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Internal Use Spy???what is this?!!

I was messing with my JAM the other day, and I tried to find a hidden screen in the today menu, just like the one you get when you press the action button in the middle of the directional pad + touch the clock icon on the today screen in the top right corner....
I know this is the RUN command just like the one in other windows OS...
{
"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"
}
so I tried pressing the action button for a second + pressing something else..
and when I tried the space between the start icon and Sync( or G or E.. etc) icon... I get a message as in the screenshot...
does anybody know what is this? or what is it for??
BTW.. it appears that it doesn't mater whether I press Yes or NO... nothing seems to happen, and no files or what ever is stored in the root or in My Documents..

Excellent find, very useful for developers!
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wow, in substance u can retrieve infos on the current window in the screen like size name etc (but u can do it only if there is enough space between the title bar and the notification icons) even if I'm not a programmer, I guess it's very useful for others.. cool find :wink:
By MocciJ

Nice of MS to leave a built in functionality of the Spy++ utility.
Regarding the yes / no it doesn't create a file. If the window is a child (any window but the today screen) it shows the info on its parent.
For those who are not developers little explanation:
hwnd - window handle that the OS uses to identify and control windows
style / ex - windows style (border / ok button etc.) and extended style, determines how window looks and behaves.
Class - type of window (like button)
Window - total window size.
client - "client area" size. Internal par of the window not counting border scroll bars, menus etc.
Owner - parent window (the window that contains this one).

thank you levenum for your helpful explanation..

tested working in Wizard not only in Today screen but also while playing games
I do not want to be the one to spoil the moment but you can get that same info (and more) just by using a TaskManager with Windows Management feature :roll:

[App] Push v0.01 (aka new Pocket Gforce)

Hi all on the last week some friends ask me to make some simple apps using the Accelerometer from HTC and other. I'm still up my neck whit work but some simple app's came true. So heres one...
Gforce Push v0.01
This one is really simple but me and my friends enjoy driving whit it all the time.
{
"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"
}
Atm all he does is...
First put your devise in landscape mode (it will return to normal in the end)
Prevents backlight Dim and Standby (it will return to normal in the end)
show Total (x/y) Gforce in the big Blue center label
show Total (x/y) Gforce in the bar on the right (scale can be selected on the options menu)
show direction of Gforce(or movement if you invert x/y in the options menu)
show update rate on the red label
show other debug stuff on the green label (x, y , angle and battery)
atm Auto Calibrate is not working reasonably well so don't use it.
How to use it....
I dint make a instaler so yoiu have to copy the files to your devise manually and the open
"Push" folder must be put in the device memory root!!!
To go to options just touch the label "Options"
to go back to main just touch the label "Main"
to manually calibrate click the right button on the Dpad
to close the app click the center button on the Dpad
Skins...
All image's can be change but for the moment don't use different sizes
To do list...
Make config file to save preferences and path for the "img" folder.
Put Auto Calibrate more reliable
Release v0.01
http://rjsmsampaio.googlepages.com/Pushv0.01.rar
Thats it for 3 days of work.
Plz do comment.

Hi Ikari, I have downloaded your application. I'll tell you my experience after I tested it on my HTC phone.

Maybe I didn't test it in the right way, the arrow didn't point to the right direction that the phone was moving or accelerating. Nice arrows though.

[Updated] backgroundCreator

I've made an application that will replace the theme's background with a background of your choice.
The advantages of using my program:
- unlike on your device itself, you can zoom in and out of pictures and get just the part YOU want on your devices today screen.
- you get a seperate part of the picture for both portrait and landscape mode, not the same one like windows does (either cropped or tiled).
It's an application specifically designed for the XPERIA but it can be used with other devices with the same resolution (or if I make small modifications which consist in users being able to select the preferred resolution).
You can load a picture, modify it to your wishes and then either save it directly onto your device or make a backup which you can use for later on your desktop computer.
Update: You can now change the fontcolor of your todayscreen and start menu, as well as changing your devices base color.
For example the color for your menu's and background colors for standard windows applications like messaging, etc...
If there are things you dislike or would like to see changed; functionality you would like me to add, please tell me.
Note:
- All 3 files are needed to run the application.
Credits:
- creator of the TodayRefresh.exe (source code @ msdn)
- creators of the RAPI dll (http://rapi.codeplex.com/)
Edit: Them screenshotz
* Landscape mode
{
"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"
}
* Portrait mode

Does this work only for the Today screen? Or also in Manilla?

sceenshots pls...

darthmelk said:
Does this work only for the Today screen? Or also in Manilla?
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I have no experience with manilla, I don't even know what it is ^_^!
If manilla uses the files windows provides to use as a background, it will (like stwater_800_480), otherwise it won't.

wow, glad to see a nifty little program like this. can't wait to try it out, thanks for the development!

