Was wondering if anyone happened to know how to change the icons for your favourite internet bookmarks on the internet screen.
Typically when you add the favourite it takes a screen shot of the webpage, but I'd like to change it to a different picture, maybe one I've saved myself.
Does anyone know if this is possible.
Also, I have a T-Mobile HD2, and wondered if anyone knew how to change the web 'n' walk logo that comes up once you have clicked a favourite.
Thank you advance for your help.
1. generate the thumbnails the normal way
2. go to \windows\thumbnails and copy all files to sd card
3. copy the files to your computer and modify them to your likings. make sure you preserve the file type and the exact names!
4. overwrite the old files with the modified ones in \windows\thumbnails
tip:
resize the thumbnails from 512x512 to 128x128. the internet tab will be faster and you will hardly notice any difference in quality.
antaed said:
1. generate the thumbnails the normal way
2. go to \windows\thumbnails and copy all files to sd card
3. copy the files to your computer and modify them to your likings. make sure you preserve the file type and the exact names!
4. overwrite the old files with the modified ones in \windows\thumbnails
tip:
resize the thumbnails from 512x512 to 128x128. the internet tab will be faster and you will hardly notice any difference in quality.
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Thank you so much! Will try this when I get home from work.
Don't suppose you can work your same magic and let me know how to change this crappy web 'n' walk logo?
s32bauer said:
Thank you so much! Will try this when I get home from work.
Don't suppose you can work your same magic and let me know how to change this crappy web 'n' walk logo?
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anything is possible mate
i don't have web'n'walk, could you post a screenshot to show me where is this logo displayed?
antaed said:
anything is possible mate
i don't have web'n'walk, could you post a screenshot to show me where is this logo displayed?
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To be honest, I don't really know how to take a screenshot of my phone. Sorry.
But, when I click a favourite, or just click "Launch browser", a small T-Mobile web 'n' walk logo appears on the screen for a moment. It's about an inch wide and just stays on the screen until the browser actually launches.
I think that on non-branded phones, a short HTC clip plays before the browser launches.
s32bauer said:
To be honest, I don't really know how to take a screenshot of my phone. Sorry.
But, when I click a favourite, or just click "Launch browser", a small T-Mobile web 'n' walk logo appears on the screen for a moment. It's about an inch wide and just stays on the screen until the browser actually launches.
I think that on non-branded phones, a short HTC clip plays before the browser launches.
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ok, first go to \windows\opera9 and you'll find 2 png files:
Opera_loading_Landscape(...).png
Opera_loading_POR(...).png
open them and:
- if they are the ones you are looking for just copy to pc > modify (preserve the names!) > overwite the originals
or
- if they are the default opera spalsh screens with the htc logo then go to registry hklm\software\opera\info\ and you'll find 2 strings: spashscreenlandscape & spashscreenportrait. under the names you'll find the path to the splash screens you want to replace. go there, copy to pc > modify (preserve the names!) > overwite the originals.
i hope this helps, cheers
antaed
antaed said:
ok, first go to \windows\opera9 and you'll find 2 png files:
Opera_loading_Landscape(...).png
Opera_loading_POR(...).png
open them and:
- if they are the ones you are looking for just copy to pc > modify (preserve the names!) > overwite the originals
or
- if they are the default opera spalsh screens with the htc logo then go to registry hklm\software\opera\info\ and you'll find 2 strings: spashscreenlandscape & spashscreenportrait. under the names you'll find the path to the splash screens you want to replace. go there, copy to pc > modify (preserve the names!) > overwite the originals.
i hope this helps, cheers
antaed
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Was able to check in the Windows\opera 9 folder and it wasn't these pics, so will check the other option you've given later on after work!
Thank you SO much!
Related
Version 2. I wanted to make it look a little less "busy" so I gave it more of a see-through effect and each button is very slightly different, fitting in with a complete screen image, if you see what I mean.
Also matched the ROM colour better.
B/W version added as an alternative
Unzip files and copy to /Windows using TotalCommander or something similar.
As usual, every button you press on your PDA is at your own risk ;-)
Hope you like them
davehutch said:
Unzip files and copy to /Windows using TotalCommander or something similar.
