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Just got the default HTC_Default.tsk and i'm glad my phone looks the way I thought it would when I bought it. I'm trying to figure out how to get rid of the remaining traces of that hideous blu Cingular theme. Thanks in advance for any help.
bluesphere said:
Just got the default HTC_Default.tsk and i'm glad my phone looks the way I thought it would when I bought it. I'm trying to figure out how to get rid of the remaining traces of that hideous blu Cingular theme. Thanks in advance for any help.
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I think you should take a look in the HTC Wizard forum, or use the search for changing your Splash screen!
What do you mean by remaining traces? Dialpad? Color scheme?
Sorry noobed out I forgot to say Hermes
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I think you should take a look in the HTC Wizard forum, or use the search for changing your Splash screen!
What do you mean by remaining traces? Dialpad? Color scheme?
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Thanks for the reply mccune. I'm on a Cingular 8525 aka Hermes. I got the HTC_Default.tsk and it looks awesome. I'd like to get rid of the phone dialer splash with the blue background and cingular logo I see when I use the phone. I'm still butchering the names of all the screens so I apologize. I realize it's hard to communicate w/o the lingo down. I'm learning. I'm trying to change the appearance of the phone w/o bricking it with a bad ROM install before I know what I'm doing. Thanks in advance for any tips on where to look. I'm definitely willing to feed myself if you point me to the fish.
For dialers you should check: PaulYa
You can simply create your own boot screen by doing this:
- Create a PNG image 320x240
- name the image: welcomehead.96.png
- Set the properties of the image so that it's hidden
- place the image in youw Windows directory of your device
The third part, the splash screen. I suggest you search for it in the Hermes section. There is also a big topic about this in the Wizard section. Don't know if it works the same.
Awesome dialer!
Thanks for the 411! I'm running Paul's dialer and it rocks. I've been doing so much research I've forgotten half my life.
I know that this has been discussed elsewhere, but I couldn't see anything in the Hermes forum.
For those of you with devices that support animated startup screens, you may be interested in this. I have been looking at making custom startup animations and have decided to post the two that I have made so far.
If you like them, let me know as I will probably do some more.
Instructions
Copy the file you want to use (all of mine will be called htcsplashani.gif for simplicity if you wish to change it) to the \Windows directory.
Use a registry editor to change the following value
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\StartupAnimation\GIFFile
To: \Windows\htcsplashani.gif
You can use Resco Explorer, PHM Regedit etc for this. Personally I use Pocket Commander Pro on my PC which lets you edit the mobile registry from your PC. If you need help with this, please search elsewhere in the forum.
Soft-reset and watch!
The files are:
HTC Black - HTC Black animated logo
HTC WM White - HTC & Windows Mobile logos animated
Please note: I haven't changed the startup sound, but I may do some sort of theme thing later.
Thanks! That's great!
I can do it with my own gif files.
Looking good, thanks!
I am waiting for more...
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Burns nice job,
I had a question for you, do you have to have the same size file .gif, and do you have to have the same size .wav file, if you wanted to use your own personal .gif, and .wav files?
my gif files are different filesizes (they are just in the normal filesystem not replacing the ROM) but they have to be 240x320px - i used 7ms delay on each frame
burnes said:
my gif files are different filesizes (they are just in the normal filesystem not replacing the ROM) but they have to be 240x320px - i used 7ms delay on each frame
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What about the .wav file, and out of curiosity can that be changed to .mp3 format?
am just looking at that at the moment - i don't think you can change it to an mp3. I am having trouble with wav files. It seems that it must be an uncompressed wave file set at 44.1KHz, 16bit stereo. If you use 44.1KHz 16bit mono it plays double speed. So it looks like it doesn't even check the header, it just regards the file as this format.
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am just looking at that at the moment - i don't think you can change it to an mp3. I am having trouble with wav files. It seems that it must be an uncompressed wave file set at 44.1KHz, 16bit stereo. If you use 44.1KHz 16bit mono it plays double speed. So it looks like it doesn't even check the header, it just regards the file as this format.
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yup just tested this - has to be that exact format!
I see, what about the size of the .wav file? The at&t startup's are about .793 kb's in size. Can we go beyond that threshold?
going over that :s mien was 258kb and worked fine. so therefore I assume a bigger size would work - something to look into. why you got something in mind?
I was just curious regarding how long we could create a .wav file for, without causing the startup of the device to crash, or adding more time to the startup. My kids love Naruto, and I must say I enjoy watching it with them, so I was thinking of creating something with that kind of theme.
i didnt notice it taking longer as it plays the sound at the same time as the animation and the animation is longer than the sound. i suppose if the sound was longer, the animation would just freeze until it stopped playing - without checking that is
Ok, I'm going to play with this, but before I start let me just get a few things straight the .gif files must be 240 x 320, and you used a 7ms delay. What prog did you use to create the .gif file?
