BBSmart Alarms Pro - Updated and Price Slashed

on 12 Mar 2009 12:28 PM

Now Available for All Devices, including BlackBerry Storm, Bold, Curve 8900, 8350i...

Back in the pre-BlackBerry Bold, Storm and Curve 8900 days, BBSmart's Alarms Pro app was one of those must-have applications (read review here) and was a top seller in our ShopCrackBerry.com app store. There was good reason for this too as it was the most powerful, fully-featured multi-alarm application available for BlackBerry.

BBSmart Alarms Pro features include:

No limits! Create as many alarms as you want!
Choose from four cool alarm sounds or pick your own mp3's to wake up to!
Set snooze times for 1, 2, 5 minutes all the way up to an hour
Easily set quick alarms - perfect for alarms to grab the washing (30 minutes from now), or just to grab a quick power nap (wake me up in 15 minutes!)
Friendly, easy to use software designed by people for people (big buttons easy to read in the morning with sleepy eyes)
Create alarm templates so setting new alarms with your favorite preferences is a breeze!

Version 1.25 of Alarms Pro finally updates the app to make it compatible with all BlackBerry device models, including the Bold, Curve 8900, Curve 8350i and the touchscreen Storm. And the best part of this latest update is the massive price cut that came with it. Alarms Pro previously sold for $15.00. You can now pick it up at its new price of $4.95. Sweet!

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70 Comments

Posted by kdmoyers Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I wonder if they fixed the bug where if an MP3 alarm goes off while the device is locked the only way to shut it off is to pull the battery.

Posted by skitchbeatz Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Why get this if you have a storm, curve 8900 or a bold? Seems like it duplicates features for extra $$

Posted by zazzified Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Hrm. I have the Storm and can't get it to use the tones already on the phone. I hate the preloaded ones and figured I could just select one from the system, but the test sound doesn't work and I already enabled all the permissions for the app.

Posted by jvarga77 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I'm running into the same problem. I purchased the full version since I'd rather not be required to reset my alarm every night. when I'm setting up the alarm, the try sound button doesn't do anything. I've made sure the permissions are set up correctly, but still nothing. I've emailed CS and am awaiting a response.

Posted by justadye4 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I have a storm and have all permisions set to allow, yet still no sound with default sounds or MP3's. what gives? it worked great on my curve. this bug needs to be fixed asap cuz I love this app

Posted by bbsmartsupport Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

For all those encountering sound issues, this is a known issue with the BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.75. The issue has been submitted to RIM and they have acknowledged this as a valid bug with their OS.

The issue has been fixed in the subsequent Storm OS's that have been leaked, but just still waiting on some of the carriers to push out the official non-buggy OS to everybody...

If you are encountering this issue, please consider upgrading the OS on your device.

Thanks,
BBSmart Support

Posted by ipod sad face Friday, Apr 17, 2009 1030 days ago

I agree. This bug is a major inconvenience, but I'm sure the programmers are on top of it.

Posted by fyrfyter Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Nothing like screwing over the existing customers, by lowering the price for the future ones. The first customers who paid the full price are the reason you are still in existence as a company. Perhaps you might consider paying those people back with a free app! I take it as a slap in the face when myself and others who wanted this program paid the higher amount for it, and then you go and cut the price to sell more copies for newer handsets. WTF? If this is what I and others can expect, this will be the first and last product I will buy from you.

Posted by OutfieldJack Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

what a rant. Do you deel that way about every product you buy that ever reduces it price? Do you demand to pay full price every time you buy something?

Looks like a great product, I'll try it out.

Posted by brlintn Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Some people amaze me by the greed and immature level. I really should go back to the car dealership and demand my money back since they are now selling the 08 models cheaper than what I bought it for. HOW DARE THEM!!

Posted by needforspd Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I too bought the BB Alarms product at a higher price for my previous BBs. But in doing so we're eligible for upgrades for free so what's the big deal? Everything drops in price over time.
Chill man and enjoy the product again if you have a newer unit.

