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Manila2D on Sony Ericsson X1 (Instructions and file in here!)

Hi, been home from work on a sick leave all day, and being bored to death started looking at the possibilites of perhaps making Manila2D available on the X1 (Portrait-mode only though)!
Instructions goes like this.
1. First, install the latest version of Manila2D. It can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398173
Follow the instructions found on that page.
2. Next, install the VGA-update made by pijulius, everything explained here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=429224
(the file you're looking for is the last link in the first post).
3. Go to Settings -> Today and uncheck the TouchFlo-plugin.
4. After you have done that, download my file, extract HTCHomeSettings.xml and move it to the Windows-folder of your device.
Go back to the settings for Today and check the box for TouchFlo. Voilá, working.
If your ROM is not WWE, but perhaps Swedish or something, you can follow the instructions in the last answer of this post, this will fix alot of problems you might otherwise encounter:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2691419&postcount=2741
Thank's to: Herg62123/others for Manila2D, pijulius for the VGA-version, darth maximus for his QWVGA-version that taught me alot, and ababrekar for the HTCHomeSettings XML-tutorial.
Will continue to work on this to see if I perhaps can improve it somehow
Screenshots:
Oh, the background image is taken from a QVGA-Manila2D-theme and resized to WVGA-size, renamed hh_fw_background.png and put in the windows\manilagfx-folder.

Bet it looks awesome on that screen.
Good job!

Great!
I really want my X1 - NOW!

Oh my!!! That is nice.
Can you make Manila2D work on one of the panels? Or does it remove panels?
I suppose the next step would be to get the new version of Manila from the Touch HD.

Hehe I'm unfortunately not that good This is a today-plugin for the Microsoft Today-screen, which is one of the panels!
Yeah, hopefully we'll get a version that's made for WVGA from the Touch HD when it's released!

FunkyMike said:
Oh my!!! That is nice.
Can you make Manila2D work on one of the panels? Or does it remove panels?
I suppose the next step would be to get the new version of Manila from the Touch HD.
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I'd really like to know that too!

I suppose someone will have to look into the Xperia Panel SDK:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/cor...esource.SonyEricsson_Xperia_X1_panel-20080903
Too bad I cant program : (((

FunkyMike said:
I suppose someone will have to look into the Xperia Panel SDK:
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/cor...esource.SonyEricsson_Xperia_X1_panel-20080903
Too bad I cant program : (((
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I've already got that installed... but unfortunately they only support C++ for Panels at this time... am waiting for 'em to support C# and VB.Net CE.

msalmank said:
I've already got that installed... but unfortunately they only support C++ for Panels at this time... am waiting for 'em to support C# and VB.Net CE.
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Lets hope it wont take them too long to bring out a new version! )
Nelsh:
Which prototype do you have and how well does it perform .. panels and touchflo interface?
Would be good knowing on what the final device will be capable of.

Sorry I havent answered..been too busy trying to figure out this xml-thing! I have a 256 MB RAM-prototype..obviously I love it, wonderful phone! Even better now with the Manila2D up and running!

nelshh said:
Sorry I havent answered..been too busy trying to figure out this xml-thing! I have a 256 MB RAM-prototype..obviously I love it, wonderful phone! Even better now with the Manila2D up and running!
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How's it handling the panels and overall performance with the 256 mb?
Any bugs you've noticed? How's the keyboard?

Did you add this as a new panel along side the other panels or you completely remove xperia panels?
and could you try TFL3D next time wonder how the speed is going to be with the 380mb ram version

Insaneboy said:
How's it handling the panels and overall performance with the 256 mb?
Any bugs you've noticed? How's the keyboard?
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Even with 256MB and the latest ROM X1 is fast enough. The keyboard is OK, I can make comparison only with E90 and TyTN, but I think that X1's is better.

Ronka said:
Did you add this as a new panel along side the other panels or you completely remove xperia panels?
and could you try TFL3D next time wonder how the speed is going to be with the 380mb ram version
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This isn´t a new panel or something, its a today-plugin that runs on the "standard" today-screen, which also happens to be one of the panels!
Unfortunately there isn´t any good versions of TouchFlo 3D out yet!

Any idea if it will work on other WVGA devices, especially Toshiba G900? As far as I know G900 has only 128 mb ram so that may be a problem.

Doesn't work on my G900, cycles message "Tap here to launch Touch 2D... Launching Touch 2d... Tap here to launch Touch 2D"

Piotr1225 said:
Doesn't work on my G900, cycles message "Tap here to launch Touch 2D... Launching Touch 2d... Tap here to launch Touch 2D"
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If you just install Manila2d (without the VGA-icons and without my HTCHomeSettings.xml), does it work then?

I installed non-HTC device patch, and now it's working. It's quite fast.

nelshh said:
If you just install Manila2d (without the VGA-icons and without my HTCHomeSettings.xml), does it work then?
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No... it doesn't work Work only with Manila HTC Patch... but i've a small screen

nelshh said:
Unfortunately there isn´t any good versions of TouchFlo 3D out yet!
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Even though this maybe true, could someone with the knowlege try it out anyway?

