yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Themes] dinoalbert:
hats off again to you pre!

just a request (lang sana)....possible that Layout C can have 3 contacts pages?

no MRU Tab but with 3-pages for Contacts Tab :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bob_55:
You ROCK GreatBal.... Thank's.....;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] stanglifemike:
Awesome man!! Thank you so much!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] gofawkurself:
I love it! I just S'd myself!!

thank you for the amazing update
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Will try to work on it. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] marfanuk:
great work again.

Just one problem I installed c and the contacts icon isn't the same as your photo. It the heart one again.
[Windows Mobile Themes] dinoalbert:
I thought his screenshots showed the heart?

edit: yup its confusing...the first set of screenshots showed the heart...while the next set (for colored background) of screenshots showed the phone :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bob_55:
A little contribution.... Fine_Carbon...
[Windows Mobile Themes] stanglifemike:
There is a cab file to install the phone icon, but it seems too heavy for me. I would think it wouldn't need hardly any memory for a single icon
[Windows Mobile Themes] smittyofdhs:
it's not in the registry, it's a a couple of different icons in a couple of different DAT files. Unless you know how to ue the dat files, I would wait for greatbal to fix this. It's depended upon the skin you are using. Some have the heart icon, some have the phone icon. greatbal mentioned he would work on this down the road and get them all setup the same.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ~J~:
Well there's 2 files that you need.

Get the main file, extract and copy it into your SPB Shell directory.

Then get the theme which relates to the backdrop you've have, extract and copy that into your SPB Shell directory.

Reset and voila!!

Really really nice set of weather images, would look brilliant and a sense of consistancy if someone did them for S2U2.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mean-machine:
After a trial and error method of overwriting .dat files I found out that those icons are in ql_bkg_now.dat and qp_bkg_now.dat files. I would change those files, but when I change the .dat extension to .rar I can see all the files, but they are password protected, which comes as no surprise as I would expect some kind of copyright protection from the creators.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
You will find the password here along with other helpful information.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mean-machine:
thank you very much. i did visit that page however I didn't suppose everyone was going to use the same password :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] uiskibum:
Here are the modified backgrounds/layouts for the v1.2 diamond theme that have the phone icon vs. the heart. I only fixed the ones that greatbal included in the original. I have verified layouts abc but NOT h.

Megaupload: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HZ2CJ915

i've never used megaupload before so it should work...
[Windows Mobile Themes] uiskibum:
The password was set by SPB (thusly all skins use this), folks here just figured it out and gave it to the world.
[Windows Mobile Themes] chevy454:
which layout option is this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] arawas87:
How do you get 9 buttons in the program menu? I remember seeing it somewhere but cant find it anymore. Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] x1tyme:
chevy454 -

look at optional files. It should be in there.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
All Layout H for all background images uses the "phone" in the contact icon.

Sorry about the mix-up. Layouts A,B and C uses the "heart" contact icon for the Portrait Mode.

Thanks for editing the ABC layouts. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Please look at the Optional Files folder of the downloaded zip file. You can use the optional files for any layouts.
[Windows Mobile Themes] uiskibum:
i got into the "copy and paste" zone and didn't really pay attention to what you may have posted earlier. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahmedfikry:
WHITE practical diamond there with 4 FOUR contact pages under ONE tab

Hi all

here is my adjustments to Greatbal theme & some work from few other authors

i worked for couple of hours on graphics & xml & dat files

but the main bulk come from others .. my work was tewaking things to my liking

this is the white diamond theme, "practical" (see my posts) with 3 tabs only. the clock on the main screen takes you to calender where the alarm is moved to bottom. The launcher screen has 6 icons + light&profile&weather

The NEW thing is the contacts, now the tab has 4 more pages each is 12 contacts..this is from a russian developer originaly, but i fixed it to work for diamond & fixed the landscape

the white background squares change color with theme color

all work in landscape & protrait

please check & let me know what u think...i like feedback to improve

enjoy
[Windows Mobile Themes] reyderosquillas:
weather on home page?

Is there any way you could add a weather status display onto the home page?

