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Hi,
I'm trying to create a theme for a Dopod 838 Pro ( HTS Herems/TyTN ).
All I want is for the top and bottom bars to be red, all font to be white, and have my custom image insterted, so it loks right when flipped.
I don't want to have to screw around with XML files, if can be avoided.
So, What i've done is, got my hands onto a theme that has the attributes that I'm after.
It comes in TSK format.
So I opened the file with OCP cab manger, extracted it, substituted the images for my own and rebundled the file as a CAB.
Well, I did think it would work.
I was wrong
What is different between a CAB and TSK file ?
Why can't Cab Manager save them and have it operate as it was before.
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cab == windows mobile install program
tsk == a theme file
the bolts and nuts are just different
@rudegar: actually a theme file is a cab file only
@twinair: WM treats tsk files as "special" cabs. when u select a tsk, apart from installing the underlying cab, it also does a few other things that control the skinning behaviour in wm. Search for "basehue" in the forum...
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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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:
BenThon said:
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".
Hate to make a new topic, but google is not being nice about this.
I am looking for the Windows mobile 6.1 green wallpaper AND the turqoise like background that is in the default htc theme.
Actually, if anyone has that theme that would be great. I know one of the rom cookers had something like it, but it was not the exact same one that came with my cruise. (Different wallpaper and also the wallpaper for the messaging application had all these annoying lines in it..)
I guess I can just flash back and get it, but I've set up my polaris now and didnt watn to flash back just for taht, so hoping someone was smarter then i and saved the graphics already!
Thanks
I have it. But how do i rip the theme off my phone ? If you are willing to guide me then i don't mind uploading it.
donchen said:
I have it. But how do i rip the theme off my phone ? If you are willing to guide me then i don't mind uploading it.
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look for the .tsk files in the windows directory.
Make sure you use totalcommander or resco file explorer and copy those files from windows directory. YOu can use the search tools within them as well.
Also, under options in resco, there might be some settings that hide system, hidden, or rom files. you'll want to uncheck those for now so you can see them.
Also in the windows folder there should be a welcomhead.96.png or welcomehead.96.jpg, that is the windows 6.boot up screen.
You shoudl be able to copy these via your polaris into a different folder then with your pc put them on your computer.
Thanks!!!
Here´s a link to various WM6.1 themes... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364541
....and I attach the nb for the standard flash screen.
good morning:
before you guys tell me to search, i have already did over and over again. all the threads i see was not entirely clear. some threads say soemthign about having a manila editor and i would need a hex editor and stuff. other people say i jsut use the change wallpaper setting in the settings tab ( i tried, it doesnt work). i also tried downloading a configurator ( dimaond) and it doesnt work. so i want to know, how exactly do you change a wallpaper for touchflo cooked roms? ( please, no vague , shortcut descriptions). i will very much appreciate it. thanks.
p.s. i mean to change only the home screen, not necessarily all tabs, but that can help to.
First we'd need to know what touchflo you're using, TF3D 1 or TF3D 2 "Landscape".
For the first, you need to edit a manila skin file, extract to a png with CFG Editor (search on XDA), edit it in photoshop, alter the manila skin file back with CFG Editor into the png you made, then hex-edit the file and paste it in your windows directory, together with another file that you'd need to download. Aka, it's a hassle. I can't tell you where to download all this, as I don't remember.
TF3D 2 its easier, just need to edit 4 skin files, without hex editing.
Are you sure you want to do this?
And how can I change the TouchFlo 3D 1 wallpaper in the cab version?
Angelusz said:
First we'd need to know what touchflo you're using, TF3D 1 or TF3D 2 "Landscape".
For the first, you need to edit a manila skin file, extract to a png with CFG Editor (search on XDA), edit it in photoshop, alter the manila skin file back with CFG Editor into the png you made, then hex-edit the file and paste it in your windows directory, together with another file that you'd need to download. Aka, it's a hassle. I can't tell you where to download all this, as I don't remember.
TF3D 2 its easier, just need to edit 4 skin files, without hex editing.
Are you sure you want to do this?
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thanks for the reply. sorry i forgot to mention im using touchflo 2
but yes i would like to attempt it if you can give me directions on how to do it. i appreciate it a lot.
