yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
The contacts in landscape is the same in QVGA Diamond theme. I did not change anything in the layout.

The Games and Running Apps icons can be added. It is a registry edit. Below I have attached a .cab file that will change the registry for you. The file is not my work, I found it on this site. I believe the member who posted it was Tylr.

As far as other VGA conversions, I don't have any in the works right now, I am busy working on a new theme, but after it is done I may convert it and the Windows Field theme to VGA and see how they turn out. But I have a ways to go on the new theme.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ToddeSwe:
Photobucket ...

Hi!

Is it just me or can everyone see the Photobucket picture in the first msg in this thread instead of Greatbals Diamond screenshots?

ToddeSwe
[Windows Mobile Themes] uiskibum:
looks like all the page views (along with people putting in all the images when they quoted the first post) zapped his photobucket bandwidth quota; so no, you are not the only one.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
It's not just you. hehe :)

I'll change hosts to the pictures soon...

EDIT: You can try to refresh your page now. I transfered the files to another host. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Grondinm:
here's a question...is it possible to use a swf file as the clock??
[Windows Mobile Themes] 760hacker:
I think the link is still pointing to photobucket. I refreshed.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jbh00jh:
Same here. No picture.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
No, Mobile Shell only uses 16 bit .bmp images.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Grondinm:
kinda thougth it would not work....would have been sweet to be able to use this clock in MS....can't wait for version 2.0 of this theme...it's going to kick A$$ since this version already does...
[Windows Mobile Themes] xdauser2008:
how do i change the icons on the main menu to colored ones, anybody has some colored icons that i can use?
[Windows Mobile Themes] tsousan:
Copy the file from the Color Status Icons folder to your SPB Mobile folder.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
not photobucket anymore, imageshack.

Try deleting temporary internet files and refresh.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ddavtian:
Greatbal, can you also check the image in post 517, page 52? It's the picture of upcoming release, I've read everybody's comments and can't wait to see it :-)
[Windows Mobile Themes] darkheroz:
tasks on calendar tab ?

hello,

can I view my tasks on Calendar Tab of this theme ?

Is it possible or not ?

10x in advance
[Windows Mobile Themes] guevr001:
night weather?

first of all would like say great work greatbal. i like your work i am a big fan. as oon as i can sneak some cash out my account donation comming your way. one thing that i have noticed for the most part the main weather icon stays the same thru the night. being that i work grave yard its of no use to me to have the day icon as the main weather display. have you considered making some main weather icons for us grave yard employees? omething that will enable realtime weather updates? like if thers a sun out display a sun? or those rare moments when the sun and the moon are both in the sky? full moon? quarter moon? i would be more then happy to donate my time for reaserch on these icons. thanks keep up the great work.
[Windows Mobile Themes] botuser:
Kabayan, When will you be releasing v2.0? :D

Nice theme! Galing!
[Windows Mobile Themes] jbh00jh:
Still can not see the image after refreshing.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jbh00jh:
Still can not see the image on page 52 after refreshing.
[Windows Mobile Themes] farukb:
no need to post twice...by the way i can't see them either
[Windows Mobile Themes] Grondinm:
I hope you did not stop working on v2.0 i would really like to see this version come out...i think this theme needs one last version...specially since it will absolutely rock!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] kai3471:
Roaming & weather

First of all, this is a BEAUTIFUL theme on my AT&T Tilt. I absolutely LOVE it! I have, probably, a stupid question... I'm in my home area, & when I launch it, it tells me that I'm in roaming, even in my home area. If I close it out, the phone tells me I'm not in roaming, but in my home area. Do I have some kind of glitch? I'm using layout A, if that makes any difference. I'm also wondering about the weather... is there a way to get small town codes for the weather app? The closest thing to me is Oklahoma City, but I live 2 hours away! LOL... I'm still a noob at all of this, & it was so easy to install. Thank you for a great theme!
[Windows Mobile Themes] catch-22:
Thank's for the feedback & the bother to share and of course to tylr for the cab file, I was about to embark on the registry hack.

