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hello to all
I installed Orange Homescreen on my WM5 blue-angel.
It it by far the cleanest plug-in I've ever used! Two problems though:
1. The URLs seem to be hard coded - anyway of changing that?
2. On the contacts "tab" there is an option for speed dial, but it generates an error when I try to use it - is there some other CAB I need to install?
Thank you!
Hi AdmiralAK,
I love the Orange today plugin too, but have had a lot of trouble installing it on the other Rom's for my Universal. Can you tell which files you used to install it :?:
As for the problems your having:
1. The URL's can be changed by editing the Full_one.xml file.
But your still limited to four.
2. In the Orange Rom, some of the files have a lower case t prefix.
Try changing renaming your speed dial executable. It might work :wink:
Thanks!
I downloaded the homescreen cab from somewhere on this board (this was a few days ago so I am not completely sure). I found two versions. One was in the ftp://xda-developers.com/Universal/Extended_ROMs/Orange Extended ROM/
(this one I did not install because I had the otherone already installed)
(ok after a little looking I found it)
I am actually using the Orange Homescreen from the Orange SPV M3100 (hermes device) - this is the one that is installed on my Blue angel and it works without a problem. --> I am attaching it.
(I apologize to the forum for postnig the same file again - I cannot find the link to it)
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As for the speed dialer - I don't think I have the application installed on my blue angel (I am using the 1.3beta rom from HELMI and I don't seem to be able to find it) in my device - any idea where to get it?
Also, is the XML file that I need to edit in the windows/ directory?
Thanks
google tells me that the full_one.xml file is in my windows directory...but I dont see it :-/
The CAB from the Orange Ext ROM is just the reg settings, its no good without the files from the Orange ROM.
I'll try the file you posted this weekend [if I get the chance] :?
Yes, the XML file is in the Windows folder.
It works inconjuction with the HomeScreen.dll, with some icons stored in contactsico.dll.
I've added these files and the prefixed t files from the Windows folder of my Universal, I hope they're useful.
Have you tried the file ?
Hmm.. performing back up now.. and going to try it out. Hope it is easy to uninstall.
[UPDATE]
Ok, tested out the plugin. It is a nice plugin. Make your phone more like a phone than a PDA. It gives you one hand operation by using the direction buttons, making calls and stuff. However, since it will disable all other plugins, I won't recommend others whom uses Today calendar plugins such as Pocket Breeze, TodayAgenda, TodayPlus, etc.. to use this orange plugin. Uninstall is easy.
Screen shot of it here http://www.coolsmartphone.com/article569.html
under the section `INSIDE`. It is the same for smart phone and pda phone. You will see all the options available. And the 'Today' option actually sends you to the (built in) Calendar day view.
Hi, have you used the cab file and zip file above ?
Ok, I tried the plugin posted here by AdmiralAK, on my Universal.
First thing I noticed was it actually ran on the O2 ROM.
Second thing was how small the icons are compared to the plguin built into the Orange Universal ROM.
But I guess that makes sence as the screens are very different sizes. More importantly must of the plugin works fine.
I'm sure a little editing would probably have it all working.
What I did notice is its totally different to the Universal plugin, none of the files i've edited to get the universal version working the way I want it to, exist in this version. Hence the Full_one.xml, t* and .bmh files are not in the Windows folder.
I've gone back to the Orange ROM, as I have it running the way I want and the bigger icons are easier to use on the Universal. But i'll be keeping this version as I may get a TyTn next year.
Cool program. But too bad, limited customizable.
Hi people,
Great software, I was looking to try this on my MDA Vario. Too bad of it's limitations. Good to try out and see how it works.
Though I was thinking of visually designing a kind of similar application and find some great developers on this site to help me create it. Of course if anyone is interested in this kind of functionality.
Anyone already interested? let me know. i hope to have some draft ideas on here in the form of screenshots as soon as possible. but now it's diner time see ya.
Cheers,
Shah.
I have tried editing the 'full_one.xml' file, then soft reset....however it hasn't changed anything...
did i miss something?
Hi guy,
I've tried to resize the icon of plug-in and it's ok in portrait but no in landscape, I think it's a registry problem for landscape.
I'd like to use the plug-in on no orange rom.
I'll find the way to get more than 4 custom option but i get without icon.
The file full_one.xml is linked with other file of the orange rom so I think that's one problem.
