I have the the files with an ALX for installation through Desktop Manager. There are two included:

1. Orange (net_rim_theme_119.cod)
2. Vodaphone (net_rim_theme_120.cod)

The "Orange" theme is a lot like the 7100 series layout. It looks great with the 7250.

The file size is 500K, too big to post here in this forum. Anyone have a hosting spot to upload this so we all can indulge? Please e-mail or PM me with upload location.

Let us know which one you like the best. Enjoy!!!

wait, i thought this wasnt possible!!???!! If i can change the theme on my verizon 7250 that would rock!!

I'll get it hosted for you, e-mail it to me at and I'll load it when i get home from work.

try this:

http://64.135.210.14/BlackBerry Themes.zip

IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And it is very awesome, I am using the vodaphone one right now, but will try the orange after I do a backup.

Thanks jnelson2000, you are the best man.

EDIT: I like the vodaphone better, either way all good man.

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It works on my 7290. It seems very strange having to drop down a level to find some of the program icons.

I hope someone converts the 7100 O2 theme over to this format. For my money, that's the coolest looking of the 7100 themes.

DavidE
www.davidenglish.com

They both work fine on the Verizon 7250. The orange one is a little dark, but overall I think I like it better than the vodaphone one. Although the vodaphone has better icons, the orange theme is a little cleaner. The only problem I see so far is that they are a little slower than the default theme. Anyone else notice that? Either way, good work. I would love to see more themes in the future.

That's cool, I can't wait for more to come out. I would like one with words as opposed to icons so it will save space.

WOW - two new, fun things this weekend!

Happy 4th! lol

Ugh. Just got a Java error and had to reset.

I have a 7290 as well. How do you install the software?

Works on Nextel 7520. Takes a little getting used to, but I think I like them!

From your computer, download the zip file listed in the fourth message. Unzip the file. Then install it as you would install a regular Blackberry application.

DavidE
www.davidenglish.com

jnelson, I just added a new method for themes installations for the 7100 series handheld. Thanks for the tip on this. I had been trying to figure out what in the hell those new theme files were, and although they are nothing new for the 7100 series, it is a new naming scheme for them (using vendor IDs rather than vendor names) and they are now included within the OS download - very nice!

For those who want to read, I'm sure this can be applied to the other model handhelds, as well (atleast the 7290, for now) with a little alteration:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/general-7100-series-discussion/11417-themes-new-method-installation.html

It works on my 7230 as well, and I await some more themes...

Can't we download the other carriers' handheld code (i.e. O2, 7100t, 7100g, etc.) and copy the theme files from them?

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 7290: BlackBerry7290/4.0.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

I like the orange theme but will not use it because I want all my icons on one (main) screen. I do not want to jump around the theme... Vodafone... Wow them are some huge icons.... Lololol... Went back to the default theme on 7290 just because I want all icons on one screen...

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry 7290: BlackBerry7290/4.0.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1)

I like the orange theme but will not use it because I want all my icons on one (main) screen. I do not want to jump around the theme... Vodafone... Wow them are some huge icons.... Lololol... Went back to the default theme on 7290 just because I want all icons on one screen...

O2, T-Mobile, etc themes will only work on the 7100 series handhelds. The 72xx/77xx Small Icons (default 7xxx theme) theme is the only theme that is known to work on both the larger handhelds and the consumer-based 7100 handhelds, although there are things about it that obviously do not work with the 7100 (calculator, for example).

The Orange theme does not work on the 7100 series handheld (just tested). It installs, but only gives an option of "Close" when trying to activate it.

Very cool and a nice change from the usual, I'm diggin' the O2 theme not sure what to make of the Vodafone theme yet...

Thanks! This is one of the only things I've missed switching from a 7100T to a 7290...

Cheers, Rich

the only thing is with the oragne theme...we cant hide icons in the application folder...

thanks for this... when its time to change, then its time to change...

Anyone else getting a 523 error when trying to move icons in the application folder using the O2 theme? BB 7290 - 4.0.2.32

Vodafone theme works rather well with a BB 7780 can't say the same for the O2 theme...

Yes, everytime.

You get both to work?

finch, the O2 or Orange? they are two different things, i believe.

anyone have a shot of the Orange theme?

Sweet! Now how about some better themes...and when will RIM let us make our own?

I like the orange theme but all my programs dont show on the menu

They're in the Applications folder.

Tried it on 7250, both load and both work. Vodaphone is huge, Orange I dont like the way the icons are not all on the same page besides a lot of my icons were not displaying because they are not available in the theme so it is a bit of a pain having to go find the apps. Went to change back and the default was gone and had to restore.Otherwise they were nice and a welcomed addition for those who need or want them.

File download has been changed to the folowing:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=206FFS5D

here's a screenshot of the Orange theme, i believe (from the BBSim).

Has anyone using the Vodafone theme figured out where the Compose icon has gone? I can't find it with the root-level icons or inside the Applications folder. Are you supposed to click the Messages icon and then press "c" (a shortcut for selecting Compose Email from the menus)?

DavidE
www.davidenglish.com

Yeah, both work. The vodafone looks better to me, I need to get used to where everything is. Not real sure if I like them right now but it's different from everyone else. I'd like to know how to make my own!

Same here...does any one know if the BlackBerry Java Development Environment v4.0 kit is used to create themes? The link is here: http://www.blackberry.com/developers...de/index.shtml

I might just have to give it a go when I get some free time.

Sorry, Orange not O2

AFAIK you cannot create themes with this, only j2me midlets and bb-apps...

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"C" is "Contacts" in the voda firmware/theme.

They re-arranged some things. I prefer to select a Compose from the Contacts application because then I can pick if it is an SMS, Email or Call.

Ok, noob here. I downloaded the themes and used desktop manager (application loader) to install them. They are apparently there, but I don't know how I select them. ??

Edit: Never mind, I found it. Feeling stupid now...