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Hello all,
2 hours of fruitless searching has prompted me to post here.
Does anyone know of a program that will rotate/cycle/change your Today screen background/wallpaper at a time interval? (10mins, etc)
(I suppose I'd pay $10 or so for it?)
Thanks guys!,
Dax.
I use StocksAndWeather for that. Not only does it cycle through your today screen themes, but it's a weather (and stocks) manager too. Gives you weather updates and warnings, but the kicker is that it comes with weather themes and changes the theme based on the weather. So if it's raining outside then the theme will be rain related. If it's snowing then the theme will show snow. It's a pretty neat program. You can also install your own themes to rotate in. Here is the link
http://www.stocksandweathertoday.com/
The weather icons are also animated so it makes your today screen look good, and you can instantly tell what the weather is like outside based on the theme. It's one of my favorites.
Hey there!
Thanks for your quick response!
That's not exactly what I was after, I just want to change JUST the background, not the whole theme. But thanks anyway!
Dax.
Just to register my interest in a utility that can do this. Have been searching for a long time but can't find anything as yet.
There must be something out there.
Thanks
WB
Well it can't be impossible, so yeah, I just wish someone would make it too.
It's such a shame I know nothing about programming.
Anymore on this please? Still looking.
Thanks
WB
Sorry WB, seems like no-one else likes our idea!
Dax,
Unfortunately seems you could be right. These tools are readily available for PC but it seems not for PPC.
Anyway lets not give up the search and if either of us finds something we should let the other know.
I will bookmark this thread for future reference.
Cheers
WB
@dax/wackyB: Guys, I don't need the money. will make something for u guys. am swamped right now by some other thing that i'm trying to do...will see if I get some time before this sunday..shudn't be too hard I think....
G'day mate!
That's very noble of you, thanks for your offer!
Whenever you're ready, just let us know, no pressure
Thanks so much,
Dax.
Theme Manager Plus does this.
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Themes/Theme-Manager-Plus-17547.shtml
Hi PhonePhun,
I believe that program only rotates themes, not wallpapers/backgrounds.
Which would mean you would have to create a seperate theme for every wallpaper you wanted to use.
Besides being inefficient, it wouldn't actually be all bad, but considering you can't create themes with wallpapers that work in both portrait AND landscape configuration, setting a wallpaper is still the best way to go.
Thanks for your input though!
All the best,
Dax.
Shantg001,
That is an EXCELLENT offer, very much appreciated. Let us know when you are done.
More than happy to make a contribution if required as I have been looking for a tool like this for a very long time.
Cheers
WB
Hey dax/wackyB: Look here for ur tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1303630#post1303630
Enjoy
I have started the task of getting my head round UL and how it works. There is quite a bit to learn and a whole shedload of threads dotted about all over the place with useful information.
Some of these threads are about UL, others about icons and/or their use in UL. The purpose of this thread is to act as a reference point for all of the threads on UL related matters.
The intent is to save time trawling through the site by having all the links in one place.
Feel free to add to this; however it would be useful if you could ensure that you don't duplicate a thread already mentioned here.
Cheers
WB
UL Related Threads:
Tabbed today screens and UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365334
350 UL icons including Prada items
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=379229
English version of UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365621
Bluemetalaxe worlds biggest icon thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378260
gofawkurself UL icons thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386213
uptono6ood chrome icon set
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378018
gt500 icon collection for UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2117130
dv8ways .ico set fo UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=373303
kcguy 2 new skins for rltoday & UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2102854
bluemetalaxe icon pack for UL (iphone glossy) - See post 13 in this reference thread for position re update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371553
how to disable auto minimise in UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371709
blemetalaxe update on worlds biggest icon set for ppc (227)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2036835
photo dialer query for UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=370285
disable UL tab highlighting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=387005
problem with UL with more than 2 today plugins
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378817
creating a button link in UL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=387117
ultimate launch setups to view
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=389019
Thanks wacky, it sure makes my job easier.
