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vista theme?

is there a patch for the cingular 8525 to make it look like vista? i've seen the skinning stuff, looks to involved ( to many programs ). thanks LuXx

I am running wisbar advanced, and I have a great vista theme that I would be happy to upload, or I can try and find where I originally found it. doesn't take up too many resources, and it has a _ton_ of customization

diseage said:
I am running wisbar advanced, and I have a great vista theme that I would be happy to upload, or I can try and find where I originally found it. doesn't take up too many resources, and it has a _ton_ of customization
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Thanks you!

LuXx said:
is there a patch for the cingular 8525 to make it look like vista? i've seen the skinning stuff, looks to involved ( to many programs ). thanks LuXx
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I have one that I'm using that doesn't require installing another app that hogs up memory. This is a simple Vista "aero" type theme and a nice dialer to match. I'm using them now and I like 'em. I think I might have even gotten them from the forum, or maybe not. Anyhow, enjoy!

do you have screen shots? What is the tsk file and how do we use it?
Thanks!

TaurusBullba said:
I have one that I'm using that doesn't require installing another app that hogs up memory. This is a simple Vista "aero" type theme and a nice dialer to match. I'm using them now and I like 'em. I think I might have even gotten them from the forum, or maybe not. Anyhow, enjoy!
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Very cool! Clean interface, big keys dialer (gret for big-handed people like me...)

yak86 said:
do you have screen shots? What is the tsk file and how do we use it?
Thanks!
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Sorry, no screen shots handy right now, but all you have to do with the .tsk file is copy it to your \Windows directory. Then, go ahead and change your theme like you normally would. (Start --> Settings --> Today)

TaurusBullba said:
Sorry, no screen shots handy right now, but all you have to do with the .tsk file is copy it to your \Windows directory. Then, go ahead and change your theme like you normally would. (Start --> Settings --> Today)
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I see from your Avatar that your sporting the new Hermes headset. It's nice 'cos it doesn't require the Bluetooth connection - you just tuck the Hermes inside next to your ear and away you go; and with Wifi on it keeps your ear warm as well. I've heard a rumour that there's a dual core Hermes with twin hand-sets that keeps both ears warm. Bit itchy though??
Mike

mikechannon said:
I see from your Avatar that your sporting the new Hermes headset. It's nice 'cos it doesn't require the Bluetooth connection - you just tuck the Hermes inside next to your ear and away you go; and with Wifi on it keeps your ear warm as well. I've heard a rumour that there's a dual core Hermes with twin hand-sets that keeps both ears warm. Bit itchy though??
Mike
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Oh yes. You hit the nail on the head there. It's almost a full body headset, as you can see. Quite cozy in the winter... and very stylish to boot.

am i the only one who cant get the cab out if the zip file? the tsk is ok, but i get an error trying to extract the cab...

simonk12 said:
am i the only one who cant get the cab out if the zip file? the tsk is ok, but i get an error trying to extract the cab...
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Not sure what the problem is, Zgembo was able to get it extracted and working. Are you just extracting the whole folder onto your desktop (or somewhere) and then moving it over to the phone?

Exactly, simple as cake... Just copy two file to any folder of your phone, and run it... Dialer (bigger .cab file) is just an option, instals as standard application... Skin (.tsk file) is very compact, and just double click it to add it to phone's themes... You can delete these files after installation...

does anyone know any drawback to the ETEN dialer besides losing video call as an option?

yak86 said:
does anyone know any drawback to the ETEN dialer besides losing video call as an option?
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on this one you also loose smart dial... but its a kick a$$ looking dialer skin

Maybe someone with some skills (definitely not me) can put the smart dial and video option into this dialer skin. I think this was originally created for the 8125. Shogunmark... I know you're a pro. Whatcha think?