As usual, every button you press on your PDA is at your own risk ;-)
Hope you like them
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I like this one, good work
I like what you have done so I did as instructed... now how to I get it? Sorry for the obviously not smart question but I've been up since 7am yesterday and it's now 915am... yes time for bed! My brain isn't working!
have you already installed HTC ActionScreen?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1663819&postcount=1
Do that first, otherwise you don't actually have the application ;-)
Very nice - I like them!
This fits my our ROM nicely!
DaVince said:
This fits my our ROM nicely!
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I have a questino for u,
How do u get those icons for htc home?
How does everything have the rounded glass look.
I am on a kaiser.
Thanks
DaVince said:
This fits my our ROM nicely!
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Hey DaVince - where did you get those HTC Home icons from? They look great!
which launcher is that below the htc home plugin? I'm currently using claunch, but that one looks good.
Plugins shown in order:
1. HTC Home
2. Quick Launcher
3. Windows Mobile 6.1 Getting Started
4. Device Owner
It's the WM 6.1 ROM for the Touch Dual by tom_codon. Once officially released, I'm sure somebody will extract them and post it here.
Good Work....
Tks for sharing!!!
Thanks for sharing
U the man. I copied all AS files excepts for the AS_Bkgd_1.brn file and found a very nice result. Your new graphic on top of the old one. Very nice. Tried it.
Thanks again.
what am I doing wrong? I installed the app, copied files to windows and still showing the old skin.
Black?
davehutch said:
Unzip files and copy to /Windows using TotalCommander or something similar.
As usual, every button you press on your PDA is at your own risk ;-)
Hope you like them
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Please, it is possible to create black version of this awesome graphics? I am lame for this graphical stuff
I'll see if I have time
See first post for b/w version
also.. anyone have a better icon for Action Screen app?
The default is only that boring white square
To replace the icon
I think you have to use a Resource Editor.
Correct me if I'm wrong somebody?
Changing the icon of a .lnk file
dinoalbert said:
also.. anyone have a better icon for Action Screen app?
The default is only that boring white square
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I was wondering this exact thing the other day!
edit the .lnk file to have this:
48#"\Windows\HTCActionScreen.exe"?<Path of icon or DLL>,<index of that icon>
Go to http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5154243&messageID=9583160 for more details. They talk about it in the last 2 or 3 posts.
@davehutch - I love the Action Screen graphic. I'm using it and pumped!
Nice graphics. Thanks a lot
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what am I doing wrong? I installed the app, copied files to windows and still showing the old skin.
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Did u soft reset? Worked for me.
I know JMZ made an awesome lockscreen changer (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523812) but it isn't playing nice with my setup and keeps crashing so after trying it long enough, I've given up on the app.
Can someone tell me how to manually change the lockscreen image? Where do I place my image/name it and what resolution, etc should it be? Thanks.
go to Start>Settings>Today. at the bottom. place a check inside the box. andmap the background you want to use.
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go to Start>Settings>Today. at the bottom. place a check inside the box. andmap the background you want to use.
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ahhh.....i didn't know it was that easy. I always thought background in that screen was for the today background, not menu and lockscreen background. Awesome. Thanks!!
ok i want to do the same thing but i want to use the image that im using for all my tabs which i got from post #53 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529576&page=6
problem is i dont know where it is located on my phone so i can do what chadster214 suggested. i have that cab installed to device memory. can anyone point me in the direction of where this file is kept. if its possible that is.
jpoirier587 said:
ok i want to do the same thing but i want to use the image that im using for all my tabs which i got from post #53 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529576&page=6
problem is i dont know where it is located on my phone so i can do what chadster214 suggested. i have that cab installed to device memory. can anyone point me in the direction of where this file is kept. if its possible that is.
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i'm not sure of the location but one of the chef's (or anyone more versed than me which is practically 90% of everyone ha ha) here can prolly drop some knowledge since they change them all the time!
jpoirier587 said:
ok i want to do the same thing but i want to use the image that im using for all my tabs which i got from post #53 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529576&page=6
problem is i dont know where it is located on my phone so i can do what chadster214 suggested. i have that cab installed to device memory. can anyone point me in the direction of where this file is kept. if its possible that is.
