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FAQ & Help

Need help or have questions about the design, installation, use, or features of the bPhone for BlackBerry theme? You’ve come to the right place. Please read through everything carefully, and if you still don’t see what you’re looking for then feel free to post a comment down at the bottom of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is bPhone compatible with my BlackBerry?
Take a look at the compatibility list on the download page. All 8100 series (Pearls), 8300 series (Curves), and 8800 series are supported. By “series” I mean any BlackBerry that starts with the first two digits, so yes, the 8130 is part of the 8100 series. The older 8700 series will work if you have the most up-to-date operating system — if you don’t, there’s a bug in the OS that allows the theme to be loaded even though it’s not compatible and it completely corrupts your 8700.

I didn’t see your warning about the old OS on the 8700 series, and now my BlackBerry is endlessly rebooting. What do I do?
Don’t worry, it’s fixable. One possible solution is detailed here.

When will bPhone be available for the Storm or Bold?
I’m currently working on bPhone for Bold and hope to have it out as soon as possible. At some point I will also investigate producing a version for the Storm.

Why aren’t my fonts reflecting my own settings?
This is a limitation (or bug) in the way RIM implements third-party themes. Certain aspects of the theme get locked to the original theme font and cannot be changed by you, the user.

What’s the difference between the three versions (Zen, Icon, and Today)?
These are three variations in how the icons lay out. I don’t have any screenshots (yet), but most BlackBerries come preloaded with the same variants for one of their default themes, so you can see the different behaviors on those.

Some icons don’t match. Can you make bPhone-style icons for [insert application here]?
No. I have customized just about every single thing that the theme software will allow me to change. I can’t apply any more icons.

Can you make a version with a black background, instead of the fish?
You can change your own background anytime you want. An easy way to get an all-black background is to take a picture with your BlackBerry’s camera while holding your finger over the lens. Save that image and set it as your wallpaper.


Can you make the L-style theme, or the Zen style with the icons at the bottom instead of on the side?
No. The theme software only allows for Icon, Today, and left-side Zen templates.

When’s the next version coming out? Can you make a version for the new BlackBerry model?
I’ll only be able to make significant changes to the theme once an overhauled version of the theme creation software comes out. That tends to lag a bit behind new hardware releases, but I’ll do my best to stay current.

If you have any other questions, feel free to comment here or contact me.

Updated on April 1, 2009

1,263 comments

  • annette July 25th, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Ya so I’m also looking for this for my 8530 curve. Is there a chance we will see it soon? Donation isn’t a problem. No other iphone theme compares to this one. Almost wish I didn’t upgrade to this cheapy bb.

  • Zach July 26th, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Greetings,
    How do I download this theme if I have 8530??
    When will there be a version for my phone??
    Thanks,
    Zach

  • TR July 26th, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    i love it, the only thing i wish i could do was override the fonts for the mail. they are too light and small for my taste. otherwise very cute!

  • Chris August 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    Is there going to be 8500 series for this theme? I love it on my 8300 series curve and i recently upgraded. Kind of regretting it now :/

  • Tom August 3rd, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    Is there an ETA for the 8900? Tom

  • Nacho August 5th, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    8530 sometime soon? that would be awesome!

  • anaz August 13th, 2010 at 5:52 am

    im using bold 8900 and cannot see the bphone theme in theme menu

  • Marvelous Mo August 18th, 2010 at 12:09 am

    This theme is the best I ever came across and I’m heartbroken not to see the 8900 on the download list.

    Are you there, Mr. Rogers? We’re in your neighborhood looking for your help. :-D

    8900 OS v4.6 users would be delighted!

  • Jess August 22nd, 2010 at 1:10 am

    i found your bphone theme for the bold and am very excited about it! unfortunately, i can’t get it to work on my bold 9650.

    it shows up in my applications list (where i’d go to delete an app), but i don’t see it in themes, downloads or applications folder so i can apply the theme. i removed the battery and rebooted, but still no luck.

    can you please help? i’m eager to utilize this theme.

    thanks for your help!

  • Jasmine August 23rd, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    I Can Not Get bPhone To Work On My 9700 5.0 OS . It Shows Up In The Applications Folder Under The Options Menu , But Not In My Themes To Where I Can Apply It . Any Help ??
    Thanks In Advance

  • Devon August 24th, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    Is there one thats made for the tour?
    Thats what I have and just wondering if its made yet??

  • oli August 25th, 2010 at 4:36 am

    8520 theme please please please :)

  • PoloKing August 28th, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    I have the t-mobile blackberry bold 9700, but I its not in my themes options it only shows up in my applications list. How can we make this work the way it should?

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