As someone who cannot survive the day without their music library, discovering new and useful ways to access media is always on my radar. There are plenty of options for BlackBerry users to choose from and each of them, from the native player to third-party apps, put their own distinct spin on how we listen to music and watch videos. Allstar Software, the folks behind Nightly Clock and Custom Shortcuts, released their own media player for BlackBerry 10 called Star Player.
What makes Star Player stand out you might ask? The reason is quite simple. The native BlackBerry player pauses video when minimized or when the device is locked. For those of us who multitask and lock their device, Star Player does no such thing and allows for background playing.
For a simple music player it does come equipped with a nice set of features to enhance your experience. Star Player is designed to not only listen to music and video on your device but also to stream and download media files from the web. Additional features include the ability to search for lyrics, add video and music shortcuts to the homescreen for one touch playing, edit videos from directly within the application, add videos as a favorite, access to the BlackBerry equalizer presets, and enable repeat. One of the options I find myself using is Night Mode to reduce screen glare at night. Once enabled, it will dim the UI and place an adjustable dark layer on the video you are watching.
There is also a comprehensive list of settings such as the option to password protect the player from prying eyes, set and manage a network proxy, adjust the player settings, manage pinned videos, choose the active frame, select the app orientation (portrait or landscape), and choose a color scheme among others.
If all these features weren't enough, the developer is generously offering 1,500 copies for free. All you have to do is follow the directions laid out below to redeem the promotion code.
- Launch BlackBerry World
- Swipe down from the top and tap on Redeem
- Enter this promo code STARPLAYERCRACKBERRY
- Tap on the green FREE button to download
If you weren't able to snag a free copy of this feature-rich music player, it is $1.99 in BlackBerry World and supports all devices running OS 10.3.1 and higher.
Please note that Star Player does not open DRM protected content.
Reader comments
Get your daily music and video fix with Star Player - 1,500 free copies available
does anybody know how i download videos and music from internet with the star player? I/m trying it in beta version, but still cant figure out. Shall this function be in full version?
thanks.
Missed by a long shot!
Sadly I don't get the free version. The redeem is up.
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Sigh.
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It only can play a song at a time not continuously.....
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miss :(
15 hundreds already gone..... really?
Posted from my sexy Z10
Got it; thank you. Was definitely looking for a player that would continue playing when minimized.
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Oh well, there's always Powerball and MegaMillions.
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Thanks Paul.
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Anyone happen to know an app that will let me stream music from my WHS to my BlackBerry through my home WiFi?
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Gone
Posted with my Classic.
My native browser doesn't pause video playback when I exit the app or lock the screen. Odd?
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.2.2639
It refers to the built in video player App, offline videos
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Thanks!
Posted via my Canadian PassportSQW100-1/10.3.2.2789
1500 gone. 73 comments. Lots of schners out there today.
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All gone.... I snoozed and lost out
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I got it, pretty nice but I think I am used to using the stock software fine.
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Missed the promo :(
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Well I dipped out again. Living down under means that we never get to get these offers as we are asleep when they are made. How about thinking of users in other parts of the world
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Just not u down unders missing out. Anything other than the east cost do not seem to matter
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Mee too. Missed it by 9 hrs.
Thank you very much Paul!
Classic 10.3.2.2789
All gone!
Via My BlackBerry Beast @10.3.2.2474
All gone :(
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Just need m3u playlist support please. Would love to just open playlists from the main screen.
Posted from BlackBerry Classic, T-Mobile, no camera, 10.3.2.2514
It's on the Roadmap, had a lot of issues with implementing Playlist stuff
Thanks dev ... looking forward to trying it out on my z3
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Decent app!! Ive noticed an uptick in updates and new apps recently, maybe bb10 is still kickin?
Posted via R115-Aramis.
Thanks!
Thanks crackberry :-))
Posted via CB10
Thanks for the app and promo. Developers like you keep BB10 alive.
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Thank you
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Thanks dev I'm sure I'll get a lot of use out of this app!
Posted using the best phone ever, the Z30!
Great app. Xs for the promo.
Z30, STA100-2 /10.3.2.2639
Big Thank You!!!
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My native either minimized or locked does not stop playing. Should do that?
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Native Video Player it referred to, not music player
Posted via CB10 v....not telling ;)
Thanks the Dev and good luck with your app!
Posted via CB10
Audio junky here, this is awesome. Will leave a review after playing around with it. Lyric finder is a cool feature.
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Got it. Thanks to the developer.
Via z10 stl100-1,10.3.2
Thanks to the developer for for the gift. It looks promising.
Z30STA100-5/OS Ver10.3.2.2339/ SR 10.3.2.2226
Got it thanks. My native player does not pause when the device locks or minimizes.
