[Strakerc]

Hey there, does anyone know if there is a way to add to the small amount of default folder icons that come included on the phone? I haven't been able to find anything that could do so or give instructions as to where to add files, but it seems like it shouldn't be that hard of a task...

Thanks!

[stillborn86]

Go to the main screen and hit the BlackBerry Menu button until you get a menu. Then click "Add Folder." It's that simple. After that you can name the folder and choose the icon for it.

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[Strakerc]

I'm sorry, I don't believe I was clear. I knew about the response above, but what I meant was if there was a way to add more icons to the list while adding a folder.

[amavit]

I'm not entirely sure, there might be a 3rd party app that allows you to have your own pictures for quicklinks and stuff like that, but I'm not sure that it will let you have your own pictures for folders and such.

[BigJav209]

Good question, i would also like to find out..

[DJ-Icarus]

Well now I cannot recall what its called, but there IS a 3rd party app that can do this.
Question is, do you really want to install another app for something like icons?

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[DJ-Icarus]

In fact, besides that, you can try the walkthrough here:
http://icrack.info/how-to-customize-blackberry-email-and-folder-icons/

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[lalawrie]

In fact, besides that, you can try the walkthrough here:
How to Customize Blackberry Email and Folder Icons | iCrack

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This will not work with OS 5.0.0.328. I've posted about this several times, and also have been in touch with File Scouts's developer. Don't know if it will work with 5.0.0.419; I've asked but no one seems to know/answer.

[lalawrie]

I'm sorry, I don't believe I was clear. I knew about the response above, but what I meant was if there was a way to add more icons to the list while adding a folder.

If you do try File Scout to add/use your own custom icons, PLEASE let us know if it works!

[Strakerc]

Thanks for the responses, I will try using FileScout tomorrow to do this and report back!

[emacf1]

For Storm and Bold users this can't work with OS5.x since RIM have decided to make the System Folder READ ONLY... no 3'rd party app can store anything in the system folder (which is a requirement for having customize folder icons) - it works perfectly in OS 4.7 - But with OS5 -> no way - sorry

[aubinhick990]

For Storm and Bold users this can't work with OS5.x since RIM have decided to make the System Folder READ ONLY... no 3'rd party app can store anything in the system folder (which is a requirement for having customize folder icons) - it works perfectly in OS 4.7 - But with OS5 -> no way - sorry

Exactly, the folder icons, sample pictures, and mini avatars are all in the system folder, which [so far] nothing can touch. I'm sure this will change at some point in time as people figure the system out more.

[Strakerc]

Ah damn. Oh well, hopefully at some point this won't be the case!

[lalawrie]

Ah damn. Oh well, hopefully at some point this won't be the case!

I hope so, too.

I had used FileScout to set up a bunch of custom folders when I was still running 4.7 whatever. When I upgraded to 5.0.0.328, all of the customized folder icons came along for the ride; in other words, when I did my backup and then restore, everything was there. However, I decided to rename a custom folder a week or two after that. I didn't know that RIM had made the icons folder read-only, and I lost the ability to use that one custom icon for the folder. I can see all of my pngs in the samples folder, but I can't access them.

I am loathe to upgrade to 5.0.0.419 just in case the folders DON'T come along this time. I will wait until either someone works out how to get around this or until RIM lets us access this folder again. Honestly, what's the problem with letting us in, RIM?

[kleejohnson1120]

I have the new Curve 8530 and I can't access the System Folder either - if anyone does find a way please let me/us know. FRUSTRATING!!!

[Strakerc]

I have the new Curve 8530 and I can't access the System Folder either - if anyone does find a way please let me/us know. FRUSTRATING!!!

This thread wasn't really about accessing the system folder, just changing the folder icons beyond the default choices. I recommend starting a new thread with your problem.

[Almack64]

This thread wasn't really about accessing the system folder, just changing the folder icons beyond the default choices. I recommend starting a new thread with your problem.

No I think they were posting regarding the same problem. In words in order to change the folder icons you need access to the system folder. Currently with 8350 using the previously discussed method you can't access the system folder that contains the preinstalled icons yet alone write to that folder to add new ones. This has been very discouraging after searching all day to find a supposed solution then it not working.

[Krypto]

If you want to change the icons, there is a way to do this... Download a theme. Or create one of your own.

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