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Make your HD completely finger-friendly!

I've made some efforts to completely replace all the standard Windows Mobile applications on my Touch HD with finger-friendly ones that offer fluid scrolling.
Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg2XlNNt3vE
Newest video with WAD themes:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iV3wNMqcj8
You can also continue using TouchFlo3D together with all the other finger-friendly apps in the package!
Use SSMaPa to make them default: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407777
You can make even better skins with Wisbar Advance Desktop.
Other than Winterface, it completely replaces the today screen, offers the (imo) beautiful iPhone-like launch animation and is completely customizable.
It produces less battery drain and is more stable than Winterface.
As it completely replaces the today screen, you can embed any shortcuts, today plugins, all kinds of status icons (e.g. RSS, weather, tasks, wifi...) and you can choose whether to display the taskbar and/or bottom bar or hide them.
There are some beautiful WAD skins in this forum, but I chose to make one myself because I wanted to have the launch animations.
You have to put some effort into it but Wisbar Advance Desktop is really great and better than Winterface, in my opinion, which produced crashes and did only sit on top of the today screen instead of replacing it.
Well, back to my package. I thought I'd share it with you:
You can download the whole package with instructions (includes shareware) from here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/189790264/Touch_HD_UI_Package.zip
Additional application you might like:
FingerMenu: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459125
Package will be updated from time to time.
Update:
- tutorial for making apps default (Explorer, Player, Calendar etc.)
- added Kinoma FreePlay (great media player)
- updated some of the applications

maati said:
I've made some efforts to completely replace all the standard Windows Mobile applications on my Touch HD with finger-friendly ones that offer fluid scrolling.
Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg2XlNNt3vE
Thought I'd share the package.
You can download the whole package with instructions (includes shareware) from here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/186097310/Touch_HD_UI_Package.zip
Additional application you might like:
FingerMenu: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459125
Package will be updated from time to time.
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Finger friendly but not user friendly
In fact ,I don't like iphone style, just like the shourtcut on desktop

Why? It makes my Touch HD a lot easier to use! So yes, it's user friendly.

Nice ! Will be sure to test it.
If someone wants a user-friendly phone, please go buy iphone instead. The reason I bought HD was of its hardware / screen and the unlimited possibilities to change everything / code without owning a stupid mac.
Thanks again for this awesome package.

zerokewl said:
Nice ! Will be sure to test it.
If someone wants a user-friendly phone, please go buy iphone instead. The reason I bought HD was of its hardware / screen and the unlimited possibilities to change everything / code without owning a stupid mac.
Thanks again for this awesome package.
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It's not the reason to do not transform the HTC in a finger friendly phone with hardware and screen that roxxxx

it's really awesome, seen on your HD. But on mine i've never seen something more unstable than Vito apps: it's a continuous crash, it runs in full screen, it takes control of the device and overrides everyting. it's a pity, since winterface has really a good look. But i have bought a wm device to HAVE control, and with winterface i feel i have an iphone in my hands

Looks really good!!

Did you add this for chat?

nice work maati might give it a try just to see what it's like....

You can also watch the video.
I will probably add Throttlelauncher and FingerMenu to the next version (ThrottleLauncher has just been updated for WVGA).
Perhaps I can also find some easy to use IM application (does Pigeon still crash?).

That's a really nice idea and an interesting set of applications. Thanks for sharing those - there are some (like TaskFacade) that I wasn't aware of before.

How do you assign TaskFacade to a button?

How on earth do you install these themes for Winterface?
There is no Skin or Theme icon in Winterface and I can't find anywhere on the net how to install a skin.
Can someone please help?

sosojerk said:
How on earth do you install these themes for Winterface?
There is no Skin or Theme icon in Winterface and I can't find anywhere on the net how to install a skin.
Can someone please help?
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check out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=455254

xb00t said:
How do you assign TaskFacade to a button?
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MagicMobile, given in the pack...

Sounds good unable to download from rapidshare can anyone help or is there another link? thanks.

Great inspiration thanx
Questions
- How do i edit the icons in Winterface? or is there a place i can download differet icon.bmp ?
I have tryid in Adobe Photoshop, but when i save it and copy it to the phoen, the icons is scratched over with colored lines?
Regards Michael

I am at work and I cannot download from rapidshare, so out of curiosity, what application is included for emails?