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The Program he used makes the cab makes the image a manila file. I would suggest ask the OP for the original image.
chadster214 said:
go to Start>Settings>Today. at the bottom. place a check inside the box. andmap the background you want to use.
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Sorry, but this doesn't work to map the grey background of the lock screen...
If it works for others... please tell us how.. thanx
Alternative method
Hi all
An alternative method is to create an image file you want to use for your today and lock screen background. The format is .jpg. The portrait should be named:
stwater_480_800.jpg
and the Landscape named:
stwater_800_480.jpg
Copy these to a convenient folder on your device, e.g. My Documents. Then, using a more powerful file manager, e.g Total Commander, copy them to your \Windows folder, overwriting if prompted.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
cameraddict said:
Sorry, but this doesn't work to map the grey background of the lock screen...
If it works for others... please tell us how.. thanx
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I did it the way the poster mentioned and checked the box and that worked...don't know why it wouldn't...sorry..
cameraddict said:
Sorry, but this doesn't work to map the grey background of the lock screen...
If it works for others... please tell us how.. thanx
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it works for me.
zelendel said:
The Program he used makes the cab makes the image a manila file. I would suggest ask the OP for the original image.
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ya i was afraid of that. unfortunately the op doesn't accept private messages...guess im SOL
Home Screen/Lock Screen Merge?
Hi Guys,
Does anyone know if you can set the home background image (in TF3D2) and the image for the lockscreen simultaneously? In other words, can you update both images at once (preferably by selecting it from the "Settings" tab in TF3D2)? Is there a .CAB of some sort? ANY help would be appreciated. ANY help at all!
Thanks a bunch!
-Brandon
help!
ok ive learn how to chang eit but how to i take it back to original blue globe in lockscreen and menu screen bcuz i havent been able to find it
Lock Screen when goes into sleep
question: can i have my screen locked when phone goes into sleep? meaning when i press the POWER button, for the screen to lock?
Thanks
I'm looking for some cabs:
1. A cab that will allow me to select more than one file to copy/cut/paste
2. How to make the lists in folders smaller (as in the Energy Roms)
That's it...unfortunately, don't know their names-hence my issue in finding them.
Currently running Xanny Evo 17b
telegraph0000 said:
I'm looking for some cabs:
1. A cab that will allow me to select more than one file to copy/cut/paste
2. How to make the lists in folders smaller (as in the Energy Roms)
That's it...unfortunately, don't know their names-hence my issue in finding them.
Currently running Xanny Evo 17b
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1. You mean like a file explorer which allows you to select one than one file?
Resco explorer (3rd party app), file explorer 2 and I think total commander and basic file explorer on most roms also does this
2. Some file explorers you can change view in options or do you mean amount of files in programs etc. If the latter you create more folders like 'tweaks' etc in /windows/start menu/programs and then move your desired file into this folder
Thanks, but let me clarify...
You (and I) both use Xanny. What do you use to select more than one file in a folder (music, for example)? It's irritating copying/pasting/cutting only one file at a time.
As for #2, I would.like to get rid of the finger friendliness when listing files. With Xanny, for example, all files have a double space between them,.and the font is relatively large.(for ease of choosing). At this time, only 7 items can be seen at a time. Would like it single spaced.
telegraph0000 said:
Thanks, but let me clarify...
You (and I) both use Xanny. What do you use to select more than one file in a folder (music, for example)? It's irritating copying/pasting/cutting only one file at a time.
As for #2, I would.like to get rid of the finger friendliness when listing files. With Xanny, for example, all files have a double space between them,.and the font is relatively large.(for ease of choosing). At this time, only 7 items can be seen at a time. Would like it single spaced.
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Well to be honest I use Resco Explorer to select more than one file. You can either select all or use the 'multi-selection' mode. Open your folder containing music, then go to menu > edit > multi-selction mode then select the files you want before you either move, copy, run them etc
Thought i'd post in here as I'm looking for some cabs too. I've searched for 3 days and it's time to ask. Can anyone please tell me the name of the program that adds the buttons to the bottom of the home screen like this >screenshot< shows (camera, opera and comm manager buttons)? I'm sure everyone knows the name... except me.