TaurusBullba said:
Maybe someone with some skills (definitely not me) can put the smart dial and video option into this dialer skin. I think this was originally created for the 8125. Shogunmark... I know you're a pro. Whatcha think?
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i can build wizard roms and cabs, etc.. but when it comes to *.tsk and dialer skins, i will admit defeat.. i have tried at those and failed so many times.. its not that i couldnt create them, its that they looked horrible.. i am seriously lacking in artistic skills.. i might look into anyway since i am dying to start cooking roms but the bootloaders on these phones right now is a major roadblock.. we will see what time has in store for me

Excellent phone skin! I love it!

i found the site where the nice dialer was from:
http://www.paulya.com/dialerskins.htm
he appears to have E-TEN dialers with Smartdial (scroll down to the bottom round classic) It states the "Blackglass" has smartdial. Anyone try that out on a TyTN?

Anyone know how to fix the AeroMobile.tsk theme to support the Portrait mode? When I slide out my keyboard, the skin should strech but doesn't. I tried to fix it with MS Theme Generator, but no luck... Any suggestions? I'm using Pocket PC 2002 Theme Generator V2, as that seems to be the last release from MS.

yak86 said:
i found the site where the nice dialer was from:
http://www.paulya.com/dialerskins.htm
he appears to have E-TEN dialers with Smartdial (scroll down to the bottom round classic) It states the "Blackglass" has smartdial. Anyone try that out on a TyTN?
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NICE skins?? THEY ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL!
someone has installed yet ?

rk-TSR Scheduled Theme Switcher (1.0.2)[Updated Sep 17,2007]

rk-TSR: Automatic theme/wallpaper switcher.
Latest version 1.0.2 Supports wallpaper switching too! and better file browser has been implemented.
Here is the theme/wallpaper switcher application I built to switch themes (*.tsk) and wallpaper (*.jpg,*.gif) based on the schedules you setup. i.e, Automatically loads the theme/wallpaper you specified at scheduled time.
I am using day, evening and night themes to reflect on my HTC today screen.
Supports command line execution
Code:
To enable the application--> \program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe enable
To disable the application--> \program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe disable
To load the theme--> \program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe “\storage card\rkAzulBlue.tsk”
To load the wallpaper--> \program files\rk-TSR\rk-TSR.exe “\storage card\MyWallpaper.jpg”
(To load the theme from command line the theme must be configured and listed in rk-TSR, but wallpaper would load without being listed in the application.)
Looks cool with the HTC weather icons!
Install and configure schedule for each theme
Also included my themes(You can use your own themes)
It will work on WM5 and WM6.
Does not write anything to registry and not memory resident (not a background process)
Attachments:
rkAzulThemes.zip contains three ziped themes, check the screenshot.
rk-TSRSetup.CAB is the theme/wallpaper switcher application
Let me know.
Note: this application requires Compact Framework 2.0
You need compact framework 2.0 installed inorder to run this application. The compact framework is already part of WM6, so if your device is WM6 skip this step. But most of the WM5 devices do not have this update. So you must download here and run the installation on your desktop (then active sync to update your device). Only after completing this step install the application.
If you like my work consider donation on paypal
Download from here

Giving it a try
Looks nice will let you know.

Great JOB!
Thx

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Anybody using it? Problems?

Hi, sry but i m a noob.
The problem i m facing is : How do i get it working?
i've install the switcher already. but the problem is i cant get the themes working. As in i cant open the themes file frm my touch. ( the wants u uploaded.)

fluxc said:
Hi, sry but i m a noob.
The problem i m facing is : How do i get it working?
i've install the switcher already. but the problem is i cant get the themes working. As in i cant open the themes file frm my touch. ( the wants u uploaded.)
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Copy the *.tsk files to any directory(do not copy to \windows directory.)
You can put the tsk file on storage card or under \my documents. Now when you click 'add' button on the rk-TSR you it should show up. But when you click the 'add' button you have to make sure that the theme you are adding must be already loaded.
To load the themes go to Start\Settings\Today
Let me know if you need more information. Glad to help you.

