Hi,
is it possible to change the default Themes path? Having all that in /Windows sucks a bit...
A search didn't reveal anything...
You should able to place it anywhere (e.g. I place it in /My Document/Theme).
Place them in root directory of storage card\ - it works
cool thanks...
btw, I just got rid of WBA2 to perhaps gain some performance... now I'm with the default look of WM again and hate it Though I just needed 2 features of WBA, one was the menu replacement (stacked menus, great), and beiing able to skin it was also nice... are there any alternatives that *only* have those features?
I already have to run PI only for it's calendar, but I hate the contacts... I want to get rid of a bit heavy software...
Lars
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ok, question
we know goddamn start menu,
my main problem is to make "settings" field able to launch something ELSE than pseudolauncher named "settings"
i found app from unpacked winCE rom ,that is far way better ,than wmxx settings m$hit.
look @ this, and compare both...
http://rapidshare.com/files/43325355/control.EXE.html
what files are needed to be hexedited to change that current cretinal launcher to that fast, safe app?
sry for LQ language,
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p.s. and jesus, do not tell me about smallmenus,etc.
uhm, how does your settings field launch "settings" and "programs"?
like i said, my english is not good enough to describe what i mean..
start menu is "app", that holds (let's say) links to "programs" and "settings"(which windows are another program - pseudolauncher-like) - and these entries are two things, that i need to remap to do somethnig else, than usual....
need any idea what can be done to override these menu positions behaviour..
i hope it is clearer now...
i do not want to use start menu replacement etc, i have wm5newmenu for useful menus;
lets say i am curious...how. as simpliest try i can imagine hexediting in some files....which ones...
in other words: i want to set under "Settings" this app from link.
i cant be clearer...
Hi,
have you looked in \windows\startmenu folder? There are files and folders
that are displayed in the startmenu. Maybe you can play around with
them to get what you want. You can add or delete folders, rename the
original settings folder and add your own folder.
Ok no exe is started then, but is this necessary for you?
Houser
Best thing is you use gsfinder (freeware file explorer). With gsfinder, you can make shortcuts to your favorite applications, then copy these shortcuts to \windows\startmenu (of course you can also rename these shortcuts). This way you have your own personalized launcher
it is nice, that you are trying to help me, but i know everything about shotrtcuts .
i just need to override menu start hardcoded "programs" and "settings" assign(e)ments.
i am not noob lol
Have you tried Wisbar Advance?
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Have you tried Wisbar Advance?
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you must be kidding
(no offece, just lolled while reading).
WA is not good way to do the things
i am minimalist, you know..
I think there are no responses, because its still not quite clear what you want to have.
How about describing step by step what you want to see (or not to see) when pressing start? Because all the answers sound good to me regarding your previously described problem....
Hope you get help soon ^^
i do not want to change start menu..:S
i just want to change "programs" and "settings" tap behaviour....
only thing i can imagine is hex editing, but i do not know where menu start coded is...
Hex editing????
You need to dissemble and rewrite a core OS component.
Which means:
a) Get a good ROM dump
b) Find the DLL responsible (not sure maybe coredll.dll or aygshell.dll)
c) Unsign it
d) Get IDA
e) Read and understand all its code
f) Rewrite the relevant portion
g) Sign new file with privileged certificate
h) Copy to device
The reason you did not get the answer you seek is because this kind of undertaking is far beyond the skills and knowledge of most people on this forum including my self.
Also its way easier (if maybe not as comfortable) to use start replacement apps.
(Oh, and if you are willing to take some friendly advice: Your English is just fine, but your first post is full of curses and is very aggressive. It deters people from replying because they might get a bang on the head for their trouble. A friendlier language next time may get better results)
Hello all,
Took receipt of my HD today and for the most part i'm loving it...there is however a few things bothering me, and i'm hoping someone can help?
1> How do i create new folders for images, music, ringtones etc?
2> How do i then move things to the relevant folders?
3> How do i get album info for music if i dont already have it?
4> How do i resize an image and save it as wallpaper so it fits?
Thanks for any help you can give....
wallpapers - look under the themes / apps sections section
move folders - use 3rd party file explorer (deafult explorer won't let you expore windows folder ... ) or through active sync / explore - most of the programs can be found in /windows /start menu or programs - just drag and drop .... make new folders etc etc.....
sms tones should be copied directly to windows folder on the phone ..... ringtones, they seem to be stored in my documents / my ringtones on the phone
images - default seems to be in storage card DCIM blah blah blah
as for 3 & 4 ...not sure... but A search on the forums will help you through the other problems you stated
hope this helps....
garytheanimal said:
Hello all,
Took receipt of my HD today and for the most part i'm loving it...there is however a few things bothering me, and i'm hoping someone can help?
