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Hi there i feel there's a need for a thread such as this where anyone can post and suggest any good applications which he/she feels should be part of a ROM.
1) My first suggestion would be an application call QuickMenu. i put a pic down there. It is a really cool windows xp-type start menu, so you dont need to go through all folders. it replaces the retro start menu Windows Mobile has.
2) My second suggestion is this one called " T-Mobile Soft Key ". it provides the custumisation of the soft keys in the home menu.
Start Menu by dotFred
Hmmm... I think dotFred has something similar to your suggestion. I think he's still working on it.
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[URL]http://www.dotfred.net/FdcStartMenu.htm[/URL]
I would like to think I have fairly normal size hands and these type of menus are just too small for me to use with my thumb..
I dunno who you guys do it without hitting the wrong thing all the time.. nice apps though gonna have to check them out.
MrDSL said:
I would like to think I have fairly normal size hands and these type of menus are just too small for me to use with my thumb..
I dunno who you guys do it without hitting the wrong thing all the time.. nice apps though gonna have to check them out.
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It would look like ass, but you could put a separator between each menu. That would probably space them out enough.
Or you could use the scrollwheel.
My addition to this is WM5NewMenu. Super small, super light and totally useful. It is basically a customizable new menu ala WM2003. It has tons of options, but my favorite is the ability to set a new SMS/Call to a specific person. It beats the hell out of opening the Messaging app and searching through the contact list.
I agree
the point is to use your stylus not your fingers.
so the menu is appropriate
larsuck said:
It would look like ass, but you could put a separator between each menu. That would probably space them out enough.
Or you could use the scrollwheel.
My addition to this is WM5NewMenu. Super small, super light and totally useful. It is basically a customizable new menu ala WM2003. It has tons of options, but my favorite is the ability to set a new SMS/Call to a specific person. It beats the hell out of opening the Messaging app and searching through the contact list.
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This is really different from the one posted here. This one does not replace the windows start menu.
Personally, I have a few apps that I'd like for 2 different ROMs
Lite ROM like CRC's could use HTC Album, ClearTemp, and the latest Schaps Config.
I'd really like a custom ROM built on a VERY lite ROM, with the SPB Apps cooked in (un regged of course, I have them all licensed and can add after hard reset) PocketPlus, mobileshell, and phonesuite cover a fairly broad feature set of all the freeware and such built into the Full ROMs. Building them in might save a bit of space and possibly make them quicker. It would be a fairly custom build and I i'd only expect licensed users to get the benefit of those apps... but quite frankly, they are top notch apps with lots of features worth paying for. Makes it hard to go back to the freeware/HTC apps
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This is really different from the one posted here. This one does not replace the windows start menu.
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Yes, thank you roomtek. WM5NewMenu is quite different from QuickMenu. I use both together and almost never have to use a stylus or my fingers.
While it is nice to have some apps cooked-in, one problem is that once an app is updated then the cooked-in software becomes out of date.
I agree...
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Yes, thank you roomtek. WM5NewMenu is quite different from QuickMenu. I use both together and almost never have to use a stylus or my fingers.
While it is nice to have some apps cooked-in, one problem is that once an app is updated then the cooked-in software becomes out of date.
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i agree, but there are some app's that never get updated. such as mobile word, powerpoint and excel, calc1-lite, audio manager, E-Java, PIM backup,Screen capture, HTC-Zip,etc.
Besides a new ROM comes out almost every month, and most basic apps dont get updated that much...
Controlling the device from The desktop via usb
There is also an app which is very very small in size <100kb for microsoft CE devices, called " remote display control ", and it could serve as a good ingredient for a ROM. The application is built by microsoft, so it's virtually bug free.
The app can be included into a ROM because unlike other app's it is hardly updated, as you can see this version was created in 2001.
I really like this application cause i can use my mouse as the stylus to operate the device, which appears as a 240 x 320 window on the windows desktop PC, as long as my Windows mobile phone is connected to the PC.
It works on my WM6.1 Rom, despite how old the app is.
Hi all, i don't know if it has been asked already but it would be great to have a light black&white forum "Development and Hacking" easy to load and browse from our PPCs/SPs exactly like the iPhone's app called Installer... ok, without all the "sources/install/uninstall" thing, only app name (with very short description like the one we can see if we mouseover a topic's name) and, clicking on it, the author description, link to the Dev&Hack forum article, link to the download, little screenshot or animated gif. And a tiny search engine (no Google)
I know there are websites made like that already like freewareppc or softonic which use RSS, but i was thinking about a more Installer-like webApp.
