Database Users

Give color to HTC_HOME

You must have HTC_Home instaled...
Chose the color and icons that you want!
!!!!! -> Before installing new colour icons, the Transparent bezel fix, HTC Home plugin spotlight or the Coloured clock digits, YOU MUST disable the HTC Home plugin from your today screen (untick box in start>settings>personal>today>items>HTC home).
Replace the files of your instalation (normaly in "Windows" folder or in some cases in the folder "HTCHome"...) if you can't find the files to replace it's because you don't have HTC_Home installed!
you can only install one clock colour at a time. Soft reset to make sure, then retick the box to display your new today screen!
I hope you like it!
Here is a screenshot as an example...

Thye HTC Home Customizzer posted in these forums does that and a whole lot more, and it replaces everything for you.

Thanks Tunekas for ur creativity!!!!!

thank's dear for your support

Great work!!
Saw ur homescreen snap shot, i wonder how did u get the NEW SMS softkey on ur main screen? wats the file link to it?? i had installed the softkey editor already, but i do not know wats the file to link to NEW SMS??

Updated vid: Ultimate launcher + FtouchSL demonstration on athena

i was pushing the icons so i could show you the effect as to what happens when i push (was trying to move my fingers around)
anyways here is the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVULONa7QZ8
edit: New Video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z9QeS5GF9nQ

Hey that's look pretty nice. Dare I ask .. Lanscape support?

boinger66 said:
i was pushing the icons so i could show you the effect as to what happens when i push (was trying to move my fingers around)
anyways here is the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVULONa7QZ8
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Aboinger, I am also interested in exploring Ultimate Launcher. Your Athena Ultimate Launcher Interface looks so nice. How did you do that? Can you explain step by step. Cos I also installed Ultimate Launcher, but Ultimate Launcher can only slide from right to left or vice versa, functions like the "easy shortcut". But Ultimate Launcher cannot move up and down.

Landscape is supported and works perfectly fine...
my ultimate launcher is also limited from side to side / fade animations
when you are in the tabs option and hit create new it should give you an option to add in plugins / shortcuts
what exactly did u need help with id be more than happy to help

Where download the ultimate launcher?

its an exe so its in a zip
dont know where the cab for the english version is ...

updated video to include ftouchsl / new UL interface

boinger66 said:
i was pushing the icons so i could show you the effect as to what happens when i push (was trying to move my fingers around)
anyways here is the vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVULONa7QZ8
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Better!...

I know this is a thread to demo the UL (which I just got put on two days ago....awesome software). But boinger, I notice that you have flames on your S2U2. One: where did you get that animated background for it? Second: your S2U2 looks as if it was designed for VGA....mine looks like a stretched QVGA screen. How can i get mine crisp like yours?
Thanks buddy. Nice layout..
BTW....I'm not sure what the version that was linked earlier in this thread....but I found the english version here!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365334&highlight=Ultimate+Launcher&page=2

yes this one is the english version
and about S2U2 i changed the graphics for vga.. you can do that simply by editing the .png's
i just changed the clock files to be honest.
and in real vga mode the slider doesnt work. so i enabled dpad support cause the screen mapping is off.
i can send you the flames gif... i got it off another member and edited it for vga.

You said editing the png's. Does that mean you changed the icons themselves, or you adjusted the values of the png to fit VGA? Just a little confused on that. Or all together, did you edit the pngs in a software such as Adobe Photoshop? If that is the case I might have to ask are you willing to share....thats a little over my head.
Yes Please email me the flame background...[email protected]
I might go back to S2U2 because of this.
Thanks boinger....appreciated buddy!

the blue flames jpg is attached
and i wouldnt mind sending you the vga clock files but that should be in the clock pack already

boinger,
What sort of icon format does ultimatelaunch accept. Is it only ico? What about png format?

only ico
you can use 32bit xp icons though.. so they look just as nice... only dillema is you have to convert most icons from .png
i can upload my ico icon pack for you all if you like ?

how can i use icon(bottom) like you?
i like your style..
looks nice..
i tried but.. i cannot use it.
i do not know how i set the icon.
i like icon linked like iphone..
please, let me know how you set yr advantage.....

