yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Themes] sschrupp:
Element previews?

This is a pretty cool thing you have here! I'm still pretty new to all this WM6 shells and skinning, so having something like this is great for trying to find a look that I like.

That's where my problem comes in at, and maybe it's something you can add some day. Is there any way that you can let us see a preview or something of each of the elements that we are choosing? Since I'm new to all these skins I have no idea what Ferrari, Modern, Tecno, etc. look like. I just see a big list of names and have to pick one at random to see if I like it.

It'd also be nice if when the lists pop open if the current setting was highlighted so we know what not to pick if we want to change, or what to leave alone. I find myself saying, "Hmm, now which one did I just try because I didn't care for it...? DOH! That's the same one I just tried, time to start over!"

Other than that, thanks a ton!
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Is not possible to have component previews with mortscript; you can see all components on my web site:

http://www.imarche.net/omnia/analog.php?page=2
[Windows Mobile Themes] hkkenchoi:
but I am using touch pro, there should not be any memory issue...

or is that a problem related to cahce?

THX
[Windows Mobile Themes] sschrupp:
Aha, thanks. That'll work too! :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] sschrupp:
Layout request/question

Any way to get "Layout H" that has the clock on first tab, where the calender pops up when you tap the clock, MRU on second tab, Programs on third tab, Weather on fourth, and Contacts on fifth?

I like to be able to swipe across for everything, but having the programs and MRU on the same tab keeps me from being able to. And having the calender as it's own tab is a bit of a waste for me, but tapping the clock for it works great.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Jokes On You:
if your skins folder is on your memory card do you have to edit the registry key?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahmedfikry:
Backgrounds

Hi MikiBest

i tried to extract the protrait & landscape images from your themes but i found that there was a bottom or side tab added to them so the icons can be seen clearly

can you please upload your original protrait & landscape images of your different luna & kyro themes so we can use them for matching S2U & today themes?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Release 2.6

This upgrade include:

- added the choice for the bottom tab icons (no more related to the background image)

- support for coloured digital clocks

- fixed some graphical bugs.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Strop:
Version 2.6

MikiBest,

Great work.

You are now 99% of the way to what I think is ideal.

It just needs the ability to choose my own theme, i.e. background and layout files.

Have you thought of trying to use flash for some animation?

Best regards

Strop
[Windows Mobile Themes] oalex:
If I am not mistaken that is an SPB thing not the skin.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Strop:
oalex,

I am not sure which one you think is an SPB thing, but

1. Is exactly what MikiBest does changes the backgrounds and the layout with his skins.

2. The animation I am talking about is independant of SPB check out here:- http://www.zshare.net/flash/14340560ee3a457c/ - click the icon on the bottom left corner of the graphic.

Regards

Strop
[Windows Mobile Themes] scorpion66:
That animation is very nice - love the digits movement and the weather. However I think you will find in the current version of MS you cant use flash animations on any of the pages so I doubt even with Mikibest's amazing skills he would be able to use it. Something for a future version of MS hopefully.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Strop:
Sorry, my bad, I was unaware of the Mobile Shell limitation.

Strop
[Windows Mobile Themes] scorpion66:
Upgrade 2.6 tested

Just tested v2.6 and I can report......................nothing, it is 100% perfect with no bugs I can spot and has every option we could ask for.

Top marks again MikiBest v2.6 ROCKs! :D

Update.....

One extremely minor thing - when you run a script it offers individual or "ALL" customisation which is a great idea but if you dont highlight anything it bypasses it all and you cant go back. I pressed my ok but and it did nothing, then I realised you had to move highlight down to "all" or the other options. Maybe you could highlight "all" as the default to avoid this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Next Release will be able to save all the current settings and assign a personal name, so you can return to your favorites skin with only one click. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] shruff:
Just updated to v2.6

Some menus now in Italian, or I did something wrong?

Comm manager not working!

how to remove the 4th icon that looks like a star? I understand its purpose I just think its unnecessary.

cheers :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] yesod7:
I think it's okay for Mikibest to charge for some components. Personally, I thought he would get around to charging at some point, anyway. If you look at how quickly this tool developed, and how much support there is for it, and the website itself, a lot of time and effort went into it. This is not your run-of-the-mill xda innovation on another program, this is something different. Mikibest is great with "customer service," gets back to you relatively quickly whenever there is a question, and takes special requests like there's no tomorrow.