tytnguy said:
Copy the *.tsk files to any directory(do not copy to \windows directory.)
You can put the tsk file on storage card or under \my documents. Now when you click 'add' button on the rk-TSR you it should show up. But when you click the 'add' button you have to make sure that the theme you are adding must be already loaded.
To load the themes go to Start\Settings\Today
Let me know if you need more information. Glad to help you.
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Thanks for your quick reply. Let me try it now and update u. Thanks.

i got a Question. for the hr and min setting , how should i set it as? and how will the program knw when to switch? like from night(black) to morning(blue) ?

fluxc said:
i got a Question. for the hr and min setting , how should i set it as? and how will the program knw when to switch? like from night(black) to morning(blue) ?
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It can be custumized any way.... eg.
You can setup 22:00 to load the night theme(or any theme you like) and setup 06:00 Day theme, may be 15:00 to load the olive theme.
Bascially you are telling the program to load a theme for you at a time specified by you.
HTH

Thanks again. Tested it. and its great.

seems nice, testing

Thanks Tytnguy,
I dowloaded and use this great little program. Is it possible tweak it so I can set up different days also?
I have a theme for work hours and a different one for after 5pm. would be great set it different again on Sat/Sun.

Hello,
which with this program still another good thing would be, is automatic switch with sunset or stairway. There are yearly calendars for such information.
MfG
S64

Hi
Can you tell me how to create more themes to use with this please?
Very Nice program!!
thanks
bennec83

bennec83 said:
Hi
Can you tell me how to create more themes to use with this please?
Very Nice program!!
thanks
bennec83
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I use a program called 'Theme Generator for Windows CE' Its very nice program but the UI is really bad and very confusing as to 'what is what'
But it works!

tytnguy said:
I use a program called 'Theme Generator for Windows CE' Its very nice program but the UI is really bad and very confusing as to 'what is what'
But it works!
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do you have a link to it or a download from here?
thanks in advance, jus i cant go hunting im at work!!
thanks

bennec83 said:
do you have a link to it or a download from here?
thanks
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http://www.freewareppc.com/misc/themegence.shtml

Device : HTC Tytn
OS : WM6
When the theme changes at the scheduled time, all elements of the theme change except for the background image. Works fine when I manually use the 'test' option.
Also, its a real pain to have to load up the theme before being able to set it. Also would be nice to beable to edit an existing entry (i.e. change the time and/or theme).
Looking good - and it could evolve into a great little utility.
Bil

kismat1970 said:
When the theme changes at the scheduled time, all elements of the theme change except for the background image. Works fine when I manually use the 'test' option.
Bil
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Are you using a theme and some background picture? Try themes only and see if it happens(Try the themes i posted and test it) I have been using only themes on my TyTn and never experienced any issues so far. Let me know what happens in your test.
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Device : HTC Tytn
OS : WM6
Also, its a real pain to have to load up the theme before being able to set it. Also would be nice to beable to edit an existing entry (i.e. change the time and/or theme).
Bil
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Yeah, I know the theme loading is kind of a pain, but I need some additioal info from the theme in order to load it silently! So only when the theme is loaded I can get it from the registry and store it in my program!
Yes being able to edit the time and swich existing themes should be a nice feature! I will do it for next version
Bye the way, thanks for trying it out and giving me the feedback

Are you using a theme and some background picture? Try themes only and see if it happens(Try the themes i posted and test it) I have been using only themes on my TyTn and never experienced any issues so far. Let me know what happens in your test.
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No I am using just the theme (.tsk). Are you testing on a WM6 device?

My attempts at some ActionScreen graphics

Version 2. I wanted to make it look a little less "busy" so I gave it more of a see-through effect and each button is very slightly different, fitting in with a complete screen image, if you see what I mean.
Also matched the ROM colour better.
B/W version added as an alternative
Unzip files and copy to /Windows using TotalCommander or something similar.
As usual, every button you press on your PDA is at your own risk ;-)
Hope you like them

davehutch said:
Unzip files and copy to /Windows using TotalCommander or something similar.
As usual, every button you press on your PDA is at your own risk ;-)
Hope you like them
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I like this one, good work

I like what you have done so I did as instructed... now how to I get it? Sorry for the obviously not smart question but I've been up since 7am yesterday and it's now 915am... yes time for bed! My brain isn't working!

have you already installed HTC ActionScreen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1663819&postcount=1
Do that first, otherwise you don't actually have the application ;-)

Very nice - I like them!

