***** UPDATE MANUAL + NEW FONT - SEE POST 6 ******
After a lot of testing this is the final font changing manual (as far as i'm concerned), based on bhodgin's manual and KDiz additions. With holyfox's tools.
I've only tested on a dutch Touch HD, so maybe the TF3D is built different.
There is quite a diference between my manual and KDiz's manual
I'm assuming the TF3D on the HD is different from the Diamond, hence the difference
So how did i do it:
First copy over all .ttf files from your Blackstones Windows folder to a backup folder somewhere
(turn on hidden and system files in Total Commander or Resco Explorer if you can't see them)
Now choose the font you want to use, i used Continuum (Regular, Bold and Light)
so i started off with 3 ttf files in a folder on my computer.
Make a subfolder and put copy's of your ttf files in it.
1 x light font file, 2 x regular font file and 2 x bold font file
Then rename them according to the following list (added -> to show what file impacts what):
fontname -> changes font in TF3D
cour.ttf -> TF3D light font
tahoma.ttf -> WM regular font (regular text)
tahomabd.ttf -> WM bold font (task and bottembar and other bold text)
neue Helvetica LT 35 Thin.ttf -> TF3D Regular Font (all the bigger title text in TF3D -> Calls, mail title, settings title, weather title etc.)
neue Helvetica LT 55 Roman.ttf -> TF3D Bold Font (all the small text in TF3D -> Appointmentsmail example, settings, weather)
Now you have the above files in your subfolder.
Now follow this procedure for every font:
open the ttf file in FontCreator.
go to Tools > AutoNaming.
Here you enter fontname, click 'Next'.
Another window will open, select 'Finish.'
File > Save
The fontnames you should put in are (i think you will understand wich name goes with what file ):
Courier New
Tahoma
Tahoma Bold
HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin
HelveticaNeue LT 55 Roman
IF YOU DON'T AUTONAME CORRECTLY IT WILL NOT WORK !!!
Now you have the 5 files in your folder.
Open WinCE CAB Manager. A window will pop up.
Go through the Wizard and fill in a name and cab name and accept the defaults.
Add the newly made .ttf files to the Files tab (open the tab through the Cab tree on the left side).
Select all of the files and rmb to properties. On the location tab select the Windows folder and Apply and OK.
It should now read %Windows% for all 5 files.
Save your CAB, copy to your phone, run it and it should work.
To be on the safe side, disable TF3D when installing the CAB and reset twice (needed sometimes, dunno why) after the install.
You could copy the TTF files manually to the \Windows folder instead of using/creating a CAB.
And here's how my first CAB looks (includes only the fonts):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Background is custom with "Background 4 all tabs"
Icons (HTC_3D), sliders (Pamas Transparent), topcurtain (invisible), bottemcurtain (default), battery all found in the diamond forums.
Continuum by Righteye.Cab (fonts only)
References:
Screenshot made with MyMobiler
Cab made with WinCE CAB Manager.
Clock by kongobongo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=437307
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=419799
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424926
Please tell me if you like it and if it works or has any bugs.
Maybe i'll make some more
8-12-2008:
After some serious testing i found some stuff out. Have updated the above text
1) You only need 5 fonts, i can't see what the 2 Helvetica's without 'neue' do, so i left them out
2) Correct Autonaming is essential
3) Added the RadioSpace font from DaFont.com and the screenshot in post nr. 6
Ziet er mooi uit
Looks nice man! Although I prefer my own layout, I might try this one when I get fed up with it. Oh and good to see another GoT user here.
Very nice, maybe someday I will create my own fonts for the HD. Thanks a lot for this. By The way, great to see you somewhere else besides GoT (gathering of tweakers for the people that don´t know GoT).
Looks nice!
would you mind sharing them 3d icons. thanks in advance.
I got the icons from here.
But is also has sliders and a background included. So i first installed HTC_3D and after installed the slider and different bottomcurtain.
Lots of other themes and stuff in that topic !
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Bloody post img. limit..........
But a new font with cab !
RadioSpace Font
RadioSpace by Righteye.cab
sklappe said:
I got the icons from here.
But is also has sliders and a background included. So i first installed HTC_3D and after installed the slider and different bottomcurtain.
Lots of other themes and stuff in that topic !
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there ain't a cab version for this.
skinniebone said:
there ain't a cab version for this.
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I never said there was....i just said installed, wich means 'copied the files to the Windows folder'.
sklappe said:
I never said there was....i just said installed, wich means 'copied the files to the Windows folder'.
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aight ima do the same thing then thanks though
anyone try the cab on english ROM yet?
mallman said:
anyone try the cab on english ROM yet?
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U want to know to.....ishould work just fine and in the worst case hard reset.
But if you backup your fonts in advance their shoul be no trouble.
How do i know ? While testing i deleted all the fonts from my device and did a soft-reset. The default fonts returned as if by magic (ROM).
thanks, sklappe
heres my custom Eras font,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3006699#post3006699
@sklappe
@sklappe
hi folks!
since I own both TouchHD and Diamond.. I can confirm sklappe's cab works fine of both devices.
cheers
(and thanks Sklappe!!)
Red.
Hi Guys
Question for you all.
1) Is it possible that I only have 3 fonts on my GERMAN HD as I can only find the following files in my widows folder and my "fonts" folder called "Schriftarten" is empty
cour.ttf
tahoma.ttf
tahomabd.ttf
2) I don't have a problem with the fonts only with the size. Thus is there anyway to just to change the font size to something larger.
3) Could I have a link to the thread of colored icons on the top bar of the sklappe screenshots.
Thanks
redeyes717 said:
@sklappe
hi folks!
since I own both TouchHD and Diamond.. I can confirm sklappe's cab works fine of both devices.
cheers
(and thanks Sklappe!!)
Red.
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Thanks for testing
MDAIIIUser said:
Hi Guys
Question for you all.
1) Is it possible that I only have 3 fonts on my GERMAN HD as I can only find the following files in my widows folder and my "fonts" folder called "Schriftarten" is empty
cour.ttf
tahoma.ttf
tahomabd.ttf
2) I don't have a problem with the fonts only with the size. Thus is there anyway to just to change the font size to something larger.
3) Could I have a link to the thread of colored icons on the top bar of the sklappe screenshots.
Thanks
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1) Have you turned on "show ROM hidden and system files" ? That was my problem at first.
2) Probably, but nobody's found out how yet.....
3) the taskbar icons are form LAGUNADUB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2914663&postcount=8)
And Pro
sklappe said:
Thanks for testing
1) Have you turned on "show ROM hidden and system files" ? That was my problem at first.
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Yes and Resco shows me HRSM (Hidden, Read-only, System, roM) on one of my files so I feel that is not the issue.
MDAIIIUser said:
Yes and Resco shows me HRSM (Hidden, Read-only, System, roM) on one of my files so I feel that is not the issue.