1> How do i create new folders for images, music, ringtones etc?
2> How do i then move things to the relevant folders?
3> How do i get album info for music if i dont already have it?
4> How do i resize an image and save it as wallpaper so it fits?
Thanks for any help you can give....
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1. Use one of the file explorers used. Work on same process as file exporer on your pc.
If using File explorer to, to create a new folder press File > New Folder or hold down stylus/finger > new folder
If using Total Commander, press file icon with + on it
All ringtones should be saved to either /windows/Rings or Storage Card/My Documents/My Ringtones. Obviously less space taken up on computer is stored on storage card
2. To move things, select and hold down them by either using finger or stylus. Window should pop and select send to
4. Try reading a few of these threads
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=447785&highlight=wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=463939&highlight=wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=490090&highlight=wallpaper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=456361&highlight=wallpaper
There are plenty more out there if you search for 'Wallpaper' in the forum
3:
Make sure the MP3 tags + album pics are in order on your PC before transfering it to your HD. Use any ID3Tag editor to do this. Once the info is correctly set up in the MP3 files, it should show up in the musicplayer.
Thanks to you all for the replies, i've managed to do most of the stuff i needed to...just one more thing though, i got a HD because of its size hoping my big sausage fingers would be able to use the keyboard, and although i still can it could be easier, is there a way of turning the keyboard to landscape rather than portrait as default?
garytheanimal said:
Thanks to you all for the replies, i've managed to do most of the stuff i needed to...just one more thing though, i got a HD because of its size hoping my big sausage fingers would be able to use the keyboard, and although i still can it could be easier, is there a way of turning the keyboard to landscape rather than portrait as default?
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Latest manila versions and roms you can rotate 90 degrees to landscape so you have option of both portarit and landscape.
Also, for example Duttys latest roms he has an application called FlipIt (do a search) where you can select rotation angles for apps, so you could actually set certain apps to only work in landscape.
Hi all.
I have searched for this, but have been unable to find what I'm looking for. In the Programs screen, I want to add a shortcut to a folder, rather than to a program. Ideally, it'd open up another programs window in the same style tht I can then add links direct to the actual programs, but anything will do as long as I can try and organise my programs a little better!
Thanks to anyone that can help.
Try Panoramic Launchpad
Hi, I use Panoramic's Launchpad program. It's only about $5 from Handango and it will allow you to set icons which link to either a program, a setting, a file or a folder. Its very stable very usable and runs fast. it has an option to replace the WM6 'Programs' action launchpad, which should get you what you want. Try it for free at handango
Thanks Martin, it sounds like it'll do what I'm after, I'll look into it.
Hey folks...
I know, I know...too many random threads about the same questions...
I've searched and searched but I found a few programs that look like they do the same.
I brought an AT&T Tilt 2. I love the TF3D and I'm looking to download a quick program that allows me to use the phone in landscape or portrait when ever I feel in any menu or screen.
I've found a few choices:
Project Pulse - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=588476
Gyrator - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550973
Change Screen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550973
I'm not sure which version is best or right for me...
To be honest...I dont' even know what version of Manilla I have...or what it is just yet.
I'm also looking for a way to remove a few of the standard programs AT&T added to this phone. When my phone is idle and I'm not touching it...it's operating at 70%. It's hurting the performance of the phone and I'm looking to lower the percentage.
I know you guys are probably going to screen: LOCK...but I've honesly searched a ton for answers.
Thank you much,
Manila is TouchFLO 3D aka HTC Sense aka TF3D, the thing with the flippy clock and the different tabs. If you're rockin' the AT&T default ROM, then you definitely have Manila 2.1. Project Pulse is only useful for people using Manila 2.5, since it doesn't have landscape, unlike 2.1. Project Pulse essentially is a "hacked" landscape mode for a landscape lacking Manila 2.5.
I personally use Changescreen, since it is compatible with almost any program and supports Manila. Apparently, Gyrator will work with regular programs, but won't properly rotate Manila into landscape mode. The only thing you need to remember is to remove "Manila" from the Changescreen exceptions tab, or otherwise it won't work when rotating Manila on the homescreen.
