So you say you want a cup of Joe, or a MilkShake, or some other secret code word for a lil’ something in your PayPal account for your work, creativity and energy? Hey, this NEWBIE is all for it – hell, I’m glad to donate; but I be needed some help!
Where I’m at – right now, the Midwest USA, Omaha Nebraska to be specific.
Where I’m at with my phone / HH device – it is a work issued HTC Touch Pro. I’ve had it about 3 months now, Alltel is my carrier and it came with a CRAP boring, dull grey Theme that can’t be changed, allegedly, when I’m using the Touch Flo3D.
Work offers several carriers; Verizon guys with the same phone have a much cooler “stock” theme – and oh sure, I can mess with the Today setting and get some goop red called Guava Bubbles to linger above and below in the bands, but mostly, it really sucks. Plus, the damn thing is slow – I hit my 4 code password and 1 out of 4 times the damn thing says I have the wrong PW – no I don’t you beyotch, I KNOW my password. Weather? I can UbitchInStein in Upper Mongolia but not the town I grew up in, Boulder Colorado, WTF is up with that?
I know just enough about technology to be dangerous – I can find the ROM versions and all that stuff, navigate config files a little, copy files using Active Sync and so on – and hey, my RingTones rock (http://sites.google.com/site/bcwsite4now/Home/filecabine) I can strip the hell out of a DVD, edit using Adobe Premier Elements and you might laugh your ass off if you know the movie scenes.
But, for the life of me I can’t figure out this deal I downloaded called Manila Editor from Sascha Lange and Dimitry (you guys sound like Russian mob, please don’t kill me) - and now I’m reading this Manila Customizer - Customize Clocks, Icons, Sliders etc [1 Nov] New Version thread from Gramps or Grumps or the Gimp from Pulp Fiction (see Ringtone reference) above and it starts to look like I am getting close – Clocks, Icons, Sliders – hmm, that’s what I want, and really cool ones!!!
So I DL and UZ a bunch of stuff from some thread and now I have some cool looking graphics in a bunch of folders on my PC that look like they work together in a TouchFlo 3D setting, but I have no friggin idea how to get them from my hard drive to my phone without brickin’ the damn phone; remember, work issue phone. {http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2891202#post2891202}
Plus, over at PPC Geeks or some other board, they were all hot on some TouchFlo 3D speeder upper program and steps with a new Stock Market Watcher Icon using the 3G network and a better Weather app; so I PM a dude over there about 45 days ago and he tells me, “yo, newbie, read a bunch of stuff on Google and then PM me back; this is not for rookies.”
Dude, I have 3 kids, all under 6 and a wife who likes me to do dishes once in awhile, read a bunch of stuff on Google and THEN ask for help? No thanks, I’d rather pay your arse. So, the end of my story goes like this – who wants to help me and what is your price?
Can I make my own icons, sliders and clock graphics using PhotoShop or some other program? If so, what sizes should I aim for in each at what resolution? And, what the heck is a Manila anyway?
How do I get all the cool **** on my PC now to my phone? Say I wanted to pick one of the themes, I think, like Panosha Shine 2.2 on my phone and ditch Mister Alltel BoreMeToFngTearsGrey?
What can I do to speed this ***** up? Add the Stock Market Application, and make the Weather App a little bit more relevant to my small Midwest World?
My dream phone, and your personal challenge: A faster HTC Touch Pro with a rocking U2 theme in black, red and grey or white that snags icons from the album All That You Can’t Leave Behind or How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb and a cool clock that uses the font from the album War circa 1982 – hey, I’m old. It will run faster, smoother and have a better Weath App and at least some cool Stock Market app so I can freak out everyday 24/7 as my 401K goes to 187K!
If someone can make all that happen, Monster Milkshakes and Large Coffee all around!
Thanx for reading my rant. Enjoye the lame RingTones.
No PMs plz – email [email protected]
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WARNING IPHONE HATERS... (semi-clone on board)
Details here.. http://iwindowsmobile.com/vito-mobile-shell.html
Looks like its open season on hacking this now.
If I can only get it to somehow show calendar events on a page, its a hit.
