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Hey!
First of all iam really sorry if this has been asked before! But i searched around and didn't find anything about it ..
I have seen some roms with The Touch HD Keyboards cooked into them but only for once because they were to buggy. I would like these keyboards on my Touch Diamond, actually it is only the Phone Keypad iam looking for as the HD keypad provides a better way of changing between words..
Has this allready been made available as a cab or ?
Btw: Hope this was placed in the right section .. Just thinking that the guys here at the diamond forum is more into hd porting than they are at the development and hacking section ..
Thank you!
~D
Just bringing this to the top.. Nobody that knows anything?
Da9L said:
Just bringing this to the top.. Nobody that knows anything?
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Still no one that can tell me anything about this?
itje released cabs found in the xperia x1 forum.
look there.
you will find them BUT will be for WVGA so it will be a little taller on your diamond.
I tried install that keyboard on my Diamond and it says Instalation incomplete becase bla bla bla system restriction ... I don`t know why ... This is only resolution :/
EDIT: Ok instaled it on Internal not Device. But why there is so mess ... Wvga is 800x480 vga is 640x480 width is the same :/ But there is so messy in width :/
HD/Blackstone Keyboard
Well... Dug up a little and found it!
Credits to Radix999 for broadcasting it and giving a detailed instruction.
And also please thank xboxmod as the .cab is taken from his "Bell UI Test Rom" thread
... oh yah.. This Keyboard ROCKS!!! Tried & Tested on Dutty's V2.8 ROM
Radix999 said:
The new blackstone keyboard that people have talked about is an add-on and must be installed separately and was supplied in another thread.
You can download the new keyboard need from:
http://www.1filesharing.com/download/Z1TQ2XXI/
Extract the contents of the file into a temporary directory on your phone
launch the taskmgr application included
kill SIPGT_app process
then install xmicky keyboard fix.cab
a restart will be needed at the end
this will install the new blackstone keyboard with arrow keys.
Enjoy!
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What is diffrent with this keyboard. can you maby upload a screen shot?
This keyboard has added navigation ARROWS left right up down ...
bulletproof_78 said:
Well... Dug up a little and found it!
Credits to Radix999 for broadcasting it and giving a detailed instruction.
And also please thank xboxmod as the .cab is taken from his "Bell UI Test Rom" thread
... oh yah.. This Keyboard ROCKS!!! Tried & Tested on Dutty's V2.8 ROM
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works great,very nice keyboard.
works on swifts 7.5.
Hi!
I've tried to install this keyboard on my Diamond with 1.93 Official ITA Rom, but when I use any app in landscape I see it cutted.
Why???
Edit: It's a WVGA Keyboard? Beacause I've not a Touch HD but a simple Diamond (that is VGA). Perhaps it is the problem.
Nice guys ! Just what i was looking for.. Next thing is how do we change the language for T9 input?
Hi guys,
I haven't any clear answer.
Does it fit on the Diamond screen? In Landscape? In portrait?
I'm at work and can't try right now.
Thanks for your reply.
it does fit in portrait, not in landscape.
it is usable in landscape but it is cut of.
b.t.w.
with every thing i do, my phone opens the smal keybord in stead off full qwerty.
even if i put it on full qwerty in the settings.
Works great in portrait. Noticed if I want to start a new email or text, the phone would pick up a name or give me an option of a person to choose from when adding a name to send to. now it doesn't. Could this be linked?
when i try to dl it i get a virus warning from norton....
any mirrors?
thats norton giving you a false positive.
its famous for doing that.
Does anyone know how to change the language? Its rather pointless having this keyboard if we can't change it to the language we want..
i'm able to change the lang...
works great on my TD using duty v3.3
can someone upload this to a different server? i cant download anthing off that site
Here you go: For those of you who didn't see this, didn't look for it, or just didn't hear of it: The applications below have been ported from Rhodium & Topaz to fit on our VGA Diamonds. I did NOT port them, I only found them, tested & used all of them, and for lack of a better thing to do, I choose to collect & share them with you.
