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[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] Fatguy:
My feedback for gadget shieldz

After seeing Mask post from another thread on the matt cover, i had order and using gadget shieldz now...

I had Invisiable shield on my previous Diamond 1.

Overall, i feel gadget shield is thinner than Invisiable Shield.... better feel, less rubbery....

but on gadget shield seems easier to be srcatch or stretch...

i had some stretch mark when i try hard to push the air bubbles.

This stretch marks is ugly as it is on the front screen area....

Just have to be extra careful during application of the shield
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] supreme_one333:
I also got the gadget shield, but my main problem is that it is about 2mm off on all sides. So I have small gaps between the pieces. Does invisible shield have the same problem?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] MasK:
You mean 2mm smaller than the device? I though that's normal..

I only applied at the back, so it's not a problem for me..
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] supreme_one333:
so does anyone who has tried out invisibleshield have problems with it not fitting perfectly because if it doesn't have problems I might buy one.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] jeremychan:
Gadgetshieldz

Hi all,

Just got my Gadgetshieldz this morning. The instructions are pretty good, easy to follow. However, for the pieces that fold over the sides, they don't stick well. The plastic is too rigid and won't fold and stick. I ended up with only the front screen and the backing done. I couldn't be bothered with the sides as they were too fiddly and weren't a perfect fit anyway. The opening near the speaker on the right wouldn't stick properly and am currently sitting hte phone on its side hoping that portion would stick when its dry. Overall, Gadgetshieldz looks like a good cheaper alternative to Invisible shield, (I tried tearing apart the smaller strips and they were quite robust) but usage on the diamond is really average. From what the others have said, I will most likely be tearing off the screen protector and buying another replacement if there is too much traction. Will make another post when it dries.

Cheers.

Jeremy
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] jeremychan:
Gadgetshieldz

I concur on this one. I just installed Gadgetshieldz on the weekend. The battery cover portion has unsightly gaps at the top. The strips that are meant for the sides are way short and I didn't even bother applying them. Am probably gonna strip off the protection sheet and stick to a soft plastic case. They are a bit chunkier but more rigid than the silicone versions.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] DeathJester:
To anyone who gets air bubbles under screen protectors; URDOINITRONG.

Ensure the surface of both the device and the protector are COMPLETELY dust free; The smallest particle of dust, fluff, or hair will make an air bubble a good 3 or 4mm in diameter.

Other than that, ensure the edges line up straight and roll down from one side to the other. Seempulz!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] dogboltt:
I'd recommend GadgetShieldz.com.

£3.00 delivered and does the job well.

dg
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] prdic:
I bought one as well and fits perfectly. But installation made me crazy :D some pieces are too small for my fingers
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Accessories] skynet2009:
Gadgetshieldz is looking like a great option to me..Ordering one now..Will see how it goes. :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Attention all graphic guru!!!

I Think its time to make WM 6.5 Unique!..

The stock icons are ugly.. and the iphone icons are played out!..

I was thinking that since WM6.5 start menu has the offset honey comb layout.. we could start making Honey Comb icons to be used with re/Start to change the start menu icons..

I suggest making them a little smaller than the actual honey comb place holder so that there can be adequate spacing between icons..

So Far:

Icons from Showtime7 is Will get updated in page 1 post #8

Icons from CZiPEN will get updated in page 2 post #18

Icons from aurrun will get updated in page 3 post #21

Icons from bobtheamazing will get updated in page 3 post #25

Icons from + Que PPC will get updated in page 3 post #28

Icons from manoli20 will get updated in page 3 post #30

Icons from Kid_DC will get updated in page 5 post #41

Icons from dan-htc-touch will get updated in page 6 post #56

Icons from styles89 will get updated in page 6 post #60

Icons from Heefy will get updated in page 8 post #80

Icons from bx718bklyn will get updated in page 9 post #89

Icons from arman68 will get updated in Page 10 post # 91

Icons from sk8inmonk will get updated in Page 10 post #98

SIZE!!!!