It appeared to me that he was developing this tool to the best of his remarkable abilities before too many other people could jump on it, and now that he has established a good foundation to build on, and gotten plenty of interest in his product, he can start to charge for some of the extras. It's a classic marketing tool, and he has used it effectively.

So far, his core product (and plenty of options, mind you) is free, and that is pretty cool, if you ask me. If you want to purchase some extras, great, but if not, you can still use his awesome tool for free!:):):)
[Windows Mobile Themes] smoothcrooner:
Hear, hear.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Thank you
[Windows Mobile Themes] yesod7:
Mikibest,

Can you insert an option to change the page icons at the bottom of the main screen, or is that solely dependent on the theme?:rolleyes:;):cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
You can do this with version 2.6:

Program page / Tools / Spb Skins / Extra Options / skip layout / select Main Menu Buttons / set the 9 buttons (1) / set the 5 bottom icons (2)
[Windows Mobile Themes] yesod7:
I've installed v-2.6, but I only have launcher, status, digital, analog, and weather icons as options.:confused::confused::confused:

Edit: I installed the update first, then tried uninstalling and re-installing, and same results.
[Windows Mobile Themes] acy7231:
This tools is great, but i do have one problem. If u guys notice, i circle it in red is this a bug? How to solve this? All themes that i apply have this problem :confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] acy7231:
i found the solution for the above problem, it was actually the settings at SPB mobile Shell. It seems like SPB only support 9 icons. By default all was select at the SPB Menu which is 12 link (Organizer, Internet, Multimedia........Navigation). When i select only 9 out of 12, the first problem that i face earlier was solved. But a new problem appear, the icon and the text is missing. Anyone know how to add icon and text?:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] rknuette:
Check Post #133 (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2644493&postcount=133), maybe this helps. And make sure, you have Mobile Shell 2.1.2 installed (not 2.1).

Rudi
[Windows Mobile Themes] rknuette:
So did I. Good to read, that I'm not the only one :-)

Rudi
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Yes, there is a little bug on the script, i've to fix the dafault choice to the first item of the list ("ALL"). I'll fix it, thank you.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
The void item on the tree is the connection manager list. If you add a text this will be showed on the middle of eache page where connection leds are placed. So to avoid this, the text must be empty.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Madremiha:
I really like your job but i think it will be better to modify the status button Bluetooth-wifi-phone with glass round for example

And can you add single clock (digital) no calendar and without space under clock to have something like that:
[Windows Mobile Themes] dede99:
All I can say is Awesome job there those guy's really deserve Donation.

Love it :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Thank you!!

The new future release (2.7) will introduce a new layer with 3 clock pages, the 3rd page show a bigger analog clock; see the picture
[Windows Mobile Themes] powerful_rogue:
Wow!

That looks good! Any tips on how you managed to get it to look like that?
[Windows Mobile Themes] afdah:
i'm getting the same thing as yesod7. by the way mine is the wqvga package.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
the "launcher" option can be used to set both the 9 laucher button and the 5 tab icons.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Cassatta:
I enjoy to have 3 clocks!!

Another thing: could it be possible to have more 12 contacts pages than 3?
[Windows Mobile Themes] shruff:
Looks damn sexy! However, can you please remove the shortcut button, or make it optional? it just does not look right. At any time its only one or two extra screen taps to get to that same shortcut so it really is unnecessary.

One other thing whilst Im thinking about it, any chance the M2D Analogue clock could be dropped into your package please? I tried M2D "real" but its no way as intuitive as SPB and your skins!
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
In the next release you can use the "Diamond neutral" status icon where the shoutcut icon is a grayed star and has a minimum impact on the overall page look.

I'll try to add the Manila clock
[Windows Mobile Themes] scorpion66:
MikiBest - wow its already perfect so I guess its getting harder to think of new stuff, 3 clock idea is a good one.

I have been trying to think what else you could add - maybe a few more background pictures to choose from? I have some nice ones i can email you.