I've searched for maxmanilla, home plugins, home buttons, sense ui, etc. and I've found pics of this all over the forums but haven't been able to find the exact name of this cab/program/plugin, without installing a whole new rom.
Cheers.
Fallen Spartan said:
Well to be honest I use Resco Explorer to select more than one file. You can either select all or use the 'multi-selection' mode. Open your folder containing music, then go to menu > edit > multi-selction mode then select the files you want before you either move, copy, run them etc
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Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for. Solved both #1 and #2. Thanks again.
With regard to stuntdouble's question: There is no cab to enable the shortcuts, you will need to update your ROM to one of the 6.5.x HTC Sense versions that have that as a feature. Look in the Roms section and pick out something that looks good to you. But don't ask which one is best, as it's all a matter of taste.
telegraph0000 said:
Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for. Solved both #q and #w. Thanks again.
With regard to stuntdouble's question: There is no cab to enable the shortcuts, you will need to update your ROM to one of the 6.5.x HTC Sense versions that have that as a feature. Look in the Roms section and pick out something that looks good to you. But don't ask which one is best, as it's all a matter of taste.
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Ah ok thx. That's a shame because I love the Topix rom. Guess I'll have to try out a load of roms again. Cheers for the info.
telegraph0000 said:
Thank you. That is exactly what I was looking for. Solved both #q and #w. Thanks again.
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No probs, glad I could help
telegraph0000 said:
With regard to stuntdouble's question: There is no cab to enable the shortcuts, you will need to update your ROM to one of the 6.5.x HTC Sense versions that have that as a feature. Look in the Roms section and pick out something that looks good to you. But don't ask which one is best, as it's all a matter of taste.
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stuntdouble said:
Ah ok thx. That's a shame because I love the Topix rom. Guess I'll have to try out a load of roms again. Cheers for the info.
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Yeah telegraph0000 is correct, you'll need to flash a wm6.5.x rom to get those buttons on the home screen.
stuntdouble said:
Ah ok thx. That's a shame because I love the Topix rom. Guess I'll have to try out a load of roms again. Cheers for the info.
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Backup your ROM and try one for the heck of it. If you don't like it, reflash Topix and restore the backup. Nothing lost, but some quality family time...and who doesn't have that to spare
Total Command also allows multiple file selection. However I've only been able to access the feature in landscape mode. I haven't really delved into it too much.
Flip to landscape, click on "Ctrl" (a new button that appears in the toolbar) and you'll be able to select more than one file.
Swarvey said:
Total Command also allows multiple file selection. However I've only been able to access the feature in landscape mode. I haven't really delved into it too much.
Flip to landscape, click on "Ctrl" (a new button that appears in the toolbar) and you'll be able to select more than one file.
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This is also why I included it as a cab on post#2
So, I've been searching for a few days now... in order to find a suitable SPLASH SCREEN and BOOT ANIMATION to replace the T-Mobile USA standard, "Stick Together"... and the similar animation that follows. I haven't really come across anything that has been reported to WORK PROPERLY and NOT turn the device into a fancy paperweight. I'm wondering if anyone has found an alternative set of SPLASH SCREENS and BOOT ANIMATIONS that are compatible with the T-Mobile USA model, if so... I would greatly appreciate your assistance, or at least a point in the right direction.
Now, with that said... I'm also trying to figure out if there is a REGISTRY EDIT that can be made to ENABLE the BOOT ANIMATION once more, as I have disabled that function using BsB Tweaks v1.6 - and when I tried to enable the feature again, it does NOT work, even after the obvious soft reset that follows.
If anyone has insight on this topic, please don't hesitate to offer your advice. Thank you.
i've been wondering the same thing, without any results. Also looking for decent apps for the HD2. everything looks like the old windows mobile though.
I had the same exact problem when I used BsB Tweaks. The problem is that when you try to turn it back on BsB enters the wrong filename in the registry and thus it cannot be found and loaded.
