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[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Custom Backgrounds with Pro Plus Extras 060309 (VGA and WVGA only).

This is exactly the same version as Pro Plus Extras 060309 but with a custom black background on all screen except lifestyle. This can then be easily changed to another background by changing the qa_fundotela.dat file with your own custom made one or one of the files I have supplied. Just rename the background you want to use to qa_fundotela.dat and copy it to your Spb Mobile Shell folder on your phone, then soft reset. I included a black one as well as a couple of colourful backgrounds (pictures attached). Ohh and I left the MenuBar in the Lifestyle Screen invisible but brought back the transparent bottom bar in the Professional Screen.

Note: After you rename the background file and copy it to your phone dont forget to rename it back so you know which one it is or you will get lost :p.

Do the following to make your own custom background dat file.

1. Rename any of the custom backgrounds in the zip file to qa_fundotela.zip

2. Unzip to a folder using the password: b0fm18zq

3. Make 2 backgrounds to use for portrait (480x800 saved as Background.bmp) and landscape (800x480 saved as BackgroundL.bmp)

4. Move the 2 new background files into the folder you made in step2 (overwriting the originals)

5. Zip the 3 files back up with password protection (using password: b0fm18zq)

6. Rename the new file to qa_fundotela.dat and copy to your Spb Mobile Shell folder on your phone (overwriting the original)

7. Soft Reset your phone

Download Links (xda isnt letting me upload to here sorry):

MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA CustomBackGround_SpbMenu 060309

MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA CustomBackGround_Launcher 060309

VGA_Custom_Backgrounds (3 skins)

Enjoy :D

I need some rest now lol.
[Windows Mobile Themes] knaak:
do not work on my touch hd dutch rom. widgets will not show up after having selected. please advice
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
Thank You installing now!

Both of these links are invalid...

MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA_Launcher_TaskManager _Contacts_060309

and

MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA_SpbMenu_TaskManager_ Contacts_060309
[Windows Mobile Themes] dahoarty:
My Widgets - WVGA

I'm no expert but with the real credit to mskip, mickeyman and jgjackson. I have changed a few of the widgets to give me backgrounds for adding program widgets to. The screenshots show three backgrounds for widgets. A large widget to frame jgjacksons full calendar and a dark and light separator line.

Not got time to give full details at the moment but if anyone is interested in the details I will post the information in the next couple of days.

I have already cleaned up the large frame but haven't had chance to get a screenshot.

Cheers,
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I had to re-upload them. All should be working now :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Thank you very much for your kind donation mate :D It will all go towards a WVGA phone so I can start developing new and better widgets for everyone.
[Windows Mobile Themes] miksa:
resco phone manager SMS

Don't know whether it was already said. But better twice than never.

from first post we know this:

Other soft for the SMS ?

Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX

Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft

> for exemple SMS-Chat : "\ Program Files \ VITO \ SMS-Chat \ SMSChat.exe"

Don't forget the "

When you install resco phone manager, it has the threaded sms handler too. You can set the key1 to ':RPMSMS' without the quotes, which is an alias to resco phone manager sms handler directly.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mspalinger:
works perfect after re-upload. Great Work, thank you!

For your next release, there is a widget in jgjackson's Professional Widgets, called invisible application.... this would be great having it in your collection as well.

Application Invisible Medium -- invisible versions of the Application widget. It is only invisible in Text mode. In Small or Medium mode it will display the icon anyway. Use these to make an indicator open a different program (such as an alternative email program or visual voice mail program) by putting it on top of the indicator.
[Windows Mobile Themes] uniqueboy:
mskip, thanks, all is working well on the vga front, very nicely done.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
Superb! Glad to have been a very, very...very small part of this!:D Thank you, and also thanks to siliconstar!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Did you soft reset after installing?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You was much more than a small part mate thanks for all your help :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
I,m having same isue with certain widgets, (touch pro)
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
I may be confused, are we sopposed to install Widgets Pro Plus, then Pro plus Extras? is there an order they should be installed?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Pro Plus Extras with Custom Backgrounds now available to download :)

*GO HERE*
[Windows Mobile Themes] slawcop`:
Check this out!!!!

Windows mobile 6.5 emulator developers kit
[Windows Mobile Themes] slawcop`:
Your more than welcome...I only wish it was more, hope others will follow suit and thank you for the new stuff...I know it was difficult to make for us and you didnt have too, but still thank you:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
"Pro Plus" and "Pro Plus Extras" are 2 different versions as explained in the thread. Have you followed the recomendations? i.e. installing a fresh Spb Mobile Shell 3.0.1 final and then install the version you require. After that soft reset and try adding a pro plus widget.

