I was wondering if theres a simple cab file install that will change the Windows Mobile screen before system loads in that says Windows Mobile 6.1 i was shocked when i updated my S621 from 6.0 to 6.1 that, that screen didnt change, anyone know if this is possible?
HTCP4000PPC said:
I was wondering if theres a simple cab file install that will change the Windows Mobile screen before system loads in that says Windows Mobile 6.1 i was shocked when i updated my S621 from 6.0 to 6.1 that, that screen didnt change, anyone know if this is possible?
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Just replace the ms_splash.png file in the \Windows directory. Here is one.
tried it, it doesnt work
ookba said:
Just replace the ms_splash.png file in the \Windows directory. Here is one.
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I feel like a dumd ass, not being able to find the ms_splash.png to replace it. I've looked all over the win. dir..Where is it?
ookba said:
Just replace the ms_splash.png file in the \Windows directory. Here is one.
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We'll i've tryed adding this file to win folder but it said it existed already and couldn't be added, so i changed the file name to .png it added but on reboot nothing, also i couldnt find the file that it said was already in win folder, let us know what were doing wrong thanks.
tried. doesnt work either
I cant believe the person who made this 6.1 Kavana rom didnt change the 6.0 wm screen for the 6.1 lol if someone knows how to fix this let us know, i know a few months ago when i had my TyTN 1 there was a few cab files that was a simple install that would charge this screen, anyone know how to make a 6.1 wm screen before system load screen ?
win screen
I down loaded your screen and copied it to the windows folder said do you wish to over right the file said yes but still get the old screen??
could it be that the old screen is being loading from the rom and just over wrighting the one i have just saved??
ok
when i reboot phone its still shows the old screen?
but if i copy the ms_splash file back to the computer its the changed one. and if i view the file on the phone its the new one strange
ookba said:
Just replace the ms_splash.png file in the \Windows directory. Here is one.
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ookba did you actually make this work on your phone? and how?
ookba said:
Just replace the ms_splash.png file in the \Windows directory. Here is one.
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This isnt seeming to work for us, something isnt right but maybe not, let us know, this is the only thing this 6.1 Rom needs.
free memory in accessories is a very good app built in with all the other many great apps built into this rom.
Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard by Kavana.
CE OS 5.2.19700 (Build 19700.1.1.0)
It works.
Copy the file in the post above into My Documents in your phone.
Use Resco Explorer (on your phone) to "COPY TO" the Windows folder, and click YES for overwriting the file.
Just did it. You can use whatever screen you want as long as it is the correct size.
Pig Vomit said:
It works.
Copy the file in the post above into My Documents in your phone.
Use Resco Explorer (on your phone) to "COPY TO" the Windows folder, and click YES for overwriting the file.
Just did it. You can use whatever screen you want as long as it is the correct size.
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What you did , doesn't eliminate the second splash screen, but it adds a third one. The original ms_splash.png is within the rom itself. I've been trying to figure out how to delete it, with no luck.
roloracer said:
What you did , doesn't eliminate the second splash screen, but it adds a third one. The original ms_splash.png is within the rom itself. I've been trying to figure out how to delete it, with no luck.
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This is a good topic... we need to get figured out, 6.0 Splash screen is not cool when you are running 6.1 Kavana. what about rose rom does it do the same splash screen ?
HTCP4000PPC said:
This is a good topic... we need to get figured out, 6.0 Splash screen is not cool when you are running 6.1 Kavana. what about rose rom does it do the same splash screen ?
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The Splash for 1.7 is a BIOS screen to which i made to look like PPC as it brings up Memory & RAM, then it has a rather cool animation converted from PPC "found by Ricky" converted by another user
NRG's splash is a grey screen with NRG on it & same animation.
nice u should post er up on here : )
HTCP4000PPC said:
nice u should post er up on here : )
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It's not that easy to use, like I said before, you have to do the registry hack for the ms_splash.png to even show up on startup. I don't know what pig vomit is saying that is that easy 'cause since ookba posted the wm6.1 splash here I've tyied to, and the only way that I got it to work was to edit the registry here. HKLM_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Startup\1 . Is not that easy , unless pig vomit knows something that the rest of us don't.
roloracer said:
It's not that easy to use, like I said before, you have to do the registry hack for the ms_splash.png to even show up on startup. I don't know what pig vomit is saying that is that easy 'cause since ookba posted the wm6.1 splash here I've tyied to, and the only way that I got it to work was to edit the registry here. HKLM_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Startup\1 . Is not that easy , unless pig vomit knows something that the rest of us don't.