HIS CURRENT SETUP :
- user interface: Vito Winterface
- contacts: iContact
- music: PocketPlayer and S2P
- videos: HTC Album (hardware accelerated for .mp4 video!) and CorePlayer
- music recognition: Shazam Music ID
- photos: HTC Album
- calendar: ThumbCal
- file manager: Resco Explorer und Totalcommander
- messenger: Palringo
- translator: w0lf's Translator
- HD as WiFi-router: WMWiFiRouter
- alarm clock: G-Alarm
- stopwatch: G-Watch
- function plotter/calculator/equation solver: RealCalculator
- WVGA to VGA: WVGAFix3
- weather: Viigo and iAltWeather
- backup: SPB Backup 2
- navigation: Navigon MN7 with WVGA patch
- display rotation: Flip-IT
- task switcher: TaskFacade (Dynamo 3)

Thanks
I was kind of hoping for a good finger friendly email application. Something like Vito SMS Chat but for emails.

[DEV][GAME/PANEL] Bubble Advanced Beta (Update1)

UPDATE 1:
- i guess i did find the "move to right" bug where bubbles did not move correctly in some cases. so it should work fine now.
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i plan to develop a flashlite puzzle-game panel for the X2 ;-)
but before starting a "bigger" project i did a "redesign" of bubble breaker to test handling and some issues with flash lite and (of course) compatiblity with my x1:
Bubble Advanced (Beta):
gameplay:
its the same as in bubble breaker. the basic strategy is to "cluster" one dominant color to get as many points as possible.
differences to bubble breaker:
- empty collumns will not "close" automatically.
- if you doubleclick on a single bubble you get special moves (move all bubbles to left or right).
- coming soon: more specials and difficultys
you are free to test it and report all issues
so lets go:
PC-VERSION (BubbleBeta.zip):
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Info:
this is the PC reference-version to compare speed and behavior.
of course this runs very smooth
Online Demo:
BubbleBeta
or:
Installation (PC):
download and extract BubbleBeta.zip
doubleclick the BubbleBeta.swf (or drag and drop into a browser if you have no flash standalone player installed)
THIS IS ONLY FOR BETATESTING. PLEASE DO NOT REDISTRIBUTE THIS SWF
Known Issues:
none (so far)
X1-GAME-VERSION (BubbleBeta_0.8.0_English (Game).cab):
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Info:
this is the "non-panel" version. it runs with the flash-lite standalone player.
the flash-lite standalone player is not the same as the Sony Ericsson ActiveX Deployment Flash Plug-in. you need to install it additionally.
Installation:
- download and install Flash Lite 3.1 Standalone Player on your X1.
- install BubbleBeta_0.8.0_English (Game).cab
you will find the game in you games folder
Known Issues:
- slow but playable
- "tap&hold" is a pain in the a**. but there is no way to disable the context menu in the standalone player.
X1-PANEL-VERSION (BubbleBeta_0.8.0_English (Panel).cab):
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Info:
this is the "panel" version. it runs with the se-flashlite-deployment plugin (also used by various other flash-panels).
Installation:
- download and install Sony Ericsson ActiveX Deployment Flash Plug-in on your X1 (if you havent already installed it).
- install BubbleBeta_0.8.0_English (Panel).cab
- add the panel to your panel-manager
Known Issues:
- slow but playable
- (r3a rom and "old" panel manager): fast doubleclick on the same bubble is somehow blocked. you have to wait like 1 second to click the same bubble again. tip: you can still fastclick another marked bubble (next to the first clicked) to avoid this. it seems to me this is a problem of the panel manager.
- (r3a rom and "old" panel manager): after activating the bubble-panel the "old" panel manager quits if you press the panel-button again (maybe this will work with the new panel manager).
BETA RESTRICTIONS:
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- highscore will not be saved
- screen rotation (landscape mode) is not supported
- no sound
QESTIONS:
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can someone please test it with the r3a rom and the "new" (inofficial) R3A panel manager ?
thanx and have fun,
- QuadWord

Update1:
- i guess i did find the "move to right" bug where bubbles did not move correctly in some cases. so it should work fine now.
- did some _minor_ speed improvements
.cabs in the first post are updated.
- QuadWord

panel doesn't work with new panel manager. tried softreset, still nothing, maybe because i run a stock rom
and for the game itself... well, its slow and the context menu is annoying but the graphics look really good and the extra features are making the game more interesting.

austrianX1user:
thanx fou your feedback!
sadly there is no way to disable the context menu :-(
i will however look into the panel issue.
just one question: normally you can double-click on bubbles to remove them. in the "old" panelmanager you have to wait like 1 second anfter the first click before clicking the second time. did you have the same issue with the "new" r33 panelmanager?
- QuadWord

Im using a custom rom which i believe also uses the new panel manager (Touch-IT 7.2) and the panel doesn't appear

to enable x2 - flash panels on the x1 you need:
- the activeX Deployment
- the .cab below
BUT: it turns out there is no "stable" way to run x2 panels on a X1. i can only provide the "best possible" way. if the panel is more complex it will bring down the panel-manager sooner or later.
- QuadWord