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=j7rfU4r3Y-0
.. but there's probably something like that already, so i ask you guys and gals where can i find such a service and if you think it would be nice or totally useless
TBH this would take ages to compile and program and with every different model of HTC h/set out there I dont think anyone would have the resources or time to do this. I do really like the idea though kudos for that
Why not look at the App To Date over at MoDaCo?
livefastdiefun87, i don't think it should be that difficult to filter the threads (for example a "[release]" string in the thread title) as links to their first posts (the ones with descriptions, screenshots and downloads) to the user (maybe it's enough for the releaser to keep an eye on the format). For example A_C's releases already have the "required" things (first post: description and download, second post: faqs).
With a little help from any developer i think that even with pocket ie (although a client would be better) we can retrieve every release easier. Then, in order to explore the apps, the user can jump to the ordinary forum.
Maybe i'm making it too simple, but it wont be bad anyway. I'm thinking about a mobile-only road, no ads, no banners, black and white with hypertext
Noteriffic 0.53
Copyright (C) 2004 Rudis Muiznieks
Noteriffic is a quick little app I wrote because I felt that the PPC was
lacking a nice, simple, free note keeping/structuring application that has a
desktop counterpart....
All credit goes to Rudis, but now we have WVGA-Screens, so :
Could anybody of those famous and brave developers
compile this VB-Project for >> WVGA << ?
(Its working fine with QVGA and VGA)
Thanks a lot
Creature/entity appeared in mirror,
LOL
kahe40, I wanted to change something in this app the other day so downloaded a trial version of visual studio from MS plus dotnet compact framework. It let me edit the Noterrific source code and compiled a new version fine. I'm sorry I don't have time right now to work out incorporating WVGA, but thought you might like to know what I found out.
ps. if anyone wants the new source/compilation I can post. I simply added the ability for the app to remember which node it is on and return there next time it opens (otherwise it always ended up opening way down the list which drives me mad).
thanks ddk2, please have nice holidays, maybe later we can see...
what do you think about a dark grey background with white text ?
dont know, maybe there are problems with icons and checkboxes ?
and second: in settings, there is: use smaller font for list/display
would you please change to: use bigger font (only one step)
kahe40, did a very quick patch for you, no longer have large/small font, just textboxes so you can set your font size.
Source attached. Find exe's in each project (pda/desktop) in subdir bin\Release.
This version has my mods as described above.
Before you use it, take a copy of your data file (ntn ext) as mine was cleared out somewhere during testing and had to restore. I don't think its a bug, just something from testing, but take backup just to be safe.
Also did a quick test of grey background. Doesn't look that good to me, icons didn't come out well etc. Also presents issues that unless hardcode to grey, then need to make user option to set colour and that's a whole lot of frigging around....be my guest
very nice, good job, thanks a lot my friend
kahe40, don't know if you are still watching this but I just discovered I made a cockup in the last piece of code. I misinterpreted the use of one variable and the resultant problem shows up next time you go to add a node (I haven't added one for quite a while).
This version has corrected that. Also, changed the way I had it remembering which node it was on between sessions. Now saves with the apps variables (a sep file) rather than in the note file itself. Plus side is its much faster closing the app. Another sideaffect is that when syncing the file between pda and desktop, they each have their own memory of the last used node.
Yes, I am guilty my friend,
I traded my TouchHD for an iPhone, dont want to be banned from
this forum, but - man, oh man - what a wonderful OS ...
So I use the old version as shopping-list with my KS20 (QVGA).
Will test your new version soon, thanks a lot.
hello there
I've found this app some weeks ago to keep track of my actions on my work
Like a time log
Is there some some other app (free/paid) that does the same job.
I've found this one for ipod...http://ax.itunes.apple.com/app/id371157360?mt=8
shame that there isn't none for wm
So I am new to these forums, and new to winmo devices in general(coming from sidekick platform). I have browsed through some threads but still have no clear place to begin. My goal is to customize my brand new touch pro 2 and learn more about my device.
If anyone would be as kind to point me to specific threads on where to begin or have any advice of their own it will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
P3rpetual said:
So I am new to these forums, and new to winmo devices in general(coming from sidekick platform). I have browsed through some threads but still have no clear place to begin. My goal is to customize my brand new touch pro 2 and learn more about my device.
If anyone would be as kind to point me to specific threads on where to begin or have any advice of their own it will be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Keep in mind there are a few sub forums for the touch pro 2...
You might want to give the themes and aps sub forum a good read. In there right at the top you'll find this thread Software worth installing on the TP2 *Continuously Updated, links in thread* [MAR 8]
That's definatly a good place for you to start.