Also, I use layout H, but I'd rather have a calendar tab AND mru, so could you maybe modify it so that the tabs are..

Home, Calendar, Programs, MRU, Contacts??

or maybe a theme with Home, Calendar, Programs with launcher bar on top, Contacts??
[Windows Mobile Themes] reyderosquillas:
geez might as well look into this theme now!

nvm.. didn't look at the screenshots, not what im lookin for :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] stanglifemike:
Post 1981 has the Games button in a cab file
[Windows Mobile Themes] heartpumper77:
Can you change the carbone skin to use the phone icon for the contacts in the portrait mode...

I LOVE THIS SKIN AWESOME!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] fixxxer2008:
is there any way you can just make a qvga wallpaper out of the stars wars one for me ?

thanks in advance :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Yes, a lot of users would want to see more animations (and added features too). Let's wait and see.

BTW, If you're really up to theme making, I have other themes needing to be made compatible with WQVGA devices too. hehe :p

I don't have a WQVGA device to work with that's why I only make the layout for QVGA. :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
Thank you for the response. I noticed that earlier today. I thought the icon had changed and was waiting till tommorrow to see if it changed again. Again Thank You, BOO
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Good. Yes, the weather icon on the Now Screen is "dynamic" and changes according to the forecast for the day. You can click on that icon to see more details. so that seems to solve the issue for you. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] deek05:
Downloaded today and am liking it...only problem i have is on the NOW screen upper left hand corner (all the screenshots posted show the time), mine shows the microsoft word icon (shortcut). Is there any way to get rid of this?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
It is the icon closest to the backlight (to the right of it) on the MRU screen. So to change it to what you want just pin the program and move it to that spot.(press and hold brings up the pin screen). BOO
[Windows Mobile Themes] deek05:
aaah! thanks, that's it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] nICkhOTz:
So cool!!

thank a lot
[Windows Mobile Themes] mengsuan:
Great theme! I have been downloading all versions and reading almost all pages since two days ago when I came across this topic.

After lots of trying, I prefer to stick to version 2.1 because my Dopod 838 pro is occasionally in landscape mode. I have two questions that bugged me for long

1. In version 2.1, the top bar which contains the operator name and battery information is opaque black. I prefer the transparency and spacing in version 1.2. How can I use the slightly transparent bar in version 1.2 instead?

2. How can I make my Now screen to display "No alarms set" or "No appointments"? I saw some screen shots showing such feature.

Once again, thanks everyone who contributed to this theme.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
Answer to question #2: Go to Mobile shell options>Now Screen>Layout Proffessional>configure>Alarm (set to always)> Calender ( I have mine set to Auto). BOO
[Windows Mobile Themes] mengsuan:
Thanks bootheresa! Anyone can shine some light for #1?
[Windows Mobile Themes] davesurfer:
Quote:

Originally Posted by tjs98gt

i just had my phone replaced under warranty so now im starting from scratch. i installed version 2.1 on my phone but i cant figure out how to replace the icon in the top left of the screen with the windows start menu icon. all i have is a window looking icon.

i also cant seem to figure out how to make that a drop down menu instead of bringing me into the customize menu for the SPB menu items

Try reading the post where v2.1 is. There are instructions.

I too have been trying to get the damn Start menu button working. It's very annoying. I follow the instructions, which are poor english and hard to understand to begin with, and I still can't get it to work.

I end up with a start menu icon that when clicked on it goes to a new page with four sections. On the top there's the WisBar icon, when that is clicked then the dropdown start menu appears.

Then, if I scrap everything and just put the wisbar casc start menu link the drop down menu works fine, but I can't change the bloody icon to the Start Menu icon. It stays as the dumb X grey Wisbar icon on the top corner of the screen...now all my top and bottom bars are this lame grey gradient again instead of the nice solid black bars. Arrrgh.

