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[Windows Mobile Themes] :
Custom Widget

Forive me if this has already been covered. I searched and didn't find anything and don't have the time to ready every post right now. This is also my first contribution so hopefully someone finds it useful. This may help you with the larger calendar widget. I created a cab that I tested on my fuze which is vga but it may not work with your phone. So here is a brief tutorial that will allow you to customize it how you want. It will add a "Custom" menu item when adding a widget (essentially a group with your own widgets). I called mine "Large Calendar". It takes up the whole lifestyle and will display up to 6 appointments on it.

Step 1: Open "widgets.xml" which is located in qa_layouts.dat

Step 2: Create a plugin for your custom widget using existing calendar plugin as an example. Mine looks like this:

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

<BoundRect X="0" Y="0" Width="240" Height="250"/>

</Plugin>

Notice I only changed the height from 110 to 250. Save the file.

Step 3: Edit registry. I used phmregedit. Find HKLM\Software\Spb Mobile House 2\WidgetList. There are currently 4 keys. Add a key named 5. Give it a "Default" string name of "Custom" or whatever you want displayed on the list of widgets. Add a subkey with the name of your widget. I called mine "LCalendar". Under "LCalendar" create two string values: "Default" and "Str". Double-click "Default" and put the name of your widget in the "value data" field. I called mine "Large Calendar". This is what will show up on the widget selection list. Create another string named "Str". The "value data" needs to match your plugin name in widgets.xml appended by :Widgets. For example, LCalendar:Widgets

Step 5: Copy your new qa_layouts.dat file with the modified widgets.xml to your program directory.

Step 6: Soft reset.

Step 7: Edit your layout screen. You should now have a "Custom" group on the bottom of the widget list with a widget "Large Calendar". You can play with the height setting in the xml file to adjust for your screen (qvga, vga, wvga, etc.).

WHEW! I'm sorry for such a long post. I did this again step by step so it should be accurate. I hope this is helpful. If not, mod please delete. If you have any questions I will try to respond but am extremely busy and can't always check the forum. Good luck! Also, thanks to all contributors on here. This forum is an amazing resource. It takes so much time for all these customizations to be performed so all your hard work is appreciated.
[Windows Mobile Themes] tangojg:
Flipping through pages

Went through entire thread....Under programs I have it set for grid. In version 2 you could flip through the pages of 9 (grid). With this version I can only scroll down. Is there a way to add a back and forward arrow to flip through pages instead of scrolling?

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
I Have created new Themes. I hope you like them.

Please install only the dat files...the cab file will only work on german rom.

Before you Install my Themes please Install the Imarche Skin Pack download from here

click

All Themes only for WQVGA

click

click

click

click

tom33

Here is my German Thread for more Themes

http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/samsu...bile_shell_3_0_anleitung_themes_software.html
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
iContacts is great and all, but the integration of SPB Contacts can't be beat, IMHO. What exactly are you wanting to do?
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
I downloaded the "Full Package" for QVGA from your site. What do I do now? It said something about a cab to install below the skin, but I can't find any cab to install. Can you attach it here somewhere?

EDIT: Okay, I did figure out the whole script thing and it's all very cool. Everything seems to be working properly and beautifully. Still don't know if I need a certain cab and don't seem to need one unless you say otherwise.

BACKING IT UP: How do you recommend I do this? Can I use the built in backup with SPB MS 3.0 or do you recommend something else? THANKS.
[Windows Mobile Themes] tylerdude:
MS3 pro widgets

Seems to have been asked a lot but I can't find it anywhere but have pro widgets (as developed by matthewhypolite) been developed for VGA phones such as the HTC Touch Diamond yet?