@Shah2,
I'd be interested in a plugin like this, that has a few more options [see below] and works on all ROM's.
I have no programing skills or abilities, but i'd help out where I can. :wink:
@minty1978,
The Full_one.xml file only lets you edit the Labels and the URL's in the plugin.
@filippodisvevia,
I'd like to use the plug-in on a none Orange ROM too.
Then I wouldn't have to kepp hiding my Universal from the IT guys at work. :lol:
The 3 things I'd like to change on the plugin are:
1. Have more than 5 URL's in the Web section.
2. Have more than 4 programs in the Launch section.
3. Have all seven sections appear on the screen [at least in portrate mode][/i]
I'm a littlebit busy but I want resolve this match.
Stay tuned
Concept Orange Homescreen Pimped Beta 0.1
Hi people,
I told ya that I was interested in making the Orange Homescreen even better than it is at the moment.
THESE ARE PURELY PHOTOSHOP MOCKUPS!
Image number 1 shows the use of today plugin as we know them. It's just to give an example. All the other screens speak for themselves.
If anyone has his/her own ideas please share them in this thread. I would also like to draw the attention of developers who might be interested in creating this for real, and not just some photoshop images, please let me know.
Cheers,
Shah
Hi Shah,
Thats way more complex, than I was looking for. :shock:
But, If this was to be built as a new plugin, hopefully it could be scalable, using a .ini or .xml file. Like the real Orange plugin does. 8)
The only I don't really like, is the other plugins showing as in pic.1.
I have other plugins switched on while i'm at work, and the Orange one at night. I find the empty desktop more relaxing. :wink:
ZaForD said:
Hi Shah,
Thats way more complex, than I was looking for. :shock:
But, If this was to be built as a new plugin, hopefully it could be scalable, using a .ini or .xml file. Like the real Orange plugin does. 8)
The only I don't really like, is the other plugins showing as in pic.1.
I have other plugins switched on while i'm at work, and the Orange one at night. I find the empty desktop more relaxing. :wink:
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Hi ZaForD
The complexity is actually quite limited. Because if you use the plugin most of the options are the same. Most of the items are just additions to the rest of the plugin.
And for the pic 1. I can image it's not that nice. But with input we can work on making it more general so that people will like it.
Personally I would like to have the standaard Today screen plugins visible because they are still usefull.
It's also a possibility that all the items are configerable to meet users needs. For example standaard options like the original homescreen for users that want the basic functionalities, and advanced options for users who want more options. so that every page is user configerable.
Anything is possible in Photoshop haha. but seriously if there are any developers who are interested please leave a note.
Cheers,
Shah
I stopped using the plugin - no matter how much I liked it - because it did not show me tasks tat need to be done.
I would be interested in something more complex than it is now (at least show me my tasks) but maybe not as complex as the mockups. scalability would be cool
What do you think he is trying to do?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=63214&highlight=
Any updates on this?
I have a Prophet and tested the plugin, however there are some things that I can't edit (cause I don't have an Orange ROM)...
A german user did a really nice black skin for the trinity.
It is downloadable here...
http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=110414
Unfortunatly it is only running on WM5 so far.
Only if more users request it, he will make it WM6 compatible!
So if you like it, let him know...
Which parts of it is not compatible with WM6?
ulischultz said:
A german user did a really nice black skin for the trinity.
It is downloadable here...
http://www.ppc-welt.info/community/showthread.php?t=110414
Unfortunatly it is only running on WM5 so far.
Only if more users request it, he will make it WM6 compatible!
So if you like it, let him know...
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Uli,
Thanks for the link. I checked out the skins, very nice. Although I speak some German, I would prefer to load skins on my device with English button labels. Do you think he might do that for us??? I tried to send him a PM, but the website wouldn't let me. It really looks like the nicest black skin suite that I've seen. Thank him from us .
jpless said:
Which parts of it is not compatible with WM6?
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The Comm-Manager crashes, I think because of the new VoIP-Button etc.
Did you test it on WM6?
Matterhorn said:
Uli,
Thanks for the link. I checked out the skins, very nice. Although I speak some German, I would prefer to load skins on my device with English button labels. Do you think he might do that for us??? I tried to send him a PM, but the website wouldn't let me. It really looks like the nicest black skin suite that I've seen. Thank him from us .
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Which buttons do you mean?
Hey the Trinity Black Mod v2 on my Trinity with WM6 without problems! Nice thx
Yes, it is confirmed! It works on WM6 without problems.
