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Show clock icon on tastbar in today screen

Dear All,
i'm using wm5, is there any way that i can hide -or relocate- the battery icon on today screen and replace it with the date and time as in other programs screens task bar

search for "lvmtime"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=260441

thanks a lot hanmin, i fount the sw, but it is written in the tread its options can be changed, i can't access the options screen , it is not found in prog files, or in programms or anywhere else.
can you help plz.thanks again for your prompt reply

To show battery:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\ShowTitleBarClock = 0
To remove battery:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\ShowTitleBarClock = 1

sheska said:
Dear All,
i'm using wm5, is there any way that i can hide -or relocate- the battery icon on today screen and replace it with the date and time as in other programs screens task bar
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Are you wanting a way to show both the date and time on the taskbar, or just a clock icon to show?
Cingular 8125
2.25.11.1

I wish to show both of them , i use now taskbardate to date , lvm second clock to show clock.

sheska said:
I wish to show both of them , i use now taskbardate to date , lvm second clock to show clock.
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There's a registry tweak you can do to make both date and time to show on the taskbar without having to have a special program installed to do it. There is a section under developments in this forum giving many tricks for WM5.
HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell
add new binary
(see attachments)

Battery AND clock?
is there any way to have both the battery and clock on the menu bar or are they mutually exclusive?
thanks, coj.

this would be really interesting!! I am curious as well!!

Ultimatelaunch disable tab highlighting

Does anybody know if there is any way to disable the highlighting of a tab when it is selected in Ultimatelaunch? I'm trying to get rid of the semi-transparent box around the current tab. I still want to keep the transparency effect of the icon though.

skp19 said:
Does anybody know if there is any way to disable the highlighting of a tab when it is selected in Ultimatelaunch? I'm trying to get rid of the semi-transparent box around the current tab. I still want to keep the transparency effect of the icon though.
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That option is under the HEADERS tab.

I only see the options to change the color of it under headers. I am trying to disable it or make it transparent.

Change the height of the headers to 0% .

skp19 said:
I only see the options to change the color of it under headers. I am trying to disable it or make it transparent.
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If you are saying you don't want to see the headers (and just use gestures or D-Pad to switch Tabs), then you can set the Header height to "0". But beware, the only way I could find (and it took me a little while) to get back into Options, was to run UltimateLaunchConfig.exe under \Program Files\UltimateLaunch\.

Ya Boi D Today said:
Change the height of the headers to 0% .
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holmanm Today said:
If you are saying you don't want to see the headers (and just use gestures or D-Pad to switch Tabs), then you can set the Header height to "0". But beware, the only way I could find (and it took me a little while) to get back into Options, was to run UltimateLaunchConfig.exe under \Program Files\UltimateLaunch\.
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Jinx, Ya Boi D, you have to email me a Coke.

I don't want to hide the tabs. I just want to hide the highlighting of the tabs. I attached a screenshot of what I'm trying to get rid of. The little controller icon is the one that is currently selected. I want it so that the icon transparency changes but i don't want the highlighting of the tab to show.

Under the "display" tab, set the colorized background to: color: 0, blurring: 2

Thanks Lilburd. It doesn't totally remove the highlighting but it's close enough for me. I can live with it. I kind of like the little blur effect it has on the background.

skp19 said:
I don't want to hide the tabs. I just want to hide the highlighting of the tabs. I attached a screenshot of what I'm trying to get rid of. The little controller icon is the one that is currently selected. I want it so that the icon transparency changes but i don't want the highlighting of the tab to show.
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can you post the icons here.. they look nice..

Removing the clock from the title bar in 6.5

Has anyone found a way to remove the title bar clock in Windows 6.5? I can't find the "Show clock in the title bar in all programs" option that used to be set in Clocks and Alarms.
I tried setting the "LimitedClock" value in HKLM > Software > Microsoft > Shell > Taskbar to a few things, but had no luck. Anyone know?

i would also like to know this, as im using showcase and its smart X button covers the clock in the today screen...

Yep, that's my situation exactly.

craigster1991 said:
i would also like to know this, as im using showcase and its smart X button covers the clock in the today screen...
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try to use showcase suite. It works perfectly...