** If any of these don't work well for you, please tell me and I'll help you... NOTTTT! Don't you EVEN THINK about it.
*** Files are in CAB format.
**** Unless explicitly specified, Credit for spectacular works goes to JMZ, Satscan, Conflipper, Herg, dharvey4651, and Savage25rcracer (and their respective teams.
Topaz Comm. Manager: Working VERY perfectly. By tonio94
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=173672&d=1239097093
Topaz Program Icons - By Korand
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RLCYKVPN
NEW HTC ALBUM (ver. 3.0.19131527). VERY Smooth + New FEATURES + MANILA 2 Compatible.
http://www.mobilitydigest.com/downloads/HTC_Rhodium_Album_3_0_19131527_0.cab
HTC Notification Manager (By dharvey4651 & team)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=165179&d=1236703025
HTC Menu Enhancement (By dharvey4651 & team)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=165179&d=1236703025
HTC Calculator 1.0.1822.4128
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/HTC_Calculator.cab
HTC Album 2.5.1820.4127 w/ Social Networking
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/HTC_Album_TP2.cab
Opera v9.5 build 15613
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/Opera_9.50_15613_WWE_DEVICE_VGA.cab.cab
Email Wizard
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/diamond 2 email wizard.cab
Volume Control 2.1.1911.2331
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/topaz_volume.cab
GSensor with regedits
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/Diamond2 G-Sensor + app regs.cab
Keyboard With Arrows
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/Savage25rcracer_TD2_Full.cab
Keyboard NO Arrows
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/Savage25rcracer_TD2_K_NA.cab
Keyboard With Arrows in Landscape Only
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/Savage25rcracer_TD2_Keyboard_arrows_L_only.cab
QuickGPS 1.0.1911.1733
http://www.everythingdiamond.info/downloads/Diamond 2 QuickGPS.cab
And I didn't do all of them either, just some. Credit it given at my website.
http://www.everythingdiamond.info
And the man himself...
Big Applause, the crowd goes wild!!!
Really, thank you for the awesome contribution. This is frickin' groovy.
Sincerely
jmztaylor said:
And I didn't do all of them either, just some. Credit it given at my website.
http://www.everythingdiamond.info
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Thanks mate. I copied the "credits" as cited on your website...
Cheers
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Thanks mate. I copied the "credits" as cited on your website...
Cheers
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Thanks. As this is related. Does anybody know how to get the new email wizard called up instead of the old one?
I hope im not hijacking but I figured it was directly related. Why should someone install the new one when they can't do it without running a shortcut?
How do I upgrade Opera? It's quite a few thousand builds newer than the one I'm running, but the installer says that the old version cannot be uninstalled. If I just continue with installation, there's bound to be issues.
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How do I upgrade Opera? It's quite a few thousand builds newer than the one I'm running, but the installer says that the old version cannot be uninstalled. If I just continue with installation, there's bound to be issues.
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Not necessarily. It is almost identical, files wise. It shouldn't be an issue to uninstall it if you have issues. You prolly have opera cooked in, so it will never be able to be uninstalled.
Thank you for the great sharing!
Im just wondering, is it possible to port the contact application, which integrates all your conversations (e.g. emal, sms, phone history) with a particular person
did any1 try Diamond2 Sensor with apps regedit ?
and what is supposed to do ?
can anyone ripp diamond2 start menu?
When I installed the keyboard the Compact Qwerty keyboard disappeard! But the full keyboard is defnitely better.. Any way to get the compact qwerty back..?
christiano88 said:
can anyone ripp diamond2 start menu?
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+1 i would love to have that
Thanks man!
I'm going to gry the keyboard! looks awesome!
liBruce said:
Thank you for the great sharing!
Im just wondering, is it possible to port the contact application, which integrates all your conversations (e.g. emal, sms, phone history) with a particular person
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I already have. The only thing we are waiting for is the new manila from xboxmod. The contact editor is 90% tied into manila. So it is useless without it.
arix said:
did any1 try Diamond2 Sensor with apps regedit ?
and what is supposed to do ?