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Just found out that the 'not-neue' Helvetica fonts don't exist
The 'neue fonts' do exist but are very hidden, probably inside another file.
Just dump the new ones in the windows folder and you'll be fine.
Just added a new font to the TS; RadioSPace with CAB and also updated the manual.
SKlappe,
Following your excellent tutorial, I have made three CAB's with different fonts. The problem is that on two of the three attempts, and also your Continuuim CAB, I am experiencing the same problem... The temperature display font is too large, and TF3D cuts it off. This occurs any time the temperature is above single digits (Fahrenheit or Celsius) Do you have any ideas on how to get around this problem? Attached screenshot is using your Continuum font CAB.
what fonts have you tried with?
Related
Hello All,
I can confirm this plugin works on WM5 (currently only verified on HTC Apache). Both the 3 and 6 tab versions are working.
3 Tab Version:
ftp://ppcgeeks:[email protected]/Apache/Misc%20Apps/htchomewm5.rar
Simple Instructions:
1. Install HTC Home Plug Today Plugin.cab to device, not storage card.
2. Install SDK Test Certs.cab to device.
3. Copy contents of PPC Phone folder to \Windows and replace existing files.
4. Reboot
If you want to use US cities, copy HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml to \Windows directory!
Enjoy!
_____________6 Tab Version_________________
This now works with the reg entry to allow you to select the order and number of tabs. The cab should set the reg for you, but you can change it to your liking. The reg entry is...
Code:
HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCHome
Tabsetting=1,2,3,4,5,6
Unfortunately, the same install procedure is still necessary. Install cab and then copy the 4 files to \Windows. Make sure the Home plugin is deactivated when you do this or when you change the reg.
thanks to colonel and helmi @ ppcgeeks for 6 tab!
ftp://ppcgeeks:[email protected]/Apache/Users/Colonels/WM5HTCHome6Tab.rar
Inside the .rar is a cab and 4 files. Make sure you disable any HTCHome today plugin that may be running. Then install the cab. After the cab installs, it will ask you to reset. Cancel that and copy the 4 files to \Windows. Then reset.
5 tab version screen shot:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
quoting sp3dev:
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313870
edit pe header - set subsystem minor to 1 in htchome.dll and htchome.dll.0409.mui. if you use ppc,not phone - delete import from phone.dll
don't forget to resign
or go to 4pda.ru\asusmobile.ru and find the patched plugin there
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Is anyone familiar with how to do this, or do it to a newer verion of the HTC Home plugin, either the 5 or 6 tab version?
Any help would be awesome in improving this!
5/6 tabs version from Kaiser?
How about 5/6 tabs version from Kaiser as available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316107
The 3 tabs version available here:
http://www.pxdxa.com/read.php?tid=44369
Here is my GSmart i120 running WM5 AKU 3.3 and Wisbar Advance 3 beta 5!
TQ
The 3 tab version work well on my XDA IIs with xPlode Rom R5!
Works also 5 tab version?
Works great on Blue Angel!
Would love to have the 5 tab version working!
I know.. the 5 tab version working would be amazing! They are working on it over at PPCgeeks.. hoping maybe someone from here can assist in the process. The install for the 3 tab HTC home in this package is no different from other 3 tabs; what makes it work is the modified dll's in the folder in the zipped file.
As sp3dev said earlier in the other thread, they modified the htchome.dll and htchome.dll.0409.mui files. If someone can do this to match the change they made into the 5 or 6 tab version, it should work. Programmers? Anyone?
Hi, Does somebody knows why it didn't worked with my hw6945? I installed all as described but I only get an empty big square in my screen... the name of the plugin even appears on my today congifuration but I cannot make it work...
I cant figure out what files i am supposed to copy to the windows folder...Can anyone answer that question. I searched several websites but couldn't find an answer...Thank You.
Disregard the previous question. I finally found the files here...
Please help me with this, I really want to have it functioning with my Sable... please, anyone?
If you follow the instructions above and it will work. the three files that need to be copied to windows directory are htchome.dll, htchome.dll.0409.mui, and HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml. You can get these at
ftp://ppcgeeks.com/Apache/New Core OEMs/kdoweb/
The username is ppcgeeks and the password is ezupload. Its the top file. Extract the three files from that download. Follow the original instructions and overwrite those files, good idea to make backups before overwriting, and it will work. Hope this helps.
We have gotten the 6 tab version to work. However there are some strange issues with it. As you will see in the following files, the cab installs the .png files to \HTCHome instead of \Windows. This is necessary for this type of install. But, if you create an OEM for kitchen cooking, all the files can be run from \Windows. Also, we have tried to add the 4 files in the following package to the actual cab, but the cab will never install. During install, the progress completes or almost completes and then there is a message that the install was unsuccessful.
So, here is something that should work. Inside the .rar is a cab and 4 files. Make sure you disable any HTCHome today plugin that may be running. Then install the cab. After the cab installs, it will ask you to reset. Cancel that and copy the 4 files to \Windows. Then reset.
ftp://ppcgeeks:[email protected]/Apache/Users/Colonels/WM5HTCHome6Tab.rar
Hi Colonel
After I install this one (6 tab), there is not any HTC Home Today shown in my Atom.
What I have done is disable HTC 3 tabs and uninstall it.
Then, install the 6 tabs.
Copy 4 files to replace in \windows
soft reset
Perhaps try to copy all of the .png files that are in \HTCHome to \Windows so you have two copies. Like I said, this is still very raw and has some strange issues with it. Basically you might have to play around with the files. But, the 4 dlls/muis need to be in \Windows.
colonel00 said:
Perhaps try to copy all of the .png files that are in \HTCHome to \Windows so you have two copies. Like I said, this is still very raw and has some strange issues with it. Basically you might have to play around with the files. But, the 4 dlls/muis need to be in \Windows.
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Still not work.
It is not show even "HTC Home" today plugin in the today setting to be selected.
colonel00 said:
We have gotten the 6 tab version to work. However there are some strange issues with it. As you will see in the following files, the cab installs the .png files to \HTCHome instead of \Windows. This is necessary for this type of install. But, if you create an OEM for kitchen cooking, all the files can be run from \Windows. Also, we have tried to add the 4 files in the following package to the actual cab, but the cab will never install. During install, the progress completes or almost completes and then there is a message that the install was unsuccessful.
So, here is something that should work. Inside the .rar is a cab and 4 files. Make sure you disable any HTCHome today plugin that may be running. Then install the cab. After the cab installs, it will ask you to reset. Cancel that and copy the 4 files to \Windows. Then reset.
ftp://ppcgeeks:[email protected]/Apache/Users/Colonels/WM5HTCHome6Tab.rar
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Following this worked for me on AKU 3.5 WM5 Helmi rom. Thanks!
