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Automatic Wallpaper Changing Apps for the Storm!

by Kevin Michaluk on 12 Dec 2008 09:28 AM
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Wallpaper Shuffle

This week saw the debut of two new automatic wallpaper changing apps to the ShopCrackBerry.com software store and I have a feeling this is only the beginning...

Ringing in at just $4.95, both Visual Arts and Wallpaper Shuffle allow for your BlackBerry Storm to automatically and randomly change the wallpaper on your device homescreen. An awesome idea! It would be even awesomer if this was doable on all BlackBerry devices, but it seems this capability is currently only available to developers in the Storm's API. As you can tell from the image above, I installed Wallpaper Shuffle yesterday and have been liking it.

As for getting a ton of wallpapers on your BlackBerry Storm, look no further than our BlackBerry Wallpaper Maker and user-contributed Wallpaper Gallery. For the wallpaper maker, just upload your photo from your computer, select your device, and the wallpaper will be emailed to you for easy installation. From there, you are given the option to also add your newly created wallpaper to our gallery if you so choose. It's simple, and it's free!

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Posted by JD_Berry Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Can we please get this for the Curve?

 
 
Posted by mush10 Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Kevin

Has this shown any adverse effects on battery life?

Thanks
Bryan

 
 
Posted by Kevin Michaluk Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Not that I've noticed so far, but it's been less than a day for me and I re-charged by device at night so can't really answer that just yet.

 
 
Posted by mothy Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Ive had it for a week and it has no adverse affect on the battery life. Im set at 30 minutes for a change.

 
 
Posted by jrogers8 Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

I would love to have this on my Bold. Any chance there will be a version for the Bold? I have a ton of wallpapers and would love for them to cycle.

 
 
Posted by captcrackberry Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Please make WallpaperShuffle for BOLD!

 
 
Posted by Smiley88 Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

If you set to rotate every 5 seconds and let the LCD on all the time then it will use up quickly. to save battery what you do is lower the LCD brightness or if you have the charger just pull it in.

 
 
Posted by Smiley88 Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

sorry can not. the problem is that RIM does not expose the background API other than to the new Storm. I do not know why they dont. it is such a simple thing for them to do.

 
 
Posted by Gui Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

those wallpapers will definitely give my storm a great look for christmass lol

http://www.passedarmes.wordpress.com

 
 
Posted by BBA Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Please RIM, Pleeeeease make this API availible for the Bold. I guess it is too late now, right?

 
 
Posted by JsGrandma Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

I'm new to BB and would love this app if it is available to the general public. I'm not sure if this is just for developers or for all.

Also is it OTA or should I download it to my PC first?

JsGrandma

 
 
Posted by napsfan Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Thanks for the tip on this app. Downloaded it today and it seems to be working great. (on my VZW Storm) Nice!

To the above question: You follow the link and buy the app online for $4.95, then you get an email with a link to download. If you read that email on your Storm, just click on the link and start the process. Very straightforward.

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

Monica Bellucci and Megan Fox wallpapers FTW!!

 
 
Posted by jdkluck Friday, Dec 12, 2008 1251 days ago

I have tried the free trial for Visual Arts and have not tried Wallpaper Shuffle since I dont know if I want to buy it or the other one.
Has anyone checked them both out? Are they the same? Any preferences to which one is better or have comparisons? Kind of like PeekAWho and Azerie (sp) same thing but both have pros/cons.
Just curious and Happy Holidays to all!

 
 
Posted by revwill Saturday, Dec 13, 2008 1250 days ago

I want that christmas tree wallpaper for my curve. Anybody know where to find it?

 
 
Posted by sarfrazfamily Sunday, Dec 14, 2008 1249 days ago

I bought it and it sent the email but it's asking me for a registration and I don't have one. help please! i have the recipt

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Sunday, Dec 14, 2008 1249 days ago

what folder (system, sd card or store) am I to choose to save the program in? I chose system) I have it set for 30 mins intervels and nothing is happening and I installed it at 3:15pm today. Help!

 
 
Posted by Niajewel Monday, Dec 15, 2008 1248 days ago

I too having problem using the app so I want my money back this app is a joke....

 
 
Posted by sarfrazfamily Monday, Dec 15, 2008 1248 days ago

i got this app a couple days ago Sat i think I will need my money as well. I really wanted to have this. did i not doing something right? I have the visual arts icon in the download folder but it's not working!!

please reply!

 
 
Posted by Anonymous Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 1247 days ago

I first posted that I couldn't get this app to work but after contacting the maker of the app I am now enjoying it very much. He was extremely helpful in showing me (a novice to BB) how to make it work and it turns out it's quite easy with his instructions.