Or what about some extra icon sets, I can make a couple of new ones if you want to add them? :cool:

Some people want the fourth fav shortcut icon removed but I use it all the time so please keep it or make it optional, dont kill it off.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Madremiha:
Hi Mikibest what do you think of what i said? (i think you ignore my post :( )

Good ideas scorpion; new digital clock will be good too.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
I read your post; your idea is good but too hard to implement: as can you see, the 3 line leds are stored into the button series files, so if you want to change it I have to edit all files. Moreover we can't switch from one led type to the other. Maybe we can create e new button serie with this rounded leds. (if scorpion send me something I'll add to the free package :)).

The Manila clocks are now integrated into the free package..... tomorrow evening i'll release the new 2.7 upgrade.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
New version 2.7 include two new background images , 1 clock no calendar option, 3 clock pages layout option, 5 manila clocks (blue, green, red , purple, orange) , T-mobile style theme, Nokia Express button serie.....

I don't want remove the 4th icon, i've introduced a new neutral icon style where the icon has little impact to the now page look.

Will be perfect when we can save the choices and retrive them with only one click (maybe in version 3.0)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Madremiha:
Sounds likes good !!! Thanks Mikibest
[Windows Mobile Themes] gavinfabl:
Superb work Mikibest :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] shruff:
Sounds great looking forward to next release, thanks mikibest.
[Windows Mobile Themes] hays:
I also get the no signal bug when I switch my phone on using the shortcut

I have to switch off and back on with my comm manager to get a signal

Using a 02 Orbit running WM6

Same fault on version 2.5 and 2.6

I did have to make the reg key for the shortcuts to work - I just entered Wireless Manager for the text - nothing else. Bluetooth and Wireless links work 100%
[Windows Mobile Themes] floriske.nl:
Hey MikeBest,

Almost everytime I take a look here or at your website there is a new update available :D Nice one!!

I was wondering if it is possible to embed the omnia's Flashlight into your skinpack somehow?

Mobile Shell doesn't support this normally and you can only acces it through the default today screen, but I'm using SPBwatcher to bypass the Today screen and thus can't acces the flashlight.

Even enabling the flashlight in the buttons settings doesn't work because it only works in the default today screen.

Hope this is possible, if not too bad!
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Release 2.7 (upgrade from 2.6) will be available in 3 hours, starting from now. :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] -Vulture-:
Well i dont think thats possible, but anyway, asking doesnt cost anything, thats why i second that question. It would be very nice to activate the flashlight with a special button somewhere...

Oh and Mikibest: damn nice work, as always^^ ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] scorpion66:
Ah so someone else has the exact same issue - they go back to the first version to feature the coms shortcut and I have explained it a couple of times here but nothing seems to fix it. I have disabled the phone icons in the coms shortcut via the config so all i see is BT and WiFi and have givien up trying to fix it. I thought it might be specific to my HTC Touch but maybe its WM6 as you have a different PPC. Anyway its no biggy and I can live with it as the rest of the program is so great.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Release 2.7 - Is OUT

These are the news respect to the previous version:

- added 3 new button series: HTC white / HTC purple and Nokia Express; optimized the Folders one.

- added 2 new themes: Luna-Arena and Luna-TM White.

- added more layout options: 1 clock without calendar and 3 clock pages (the third page show the zoomed analog clock)

- introduced the detailed version for all analog clocks (if you have purchased one or more extra analog clock, download again the zip file using the same link; it contains now the clock zoomed version; send an e-mail if you don't remember the link)

- added the "Manila" coloured analog clock family.

- introduced the second level selection for the customization options (for example to set the color)

[Thanks to Greatbal for Manila clocks / golfoyrodolfo for the Arena background image]
[Windows Mobile Themes] lepsyfou:
1er commentaire: Thank you very much Mikebest :o
[Windows Mobile Themes] powerful_rogue:
Hi,

Where abouts can I download the 2.7 pack? Can only see 2.6 on your website.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
The 2.7 version can be installed only upgrading the 2.6:

http://www.imarche.net/omnia/update.php
[Windows Mobile Themes] scorpion66:
MikiBest - 2.7 is looking very good, love the manilla clock in blue and i cant see what else you can do to make this any better as its already 100% perfect.