Once I'm done, I will post what I come up with.
Great work Thanks BRO !!
minor issue
that value doest esist on my hermes....
ive been navigating all over the reg but cant seem to find where the splash screens are...
LiNuS555HoD said:
that value doest esist on my hermes....
ive been navigating all over the reg but cant seem to find where the splash screens are...
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If you have a WM6 ROM based on the Official Core, your phone will not support animated screens.
LCARS - One for all you Star Trek fans
Now I know there must be some Star Trek fans on here lol
I came up with this last night. In my opinion, the best one I've made so far.
Great job, especially the white htc animation!
Can I integrate those animated startup screens on a HTC Prophet? An animation on startup sounds really great!
animelover said:
Can I integrate those animated startup screens on a HTC Prophet? An animation on startup sounds really great!
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If your ROM support it yes. I did see a CAB file to install animated startup - but I don't know what devices are supported or if it is the same thing to be honest, so you would have to try it if you can find it.
Did there have someone can advice where i can find the original TF3D flip clock by attached image?
Hello!
I'm also looking for the original flip clock that actually flips too! All ROMs I've tested so far had no flip animation... is it not possible on the X1 or why is that?
go to the diamond section where the themes and stuff are at. find a cab there and use that it will work
tried it but, unfortunately again no flip animation when switching on or when the time changes... i'm out of knowledge because on the tf3d videos on youtube the clock is flipping!
thanks in advance
loopback said:
Hello!
I'm also looking for the original flip clock that actually flips too! All ROMs I've tested so far had no flip animation... is it not possible on the X1 or why is that?
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loopback said:
tried it but, unfortunately again no flip animation when switching on or when the time changes... i'm out of knowledge because on the tf3d videos on youtube the clock is flipping!
thanks in advance
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ryip said:
Did there have someone can advice where i can find the original TF3D flip clock by attached image?
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Here you go. This will give you the original black & white flip clock.
Edit: No it won't. It was old files and had no landscape. Keep looking.
ryip said:
Did there have someone can advice where i can find the original TF3D flip clock by attached image?
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My thoughts exactly after changing to itge's latest 6.1 rom.
Here it is
I have attached the zip file containing the flip clock.Copy it into windows directory and overwrite..
PLEASE NOTE!!
I have taken it from the diamond forum.With the original 1c684cd8_manila file the wallpaper resolution WAS not proper for the xperia x1.
However after a little mode 9 editing i fixd it.
BUT
it still is not working properly in landscape mode.
So it works perfect in potriate but the wallpaper is a bit smaller in landscape.
if anyone can help here on how to change the 1c684cd8_manila file to give landscape support it would be great.......
thx a lot!
Thanks a lot....Will check it out then....
Ok, here it finally is. You can read in this post below why it didn't work before. It was actually a stupid problem that I should have understood from the beginning. It is not a cab. just zip with the files. I can make a cab if someone really wants it but I had a program for it where the trail period is over.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3635200&postcount=103
Paitor said:
Ok, here it finally is. You can read in this post below why it didn't work before. It was actually a stupid problem that I should have understood from the beginning. It is not a cab. just zip with the files. I can make a cab if someone really wants it but I had a program for it where the trail period is over.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3635200&postcount=103
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Hi Paitor,
I'm test it and it's working great...i'm seeking the same long long time ago....Many thanks your great work
hmnnn
unfortunately it doesnt seem to extract..mayb the files is corrupt?..
works fine
hmnn.it works fine...mayb something wrong wid ur comp?
go in winrar and repair archive..it may work..
HEllo~ Can you mark are .cab file?
this zip file i don't know how to install on my x1~
Thank you!
here it is
here is a cab...its the files posted by paitor just in cab format..
Cheers
thanks guys,
but do you think this can work as a widget for SPB shell 3.0??
i installed it but it doesnt appear anywhere
rotastrain said:
here is a cab...its the files posted by paitor just in cab format..
Cheers
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Will this work on Att Tilt 2 (TP2)
Please
yes it will work for the panoramic background try all tha .cab files.if they dont work uninstall them.
i'm working on a black/dark manila dialer.
for now i only have a dialer. this is for rhodium/touch pro 2.
Works also on Duttys 3.7 XT
install on device and soft reset.
Invade
Look at the attached file, there are all original Pics.
