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UltimateLaunch - how to disable auto-minimize?

Hi all.
I've been using the awesome today plugin Ultimate Launch lately, and I truly love it.
One thing that really irritates me is the fact that the program auto-minimizes the tabs almost after every time I turn off the screen. More precisely, the main tab still shows after I turn it on, but it's stuck, and I have to open the programs folder or start a program and then come back to the Today screen, and only then I see that all tabs are minimized.
Anyone knows how to disable this auto-minimize feature??
Thanks!

Until now I haven't even known that the option exists...Have you tried config\behaviour\always minimize height?

sabestian said:
Until now I haven't even known that the option exists...Have you tried config\behaviour\always minimize height?
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pick the tab that you want... and go to "settings" pick the page and hit "change" then go a tab over to "tab" and pick "open tab on startup"
there isnt a way to disable the auto hide feature... unless someone were to get the source code for this and pull it apart... i wish someone was allowed to do this... this app has such a great base to be THE ultimate launcher... i mean, it already lives up to its names in all aspects, speed, weight, stability, and customization... but it leaves some room for desire
btw... to anyone who reads this... im finally gonna upload my theme... its perfect to me in every way
i have two versions... full and lite... the lite one i just made today for my girl friend... shes making me let everyone figure out how to turn it into a lite version... but ill post screens so you can see... it should be up by tomorrow...

Michaelr219 said:
pick the tab that you want... and go to "settings" pick the page and hit "change" then go a tab over to "tab" and pick "open tab on startup"
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Already done that. This only lets you chose which tab is the default one when starting the plugin.
there isnt a way to disable the auto hide feature... unless someone were to get the source code for this and pull it apart... i wish someone was allowed to do this... this app has such a great base to be THE ultimate launcher... i mean, it already lives up to its names in all aspects, speed, weight, stability, and customization... but it leaves some room for desire
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I guess I should send a request to the developer.
More ideas?

KamaL said:
Already done that. This only lets you chose which tab is the default one when starting the plugin.
I guess I should send a request to the developer.
More ideas?
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yea, but it should also bring it back up on resume too... make sure there arent any other tabs with that box checked or else it will conflict with the feature

Michaelr219 said:
yea, but it should also bring it back up on resume too... make sure there arent any other tabs with that box checked or else it will conflict with the feature
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when you try to select more than one tab to as the default start up tab, it will warn you and tell you that another tab will not be default startup tab anymore.
It sounds to me, Kamal, that you are experiencing some sort of a bug, because i don't see that happening to me. Are you using some sort of a plugin for that tab? It might be conflicting or it is slow to load. Have you tried unchecking the "save memory" feature for that tab?
One thing I noticed that's also a related "bug" is that even though you check on a plugin to "activate" on startup and uncheck the save memory feature, some plugins don't load until when you hit that tab for the first time, but after that inital first time, it is loaded. Examples include rlToday and Pocket weather.

superflysocal said:
when you try to select more than one tab to as the default start up tab, it will warn you and tell you that another tab will not be default startup tab anymore.
It sounds to me, Kamal, that you are experiencing some sort of a bug, because i don't see that happening to me. Are you using some sort of a plugin for that tab? It might be conflicting or it is slow to load. Have you tried unchecking the "save memory" feature for that tab?
One thing I noticed that's also a related "bug" is that even though you check on a plugin to "activate" on startup and uncheck the save memory feature, some plugins don't load until when you hit that tab for the first time, but after that inital first time, it is loaded. Examples include rlToday and Pocket weather.
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Thanks for the reply.
I'm not using any "save memory" feature on any tab I'm using. As you said, it might be a plugin i'm using with it.
Currently I'm using HTChome, Resco Today Plugin, Newsbreak today plugin and Today Agenda.
Guess I'll have to disable one by one to see which one is the culprit.
Any other ideas?

KamaL said:
Thanks for the reply.
I'm not using any "save memory" feature on any tab I'm using. As you said, it might be a plugin i'm using with it.
Currently I'm using HTChome, Resco Today Plugin, Newsbreak today plugin and Today Agenda.
Guess I'll have to disable one by one to see which one is the culprit.
Any other ideas?
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I think maybe everyone is misunderstanding your problem... Under UL Settings/Display Tab/ Fixed Plugin Height. Check this and then all the tabs will be the same size. I have HTC Home as one of my pluggins. You may want to try 170 pixels... That's what I use. Then there's no re-shuffling stuff on the screen when pluggins activate on UL.
Hopefully that will help you out...
-Jay

make sure u have open tab on start up checked...
mine is always open via that option

Screen auto lock how to stop it!!

ive just up dated my blackstone to the energy rom which is great but it seems to have an autp screen lock which i like but i want it not to do it while Programs like TOMTOM are running, is there any apps or were are the settings?

