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[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Yes, background image - good idea. I think I'll make it in one of the nearest releases.

In my plans was to make theme change - black/white background and default tile view.

I can add also background image selection.

P.S.

I've found yesterday this great example - http://cdn.pocketnow.com/html/portal/news/0000012066//wallpaper.jpg.

I think I can make something like it. Anyway, I'll try.
[Windows Mobile Themes] liberteus:
Hey, you're welcome, YOU are the creator! I just happen to use it!

Gonna install it right away to see how it is.

I'm gonna look for a screenshot app to tell you what I meant, and to show how MetroHome can be used with other neat apps to make a very good shell.

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This release is snappier. Really faster than 1.1, 1.2. My phone is HTC Touch Cruise, old crap from 2007 or 2008 and small improvements make HUGE difference.

how to get past the limitations (missing arguments in shortcuts) ?

- create shortcuts with all the arguments somewhere

- create the shortcuts in MHome and point to the created shortcuts.

Example:

I wanted a shortcut to call directly one person, and not go through the "contact tile" and then click "call cell".

1/ found "makecall.exe" which makes the call

2/ created a link within explorer to makecall.exe

3/ renamed the link to txt with total commander

4/ edited the link to add my arguments

5/ changed from txt to lnk back

6/ used the lnk in a shortcut directly in MetroHome, and used another picture than the "contact" picture in my address book.

(note: cprog.exe doesnt call 100% of the time even with the right args, so I used makecall.exe instead).

example 2:

wanted to have shortcuts to activate wifi and BT.

1/ got appz that toggle wifi and BT (a package called "ovostable", here on xda, with 4 appz, BT, wifi, plane mode and cant remember the 4th one)

2/ made shortcuts to the appz using metrohome

Now that was before v1.3, but I'll stick with my solution since the new "statuses" tile is bigger (4x1 against 2x1 for my own solution plus I get to choose my own icons)

example 3:

shortcut to sms. Found that the shortcut to sms didnt send directly to inbox, so I created a shortcut using info on tmail.exe command line options.

Will take sshot asap to show how I use the UI.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
In version 1.3 you may create shortcut with params such way:

* create tile of type - shortcut

* go to tile settings

* in "Application" section click "browse" and select some .exe

* in textbox below is the full path to selected app. Just here you can edit this command and type any params you want.

If you do so, these params will be stored for tile, and when you tap this tile, will be launched your app with your params.

There is another way to call - long tap at contact tile, then popup menu will be displayed, with item - "call".

Also, not the best way to call :), I think how to make it more comfortable.
[Windows Mobile Themes] liberteus:
I made my tiles before the 1.3 version!

Have a look at my screen:

Grey tiles = phone stuff.

Call log (standard "phone" tile) / standard contact tile

SMS inbox (shortcut tmail.exe -service "SMS") / 4 small 1x1 tile: direct calling to wife, direct sms to my wife, contacts (PCM Contacts) and direct calling to vocal msg box

Time

And then I have a score of other tiles that I need to rearrange so that it's orderly and pretty!
[Windows Mobile Themes] llcanada:
Status Bar

Your program is very good but I have one problem the status bar works for the wi fi and the battery but the bluetooth portion does not. is there a way to enable the bluetooth button so I can turn it on/off? Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahhl:
i would be nice to have widget for task and calendar which shows how many task / how many appoint for today/tomorrow.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mainsail:
Hi Serega :D

Is there any possibility that your app work in my HTC HD with Win 6.1 spanish stock rom? I tried install app without success.. :(

Thanks

Frank
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Sorry, No. Just now it requires WM 6.5.

But in my near plans is to support WM 6.0 and above. But not in next version. Next version is all about screen background and semi-transparent tiles.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mainsail:
Ok, thanks ! ;)

F
[Windows Mobile Themes] MrM@nson:
It's possible to fix it for the HVGA (320*480) resolution? Thx
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Ok, I'll try to make something. Such interesting resolution :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] axelth:
HVGA PLeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Mr.Wing:
It is a great theme.

Can the theme run on the windows mobile 6.1?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ying4050:
crashes!

Well, I had tried twice, and it crashes my Touch HD all the time. So, I uninstall it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
As I understand, Touch HD has OS WinMobile 6.1.