HTC Home plugin on HD

I really miss today plugins and having second today is inconvenient. so would be possible to install old htc home plugin? I read that it completely freezes phone, any solutions?

Have you had a look at Manilla Control? I'm not sure if it's running on the HD (but it runs on the Diamond, so it should be fine) but it lets you have a standard Today screen and Manilla and swap between them with a simple sweep gesture.

Maybe this should help:
http://rapidshare.com/files/144064635/HTC_Home_VGA_massi_v3.1.cab.html

vysus said:
Maybe this should help:
http://rapidshare.com/files/144064635/HTC_Home_VGA_massi_v3.1.cab.html
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Does not work. DO NOT INSTALL it on HD unless you want to hard reset.

Absolutely work PERFECTLY on TIM ITA branded models, maybe you've installed something else wrong

I'm proud to prove what I've posted:

Hello!
I'm using a french version of HTC HD and also looking for HTC Home plugin.
The only one I've got to work have a really to small display.
If I had to hard reset like mcano annouces it I prefer not to try this version!!!!
Is there another solution?

Thanks Vysus , I tried it ...but didn't work on the french HTC HD

Sorry for you, my friend
Maybe you've pre-installed something else that causes a conflict with the plugin. I repeat: it works perfectly, as you can see...

HTC Blackstone TIM ITA: work

Thnx my friend, I thought I was the only one to have it working

Instead you could disable HTC TF3D and use MobileShell 2
It combines both. Features from TF3D and todayscreen plugin with programs/weather/contacts aso. Also it´s skinable. There are skins that are looking quite as tf3d - but much better favorite contacts.
It´s worth a look
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/mobileshell/?us
free trial

Flanders said:
Instead you could disable HTC TF3D and use MobileShell 2
It combines both. Features from TF3D and todayscreen plugin with programs/weather/contacts aso. Also it´s skinable. There are skins that are looking quite as tf3d - but much better favorite contacts.
It´s worth a look
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/mobileshell/?us
free trial
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just curious, since im pretty new to all these WM stuff, mobileshell is NOT free right??

frostywrath said:
just curious, since im pretty new to all these WM stuff, mobileshell is NOT free right??
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No it is not free.
But it is a great program.
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[APP] Htc album from diamond2

well not much to say, a little snappier, but all the same
here's the link
DOWNLOAD

Probably being stupid here but what does this actually replace? have installed it but how do you access it?
Regards,
Astoroth

Astoroth said:
Probably being stupid here but what does this actually replace? have installed it but how do you access it?
Regards,
Astoroth
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it replaces htc album, with the new one from diamond 2. the link is in the windows folder if you didnt have album installed before.
the only difference i noticed was that it is a little more snappier (faster)

thank you for posting
where did you get the stock ROM?
thanks

mbarvian said:
thank you for posting
where did you get the stock ROM?
thanks
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LOL beat me to it..

fards said:
LOL beat me to it..
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i would love to get a hold of that rom and release individual cabs for for the various updates.

nice work mate
great to see ppl releasing this all over
cheers

Does it replace anything in the X1 or is it a standalone app?

hey.
how soon do u guys think we can have tf3d from diamond2 or touch pro2. i hear they have tf3d in landscape mood and are WVGA. can wait to hav those for xperia

Am using the touch it rom. Will this replace the default tflo album?

Testing it now.
Yes its a bit snappier (a subjective adjective).
The fonts in the options menu have changed.

its a whole lot faster and the album view don hang no more......yai
thnx a lot

mbarvian said:
thank you for posting
where did you get the stock ROM?
thanks
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fards said:
LOL beat me to it..
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agent_47 said:
hey.
how soon do u guys think we can have tf3d from diamond2 or touch pro2. i hear they have tf3d in landscape mood and are WVGA. can wait to hav those for xperia
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if dutty ports his newest rom to x1 then we can have landscape manilla ASAP.. but as far as i know dutty is the only one with the files and has his rom protected so ppl cant easily get the files.

I think i don't get it. I've installed it and no new icon in start menu. Then i found HTC_Album.exe in windows folder and started it. That worked but I didn't get the point. How do I change the displayed folder and what is the purpose of the software anyway?

yes. it replaces original album app.
i did not put shortcut in programs folder as most has album installed, and it would be 2 shortcuts or none depending on language in rom then
the shortcut is in win. dir for thoose who want it.

But I can't even zoom a picture. You are required to use the zoom slider on Diamond 2 / Touch Pro 2 which we don't have on X1.
Also, I can't browse through the pictures while in full screen using touch gestures. It's prety useless then?

darthmelk said:
But I can't even zoom a picture. You are required to use the zoom slider on Diamond 2 / Touch Pro 2 which we don't have on X1.
Also, I can't browse through the pictures while in full screen using touch gestures. It's prety useless then?
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yes you can too your two questions.
use finger guesture to zoom.

very important, does it support the screen rotate gesture??!!!

