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mmbawlz · 08-31-2009, 10:50 AM

I have a BB Pearl, model is 8100.
v4.5.0.102 (Platform 2.7.0.85)

I install the file, everything goes smooth, the phone loads, I put in my PIN and password, I go to options, I see "BlingBall Options" then I see Color: Red (I can change the color, but nothing takes effect) Then there's the RGB underneath that. My problem is, when I select any of the colors and hit save, it doesn't take effect. It only stays white. What is causing this?
Also, sorry for creating a thread about it since there is one in the sticky, which I already posted in, but I figured this would get me help quicker.

Trimix · 08-31-2009, 12:23 PM

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Have you tried a battery pull?

mmbawlz · 08-31-2009, 01:55 PM

Yes, I have. But I will try again I suppose. When exactly do I pull it out? Just randomly anytime?

Trimix · 08-31-2009, 03:17 PM

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With the device is powered on, take out the battery and leave it out for about 15-20seconds before you put it back in. Let the device boot up normally. Can take anywhere between 1-5min?

The key thing is to take the battery out when the phone is turned ON, not OFF.

Trimix · 08-31-2009, 03:20 PM

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The other thing you could try to do is delete and reinstall the program. Maybe something happened on your initial install.

mmbawlz · 08-31-2009, 04:34 PM

I've deleted and reinstalled about 10 times already lol.

edit: Just did a batter pull, no help.

Trimix · 08-31-2009, 10:45 PM

Sorry, don't have MSN. I'm running out of ideas. Hopefully someone else might be able to chime in. If I think of anything else I'll definitely post on here.

Otherwise, have you tried another program like ColorPearl?

mmbawlz · 09-01-2009, 10:23 AM

Yes, I've tried ColorPearl. I even got the trial for Pimp My Pearl, that didn't work out either.

Trimix · 09-01-2009, 10:50 AM

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Huh that's strange that none of the programs work for you. Don't mean to insult your intelligence but you're sure you have an 8100 right and not something else?

mmbawlz · 09-01-2009, 01:39 PM

Yes. I just went to options > about and I see "BlackBerry @ 8100 smartphone (EDGE)"

mmbawlz · 09-01-2009, 11:04 PM

This is so weird.. why does no one else have this problem? :(
It's a new phone too.. so the lights can't be out.

Trimix · 09-02-2009, 11:07 AM

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Thinking aloud here: if its a newer 8100, I wonder if they stopped with the multi-LED. Guess the only way to find out is to pop open the trackball and see for yourself.

mmbawlz · 09-02-2009, 05:08 PM

Well, if this helps, I've seen the LED go to 3 different colors before (on the top right of the phone)
Red for text messages
Blue for Bluetooth
Green for LED Coverage Indicator

Trimix · 09-02-2009, 09:43 PM

That's not the same. The LEDs you see for text messages, bluetooth, coverage indicator is different from the LEDs that are supposed to be under your trackball. The purpose of a program like Color Pearl or BlingBall is to be able to control those LEDs under the trackball.

mmbawlz · 09-03-2009, 02:30 PM

I know they're for the trackball. I just said that because I thought it would help in some way. So I guess there's nothing I can do? :(

Trimix · 09-03-2009, 08:05 PM

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Doesn't look like it...sorry.

miguelb91 · 09-25-2009, 09:11 PM

hi! i have a BB Pearl 8100 v4.5.0.102 (Platform 2.7.0.85)...colorpearl not working with this OS specificly..

Jenks Woodman · 09-29-2009, 10:40 AM

i installed blingball about 3 weeks ago and have no problems with it. my phone is almost 2 years old

v4.5.0.110 Platform (2.7.0.90)

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