Interesting. The only thing that stil pulls the I-phone ahead in this race is the speed at which it can use thier shell. I still love my PDA more though. Thanks for the link.
Hmmm...can't wait to see some skinning for this.
*update*
DL'd the cab from the website listed. It hasn't asked for an activation code yet...found activation screen, 14-day trial.
It is fairly easy to run, doesn't seem to take a lot of memory. Very similar to iPhone icon UI, not as 'fancy' looking.
looks boring
There is definite room for improvement...not too bad for a 1st version but it's typical of Vito software.
Contacts can be set up with their own icon and can be mixed in with application icons.
I would like to see something along the lines of SPB Mobile Shell though...i.e. Clock page, calendar. Then again, I suppose that will just fatten it up and cause some memory drain like SPB already does.
I'll try it...
I'll try it for a few days.Thanks.
Looks good but why always duplicate the iPhone interface, come up with something better. The new Diamond interface is like a breath of fresh air. It lets us know there are other options out there that is also good.
the most boring thing about vito apps is how cheap they all look. ugly, ugly, ugly.
looks too generic reminds me of samsung gui
something unique would have been more eye catching!
Nice one
Cool feature, but why use it when I have this baby..
On the HTCTOUCH
dizzydix said:
Cool feature, but why use it when I have this baby..
On the HTCTOUCH
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Just curious but what is that?
**Update**
NM, I found this thread you were in...Is it WAD or WAD2 you're mostly using?
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WARNING IPHONE HATERS... (semi-clone on board)
Details here.. http://iwindowsmobile.com/vito-mobile-shell.html
Looks like its open season on hacking this now.
If I can only get it to somehow show calendar events on a page, its a hit.
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What was the warning for? Another dumb iPhone wan-a-be.
it's actually pretty nice... it just needs some graphical tweaks in my opinion...
Seems ok to me. Granted its similar to the iphone layout; however seems fairly simple and straightforward.
I like the semi black background without it being too black.
Everyone will have a view on this latest interface/gui. What we should remember is that there are people out ther doing an awful lot of development work to give us a better interface/more choice on the WM platform.
Constructive criticism and good points, e.g the request for skinning, is one thing. Simply lambasting the tool is not good enough.
Someone on here the other day was asking for ideas for a new UI for WM. Should we not seize on opportunities like this one presented to us?
Just my dollars worth.
WB
Winterface
I like the iPhone-like interface, and the customizeability. Aside from that, I agree that the overall apearance of SBP Mobile Shell is better.
amen! If I wanted an iPhone, I'd get a damned iPhone!!
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Cool feature, but why use it when I have this baby..
On the HTCTOUCH
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is fine.... can you post?
I second WackyBanana.
It'd be great to have skinning sometime soon.
just my 2 cents worth, but iphone bashing is getting a bit droll, since we're all here on WM platforms anyways. You have to admit, Apple's UI's are pretty good, just really short on apps and customization.
So lets congratulate Vito and see if we can get some more customization options.
I would LOVE an option to turn off the Vito 'slide to unlock' option since I'm already using Slide2Unlock Pro 1.05...
like another person stated it looks boring! i wonder how well it will work? will it be speedy or sluggish?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2AOukFSz5o
-widgets
-flexible engine (open development of widgets?)
-hardware accelaration support (will my mogul run faster?)
-facebook integrated into contacts!
-multiple home pages
-professional and lifestyle (huh?) layout
-kinetic scrolling
-fully customizable (themes supported?)
This can tide everyone over until 6.5! Way better than TouchFlo (IMO).
Amazing
Looks Amazing. Hmm Should I get ready to remove Manilla 2D off my Omina?
Way better than TouchFlo (IMO).
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Not if SPB hasn't really done away with the standard Today screen. One of the reasons I didn't switch over to 2.0 was the fact that the Mobile Shell home screen did not replace the today screen. I know there's an XDA hack for that functionality, but MS 3.0 should take lesson from PointUI and replace today completely.
this looks awesome.
their standard/default themes always sucked. and somehow 3.0 looks just like 2.0 just with a little tune up..hmm...after all this announcements im a little bit disappointed.
was it announced when this would be available?
Uffff I think i would use this for sure!!! need a release date...