And it is multilingual. On an english rom, everything is displayed in english!
Very nice!!!
ulischultz said:
Yes, it is confirmed! It works on WM6 without problems.
And it is multilingual. On an english rom, everything is displayed in english!
Very nice!!!
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Oh...oops Thanks for clearing that up!
CommManager doesn t work with LSVW Rom 2.0.0.5. I had to uninstall it altough its really nice !
Is right, functions only to version 2.0.0.4. An update should soon appear!
Just tried this, and I do like it. At first I was not happy that it showed "Hide Keyboard" instead of "Contacts" when in Phone mode, and was going to uninstall it.
But then I enabled Video Calls and now "Contacts" is back
Unfortunately, it's true that CommManager doesn't work with it. I can live with it for now, but it'd be nice if it gets fixed soon.
Only other gripe, the start up graphic is a little goofy (what's with that font?!)
O.K., had some time to play with this theme, and now I am not happy with it at all:
1. The theme DOES NOT uninstall cleanly. I was not able to uninstall it with either the standard uninstaller, nor with SKTools. The only way I was able to get rid of it, was by overwriting it with the zombienexus theme indicated below.
2. The Catcher theme is virtually identical to the wm6_blackextra_3g_dialpad from this page: http://www.zombienexus.net/portal/GL_Display.asp?SEC=3&EntryID=513. The only difference I can see is the .tsk background file, which BTW is what causes the problem with CommManager. IMO, unless Catcher was involved in the zombie skin project, he should be giving credit where due.
MacGuy2006 said:
1. The theme DOES NOT uninstall cleanly. I was not able to uninstall it with either the standard uninstaller, nor with SKTools. The only way I was able to get rid of it, was by overwriting it with the zombienexus theme indicated below.
2. The Catcher theme is virtually identical to the wm6_blackextra_3g_dialpad from this page: http://www.zombienexus.net/portal/GL_Display.asp?SEC=3&EntryID=513. The only difference I can see is the .tsk background file, which BTW is what causes the problem with CommManager. IMO, unless Catcher was involved in the zombie skin project, he should be giving credit where due.
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Anyone can make a skin suite in black it just takes some time, there isn't a copyright on black. I loaded the zombienexus black theme first, and it didn't uninstall cleanly either, in fact, my dialpad had no color after the uninstall, just white boxes. I fixed it by installing the Black Trinity theme. So there you go...
Matterhorn said:
Anyone can make a skin suite in black it just takes some time, there isn't a copyright on black. ....
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True, except that the zombienexus skins have been around for eons, and the apparently pretty new Catcher skin looks just like their extra-black.
The zombies are pretty well known, as a quick perusal of this and other forums shows, so I somehow doubt Catcher was not aware of their skin before he spent whatever time it took. Perhaps he did some German customization, but a .tsk does not a new "named" theme make....
Whatever.... the zombies theme at least works with 2.0.0.5.
The flash reported a failure (in German, don't remember what exactly - sorry), but the black theme works anyway except for the black background picture. I don't mind since I'm using my own background anyway. My device is WM6 in the Dopodasia variety.
Thanks for the nice theme-work...
Greets, Leon Steyns.
MacGuy2006 said:
O.K., had some time to play with this theme, and now I am not happy with it at all:
1. The theme DOES NOT uninstall cleanly. I was not able to uninstall it with either the standard uninstaller, nor with SKTools. The only way I was able to get rid of it, was by overwriting it with the zombienexus theme indicated below.
2. The Catcher theme is virtually identical to the wm6_blackextra_3g_dialpad from this page: http://www.zombienexus.net/portal/GL_Display.asp?SEC=3&EntryID=513. The only difference I can see is the .tsk background file, which BTW is what causes the problem with CommManager. IMO, unless Catcher was involved in the zombie skin project, he should be giving credit where due.
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Does anybody have solution for uninstalling this theme completely?
For Those Who Wanted An iPhone ROM, Heres A CAB That Should Do Most Of What You Want.
Here It Is iPhone.cab
It Includes:-
Grumps - iPhone App
inphyy - iPhone App Configurer
A_C - Slide2UnLock
larna - iContacts
xelashiu - iPhone Dialer Skin
And A Welcomehead BMP That I Found On The Forum.
Hope It's Ok Not Fully Tested It Yet, Please Leave Feedback.
