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Today - Main view

Hello,
When i boot up the device, i get the 'today' stuf, and then all links on the left hand side(messages, calls, o2, etc.)
How can i remove all this from main view, and use it like my laptop, just have the start menu and a wallpaper.
I can easily access the things i have on the front via the start menu anyway. Also, when i first got it this morning it asked me to put it into a specific profile, i had no idea what they were but i slelected personal (AFAIR)
Thanks

The only way I was able to do it (not being a genius) was to put the phone in corporate mode. Since I got it back from 'repair' (humph!) I can't even do that.

How do i do that?
Also, whats is the difference between modes, any idea?
Thanks mate

Click on Start menu then program and then choose install type.
I would suggest you go for basic mode if you are on O2 as a network.
The difference between Basic Mode and Corporate mode is that in Basic mode all the settings you need to use O2 are there for you where as in Corporate mode you get absolutely non of the settings or O2 applications.

Hello,
I changed to basic mode but all the 'today' stuff is still there, apart from the 'menu'
How can i just show the 'wallpaper'
Thanks for your reply, appreciated
thanks!

Do you mean the Tasks, Messages, Appointments, Owners Name, etc. ?
If yes, then you need to go into Start | Settings | Personal tab and click the Today icon. Next activate the Items tab. You'll find tick boxes for all the standard items there, as well as for any other applications that install Today plug-ins. Some plug-ins have options, so highlight each one and click the Options button if it's enabled.
HTH.

chris reilly said:
Hello,
I changed to basic mode but all the 'today' stuff is still there, apart from the 'menu'
How can i just show the 'wallpaper'
Thanks for your reply, appreciated
thanks!
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switch to corporate mode.....
go to settings->today
uncheck all the plugins there
you should see nothing
S

Hey,
Thanks it looks better with just the owner info, how can i remove the messages, calls, o2 etc menu on the left?
I am not in corporate mode btw

Couple Noob Questions on my 8525

I have searched on these topics and havent found anything definitive:
1. Is there a way to add some icons to the lower part of the today screen? (near the pocket msn app icons on the today screen). Other than installing Claunch and recreating the whole Today screen.
2. Making the 'ok' button easier to use with your hands...any way?
3. How do I remove icons from the Programs section? (all the pre installed crap)

Try searching there are previous posts on these things. Don't forget advanced search options.
Mike

mikechannon said:
Try searching there are previous posts on these things. Don't forget advanced search options.
Mike
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Like I said, I did search (i wasnt lying in my first post):
1. search results are about completely re doing the Today screen, ie: cLaunch as I mentioned.
2. Ok button solution is not something you can easily search for an answer on without some outside advice.
3. Again another vague search that reports tons of results and nothing specific to what I am asking about....
So I ask again, does anyone have any insight to these topics?

I do appreciate what you say, it can be difficult to pin a search down. If I get chance I try to look around later if someone has not answered first!
Mike

I use SBSH iLauncher to add shortcuts to the tray at the bottom of the today screen. I use AE Button Plus to make the OK buttons actually close apps, as well as to make buttons multifunctional ie I have the left soft key set to launch the taskmanager for iLauncher upon double clicking in addition to its native function. I don't know if this is what you are looking for but thought it might help. Removing icons from the program section has to be done through the registry. If you are referring to removing icons from the default start menu that can be done with the menu option in settings.

Thanks guys...which reg keys house the program listing in the Programs folder? Thanks for the help Mike, I searched a ton...so many vague results on the topics as broad as these...
Thanks again...

Removing programs from start menu/programs is a bit easier than reghacks if I understand you correctly. With file Manager, go to windows/start menu/programs. This folder contains a list of shortcuts that corresponds to what you see when you choose programs from the start menu. Now just delete the shortcuts you don't want.

Changing the shortcuts on the Wizard - bottom of the screen

I apologize if this was the topic that was already posted before. I tried searching but there was no luck at all.
Can someone tell me how to change the bottom of the screen shortcuts. By default it's Calendar (left side) and Contacts (on the right side)?
I am not talking about soft-keys assignments - but, about two shortcuts on the screen in the bottom of it. I do not need Calendar and Contacts there and I would appreciate if someone would be able to help me with this.
Thank You!!!

Actually you are talking about SoftKey assignment. Copy the installed app to your \Windows folder, reset and go start-settings-system-softkey. Then you can change the apps and the labels.
BTW youcan do this manually through the registry, but I don't remember the key off hand.

hey TNX man
It worked well - great help man!!!
Thanks again

Settings, Menu, All Settings.