This fits my our ROM nicely!

DaVince said:
This fits my our ROM nicely!
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I have a questino for u,
How do u get those icons for htc home?
How does everything have the rounded glass look.
I am on a kaiser.
Thanks

DaVince said:
This fits my our ROM nicely!
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Hey DaVince - where did you get those HTC Home icons from? They look great!

which launcher is that below the htc home plugin? I'm currently using claunch, but that one looks good.

Plugins shown in order:
1. HTC Home
2. Quick Launcher
3. Windows Mobile 6.1 Getting Started
4. Device Owner
It's the WM 6.1 ROM for the Touch Dual by tom_codon. Once officially released, I'm sure somebody will extract them and post it here.

Good Work....
Tks for sharing!!!

Thanks for sharing
U the man. I copied all AS files excepts for the AS_Bkgd_1.brn file and found a very nice result. Your new graphic on top of the old one. Very nice. Tried it.
Thanks again.

what am I doing wrong? I installed the app, copied files to windows and still showing the old skin.

Black?
davehutch said:
Unzip files and copy to /Windows using TotalCommander or something similar.
As usual, every button you press on your PDA is at your own risk ;-)
Hope you like them
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Please, it is possible to create black version of this awesome graphics? I am lame for this graphical stuff

I'll see if I have time
See first post for b/w version

also.. anyone have a better icon for Action Screen app?
The default is only that boring white square

To replace the icon
I think you have to use a Resource Editor.
Correct me if I'm wrong somebody?

Changing the icon of a .lnk file
dinoalbert said:
also.. anyone have a better icon for Action Screen app?
The default is only that boring white square
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I was wondering this exact thing the other day!
edit the .lnk file to have this:
48#"\Windows\HTCActionScreen.exe"?<Path of icon or DLL>,<index of that icon>
Go to http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5154243&messageID=9583160 for more details. They talk about it in the last 2 or 3 posts.
@davehutch - I love the Action Screen graphic. I'm using it and pumped!

Nice graphics. Thanks a lot
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what am I doing wrong? I installed the app, copied files to windows and still showing the old skin.
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Did u soft reset? Worked for me.

SPB Mobile Shell 2.1 + i780 + RealVGA

hi there
i cannot start spb mobile shell ...
the older version 2.0 works in 240x240 see this thread
http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15164&highlight=i780
with version 2.1 how support 320x320 and realvga nothing starts and the today plugin is broken... would realy like to use mobile shell but this is a nogo
someone know help?

reaper2507 said:
hi there
i cannot start spb mobile shell ...
the older version 2.0 works in 240x240 see this thread
http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15164&highlight=i780
with version 2.1 how support 320x320 and realvga nothing starts and the today plug-in is broken... would really like to use mobile shell but this is a no go
someone know help?
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Mine works fine, but I do not use real-vga!!!

Hi...
For those who wants to run RealVGA with Spb Mobile Shell on their I780, attached please find the modified files.
Please note that the files are only meant for Spb Mobile Shell + RealVGA, and the screen will be messed up if you don't.
This is the 9 icon launcher menu (no 12 pinning icons). For the 9th icon, please do a search as to how to amend your registry in this forum.
Though this is my first attempt at changing the xml files, it has been tested on my I780 and it will work with RealVGA.
Enjoy, and please feedback if you have any problems.