Your VGA conversion to greatbal's work now got me hooked, will probably find time to play with your theme using your VGA conversion tutorial.

Big thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] NarSan:
greatball when we can expect the new screens from the skin?
[Windows Mobile Themes] RideTheTube:
Yes GREATBAL, plz!!! Dont stop! Rock on !!
[Windows Mobile Themes] playadru182:
Startup PocketCM_Minimize & SPB_Now

For those that are using this awesome SPB Theme as well as PocketCM for messaging....

If anyone's interested, I've created a quick cab file that includes two modified shortcuts and a mortscript that will start PocketCM minimized and start SPB to the Now screen on a soft-reset.

Prerequisites:

MortScript

SPB Mobile Shell

PocketCM v0.24

SPB Watcher

This is my first attempt adding to the community, please let me know if i need to change anything! :D

View attachment 97961
[Windows Mobile Themes] weblance:
Where can I get the "Coral" background?
[Windows Mobile Themes] dazzlingdaz:
Possible fix for your highlight colour

Greatbal - Great work....I think I may have a solution to your gihtlight colour problem if you haven't fixed it already.

The highlight colour is a derivative of the base hue colour - so simply change that in the registry and your highlight colour will be a more vivid version of that colour:

Registry key:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Color

Keyname:

BASE HUE

Change the value to the normal RGB hex values and the colour on the SPB highlight will change - it is immediate - so if you are looking to keep the change after a theme colour change - then you may have to apply a registry update to this key - to reset it back to the green that you are wanting to use - send me a message at darrenadlington (at) hotmail.com if you need any further information - would love to try 2.0 - the clock/calendar on one screen is exactly how I want my PDA!

Regards

Darren
[Windows Mobile Themes] azzambm:
You can find it at:

Optional Files\BackgroundImage\Coral\

from the downloaded package
[Windows Mobile Themes] anthroprix:
Hi Greatball,

You have done a terrific job. I wish I could also enjoy your theme. But I have Universal. Could you please make VGA version of this too?
[Windows Mobile Themes] frenchie418:
Wow!!!!

This rocks. I just learned about the Diamond coming out a week ago and here is a fully functional skin for it. Looks great works great!

Is there any way to move buttons around???

Thanks again.

Running on Telus HTC P4000
[Windows Mobile Themes] theodoor:
Hi great theme,but can someone tell me what .dat file i neet for the bottom row,

i mean the row for(home,calendar,programs,weather and contact icons) because i want to replace that with other ones

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] 200mpx:
People! Be smart! Don't quote the whole message with pictures - we all here aware what are you talking about. After such a quotes this theme will have thousand pages in nearest future...
[Windows Mobile Themes] slum:
Hi !

This is really great ! Thank you for your hard work.

I have just a problem : the operator name appears above the "ring mode" and battery icon

Is there's a way to hide operator name ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ThunderRoad:
Hi, Greatbal

First, I want to thank you for your great theme, it's amazing !!!!

Second, I'm having an issue with your theme, that is not showing the appointments & tasks in the calendar tab.....I'm using the Layout C

Does anybody know any solution to that ???

Thanks in advance, and sorry for my english....:o:o

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Thanks. But I know that already. If you read my post#2, i included my BaseHueExpress application which does that exactly. But what I was trying to find out is if we can customize highlight color of Mobile Shell without affecting the whole Basehue color of our device. For example, I like black, that's why I use a balck theme which more or less uses a black basehue, so in all other applications, color highlight is still "black". But nonetheless I want the "highlighter" in Mobile Shell to be, say, greenish.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Please check if this would help you:

Please go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > [Layout Field] = Professional > Click "Configure" button > Alarm and Calendar should be set to "Auto"

Also, displaying Tasks is not yet supported by Mobile Shell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Version 2.0 Portrait mode is already done. I still haven't touched the Landscape support.

