hope this helps

Thanks for the info.

This was going to be my next try but was hoping for someone else to try it first.

I'll post back what happens.

Thanks again.

AF1

[Air Force One]

Great call hottburnttoast!!!

New version is installed.

Now I get the cycling on incoming call. MUCH better than the built in trackball flashing.

Thanks again hotburnttoast!!!

And thanks to CWorx for continuing to support this fantastic app!

[hotburnttoast]

No problem Glad I could help out!!!!

[Air Force One]

Originally Posted by CWorx

These are all good ideas. We see them as a different program though. We think it would be hard for a user to tell the difference between the application lighting up when you are using it (especially if they are using cycle/random or a never timeout) and then switching to some sort of notification mode when at other times. We will look into this for the future but it may have to be a separate application. Does anybody have some thoughts on this?

I certainly wouldn't mind paying for another app. Maybe if you use another app you could integrate the top LED into the action, sorta like the blinkberry app but only more in depth or something.

Actually, that way we'd know it was set to "data alert". The trackball AND the LED would flash chosen colors. Say Blue for email, etc.. Or even have the trackball AND the LED cycle for a chosen alert. Have the damn phone light up like a Christman tree if we want.

I vote seperate app with added LED colors to differentiate between the two apps.

AF1

[CWorx]

Originally Posted by Air Force One

Anyone else having issues installing this upgrade?

All the other upgrades went smoothly, but with this one the DM is not recognizing any new updates, but when I click on the modules it says: installed 1.5...available: 1.6, and actually lists downgrade in the actions area, which doesn't make sense to me. I even chose to downgrade to see what would hapen but nothing did.

If anyone else gets the 1.6 version installed on the Pearl please post.

Thanks

This was our mistake. We forgot to update the version number in the alx file from 1.5 to 1.6. You can make this simple change yourself in the alx file or you can download the new zip from Handango.

[tazeat]

$5 to control a light. **** is there a BB programmer out there that isnt looking for a quick buck and make some free and/or open source programs?
edit: cool geek and proud ftw ;).

[Stinsonddog]

Did you ever get this working on the 8800.

[nike30]

SD, looks like us 8800ers are stuck like chuck on the color trackball.

[rouen1969]

I noticed a few posts about having to reinstal for various reasons and not getting the trackball program to reload/ needed the reg. #, etc...

I updated my 8100 to the new TIM Italy and couldn't get my trackball to work... the icon was there but when I click it... nothing.

So, I deleted it from my phone and then reloaded it rom my PC (I save everything in a folder marked BLACKBEERY STUFF).

Also... the registration# is saved in my email just in case I needed it... and yes if you reload you will need the registration code... BUT... saving it means being honest and not using it for other people's phones... I'm certain cworx would prefer us not to share the codes given nd besides, the program is $5.00... cheap cheap cheap. THX cworx!!!

If all of this has been posted B4, ignore it.