Please help a colour blind man
HI
I love bubble bobble, and this is a fun new version. I'm looking for new stuff for my pre-ordered HTC HD2.
Please could you consider allowing a change to the colour set? I am, like a fair proportion of men, slightly colour blind in the red/green area. What that means is that there are two sets of balls that both look green, and two sets of balls that look purple. This makes the game unplayable for me.
The version of bb that I currently play has a black and white option which changes the colours to different patterns of clear, lines and hatches. That's OK, but it would be SO much cooler if I could pick my colours from a palette.
Jim

Here the original bubblets to xperia
View attachment bubblets_ppc.arm.CAB

koyote_0942 said:
Here the original bubblets to xperia
View attachment 235908
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This is panel or not !?!
I just tryed. It's a game not panel.

[KITCHENS+ROMS][WWE][ITA][Nov.04.2009] WM6.5 23504 - Sorry NOT FOR P3600i! OFFLINE

Download Now on 2nd Post
Italian Translations by "rubenalf"
This is the new WM6.5 23405 - Thanks to rubenalf for doing the hard work of putting the SYS/XIP together. I did some mods to it from there, and then tweaked the Kitchen for my ROMs. Notice the new Task Manager accessible from the Start Button (Tap & Hold). It also "CLOSES" programs when the X is tapped. Or, you can choose to Tap & Hold the X to minimize. Thanks to amarullz! Find more information over here.
Each Different Version will be listed on Page 2 (Might Spill onto Page 3) with the Download Link for each. In each Download Link I will post the Self Extracting Kitchen, an RUU_Signed.nbh, and an AutoFlash file.
What is AutoFlash you ask? I've taken the RUU file, added the Flashing Program, and Packaged it all up into an AutoExecuting AutoFlashing Program, and, it's a smaller download than the RUU alone. Pretty cool huh? Yes, others have already done this, but I'm going to make it a standard practice from now on.
"AutoFlash (tm), Making Flashing Socially Acceptable, One Package at a Time!"
My recommendation for Flashing is:
Make sure you have Hard SPL on your Phone. I recommend Olipro 1.20 - Click Here for More Info
Be sure your battery is at least 50% full.
Start your phone in Tri Color Screen mode. Steps below
--Unplug your phone from USB
--Hold down the Power & Camera Buttons
--While still holding them down, press the Reset Button using the Stylus
--Release the Reset Button, but continue to hold the Power/Camera buttons until you see the Tri Color Screen
--Plug in the USB cable (if asked about installing a driver, do this), You should see USB in the White Box)
Now you can Flash.
Run the AutoFlash file for the ROM you've selected, or Flash using the Standard Flashing Program included in the Kitchen.
Enjoy!
Suggestions:
For those who wish NOT to have a Startup Sound (it can be annoying) use my attached "Kill Startup Sound.cab" I'm sure this is going to be downloaded a LOT. If requested enough, I'll remove the sound completely.
Edit: From now on, the Startup Sound will be left out. You can enable it using the "Enable Startup Sound.cab" It's driving me crazy with as many flashes and restarts I need to do.
I recommend using the SkyFire Browser as your default.
Thank you to EVERYONE on XDA. Chefs, Programmers, Cookers, Users, Noobs, everyone! You've ALL helped me to be able to do these. I'm sure I'll learn a LOT more as the days go by.
Fix for BT File Transfer:
http://www.mediafire.com/?foia5vyaymn
NEW!!! Color Themes!!! In Attachments!!! Also, Enable or Disable Startup Sound
Use these to Change the colors of the Today Screen, Menu Screen, and Dialer. Portrait & Landscape!