I am a little dissapointed. When I heard about Facebook integration, for some reason I was thinking of the ability to use chat, change status, etc... instead it is just a way to get the profile photo to the contact in your address book. Bummer.
I agree. Not much better than the current version. Should've integrated a few apps would've made it more useful. new version of mobile shell might make current skin invalid too.
So this is basically the same, but a little "upgraded." By not changing the overall idea at all, the same reasons I dont use 2 will be the same reasons I dont use 3. I was expecting so much more with the hype. PointUI kills this. Kills. When will they learn, keep it simple, make it customizable. Oh well.
It looks ok but PointUI didn't do anything for me either so I'll stick with my TF3D till either is truely better.
Glad to see they're trying something new since TouchFLO pretty much made me stop using Mobile Shell as it did what I needed, and it came with my OS, rather than having to install something on top.
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So this is basically the same, but a little "upgraded." By not changing the overall idea at all, the same reasons I dont use 2 will be the same reasons I dont use 3. I was expecting so much more with the hype. PointUI kills this. Kills. When will they learn, keep it simple, make it customizable. Oh well.
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Since when is PointUI customizable? I have used it and there is not customization built into it.
Any idea on when the beta of SPB3 will be out?
Do we realy need a second topic with the same questions and wishes?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=483632
A much better video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7fBRUwOYUM&feature=channel
JukEboXAuDiO, you seriously must be joking right! Pointui Home not customizable? Is being able to replace every graphic in the app, being the only UI with scripting support to allow you to build all sorts of applets and things, and being able to customize the background through the entire app not quite enough customization for you? Or are you referring to the old version released 12 mths ago?
Hey I just got a diamond and i was wondering which themes you guys think are the best? Screenshots please!!!
THANKS!!!
ALL THEMES NOT JUST MANILLA!!! THANKS A LOT!!!
personally I like outline, because of its simplicity and it's not a bunch of icons thrown together and badly resized (no offence to everyone that does that, I know it takes a long time to make a theme).
How bout searching for themes in this forum? Lot of screenshots
and for your question: de gustibus et coloribus non est disputandum!
just ainstall "Manila Customizer".
now you can choose by your self wich icons, slaiders, wallpapers, clocks, etc...
make your own favorit theme.
the very best theme EVER for manila is so amazingly wonderful & beautiful & sublime & has rockets that make you take off into 7th heaven & when you get there you realize even the big dude upstairs (if you believe 'it/he/she/what ?' exists) is jealous of this theme (he's still running around with 2 beakers & a piece of string, whilst although nicely decorated with the help from a certain Michealangelo, really doesn't live up to a nice shiny spanking new HTC), then you flash it to the chirping cherubs & man (or woman) they would cream their jeans if they wore jeans but they don't but you get the picture (exciting isn't it !) & even the archangels are astounded, except of course for the fallen one as, well, he knows a bit more about these things than the upstairs crew & has impeccable taste of course (how did he happen to be there you may ask ? Usual monthly round table with the boss, discussions on the state of the universe, discussion on the stupidity of mankind & whether Britney will make another comeback soon, usual sort of thing), anyway, this theme is just so funky that even James Brown was speechless except for a 'yaow erh ugh" which is surely a good sign, anyway, this theme, what is it called & how to find it ?
Ah now that is another barrel of fish ...
the X10 Mini pro ...
said she loved my phone but it was too big for her small hands...
now is bugging me to teach her how to use android...and recommend her apps
she loves taking & sending photos, videos, music files etc from phone to phone and phone to her macbook pro
-what apps are recommended for bluetooth or wifi file sharing on X10 mini pro?
-also..does it support Full qwerty onscreen keyboard?
u r free to suggest any apps u think a chick might find useful
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u r free to suggest any apps u think a chick might find useful
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Seriously? Is that an actual question? That's just misogynist, it's like recommending a bunch of sports app or wallpapers with nekkid ladies for a guy.
So, some app suggestion :
- sex positions )
- camera 360 free
- ES file explorer
- MapDroyd (offline map)
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Seriously? Is that an actual question? That's just misogynist, it's like recommending a bunch of sports app or wallpapers with nekkid ladies for a guy.