I think I'm just going to scrap everything, uninstall spb mobile suite and go back to my standard phone skin. It was much faster...spb is a program that always runs, taking up system resources, and then skinning it with more stuff slows the whole phone down even more. Before SPB I used to be able to flick my finger upwards and pull up the speed dial, click ONCE on a contact and it would dial IMMEDIATELY...it's very annoying to have to click on "MAIN" then choose a contact icon, then click on the contact picture, then choose the phone number...jeez like how many steps just to call one person?!?

Sorry for all the ranting I know I'm going on. I appreciate the work that everyone has done for these skins but, having the phone look nice at the expense of ease-of-access and speed is not worth it for me. Unless there's a way to speed everything up and make it more efficient.
[Windows Mobile Themes] koinnflak:
Can someone please tell me WHY i get to the Today screen outside of SPB Mobile Shell when I press the back or home button??!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Spring11:
No comment...wonderful work. Thank´s from Slovakia.
[Windows Mobile Themes] eme82:
Spb Start Menu

Try using this cab. It uses vijay's keypress to call the OEM start menu. No Wisbar required. I used the Manilla programs icon for it. The cab creates a shortcut in start>programs called spb start. Pin that to your MRU.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kbywg:
Today screen (not SPB Now screen)BG color.

I have SPB MS 2.1 with your AMAZING Diamond 2.1 skin and Aurora Color Theme BG installed. I selected Midnight under my themes in MS on my HTC Touch PPC. My ? is this. I love the all black mixed with the Aurora Blue but when I go to my regular Today screen it is all blue, so I was wondering if there is any way to keep my Today screen all black or have the Aurora theme effect the HTC Today screen as well making it black and blue?

Thanx in advance.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] kami076:
hermes

weather these themes will work on Hermes100, i-mate jasjam?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Juan83:
Hi friend

Sure i can try at the least, just message me with the attached files and ill try.

Take care.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Juan83:
What version of the SPB are you guys using thats has a dynamic weather icon?

Is the HTC diamond skin or with all the skins?

I cant see that in mine.

All the best!
[Windows Mobile Themes] dc5pat:
Anybody know why the task manager is on the upper corner? And How do I get rid of it
[Windows Mobile Themes] fixxxer2008:
i am running the 1.2 version of this theme because honestly it looks the best on my htc touch. the question i have is is there any way to remove the clock on the upper left hand corner of the taskbar and place a start flag there ? also i would like to remove the battery charge percentage numbers. is there any way in the world i can do this without installing the 2.1 version ? i really don't like the look of the calender on the home screen at all. :confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] hossann:
Very nicely done. Care to share?
[Windows Mobile Themes] kbywg:
Is this just a stupid question that is being ignored or is it just un possible?;)

Is there any way to make the midnight or sky blue optional aurora background color selection into a background image? Then I can just use a black theme for the today screen.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kbywg:
Where did you get your background image?
[Windows Mobile Themes] fixxxer2008:
search for "star wars" in this thread and it will give you what you need.
[Windows Mobile Themes] hossann:
How to make the weather icon to be "dynamic"?
[Windows Mobile Themes] fixxxer2008:
anybody ? :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] bossman74:
I have the same problem, I've tried searching through the 200 pages but did not find the answer.

On the "Now Screen" how do I get the mail, text, and call status icons to be colour highlighted?

The small number is the right colour, but I don't get any highlight went I "press" the icons, it just turn grey instead of the colour I've copied over the default files.

I'm using MB Shell 2.1.2 with version 2.1 of the theme on a CDMA htc touch.

Thanks for the help.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
SPB made the change internally in the program. If you want the colored highlights, you have to use MSv2.1, if you want the features in MSv2.1.2, then you lose the colored highlights.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bossman74:
Thanks for the quick response!

What kind of features are we talking about? Is it worth the update? That's the version I was running before and I don't see what's new...

Is it something that will be re-enabled in future versions?
[Windows Mobile Themes] hossann:
I like to know too how to get the weather icon to be dynamics. Thanks a lot.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
What dynamic is, is on the now screen the weather icon next to the home icon, Example is right now mine shows a sun with clouds, but tomorrow it is going to be sunny so if you look at that icon tomorrow it will just have the sun ( or rain if its raining). It will only change when the daily weather changes. I didn't realize this either until that icon change the day after I installed this skin. I hope this helps, BOO
[Windows Mobile Themes] hossann:
Meaning not require any tweaking. All i need is just to install the HTC Diamond Theme and thats it? Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
No tweaking required. BOO
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
About the only feature you may notice with v2.1.2 is being able to display "All Day Events" with the appointments.

