Overview:
This is the long-awaited Vodafone and Today themes for 7100 series devices.
Important Note:
These themes are supported on the versions of the 7100 OS versions 4.1.0.365/4.1.0.309 (package/application version; currently available from T-Mobile) and above and the 7130e OS versions 4.1.0.364/4.1.0.309 (package/application version; currently available from Telstra) and above and the 7130g OS versions 4.1.0.401/4.1.0.321 (package/application version; currently available from Cingular) and above. These are NOT supported on versions prior to that.
Instructions:
* Note: If you already have the T-Mobile (7100; 4.1.0.365) or Telstra (7130e; 4.1.0.364) or Cingular (7130c/7130g; 4.1.0.401) OS loaded and used my BlackBerry.alx file available in Step 2, then you can skip on to Step 4 in each of your respective instruction sets below.
7100 GSM/GPRS SERIES:
1 - Be sure that you have the T-Mobile 4.1.0.365 OS installed on your PC and your handheld.
2 - Download BlackBerry.alx file for T-Mobile 4.1 (version .365):
Click Here
3 - Extract BlackBerry.alx to installation path:
Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7100-v4.1.0.309_P1.8.0.146
4 - Download the Today themes ZIP file from:
Click Here
5 - Extract
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_today_240x260.cod and
net_rim_theme_120_today_240x260.cod from the ZIP file to the Java directory under the installation path:
Java Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7100-v4.1.0.309_P1.8.0.146\Java
6 - Open Desktop Manager and it should now prompt you to update the Core Applications.
7130e CDMA/EV-DO SERIES:
1 - Be sure that you have the Telstra 4.1.0.364 OS installed on your PC and your handheld.
2 - Download BlackBerry.alx file for Telstra 4.1 (version .364):
Click Here
3 - Extract BlackBerry.alx to installation path:
Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130e-v4.1.0.309_P2.2.0.120
4 - Download the Today themes ZIP file from:
Click Here
5 - Extract
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_today_240x260.cod and
net_rim_theme_120_today_240x260.cod from the ZIP file to the Java directory under the installation path:
Java Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130e-v4.1.0.309_P2.2.0.120\Java
6 - Open Desktop Manager and it should now prompt you to update the Core Applications.
7130c/7130g GSM/GPRS/EDGE SERIES *:
* Note: Since Cingular is currently the only provider with the 7130c/7130g device, you can skip Steps 4 and 5
1 - Be sure that you have the Cingular 4.1.0.401 OS installed on your PC and your handheld.
2 - Download BlackBerry.alx file for Cingular 4.1 (version .401):
Click Here
3 - Extract BlackBerry.alx to installation path:
Installation Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130-v4.1.0.321_P2.1.0.26
4 - Download the Today themes ZIP file from:
Click Here
5 - Extract
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_today_240x260.cod and
net_rim_theme_120_today_240x260.cod from the ZIP file to the Java directory under the installation path:
Java Path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130-v4.1.0.321_P2.1.0.26\Java
6 - Open Desktop Manager and it should now prompt you to update the Core Applications.
Alternate Instructions (Java Loader):
1 - Download the Today themes ZIP file to your Desktop:
Click Here
2 - Extract
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_today_240x260.cod and
net_rim_theme_120_today_240x260.cod to your Desktop.
3 - Download and unzip JavaLoader.exe to your Desktop from the attached
JavaLoader.zip
4 - Click on Start then Run and type CMD and click OK
5 - This should bring up a command-prompt at C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\
6 - Type the following:
cd Desktop <enter> (don't type <enter> - just push it)
JavaLoader.exe -u load
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_today_240x260.cod <enter>
JavaLoader.exe -u load
net_rim_theme_120_today_240x260.cod <enter>
*
Note: Here is an example of the DOS/command-prompt:
C:\Documents and Settings\
username>cd desktop
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>JavaLoader.exe -u load net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_today_240x260.cod
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>JavaLoader.exe -u load net_rim_theme_120_today_240x260.cod
Over-The-Air:
BB Dimension-Today:
Click Here
Vodafone Today:
Click Here
Note: These links have not been tested by myself.
Since the Vodafone Today theme is linked to the Vodafone theme itself, I will also include that particular download.
Instructions (7100 and 7130e ONLY):
1 - After completing the above steps, go to the installation directory and rename net_rim_theme_120_240x260.cod to net_rim_theme_120_240x260.old:
Installation Path:
7100: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7100-v4.1.0.309_P1.8.0.146
7130e: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130e-v4.1.0.309_P2.2.0.120
2 - Download the Vodafone theme file from:
Click Here
3 - Extract
net_rim_theme_120_240x260.cod from the ZIP file to the Java directory under the installation path:
Java Path:
7100: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7100-v4.1.0.309_P1.8.0.146\Java
7130e: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130e-v4.1.0.309_P2.2.0.120\Java
4 - Open Desktop Manager and it should now prompt you to update the Core Applications.
Alternate Instructions (Java Loader):
1 - Download the Vodafone theme file to your Desktop:
Click Here
2 - Extract
net_rim_theme_120_240x260.cod to your Desktop.
3 - Download and unzip JavaLoader.exe to your Desktop from the attached
JavaLoader.zip
4 - Click on Start then Run and type CMD and click OK
5 - This should bring up a command-prompt at C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\
6 - Type the following:
cd Desktop <enter> (don't type <enter> - just push it)
JavaLoader.exe -u load
net_rim_theme_120_240x260.cod <enter>
*
Note: Here is an example of the DOS/command-prompt:
C:\Documents and Settings\
username>cd desktop
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>JavaLoader.exe -u load net_rim_theme_120_240x260.cod
Over-The-Air:
Vodafone:
Click Here
BONUS - New Zen Theme version:
And as an added bonus, here's the updated Zen theme from the Cingular 7130c/7130g package.
Instructions (7100 and 7130e ONLY):
1 - Go to the installation directory and rename net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_zen_240x260.cod to net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_zen_240x260.old:
Installation Path:
7100: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7100-v4.1.0.309_P1.8.0.146
7130e: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130e-v4.1.0.309_P2.2.0.120
2 - Download the Dimension Zen theme file from:
Click Here
3 - Extract
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_zen_240x260.cod from the ZIP file to the Java directory under the installation path:
Java Path:
7100: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7100-v4.1.0.309_P1.8.0.146\Java
7130e: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Research In Motion\Shared\Loader Files\7130e-v4.1.0.309_P2.2.0.120\Java
4 - Open Desktop Manager and it should now prompt you to update the Core Applications.
Alternate Instructions (Java Loader):
1 - Download the Dimension Zen theme file to your Desktop:
Click Here
2 - Extract
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_zen_240x260.cod to your Desktop.
3 - Download and unzip JavaLoader.exe to your Desktop from the attached
JavaLoader.zip
4 - Click on Start then Run and type CMD and click OK
5 - This should bring up a command-prompt at C:\Documents and Settings\yourname\
6 - Type the following:
cd Desktop <enter> (don't type <enter> - just push it)
JavaLoader.exe -u load
net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_zen_240x260.cod <enter>
*
Note: Here is an example of the DOS/command-prompt:
C:\Documents and Settings\
username>cd desktop
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>
C:\Documents and Settings\
username\Desktop>JavaLoader.exe -u load net_rim_theme_bb_dimension_zen_240x260.cod
Over-The-Air:
BB Dimension-Zen:
Click Here