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Sytner · 10:40 AM

Hi there, recently I have been working on a Vista Aero Style BlackBerry theme.
I decided it post it on here in order to share it with others.
I designed:

Signal and Battery Meters (From Scratch)
Banner (From Scratch)
Zen Tabs and Overlays (From Scratch)
Dialog Buttons (Using Screenshot)
Data Transmission Icons (From Scratch)
Loading Animations (From Scratch)
New Items Overlay (From Scratch)

The rest was all configured strategically in Plazmic.

Uses all the Actual fonts in vista: "Segoe UI"

Credit goes to CrackBerry Gallery for the Vista Ultimate Background.

Screenshots:

This did take a lot of my own time and I would greatly appreciate a donation of any sum.
If you choose to do so click on donate below (uses PayPal).
Donate

N.B This theme requires OS 4.5 or higher.

Download Links:

83xx
Desktop (ALX/COD) : Download (RAR)
OTA (JAD) : Download (OTA)

87xx
Desktop (ALX/COD) : Download (RAR)
OTA (JAD) : Download (OTA)

88xx
Desktop (ALX/COD) : Download (RAR)
OTA (JAD) : Download (OTA)

I am Unable to test the OTA links so could you please comment on them after trying.

Michael.Bauer.127 · **OS:** 4.5.0.174

If I used zen themes, this would definitely be one to look at!

Michael.Bauer.127 · **OS:** 4.5.0.174

I tried it out, and it looks great. Only qualm is that they aren't user customizable. I would suggest going back to themebuilder and doing so.

Sytner · 04-04-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael.Bauer.127

I tried it out, and it looks great. Only qualm is that they aren't user customizable. I would suggest going back to themebuilder and doing so.

Thank-you for raising this point, I am looking into it now and shall then update the download.

Michael.Bauer.127 · **OS:** 4.5.0.174

On the homescreen, when you have an icon selected, go to Properties, then check the block that says Use Device Application Order.

slmoney · **OS:** 4.6.1.199

would look a lot better if you used actual vista icons instead of the default ones. you are on the right track..looks good!

Sytner · 04-04-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sytner

Thank-you for raising this point, I am looking into it now and shall then update the download.

Icons reconfigured for user selectable order possibility and also I will eventually update this again slmoney once I remaster and recreate all icons using Vista's. Should be done by the end of the week.

Heavy Fluid · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

Homescreen font doesn't seem to match, other than that, it looks pretty cool.

Sytner · 04-05-2009, 08:43 AM

Changelog So Far:

Applications made User Customizable
Homescreen Fonts Fixed
Clock Re-Aligned for 12 hour view
Actual Vista icons added
Dialog box vista icons added
Custom message list icons added

All Download links are current; both DM and OTA.

garypip · 04-05-2009, 02:06 PM

The only thing missing for me is the notification icons in the banner. Enough room for 3-4 would be great! (ex.Message, SMS, BBM, Facebook etc.)

Nice work.

Sytner · 04-05-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by garypip

The only thing missing for me is the notification icons in the banner. Enough room for 3-4 would be great! (ex.Message, SMS, BBM, Facebook etc.)

Nice work.

Yeah i'd thought about that too; trouble is that the title bar is at the ratio of reality to vista's task bar size and practicality. Only one can display at a time however the one that displays can be any of the normal ones except it is only one.
I shall address this issue however in the next release.

slmoney · **OS:** 4.6.1.199

looks much better!

CommanderRomeo · 04-06-2009, 01:16 AM

I love this theme, the only thing that could make it better is if the fonts would use the fonts I pic & also when your on a call if you could match the call screen to a more Vista look (like the incomming wallpaper but with a vistaish cuve.) I will donate when I have some cash in about a week, look for a donation from Romeo

Sytner · 04-07-2009, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CommanderRomeo

I love this theme, the only thing that could make it better is if the fonts would use the fonts I pic & also when your on a call if you could match the call screen to a more Vista look (like the incomming wallpaper but with a vistaish cuve.) I will donate when I have some cash in about a week, look for a donation from Romeo

You can easily use the fonts you wish by selecting them in Options>Screen & Keyboard>Font Family

If you wish to reuse the original theme fonts just go to Options>Theme, then click trackwheel/trackball and select "Reset Theme Defaults"

Thanks in advance too for the donation

Heavy Fluid · **OS:** 4.7.1.40

I just downloaded it. Looks pretty good. Not a fan of the moving icons, but overall, very nice job.

VIOLATOR · **OS:** 5.0.0.238

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sytner

Not bad for a 14 year-old eh?

Absolutely not! I am impressed

Very nice job

David

garypip · 04-15-2009, 10:09 AM

Synter,

Any update on finding a spot in the banner for message etc icons/counts for this theme?

Sytner · 04-15-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garypip

Synter,

Any update on finding a spot in the banner for message etc icons/counts for this theme?

Yeah they now go along the bottom of the title bar, I am just exporting them now, I also have made the title bar semi-transparent so you can see your desktop through it like in real vista aero.