Thanks to the BBAlarms people and releasing an update so I can use this again on my 8220.

Posted by Cobra302 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

this is really a non issue. storms are going for like 128 now, should the people that paid a higher price be entitled to something as well? its business, sometimes you find a good sale, sometimes you dont.

Posted by fyrfyter Friday, Mar 13, 2009 1065 days ago

Nothing drops 66% in a day. Simple. If it was one of those gradual reductions over time, I could see it. But this is total $hit.

Posted by Hiatus69 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Does this alarm turn on the Storm if its off? Thats a great feature I like on my Storm. I do hate that the Storm only has 1 alarm.

Posted by brlintn Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

double post, sorry

Posted by mrsFAB Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I might just give this a try...

Posted by cpuking2009 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I don't need a $5 app my phone already does it all....
ahh the joy's of owning a storm.

Posted by Anonymous876097468 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Sorry, what? I have a Storm too and it doesn't have multiple alarms so I don't know what you're talking about.

Posted by Anonymous876097468 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Sorry, what? I have a Storm too and it doesn't have multiple alarms so I don't know what you're talking about.

Posted by deloreancowboy Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Does a purchased liscence on one device stop you from being able to use another device? I purchased this on my 8320 and now I have an 8900.

Posted by needforspd Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Nope ... just send an email to the developer w/ your old PIN and your new PIN and theyll send you a new key.

Posted by Mazon Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I sent multiple emails to every one of the software companies that I had purchased BB software for when I got my Storm.
Not one replied to me, even the ones that had compatible software that would just require a pin change.

I had to re-buy almost all of the software for the Storm,

And I never did get a working version of the
Adorno MultiAlarm Pro software for the storm - 10.00 wasted and now its 4.99 - now who's pissed

Posted by justadye4 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

if you go into the crackberry app store and log in with your account, you can update your pin. I just did and it worked like a charm

Posted by Cobra302 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

freakin time!

Posted by RoninKSB Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Great app, glad to be able to use it with the Bold.

The quick alarm is handy for things like parking meters.

Posted by chris.zacher452 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

This is still not working on my storm.

Posted by kbch Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I give up, how do you get it to make sounds? I have mp3 ringtones I want to use as alarms, they're on the SD card, all application permissions are set to "Allow." Nada. Help? Tnx.

Posted by skynny70 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Thank you. Finally multiple alarms on my Curve!

***kbch*** To use an mp3 from your SD card select "From File" and then select the appropriate folder from the SD card to add the song/ring tone you want.

Posted by kbch Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Thank you, skynny70, but still no dice. I don't have a "From File" option, just "Customize," which I picked and navigated to the file, and now under the "Sound:" line it shows "File: [my file]." Still no sound. The alarm "goes off" -- it prompts me visually -- but no sound.

Anyone else have any ideas? I'm still on last Verizon official OS, is that my problem?

Posted by sheerheartattack Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

I am not paying for money for shit that should already come standard with my phone. It's almost like RIM gets kickbacks for being lazy.

Posted by Cobra302 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

and you go on and enjoy having only one alarm on your device.

ive used this program with my old curve and now my bold, at the price its going for its definetly worth it. but to each his own.

Posted by poedoft Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

The customer service sucks I decided to try the full version paid and received a PIN and activation code "What the hell do I do with a PIN, Enter it where?" E mailed to have my activation reset.......still waiting...........screw it.

Posted by Cobra302 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

up the program, the first screen you get to should give you the option to enter the reg code.

Posted by peodoft Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Did it....code is invalid...maybe I should have given a $5.00 and said keep the change.

Posted by bbsmartsupport Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Hi,

The most common reason why your registration key will not be working is if you did not enter in a valid device PIN when purchasing the software.

Please login to your account and update the PIN and a new registration key/activation code will be generated for you.

Account login page: http://software.crackberry.com/myaccount.asp

Thanks,
BBSmart Support.

