How To Backup Your iPhone Homescreen Theme: Settings, Layout, Folders, Wallpaper and MobileSubstrate Configuration

There is a new jailbreak app available in Cydia which allows you to take backups of your iPhone’s springboard theme, which includes: user settings, layout, wallpaper, MobileSubstrate configuration, hidden apps and folders. You can then restore to your favorite saved theme with exact layout and settings in a matter of just seconds.

BackBoard

Easily backup your home screen with BackBoard. Ever wished you could set up a theme and never have to do it again? Well now you can! With BackBoard, you can easily switch between multiple Springboard backups with a tap of your fingertips. Never bother with taking hours to set up the most complex themes. BackBoard creates a backup of all: User settings, home screen layout, MobileSubstrate configuration, hidden apps, webclips, home screen wallpaper and folders.

You will, of course, need to have a jailbroken iPhone or iPod touch to install it. Follow our step by step guide posted here to jailbreak your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with Redsn0w on iOS 4.2.1, or with Limera1n on iOS 4.1 if you haven’t already.

BackBoard is available from Cydia under ModMyi repository for free.

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