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I finally got tired of the ugly dialer skin that comes with t-mobile roms. I know there is a cingular one out there and I have found a few other sites with limited skins. Well I thought I would give it a try and make my own Photoshoping part came easy, but I don't really have a clue on creating .cab files at all.
I created a test run skin of the oh so fine, Scarlett Johansen. Please feel free to download and give feedback. I will be creating some more in the future.
Also, if anyone out there is a wiz on creating cab files, any help you could give...
And one last thing... anyone know where to find TRUE windows mobile 5 themes?!
Thanks,
Jess
Thanks - is it possible to give screen shots please. WM5 true themes are rare - i've not found a site that does them. Look in 'My today screen' thread in this forum - i've posted a few including one recent.
Use Ben Thon's themegen ce to create true wm5 themes and look at microsoft's guava bubbles.tsk to see how its done properly.
screen shot
I don't have anything installed on my wizard to take a screen shot, but I'll try to make a mock up on photoshop and post it.
unless anyone out there can suggest a good screen capture utility?
Thanks, and that's for the support!
Jess
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jess said:
I don't have anything installed on my wizard to take a screen shot, but I'll try to make a mock up on photoshop and post it.
unless anyone out there can suggest a good screen capture utility?
Thanks, and that's for the support!
Jess
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As you are into photo manip, use Pocket Xnview, also has a screen capture facility. http://www.xnviewpocket.org/
Ok here is a screen shot
Keep in mind, this is only my first, I'll get more experiemental the more I mess around I want to create theme packages... today screens, dialer screens, and ring tone-sounds that are all the same theme.
Thanks, Jess
MagicSS for screenshots.
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Ok here is a screen shot
Keep in mind, this is only my first, I'll get more experiemental the more I mess around I want to create theme packages... today screens, dialer screens, and ring tone-sounds that are all the same theme.
Thanks, Jess
A complete theme package
I have found how windows mobile 5 themes are created now after examining some files. therefore I think imma build a total theme package. today theme, dialer skin, and ringtones. If I'm feeling really adventurous, maybe media player skins as well??
so I was thinking a superman theme or starwars, etc.
Any ideas anyone?
I figured it as time I gave some back to the wizard community!
Thanks, Jess
man of steel! Cool!
that looks cool.
How about something for the girls? Johnny Depp, maybe?
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jess said:
Keep in mind, this is only my first, I'll get more experiemental the more I mess around I want to create theme packages... today screens, dialer screens, and ring tone-sounds that are all the same theme.
Thanks, Jess
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Well put together jess - good job! (not sure my wife will like it though lol!)
btw how did you create the wooden dialer buttons? - i tried to for a wooden dialer i was putting together and just could not get them right. Yours look good might pinch them for my own! lol One comment though - i feel the talk button should be in green not red :wink:
Your cab seems well put together the only hint is to get rid of the initial destination dialog - see here on how to change xml file to do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=60772
Windows media player skins are easier than phone dialers see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=58398
look forward to more skins
Jess,
Looks good so far. I have poked around with some of the same stuff you are now. I did it all when I had WM2003SE because that is all that was out then. I found that the OS didn't always want to display the images correctly. and would bounce back to the system default for some of the buttons, mostly when you pushed them down and while you were in a call.
I hope for your sake you can over come the issues I fought then and begin making your own dialer skins.
You also may want to take a look at http://paulya.com/etenskins.htm He has created some skins for the Nice looking E-Ten dialer. It works seamlessly with my 8125 and I loooovvvveeee the way that the skins handle much better than the defaults. I'm pretty sure that the images work very simillarly. Give it a look.
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jess said:
Keep in mind, this is only my first, I'll get more experiemental the more I mess around I want to create theme packages... today screens, dialer screens, and ring tone-sounds that are all the same theme.
Thanks, Jess
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Could you throw a leopard skin background on that, my wife would love that on her 8125. If you need a picture let me know, I have one in particular that she'd like.
Thanks and good work.
I would like to second the request for a leopard print one!!!
Leopard skin
A leopard print skin... sure thing! I am finishing finals so it will be a few days, but hopefully this next week or two I can get a website up for posting theme files.
Post an example jpg of a leopard print if you like.
BTW, still wondering if anyone out there is a savvy cab file creator, Im using a GUI right now that works ok, but for test purposes only and expires soon.