I used to post my themes for Portrait mode only, but I get so many requests to make it compatible for Landscape devices. :(

Maybe I could post the Portrait mode version and let somebody else work on the landscape support? :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] ThunderRoad:
Unfortunately not works, but don't worry, it's a minor thing, I think I will survive with it...:D:D

Thanks for your fast reply,

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
qp_bkg_now.dat andql_bkg_now.dat

The bottom tab is embedded in the Separator2.bmp and Separator2_m.bmp

Good luck. Please post your finished work here. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] RideTheTube:
:):)

please share- every 5 minutes i press F5^^ . My girlfriend think i´m nuts^^
[Windows Mobile Themes] slum:
And i've another question : Can I start with the weather tab when I push the power on button ?

Thanx a lot.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Totzkie:
You are the best, 'tol!
[Windows Mobile Themes] daeshawn:
I don't mind

G'head and post it Greatbal..lol I dont mind, i dont even really use Landscape anyways lol
[Windows Mobile Themes] 200mpx:
Plese, please, post the Portrait skin for those who do not use Landscape - do not punish us for not using Landscape :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] azzambm:
Please Do...:cool::cool::cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] pmorganii:
+1...please post the portrait...of course I have both, so I am anxious to see the landscape version as well. thanks greatbal!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] jeffrey2000:
/me wants ;)

the landscape could wait for v2.01 or later ;)

want want want portrait :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] sicko206:
i want ittt :P
[Windows Mobile Themes] daeshawn:
Patience

I'll be patient for now lol. Definately glad that everyone is anticipating the release of v.2.0....I know i'm checking here everyday waiting for Greatbal to say he posted it lol....but patience is a virtue..I'd rather no it's bug free then have to go and configure everything day in and out
[Windows Mobile Themes] dazzlingdaz:
Yup I saw that after I posted! - doh - was late here - I dont know SPB that well but what I would suggest which may work would be if you can detect if your application is foremost - then apply the registry key to the basehue you want - then - when your application loses focus - apply the registry key back to what was originally

Not sure how available the registry is from within SPB - but I am writing a complete VB.NET application which will (hopefully) do everything your skin does (since I love it so much!) - but without the need for SPB - already have the guesture and screen "paging" done - starting to look at the applications - they are all handled via simple API layers so shouldn't be that hard to interact directly with them! - also this would give us the freedom to use whatever colours and layout we desire without the need for relying on the shell. If you have time and maybe fancy taking a look at what I have done so far - let me know!

(sorry if I am hijacking your thread - but you have a great idea and am wondering if we could develop it further so to eliminate SPB and give you more flexibility? - will let you get 2.0 out of the way first though since you are probably tied up with that right now)

Regards

Darren
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vitlake:
Change background

Dear greatbal and others! I wonder if is it possible to change background image and if yes - how? I tried to open .dat files but nothing happened :( What program properly opens .dat files?

Please give me a solution!

Best regards, Vitaly.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gofawkurself:
before someone yells at you..

go to spb mobile shell folder

0. copy qp_bkg_now & ql_bkg_now to desktop

1. change .dat to .zip

2. open with winzip

3. use password: b0fm18zq

4. extract images.

5. change backgrounds.

6. place back in zip and change to .dat again.

7. place file back in spb mobile shell folder.

8. reset phone.
[Windows Mobile Themes] willybilly:
Correct me if I am wrong, for Item 5, the background image file to be replaced is Separator2.bmp. Right?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vitlake:
I've done everything but as result Spb doesn't work at all :(

Do you know what a problem can it be? Maybe I should save images with special properties?

Thank you in advance for a full answers!
[Windows Mobile Themes] azzambm:
You can find every thing u need here --> SPB Mobile Shell 2.0 Beginner's How-to <--

- Extract files from qp_bkg_now.dat
- Change the separator2 and its mask to 240x320.
- Make the mask all white.
- Then put whatever image you like into the separator2 bmp.
- [B][SIZE="3"]You have to save the file as a:
Windows - 16bit - R5 G6 B5 - .bmp file.[/SIZE][/B]
[Windows Mobile Themes] rloup:
Hallo,

I like your skin, it works perfect on my T-Mobile Ameo! I would like to have the text in weather aplication in German. Will you please so kind and send me your password to open the va_weather_description.dat. I will post the german translation on this site!

