Summer let me know about this free app released by Christopher Wong. It essentially turns your LED indicator Purple after you have missed a call so you can easily identify it instead of just the blinking red light. For some reason this indicator is missing on the 8320 on T-Mobile according to Christopher but MissingLight works on my Bold. Cant promise it will work on every device but its worth a shot. Christopher is making the app available temporarily for a few days but just wants to know what devices it works with. Not sure if it will become a paid app afterwards. Let us know if it works for you in the comments and what device you tried it on.
Product description | OTA download link
From the description:
MissingLight is a tiny app that turns on the BlackBerry’s status LED if you miss a call. A BlackBerry uses the status LED for many notifications: incoming call, voice mail, SMS, email etc. Unfortunately, the ability to indicate a missed call is curiously missing from my particular model (BlackBerry Curve 8320 from T-Mobile). MissingLight is my attempt to fill in this missing functionality for the status LED, hence its name.
To use, just install the app. This application will request access to your phone log when you first install it: don’t worry, it only uses your phone log to detect missed calls. If you miss a call, MissingLight will make your status LED blink purple. Because there is only one such LED, different signals can conflict. The missed call light can temporarily turn off the coverage indicator if you enabled it (blinking green). The missed call light can in turn be overridden by the voice mail indicator (blinking red).
I am making this program temporarily available for download for a few days. It’s free for you to use. I only ask that you let me know if it works on your particular BlackBerry model.
popo341 Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 1:13 PM EST
Works on my Sprint Curve 8330.
Tate83 Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 1:23 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Works on my bold too
Tim Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 1:36 PM EST
I have a Sprint 8330 with 4.5 OS and it works great! Based on the description, it wa supposed to ask to associate the program with my phones and it did not.
bolduser Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 1:47 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
I’m using this on my bold and it works perfectly
David Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 1:55 PM EST
I’m using it on my curve 8900 running the standard tmo 4.6 OS and it works flawlessly.
tuffy Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:02 PM EST
Seems to work great on my 8120. I also didn’t have to give any permissions.
TnD Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:07 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
It works on 8900 aka Javelin too. Nice apps
KG Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Works on my Verizon 8330
blev Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:34 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9530
Works on my storm 9530
wojtas25 ( View Profile) Beginner - Posts: 127
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM EST
Works verry well on my 8800 (os v 4.5.0.132)
Jonny G Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:47 PM EST
works well on my Verizon 8830. VERY cool. How long does the light keep flashing though?
Jake Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM EST
It works on my 9530, but it doesn’t blink; it just stays on.
Blkbear ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 10
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 3:11 PM EST
This app works on my 8320, as described in the review.
Missed calls show up as purple, but as soon as another call comes in that leaves a voicemail the LED changes to Red, and will continue to be RED even if you listen to the voicemail. LED will change back to purple if another call is missed.
jennifer418 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 1
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 3:15 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
It works on my 8900! Thanks
eight_bit ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 9
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 3:25 PM EST
Works perfectly on my 8310 v 4.5.124
Faraz Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 3:45 AM EST
Hello !
Could u plz guide me how to install this application ???
I have downloaded the .jad file on my computer and i dont know what to do next ?
Please guide me plzzzz
LawTownPoPo ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 43
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 3:44 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
vzw 8330 4.5.0.77 works for missed call but quickly stopped when Aerize Alerts’ pop up showed the missed call. I changed the Aerize Alerts to Email only, and the missed call stayed blinking purple until a voicemail or email arrived. Wish it could detect the missed call logged and stop the blinking purple when the log is opened.
Thanks
Adrian Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 3:48 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
Superb on Pearl here
Joey Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 3:58 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8800
Works on Rogers 8800 OS 4.5
Alex Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 4:08 PM EST
Using it on the Bold.
It works when it’s not plugged in!
But when it’s plugged in, it doesn’t work.
Debbieg Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 5:13 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8900
Works on my T-mobile 8900! Thanks!