Posted by peodoft Friday, Mar 13, 2009 1065 days ago

Ok I have had some E mails with the smart guys I think Iam on that verge of getting this problem fixed, but......This E mail tag is slow...Very slow if you have a problem expect days not hours.

Posted by blkbarbie Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

i downloaded the trial version eariler today and I can't get the sound to work... I've gone back and edited app permissions and still no sound any advise....

Posted by bbsmartsupport Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

For all those encountering sound issues, this is a known issue with the BlackBerry Storm OS 4.7.0.75. The issue has been submitted to RIM and they have acknowledged this as a valid bug with their OS.

The issue has been fixed in the subsequent Storm OS's that have been leaked, but just still waiting on some of the carriers to push out the non-buggy OS to everybody...

If you are encountering this issue, please consider upgrading the OS on your device.

Thanks,
BBSmart Support

Posted by Ted Wilson Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Allowed all permissions as per instructions, still no test sound. re-booted, still no test sounds.
Oh Well, $4.95 down the drain.

Posted by Ted Wilson Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Dear BBSmart Support.
I would be happy to add a leaked OS upgrade if you will provide me with a guarantee to replace my Storm when the bugs eat it up.
Maybe that's why they call it
'leaked' and not the Official Version.

Posted by tanjent Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

No sound and cant get ti to show full screen.
Only half screen with the shure type keyboard that will not hide

Posted by jvarga77 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

So, in order to have this app work, I need to use a leaked BETA OS? I'm sorry, but shouldn't an app work with the official OS rather than needing to use a leaked OS to work? Though I appreciate the update here, I still haven't received a response from the inquiry that I made at the BBSmarts site...

Posted by peodoft Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

nope I changed the PIN got a new number tried the apps registration and same thing "invalid registration"...I quit!

Posted by drdave00 Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Sounds like a good program if it would work!!!!!!!!!!My trial lasted five minutes before I uninstalled.

Posted by enigmaspot Thursday, Mar 12, 2009 1066 days ago

Just about all the problems above, I've got. Well I learned a $4.95 lesson. I really wanted this to work.

Posted by imaudihere Friday, Mar 13, 2009 1066 days ago

The only thing that annoys me about this app (aside from problems already mentioned) is the icon that shows up at the top when you have an alarm set. I'm sure I can get used to this, but for now it keeps making me think I have new messages or something. Any way to turn it off?

Posted by PeekPoke Friday, Mar 13, 2009 1065 days ago

I didn't see a way to turn off the icon through the app. But that'd be a good feature to have for those who don't change (add/delete) the alarms frequently and hence would find the icon not as useful.

Posted by lancereeter Saturday, Mar 14, 2009 1065 days ago

ya, what is up with the icon and words "BBSmart Alarm Pro" permanently at the top of my screen? I don't even have any alarms set and I have the bell icon and the number "1".

I really don't want this permanently at the top of my screen.

UPDATE: I pulled the battery and the words/icon were gone.

Everything seem fine now.

Posted by gadgetzilla Friday, Mar 13, 2009 1066 days ago

As with anything, prices drop though you don't see that with software as often as you might see with an LCD flat panel tv.

but...expecting the software to work fully with a 'leaked' version of OS is a bit much to ask for. I'm a newbie with blackberry and don't feel upto the challenge of 'unofficially' upgrading my storm OS. From business perspectives, a developer should have stated the requirements clearly, so people who buy the program, they know what to expect. To assume that everyone will use/install the 'leaked' OS, is assuming way too much.

Imagine if Microsoft's solution to fix an MSOffice issue was to install a 'beta' version of their upcoming OS

Recommendations are to distribute the software as 'release candidate' till the required OS becomes final.

Thank you

Posted by Stephen Glasgow Friday, Mar 13, 2009 1065 days ago

Another program from CC that doesn't work. When I try to open Alarms Pro I get this message " Uncaught exception java.lang. error". What can I do?