Beta: Xbox Live + BlackBerry = XBerry Live!

By Click on 13 Oct 2008 01:42 am

I don't know about you but I am a HUGE Xbox360 FanBoy! I don't know how many times I wished there was an app that I could put on my BlackBerry to show me who on my friends list was online and playing what. Enter Xberry Live!, your new best friend to see who's playing, what that person is playing, and what games have they played in the past (as long as that person has all of that enabled in their preferences). You don't just have to add your friends off your list, you can add anyone with a Xbox Live Gamer Tag! More after the jump.

One feature that was added into this application is the ability to know when there is a newer version out and it will let you know to update the app. Keep in mind that this is a BETA app so there may be some minor bugs (only install if you're comfortable with beta apps). Xberry will work for BlackBerry smartphones running OS version 4.2.1 and up and it is available on 81xx, 83xx, 87xx, 88xx, and 9000!

To download, type in this URL in your BlackBerry's web browser:

http://jxl.me/xberry/xberrylive.jad

[ via MiBlackBerry ]

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121 comments

DaLynQwenT Oct 13, 2008 at 3:45 am

Omg, this is SWEET, A+ APP!!

bigmikefsp Oct 15, 2008 at 7:14 pm

i cany figure out how to install this app. I keep getting error messages. Can you help me?

lifegoes00 Oct 13, 2008 at 5:23 am

interesting

damage76 Oct 13, 2008 at 7:17 am

Nice App. Unfortunately I don't XBox game any chance of a PSP or PS3 version?

TrippinSkott Oct 13, 2008 at 2:28 pm

PS3 version would be just as kick ass. I would be willing to pay for that...

jordanodiaz87 Oct 13, 2008 at 7:22 am

no problems with app yet, a must for LIVE gamers

DogFromHell Oct 13, 2008 at 7:44 am

So downloaded! I will post if I have any bug issue's, thanks for the info and the software!!

DogFromHell Oct 13, 2008 at 7:49 am

Just a question, do you have to upload all of your friends into the system manually?? Or is there a way to add all of your current friends in one fail swoop? Also how do I get that cool green Icon to appear???

jxlarrea Oct 13, 2008 at 8:14 am

I'm the developer of XBerry Live! I'm so glad you are enjoying it! Please let me know if you find any bugs or problems.

jordanodiaz87: Sorry but i'm am XBOX 360 fanboy ;) No PS3/PSP version ever.

DogFromHell: You'll have to manually input the gamertags you want to track. Adding your account friends list means that XBerry would need to ask for your windows live credentials which translates to a security risk.

bigmikefsp Oct 15, 2008 at 7:16 pm

i hope you can help me. I keep getting error messages. It is telling me the link does not work. I am copy and pasting it. Am i doing something wrong?

Aavzla Oct 21, 2008 at 11:46 pm

Hi all. I have been getting problems since ver. 2.99 with crash the app when i tried update my friends. It gives different codes of problems every time. What can you say about it?

Jayden EnV Oct 20, 2009 at 3:28 pm

just a question... i got it for my storm and it does recognize any gamer tag i enter into the application at all. like the name you see here for me is my exact gamer tag and it does work. i tried it with everyone on my friends list and nothing... any help would be greatly appreciated. my email is JaydenEnV@live.com.

thanks

ISTORM Oct 13, 2008 at 9:20 am

Makes organising clan matches a dream now!!

AppleTrak Oct 13, 2008 at 9:46 am

Hey jxlarrea,

Thanks for this app. I'm an avid Xbox 360 gamer, plus a new BB user...have a blog dedicated to Xbox Live and BB...coincidence? Thanks for the app. I will be trying it out on the Storm next month.

Please send me a friend request. Gamertag: AppleTrak

jxlarrea Oct 13, 2008 at 9:53 am

AppleTrak please let me know how it works in the Storm!