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It is to auto-rotate without the need for third party apps. There is an app called G-Config that configures the sensor for apps that aren't already supported.
christiano88 said:
can anyone ripp diamond2 start menu?
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I have not seen it used anywhere so I don't have anything to go off of.
jugulator said:
When I installed the keyboard the Compact Qwerty keyboard disappeard! But the full keyboard is defnitely better.. Any way to get the compact qwerty back..?
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That is one of the drawbacks from some people. As far as I can see the compact qwerty went away with this new keyboard.
awesome collection, my respect goes to the devs and the enthusiasts, who took the time to port 'em
restecp
- Do you have the Diamond 2's new icons
- It is very nice
- I just got some
- but i want all of them
the keyboard is amazing..it seems a bit sluggish though unfortunately..but much more user frendly
childe9 said:
- Do you have the Diamond 2's new icons
- It is very nice
- I just got some
- but i want all of them
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here are the icons. They are all contained in this dll. Manually insert them or link to the dll. BIG thanks to carburano for this.
if I use Diamond2 Sensor with apps regedit does not function well in the album photos horizontal photos will not change
Most of these have been written up so you can see a brief description and the feedback from people who have tried it:
http://www.fuzemobility.com/volume-control-ported-just-one-tab-now/
http://www.fuzemobility.com/the-new-scroll-bar/
http://www.fuzemobility.com/gain-more-control-of-the-gsen-apps-tp2-edition/
http://www.fuzemobility.com/same-tp2-keyboard-less-arrows/
http://www.fuzemobility.com/htc-album-from-touch-pro-2-ported-to-vga/
http://www.fuzemobility.com/htc-touch-pro-ii-calculator-ported/
http://www.fuzemobility.com/porting-progress-2-down-and-counting/ (Opera)
Noticed no one has bothered posting about the new Xperia OEM (XT9) keyboard cab extract from the R3AA rom used in itje's Touch-IT 4.5 rom so here's the post link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3364286&postcount=2
There's also newer version of the Media Experience Panel as well as another spiffy Flash-based "Growing" panel, etc.... check them out, and DONATE to itje for his hard work!
WARNING: the new XT9 keyboard is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HTC EzInput (TOUCH-IT) KEYBOARD. You can only have one OR the other installed.
Known Issues:
* au key is fcked. use reg attachment somewhere lower in this thread to enable it (at the expense of disabling T9).
Don't bug me (or itje) with "oh it doesn't work" questions... go figure it out yourself or JFGI in xda.
EDIT: Updated post with Keyboard pics. I think it's quite a worthy alternative to EzInput, mainly because it has Next Word Prediction (like in TouchPal, except this one actually works better b/c it remembers what you've typed before). And the bigger keys in keypad mode.
Is Itje ok with you extracting this stuff? I'd say so, as the ROM is apparently unprotected. The new keyboard is much better than the stock, though I still think I prefer fingerKB 2.0
aussiebum said:
Noticed no one has bothered posting about the new Xperia OEM (XT9) keyboard cab extract from the R3AA rom used in itje's Touch-IT 4.5 rom so here's the post link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3364286&postcount=2
There's also newer version of the Media Experience Panel as well as another spiffy Flash-based "Growing" panel, etc.... check them out, and DONATE to itje for his hard work!
WARNING: the new XT9 keyboard is NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE HTC (TOUCH-IT) KEYBOARD. You can only have one OR the other installed.
Don't bug me (or itje) with "oh it doesn't work" questions... go figure it out yourself or JFGI in xda.
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Oh. No wonder my XT9 doesn't work after I installed EZInput. Oh well, still prefer the original HTC keyboard though, cos of the Phonepad.