That would be awesome if you uploaded some of your icons boinger. I'm also trying to find some to share here as well.
I'm struggling a little with the "not activated" signs in the corner. I have registered this app, and entered the code twice. Soft-reset. After a couple of minutes and some navigation, they reappear.
I searched for some answers, and it seems there isnt a fixed from what I was able to find.
Anybody else having this annoyance!!
Thanks

here ya go

Thanks boinger. These are nice buddy!!!!
I think I have the wrong version of S2U2. I just took the WM5 version that I used for my x51v. I say this because, I cant use gif. as a wallpaper for it. I'm assuming that I might not have the most current version.
Lastly, I have been trying to incorporate your icons, but for some reason UL will not show them when I select them. I can only use the default icons that come with them.
Any ideas!!!

I don't seem to be able to enter text for the application icon, although I can see that the config icon has a description.
What is the trick to enter this text?
I'm also unable to choose tab icon. Does tab icon got to meet certain criteria for them to work?

eaglesteve said:
I don't seem to be able to enter text for the application icon, although I can see that the config icon has a description.
What is the trick to enter this text?
I'm also unable to choose tab icon. Does tab icon got to meet certain criteria for them to work?
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For this you have to click the with text button (next to the xp32 icon)
Kenjari said:
Thanks boinger. These are nice buddy!!!!
I think I have the wrong version of S2U2. I just took the WM5 version that I used for my x51v. I say this because, I cant use gif. as a wallpaper for it. I'm assuming that I might not have the most current version.
Lastly, I have been trying to incorporate your icons, but for some reason UL will not show them when I select them. I can only use the default icons that come with them.
Any ideas!!!
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set the icon size to 72 x 72 that should work..
UL wont show icons unless they are the proper size...
and im running s2u2 .99c

[THE][2008 Sep 19]Vista Theme for Diamond with new comm manager tab

I made a new vista theme for TF3D. Download over the link in my signature. Inside is the new comm manager tab and the german calendar from d-man. If you want to have the calendar in your language, please download the calendar locales file in your language, please rename the title in Calendar, like he disribed it here. Don´t copy the other calendar files (they are all inside) or change the order of numbers. Disable TF3D, copy all files with Total Commander to windows and restart. Hope, you will enjoy it. Two times during the copying comes an error. Don´t worry, all needed files will be copied allright.
Here - under the pics - is the file, for to set the words "Verbindungen" to "Comm Manager" and "Kalender" to "Calendar". Copy it in the downloaded folder with the manila files or directly to your windows on the diamond, replace the original file. Keep this file for later themes on your pc.

Very cool!

i see screens and it looks great!

Neo XL said:
I made a new vista theme for TF3D. Here you can download it. Inside is the new comm manager tab and the german calendar from d-man. If you want to have the calendar in your language, please download the calendar locales file in your language, please rename the title in Calendar, like he disribed it here. Don´t copy the other calendar files (they are all inside) or change the order of numbers. Disable TF3D, copy all files with Total Commander to windows and restart. Hope, you will enjoy it. Tw times during the copying comes an error. Don´t worry, all needed files will be copied allright.
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Have u fixed the black font problem in comm manager tab!?
I know u can still use it .. but u should say something in the description about it
I like the clean sharp icons u done

NisseDILLIGAF said:
Have u fixed the black font problem in comm manager tab!?
I know u can still use it .. but u should say something in the description about it
I like the clean sharp icons u done
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No Nisse, i don´t have fixed it. I think, it´s the same as in the settings tab, so it has the same font color.
But with your help i changed a little the design od the background. Thx for the compliments.
Sergio PC said:
Screen shots would top it off.
Thanks very much
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Click on the link...there are screenshots.
Blazeitup123 said:
i see screens and it looks great!
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Thx

I made a few changes in my theme (some more things in blue, frames, background). When you click on the link in the first post, you can download them.