AppleTrak Oct 13, 2008 at 10:15 am

I'll keep you posted on how it works with the Storm. I'm also a developer looking at getting into BB development. If you need some assistance on updates, or code QA, let me know.

AppleTrak Nov 22, 2008 at 6:45 pm

I got me a Storm yesterday (after waiting 3 hours in line, and being told to come back later in the day due to crashed Verizon network).

Anyway, this is my first BB. A former Treo junky. First app I installed was Xberry Live.

Works fairly well...though I have a steep learning curve. BB, touchscreen, no physical keyboard.

Hoping to give it more time to play with, and maybe see if I can help improve it for the cool Storm touchscreen.

joshtbuff Oct 13, 2008 at 10:45 am

I am excited for a new app for Xbox Live. I sent a message to Microsoft about 5 weeks ago asking for a blackberry application.

One thing I would like to see in the future is a way to message friends. I am also a fan of integrating it with Windows LiveID so that your friends list is in automatically. I disagree about a security issue as the BlackBerry is known for its protection. I mean we get email from Gmail and log onto AIM and even Windows Messenger. Inputting the tags isnt what bothers me as much as not being able to message the people on their xbox and vice versa. Just like the messages work on the computer. I am looking forward to that app.

Also my icon on my 8330 curve does not look like the one in the picture. Mine looks a bit more ghetto. Its like a blue etch-a-sketch with a X in the top right corner. Just FYI

I'd love to help test any thing that you can develop as far as improving the applications that merge xbox and blackberry. While gaming didnt exactly ruin my life, it sure has changed it.

Again thanks for making the app and i look forward to future versions.

Click Oct 13, 2008 at 11:28 am

I have a 8330 and you see what mine looks like via my pictures.

noeffectx Oct 13, 2008 at 11:10 am

to the developer of this add thank u. this is a step forward. hopefully the next update will be able to send messages to xboxlive friends.

Please make it possible tnx.

Massonite Oct 13, 2008 at 11:56 am

I like this app. I'm gonna definitely play around with it.

My gamertag is MassoniteX360 if anyone wants to play some NHL 09 :)

crackvegas78 Oct 13, 2008 at 12:26 pm

OMG OMG OMG. this is way sweet. Wish that you could just enter your gamer tag and have it pull your friends list. Also it would be nice to be able to send a msg. All in all I love it though

kilo720 Oct 13, 2008 at 12:27 pm

too bad they aint got a ps3 version
but if wanna play against me hit me up
gamertag kilo720
but keep us updated on this kev and if anything bout a ps3 version post it and update on this app

Crystall09 Oct 13, 2008 at 12:47 pm

AAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is anyone else as excited about this as I am?!?!?!?!?

jesseb11111111111111 Oct 13, 2008 at 1:31 pm

how do you get that icon????

TheShakeJunt Oct 13, 2008 at 1:50 pm

I have to admit, this is a very cool app. Awesome as it is, but once more features are added, this could be one of the coolest apps on the blackberry.

trinybwoy Oct 13, 2008 at 3:11 pm

are u going to create one for the Android OS?
just curious.lol

topher0220 Oct 13, 2008 at 3:33 pm

Works GREAT, but were do you get that SWEET icon with the Xbox 360 logo, and Blackberry logo on it?

Anonymous Oct 13, 2008 at 4:44 pm

Sweet app. Worked until I went to "move" the icon but then the "icon" dissapeared. Thought I may have "hidden" it but I didn't. Icon completely gone but the program still shows as installed. I'm on a 8330 Curve (OS 4.5.XX). Any thoughts?

Treatz Oct 13, 2008 at 6:11 pm

HAHAHAHAH

so useless and yet SUCH a PRO app!

jxlarrea Oct 13, 2008 at 6:45 pm

For those that for some reason can't get to see the xberry icon, i just release a new version 2.3 which hopefully will fix it.

