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Add new sample picture to BBM Android

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For those whose Android BBM just either return to previous menu or stopped working when trying to change BBM picture, maybe this tricks will help you. As Oct 26, 2013 @ 11:38 (GMT+7), latest Android BBM version is 1.0.0.72. This trick only work on a rooted device.

  1. Create a square jpg file from your photo. I just use size and resolution of other files in /data/data/com.bbm/files/ as reference (341×341 px, with 96 dpi).
  2. Copy the jpg file to /data/data/com.bbm/files/default_avatar_xx.jpg (xx = next available sequnce of file number on the folder).
  3. Change the permission and ownership of new file, just use another file in the folder/directory as your reference.
  4. The new image should be available in your “Sample Picture”.
  5. Follow the http://www.blackberry.com/btsc/KB35260 direction.

 

Tools:

  • GIMP, or other graphic editor
  • Root Explorer, or use your favorite android file manager

Tips: copy the file from step 1 (e.g. from your PC/notebook) to your device by connecting it as USB storage.

Have Fun!