Metrohome65 requires WM 6.5.

So it can't work.

In my plans is to modify program to launch on any WM 6.x, but it's in future.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ying4050:
I had flshed my hd into wm6.5 before installing this. It just crash, crash and crash......
[Windows Mobile Themes] MrM@nson:
thaaaanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mainsail:
please, please, please.. :o
[Windows Mobile Themes] actionboy:
Hi, battery status not works on my omnia II. It still shows the same number (wifi BT works fine)
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
ver. 1.4 beta (April 4, 2012)

YES!!!

ver. 1.4 beta (April 4, 2012) is available - http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.4b.CAB

now tested only on wm 6.5 WVGA device

New drawing engine based on Fleux.net project (theoretically should started on most wm/ce devices)

Lock screen with clock/date and animation

Light / dark theme

Background images for tiles screen and lock screen

Animations for pages changing and app launching

Live contact tile and contact details page

New video and screenshot will be soon.

Near future plans - minor modifications for non-WVGA resolutions and testing wm 6.0 devices correct support.

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You may say me thank you by donating some money :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
testing on my htc opal qvga and overclocked at 270mhz

a bit slow but usability is ok

the only issue is the dimension of fonts are too small
[Windows Mobile Themes] lukem:
tested on Blackstone, it is a bit slow....
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
It may be slow just after launch, when tiles draw themself at first time. After that they are cached and will draw faster.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gigios:
Tested on Raphael, and also for me it is a but slow, but not when start, it's slow also when scroll the tiles.

I need to test with an overclock.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
after 1 day of use the speed is bit increase, but scrolling is not smooth

in a wish list one feature to add is a page for read the messages like the contact page style
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Yes, I want such messenger too.

Also I want metro-styled replacement for contact list.

But.

It needs time.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
take all time you need

when you are ready post here and i test! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] screwdriv:
gonna test this tonight, on samsung b7610 wm 6.5.x

ill post the results later :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] screwdriv:
its slow on my b7610, same specs of omnia 2. i cant scroll on settings. at first start the ui is so sluggish but when ive open everything up it became much smoother but still slow unlike todayxlive. but i like the animation and fav contact widget :). keep up the good work
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
with the dark background the scrolling is more smooth
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Yes. Dark or white solid bacgkround, without background image.

Because time is not spent for bg image drawing, so overall drawing speed is faster.
[Windows Mobile Themes] rantzauer:
Have just installed 1.4 beta on HTC Topaz, and it works and looks good. Thank you very much. Know I can live with my Topaz a little longer.

Hopes to see more development in this in the future.

Best regards

Rantzauer
[Windows Mobile Themes] bismuth89:
Can you make the lockscreen a stand-alone app?
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Hello. Not in near future. There is much to do in metrohome65.

But. Source code is open so anybody can do it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bismuth89:
thanks for your answer, I really like your app but it's a little slow in my device, 1.4b version have icons too small for my QVGA screen, I guess it was designed for wvga

Glad to hear that you still want to improve a lot on it. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] gigios:
In addition to the slowness I have another problem.

When I scroll up the tiles, I see correctly the last two tiles (at bottom), but when I remove the finger from the screen all scroll down and I can see only half of the last tiles.

The same behavior is present in the list of applications. :confused:

I have a HTC Touch Pro (Raphael) with VGA resolution and WiMo 6.5

There are some settings that I can change in some config files?
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
That is because this version doesn't support VGA resolution correctly. It expects WVGA screen height = 800px, but VGA has height = 640, so scroll range doesn't calc correctly.

Please wait for next version with VGA support, i currently work on it. It should be a bit faster and support WVGA & VGA. Maybe at middle of may.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gigios:
Thanks for your answer.

I look forward to the new version :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
on my opal (qvga) i have the same bug
[Windows Mobile Themes] jolulipa:
phone sleep not workig when charging.

when charging, the phone never goes to sleep, which make the phone take longer to fully charge. Is there a way disable the app temporarily?