I need to get the audio player though... i saw a cab for it... i'll have to try that.
-Taylor
baszu said:
Still not work.
It is not show even "HTC Home" today plugin in the today setting to be selected.
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Mine not work also.
ASUS P525 AKU 3.5.2
No today plugin appears in Today Settings but can find it in HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Today/Items.
superevilllama said:
Hello All,
I can confirm this plugin works on WM5. I am using Helmi's 3.5 kitchen 1.02 rom off ppcgeeks.
Link to ppcgeeks thread for HTC HOME:
ppcgeeks(dot)com/htc-home-3-button-and-clock-working-on-wm-5-t7143.html
Simple Instructions:
1. Install HTC Home Plug Today Plugin.cab to device, not storage card.
2. Install SDK Test Certs.cab to device.
3. Copy contents of PPC Phone folder to \Windows and replace existing files.
4. Reboot
If you want to use US cities, copy HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml to \Windows directory!
I am bringing this to you all in hopes that perhaps someone can expand on this and add the other tabs such as photo dial and music. Let me know what you think! I can also upload this file to the xda ftp later today.
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Hi there,
works great, thanks! I am unable to receive any updates through on the weather on gprs, not a problem on wifi though - I have heard that is a t - mo issue via a proxy server do you know of any workaround?
Thanks
"No today plugin appears in Today Settings but can find it in HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Today/Items.
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if there are too many today items wm just dont display them all
a workaround is removing some in the regs
Rudegar said:
"No today plugin appears in Today Settings but can find it in HKLM/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Today/Items.
"
if there are too many today items wm just dont display them all
a workaround is removing some in the regs
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I delete all plugin registries except Owner info.
Uncheck all
So no plugin at my today screen.
Reinstall
The result is same.
But I can install 3 tabs version and it works great.
Any idea???
Thanks.
vivi
As my [SKN] FInixNOver VGA Battery/Network Icons thread as become cluttered with unusable information, and it went out of the thread's range, I've decided to get it closed and create a new one with more useful information.
So now, instead of just the battery and network icons, we can discuss about all the icons on the taskbar, in a thread that was created with that purpose.
It will be divided by sections. Each section will correspond to the icons changed by each dll and/or mui file. So this means I'll have to update this, and for that I'll need your help. How? Simple! By sending me a PM when:
you have found a different dll/mui - name of the dll and which icons does it change in the taskbar;
you have made a contribution - small description, which section does it belong to and the link to the post.
NOTE:
This is not an application; it’s just aesthetics, so no extra memory will be consumed.
Whether your device is running an official ROM or a cooked ROM, it may not work until you install the sdkcerts.cab. This cab will only set your device to accept the digital signature used to sign phcanOverbmp.dll and the other modified dll’s, so the device can be able to display the icons.
Do this at your own risk! I cannot be held responsible if you brick your device. I'm just supplying information from my own and others experience.
Installing:
(using phcanOverbmp.dll as an example)
Download the cab and/or zip file you wish to use.
If you’re using the cab, just copy it to your device and run it; if you’re using the zip, you have to copy the phcanOverbmp.dll to Windows folder in your device (using a file explorer like Total Commander or Resco explorer), and import FInix VGA Battery and Network Icons.reg with a registry editor in your device (if you don't have one, you can use Dotfred taskmanager with registry editor included); in both cases you’ll have to perform a soft reset to apply the changes.
To replace a file which has already been replaced before, you'll need to follow the steps 1 and 2 of the uninstalling process (for some files you may not need to soft reset the device).
Uninstalling:
(using phcanOverbmp.dll as an example)
If you have installed from the zip, there’s a few steps you’ll have to follow to get the old icons back.
Go to Windows folder on your device and rename phcanOverbmp.dll to phcanOverbmp.dll.bak and soft reset the device.
Now you can delete the phcanOverbmp.dll.bak that is no longer being used by the device.
To finalize the uninstall process and have the old battery icon back, you have to edit the following reg entry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\security\ResOver\Bitmaps]
"BatteryIconLevels"=dword:65 (hexadecimal) or 101 (decimal) -> dword:15 (hexadecimal) or 21 (decimal)
NOTE:
You can follow the steps 1 and 2 to remove any dll/mui you have customized.
To perform file operations such as renaming and/or deleting, you must use a more powerful file explorer than the built in one. You should use something like Total Commander or Resco Explorer.
There's no need to backup the files you're going to edit! Why? Because you'll be replacing ROM files, and theses files are not really replaced.
The best way to explain it is that, they will remain "hidden" under the new file. Once you delete your edited file, the original ROM file will be "unhidden". So, to have the original file, just delete your edited one.
How to make your own set of Battery Icons:
You'll need some programs, and of course, the dll.
Unsigner - to remove the digital signature from the dll.
Reshack / PE Explorer / Restorator - resource editor to extract/replace the icons inside the dll
iconFX or any other icon editor (GIMP can also handle .ico files) - to edit/create icons
Multiple file Signer - to digitally re-sign the finished dll.
How to do it?
First, remove the digital signature from the dll you’re going to edit, because the icons you’ll be replacing later can have different color depths and that will leave you with an unusable dll (meaning that you’ll not be able to re-sign it).
To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
Then, using the resource editor extract the icons, you wish to edit, from the dll.
With the icon creator application, or by searching the web, make/get your icons.
After this, use the resource editor once again to replace the now edited icons inside the dll.
To finish, re-sign the dll using the Multiple File Signer tool.
That's it!
Before we start, here's the link to the first post on my old thread, where you can get some of the contributions already made. (I've updated the first post there)
I'll be separating them into the right sections in this thread, so, I you're one of the contributers, you can help me by checking your links in that post, and sending me a PM with the description for each link.
Thanks to you all!! And enjoy!!
phcanOverbmp.dll and HTCVolumeControl.dll
phcanOverbmp.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
In this file you can find the battery, network, signal strength, activesync, Wi-Fi and sound(as long as you're not using the HTCVolumeControl) icons.
Important:
In order to see all of the icons included in this file, the dialer skin must be enabled.
Contributions from the users:
Battery icons White from 100% to 30% and color from 30% to 1% by mccune.
Percentage Battery icons by tyler08.
3G, H, battery, charging, activesync, wifi, etc by omniwolf.
Battery Icons by shareloader.
battery icons, headset icons by Ghostrider.
Battery Simple version, Battery Simple V2 by Netsnoop.
Battery icons - cab here by Teppic24.
Battery and other icons - cab here by carloshdez.
gold theme Battery & some icons mods by ch99_lee.
Full taskbar makeover by kooled.
Battery and other icons by shonan70.
HTCVolumeControl.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the sound icons.
Contributions from the users:
VolumeControl icons by omniwolf.
VolumeControl icons by Ghostrider.
