yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
UPDATED: Multiple Skins, see bottom of this post.

UPDATED: CABs scrubbed clean by OrganicM.

Completely replace the carrier and MS branding on the dialer, outgoing call and incoming call screens with Alphanuma 1.0 When you are placing a call, or trying to remember which numbers to use to spell someone's name in a voicemail system, glance at the top of the screen to see the classic touch tone letter guide (since it isn't printed on the s620).

Example 2 abc - 3 def - 4 ghi - 5 jkl - 6 mno - 7 pqrs - 8 tuv - 9 wxyz​

The graphics are seamless (no wigglies!) from screen to screen, including the optional wallpaper. :D

Contents of the cabinet:

Replacement for the small banner that says "smartphone" on an unbranded HTC, or shows the Carrier's graphic logo on most branded models.

Even smaller replacement for the carrier's text on the screen that comes up when you your call is connecting/connected.

Backgrounds for both the incoming call/ring and outgoing call/connected, with color changes, since the two screens have opposite text color. :mad: Backgrounds include the same aligned numeric guide, so that it appears consistent, even where a contact photo or other graphic might cause the carrier logo replacement to clip.

Registry key to make sure that the phone looks for the right file for the dialer screen, in case you want to use it on a branded phone, though it works by default on ROMs based on an unbranded HTC image.

A matching, text-less homescreen wallpaper in \Applications\Home, for optional use.

Known issues:

You must reboot (soft-reset) to use. Sometimes the installation tells you this, sometimes it doesn't! :confused:

Sometimes it is listed in the remove programs menu, even after removal.

View attachment 81886 Cloudset View attachment 81887

View attachment 81919 AnotherBlue View attachment 82808

View attachment 81932 ByTheDozen View attachment 81980

View attachment 81944 De-Grungely View attachment 81981
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Damn.. I got so used to the slim cpanels... now that I look at your screenshot.. it's like... "DAMN... that's a huuge *****!"! :D

Great idea with the backgrounds.. I like :)
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
UPDATE: More themes for Alphanuma, cont'd from Post #1

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De-Grungely Dark View attachment 82012

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MarinaMorning View attachment 82216

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Aurora View attachment 82694 (unscrubbed)

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LOL, I just can't get down with the current slim styles, and have been trying to perfect Alphanuma, as well as find/tune decent art that is legal to use, the last few days instead of playing with Cpanel tweaks. I would actually like one with shadow sized panels, weather in a tab, change-on the fly panel colors, and automatic detection of most called ppl, most visited links and a MRU but I'm a looo-o-o-o-o-oong way from figuring even a tiny bit of all that out.

Cool, I'm really glad it has a fan, since it took a while. I originally just wanted a plain dialpad, but then I had to expand to all the above because it kept changing if the person had a contact thumb or not, and if they called me instead.

I will make some more, since I've got the base image in layers, smart guides measured, and a complete action set stored. I need at least one that is more tech and one that is hot. And maybe something artsy.

Hope I never switch to a portrait phone!
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Question.. what's the setup.dll in the cab for ?

Tip: Use WinCE cab manager to do your cabs ;)

--NRGZ28
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
I'll investigate setup.dll.

I attempted to use WinCE Cab Manager, but I'll just say it doesn't like my computer.

UPDATE: I think that is the PPIC nagbox. For now, I am going to focus on the artwork side, will look for another Cab solution later.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Here... I removed setup.dll from your cab and now it JUST installs your artwork in the correct directories (mostly /windows :))
[HTC Excalibur] jdoggraz:
Good post... :)
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Suits me fine! I will replace the one in the OP. Thanks. More coming, if you want to do magic on them too... I sure won't stop ya! ;)
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
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Added AnotherBlue based skin. Not new, but popular and beautiful use of gradients.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Added "ByTheDozen" Skin

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Put up a deep red theme, with some tricky gradients between the screens.

It looks like there is only 8 attachments allowed. Per Post? I reduced the number of thumbnails to allow more styles, but I may have to hijack the top of Post 3.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
It's dilemma, it's de limit, it's deluxe, it's "De-Grungely"

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Last one for the night. Boy, this sure would look good with dark cpanels between brown text and the background!
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
:) :) :) :)
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Original Post updated with the Organically washed files! Thanks a bunch again. :D
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
De Grungely DARK

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Time for a remix. This is a alternate version, if the other is too bright for your tastes. Link is in the top of post 3.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Wee that was fast! Post #3 Updated.
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
New background request

Hi, Profezza!