I'm loving my HD2, and I'm very happy with the HTC Sense UI, but there's a couple of things that are really bugging me.
One of them is just stupid.
I'm a developer myself, but a Windows dev, not really mobile, and there's NO WAY ON THIS EARTH that I would EVER make a menu that only had 1 option in it.
With that in mind, why on earth do I have to go to Settings, Menu, and then All Settings, to get the settings menu???
Okay, I understand it going to the settings tab, but why there's a menu titled 'Menu' that only has the 1 option of 'All Settings' in it I'll never know. It would make much more sense to just have 'All Settings' instead of 'Menu'.
Can anyone in-the-know give some pointers on how this might be changed? A CAB file would obviously be preferable , but I'm happy to look into this a bit myself.
I know there's some über geniuses on these forums (suck suck). Can any of you help out?

yeah it's not very ergonomically sound
The 'original' settings shortcut is hidden, you can show it by modifying:
HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\HideSettings
Change it from 1 to 0, soft reset, then delete the settings shortcut in windows\Start Menu\Programs
edit: more info here (and it seems you can't delete the 'new' settings link)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4745858&postcount=3231

christonabike said:
yeah it's not very ergonomically sound
The 'original' settings shortcut is hidden, you can show it by modifying:
HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\HideSettings
Change it from 1 to 0, soft reset, then delete the settings shortcut in windows\Start Menu\Programs
edit: more info here (and it seems you can't delete the 'new' settings link)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4745858&postcount=3231
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Cheers mate. Bit annoying that we have to hack a step back to get some basic functionality, but better that than nothing.
Thanks

It is indeed a bit strange...
We can say that it is a kind of "protection"... To avoide people playing with your mobile to be directly in the settings ...
That is the only reason I see so far (maybe not a good one)

Well, what settings do you need that are in the original WM settings screen and not in HTC's 'More -> Settings'?
But yeah, the 'More' menu with only one item is pretty ridiculous indeed.

I have a question how to make guick link on main screen to settings (WM settings not manila settings)?

In BSB tweaks, there's the option to have Windows Settings as on/off. I have mine on, which gives me two "gear" icons - one is Settings, the other is Manilla Settings. The Settings icon takes me straight to the All Settings you mention.
Any good for you?

Owner ID

This is an easy question for some of you guys but I cant solve it,I have installed SPB mobile shell v3.5.5 and need to type in my owner id but can't find where to.I have looked everywhere.Do I have to do a hard reset and use contacts and "Me" then reinstall all my info or is there an easy way
Heres hoping.
Don

Hi Don, I had this exact issue and firstly it is possible, I did it.
Secondly I may not have done it the slickest of methods but at least this gets you there. I've tried to recall two routes depending upon where you are starting from.
a) HTC Sense UI:
If you are still in the original UI (HTC Sense) scroll sideways to the "Setting" tab. Touch the "Menu" softkey (bottom right) then "All Settings". You should then see a selection of icons from which touch "Today". That will get you to the old Today settings. See below for next steps.
b) SPB Mobile shell UI
If you are in this shell instead, hit "Launcher". You should now see an icon labled "Settings" (else swipe sideways to the second page to see it). Hit that takes you to a screen with more icons including one for "Today" with a cogwheel on the top of it. Hit that takes you to the old Today settings. Now see below.
Today Settings
Once here. Hit the "Items" tab. Remove any tick on the "HTC Sense" option (else the originally Today Screen won't appear later) and then tick the "Owner Info" option (and any others you fancy). Click on "OK" should now get you back to the old Today screen with the "Owner Info" today plugin showing. It can then be selected and the necessary info add. You can then go back into the today settings and re-tick the HTC Sense item if you want the original UI back and not the Today screen. Personally I use the SPB shell and the today screen rather than the HTC Sense.
I did this a long time ago so my recall may be a bit fuzzy for example; if the "Owner Info" isn't visible in the list of Items in the Today settings (it may not be) then you'll have to go into a reg editor (if you are comfortable doing such things) and navigate to :
[Mobile Device\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Today\Items\]
Then ensure that the key "Owner Info" is present (add if necessary) and enable it (disabling "HTC Sense" at the same time as it seems to overide any other selection). If the key is missing (or you don't have a reg editor) and you need help at this level just drop me a line and I'll post a copy of my settings and suggest a few methods of accessing your registry.
Good luck.
Anybody found an easir way?
Regards - Mallow1

settings - menu - all settings - personal - owner

Sam,
Thanks but my phone doesn't have "owner" at the end of your sequence. I suspect Don is having the same issue (hence me originally having to go into the reg to get access to it to fix mine as nothing obvious was accessible). FYI this is independent of how I get there (through HTC Sense, SPB Shell etc).
Regards - Mallow1
PS I have an unlocked HD2 (none carrier specific) which looks to have originally been packaged for the German market (I'm in the UK and bought it online)

Just to add ti the conversation, my HD2 does not have the Owner when Igo to Personal either.

Ahh course, my mistake.
Hints tips reg tweaks sticky in Q&A section, tip 5 to unhide that option kindly hidden by HTC.

Thanks Mallow1 That did it,thank you all very much.I went to Today ,items and ticked HTC sense that gave me the chance to go to contacts and add the Me details.
Don

samsamuel said:
Ahh course, my mistake.
Hints tips reg tweaks sticky in Q&A section, tip 5 to unhide that option kindly hidden by HTC.
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Thanks Sam,
And for those following in Don's footsteps also see tip 68 as well as tip 5
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583638)
Regards - Mallow1

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415 here you will find a cab called touchx show owner

The app Touch Tools will also allow you the option to have the owner in Personal.