Well done and thanks for such a great job :D:D:D:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] yesod7:
This is totally silly, but that's who I am...:o : I like the default analog clock, but it won't show up on the Big Analog screen...:o:o:o

SOOOO not important! V-2.7 is great!
[Windows Mobile Themes] hays:
Installed the update from 2.6 to 2.7

New bits are on there, but it won't go to the programs page, either by button or swipe

All other tabs work fine

Soft reset - no change

Tried an uninstall - then reinstall 2.6 and 2.5

The no calender on clock from 2.7 is still present

Still cannot access the program page

It seems I've completely messed up the installation and now its in a right mess

It wouldn't do a complete uninstall

Help - What should I do ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Your layer file is corrupted:

1- open file explorer, go to \Storage Card\SpbMobileShellSkins\Script

2- click on Options.mscr

3- enter into the layer customization, set all options without click on "cancel"
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Do you mean the Spb Default clock?
[Windows Mobile Themes] djtosh:
i have 2.6 installed and when i go to spb the title bar is all muddled with the volume and battery icon sitting over the top of my network (02-UK) why is this happening and how can i solve it? thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] hays:
Still no joy

I think I need to remove EVERYTHING and start over

It wont completely uninstall

wont uninstall Mortscript - "Problem deleting the file Mortscript"

"Cannot remove folder "Spb MobileShelSKins; Access is denied

be certain not write protected and not currently in use
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
You must use the Uninstall.mscr to remove all , keep that file from the 2.6 full package
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Install the last Spb Mobile Shell 2.1.2 version.

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/mobileshell
[Windows Mobile Themes] orlandojumpoff:
i tried updating from 2.6 to 2.7, but when i drag the files to replace the old ones it says there's a sharing violation - cannot copy mortscript, file is in use.

how can i work around this to update properly?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] yesod7:
Go into your task manager and kill the mortscript process; then you'll be able to do it.:cool::cool::cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] LMQT:
What a fantastic job :eek:

Just installed 2.6 today and now I have to update to 2.7 LOL :D

Will try that tomorrow...

Thanks for your job MikiBest :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] orlandojumpoff:
Thanks, worked great
[Windows Mobile Themes] can6rxw:
I have a quick question/comment...how come when you click on "first" page, the main screen...at the top when you click the bluetooth/connection section, a new window comes up for you to turn on/off bluetooth, phone and wifi...how come turning on and off the bluetooth does not work??

Sorry if this has been asked already...I did a cursory look and couldn't find the answer. Thanks! :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] 2daMax:
Miki,

Once again, thanks for the progressing releases which are coming out extremely fast!

Is it just me or did I do something wrong during the upgrade to 2.7 from 2.6. I lost the Digital Clocks for all HTC type. Was these left out from 2.7? What must I do to get it back?

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
HTC digital clocks are grouped into the Diamond option: you should find a sub menu where you can select the clock colour.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
This tool is based on the windows Wireless Manager application. Open it from the Windows Connection Options. Write here how many items you can see: (

ALL

WiFi

Bluetooth

Phone

)
[Windows Mobile Themes] cirrus363:
Excellent Work

2.7 spot on! Great achievement in releasing so many updates so quickly.
[Windows Mobile Themes] LMQT:
Bug reports

I found a bug (or at least a leak in setup) : when I clic on "Jeux" ("games" in English) I obtain an empty screen instead of having all of my games.

Perhaps a bad French translation somewhere ?

Is there any way to have better icons for SPB Profiles ? Because the actual ones are very ugly (no offense ;))

Actual icons :

Some originals SPB icons :

I can't find the password for opening "profiles.dat" (the file from SPB PhoneSuite), it is different than the one for SPB MobileShell (b0fm18zq). Is someone know it please ?

Edit : founded, it is "59s04bzq" :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] 2daMax:
Thanks Miki, got it working.

THe Games menu is by default empty, you have to manually place them inside one by one.
[Windows Mobile Themes] LMQT:
Ha ?

No way to have it pointing in the real game menu ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] rknuette:
Where are Mobile Shell Settings stored?

