Develop Bugs

HTC Home Plugin Changes

Please see second post for some new icons and a fix for the selected item bezel problem that occurred with my original set of icons.
Thanks to all for your support and positive comments. I am really surprised at how popular this little thread has become. It seems a lot of people are interested in modding their today HomePlugin with new clock fonts, icons, etc. and there are some talented folks contributing some very nice graphics on this thread. Thanks for your efforts!
The new Kaiser Home Plugin is superior to the one we've been using til now, and it is available in color here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316107. The actual number digits are still white in the Kaiser version though, but the same "colorized" digits I posted below will work fine with it.
Hello all,
I really liked the HTC Home Plugin, but its stark white clock digits didn't go well (I thought) with Custel's Black theme that I have installed. So I made some files with different colored digits to replace the stock ones. I just replaced the ones in the Windows folder of my device with the ones in the archives below. Choose the color you prefer, extract the files and make sure that you don't have the plugin selected in your Today Items before you try to replace the stock files. You can either use Explore from ActiveStink or copy them onto your memory card and then transfer to your Windows folder. I also included the original digits in case you want to go back to basic white. Enjoy!
P.S. I'm waiting for permission from Schaps to post an additional archive with the improved Vista-like icons he uses in his ROM. The original icons provided by HTC are way too plain.

Here's an example of the EBlue
Note: I attached the transparent and "spotlight" versions for the button backgrounds. Use the Transparent Bezel to fix the left and right bezel problem as reported by Binyo later in this thread. The Spotlight with icons version is based on JUVS color icons for the Kaiser version. It gives a nice "stage light" appearance to the selected icon and a darkened shadowy icon for the unselected items. You can get the complete set of icons with the spotlight or just the spotlight by itself if you already have icons you prefer (I changed JUVS house icon for example, to one I liked better. You might have done the same.). These work with the original and Kaiser version of the plugin.
Thanks to Schaps for giving me permission to distribute his very nice icons!
HTCHIcons.zip - Here is a package of Schaps' Vista-look icons with some other files that give more transparency to the HTC Home Plugin. These are to be extracted and copied to your device's Windows folder to replace the stock ones. Screenshot is no longer attached, sorry.
TranspSpotlight Clor Icons.zip - These are the new "stagelight' version. See screenshot below.
Here's what it looks like on my today screen:

Looks good, thank you.

Very nice thanks for sharing.

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Good job! Thank you.
The only problem is when I tried to go back to the original color I find that the HH_HOME_seperator.png file is missing from the HTCHbkup folder.
Can you please post that file?
Thank you for doing that
Also, is there any way to make green digits? (like the metrix)
Thanks again.

Thank you Gmgonzal
Thank you for bringing a little colour to an otherwise drab today screen.
And ofcourse thanks to Schapp's for sharing his great work.
Man, that's what I love about this Forum.

Mil3 said:
Good job! Thank you.
The only problem is when I tried to go back to the original color I find that the HH_HOME_seperator.png file is missing from the HTCHbkup folder.
Can you please post that file?
Thank you for doing that
Also, is there any way to make green digits? (like the metrix)
Thanks again.
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yeah that happened to me also but i think i like it better with a different color separator.

Mil3 said:
Good job! Thank you.
The only problem is when I tried to go back to the original color I find that the HH_HOME_seperator.png file is missing from the HTCHbkup folder.
Can you please post that file?
Thank you for doing that
Also, is there any way to make green digits? (like the metrix)
Thanks again.
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Wow, that was embarrassing! The corrected bkup file is in the first post. I also put the original non-transparent background in it in case someone wants it. I made a matrix-style green one for you, as thanks for pointing it out.

Thanks for your understanding!
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yeah that happened to me also but i think i like it better with a different color separator.
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Thanks for the positive comments, it's a simple edit on png files. I'm glad you all liked it!

These look really god, thank you, but problem is I cannot use them.
The files on my PPC are Read-Only and ROM flagged so I cannot overwrite them due to the ROM setting. Does anyone have any suggetions?
My PPC is flashed with WM6 with built in HTC.

Father L said:
These look really god, thank you, but problem is I cannot use them.
The files on my PPC are Read-Only and ROM flagged so I cannot overwrite them due to the ROM setting. Does anyone have any suggetions?
My PPC is flashed with WM6 with built in HTC.
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Sorry, I am assuming you already have Schaps' ROM, it is already enhanced. I made these for folks who wanted to use the HTC Home plugin with Schaps' icons no matter what ROM they used. True your clock is white, but other than changing the files at the source and recreating the ROM I don't think it can be done.
For Schaps and anyone else who is a big fan of purple, here's a set that goes well with Schaps' today image background...