First of all, congrats for your work, it´s very nice and beautiful!

Secondly, and I hope it´s not too much to ask for, but would you be so kind to make 2 .cab files with the attached images as background, using the dialpad from the Clouds set or another one you find more suiting (from your posts, I can see you have very good taste! ;)).

Both photos I took in my honeymoon in Greece (Santorini) and I use them as my background/wallpaper, alternating...

I thank You in advance.

Cheers!
[HTC Excalibur] vwgtiron:
Profezza would it be possible for you to come up with a cab that returns the alpha numeric dialing? you know dialing 1-800-get-mine actuallys dials 1-800-438-6463 so that there is not even a need for the alpha numeric keypad to be displayed? Or if someone can point me in the right direction I would be willing to put this app together.

Hey I found this cab for enabling alpha numeric dialing
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
As long as you don't mind me sharing it with everybody here, and thus the Internet at large, I would be happy to! Two questions:

Do you have higher resolution versions to work more easily with?

Do you care if I remove the motorboat? I find it distracts from the ambiance. Your call.
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
The most beautiful volcanic island. Sunrises and sunsets are gorgeous :)

I miss my country :(
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
I believe there is a file in \Windows that tells mscdial what the keymapping is when you are dialing, exclusive from any "keyboard map" I don't know that it is even aware of anything but numbers and # and *. This is how the dialer knows to look for the letter as well as the number in your contacts. I don't know if this can be tweaked to do what you want, but might be worth exploring. I'll edit this post if I can recall/find the file name. It is rather unfriendly, tho'.

One thing to consider, if you pursue this, is that it would be very difficult for the phone to tell apart a number from a letter that is on the same spot, even though it would be nice on the other (non-shared keys). What I mean is you need to figure out how to get the right tones played, and logic transmitted, so that it when you type 1-800-get-mine the computer doesn't think you want 'w' or 'c' instead of '1' and '8'. Does that make sense? Maybe, if you can map more than just the number keys just for the dialer, you could map CAPS to a toggle?

Until then, I hope Alphanuma can help you get by!
[HTC Excalibur] vwgtiron:
Thanks for the tip

Thanks for the heads up I will start digging. It will be a big projext it sounds like, oh well i got the time:)
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
MarinaMorning View attachment Alphanuma_1.0.MarinaMorning.0.CAB Cleaned

A Whole lot of very neat boats, morning mists, and little 'shop on the water from screen to screen. Experimented with tidy, tiny text in a grid, like phone buttons.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Aurora (PG Rated)

Aurora View attachment Alphanuma_1.0.Aurora-PG.2.CAB (unscrubbed)

v. x.x.x.2 Changes: Installer fixed. G-rated wallpaper included in install.

This is an artistic nude figure reclining. Nothing crude. In the very unlikely event that you have children, with serious problems, and they have smartphones, and they skin them, please check it out prior to 'toothing it to them. Right. If that's too much, there is an alternate wallpaper included, to ease your mind.

This may have my favorite changes from dial-in to dial-out to homescreen.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Aurora PG has a Bug. :( UPDATE: Had a bug. All better now.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
And posted! :)
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Already did exactly that! :) All the links are to the ones you've cleaned.
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
LMFAO i love Z28 edits...all smiley faces in each post.
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
Hello Profezza!

I don´t mind sharing at all, in fact, I´d be glad more people can enjoy it! :D

Regarding the other questions: I don´t mind if you take the boat out of the picture and I´ll be posting the high-res pics shortly (just gotta find the CD they´re in...)

Lastly, sorry for the delay on answering, but I had to spend sometime away from work and computers to be with the wife! ;)

Cheers!
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
High-Res Pics

Hello!

As promised earlier, here are the links for the pics in High-Res, to make your work easier!! :D

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ddcmp9gpdor&thumb=4

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=rxt6me1zgix&thumb=4

http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=ct11nmf9zmf&thumb=4

I placed them in media fire because they're to big to be uploaded to the forum...

