This might not be a P3600 only questions as much as a windows mobile 5 theme question maybe, but I have a HTC p3600 and I´m trying to find a "theme" or something that is more adapted for one hand usage on the touch screen. What I mean is not just another standard looking theme with just different colors and pictures, but a completely different design, like the Iphone menu design or something? Something where there are larger icons or fields on the today screen for all the apps for instance, so you don´t have to use the stylus to press them.. And maybe a larger keypad so you can type text messages with just your fingers, the same way you can type numbers to dial on the larger keys..
Anyone has any ideas?
You can have a look at the rltoday today plugin here :
http://rotlaus-software.de/
Concerning the input you can consider using "phonepad" there is a topic here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284378 (post #2)
and another one here for the trinity :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=301318 (post #6)
Thanks a lot for your reply and suggestions. I´ll check them out directly!
I have made a skin for S2U2 to match the HD home screen including the tab bar background. However as you can see in the attached pic the clock never positions itself acuratly and is always shifting left or right depending which numbers are displayed. How can I make the numbers always lay within the boundary of the white squares? Where is the coding which tells the positioning of the numbers relative to the screen (x, y coordinates)? Or is it the png files are wrong size?
Any help would be appreciated and will share once fixed.
I Have the same problem but only with the times between 0 and 9:59..
As you can see on the Thumbnails..
I also would be very thankfull for any help..
I've done a similar thing but not for the HD (I don't have mine yet!)
On my Hermes I exeperienced the problem you're having with it not aligning at certain times of the day.
I tried it on a Touch Dual (Nike) and it works perfectly. Quite odd.
I've got a screen ready to go for as soon as I get my HD which should hopefully be next week.....
i don't have my HD yet but i think if you changed time format in the lang.ini file to HH':'mm your problem will be solved, it seems currently it is set to H':'mm !.
hope this will help.
I have tried different time formats. Same problem. Some times its in alignment and some times its not. It all depends on what time it is.
finally i have my HD and as i mentioned before just change the time format and have no problem at all!
here is my lang.ini file attched if you want to try it. after you replace your old one just go to settings and change the time format as ( HH':'mm )
can you dudes post the black hd skin ?
thanks
I have recently bought an HTC Diamond2 and upgraded its ROM to the official WM6.5, still using TouchFLO 3D. I have set the character size to the largest available size (through Settings), yet the character size in 'Contacts', SMS text and the digits when I dial a phone number is too small for my eyes.
Is there a Registry Tweak or Utility to further increase the character/font size?
I use a utility from here to zoom in/out text from SMS text, which is good but not adequate (NB that no sliding bars appear for the text to be read properly but...).
In addition, mine is bought from the Netherlands, yet I installed the official Greek WM6.5 ROM.
I tried RealVGA, but a single DPI is available (hence useless).
Thanks in advance for any information.
there is a magnifying program for the phone. Maybe this is something for you?
scorpower said:
there is a magnifying program for the phone. Maybe this is something for you?
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i believe the real life application: "reading glasses" might also be appropriate here
jokes aside, magnification programs are easy to use. search for them in this forum. a few available i think.
I do own the real-life application "reading glasses"; the problem is that when I am about and the phone rings, it is not easy to take the 'application' out of my pocket and 'run' it.
I have also installed the Zoom In/Out application for SMS.
Nevertheless I am surprised there is no information on how to change the character DPI under WM6.5 or the screen resolution.
Thank you again for your answers
The fontsize from the SMS tab can be found in a _manila-File.
But i forgot in which file... You could ask a rom cook, who build in a biger SMS font.
I changed the font on Manila 2.1, but not on 2.5 with Mode9 editor.
greets, Inselstaat
pfoul said:
I do own the real-life application "reading glasses"; the problem is that when I am about and the phone rings, it is not easy to take the 'application' out of my pocket and 'run' it.
I have also installed the Zoom In/Out application for SMS.
Nevertheless I am surprised there is no information on how to change the character DPI under WM6.5 or the screen resolution.
Thank you again for your answers
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551611
You can just use the slider to enlarge the text in SMS and emails.
As far as the system text.... maybe Advanced Config?
Thank you, but the proposed application does not run for some reason (I have install the latest mobile .net framework (version 3.7). Should I use 3.5 instead?
As for the last reply, I have set the character size to maximum from the Settings, but they are too small due to the small screen size compared to the resolution.
Judging from a LG GT500 I would say that a resolution of about 320x200 (or slightly higher) would be alright, but I know neither the Registry setting (if one is available) or a working application that can do the trick.
Thanks again for the replies though.
Try NET CF v3.5.