Treatz Oct 13, 2008 at 8:38 pm

i was lacking the ICON as well until i rebooeed my bold

VAsPitBull Oct 26, 2008 at 1:14 am

I can't download the app it keeps sayin error help please
Gamertag VAsPitBull

TheWuternal Oct 13, 2008 at 6:50 pm

Excellent app!!

shovelheadhd Oct 13, 2008 at 9:27 pm

I love this program! No having a go to a website and select a gamertag to see if someone is on. I would love to be able to send a message to friends and retrieve messages also. Keep up the great work!

mfang210 Oct 13, 2008 at 10:42 pm

This app is soo cool.

Anonymous Oct 13, 2008 at 11:44 pm

Sigh... With version 2.4 I don't get an icon at all. The app is installed but NO icon... Even after reboot. Curve 833

jxlarrea Oct 14, 2008 at 1:32 am

Whats your OS version? Do you have any restrictive IT policies in your phone?

virtualjustice Oct 14, 2008 at 10:03 am

No restrictive IT policies that I'm aware of. The app runs fine from the install screen but when I go back to the desktop the icon is missing (not hidden, I've checked)... and the app appears in my application list. I'm running OS 4.5.077 on a Telus Mobility 8330 Curve...

Cocotaso Oct 14, 2008 at 12:52 am

I installed this app but don't see its working? I logged into my xbox live account and yet not showing online...mayb it takes some time..dunno..

I'll check again soon.

Clintonde Oct 14, 2008 at 3:58 am

free?

ps2widow Oct 14, 2008 at 10:30 am

I'm a huge gamer but I game on the Ps3...mainly shooters like Socom Confrontation, which comes out tomorrow...and I will feel a sudden illness come on before work. Anyway, will there please be a Ps3 version?! This app looks awesome...great job! Have an answer? Hit me up with a friends invite on psn: xWIDOWx

jxlarrea Oct 14, 2008 at 10:09 am

ps2widow sorry no PS3 version ever since i'm never getting a PS3.

Cheers :)

ps2widow Oct 14, 2008 at 10:29 am

Never say never! Lol...thanks for the info though. Any other smart peeps going to make a ps3 version?

Hi-Dee Hooo :)

Iron_Hide Oct 14, 2008 at 10:35 am

I recently started using the Xbox Live website on my BB and thought that that was pretty cool (http://www.xbox.mobi/ for those who don't know), but this is sweet!
Good Job, Xavier!
Works beautifully on my 8310 running 4.5.0.81.

jxlarrea Oct 14, 2008 at 1:20 pm

Thanks Iron Hide, good to know it's working for you.

virtualjustice Oct 14, 2008 at 3:57 pm

Installed 2.7. Still no luck with an icon. Still missing. Oh well... Can't say that I didn't try...

jxlarrea Oct 14, 2008 at 4:14 pm

virtualjustice im so sorry about that. I've tested the app in all the devices and the icon works just fine. I really have no idea what could have gone wrong in your installation :(

virutaljustice Oct 14, 2008 at 4:53 pm

I'm sorry too. I was really looking forward to using it. It would have been great. Bummer...

jxlarrea Oct 14, 2008 at 4:58 pm

virutaljustice what theme are you using? could you try switching to the default theme and reboot your phone?

virtualjustice Oct 14, 2008 at 5:15 pm

Yes!!! That's it! Went to the standard "Icon" theme and voila there it is! Can you make it work for the "Today" theme. I would much prefer to have it work on that... Thanks for not giving up!

jxlarrea Oct 14, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Wow, thanks to you man, now i know where to begin!

virtualjustice Oct 14, 2008 at 6:02 pm

No problem. Just let me know if i can be of any further assistance. I would be glad to help any way I can.

loyalty Oct 15, 2008 at 3:00 am

now this is awesome: i can see who's online and try to plan some CoD4 matches, and my girl thinks i'm checking text messages..haha beautiful!

