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[Windows Mobile Themes] Techvir:
Is there an easy way to put wall paper in all the panels and not just the life style lay out.

( i know that i can edit some files but that is not for me )
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Theres a background changer program to do just what you want. Read back a few pages or look in the first few posts of this thread.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Mattster_spv:
Thanks Zepiii.

On another note, I'm sticking with mskip's version 061809 for now as as the Ultimate version still seems to lag a little when activating a spb widget (e.g Contact Favourites). Not a lot, but enough for the photos not to show up instantly. I know, damn perfectionists winging about something so petty! ;-)

Mattster.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MrMex:
Oh oh oh, guys, new big problem :( the SMS counter of all SMS-Widgets just show 0 (zero, nada nichts) - ive read somewhere about this problem, but... please dont let me read through all the 350 Pages :(

I've installed the Ultimate Version of the WidgetPlus... Phone is the Diamond.

Could there be a problem by saving the qu_style (right name?) as backup, changing something and after changing return the backup file because the changes war crap...?

Oh and call notifications work well.....
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I think when people have had notification problems before then uninstalling proplus and spb mobile shell, then soft resetting and reinstalling both fixed it.. Restoring a previous backup may bring back or cause problems so I never backup my settings anymore and just redo all my screens from scratch. Doesnt take that long and means everything stays good :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Gilagong:
Emulator

Guys, Is there any kind of emulator in PC so we can try all of the setting / configuration in PC prior applying on our PPC? :)

It is become annoying to copy new configuration to PPC and do soft reset everytime to apply .. :(

Thank you..
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
@ mskip

Firstly, Thanks to mskip (The Widget Master), Issibel, jgjackson and all the others who have contributed to this fabulous thread........and special thanks to Zepiii for starting it all ! I just wanted to express my appreciation for the latest MS301 WidgetsProPlusUltimate_QVGA_062309.....it is outstanding. I have attached screenshots so you can see what I have done with them. The first screen is just a rebuild of the pro screen making it redundant. The only thing I had to change was the height of the calendar (modified in qa_layouts). As my device is Omnia I also found that If I copied the qa_status_pro.dat file from the Imarche skin pack I could change the look of the Status Icons, this also applies to the qp_menu_btn.dat file (see last screenshot)! SPB really need to take a good hard look at what you guys are achieving......Thanks again !!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Looks outstanding you certainly pimped your phone :p

I see from your Spb Menu screenshot that you have a 'Games' Folder instead of the 'Spb Menus' Folder that I created to add the Spb Mobile Shell applications to the lifestyle screen. How did you manage to still add the spb apps?

Great work :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
Awesome mod!

very nice.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will be releasing a "Minor" update tonight with just a few new widgets (Medium version of Analogue Clock2, Application Link Small from JGJackson, coloured versions of Button1 Text and an optimized qa_layouts.dat file). Maybe a few more widgets if I can squeeze them in before tonight lol.

I will also release an updated "Custom Backgrounds" version with the size fixed for WQVGA users who experienced problems with the bottom of the screen.

This version is mainly to fill requests from people and if you dont really want the new widgets then theres no need to do an upgrade :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
hi mskip!

you will still have it.

using registry editor

go to HKLM/software/spb softwarehouse 2/spb mobile shell/menu/root

you can change/rearrange the index value of your menus. #s 0-8 will appear on the the spb categories. for example 8 for games then 9 for spb menus and 10 for messaging. spb menus and messaging wont appear on the spb categories but it will appear on your add widgets-applications.

note: you can add links/apps to thse categories using menu editor

hope i help u mskip.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
hi mskip!

is it possible also if you can add on your update the one laurie9300 just posted regarding changing status icons and spb menu categories icons.

thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will leave the icons as the standard ones as they might not be to everyones taste but you can easily change them to any of the icons in the imarche pack by just copying accross the dat file and restarting Mobile Shell.

Anyone have any requests to add to tonights Pro Plus release before I finish it off?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
Hi laurie9300!

"As my device is Omnia I also found that If I copied the qa_status_pro.dat file from the Imarche skin pack I could change the look of the Status Icons, this also applies to the qp_menu_btn.dat file (see last screenshot)"

how do you do this? please elaborate more.

thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
hi mskip

edit: oops sorry mskip, i didnt see your post. thanks for answering it.

where will i paste the copied dat file? sorry to bother again just want to do it correctly.

thank you
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Download the attachments and rename the files to .dat (delete the .zip from the end) then copy them to your Program Files, Spb Mobile Shell folder making sure to overwrite the originals. Restart Mobile Shell and the icons will have changed.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
THANK YOU mskip!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
hi!

where can i find the qa_status_pro.dat file on imarche pack? all i can find is qa_status.dat file.

