[Spiffy]

So yeah i'm not sure how to install downloaded themes onto my BB pearl
but when i start up application loader on the desktop manager this is what i get...



pictures kinda small but any way u guys can help me ? pleaaaaaaaaaaaase
thanks !

[bradhs]

Download them directly through your BlackBerry Pearl.

[sarbin]

click the "add" button and browse to where you extracted the theme files.
select the .alx file and then proceed from there.
HTH

[Spiffy]

Originally Posted by bradhs

Download them directly through your BlackBerry Pearl.

Can't no internet on my phone =P

and to sarbin..
when i do that i get an error that says .. " No additional applications designed for your device were found"

So yeah wtf.... help !

[sarbin]

ok...
it looks like you haven't dl'ed and installed an os package to your pc, correct? you just have the dm installed?

[Spiffy]

Yeah i only have DM installed..
What is OS ?
And if you have any instant messenger i can talk to you on that would be better ...

[sarbin]

sorry... no im.

os = pearl operating system.

what version is on your pearl now? options... about.
who is your carrier?

[John Clark]

Any theme or application that installs through Desktop Manager needs a .cod (the actual program) and an .alx (file that tells DM to install the .cod.) You download the file that contains the .alx and .cod for any given app (or theme) into a folder. Put them in a folder that you aren't going to delete. Then use the "add" feature in DM to browse to the .alx file for the app you want to install. Then it will load that app into DM with a checkbox in the list of software. Finish the process to load the app onto the BB.

If you don't have internet then this is the only way to install applications on your BB. Many apps only have OTA install capabilities. OTA installs are .jad and .jar and won't load from the DM.

Hope this helps you understand the process.

John

[sarbin]

that's what i thought, but the op says he/she got the shown screen after pressing 'add'. ::: shrug :::

[Spiffy]

Originally Posted by sarbin

sorry... no im.

os = pearl operating system.

what version is on your pearl now? options... about.
who is your carrier?

v 4.2.0.64 T-Mobile

And i have the .alx file but not the .cod file ...

[sarbin]

well... the .alx points at the .cod so that would explain your dilemma. dl the theme again, maybe?

[Spiffy]

where is a good place to download themes ? cuz the themes from this forum didnt have any cod files in it

[sarbin]

free and pay stuff here:

Mobile41

[Spiffy]

hmm ok ill look around stay on cuz i might have more questions =P
and ill tell u if the theme worked or not ..

[John Clark]

Spiffy,
Go to this site and download the TMobile 4.2.0.64 OS and then install it to your PC.

BlackBerry Upgrade

Then you will see all the software loaded on your BB.

[sarbin]

you might also join the pinstack bby forums. lots of theme development going on over there.

[Spiffy]

What is the link to that website sarbin ? And
John, it's downloading right now.

and wich update do i need to download just the OS one ?

[sarbin]

John,
Is it appropriate to post a link to pinstack? Or should I PM it?

[John Clark]

I recommend not posting links to pinstack

((Edit)) Have you checked the Themes/Ringtones/Wallpaper forums here? There are literally tons of themes. There are quite a few new ones for the 8100 too.

To unlock all the vendor themes use this thread:

http://www.blackberryforums.com/ring...-4-2-only.html

[sarbin]

Understood.
Glad I asked first... don't want to get banned.