xPlayer - Free BlackBerry Media Player - Now Skinable
xPlayer is one of my favorite new applications for the BlackBerry. The media player reminds me of Winamp and just gets the job done with a very user friendly interface that now also has theme options. As I mentioned before it also helps that the software is completely free when compared to the competition and has no limits and restrictions. Thankfully in the new version x-Berrysoft has provided both OTA and Desktop install links:
xPlayer Website: www.x-berrysoft.com/xplayer.php
OTA: OTA Download Install link
Desktop: Desktop Manager Install Link
The new version of xPlayer brings a few fixes and new features to the application even though it is still in beta. They have introduced cool new features like combining playlists and scrolling page by page instead of line by line. I highly encourage everybody to provide the developer Rob with as much feedback as possible on what needs to be improved in the application.
Update notes since we last mentioned xPlayer
v.0.97 BETA 5
- Supported video formats mp4, 3gp
- Themes is supported, new themes are available on the x-berrysoft website
- Load many playlists at one time (use SPACE to multi select)
- Fixed issue with file extensions (upper case)
- Fixed issue mute then select “next”
- Page Scroll B-bottom, T-top
- xFile: Optimized method for loading files (level 1)
- xFile: Files multi selection is supported now (use SPACE to mark file selected)
- xFile: Page Scroll (Up –LEFT, Right – DOWN)
- xFile: Help is added
v.0.96 BETA 4
- add option “Include subfolder” when open a folder with media files. You can now manage this parameter in application Settings (select Settings from main menu)
- full screen video playback support
- fix issue with shuffle. Now shuffle mode is applied to “Next” command
- implement new navigation scheme. If cursor on the current played file, pause will be selected, if cursor on the other file playback of selected file will be selected
- add option duplicate files in playlist. You can change this option in application Settings
- shortcuts help is added
- mute is supported now. Shortcut – ‘m’
- Phone button goes application to background without pause (for audio files only)
- Support additional file formats: wma, mp4
- 8700 device (OS 4.2) now supported (navigation, shortcuts, change volume etc)
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September 27th, 2007 00:13
!!! I have a BB 7250 and my son, trying to help, loaded this off of the web to my device.
NOW my device is frozen! I keep getting the DATA ABORT, RESET screen and can’t get past it. Even tethering to my laptop to the BB software I get the FATAL ERROR screen.
WHAT DO I DO???
October 5th, 2007 21:13
Exact same thing happened to me this evening. Did you ever resolve your problem?
October 8th, 2007 16:32
You may have to reset the device. I have never seen the error but I would contact the developer for help since he may have a solution. You can contact him here: berrysoft@x-berrysoft.com
December 27th, 2007 14:51
I loaded xPlayer, V 0.97 Beta 5 application on my BB 8703c. I thought I successfully loaded it, as the BB rebooted after installation. However, when I click on the icon, I get the following error message: Error starting xplayer: Symbol ‘ImageManager.init> ‘ not found. Waiting to hear a response, but doesn’t look good as it does not even post to the Applications listing, under Settings-Advanced Options.
Would stay clear of this application until things are fixed and the developer responds to this and other emails.
December 27th, 2007 14:56
Was able to remove the application by using Desktop Manager! Again, would not recommend loading this player on a 8700 series.
December 28th, 2007 12:57
I actually am not sure the application is even compatible with the 8700 series since it does not have an MicroSD card. I will have to ask the developer
January 20th, 2008 17:31
Forward or rewind on a video anyone?
January 21st, 2008 11:49
Bassim FWD and RWD work just fine on xPlayer. It is actually better than the RIM player in that regard. In my opinion it is still a little too slow…
January 22nd, 2008 13:36
I loaded this player but it always wanted to go to some web store to download some thing. don’t know what it wants to do. Removed it and do NOT recommend. Thanks but no thanks.
January 22nd, 2008 13:37
Forgot to mentioned that the model is 8700r (Rogers)
January 22nd, 2008 13:43
Yeah it seems like x-berrysoft has sold out to Shape services. Not sure how that impacts this application but I have also seen some changes. Thanks for the heads up!
January 22nd, 2008 17:46
If someone has an older version of it that works, please let me know and I don’t mind testing it on my 8700r. Although it does not have and expansion slot, it does have 40+ MB free storage. The graphics seem to be quite nice and the audio is not bad after I upgraded the OS to 4.2.x. I guess it depends on the bit rates of the media files as created.
Also would like to add that I do have an issue with the OS upgrade. My browser does not work any more - the WAP browser seems fine for now. If I called for support and the browser worked, BUT I lost message notification such as vibrate and tone. So I opted for notifications over browser for now. A ticket should have been created with Rogers to look into it.
January 30th, 2008 10:44
Sorry RS I dont have an older version. I also do not know of a good MP3 player for 8700 devices.
What happened to the phone in your OS upgrade. Also why do you need the Wap browser instead of the Internet Browser?
January 31st, 2008 16:57
Phone was working all the time. I don’t want WAP browser. But it is the only way to get my notifications back.
January 31st, 2008 23:12
Have you tried installing and OS from a different carrier? Maybe that would fix the problem. When I had an 8700 it used to be finicky like that. Every OS had its own bugs and features
February 1st, 2008 15:41
Thanks for the thought. I did not but I dont think I will either. I did contact Rogers and loaded an updated one from RIM.
February 2nd, 2008 23:16
RS,
You can load any other carriers OS on your BlackBerry using some very simple steps. You get some great bug fixes out of it if you are willing to do the work. If you need the directions just let me know.
February 3rd, 2008 09:08
I would not mind knowing how as I am considering a BlackBerry myself in the near future. So please, if you don’t mind, send me the steps to usguy668@yahoo.com. Many thanks.
February 11th, 2008 00:35
Simple enough:
http://www.blackberryinsight.com/2006/07/06/how-to-upgrade-your-blackberry-to-os-41/
I will try to find you some more in depth instructions later.
Just remember to do a Backup!
February 11th, 2008 19:41
Thanks very much.
February 11th, 2008 22:11
anytime
May 29th, 2008 22:14
I downloaded xplayer 1.0.1 but it was slower than slow on my Blackberry Curve 8320. I can’t even say if it actually played music because it was so slow to start (5-7 minutes) that I never actually tried to use it. (I also have a 4GB media card and maybe that was slowing it down too). I think it was also slowing down my laptop when I had the Desktop manager open. I deleted xplayer and do not recommend. Its disappointing because the Blackberry media player has such limited functionality.
June 11th, 2008 23:32
freezes with video files in .avi. Picture/frame freeze, but audio continues. I’ve checked on repairing the files and the files are fine and play fine on the BB media player.