Rgds
MyPass
Thanks dude.
just what i needed
The rhodium dialer reads from a dll file, phcanimages.dll in your Windows dir. Thanks to InsecureSpike for pointing this out to me a while back...
oke thanks this is what i need to
I used the instructions here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=54514 under "How to create your own Start Icon (VGA)" in the first post, except obviously you're fiddling with the graphics in phcanimages.dll not a shellres icon. I didn't get very far with my own black dialer attempt as I found re-writing and signing the dll a very tiring process, and there seems to be some compatibility requirement for the bmp's (indexed or rgb colour, never really worked out which) otherwise you get graphical corruption. Good luck, please post any info you find that might be helpful. I just wasn't patient enough to work it out myself BTW as I mentioned in my earlier post InsecureSpike of the Albino project has successfully re-skinned the rhodium dialer in his theme, he just hasn't finished it all yet.
ok thanks for the info.
i will look into this and when i'm done with it, i'll post some info ( i hope hehe)
You inspired me to return to my project Invade I found the problem I was having with bmp formats was just a limitation of ResHacker (I think). Switching to Restorator Trial has solved it Here's a preview:
millski said:
You inspired me to return to my project Invade I found the problem I was having with bmp formats was just a limitation of ResHacker (I think). Switching to Restorator Trial has solved it Here's a preview:
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`Don't like the icons of video and confrence.
But the other things look good.
I also had this problem with bmp files. So if you use Restorator Trial you can easily edit and replace the bmp's ?
i cant get it to work. i always end up with white images in the phone.
in which bit format do you save the bmp file?
Hey Invade, I unsigned the phcanimages.dll by dragging and dropping it on to unsigner.exe. Then I opened it up in Restorator, extracted the images I wanted to work on. I edited them in photoshop and saved as bmp's. I saved using default settings in photoshop. In restorator I can see a mix of 16bit, 24bit and one of the ones I've changed and can confirm is working is 32bit. Not sure if the original was 32bit too. Anyway I find the file I want to replace and use Resources>Assign>Assign To... to enter the new image. After that I use mssigner to re-sign the phcanimages.dll (with default settings). I suspect this last bit might be what you're missing as I think I accidentally did the same a couple of times After using mssigner it leaves a log file in the same folder as the dll which will confirm (or not) the signing process. After it's signed the dll is ready to use.
As for the icons in my dialer I like 'em, but it is a WIP
hey millski a big thanks for your very usefull info. you keep me from not going to bed last night
take a look at this preview
Invade said:
hey millski a big thanks for your very usefull info. you keep me from not going to bed last night
take a look at this preview
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nice. will you share this when your done with it.
Update in first post
Many Many Thanks just installed over L26_THDV2.3_Ultimate ...just GREAT Work looks beautiful. I would say the best. Can you make it for landscape.. since this is only for Portrait mode. Thanks in advance.. That would complete the wonderful work.
is there a .cab file ?
This looks really nice invade! If someone could make it into a cab file I would definitely be interested!
Update in first post!!
Not working on my device either. Is there a separate program to activate this or will it just overide the default dialer?
Hey guys! I will post my collection wallpaper here!
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Very nice!
Thanks for the upload
Thanks U my friends.
Thanks gabbana master ,great job
Thanks so much "gabbana"
Thanks so much! Very beautiful!
A lot of pictures for our phone can be found here: macbit.ru
I can not give a direct link because I do not have enough posts
Thanks gabbana, great job!
Animated wallpapers
gabbana-music said:
Hey guys! I will post my collection wallpaper here!
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Dear friends
I have an question... where can I find the animated wallpapers for home screen, there are only there by defualt on phone and some times it becomes boring.
Thanks
loving it
Do any1 knows how i can change bootscreen and windowsload screen?
The default white background with green HTC logo and the oranged colour windows mobile white logo?
In my /windows folder i can't find neither welcomehead neither anything that seems to be these files...
The oranged colour windows load screen can be changed by overwriting \windows\welcomehead_dithered.png
wensing said:
The oranged colour windows load screen can be changed by overwriting \windows\welcomehead_dithered.png
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I can't find this file in my windows folder...
The file is probably hidden in File Explorer.
Just place a new file, thus overwriting it.
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The file is probably hidden in File Explorer.
Just place a new file, thus overwriting it.
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Yes! i forgot about the hidden files!
Thank you!
What about the HTC logo in the beggining?
The animation at the beginning is file \Windows\HTC_animation_320x480.gif
You could overwrite this one, but you can also place a new gif in \Windows and change the key StartupGif in HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAnimation
gabbana-music said:
Hey guys! I will post my collection wallpaper here!
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Hola Gabbana, muchas gracias for sharing ;-) I´m new to the mini, and atm I´m "gathering" enough material to make a small collection to include in my next tests for "Mini" Theme Switching with CHTS. Guess I´ll be using a lot of your stuff
nice wallpapers, (3.zip)
Thanks from Spain
thanx for the up m8..