Go Back   eVeek | The Free Blackberry Download Community > BlackBerry Downloads > Themes
Forum Home Register Members List Mark Forums Read

Themes View, discuss, and share themes made by the eVeek community.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 05-16-2008, 12:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
Grand Guru
 
Rollin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Washington
Device: Bold 9000
Posts: 3,309
Happy How to Share Your Theme

How to Upload/Post Themes

Got an awesome theme you’ve cooked up? Share it with the eVeek community

Uploading a theme is actually a very simple process…I will walk you through it

Exporting
Start by exporting your theme as an alx file (plus cod) onto your computer. Then, use winzip to compress the 2 (or more) files into a single .zip archive file. This makes it very easy for other people to download your theme as they only need to worry about getting one file (if you want to make it available for internet-supported BlackBerry users, then you’d also want to give them the .jad version)

*Look below for help on sharing OTA style*

Posting
Start a new thread in the section called “Themes” under the heading “Media Center.”

Title your thread with the device and title/subject of your theme. A good example would be:



iPhone Zen: 83XX



Type in the appropriate theme information that you would like others to see in the post text box. Then, attach the theme .zip file to your post by hitting the “manage attachments” button. Keep in mind that you can host your file anywhere on a different server and simply provide the download link instead of having to attach the file to your post (this is preffered ), but you must host your own OTA files! If you do not have a server you can also host the .zip file on any public file hosting site such as rapidshare.com

Screenshots
What good is a theme if we can’t see it before we download? Make sure to add screenshots that way you can get feedback a lot faster!

To get images and screenshots in your post, all you have to do is upload your images to a photo sharing website, like photobucket.com, and simply copy and paste the IMG code into the post textbox! That will transfer the picture from the photosharing website and show us your creation

Another method could be to save the pictures as attachments in your post. This is actually not preferred as it requires viewers to wait for a new page to pop up and slows down the viewing process, but it’s your choice

And that’s it!! Follow these simple steps and you’ll be able to share in no time!

Servers and OTA Exporting

Start by exporting the theme using the JAD method instead of ALX. You should end up with a bunch of .cod files and one .jad file. Put all of these files into one folder and name it whatever you feel is appropriate such as the theme name. Then, download the ota.htaccess.txt file I’ve attached below. Copy this file into the theme folder along with the other .cod and .jad files. Upload the folder onto your server.

Navigate your way to the uploaded JAD method folder and find the ota.htaccess.txt file and rename it to only “.htaccess” (so get rid of the ota and txt part of the name but keep the period in front). And that’s it! Create a file path to the .jad file in the theme folder and share the url!

[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
__________________
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

Last edited by Rollin; 09-10-2008 at 04:08 PM..
Rollin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2008, 07:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
So I Need Data Plan?
 
phillipending's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Texas
Device: 8100
Posts: 1
Default

Thanks! Simple and easy!
phillipending is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Elecite BlackBerry Themes
Old 02-23-2009, 12:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
Tricked Out Berry
 
sadosdemetrios's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: new York
Device: 8100
Posts: 41
Default

i tried alx compressed... still to big for site... i try jad stupid hosting website is in german so good luck getting through that...
hehe
sadosdemetrios is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-17-2009, 01:16 PM   #4 (permalink)
BrickBreaker Rulez!
 
hlewis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: New Jersey
Device: 8350
Posts: 9
Default

how do i upload a file for jad, when i try to put the folder on rapidshare i will only let me add one document at a time it will not let me put the whole folder in together
hlewis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-03-2009, 02:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
BrickBreaker Rulez!
 
ipodtrucker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Device: 8330
Posts: 24
Default

I have a new theme that I created, but I got some of the pics from the web, and I am worried about copyright laws? Is it ok to still post it? or can I get sued?
ipodtrucker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2009, 01:46 PM   #6 (permalink)
So I Need Data Plan?
 
michaelangeloberyy08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: cape cod
Device: 8330
Posts: 1
Default

thx helped alot
michaelangeloberyy08 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-26-2009, 01:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
BrickBreaker Rulez!
 
tashafo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Device: 8330
Posts: 13
Send a message via AIM to tashafo
Default

I would like to share my theme with the users here at eVeek.
Though I'm not 100% sure how. I can only compress my files into .rar , and I do have WinZip.
Could someone help?
tashafo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2009, 09:22 AM   #8 (permalink)
So I Need Data Plan?
 
fabs559's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: fresno
Device: 8130 pearl
Posts: 3
Cool Fabs

I need some help. I want to share my themes with others
fabs559 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-17-2009, 06:38 PM   #9 (permalink)
Moderator
 
alucardfair's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: texas
Device: 9630
Posts: 3,796
Send a message via Yahoo to alucardfair
Default

What do you need help with?
alucardfair is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2009, 10:09 AM   #10 (permalink)
BrickBreaker Rulez!
 
tashafo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Ohio
Device: 8330
Posts: 13
Send a message via AIM to tashafo
Default

For me the .zip file link works.
But for others it doesnt...
Where should I upload my themes to have them available for others?
tashafo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:54 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0 RC8