I've added some features which now makes it a basic theme editing program as well.
Also I have bad news..
my x1 fell in my cup of soup a few days ago T_T so I turned it in for repairs. I got lucky after like 20 times I could flash my old ROM and SPL back so they can't complain about that..

Will it change the background only of the Today Screen?
No changes in the screen of the Sony Ericsson Panel?
(I'd like a program to change the Sony Ericsson Panel Background, doing it manually is a little tedious)

will this creator also run with windows mobile 6.5?
great thanks for development!!

Flash Pimp Clock

Loved the original idea from here:
http://www.tokyoflash.com/en/watches/pimp/p2pusher/
{
"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"
}
Its basicly a different visual clock, to read the hours see the left vertical columns and for the minutes see the right 5-rows columns.
The PDF on the site above explains it better...
To use:
---------
- 5 colors to choose from, just press the bottom bar to change colors.
- If you prefer a 12-hour clock, simply click the left numbers after 13h.
- Exit with enter (keypad) or by pressing the top-right area.
- See the "normal" digital clock and date by pressing anywhere else on the screen.
Notes:
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- Needs FLASH 7, if it doesnt exit properly, you dont have it.
- Attached the CAB, already with the WM6.5 icon on install.
- Also added a separated swf file, to see it run on your NOKIA, PC or Throttle Launcher..
Enjoy.

Nice idea

Love it! thanks!

it would be cool if it can be a screensaver.
thanks twolf!

WQVGA issue omnia
just wondering if there's a way to make the excess screen on my omnia to default BLACK- then your app would be awesome
maybe even add function buttons - there's some promising update potential
awesome clock - would it be possible to simulate the look of a recessed L.E.D.?
looks good on my armband at the CLUB!!!

Great...very cool with the color options!

Sorry, the software I use for the EXE only allows VGA/QVGA, he doesnt even allow any extra options for the size or screen color.

Use flash pimp clock
I need a macromediaflash for use it. someone can help me?

found it
Yes, yes my first app for the htc diamond.
it`s fantastic........... I`m cry

Standalone app?
Just wondering... what is the program you are using for these standalone apps? I could probably use the same thing to make my own FlashGadgets play as standalones, which would make them work across a broader series of device platforms. Please check out my thread, and tell me what you think. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=630985
Regards,
Unit ZER0

Cool design idea for Windows 8 Desktop

I love Windows 8 but switching from the wonderful Modern UI Start screen to the standard Desktop - well... how can I put it... there is no consistency. So I decided to make my desktop wallpaper be 'connected' to my Start screen, to keep it all consistent.
Basically, when I enter my desktop, what appears to happen is all my tiles vanish and I am just left just with the background, profile pic/name (top right) and the word 'Start' changes to the word 'Desktop'.
Start Screen:
{
"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"
}
Desktop Screen:
This how to recreate it:
1) Either pinch to zoom out to see all your tiles smaller, or if you are using a mouse click on the small minus sign in the lower right corner.
See image below:
2) Press the "PrtScn" button (Print Screen) on you keyboard to take a screen capture of this view. The screen is automatically copied to your clipboard.
3) Open up Photoshop or any other image manipulation software. Create a new file. It should automatically have the correct resolution based on your clipboard. Paste the screen shot into your canvas.
4) Using the Rectangular Marquee Tool, draw a rectangle around the tiles.
5) Using the Eyedropper tool, get the same colour as your background and use a large brush to erase all the tiles.
See image below:
6) Create a new layer and type the word "Desktop" in white colour using Segoe UI font (Semilight) with a font size of 17pt or whatever size is closer to your Start font. This font is very close to the 'Start' font. Move the word Desktop so it exactly covers the word Start and then erase the word Start on the layer below.
7) Flatten image and save to a folder.
8) Apply new wallpaper by right clicking your desktop and choosing Personalize.
Hope you like it!

This is great. Thanks.

Excellent tip. I am so doing this. I hate seeing the old desktop.
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MikeGolfW said:
Excellent tip. I am so doing this. I hate seeing the old desktop.
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I also did this on my Surface. Had to do a screen shot of the Surface and redo the mod as different resolution to my desktop.