How are we supposed to use these files? I tried to put them to my SPB shell install directory but still nothing happens when I tap SPB shell icon. Do I need to do some regedit or something?

sweet ill let you know.
have you tried themes? or will themes mess this up? im so happy im finally going to have a battery meter that i can actually use.
off topic but anyone has a working battery meter for the i780? one that displays actual percent of battery? thanks
g00ndu said:
Hi...
For those who wants to run RealVGA with Spb Mobile Shell on their I780, attached please find the modified files.
Please note that the files are only meant for Spb Mobile Shell + RealVGA, and the screen will be messed up if you don't.
This is the 9 icon launcher menu (no 12 pinning icons). For the 9th icon, please do a search as to how to amend your registry in this forum.
Though this is my first attempt at changing the xml files, it has been tested on my I780 and it will work with RealVGA.
Enjoy, and please feedback if you have any problems.
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Juggeli said:
How are we supposed to use these files? I tried to put them to my SPB shell install directory but still nothing happens when I tap SPB shell icon. Do I need to do some regedit or something?
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1. Install RealVGA (with both 128dpi and 96 dpi).
2. Select RealVGA at 128dpi.
3. Install SPB MS 2.1.
4. Run SPB MS 2.1.
5. SPB MS 2.1 should run fine as it supports 320x320 at 128dpi.
6. Unzip the attached files to replace those stock dat files.
7. Go back to RealVGA.
8. Select 96dpi.
9. Automatically it will soft reset your I780.
10. Run SPB MS 2.1
11. SPB MS 2.1 will run under 320x320 at 96dpi mode.
Hope this helps.
To get the 9th icon, unzip and store the reg in your document folder. Click on the reg and you will be prompted whether to add the file to the registry. Click yes and the option for the 9th icon is generated.
Go to the Spb MS 2.1 option. You will be able to select the Games as an option to your SpbMenu.

sphynx88 said:
sweet ill let you know.
have you tried themes? or will themes mess this up? im so happy im finally going to have a battery meter that i can actually use.
off topic but anyone has a working battery meter for the i780? one that displays actual percent of battery? thanks
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Themes? Themes only select the colour that you want. However, I still have problems using the SPB MS2.1 them settings. I can only use the stock settings to change the theme.
Note that in order to run properly, you need to install both sets of dpi (96dpi and 128dpi) for the RealVGA. To get the SPB MS 2.1 running, you need to set it at 128dpi first, otherwise MS 2.1 will not run at all.
As to your working battery meter, you can try Resco.
Please do report if you are successful. With this in place, my next project will be to change the format. There are a lot of useful information in the Skins and Theme thread. Referencing will be from there.
Of course, this is subject to the time that I have.

I was able to properly install it and use it. It's very nice! I only installed 96 without 128. What i did was install trial version of ms coz the registered version had missing files...(no MA_.. files) trial version worked properly. Reg version showed nothing.
Here's what I did
1. install trial version of ms
2. copy all the files in the folder
3. install reg version of ms
4. paste all the copied folder files onto spb ms folder
5. Select no on all overwrite
6. Paste gOOndu's files. This time overwrite.
Reset and all is good
Goond,
Yeah i couldnt read the hex either or I need more time. I need to look more into it. I've seen so many nice themes for 2.1 in this forum. They change it up real nice. I could not figure out the 9th button but I'm happy you posted it. It makes my job easier. Thanks I love your release btw im so happy to uninstall my HTC Home, gives me so much space on my today now. Thanks again.
Sphynx
g00ndu said:
Themes? Themes only select the colour that you want. However, I still have problems using the SPB MS2.1 them settings. I can only use the stock settings to change the theme.
Note that in order to run properly, you need to install both sets of dpi (96dpi and 128dpi) for the RealVGA. To get the SPB MS 2.1 running, you need to set it at 128dpi first, otherwise MS 2.1 will not run at all.
As to your working battery meter, you can try Resco.
Please do report if you are successful. With this in place, my next project will be to change the format. There are a lot of useful information in the Skins and Theme thread. Referencing will be from there.
Of course, this is subject to the time that I have.
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games.reg did not work for me but ill look into it more.
Installed and clicked it a couple of times and did soft reset variations. maybe it was because we did two different installation methods although it shouldnt affect anything.

