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HTC Home Music Tab Font Color Change

I was looking for a solution to changing the font color on the HTC Home Music Tab to something other than the pastel blue.
I couldn't find a solution on this forum so I hacked it myself. I changed the font color from blue to white so it matches other themes better. It is only a hex change on six digits.
I am sharing this file in case anyone else want it as well. I also changed the progress bar color to green since the Diamond theme is all the rage nowadays. But the progress bar color is easy to change back.
The files came from HTC home version 2.1 build 1005722. I took it from one of PDAViet's newer WM6.1 rom for Hermes.
This is my very first hack and I only tested on my 8525. It is working fine. But please report back if anything is wrong.

Lolento said:
I was looking for a solution to changing the font color on the HTC Home Music Tab to something other than the pastel blue.
I couldn't find a solution on this forum so I hacked it myself. I changed the font color from blue to white so it matches other themes better. It is only a hex change on six digits.
I am sharing this file in case anyone else want it as well. I also changed the progress bar color to green since the Diamond theme is all the rage nowadays. But the progress bar color is easy to change back.
The files came from HTC home version 2.1 build 1005722. I took it from one of PDAViet's newer WM6.1 rom for Hermes.
This is my very first hack and I only tested on my 8525. It is working fine. But please report back if anything is wrong.
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hey was wondering could you please post a screen shot so we can see what it looks like??

Screenshot.

good stuff
great job- I was looking for that for a long time.
a really long time.
My next wish is to make the plug in work with A_C's S2P player.
Then- I'm realllly happy.
Thanks.

it's funny two days ago i got so annoyed with it so I did the same patch,
thanks anyway bro !
BTW - can you please publish the great HTC TSK that youre using,
it's beautiful
thanks again
Jimmy

jimmymotek said:
it's funny two days ago i got so annoyed with it so I did the same patch,
thanks anyway bro !
BTW - can you please publish the great HTC TSK that youre using,
it's beautiful
thanks again
Jimmy
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The theme really is just Empex's diamond theme V2 together with tnyynt's HTC background. So the artwork credit belongs to them.
I added tweaks to it wrt MS application background color and command bar color.
There is a bug with my tweaks where if you boot up the device running my theme, the "start" text and the "time" on the top bar is missing. You can resolve this by switching to a standard theme and then switching back. I haven't really looked into what is causing this bug (hasn't bother me since I don't reboot that often) but if anyone knows why this is the case then please help me out here.

Lolento said:
I was looking for a solution to changing the font color on the HTC Home Music Tab to something other than the pastel blue.
I couldn't find a solution on this forum so I hacked it myself. I changed the font color from blue to white so it matches other themes better. It is only a hex change on six digits.
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If it's only a six digits change, why would I have to install a 2,3 MB CAB file?
Sascha

SaBo said:
If it's only a six digits change, why would I have to install a 2,3 MB CAB file?
Sascha
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yes, it is only a six digit hex change on the main dll.
Problem is though there are so many versions of HTC home floating around, I don't want people to just download the dll and replace what they currently have. This may lead to compatibility issue.

Hi very good work but it may not help me because of the version. Could you write some tutorial about how to change? (I mean where inside the dll should I change) I would like to change the color of the weather tab and I could open the dll file by hex editor. Thx

@ Lolento can i ask what is the name of the dll file please as i would like to try other colours

Top Bar for Touch 3G ?!

Hello, i search urgently a tool to the white icons (battery speaker Bluetooth, etc.).
Touch HD says "top bar".
Touch 3 g does this but unfortunately not.
Someone has a solution?!
Sorry for my bad english ...

What exactly you want to do with it. There are many threads discussing the subject, depending on the specific areas, e.g. changing battery icon, missing icons, etc.

Hello azahidi,
There is the possibility touch Diamond & HD in the upper taskbar icons with colored icons (battery, Bluetooth, receive display) to change.
I search a way this also touch 3 g to change.
Because it only a resolution of 320 x 240, the tools of diamond & HD sorry.

I don't understand you very well... You want the Diamond/HD icons in your 3G?

I think you can find the best for taskbar customization here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441829
Enjoy!
GeForce said:
Hello, i search urgently a tool to the white icons (battery speaker Bluetooth, etc.).
Touch HD says "top bar".
Touch 3 g does this but unfortunately not.
Someone has a solution?!
Sorry for my bad english ...
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@blackaos
yes .. i would like to touch these icons for the 3 g use
@plvigo
Perfect I think are the right tools ...
Many Thanks

GeForce said:
Hello, i search urgently a tool to the white icons (battery speaker Bluetooth, etc.).
Touch HD says "top bar".
Touch 3g does this but unfortunately not.
Someone has a solution?!
Sorry for my bad english ...:rolleyes
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Actually the taskbar icons is not dependant on the set brand or model, it's dependant on the screen size (vga, qvga, sqvga, etc.) and windows version. As Jade (Touch3G) is using qvga, there are many threads doing this already, example below, and a few more if you search through.
plvigoGe said:
I think you can find the best for taskbar customization here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=441829
Enjoy!:
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In fact I changed my taskbar icons using the above thread. Sample images attached.
Have fun and god luck.