Angelusz said:
Is Itje ok with you extracting this stuff? I'd say so, as the ROM is apparently unprotected. The new keyboard is much better than the stock, though I still think I prefer fingerKB 2.0
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I haven't extracted anything, I'm just linking to his Touch IT ROM post which already has a couple of cabs hosted on Rapidshare
Just installed XT9 so don't know which one I prefer at the moment.. but it's nice to have a proper (non-MS) keyboard from SE finally! Looks like they're committed on improving the X1 so happy to see we're not getting left out in the cold....
does this keyboard have a phonepad also?
does it support T9 with phonepad?
do fn-key and accented letters on hardware keyboard work?
Can someone post a picture of the keyboard?
I tryed the new 3d game and it works very well.
But I can't get working new flash panel (growing panel) and new version of media xperience panel that have the radio integrated. I think that we need also of new panel manager.
If anyone can get working, please, share.
And finally it will be wonderful if there is also the new camera cab. It has AUTOFLASH and GPS photo!
The media panel and growing panel dont work. The icons pulse on media panel and growing panel it wont even load.This is on R1A rom
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Keyboard is nice though
This SPB Mobile Shell, is it the same as the original panel?
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The media panel and growing panel dont work. The icons pulse on media panel and growing panel it wont even load.This is on R1A rom
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Keyboard is nice though
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You have to install http://rapidshare.com/files/210068339/ActiveX_Deployment_signed.CAB for the GrowPanel. And if you're not using an english rom, you have to change the registry paths pointing to the panel.
Gorwing Panel works.
Thanks Chalid!
It's a very beauty panel! Like fish panel!
Now if new mxp and new cam will work, all we'll be very happy!
Sorry for being dumb, but is R3AA a new official ROM from SE?
darthmelk said:
Sorry for being dumb, but is R3AA a new official ROM from SE?
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not yet it's not
I could not find the 'camera/autoflash cab'. Is there a separate download link somewhere?
thanks
It isn't released.
But I think that we need only of xperiacamera directory (in new itje's rom).
To what i have to change the registry path for the growing panel and which registry path (exactly direction).
I have a german Xperia
Thx
You have to change all the key in HKLM/software/sonyericsson/panelmanager/panel/growing panel that have a wrong path.
For example default have /programs file/.... and IT user have to change in /programmi/...
Ok?
Camera (GPS)
I've installed the rom and its looking good​
there's a new panelmanager and the camera now has gps geotagging by the looks of it and the keyboard is gr8 too.
I don't know if you drop this over the R2A camera folder whether it will work or not. Have zipped the folder from the new rom but can't upload to here as keeps failing!
anyone care to try???
ratchetnclank said:
The media panel and growing panel dont work. The icons pulse on media panel and growing panel it wont even load.This is on R1A rom
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Keyboard is nice though
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I got the growing panel to work by installing the activex_deployment cab, but the media panel still doesn't work; the icons just pulse.
could someone in the know list the changes and improvements from the r2 to r3 rom (se rom, NOT itje's Rom)
and list which of the downloadable cabs are new/improved and which are the same as the old versions.
Having recently installed XBmod Manila Rhodium VGA Port (here) i was annoyed that my comm manager skin was still the stock O2 blue skin
I search for ages to try and find someone how had made a black one, the closest i came was this which isnt black and this which had render issues and had the white left buttons, so it might not be perfect but i made one.
If anyone has any suggestions or the original Manila Rhodium VGA background on its own please send it and your suggestions over and i will see what i can do.
Also ive design this so it will just replace your existing skin and not change the existing options on your comm manager page like add the 3g button if you dont already have it.
PS ignore the background looking so crap in the screen shot, this is largely because of soti pocket controllers preview mode being a lower colour base.
MIRROR Standard: http://rapidshare.com/files/213416974/PLAzmA_Rhodium_VGA_Comm_Manager.cab.html
UPDATE: (3G)
I have also created, a version which will enable a 3G option in comm manager, personally i dont use 3G so i didnt bother writing it in but im sure some people will want to have it
MIRROR 3G: http://rapidshare.com/files/213485222/PLAzmA_Rhodium_VGA_Comm_Manager_3G.cab.html
Issue: after installing this onto my device the background of the Comm Manager is still white, along with white font color and dark icons as in your screenshot.
plazma247 said:
Have you done a soft reset ??