Sorry ... i posted fi´ve minutes to early... the new desktop variation was not inside. Now the changes are [for today ] complete. Please download the changes again...you can see the changes also on the screenshots in the link.

best theme EVER! However... landscape version for Touch Pro doesn't work=p
Could you fix it please?
Thank you so much!

Thank you very much
Sorry, i fear, that i can´t help you with the landscape version. I have only the diamond. What´s wrong, when you use it? Maybe, i find an answer or somene other here.

New changes
I am learning...so i must post every day new changes to the theme, don´t worry:
Today i am ready with the windows-tsk-file (Black & Blue), i integrated the diamond today picture and a better looking volume control. You can download the file in the upper entry.
Much fun.

Edit: Only new represantation (post 1)

Here - and also in the 1st post - is the file, for to set the words "Verbindungen" to "Comm Manager" and "Kalender" to "Calendar". Copy it in the downloaded folder with the manila files or directly to your windows on the diamond, replace the original file. Keep this file for later themes on your pc.

Hi Neo XL, I have just been trying your theme, it looks great, Thanks. However I am having some trouble adding custom cities to the weather database now, not a big deal. I Have removed the bricks and the bottom curtain and put in a custom home screen wallpaper with the analog clock from the french orange rom. The no bricks looks a lot better I feel they clutter up the screen a lot. I also think the theme would look better with a transparent slider like the one made by pamas which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=430287. Just one more point, how about second level icons as well for example in the settings panel or the photos page? An example of second level icon implementation by stevedpl is seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427503 it's a nice finishing touch. Again thank very much for the theme it is obvious a lot of work went into it.
I also made myself a single cab file to install it all using quick cab which can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400221, with the correct english corrections in it, that way it is easier should I choose to remove it!

Thanks for the feedback.
I don´t have the weather problem...don´t know, if there are more users, who have the same.
You can further shape the theme by your taste...i like your screenshot. The 2nd level icons i didn´t style in my 1st theme, but in the later themes (Pirates, LOTR and - tomorrow - Spiderman).
It´s is a suggestion, even to do something like you want.
You can post your results here for other users, so all can benefit of them.

Hi Neo XL, the transparent slider is the big one for me, I just love pamas's slider.
Definitely sticking with your theme for now, Thanks a lot for your work, a great share.

No idea why, no reset but just powered on my phone and the butt ugly original slider has resurfaced, I will re-install the manilla files to dispense with it, just not sure why it should suddenly reappear, the theme, with my own customisations has been solid all day. Man I hate that ugly slider!

do you have this i a cab file and have you it in dutch ?? look nice thx

uniqueboy said:
No idea why, no reset but just powered on my phone and the butt ugly original slider has resurfaced, ....
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You must deactivate TF3d, then copy the slider files to windows, activate TF3D, and it should go. I tried another slider today...no problems.
keko001 said:
do you have this i a cab file and have you it in dutch ?? look nice thx
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No, i don´t have dutch files, but it´s easy to edit the manila from the 1st post. Open it with the editor and search for this lines:
<Page Order="10" Name="calendar.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="Calendar"> and
<Page Order="11" Name="communications.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="Comm Manager"
Replace the Titles "Calendar" and "Comm Manager" with the words of your own language and save the file. Copy this file to your windows on the diamond and reset it.
I don´t wanna make a cab, because for editing and updating this is an easier way.

Neo XL said:
You must deactivate TF3d, then copy the slider files to windows, activate TF3D, and it should go. I tried another slider today...no problems.
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What slider did you try, I have yours back at the moment and very nice it is too, with a pure black theme, but when you start to add wallpapers you can't beat a transparent one.

I tried the slider from my spiderman theme.