Reading through the CABs and Tweaks thread is a good start too. The real potential of the TP2 isn't really unlocked until you start tweaking, and the ability to tweak/customize is one of the best things about Windows Mobile. Read through the thread, see what customizations sound good to you, and try them out. Don't be afraid to tweak. Most any of the customizations can be uninstalled. Or at the last resort, you can hard reset to get to factory settings.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524655
I know u gonna want to get ur phone up to speed, so heres somemore advice. Theres a thread here in general called "why is my phone so slow". Theres some cabs listed there thats like system tweaks to make ur phone more efficient and faster and manage memory better. system tweak cabs to look for is: Data Fix Cab, SD tune up, dynamic system proxy, manila no push internet, and memory leak cab. all of those together will make ur phone UI faster, better internet speeds, better memory management(more free RAM avaliable), and faster read speeds from ur memory card.
It might be a good idea to get a good system file explorer or registry editor. the included file explorer is good but cant edit registry. You might want to look for either the newest Total Commander or PHM editor(might b mispelled). any of those give u complete access to files and system registry. also allows u to back up your data on ur phone in case you ready to try some serious installs
If u havent noticed already, your battery only reads in 10% increments. Theres a mod/cab called No2chem and Chainfire 1% Battery. Once thats installed , your battery meter will give u a more exact/precise battery reading in increments of 1, instead of 10. ur stock battery meter wont show it so u should download a battery meter of sorts. You can either get a new taskbar that 1% is enabled or even easier , just install WMMiniBattery. it will put a small battery meter that stretches across the whole screen up top. itll read in 1% increments and alot easier to see where ur battery life is at. but remember, if u get the 1% battery cab, u also need a new battery meter. The wmminibattery works well with no hiccups. theres another one up here, but gave me issues whenever u opened the keyboard up.
just to let u know, the stock browser in tp2/tilt2 suxxxxxx....so u going to want a new better faster one. LIke Skyfire, Opera mini 5 , and opera mobile 10. i got em all the stock browser i believe the opera 9 or something and internet explorer. the ones i named previously blows all of those out the water when it comes to browsing experience and speeds. plus Skyfire is like the ultimate one. can play any video or movie off the web on a website, mostly. i can use skyfire and watch whole movies from websites with out hardly any slowdown. try that with internet explorer or opera 9 in ull see what i mean. for theme tweaks and stuff, check out that particular thread.
Im not trying to talk ya to death...lmao Just giving u a headstart, cuz theres so much info and tweaks for our phones, that almost impossible to come across them all. one more thing, get either Clean Ram or Clear Temp cab. those help and clear up old files, cache, etc.. also helps to make phone more efficient. I could go on and on listing stuff, but i think with what i named, you will catch up quick to the rest of the community without flashing a new rom.
Just make sure to read up plenty, tons of useful info from very skilled people up here. and when u ready to try out a new operating system on ur phone, Android, just let me know, ill show ya the way..lol
Welcome to Rhodium and have fun modding your phone, i surely have. I only joined in April and already seasoned...lol my phone is nuthing like it was brandnew or completely stock.
When you get some time, go through the custom rom section to see if any of those roms interest you. Once installed, there are countles amounts of modifications that alter the overall appearance of the phone. From boot up to shut down, your phone can be thoroughly customized.
I bought the pro version over 6 months ago and I absolutely love the concept. I look at all these beautiful widgets on mycolorscreen.com, and I have downloaded many of them. The problem I always run into is the following:
1. The scaling and size take forever to perfect. Sometimes you finally get it to the right size and scale, somehow it can become all distorted after a reboot or unknown event.
2. The widgets such as those use Media utilities often appear sluggish during operation. It's no smooth or fluid like the build-in widgets from apps like poweramp. Most complicated widgets are very sluggish even on Galaxy Note 3.
The other day I downloaded https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=axt.toosimpleactuallynot.zwskin which looks amazing on the Youtube video, and I followed the instructions to the T. After the 2nd home screen, the phone just hangs. Widgets don't refresh and eventually crashes.
I'm not sure if I'm missing something other users are doing to make Zooper widget actually function smoothly not just look pretty like a static image on the home screen. I am under the impression that Zooper may be trying to do too much and sacrificing performance.
I agree ... although perhaps it's from not having done any launcher changes since my first Android phone, nor have played with UCCW or any skin mods before. That and there is stil a lack of (slow) step-by-step tutorials of "here is what I made, and here is everything I did to make it happen" instead of having to know what the settings are that those that have been doing this already know.
I'm not complaining though - it's like many things that require weeks of trolling through forum posts to understand the lingo and the tools, then you play with them, then you troll through a zillion posts again and maybe ask a few questions in the newbie sections instead of the Expert sections, then you play with it again and pretty soon you realize that "Hey! You figured it out".
I don't want to be like the guy that just bought an Android phone and knows he needs bragging rights to having rooted it with a one-step tool but doesn't have any idea what to do next or if he bricks it.
Zooper Pro is frustrating because it is very powerful and customizable, but if it was one-step easy, everyone would have cool themes, and I certainly don't want my brother have a better looking phone than me if I haven't worked at it some, lol.