Hi all,
Ever since the new Sense 2.5 started surfacing, I have been watching all the cooks go for the new interface, but sadly (in my opinion), productivity-wise, it is a step back from Sense 2.1.
I missed the speed, the responsiveness and business-functionality of the "old" Sense 2.1.
For those of you in the same shoes as me, I present you my collection of "upgrades" for the Sense 2.1 interface, to combine the speed of S2.1 with the extra functions of S2.5
I will update this page as I find something new.
I do not take credit for the tweaks, I found them here-and-there, wherever possible I will give a link to the original thread.
Also, I use all the tips/tricks/hacks/programs on these pages, so they do work flawlessly.
Tools you will need:
1. I use Total Commander for copying files into the Windows directory. You can get if for free HERE. Alternative: use Resco Explorer.
Addon programs / cabs
Kimi has successfully extracted a number of Sense 2.5 extras to work with Sense 2.1. ORIGINAL THREAD
New, full page e-mail tab from new sense.
1. Install "Email_tab.cab" from end of post
2. Extract "Email_update.zip" from end of post into \Windows directory.
3. Soft reset
New camera with autofocus function (a lot faster for taking pictures)
1. Extract "Camera.zip" into \Windows directory
New calendar tab with new appointment editor, agenda and week view
Extract "Calendar_pack.zip" on your computer.
1. Install "1_Calendar_Tab"
2. Extract "2_Calendar_update.zip" into \Windows directory
3. Install "3_HTCFramework"
4. Install "4_SharedResource"
5. Install "5_AppointmentMod"
6. Install "6_AppointmentEditor"
7. Install "7_ContactPicker"
8. Soft reset
Registry edits/hacks
The following hacks I found under the Leo thread, but work just fine and dandy with our Topazes and Sense 2.1 environment. All credits go to folks in that thread.
1. Enable Haptic Feedback in Opera for Link Clicking
Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Defaults
Add new DWORD Value as Name: VibrationEnabled and DWORD Data (dec): 1
2. Enable Auto Data Disconnect for Auto Email Downloads and Other Downloads with a Cab File
When you have auto email downloads enabled, data is not disoconnected after mail retrieval and thus your battery is drained much faster. Modify the following reg edit to have data disconnect after 60 seconds. You can test this by tapping on the notfification bar while downloading emails and watch the data connection close after idle for 60 seconds.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\ConnMgr\Planner\Settings
CacheTime = 60
SuspendResume = should be blank
VPNCacheTime = 60
3. Boost Performance:
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS
Change - CacheSize to 4096
4. Change 'Reply All' Softkey to 'Reply' in Emails
When you are viewing a single email, the lower left soft key says Reply All. It would be better if it just said Reply. Well now it can. Soft reset after change.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\ShowReplyAllEmailSK change 1 to 0.
5. Enable Reflow in Adobe Reader LE
Make the text flow even when zoomed in with the following reg tweak.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\AdobeReaderLE.25\ EnableReflow change 0 to 1.
6. Incease Picture Quality of Camera Photos
The following tweak will allow the camera to save images at a less compressed jpeg rate, meaning that the image will be sharper and more detailed.
HKLM\software\htc\camera\image\jpegquaity\superfine
Replace the 5Msize = 643628 value with 746028
7. Improve Camera Recording Quality of MPEG4-VGA Videos
The following tweak will increase the video quality from 2100avg bit-rate to 4500avg bit-rate.
Go to [HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\recparam\MP4VGA and replace the BitRate value with 4194304
8. Disable Beeps When Altering Volume
When you press the volume key you getting annoying beeps. This tweak allows to change the volume silently without the beeps.
HKCU\ControlPanel\Volume\Mute Change from 3 to 1.
9. Faster Keyboard Responsivness when Typing
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd
Change InitialDelay from 375 to 100
Reserved 3
Thanks for these tips. The camera does appear to be faster. And also the email tab seems much quicker. I like the fact that you can read most of the email now, which is way more efficient than the previous tab, inwhich most of the mail was hidden in the big envelope.
However, the buttons for other mail adresses in the email tab (the small envelopes on the right) are horrible dissorted, as is the sms tab. I didn't found a way to solve this.
Also, it appears to be important that you install the agenda tweaks according to the numbering. Without noticing it, I started at the bottom and didn't see any agenda after installing everything. Therefore I reinstalled the 7 files in the right order. I do see the agenda now if i select the agenda tab. However, nothing happens when I select "day".
nightlife31 said:
Thanks for these tips. The camera does appear to be faster. And also the email tab seems much quicker. I like the fact that you can read most of the email now, which is way more efficient than the previous tab, inwhich most of the mail was hidden in the big envelope.