THE GRIZZ said:
very important, does it support the screen rotate gesture??!!!
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not that i can see

THE GRIZZ said:
very important, does it support the screen rotate gesture??!!!
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not 100% sertian, but i think that is an inplantation from the new touchflo, called htc geasture.

[Skin] VGA Audio Manager and Skins

Now i do not know if you can use these while using touchflo.
I dont use touchflo obviously
But works on my Touch Pro
If you find you CAN use these with TouchFlo, let me know.

is there a skin or a standalone verison that will display the album art like on M2D for us VGA users who don't like using TouchFlo?

hey bud, let me explain something i have looked high and low for the exact same thing.
and i as of yet found nothing.
now nitrogen does.. but im a huge fan of the AM.
and for AM no luck

thanks for the reply, hopefully there'll be one soon

Thanks
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Now i do not know if you can use these while using touchflo.
I dont use touchflo obviously
But works on my Touch Pro
If you find you CAN use these with TouchFlo, let me know.
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These skins are available at SkinZone.org Thanks Voltage!

What version is it? Cuz I'm currently using Audio Manager version 2.0 (build 1819.1228) and I miss out a full touch feature to browse the playlists with my finger instead of using the tiny rightside scroll-bar...
does this one have that feature mabye?

VGA HTC Audio Manager
As it says in the title, can be found here in the Diamond forum.
Edit It's v2.2 and shows album art correctly.

uniqueboy said:
As it says in the title, can be found here in the Diamond forum.
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and yet i dont have a diamond therefore i didnt post it in the diamond area. makes sence to me.

nhvoltagenh said:
and yet i dont have a diamond therefore i didnt post it in the diamond area. makes sence to me.
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Hi there, what version of audio manager are your very nice skins for? I am looking for VGA skins for 2.2. And you have a nice looking site there too!
It makes no sense not to have a diamond!
Edit: Having trouble registering on your site, I will try again tomorrow.

touch flow 3d update cab file

havnt seen this one yet... but for u admins are u guys going to make an update to get the new tf3d like on the new touch pro 2 ?
didnt see this yet so am sorry if there is one out...

anyone there to make a new manila 3 cab???
i was looking for that also...i know that touch pro users can find a manila cab, but i could not find anyone making cab with manila 3 for touch hd... .
not everyone want or can install new rom to be able to use new manila....is there anyone who could prepare new manila 3 cab????

you'll find the new manila is useless without an updated rom, mate

you do not need an updated ROM for the porting of the Touch Pro. It runs on 19xxx version of Windows in fact. Some additional add-ons (like enhanced notifications and menus) don't work but those are not a part of TF3D itself.

cool thanks for the heads up mate

this thread has a beta version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=493531

is anyone working on the beta for the touch hd (blackstone)??

Khalild said:
this thread has a beta version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=493531
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That's VGA not WVGA so it wont fit the screen on the Touch HD.

Cab for the new calendar?
Hi,
I have got a Touch HD and I am happy with it. The only thing that bothers me, is the Windows mobile calendar. I saw that on the new TFD 2.5 the calendar has improved significantly. Great optic and no WM even when adding an appointment! That is what I was waiting for!! I really want this calendar!! I never modified anything on my device as I am scared to screw up my Touch HD! Is there a possibility to get a cab with the new calendar on the "old" Touch HD TFD? My version should be the 1.3.353...
Please help me... Sorry if it is a impossible thing to ask...
Thanx!

Hi,
Same for me... meaning I'm a noob in this topic and I would like to understand a bit about TF3D because I have seen in several post that there are other versions (2.5....)
My HD has 1.3.35601.1_1630.38 version of TF3D.
Is there any interest for me to upgrade? I have not found a clear explanation of what the new versions are offering...

Faguopal said:
Hi,
Same for me... meaning I'm a noob in this topic and I would like to understand a bit about TF3D because I have seen in several post that there are other versions (2.5....)
My HD has 1.3.35601.1_1630.38 version of TF3D.
Is there any interest for me to upgrade? I have not found a clear explanation of what the new versions are offering...
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Your currently using manila 1.3. The latest manila versions have a better/smoother, more finger friendly interface with additional options & displays (i.e. weather displayed on home tab below clock to name one). Also manila 2.0+ has landscape enabled so you can view all tabs in landscape mode as well as portrait

Thanks,
So is there any way to easily update to 2.0? I'm not used to make modifications so I'm affraid to put the mess in my HD ...

Faguopal said:
Thanks,
So is there any way to easily update to 2.0? I'm not used to make modifications so I'm affraid to put the mess in my HD ...
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I haven't seen a way yet on the HD to update to another version of manila without having to flash a new rom. Its possible on other devices to port to another manila, but as I said, I haven't seen this avilable yet on the HD