23504 Blue & Lite
23504 Blue Now Available! Also including an Italian Translation by "rubenalf"
22.22MB Free Ram - After using all day, it settles in to 18-20MB
55.03MB Free Storage
Featuring: cHome Titanium with My Blue Theme and My Custom Icons
Immediately After Flashing, Please Setup the Keyboard following This Video Tutorial Best viewed HD and Full Screen
3 Keyboards to Choose From: FingerKeyboard 2.1 - MS Keyboard - Transcriber
2 Browsers to Choose From: SkyFire - IE8 SkyFire is my Fav
Showcase Suite - Tap & Hold Start Menu for Task Manager. Tap X to "CLOSE" programs, or Tap & Hold X to Minimize Programs.
New LockScreen with Multiple Sliders
New Zoom Tool on Taskbar
Camera
WiFi - 2 Digit IP, Sorry - If Changed, I loose Auto WiFi Settings Page
MMS - ArcSoft MMS 5.2.2.37
AutoLock (SmartLock) - Find this in the System Settings Tab
My Modified Start Menu w New Folder Icons (Thank You 'theDecoy')
Main Menu
Phone Works - Smart Dialing Works, NO Video Call - Using the Kitchen, you can choose Video Calling at the expense of Smart Dialing.
SMS Text
New Contacts App
New Calendar
Email
MS Alarms
MS Task Manager
MS File Explorer
Office Mobile 6.1 and One Note Mobile
Tools Menu
Soft Reset with my Custom Icon
Phone Search
Calculator
Finger Keyboard Config
Showaco Chome Editor Beta 1.6
nueSIPDefault - Default Keyboard Selector
Pim Backup v2.8
PHM Regedit
Showcase
Communications Menu
ActiveSync
CommManager 2.9.5.0
Games Menu
Solitaire
Bubble Breaker
Kevtris 2 – Tetris type game
tripYzee! – Yahtzee type game
GPS Menu
Bing Search - Very Cool Tool
Google Maps
TomTom may be added back in using Kitchen
Internet Menu
IE8
SkyFire – Cool!
Multimedia Menu
MS Pictures & Video
Windows Media
YouTube
Download Now! Self Extracting Kitchen, AutoFlash ROM, RUU_Signed.nbh
Please read the Flashing Instructions in the First Post for more info on these.
Download rubenalf's Italian Translation of this ROM
After Flashing, give it some time. It takes a LONG TIME to finish loading the first run. Immediately after flashing, I recommend running the FingerKeyboard Setup found in the 'Tools' Folder. Then use the 'nueSIPDefault' also found in the 'Tools' folder to set your desired Keyboard. See Video Above.
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23504 Lite Now Available!
26.07MB Free Ram - While Running SPBMS 3.5, it settles in to 18-22MB
74.87MB Free Storage
Featuring: Nothing Spectacular. Used the previous Kitchen and just disabled SYS and EXT items to create a Lite Version This can be used for SPBMS or MotoSurf, or Just leave it Clean!
Immediately After Flashing, Please Setup the Keyboard following This Video Tutorial Best viewed HD and Full Screen
This is the same as 23504 Blue, except for the removal of these items:
AdobeFlash
AdobeFlashCodecs
AlarmSounds
bronze
BronzeNonEA
CHome
Lockscreen
LockscreenNonEA
Office
OneNote
Themes
VoiceCommand
AutoLock
Bing
BubbleBreaker
ShowcaseSuite
GoogleMaps
Kevtris
PHMRegEdit
PimBackup
CHomeEditor
SoftReset
TripYzee
TomTom
VideoTelephony
YouTube
Download Now! Self Extracting Kitchen, AutoFlash ROM, RUU_Signed.nbh
Please read the Flashing Instructions in the First Post for more info on these.
After Flashing, give it some time. It takes a LONG TIME to finish loading the first run. Immediately after flashing, I recommend running the FingerKeyboard Setup found in the 'Tools' Folder. Then use the 'nueSIPDefault' also found in the 'Tools' folder to set your desired Keyboard. See Video Above.

Coming Soon!
23504 M2D Old School Available Now!
19.36MB Free Ram w M2D Running - Not sure how it holds up over time.
54.50MB Free Storage
Featuring: M2D Old Style, Older Version of Album (I think Better Version), IE6, M2D Config so you can modify, XDA_UC Compliant
Immediately After Flashing, Please Setup the Keyboard following This Video Tutorial Best viewed HD and Full Screen - GreyBlue works well with this Theme
3 Keyboards to Choose From: FingerKeyboard 2.1 - MS Keyboard - Transcriber
Showcase Suite - Tap & Hold Start Menu for Task Manager. Tap X to "CLOSE" programs, or Tap & Hold X to Minimize Programs.
New LockScreen with Multiple Sliders
New Zoom Tool on Taskbar
Camera
WiFi - 2 Digit IP, Sorry - If Changed, I loose Auto WiFi Settings Page
MMS - ArcSoft MMS 5.2.2.37
My Modified Start Menu w New Folder Icons
Main Menu
Phone Works - Smart Dialing Works, NO Video Call
SMS Text
New Contacts App
New Calendar
Email
MS Alarms
MS Task Manager
MS File Explorer
Office Mobile 6.1 and One Note Mobile
Tools Menu
Phone Search
Calculator
Java
Finger Keyboard Config
Manilla2D Config
nueSIPDefault - Default Keyboard Selector
Showcase
Communications Menu
ActiveSync
CommManager 2.9.5.0
Modem Link
Games Menu
Solitaire
GPS Menu
Bing Search - Very Cool Tool
Google Maps
Internet Menu
IE6
Multimedia Menu
MS Pictures & Video
Windows Media
Audio Manager
YouTube
Download Now! Self Extracting Kitchen, AutoFlash ROM, RUU_Signed.nbh
Please read the Flashing Instructions in the First Post for more info on these.
Immediately after flashing, I recommend running the FingerKeyboard Setup found in the 'Tools' Folder. Then use the 'nueSIPDefault' also found in the 'Tools' folder to set your desired Keyboard. See Video Above.