Thanks

-Aidan
[Windows Mobile Themes] laocheebye:
anybody knows how to disable sim contacts? it sucks to have all my contacts duplicated.
[Windows Mobile Themes] wildfxp:
Sorry, but could someone please help me with this? I really can't find this info :(

I may even help organize EVERYTHING from the main page after this, lol. It needs to be more for noobs like me :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
WQVGA Clocks workes for QVGA Devices

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3666439&postcount=3

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3675851&postcount=245

in [Skin] Spb Mobile Shell SKINs - Fast Switch and customization

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=424933&page=120

all discussion about SPB MOBiLE SHELL SKINS 4.0 for SPB MSH 3.0

THANKs
[Windows Mobile Themes] mbernstein:
I placed the question on the other thread, thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] skalsted:
hi all..

perhabs i havent looked hard enough.... but is there a way to remove the weather ... i have a htc touch diamond... and im using shell3
[Windows Mobile Themes] jsbath:
Thank you:D:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] shumilica:
I found a very basic method to use another program when clicking the Call History icon and keeping the missed-calls notification.

I've just put the icon from my iconsoft phonex (calls.exe) over :)

Here is a screenshot:

Now i ask:

Is there a method to change the program that opens when clicking call history icon? I know the tweak for g-alarm but i don't know where to look for call history...
[Windows Mobile Themes] cippalippa00:
@issybel

where can i get that themes? They're fantastic!
[Windows Mobile Themes] HC4Life:
Hi,

If anybody wants to kill the start taskbar and have full screen, just put this little app in (\Windows\StartUp folder).
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
cippalippa00 In order for this to work you need to do everything manually .

for this theme is pretty easy all what you have to do is install the Lifestyle Widgets (Pro Series) and put the wallpapers in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell,after that you arrange the clock and everything else the way you like and apply the wallpapers
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
cippalippa00 Now for this theme to work you need more steps.

1.Add a registry key:

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Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\spb software house 2\spb mobile shell\widgetlist\4\

create a folder and call it DigitalClockLarge then inside this folder add two string entries like the ones found in DigitalClockMedium but rename them large ,first one is name= (Default) and string= Digital Clock (Large) the second one is name= Str and string = ModenDclockLarge:Widgets

2.Now you going to do the same thing as step one the only different is that instead of naming everything large you going to name them frame this step is for those square buttons behind the menu icons

3.Download the qa_layouts unzip it:

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Put it in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell

4.Download the qa_dclock_widget_frame unzip it:

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Put it in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell

5.Download the qa_dclock_widget_large unzip it:

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Put it in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell

6.Download the carbon wallpaper:

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Put it in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell

7.Soft reset your phone.

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[Windows Mobile Themes] cippalippa00:
Thank you so much!

This mods works only on wvga?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Manamana25:
Cool !...Thanks for this information !....
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
Hi pekas

Thank you for shairing
[Windows Mobile Themes] angusc:
Issybel,

If we replace the dat files that you kindly posted to get the CARBON look. Will we still be able to get the previous looks as well, particularly the Mathew Hypolite PRO series widgets? Or does the CARBON files overwrite these?

Absolutely great theme by the way!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
angusc

the Mathew Hypolite PRO series widgets is going to be showing as Digital Clock (pro).The files that i provided ,one of them is going to be showing as Digital Clock(Frame)(the square buttons behind the menu icons) and the other one is Digital Clock(Large) .so for you to be able to use both the themes i mean the carbon one and the other one ,you need to install the Mathew Hypolite PRO series widgets first and then put the carbon files after, if you do it the opposite way, the Mathew Hypolite PRO series widgets is going to overwrite the qa_layouts.dat file.

As you can see from the screen below all the widgets that i provided plus the pro series are there.
[Windows Mobile Themes] wildfxp:
you are the man!! :d
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahmetdamar:
Thanks but what is password for zipped files?
[Windows Mobile Themes] ariesting:
Rename zip to dat and that's it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
This is really useful and makes one rely more solely on MS3. You can also make a shortcut to it and add it to your lifestyle screen.

However, when I have it activated and I go to an app like messaging, clicking where the "ok" icon would be fully closes the application. Anyway we can change or fix that? I would be happy to explore some registry settings for you if you point me in the right direction.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bismar:
Umm, the arrow key to go back to lifestyle page from the taskmanager page has been overwritten to go back to the taskmanager page (including any physical buttons that was mapped to lifestyle).

