Theme Memory usage and Processor Power question

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04-21-2009, 06:27 PM
Marathon14

Theme Memory usage and Processor Power question

Does a theme slow down the phone's crispness or take up Ram?
04-21-2009, 07:07 PM
Shane

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Originally Posted by Marathon14

Does a theme slow down the phone's crispness or take up Ram?

I would say yes to both. Anything you install on your phone takes up space. But, a lot of themes have minimal effects to the speed and have a better user interface, that the loss in speed is outweighed by the more usability of the phone.
04-21-2009, 07:15 PM
Marathon14

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Originally Posted by Shanepark2

I would say yes to both. Anything you install on your phone takes up space. But, a lot of themes have minimal effects to the speed and have a better user interface, that the loss in speed is outweighed by the more usability of the phone.

Thanks Shanepark2. Do you recommend any Light ones that are flexible as well?

I have tried Blue 2 redberry and fonts are a bit to small for me and crystal clear is just not my style.

TIA!
04-21-2009, 07:25 PM
Shane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marathon14

Thanks Shanepark2. Do you recommend any Light ones that are flexible as well?

I have tried Blue 2 redberry and fonts are a bit to small for me and crystal clear is just not my style.

TIA!

I've tried quite a few. Right now I have Caligraphy, by Philster9 found HERE
I also just loaded 2 from one of our BBOS'ers Natemz. Found HERE. They seem very light on the phone and he has 6 different colors to chose.
04-21-2009, 07:28 PM
Marathon14

Thanks,

Will give them a try!!!
04-21-2009, 07:31 PM
Shane

The Caligraphy, by Philster9 is a little heavy, but I just like the look.
04-21-2009, 07:32 PM
Pain Producer

I like the one in my signature. Its Free!
04-21-2009, 07:34 PM
Shane

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pain Producer

I like the one in my signature. Its Free!

That's the same link as I sent him to...lol
04-21-2009, 08:54 PM
Marathon14

It is cool but slowed down system for me.

I really like Blue 2 redberry. Fonts wont change on that one though.

Off to search for some more light ones if anyone has any suggestions.
It seems most important for me that the theme not slow down the phone
04-21-2009, 08:59 PM
Shane

Now keep in mind, that it take a bit for a new theme to settle in to the phone. I've had ones that took 4-6 hours to smooth out.
04-21-2009, 09:02 PM
Marathon14

I will give it a shot and thought so as well.

Thanks
04-21-2009, 09:37 PM
bbcrackman

Here is a theme by Drukan and it doesnt slow down you devices. You can download Blue Goo HERE
04-21-2009, 09:59 PM
Marathon14

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcrackman

Here is a theme by Drukan and it doesnt slow down you devices. You can download Blue Goo HERE

Thanks!!
04-30-2009, 02:48 AM
jlevy73

I've been really liking a theme that Rellims developed which is also light and does not negatively impact battery or memory. http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/s...g-today-2.html
04-30-2009, 03:02 AM
rasputin

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlevy73

I've been really like a theme that Rellims developed which is also light and does not negatively impact battery or memory. http://www.blackberryos.com/forums/s...g-today-2.html

I really enjoy that one too!:You_Rock_Emoticon:
05-15-2009, 10:44 PM
x1208x

The biggest thing you need to worry about is memory leaks. some of them HAVE HUGE memory leaks where your memory will drain till you have to reboot. BBCrackman's OS V5.1 manages memory the best in my opinion. with some other OS's if you go below 20 it begins to get extremely sluggish and you have to reboot.

With V5.1 you can get down to 10 or below then you would have to reboot.

Alot of people like the theme VISTA COMPLETE and it has the most features and coolest effects (double hidden sliding dock) but it leaks memory like crazy. It will leak all the way down in a few hours.
05-16-2009, 11:58 AM
Malbo

I have made a couple of low memory themes...available free at BlackBerry Storm Themes

All OTA