bandit250 said:
ive just up dated my blackstone to the energy rom which is great but it seems to have an autp screen lock which i like but i want it not to do it while Programs like TOMTOM are running, is there any apps or were are the settings?
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Not sure about Nrg Rom but usually its in settings/Power advance tab
Look at backlight settings, you can select when screen sleep etc
If you cant find it ...post your question in NRG Rom thread

I do believe it takes a reg edit

dB Zac said:
I do believe it takes a reg edit
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You could be right but I have used a 6.5 Rom before and it does have a lock option in settings, I used to disable it but now Im on 6.1 again so not sure where it was this is from NRG ROM showing lock icon you need to scroll down to see the pics............sorry to quote you I meant this for the OP

ive posted my problem twice in this fourm and had no replys can some one help?

Start > Utilities > Tweaks > HD Tweaks > 4. Lock

SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 (3.5.1 beta out) now 3.5.1 RC out

Anyone try already?
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/mobileshell/
Here is 3.5.1 beta
http://softspb.com/ext/mobileshell/9666-351-Beta1/SpbMobileShell3.arm.cab
Key bug fixes and changes:
SPB Pocket Plus close button makes Shell unresponsive
Set Ringtone doesn't work for Contacts
6.5: Theme shows incorrectly for Carousel and Tiles views
Added current conditions threshold for weather widget
Agenda: One day is shown twice, 25 осt date is the transition to "winter" time
3D SMS viewer: First word disappears after enter
Twitter issues fixes
Kinetic scrolling doesn't stop on Asus P565
3D SMS viewer: Picture is absent.
3D viewer: Date isn't shown for SMS and Email
3D email viewer: First account always shows
Birthday widget doesn't update itself when contact info is changed
New filter category is available only after MS restart
Task widget makes task sychronization with Outlook longer
Feature: introduced default action for weather widget (now choose between "Open forecast" and "Open conditions")
http://softspb.com/ext/mobileshell/9678-3.5.1-RC1/SpbMobileShell3.arm.cab
Changes (comparing with 3.5.1 Beta1):
- Fix for a bug with empty appointment list
- Fixes in localization
- Other minor fixes

Sapa13 said:
Anyone try already?
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/mobileshell/
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It will be released tomorrow... so: No, I do not think anyone have already tried it.

i bought version 3 yesterday - and apparently you can upgrade for free - any one know how you do this?

Just download the new cab, install it and then register with your S/N

[email protected] said:
It will be released tomorrow... so: No, I do not think anyone have already tried it.
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i think u find u can download it NOW. i already have.
there are a few neat changes. at the moment i cant connect to the facebook using the widget over data, it seems to only work over wifi.
there is a 3d sms & email app but its in the options menu and does nit work if u press on the standard sms widget (takes u to normal wm sms/email screen). and dont see an option to change this but as its just been released they may bring out a update build with the bugs fixed and maybe the option added.
u can choose to have 1,3 or 5 screens in lifestyle and professional mode, u can also choose to only have pro or lifestyle.
there is a reflections on the carousal mode and it moves by the movement sensor but both of these wont work on the x1 as gpu acceleration is disabled by the shell on x1 and it does not have the accelerometer to move the carousel.

comeradealexi said:
i bought version 3 yesterday - and apparently you can upgrade for free - any one know how you do this?
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download the trail cab and it will update it (as a full version)

yes, i have downloaded to, and its good job done. Like that you can now edit professional layout way you want. And nice touch with the picture frame that starts slide show. 3D message not user friendly the way i hoped...

Ganondolf said:
download the trail cab and it will update it (as a full version)
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sweet - this worked great

Will try it for sure, but I have never been a fan of it. It feels like someone else is telling me how to set up my homescreen. Same as the PointUI.

it was the best ui! now it is much better than it was now they must add dealer in 4.0!! please!!!!!!! )

@Ganondolf
there is a 3d sms & email app but its in the options menu and does nit work if u press on the standard sms widget (takes u to normal wm sms/email screen). and dont see an option to change this but as its just been released they may bring out a update build with the bugs fixed and maybe the option added.
It is possible to get to the 3D viewed Mails and texts through those widgets. If you create a new widget "Text" or "Mail" stay with your finger on it till the soft vibration. Now you can select "Standard action" (may be different in english version) and then select 3D View. Does that work for you?

I like it. Not so much I can use, but still much better.
They updated weather widget.
Carousel is much faster...but I wld lyk the new carousel :.(
And widgets look different (I actually like the old connection widget better)...
all in all good, but still things I would like to see. What is nice as well is...you have a widget called "Picture/Photo frame". That makes your layout even better!