Does anyone have it working ok on WVGA?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Looks SAWEEETT!!! Have to have a play with that :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
How hard is it to put MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA_CustomBackGround_060 309 together with launcher instead of the spb menu button?

btw widgets seem to be working fine, I dont know what i was thinking before.. I thought they were 2 different things, my bad..
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
Mskip...I was wondering...

I am having a hard time locating the .bmp I need to modify in order to get a custom background on the professional screen (and elsewhere) after a fresh install of MS3, your bottom bar eraser/transparency, and your pro widgets+launcher+agenda+contacts. Can you point me in the right direction?

I have been successful in changing the background with some of the custom skins, but wanted to just try it with the original files. I have looked in every .dat file that I can find. Nothing seems to be it. I'm just trying to keep making strides toward making my own skins. THANKS!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] iggy:
Hello all, these are excellent skins, but I am looking for 1 simple thing and I have not seen or figured how to get this done (if possible at all) and that is to have the Battery, Taskmgr and CommManager buttons on the PRO page not the lifestyle page.
[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
Hi Iggy...

From what I gather, you can't... Spb, in their infinite wisdom, have put together a half baked Pro screen which only integrates with THEIR programs...

My solution is here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3884591&postcount=2348

Might not be exactly what you want, but is about as close as I've been able to come... Of course you would want to do your own customiations for the battery, task manager and comm manager as mentioned above...
[Windows Mobile Themes] lewdog444:
thanks a lot

thanks a lot man, never got into that menu system, thank u very much
[Windows Mobile Themes] k1sr:
Custom Widgets...? Anyone...?

I'm guessing this might get lost in the depths of this thread, but has anyone figured out how to create custom widgets...?

Ideally I'd love things like a mobile reception widget, sms/email widget that actually shows the message (like my old love - touchflo), or even hack the media player widget which is pretty ordinary...
[Windows Mobile Themes] knaak:
yes, only the normal widgets work

I am using MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA_SpbMenu_Agenda_Conta cts_060309
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will make a version up with launcher instead of spbmenu in the morning :)

EDIT: Launcher_Agenda_Contacts version added *HERE*
[Windows Mobile Themes] farqui:
Bravo mskip, my Touch HD has come alive with widgets :p

Within "Pro Plus" the "Digital Clock (Pro)" - doesn't show up but the others seems fine, although I've not done exhaustive tests but I'll try once I get "Extras" installed :-)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Did you install Pro Plus on a fresh installation of Mobile Shell? If it still doesnt show try copying the attached file into your Mobile Shell folder on your phone (taking off the .zip extension first). Then soft reset and see if comes up.
[Windows Mobile Themes] vanzelvoul:
Music player and Nitrogen!??

:confused:Guys is there a way to control nitrogen via the music player widget?

How can we replace windows media player with nitrogen in order to open with music media player widget??:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Unfortunatly, not possible currently...
[Windows Mobile Themes] twisted-pixel:
like a couple of other people, Ive installed the WidgetsProPlus app on my Touch HD (I would like to say excellent work!!)

however...two things....

Firstly...and SERIOUSLY URGENT....the notifications no longer shows me new SMS or Emails

secondly, the Digital Clock Pro doesn't display anything.

I could care less about the second one since I can use the small clcok and the pro date...but the first one is an absolute showstopper. Has anyone else experienced this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Same problem here:After installing MS301 WidgetsProPlus_VGA_WVGA_060309.cab

Same problem here:After installing MS301 WidgetsProPlus_VGA_WVGA_060309.cab - notifications no longer shows me new SMS or Emails!
[Windows Mobile Themes] farqui:
Hmmm, no not from a clean install (tsk, I'm cutting corners!)

Copying in vp_dclock_modern.dat did the trick - interesting that I didn't have that in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\

Btw; notifications still work for me
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Is this just with the Pro notifications or with the standard ones too?

Digital clock Pro missing is probably down to not installing Pro Plus on a clean copy of Mobile shell.

Buckup your screen settings, then uninstall Pro Plus and Mobile Shell, then install both again and see if both problems still occur. If they do then try installing Pro Plus Extras to see if that fixes anything.

Please let me know your results.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jgjackson:
mskip, just to make it clear, you're free to take anything you want from my package. You might want to pick up Application Small too.
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Standard notifications, the pro notifications wont even work?

Tried uninstalling it now and installed it again. Restarted the phone and now it works! Thanks alot for all your help!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Diamond digital clock "black" anything you will incorporate in the near future?

Diamond digital clock "black" anything you will incorporate in the near future?

And maybe add a 0 before digits 0-9 looks better with 01:00 and 02:00 instead 0:00 1:00....:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
I still haven't installed mskip widget but, sometimes i've a notification problem too.

I close SPB, i launch TF3D, i close TF3D and i launch SPB... Problem is solved...

Dunno if it can help you ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Firstly try uninstalling both Pro Plus and Mobile Shell then install Mobile Shell and check notifications. If they are ok then install Pro Plus and check again.

