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Has any tried new LED Alerts Notifer app for BlackJack II ?
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Posted by: phonehound

WOW, this is what I've been waiting for! Control all 7 LED lights on the BlackJack II for different types of events: new email, voicemail, missed calls, sms, reminder, etc.

Read about this on Modaco:

Modaco i617 forum

Very cool and it works!!!

Posted by: phonehound

This little app blew me away! Loved it so much, I couldn't wait for the trial to end so I bought it today!

They lowered the price temporarily on their site to $9.95 until April 15th so I grabbed it! I was on it yesterday and it was $14.95, that's a considerable difference. Well worth it at any price IMO. Missed a really important call yesterday and called right back when I saw that little bulb start blinking red!!

Very very cool, reminds me of what my old BlackBerry used to do when I had a new email, voice mail, etc. BUT BETTER, much more customizable!

Posted by: phonehound

Oh forgot to mention the link in case you guys needed it:

www.qorefunctions.com

Second day and it's working great! One of the cool things it does is alternate LED light colors when more than one event is missed. So for example, if you a reminder and it's assigned a green LED and you miss a call and it's assigned a blue light, blue and red LED will alternate and while they blink!

How cool is that?

Posted by: parlay

I bought it last week for the $9.95 price and I love it. Why didn't Samsung utilize this simple feature? Oh well, 10 bucks for a very usefull feature is not that bad. Great job to the team that work on this app. WELL DONE!!

Posted by: Foxbat121

Just a FYI, there was a huge thread here about this already. Somehow, the thread got removed by mod a few days ago. I don't know how long before this thread gets removed

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

Just a FYI, there was a huge thread here about this already. Somehow, the thread got removed by mod a few days ago. I don't know how long before this thread gets removed

I know, I had just purchased a BlackJack II and thought I saw something about this, when I went back to look for the name of the app, the thread was gone!

If a mod removed it, that would be pretty lame since there's been tremendous discussion in almost every forum about needing this capability on the BlackJack II. Good thing it was all over MODACO!

This cool little app has saved my backside several times already (missed calls from my boss, my wife, etc.). Got back to them much sooner when I saw that blinking light. Absolutely, well worth 10 bucks! I can't function without it now on my BlackJack II. Looked at their other apps and the SMS-email Contact tones and push email thing are also really cool.

Posted by: phonehound

Anyone know if this is compatible with their new app InboxTones? It allows customized sound notifications for Email and Text messages. You can assign specific sounds to different Contacts. Sounds very cool, just wanted to know if anyone tried it with LEDAlerts?

Posted by: parlay

Phonehound, I have not tried their InboxTones. Is the app any good? I never thought of setting a specific message tone per contact. Thanks kinda cool.

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by parlay

Phonehound, I have not tried their InboxTones. Is the app any good? I never thought of setting a specific message tone per contact. Thanks kinda cool.

OMG, InboxTones is awesome!!! Downloaded the free trial and have been using it for a few days but I'm going to buy it later today. I set different ring tones for Emails from Contacts and text messages from Contacts. This thing so flexible, I can even set ring tones for email groups. I set one up for my company once, so whenever anyone emails me from the company, I get the "company" sound. That way I didn't have to to set a tone for each individual contact at my company.

Now I know which emails are important and which can wait, WITHOUT LOOKING AT MY BlackJack!

Works great with LEDAlerts as well. So now I get a custom tone AND blinking LED!!!! Ah, I'm in notification heaven!! Now, I can't live without it, a must have!

Posted by: Foxbat121

Good to see you have new things to play with. I'd be happy if LEDAlerts can stay alive on my phone. As of right now, I have to manually kill the LEDSvc and restart LEDAlerts almost daily. Othwise, it just quit working. I saw couple posts in the old thread mentioned about this also. Emails sent to support replied: reset your phone. It must be your phone that's broken. We never saw this happen or reported.

I'd think real hard spend more $ on this vendor.

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

Good to see you have new things to play with. I'd be happy if LEDAlerts can stay alive on my phone. As of right now, I have to manually kill the LEDSvc and restart LEDAlerts almost daily. Othwise, it just quit working. I saw couple posts in the old thread mentioned about this also. Emails sent to support replied: reset your phone. It must be your phone that's broken. We never saw this happen or reported.