VolumeControl icons by soterisk.
VolumeControl icons by afterburn.
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shellres.192.dll / shellres.192.dll.0409.mui and LargeTitleBar.dll
shellres.192.dll / shellres.192.dll.0409.mui
Icons you can change in this dll/mui
In this file you can find the start logo icon, along with some others that will not be discussed here.
If you're not using the dialer skin, you can also find the network, signal strength, activesync, Wi-Fi and sound(as long as you're not using the HTCVolumeControl) icons.
Contributions from the users:
syncing progress and signal strength by omniwolf.
Full taskbar makeover by kooled.
Battery and other icons by shonan70.
LargeTitleBar.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the some of the mainly used icons.
Important:
I haven't tested it myself but, in order to see all of the icons included in this file you probably must have the Large TitleBar enabled.
MMSRes_480x640.Dll and notify.dll / notify.dll.0409.mui
MMSRes_480x640.Dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the MMS status icons.
notify.dll / notify.dll.0409.mui (I still haven't tested this one but someone reported that the device will crash)
Check here
Icons you can change in this dll/mui
In this file you can change the icon for the notifications.
outres.192.dll and tapres.192.dll
outres.192.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the received Email and SMS icons.
tapres.192.dll
Icons you can change in this dll
In this file you can find the voicemail and notification by SMS icons, along with a few other icons.
Reserved 5
Reserved 6
Rabangus said:
Would it be an idea to post unmodified phcanOverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll and htcvolumecontrol.dll files?
Would be useful for people who mess things up without taking a backup, and also useful for those (like me) who can't copy shellres.192.dll from their Windows folder cos it's a hidden system file.
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The 1st rule: never change the file unless you have keep a backup of it safely.
You should use something like "ROM Extractor" to copy the hidden system file out. It's free and safe to do so.
I can tell you different version of phcanoverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll & htcvolumecontrol.dll may not work on different version of ROM (I have tried and proved). So, one should backup his only system files before modifying those files. In case something went wrong and can't start your deveice, just hard reset it and those files will be restored automatically.
Cheers - I didn't know abour ROMExtractor - it works a treat.
Here's the file and some instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1571715
angler said:
I prefer seeing the memory status just like the battery in the task bar. Currently I use the top bar of SBSH iLauncher to have a memory meter displays on the task bar.
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This thread is meant for tweaking all the icons in the taskbar, not just the battery.
Rabangus said:
Would it be an idea to post unmodified phcanOverbmp.dll, shellres.192.dll and htcvolumecontrol.dll files?
Would be useful for people who mess things up without taking a backup, and also useful for those (like me) who can't copy shellres.192.dll from their Windows folder cos it's a hidden system file.
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NLS said:
...erm... you don't REALLY have to backup ROM based files. If you delete the file you "overwritten" them with, automagically, the ROM based surfaces. Didn't you know?
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But I guess I can put the "untouched" files for those of you that can't extract them from the ROM (the files from an official ROM also work, so this would be another reason for not having to post them )
diamax said:
No screenshots?
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No screenshots because this is not specific. This topic, is not about something I made, is to help everyone in tweaking the taskbar, and unless you don't know what the taskbar is, I guess there's no need for screenshots at this point.
BassX said:
I want to use my old Battery Icons (org. HTC) but i can't uninstall your Icons because the file phcanOverbmp.dll can't rename to phcanOverbmp.dll.bak!
I don't understand the Programm Unsigner / what i must to do with it ?
Can any one help me?
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To perform file operations such as renaming and/or deleting, you must use a more powerful file explorer than the built in one. You should use something like Total Commander or Resco Explorer.
To unsign a file, all you have to do is drag the dll/mui file over the unsigner.exe and release it. A command window will open and close. You will know if the file has been unsigned by checking its size (it will be smaller). Also remember that the file can't be as read only or the tool will not be able to unsign it.
First post has been updated with these informations.
sms and new mail icons
Here's my latest. i found the new mail notification and sms notification file, i've put some colours in
the left one is SMS, the right one is new mail notification.
same install procedure as always.
FInixNOver: for your install procedure, you might want to add that if total commander doesn't allow you to overwrite the file in the windows folder, you should try renaming the file in the windows folder first.
Here my variant of arrival new sms.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=86876&view=findpost&p=2038777
And this is mine "NEW SMS"
DOWNLOAD FROM HERE
i had done an sms icon hope u guys like it
SkizZO said:
Originally Posted by lmr2003
Hi all,
Sorry in advance if this issue is solve for others but I'm facing a strange probleme.
I can change all the icons, it works fine but for the volume I can't and I don't know why
I have the icon and the when I enter my pin code it desapear and i have then the standard one.
Is there someone who can help me ?
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Problem solved ! Thanks
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No way to have it working, i have the same issue. Also i've installed the sdkcerts & the two cabs from Kooled
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Bandit13 has already answered your question.
Bandit13 said:
The volume icons (speaker,silent and vibrate) are located in htcvolumecontrol.dll
Sebastien
Edit : oups, your problem is solved !
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davidebeatrice said:
even if ive unsigned the dll file i cant replace the icons with another one with different color depth...(ie 8bit to 32bit).
someone can help me please?
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If you're using PE Explorer, it will not allow you to replace icons with ones that have different color depths.
To achieve that you must use either Restorator or ResHack.
orkorolev said:
Here my variant of arrival new sms.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=86876&view=findpost&p=2038777
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massi959 said:
And this is mine "NEW SMS"
DOWNLOAD FROM HERE
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shonan70 said:
i had done an sms icon hope u guys like it
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I'll add it to the correct section at the initial posts when I get to that dll. Thanks for the contribution.
pencilcase said:
First of all thanks for this thread I spent hours browsing the last one... this is SO much nicer Anyway I hope this is not the totally wrong thread for this but has anyone managed to change the icon for the taskmanager? I know this is not related to the actual windows icons but it IS a part of the taskbar ... Then at least we'd have all icons done
I am no coder so I sadly don't know but perhaps someone can help out here?
Thanks!
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The task manager icon, is actually a bmp.