HTC HD2 wm6.5
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
New version - 1.5 (coming soon) was tested on 6.0 and 6.5 and worked ok.

ver. 1.4 - maybe will work, you could try.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
In my phone I just switch off screen with hardware button.
[Windows Mobile Themes] duo_m:
i can't wait for v.1.5. i'll be playing with this on my brand new xperia x2. thank you for this.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
i hope very soon :p:p:D

thanks for your work!

if you need test on pre release me and my opal (qvga) are in first raw ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
YES!!!

ver. 1.5 (May 27, 2012) is available - http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.5.CAB

All resolutions supported

supported OS: wm 6.0 - 6.5.3

improved performance in tiles list and program list

new metro-looking settings forms

new dropdown control for color selection

default (theme) and custom tile colors, theme color change force change color for all tiles

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You may say me thank you by donating some money :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] poyensa:
Thanks Serega for the update. I have installed in HD2 and find an error when going to second page in setting, swipe right MetroHone goes off. HTC Sense is off and no CHT lockscreen is activated (WM default lockscreen is working) Attaching arror file. I keep testing. Thanx again :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
thanks!

first impression on my opal is very good!

faster than 1.4

the caractere now are in the right dimension

give you more feedback in the next days
[Windows Mobile Themes] liberteus:
Good! Works MUCH better than previous version on my HTC Polaris (aka Cruise, p3650).

It was barely usable but it's fine now.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] Gio Rubi:
hello,

would be possible to hide the zero in calls, messages and emails tiles when in fact there are none (as in the original WP7)? thanks.

ps: same ObjectDisposedException error as Poyensa.
[Windows Mobile Themes] grote-smurf:
Hi, I like Metrohome65 very much since 1.3

Recently I updated to 1.5 but with the following issues:

- there's no option to select a plugin when adding a widget (eg. battery status)

- only predefined colors (no custom colors anymore?)

- There's no option to add a program link to the clock

(I think I'm missing all the extra plugin features)

I also tried a hard reset and clean install, still no luck...

Love the new animation and dark/light theme option!

Regards,

phone: HTC Artemis P 3300

rom: EmRulez WM 6.5.3 - 28005 Version 1.9
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Now the tile settings screen contains two "tabs" - main settings for selected tile type, and second tab, where you could change tile type and size.

Yes. Now standart WP7 colors only. Or use custom background image for tile.

What you mean?
[Windows Mobile Themes] grote-smurf:
Thanks for your fast reply!

The second 'tab' wasn't that obvious to me, but by sliding over the screen I got there... (maybe in other resolutions it's visible?)

The 'program' link to the clock is now also solved, I just don't see any second tab so I didn't know it was there al the time.

While I'm at it, is it still possible to edit the xml file to create your own colors?
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Yes, XML file format still the same. If you know how to generate integer value for color, you could write it to xml.
[Windows Mobile Themes] grote-smurf:
Hi, Since I got it all working now I notice a few other issues:

- The date is not put correctly;

(in Dutch) it sais "11:50 zaterdag, juni 30"

which needs to be "11:50 zaterdag, 30 juni"

The day needs to be set before the month, is there a way to change the order?

- The Battery status indicator widget (the one with bluetooth & wifi)

doesn't show the percentage correctly (actually the percentage value is on top of the icon so not readable.)

- The wheel icon that pops up when you edit a tile has no correct mapping on the touch screen. It seems like there's only one pixel that reacts, so you need your stylus to touch the icon in one single particular spot to make it work.

These last two issues are most probably Qvga issues?

I hope I've been helpful with these remarks so you can improve this great app/theme...

Regards,
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
In next version that I write now you can select date format.

All the other issues I'll try to reproduce and fix. Thank you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Here is a short manual about icons and backgrounds for metrohome65 -

http://code.google.com/p/metrohome65/wiki/Icons_and_Backgrounds
[Windows Mobile Themes] darkoravenko:
SeregaP,

You ROCK!:cool: Looking forward to the new release. Please keep up the good work. :good:

BR
[Windows Mobile Themes] darkoravenko:
Is there a way to make the MetroHome like WP8, without the arrow in the top right corner? It really is a shame losing all that screen space beneath the arrow.

Thank you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Yes, it is possible, and I've seen the new wp7 interface.

Maybe in one of next versions I'll make such view.

It's not so easy, because now this empty space below arrow is used also for settings and delete buttons. In new interface they should move somewhere...