Though I haven't done any of this myself (since I'm not on the AT&T ROM anymore), there's an XDA-Wiki article (here) which details which files and registry keys should be deleted. Hope that clarifies things for you
Ahhh... I see...
So the only folks with Manilla 2.5 are those with flashed ROM's...since Manilla 2.1 is on the stock ROM?
I guess I will be downloading Changescreen and playing around with it.
I still have no idea how to remove the programs that came on the phone. I saw the link you posted...but it doesn't say how to access that screen. Do I simply plug my laptop via usb cord go through the files?
If I have to do this via computer...do I simply "delete" the files/folders?
Thanks again,
You can do it from a computer, but it's a lot easier to use File Explorer Mobile (included on your device) and navigate to the listed file locations and delete the files and folders.
For the registry entries, you can use CERegEdit (from the computer while the device is connected via USB), and there are tons of registry editors for exclusive use on the device (no computer needed). I personally use Dotfred's free multipurpose task manager for that, but there are other free options besides that, like PHM Regedit.
Thanks Dave...
I just saw that I can access all of those files with File Explorer (neat little program).
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I have 1 more question now:
On the XDA/WIKI for each program there are only 2 files. Example is below:
Glu Diner Dash 2
Files
\Program Files\Glu\Diner Dash 2 (1.5mb)
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Games\Diner Dash 2.lnk
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Am I deleting both of those files in those two locations? Or can I just go into \Program Files\Glu\Diner Dash 2 and delete the entire folder?
When I use File Explorer, I see about 6 files in that folder...not just one.
Thanks,
You'd want to delete the whole "Diner Dash 2" folder, since you don't want that program, then you'd want to browse to \Windows\Start Menu\ and delete the appropriate .lnk file associated with the program. This will pretty much remove the program from the device, and deleting the .lnk will remove it from the start menu.
I hate to ask on here because I feel like the answer should be obvious but it hasnt been.
I imported the latest AT&T ROM for the Tilt 2 in to OSKitchen and have been customizing/modding the heck out of it. Added my own software, removed most of the AT&T crap. Changed SYS to 21916 and even 2019 Manila without difficulty.
What is stumping me? The stupid default shortcuts for things like ActiveSync or email setup , remote destop Windows Live etc...
Most apps I have changed the app.dat to modify location for most things that I kept. However I have searched in both sys and EXT for prov.xml files, reg files basically ALL file contents looking for the likes of the apps above and just CANT find reference to them.
Is there some default behavior that says if a .lnk file exists in windows make a shortcut in the root of "Programs" ? or what am I missing. (Even that doesnt hold water though because activesync is actually async.lnk.
I know I can use something like mortscript to just move them around but this is more about wanting to know what the heck I seem to be missing. Thanks in advance and hopefully this isnt a stupid question.
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I hate to ask on here because I feel like the answer should be obvious but it hasnt been.
I imported the latest AT&T ROM for the Tilt 2 in to OSKitchen and have been customizing/modding the heck out of it. Added my own software, removed most of the AT&T crap. Changed SYS to 21916 and even 2019 Manila without difficulty.
What is stumping me? The stupid default shortcuts for things like ActiveSync or email setup , remote destop Windows Live etc...
Most apps I have changed the app.dat to modify location for most things that I kept. However I have searched in both sys and EXT for prov.xml files, reg files basically ALL file contents looking for the likes of the apps above and just CANT find reference to them.
Is there some default behavior that says if a .lnk file exists in windows make a shortcut in the root of "Programs" ? or what am I missing. (Even that doesnt hold water though because activesync is actually async.lnk.
I know I can use something like mortscript to just move them around but this is more about wanting to know what the heck I seem to be missing. Thanks in advance and hopefully this isnt a stupid question.
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Try look in the initflashfiles.dat file.
Lol sure enough. More proof positive that Win7 search is garbage. I had it search file contents but for whatever reason it didnt find those shortcuts because it didnt search that file and it is indexed.
You can change the name of the actual .lnk then using an app.dat rename it and place it in where you'd like. I was having this problem with WM Live so I renamed the actual "WLMLauncher.lnk" to "_WLMLauncher.lnk" and then added this line:
Code:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet"):-File("Windows Live.lnk","\Windows\_WLMLauncher.lnk")
to an app.dat in the Start Menu section of my kitchen.
This way whatever is natively calling that link won't be able to recognize it anymore.
If you're simply having trouble finding all the .lnks, just search your SYS XXXXX directory for ".lnk" and that should pull up all the async and email links that you're having trouble with.