-Jess
hi jess
may i ask u 4 something
could u b so kind to explain how 2 do it ourselves
this way i can use private photoes and prepare some 4 my friends
thanks again
I'm in the process of creating a leopard skin total theme (dialer, smart dialer, today theme, ringtones) for those of you who asked. After that I am gonna have to build a more manly one lol. It will be available shortly ( like I said, finishing finals for summer term! )
Guys, gimme any ideas for a complete theme!
For those of you who enquired about how to do this yourself... keep in mind, im not using some little app that makes this simple, like a theme generator or anything. There are files and registry values associated with the dialer skin and the smart dialer. Just replacing these these will work, but it's difinately better to create a new directory with new files names and then reference them with new registry values. This way if you goof up or wanna change anything back, you can do so without a hard reset.
I started this lil project because I have searched and searched for true mobile 5 themes and dialer skins with little or no luck. I am very glad to see so many interested. I will certainly share the information to anyone that likes, I just wanna make sure you know what you are getting yourself into
hi jess
god my wife was going to kill me , "who is that girl and y z she opssing in ur phone?"
could u put something NEUTRAL as a backgroud ?
thanks dear
one thing more
could u explain how u did it ? so a retard like me can have his own
thanks again
Green WM theme?
Hi Jess.
My suggestion for another "complete" theme (Dialer skin, Today themes, etc etc) would of course be an all WM5 Greenish style theme.... I already have the "HTC_default" green today theme, but it seems kind of lame to have the blue background on everything else...
If my wish could be taken under consideration, I'd be a happier man. :lol:
I am working on a few at the moment...
One a leopard print style another windows vista style.
I am however having set backs, since I just installed vista RC1 and am working out some kinks.
Thanks for the input and patience, Jess
Because I wasn't happy with the QVGA-ports of the Opera Mobile 9 Beta skin, I made it my self.
Here you can see and download the result.
Install: save in \Application Data\Opera9\skin\
Unfortunately I was not able to make the scrollbars transparent and fix the problem with the clear-button.
If someone finds another bug (in the skin) or knows how to fix one, feel free to post a message here!
Very nice
Thank you!
Great job, thank you !
Thank you !!!
Great job, makes using opera alot nicer!
i can only say , man you are great and geneuis
this is very smart idea and you just found the right issue that everyone wasn't able to announce it
god bless you
i like mine being invisable but good work
please help me !
i´m unable to install the skin.
i use opera 9.5 Build 405.
must i choose the skin somewere ?
cos i don't like tis depressive black theme, i replaced some colors & bttns.
it's nothing great, just not black
feel free to send me any nicer bttns you would find
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brand new version is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2490466
screen shots?
papo, I really like your skin, thanks. Refreshing change.
@123thisisme
The skin papo posted is just like the desktop version of Opera. I've attached three images: initial startup, back button active, and "exit fullscreen" button in the bottom left. That also leads into my request. Papo, do you think you can expand that "exit fullscreen" button? It's way too tiny. The original skin was fine in that regard.
thanks, i am working on a real, new one. "blue-red"
will put it here soon. this week maybe.
for new version is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2490466
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and here it is.
still not very final version.
"blue-red"
no depressive black...hope will bring more hapiness to yr life
still would like 2 replace "manage, back, ok, menu" buttons. if u'll find any, send over.
Thank's nice work...
Hi!
If someone use VITO FunContacts, maybe you like my HTC-like skin
Screenshot released
I will keep my work and relise skin soon!
Sorry for my bad English.
Ok, here is my skin (version 0.1 - not fully skined)
All like on screenshots.
http://www.euro2012.my1.ru/vito_skin.rar
I share it on my site, if anyone can - reload it on rapidshare atc.
Instructions:
There are 2 files in archive:
SPLASH
Fun_parts
Replase original files in folder:
/VITO/FunContacts/skins/bin
Enjoy!
I really like it. Good job. Thanks a lot..
i think about buying funcontact... but i read that it´s really slow and needs some time to load, so i am not sure if i like it...
Very nice skin though
very good nice funcontact
Thanks a lot for your messages!
I will relise a first download version soon.
lamandrion, on my HTC Tytn version 2.02 works very good and fast!
Maybe you was try a old version?
I have ever tried to eidt the pic of VITO FUNCONTACT,but fail.
the color, maybe VF has its own 256 color plate.
