1. vinnie's Avatar
    I bought a 8100 pearl from a friend. Oddly enough, the keypad light, along with the wheel do not light up. The backlight for the screen is fine.

    After installing colorpearl, my wheel lights, but the keypad stays dark.

    Any ideas?
    02-29-08 08:46 AM
  2. Gadgetgeek's Avatar
    hmmm... sounds like possibly a faulty keypad light sensor.
    02-29-08 09:41 AM
  3. vinnie's Avatar
    I thought the same thing, however the wheel lit up no problem when I installed colorpearl. I think something is messed in the software. I am afraid to upgrade to the lastest software since the phone is unlocked, I really don't want it to lock it.

    IF I was to upgrade, where can I find the correct software for a unlocked Tmobile 8100
    02-29-08 09:46 AM
  4. Gadgetgeek's Avatar
    Not familiar with colorpearl since its N/A for the 8130, but it may possibly bypass the keypad light sensor if it lights the trackball everytime you touch/press it regardless of ambient light. Have you tried a battery pull just for grins?
    02-29-08 09:52 AM
  5. vinnie's Avatar
    I did, I even used compressed air to remove any dust that might be touching the sensor.
    02-29-08 10:09 AM
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