I'd think real hard spend more $ on this vendor.

Wow, sorry to hear that but no problems at all on my BlackJack II since it was installed. I've actually read about this application in other forums and no mention of this. It has a huge following. Two friends of mine have been using it since it came out and its working great for them as well.

The two apps (LEDAlerts & InboxTones) I'm using from the company are very well done IMO. I know it's a pain but have you tried a Master Reset then reinstallation? That solved my problem with another app from a different company. It may very well be your phone, I would imagine this app is quite popular.

Posted by: Foxbat121

Master Reset will cause me at least half a day to restore the phone. I've installed very little of other applications. So it shouldn't really matter much. I suspect LEDAlerts has some programming errors that can't deal with certain situations. Like I have two push emails going on simultanously, Exchange Push and Hotmail Push. From the interface of LEDAlerts, it is actually quite ameture, not the professional kind of application. The lack of interest from them to even try to diagnose the issue with me is what worries me.

Posted by: parlay

My BJII was doing the same " not working" LEDAlerts meaning not blinking once in a while. I was also told to reboot the cell once in a while. I decided to look for something that would reboot the cell automactically. I happened to stumble upon a very nice and free app that does just that for me every morning it reboots. So my Windows mobile device is fresh and ready for the day and LEDAlerts has been working everyday since.

Posted by: Foxbat121

You shouldn't reboot your phone in order for this app to work. There are some significant flaws in this app. I just hope the company take some proactive steps to support its users.

Posted by: JeepinCA

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

Ditto that. When it worked, it worked well and was pretty cool. But as suggested above, I shouldn't have to reset the phone daily, let alone multiple times per day (which is what it was coming down to). And for me, too, there's too much I would need to reinstall after a Hard-reset, just to test to see IF it would work correctly.

FWIW, various symptoms actually included: LEDs not blinking when they should have, blinking the wrong colors, or the LED's colors remaining on (staying on, not blinking) after the notification(s) were/should have been cleared.

I've only had issues with one other application (Trapster), and that was corrected with a simple reinstall.

I'll try the InBoxTones. Like LEDAlerts, it sounds good, but time will tell...

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

You shouldn't reboot your phone in order for this app to work. There are some significant flaws in this app. I just hope the company take some proactive steps to support its users.

It is understandable that you are upset but knocking such a great and much needed app, which has been working so well based on my experience and others, doesn't seem too fair? Especially when you are unwilling to reset your device. The fact is, especially with Windows Mobile devices, it is necessary once in a while. I've had to do it with almost every WM device I've owned.

Before purchasing, I researched this app and its gotten nothing but praise from reviewers and most users on this and other forums. I too have multiple push mail systems actively running and no problem with LED Alerts.

I think you should really consider a master reset, you may have a corrupt system file, its not uncommon. Really.

Posted by: Foxbat121

Master reset for a $10 app? No thanks. I had WM devices for ages. I know when I need a master reset, i.e when you install and uninstall many 3rd party software. My phone is barely one month old and already resetted onece. Everything else works just fine except this one.

I write software for living. Your software may work on 99% of systems out there. But that 1% is where you find your significant issues. There is no such thing as bug free software. I do like LEDAlerts. But that's not to say I'd forgive its issues. I do hope the owner continue to improve the quality of this software.

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

Master reset for a $10 app? No thanks. I had WM devices for ages. I know when I need a master reset, i.e when you install and uninstall many 3rd party software. My phone is barely one month old and already resetted onece. Everything else works just fine except this one.

I write software for living. Your software may work on 99% of systems out there. But that 1% is where you find your significant issues. There is no such thing as bug free software. I do like LEDAlerts. But that's not to say I'd forgive its issues. I do hope the owner continue to improve the quality of this software.

I assist our IT Director and my department manages over 30 WM devices in the field. Like you, I have a lot of experience. You've had a new device for only one month and it needed a master reset already?

I can tell you from experience that you've either installed third party apps that are conflicting, corrupting your registry, or you have a hardware problem. My advice would be to try and isolate the conflicting app(s) or exchange your phone for a new one.