What you need to do is to use a regedit tool and go into "HKEYLM\Software\HTC\HTCAnimation" and change the value for "StartupGIF" to "\Windows\startup480-800.gif". Reboot and you should be back to the way it was.
If you want to change the animation you can put any animated 480x800.gif in "\Windows\" and point to it with the above specified registry edit.
To find animations I did a google image search for .gif files and specified the image size to be 480x800. You should find a lot. I put the original HTC quietly brilliant startup animation and a couple others and went back to the original one. BTW, you can change the shutdown animation by changing "ShutDownGIF" in the same registry location.
Good luck and let me know if you need more info.
Sorry, I forgot to mention how to change the other startup pictures.
There is basically 3 startup screens that can be changed on the TMOUS HD2 (probably also Euro/Asia version too):
#1- First static screen that shows the magenta TMO square and text
#2- Second animated screen that I explained how to change above
#3- Third static screen with the windows mobile logo.
As far as I can tell #1 (first screen) can only be changed via ROM flash.
Again, #2 explained in previous post.
To change #3 (third and last screen):
Place two identical 480x800.png files (make sure it's .png) named "xxxx.png" and "xxxx.192.png" (change xxxx to your filename) in "\windows\" and point to it by changing the registry value in "HKEYLM\Software\Microsoft\Spash Screen" change "CarrierBitmap" to your "\windows\xxxx.192.png" file and "MSBitmap" to your "\windows\xxxx.png" file.
I made my own .png that shows my contact info and increased the "CarrierTimeout" and "MSTimeout" so it would show a little longer. Long shot in getting it back if lost, but it can't hurt, and it can't easily be removed unless they know what they're doing.
xeebot said:
Sorry, I forgot to mention how to change the other startup pictures.
There is basically 3 startup screens that can be changed on the TMOUS HD2 (probably also Euro/Asia version too):
#1- First static screen that shows the magenta TMO square and text
#2- Second animated screen that I explained how to change above
#3- Third static screen with the windows mobile logo.
As far as I can tell #1 (first screen) can only be changed via ROM flash.
Again, #2 explained in previous post.
To change #3 (third and last screen):
Place two identical 480x800.png files (make sure it's .png) named "xxxx.png" and "xxxx.192.png" (change xxxx to your filename) in "\windows\" and point to it by changing the registry value in "HKEYLM\Software\Microsoft\Spash Screen" change "CarrierBitmap" to your "\windows\xxxx.192.png" file and "MSBitmap" to your "\windows\xxxx.png" file.
I made my own .png that shows my contact info and increased the "CarrierTimeout" and "MSTimeout" so it would show a little longer. Long shot in getting it back if lost, but it can't hurt, and it can't easily be removed unless they know what they're doing.
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Thank you very much for all of this information.
Now, I'm curious as to how I am supposed to "point" or direct said files via registry? Do I need to store the .gif and .png replacements on my SD CARD or DEVICE? And once I've edited the registry with the EXACTLY MATCHED NAMES of the replacement files; will the device permanently "look" to that directory and LOAD the images/animations from that location?
Thanks again.
Oh, and I almost forgot...
I was looking for something like this, however... I cannot just "install" these .CAB files to alter the Booting Animation, or could I?
Here's the thread that has the ideal animations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=587867
Reignzone said:
Thank you very much for all of this information.
Now, I'm curious as to how I am supposed to "point" or direct said files via registry? Do I need to store the .gif and .png replacements on my SD CARD or DEVICE? And once I've edited the registry with the EXACTLY MATCHED NAMES of the replacement files; will the device permanently "look" to that directory and LOAD the images/animations from that location?
Thanks again.
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When I say point, what I mean is that when you go into the registry key, for example "HKEYLM\Software\Microsoft\Spash Screen" and you click on "CarrierBitmap" you'll change the value to "\windows\xxxx.png" so now it's "pointing" to that file. Hope that makes sense. I'm sure it'll be clear when you go into it with your regedit software. Your basically changing that particular registry entry to look at the file you specify, like a shortcut.