How do i fix this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] natefish:
Is there any way to uninstall these customizations once we have them up and running? Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] dalepl:
I liked the BlackStorm weather icons in the "SpbMobileShell3.0-QVGA-Skins_Release4.0", but did not want to load the whole app on my phone, so I extracted them and edited them to provide 64, 54, and 40 icons. This is for QVGA only. To instal them, unzip the file nd copy the three files to your SPB Mobile Shell directory. Restart SPB Mobile Shell and you should then have the new icons. Hope you enjoy.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ElAguila:
Can you post this file again? I followed the link and it says the file was deleted.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Phat7:
Has anybody come across the problem where you can't change the wallpaper on the lifestyle panel? Whenever I try to change it mobile shell crashes :( I've tried with tf3d enabled and disabled but no use. Fyi I'm using Diamond 2.03 stock rom. Appreciate any help.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
ADDED : all stuff recesend last 10 pages.

If i miss something, post again giving the link the to post i missed ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
WELCOMe BACK
[Windows Mobile Themes] ahmetdamar:
Thank you very much.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Viet_Man:
Can you give me the files named qa_weather_54.dat please ?

Thx
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
Hi Folks,

I´ve just finished rebuilding the Imarche Skin Pack click so you are now able to choose my Skins also. You will find them behind the “tom” Button.

Also I made a new folder named “layout” (you will find it under Commons in the Skin Pack). There you can put your own self configurated dats. They will be picked automatic when you choose a theme.

You will see that I have already put some preconfigurated dats in there, so I hope it will make installing more easy to you. Take a look and see…

Hope you like it!

I have also built a cab that contains all the wallpaper of my themes. It gives you the option to choose the heme wallpapers for your Lifestyle Screen, and same time it builds a new Panel in the Cube, have a look what happens ;o)

Please install to internal storage!

Attention: You have to install the ThemePack first!

click

WQVGA

Have fun with my Theme Pack

tom33

My German SPb Mobile Shell 3.0 Thread

http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/samsu...bile_shell_3_0_anleitung_themes_software.html
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
ADDED

your theme tom ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Gho57:
a question:

It's possible put a repetitive pattern??
[Windows Mobile Themes] SanyO_79:
I have a question:

It possibile to change the color of the text? Ex. From White to Black or another color?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Siliconstar:
Is there a way to change font color for texts?

AM/PM indicator is ok on black background as above, but cannot be read on white.

I tried the parameter COLOR="xxxxxx" but it seems to have no effect.
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
Thanks Zepiii
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bismar:
Just a note, i think i may know why my task manager panel doesn't let me exit it at all with the back arrow, and why all other back arrows eg the shortcut panel goes back to it.

Pretty much i think that both the authors of the task manager panel AND the extra lifestyle panel used the same naming convention, so that not only does the task manager panel override the extra lifestyle panel (if you install the extra lifestyle panel first) it think it’s the original lifestyle panel, and consequently all back arrows link back to it.

Also the uninstall cab file for the extra lifestyle panel does not work. In fact it killed Spb Mobile Shell, and i had to resort to a backup copy of the folder.

You might consider putting this information in the front page Zepiii, as those two mods/tweaks do not work in conjunction......... i think.. 95% sure anyway.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Other ppl reporting this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bismar:
As far as i can tell no, but try it for yourself. Install the extra lifestyle panel then install the task manager.
[Windows Mobile Themes] garo_viper:
If you add panels to spb carousel they have numbers... default panels have numbers from 0 to 11... if you want to add custom panels you make them with numbers 12, 13, etc. So its normal most "add panel" cabs to write panel with number 12.

I suppose that second lifestyle panel is at number 12....and taskmanager is at the same place and that is what crash your spb shell... But it is normal difrent cab files to have problems with each other
[Windows Mobile Themes] Bismar:
Alright found the problem.

For some reason the taskmanager has a home DWord key in its registry settings. Deleting this key fixes it. I'm not sure if this is the result of installing the extra lifestyle cab before it, or simply a fault in the main program. Seeing as no one else is having this problem, i'll say it’s the earlier.