Brant McCarthy Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 5:30 PM EST
Works on my bold running 4.6.0.216.
raptor464 Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 5:54 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8310
Works on my 8310 with 4.5.0.124
richard Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 6:14 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8320
It works on my bb8320 curve
ymw Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 6:36 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Works on my Sprint 8830 with OS 4.5.0.135
xfrankiez Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM EST
Works on Storm. Light is blue not purple and it doesn’t blink
ymw Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 6:43 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
I think it would me more useful if it was purple when the call was coming in
duck383 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 30
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 6:50 PM EST
installed and after a missed call it blinks once and then nothing else, also never asked access to phone logs
8320 v4.5
Arun Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 7:31 PM EST
I have a curve 8300 from AT&T. The missing light indicator went off automatically after 2 to 3 secs, however pl note that I dont use the service indicator light.
Arun Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 7:32 PM EST
The purple light came on but went off within 2 seconds. I use 8300 Curve from ATT
tttc24 ( View Profile) Newcomer - Posts: 8
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 8:19 PM EST
This worked on my pearl 8130 from U.S. Cellular. Thank you
toniesantos Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 9:04 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9500
It works on 9500 verizon. Great application!
Justin Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 9:22 PM EST
Works on my 8900 so far
william Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 9:38 PM EST
I just downloaded to Sprint Curve 8330. Works fine, no problems.
Dean Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 9:51 PM EST
When tried with Aerize Alerts enabled, the LED flashes purple immediately the call registers as being missed, BUT as soon as the Aerize Alerts pop-up appears, the LED extinguishes, and stays off. I then need to reboot the phone to reenable the flashing green LED network coverage function.
morningcall Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 10:09 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8707
It doesn’t work on my old 8707v as expected. When there is a miss call, the light turns red and just gone.
Btw, keep it up
cheers
Mornincall
djm Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 10:15 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8110
Works on my 8110 while plugged in and when not plugged in.
Trudy Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 10:26 PM EST from my BlackBerry 8320
Just downloaded on my curve (t-mobile) works great! Love the purple light. Thanks so much!!
DRLyman Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 11:11 PM EST
Works well on my 9530 running .109. Thanks
caparzo Not Registered
Posted: March 1, 2009 at 11:19 PM EST
Works fine with Bold. Thanks!
decipher Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 12:39 AM EST
Thanks:) Works on Curve 8900.
Chip Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 12:52 AM EST
I downloaded it and it installed fine…it did blink purple and looked good upon a missed call…but then quit blinking after about 8-10 seconds after the missed call…is there something i
need to adjust in my settings ? TY !!!
Chip Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 12:53 AM EST
on my vzw storm—sorry i forgot that info !!
ncswerve Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 1:06 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Works on Alltel Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. Didn’t ask for permission on curv e but on pearl it did. Blinks until you view missed call. and
ncswerve Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 1:09 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Works on Alltel Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. Didn’t ask for permission on curve but on pearl it did. Blinks until you view missed call.
Koz Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 2:56 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8830
Seems to work on the 8830 World Mode running OS 4.5
Faraz Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 3:28 AM EST
Hi, How do i install this application ???
Please let me know ???
I have downloaded the \” .jad \” file on my computer now what next i have to do ???
Please guide me…
Lee Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 6:54 AM EST
Oddly enough, you don’t have to do anything. I struggled with the same thing until, on a whim, I called my cell to see what would happen and he purple light came on.
Just install it and you’re done!
Lee Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 6:56 AM EST
Oops; didn’t see the last line.
.JAD files are for OTA install. Follow the link on your BB rather than on your desktop computer.
Faraz Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 8:57 AM EST
cud u plz send me the link ????
Baudbox Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 7:01 AM EST
Works on Pearl 8100 (4.5.0.110). Didn’t ask for permission. Blinks until you view missed call too
DeLynn Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 7:41 AM EST
Works great on my Verizon 8330. Thank you so much! I am thrilled with this app.
Nanthan Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 8:35 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
It works great on my ROGERS bold. Finally I’ll know when I’ve missed a call. Thank you!!
Faraz Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 9:12 AM EST
i have bb 8310 curve OS 4.5.124 and its working
It did ask for permission ! Is there anything wrong if it asks for permission ???????
Well if message comes over miss call the indicator turns red from purple !!!
So far so good
automan69 ( View Profile) Enthusiast - Posts: 502
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 10:23 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8330
Works great on telus 8330 curve .131 just one thing if you have Aerize install disable it. Works great after.
b_nom Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 10:26 AM EST
Works on my VZW 8330 and on my wife’s T-Mo 8320.
We love this little app!!!!