Easy tips to make your device look beautiful

I'm probably preaching to the noobs here since most of you seasoned veterans should already know all this. I just thought I would contribute something by consolidating a couple of easy tricks.
Sure, there are numerous themes out there. But these days, there's so many versions of Manila that it can get frustrating to find which theme works for your ROM. So, here's a couple of tips to personalize your device regardless of Manila version.
1. Make your taskbar more interesting and useful
There's really no reason to stick with the default WinMo taskbar. It's bland, boring, and you can only see battery level in 4 increments. There are numerous custom taskbars out there but I find this one the most eye-pleasing to me. Brian's Taskbar
2. Make your wallpaper visible on all tabs of Sense. And don't let landscape orientation mess up the image.
If you use Manila/TouchFlo3D/Sense, don't bother setting your wallpaper via the Settings tab. Your wallpaper will look alright on your Home tab in portrait mode. But you won't be able to see your wallpaper in your other tabs. And if you switch to landscape orientation, your wallpaper will look horrible. This tool solves all these problems. You can also use a completely different wallpaper for landscape if you choose to. HDWall
(The program is easy to figure out. Take the time and patience to do so. It is worth it.)
3. Keep your Today background beautiful in both landscape and portrait orientation
Those of you who use the default Today screen (instead of Sense, Mobile Shell, etc) will know that you set your wallpaper by doing one of the following:
Option A:
-go to "Today" settings
-toggle on "Use this picture as the background"
-tap "Browse" and then select the image file.
-tap "OK"
Option B:
-open the "Pictures & Videos" application
-Browse to the image file and open it
-Tap "Menu"
-Tap "Set as Today Background..."
-Move the selection area according to your own preference.
-Keep transparency level at 0% (This is an odd setting. I can't fathom a reason for not setting it at 0%)
-Tap "OK"
Rather than using a 480 by 800 image. Try using an image that is 1333 by 800 (width by height).
For WinMo 6.5 users who use HTC Sense, this tip still applies to you. This affects the lockscreen image and the background image of the Start Menu.

Awesome! Thanks! Yes there are noobs out there (...me). I definitely appreciate this. Can't wait to try it out!

Thanks, I am a noob and am trying to decipher all these options. Maybe there can be just series of Noob Stickies...?

And I thought I would find out about lipstick and thong undies here...

I just use an 800x800 image... works just the same.

omganinja said:
I just use an 800x800 image... works just the same.
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You're absolutely right. If you use an 800x800 image, the wallpaper displayed will not be scaled down and will be shown in full resolution.
However, here's the reason why I suggested using a 1333x800 image:
See the first attachment named 800x800jpg.
The blue represents the part of the wallpaper visible to you in portrait mode.
The red represents the part of the wallpaper visible in landscape mode. (Of course, imagine that the red extends behind the parts covered by blue in the middle.)
But as you can see, there's some chunks of white areas. Those parts of the image will never be displayed.
If you use a 1333x800 image, every pixel will be displayed in landscape mode. See 2nd attachment named 1333x800.jpg.

800x800 vs 1333x800
I agree entirely with the post above (very useful illustrations).
The only thing I would point out is that the 800x800 wallpaper misses out the corners of the picture in both orientations, whereas the larger wallpaper misses nothing out in one, but huge amounts in the other.
So I think it all depends on the composition of the picture really - if most of the picture is interesting then go for 800x800, if the best bits are in the centre third then go for the larger dimensions.
Of course it also depends on which orientation you spend most time using your phone in...

Just what i was looking for since Energy changed taskbar icons.
Brian's Taskbar looks awsome on the phone and ALSO seemed to make many other icons look more stylish such as storage card and folder icons. Im sure i will run into more stuff from this. Thanks

I have to say thanks for this post. I was unaware of another stable taskbar aside from Tsowen's work and Brian's definitely rocks.

Great post. I'm not exactly a noob, but I haven't spent any quality time with my phone for the last couple of months. I was waiting until some of the bugs got worked out on the programs I was hoping to use. And besides, hubby just got a Verizon Palm Pre so it renewed my interest in making my phone that much better than his.
Your directions were so complete and easy to use. My phone looks great now. That 3rd step was one I hadn't thought of. Last night I installed Brian's taskbar and HDwalls. The wallpaper looked wonderful. I thought I was stuck with the default background for the start menu until I got up this morning and tried your step 3. Now I'm a very happy camper. Thanks for the effort you took in writing this post.