Also, does anyone know how to get spb mobile shell to stretch the backgrounds after removing the startbar? It seems to leave a width of the startbar at the bottom without the wallpaper, and no changing the size of the wallpaper does NOT fix it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
VGA OMNiA_all Weather iCones

Hi all

I was having problem with va_weather_16 .dat weather file

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3708426&postcount=557

and after a lot af trying I maneage to have an acceptable results

still not happy with results , still the night is not showing in the daily detailed

but 2dy I decide to shair what I'v reached so far

any coments in solving the night matter is welcomed

ENJOy

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[Windows Mobile Themes] Cascade2:
What happens if you delete one of these? Say, for instance, I didn't want panel #4 and I deleted it from the registry. Would that just delete it from the carousel or would I lose the ability to ever use that screen again through another method? Would it really drop it from the carousel or would there just be a blank "card"?

Thanks for any info on this.
[Windows Mobile Themes] laocheebye:
hmm still nobody knows how to disable the sim contacts from showing?
[Windows Mobile Themes] keithdupont:
You don't lose the ability to use that panel it only takes it out of carousel view. It does take it completely out. Example

If you didn't want number 4 you could rename it rather than delete it so it would be easy to get it back if you changed your mind. If you rename it to a letter the carousel will not show it. I renamed the ones I did not use to a,b,c, etc. You then have to rename the other so that there is still a numerical sequence 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8. Hope this helps
[Windows Mobile Themes] Cascade2:
Excellent advice! This seems to have worked perfectly. I really appreciate the help.

BTW, any plans to make a version of the clean digital clock from your BB theme for MS3? I want just a simple nice looking digital clock with the date exactly like you have there but haven't found one yet.
[Windows Mobile Themes] rafaelegomezb:
Valid also for Wireless Panel

If you use :WIRELESSMNGR instead of :TASKMANAGER, "Wireless" instead of "Task Manager" and an available sequential number for the panel with, for example 13, then you get the Wireless Manager Panel available.
[Windows Mobile Themes] daffie:
Does anyone know of a hack to remove the Lifestyle tabs althogether? I have no need for it, as I only use the Professional view. Couldn't find the answer in this thread, so I figure there's no way...
[Windows Mobile Themes] Gho57:
doesn't work for me...

1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Spb Software Hause 2\Spb Mobile Shell\Now Screen\Layouts\

Add new key -> :WIRELESSMNGR

2. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Spb Software Hause 2\Spb Mobile Shell\Now Screen\Layouts\:WIRELESSMNGR\

String name - (Default), String - Wireless

String name - Wireless, String - Normal

3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Spb Software Hause 2\Spb Mobile Shell\Now Screen\Panels\

Add new key -> 13 ( 12 is task manager )

4. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Spb Software Hause 2\Spb Mobile Shell\Now Screen\Panels\13\

String name - (Default), String - (value not set)

DWORD name - ManageFavs, DWORD Data - 0

String name - Name, String - :WIRELESSMNGR

String name - Text, String - Wireless

Mobile Sheell Freeze

:confused:
[Windows Mobile Themes] JLN77:
Hi all

+1

JLuc from France
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
I got a boring BUG with S2P.

Some times, i can't launch it... it keep trying to launch ...

Diretly i leave SPB, it launch S2P...

A mate also have the problem... Any idea?
[Windows Mobile Themes] desol:
yes, same here sometimes happen.
[Windows Mobile Themes] johneisenheim:
No ToggleStart

Hi!

in my i780 the tricks ToggleStart doesn't run...The exe file is correctly ( ? ) launched, but the bar doesn't disappear...Any Suggestions? Tnx in advance!:cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] xILukasIx:
Is there a way to use really wide images (like 6433x2120) as a background on the lifestyle screen?

When I set it as a BG, it only shows like 1/4 of the whole image.
[Windows Mobile Themes] HC4Life:
Try to make a softreset. ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] zinzar:
May be it is useful for someone: Spb_Mobile_Shell_3.0_User_Manual

This is the program manual

Spb_Mobile_Shell_3.0_User_Manual
[Windows Mobile Themes] fredphoesh:
delete them!

I never keep any sim contacts, they are so much more limited than ones kept on the phone. Plaxo is great for backing up and syncing between mobile, laptop, desktop, googlemail, yahoomail etc... and they backup manually, no need to ever keep sim contacts IMO.
[Windows Mobile Themes] keithdupont:
You can do a simple reg edit.