Dwayne Reed Oct 15, 2008 at 12:23 pm

This is a great app that I love and it works well, it just seems to be draining my battery, did any one else notice a decline in battery performance after installing this app?

jxlarrea Oct 15, 2008 at 8:52 pm

As with any app running in the background that constantly retrieves data it will drain your battery. Make sure you close it when you are not using it.

I'll consider in future version some kind of "Away" mode where the app doesnt update your contacts when its running on the background.

Dwayne Reed Oct 16, 2008 at 6:31 pm

I understand what you mean, if you do get that away mode, I will definatley re-download it. I dont always have access to a charger so I really can't scrafice the battery loss. Maybe i should just get a set of new batteries lol. It is a great app though and I thank and commend you for it!

jxlarrea Oct 16, 2008 at 7:59 pm

I just released version 2.85 with the Battery Saving Away Mode!

Thanks for the idea!

Busta-B Oct 15, 2008 at 1:27 pm

Love the app... wish you could send messages though... great app for checking to see who's online!

Guibs Oct 15, 2008 at 4:48 pm

Great Apps. If we could send and receive message to Xbox Live user this would be amazing although I doubt it would be possible if you want to avoid linking the passport account to this.

Suggestion: Maybe give the option to NOT load the icon/picture in an attempt to save data? You may not know but us Canadian get screwed badly on data rates so we try to save everywhere we can ;)

bigmikefsp Oct 15, 2008 at 6:11 pm

My blackberry is not letting me go to this web page(http://jxl.me/xberry/xberrylive.jad).It is telling me there is a problem with the link. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to download this app. I am a new blackberry user.

Phreez Oct 16, 2008 at 4:33 am

This looks exceptionally cool, trouble is I can't add any gamertags. Whenever I add one it says 'Please verify the gamertag and try again'.

Any ideas??

Mister_P Oct 16, 2008 at 2:12 pm

I added about 2 gamertags then the next couple it's giving me the same error. "please verify the gamertag and try again"

Apollyon78#CB Oct 17, 2008 at 12:32 am

Sweet application and thanks for all of the updates. It is great to see you are constantly working keep this an awesome app. Thanks again.

Anonymous Oct 17, 2008 at 2:53 pm

This app works great and the updates are awesome as well. One thing I'd like to see is the ability to assign a tone for when someone logs in to Live. Thanks for the app and keep up the good work.

virtualjustice Oct 18, 2008 at 4:28 pm

Heya! Just wanted to know if you've made any progress with the icons working on the "today" theme?

syntax Oct 18, 2008 at 8:01 pm

best app ever!!!

oleens Oct 20, 2008 at 12:32 pm

I am posting this for "dogfromhell", he is getting an error message "uncaught exception error, the application xberry has timed out", and "responce process terminated". Any help would be appriciated. This is also using ver. 2.99

Anonymous Oct 20, 2008 at 12:12 pm

I keep getting unexained exception errors every time the app tries to update since the latest 2.99 version, you have any recommendations?

jxlarrea Oct 20, 2008 at 2:48 pm

FOR ALL OF YOU HAVING ERRORS AFTER INSTALLING VERSION 2.99:

I'm so sorry about this, i'm still trying to figure out what went wrong. The solution for now is to UNINSTALL XBERRY LIVE! and CLEAN INSTALL IT AGAIN.

Download OTA: http://jxl.me/xberry/xberrylive.jad

You will have to add the gamertags again but at least the app will work.

Sorry :(

virtualjustice Oct 22, 2008 at 8:40 pm

Has your latest version solved the problem with the Xberry Live icon missing on the "today" theme?

Aavzla Oct 23, 2008 at 9:23 am

Hi all. Im still getting the same crash and reports after reinstall the app. Any solution? I still love the app but i want it working not crashing.

Anonymous Oct 23, 2008 at 11:26 am

I got my 8100 Pearl to stop crashing by changing the update setting from "manual" to "30 minutes". That seems to be where the problem may lie. Gotta change it fast, though, before it tries to update otherwise you have to keep trying to do it over and over.