BTW, I'm adding an extra picture which I found could be of interest too.

Feel free to distribute and use them.

Thanks again and cheers!
[HTC Excalibur] dewey1973:
I installed AnotherBlue and I LOVE it! I only have one problem. My in-call screen (once the call is connected) is not showing up correctly. It is white with a few black lines on it. No text about the caller, no graphics, no dialpad.
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
My in-call screen also shows up blank.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
What ROM are you using?
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
Aurora

i installed Aurora yesterday. my call in progress is all white :(

and i have the call alert default icon.

Edit: I took care of the call in progress issue. Took the pic from inside the \home folder converted it to a .png and dropped it inside the \windows folder.

Still cant figure out how to get that call alert icon off :(
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
rick v19.

My in call screen looks just like the picture above this post -- it's got a background but no text. Uninstalling your cab reverted me to normal.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
SOLVED. See below, or OP.
[HTC Excalibur] dewey1973:
Kavana 080408

I'll try Mikey1022's solution and let you know what happens.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
UPDATE: PROBLEM w/ Aurora and AnotherBlue BELIEVED SOLVED. See post below
[HTC Excalibur] djnutz:
you rock, thanks man
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Figured out problem. Rebuilding Aurora for .1 release, I messed up the file overwrite properties. Rebuilt as .2 version, with proper install flags. Will update AnotherBlue tomorrow morning. Will be called version x.x.x.2 as well.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
View attachment Alphanuma_1.0.AnotherBlue.2.CAB

1.0.AnotherBlue.2

Fixed installer, added better wallpaperization of the AB image. Organic cleaned the .cab. Same as .2 in the OP now.
[HTC Excalibur] Striker317:
Seems to be working great here.

Thanks
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Here it is... stripped of the setup.dll...
[HTC Excalibur] dewey1973:
Perfect! Love it! Thank you!
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
:) Your Welcome :)

NEW OldPortFira View attachment Alphanuma_1.0.OldPortFira.0.CAB (unscrubbed)\

Switch text scheme to black in the homescreen menu if you use attached wallpapers.

Not happy with brightness under light or dark text, will edit later watch out for .1
[HTC Excalibur] veeco:
I'm using this one and I get a white background on the 'call in progress' screen.

I'm using this rom: RUU_Excalibur_WM61_Kavana_Rickys_v20a

Any help?
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
you are using anotherblue.2?
[HTC Excalibur] veeco:
Yes, the one from post #46:

Alphanuma_1.0.AnotherBlue.2.CAB
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
Profezza, thanks for your work!

I´m downloading it now and will install it on my way home (it´s 6:48 PM Brasil time :D), tomorrow i´ll give you some feed back about it.

Cheers!
[HTC Excalibur] jabes0829:
Exact same problem here.

Thanks for your help!
[HTC Excalibur] djnutz:
Ditto said problem above...
[HTC Excalibur] Striker317:
Seeing the same problem.

FWIW, it was working prior to the dll being hacked off, however, that was done.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
My Cab builder is kinda lame so, Organic has been repacking them. He might have left the "copyflg_noskip" off? Just wait we'll get ya fresh outa the oven one. Or, you can go and pull the files out of \windows, then overwrite them back in with totalcommander/resco explorer.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Hmm.... Let me look into that. I'd hate to the root of all the problems with these cabs! Be right back...
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Hmm I dont know. I installed the unscrubbed cab.... it worked fine. Uninstalled it... rebooted... got the default screens back. All good there. Rebooted again. Installed the cab without setup.dll. It asked me to reboot. Rebooted... everything's working fine. No white screens. I'm at a loss... Maybe your devices arent fully app unlocked or something. I'll stop scrubbing the cabs, if it creates problems for people. Sorry.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
I made two that were problematic from the get go, it seems. The "fixes" I did were changing the the copyflg settings. I have a long work day today, but I will take the files with me and investigate further, later. Otherwise, I suggest trying a different theme and seeing if people have the same problem.