Go to: HKLM/SOFTWARE/SPB SOFTWARE HOUSE 2/SPB MOBILE SHELL/NOW SCREEN/LAYOUTS

you will see a folder called :HOME2

I renamed it to :HOME2B

Soft Reset device

Now when you scroll up or down it just brings back the pro now screen.

I have been using this reg edit for a couple of hours with no problems. It would still be a good idea to backup the registry before doing this.

Good luck

I am about to play with getting different pages to come up with up/down gestures on pro now screen
[Windows Mobile Themes] solle:
how can i clear the call history on spb mobile??
[Windows Mobile Themes] keithdupont:
I think it just reads the wm call history so if you clear that it should clear spb also
[Windows Mobile Themes] MikiBest:
SPB MOBILE SHELL SKINS 4.1 for SPB MS 3.0

NOW supports ALL display resolutions:
[Windows Mobile Themes] Techvir:
Awesome.. now my HD is going to rock
[Windows Mobile Themes] solle:
thanks but that only works if y restart the diamond.. can i do that without restart?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
And what if he needs contacts on his sim card for some reason? I have to have copies of my contacts on my sim card as the hands free unit in my car is a nokia so I have to take out the sim card from my phone and put it in the unlocked nokia in order for the hands free to work properly. Not much option for me to delete my contacts :rolleyes:

Theres a nice little program called SimShowHide which you install, then every time you run it it will toggle your contact list to either show or hide the sim contacts. You wont get any notification so dont think its not worked, just check your list to see if they have gone.
[Windows Mobile Themes] keithdupont:
I don't know on the diamond but I can clear the list on the elfin without a restart.
[Windows Mobile Themes] laser21:
Yeah, thats a needed thing!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] LORD JUNIOR:
where did you get that Maroon wallpaper from ? Please tell
[Windows Mobile Themes] ratvuitinh:
Does anyone know of a hack to change spb contact to iconsoft contact?
[Windows Mobile Themes] abumhmmd1:
THANK YOU MikiBest FOR YOUR NeedeD WORK

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3701748&postcount=478

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[Windows Mobile Themes] thx1200:
MenuBar - Launch external app?

Does anybody know of a way to launch an external application from the menu bar? In particular, I'm looking for a way to launch iContact AE when clicking the Contacts button. But whatever technique is discovered could be used to basically put any arbitrary EXE into the menu bar. As I'm sure many others have discovered, simply changing <String Name="Open" Value=":FAVORITES"/> to <String Name="Open" Value="\Program Files\SomeProgram.exe"/> does not work (the button will simply do nothing). I'm assuming the value must be one of the values in the registry under Layouts. Disappointingly, I also discovered you can't use any MS registered defaults, like MSCONTACTS, which would work for iContact, at least, since it can assume that role.

Anyway, does anybody have any ideas?

One idea I had was to create a faux panel through the SDK (I'm not sure this is even possible) and then have that panel launch an external app when it is activated. I'm going to contact SPB for the SDK to see if it's possible.

Meanwhile, does anybody know how to accomplish this task yet?
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
LORD JUNIOR Put it in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell
[Windows Mobile Themes] acidbath5546:
A Big Thanks...

I thought I would just post a screenshot of my Fuze Spb 3 homescreen...

And Lets all give a HUGE thanks to Zepiii and all the others kicking out great mods and themes...
[Windows Mobile Themes] issybel:
BIG WEATHER WIDGET FOR WQVGA-QVGA

1.put the (qa_layout) and (qa_weather_big) in \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell of your

device,then restart mobile shell 3.

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2.you need to have a registry editor installed in your device in order for the registry key to work,put it in my documents in your device and click on it,and it'll ask if you wish to import the registry script file,click on yes.

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3.If the registry key doesn't work,then you have to do things manually.

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In your registry editor go to :

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Spb Software House 2\Spb Mobile Shell\Widgetlist\2\

now create a new key and call it Weather Big,and then inside it create two string

keys,it's going to look something like this:

Name................................. (Default)

String............................... Weather (Big)

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Name................................. Str

String............................... WeatherBig:WidgetsPlus
[Windows Mobile Themes] carinoxx:
Is it Possible?? I would like something like this...

This is a concept pic...