This is the list of files for the task manager
Code:
closeallbutton.bmp
close_all.png
close_all_16.png
close_all_32.png
close_all_64.png
close_all_disable.png
close_all_disable_16.png
close_all_disable_32.png
close_all_disable_64.png
down_disable_16.bmp
down_disable_32.bmp
down_disable_64.bmp
down_enable_16.bmp
down_enable_32.bmp
down_enable_64.bmp
exitbutton.bmp
Exit_Button_Down.png
Exit_Button_Down_16.png
Exit_Button_Down_32.png
Exit_Button_Down_64.png
Exit_Button_Up.png
Exit_Button_Up_16.png
Exit_Button_Up_32.png
Exit_Button_Up_64.png
memory.png
memorybutton.bmp
memory_16.png
memory_32.png
memory_64.png
optionsbutton.bmp
quickmenudown.bmp
quickmenuicon.bmp
quickmenuup.bmp
redexitbutton.bmp
settings.png
settings_16.png
settings_32.png
settings_64.png
TaskManager.cpl
TaskManager.cpl.0816.mui
TaskManager.htm
TaskManager.lnk
TaskManagerApp.exe
TaskManagerApp.exe.0816.mui
TaskManagerLite.exe
TaskManagerLite.exe.0816.mui
taskmgrCustRes.dll
taskservice.dll
TmAppLauncher.exe
uncheckable.bmp
up_disable_16.bmp
up_disable_32.bmp
up_disable_64.bmp
up_enable_16.bmp
up_enable_32.bmp
up_enable_64.bmp
X-Button.htm
X-Button.lnk
I think the one you want is quickmenuicon.bmp.
ok another one from me this time with an email notification as well too bad i do not have a email account setup so will not be able to show the result but i will be glad if someone can post the screenshot anyway u guys njoy
Of course.
In the attachment you can find all the files I have used : phcanOverbmp.dll, HTCVolumeControl.dll, outres.192.dll, shellres.192.dll.0410.mui (you must rename this file from 0410 to 04xx according with the localisation of your ROM).
massi959 said:
Of course.
In the attachment you can find all the files I have used : phcanOverbmp.dll, HTCVolumeControl.dll, outres.192.dll, shellres.192.dll.0410.mui (you must rename this file from 0410 to 04xx according with the localisation of your ROM).
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Thank you very much, now is my homescreen more nicer !
The Radio signal is into shellres.192.dll.0410.mui.
Have you renamed this file from 0410 to your localisation?
tnyynt said:
Renamed to 0409 and installed through a CAB, battery readings are wrong, shows 13% instead of 70something
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For battery problem - you have to edit registry and change value 21 to 101 in in HKLM\Security\... it is in the first post.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\security\ResOver\Bitmaps]
"BatteryIconLevels"=dword:101 (decimal)
Has anybody idea, where is stored icon for missed call ? I want to change it too.
I have asked this question on some other xda-developer forums with no solution so thought maybe I was asking in the wrong place.
Basically I have flashed to the new Topaz rom and like the new Start Menu when you tap on Start but I can only add apps and not folders. I want to link to category folders in my Windows/Start/ folder.
Please how can this be done?
I tried to go into the registry to edit the paths for each square but that did not work.
I beg of you lol! Please!
How can this be done? Folders are not .lnk files. Maybe that is the solution to make Folders into .link files.
HELP!
I can answer your question but it is in a wrong section.. so moderators will flog both of us
crajee said:
I can answer your question but it is in a wrong section.. so moderators will flog both of us
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so answer his question and hope for the moderator to move this thread ;-)
btw: i would be interested in the answer as well
Ok..
Method 1 Only downside is clutter (unlike method2)
Without any third party app lets open a folder called Multimedia in Programs menu:
With a registry Editor got to one of the shortcut keys:
Say: HKLM\SoftwareHTC\Manila\ProgramLauncer\18
Create (if not exists) a string Value :
Name: command
String: windows\Start Menu\Programs\Multimedia
Edit the Path key:
String: windows\fexplore.exe
Save and exit your reg editor.
Click the shortcut and it will launch file explorer with the folder.
You can Change the View options in File Explorer to "Icon".
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Please wait for method 2..
Method 2
Folderview.exe from HTC has been notorious in having a hard coded encrypted path to Programs Folder and could not open any custom folder, and use to end only in questions how to do it. After much reversing this has been almost overcome in this app. Enjoy!!
Folder Viewer
Q.What does this app do?
A. It allows you to navigate through custom start menu folders on Blacksone that you can create
and categorise your applications. Modified win 6.1 ROMs have replaced the Start Menu with Manila
Programs Tab. However sometimes you need more customised access to your apps.
Instructions:
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Add the Favourites icon to start menu
A. Install FolderViewer.cab
B. Open the Fav.reg with Notepad on your Desktop.
In the line :[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher\2]
Replace "2" with the icon of your choice in the start group.
The icons are numbered as follows:
0 1 2
3 4 5
6 7 8
And so on...
Create the Start Group Shortcut
Copy the Fav.reg to your Blackstone.
Import the registry the file with your favourite registry Editor.
Create App Shortcuts in windows\Start Menu\Favourites:
Create Subfolders in the "Favourites" folder e.g System, Multimedia, Business and so on.
(A few have been created for you convenience).
Add the application short cuts of your choice to each folder.
Back Navigation:
In each of the custom folder (Multimedia, Business etc,. Add a shortcut to parent("Favourites" folder)
This shortcut called "Favourites.lnk" has been supplied in this package in sample folders.
Restart your HD. Enjoy!!
Advanced:
You can study the shortcut properties and tweak it your own satisfaction.
Limitations:
1.Navigating All Programs possible on first launch only. You can always click start menu to relaunch.
2.Use the Hard key (Back) to navigate back the second time from a subfolder.
3.Only one level of folders reasonable (but usually enough for most users anyway).
4.Tested on Blackstone with Dutty's 3.4 only.
The author disclaims any responsibility with respect to this application.
Use at your own risk.
you could also go on your pc, navigate to the folder, create a shortcut (which would be a .ink file), put the shortcut on your touch hd and then link to it in the registry editor,
THREAD MOVED to blackstone section
You have two methods now. Let me know if it helps
Matthes42 said:
btw: i would be interested in the answer as well
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ASK768 said:
you could also go on your pc, navigate to the folder, create a shortcut (which would be a .ink file), put the shortcut on your touch hd and then link to it in the registry editor,
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You will get a File Not found Error.
total commander is good for making shortcuts
Thanks Crajee. I used method 1 except did not use the path setting: String: windows\fexplore.exe
Instead I used the path: "\windows\start menu\games" for example
Thank you so much!
A few questions...
1. I want to use the hi res folder icon from "file explorer" each category folder. How can I link to it?
2. What is the path for manilla settings or win mo settings page as I accidentally deleted them?
3. I want to use the hi res topaz icon used for "File explore" in each category folder. What is the "Icon path" info i need? Is it to a specific dll file?
4. Finally, are there any custom icon sets i can impost and choose from or how can i customise my own icons and use them for folders or apps.
Here is the result below.
@ tboy2000 on your custom folders you never got error messages trying to open them?
(deleted)....
no mate.
here is an example of one folder...
....HTC\Manilla\ProgramLauncher\6
(Default)
(value not set)
command
\windows\start menu\office
DispName
Office
Icon Path
Is ReadOnly
0x0 (0)
Path
\windows\Start menu\
but that's not a custom folder that's one of the folders cooked into the rom.