My bad. It works now. After clicking the reg, I can check the games menu on settings/customize menu. After that games folder is now accessible!

g00ndu said:
Hi...
For those who wants to run RealVGA with Spb Mobile Shell on their I780, attached please find the modified files.
Please note that the files are only meant for Spb Mobile Shell + RealVGA, and the screen will be messed up if you don't.
This is the 9 icon launcher menu (no 12 pinning icons). For the 9th icon, please do a search as to how to amend your registry in this forum.
Though this is my first attempt at changing the xml files, it has been tested on my I780 and it will work with RealVGA.
Enjoy, and please feedback if you have any problems.
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it works great!
But can you please make a theme with 4 tabs, or a theme like the original that support the i780 please?
Thanks
Nadavi

Indeed it is great!!!
g00ndu do you think you can make a theme for ms2.1 @96 dpi?

heeyya great job! works great on mine too!
been looking for this "tweak"!!
you have made me very happy! many many thanks!
possible to have the layout that has the list of most used programs? or not?
sorry if this is a silly qn..
also, with this, is it possible to change the background?
i have tried to look for the qa_bkg etc but cant find in the standard install..
when i tried to install the 2.1 themes (even with RealVGA) it just hung my device with a blank screen
nothing works.. i must be doing very silly but i am stuck.

sphynx88 said:
My bad. It works now. After clicking the reg, I can check the games menu on settings/customize menu. After that games folder is now accessible!
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I am happy that you like it and it works for you. You are right, the skins and thenes over at the other thread are so nice, it really makes me feel so jealous!
Well, hope you help those who has the I780 + RealVGA and wants to run SPB MS 2.1.
P/S: I am writing this on my I780!

To all, if time permits will try to do one theme with 4 or 5 tabs. I am quite busy this few days, but I will try.

g00ndu said:
1. Install RealVGA (with both 128dpi and 96 dpi).
2. Select RealVGA at 128dpi.
3. Install SPB MS 2.1.
4. Run SPB MS 2.1.
5. SPB MS 2.1 should run fine as it supports 320x320 at 128dpi.
6. Unzip the attached files to replace those stock dat files.
7. Go back to RealVGA.
8. Select 96dpi.
9. Automatically it will soft reset your I780.
10. Run SPB MS 2.1
11. SPB MS 2.1 will run under 320x320 at 96dpi mode.
Hope this helps.
To get the 9th icon, unzip and store the reg in your document folder. Click on the reg and you will be prompted whether to add the file to the registry. Click yes and the option for the 9th icon is generated.
Go to the Spb MS 2.1 option. You will be able to select the Games as an option to your SpbMenu.
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Its now working for me too! Thank you very much!

Juggeli said:
Its now working for me too! Thank you very much!
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Glad that it works for you.
It has been a difficult journey for me, at the last count, my soft reset is more than 200 times to get this far! A lot of time is spent on trial and error on the icons arrangement, and at times I almost wanted to give up.
To those who are interested in what I did, I practically had to unzip the qa_layout.dat file and go through every xml in the dat file and modifying the coordinates and the size of the selection area.
The ma_menu_btn.dat modifications was quite easy, I just merely resize to 32x32 (per icon) instead of the standard 43x43.
The reason as to why I wanted to do it is probably the same reason as you guys out there, which is to get as much mileage on the screen as possible. Some apps running at 128dpi just couldn't make it.
I am no programmer, and it is actually the first time I am doing editing on the xml files! One thing I notice is that mistakes made in the xml programming can be found if the file is run on its own, and that actually made my life easier.
Enough said, I will try to use some of the wonderful icons and the 4 / 5 tabs which can be found in the skin and theme thread. This is going to take a while but I seek your patience as I do hold a day job.
Just stay tune....