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If it helps, I'm using the Ricky/Stylez NRG Rose ROM 1.7, but I pretty much outlined exactly how I did it, replacing the Ricky & Stylez screen (sorry) with the WM 6.1 screen. Yes, it was exactly that easy, just make sure you are using Resco Explorer to do it as it won't work with WMDC or File Explorer on the phone. Are the people having trouble with this using something other than NRG Rose 1.7?
Stylez, since you seem to be following this thread a bit, let me say thank you for all your hard work.
Pig Vomit said:
If it helps, I'm using the Ricky/Stylez NRG Rose ROM 1.7, but I pretty much outlined exactly how I did it, replacing the Ricky & Stylez screen (sorry) with the WM 6.1 screen. Yes, it was exactly that easy, just make sure you are using Resco Explorer to do it as it won't work with WMDC or File Explorer on the phone. Are the people having trouble with this using something other than NRG Rose 1.7?
Stylez, since you seem to be following this thread a bit, let me say thank you for all your hard work.
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I'm using that ROM as well, and can change my ms_splash the exact same way. You guys should use Resco Explorer to search for ms_splash.png in the windows dir, then feed to listbox and change the properties to uncheck "read only". That might make it easier.
uansari1 said:
I'm using that ROM as well, and can change my ms_splash the exact same way. You guys should use Resco Explorer to search for ms_splash.png in the windows dir, then feed to listbox and change the properties to uncheck "read only". That might make it easier.
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It might work that way with Rose 1.7 rom, but not with Kavana's or Rickwatt's remade 6.1. You can drop the ms_splash.png on the win. dir. but it doesn't get rid of the original one 'cause is within the rom. I did that and I had to do the registry hack to get it to work and I ended up with 3 splash screens
Oh, well that sucks... in that case, guess you'll just have to dump the rom files, replace the splash screen with a screen of your own choice, rebuild the rom and reflash. Shouldn't take more than 20 minutes.
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I am trying to change black 3.01 Dialer Background bmp file to something else
I think this is the file in the windows dir " Bkgnd_Port.BMP" I can't overwire it as because it is in ROM and locked is there any way I can change it ??
thanks
Resco or another 3rd party explorer app will do it, I highly recommend resco.
ActiveSync used to be able to do it also, but not sure about current versions.
you can overwrite it, just copy your new file named exactly the same into the windows dir. You will need to reboot your phone for the image to change.
I just tested this and I know it works
edit: activesyn 4.5 worked as well.
Does anyone have the WM6 default dialer files?
I have bmp files
I have bmp files if you want
I think because I use vista , that's why I could not do it
senergy said:
you can overwrite it, just copy your new file named exactly the same into the windows dir. You will need to reboot your phone for the image to change.
I just tested this and I know it works
edit: activesyn 4.5 worked as well.
Does anyone have the WM6 default dialer files?
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would love it if you could email them to me.
senergy[at]optusnet.com.au
Not sure if Vista works, guess you will need to install a third party app on your phone like Resco.
nevermind.
thanks
thank you for help
it worked wit Resco Explorer
There are alot of "guides" to getting Touchflo on your Hermes. All of them not too easy to follow. problems / bugfixes are hard to find info on i.e. solve.
Please can someone put together a comprehensive easy to follow guide?
Ta...
download this cab and install.
go to file explorer and the go to my device page.
now open program files.
now open FTouchFlo file.
Cut FTouchFlo (NOT FTouchFlo Config File).
Back up to dir my device and open windows dir.
now open startup file.
now paste FTouchFlo File here.
Now copy FtouchFlo File and go back to the file you cut FTouchFlo from
and paste a shortcut there.
once this is done open config file and adjust the delay like you want to.
once this is done soft reset and enjoy touch flo scrolling only.
cube i am still working on but no luck at this time.