I made a folder of my skyscape medical books, named it med books, when i did "windows\start menu\programs\med book" for the path, i get the certificate error or that it cannot be found.
for me, it works using method 1 as crajee outlined, using windows\fexplore.exe.
That aside, i'd also like to know which dll has the icons b/c i don't like having the fexplore icon...fugly...
Hi tboy2000, Nice to know it works well for U.
tboy2000 said:
2. What is the path for manilla settings or win mo settings page as I accidentally deleted them?
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Manilla Settings path:
Command = --switchtopage Manila://settings.page
Path = \Windows\manila.exe
IconPath = \windows\HTC\Assets\Images\programlauncher\Program_icon\settings_88.qtc
DispName = [[IDS_SETTINGSTITLE]]
If you want Direct link to "All Settings" then U should use custom apps as I described in another post.
tboy2000 said:
3. I want to use the hi res topaz icon used for "File explore" in each category folder. What is the "Icon path" info i need? Is it to a specific dll file?
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DRTigerlilly said:
That aside, i'd also like to know which dll has the icons b/c i don't like having the fexplore icon...fugly...
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Again it seems not possible to link icons from dll files like in usual shortcuts.
So you need to extract the icon of your choice from the shellres.192.dll (copy to Desktop and extract with resource explorer eg. Reshack. Save as .ico file and copy to windows directory). In the IconPath use "\windows\myicon.ico" where myicon.ico is the name of the icon U extracted.
tboy2000 said:
4. Finally, are there any custom icon sets i can impost and choose from or how can i customise my own icons and use them for folders or apps.
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Not I am aware of. There are a few posts on this in this forum though.
tboy2000 said:
no mate.
here is an example of one folder...
....HTC\Manilla\ProgramLauncher\6
(Default)
(value not set)
command
\windows\start menu\office
DispName
Office
Icon Path
Is ReadOnly
0x0 (0)
Path
\windows\Start menu\
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May be some thing else you have set??
For example for me this method opens up "All programs" with the Title Office..
No Filtering occurs..
For me, when i click on a category icon, i get the list of apps in the category with the category title. See images below.
I have also used the pc prog in this link below to change the icons in my start menu...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513501
I have not set anything else. Yes I used office in my example above but it also works with folders i have made up such as travel.
Hmmm... tboy2000 I can't understand but that would be cool. Mine always goes to first item for All Programs - Dutty 3.4. Only Title chnages. What ROM are U using?
That's why i hacked the old method (Method 2).
Anyone else??
I am using Dutty 3.4 rom also.
I just had a thought. If it just shows All Programs, that means you don't have any sub-folders in your windows start menu directory. Make sure you create new folders and name them for each category.
Hi all
First of all I need to credit aajohan from deviant art for the Comfortaa font:
http://aajohan.deviantart.com/art/Comfortaa-font-105395949
I've playing arond with fonts for the last couple of days. (I have a week of work!) I really like the comfortaa font that GODZON listed on his TF3D + Windows fonts thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471604
However, the cab file only changed one of the TF3D fonts and I had some trouble changing the other. Anyway, here is where I have got to (There is a larger screen shot attached):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I've managed to change all the fonts, both system fonts and all the TF3D fonts. However, I would like the title font in TF3D to be Comfortaa Thin, which is proving to be difficult. To change your fonts to Comfortaa you need to copy the attached font files into two respective folders. They are sorted into these folders in the .zip file but just in case:
To install this font use the cab attached. credit to starmans for this cab file.
Manual install method:
Place the following files directly into your \Windows\ folder:
1) HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin.ttf
2) HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
3) tahoma.ttf
4) tahomebd.ttf
Place the following files into your \Windows\Fonts\ folder:
1) Comfortaa Bold.ttf
2) Comfortaa Regular.ttf
3) Comfortaa Thin.ttf
4) ZZ.TTF
Soft reset and when you restart your device you should have Comfortaa system and TF3D fonts. It is worth noting that if you do not have a \Fonts\ folder in your windows folder you do not need to copy these last four fonts to your device (unless you want Comfortaa available in MS Office). However, if you do not copy them, one of your TF3D fonts may change if you install software that uses its own custom fonts. For me Bible reading software did this as it uses special fonts for greek and hebrew.
To uninstall the font:
1) Rename the copied font files' extensions in Total Commander PPC to .ttt, do for example "tahoma.ttf" becomes "tahoma.ttt".
2) Soft reset the device.
3) Delete the .ttt files.
In terms of the screenshots you can get my wallpaper here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4120442&postcount=64
and:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4124255&postcount=67
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
Is there a way to come back to the standard font ? Do I just delete the files ?
Tutorial
Hi all
Here's a tutorial about how I did it, and how to change your fonts too:
Before you start you should know:
1) I'm not an expert, I just have some patience to try things out so I won't guarantee that this method will work with your device and chosen font.
2) If you have already installed a cusomized font via a cab file, uninstall it before copying any font files to your device.
3) You will not be able to copy and overwrite any manually copied font files. If you haven previously copied any font files over the ones in the ROM, you will need to rename these using a powerful file explorer such as Total Commander PPC. I recommend renaming the extension to .ttt then, after a soft reset, you can copy them onto your storage card and rename the extensions back to .ttf.
Tutorial:
You'll need at least two fonts, one regular and one bold (or one light and one regular, etc) First make copies of your two fonts and rename the files:
1) tahoma.ttf
2) tahomabd.ttf
respectively. Now, you will need some software called FontCreator. It's quite expensive so you might want to find a trial version of version 5.0 of the program as this one lets you save files. Open FontCreator and open tahoma.ttf. In the Tools menu select "AutoNaming..." and type "Tahoma" in the "Font Family Name:" field. Ensure the drop down box below the font family name field is "Regular" and click next, then Finish, then of course, save.
Follow this procedure for tahomabd.ttf except when you get into the "AutoNaming..." wizard again select "Tahoma" as the font family name but select "Bold" in the box underneath.
Make a new copies of your regular and bold fonts and rename the files:
1) HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin.ttf
2) HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
respectively. Open HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin.ttf in FontCreator and again go to Tools and "AutoNaming...". This time put "HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin" in the Font Family Name field and select regular then next, finish and save the font. Follow the same procedure for "HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf" but this time using "Helvetica Neue OTS" as the Font Family name.
Make another copy of your bold font and rename the file: "ZZ.TTF" Open ZZ.TTF in FontCreator and go to Tools and "AutoNaming...". This time, simply add " R" at the end of the Font Family Name. So for example "Comfortaa" will become "Comfortaa R". Finish the AutoNaming wizard and save the file.
You are now ready to copy files to your device. The following files go into "\Windows\":
1) tahoma.ttf
2) tahomabd.ttf
3) HelveticaNeue LT 35 Thin.ttf
4) HelveticaNeueOTS.ttf
The following files to into "\Windows\Fonts\":
1) Your original regular font file.