Maybe a bit of a silly question, but I love those tomatoes on the lock screen. Is there any possibility that you could post that picture here?
Thanks in advance

Thanks! was looking to change the default taskbar, but didn't know how.. now i do
BTW: also like the tomatos!

catcraig said:
...Your directions were so complete and easy to use. My phone looks great now. That 3rd step was one I hadn't thought of. Last night I installed Brian's taskbar and HDwalls. The wallpaper looked wonderful. I thought I was stuck with the default background for the start menu until I got up this morning and tried your step 3. Now I'm a very happy camper. Thanks for the effort you took in writing this post.
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Thanks for the kind words!
pwisseh said:
Maybe a bit of a silly question, but I love those tomatoes on the lock screen. Is there any possibility that you could post that picture here?...
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dappie said:
Thanks! was looking to change the default taskbar, but didn't know how.. now i do
BTW: also like the tomatos!
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Here you go fellow tomato-lovers! I'd also suggest to check out the rest of the site for more cool images.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/1990/solanum.html

Thanks so much

Thanks a lot !!!!
Great work!

ohyeahar said:
Thanks for the kind words!
Here you go fellow tomato-lovers! I'd also suggest to check out the rest of the site for more cool images.
http://interfacelift.com/wallpaper_beta/details/1990/solanum.html
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Hey... great site !

i see in the thumbnail posted the task bar is working fine with the updated Rom showing the weather on the today screan , but with me since i updated my Rom the task bar have a bug
the network signal icon always shows as if there is no signal
how can that be fixed ?

samarrai said:
i see in the thumbnail posted the task bar is working fine with the updated Rom showing the weather on the today screan , but with me since i updated my Rom the task bar have a bug
the network signal icon always shows as if there is no signal
how can that be fixed ?
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would be helpful if you mentioned what ROM you're using and what taskbar is causing you difficulties....

WM 6.5
Rom 1.86.415.2 (67102)
and i tried both brain's taskbar and spike's

few min ago i used another Brain taske bar
(New_F_ Brians WM6.5 Taskbar gfreek edition V5a.cab)
it works without a bug in the signal icon , but i'm not lovin the icons really niko's were much pleasant for me, especially the start icon its not the htc logo
also i have another question my friend, which i chose to show clock on taskbar , it used to show it in any running program but not in the Home screan and it's taps , which is logic
since i update the Rom and the clock in the task bar shows in the Home screan and make the battery disappears !!!!!
even when i installed this brain taskbar also the clock removes the battery icon from the home screan

[STOCK] See the battery "AND" the clock.

I noticed that under setting> Home> Display clock in taskbar, that this give you option of having ONLY your digital clock "OR" your battery icon. Not both.
Without installing something like battclock, etc, Is there a way to make both the clock and batter to be present but not overlapping?
Thanks.

Battclock seems to be the only way.

p_synthesis said:
Battclock seems to be the only way.
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i refuse to use it because the background is not able to go transparent. its always some solid color. And plus, it uses more RAM.

rebump 10char

Does anyone know if SPB PocketPlus battery bar works on HD2? I used to use this on my TytnII, but I haven't tried it yet on my HD2.

personally im using the "Display clock in taskbar" option along with VistaHide Battery Gauge, so i got a nice little bar on the top of the screen showing the battery and the clock in the taskbar.
(it looks something like this)

runningdap said:
personally im using the "Display clock in taskbar" option along with VistaHide Battery Gauge, so i got a nice little bar on the top of the screen showing the battery and the clock in the taskbar.
(it looks something like this)
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lol. i only see the battery in the task bar. the clock isnt' the clock is on manila.

the vistahide battery meter suggestion is meaningful (as you can see in the screenshot) because the battery can now be represented by the 1-2 pixel line across the top of the screen, leaving the default battery meter free to be changed to the time/clock.
however, i understand your requirement because i am also searching for this solution. i remember back in the days of WM6.0 and WM6.1, the "display the clock on the title bar in all programs" worked a bit better. it would show battery when on the home screen (because your home screen might display a better and bigger clock) and it would show the clock when an application/program was in the foreground. i really miss that behavior in WM6.5, though WM6.5.x handles this situation a bit better if i remember correctly.

the link on my previous post, is just the vistahide battery gauge ofc.
i have attached the screen of my phone this time to check the whole thing.
the bar shows that i have more or less 50% battery left

i dont like the rainbow looks. is it possible to make the meter one solid color? anyone?

any solution to this guys?