tnx.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MACkjam:
Best to ask that here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=424933
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
thanks MACkjam for the reply.
[Windows Mobile Themes] trunks1667:
I apologize in advance for this question but how exactly do you edit the dat files. I change them to zip then change it and make it .dat and it is not working. I was trying to just change some bmp wallpaper in a dat file by replacing it with a different bmp with the same name. it never works. any idea on what steps i should be doing to edit the dat correctly would be appreciated.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
When you zip the files back up you have to make sure you password protect it with b0fm18zq before renaming it back to the .dat format. If you are doing that then maybe your image files arent the correct format.
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
mskip, i just installed, MS301 WidgetsProPlusUltimate_VGA CustomBackGround_062609, ive been using the other one without the backgrounds.. is it common when you tap, hold, and drag for the background to drag also. if i just flick with my finger background stays put..?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Yes its a known bug but as soon as you release the screen it will spring back so its nothing serious.
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
oh ok, just making sure it wasnt just me..thanks for the reply
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
mskip, when i try to put my own pic, this is what i get.. any idea what im doing wrong? ive uploaded screen shot, the images i want to use and the dat file. remove the zip... thanks for any help..

EDIT: also my background changes on all screens, instead of the carosel screen...
[Windows Mobile Themes] trunks1667:
Dude same thing was happening to me make sure you use winzip to open it and put the updated files back in the archive then make sure you encrypt it with that password you used to open it and it should work.
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Portraitmode ok but in landscape mode, all widgets on top of eachother?

Portraitmode ok but in landscape mode, all widgets on top of eachother?

ANyone know if there is a way to fix this? I have an Xperia and when i use the keypad i automatically changes to landscape mode everything rearanges and all widgetes end up on top of eachother.

Any ideas on how to fix this? Workaround?
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
@mskip

I see that ali1010 has already answered your question (thanks ali1010), just to confirm this is exactly the method I used to achieve this result. I am just honoured that the awesome mskip (The Widgetmaster) has asked "little old newbie me" a question !!!! I have learned so much from everyone here and I am happy if I can contribute in any way.

As for widget requests, can you include "Calendar Pro" for anyone who wants to rebuild the Pro screen on a Lifestyle screen. On my device (Omnia 240X400) I set Height="150"....... Thanks !!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
@ ali1010

Sorry I think I have lead you astray here !!! I copied "qa_status.dat" from the Omnia folder in the Imarche pack and renamed it to "qa_status_pro.dat" and copied it to the Mobileshell folder.........Hope that is clearer......Laurie !!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I couldnt open the qa_fundotela file using winzip and the images was the incorrect size but everything apart from that was fine :p

I resized the pics and zipped up the package with the password, everything seems to be fine now just let me know.

Download the attachment and delete the .zip from the end, then copy across to the Spb Mobile Shell folder and restart.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Portrait and Landscape modes provide 2 totally seperate configurable layouts. The only thing thats common to both is the widgets but when you switch to landscape you have to rearrange the widgets as you do in portrait mode. However if you delete a widget from say portrait then it will delete the widget in landscape mode too.

In landscape mode click on the menu button and then edit layout, then you can rearrange the widgets how you want to without affecting the portrait layout.
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Thanks mskip! Dont know why i never tried that!

Sometimes it quite easy once you give it a try:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
Hi laurie9300!

thanks much!

these were the missing pieces to make my phone the way i want it to be and the best part is itgoes/runs well with mskips widgetproplus ultimate.

thanks again.
[Windows Mobile Themes] busychristian:
Little problem

I installed MS301 Widgets Pro Plus Ultimate 061809 on a clean spb 3 and all works great except I cannot inject weather panel..anyone else having this problem?:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Calendar Pro has always been included in the widget list if you look in the "Time" section it has a calendar thats 150 high.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mummuapsu:
I know that there is a little program to do it in WM6.5, that allows us to change the order of the menus...

(sorry for the double posting - my mistake)
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
that works, thank you what could i have done wrong?
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
that works, thank you what could i have done wrong with ziping the file?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What program did you use to zip the files up? (I use winzip but 7zip is a good free program).

Did you use the password when zipping creating the zip file?