2) Your original bold font file.
3) ZZ.TTF
One point to note, you will not be able to replace files in the ROM of your device (the font files in \Windows\) via your PC. You will need to use a more powerful file explorer such as Total Commander PPC.
Soft reset your device after copying the files and your new fonts should be active.
To uninstall your font:
1) Rename the copied font files' extensions in Total Commander PPC to .ttt, do for example "tahoma.ttf" becomes "tahoma.ttt".
2) Soft reset the device.
3) Delete the .ttt files.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
Will try out and post the result later...thanks!
Yup!! tested.... work Great!!!
Very, very nice...
Would be even more awesome if someone could make a cab for this
sorry for the OT
how did you managed to get the zoom buttons in the sms tab ?
is there a mod i can install?
i haven't find anything using google.
anyway thanks for the fonts, i really like them...gonna try!
edit: i just tried the font..it looks awesome, but a little smaller than original..
anyway, i only changed the fonts in Windows folder.
the fonts folder wasn't there, so i tried not creating to see what would happen, and i have got system and tf3d font installed without that second folder...maybe thant fonts folder is for something else?
nice one ... will a font change change my font colour aswell ? (voda branded black)
airon11 said:
sorry for the OT
how did you managed to get the zoom buttons in the sms tab ?
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Been searching for that for a while, so far no luck.
I would really like to know that also.
really like the new fonts .. ta Anyway i can change colour of the text in the sms preview window ?
Rollercoaster said:
Been searching for that for a while, so far no luck.
I would really like to know that also.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3561801&postcount=1819
found..
with this i close the OT
Does not work in landscape
airon11 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3561801&postcount=1819
found..
with this i close the OT
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Hi airon11
As the thread starter I reserve the absolute right to restart the OT discussion.
I uninstalled the zoom fix for the SMS page as it does not work in landscape.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
andrew-in-woking said:
Hi airon11
As the thread starter I reserve the absolute right to restart the OT discussion.
I uninstalled the zoom fix for the SMS page as it does not work in landscape.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
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thanks for the hint!=)ù
i didn't notice that...
and talking about fonts...
is it possible to make the comfortaa font a little bigger overall?
in comm manager and in some other place where the font is too small i can't read it well, it becomes blurry, because of the small size...
Use different weight
airon11 said:
thanks for the hint!=)ù
i didn't notice that...
and talking about fonts...
is it possible to make the comfortaa font a little bigger overall?
in comm manager and in some other place where the font is too small i can't read it well, it becomes blurry, because of the small size...
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Hi airon11
I don't know how to change the font size. You could mess around with the dpi but that will change a lot more than the font. You could try using different weights of the font so see if that makes it clearer, e.g. use Comfortaa Regular and Bold instead of Light and Regular.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
andrew-in-woking said:
Hi airon11
As the thread starter I reserve the absolute right to restart the OT discussion.
I uninstalled the zoom fix for the SMS page as it does not work in landscape.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
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Thx for this tip Andrew... No way im gonna install it then.
But the font is quite small in the messages tab though, so not a bad idea at all if only it worked.
Sry for interrupting...you guys can go on with your font thingy now hehe
Did you manage to change the homescreen font color? That would be greatly appreciated I don't need to change all the fonts, just the color of the homescreen one
Nope!
zimmicz said:
Did you manage to change the homescreen font color? That would be greatly appreciated I don't need to change all the fonts, just the color of the homescreen one
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Hi zimmicz
I haven't tried to change the font colour and I don't know how to.
Sorry about that
andrew-in-woking
.cab
I've added your file to a .cab for easy installation and removal.
Enjoy and great work.
Thanks
starmans said:
I've added your file to a .cab for easy installation and removal.
Enjoy and great work.
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Hi starmans
Thank you, I hadn't got round to this.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
Really nice font. Thanks .
SMS Message Truncation
Hi all
It seeme that the SMS messages in the Manila3D SMS messaging application are truncated because of substituting Confortaa for the regular M3D fonts, and occasionally on the today screen itself. Does anybody know which manila file(s) are responsible for these pages and how to edit them to allow more space per line of SMS text?
Thanks
andrew-in-woking
Hello,
To be as short as possible:
I'm trying to cook a Polish ROM out of the dump of a well known WWE ROM around here (of course under a permission of the noble Chef). I managed to find/edit/translate all the neccesary *.mui, *_manila and *.htm files and the outcome appears OK but I have one issue I can't really work out by an easy way. I mean the "Settings" shortcut in StartMenu. I want it to be called "Ustawienia" as it's called in Polish.
I know that the names/paths of several system folders are stored in the package called Base_Lang_0415 which consists of several mui files. I know that the Settings name/path is stored in "shellres.dll.mui".
Now the problem: I got a Base_Lang_0415 from one of Polish chefs but the package changes physical paths to almost all the system folders like
Start Menu -> Menu Start
Programs -> Programy
Settings -> Ustawienia
Favorites -> Ulubione
My Documents -> Moje dokumenty
and many other (i don't even know which ones).
Since I can only work on the ROM dump without any kitchen (and honestly I don't need a kitchen since I only exchange some mui and manila files and add some reg entries - at least up to now), I try to avoid influence on the folders structure. On the other hand I think it doesn't make sense to rename all these folders because an average user will not even notice the change. I want the change only the appearance of the Start Menu and I don't really care about what would be the names of physical folders.
So I started trying to edit only the shellres.dll.mui (with Unsign -> ResHacker -> Sign procedure). First I changed only the string Settings into Ustawienia living the physical path string intact.
But after exchanging the mui file in \Windows\ the Start Menu showed only one icon - Today.
So I changed the name entry and the path entry and changed the physical path of the \Windows\Start Menu\Settings into \Windows\Start Menu\Ustawienia.
But the effect with the new mui was the same and additionally my "Ustawienia" folder has been moved to the Programs folder.
I tested some other combinations of the strings inside mui and physical paths but without any positive effect.
Does some of you know what do I have to do to change only the Settings folder but not to change all the rest?
I understand that you want to do these out of kitchen? I think you should dump an original rom of your own lang and take a look at the initflashfiles.dat. This archive describes the names of windows folders, including Settings
or using a good Mortscript.......
Well, working on dump is not very convinient but as soon as I perform only file/registry operations it's not so bad.
I have the original initflashfiles.dat from stockROM, so I know more less which paths I should change in to new ones. The problem is that everytime my Chef releases new version of his ROM I would have to compare his new initflashfiles with the old initflashfiles for changes and apply the changes manually to the initflashfiles from the stockROM.
But for me it would be the best If I could edit shellres.dll.0415.mui only once changing the name and/or path ONLY for Settings folder, and eventually rename only the Settings folder. Thats a solution I am looking for.