All these files need to go into your "\windows\" folder on your phone, NOT your SD card.
Until you change the registry manually or by flashing a new ROM it will permanently "look" at the file you enter in the registry.
Reignzone said:
I was looking for something like this, however... I cannot just "install" these .CAB files to alter the Booting Animation, or could I?
Here's the thread that has the ideal animations:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=587867
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Those are great, I've used them, so I know they work.
Forget the .cab files and do it manually via the method I explained. You can right click the animation in that thread and save it and rename and use as I specified. You can also download the file you need instead of right clicking, get the .gif file not the .cab from that thread.
xeebot said:
Those are great, I've used them, so I know they work.
Forget the .cab files and do it manually via the method I explained. You can right click the animation in that thread and save it and rename and use as I specified. You can also download the file you need instead of right clicking, get the .gif file not the .cab from that thread.
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Thanks once more for all of the instructions.
I'm going to give this a whirl. It's my first time ever messing with such modifications. I used to create and flash alternative boot animations and splash screens on my Android devices, but this will be my "cherry popping" moment on the Windows Mobile platform. AWESOME!
I'm quite certain others will find your advice very useful as well.
You're welcome.
I would suggest anyone doing this should keep the original files as is in case you ever need to go back for whatever reason. Basically, don't delete the original files, just rename the new files and "point" to them.
xeebot said:
You're welcome.
I would suggest anyone doing this should keep the original files as is in case you ever need to go back for whatever reason. Basically, don't delete the original files, just rename the new files and "point" to them.
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Alright. Everything worked out just fine. Thanks to your detailed instructions, I managed to change absolutely everything forementioned.
This should quite literally become a STICKY POST because those instructions were very thorough and easy to understand. Anyway, thanks again... I'm finally able to enjoy powering down my device, JUST to watch it boot up again.
Do the cabs not work? Any reason not to use them?
donalgodon said:
Do the cabs not work? Any reason not to use them?
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I think some work. The problem with some of the cabs is that they were made for the Euro/Asia HD2 and the path and files in the US HD2 is different. That's why when you turn off the animation and turn it back on in BsB it does not work.
Quick question
Excellent directions and I have now put in some really cool animated .Gifs and JPEGs however I neglected to write down the name of the original Splash screen files that were for "Carrier Bitmap" and "MS Bitmap" In case I HAD to revert.
Do you know these?
Thanks in advance.
Camusa said:
Excellent directions and I have now put in some really cool animated .Gifs and JPEGs however I neglected to write down the name of the original Splash screen files that were for "Carrier Bitmap" and "MS Bitmap" In case I HAD to revert.
Do you know these?
Thanks in advance.
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Welcomehead.png
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Welcomehead.192.png
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Welcomehead.png
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Welcomehead.192.png
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Excellent.
Thank you so much.
I don't understand, can someone make a usa Tmobile HD2 cab file with the htc animation??? please? It would make my life easier!
I'd just like to replace them all with black versions because I often start my phone in low light, and the 100% default brightness is often a retina-cooking extreme.
Initial boot Black background/HTC Green logo.
Is that an option?
digitallysick said:
I don't understand, can someone make a usa Tmobile HD2 cab file with the htc animation??? please? It would make my life easier!
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donalgodon said:
I'd just like to replace them all with black versions because I often start my phone in low light, and the 100% default brightness is often a retina-cooking extreme.
Initial boot Black background/HTC Green logo.
Is that an option?
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Fellas, please...
READ the first few posts, and you'll find every detail necessary in order to alter the animations and splash screen. After reading it, RE-READ IT!
It took me about two or three times of reading it to gain a thorough understanding of the instructions.
You don't learn to hack... you have to HACK to LEARN!
The only thing I have left to change is the initial splash on startup, and since that has to be changed via flash, does anyone have a black version with custom RUU?
The other two I have changed successfully, but that initial splash is still white.
Folks, the hidden menu under the Dell EM app has been cracked open. Here is how to get to it. Its still stupid of Dell to have a convoluted way to get get to it.