Did you rename the .zip to .dat after creating the file?
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
first sorry about the double post. i used winrar, is that no good? and yes i used password.

ok I'm really confused. I redownloaded the file i posted. you said you couldnt open it.. i was able to open it with 7zip, no prob. and arent the sizes sopposed to be 400x800 for portrait, and 800x400 for landscape? sorry for all the questions, i have read thru this thread. I just cant see what I'm doing wrong..
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
ZIPHONE

VGA - WVGA

QVGA - WQVGA

WallPaper

THANKs Apothehouse

ref >> http://www.mobilecustom.fr/forum/index.php?topic=2119.0

ENJOy
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Can this co-exist with MSkip's widgets or will it overwrite the files needed for the widgets to work?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Firstly the images for VGA/WVGA devices are Portrait=480x800, Landscape=800x480 to fit the screen properly. No devices resolution is 400x800 :p

I managed to open your dat file with WinRar and I think I know what you did wrong. You ONLY zip up the files (Background.bmp, BackgroundL.bmp and index.xml) and NOT the whole qa_fundotela folder. I have never tried WinRar to make dat files but I think it has to be a zip file that gets renamed to .dat and not a rar file. I may be wrong though.

Try using a zip compression program using password protection (b0fm18zq), only zip up the 3 files and not the whole folder, and make sure the images are the correct resolution and you should be ok.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
It will overwrite my release if you install it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
@ mskip

Hi mskip, thanks for your reply. If you are taliking about the standard calendar in "Widgets.xml" not "WidgetsPlus.xml", on my device (QWVGA) it is showing as

<Plugin Name="Calendar" Class="Spb.LSP.AdvancedCalendar" Skin="qp_calendar" DoubleSkin="vp_calendar" MiddleSkin="mp_calendar">

<BoundRect X="0" Y="0" Width="240" Height="110"/>

</Plugin>

See first screenshot. What I am after is shown in the second screenshot. Thanks again ......... Laurie !!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
How did you get your calendar to show 2 weeks?

Cant get it to work, if I use the "standrd" calendar it only shows one week and if I choose the "calendar plus" i get four? How did you get it to show two weeks?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I added a 150 pixel high calendar for the next release of Pro Plus QVGA which I will post tonight.

Mark :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
@ henrik.s76

This is my "standard" calendar ! What device/resolution is your phone??? Maybe that is what is making the difference. In any case if you are confident in editing the "qa_layouts.dat" file you can make it display whatever you like!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] henrik.s76:
Sony Xperia WVGA Res.

Standard only show "1" week for me..

Maybe i´ll take a look at qa_layouts to see if it makes any sense.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
@ mskip

Thanks a lot mskip, that will save me from having to edit it every time !!! Do these calendars change with the screen resolution as henrik.s76 is having trouble getting a calendar to display 2 weeks (refer his post above) ????
[Windows Mobile Themes] vassilis19:
Top bar

Hello guys

is there any way to make the top bar transparent so that the screen is biger? I have a samsung omnia. I will not disapear the top bar only make it transparent. I made it in the bottom bar but I can't make it in the top.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
mskip is gonna make ppl again happy ;)

Great work mate
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
WIDGETS PRO PLUS ULTIMATE WITH CUSTOM BACKGROUND

(QVGA, SQ240, SQ320 AND WQVGA ONLY)

070809.

This is exactly the same version as Pro Plus Ultimate 070809 but with a custom 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).

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 (240x400 saved as Background.bmp) and landscape (400x240 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

NOTE: The background problem with WQVGA devices has been fixed so the image is shown on the whole screen and not just down to the menubar.

If you enjoy using anything that I have created please consider making a donation even if its a very small amount. Everything donated will go towards treatment of my Aunt who has been recently diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.

Enjoy :D

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

* MS301 WidgetsProPlusUltimate_QVGA CustomBackGround 070809

* Custom Backgrounds (zip file with 7 backgrounds and instructions)

Mirror to All Files (thanks to Burtcom) *HERE*
[Windows Mobile Themes] larbke666:
when will the custom background version be out?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
in about an hour :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] lggyxx:
can someone show me how to install themes? i dont see a themes foldier in spb folder
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
Here a little Off Topic.My new WMPPLayer HTC Style Skin.

Only for WQVGA (Omnia)

Install the cab run Wmp Player and go to Settings Design

tom33

Here you found a little more Dialer and Skins

http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/samsu...-gradd_stylez_dial_ur_skin_or.html#post470617
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
And here my brand new Chrome tom33 Buttons

Only for WQVGA (OMNIA)

Next i integrate this Theme in my Imarche Pack

tom33
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
ok i give up.. i tried using 7zip, i zipped up just the images with the index file, not the folder this time... with the password. and still get the same problem. I took the dat file you made for me, and tried unzipping and then zipping back up. it ends up smaller in size. does that help anyone to see what im doing wrong? ...so confused...
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebecker:
While I have the operator icon working fine, I am not able to center the operator name under the bars. Any suggestions on how that can be done?

-Bob-
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
LOL thomaselfert, even if it's a nice one, it has not his place here ^^ ;)

I'll add it under your theme as it's same thing ;)

See ya!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ct_moi:
Hello,

I think that the qa_operator va_operator and ma_operator on the first line of the widget are .dat files.