Copying va_dclock_modern that I posted a few posts ago will fix the Digital Clock Pro missing problem if it doesnt sort itself out by reinstalling Mobile Shell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jgjackson:
I can't change background image for some reason

All resolutions.

You probably have installed one of the hacks that add a second set of lifestyle type pages. The workaround is simple.

* Delete the file "\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\Background.dat".

* Select a background the normal way (Menu=>Change Background).

* If it still doesn't take effect immediately (sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't), restart Mobile Shell or Soft Reset.

(To exit Mobile Shell, Launcher=>Swipe Horizontally=>Settings=>Spb Mobile Shell=>Menu=>Exit Shell.

To start back up again, run Spb Home).
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
If everyone could present so correctly tricks like you...

Thank you for the respect you have for it !
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Do your notifications and Digital Clock Pro both work now you done a reinstallation?

I am putting a black and a white diamond digital clock as well as a QVGA version of the VGA analogue clock in my next release of Pro Plus QVGA so I will include one in the next release of Pro Plus VGA too :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] twisted-pixel:
well..that's just made it worse and worse and WORSE.

Originally I installed Pro Plus on a fresh install. it worked but gave me the sms notification problem and the Digital Pro clock didn't show anything.

so, I followed the instructions above, removed Pro Plus, removed MS and reinstalled...now none of the pro items works at all!! no weather, no notifications, no clocks, no nothing!!!

EDIT : could that be because the remove program doesn't remove the registry changes and so Pro Plus has created them again..leaving me with two of everything??
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Uninstalling Pro Plus should remove all registry entries. If you want a truely clean installation then uninstall both programs again, delete Mobile Shell from the programs folder and delete the Mobile Shell folder from the registry (HKLM, software, spb software house 2). Soft reset and reinstall Mobile Shell. Check everything works as expected and check the mobile Shell folder for the prescence of vp_dclock_modern.dat. If all is well then install Pro Plus and check again.

If you can let me know if vp_dclock_modern.dat is present after installing Mobile Shell then if its not I will put it in the cabs and repost them all.
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Digital Clock Pro didnt work im afraid. Wont show at all.

Thanks in advance for the vga black diamond digital!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Your Digital Clock Pro Still doesnt show? Can you check your Mobile Shell folder for the prescence of vp_dclock_modern.dat and if its not there copy over the attached file (deleting the .zip part from the end of the file name first)

Remember to soft reset after and let me know how it goes please :)

EDIT: Are your notifications working ok now?
[Windows Mobile Themes] gerald_s:
jgjackson, is it possible to install your latest version over a previous one or shall I delete all reg keys first?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Wolfseal:
I've install a qvga theme but the digital clock is always the original.

Could Anyone say me what I must be seen and changed ?

Thx
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Here it is (white version, remember to delete .zip at the end of file name).:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What theme did you install? Is there a new clock included in the theme or is that something that you are supposed to change manually?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Hey mate, have you given the release version of Pro Plus a good testing? A few people have reported email and txt message notifications not showing up and Digital Clock Pro not displaying. Im sure the Digital Clock is just from not reinstalling Mobile Shell first but I have no way of fault finding the notification problem (if its anything to do with Pro Plus) as the emulator wont emulate a txt message coming through :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] pbv302:
First installation all pro items was a no show but reinstalled MS3 + Pro Plus and now everything works like a charm. :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] efla:
Is there a trick or hack to have the 1st screen of lifestyle (so the left one) always displayed when powering on the PPC ?

I would like to have always the same panel displayed when I power on my device, independently from where it was when I switched if off.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
No problems with dclocks or notifications here (but I test always starting from a clean installation):p

I cannot understand how adding some files and modifying some XML can affect notifications.:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] jgjackson:
To date, I've not made a change that required removing a registry key I previously added, so you should be good to go to just overwrite each time. I should do a proper cab one of these days, but so far, I'd rather spend the time working on new hacks than learning to create a cab. :-)
[Windows Mobile Themes] swdeason:
Importing WidgePro reg file

jgjackson,

I have tried to import your WidgePro reg file into my Kasier with three diffferent types of Registry editing programs but no success. I have changed the file type to .reg but nothing is added. Any ideas?

Thanks

Steve
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
I think this request got overlooked in the jumble. Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] uniqueboy:
Little help please

I have been trying to edit the images in the digital clock modern vga, because I would like it to be rather more transparent, I unzipped it changed the transparecy until I was happy, then added CL to the name in the xml to make it show up differently in the list of widgets, zipped it up again with the password: b0fm18zq adding the.dat extention and deleting the .zip extention, copied it over to my MS3 install folder and it does not show up. Can anyone take a quick look at my efforts and tell me where I am going wrong please.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] jgjackson:
I'm having trouble running a .reg file to apply jgjackson's or other hacks

All resolutions

The file has been renamed to be a .txt file for two reasons. One, the forums don't allow .reg files. Two, it's generally not a good idea to have random .reg files lieing around to be clicked on by accident.