g00ndu said:
Glad that it works for you.
It has been a difficult journey for me, at the last count, my soft reset is more than 200 times to get this far! A lot of time is spent on trial and error on the icons arrangement, and at times I almost wanted to give up.
To those who are interested in what I did, I practically had to unzip the qa_layout.dat file and go through every xml in the dat file and modifying the coordinates and the size of the selection area.
The ma_menu_btn.dat modifications was quite easy, I just merely resize to 32x32 (per icon) instead of the standard 43x43.
The reason as to why I wanted to do it is probably the same reason as you guys out there, which is to get as much mileage on the screen as possible. Some apps running at 128dpi just couldn't make it.
I am no programmer, and it is actually the first time I am doing editing on the xml files! One thing I notice is that mistakes made in the xml programming can be found if the file is run on its own, and that actually made my life easier.
Enough said, I will try to use some of the wonderful icons and the 4 / 5 tabs which can be found in the skin and theme thread. This is going to take a while but I seek your patience as I do hold a day job.
Just stay tune....
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GREAT GREAT Job!
I Support you
Nadavi

for whoever tries to build some skins for ms2.1:
please adapt the great HTC DIAMOND theme by greatbal to our resolution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2217658&postcount=687

goo
Yeah this is a great program. I think im actually going to keep my i780 coz of this one. I just need it to email and the important things and I basically can do all that plus a few perks. I can even see my battery in % now hahaha. Imma try out the per percentage point in battery drop and send u the link once I make it work.
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g00ndu said:
I am happy that you like it and it works for you. You are right, the skins and thenes over at the other thread are so nice, it really makes me feel so jealous!
Well, hope you help those who has the I780 + RealVGA and wants to run SPB MS 2.1.
P/S: I am writing this on my I780!
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SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 - Modifications/Hacks (dedicated thread)

I feel this thread to be redundant. This thread basically do the same thing but with bigger success and some active modders:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507697
As we don't need two of the same threads and I feel I don't have enough time to mod and give in to this myself and not many modders have stepped in. I'm sorry. Consider this thread a good idea but the goal is now in the hands of Zepiii. To hack the hell out of MS 3.0
Good luck Zepiii
Hi,
don't think anyone has missed the amazing pre release of this sweet ap!
I'm a mod freak and there are somethings i would like to change in this prog.
like the programs "tab" only has 3 rows. i want to make this 4. anyone with a bit of experience possibly from the 2.xx series know where to do it?
the configs are simple ZIP files. Just open the DAT file as a ZIP file or rename it to ZIP.
in order to edit the file you need to put in the password which is:
b0fm18zq
Maybe we could custom tailor it and post the modded DAT files collected here. Most of the 2.xx series of mods/skins are portable with a little or no modification except renaming of some picture files (same password in 2.xx). the possibilities are endless
Please remove or correct my post if I'm violating/doubleposting something here.
Regards
/Frewys
DAT Files content:
qa_layouts.dat - This contains only XML files. 61 to be precise lots of interesting stuff! (tried to change the Iconspacing in programs to 24. didn't get my 4 icons row though )
vp_menu_btn.dat - Built in Icons
va_misc_now.dat - Built in system icons
vpw_bkg_now - portrait
vlw_bkg_now.dat - mostly contact icons landscape
va_weather_64.dat - weather Icons largest with XML file
vp_bkg_now.dat - Menu frame
vl_bkg_now.dat - same but in landscape
va_profile.dat - media player and profile widget icons
RegHacks:
adding more pages to lifestyle screen
more buttons in collected start menu
change default sms client (bottom)
Memorysaving (no reghack)
interesting links in similar spirit:
SPB 3.0 today wallpaper
SPB 2.1 skins for inspiration

Great idea. I would also love to see this!!!

Is possible to customise the theme colors that available in mobile shell 3? The existing preferences are to dark(I want a white color scheme). Can we do it by editing a dat file(which?) or a registry hack?