Sytner · 01:16 PM

Download Links Updated;

Changelog:

New Vista Wallpaper
Transparent Icon Bar
Unread Icons Relocated in order to be able to display more than one at a time
Roaming, Alarm, Bluetooth, Wifi and GPS Icons Relocated
Font colours rematched due to background change
Highlighted font changed to white

Miss the old wallpaper? Get it Here

fu53d · **OS:** 4.7.0.148

Liking the changes Sytner, great stuff you got going...

BabyBrwneyez · **OS:** 4.5.0.205

Wow real nice

R-Rizzo · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Sytner--

First off I would like to say I love this theme. My only gripe is where Carrier Name is placed. (Not to say that I'm even really in a position to gripe, since its a free theme) When I'm connected to WiFi Network, it cuts off the WiFi Networks name.. It's not a huge deal.. But I'm on WiFi constantly and its nice to be able to tell at a glance that i'm on the right network.

Sytner · 05-10-2009, 12:59 PM

Wirelessly posted (8820 on WiFi)

Thanks for the gripe. I'll change it and then update the download this evening.

R-Rizzo · **OS:** 4.6.1.250

Wirelessly posted

I was also wondering what the little arrow right between the clock and power bar was for. Seemed kind of random, thought maybe it did something cool in OS 4.6 or 4.7. Again thanks a bunch for listening. This is a really good theme. You should looking at getting it polished up and maybe throwing up somewhere for a few bucks.

stigmatas · **thanks! -** 05-23-2009, 12:52 PM

hey! great job!

I'm new in all of this, I Want to know how I Install it in my BB Curve 8320? I Sav it in the device memory or in my memory card?

salu2..

stigmatas · **hey! -** 05-23-2009, 02:18 PM

I Download the OTA (JAD) : Download (OTA) i put it in my memory card and tried to install it but it show me an error 907 Invalid COD - file not found

thanks for your help!

-KELLY · 05-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Aw :( none of the pearls?

mdalgart · **Calendar Items -** 05-27-2009, 03:59 PM

Would love a version with 5 or so calendar items on the home screen.

Sytner · 05-28-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stigmatas

I Download the OTA (JAD) : Download (OTA) i put it in my memory card and tried to install it but it show me an error 907 Invalid COD - file not found

thanks for your help!

Try again, my server keeps being a bit funny right now for some reason.

Sytner · 06-13-2009, 05:39 AM

Another reason why this will not work; If you copy the .jad onto your device it will show Invalid COD/COD not found etc because the .jad works by downloading the .CODs from its original location, therefore the OTA only works if you click on the links directly.

Sorry mods for thread bump.

VIOLATOR · **OS:** 5.0.0.238

Dang youngster needs to be admonished for bumping this thread back up!

Now my bottom dock addicted self has gone and downloaded this theme just to see how good it looks.

SYTNER - I really hope you are proud or yourself for this!

David

VIOLATOR · **OS:** 5.0.0.238

Holy Moly!

My man - you have done an incredible job with this theme! Serious!

Your icons are phenomenal and your "busy" icon is one of the best I have seen yet. I love that thing.

This is one of the best all around themes I have seen. I am super impressed with the work you have done on this theme.

I am still mad at you though for making me download it

David

Sytner · 06-14-2009, 04:23 AM

Thanks :L

SteveO86 · **OS:** 5.0.0.320

Yea man a really awesome theme!!

(And I'm not a real Zen theme guy either)

0988338837 · 06-14-2009, 09:32 PM

Thanks share all everybody...! I'll change it and then update the download this evening.

GotHookah · 06-19-2009, 07:25 AM

Great looking theme..cant' wait to try it out.

remzvkru · **problem -** 06-20-2009, 03:44 AM

I downloaded the zip file and tried to install it yet it is unable to!! I am running 4.5. I also tried the OTA and it appears in the list of themes but when i try to activate it...............it never works!!

Sytner · 06-21-2009, 07:03 AM

Have you tried again at a later time; also could you please clarify your post. What exactly happens when you attempt to download it via RAR? Does it even download? What happens when you try OTA? Do you get an error message?

remzvkru · 06-22-2009, 01:51 AM

when i OTA it......the theme installs but when i try to activate it nothing happens whatever theme i had running remains on the screen!! when i DL the zip file and try to install it through the blackberry desktop manager it says the application is not working!! this is quite recent a few days ago recent!!

Chalven · 10:11 AM

Try this one:

-go to daniel-waghorn.co.uk/blackberry
-download all the .cod files and the .jad file for your model on your computer.(right klick and save as)
-put all these files in a folder and copy this folder to your blackberry (mediacard)
-after this press on media and choose search-->go to your mediacard and open the folder which you created before
-look for the .jad file and press the trackball to install the theme

Maybe these steps helps you.

@Sytner:

thanks for this fantastic theme. Great work.

P.S. my english isn`t well. But i hope all of you can understand what i wrote.