With RIM set to announce their BlackBerry App World offering any day now, we figured it was about time for us to announce the beta of our new and improved CrackBerry On-Device App Store Client!
Our standard web store at software.crackberry.com makes it easy for you to browse and purchase apps from the convenience of your computer and has been hugely popular - it powers millions of product views and hundreds of thousands of downloads each month. And a few months ago we introduced our mobile-optimized store at crackberryappstore.com, which allows you to browse, buy and download more easily via your BlackBerry's web browser. Built for us and powered by our software partner Mobihand, uur new CrackBerry App Store client is a full-out BlackBerry application that offers an improved on-device experience and some compelling new features, including Deal of the Day (only available via the app store client). Add in the fact we offer free trials on lots of apps, carry thousands of themes, have regular sales and discounts and now offer paid apps for as low as 99 cents and this is a BlackBerry app store you'll want to have on your device and be checking into regularly!
Get CrackBerry App Store Beta: For more information on the CrackBerry App on-device app store client, click here. To download the app store client, visit http://crackberry.com/appstore from your BlackBerry's web browser.
Beta Feedback: We already have plans to rollout some improved features over the next few weeks, including device-specific versions (ie. Storm-optimized version), support of Paypal (currently pay via credit card within the client; Paypal is currently available in our PC store at software.crackberry.com), and support of coupon codes. In the meantime, we'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions. Be sure to email it in to crackberrysupport@mobihand.com. We'll pick the top 20 emails received over the course of the week and reward those people with $15 of free app money!
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Gonna download the app now!
Wait, this is CrackBerry.com ... right?
When you release a version of software for BlackBerry without a Storm-specific version, you're insulting a growing portion of your community.
Sure, the program works, but not as well as it could, or should.
I expected more, and better from CrackBerry. I hope that your future offerings include better Storm support from the start, instead of being an afterthought.
So, for the initial beta release, they should have released a generic client that worked for ALL blackberrys AND a storm specific client? Doesn't that make you sound kinda selfish?
Make sure you disable the compatibility mode. Before I did so, the app would only fill half the screen and wouldn't react at all
How can i disable the compatibility mode? the app is only filling half my screen
I disabled compatibility mode, and it its still the same. Half screen, keyboard won't hide. What now?
Make sure you actually close the program down fully. Do a Menu > Close (or exit, whatever it says). Then disable compatibility. Then start the app up again.
Mine did the same thing until I did a battery pull (actually...I used the "quick pull" app as it does the same thing as a battery pull). Now it is working fine. BIGGER BUTTONS WOULD BE NICE ON THE NEXT VERSION.
Did you download before ranting? I just installed this on my Storm and it works pretty well. It is definitely Storm compatible. That said I can see room to further optimize it by having bigger buttons but not bad for a 1.0 beta effort. And dude, are the screen caps above not shown on a Storm? Obviously they thought about the Storm in building this.
Works nicely on my little ol' Pearl. We peasants are happy.
Dido!
They evan use a Storm for the story pic...
I know that beggers can't be choosers, but come on.
To disable compatibility mode, just go to options, advanced options, applications, hit the berry button on the "App Store" and disable compatibility.
Simple :)
To disable compatibility mode, just go to options, advanced options, applications, hit the berry button on the "App Store" and disable compatibility.
Simple :)
I might be stupid, but on my 8900 when I hit the Berry button, I don't get any option for "disable compatibility" after following your instructions.
Been looking into getting a weather app for a little while now. This contest is just in time!!
count me in!
No Gnews is Good Gnews with Gary...Gnu
For existing users, once you log in, it doesn't allow you to scroll up and down your purchased items list. The curser stays in the lower menu. Not sure if this is a flaw in the program or just a temporary fluke
I'm using verizon 8330 curve with OS 4.5.0.77
Said that it was downloaded successfully, but when I try to run it I get Uncaught exception: java.lang.error. Tried battery pull and permissions all to allow. Anyone else find this? I'm running .109 on a Storm.
