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Cannot change themes anymore

I am not sure when it happened but i have lost the ability to change themes. I have it set to the Windows Default theme and can't change it to anything else. When i go to settings, then Today, I get a list o fthemes. But if i select any of them and hit ok, nothing changed, even after soft reset. Th eonly thing that changed is when i highlight an object, the highlight is a different color.
I am sure a hard reset will fix this, but I don't want to do that yet.
What exactly happens when you select a theme? Does it extract some files from the .tsk file? If so, what are they and where does it go?
Perhaps, those files are write protected andcan't be copied over in my case.

superflysocal said:
I am not sure when it happened but i have lost the ability to change themes. I have it set to the Windows Default theme and can't change it to anything else. When i go to settings, then Today, I get a list o fthemes. But if i select any of them and hit ok, nothing changed, even after soft reset. Th eonly thing that changed is when i highlight an object, the highlight is a different color.
I am sure a hard reset will fix this, but I don't want to do that yet.
What exactly happens when you select a theme? Does it extract some files from the .tsk file? If so, what are they and where does it go?
Perhaps, those files are write protected andcan't be copied over in my case.
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WOW, this is happening to me right now and it's driving me nuts! it seems to have happened after i tried a blackish greyish theme called vista something. Have you found a fix for it?! or does anyone know how to fix this? all i can use is the windows default aqua theme

This is happening to me right now also. Has anyone come up with a fix for this yet?

im still looking for a solution. if i find it, ill post it here. if you find it, please share!

This is happening to me too. I decided to change themes the other day and nothing happend after selecting and hitting 'ok'. Even the themes that came with my Mogul dont work.
I have tried removing themes and soft-restarting and no luck.
Does anyone know what files are modified when you select a theme? my guess is that something is getting corrupted.

Using a registry editor, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\AppInstall\
Do you see a key named after the theme you installed?
If so, change the value of Role from 64d to 24d and then remove your theme as you usually do.
Here is an expert's explanation:
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Nevertheless, there is a light problem with TSKs created with XML :
I have found a drawback writing TSK with _setup.xml :
New keys in registry :
HKLM\Software\Apps\name of TSK
HKLM\Seurity\AppInstall\name of TSK
And it creates a folder in Windows\AppMgr\name of TSK with a tmp file inside. You can't delete these folders as they are System.
Tsk installed with XML have registry key :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\AppInstall\TSK_Name\Role = 64d
So, When this key is set to 64d, application are masked to the uninstaller.
If you put the value 24d, as other applications, you can uninstall TSK with classical uninstaller.
It deletes the registry keys of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\TSK_Nameand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\AppInstall\TSK_Name
and it deletes folders concerned.
So :
actually, when a TSK is loaded with xml, it creates keys in HKLM\Security\AppInstall\TSK_Name\Role = 64
and folder in Windows\AppMgr\TSK_Name
But you cannot uninstall the TSK by normal procedure because the uninstall is hidden by the value 64 of Role.
If you set this value to 24, it is possible.
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borealcool,
So if I understand you, you are saying that when I change to another theme, the system is trying to 'uninstall' the current theme? So if I change the value in the registry it will be able to change or 'uninstall' it?
I was thinking that it could have something to do with a locked file of some sort becuase I have also been stricken with the 'access denied' phantom. I can't delete files from file explorer no matter what they are or where they are stored. (and no other programs are running)
I guess I'm going to have to become familiar with the registry...ugh. Do you have a recommendation for an editor?

TSK and _setup.xml
I think you are right borealcool !
It seems that I have played with fire by permitting to create TSK with information file "_setup.xml" :
if there is not a conventional inf file (with extension ".000") themes does not work with OS < WM5.
there is a drawback with theme and _setup.xml (which I explained here in september 2006 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1016599#post1016599 and in a RTF file (TSK and XML (EN).rtf) which is in the zip file of ThemeGenCE.
I have found the same problem in this forum : http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1291292
Please read the TSK and XML (EN).rtf where I explain how to solve the problem and give a solution with ThemeGenCE and PocketPC connected with ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center.
I can give you an advice if you do not want to have problem with themes :
Create themes with ThemeGenCE with setting for create the themes in the Options Tab for TSK with "+ Inf" only selected.
If you load a theme from Internet and you are not sure how it was built, take it into ThemeGenCE, check the "+Inf" option only and save the theme with your modifications.

Same problem here.
I have the same problem it will only load the one default .tsk file no matter what tsk file i select. if i go to reg and check HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\AppInstall\
I don't see any entries for the tsk.
I also checked HKEY _CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\TODAY
It shows the tsk file i have selected but theme still remains the green generic one. Ican select a picture as background but I have some cool themes too. Any other ideas to fix this?
I'm using aT-mobile Wing WM6
Thanks all Randy

can those who are having the theme problem still successfully connect via activesync?
qu1nn

activesync
Activesync works but I just reformatted my computer and loaded activesync a couple of days ago.