arthemus doesn't work
Does enyone knows why the arthemus taskbar does not work with my Toch 3G?
The taskbar looks unchanged and the battery shows allways full charged!
PLS help!

lexx2009 said:
Does enyone knows why the arthemus taskbar does not work with my Toch 3G?
The taskbar looks unchanged and the battery shows allways full charged!
PLS help!
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I had similar problem when first installing it. It's the method of installation, something missing. If you follow the thread carefully, there is an explanation of how to overcome.

Top TaskBar
In these days I am about to replace my Start top taskbar with one of the products made by tsowen, and CraZyLiLbOy.
My preference is to make use of a cab file which will be easy and sure.. But need to make sure if it is enuf and suitable qvga, GSM....
I have already asked there and try to find out the correct response for below;
"Probably I missed, I want to be sure that their the last taskbar skins are suitable for GSM and QVGA too ??
Is this cab file installation enuf or still do we need to install some other files such as sdkcerts.cab and more ??."

sas_sas said:
I have already asked there and try to find out the correct response for below;
"Probably I missed, I want to be sure that their the last taskbar skins are suitable for GSM and QVGA too ??
Is this cab file installation is enuf or still do we need to install some other files such as sdkcerts.cab and more ??."
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Sdkcerts.cab is required. Run sdkcerts.cab just once. then the downloaded cabs should install everything. (however please read specific instructions by the skin creator, if any)

Question about Time/Battery on Taskbar.

Hi there,
I tried my friend's Diamond with cooked rom( not sure which version is it)
I found that their Time/Battery display is quite useful.
When it is on Today page, it will show Battery on Taskbar(Since we have a big clock of TF3D, we don't need a extra one)
But once I opened any other programs, it will show Time on Taskbar.
Do anyone know who can they do that?
Can i change that by regedit?
thanks a lot and sorry for my bad english.

Chiuuu said:
Hi there,
I tried my friend's Diamond with cooked rom( not sure which version is it)
I found that their Time/Battery display is quite useful.
When it is on Today page, it will show Battery on Taskbar(Since we have a big clock of TF3D, we don't need a extra one)
But once I opened any other programs, it will show Time on Taskbar.
Do anyone know who can they do that?
Can i change that by regedit?
thanks a lot and sorry for my bad english.
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You can try TouchLockPro, which has a BattClock and is at the same time a locking utility. It works on any Windows Mobile phone with TouchScreen. But probably some of the sensors work on the Xperia, like the light sensor.

Settings > Clocks & Alarms > More tab > Display the clock on the title bar in all programs

Diamond 2 and skins

Hi everyone
Can anyone tell me if it is posibble to change the skins on the diamond2 (the newest model).
What kind of program will i need?
i have downloaded the program from this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427392
and want to use the skins in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425974
Can i do this om my diamond 2?
If not can someone please tell this newbey how i can change my skins on the htc diamond 2
Thank you so much

hi,
no you can't because the skins you pointed out are for TF2D (manila2D) only.
Nevertheless it's possible to change the skin : choose TF3D2.1 skins for your Diam2
The best is to install themes cabs : copy the cab to your ppc then click on it with your explorer (total commander by example) to install it and soft reset (reboot)

Well thank you very much for your reply!
I typt tf3d2.1 in the search field here on the site but i did not find any files.
Can you point me in the right direction? where can i find that kind of themes?
Thank you again

hi,
First of all your Diam2 (topaz) is WVGA (480x800px screen) so you have to verify in thread title if the theme is really made for WVGA screens.
Second, your UI is called TF3D2.1 (or manila 2.1) here on XDA : that means you can install full themes made for TF3D2.1 or icons only (from bottom bar) made for TF3D (the first diamond or Blackstone). The best is to try different themes because there is no general rules : some icons sets will work but others won't
The last version TF3D2.5 from LEO device (manila2.5) won't work with your Diam2 stock rom.
there are different ways to get skins for your Diam2 :
- into the dedicated Topaz section : HERE (this one was made especially for your Diam2 so all the stuffs you'll find into this section will work on your Diam2)
- Into general dev&hack section you have the windows themes : HERE
(this is general section so all the themes in this section won't work : verify WVGA TF3D2.1)
- the most important skins databases for TF3D are for Diamond1 (HERE) & HD-Blackstone section (HERE) (because they are older than your D2)
By example, these ones should work on your Diam2 :
- Snoopy
(choose WVGA, don't install VGA or manila2.5 cabs)
- Dusk for manila2.1
- Coquette
- Vector
- my TF3D icons HERE
BTW skins & themes are mentioned by [SKN] or [THE] for a better readability in thread title
One last thing : never install a theme cab on a previous one, always remove old theme cab before installing a new one ^^

