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.

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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?
by Avers
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!
by Avers

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!
by Avers
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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.

{question} TF3D Music Library background?

Does anyone know where to set the color / background of the white music library menu ?
I've managed to isolate most of the visual manila properties but cannot seem to locate the file that fills the background.
By now my hunch is that it's an inverted version of the default tab backgrounds.
I've searched for hours all over the place but i couldn't find an answer for this part of the background.
Can somebody help me out?
thanks

here you are
edit: sorry i didn't read the question correctly it is manila file 0d1412f9_manila
happy skinning!

Giznetic said:
edit: sorry i didn't read the question correctly it is manila file 0d1412f9_manila
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That's what I thought at first as well.
But somehow if I replace the file with a grey one it doesn't change the background
I have attached the grey filled manila file i copied to my device.
I used the mode9editor which does a great job with the normal background 4 all tabs without any hex editing.
do you have an idea what is going wrong?

hmmm... I am am clueless..... sorry... maybe it is unetitable....

Giznetic said:
hmmm... I am am clueless..... sorry... maybe it is unetitable....
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That would be a shame!
Did you manage to rebuild it in your theme (couldn't find screenshots )

the background for all tabs i used... did work for the settings tab... but... there was some bugs...
:-(
but i am not sure about the music tab..... i'll check it up later...

Giznetic said:
the background for all tabs i used... did work for the settings tab... but... there was some bugs...
:-(
but i am not sure about the music tab..... i'll check it up later...
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WHen I use the background for all tabs the '3d' grid part of the music library does disappear but the background stays white

maybe that is a preset..... yes it could be....
i think htc has coded it to have a white background and invert the tiles.....
that is the only way i can think of...

Giznetic said:
maybe that is a preset..... yes it could be....
i think htc has coded it to have a white background and invert the tiles.....
that is the only way i can think of...
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I feared such a thing..
And I guess you can't tell me either where that code can be revoked?

hmm.... off the top of my head i can not... but i'll be sure to help you on your project
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............
give me some time... i might be able to come up with something...

Giznetic said:
hmm.... off the top of my head i can not... but i'll be sure to help you on your project
hmmmmmmmmmmmmm..............
give me some time... i might be able to come up with something...
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that would be awesome!
I have to confess.. I haven't checked the lua scripts yet.
But did dissect all mode9 files in search for this element..

I think i did it!!!!!!
ok replace this .png file with
0d1412f9_manila
it should work....
i can't believe it
lol i think if found it out
try it and then tell me results

I tried that one.. to make the side (where yours is black) grey and also the whole pic black..
I tried yours just now.. but doesn't work either
do you use the touchHD or the X1?
can you zip your manila file that worked to just be 100% sure I don't mess up while creating the manila file.

Touch HD
hmm.... i was sure that was it.... hmm.... i'll look some more....
now i am depressed :-(

don't be depressed
can I have your 0d1412f9_manila file to double check

I don't have the file as i am at work on a mac.
you will have to replace it in manila editor or Mode9 editor

Giznetic said:
I don't have the file as i am at work on a mac.
you will have to replace it in manila editor or Mode9 editor
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That's interesting how do you know it works?
I tried with mode9editor.. no succes

i don't know it works....
i was hoping it worked.... thats why i asked you to try it out...

New skin (Saturday Skin)

Well i made this skin for my self , but some people asked for it , so,here it is
Big thanks first of all to ookba (He is the one that make this possible)
Stylez and Dermann for testing and help
Some screenshots
i think i edited all the panels, if i forgot something, just let me know
backup your original .cpr (don't knows if this overwrite the original one)
sorry the bad english

looks good man, i made a .xml for this in my application data\home so i can switch between this one and my two others. keep up the good work.

great man, post it here, i wanna do the same thing

it's easy, just take one of the sliding panel media.xml's from Application Data\home and rename this in the blue that's at the top and the bottom of the .xml and rename the .xml itself. rename your .cpr and put back.
Code:
<title lang="0x0409">[b][color=blue]Titanium Panel Media[/color][/b]</title>
Code:
CPRFileName="[b][color=blue]Titanium[/color][/b]" />

it's very nice but can it use W6.1?

pvmd said:
it's very nice but can it use W6.1?
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no, it's a 6.5 stuff ,

anyway i can get the my favorites panel?

fliparsenal said:
anyway i can get the my favorites panel?
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i have nothing in that panel , i enabled it from cconf, but does't appear in my homescreen, tell me what do you have in that panel? it can't even be edited
i'll see what i can do
edit: try this cab, and let me know
install in device memory

so i tried it and all it did was enlarge the icons and hide the panels