New release!!
Can't wait
I'm using 23081 flashback version and I have a problem with task manager.
this new rom is looking good

can`t wait, and i hope now with the new manilla v2 (weather on startscreen)
Great Job ,keep going
Greetz from Holland

jojo464 said:
can`t wait, and i hope now with the new manilla v2 (weather on startscreen)
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I also hope to get that working. It's hard to do with these latest ROMs due to how much space they take up. I'll keep trying though. I did make one with an earlier ROM that worked pretty well.

Download Now Available in 2nd Post!
bigsilly said:
Can't wait
I'm using 23081 flashback version and I have a problem with task manager.
this new rom is looking good
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Did you follow the directions on the post? "While on Home Screen, Tap Taskbar, When Icons Show, Tap and HOLD Top Right Corner Until Icons Disappear, Release."
If so, what problem is there? I'll try to fix it.
Yes, this new TaskManager "Showcase" is pretty cool. I'm anxious to give it more of a workout and see how it holds up.

SuperSport said:
I also hope to get that working. It's hard to do with these latest ROMs due to how much space they take up. I'll keep trying though. I did make one with an earlier ROM that worked pretty well.
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One question, is your rom protected, because i would try to make the same one in DUTCH Thanks
Greetz from Holland

jojo464 said:
One question, is your rom protected, because i would try to make the same one in DUTCH Thanks
Greetz from Holland
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I haven't done anything to protect it, so I'm assuming you can use all the parts. I hope it works for you!
PS: I believe the Keyboard already has the Language installed, just need to deal with the other packages.

wery good Rom you are the first

rubenalf said:
wery good Rom you are the first
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Actually, you were first. Thank you for the Beginning Kitchen. If I can do anything to help with your project, just let me know.

hi
great news.
are you planning to release a light rom to use with spb mobile phone?
what about active sync via bluetooth? is it working?
thanks alot.

John-Wu said:
hi
great news.
are you planning to release a light rom to use with spb mobile phone?
what about active sync via bluetooth? is it working?
thanks alot.
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Confirmed, ActiveSync over Bluetooth working!
I will do an SPBMS 3.5 ROM. You want it cooked in, or would you prefer to install it yourself?

It seems rubenalf and I are swapping Kitchens back and forth. He's now going to translate my version of his ROM back to Italian. Sharing information will definately help us all. Good Luck rubenalf.

my best compliments!

hello!!!
is it possible to make smaller some windows/text box in this rom?
it seems that most of 23*** ROM are made for VGA screen, but when adaptating them to QVGA, not all text box was resized....
it's my opinion...

vimafeje said:
hello!!!
is it possible to make smaller some windows/text box in this rom?
it seems that most of 23*** ROM are made for VGA screen, but when adaptating them to QVGA, not all text box was resized....
it's my opinion...
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Which ones specifically are you referring to? I'd be happy to try to figure it out.

hello.
i'm talking about:
-adress bar and zoom bar of internet explorer.
-windows of volume control.
-top bar of almost program (example: file explorer)
-menus from "file explorer", "Picture & Videos" _ i think all popup menus.
-space between files in file explorer.
note: when i'm using Resco Explorer, lines from each file are display very close, same for the menu (good).
tank's.

SuperSport said:
Confirmed, ActiveSync over Bluetooth working!
I will do an SPBMS 3.5 ROM. You want it cooked in, or would you prefer to install it yourself?
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Great, thanks!!
i think it's better if we can install by ourselves, because of later SBP releases

vimafeje said:
hello.
i'm talking about:
-adress bar and zoom bar of internet explorer.
-windows of volume control.
-top bar of almost program (example: file explorer)
-menus from "file explorer", "Picture & Videos" _ i think all popup menus.
-space between files in file explorer.
note: when i'm using Resco Explorer, lines from each file are display very close, same for the menu (good).
tank's.
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this space is very usefully for me, because I can use finger.