LEDAlerts worked on your device at one time and you experienced how great it is. Obviously, something changed since the app was installed. Now your frustrated and it's coming through in your posts.

You're right, there's no such thing as bug free software, the fact is that LEDAlerts has been running fine for weeks on the devices it's installed on that my department manages. There are no wide spread reports of this and I guarantee you they are selling A LOT of copies. Exchange your BlackJack, that's your problem then let is know.

Posted by: phonehound

BTW, not to double post, but I noticed on the developers site that they just added a new feature. The display backlight can ALSO be assigned to any event just like any other LED. When the event occurs, it causes the display backlight to blink for the duration specified.

A very cool idea. It's like another available LED color! I use the backlight for events that need extra attention, like missed reminders. Nice addition and the upgrade is FREE, just install over current version and restart device.

Posted by: Foxbat121

Sorry, Did I mention the LEDAlerts works most of the time? It's just sometimes it quits working. I know how fragile the WM system is and hence refrain from install 3rd party apps other then Google map and Windows Live.

Unless you're the developer of LEDAlerts (you sounds more and more like one), how do you know it is not at fault? I can read at least 4 reports of this problem on this forum alone.

It's like Microsoft tech support to ask everyone who has problem with OS to format the PC and start over because Windows OS works in millions of PCs without problem. We all know how bug free and reliable Windows is. And there is never need any patch or service packs

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

Sorry, Did I mention the LEDAlerts works most of the time? It's just sometimes it quits working. I know how fragile the WM system is and hence refrain from install 3rd party apps other then Google map and Windows Live.

Unless you're the developer of LEDAlerts (you sounds more and more like one), how do you know it is not at fault? I can read at least 4 reports of this problem on this forum alone.

It's like Microsoft tech support to ask everyone who has problem with OS to format the PC and start over because Windows OS works in millions of PCs without problem. We all know how bug free and reliable Windows is. And there is never need any patch or service packs

Now it works most of the time? I have no affiliation and your reports are confusing. Most of the posts are from you. There are no posts regarding this in any other forum that I've read. The only thing I can comment on is our personal experience with LEDAlerts, across 15 devices at our company, and its been great.

Master reset your device (the registry or something else is compromised), that's what you need to do!

Posted by: Foxbat121

It locks up once in a day otherwise works fine. I've countered two reports on this thread and two I remembered on other (now locked) threads. Your repsonse are typical from those working on IT administration or tech support. Master reset, or format your hard drive in the case of PC, solves everything. Until next time of course. You don't have to wait until all the stars are alined perfectly in order to use a piece of software. BTW, I just downloaded latest update for LEDAlerts and let's see how this version works out.

If you're not affiliated to the product, why do you defend the product so much? If I'm looking user opionions on a piece of software or hardware, I usually look for negtive opionion first. There is no sense to read praises.

Posted by: DonATcentral

warranty exchange it

Posted by: phonehound

I agree. LEDAlerts works fine, there's no reason why it won't work for you too. Get your device exchanged if it's under warranty, sounds like it's shot. nuff said on this topic.

Posted by: Foxbat121

Now an update: LEDAlerts/QoreFunctions sent me pre-release copy of its new version that contains some optimizations and tweaks in memory management as well as support for new phones. The new version has been running on my phone without lockups for 3 days now. So, it looks like their developers finally fixed the bug (hopefully).

Posted by: phonehound

Its actually been running great for me and everyone in my department who use a BJII and LED Alerts. Most useful third party app I invested in, I would say indispensable at this point if your a BlackJack II owner!

Also downloaded the update and noticed that they added support for the I-Mate Jama 201. Wrote to QoreFunctions and asked if this was a necessary update for me. Their response:

"QoreFunctions Support wrote:

For the vast majority of existing customers the update is not necessary. A handful (literally) of users reported an LED timeout issue on the BJII only. This might happen if your running application resources become depleted. Again, for most users this isn't the case and the vast majority were unaffected. We compensated for this rare situation by tweaking the memory management of the app slightly.

We also added support for the I-Mate Jama 201, which wouldn't affect you unless you plan on upgrading your device!