Cheers
Thx for the release?...are there any problems if I want to remove the CAB...in case I have some problems?
How is the response time of the OS after install....much slower than WM6 withouth this or...?
Regards,
Primoz
Pc78 said:
Thx for the release?...are there any problems if I want to remove the CAB...in case I have some problems?
How is the response time of the OS after install....much slower than WM6 withouth this or...?
Regards,
Primoz
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Gooooood question!
I'd like to take look, just fer ****s & giggles ye know? don't wanna screw up my current install now. I'm in far too happy a place, ROM wise
Already tried it out...but it is useless for me...respons...like 3-5 sec after tapping a button...5mb less free RAM...this is too much for me..
Regards,
Primoz
All I can say is that the Dialer will not work correctly on 8252 with CIN 3.5.2. There are some alignment issues with numbers.
Also it's impossible to enter the settings for the skin and PHONE icon not linked correctly.
Best Regards
Why is this in the WM6 forum? Does the CAB only work on WM6?
It probably doesn't belong in this topic, but why don't we try and change that?
Would there be interest in making a WM6 ROM that looks and acts almost like an iPhone? I can see there being some disadvantages and no doubt a lot of people will miss the today screen, but there might be a few people interested none the less.
Maybe it would be better to keep it as an "iPhone CAB" with everything on it, so that users can try it and remove it quite easy?
What other programs would we need in the ROM do you think?
I'm thinking it would be good to try and embed Piscel Browser, or similar at least, so that you have the fancy finger scrolling on websites.
Maybe we could add the ringtones as well....
Percz said:
It probably doesn't belong in this topic, but why don't we try and change that?
Would there be interest in making a WM6 ROM that looks and acts almost like an iPhone?
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Why not ! Could be fun to try at least, providing performance didnt render it unusable.
@Pc78
To Deal With The Response Times, Select Settings And You Should Be At The Configurator App, You Can Change The Response Times With This App.
@.VIBE
It Should Uninstall Correctly, As That Option Was Selected With WinCE CAB Manager
@dusank
Strange The Phone Link Works Fine On My Phone, Maybe Try It Again After A Soft Reset.
Cheers
Follow The Links That Are Posted In The First Post, For Information On How To Configure The Individual Apps.
Cheers
Does it include the filedialogchanger made by ??? which is posted with iConfig?
and could you write which versions of the apps in the .cab?
sorry, but im a little lazy atm so i havent downloaded it..
Problems with Dialer
This is my first post, can you put xelashiu WM6 version of the dialer in the cab file. because of the problems with key pad numbers lining up, otherwise great app Many Thanks
Oange SPVM3100
LVSW 3.30.2.1
GREAT CAB
Great cab, I was just looking forward to install a cab like these, but has only problem with the dialer, I hope can be fix. Thank you for the great work.
This CAB is very nice, but it was eaier to configure an iPhone theme using WAD with all the godies. Plus, you can put the icons wherever you want and add or delete them.
Unfortunately WAD is buggy and creates a soft reset from time to time. Other than that it's a nice app to play with!
I really like the start for this app... iContact is my favorite cause its a Stylusless UI. Now if everything else is ported it would be awesome!!! The dialer is a good start too but really needs work with simplifying it. It doesn't need to be that complicated and the look can be polished too. I'm willing to work on it with the developer if you need more of my feedback. I'm an interface designer by trade so please use me
I AM WILLING TO PAY IF SOMEONE WERE TO MAKE THE ENTIRE iPHONE OS AS A CAB OR WM6 REPLACEMENT!
Anyone else?
I'm a software developer with a fresh mind straight from Uni...so if anyone wants to team up let me know and I'd be happy to start on this project.
Slither I'm up for it!
I'll design the interfaces... You make them work!
Deal or No Deal?
Oh btw which direction would you like to go Cook our own ROM or CAB?
Deal
I like the CAB direction...btw I'm working full time so i'll dedicate time for the project mainly in the evenings and whenever I get time during work. PM me for design thoughts you have.
Cheers.
slither & and spidey
im excited to see what you guys will produce...
Sweeeeeettt!
Loaded WM6 on my hermes and was looking to custom create a dialer skin.
Is there a tutorial or Skin editor to allow me to create my own dialer skins?
Thanks!
Not alot of info around unfortunatly....however it is quite quite difficult to learn as i found out.
Search the forums as there is a few threads on this aswell.