NEW Panels Available on PlayNow

Sony Ericsson has released some new panels on their PlayNow Arena.
Panels added (as of 12/05/09):
-Facebook BETA (X2)
-Twitter
-LiveJournal
-Youtube
-Tracker (X2)
SE also added Pixel City Day & Night links on PlayNow.
I got really excited about trying these out, so I might have skipped some added ones
Link
UPDATE! [01/31/10]
Twitter X2 Panel was released today at PlayNow. Not sure what the difference would be, but it seems like it sports some new features, because of the file size difference.
Also, an On-the-Road Panel for the X2 was released as well.

Personal Rating for Panels
Twitter Panel: 9/10
-Same UI as Facebook Panel, gives a seamless look when switching over
-Takes just as long to load as Facebook Panel
-Nice light blue interface, revamped buttons in terms of shadowing, etc.
Facebook Panel BETA: 7/10
-I haven't noticed much of a difference yet with the old and new, other than minor performance tweaks. Maybe some type of integration with another app..?
-Slightly faster loading times than original
-Typos and minor punctuation fixed
Youtube Panel: ?/10
-Yet to be installed.
-X2 Panel Manager and Google Youtube Player required to use.
LiveJournal Panel: ?/10
-I don't have a LiveJournal account, but it's UI from the log in screen is similar to FB and Twitter Panels.
-Looks like it was rushed a little bit to be compiled, b/c the panel description is the same as Facebook's description when selecting the panel.
Tracker Panel: ?/10
-ALSO, yet to be installed.
-I think X2 Panel Manager is required for this Panel. It's a Java program; it gives an error message when it opens during installation, and error message from installation window.
Twitter X2 Panel: 9/10
-Not sure what the difference is between X1 and X2 panels. Will check the cab registries later on.
On-the-Road Panel X2: 9/10
-Gives the option to choose the maps application you want to use. (Displays all start menu items)
-Same GPS loading times as X1 Panel, but I didn't expect that to be updated.
-Finds the amount of songs in a specific folder faster (around 50% less time; depends on amount of files)

Is there a big difference between the x1 facebook panel, and the x2 facebook panel?

mrbkkt1 said:
Is there a big difference between the x1 facebook panel, and the x2 facebook panel?
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Not from what I see atm.
The most I see is the performance change in the "bubble view" for status updates.

When oh when will someone get a brain and create something usefull like a Gmail panel?

.VIBE said:
When oh when will someone get a brain and create something usefull like a Gmail panel?
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Or an FML Panel, perhaps? I like to keep updated with my FMLs.
There also is the Google Panel that links to Gmail, but it's kind of useless.

Any way to link straight to a panel rather than the panels app?

nikc0069 said:
Any way to link straight to a panel rather than the panels app?
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Not completely sure. Pubba made a panel launcher for the MediaXperience and Radio Panels, but that's basically it.
Linking straight to a panel kind of defies the purpose of it as well, but you could do a little research.

I basically just want the facebook panel packaged as an app as the standard winmo one is awful and this one is lovely

Where is the pictures?
Tremayne024 said:
Twitter Panel: 9/10
-Same UI as Facebook Panel, gives a seamless look when switching over
-Takes just as long to load as Facebook Panel
-Nice light blue interface, revamped buttons in terms of shadowing, etc.
Facebook Panel BETA: 7/10
-I haven't noticed much of a difference yet with the old and new, other than minor performance tweaks. Maybe some type of integration with another app..?
-Slightly faster loading times than original
-Typos and minor punctuation fixed
Youtube Panel: ?/10
-Yet to be installed.
-X2 Panel Manager and Google Youtube Player required to use.
LiveJournal Panel: ?/10
-I don't have a LiveJournal account, but it's UI from the log in screen is similar to FB and Twitter Panels.
-Looks like it was rushed a little bit to be compiled, b/c the panel description is the same as Facebook's description when selecting the panel.
Tracker Panel: ?/10
-ALSO, yet to be installed.
-I think X2 Panel Manager is required for this Panel. It's a Java program; it gives an error message when it opens during installation, and error message from installation window.
Twitter X2 Panel: 9/10
-Not sure what the difference is between X1 and X2 panels. Will check the cab registries later on.
On-the-Road Panel X2: 9/10
-Gives the option to choose the maps application you want to use. (Displays all start menu items)
-Same GPS loading times as X1 Panel, but I didn't expect that to be updated.
-Finds the amount of songs in a specific folder faster (around 50% less time; depends on amount of files)
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Where is the pictures?

v1dlibaoquan said:
Where is the pictures?
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Well, you can either:
1) Install the panel on your device to see what it's like; or
2) Go the the PlayNow arena and view the screenshots (if available)
I don't see the need to post screenshots, as the panels look exactly the same, and close to everyone in the XPERIA X1 section of the forum has an X1.