But it's good idea, thank you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ALBIEL:
thank you it's very beauty
[Windows Mobile Themes] darkoravenko:
SeregaP

Developing the WP8 theme together with the auto rotate landscape mode would be fantastic and I would pay for that.

I use the HTC HD2 for navigation quite often in my car and I think auto rotate WP8 MetroHome65 theme would be far better solution than the Navi Panel. :cool:

When do you think the new version might be available?

Best regards.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
today-tomorrow I hope to publish current version (1.6) with new HUBs plugin.

I just begin working for win-8 interface, but I see many questions to think and program. So I think at the end of August it could be done.

The idea with (auto) landscape orientation is perfect!
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Version 1.6 released !!!

http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.6.2.CAB

New features:

Hub pages (see screenshots)

ability to create lock screens as plugins

date format setting in clock tile and lockscreen

system file selection dialog

long-tap popup menu for action on tile
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Please tell which phone and OS do you use. I'll try to reproduce your crashes
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Some critical errors in settings screens for QVGA resolution was fixed.

new package - http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.6.2.CAB

If you have (W)QVGA screens - please update to this version.
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Could you write some scenario how ypou plan to use such auto-rotate interface.

I can imagine how to deal with fixed portrait or ladscape oriented metro-interface. But can't understand how it should work in auto-rotate mode.
[Windows Mobile Themes] darkoravenko:
Scenario is quite simple. You sit in the car, take the phone out of the belt pouch and slide it to the car dock. Start the car and the MetroHome65 interface is in horizontal mode, where you would

not need to press any buttons

to make the transition from vertical to horizontal. The application would automatically use G sensor to detect vertical or horizontal positions.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
First of all, very nice work, thank you!

Could you explain how to get to the hubs?

Using 1.6.2 on an Omnia (WQVGA) with WM 6.1, I still get errors when I go to the lockscreen settings.

And speaking of lockscreens, what do you mean with "lockscreens as plugins"?

Thanks again!
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
See page in project wiki about hubs - http://code.google.com/p/metrohome65/wiki/Hubs

"Lockscreen as plugins" means that now it's possible for another developers to create plugins that contain custom lockscreen.

For example, in nearest 1.7 version new feature-rich lockscreen will be added.

As for your error, may you send me file error.txt from program folder, and screenshot or better video, with this error.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
Thanks for the quick answer! I will do a screenshot and send you the log file this evening.

Looking forward to 1.7!
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
Here is the error log. I get a .net crash every time I try to access the Lockscreen settings.
[Windows Mobile Themes] darkoravenko:
SergaP

I love the 1.7 beta 1 and the additional plugins for 1.7 b1. You are on the right track. Looking forward to the full working release.

BR
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
I'm also testing 1.7b1, I like it a lot! I will get back to you with some minor bug reports.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] jonrols:
Great work, when will be the next release? im trying the beta im loving it. by the way is it possible for a live tiles?
[Windows Mobile Themes] bartt:
However I've only landscape orientation of QVGA on my Aspen, aplication is realy great. Is there any possibility of support landscape mode in the near future? I don't know, it's maybe hard to do it. It's the best WP7UI I've ever installed.
[Windows Mobile Themes] flor62:
I'm using metrohome65 in version 1.6.2 and i tried 1.7b1.

1.6.2 works fine for me - 1.7b1 is a little bit slow and instable (Omnia2 i8000).

In 1.6.2 the WPAppointment-Pulgin is also running. It is nearly perfekt, but the WPAppointment doesn't show Serial-Appointments !

Can you check this ?

And please make a version with English (German) titels and names for the days of the week (Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa So / Mo Di Mi Do Fr Sa So)

Thanks a lot ! - Rolf
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Hello!

New version is released.

see http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.81.CAB

What's new:

WP8-style added. (Style may be changed in main settings screen)

Localization support (English built-in, Russian translation file exists, other translations may be done by example);

Font customization for tiles caption (family, size, color);

some cosmetic changes to be more WP-like;
[Windows Mobile Themes] kingsonic:
奇怪，中文显示乱码困惑：

难怪，没有中文字体ttf，可以自行搜索字体文件吗？

可以用了，ttf全部删除，替换SegoeWP SegoeWP-Black SegoeWP-Bold，全部或者一个为中文字体。
[Windows Mobile Themes] ts70:
Some trouble.... (Touch Pro)

Hi,

very nice skin, but I have some trouble:

- Device: Touch Pro (without "2"), running WM 6.1 stock O2 ROM.