Organic, your fixes also shrink the file size slightly, that alone is a Good Thing! :)
[HTC Excalibur] veeco:
I just used SDA unlocker and SurrealNetworksAppUnlock on my s620. I then reinstalled the cab, still get a white screen.
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
where is the call back background image located?? the one than normally says smartphone.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Where all of them are located.... in \windows.
[HTC Excalibur] veeco:
If you guys find a solution, that'd be great but all I really wanted was the top bar with the numbers relating to the letters (just replacing the 'Smartphone' image).

Here's how:

Create an image or crop it from one of the layouts with dimensions 320x27.

Name it ms_mobile.gif

Put it somewhere on your device.

Use Rescoe explorer to copy it to the \Windows folder and replace the original. You may want to back up your original ms_mobile.gif file.

Reboot.
[HTC Excalibur] skaroger867:
hehe thats what i need to know was the name of the file, i was looking for the wrong one lol
[HTC Excalibur] cassiano:
Fira Old Port alphanuma - great job!

Hello Profezza!

I´m really enjoying the calls screen background, now my home screen matches my calls screen! (except for the boat, that goes away, which I think is great, because this way it´s motor roar won´t a problem during the calls... lol :D)

I´m using it with white text and it´s working very well, no problems for reading the callers names or the call status!

Thanks a lot again!

Now I´ll wait for you to make the screens with the sunset pics, and then my Excalibur will be the coolest looking (in my taste, of course)! :cool:

Cheers!
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
I modify the colors to work with the white text on the call screens, but try to leave the wallpaper versions sorta neutral, if possible. I am so glad you like it... the project led to me googling for more pics of Fira. Its breathtaking.

The 1st sunset pic is coming soon. I got a couple other themes to do first, and then I will get it.
[HTC Excalibur] mantis78:
I see the replacement for the small banner on the dialing screen, but I don't see the call is connecting/connected, neither the incoming/outgoing call screens. What am I doing wrong?
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Try another theme, and see if the same thing happens.

Or wait, and Version 1.1 will be soon, with easier installation.
[HTC Excalibur] nic0921:
same problem here...i tried 2 themes...:( i'll wait for 1.1 :)
[HTC Excalibur] skisteven1:
was the issue of disappearing text ever solved?
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
If you really want a theme to work, but don't want to wait til .1, you can:

First move the theme files from the Windows directory: cprogback_land.png, ms_mobile.gif, and incoming_bg.png

Now move them back into the directory, with a program capable of overwriting system files, like Resco Explorer, and confirm overwrite.

Or hang on. We are days, at most, from the new version, which Ricky is helping integrate into his ROM. Planned features include:

new themes

slightly smaller theme files

easier installations

storing/switching between multiple installed themes

maybe more
[HTC Excalibur] HKBoySiR:
Black Gradient

I'm a fan of black and minimalism... would it be possible to request a nice black gradient (a la vista task bar) by any chance?

Thanks
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Although I appreciate your asthetic, I have found that minimalist gradients tend to lead to very bad screen artifacts. Textured gradients work much better in the phone environment. But... if you can meet me halfway, I've got some stuff coming up that is timeless, gradient-like, and screen-friendly. For more clues hunt down Svom's posts to start...
[HTC Excalibur] HKBoySiR:
Thanks for the info!
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Three new themes in the 1.1 release, currently available only in Ricky v23 ROM.

Over the next few days, I will update the older themes for the new version, and release 3 more new ones.
[HTC Excalibur] pudgedaddy:
Sorry Profezza. none of the another blue .cabs work 4 me. I get the dialpad file at the top but get a solid white background. I tried the one on page 1. and i also tried the one on page 5. post # 44 and also then one that NRG posted on page 5 post # 46... all of them produce the same result. And everytime i installed/uninstalled i did a soft reset.
[HTC Excalibur] Mikey:
i just think instead of cabs, just post the pics/files and have us drop them into the folder.

Thinking there might be something while upload/download getting corrupted??
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
For now, here's an older (.0) copy of AnotherBlue, that worked.

View attachment Alphanuma_1.0.AnotherBlue.0.CAB

Something is certainly wrong with the newer .cab's permissions, but that should be a non-issue shortly.The newest version writes the files differently, using celecommand to copy them from a storage folder to \windows, as needed. Naturally, the cab structure will need to be different, so I will re-release, but for now,I hope the above works.
[HTC Excalibur] mantis78:
this is the ByTheDozen theme, can you please post the AnotherBlue?
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
??