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misogynist will be if i say 'lol women cant use smartphones'
i am just specific demographics for the app user.
Vilam said:
So, some app suggestion :
- sex positions )
- camera 360 free
- ES file explorer
- MapDroyd (offline map)
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thanks....the 1st one seems interesting
and last one is also good as she drives around
Since I am a chick myself, let me tell you what I use!
And by the way, I don't think your question was misogynistic.
I want to believe that you meant well for your girl!
*Aldiko, for e-books
*Color Drips, addictive bubble breaker game
*Doodle Jump, another game using the accelerometer, so funny!
*Math Alarm Clock, so that I can wake up and get better at math at the same time LOL
*SoundHound, way better than TrackID as you can even sing a tune and have it recognised
*Tapatalk Pro, for obvious reasons
*My Honey Days, well pretty much self-explanatory LOL
*Wet Daisy Analog Clock Widget, sooooooo cute
I've seen a menstrual calendar on there.
Bluetooth file transfer - is needed to receive and transfer all files u want!
better keyboard with pink keyboard theme, my gf loves it!
Here are some of the apps my gf uses are:
-Ourgroceries, very useful for creating shopping lists, even for different stores and also has a feature to send shopping lists to another android. oh and it has some kind of recipe thing where you enter a recipe and it will give you the list of ingredients needed.
-Jorte, a personal organiser
-My Days, a menstrual cycle app
My favourite might-be-girly-apps:
3 - pretty music player
Apps organizer - this one organizes my phone
Astrid tasks - this one organizes my life (girls just love getting organized, or what?)
CardioTrainer
Epicurious - recipies
FxCamera - take artistic photos
TV guide (channel options might be more relevant in Nordic countries)
Qype - find restaurants, coffee shops, etc near you
Some games:
2 player reactor - she'll love beating you
Bonsai blast
Flood-it
Replica island
Quadrapop
Basically i want to temporally distance myself from my current apps and focus on something new and worth doing but i just can't think of something new and unique to create.
I also wouldn't mind either joining an open source project or just creating one but even then i wouldn't know what I'd like to do.
So i was just wondering if any of you fellow members and devs can think of any apps that you've either always wanted or just something you'd use everyday.
If you comment then bare in mind that despite developing pretty much everyday since, i have only been developing since around September last year....
So yeah any suggestions would be great as I'm pretty much out of idea's.
AmatuerAppDeveloper said:
Basically i want to temporally distance myself from my current apps and focus on something new and worth doing but i just can't think of something new and unique to create.
I also wouldn't mind either joining an open source project or just creating one but even then i wouldn't know what I'd like to do.
So i was just wondering if any of you fellow members and devs can think of any apps that you've either always wanted or just something you'd use everyday.
If you comment then bare in mind that despite developing pretty much everyday since, i have only been developing since around September last year....
So yeah any suggestions would be great as I'm pretty much out of idea's.
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Go for a walk in the park or forest on a nice day and you'll get some ideas I have a list of a about ten apps or libraries I could start doing when I someday will have some time...
But if you're going open source, I don't mind to share some ideas:
What could be fun (but not extremely useful) would be an app centered around orientation, which allowed you to set orientation per app. Or just turning off lockscreen auto-rotate on lower end devices can speed things up a lot.
One thing I'm eager to find out if its possible (but will probably never get time to do it) is an app which forces a live wallpaper to be scrollable. Not a launcher, but maybe a live wallpaper itself which acts as a llayer above and loader for the real live wallpaper. It would just have to fool the display size in some way and then move the surface around on touches. Don't know if that is realistic or in any way fast.
One more exceptional idea, how about an app which monitors the currently running services an allows you to set notifications when a particular app starts a service (Facebook, etc) to see if a service consumes too much battery or runs unnecessarily.
Last but certainly not least, I would love to see an open source library which mirrors the Google Keep (now its called Notes isn't it?) like reminder time picker. I don't mean the standard time picker, but the two spinners to add a reminder tomorrow afternoon or next Monday for instance. I was thinking about doing that myself and already have an app idea using it, but probably won't have time for it.
Hope that helped and at least got you some aspects and directions to look into