Aavzla Oct 23, 2008 at 10:26 pm

Thanks to the previous user for the tip about the time for update. Resolve the problem. Thanks.

evermore7071 Oct 25, 2008 at 1:19 am

cant get this to run ver 3.1. tried instruction and tips about uninstalling and reinstalling.

VZW curve, os 4.3

VAsPitBull Oct 25, 2008 at 12:03 pm

Yea if anyone figures with error thing out let me know because it wont let me download either.

jxlarrea Oct 26, 2008 at 1:05 pm

The download link won't work until around Wednesday. Long story short, my laptop got stolen and now i have to wait 2-3 business days to get the new code signatures from RIM.

hoonder Oct 27, 2008 at 3:41 pm

i downloaded it awhile ago, currently have 2.99, and now when i load it i get an update saying 3.1 is available but when i try to update, i get an error "page not found."
i also typed the URL directly and got same error message.

88pes2009 Oct 28, 2008 at 6:06 am

i clean installed xberry live! 3.2

got an error, now it wont open at all! :(

88pes2009 Oct 28, 2008 at 6:14 am

tried to clean install it again, same old

Crackberry Sean Oct 28, 2008 at 11:34 pm

I think this is a common issue. I get the exact same problem with the new version (and only starting with the new version) on my 8130.

I suspect that he broke something and is trying to fix it, as there's been two updates released for it today.

adamayers Oct 28, 2008 at 11:34 am

I'm having the same issues (uncaught exception)...since v2.99. I thought I'd download the update for v3.2 and that would take care of it. Now,the app won't even open so I can't change the update settings from manual to 30 minutes as the previous post sugguests. If anybody figures it out I'd love to know.

adamayers Oct 28, 2008 at 11:39 am

does anyone have an older version laying around I could get?

Pibe38 Oct 29, 2008 at 4:10 pm

I've also been having issues after version 3.1.

Now with 3.3 it crashes after it opens and starts updating.

bbmbbm Oct 30, 2008 at 8:56 am

working now, but if its set on Manual update --> errors!, have to set it to 30mins, i want Manual to work though!, got a BOLD

jxlarrea Oct 30, 2008 at 6:35 pm

Manual Update works now in version 3.7, sorry about that.

AJAceJack Nov 17, 2008 at 4:18 pm

Will this beta be available for the storm? sure hope so!!

T-Minus 4 days and counting!!!

Anonymous Nov 18, 2008 at 8:17 pm

This application is great but it says all my friends are always off line... Even including myself... I double check by turning my x box on and this app... But my friends are always off line on my app

krossfire7 Dec 1, 2008 at 3:55 pm

I too can not add a friend on my storm I even tried to re-install any help?

krossfire7 Dec 1, 2008 at 3:59 pm

I think I figured it out

gwiz36 Jan 17, 2009 at 3:36 am

how do i view my gamercard and friends list on my curve?

>B Feb 12, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Is xberry live down? I haven't been able to update/add, etc. To the app since tuesday. I thought it was an issue with the app. I even uninstalled it several times. Tried a different storm and its happening in that one as well.

crazytheatregirl Feb 23, 2009 at 11:48 pm

i just downloaded this app onto my new curve and every gamertag i enter asks me to verify them and tells me they are incorrect. this app needs to be worked on if i can't get my friends on the list what's the point of having it on m phone?

crazytheatregirl Feb 23, 2009 at 11:48 pm

o NiNjAxNiNjA o Jul 17, 2009 at 1:33 pm

when i try to add my gamer tag on my curve 8900 it say's please verify gamertag and try again does any one know what i should do please and thanx ps. if you can tell me in over xbox live my gamertag is ''o NiNjAxNiNjA o'' later

Wheeler_73 Aug 10, 2009 at 3:05 pm

Does anyone know if this works for the Tour? I have version 5.5 but it is not letting me add any gamer tags.