Great list, but it would be great if you could tell what each thread contains?
yes it will be a good starter for those who wants to use ULtimate launcher theme hopefully there will be an indication for each link that you have given
but anyways this is a great thread and greater is the one who has started this
Thanks a lot for saving us time
it will be better if someone can make a thread for battery status theme that they have used in coordination with the Ultimate launcher
I do believe they go hand in hand
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350510
NOTE: there is a thread here but still to many pages for a reader to read but what I am asking is what theme that you are using in coordination with your Ultimate launch
-> aurora is a good alternative but it sometimes get too complicated ( I have done it though) for the other members to make IMHO
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Great list, but it would be great if you could tell what each thread contains?
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Yes, it's better if you give more information about every threads
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Yes, it's better if you give more information about every threads
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Done (see post 1).
WB
UL Customization
Word to the wise, don't change the background color of UL unless you have your device backed up or better yet, you can boot in safe mode and disable UL from your today screen. I changed the background color and it locked up my device. I did 3 soft resets and I couldn't boot in normal mode. Luckily I had a safe mode tool installed so I booted into safe mode and disabled UL.
However, this is one of the coolest launchers I have ever used. It's a little rough around the edges. Hopefully it will get better as time goes on. I just wish their was an English forum to post bugs and requests to for the author of this cool software.
I have changed my background color many times and it never locked up my device.
I'm under the impression that it may be rom related sometimes, and not UL. On some roms, I can use youtubeplay, and others I can't or it'll install, but wont open. On some cooked roms, I can use igo, Tom Tom, and others I can't. You'd believe that if you have jbed installed, you'd be able to use Opera Mini. As it is well documented on this site, many are having issues with it and having to tweak this and that create/install mortscripts, blah blah, blah. Sometimes it not the app, it's the cooked rom. Some have had to remove and reinstall UL because they were having today plugin issues. Just my two cents. My point is that the user maybe doing all the right things, but still encounter minor glitches that others may not experience.
good idea. Robo !
Robosiris,
I believe you have hit the nail on the head there. You are already aware of the problems I have had wth UL and plugin deinstallation.
I love this forum because it is all about helping each other out and sharing experiences; one reason why I thought a reference thread would help (I need to ask the mods to make it a sticky).
What I find really annoying is knowing I have followed all steps to the letter, don't get the result I am looking for, then someone comes along and tries to be a smartarse rather than being helpful!
I too am looking forward to the next version of UL where hopefully some of these bugs would have bee ironed out and the software will be compatible with a broader range of roms.
Meanwhile I hope we can all continue to share our knowledge here and help each other out.
WB
wacky.banana said:
Robosiris,
I believe you have hit the nail on the head there. You are already aware of the problems I have had wth UL and plugin deinstallation.
I love this forum because it is all about helping each other out and sharing experiences; one reason why I thought a reference thread would help (I need to ask the mods to make it a sticky).
What I find really annoying is knowing I have followed all steps to the letter, don't get the result I am looking for, then someone comes along and tries to be a smartarse rather than being helpful!
I too am looking forward to the next version of UL where hopefully some of these bugs would have bee ironed out and the software will be compatible with a broader range of roms.
Meanwhile I hope we can all continue to share our knowledge here and help each other out.
WB
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In my thread, I tried creating UL manual (if you will, lol) because it's so customizable and almost impossible to write everything. So I just hit the finer points.
Creating this thread is indeed a smart move and good idea. I can see this thread (or Sticky) becoming a Wiki for UL. I think this is one of the many applications that needs a Wiki.
Update: you can now download all my icons, INCLUDING .ICO (see first post here for link)
@ Admin or whoever, please delete the link to the "iphone glossy", its not uptodate, thank you.
this thread is a very good idea - has introduced me to both UL and rltoday!
A thought - people should post what themes / skins they are using with either (or both) UL and rltoday, they work really well together.
I am using the skin by Focaldesign:
http://www.focaldesign.be/HTC/?see=Focaldesign-Pi3cH
skins UL and rltoday. it is brilliant, but would like to see what else people are using....