Thanks much.. Guess I'll do some more digging around. I found cabs for different dialer skins.. guess I'll try to reverse engineer those. Maybe start a thread with details...
dialer skins
idk if this will help you out very much, but from what I can see in the ozankilic's iphone skin, it's basically a cab of .bmp imager (all of the buttons) and reg entries according to those buttons.
also I used CABwuz to get into the cab, havnt tried to actually make my own skin
PS yes thats all there is, image files (bmp and gif) and reg edits
hope this helps
also check this thread and ask the member that makes these skins how they do it. Im sure we can convince them on making a tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=292544&highlight=dialer+skins
Hi guys,
I've been scrolling through the pages and can't seem to find what i'm looking for!
I'm looking to replace the standard white phonepad keyboard to a black one?
Does anyone know of an app to change this???
Thanks
Lewis
there is one called "blackdialer"
sorry... I need to be more clear!
I already have the blackdialer for my phone which is great... but im looking to replace the phonepad keyboard which is used to type out SMS and Emails and looking for something similar to the blackdialer because simply... i think its pretty cool!
Any ideas anyone?
look at this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=477054&page=6
and this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=479464
Yea come across those, but they don't do T9 do they?
Black HTC Phone pad
HI,
I have found that if you just take these 2 images (Assets_dialer_Normal, Assets_dialer_Pressed) from the windows folder, you can easily just take them into photoshop and then replace them on your device, I did this already and it works perfectly. Only thing is you need to use a program to replace them, such as Resco explorer, which you can download a free trial.
Now the second issue is, does anyone know what the name of the other 2 buttons are while in phone pad? They are the back button and the calls buttons, located at the bottom left and right hand sides. I want to make them black as well
Thanks for the advice...
lew1984 said:
sorry... I need to be more clear!
I already have the blackdialer for my phone which is great... but im looking to replace the phonepad keyboard which is used to type out SMS and Emails and looking for something similar to the blackdialer because simply... i think its pretty cool!
Any ideas anyone?
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I don`t know what ROM you are using but in NRG Rom`s from long time the Keypad is dark grey like black and looks very cool and also the keypad look a bit diferent than the default one so i dont know do if you have the right files and just copy over windows will work for you but if you really want this keypad i can recomend to Flash Nrg ROM
christofertan said:
HI,
I have found that if you just take these 2 images (Assets_dialer_Normal, Assets_dialer_Pressed) from the windows folder, you can easily just take them into photoshop and then replace them on your device, I did this already and it works perfectly. Only thing is you need to use a program to replace them, such as Resco explorer, which you can download a free trial.
Now the second issue is, does anyone know what the name of the other 2 buttons are while in phone pad? They are the back button and the calls buttons, located at the bottom left and right hand sides. I want to make them black as well
Thanks for the advice...
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He dont need a DIALER he is talking about Keypad when you write e-mails SMS and so on so the images Asses_dialer etc are for the Manila Phone Dialer not the keyboard
uhm okie
Hi All,
Yes sorry but the post started out as Phonepad, dus I thought it was for the phone. Keyboard would be the correct word to use for this issue.
I have alos not found a solution for this one although I imagine you can do the same thing possibly?? Find the image(s) which are being used for these and update them...??
Anyone find out more about it?
phonepad
Hi guys
I created some phonepads myself,if you want you can create any phonepad
Its normally very easy look at this.I have to send it in a zib file otherwise it would be to big
P.S if you like it but the Assets files in your Windows directory with theTotal-commander programm ,EASY BISY
"BE CAREFUL" with overwrite the Assets files "SAFE" at first your original Assets file in case you don`t like my phonepad on you phone it looks always different on the phone as you see them on the picture
IM glad im not the only one confused
To lumisab, they are searching here for the keyboard, the one you use when you type an sms or email
If you have those that would be great, polease post them here
FingerKeyb
Hi christofertan
I`v got some Keypad look at the picture if you like it download the file
I found the cab myself somewhere in one of the thread you can chose different color too have fun
Thanks limisab,
Question, can this be used on HD2, becasue my keyboard layout looks different than the photos and I just realise now that Im in the wrong phone category
FingerKeyb
hi christofertan
what I know Yes you can us it, do be of the save side go in the above Search section, and put "FingerKeyb" in, you will come to the guy who offer the fingerkeyb you can get it in any resolution,if you know your resolution