Gareth Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 11:57 AM EST from my BlackBerry 8100
Works here: 8100/4.5.0.102
Paul Norwood Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 1:01 PM EST
Installed on my storm but the light is only blue and does not flash.
Connie Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 1:10 PM EST
It’s working great on my 8330-Curve, loaded fine.
Thanks!!
prp2 Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 1:39 PM EST
This program seems to work alright on my Curve 8900 (4.6.1.168), but occasionally when viewing the call log it’ll throw up an “Uncaught exception: Layout requested during layout” and I’ll need to do a battery pull. Otherwise if I’m typing something out, it won’t word wrap the line of text and it just disappears. This only started happening after I installed MissingLight and only seems to happen after I’ve gone into the call log, so I’m assuming it’s related.
MahBell Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 5:29 PM EST
Works on my 8820 and 8110 great!
Randy Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 7:48 PM EST
Work on my BB 8820 Thanks a bunch, very cool!!
Frank Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 8:45 PM EST
It works on my 8320 running OS 4.5
falosmic Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 10:15 PM EST
Works on 8100 OS: 4.5
Christopher Wong Not Registered
Posted: March 2, 2009 at 11:26 PM EST
Hi. I am the guy who wrote MissingLight. I want to thank all of you for providing such enthusiastic feedback and testing for this app. At about noon today, the stats show that I have given away 5595 free copies of this app.
The testing period is now over, and MissingLight is now a commercial app that will soon propagate to BerryReview’s software store and other affiliates of Mobihand. I have tried to price it low ($2.95), and I’m looking into ways of bringing the price down further. Of course, those of you who have already downloaded it are welcome to continue using it in perpetuity.
tom Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 12:05 AM EST
On my 8900 works great. I really like the fact I can now tell if I missed a call, not an email ect.
conrad Not Registered
Posted: March 3, 2009 at 4:27 PM EST
i had this installed on my Bold, works great i love it, but last night i updated my os and when i tried downloading it, the link doesnt work anymore, would be u able to send me a link to it
niken Not Registered
Posted: March 4, 2009 at 1:15 AM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
Bb’s the best
brian A Not Registered
Posted: March 4, 2009 at 2:03 AM EST
Can someone email this too me, I missed it, Thanks
xintensex@gmail.com
illPhever Not Registered
Posted: March 4, 2009 at 8:54 AM EST
works on my 8130 from sprint.
Victor Not Registered
Posted: March 5, 2009 at 3:41 AM EST
WEBSITE Not Found
The requested URL /chris/bb/MissingLight.jad was not found on this server.
Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/2.2.9 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.2.9 OpenSSL/0.9.7a mod_auth_passthrough/2.1 mod_bwlimited/1.4 FrontPage/5.0.2.2635 Server at the-wongs.net Port 80
Where else can i download it ?
Auad Not Registered
Posted: March 5, 2009 at 2:44 PM EST
It’s not free anymore, look at Wong’s page and you’ll see that, although, there is a zip file to donwload here:
http://handheld.softpedia.com/progDownload/MissingLight-Download-74828.html
Go quickly and get your free version!
Christopher Wong Not Registered
Posted: March 5, 2009 at 10:48 PM EST
Actually, Auad, people have always been able to download MissingLight for “free” from Mobihand or any of its affiliates like Softpedia. This is because I provided a fully functional “free trial” which is actually the real thing so people can try it before buying it. That link you posted is to MissingLight’s free trial download. You are welcome to try it out, but please pay for it if you want to continue using it.
I’d also like to point out that if you go to the MissingLight product description link in the original blog post, you will find a discount coupon. You’ll also find a free app that I just posted, and this one will remain free.
John Not Registered
Posted: March 7, 2009 at 11:39 PM EST
man! this is su*k, NOT FREE anymore???? Mr. Wong, you should put when it will be NOT FREE!!
prp2 Not Registered
Posted: March 6, 2009 at 11:50 AM EST
Evidently this doesn’t work well when combined with the Cerberus Call Filter 1.0.1 on my 8900. Kept giving me all kinds of errors when I went to view call logs and messages, and would sometimes leave the LED blinking forever. Finally had to uninstall it.
mass Not Registered
Posted: August 5, 2009 at 8:08 AM EST
thanks it’s working on my bold