dancer_69 said:
Is possible to customise the theme colors that available in mobile shell 3? The existing preferences are to dark(I want a white color scheme). Can we do it by editing a dat file(which?) or a registry hack?
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Hi Dancer_69,
I don't know yet. I just played around with it last night before bed. I'm just a NB in this who poked around with this great ap after not being pleased with everything and curious on what could be achived so i dont have alla the answers this is a team effort. hopfully someone with the experience or knowhow checks this. In the meantime we have to do it by trial and error. and map it all as we go along
Regards
Frewys

good to know
I have discovered that Topaz enhanced menus works great with SPB MS 3.0 activated (and Manila installed but not activated in the today screen) so so far its a necessary evil to have Manila installed until we know possible witch file or reg settings are needed.
Regards
Frewys

i'll be waiting one this, happy moddings

adding more pages to lifestyle screen
this could be good for some. Found this over at modaco.com forum posted by turborepu quote:
"add more pages to lifestyle screen.. bg image pan works fine still
hklm/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
change "pagecount" to desired number.. i put 4. soft reset.."
supposedly its tested on 10 pages. the result is that when paned the wallpaper moves less then with three. If wallpaper size changed it will "smartfit" it to be the "correct" size.
haven't tried this myself yet three is plenty for me ATM

Hello
to improve finger friendly
please in new mobile shell v3
-imake an Sms menu , v2 uses windows Sms.
-alarm menu finger friendly
- apointments menu .....
V2 uses Windows Sms, alarm, apointmente
not very good needs the stylus...
Please make m.shellv3 completely finger friend with sms like iphone and alarm ....
Many thanks

and change applications
open sms with vito Sms ? it´s possible
change attachements ...
manyt hanks

When are you going to stop posting that little list of yours masrterk? Every thread/subforum on xda-developers and spb seems has one of your posts with the exact same thing.

masrterk said:
and change applications
open sms with vito Sms ? it´s possible
change attachements ...
manyt hanks
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Hi masrterk,
I personally don't agree. i like to taylor make my GUI and of course the tastes differ. For instants.. i would like to have it pretty barebone and point to the prefered app of choice like resco contactmannager or glarm witch are the best! IMHO annyway
BUT if one could integreate them somehow that would be great if you had that choice.
right now its really easy just to link to those apps from the lifestyle screen.
Regards
Frewys

masrterk said:
and change applications
open sms with vito Sms ? it´s possible
change attachements ...
manyt hanks
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You could use this from the legendary vijay555
http://www.vijay555.com/?Releases:VJBrisk

Remove calendar from professional layout?
Hi guys
i am trying to figure out how to do something that we were able to do in 2.1, but has been left unoptional in 3.0. I would like to get rid of the calendar on the pro screen. All I want to see is my upcoming appointments (if I have any). I don't want the screen cluttered with a pesky grid-style calendar. I am such a nooB at this it is silly, but here I am, messing around with .dat files......
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

It would be nice to create a backup/restore tool for the settings/today items/widgets/etc...
When updating the rom this would be VERY useful!

is the pre release official? where's the download?
looks good from the youtube demos

Anyone figure out the password for the DAT files yet? Seems they changed it from the 2.x releases

Great idea. I just took a peek inside today, thanks for the breakdown of what some of the .dats do.
I have a feeling we'll start seeing some custom widgets in no time.
and yes, the release is now official.

619619 said:
It would be nice to create a backup/restore tool for the settings/today items/widgets/etc...
When updating the rom this would be VERY useful!
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There is already one in the SPB Shell settings, click the right softkey in settings and there it is, to the left of the exit button.
I tried it myself today, completely uninstalled mobile shell before I installed the official version, loaded the backup and everything was restored in the new version, included widgets and all

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Anyone figure out the password for the DAT files yet? Seems they changed it from the 2.x releases
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I am getting in fine using b0fm18zq
That said, I am still trying to figure out what I am doing........

wyldthng said:
Hi guys
i am trying to figure out how to do something that we were able to do in 2.1, but has been left unoptional in 3.0. I would like to get rid of the calendar on the pro screen. All I want to see is my upcoming appointments (if I have any). I don't want the screen cluttered with a pesky grid-style calendar. I am such a nooB at this it is silly, but here I am, messing around with .dat files......
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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I don't see the grid calendar on my pro screen anymore. On the pro settings page, choose "calendar", then change # of appointments to "as many as possible". After doing this, mine now shows the next two appointments.