I too have a problems with edition skin, but.... Here is it)
P.S.: Yes, icons not very fine, but work in VFC color palette is not very easy.... I'm not a disigner
Anyone know if any skins are available for FunContact?
I love the program itself. Best contacts manager by far in my opinion. I like to be able to call people without using my stylus or having the navigate around the phone. But it looks so bad! Horrible colour scheme, nasty pixelated graphics.
SMS Chat and EyePhoto look amazing. Shame FunContact does not have the same black theme
All I can do is hope you get this skin released soon
nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
very nice i just wish the logo in first shot was the htc logo.
????
What were the steps u used to skin this program......i tried and tried and tried....but the program jus kept sayin no skin file found......is there any specs
So is this skin available? Has anyone replaced the skin in FunContact.
Also I think the HTC logo would be much better than the apple one.
I will release skin today at night
It is still not ideal, but works good
Finally have some "skin" for FunContact
Nice work Kpyto
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, can you add a close button.. Thats my only gripe with this app.
I have a trouble with internet (after Kubuntu KDE4 installing) but try to upload theme again this night....
i m waiting for your work too long
Waiting
Any problems?
I'm so exciting for your developement.
FunContact is my favorite. I cant live without it.
Any if it can be skinned , then, ahhhhhhh, superbbbbb.
I 'm waiting and check this post every half day.
Correct me if I am wrong, I think POCKETCM is more efficient than the VITO funcontacts. You can also have many POCKETCM skin to change and it won't take such a long time to load whne the software is loaded.
HELLO
Hey guys. Just hear me out here real fast before jumping on me , or the guy who started this thread, but I could have swore I seen these images on another PPC forum. Someone had created them from screen shots, and used Corell to edit the images, and asked if anyone could create them.
The only reason I'm asking is I thought he said they would be posted like three or four days ago. I hope that he really has them and not just postin to be postin, because if so thats wicked cool. I love FunContacts. It may take a sec longer to load than PCM or iContact, but the features and the "Finger Frindly" interface make it well worth it.
But come on man. Were all really wanting this release!!! Hope you ant just yankin us around!!
look ive tried and tried and tried to skin this app and it jus wouldnt work......it always comes back and says no skin file found..........the skin file is easy to find in its directory.....but even the slightest mod doesnt work for me.....i had given up.......thats after i asked around here and on ppc geeks......so i'd imagine this is bogus...but if not wooo hooo.....i really enjoy the new vito chat so this would b great
I have been doing some hunting and I am struggling to find any VGA phone dialer skins. I use the standards windows mobile dialer to save memory and make the phone more responsive.
There is one I am aware of which I think is called Black Carbon - not sure who made it - but its not really what I want.
Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Thanks
Unzip files to windows directory and be happy!
Is not Carbon but is completly baclk and i love it, personaly.
PD: Soft-reset after update files
Bye2
The Jones said:
I have been doing some hunting and I am struggling to find any VGA phone dialer skins. I use the standards windows mobile dialer to save memory and make the phone more responsive.
There is one I am aware of which I think is called Black Carbon - not sure who made it - but its not really what I want.
Can anyone point me in the right direction.
Thanks
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THIS is what you'r looking for?
[EDIT] No, that is not what you'r looking for. Sorry, didn't read your question very well. My bad!
Driskol said:
Unzip files to windows directory and be happy!
Is not Carbon but is completly baclk and i love it, personaly.
PD: Soft-reset after update files
Bye2
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I quite like that thanks. I specifically wanted something that was not Carbon, so this was something nice to try.
It is a little err black for me perhaps! Looking for more of a selection as well, just surprised that there are not more VGA dialer skins for the WinMo dialer even created for another device.
Driskol said:
Unzip files to windows directory and be happy!
Is not Carbon but is completly baclk and i love it, personaly.
PD: Soft-reset after update files
Bye2
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Glad to see someone likes it!
It was made by taking the standard WM grey skin, rotating 180 degrees and darkening...
The Jones said:
I quite like that thanks. I specifically wanted something that was not Carbon, so this was something nice to try.
It is a little err black for me perhaps! Looking for more of a selection as well, just surprised that there are not more VGA dialer skins for the WinMo dialer even created for another device.
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The problem is that most existing skins are QVGA!
More information and a couple of skins with transparent buttons can be found in the thread, see my signature.