QVGA = (45x45 default Icon & 96x83 default Hexagon)

VGA =

WVGA =

WQVGA =

Requested icons:

Start Menu:

Opera Mobile, Opera Mini, Settings. System Settings, File Explore, Facebook, HTC Album, Notes, Google Maps, HTorch, Bluetooth, RSS Hub, Task Manager, Comm Manager, Youtube, Clean RAM, Camera, Messaging, Footprints, Contacts, Phone, Calculator, voice Recorder, Search, Pocket RAR, PIM Backup, IE, Tasks, Active Sync, PHM Registry Editor, Streaming Media, Java, Windows Media, Titanium Customizer, Titanium Weather, Favorite People, Keyboard, CHome Editor, Titanium Radar, Bluetooth Explorer, Internet Sharing, re/Start, S2U2, S2P, S2V, Skyfire, Office Mobile, Windows Live, Windows Live Messenger, CorePlayer, Kinoma Play, Games, Twitter, Today, Clocks & Alarms, Lock, Sounds & Notification, Connection Folder,System Folder, Personal Folder, Account Manager, Beam, Wifi

That's all I can think of for now.. Feel Free to post your on Requests...

Let the Challenge Begin!!!!!!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Kev007:
actually...i suggest that the icons be made in resolutions higher than the actual place holder so they can be easily scaled as to user preferance.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Whatever Works!!!!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] wapvirus:
Is this just you suppling the idea or are you going to get the ball rolling with some icons and psd files ?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Its an open challenge.. Im working on some right now.. but my graphic knowledge is weak.. so Im just putting it out there for the more experienced graphic gurus to join if they'd like..

Im just tired of us WM users using the square iphone imitating icons.. I know we're better than that.. ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Showtime7:
I'm not sure I quite understand the concept of "honeycomb" icons... Do you mean just making thim hexagonal?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
yeah.. because the icon layout for the WM 6.5 menu is offset in the honeycomb pattern.. I figured making hexagon icons will fit the layout..

I know a lot of people don't like the new start menu.. but that's what's in WM 6.5.. so why not just work with it.. at least until someone create a better looking start menu to replace the WM one.. haha.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Showtime7:
facebook icon

Well I've never tried icons but here's my first attempt, any good?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ai6908:
I like that! Transparent might be good...:D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bobtheamazing:
FYI that looks BADASS

Although I think the second one is too transparent.

Personal Pref. I thought the First was amazing.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bobtheamazing:
Actually, can you post the layered version of this file? Id love to run with that look and make a full theme. If we all pitch in a few, we can churn out a bunch!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Showtime7:
PSD

Here it is. Take off with it. I'll admit I'm pretty unorganized with my PSDs so please forgive me if it's hard to work with!

http://www.speedyshare.com/662624666.html
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Ohh Man.. That is Awesome! Can you hook me up with some templates so i can play with it?.. also.. bluemetalaxe said He's willing to help us with graphics.. his icons are here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=533993

PM him if anyone needs help..

Man.. Im excited.. we're on the right track.. Just one more thing though..

the icon size.. some people have the Large icons due to 3 rows stat menu.. but most people are acually using the 4 rows which require smaller icons..

does any one know what icon size is for 3 rows and 4 rows?.. the reason why i suggested the icons be made a little bit smaller than the actual place holder is because i want to allow some space for the program name under the icons..

Let me know what you guys think..

=)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Showtime7:
the template's in the post right above yours. ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Bib_x:
How can i change the icons in my wm 6.5 startmenu?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] stylez:
Post #1 has the answer :D

Gotta say the icon produced looks sweet :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] CZiPEN:
I was made this icons:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Showtime7:
Those are pretty nice. Though I think it's odd that there's a round highlight.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] radospol:
How do I change the size icons? I want to have the following. Let consider the whole honeycomb.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] aurrun:
My attempt at a facebook icon. The base came from the template design of the Rohmer icons for the iPhone (link) which I tweaked a little.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] :
yes i like this idea of honeycomb shaped icons!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
Go to post #28

Im in post #28
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] player911:
Those look AWESOME!!!