Regards

Edii: I've found the password in post #735!!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ThunderRoad:
Well, at least I have found the reason of the not-showing appointments in the calendar and home tab....but I can't understand why is happening to me....:confused::confused:

If I create a new appointment with the MS Calendar, there's no problem, is showing in all the parts that it have to be showed...but if I create a new appointment with the ThumbCal, is when I have the problem of not-showing....

Any idea for to resolve ????

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Themes] rloup:
Hi,

I've translated the Englisch text in the va_weather_description.dat in German. It works on my T-Mobile Ameo (VGA). To overwrite the existed file in the Spb mobile folder just change the .zip to .dat.

Enjoy
[Windows Mobile Themes] RideTheTube:
THX bro.

Its only the descripton so the dat file works also for qvga or?
[Windows Mobile Themes] flexte:
is there a way to display tasks on calendar screen? also can i change the header names on layout c for the contacts page, i rally don't need it to say "vip" "business" ect...

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] jamez243:
Help with Taskbar

I got about 30 pages thru this thread and couldn't find what I was looking for so I figured I'd try to ask and hopefully not tick anyone off if it's been asked before.

But the top bar in the pics shows maybe a carrier name, and an EVdo Signal... at the top, and that little Y looking symbol next to the bars....

On mine all I have is the time( to the left)... and 4 bars only.... (then of course the speaker(more on this in a sec) , battery, and percentage)

Basically this becomes a problem because I can't tell if I'm connected to the EVdo network with only 4 bars showing.

On another note I believe I used to use a different version before 1.2.... like (D or E) where the speaker was down next to the Message Email and Missed call icons. And I did this because when it was at the top.... (like it is in the new release) Whenever the shell minimizes when it comes back up.... it seems the speaker icon somehow grabs an icon image or something and it looks wierd at the top. like when a windows program freezes and it has an old icon froze on top of an application... it's not a big huge deal just slightly aggervating...

Trying to get a pic of it now
[Windows Mobile Themes] Airman737:
Try it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=406474
[Windows Mobile Themes] zoltancsapo:
Crash

Hello

I installed Mobile Shell 2.1 to my HTC Diamond. Everything was ok, it was working fine.

After I copied all the "A" files to the directory "Program Files\Mobile Shell".

Finally I made a soft reset.

Now when I would like to start Mobile Shell menu, nothing happens, all stops and blocked.

Did I make mistake? Could you help?
[Windows Mobile Themes] JokeZony0u:
just wanted to point out, its a little funny how all of us here are going through this "Diamond phase", trying to get MS to look like the Diamond..when you already have the Diamond and you want MS..

So you tried using layout A? Did you replace all the files properly?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mtkates:
This theme is for QVGA screens. I believe the HTC Diamond is VGA.
[Windows Mobile Themes] zoltancsapo:
Crash

Yes I copied all the files and Yes Diamond is VGA.

Is VGA the problem? Do you know VGA converted Themes?
[Windows Mobile Themes] femi4ever:
HEELLP

I am using Layout C but i incorporated menu buttons from another theme. After I replace greatbals theme menu buttons with these custom ones, the speaker icon changes at the top bar. Im wondering if anyone could help me edit the menu.dat file to show the speaker icon that comes in greatbals theme. Bellow is the menu button file to be edited.
[Windows Mobile Themes] RideTheTube:
Whats about the new theme from Greatbal?

Does anyone knows when the release is?
[Windows Mobile Themes] azzambm:
SoOoOoOoOon !!!! :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Themes] RideTheTube:
Cant wait ^^ . Today i got my hermes back from repair^^
[Windows Mobile Themes] msucoleman:
OK am I missing something??