As far as it being re-enabled, that would be up to SPB, so don't hold your breath.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ajb303:
This is an awesome theme. I like the 1.1 better than the 2.1, clock is just a little bit more centered :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] socali760:
Hi, Is there any way to actually get rid of that icon completely? Not just "pin" and change the MRU icon... Or possibly put an actual "Start" button here? Top left corner of the screen

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
Check post #1999. BOO
[Windows Mobile Themes] socali760:
Thanks BOO!! :D That was perfect! Also, another option after digging a little deeper was post 1172.
[Windows Mobile Themes] pp56825:
i'm lost

I have Omnia, which version of HTC Diamond SPB MS Theme will work with WQVGA ?

give mi link pls.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kbywg:
...any ideas on this? What do others do with their today screen now that you use this awesome SPB MS Diamond skin?
[Windows Mobile Themes] pp56825:
Diamond_Theme_Wallpapers WQVGA

where can i find WQVGA version of Original HTC Diamond Wallpapers which will works with Omnia? can i convert QVGA to WQVGA my self?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ronshe06:
Hi I just joined in this forum and found this awesome thread :) ... Really appreciate all the hard work for the developers ...

I just want to ask, would this HTC Diamond SPB Theme work for any 240x320 QVGA phone running on WM6 Pro? Or are there any other software or hardware requirements to make it run smoothly?

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gfxMaven:
[TSK REQUEST]

Amazing theme! Could you guys provide .tsk theme files for Aurora and Real Diamond (or any other popular backgrounds)? Or at the very least provide the background image PNG's so we could create ourselves? IfIdidhave to create them myself I'd post them in this thread.

Thanks. Good job fellas!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
The only other requirement is SPB Mobile Shell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] pp56825:
doas anyone know if it is possible to setup in SPB mobile shell or in SPB Mobile Shell 2.1 Theme those thinks:

- go to some alternative missing calls plug-in after taping missing calls icon on spb home menu?

- make SPB mobile shell home tab as default [ now i have programs tab as def ]

-

also where i can find easy instruction how to start spb mobile shell instead of today screen, i hear that i can use SPB watch but i don't know how.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ronshe06:
Thanks so much :) ... Is there any minimum memory requirement? I'm just worried about some lag in case of insufficient memory ... To be more specific, will this work smoothly for an LG KS20 smart phone? ... Apologies for too many questions as I'm not very familiar with these stuff but I do want to have this HTC theme :).

Thanks again for your assistance :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
The best way to answer that question is to install it and see if it performs well for you. You get a free trial of Mobile Shell and if you don't like it, remove it. It won't break anything.:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] Hypocriticalplan:
Hey guys Im new here Ive been battling with this thing for about 30 mins before I read some more and realized I needed the mobile shell program first hahaha anywhoo after a day of customizing I love this WAYYY more then ifonz I just wanted to say thank you guys for making this possible to the public and it is very much appreciated
[Windows Mobile Themes] herrenfam:
Stupid Question about v2.1 theme skin

How can I make my own custom background skins? I notice that they are .dat files. I tried loading my own .dat image file... not good results. Yes, I named it the same thing and rebooted the device (HTC Mogul). I have v2.1 and LOVE it.

Also, is there a way, on the home screen to change the phone button so that it does not filter the calls to "missed only" and instead shows all calls? I know it's a little thing, but it would be nice to know how to do.

Also, my device does not power back on to give me poop-up alerts when I have emails like my device used to do. Is there a way to fix this? The device will show pop up email alerts sporadically when the phone is on (I'm a freak of nature, I have it set to check every 5 minutes).

Thanks!

Michelle
[Windows Mobile Themes] gofawkurself:
who's making manilla2D skin?