New widget: Appointments and tasks
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Does this mean that the spb mobile shell can finally show appointments and tasks like seen on the Xperia Panel?
Can anyone confirm this?
Edit: Just watched the promo video where they show the above. Questions answered

messaging icon doesnt work when i press it, but the other buttons work.. WHY?

oTToToTenTanz said:
@Ganondolf
there is a 3d sms & email app but its in the options menu and does nit work if u press on the standard sms widget (takes u to normal wm sms/email screen). and dont see an option to change this but as its just been released they may bring out a update build with the bugs fixed and maybe the option added.
It is possible to get to the 3D viewed Mails and texts through those widgets. If you create a new widget "Text" or "Mail" stay with your finger on it till the soft vibration. Now you can select "Standard action" (may be different in english version) and then select 3D View. Does that work for you?
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dont not work on mine, i do this to get the 3d viewer =
to get the 3d sms/email widget. go to add widget-add shortcut-messaging-3d message viewer.
i have heard from the spb forum there is a prob on some handsets that when u reply it does not add the contact number on the text. there are a few bugs so i expect a update (3.5.1) in the next week or so to fix some of the more serious bugs.

Sapa13 said:
Anyone try already?
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/mobileshell/
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Wow, just installed and tried, great improvement and more options to customize it... really like it!

oTToToTenTanz said:
@Ganondolf
there is a 3d sms & email app but its in the options menu and does nit work if u press on the standard sms widget (takes u to normal wm sms/email screen). and dont see an option to change this but as its just been released they may bring out a update build with the bugs fixed and maybe the option added.
It is possible to get to the 3D viewed Mails and texts through those widgets. If you create a new widget "Text" or "Mail" stay with your finger on it till the soft vibration. Now you can select "Standard action" (may be different in english version) and then select 3D View. Does that work for you?
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If you use the single wdigets (not the 3in1 thingy you know from earlier versions) you can change the standard action. just select "edit layout" (i'm not 100% sure about the terminology used to name the icons since i'm on the german version) in the bottom right menu and click and hold the widgets. a special "widget menu" will show up, that has a "standard action"-button to change whether you want to use the 3D version rather than just open the messaging app.

its possible to get 3D message on the way in the post above, but its not user friendly. For example there is no NEW massage option, im using classic view,until they fix it... but,this shell is best that i have use...

Best WM Shell so far...
There are a few thinks I would like to suggest:
- New widget download service
- RSS support (widget or something)
- 3D messaging support with full HTML included
- Facebook, Twitter news (like sms or e-mail icons)...

Is it just on my phone or is the 3D message flipping very slow?
Not very..but you know, not fluid. It annoys me. Use the standard action until it's faster.

Switch to the Windows 6.5 Start Menu

Anyone know how to switch back to the original windows 6.5 start menu? I want to give it a try with touch flo.

I also wouldn't mind being able to do this. I like TouchFlo, but I like the standard Start menu much much better.

Go to settings, all settings, today settings and change it there.

jskoland said:
Go to settings, all settings, today settings and change it there.
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No, we said we want to keep TouchFlo, but go back to the standard 6.5 start menu. Nothing in Today Settings would do that.

same here i also would like to have the classic apps page back for touch flow anyone know how to make this happen?

Touch Flo overrides the standard WM 6.5 interface, you have to select one or the other. Going in to the today settings and selecting Windows Default you can see that it forces to uncheck touch flo.

There could be a reg edit somewhere to disable it... Hopefuly

I am not sure if it works with this phone, but I allays use a cab that was released with the Manila 2.1 VGA ports that disables the HTC Start menu. I will be trying for myself when my phone arrives on Tuesday.

here you go....
verified to work on the imagio.

lafester said:
here you go....
verified to work on the imagio.
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You sir, are a GOD! This worked perfectly, except when I soft-reset, it started TouchFlo, but just displayed a blank today screen with my background until I hit the start button. But I never shut off my phone, so thanks, this is great!

LOL. i got this back when juicy was making his first manila 2.1 rom.
i think it is actually from xboxmod's original 2.1 port thread.
anyway it works great for me and doesn't cause any problems.

can we customized the touch flo menu? i want to remove the weather & map serach icon.

Switch to Win 6.5 start menu
Works great, thanks alot!!!!!

[Q] Unable to launch HTC Sense

Hello,
after a failed clearRAM operation, my phone is not able to lauch the HTC sense interface when the device is rebooting. I have to force it (somehow).
I found on the net some solution for the HTC HD2, but is there a way to restore the normal enviroment without a reset for the HTC HD mini?
Thanks in advance.

I've had this kind of experience.
Go to Settings > Home.
Click on "Items" tab.
Scroll down the list and check the box of "HTC Sense".
Click Done.

bart3385 said:
I've had this kind of experience.
Go to Settings > Home.
Click on "Items" tab.
Scroll down the list and check the box of "HTC Sense".
Click Done.
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SOLVED: thank you very much!