I want to have my main menu icons in color Like this step in

2) B&W and Colored Main Menu Icons

But it only has the clock file in the link. I love this theme, just want to tweak it a little.

Thanks in advance.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kockroach:
The main download in the first link has a bunch of folders in it. They are the different layouts, as well as optional files....look in there.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Grondinm:
The Colored main menu icons are found in the optional files folder of the main download. simply copy the .dat file contained in the color folder to you SPB ms folder and soft reset
[Windows Mobile Themes] rloup:
I don't know, but here ist the file for qvga (for german speaking users). Change .zip to .dat an copy to the right folder.

Enjoy!
[Windows Mobile Themes] msucoleman:
Ok, I just consider myself a air head!!! I have so many differnt files, that I missed that one! LOL Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] alui:
I just installed it. It look excellent. I have one question.

When I hit the Start > Today, it goes to the Now Screen. Can we default it to go to the Spb Menu?

Thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] pmorganii:
to the great Greatbal...I can cut the anticipation of v2.0 with a knife...can't wait to test it!
[Windows Mobile Themes] naveenbhatia:
Simply Awesome.... u rock greatbal :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
MS2.1 Diamond Theme version 2.0

For QVGA, Portrait mode devices only. (I'll post landscape support once done (or someone who has time can help me with it. )

-------------------------

Options:

1) Background - Real Diamond (as in screenshot above)

2) Color Theme backgrounds. (Post #763 below)

3) Main Menu Icons (White and Colored)

4) Status Icons in different colors. (Post #764 below)

5) Digital Clock - White and Black versions. (EDIT: improved Black Digital Clock here... http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2412692&postcount=1003)

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Instructions:

1) Download file from the link provided below.

2) Extract the zip file.

3) Copy the files contained in the Default Files folder to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell folder.

4) Reset your device. You're done.

5) For Options, the zip files contains a folder named "Optional Files". It contains the different options such as Digital Clock, Menu Icons, Backgrounds, Different Colored Status Icons. Just choose which ones you like and copy the corresponding dat file to SPB folder overwriting the default ones.

6) Reset device.

7) For Games and Running Apps Menu Items, please see next post.

8) For SPB Phone Suite users, please read Post# 765.

9) To update the weather manually, just click on the word "Last Updated: etc." on the upper-left corner of the weather page.

10) For those who uses the Color Themes, and would like to maintain black bars, please read post #765.

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Download URL: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1C097X9H

1) Install SPB Mobile Shell version 2.1 (Make sure it's version 2.1)

2) Download the diamond theme (zip file, link above).

3) Extract the zip file you downloaded on your hard disk.

4) Open the extracted folder to reveal the Sub folders (Default Files and Optional Files folders for version 2.0).

5) Connect your device via activesync.

6) copy the extracted dat files from the \Default Files folder to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell folder via activesync.

7) Soft reset your device.

At this point, you will have the default skin for this theme. If you want the optional files as in color theme backgrounds etc., just go to the \Optional files folder, and open the corresponding folder to reveal the specific dat file you need and copy that dat file to your SPB Mobile Shell deirectory on your device. Sof-reset your device for the changes to take effect.

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[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Games and Running Apps Menu Items

Cab file for the Games and Running Apps menu, please download file below...

1) Install cab file.

2) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > Customize Menu

3) Make sure Games and Running Apps are checked.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Color Theme Background Options

Aurora Color Theme:

Real Diamond Color Theme:

WM7-ish Color Theme:

The dat files for the Color Theme Backgrounds are located on the \Optional Files folder of the download zip file. Just choose your desired background and copy the appropriate dat file to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the default one.
[Windows Mobile Themes] greatbal:
Options for different color Status Icons:

The dat files for the different colors of the Status Icons are located on the \Optional Files folder of the download zip file. Just choose your desired color and copy the appropriate dat file to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the default one.

Currently the available colors are the ff:

1) Grass - Default

2) Gold

3) Green

4) Indigo

5) Maroon

6) Midnight

7) Ocean

8) Orange

9) Orchid

10) Violet