Father L said:
These look really god, thank you, but problem is I cannot use them.
The files on my PPC are Read-Only and ROM flagged so I cannot overwrite them due to the ROM setting. Does anyone have any suggetions?
My PPC is flashed with WM6 with built in HTC.
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Try using something besides the regular file explorer - like Total Commander or Resco Explorer - and changing the read only flag. It actually works - usually. Give it a shot. Good luck.

Mil3 said:
Good job! Thank you.
The only problem is when I tried to go back to the original color I find that the HH_HOME_seperator.png file is missing from the HTCHbkup folder.
Can you please post that file?
Thank you for doing that
Also, is there any way to make green digits? (like the metrix)
Thanks again.
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Here you go (original file attached)..

Father L said:
These look really god, thank you, but problem is I cannot use them.
The files on my PPC are Read-Only and ROM flagged so I cannot overwrite them due to the ROM setting. Does anyone have any suggetions?
My PPC is flashed with WM6 with built in HTC.
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Go to start-settings-today-items-HTC HOME (uncheck)
and then copy all files to Windows folder

I made a matrix-style green one for you, as thanks for pointing it out.
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Thank you. it's running on my today screen now. It's look great in green.
Is there any way to change the home plug time to show a military time?
Thanks again for your time.

Mil3 said:
Is there any way to change the home plug time to show a military time?
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Just go into your region settings and change it to the 24 hour format. It will change the plugin format as well.

gmgonzal said:
Thanks to Schaps for giving me permission to distribute his very nice icons!
Here is a package of Schaps' Vista-look icons with some other files that give more transparency to the HTC Home Plugin. These are to be extracted and copied to your device's Windows folder to replace the stock ones. Hope you all enjoy!
Here's what it looks like on my today screen:
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The Vista like today screen is very pretty. Can you share that as well?

bchau said:
The Vista like today screen is very pretty. Can you share that as well?
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If you mean the background, I picked it up at this forum. Unfortunately the copy I have is only 320x240 and cuts off when in landscape mode. If I find a 320x320 version I'll send it to you.

Found one!
For anyone who liked the background *this is really getting off topic here, moderators feel free to move this thread if possible* I found one at www.wallpaper9.com that I cropped to 320x320 and modified by tinting it darker blue. I like the darker blue, but I'm including the original color too. In case anyone doesn't know this little trick: copy it to your device, then use the Pictures and Videos app to find it. Tap and hold for the context menu and select to set as today... This way you can set the transparency to 0, otherwise it gets washed out. You could also set the transparency to anything else you like of course.

gmgonzal said:
Thanks for the positive comments, it's a simple edit on png files. I'm glad you all liked it!
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Good stuff. Tx.

Need help with manila background image

Hi,
I have a O2 branded TouchFlo3D, so it is blue and white. The background image an all manila pages is fading from blue to white.
I have replaced all Luaq- and QTC-Files in my windows-directory with those from the original htc theme. That works fine, but i still got the old O2 background image. Which file do I have to replace???
Please help.

Sers,
maybe the luaq and qtc files are the animation behavor itself and the gles files are the picture informations?
Please report if it will work!
regards

You can try this !
Unzip this file and install CAB on your Diamond.
Enjoy official Manila theme !

Lord Ghost said:
You can try this !
Unzip this file and install CAB on your Diamond.
Enjoy official Manila theme !
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That's not what I want.
I just want to know which file is the background file.

sushilange said:
That's not what I want.
I just want to know which file is the background file.
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well..i come to help.But i don't sure which background u're talking now ?
Can u make screenshot for it.Maybe with Screenshot i can help a bit

Yeah, post a screeny so we can see...I'm using Dutty's Full, with an O2 manilla cab installed. I didn't get the .tsk or wallpaper in it, so not sure what you mean. On the pages after home, the screen is gradient, but with bars. If you don't mind, while helping can you tell me which file is the background images aside the home page?

sushilange said:
That's not what I want.
I just want to know which file is the background file.
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Did you mean the wallpaper on Manila backgorund when you selected one from the setting page?
If that's the case you should see:
HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeBackgroundPath
Unless it's not what on your mind.

Hi!
I think, we talking about that picture, what's in the background on all of the other Manila pages. Black with gray rectangles.
Is that changeable manually like the home's one?
What file is it? Anyone can help me?
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PS: Sorry for my poor english!

Hi, sushilange,
could u plz upload the o2 manila files so I could compare the files with the stock ones?
I really think it should be the gles files which effect the background....
best regards

Yes I mean the background image, which is on all manila pages.
I figured out, just replacing all QTC-Files doesn't work, so i had to replace all manila-files. I think you also need a LuaQ-File for displaying the background?