We hope that answers your questions. Please keep an eye out for another exciting new app which should available within the next two weeks! If you like LEDAlerts, you should love this app too! It adds some much needed and highly requested informational based notification features to the WM Smartphone platform.

Stay tuned...."

I downloaded anyway, but saw no difference in performance. I wonder what the new app is? My interest is peaked!

All is well. Highly recommenced for all BlackJack II owners.

Posted by: parlay

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Originally Posted by Foxbat121

Now an update: LEDAlerts/QoreFunctions sent me pre-release copy of its new version that contains some optimizations and tweaks in memory management as well as support for new phones. The new version has been running on my phone without lockups for 3 days now. So, it looks like their developers finally fixed the bug (hopefully).

Is that the version that they released in early May? If not, what actual version are you running? I'm running version 1.0

Posted by: phonehound

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Originally Posted by parlay

Is that the version that they released in early May? If not, what actual version are you running? I'm running version 1.0

This update is dated 6/6/08. They go by date not version number it seems. I would download it. If anything, it must be improved slightly.

Posted by: Foxbat121

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Originally Posted by parlay

Is that the version that they released in early May? If not, what actual version are you running? I'm running version 1.0

Mine says version 1.02. The one released in May still have the problem for me.

Posted by: SeanH

I have always had this issue with LED Alerts since it came out. The LED will stop blinking after 4-6 days of use. If I soft reset it works fine again.

I do have alot of apps loaded and running all the time. This is the only app that stops working and requires me to to soft reset.

SeanH

Posted by: JeepinCA

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Originally Posted by SeanH

I have always had this issue with LED Alerts since it came out. The LED will stop blinking after 4-6 days of use. If I soft reset it works fine again.

I do have alot of apps loaded and running all the time. This is the only app that stops working and requires me to to soft reset.

SeanH

Yep, me too, but it only took a day before it would stop working for me.

...But I was feeling saucy the other day and downloaded the latest release. After 24+ hours, it's still working. The UI is [also] better - simpler. This latest release recognized that I had tried the Trial for the first version and, at first, wouldn't let me use it because it thought the Trial was already expired; but I got around that, and......so far-so good.

Posted by: Foxbat121

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Originally Posted by SeanH

You don't need soft reset. Just go to TaskManager (Hold the Home key) and kill the LEDsvc process.

The latest update seems fixed the issue for me. I used to have to kill the LEDsvc daily and now it stays live since Sunday.

Posted by: phonehound

No problems here. Both versions working great! I don't keep many apps running which may be the difference. As long as it works, that's what counts! It does work very well.

Posted by: Foxbat121

I don't keep many apps running either. Obviously it affects a small portions of the BJ2 onwers for whatever reason. I glad they fixed it.

Posted by: phonehound

Been reading up over at everythingq.com. Seems like these guys are about to release something new which will be complimentary to LEDAlerts and their other apps. I have both InboxTones and LEDAlerts and they work great together!

Looks like this new app is going to add PocketPC-like screen notifications to Smartphones like the BlackJack II.

Sounds very cool. They mentioned in the other forums that they would be releasing it in about a week.

Posted by: phonehound

Looks like they released their new app according to everythingQ's forum, SmartphonePopUps. VERY cool I must say! I downloaded it and it works great with LEDAlerts. It's sort of like a companion app.

It monitors essentially the same events and when an event occurs, a window pops up on my BlackJack II. It shows me date, time, who the message was from and the subject. Saves me a lot of time because I don't have to go into Messaging to read the subject or dial in to voice mail. I can set it to mark messages as read if I dismiss the PopUp, etc. Very handy indeed!

All of the windows show the Contact names if they are in the contact database. It's like caller-ID for email, sms, voice mails, etc.

The voice mail thing is cool because it shows who left the message (kind of like visual voice mail on the iphone)! I don't have to go into my voice mail to know who left the message. BIG time saver!

The PopUp colors can be customized and it supports themes as well!

Looks like these guys have another hit with SmartphonePopUps! Same 7 day trial is available like LED but this thing is saving me so much time I think I'm going to just by it now. A great add on to LED!

I downloaded it at www.qorefunctions.com Highly recommended!