Hi,

I'll have to hard reset my phone and therefore will need to install Mobile Shell and the customation files again. Does anyone know where the settings (the items in the different menus) are stored, so that I don't have to customize all the different menus (Navigation, Tools, etc) again?

Regards,

Rudi
[Windows Mobile Themes] rknuette:
Another question: I don't know, whether this is related to the skin oder Mobile Shell but I would like to have the birthdays stored with the contacts (and not stored in the calender) to be shown on the now screen.

Is this possible?

Today-screen tools like TodayAgenda do this, if it helps as an explanation what I mean...

Regards

Rudi
[Windows Mobile Themes] orlandojumpoff:
Uninstall This Application - How?

Mikibest or anyone else that knows how,

How do I revert to original mobile shell settings/look and cleanly uninstall this skin application?

I ask this because on your site, under 2.7 update, it says "DON'T RUN THE UNINSTALL.mscr SCRIPT!!" What's this all about?? I'd like to know how, but after reading that I'm afraid lol
[Windows Mobile Themes] rknuette:
You've got two options:

a) There is a folder called "Original" (\My Storage\SpbMobileShellSkins\Original\Q), just copy the files to \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell.

b) uninstall and reinstall Mobile Shell. Unfortuantelly, the custumization of the menus will be deleted.

These are the only options I'm aware of...
[Windows Mobile Themes] yesod7:
I would follow rknuette's advice.

The reason MikiBest's site says "don't run the uninstall.mscr script" is that 2.7 is only available as an upgrade to 2.6. (So if you run the uninstall script, it uninstalls 2.6.):eek::eek::eek:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Madremiha:
Very good work again !!!

Like the Big manilla (and the small too) do you think you can add a manilla clock analog with digital (as phonatic's clock)

And also the Tab icon from Mikomi are beautiful
[Windows Mobile Themes] e r i c o:
Great work!!! Donation made and well deserved :cool:

Just finished reading this thread, a couple of times I saw people asking about adding the GPRS on/off setting in the wireless menu.

For me that’s the only minor thing missing in this great app/skin-thing.
[Windows Mobile Themes] zwijn:
I am searching how to do that, but didn't find it yet, also for my internetbrowser Opera for example.

So how do I edit the menu? :confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] e r i c o:
Go to settings/ spb mobile shell settings/ advanced/ menu/ games(or either folder you want to add a program link to)

Hold your stylus on the folder games and add link.
[Windows Mobile Themes] hays:
Got it working again by reinstalling SPB Mobile Shell, which looked really old fashioned and PANTS until I got my favourite themes from your great tool running again

Like so many others, I think your work is awesome and really appreciate what you are doing for us. Hope my donation helps ;-)

The GPRS idea for the switcher menu seems like a great idea - something like the No Data app I downloaded ages ago but built into your shell
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Clock Collection

New section called "Clock Collection" is opened on my site:

This is the link:

http://www.imarche.net/omnia/collection.php
[Windows Mobile Themes] LMQT:
Please ? :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] orlandojumpoff:
why does this app use so much ram??? i've been using mobile shell for a year... i always start at 20-21mb of ram after a reset and then drop to 17-18 throughout the day, but that's because of heavy use with other programs. If I just open the original mobile shell and then leave the device alone for a few hours... i'd only lose 1mb.

BUT after using this skin app, my ram drops to 14 after just opening mobile shell, clicking on the bottom icons, closing mobile shell... and then letting my device sit for a little while. so that's 5-6mb of lost ram without even running an actual program. i've had to reset my device more in one day than i usually do in a week. so yeah, is this memory usage/leak a permanent flaw? or is there a fix planned that could possibly reduce it.

Don't get me wrong, i love the work - i think it looks absolutely beautiful and enhances the look and feel of mobile shell immensely. In fact, once i have the touch pro and don't have to worry about RAM, i will want to use this with mobile shell...

I guess i'm just disappointed that i had to uninstall this customizer due to the dramatic loss in memory.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
Please read the last question in the FAQ page:

http://www.imarche.net/omnia/faq.php

You can apply the test with the Spb original theme (use the Original.mscr to switch) and with my skins