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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

1,218 comments

  • Nate February 7th, 2010 at 2:54 am

    I have a 8120 Blackberry pearl smartphone and I’ve downloaded the 8100 version Icon but when I upload it to the Blackberry Desktop Manager and it installs I can’t find it on the actual phone to activate? I don’t understand why It is not working :( Can someone help?

  • mezz February 9th, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    is there one for the curve 8530? because it doesnt work when i install any other versions.

  • Jennifer February 14th, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Does it work with the 8900 Curve?

  • Jennifer February 14th, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Do you have one for the AT&T Curve 8900?

  • sumit February 17th, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    Hi,
    Does it work on 8520 Curve also ? I downloaded 8300 version, restarted by pulling out battery also, can’t find this theme under themes.
    Thanks,
    Sumit

  • JR February 19th, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I presume the theme download for the Bold 9700 still needs developing?. I cannot get the current Bold version to work.

  • Sara February 19th, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this theme and have been using it for over a year. Yesterday my BB crashed and I had to get a new one. I downloaded bphone to my new BB Curve and now I no longer have the option of an SMS icon. Was there an update and the icon was chosen to be removed? Thanks for your help!

    Sara

  • Becca February 24th, 2010 at 6:53 am

    Hi,

    Is there any chance you could put a version of the bPhone theme for the Curve 8520? I really want to use it but cannot use any of the current versions on the website!

  • swaggmore February 26th, 2010 at 11:32 am

    i have a blackberry tour 8900 for verizon does the iphone theme work formy phone if so can you please email mehow ?

  • Jack February 27th, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    I have the same request as Becca lol, I want this theme badly for my Curve 8520, I’ve read tons of reviews saying this is one of the best themes for the Blackberry, REALLY WANT IT!!!

  • pranav March 2nd, 2010 at 9:22 am

    8520 version please!!!! amazing theme

  • mrskdhill March 4th, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    I have a black berry pearl 8130 an I love the iberry theme i was wondering if you could make the iberry theme but in the L style.. thank you so much..

  • Claudia March 4th, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Does the 8300 version work on the 8520 Curve? If not, pleeease upload one for this model

  • John March 4th, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    Hello,

    I have tried downloading this theme multiple times. Every time I do this it says, “Successfully Installed” and has me reboot my phone. It will not appear in the themes list. I tried to take the battery out and put it back in but it just won’t seem to work. If there is any other way to do this please let me know!

    Thanks,
    John
    P.S. I am trying to download it on the Curve 8530. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it considering it’s a fairly new phone. Please reply!

  • ryan March 5th, 2010 at 12:31 am

    A lot of my friends hav bphone for their phone but I have the new bold 9700 and would love to hav this app as well. If you are making a version for the 9700 that would be great please keep me updated thanks

  • Simon March 7th, 2010 at 12:41 am

    I see that this section has numerous requests for a version for the Curve 8520. Is it a realistic expectation, or am I hoping in vain?

  • slim March 7th, 2010 at 11:50 am

    Can u plz upload for the 8520 model. I have been trying to download this for weeks.

  • jason March 8th, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    i too would love bphone for the 8520, PLEASE

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