Also what phone and rom are you running it on?
As far as i can see from looking at other skin cabs the background files are always called P_BG.png and L_BG.png and are not set by a reg key and called by comm manger program directly.
Please post problems / answers to the comm manager thread instead of xbmod's thread as its a bit off topic thanks.
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ROM udK Syrius Topaz R2 + XBmod Manila Rhodium (see sign).
Yes, I did soft reset my device.
doh
sibbor said:
ROM udK Syrius Topaz R2 + XBmod Manila Rhodium (see sign).
Yes, I did soft reset my device.
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sorry chap missed that, umm strange, do you have reg editor ?? could you try importing the attached reg file and then soft reset
plazma247 said:
sorry chap missed that, umm strange, do you have reg editor ?? could you try importing the attached reg file and then soft reset
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"CommManagerUIStyle" was set to 4 instead of 2 as in your provided fix.reg. I'm waiting for my device to startup as I type.
Btw, can you recommend a good register editor for VGA devices? Used PHM, but wasn't able to import your reg file.
EDIT: yepp, by changing that value from 4 to 2 I'm able to view the black background. Thank you =)!
sibbor said:
"CommManagerUIStyle" was set to 4 instead of 2 as in your provided fix.reg. I'm waiting for my device to startup as I type.
Btw, can you recommend a good register editor for VGA devices? Used PHM, but wasn't able to import your reg file.
EDIT: yepp, by changing that value from 4 to 2 I'm able to view the black background. Thank you =)!
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No worries umm personally i use soti pocket controller however i think the reg files for that and phm are incompatible, oh well ive included the fix into the cab file and re-uploaded to the first thread
the download link for the cab is dead.
iceblade911 said:
the download link for the cab is dead.
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Works for me, but posted a mirror anyway.
can you make one for wvga blackstone please?
djcedric said:
can you make one for wvga blackstone please?
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Sure if you can find me any other comm manager cab thats wvga i will strip it apart and rebuild it to support the Rhodium skin, i looked and havnt found one yet.
Alternativly if you can extract me the following files from your windows folder:
Function_Bluetooth.png
L_BG.png
P_BG.png
and give me a registry export of :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\CommManager
and all sub keys zip/rar them and send them over, i can then rebuild back into a cab, i need the registry key as ive not got a blackstone and need to double check the reg values
djcedric said:
can you make one for wvga blackstone please?
edit:works on wvga,have tryed it
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Nice one i dont suppose you can post me a screen shot of what it looks lik on wvga, dont worry if you cant just intrested.
Cab didnt work
Hi ,
Tried to install the cab but fails immediatly with when i just pressed the cab file.
My phone : Raphael unbranded Netherlands
ROM: ROMeOS 1.90.1
Radio 1.12.25.19
Only thing that I could imagine is my other commanager from nadavi that adds the 3 g is corrupted with this version.
hivesnl said:
Hi ,
Tried to install the cab but fails immediatly with when i just pressed the cab file.
My phone : Raphael unbranded Netherlands
ROM: ROMeOS 1.90.1
Radio 1.12.25.19
Only thing that I could imagine is my other commanager from nadavi that adds the 3 g is corrupted with this version.
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I would make sure your comm manager isnt running in memory when you install, ive actually made the pack so it has a 3g and ir option if you have already modded to get 3g or ir to appear on the comm manager.
However if you want to uninstall nadavi version, ive made a 3g version especially for you see the main thread for download.
I'm sorry, but I can't seem to actually use my Comm-Manager since I installed yours. The style is awesome for sure, but it's not very usable at the moment:
Clicking on an item highlights the current item, but does nothing; no toggling of Bluetooth or WiFi...
Clicking on the ON/OFF button for a function doesn't function either... same as above
In Rhodium Manila when I press the title for WiFi or Bluetooth the device vibrates and I'm taken to scanning mode (scan for AP's or BT devices)... this functionality is also gone.