It's really usefull dude, bcuz i hate to wait 3 ringtones for see a incoming call and i dont like the original grey keypad
Thnx 2 u, ive recently downloaded Photoshop in mah work, tomorro ill try to make new skins for the wm dialer and make a collection like Nisse
Bye2
Driskol said:
It's really usefull dude, bcuz i hate to wait 3 ringtones for see a incoming call and i dont like the original grey keypad
Thnx 2 u, ive recently downloaded Photoshop in mah work, tomorro ill try to make new skins for the wm dialer and make a collection like Nisse
Bye2
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It was the guy from the QVGA skin thread, Raceit, who inspired me to download photoshop. I've also got WinCE Cab Manager to make them into CABs but I haven't quite figured out what I'm doing with it yet!
Please feel free to post your designs in my thread, it would be great if we can build a resource all in one place, then I can try to get the thread title updated.
here's one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438412
Espensodal said:
here's one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438412
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thats for htc dialer
There actually a couple of skins included in Panosha's Shimple ROM, I haven't had chance to check them out yet because I only flashed it last night.
Here's something for those who are perhaps coming over from the iPhone. You'll probably be more at ease with your device!
By the way, for the record, I just made this for fun, thinking that there are people who actually appreciates this sort of theme. I use my other theme more regularly. Please don't flame me with Apple-fanboy comments!
Note: This cab does not include the taskbar, and 1% battery driver. You may find them at the links provided. Credit to Chainfire, InsecureSpike
Instructions:
1. Install cab
2. At the soft-reset prompt, tap cancel.
3. Disable and re-enable TF3D to see the changes.
If don't like it, just uninstall. Disable and re-enable TF3D. Back to normal.
Meh, You make great stuff dude..
I use your V1.4 TF3D.. btw I'm curious about something..
Shouldn't the "Mail" and "Messages" icon be replaced with one another ?
Seems like the (a) is more suited for E-mail.. xD
Ha! I like your V1.4 TF3D more..... iphone icons?? Don't think so.... that is the reason why I bought my TP2... and not putting iphone stuff on my TP2.
Btw... Awesome work!!!
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...Shouldn't the "Mail" and "Messages" icon be replaced with one another ?
Seems like the (a) is more suited for E-mail.. xD
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Well, I'll say this. I'm not a huge fan of the Messages icon I chose to use. I just haven't been able to find one that feels like "the one". Anyway, have a look at the other thread. I've made a poll to see what everyone thinks...
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..... iphone icons?? Don't think so.... that is the reason why I bought my TP2... and not putting iphone stuff on my TP2.
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That's exactly how I feel too!
Still trying myself to get this theme thing down, Still getting all kinds of white blotches on my screen which is pissing me off but good work on the apple theme although I do hate apple still looks nice.
Wow, no love for this theme...
The download count must have set some sort of record low for most unpopular theme or something.
Don't things too hard! I love parts of your other theme, elements of that I am using on my own theme for the communications and settings tab.
Since this thread is a bit quieter, could you answer a couple of questions?
I've been using Manila Editor v.0.2 to build my theme, which is a bit trial and error since most of the manilla files are listed as unknown (eg, the program doesn't know what icon they represent) but does give you a preview of the file and allows you to change it. What do you use?
What is the correct protocol for posting a theme containing elements from others work? EG my theme would have your communications, settings (and dammit, more fiddling, now the volume part of settings! But thanks for the effort.) Should I ask each person if it's ok for me to share, post but with credits and links to the original theme or what?
Thankyou for going the extra mile on your themes and customising parts that others haven't. It really makes a difference when the phone doesn't just go back to the standard look once you leave the main pages.
Hey Steve, thanks for the consolation, I feel much better...haha!
Now, regarding your queries...
I've used Manila Editor before...back in the days when I was first bought my Touch Diamond and people were just starting to figure out how to edit manila files. But I've always found it really difficult to use and (like you said?) a lot of the files are categorized as "unknown". All in all, this app is pretty outdated and I don't believe it's being developed anymore.
I use Chainfire's great tool, CFC-GUI. Try it out. It should be quite easy to figure out for you.
I don't know if there's even a protocol (per se) in place for creating themes containing parts of other user's themes. I suppose it's ok if all authors are happy with it. I'll be perfectly happy with you just linking back to my theme's thread.
very good,wo like it!!!