Edit the following files: (get them from your windows folder)
29cff4fe_manila
058acf31_manila
77feee1d_manila
70083a29_manila
Two of 'em are for portrait, two for landscape.
Use cfc gui to extract the pngs and recompile them when you're done.
Copy them to your \windows folder and you're all set.
Angelusz said:
Edit the following files: (get them from your windows folder)
29cff4fe_manila
058acf31_manila
77feee1d_manila
70083a29_manila
Two of 'em are for portrait, two for landscape.
Use cfc gui to extract the pngs and recompile them when you're done.
Copy them to your \windows folder and you're all set.
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thanks a lot. i will give it a whirl when im home. also is there a different wallpaper size im suppose to use as oppose to the default 800x800 for non tf3d?
is this suppose 2 be done on the phone or comp? as for getting the file out of the phone, its not showing up on desktop.
I have made lots of taskbars but lately when i switched to dpi192 and searched for new taskbars to take some ideas and make my own i have some problems rather weird.
1)I downloaded some taskbars and opened them with WinCe cab manager.
In some of them their shellres dll appeared to be like the original one with the stock icons, but when i replace this file in my phone then the new icons appear.Where are these icons in the shellres? How is possible that restorator or reshacker doesnt show them?
2)I took the phcanoverbmp file of one of these taskbars and put my icons on it.It worked flawlessly with one build and when i changed build then the icons changed to the ones the phcanoverbmp had before i modified it.That means that in restorator I see my icons and in the phone I see the previous icons.Kind of magic!!
Well i checked in my kitchen that no other phcan or leophcan existed.
I would appreciate a reply on these questions!!
mmmm weird.. i had that issue with PE explorer once.... but then suddendly the XP screws up with a blue screen so i need to reformat and now the PE explorer and restorator shows me the changes
Edit: hope you arent playing with files from 6.5 into builds 6.5.X and viceversa cause it dont works
When you change build you must change again shellres.192.dll,shellres.192.dll.0409(or you native).mui.
Im not taskbar maker but this is what i can see in a taskbar cab that i downloaded.
I see also outres.192.dll,tapres.192.dll.
If you are a cooker i suggest you to put those files in an EXT package so for every new build you will not going to change them from SYS.
If you want only copy them into windows folder or make a cab i suggest you to sign them before or use sdkcerts.cab.
Here is a reg key to check:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\security\ResOver\Bitmaps]
"BatteryIconLevels"=dword:00000065
"BatteryIconIdStart"=dword:000003E9
"FuncDll"="CDMA_RSSI_PPC.dll"
"BaseDll"="phcanOverbmp.dll"
"BaseId"=dword:00000000
Thank you guys for replying.
No i did not use wm 6.5 dll, It seems that somehow when you dont use a virgin dll and you overwrite the old icons with the new ones with restorator or reshacker, then sometimes the old icons remain and though you dont see them in the restorator they appear in the screen.
I made a progress,I used virgin dlls and this time signed them with the last msigner 2010.I made a cab and cooked as an external package using zzz as you said although this wasnt the problem.Now everything is fine, i can sleep.I dont know if it was the msigner version or the virgin dll.Ihave many times overwrighted icons, in already modified dlls, with restorator (without using virgin dlls) without problems.This time didnt work mayby.
Now the only problem i have is that when i check windows default in home screen then when i hit the windows button to go for example in start menu, then the x button doesnt return to titanium any more.
This doesnt really matters to me because i am an spb fun.I unchecked windows default which i do anyway and no problem.But maybe it should be nice to know why,maybe some other guys have the same problem.
Mmm, now the device stucked in boot screen once during sashimi, now i installed the programs manually, maybe I must fix this problem I previously described.
Any idea?
Thanks for your replies.
you must know that if you add in the kitchen a dll or whatever it doesnt matters if its signed or not... unless the tsk's with themes. cause the kitchen sign everything... the sign process of dlls or other thing are for patch working roms
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you must know that if you add in the kitchen a dll or whatever it doesnt matters if its signed or not... unless the tsk's with themes. cause the kitchen sign everything... the sign process of dlls or other thing are for patch working roms
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Thanks que ppc.