I have found it.
5c9aa261_manila
But it changes the menu-line's top, too!
Backup your files that you want to change!
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I also have a background image problem while using Manila black, it's a different though...
Since i applied the manila Black theme, i am no longer able to change the homescreen background. No matter what i try the "wallpaper" just does'nt appear.
Who can help me out?

avers said:
I have found it.
5c9aa261_manila
But it changes the menu-line's top, too!
Backup your files that you want to change!
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Any idea how to edit such a file?
How did you figure it out?

cyphol said:
Did you mean the wallpaper on Manila backgorund when you selected one from the setting page?
If that's the case you should see:
HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeBackgroundPath
Unless it's not what on your mind.
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I've backed up this key and HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila\CachedBackgroundPath but when i restore these keys my home screen background remains black.. is there some other file where the background image is copied after you change the wallpaper for the home screen?

Windows\P_BG.png and L_BG.png looks like it

SurfHost said:
Windows\P_BG.png and L_BG.png looks like it
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no... these are only green bars (that I wasn't able to change in manila home... btw...)
here my 2c for the edit of something, even if I didn't find backgrounds of other tabs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=410244

cyphol said:
Did you mean the wallpaper on Manila backgorund when you selected one from the setting page?
If that's the case you should see:
HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeBackgroundPath
Unless it's not what on your mind.
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Hi
when i edit the registry: HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila i cannot find the HomeBackgroundPath...
I only find the paths for changing left and right soft buttons
Can you help me?
I am using Dutty's ROM's
Thanks

wallpaper won't change
I have HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila i cannot find the HomeBackgroundPath set to \content\wallpaper\wallpaper_flames.png but it refuses to change from the square floor tiles!

Code
avers said:
I have found it.
5c9aa261_manila
But it changes the menu-line's top, too!
Backup your files that you want to change!
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Avers, mind sharing the code?

Changing the clock color from white to black?

I don't know if anyone posted this already but I'd like to change the clock from white with black numbers to....black with white numbers....I looked and can't find anything....nothing but SPB stuff....Is this possible?
Thanks
and sorry if this was posted already
Mike

It's not possible......... yet.

thanks
That sucks......I'll wait ...

mike19722 said:
That sucks......I'll wait ...
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It's not black, but darkgrey.
If you'd like it, change these files in the Windows directory.

Well, you can read "Editing manila!" theme, where i posted a .qtc format specification and viewer. Then you can find corresponding files, edit them and copy back to the device.
I know, it's kinda complex, but at least it is a way.

looking for 2 manila files :(

does anybody knows the manila files for the little white telephone and calendar icon on homescreen just under clock......
thx

daffy duckati said:
does anybody knows the manila files for the little white telephone and calendar icon on homescreen just under clock......
thx
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its 1BBFDC9B_manila, or "TabSinglesandNotificationIcons.qtc", and its only one file

thank you for your help but when i convert this file to png i get something simular to bottum slider in manila, it looks transparent. I actually want to change the two icons encircled in the pic.
ps : don't mind the other user name its daffy

touch hd said:
thank you for your help but when i convert this file to png i get something simular to bottum slider in manila, it looks transparent. I actually want to change the two icons encircled in the pic.
ps : don't mind the other user name its daffy
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This is how it should look like (that one is from gold theme) ... the background isnt actually white but transparent.

thx for your help, i modified your file and it worked,
thx

6Fg8,
In new manila in the Communications tab ----> 'Wi-Fi', it gives you the available networks.
Do you happen to know the file that gives you the highlight icon when you press the network you want to connect to?
(I altered some manila files to change the theme and now when I press at the desired network it highlite part or the name
Thanks in advance

jolas said:
6Fg8,
In new manila in the Communications tab ----> 'Wi-Fi', it gives you the available networks.
Do you happen to know the file that gives you the highlight icon when you press the network you want to connect to?
(I altered some manila files to change the theme and now when I press at the desired network it highlite part or the name
Thanks in advance
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Sorry, i dont know the filename for that. But to me it looks more like a problem with the sizes of the images you replaced. Did you keep the exact heights and widths of the graphics?

6Fg8 said:
Sorry, i dont know the filename for that. But to me it looks more like a problem with the sizes of the images you replaced. Did you keep the exact heights and widths of the graphics?
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They are the same (original) pictures, I just edited them with photoshop.

jolas said:
They are the same (original) pictures, I just edited them with photoshop.
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you didnt change image transparency, did you? Could be a reason too. Or a wrong mode9 file.

6Fg8 said:
you didnt change image transparency, did you? Could be a reason too. Or a wrong mode9 file.
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No, I didn't. But I'm not sure about the files I borrowed from the theme from Diamond thread.
I'm looking on them right now.
Thank you for your replies.