However, the buttons for other mail adresses in the email tab (the small envelopes on the right) are horrible dissorted, as is the sms tab. I didn't found a way to solve this.
Also, it appears to be important that you install the agenda tweaks according to the numbering. Without noticing it, I started at the bottom and didn't see any agenda after installing everything. Therefore I reinstalled the 7 files in the right order. I do see the agenda now if i select the agenda tab. However, nothing happens when I select "day".
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Hmmm. I do not see any of the distortion that you are talking about... Which ROM do you use?
As for the agenda, it works flawlessly for me. Again, which ROM and which language do you use?
I hope I can help!
Posted edited after I found the answer I needed - couldn't work out how to delete it.
Tim
kristofpetho said:
Hmmm. I do not see any of the distortion that you are talking about... Which ROM do you use?
As for the agenda, it works flawlessly for me. Again, which ROM and which language do you use?
I hope I can help!
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Unfortunately none of the "upgrades" - email, camera, calendar works right for me either. Email has distorted graphics; camera has white letters on white background for the menu; calendar works the best except also white dates on white background so I can't read anything.
And the only way to go back to the original one was a hard reset. Fortunately I have backed up the phone yesterday so it wasn't a big deal, but it may not be so easy for others.
EDIT: just realize this is not for touch pro2. Would this be the reason? I'm using tmobile touch pro2 with stock wm6.5 rom.
wearefree said:
Unfortunately none of the "upgrades" - email, camera, calendar works right for me either. Email has distorted graphics; camera has white letters on white background for the menu; calendar works the best except also white dates on white background so I can't read anything.
And the only way to go back to the original one was a hard reset. Fortunately I have backed up the phone yesterday so it wasn't a big deal, but it may not be so easy for others.
EDIT: just realize this is not for touch pro2. Would this be the reason? I'm using tmobile touch pro2 with stock wm6.5 rom.
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I think it might be that you are on a stock ROM. It works just fine for me, on any 2.1 cooked ROM that I've used...
The language I use is Dutch. Installed the rom a while ago, so I cant really remember which one it was. I found two roms on my HD, so it must be one of these.
RUU_Topaz_S_HTC_NLD_2.16.404.1_Radio_Sign_Topaz_61.44tc.25.32_4.49.25.17_Ship
_HTC Touch Diamond2_WM6.5_RUU_Topaz_S_HTC_NLD_2.16.404.1_Radio_Sign_Topaz_61.44tc.25.32_4.49.25.17_Ship(2)
nightlife31 said:
The language I use is Dutch. Installed the rom a while ago, so I cant really remember which one it was. I found two roms on my HD, so it must be one of these.
RUU_Topaz_S_HTC_NLD_2.16.404.1_Radio_Sign_Topaz_61.44tc.25.32_4.49.25.17_Ship
_HTC Touch Diamond2_WM6.5_RUU_Topaz_S_HTC_NLD_2.16.404.1_Radio_Sign_Topaz_61.44tc.25.32_4.49.25.17_Ship(2)
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I'm sorry... For Dutch, put the attached files into your Windows directory...
The 17xxx is for the Caelndar tab and the 44xxx is for the email tab.
Do a soft reset afterwards! I hope this solves your problem!
Hello Kristof,
Thank you for your help. Unfortunatly it didn't work. The only change I noticed was that now the "day" button in the calender tab is replaced by "IDS_Calend...". But I still can't select the calender day view and the envelops on the email tab still look horrible.
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Hello Kristof,
Thank you for your help. Unfortunatly it didn't work. The only change I noticed was that now the "day" button in the calender tab is replaced by "IDS_Calend...". But I still can't select the calender day view and the envelops on the email tab still look horrible.
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Hmmm... I'll dig myself into Kimi's thread to see if anyone notices what you notice...
Strange, though, it should work for everybody...
I'll try to come back with a solution for you!
Thank again
There is no need for me anymore. I just flashed the new HTC rom and currently enjoy sense 2.5 Till now I didn't find any negatives using it
white screen
im having the same problem as wearefree for the calendar... ive got a td2 and upgraded it to winmo 6.5 could that be it?
Is it possible to have bigger fonts size to read SMS in the Sense (I know how to make it in windows mode). Any cab or registry mod? Thank in advance.
Went searching the registry and found an obvious entry. Changed the default setting of 2 to 5, soft reset and I no longer have to squint my eyes !
HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCMessaging\Fonts\FontScale
A word of caution to those with huge amount of sms. I suspect it may cause lagging with the increased font size.
Open a SMS, menu -> font size?