I followed your instructions to the letter on my Tytn Hermes200, and on start up after a SR I get a error. It says...
FTouchFlo Error
Can't read configuration
You said this...
Now copy FtouchFlo File and go back to the file you cut FTouchFlo from
and paste a shortcut there.
I tried placing a Shortcut in the programs FTouch folder AND I also have a COPY of the file in there now, and I get the same error !
You said this...
once this is done open config file and adjust the delay like you want to.
I think this has something to do with it, right? I do not know the setting to change or what value to make it work in the note file. Can you please tell me?
gemblaster said:
I followed your instructions to the letter on my Tytn Hermes200, and on start up after a SR I get a error. It says...
FTouchFlo Error
Can't read configuration
You said this...
Now copy FtouchFlo File and go back to the file you cut FTouchFlo from
and paste a shortcut there.
I tried placing a Shortcut in the programs FTouch folder AND I also have a COPY of the file in there now, and I get the same error !
You said this...
once this is done open config file and adjust the delay like you want to.
I think this has something to do with it, right? I do not know the setting to change or what value to make it work in the note file. Can you please tell me?
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when you edited the config file you probibly saved it as a word file instead of keeping it intact, which would result in that erro
reinstall it and when you go to save the file dont save it as a word file, keep it intact.
Awesome work. Very easy to do and works well. I no longer have to use Pocket CM!
Hi, i tried to use Slither's Cube Launcher with Schaps RC 4.0 Version. This Cube launcher uses FTouchFlo too.
Didn't work, because the Path to AdobeFlashLite doesn't exist in Schaps ROM (But it's inside the ROM)
Reason: No File exists
DownUpApp: /Program Files/Adobe/FlashLite/saplaywm.exe
So I installed Adobe Flash Lite 2.1 as a cab and then it does work, but it only opens the "Cube" which has no function. Buttons do not work and doesn't rotate.
Has somebody tried to use Slither's Cube with Hermes? Does anybody have a working Config file?
I like the app, because i lost my stylus and FTouchFlo is working well, but Cube as addon would be great.
This is a timely thread. I too have tried to install touchflo and got nowhere fast.
So someone coming along and offering simple, bullet proof instructions is a godsend. Thank you sir!
I will try this later; just trying to decide whether to move roms to schaps 4.0 or not. Decisions, decisions...
WB
shanetheclassic said:
when you edited the config file you probibly saved it as a word file instead of keeping it intact, which would result in that erro
reinstall it and when you go to save the file dont save it as a word file, keep it intact.
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The only file I saw that was able to be edited was mentioned in the instructions here....
Cut FTouchFlo (NOT FTouchFlo Config File).
So i DID NOT EDIT or move THE CONFIG FILE. I only looked in it after I got the first error as the instructions seem to mention changing the delay responce time.
Am I missing something else here? I am sorry if it is obvious but I am just not seeing it.
Thanks
Gem
The movement of the .exe file to the startup folder is obviously so it starts automatically everytime you reset.
This can also be achieved by using MemMaid (add a startup link it's straightforwards in the software) or by creating a shortcut in Resco Explorer. This way you dont need to move the original file yet still get the automatic start.
I like to TouchFlo cab, but it seems to make my HTC Camera Album not function 100%. Am I the only one? So I've kept iContact, as it dosent mess with Camera Almun and I love the way it scrolls.
If I could get TouchFlo to work and not mess with any of my other apps I'd love to keep it.
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I like to TouchFlo cab, but it seems to make my HTC Camera Album not function 100%. Am I the only one? So I've kept iContact, as it dosent mess with Camera Almun and I love the way it scrolls.
If I could get TouchFlo to work and not mess with any of my other apps I'd love to keep it.
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I have no such a problem, even though I did not even put a HTC Camera Album to be ignored by the fTouchFlo. You can try to edit the fTouchFlo config by adding HTC Camera to the ignored apps list. Let us know the result...
UPDATE!!! Directions = WORKS a TREAT:-D
Sorry guys, and THANKS for all your HELP! I just removed FTouchFlo ver 1.3 (was using as it worked good for me and didn't get around to installing the latest), and installed the latest Version 1.4. Followed the instructions as I did before and WORKS A TREAT 1st SR!!! YA! This is a great tip .