1. GO to EM app on your DVP (dial ##634# - if u haven't done so to make the app appear under apps)
2. Open physical keypad
3. Double tap the blank dark area of the screen (below the MMS settings)
4. On the physical keyboard, press each of the first row buttons (qwertyuiop)
5. This should open up the advanced menu.
Same password to get to the RD Test and Protocol - *#6336#
Be careful when using the Chinese language menu's. It will make the app language as Chinese. You can always exit and come back to the app.
New features:
Nothing much except one important feature - File Browser (Windows Explorer)
Registry Editor - still doesn't work for writing and only good for reading.
How to Get to File Browser:
1. Go to RD Test. In the input box type *#6336#
This will open up RD test page.
2. Scroll to the bottom and click About EM. This will open up SORRY APPLICATION.
3. In the empty input box, type 983. This will open up the file browser.
The Explorer is so slow and might crash the app.
Note:The above steps only works for the DVP's that have the new EM App and updated FW version - 2250.1800.7355.205 and beyond or close to that.
If you try to load the new EM App in the current DVP's, it will not work for the new features.
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Does any of this allow the DVP to backup SMS, for example if they are stored in a data file?
efjay said:
Does any of this allow the DVP to backup SMS, for example if they are stored in a data file?
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Will need to investigate on that front...Might take some time.
notebookgrail said:
Will need to investigate on that front...Might take some time.
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Thanks, fingers crossed!
Built-in file explorer
Thanks for the info on the built-in file explorer.
One thing I have noticed is it shows more files and directories than other methods of looking at the files (like using the web server app).
I can see files in the root as well as many other directories.
For example, when I open the file explorer I see:
Storage Card\
Windows\
Temp\
Application Data\
mxip_notify.vol
Applications\
mxip_system.vol
My Documents\
Program Files\
Wallpapers\
DOCFILE\
and more...
I am not sure that it is helpful, but it is different.
Joelh1 said:
Thanks for the info on the built-in file explorer.
One thing I have noticed is it shows more files and directories than other methods of looking at the files (like using the web server app).
I can see files in the root as well as many other directories.
For example, when I open the file explorer I see:
Storage Card\
Windows\
Temp\
Application Data\
mxip_notify.vol
Applications\
mxip_system.vol
My Documents\
Program Files\
Wallpapers\
DOCFILE\
and more...
I am not sure that it is helpful, but it is different.
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anyone else thinking this looks similar to windows mobile 6.1 file explorer directories (save from doc file)
keep us posted. Shame not everything works
Let me write a quick app that writes the read file to a isolated storage and we can dump the file from there.
Any of you headed to Mix next week?
notebookgrail said:
Let me write a quick app that writes the read file to a isolated storage and we can dump the file from there.
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keep us posted
btw when is mix?
domineus said:
keep us posted
btw when is mix?
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Mix is Apr 12-14.
Are you handing over Chris a dvp?
He won't be getting mine to keep, but if anyone smarter than I feels like they can do something with the registry after having access to a device, I'm game.
notebookgrail said:
Mix is Apr 12-14.
Are you handing over Chris a dvp?
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I can't
remember the samsung focus I got from here? yeah its sitting nice in a repair center in plano...screen issues up the wazoo. Plus some more things I'll PM...trust me never has my tech been so broken at a time I can't pay for it =/
Do any of the new menus allow tethering without the HTC driver hack?
seaephpea said:
Do any of the new menus allow tethering without the HTC driver hack?
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Not until we get hold of Qisda Driver similar to HTC.
How bout write access to the file explorer? Everything I find says it's for HTC products only.
Is there a way to permanetly change the touch sensitivity of the phone or will it always reset to the default of 40 after a power cycle?
I love the LED flash light option this gives us now! Sweet!
theusername said:
I love the LED flash light option this gives us now! Sweet!
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This is a nice app that i put together earlier for the flashlight.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=956063&highlight=flashlight
For those of you with the new updated FW, let me if this app isn't working. I will upload the updated one.
AWESOME thanks !
How did you figure this out..?
Anyway.. any idea if the NEW firmware update coming soon, is going to be NEW to us as well ? Camera still isnt fixed, and radio seems worse than old phone.