I have a quick question too - how to i change the font for UL?
I have copied the font to the \windows\fonts directory, and then in the options changed the font name (under the font tab - typeface name)
but doesnt make any difference.
Any thoughts?
selspiero said:
I have a quick question too - how to i change the font for UL?
I have copied the font to the \windows\fonts directory, and then in the options changed the font name (under the font tab - typeface name)
but doesnt make any difference.
Any thoughts?
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You'll need to change the entire system's font, there are cab installers in the forum, I use Segoe.
Thread doesn't seem to be to active, so how about showing some screenshots of what yours looks like, I'll post mine once I finish it.
TheChampJT said:
Thread doesn't seem to be to active, so how about showing some screenshots of what yours looks like, I'll post mine once I finish it.
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I love UltimateLauncher for all of it's customization options, but I already bought SPB Pocket Plus 4 and I'm not sure how to integrate UltimateLauncher with Pocket Plus. Seems like over-kill. If anyone is running both together, I would love to see a screen shot as well, or at least an explanation of how both complement each other.
I don't think it's overkill at all. I have seen some people's setups that have UltimateLaunch running in full screen "virtual page" mode, with Pocket Plus running on one page, and Weather Panel or SBSH Pocket Weather running on another, and Today Agenda on a third.
UL is one of the best mobile purchases I've made.
I'll second that Robo, UL is money, for the first time in a WHILE, I didn't mind spending.
i have looked every where for a a simple but effective today plugin but just cant find what i want. is there anybody here who would make one for me for a donation or show me how to do it myself.....
i have a toshiba 701 with 320x240 non touch screen.
just need:
date / time / network on one line,
then 3 lines of calender,
then last three emails received,
then last text received
with a black background to save battery.
any takers....???
have u looked at batterystatus? it will do everything u want u just need to look into that.
Thank you, just had a look but it has far too many other things. i dont want to see the screen covered in icons - just need my data...
install the default skin and u will see it doesn't have to cover ur screen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=270751 check out this link and u will see it can be one line or more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398571
thank you. i have had a look at battery stauts but is far more sophisticated than i need. can i offer you a whole round of beers to make me a simple plugin??
also sorry for starting a new thread. did not know about the thread for all questions.
lionseal said:
thank you. i have had a look at battery stauts but is far more sophisticated than i need. can i offer you a whole round of beers to make me a simple plugin??
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Many battery status themes are simple, already created, and easy to try. Take a look at my space saver one on post#666 of the BS Theme thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350510
Also, there are many more nice ready to go themes there! good luck
they are all with touch screens. i have a non touch screen...
there is a perfect one in thread 654 but it looks touch screen and also where do i get it?
I've posted in the Clock forum with hardly a response. Is anyone addressing the basic issue with business use of TF3D? The Today screen, while attractive, is not well suited to the original purpose; to see mail, appointments, etc at one glace. It uses up so much room needlessly, that there is no room for appointments.
The clock is about twice as big as necessary. Missed calls are not so critical as to need an entire line. Then last is what needs to be first, the agenda. Room for one appointment isn't even close to what a business person needs; we need the bulk of our day at a glance. In this respect, the original MS Today screen was far better, primitive as it is.
The fix is easy in concept. A clock half the size, and dropping the Missed Calls section in favor or an notification icon or something similar would allow room for 3-4 agenda items, which is acceptable in most cases. The question is, does TF3D let one make these kinds of changes? Anyone?
DrewVS said:
I've posted in the Clock forum with hardly a response. Is anyone addressing the basic issue with business use of TF3D? The Today screen, while attractive, is not well suited to the original purpose; to see mail, appointments, etc at one glace. It uses up so much room needlessly, that there is no room for appointments.
The clock is about twice as big as necessary. Missed calls are not so critical as to need an entire line. Then last is what needs to be first, the agenda. Room for one appointment isn't even close to what a business person needs; we need the bulk of our day at a glance. In this respect, the original MS Today screen was far better, primitive as it is.