How to change weather update intervals?
I didn't find anything about, I'm still searching...
I have another question regarding weather update intervals, this time.
Does anyone knows which manila files to edit, so we can change the update intervals when we have selected 'Download weather automatically' in weather tab (e.g. make it update every 4 hours)?

wvga hexagon (honeycomb) cab

Hello everyone, i look for wvga honeycomb cab for my hd, i saw somewhere in the forum a cab who replace hexagon in 6.5 start menu like in the old build, but it only work in qvga devices. So i'm a jalous of that, what about a wvga version ? is there also a cab for us or what ? Thank
sorry if this thread already exist, but i search and i find nothing... i would like to know if it possible to make a cab to

i believe this is what u need

Unfortunately this only gives you the honeycomb shaped selector (instead of the glowing ball); it does not give you the nice honeycomb background.
Not so busy on the honeycomb actually but jsut think that if they want to remove it they should then line up the icons in rows rather than staggered for no reason...or give back the background so you can see the structure
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i believe this is what u need
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mkent_barbados said:
Unfortunately this only gives you the honeycomb shaped selector (instead of the glowing ball); it does not give you the nice honeycomb background.
Not so busy on the honeycomb actually but jsut think that if they want to remove it they should then line up the icons in rows rather than staggered for no reason...or give back the background so you can see the structure
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i confirm it's not the entire honeycomb, just the shaped selector, but thank for your quick anwser, i hope a wvga cab will soon release.

Do you want the honeycomb background with 3 or 4 columns?
3 columns can have large or small icons. 4 columns has to be small icons. I have a few files you can try.

Cool, 3 columns with large icons would be wicked for me!! Glad to 'beta' test!
Shetlander said:
Do you want the honeycomb background with 3 or 4 columns?
3 columns can have large or small icons. 4 columns has to be small icons. I have a few files you can try.
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mkent_barbados said:
Cool, 3 columns with large icons would be wicked for me!! Glad to 'beta' test!
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i have 3 columns with small icons on mine, i would like to try. By the way, can we make the start menu bigger like in the lastest build ?

I was looking for the honeycomb menu too and found only the one where's teh highlight.
Would be really nice if somebody would post a cab

Sorry I didnt get back last night but attached is the files. Ive tried to get the icons as central as possible.
Change the file extension of the startmenu_gridscene file to .cpr.
Use Total Commander to move the 3 files to the windows directory and soft reset. You should have 3 columns with large icons. Try a fairly light wallpaper and youll see the effects better.
Let me know how you get on. Ill see if I can make a CAB if people are happy.

Thanks, will be glad to try, but the zip shows up either as empty when I try to extract or corrupt if I try to view it...
Shetlander said:
Sorry I didnt get back last night but attached is the files. Ive tried to get the icons as central as possible.
Change the file extension of the startmenu_gridscene file to .cpr.
Use Total Commander to move the 3 files to the windows directory and soft reset. You should have 3 columns with large icons. Try a fairly light wallpaper and youll see the effects better.
Let me know how you get on. Ill see if I can make a CAB if people are happy.
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thanks for the files... but it seems that the archive is broken or something....cant open it...it says its corrupt

You cant open the file with winzip or any other zip prog. Its not a zip file. I changed the file extension so I could upload it for you . Thats why I advised you to change it. Put simply -
Download the file, save it where you know it is (DONT TRY AND OPEN IT)
Navigate to the file, right click and click on rename. Change ONLY the zip to cpr and press enter.
Then put all three files (without changing the sizes) into the windows directory and soft reset. Thats it.

AHhhh...thought the file to rename was IN the zip. Trying again!
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You cant open the file with winzip or any other zip prog. Its not a zip file. I changed the file extension so I could upload it for you . Thats why I advised you to change it. Put simply -
Download the file, save it where you know it is (DONT TRY AND OPEN IT)
Navigate to the file, right click and click on rename. Change ONLY the zip to cpr and press enter.
Then put all three files (without changing the sizes) into the windows directory and soft reset. Thats it.
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works great!
Ok, this is perfect, many thanks. Nice big icons (why have smaller when you don't get more, can see if you choose 4 columns however) and the layout now makes *sense* -- silly to have it staggered with no structure to tell you why. Slightest hint of lag on the first use after a reset but really not noticible, and then doesn't happen again...works perfect. Thanks again...

sorry for being stupid... but I dont have these 3 files...I only have the renamed one and nothing happens when I copy it to windows folder...?

The two images "thumbnails" are the other two files! Took me a minute too cause they said thumbnails instead of attached image...
There you go
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sorry for being stupid... but I dont have these 3 files...I only have the renamed one and nothing happens when I copy it to windows folder...?
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Thanks a lot! Now it works! Thanks

mkent_barbados said:
The two images "thumbnails" are the other two files! Took me a minute too cause they said thumbnails instead of attached image...
There you go
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I tried to upload them as files but when I pressed preview, it put them up as images. But at least youve got it working.

hi, how would I go about getting this working for landscape?

mkent_barbados said:
hi, how would I go about getting this working for landscape?
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At the moment I have only altered the config file for portrait but if I have time I will look at the landscape config file. I might have a look to see if its possible to get 4 columns with large icons in landscape.