Thanks for all!
Gem
FTouchFlo Ver1.4 ONLY works this way! Note to others who may have older versions
Hey guys i edited the cab file.
You just need to install it and do a soft reset..
After this TouchFlo should be working on your hermes rom!
For me it works on my own rom
Hi Pay87, I would want ask You if your TouchFLO cab it's customizable like on Schap's 4.22 ROM.
Thank's.
Hey! Can I change my start menu button image on wm6.1? I mean is there this image exist somewhere in the windows folder so I can replace it like the boot screen? (without any 3rd party apps like wisbar)
Thank you!
TKL
any idea?
2 ways useing the program called wisbar google it
or make your own rom from scratch and hack some dll which include the image you can also find a description somewhere in the forum which dll not for most peoples though
but which dll..I'm gonna search the forum for this. Thank you!
Rudegar said:
2 ways useing the program called wisbar google it
or make your own rom from scratch and hack some dll which include the image you can also find a description somewhere in the forum which dll not for most peoples though
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i can't say for sure but i think its the shellres.dll file that has the image in it
Where is shellres.dll located?? I can't find it.
Edit: I found it And how can I replace the image in the dll? I can't even copy it out from the windows folder... I tried with total commander but no luck :S
as i said you have to cook your own rom from scratch on the computer to get the dll into it
pretty much what all the people who make roms in this forum does so as i said it's not something for the most users
you can prob read about how start learning to cook roms in the wiki pages of your device
you can do this without cooking it into the rom. With WM6 the file is shellres.96.dll. Use reshacker to replace icon number 288, then you must "sign" the DLL using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1262575&postcount=1
finally, copy it into the windows folder (you may have to rename the old one first)
soft reset and you should be good to go!
since you're having problems copying it I've attached a copy
BTW if you do this and it screws up your title bar icons it probably means that WM6.1 uses a different DLL. To fix it just delete or rename the DLL and reset.
i looked for this file on my wing (it has wm6) and there is a file named shellresapps.96.dll, so i am sure that it's probably not the same file....and it will not allow me to copy it to my pc so i can look inside of it, any ideas?
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I tried with replacing icon but it seems rshacker doesn't save that.
i mean icon not changed.
i used a 21x21 icon its of same size of original one.
please help
joemanb said:
you can do this without cooking it into the rom. With WM6 the file is shellres.96.dll. Use reshacker to replace icon number 288, then you must "sign" the DLL using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1262575&postcount=1
finally, copy it into the windows folder (you may have to rename the old one first)
soft reset and you should be good to go!
since you're having problems copying it I've attached a copy
BTW if you do this and it screws up your title bar icons it probably means that WM6.1 uses a different DLL. To fix it just delete or rename the DLL and reset.
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I'm gonna give this a try later, thx!
mailforkrishna said:
I tried with replacing icon but it seems rshacker doesn't save that.
i mean icon not changed.
i used a 21x21 icon its of same size of original one.
please help
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hmmm..? my icon is 21x18 and it worked in ResHacker
Hello. I installed Sprint's release of WM6.1. I have the HTC Vogue and I want to use Vista Cube2. I have successfully edited the Registry to make non-working icons point to the proper executable but I don't know what to point to for Settings and Programs. Those two icons give the "file cannot be opened... components cannot be found" error. The registry shows that they point to "\windows\htcsettings.exe" and "\windows\htcprograms.exe". Neither of those files appear in my windows directory. Can someone PLEASE take a moment to tell me to which executables the icons should be pointing? Without Settings and Programs working, I will have to go back to Sprint's Cube.
I just did a quick search for htcsettings.exe with resco explorer. that file isn't found on my device. hmm
I need a real GURU.
Thanks Dannysportbike. Apparently the programs that call Settings and Programs have a different name on some phones. The files htcsettings.exe and htcprograms.exe are not on my phone either. Does anyone know the alternate names for these programs or how I might figure out the names?
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Thanks Dannysportbike. Apparently the programs that call Settings and Programs have a different name on some phones. The files htcsettings.exe and htcprograms.exe are not on my phone either. Does anyone know the alternate names for these programs or how I might figure out the names?