The fix is easy in concept. A clock half the size, and dropping the Missed Calls section in favor or an notification icon or something similar would allow room for 3-4 agenda items, which is acceptable in most cases. The question is, does TF3D let one make these kinds of changes? Anyone?
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'The fix is easy in concept' is the key words here...
In reality It's not easy...
personally I don't know why you opened a new thread on this subject.. you have already done/asked the same statement/question...
I agree with you.. I would also like to have more appointments, etc on the Home tab...
If you'll have a look around here in the forum you will see that there is research going on on the subject of altering the programming of manila files...
But needless to say It's not easy! (or there would be more changing, more tabs, more of everything in TF3D)
Do a search about it... maybe you can contribute with your knowledge and programming experience?
Yes, I do understand that concept is different than implementation.
It is a new thread because clock design is not the primary topic, it is a means to an end. Also, because I had received no response previous to yours here. Thank you.
NisseDILLIGAF said:
'The fix is easy in concept' is the key words here...
In reality It's not easy...
personally I don't know why you opened a new thread on this subject.. you have already done/asked the same statement/question...
I agree with you.. I would also like to have more appointments, etc on the Home tab...
If you'll have a look around here in the forum you will see that there is research going on on the subject of altering the programming of manila files...
But needless to say It's not easy! (or there would be more changing, more tabs, more of everything in TF3D)
Do a search about it... maybe you can contribute with your knowledge and programming experience?
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sorry, no time to do it, very busy with my job...
This would be definitly fantastic. Great idea. I love LOST.
Great idea, I'd love to see this. I'm a huge LOST fan
Sounds good, nice idea, I hope someone can do it
so any volunteer?
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great Idea
how to create additional tab in manila?
I need some ideas on icons... i am ready to listen
Hm. It`s quite difficult. Perhaps the symbols of the different stations on the island.
...perhaps like this
http://rapidshare.com/files/154170629/Dharma.zip.html
aha, i got it, every station had it's purpose... thx, will try.
this is looking great so far!! any update on the process?
i am a bit busy with my job, but will update soon. I changed my mind, i have another idea on how this can look like. will post soon.(weekend 25-26)
when it is ready?
thanks
i am working on L'amour theme now, but this one will be remade
How is it going.
Hey.
Im a big fan of lost just wondering how it´s going with the theme?
Take care
yes i would love to see this go some where!
Hi to you all!
I'm quite new to the forum but ever since I found my way to it I've spent hours on it
I've been trying to learn to make some icons and stuff and I practiced with the Lost theme. I don't really know how to make themes or cab files or anything, but I thought I could share that little something that I came up with....
I found some icons from this site: http://www.lostseasons.com/lost-icons/ and all the credit to those who made'em. I guess those can be used since they are there available for download. If some one knows otherwise let me know?
Anyway, all the icons were on the big sheet so I had to cut them to individual ones and do some resizing and make the background transparent etc....You can link the .png files to the Diamond icons with Manila editor or if you wish I can share my set of manila files...I just don't know yet if the order of the icons is good or not.
I also attach two wallpapers, other one found from somewhere from this forum (the dharma background) and other one found from some wallpapersite and resized/cropped for optimal resolution...I noticed someone else thinking the same that me too about the dharma stations used as icons and that might be a good idea for other "theme" with the attached dharma wallpaper.
So here's my contribution to the Forum
I just hope I'm not "stepping to anyone's toes" with this....?
14 Tab Icons - Dharma - Lost
I've taken some icons that Toranaga79 posted and combined them with the stock white Icons to create what IMO is a classy set of Tab Icons. I don't use the stock tab, so I didn't create on, if someone really wants it, I'm sure I could whip one up. Hope you like them!
I've created a cab to install the icons. Remember to disable TF3D from you today setup menu before installing/uninstalling.
Looks good nkryptit, I like them!
Thanks
I like the lost themes. Good job