What about making a default folder icon?

You can also make the background honeycomb image have a hexagon the same size as the icons... so the hexagon images would be hidden by hexagonal icons, but should show on regular icons. This way if you install a program with a regular icon, it would still match the overall theme.

Does that make any sense? It would work great because the start menu only displays the hexagonal background when there is an icon.

There is even an overlay for the selector which is normally transparent. This can be anything really. It can be a thick hexagon border... or a star burst... or some bling. They are pretty easy to create as I have already done similar things when WM6.5 first came out.

These hexagonal icons really make it easier to find what you're looking for.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bobtheamazing:
Ok, a few quick mockups.

Need some input, do we want colorful icons? or a mostly uniform look?

I won't lie, I am a programmer not a graphics artist. I mixed some art from the web and kinda mocked up a uniform blue icon set. Not sure if I like it...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
go to post 28

Im in post #28
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bobtheamazing:
Oh, and just for giggles, here is a folder icon...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
This is mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

!!!!!HONEYCOMB HEXAICONS!!!!!!​

Multicolored​

------My first template is for QVGA attached 96x83 hexagon, but the default icons are 45x45------
​

200 x 200 ICONS

SETTINGS---------:eek:-------FILE EXPLORER

96 x 83 ICONS

ABOUT----ACTIVESYNC--BACKLIGHT---BEAM---BLUETOOTH

As you can see the idea for a full hexagonal icon is not so good... this is a PSD mock up to show you all how it could be with the manly idea...

I THINK the hexagon as we saw in posts later must be edited then make the simgle icon HD... this could be the right meaning of this Challenge. ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] derekwilkinson:
The colors should correspond with the icon.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] manoli20:
how about using some of the touchflo icons... just a quick thought to go with a quick mock up :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
This is Bad ASS!!!

Hey Great Job guys.. you guys are working faster than I Hoped.. My F**cking Computer just crashed last night.. ended up reformatting and lost all my work.. Im trying to get it back up and running as fast as I can so I can Push out some icons too..

Don't stop!

=)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
I Love This Design.. clean and simple... I actually don't think its a bad idea to mix and match all of these icons.. I mean.. it would be boring if all the icons in my start menu have the same background color and texture.. so I'd say the more designs we can come up with.. the merrier...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] fasjoifas:
Can i request some icons too? =x

Skyfire

Office Mobile

Windows Live

Windows Live Messenger

CorePlayer

Kinoma Play

Games

Twitter

I want some more but dont want to give too much work...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] benko286:
and windows media player too :)

how to add/change icons..using wm 6.5?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] fasjoifas:
The windows media player is already requested in the first post i think.

You can use this progam to change the menu icons

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507299
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bluemetalaxe:
Hallo guys i just took a look here. There are really nice icons but if this should look good you all must work with one template !

So some icons have a shadow, some don't. Some have a graphical wrong iphone glossy, some are matte some have a different glossy. Some symbols are copied over, some under the glossy....

you need one template and one look if this project should work. Thats how themes are made.

And the best one is showtime7 template. So i think all

of you should use it. and you can mix matte and glossy. But size and shadow of all icons must be the same.

Just my thoughts. ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] player911:
I like the variety. Several rom chefs include their own custom icons that are all based off of a set... and they all look the same. This just makes it harder to find what you want. I think the icons now are in the right direction.

I do agree that they should be straight hexagon shapes, no shadows. Perhaps someone will upload just the hexagon outline and allow people use it as a starter. At least this way they are all the same size.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Kid_DC:
But why do you all stick to this hexagonal shape?

I think they are 2 maaybe 3 weeks really exciting and nice to look at but then they'll get boring and you'll search for sth. new again ^^

I know they are easy to create but maybe we should all concentrate on different ones (Maybe 26 different artists and everyone create one icon which will be awesome and unique...

just my two cents...

I can contribute here as well :) But first lets discuss this ...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
I agree with that...

less bla bla bla and more work go to post #28
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
sorry went to post #28
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Kid_DC:
I dont know exactly what youre talking about when you say "3 files to play with" :P My knowledge about Skinning WinMo is not as good as it should.