Hi thank you again for your reply you made me a happy woman haha
Tonight (its 10 a.m. here) i gonna to install your black icons on my diamond 2
You made what was gibberish for me a normal language thank you so much

I really liked your black vi.7 icons. I downloaded the file and i am gonna install it tonight!
I let you know if it worked! and i am gonna add a thanks on your thread ofcourse

Can i also instal the v2.2 icons? i liked those evenmore

Yes, all my SenseLIKE TF3D icons work with TF3D1/TF3D2.1

well i got something strange it does not fully work on my diamond
How i installed it..
i installed the cab on my memory card. then i installed the program and turned my telephone off and on.. and i tryed to soft reset it.
Is this the right way to install it?
The problem is that the first icon stays in color and the pictures of the icons do not fully fit in the icons. you can not see the full icon.

Do you have the new TF3D2.1 Sense (weather clock) ?

uhmm i have windows 6.5 with the newest rom update from the htc website. the rom update that change the colors the icons. And i do have the weather clock.

oh and maybe good to know.. i have diamond tweak installed on my phone

cant see to get the m mobiler working 2 :s

got the mobiler working but the front is not fully showing.. i hope you got the idea..
you can see the top of the icons
i attatched a print screen

it seems like the icons are to big for the slide bar

hi,
thanks for the screenshot : I can see your issue now ^^

thanks again! gonna try it tonight..
Hope it works!
Ill let you know

yes i worked
Looks so nice!!!
Thank you so much!
Now im gonna try to figure out if i can change that green color that you see in the phone. that little green ball wich tell you how much emails you got and in the organizer.. really dont like the green color..
Well anyway you helped me solve my problem with the colored icons!!
Many many thanks

if you know the answer to my question can you tell me how :$
All most afraid to ask haha you helpt me already so much..

hi,
Well, for Email bubble notification, the most important collection to my knowledge is the one made by CMYLXGO at PPCGeeks : HERE
To change green highlights to blue you can take a look at DJCedric or Henk2484 BlueHighlights

Customizing apearance of TF3D

Hi,
Recently I have bought my new Topaz and I run original WM 6.5 ROM without any mods or custom staff. I saw here in the forum some really nice customizations but I am totaly confused about how to install them or what do i need to do berfore I can install them. I read here about custom ROMs and other things but I'm not so hurry to do that stuff because I consider it as a big hit to the phone. In fact I want only some graphical enchantments to the TF3D like transparent bars and coloured icons in top bar (like the battery icon would be coloured and showing how many % of energy remain) and if it is possible I saw shortcuts to some apps below the clock in the home page.
So is it necessary to flash a new ROM or is it possible to do it on the stock one? Is it related to the version of manila? (I tried to get version of my manila but i really can't find that information - I looked into settings but I didn't see it there)
Any help would be much appreciated,
thanks

Hi Tommy
Welcome...in terms of
...some graphical enchantments to the TF3D like transparent bars and coloured icons in top bar (like the battery icon would be coloured and showing how many % of energy remain)...
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try having a read of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520547
as a start. If there is anything that you do not understand about how to use the various .CAB files provided then post back and someone should be available to help clarify.
In terms of
...if it is possible I saw shortcuts to some apps below the clock in the home page...
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this is currently not possible for TouchFlo3D/Sense 2.1 users...but one of the developers here is currently working on a project that may just provide that shortly...so keep checking on that.
Regards
Balders

Thank you, that taskbar is exactly what I was looking for.
And about that transparency, I have tried WallHD but it looks like it is not making bars transparent but it changes them with a new picture which means that if you open an application with bars, you'll not have them black but a part of your background picture and I don't like that.
I'll also try to find transparent slider but I didn't have time to do a big search
But the biggest problem is that I really can't find my exact version of Manila. It should be written in settings -> about but I don't have it there. Then I read that in newer versions it is located in settings -> all settings -> system -> device information -> software tab. There's nothing too, I don't even have a software tab.
BTW My phone came with Win 6.5 preinstalled (maybe this will smehow help). Can you please give me some advice what to do, if there is any soft that can somehow get it for me?
Thanks

Hi Tommy
Glad the link was of assistance. Re. finding your Manila version details I have to say that I suffered from a similar issue. In the end it was solved as a by product of installing what is IMHO a must have app; TD2 Tools. Installing this application (which is freeware but I reckon is well worth a donation) provides access to a number of features not available through the stock interface and also Manila and other device information that is useful.
Take a look at the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536410
It is a large thread but the download link is on the 1st page and yo can get a view of what it does by covering the first few pages. having said that the best way is to install and review.
So far the current release has provide to be very stable...for me at least.
Enjoy!
Balders

Oh, thanks, I had that app already but I didn't notice that it is writen there. Finaly my searching for manila is in the end
And I agree it is a must have app