Change the Background of the Enlarge Start Menu

How do I Change the Background of the Enlarge Start Menu and which manila file have this background image?
Please advice
Thank you and best regards

Seems that no body knows the answer, 75 views and no posts, great

idk but i was wondering the same...anybody

AFAIK it's not a manila file, it's in the TSK theme file.
You can change this with ThemeGenCE but be warned that the program will not handle the HTC Black theme file so you will need to start from scratch.

delete this

as far as i know the enlarged start menu will always turn gray when TF3D is enabled. the background can be changed to transparent or what ever but will only be effective with TF3D disabled.
if you disable TF3D i think the default is transparent and should show your today background as its background

Davey101 said:
AFAIK it's not a manila file, it's in the TSK theme file.
You can change this with ThemeGenCE but be warned that the program will not handle the HTC Black theme file so you will need to start from scratch.
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It is not in the theme, because when I de-activate the enlarge start menu,then the background is the theme picture.
so it must be in the TF3d, But which file contains the image or has the color?
I have also inspected the Enlarge Start Menu Package and could not find any thing to change the background color.
Regards

its a .png file
look in registry for
HKLM\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\ManilaCustomTexture
it contains the path to the file (should be \Windows\stBackImage.png)
just replace it with your own

mhh.. I think it is stwater.gif in windows device folder

rivit said:
its a .png file
look in registry for
HKLM\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\ManilaCustomTexture
it contains the path to the file (should be \Windows\stBackImage.png)
just replace it with your own
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This file does not exist.
matt_jackson said:
mhh.. I think it is stwater.gif in windows device folder
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stwater.gif is the Background for the standard tsk which is blue.
Regards

shafez said:
stwater.gif is the Background for the standard tsk which is blue.
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Yes 4 the enlarge Menü - complete background is tdywater.gif.
What do u search?

matt_jackson said:
Yes 4 the enlarge Menü - complete background is tdywater.gif.
What do u search?
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If you disable tf3d and change the today picture then the start menu background will change to the today background.
But once Tf3d is active then the start menu background is back to grey again.
Regards

Davey101 said:
You can change this with ThemeGenCE but be warned that the program will not handle the HTC Black theme file so you will need to start from scratch.
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ThemeGenCE version 2.5 does not handle HTC Black theme because there is a redondant image file in the theme :
stwater.jpg
mixed with
tdywater_480_640.gif
tdywater_640_480.gif
stwater_480_640.gif
stwater_640_480.gif
I have handle this in my beta version...

one quick q,how can i change icons on start taskbar,so i would like to change wifi icon,battery icon,activesync icom and if i can start icin.
so is there a cab or sth that i can change this icons or that they are alread changed so that i only install them?

BenThon said:
ThemeGenCE version 2.5 does not handle HTC Black theme because there is a redondant image file in the theme :
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I have handle this in my beta version...
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That's good news! I look forward to seeing the new version.

Sorry, was it determined to be part of the .tsk file then?

the instructions above about changing the registy key to point to your own file is the proper way to do this, the one step that was left out was to reboot. A reboot is a must!. I just setup mine by changing HKLM\Software\HTC\EnlargeMenu\ManilaCustomTexture
and rebooting teh device. Now I have the same image on teh start menu even with tf3d turned on. REBOOT!

HDWall Trouble

In trying to use HDWall to get a new background and I'm running into some issues.
Attached is a screenshot of what's happening, as well as the image and its proper placement behind the programs of the start menu, and the original jpg.
I also read the HDWall walkthrough and followed that step-by-step and still no change.
If you notice, the background does not extend all the way behind the slider but instead stops far above it. The image also does not extend to the far right edge. If you notice screenshot1.jpg there is a black space behind the mail icons in Sense.
Here is the process I'm going through in HDWall on my desktop:
1. Drag image into HDWall
2. Press Auto Crop and Resize
3. Apply
4. Close
5. Choose output directory as my desktop
6. Create cab
7. I mark the checkbox stating, "Include Portrait Wallpaper"
8. Press Convert and wait
9. Press Create Cab
10. Move cab onto storage card, install, then soft reset.
That's exactly step for step and I'm using wallpapers from santod's pack as well.
I've tried this about 20 times with a variety of wallpapers and they all seem to stop way short of the slider and never extend all the way down or to the far right.
I am running a custom ROM with a transparent slider cab as well if that matters at all.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Install HQ wallpaper patch provided by cookiemonster

TooHot2Handle said:
Install HQ wallpaper patch provided by cookiemonster
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That fixed it, thank you so much!