Ditto for the curve (4.5 os).
I would be honored to win a copy
Just downloaded, and getting java.lang.error message everytime I try to run the app. Running .247 on a bold. Definitely would like to get this working!
I'm running .241 on my Bold and I'm getting the same thing. I'm getting the 8900 next week so maybe things will be different? (Even though they shouldn't be...)
I have nothing but love for my BB, and with tools like these how can anyone compair. DOWN WITH THE IPHONE! THE STORM IS MOVING IN!
It's a noble effort and hopefully we will see a marked improvement when it comes out of Beta.
Hey, Great layout and easier to navigate.
I didn't like it...... couldn't hide the keyboard on the storm, Couldn't navigate to anything but one deal of the day. All the buttons are too small to use without zooming in. I also couldn't get 'Categories', 'Top Apps', or 'Search' to work...... needless to say, after several minutes of frustration, I uninstalled it. Maybe when the Ddevice specific applications come out things will be better...
(I have a storm 9530)
Disabling compatibility mode will remove the keyboard from the screen. Go to Options > Advanced Options > Applications. Then highlight "App store", press the Menu key, then choose "Disable compatibility mode". The app works like a charm when turning off CM.
I did disable the compatability mode initially, but it wasn't until I did a battery pull that it actually worked. I guess I'll have to remember to do that first in the future before I panic!!
No worries. Pretty much any application that wasn't created specifically for the Storm will have that dumbass half-screen OSK when compatibility mode is enabled.
It is obviously Storm compatable after seeing screenshots and other comments. Any chance someone could describe how to get it to work for us worms out there? Is it working for anyone running .113?
Working fine fore me. Had to disable compatibility mode and shutdown program, then it worked fine.
Working fine fore me. Had to disable compatibility mode and shutdown program, then it worked fine.
great app. great design
Finally a weather app that looks good too? I'm in, please.
what weather app
what weather app
And I like it. I found it very easy to purchase. Give it a try guys/gals.
Just downloaded and it works fine. Buttons are a little small for the touch screen but very nice job for a Beta release. I love the deal of the day, it will keep me checking back on a regular basis. Look forward to the release specific to my 9530. Well done CrackBerry!
You need to do a battery pull to get the app to function properly.
Like many of you I thought it was broken and I was ready to delete it. I tried disabling compatability mode (I would still do so) and that didn't fix it, but after a battery pull we're ready to roll.
I have tried every combination of downloading, battery pulls, and disabling compatibility mode, and nothing stops the java.lang error from occurring. I give up because I'm tired of restarting my phone.
You don't have to do a battery pull. When you back out of the program it runs in the background. while the program is running you just need to press BB Key then Close.
You don't have to do a battery pull. When you back out of the program it runs in the background. while the program is running you just need to press BB Key then Close.
no wonder people speak so badly about storm users . we complain too much ... before even tryin to work out the app a ton of people are complaining . it does not work properly on the storm unless you DISABLE COMPABiLITY MODE !! so what you do is go to options>advanced>highlight app nd click the menu button>select disable compability mode .. now it should work fine .. please give constructive criticism .. negative comments about how crackberry is storm centered do not help the app or the developer . thank you !
btw it works fine . looks better than the wap .. can't wait for paypal nd yes some bigger buttons for the storms touchscreen would be nice but ii'm not complaining =)
Finally... some information we can use! Disabled Compatability Mode pulled the battery, and it works like a champ. Portrait and landscape both work on .113. Thanks again!
This app store is awesome! I love the full functionality of it.
And it looks so pretty on my Bold :)
I did a battery pull, a reinstall and still I get that same error. Glad to know it's working on the bold for someone!
i did NOT do a battery pull jus disabled compability mode nd the app is working fine for me . i am on .113
You have to change the app in options to Disable Compatibility Mode, the keyboard goes into hiding and you pull it when needed. Sure I would rather have it in landscape, but this is the 1st of the beta of this...give it a little time