I just have the va_operator.dat into the spb directory.

Where can I found the 2 missing files ?

I've search but nothing found, if someone can send me.

Thank you -
[Windows Mobile Themes] cmd77:
wireless bar

can anyone tell me if is possible to put wireless bar on the spb screen (no metter wich one) so it shows to me the phone operator, wi-fi network conected to and BT state as is in Today screen in WM6.

Also if there is a posibility in contacts/favorites when you click on somebody\s picture to dial directly as in HTC Home

Thanx
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Sorry what you want cant be done with spb mobile shell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You dont need the other 2 files. Qa files are for QVGA devices and Ma files are for 320x320 devices.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ct_moi:
Hi,

Did I need to change the line ? :

<Plugin Name="Signal" Class="Spb.LSP.Operator" Skin="qa_operator" DoubleSkin="va_operator" MiddleSkin="ma_operator" BoldFont="n">

to

<Plugin Name="Signal" Class="Spb.LSP.Operator" Skin="qa_operator" BoldFont="n">

Because it doesn't work for me
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
No you dont need to alter anything apart from the x and y coordinates on the BoundRect line.
[Windows Mobile Themes] dustinb17:
Hey mskip,

I can't wait to try the new Build. The Custom Background CAB you posted doesn't include the empty Bottom Menu, I think it's SPB Menu and Task Manager.

Any chance you'll build one with the latest widgets and no Bottom Menu like your previous Custom Background Build?

Thank You for all your hard work.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gkleding:
Taskbar Invisible but cannot get Menubar transparent

I have tried to kill the Taskbar with Togglestart and XML edits as posted on first page, but I end up with a black bar at the bottom of the munubar. Can someone help me with this? I have tried with and without additional XML edits, but same results. I will post Pics of both views.

1st screen shot is Taskbar in view

2nd screen shot is with Togglestart and Edits

Thank-you So Much

Sunday
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
Thanks mskip for including my request on your update.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Im not quite sure what version you are on about.. Pro Plus Custom Background 070809 has the blank/editable bottom menu on lifestyle screen and launcher, task manager, favorites on the pro screen.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Anakha56:
Hey mskip,

http://www.imarche.net/omnia/kyro3.php

If I use the program in the link above, can I still use your program to customize it further? If not then I will jsut stick with your brilliant app :).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You are welcome mate do they all look ok I havent really played around with them much yet.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
If you install the imarche pack after installing pro plus then you wont be able to use any of my widgets. If you want to use certain icons from the imarche pack like the spb menu icons then you can install pro plus and then just copy the appropriate .dat file from the imarche pack into your spb mobile shell folder on your phone and the icons will be switched.

Basically you cant use 2 different packs at the same time as they all use a customized version of the qa_layouts.dat file.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ali1010:
will give feedback soon. i will play with it for awhile.

so far:

-buttons 1x4 text is ok.

-no prob with voldeus msconfig

-no prob with spb menu and status icons from imarche

-your add-ons are really very nice. i will see how to mix it up with your batt vertical and small app on my lifestyle home page.

thanks mskip!!! hope more to come!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] ct_moi:
Hi,

Thanks mskip, all is working well now, I think than my mistake was to make a separate xml file with just this code and may be he've some other lines to write.

So I've just put the code into the widget.xml and it's ok

Best regards
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Are you looking to release this in VGA as well?
[Windows Mobile Themes] shaolinsoldier:
mskip, well still not sure what i was doing wrong, with zipping up the fundotela.dat file but i got it to work using winzip, no problems. thanks for all your help...
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Togglestart seems like a good program on the surface but it really screws up the view of the rest of your windows programs. Personally I have tried it a few times and get too annoyed with it after 5 minutes and take it off lol. As far as the blank space at the bottom its always been a known problem not just in mobile shell but on the today screen among others. I have looked into it and have not come up with a fix. If I was you I would just stick with the taskbar at the top and get extra space from the bottom if you want it (you can use any of my ultimate versions to do that).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I have a pretty recent release for VGA (see my signature). The next post after my main post has the custom background version :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Glad you got it working in the end. Im not sure if any other compression programs work as I have always used winzip in my work but as long as winzip works then its all good :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] dustinb17:
I must have been smoking something earlier cause I reinstalled it and everything works PERFECTLY. I think I forgot to restart MS3 after I installed your CAB.

Thank you for adding my request for "Small Application" And so far I'm LOVING it all. And as an Omnia user I appreciate the new Custom Background layout to eliminate small section at the bottom that wasn't skinned.

Thank you again for all your hard work I, along with many others, REALLY appreciate your hard work on this.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gkleding:
Thank-you for the quick reply. I too have tried using this app several times and always end up uninstalling it, LOL!

Thank-you again

Sunday