My bad! OK, tomorrow morning I will find or, If I can't, I will make and test and double check, and upload another AB skin. Or a zip of the images. But I ain't getting up before 9! :)
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
I just looked at your .cab... Can I make another one from scratch and have you try it ? I will also try it on my phone. Before, I would just rip out the setup.dll file in the cab, which is probably why it caused problems. This time I want to make a brand new one for ya. Also, the .cab is compressed, which is probably corrupting the png's...
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Aren't all .cabs compressed, by nature? I think the key is in the copy flags, fom the problems I had with Aurora.
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
Nope... you have the option to compress them. I never do.

Anyway, here's the one I made from scratch for ya. It works perfectly on my phone and I actually kinda like those red roses with my black Vista theme. I'll keep it :) I will do your other cab's as well, but probably not tonite, it's a pain... :D Tomorrow for sure though.
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
Keep in mind that version 1.1 wont be trying to install straihgt from .cab to the Windows folder. Ricky and I worked together on it, and I am still messing with the standalone version, but it is supposed to install the cab to \program files, then use a celecommand script to overwrite the images in the \windows folder as needed from a tar.gzip package. Near as I can tell we're about 1/2 way there...
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
BTW, I'm completely hammered. No more geeking for me tonight. I'm going to install Electric purple panels, then go play Mozaki til I pass out. Ok, no more geeking online. :D
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
OK, try this one.View attachment Alphanuma_1.0.AnotherBlue.2.CAB Uninstall anyother 1.0.x.1 and reboot beforhand. If it doesn't work now, I can't tell you why, but I am developing 1.1 at the moment.
[HTC Excalibur] mantis78:
It works great now. Thank you.
[HTC Excalibur] evolarius:
ok, so i feel like the last person on earth running wm6, but i have to ask... i installed on my wm6 dash, and its a no-go... is this app for 6.1 only? is it possible to tweak it for wm6 if it is?
[HTC Excalibur] jacknmary:
Awesome...thanks!
[HTC Excalibur] NRGZ28:
So what's keeping you from upgrading to 6.1, then ? LOL
[HTC Excalibur] evolarius:
unfortunately i am under restricted web access, and cannot get to any of the existing 6.1 roms...

i was able to take it home and read the xml, find and rename most of the files on my own though... just more tedious than i would like...
[HTC Excalibur] PsychoPops:
Incoming call text color

Does anyone know how to change the incoming call text color? My outgoing call text color is white and is easy to read with the background but with incoming calls it is black and hard to read over the background. If anyone knows I would really appreciate the help. Thanks!
[HTC Excalibur] Deagle25:
Is it possible to make so that when you double-tap the alt key (alt-locking) that it registers ONLY letters - again, just while you're dialing? Then when you go back to your other functions alt behaves correctly?
[HTC Excalibur] evolarius:
finally got 6.1, and i love this app... one question, however... are there gonna be any more of these, or has this been shelved??? id love more options, like something greyscale, or black and white... some other color options as well..

just generally curious...
[HTC Excalibur] blackjack2:
Sweet, I had download an earlier version and had the same white screen problems but installed the .2 version and all is well. My only request is for the blue ribbon at the top to be a little deeper blue so it can match with the selection blue bar.

Thanks for a great app
[HTC Excalibur] Profezza:
The app is not ignored, but it is on hold while I try to revise the packaging system to be compatible with the scripting system that Ricky uses to make the integrated version. What I would like to have it do, instead of having a cab for each skin, is just a skin folder that get read on each loading of the chooser. Until I get that worked out, however, I haven't been focusing on new graphics.
[HTC Excalibur] joeyalbergo:
Alphanuma

So whatever happened to this project? Anyone care to give an update.

Thank you.
[HTC Excalibur] enigmas4u:
Thanks - a great bunch of posts - just learning about my Dash. Best phone I ever had!
[HTC Excalibur] klaberte:
Hi! Did this ever get done? In particular, I am looking for the blue striped theme that I used to have in Ricky's ROM (I'm now using Kavana's). Is this available as a stand-alone?
[HTC Excalibur] KROMO50:
hey Profezza can u make a black one bro. thanks