**Update: There’s a fix folks. Find it here.
Disappointment for sure. It looks as if a nasty bug in the official BlackBerry 5.0 software renders custom BlackBerry Storm themes ugly and not quite so functional. The image above is from Kyle over at BlackBerry Cool and foreshadows a tidal wave of disappointment for all new BlackBerry Storm users who pick up a model with 5.0 pre-installed as well as those who have already upgraded.
In this particular issue, the phone in question is the BlackBerry 9530, second first gen storm. In portrait mode everything appears hunky dory. That is until you go all horizontal at which point a garish mix up of UI elements crop up on screen. Coupled with scrolling issues and certain UI elements and onscreen buttons being rendered useless, theme enthusiasts may be in for the ever common though much hated waiting game since such issues will most likely have to be addressed with Plazmic (now owned by RIM).
I’ll give Plazmic credit. They do some amazing themes with the BB theme software. But speed and “quickness” aren’t exactly their strong points. If it is a Plazmic issue, let’s hope they get it fixed. If it’s a deeper issue with OS 5.0, well, RIM best be on top of that like yesterday. With the Storm2 launching tomorrow, a whole lot of themers are going to be mighty upset. Stay tuned…
BlackBerry Cool
Blackberry theme makers rejoice as those of you who haven’t already grabbed a leaked copy of Plazmic CDK 4.7 can now officially get your hands on it. What are you waiting for?! Start the downloadin‘.
Source: Crack Berry
- February 18, 2009 2:08 pm
It’s only been a week since Plazmic’s latest 4.7 CDK was leaked on the internet and already Blackberry theme builders are churning out themes as stunning as we have been seeing on the Bold. AppleBerry, created by Hastings over at Crackberry, is the latest Storm theme to come out and is already my favorite (naturally I’m a Mac fan so I’m biased). The homescreen is laid out with unopened/calendar events on top, a “touch strip” to activate the application screen (awesome!), and 8 icons situated nicely along the bottom. Hastings has claimed that 98% of the icons are skinned along with custom bars and gauges meaning this Mac inspired theme will make you forget you’re on a Blackberry. For more info, hit up the ongoing AppleBerry thread and check it out. Be sure to give at least a small donation as this super cool theme is FREE! Show some love and give a little an encourage hastings to keep up the good work for future themes.
Source: Crackberry
- February 11, 2009 8:18 am
Blackberry themers…it’s time to get those creative juices flowing yet again as Plazmic 4.7 has been leaked making theme making for the 8900 and Storm now possible. I’ve downloaded it (used to be an avid theme maker) and all seems to be working just peachy. What are you waiting for…get out there and grab your copy now!
Source: Crackberry, Blackberry News