EDIT: and I can't seem to uninstall it either. Typical
Uninstall
Not sure whats going on there, try and re-install over the top, it will tell you old version will need to be removed, say yes and then cancel the install when it comes to reinstall.
what rom are you running ?
Actually ive just noticed that since ive install XBmod latest manila pack im also unable to uninstall anything i put on, this it maybe a big in his pack, only noticed after i install wififofum today and its not on the list either.
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Not sure whats going on there, try and re-install over the top, it will tell you old version will need to be removed, say yes and then cancel the install when it comes to reinstall.
what rom are you running ?
Actually ive just noticed that since ive install XBmod latest manila pack im also unable to uninstall anything i put on, this it maybe a big in his pack, only noticed after i install wififofum today and its not on the list either.
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udK's ROM (see sign)... Yeah, must be XBmod's Manila... can't seem to uninstall any other app I've installed either. Damn, but oh well =)
So you're using XBmod's Manila and are able to use all the functionality within the CommManger? I suppose the regkeys are within the CAB file? Otherwise, is the values in fix.reg those you're using?
Idea
sibbor said:
udK's ROM (see sign)... Yeah, must be XBmod's Manila... can't seem to uninstall any other app I've installed either. Damn, but oh well =)
So you're using XBmod's Manila and are able to use all the functionality within the CommManger? I suppose the regkeys are within the CAB file? Otherwise, is the values in fix.reg those you're using?
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Yeah its working fine on my rom and the cab now includes whats in fix.reg which basically sets the comm manager mode to the right them to use a background wallpaper.
If you try and re-install over the top, it will say you have to remove before it can reinstall, allow i to remove, then cancel the new installation. soft reset and your old comm manager skin is back.
if you can then give me an export of :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\CommManager
i can look into it and see what the problem is, potentially i can rebuild you your own cab if theres something particular with your rom.
sibbor said:
I'm sorry, but I can't seem to actually use my Comm-Manager since I installed yours. The style is awesome for sure, but it's not very usable at the moment:
Clicking on an item highlights the current item, but does nothing; no toggling of Bluetooth or WiFi...
Clicking on the ON/OFF button for a function doesn't function either... same as above
In Rhodium Manila when I press the title for WiFi or Bluetooth the device vibrates and I'm taken to scanning mode (scan for AP's or BT devices)... this functionality is also gone.
EDIT: and I can't seem to uninstall it either. Typical
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Same here - Using Cloudy's v1.1 ROM.
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Same here - Using Cloudy's v1.1 ROM.
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That's exactly what happens to me with the ROM in sign. Will update ROM soon, so I can report back.
worked great for me. thanx again plazma, cant wait to see what you come up with next! still lovin the calculator!!
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I think your getting the green bars more than once is because your rom must use more than one colour for transparency on my dev phone only #000000 (true black) is used for transpency, so the comm manager is slightly off black to work around this, work fine on mine and for others aparently. So i can only assume the people having problems with their roms is due to the above.. not sure how to fix it but will look into it.
redd214 said:
worked great for me. thanx again plazma, cant wait to see what you come up with next! still lovin the calculator!!
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Well after the black calculator ive started and nearly completed a black dialer skin to match the calculator... ive got a small bug on landscape but might post it later this week if i cant figure out how to get around it.
Until then heres a screen shot
I just got the TP2 for USCC last week. (WM6.5) I haven't used WM in about 2 years and am pretty dissapointed to find a lot of the same issues that were present then. I used to be a fairly competent WM user with above average knowledge in registry editing, ROM flashing, etc but most of what I used to use seems to have changed. So far I have found the fixes for the sms sent notification and the organization of the contact list by last name, first to first, last.
I've been all over these forums and cannot find a fix to disable the onscreen keyboard from auto-popping...ever. Also, in the sound settings menu, there is a slider to adjust ringer volume and another to adjust system volume yet these two don't work independently. I want system volume loud for hearing things like my IM app that runs in the background yet have the ringer volume lower as it's over bearing on full.
