Hello all. I'm looking for some pointers and I'd greatly appreciate any help you can give.
I'm starting to make some OEMs out of cab files, and I've pretty much got that part down. The problem I am having is making an OEM out of a cab that utilizes a setup.dll file.
I have taken a registry snapshot before and after installing one of these cabs, but it is still missing something. Am I just SOL? Does anyone know of an app that will "decompile" the .dll file so I can see the install_exit and install_init calls?
My other option was to modify these cabs so that they have hard coded paths and force them to install without user interraction. Then dump them in /windows, make a mortscript in /windows/startup that will install the cab, delete the cab, then auto delete the mortscript. Does anyone have a better way of doing this?
I do it the old fashion way. Dump registry, install app, dump registry again and then Use windiff to see the new reg entry's. Also grab all the files on the ppc from the cab. (sometimes Setup.dll renames files in cab)
After you do a few, it'd becomes as easy as a regular cab. If you need help let me know.
If there is an easier way i don't know it. I hope there is though.
I'm Really Having A Hard Time Trying To Install A Theme On My Diamond,would Somebody Plz Help Me Out?
1,use TF3D config
2,use winrar unpack *.theme, then copy to windows
thnx man i'll give it a shot,i'm used to wm5 so touch flow is totally new 4 me,there's a little issue though.
i couldn't apply a background picture
thnx man,it worked,unlike wm5 it took way too long
I still don't know why theme creators don't make a cab file of their themes. The only thing a theme is made of are manila files. With a cab file you also don't need the TFL3D config program. Simply click the .cab file on your device and you're done.
@ Theme makers: there is a application named Qickcab.exe. Cabs are so easy to use and you get rid of all the repeating questions on how to install .theme files.....
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I still don't know why theme creators don't make a cab file of their themes. The only thing a theme is made of are manila files. With a cab file you also don't need the TFL3D config program. Simply click the .cab file on your device and you're done.
@ Theme makers: there is a application named Qickcab.exe. Cabs are so easy to use and you get rid of all the repeating questions on how to install .theme files.....
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I think it's already a great favor that the theme creators make all the gorgeous themes and generous enough to share them with us (they could keep the glory to themselves, look at those gold and diamond themes. We could have been drooling at them instead of showing them off on our diamonds). Do you think we are asking a bit too much to ask the theme creator to make the new theme and then ask them, "why don't you make the .theme file as I don't bother to convert the .png to manila files? Why don't you make the .cab file even saving my time to install diamond config?" I think as fellow xda-developers who know what to do, we can help out by making them instead of asking the creators to do it themselves. Or create yet another sticky faq to explain it. imho. Anyway, I bet even when .cab is created, somebody would still post a question asking what to do with the .cab he downloaded.
I fully agree but its a hard work too to copy all files to windows folder...a theme file or cab isnt so much price to do for them. I think..maybe anyone of them dont know how to do it so why dont advice them...
Ok, sorry guys, in my previous posting it wasn't my intention to piss the theme creators off. I respect their hard work. But I find it a bit strange the way .themes have to be installed. First you have to install TFL3D config utility and then you have to make some additional steps to install a theme. Why not keep it simple and create a cab file of the theme ?
I think the knowledge of the theme creators is good enough to also find out how to create a cab file out of it.
Also creating a cab is a 3 click process. Takes only 30 secs extra
Will make a short guide how to make a cab in a moment.
The reason i make theme files instead of cabs is the file size..
I agree cab files is much easier, but they just get too big with a cab!
I use cab files for minor changes, like a clock or some icons...
exampel..
Vista Ultimate Theme.theme - 1560kB
Vista Ultimate Theme.cab - 9070kB
NisseDILLIGAF said:
The reason i make theme files instead of cabs is the file size..
I agree cab files is much easier, but they just get too big with a cab!
I use cab files for minor changes, like a clock or some icons...
exampel..
Vista Ultimate Theme.theme - 1560kB
Vista Ultimate Theme.cab - 9070kB
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Ok that's a big difference. But How many files are in your themes ? Do you put all the manila files in it, or just the changed ones ?
In the end both will be 9070kB But I got your point.
theme file is much better than cab which cant be always uninstalable (experience with some clocks fot TF3D) and it isnt for me such a sacrifice to such a great themes to install this user friendly program
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Ok that's a big difference. But How many files are in your themes ? Do you put all the manila files in it, or just the changed ones ?
In the end both will be 9070kB But I got your point.
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I have about 450 files... And I made it as small as possible..
It's not just the image files...
And it depends on who is installing it...
If you have the same TF3D as I have it would be enough to just install the changed files...
but If you have another TF3D you have to replace some other files too...
kultus said:
theme file is much better than cab which cant be always uninstalable (experience with some clocks fot TF3D) and it isnt for me such a sacrifice to such a great themes to install this user friendly program
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Oh, relly... good to know..
I always test my cab files first, so I know that I can uninstall it
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I fully agree but its a hard work too to copy all files to windows folder...a theme file or cab isnt so much price to do for them. I think..maybe anyone of them dont know how to do it so why dont advice them...
