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Ulukia · 07-11-2008, 10:23 PM

Theme name: Vista Metal - Blue
Theme author: Ulukia
Theme credits: Corey Visto (Technical help), Unknown author of wallpaper (Yes, I stole it. Tell me who they are and I'll apologize

)
Theme type: Today/Today Plus
Supported Device Model(s) and OS: 83xx/88xx, 4.2.2/4.5 [8800 has not been tested as mine isn't functional at moment (USB port is broken)]
Theme Cost: Free
Download Link(s):
DM
Current: 2009.1.19.1444 Size: 318KB

OS: 4.2 (Old and new versions)

Old: Vista Metal - Blue.zip

New: 8300 - Vista Metal - Blue - Today.zip, 8800 - Vista Metal - Blue - Today.zip

OS: 4.5 (Based on new version)

Today: 8300 - Vista Metal - Blue - Today - 45.zip

Today Plus: Vista Metal - Today Plus.zip (See pic below)

Today Plus

<--- Yes, the icons bounce like this guy

OTA
here.

Note: Thanks goes to Chris from Free Blackberry Stuff.com for OTAs!

ScreenShots: Collection [Old/New version]
Important! Updating to new version will not replace the old. It is renamed because of differentiating between model numbers. Delete old to avoid confusion.
Note: System apps have been moved to folders however any third party apps will be outside of folders.
Background Possibilities: Here

Ulukia · 07-12-2008, 10:55 AM

Wirelessly posted

Looks like the text colors need a little work. I'll upload a new version later today.

BCollins521 · 07-12-2008, 11:15 AM

Looks nice

Shaun · 07-12-2008, 11:25 AM

Very nice. Blue + Clean Banner are right up my ally.

Ulukia · 07-12-2008, 03:39 PM

Updated it, colors should be more in-car driving friendly also screenshots have been updated.

Ulukia · 07-12-2008, 11:34 PM

Another update, Date field size may clip the day on some models. Should be fixed now. Thanks BCollins521!

dtun87222 · 07-13-2008, 05:18 AM

Cool theme Ulukia.

After i download, how do i install to my 8300.

I connected to DM but could'nt find where to copy or install the new theme on my 8300.

Thanks

BCollins521 · 07-13-2008, 09:55 PM

This theme is becoming one of my favorite themes to use

dmiller1856 · 07-14-2008, 06:21 AM

Any chance for a Zen or L version of this?

Nice looking theme!

Ulukia · 07-14-2008, 05:49 PM

Sorry, haven't received notification of posts...

dtun87222: Open DM, select App Loader. Once it reads your phone, select add. Locate the ALX file of the theme, select next. Once it loads it to your phone then DM will soft reboot your phone. To activate the theme, once the phone finishes its nap, select Options > Themes then highlight the theme and press in on the trackball. It'll take a few seconds to initialize the theme but once you have control of the cursor again the theme is loaded and your good to go.

dmiller1856: I can look into it. I don't know how easy it'll be to shift it over but I'll take a look. Any particular version youxxx8217;re interested in?

UPDATE: With the help of BCollins521, many thanks, we now know this theme is usable in 4.5 without any drastic repercussions like say Surreal theme (endless reboots). Also, I've updated the theme (just moved some items around to avoid conflicts with the WiFi/VM icons which I can't change or see in the theme builder.

kgambino · 07-14-2008, 06:10 PM

Very nice. Love the blue background. Thanks for designing it.

Ulukia · 07-14-2008, 06:13 PM

Np. I'm very pleased with the comments so far.

andriver · 07-15-2008, 11:46 AM

Great looking theme! Thank you.

JaguarXJ7 · 07-15-2008, 02:19 PM

Theme looks great!

One question though, more out of curiosity; I noticed in the first screen shot there is a hole where an icon should be, why is that?

ScottMB4 · 07-15-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaguarXJ7

Theme looks great!

One question though, more out of curiosity; I noticed in the first screen shot there is a hole where an icon should be, why is that?

That icon would most likely be the profiles icon. I am guessing the creator made it invisible to keep the banner clean looking. Unfortunately, there is no way to make the profiles icon invisible in the banner, but visible in the applications menu. However, there will be in the next Theme Builder.

BCollins521 · 07-15-2008, 05:14 PM

Yeup...the profile icons are transparent, he hide both states of the icon

Ulukia · 07-15-2008, 06:41 PM

Indeed, this is a trick that Corey told me to make it cleaner. Since I use BBSmart Shortcuts, not having the profile icon on the home screen doesn't bother me (You can still select it on the home screen if you move the trackball to the right and click in).
Thanks guys for replying!

JaguarXJ7 · 07-15-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottMB4

That icon would most likely be the profiles icon. I am guessing the creator made it invisible to keep the banner clean looking. Unfortunately, there is no way to make the profiles icon invisible in the banner, but visible in the applications menu. However, there will be in the next Theme Builder.

Thanks for that, having not developed a theme yet, I'd have never thought of that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulukia

Indeed, this is a trick that Corey told me to make it cleaner. Since I use BBSmart Shortcuts, not having the profile icon on the home screen doesn't bother me (You can still select it on the home screen if you move the trackball to the right and click in).
Thanks guys for replying!

Again very nice theme; I was just overly curious. I don't use the icon myself; shortcut "F" works for me.