Jayden EnV Oct 20, 2009 at 3:44 pm

i am having the same problem with adding gamer tags if anyone can help please let me know i totally want to use this app

Borske Oct 27, 2009 at 7:29 pm

I contacted Juan Xavier Larrea who is the guy that wrote this app.
He told me he needed a donation then he would put my blackerry pin # into his database and then the app woud work.
Well I donated 5 dollars and gave him my pin. Sure enough I could log in and add friends but the app does not update. If your friend is online your app wont show this.
I again tried to contact Juan Xavier Larrea to see about fixing my problem but since he got my money he has not returned one single message.

He wrote a app for the iphone that sells for $1.99 in the app store. He doesnt care about the blackberry any longer.
Save your money!

deanhall3 Nov 10, 2009 at 6:04 am

Dude im in the exact same position your in but the only difference is that he never activated my account once I donated. Every time I try to add a gamertag it says what everyone else is having problems with. I sent a message on the his XBerry page with all my info and he still didnt activate it. I even sent him a message on his facebook... no reply. So today I go to check his website and wouldnt ya know... he has completely removed the Xberry page.. This guy literally took my money. Dont download or donate to this douche

Smuph117 Nov 8, 2009 at 10:06 pm

I'm a huge fan of XboxLive. I can't get the URL to work. I get errors this and errors that on both my phone and computer...Anyway anyone can help. I want this app bad...

jzongora Dec 15, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Hi, I've got a 9630 Tour v4.7.1.61. I cant seem to get the Xberry to work. Every time I try to add my gamertag, or any gamertag, it tells me "Please verify the gamertag and try again" does anyone have any suggestions? I'm really excited to get this app to work

GMoneyBX718 Dec 26, 2009 at 8:25 pm

This is the correct link right here: http://jxl.me/downloads/xberrylive.jad ....Type this into your phone browsers.

Nalinith Jan 16, 2010 at 8:09 pm

Has anyone been able to get XBerry to work correctly? I also have been getting to please verify the gamertag and try agian.

Mackdaddymat Jan 22, 2010 at 2:45 pm

I have no problem installing the app on my phone, but when I try to add a gamertag it tells me to "please verify the gamertag and try again" and i have uninstalled and reintalled multiple times. I have also tried changing just about all the option and the permissions and still nothing. I would love some help!!!! (I have a Nextel Blackberry Curve 8350i)

Mackdaddymat Jan 22, 2010 at 3:04 pm

also i looked through the log and it says "error decompressing incorrect header check"

Tman21901 Feb 9, 2010 at 6:34 pm

I'm having the same exact problem on a Bold 9000 running OS 5.0.0.411 and Xberry 5.5

The Me Mar 21, 2010 at 1:25 am

Hey, I have the same problem. It won't even update Juan xavier and I know he is online. Is says the header thing...

I know it's not my phone or OS because I told someone with a 4.5 OS to try it and it didn't work.

I have 5.0 on an 8330.

I really want this to work.
I looked and it seems to be the only one for blackberries!
Why??? Is it easy to build an app?

We should make a website with app requests!

Thanks

Figge85 Feb 19, 2010 at 2:51 am

I am having the same problem as the guys above. I would LOVE to know how to fix this. Would love to have this app on my phone and use it.

Figge85 Feb 19, 2010 at 2:53 am

I have a Curve 8520

Hans 81 Mar 14, 2010 at 2:03 pm

Hi installed the app on my blackberry curve 8530 it works but when i try to put in a gamertag it wont find any can you help please my email is hanschristensen@ymail.com

kaffakid Mar 22, 2010 at 3:31 pm

does anyone know what happenned to this app? Is there something out there that's comparable right now?

SkyEatsBrandon Jun 28, 2010 at 1:48 pm

I'm having trouble with this "xberry live" app. It's plain white and it won't let me add gamertages. When I push the menu button (left of trackball) it brings up, about, log, configure, and add. But nothing works, I need help.

SkyEatsBrandon Jun 28, 2010 at 1:48 pm