I was about to start making it, when i realized someone is probably got the ball in motion with that. Is there anyone that is doing this as of yet?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ronshe06:
You're right, I'll just have to try and see ... Anyway, I'm still yet to receive my phone so the trial part might have to wait for a while ... However, I already have the SPB mobile shell v2.1 as well as this HTC theme on waiting ;) ... As I've mentioned earlier, I'm not a very technical kind of person and I would appreciate if you can give a step by step procedure on how to properly install the SPB mobile shell as well as the HTC theme to my device (or maybe direct me to a link / post if in case it has already been discussed here) :o

Thanks so much for being so helpful :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
See post #1 for install instructions and links to all versions(which should also have instructions).
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
almost done. as an update to this skin's version 2.1 :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
LMAO....why doesn't that surprise me?:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] gofawkurself:
Haha! figures.. Can't wait to see it. I was a little taken back by the blue, but after a few days I ended up really liking it. Especially nice to have a change from black for a bit to :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
lol :D

Anyways, just keep posted. Unless I decide to flash my Hermes with a Manila2D rom, I might be able to finish the theme within a week. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
I decided to make it a color theme based skin. I like blue, red, green, orange, purple... depending on my mood. hehe :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] gofawkurself:
Damn. never thought of that. that should be pretty amazing. Are you making different color sets or just one transparent version that changes with the color theme you select inside of spb? Like your aurora background.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gfxMaven:
Wanted to say again, thanks for the hard work! These are beautiful, both of yous.

Any chance of releasing the 320x320 (landscape+portrait) PNG's of Aurora, Diamond backgrounds? The transparent ones you used? I can create and post tsk's created from them in this thread. Would be great if they could be baked into the theme-switching process...how difficult is that to do?
[Windows Mobile Themes] friguy33:
I know it is a function of mobile shell, but is there anyway to have the program tab actually programs WE want? Big thing I miss from the HTC home I use. thanks

edit: also the calender page...anyway to get rid of the "calender" so there could be more appointments? say, show the next week or 2 weeks?
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
I started working on a "transparent" version that changes with the color theme you select. but i came across some "complications." So i decided to make different color sets instead. :(

Just a few more adjustments on the Now Screen and it's done. :)

Preview:
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
1) Which program tab?

2) Go to SPB MEnu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > on the Now Screen Tab, Choose Layout = Professional and Click "Configure" > on Calendar drop down list, Choose "None"
[Windows Mobile Themes] gofawkurself:
impressive! you are ridiculously fast and accurate :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] fever13:
,,,,,,,,,,,,,
[Windows Mobile Themes] fever13:
this is only for diamond devices? wallpaper is png format and my touch cruise need jpg wallpaper what can i do?
[Windows Mobile Themes] shyboy:
niice...

is it possible to change the email tab in the homescreen(the one after weather tab) to something else. like contacts or media player.(i hardly ever use the outlook email)..how do u do it? first time installing mobile shell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] keithdupont:
Any chance this new version will work with spbms 2.1.2 or is this update to the 2.1 version and also please put the buttons on speed dial pages.
[Windows Mobile Themes] dennis1288:
Theme and i900 Omnia

Hello, first at all ive to say

GREAT JOB greatbal!! VERY NICE THEME... "SOUNDS" GREAT...

i say "sounds" because in 2 days i get my new samsung i900 omnia and my final question is:

can i run this theme with the omnia ? i know many posts are about the i900 but i cant read 400 sites :( ... i just need a short answear if there is any way to get this theme on my new hand ?

thank u in advanced... hope anyone can help me :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Requiem87:
Norwegian translation

Thanks for the tip. I am working on a Norwegian translation at the moment.

Is this text file untouched in most skins? if not i took the tekst file from this:

skin. Let me know if i need to make translations for other skins too :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
Most skins do not include the text file. You can use the same text file with any skin. If a skin does not need a particular translation, it just ignores it. So say you started with the Diamond skin and you got everything translated the way you want it, then switch to BlueWaves. You don't need to make a new text file or remove anything from the one you used with the Diamond skin. Just add any new translations you need for the new skin and you are set.