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The files can be downloaded from HERE and dropped in the windows directory. Soft reset and they should work fine.
ssolomon said:
The files can be downloaded from HERE and dropped in the windows directory. Soft reset and they should work fine.
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DUH! I should have thought of that sooner. Thanks much! Unfortunately there is still a problem with htcPrograms.exe. It will only run once. When I click on it a second time (even from the File Explorer), nothing happens. If I reboot it will work one time again. Any ideas?
Don't know about settings, and it sounds like you want the default Programs launcher, it's in the "\Windows" directory as "folderview.exe"
TheChampJT said:
Don't know about settings, and it sounds like you want the default Programs launcher, it's in the "\Windows" directory as "folderview.exe"
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YOU ARE MY HERO! No one else seemed to have the answer for me. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
I installed the cab of tsowentaskbar6v2 in my HD (original ROM) and now i can't happen to uninstall it. it keeps giving me an error. and even if i try to install any other taskbar over it, there are still some "side effects" left from it. how do i uninstall it completely??? PLS HELP!!
Taskbar cab contain some protected system files, once you installed one of them you should not install others over it.
Solution
Give me the direct link to the cab which you already installed it and now couldn’t remove it, I will extract files and give them back to you then you should manually (using Resco explorer for total commander) move them to windows directory and over write them, after that you can uninstall the cab.
This is the direct link to download the cab file:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28617&d=1239056592
Edit: I think you are talking about this: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28619&d=1239056657
vinaymieux said:
This is the direct link to download the cab file:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28617&d=1239056592
Edit: I think you are talking about this: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=28619&d=1239056657
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Yes you are right.
Uninstall any other cab which modifies task bar
Copy dll files to windows directory
Do soft reset
Uninstall tsowentaskbar6v2.1
I tried doing that.... but no luck. when i try to uninstall 'tsowen taskbar' it just gives me an error: "tsowen taskbar was not completely removed. Do you want to remove it from the list of installed programs?" And even if i press yes, its still there. its just not uninstalling....!!!
I really wanna remove it now. it has also changed the icons for today, programs and settings in the start menu. any more ideas PLS!!!
Does no one knows how to uninstall this taskbar???
tsowen, why don't you only help me with this!!
Pls..!!
Sorry mate you've got 2 options, one do a "Hard Reset" the other install trail version of Sktools from here: http://www.s-k-tools.com/index.html?sktools/m_feat.html this excellent utillity has a better programs uninstaller then the standard window programs remover! this tool has got me out of similar situation in the past without having to resort to hard reset
I tried the Sktools, but it doesn't even show me the taskbar in the installed programs.
but in the default windows remove programs, its there. i even tried reinstalling the same cab again, but the installation fails.
Isn't there a way where i can just delete and replace the dlls in windows folder with original HTC ones. i mean we know the dlls that this cab replaced, now we just replace the same onces with original ones and delete any unnecessary files that came with this...!!!???
vinaymieux said:
I tried the Sktools, but it doesn't even show me the taskbar in the installed programs.
but in the default windows remove programs, its there. i even tried reinstalling the same cab again, but the installation fails.
Isn't there a way where i can just delete and replace the dlls in windows folder with original HTC ones. i mean we know the dlls that this cab replaced, now we just replace the same onces with original ones and delete any unnecessary files that came with this...!!!???
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but name of it would be stay in programs list forever,
i know. but thats the secondary issue, first i want to change back all the icons it changed in taskbar and start menu. How should i get rid of it??
vinaymieux said:
Isn't there a way where i can just delete and replace the dlls in windows folder with original HTC ones. i mean we know the dlls that this cab replaced, now we just replace the same onces with original ones and delete any unnecessary files that came with this...!!!???
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Can anyone help me with the above^^.
Or any other better solution is more than welcome.
you can try with this application...
MAX TF3D
Run the programm,go to "taskbar" click on reset
and you should bear the original icons in the taskbar
alesscam said:
you can try with this application...
MAX TF3D
Run the programm,go to "taskbar" click on reset
and you should bear the original icons in the taskbar
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And everything is default again...!!!!
Thanks a Ton man!!
can someone made a .cab to hide the taskbar at all, i want only the spb shell 3 to be on the screen thanks.
thank you VERY much!