Something else I have noticed is that some settings menus appear to be there but not functioning. For instance, under settings>all settings>today there is a 2nd tab for items that does not change from the appearance tab. I've notice several menu's like this throughout the phone. It seems like there are things that other versions of WM may have had that this doesn't or simply that Microsoft/HTC got lazy in the initial release and either did not remove tabs that were not intended to be there or forgot to finish some that should. Just wondering if anyone has some insight into this.
I'm also looking for a good free IM client. I've seen many apps across these forums but with so many out there, it's hard to find the right one for me. I refuse to pay $45 for Agile messenger (although I've seen hacked versions but I would prefer not to deal with that). It's a decent app, not great but decent but $45 for a very simple app is outrageous. So, I found Slick ( http://slick.en.softonic.com/windowsmobile ) which is a free app and works great! The only feature it is missing that I liked about Agile is a notification (similar to the annoying sms message sent notification that I removed) while the app is in standby. Does anyone know of another free IM app that is simple and has that feature? I only use Google Talk and have noticed some apps specifically for that but there are so many to try, I'm hoping someone has a good recommendation to save me some time.
The last thing I'm curious about pertains to Manila. I see Manila all over these forums. I've done some reading on it and have a good understanding of what manila is. But, it's very confusing as some thread talk about reflashing ROMS for it and others talk about installing cabs over your current rom for it. Does anyone have a link to a good thread(s) that will explain things more clearly so I can make an educated decision on the best way to try this out? A, Manila for Dummies, if you will.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Edit: It looks like the "Manila" Touch Flo design is incorporated in WM 6.5 on my device already? Is this mainly the custom tabs located at the bottom of the today screen?
CeLlgUy said:
...to disable the onscreen keyboard from auto-popping...
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There's an option to disable "Auto Deploy SIP" in Advanced Configuration Tool.
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... Also, in the sound settings menu, there is a slider to adjust ringer volume and another to adjust system volume yet these two don't work independently....
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Go to "Settings" tab, tap "Sound", turn off "Single Volume Control".
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... under settings>all settings>today there is a 2nd tab for items that does not change from the appearance tab....
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First of all, TF3D/TouchFlo3d, Manila, or Sense are essentially the same thing. It's a skin designed by HTC to cover up WinMo. You may say it's actualy just a very elaborate Today screen plugin. Since it takes up the whole screen, you would not be able to add other items.
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... I'm also looking for a good free IM client....
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No comment. I use MSN Messenger. See if other can help you out here.
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... A, Manila for Dummies, if you will....
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See above for a crude definition. There are many versions, so that's why there's so much discussion in these forums about them. People are trying to use versions that didn't come stock with their devices.
TF2D or Manila 2D - for budget devices like the Touch Vivo, Touch Cruise, etc
TF3D v1 - originally came on the Touch Diamond and Touch Pro
TF3D v2- came with the Touch Diamond 2 and our Touch Pro2.
TF3D v2.1 - came with the release of the official WinMo 6.5 ROM for the Touch Diamond2 and our Touch Pro2. Identifiable with the weather under the clock in the Home tab.
TF3D v2.5 - came with the release of the Touch HD2. Has customizable shortcuts on the Home tab, revamped People tab, coverflow-like Pictures tab and Music tab when in landscape, and other goodies.
Btw, going forward, you may want to list out what you're asking in bullet point form. Most people are put off by long essay-like posts. You'll get more responses if your post is clear and short.
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There's an option to disable "Auto Deploy SIP" in Advanced Configuration Tool.
Go to "Settings" tab, tap "Sound", turn off "Single Volume Control".
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Can't believe I missed that one, thanks.
First of all, TF3D/TouchFlo3d, Manila, or Sense are essentially the same thing. It's a skin designed by HTC to cover up WinMo. You may say it's actualy just a very elaborate Today screen plugin. Since it takes up the whole screen, you would not be able to add other items.
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I was just using that particular option as an example of a menu that is present but cannot be accessed.
See above for a crude definition. There are many versions, so that's why there's so much discussion in these forums about them. People are trying to use versions that didn't come stock with their devices.