- Metrohome version 1.81

(1) If I want to switch a button to "WPBattery" it crashes with a Null-pointer-error or something like that.

(2) The WPAppointment is selectable, but gives only russian/kyrillic letters for the weekdays...

(3) Up to version 1.7 it would not even install - some strange installer message, that it was not successful... So I am very grateful for version 1.8!

(4) I would like to get more colors. The initial setup for wp7 look had some nice buttons pre-set in a saturated green, which I cannot reach/copy for my own buttons, same with a nice saturated blue or yellow or gray or even red.... - is there a way to set them up in an xml file somewhere?

(5) for prob (1) - seems to be an setup-error, not necessary one of the actual plugin - can I work around in an xml? (Like setting a normal button and the change the type in the xml)?

(6) Sometimes it is doing this: wipe to the program list works, wipe back gives black screen (all buttons missing), wipe even further gives lockscreen - wipe forward still gives black - only remedy is to long tap, select exit and restart...

Still - I am complaining on fairly elevated level - it is a nice program!!!

Torsten
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Hello.

Thank you for good words. Thank you also for detailed description of your troubles.

I'll explore them.

What about nice buttons - that is not color, that's special backround image. You can set up you buttons (tiles) by selecting background image for them. MetroHome65 comes with number of such images, in folder "buttons".
[Windows Mobile Themes] ts70:
Hello Serga,

for the fast response I am greatful and thus try to give even more info....

(2) Appointment Plugin: Nice russian abbreviations (kyrillic letters): Pn, Wt, Sr, etc. to Ws - but with my german "Donnerstag 11 April" on top ;)

(1) Details of error message: "Unecpected ... bla", -> Details:

MetroHome65.exe

NullReferenceException

in MetroHome65.Tile.TileSettingsForm.SetWidgetType(ITile tile)

in ....TileSettingsForm.ChangeTileType()

in .<CreateTileSettings>b__6(Object s, EventArgs e)

in Fleux.UIElements.ComboBox.set_SelectedIndex(Int32 value)

in .SelectItem(Object arg)

in .<>c__DisplayClass7.<BuildItem>b__6(Point p)

in .Tap(Point p)

(and so on, sorry, dont have an extraction tool and am too lazy to type it all down...)

(4) - yes, the fancy buttons are a real workaround for the color problem as is probably the way to edit it directly in the end in the xml. But a real color selection dialog would also be nice...

(5) - and once talking xml: do I have a chance ther with the Battery plugin?

Best regards from Frankfurt to Samara!

Torsten
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
Thank you. I'll look into it at weekend.

(5) I don't understand - what you want to make with Battery plugin in XML ?

I think it's now broken and wont work anyway.

(4) about colors. Selecting background image you may have ANY background type for your tiles. Selecting color - tile will be "flat".

You mean you want to have more colors to select from ? Ok, I'll think about it.

You can certainly change color in XML, but it's coded as unsigned int, and I don't know how to manually (without program) transform RGB value to this number.

Sorry.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ts70:
Serga,

(5) - ok, if you can fix the beast, that is the very best solution. Since the error comes from "...SetWidgetType" procedure, I expected only the configuration-interface is broken, the actual plugin may still work and then it should be possible to manually select it in the corresponding xml file - only one needs to know the correct syntax in that xml, which the widget needs to work...

(4) yes, understood. I'd like more colors to select from, but the background image is a workaround in the mean time.

Thanks for your work!

Torsten
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
April 17, 2013 - ver. 1.82 is available.

http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.82.CAB

some bugfixes and localization for additional plugins: battery, calendar, SMS Extra
[Windows Mobile Themes] SeregaP:
May 3 2013 - ver. 1.83 is available.

http://metrohome65.googlecode.com/files/MetroHome65-v1.83.CAB

* Added Wireless Control plugin;

* Digital clock tile may display first alert;