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03-27-2007, 10:25 AM
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The developer's site says only for the Pearl, but you can take the gamble and see what happens if you install it on the 8800. Or e-mail the maker and ask about it.
As to changing the color, it's just something new and different than the same ol' white color.
Also, during the night I did a test, the trackball is now so bright it acts as a flashlight.
And lastly, when in a crowd that ball will now scream "Look at me, I am cool and you are not."
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I still do not understand. Does this change the color of the ball all the time? or just when you open the program like blinkberry?
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03-27-2007, 10:30 AM
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Dude, as I can see you've put a lot of effort into this. Youxxx8217;ve even called us losers if we don't try it. Pardon my questions, but...is this your program?
Hope u don't mind me asking as I would ask you modify something in order to improve the quality.
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Well, first off, I am not a "dude." 
Second, no, it's not mine. Feel free to e-mail the developer and give them your insights on how to improve it.
What's the improvement for the quality, as you say? I can't see anything as far as the trackball lighting, do you mean the user interface? IMHO it's simple and easy to use, which for a $5 program is all that can be expected.
Not sure what they might be willing to do since it's priced at less than a latte and muffin.
Bonus comment: Did you install it? Seems like you did. So at least in terms of this thread, you're not a loser.  There's some Tuesday morning good news for you.
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03-27-2007, 10:34 AM
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I still do not understand. Does this change the color of the ball all the time? or just when you open the program like blinkberry?
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It changes the color "all the time" meaning whenever your trackball is lit, it is no longer white, but instead beams the color you choose.
But it can be "disabled" and revert to white. [see my pic of the menu].
And of course, you can uninstall the program and go back to virgin white that way.
And no, once activated, you do NOT have to do anything to change to or keep the selected color. The program is "always on" so to speak. |
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03-27-2007, 10:37 AM
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Hey so do we have to take apart the phone or its just a software we put into the phone that changes led in the ball?
I didnt even know the ball had led!!!
thanks for your help.
and once we download the program all we do is hookup the phone to the comp and run the software?
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03-27-2007, 10:38 AM
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03-27-2007, 10:41 AM
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Here is the file.
Update: OTA attempt does not work. You have to go through Handango, see my link to Handango in the OP.
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03-27-2007, 10:42 AM
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Hey so do we have to take apart the phone or its just a software we put into the phone that changes led in the ball?
I didnt even know the ball had led!!!
thanks for your help.
and once we download the program all we do is hookup the phone to the comp and run the software?
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you don't have to do anything physically to the phone...just unzip the files somewhere, run Desktop manager and install it like any other app.
i did this this morning and it is really awesome, i love it...might even buy it for the $5...if this doesn't work:
It gives you about 2 days to use it and such..but i'm going to change my phone date to like, 2009 and see if i get it until March 29, 2009...then change the date back to 2007 and see if i still have until 2009 to try it. |
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03-27-2007, 10:52 AM
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wow, this rocks. although my blue color is not as bright as any other color wonder why. definitely is a keeper. for $5 is not as much and is a cool program. thanks SanFran
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03-27-2007, 10:52 AM
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wait what are you going to do ? lol
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03-27-2007, 10:56 AM
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ok mate. i'll get in touch wiv them/
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03-27-2007, 11:02 AM
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It gives you about 2 days to use it and such..but i'm going to change my phone date to like, 2009 and see if i get it until March 29, 2009...then change the date back to 2007 and see if i still have until 2009 to try it.
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I'd only go through all that trouble if it was $5.00
At $4.95 I'm willing to break out the electronic wallet. |
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03-27-2007, 11:38 AM
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Pardon my stupidity, but I swear my pearl used to light up more often than it does now. Maybe Im just nuts. When exactly is it supposed to light up?
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03-27-2007, 12:00 PM
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Tried the install on the 8800....
No workie...
On the Pearl, it is sweet!!!
Thanks SanFran
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03-27-2007, 12:01 PM
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Strange. The light is fading in time. Was very strong at the beginning...now is losing the strength. Red is pink....and blue is pale blue. Have tried on three pearls and the same.
DON'T BUY IT BEFORE YOU TRY. You might not actually like it, even if it's just $4.99
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03-27-2007, 12:04 PM
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Tried the OTA posted by SanFran...
The 8800 doesn't like it...
Anyone else try it on the 8800??
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03-27-2007, 12:09 PM
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Anyone want to take a guess on the effect on battery life?
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03-27-2007, 12:20 PM
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what i don't get is how a program can do this...this is a "hardware" tweak i'd say...as if the pearl was made to be able to do this, so why didn't the Pearl have this as an option? how'd a third party get this to work?
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03-27-2007, 12:37 PM
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Strange. The light is fading in time. Was very strong at the beginning...now is losing the strength. Red is pink....and blue is pale blue. Have tried on three pearls and the same.
DON'T BUY IT BEFORE YOU TRY. You might not actually like it, even if it's just $4.99
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no! do not get confused and get it twisted. When your brightness is dimmed, the trackball color is vibrant and deep. When the screen brightens up, all the excess white light floods the trackball causing it to look washed out. Its not "loosing the strength" dont get it twisted....  |
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03-27-2007, 12:38 PM
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what i don't get is how a program can do this...this is a "hardware" tweak i'd say...as if the pearl was made to be able to do this, so why didn't the Pearl have this as an option? how'd a third party get this to work?
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I m thinking the same thing... |
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03-27-2007, 12:52 PM
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no! do not get confused and get it twisted. When your brightness is dimmed, the trackball color is vibrant and deep. When the screen brightens up, all the excess white light floods the trackball causing it to look washed out. Its not "loosing the strength" dont get it twisted.... |
Actually it's when the keyboard backlight goes on, the ball color lightens up. |
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