SPB MS 3.5.3 don't have 3D acceleration (Xperia X1i)

I don't understand one think. I use SPB MS 3.5.3 with mod (Mtstmp - Keithdupont MS Espresso -> best mod in my opinion) and when I have X2 ROM for my Xperia there was an option "Use 3D accelerator" in SPB Settings and SPB Carousel was working very smooth but when I've switched to another ROM (Xperia UnOff) "Use 3D accelerator" dissapear from settings Maybe somebody know what is wrong? Drivers, some change in registry?
Sorry for my english

i have the same problem

It's a problem with SE software
I'm rom-chief, and have problems with 3d-enabled SBP MS. After running carousel, xperia panel manager fails to start, and hang up the device.
I think, that SPB disable 3d for compatibility reason.
If you want to enable 3D - replace file "ModelName.txt" in Windows folder, that contains "X1i", with the file, that contains some other text "Kovs100", for example, and reboot device.

SaddamRU said:
I'm rom-chief, and have problems with 3d-enabled SBP MS. After running carousel, xperia panel manager fails to start, and hang up the device.
I think, that SPB disable 3d for compatibility reason.
If you want to enable 3D - replace file "ModelName.txt" in Windows folder, that contains "X1i", with the file, that contains some other text "Kovs100", for example, and reboot device.
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But how is it done because you can't overwrite ModelName.txt the phone says?

Overwriting ROM files
Try to use Total Comander or Resco File Explorer.
Or cook you own ROM

I will try total commander.
But I doubt I will cook my own ROM.
EDIT: It worked fine using total commander and the 3D carousel is very smooth.
I have another question now, is there a way to disable/uninstall xperia panels and assign X-panel button to the carousel view?
EDIT2: Nevermind, it seems like SPB ms in 3D acc mode doesn't crash the phone using the panelmanager. I've tried going from the 3D acc carousel to panel manager and switched back and forth the differnt panels and spb 3D acc carousel, the phone doesn't hang. I'm using Christians latest rom (love your work man!) and it's using the X2 panel manager.

where can i activate 3d carousel
xudo said:
I will try total commander.
But I doubt I will cook my own ROM.
EDIT: It worked fine using total commander and the 3D carousel is very smooth.
I have another question now, is there a way to disable/uninstall xperia panels and assign X-panel button to the carousel view?
EDIT2: Nevermind, it seems like SPB ms in 3D acc mode doesn't crash the phone using the panelmanager. I've tried going from the 3D acc carousel to panel manager and switched back and forth the differnt panels and spb 3D acc carousel, the phone doesn't hang. I'm using Christians latest rom (love your work man!) and it's using the X2 panel manager.
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Ok, here's what I did.
1. Install latest Total Commander, I installed the beta version for Winmo 6.5.
link for download: http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm
2. Use Total Commander to look up "ModelName.txt" in the "Windows" folder in your phone.
3. Open ModelName.txt and change X1i/X1a to whatever you like. Save and close.
4. SPB ms will now recognize your phone as "whatever" and the alternative to anable 3D accelaration pops up in the SPB system tab.
I think if you change the model name before you install SPB ms the 3D option will be automatically on. And I can guarantee you that this works perfectly with Cristians latest Clean rom(the one with no SPB ms panel), in case you having problems with 3D acc turned on.
EDIT: Don't forget to soft reset after changing the model name.

SaddamRU said:
I'm rom-chief, and have problems with 3d-enabled SBP MS. After running carousel, xperia panel manager fails to start, and hang up the device.
I think, that SPB disable 3d for compatibility reason.
If you want to enable 3D - replace file "ModelName.txt" in Windows folder, that contains "X1i", with the file, that contains some other text "Kovs100", for example, and reboot device.
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Man, thank you so much !! It works excelent, when I changed ModelName.txt I hadn't to uninstal SPB just soft reset device and 3D option appears in settings
rioolrat said:
where can i activate 3d carousel
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Go here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4727078&postcount=587
xudo said:
Nevermind, it seems like SPB ms in 3D acc mode doesn't crash the phone using the panelmanager. I've tried going from the 3D acc carousel to panel manager and switched back and forth the differnt panels and spb 3D acc carousel, the phone doesn't hang. I'm using Christians latest rom (love your work man!) and it's using the X2 panel manager.
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Is available working X2 panel manager ( .cab file) to install on R3AA010? Because panel manager from X1 seems doesn't work properly (like SaddamRU said) when 3D acc is ON, then I click 'X' button and phone hangs up, only soft reset is possible :/ when 3D acc is OFF then everything with 'X' button works fine
EDIT// I noticed that 'X' button hangs up device when we press it on 'Today screen' of SPB MS, so I delete panelmanager and map 'X' button to launch start menu or something