I know this question is prolly silly but do I install themegence on my computer or on my WM6 phone? Also which version should I use for creating themes on my mogul? Thanks

It seem happends when I changing theme with task tray hidded.
I used to hide task tray with dciNoBar.exe.
And then, the CAB files can't be installed too.
WM6 seem can't creat TSK entry in today category.
So, I have'nt found solution, just hard reboot and reinstall all.

I was having the same problem until I noticed HTC X-Button 1.5 was the culprit. I changed the Button settings to "End programs by tapping and holding "X". This solved the problem until I was able to get the theme changed then I changed it back to "End programs by tapping "X".

HELP!! I need help changing theme on my HTC Diamond ><

I have downloaded a bunch of .theme files to change theme on my HTC diamond but I have no idea where to put those .theme files so "today" would recognize it.
or is there another program I need to download in order to run these themes (like spd shell ??)
PLEASE HELP OUT A NEWB

you need to get TF3D config 0.6.7
load it on your phone and find your themes with it.
then apply them.

Thanks 964rs777 : )))
now i encounter another problem lol
I have installed TF3D but when I am trying to select path for theme It didn't seem to show the .theme file
is there a particular place where I should put it ??

Thanks 964rs777 for your help : ))
but I am now encountered with another problem ><
I couldn't see the .theme file from TF3D when I was looking for the "path" of the .theme file.
Is there a specific place I should save those files ??

Copied and pasted straight from another thread:
It wont open the folder the themes are in.
For example, if you have a folder with all your theme files inside, just click it, and go to ok.
then, when you are at the main appearance menu again, just click the drop down arrow and all the theme files in that folder will be listed.

Chaning icons in a DLL - Ozone

I have tried changing some icons in the file PhcanOverbmp.dll
I copied the file from \Windows\ to Storage Card using Total Commander
The copied to my desktop.
Modified the DLL with the icons I wanted.
Copied back to Stroage Card
Using TC again, copied back to \Windows\ folder.
Soft reset.
Icons didn't change.
I am running the stock VZW ROM.
Any ideas?
By the way, I also tried creating a CAB file of the DLL and when I tried to install it, all I got was an unsuccessful install

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Bump... anybody?
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I have the same problem on my TP2 - change the icons but they won't change in the HTC programs screen.
I think the old icon images are stuck in a cache somewhere...
Sorry, that's not much help I know

Please help with dialer .bmp files

I found the location of the stock dialer .bmp files and i copied them to the storage card so i could change them to different colors. I can see they are there on the phone but when i look through the computer they do not show up. can someone help me out? Thanks

btsride said:
I found the location of the stock dialer .bmp files and i copied them to the storage card so i could change them to different colors. I can see they are there on the phone but when i look through the computer they do not show up. can someone help me out? Thanks
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The files are most likely hidden, you will have to change the properties of the file or change the settings on your pc to see hidden files

btsride said:
I found the location of the stock dialer .bmp files and i copied them to the storage card so i could change them to different colors. I can see they are there on the phone but when i look through the computer they do not show up. can someone help me out? Thanks
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even if they become unhidden, i dont think you can switch them out on your device because the files are cooked into the ROM, therefore undeleteable...if thats a word lol

Could also find a cab for the dialer your using and pull the files from the cab edit them the way you want and then put them back in the cab and install

Dialer BMP
Here is my dialer bmp files from sprint cdma Rhodium.
Just edit, put in windows reset phone

Thanks for the info.

Well I made my new dialer and i like the looks of it but can anyone point me in the direction of the background file or any other file that are associated with the overall screen when you press the phone? I hate the white background. Thanks for your help.

help installing .cab files

I am having trouble instaling .cab file I install them on to my memory card the use file explorer to find them tap on set up them it goes to my opera browser and then to a white screen and then nothing can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong or guide me to where I can get help

hoag50 said:
I am having trouble instaling .cab file I install them on to my memory card the use file explorer to find them tap on set up them it goes to my opera browser and then to a white screen and then nothing can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong or guide me to where I can get help
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It sounds like you had first opened the cab file (on your PC desktop maybe?) and are trying to run the setup.xml file inside the cab, instead of the cab itself. Copy JUST the single .cab file over to your phone's card, and click that to run it.

yeah like sirphunkee said, do not unzip the downloaded files before transferring them to your phone.
TRANSFER THE FILE AS IT IS, and RUN ONLY THE .cab files from the phone. No other extensions.

Thanks for the help that is what I was doing wrong I was unpacking them again thanks for the help

hoag50 said:
Thanks for the help that is what I was doing wrong I was unpacking them again thanks for the help
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np, that one happens all the time

so how do you unistall a cab file..im new to winmo as far as tweaks i come from blackberry, so what i did is i installed a clock cab. but its not like i thot so i cant unistiall can i get some help?

i got it, my add/remove programs wasnt showing...resolved on my end thanks.