Both Windows and Windows Mobile, by default, hide the .txt file extension from you. In Windows XP, in Explorer, openTools=>Folder Options=>View and clear the checkmark beside "Hide extensions for known file types". For Windows Mobile, you need an alternative file exporer. I use Resco's. I think there's a free one called something like Total Commander.

I'm not sure if you need a registry editor to run a .reg file, of if a naked Windows Mobile can process one. I have Resco's registry editor installed on all my Windows Mobile devices, and I'm too lazy to uninstall it to test. LOL. There are free ones out there that can be found quickly with a simple google. If you're hacking at this level, you should get one anyway to make it easy to delete the hacks if you don't like them.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Hope you dont mind mate but I cabbed everything up for you :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Well for starters you went the wrong way lol. If you want the image to be more transparent then you have to make the mask lighter not darker.

The rules to follow for masks are: white makes the image opaque , black makes the image transparent , so the darker the mask the more transparent the image will be.

Try copying the attached file back to your mobile shell folder (take off the .zip part first) and test. If it doesnt show then send me your qa_layouts.dat file so I can look at that or paste the entry for the pro clock. It looks good on my emulator :)

If you want it more transparent then let me know.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gkleding:
Transparent and Black Diamond Clock

Mskip

How hard would it be to make the Diamond Numbers Transperant or change the background colors? I need them for both QVGA an VGA. I know you are going to add the Diamond numerals to the QVGA, maybe you could include the Black and Transperant.

Thank-you so much for everything

Sunday
[Windows Mobile Themes] immi79:
everything works fine on my touch hd, qone thing i want to know is how can i change the mobile shell main background where all the mobile shell windows revolves , at the moment its blue , how can i change to my on custom one plz ......
[Windows Mobile Themes] jgjackson:
Thanks. I don't mind at all. The problem is that I often update it a couple times a day. Probably will again within the hour.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Well if you ever want me to make a new cab to keep it updated then send me the files and I can make a new one within a minute.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ozone777:
Do you have a QVGA version of this?

I know us QVGA people are lowly slime but don't forget your roots.
[Windows Mobile Themes] uniqueboy:
Thanks mskip, I did not realise that, I just made the image more transparent with photoshop and copied it back. Any way still a no show for me, I also did not realise (rather stupidly) that the qa_layouts.dat file also needs editing, I had a look at it and was a bit confused so I am posting it here if you have time to look it over. If you change anything in it please can you tell me what, just that I would like to figure it out better and maybe make some new clocks at some point.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ozone777:
I agree that we need a better Media Player widget.

Thumbs up to the person that conquers that one.:cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] wyldthng:
oh I am SO lost!

mskip - I am currently using your Widgets ProPlus QVGA. I love it - especially your weather icons. I have been trying to modify it to have the three buttons on the menu bar be Launcher, Today and Contacts instead of Launcher, Agenda and Contacts. I am using instructions posted here http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25304&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60 by jgjackson and............. it's not working. Could you be able to give me some direction?

thx
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I dont quite understand what you mean by making the number transparent. How would you see what the time is lol. I dont think it would be too hard to change the background clock colour, do you have something you would like me to make?

Im adding the white and black diamond clock (havent looked at the transparent one yet) to QVGA which I will be releasing maybe tomorrow if I can get it done by then. Some new widgets for people to play with over the weekend :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You want the background in the carousel to be different from the main screen background?
[Windows Mobile Themes] sonny-67:
Which CAB to install?

Sorry, but I have read the thread from the beginning and serached, but I can't find anywhere that tells me which CAB to install from the 7 listed.

I downloaded the MS301 WidgetsProPlus_VGA_WVGA_060309.cab and installed it.

Then downloaded MS301 WidgetsProPlusExtras_VGA_WVGA_CustomBackGrd_Launcher_060309.cab and when I went to install it it said it was going to remove the old version.

If I wasnt the EXTRAS, do I choose one CAB and install it or do I install them all?

Is there not one CAB with all the extras??

Sorry if I'm being stupid!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
If you just want to replace the digital clock in the pro screen or to add one to your lifestyle screen and dont mind the pro clock being the same then you can just copy the attached file to your mobile shell folder and overwrite the original (you might want to back it up first).

To add a new widget you need to add a new key to the widget list in the registry so that you can select it and also add a new entry in the widgetplus.xml (if you are using my pro plus) in the qa_layouts.dat file.

I dont know if a tutorial on adding widgets has been written (look at the entrys in the first few posts) but if not I can write one up quickly when I have time. Im working on the next release for Pro Plus QVGA right now so it cant be til the weekend though.