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I think copying manila files is easier than installing as .theme (I haven't tried .cab so I can't say anything on that). I usually do it via bluetooth. All I need to do is to beam the relevant files (via bluetooth) and then move them to /windows (using Total Commander because you can select a batch of files to move instead of one-by-one). It doesn't take much time as the relevant files are not a lot (e.g. for the gold diamond theme, just fewer than 20 files). Simple drag and drop will do.
so first of all there is 200+ files so you have some lite version maybe
the second thing...Im using resco exp which is the best for me and every replace file in ROM i have to confirm very stupid, common File explorer is the same and I wont install another explorer just for installing themes...
Guys,guys,all That Is Good But I Still Didn't Get The Answer,why Can't I Put The Background Picture That Comes With The Theme In Th Background ? It Just Gives Me A Plain Background
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so first of all there is 200+ files so you have some lite version maybe
the second thing...Im using resco exp which is the best for me and every replace file in ROM i have to confirm very stupid, common File explorer is the same and I wont install another explorer just for installing themes...
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200+ files for a theme? Well, I have tried the darkred/darkblue, gold, gold with diamond themes and they only have <20 files involved (all found in the thread Themes for TouchFlo3D). Where did you get the 200+ file theme? And don't use Resco exp. Use Total Commander instead. I have both on my diamond and Total Commander has an option "yes to all" (similar to Windows replace command) and all I need to do is to select the group of files, find the directory to move to and then "move" then "yes to all" and done. Just a few clicks on the diamond will do.
Or alternatively, you can wire connect your diamond to the PC and move everything from your pc (so that you don't need to touch any primitive file explorer on your diamond).
guys,r u gonna keep arguing & not answer my question,i installed a theme & came out very good but without the background,so how can i apply the background to it?
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200+ files for a theme? Well, I have tried the darkred/darkblue, gold, gold with diamond themes and they only have <20 files involved (all found in the thread Themes for TouchFlo3D). Where did you get the 200+ file theme? And don't use Resco exp. Use Total Commander instead. I have both on my diamond and Total Commander has an option "yes to all" (similar to Windows replace command) and all I need to do is to select the group of files, find the directory to move to and then "move" then "yes to all" and done. Just a few clicks on the diamond will do.
Or alternatively, you can wire connect your diamond to the PC and move everything from your pc (so that you don't need to touch any primitive file explorer on your diamond).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109844&d=1220137684
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guys,r u gonna keep arguing & not answer my question,i installed a theme & came out very good but without the background,so how can i apply the background to it?
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hi.. sorry about that
Just slide to the settings tab in TF3D and there you can select 'background'...
You have to copy the background file to your phone first
thanks man,although it looks like it's very obvious but touchflo is a new thing to me i'm used to wm5
Okay, i'm gonna ask a supposedly dumb question cause i'm unable to get answers here or through google.
simple question: how do i change the themes in MS 3? i have downloaded some cool themes that have 2 folders called "Reg Changes" with a .reg file, and "theme" with some .dat files.....
a step by step would be highly appreciated....
thanks in advance!
You can use programs such as Total Commander to use the reg files.
**EDIT** sry pretty basic explaination ... usually there should be instructions where you downloaded the theme, sorry I can't be more help. Total Commander can do the reg changes you needed though.
you should visit their homepage and forum. google pointui community and you will find it. all you need is over there m8 hope this helps you
I was trying out manila editor and i dont know what i did now my TF3D has become like this!!
I even tried to reinstall my theme please help..
hi,
which version of TF3D do you have : 1 or 2 ?
If you have TF3D1 then install TF3D config and re-install your theme
im using the Version3(Build 29946) from SwiftBL-WWE-Diamond-v7-5-Lite-16MbPP ROM
help pls? and to make a correction its Version 2 TF3D
With TF3D 2i think you might do the same....I guess installing a .cab'bed skin will fix ... but be sure to install a skin which is completely uninstallable later in case you want your old one back.... (There are a few out there which contain several add ons like S2U2 wich will make it HUGE!)
i already tried installing a cab theme and it didnt work
Maybe you should try to overwrite all the custom Panels with the grafics from your old skin. You just need to unpack the .cab or .theme file with winrar and extract the images. Then load them into your Manila Customizer (but be sure to use the correct file path!!!). Then replace the Images one by one.
A good preparation for this would be to...
disable TF3D at first, delete the Manila customizer, reset, reactivate TF3D, reset, install the customizer again....
this will erase all the bad files i think.
And if this is not working, you will have to hard Reset the device and maybe it qould be Useful to format the NAND, too.
But before doing this, respond here if it worked... meanwhile i'll think about another method how to restore it...
Good luck so far!
thanks for your help man , but i know next to night about manila editing n stuff so to save the trouble i just went and chnage my rom (hard-reset) and everything was ok ..
how this problem started was when i open a manila customizer and changed a file in my phone (forgot which) but i can get the file for u if u want to investigate further
Hey guys.
Today i've been trying out CFC Gui trying to edit a theme.
So i've got everything loaded and changed all the colors with PS.
But now i dont know how to save it to get it onto my mobile.
Can anyone link me to a tutorial or help me out?
I have been searching all day but i cant find it.
Thanks.
Can anyone help me?
Use QuickCab to make a cab file. This is the easiest and best method in my opinion. Otherwise, you can drag&drop the manila files into your storage card: then using Resco Explorer or Total Commander, you can copy&paste them into your Windows directory.
Ive tried it, maybe someone should write a tutorial about making a theme.
Cant imagen that im the only one having trouble with this.
CFC-GUI is not really too difficult to figure out, but it is not for noobs. If you're not confident enough to use it, try these other tools...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=493011
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503511