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The minimise bit refers to the video player, not music player
Posted via CB10 v....not telling ;)
Okay thanks! I haven't tried that.
Posted via CB10
Wow, I get a freebie and this posted an hour ago. Score!!!
Rock'n the Passport from Shop Blackberry
Got it! Thx
Passport 10.3.2.2514
Wow this plays my FLAC files!!!
Thanks so much Crackberry and DEV's!!!!!
Posted via the mighty White Passport
Hint: your native player does too.
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Thanks
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Cheers Paul.
"Z30 STA100-2 UK" 10.3.2.2474 Get's a Ten from Fen.
Got it... thanks!
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Thanks. Woot!
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Thank you Alicia and Developer.
Posted using an almost fully functioning Q10, 10.3.2.2474.
Yeahhh got it thanks dev
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Got it. First time actually get a copy
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This is pretty cool! Thank you!
I like my coffee BlackBerry Black! What?
I just checked the native player doesn't pause when minimized or locked.
http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/59970444 check out Music Finder Free Downloads and the app if free also.
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The Native Video Player does pause when Minimised or locked.
Posted via CB10 v....not telling ;)
I tested on my devices and it does pause when playing Videos.
Very strange...both my Q10 & Z10 do not pause. I'm on Verizon Z10STL100-4/10.3.2.858 and Q10SQN100-2/10.3.2.858 I guess I'm just lucky.
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By the way Nightly Clock is one of my favorite apps! Thanks for the latest update Paul.
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I goofed up...yes the native video player does pause...I was referring to the native music player just want to iron that out.
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Glad you like it :)
Please leave a BBW review, it's a bit quiet on that front lately ;)
Hell yeah! Got it!!
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Woo-hoo! Got it!
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Thank-you Allstar Software for offering 1500 copies of Star Player! This app has many useful features including creating media shortcuts.
Also, thank-you CrackBerry for advertising this promotion.
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Thanks dev
From Le Passport(sold) or Z30 / 10.3.2.2789
Thanks
Posted via Z30.
I'm happy I finally got a free one! Thanks!
"To hades with you Kratos." "You first!"
Thank you...going to try it
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Got it.thank you.
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got it!! thanks
Posted via Blackberry Passport
Thanks!
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Thank you Paul. Looking forward to trying this out.
Thanks for the post Alicia :)
Quick note for z10 users, the fix for the UI Alignment issue on the Audio Player view is already in BlackBerry QA and should be available very soon ;)
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Thank you Paul!
Cool! Thanks CB!
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Thank you Paul, sweet app!
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Thank you. Just what I needed.
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Gracias!
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Thank you Alicia and Dev team.
Q5 OS10.3.2.2474
Got it, thank-you
Posted via CB10
Got it. Thanks for the free stuff.
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On My Passport And Classic. Not Missing Out In Any Way Today...Haha!
Posted from my Passport in The Jungles Of The Congo
Thanks Paul! Got it :)
Thank you
Posted via BlackBerry Z10
That feeling when the free copies downloading...
Posted via CB10
Got it two copies for me and my brother, thank u so much.
Z30STA100-2/10.3.2.2789
Gonna check it out now. Thanks dev
Posted via CB10
I'm looking forward to using this app thanks developer
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Got it, thanks dev.
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Same! Thanks a lot!
I'm looking forward to testing out streaming music with this
Posted via CB10
Nice First. Thanks to Thorsten Heins I guess?
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The copies are gone and so is he... :-)
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• Ahoy, Privateers...! :-) •
Cool app so far
"To hades with you Kratos." "You first!"
Question for the developer, what's the point of minimizing the video player and have your video keep playing if you can't see the video? If I'm watching a video the whole point is to watch the video. I actually like the fact that the native video player pauses when I minimize it and resumes when I want to continue watching it were I left off.
Can you at least see the video playing in the minimized state as it keeps playing? That would be slightly interesting.
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I have some concert videos onboard, and often just have them playing for the music.
"The Power and Beauty of The Passport with The Knowledge and Support of CB10 and Its Community = Unstoppable."
Sorry hit the post too quickly! Anyway, you could keep listening to the concert and even save some battery life with your screen not needed.
Just one suggestion.
(oh and I realize you were asking the Dev, which obviously I am not, but just thought I'd share my perspective!)
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The Crusader answered it for me, a lot of us have music videos and concerts on our devices; the native player makes it impossible to listen to them without wiping the battery out.
+ No, the active frame updates way too slowly to show a video
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If that is the case which I can see being of use to some, are you able to make a Playlist of videos so that it keeps playing the music (moves on to the next video automatically in the minimized state) without stopping after just one video?
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At the moment no, it's one of those pain in the arse things; I'll keep working on it
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Okay, keep up the good work.
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