[dcfella]

Originally Posted by Seattle18

How's this?

Wow..that is awesome. It's on my BB now. Thanks!

[idealist]

Originally Posted by jibi

You will need to wait until TMO releases the OS software for download. Once they have, you can proceed with the same ALX modifications in order to 'enable' the theme. If you don't want to wait, you could always just use javaloader to load it from another OS download.

Jibi, I tried doing as you said in modifying the Blackberry.alx file and couldn't find it in my research in motion file. There was not a shared folder for some reason, so I was unable to delete the file. Am I doing something wrong? I have modified my 7100t before by removing the file vendor.xlm, but I cant seem to locate the new one on OS 4.1. for my 8700( just received yesterday)

Should I wait for the download or can you give me some advice?

BTW .....Seattle18....HOT SPIDEY PIC!


Thanks everyone

[Seattle18]

Originally Posted by idealist

BTW .....Seattle18....HOT SPIDEY PIC!

Thanks!

[Skrilla™]

Originally Posted by idealist

Jibi, I tried doing as you said in modifying the Blackberry.alx file and couldn't find it in my research in motion file. There was not a shared folder for some reason, so I was unable to delete the file. Am I doing something wrong? I have modified my 7100t before by removing the file vendor.xlm, but I cant seem to locate the new one on OS 4.1. for my 8700( just received yesterday)

I am having the same problem

[KonTiki]

Did you do a simple search on your pc for BlackBerry.alx? That should tell you were i is even if it is not in the folder suggested.

[Skrilla™]

Originally Posted by KonTiki

Did you do a simple search on your pc for BlackBerry.alx? That should tell you were i is even if it is not in the folder suggested.

yes, not on the PC after doing a backup, that folder isn't there either (but there are others in the RIM directory)

[KonTiki]

You are not looking for a folder, you are looking for a file clalled Blackberry.alx. And it will be in the RIM directory, so if you see that file insode the RIM directory that is the file that you have to work with.

[Skrilla™]

Originally Posted by KonTiki

You are not looking for a folder, you are looking for a file clalled Blackberry.alx. And it will be in the RIM directory, so if you see that file insode the RIM directory that is the file that you have to work with.

I know what I am looking for, but it is not there, neither is THAT folder. I backed up my device and have some other folders in the commom/RIM, but not that one.

[KonTiki]

Then I would unistall the handheld software on your PC and reinstall it, that ought to create it. Then I would delete the BlackBerry.axl, and go from there.

[jibi]

8700 series:
T-Mobile (United States) - 4.1.0.280/4.1.0.284
Installation Download: Click Here
Installation File Name: 8700_multilanguage_PBr4.1.0_rel280_PL2.0.0.120_A4. 1.0.284.exe
Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120
BlackBerry.alx Download: Click Here

Instructions:

1 - Download and install the T-Mobile 8700g 4.1.0.280/4.1.0.284 software from here.

2 - Delete the Vendor.xml file from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

3 - Rename the BlackBerry.alx file located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120 to BlackBerry.alx.old

4 - Download and extract the BlackBerry.alx file from here. This should be extracted to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120

5 - Open Desktop Software 4.1 and update your handheld.

* Note: I chose to go ahead and remove all of the crap they had installed by default, such as the alternate Input Languages and whatnot.

[Skrilla™]

Originally Posted by jibi

8700 series:
T-Mobile (United States) - 4.1.0.280/4.1.0.284
Installation Download: Click Here
Installation File Name: 8700_multilanguage_PBr4.1.0_rel280_PL2.0.0.120_A4. 1.0.284.exe
Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120
BlackBerry.alx Download: Click Here

Instructions:

1 - Download the T-Mobile 8700g 4.1.0.280/4.1.0.284 software from here.

3 - Delete the Vendor.xml file from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

4 - Rename the BlackBerry.alx file located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120 to BlackBerry.alx.old

5 - Download and extract the BlackBerry.alx file from here. This should be extracted to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120

6 - Open Desktop Software 4.1 and update your handheld.

* Note: I chose to go ahead and remove all of the crap they had installed by default, such as the alternate Input Languages and whatnot.

Where is step 2?

[LunkHead]

I downloaded the T-Mo software and modified the .alx file. Went into App loader then system rebooted and the Zen theme was on there. I tried it and did not like it so I went back to the stock theme.

[Skrilla™]

Thanks jibi, got it to work!

[idealist]

Originally Posted by jibi

8700 series:
T-Mobile (United States) - 4.1.0.280/4.1.0.284
Installation Download: Click Here
Installation File Name: 8700_multilanguage_PBr4.1.0_rel280_PL2.0.0.120_A4. 1.0.284.exe
Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120
BlackBerry.alx Download: Click Here

Instructions:

1 - Download the T-Mobile 8700g 4.1.0.280/4.1.0.284 software from here.

3 - Delete the Vendor.xml file from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\AppLoader

4 - Rename the BlackBerry.alx file located in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120 to BlackBerry.alx.old

5 - Download and extract the BlackBerry.alx file from here. This should be extracted to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\8700-v4.1.0.284_P2.0.0.120

6 - Open Desktop Software 4.1 and update your handheld.

* Note: I chose to go ahead and remove all of the crap they had installed by default, such as the alternate Input Languages and whatnot.

Thanks Jibi, I got it to work after serveral tries. Thanks Seattle18 also! There are many of us who appreciate the technical knowledge that you share with us who might not otherwise understand if left on our own.

I LLLOOOOOVVVEEEEE my 87g

[jibi]

Originally Posted by Skrilla™

Where is step 2?

adjusted them

[Skrilla™]

Originally Posted by jibi

adjusted them

Step 2 could have been, install

[cooperpwc]

Originally Posted by LunkHead

I downloaded the T-Mo software and modified the .alx file. Went into App loader then system rebooted and the Zen theme was on there. I tried it and did not like it so I went back to the stock theme.

The Zen theme grows on you. I didn't like it at first but now I use it and there is no going back. Profiles menu is a huge improvement. Vertical scrolling through apps is cleaner than left to right, top to bottom.
The secret in my view to making Zen work: set the front convenience key to the default Blackberry Applications List. (If you have seen pics of the 8707 with that key now designated "Menu", it is the wave of the future.)

[DuckWingDuck]

Is the TMO OS better than Bharti?

[LunkHead]

Originally Posted by cooperpwc

The Zen theme grows on you. I didn't like it at first but now I use it and there is no going back. Profiles menu is a huge improvement. Vertical scrolling through apps is cleaner than left to right, top to bottom.
The secret in my view to making Zen work: set the front convenience key to the default Blackberry Applications List. (If you have seen pics of the 8707 with that key now designated "Menu", it is the wave of the future.)

Ya I think I will give it a whirl again for a few days and see how I like it.

[mymitsu3kgt]

I had the 4.1.0.284 from T-Mobile and then I followed the directions to install the Bharti OS 4.1.0.280. I have the Zen, Orange, O2 themes. The only thing I'm missing in the Zen theme is the Options/Home Screen in the menu. I therefor can't change the icons on the home screen. Someone had the same problem earlier in this thread. Has anyone else had this problem and/or solved it?