TF2D or Manila 2D - for budget devices like the Touch Vivo, Touch Cruise, etc
TF3D v1 - originally came on the Touch Diamond and Touch Pro
TF3D v2- came with the Touch Diamond 2 and our Touch Pro2.
TF3D v2.1 - came with the release of the official WinMo 6.5 ROM for the Touch Diamond2 and our Touch Pro2. Identifiable with the weather under the clock in the Home tab.
TF3D v2.5 - came with the release of the Touch HD2. Has customizable shortcuts on the Home tab, revamped People tab, coverflow-like Pictures tab and Music tab when in landscape, and other goodies.
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That actually clears it up quite a bit. So it appears that my CDMA TP2 with USCC is actually 2.1 or 2.5? I see you stated our TP2 is is 2.1 but your description of 2.5 seems to fit my phone. Either way, it looks like I can just addon on any Manila Cabs that customize the home screen more as Manila is already installed?
Btw, going forward, you may want to list out what you're asking in bullet point form. Most people are put off by long essay-like posts. You'll get more responses if your post is clear and short.
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Sorry about that, I was reading though forums for about 2 hours after the bar last night when I typed all of that. I tend to get a bit winded when I'm intoxicated.
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I was just using that particular option as an example of a menu that is present but cannot be accessed.
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Where else are there menu options that doesn't look like they belong? Anyway, if there are, then it's because of Microsoft and not HTC. We're on WinMo is on version 6.5 now, but it really hasn't changed much since I first used a pocket PC back in 2000.
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Either way, it looks like I can just addon on any Manila Cabs that customize the home screen more as Manila is already installed?
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Certainly, there are components that are possible to install via cabs. But often, you'll need to flash a ROM with the particular build of Manila that you want to get those features.
So just to clear this up, if something is made for TF3D v2, it should (or might) work with our CDMA TP2 running the stock @M6.5 rom?
Also, anyone have a fix for the keyboard thing? I remembered the name of the cab i used to use, null keyboard but can't find anything that works with this rom. I've tried a few reg edits that have not worked.
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So just to clear this up, if something is made for TF3D v2, it should (or might) work with our CDMA TP2 running the stock @M6.5 rom?
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It should, yes. However, if you have a TP2 with WM 6.5 you most likely have Manila 2.1 (in my case 2.1.191937). If you go to the Settings tab and scroll down, you should be able to see which version you have. That being said, many cabs work on all versions, a good few has to have a more specific version (like 2.0, 2.1 or 2.5) and a mere handful needs to be spot on (e.g. 2.1.1717).
After installing such a CAB you often need to restart your TF3D/Manila/Sense, and to do so you go to Start > Settings > Today and tick off HTC Sense. Tap OK and go back in to tick the HTC Sense box again. That restarts your TF3D.
Hope that made sense.
Thx for the clarification, I think I'm ready to start customizing this thing! I'm a bit hesitant as I really like alot of the features that come with the stock home screen. My last windows device was the 8125 and I modded the **** out of that home screen but this one I simply want to add a few highlights without loosing the over all look.
One thing I have been curious about is if there is a way to put a google search bar under the calendar. I know Google apps will put one up but then I have to go to my programs tab and open google apps so I might as well just eliminate a step and open opera.
I haven't checked to be honest with you, but I am satisfied with moving the internet tab a few notches closer to the home screen tab. I find that to be quick and easy enough! One tab on the tab and the google search is at the top of the screen.
Thanks for all the help! You gave me the tools I needed to dive back in. I understand the differences in Manila's now as I've flashed about 5 or 6 different roms. 2.5 is slick in theory, especially when Dusk Evolution v2.0 is theme is added but I had to return to 2.1. Thanks again for the help to get me started.
Im client look at PalRingo.. it's pretty awesome and covers most major networks (yahoo, MSN, gmail, facebook chat, icq others.
Yes, that's what I currently use. Kind of an old thread now too. I've come a long way since I started this thread.