I used MortScript to rename shortcuts inside StartMenu -> Programs. But the problem is that I can run mort i.e. by a config.txt file, but in this moment all the system folders which have the -permdir- attribute in initflashfiles are not moveable or renameable. Also the files inside all the system folders are not deleteable and this means I would have to COPY all the files into new catalogues making the ROM bigger and bigger.
That's why I think I must influence the initflashfiles if I am to use Base_Lang_0415. And this is OK if I would have to modify 1 or 2 paths, but I don't want to modify 25 paths or so...
So my only chance is that somebody would post yet another way to make the Settings appear as Ustawienia (with or without modyfying physical directories).
I don't know how to explain it better because of my English...
Well, i have to agree that Initflashfiles thing is the best way and ,dont worrie, i doubt that your Chef will change Initflashfile for every Rom,even, i never change it from the beginning.
Isn't the initflashfiles a place where are all the files that are indended to be copied/linked to other locations than \Windows\?
That means every new program file or even start menu shortcut will appear in initflashfiles, doesn't it?
Nope.
You can also create Folders in it..little example:
Code:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu"):-PermDir("Settings")
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Isn't the initflashfiles a place where are all the files that are indended to be copied/linked to other locations than \Windows\?
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Nope.
When we import a new program file we have an app.dat file that has inside the instructions to copy files/shortcut over Windows, Initflashfiles its no more touched for that purpose.
Another little example:
Code:
Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Tools"):-File("Total Commander.lnk","\Windows\Total Commander.lnk")
This come from App.dat , as you can see it works like Initflashfile.
That means every new program file or even start menu shortcut will appear in initflashfiles, doesn't it?
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But in case you have to do Hard Reset, all will be lost. And twice...
I think the best option is cook it in first time. Best regards
Well that's what I meant that initflashfiles consists of the paths (directories and files) of all the things we want to put in different folders than \Windows\.
And yes - I want to cook all the Polish files to make it a normal ROM (also after HR).
But in order to clarify:
You Guys say that the only way to rename the Settings in StartMenu is to cook the whole Base_Lang_0415 and to change all the paths in initflashfiles?
Hello all
Sorry for refreshing such an old thread but over a year later I bumped into the exactly same problem.
The only difference is that I use PRB kitchen this time (Jackos's kitchen to be exact).
And all I want to do is to rename the freakin' "Settings" into "Ustawienia" in Start Menu. I thought I found all the references to the Start Menu. I altered the Shellres.dll.0415.mui (responsible for most of system paths), I altered initflashfiles.dat to prepare a permDir in \Windows\Start Menu\Ustawienia, I changed all the keys in registry that I could find...
But still after a flash I have an empty Start Menu with only "Today" link. When I look into the directory structure with Total Commander, everything seems to be OK (all the structure in \Windows\Start Menu\programs is fine) except that my "Ustawienia" folder has been moved from \Start Menu\ to \Start Menu\Programs\
I don't know how, I don't know what else am I missing.
Please help me to get my full translation of the Start Menu...
You're missing "Settings" folder
Actually, full fixing of this stuff isn't that easy, these paths should be hardcodded somewhere (i think so)
Actually it is as easy as it can be.
Made a quick test with Polish language without changing anything and all works as it should.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Well, I've seen Polish ROMs so it actually has to be possible.
@Spiaatie - can you tell me HOW you actually did it?
I see that all the Start Menu links are in Polish on your screenshot. I presume you exchanged at least Base_Lang_0415 package and at least initflashfiles.dat?
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@Spiaatie - can you tell me HOW you actually did it?
I see that all the Start Menu links are in Polish on your screenshot. I presume you exchanged at least Base_Lang_0415 package and at least initflashfiles.dat?
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I took 23153 as the Base and all Polish language packages from 28205.
And initflashfiles.dat from [here]
Well... This is a proof that it can be done. However I don't wan't to build up a new ROM. I downloaded Jackos' kitchen just to be able to prepare his ROM in Polish.
Jackos used 21690 for his ROMs as a Base. But actually it is a mixture of packages from many different builds choosen carefully and tested for maximum compatibility and stability.
I want to stay as close to the original as possible except for the language. Honestly I had to prepare many of the .mui files myself because none of the "ready" 0415 build packages worked with Jackos ROM. And now as I have a set of fully working .muis I want to include them into the kitchen (actually I already did it), change any further files I have to change (I copied all the 0409 packages, checked each of them file by file including app.reg, app.dat, provxml etc. altering them basing on files I found in polish packages over the internet). And I bumped into the Start Menu problem.
I will check everything once again but I thought some of you might know where else the paths are stored in the system besides .mui, initflasfiles and the [HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start].
There must be a way to change the paths properly...
I finally found a proper copy of shellres.dll.0415.mui. I had to adjust the initflashfiles.dat a bit, and of course paths in all my app.dat. But I have no idea why this shellres.....mui works with this ROM and the other ones doesn't work. The resource structure looks completely the same. All the resource IDs are filled.
Only RCML_DLGDATA section looks differently. I mean the resource IDs are the same, but they have different data. I don't know what and how should I change because everything in there is binary data.
However ultrashot must had been right. The paths have to be hardcoded somewhere else, because in this .mui file the name "Today" is translated differently into "Główny", which directly means "Main". I tried to change this translation, but there are many occurences of this word in this file, and whatever I change in any of it (of course I started with changing all of them) I immediately havethe problem that my Start Menu consists only of the Today link (correctly translated ).
So I left it like it is.
I'm sure however that everythings that concerns Start Menu naming and structure is stored in this single file, because I changed only this file out of the whole Base_Lang_0415 package.
You need to use an mxip_lang.vol that already contains the translation for the call to the settings. Best is to pick one from any shipped ROM of the same version that has your language included.
On smartphone it is settings.lnk, on your device possible settings.cpl (not sure).
Look at the provxml files how other localizations are done and create one in a similar way for your item.
Edit: look at the "Beginners Guide to Windows Mobile (prepare for cooking)" in my signature - you find all the basics for localization there.
Hello Tobbbie,
Thanks for the advice. I read your tutorial many months ago. Actually I kept an eye on your discussion within the OSbuilder thread...
This time I'm almost sure that mxip_lang.vol has not much to do as I have one copy of shellres....mui with which I get "Settings" in my start menu, and I have 2 different versions of the same file which gives me "Ustawienia" (the one I want). So it has to be independent on the other files. The problem starts when I try to adjust the paths myself. It seems like the String resources are somehow connected with binary data stored in this file.
If about the mxip_lang and generally .vol files: do you know how they can be edited by any chance?
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If about the mxip_lang and generally .vol files: do you know how they can be edited by any chance?
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Those are databases, that's my clue for you today.
Surprisingly I know!
But that's not a big clue for me. I never had much to do with databases, and in this particular case uncle Google refused to help me...