Yeah, the X2 panel manager is available to download, look in the rom section. Although I have no idea how to install it. I suppose you have to get rid of your current panel manager and I reckon it to be very well integrated since it's a cooked in thing, so it could be hard?
Well go to the rom section and ask a chef there they should know.
radzix27; Ok, that was my initial thought to deactivate the X-button till I realized I didn't have to.
I've tried these combinations which works for me:
SPB today screen -> X-button -> random panel -> X-button -> back to SPB ms.
within the 3D carousel -> x-button -> random panel -> X-button -> back to SPB ms.
within the 3D carousel -> back to SPB today screen -> x-button -> random panel -> X-button -> back to SPB ms.

xudo said:
Yeah, the X2 panel manager is available to download, look in the rom section. Although I have no idea how to install it. I suppose you have to get rid of your current panel manager and I reckon it to be very well integrated since it's a cooked in thing, so it could be hard?
Well go to the rom section and ask a chef there they should know.
radzix27; Ok, that was my initial thought to deactivate the X-button till I realized I didn't have to.
I've tried these combinations which works for me:
SPB today screen -> X-button -> random panel -> X-button -> back to SPB ms.
within the 3D carousel -> x-button -> random panel -> X-button -> back to SPB ms.
within the 3D carousel -> back to SPB today screen -> x-button -> random panel -> X-button -> back to SPB ms.
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I found X2 PM in this thread and it's easy to install -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=587176 but also hang up my Xperia
I didn't use panels so I decided to remap 'X' button. Now I launch start menu with it

X2 Panel Manager fails too
Yeah, I tried X2 Panel Manager too. It's hangs up after 3D in SPB.
It's seems, that this problem has no solution for now.
Ouch! X2 video driver does'nt works too.

SaddamRU said:
Yeah, I tried X2 Panel Manager too. It's hangs up after 3D in SPB.
It's seems, that this problem has no solution for now.
Ouch! X2 video driver does'nt works too.
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You're right :/ Games like Xtrakt, COD 2 doesn't work :/ So it isn't good idea to turn on 3D acceleration in SPB on our Xperia's :/

OK, so with your conclusions there is a sence of like I'm a lier. But I can ensure that SPB ms with 3D acc on combined with xperia panels wont crash the phone if you are using Christians latest clean rom.
...or my fingers are magical and well

xudo said:
OK, so with your conclusions there is a sence of like I'm a lier. But I can ensure that SPB ms with 3D acc on combined with xperia panels wont crash the phone if you are using Christians latest clean rom.
...or my fingers are magical and well
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Maybe everything works fine on WM6.5? Check Xtrakt or COD2 for be sure that 3D drivers works good

OK, I've tried Xtract and you are right the game wont start but on the other hand neither the phone or the 3D drivers have crashed. I can switch between the gold fish panel and media panel which both are 3D accelerated.
So far there is no fun 3D games for Xperia, Zenonia works that's all that matters for now. I rarely play any games on my phone so I'm fine with it.

May be SPB Bug?
It's seems to be an SPB bug.
And working panels a kind of bug too
I think, that Mobile Shell with 3D feature enabled using video driver in 3D all time.
And, with ATI X2 drivers I have 11 fps in SPB carousel, but with original drivers 60-120 fps.
By the way, does'nt mater 6.1 or 6.5 SYS you have. SPB don't work on my ROM with 21854 SYS (HTC Diamond 2).

I tried to find the file ModelName.txt in windows but there is no such file.
I have Xperia X2 fit the last stock ROM and SPB Shell 3.5.3
The option for 3D acc is not available.
What to do to have 3D?

LOL
Try to buy Xperia X1.
Or try to create file by yourself.

I do the following to avoid freezing my phone when I use SPB Mobile Shell with hardware acceleration:
I placed a shortcut to SPB Mobile Shell on my today screen and I deleted the autostart entry of SPB MS. So when I want to use SPB MS I start it by using this shortcut. If I want to use any of the panels I revert to the today screen and kill the SPB MS process using the task manager of SK Tools. Afterwards I am able to switch panels without crashing my phone.
This procedure may sound a bit complex but if you keep in mind that SPB MS uses approximately 30 MB of ram even when running in the background it makes not really sense to have it running while I use another panel. For me this is the ideal solution and I have never experienced a crash when I switch to another panel after using SPB Mobile Shell with hardware acceleration.