But would leave this honeycomb-hexagon and create Icons of different Shapes, Colors and Styles.

There can be some glossy Icons, some Plain ones... Some Shiny ones ^^

And all of them unique. Thats my Imagination of making Windows Mobile UI unique and damn cool 8)

Heres my first to try to show you one example of an Icon I would create for this Collection:

/Thats just a Preview. The Icon itself will be without the Background, the Shadow and the Fonts :-P
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
post 28 please
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Kid_DC:
Dont know the exact Size to save it?!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
less and less posts to read... ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Kid_DC:
is that res for qvga???

thats damn small xD

i rather thought of an WVGA Icon Package :P

i think on a qvga screen you see no difficult to stock one...

on wvga we should see the textures and glows...

only qvga fellows in here?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] aurrun:
Ehh my attempt(s)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
well... do for wvga some more...

erased this go to post 28
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Let's Keep this Thread Clean..

Hey Guys.. One suggestion

If you make new icons.. Please post it in YOUR first post.. so it won't be scattered through out this thread and will be easy for people to find later..

I have a feeling this thread is gonna be HUGE..

=)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Bluenetalaxe.. Your post #36 in case you'd like take a poke at it.. Please update it there.. ;-)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Whosdaman:
How about if you make an icon, make it for QVGA, VGA, and WVGA
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Problem

I converted Showtie7's Facebook Icon to PNG @ 200x200.. and used re/Start to change the FB icon in the start menu..

it seems that windows automatically re-sized the icon and made it really small..

has anyone tried this?.. is there a way to edit the registry and change the default size for the icns in start menu?

Can someone try this out and confirm?

=)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
radospol.. How did you get those icons to be that big?.. what size did you use?.. I have the 4 columns start menu.. but when I changed the icons using re/start.. windows kept it the same size as the original icons..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
take a look in the file sceen grid

Take a look in it... go to windows folder get the one of your resolution and edit it with the wordpad... if you manage to deleted the apps name tell us please. its a CPR file.

SIZE!!!!

QVGA = (45x45 default Icon & 96x83 default Hexagon)

VGA =

WVGA =

WQVGA =

Hey daddy use this at first post to know wich sizes of the images please. ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] H4ck54w:
Tried the same thing and got the same result. 200X200 still showed up small, and didn't come close to covering the text

Running "Da_G clean" build 23001
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] gullum:
you'll need to edit StartMenu_GridScene_480x640.cpr (480x640) is for VGA

here is the main xml code

<Form Width="480" Height="640">
<StartMenu_GridScene ID="Scene">

<GridView ID="Start Menu Items List" Top="0" Left="0" Width="480" Height="536" Columns="3" Scrollable="TRUE" HexagonGrid="TRUE" HorizontalWrapAround="TRUE" PaginatedScrolling="TRUE">
<Image ID="Selection" Left="0" Top="-30" Width="192" Height="158" Source=".\StartMenu_Selection.png" />
<Layer ID="GridItem" Width="192" Height="166" OnAction ="GridItemAction">
<Layer ID="Normal">
<Image ID="Image" Left="51" Top="4" Width="90" Height="90" ScaleStyle="Fit" />

<Text ID="Text" Left="18" Top="98" Width="156" Height="68" FontFamily="Tahoma" FontSize="7" HorizontalAlignment="Center" VerticalAlignment="Top" Wrap="True" Trimming="EllipsisCharacter" ForeColor="#00FFFFFF" BackColor="#00000000" />
</Layer>
</Layer>

<Layer ID="NoItems">
<Text ID="Text" Width="480" Height="40" FontFamily="Tahoma" FontSize="10" ForeColor="#00FFFFFF" Wrap="False" HorizontalAlignment="Center" Trimming="Character" InnerTextType="Resource">shellres.dll,22596</Text>
</Layer>

</GridView>

</StartMenu_GridScene>
</Form>

You see that

<Image ID="Image" Left="51" Top="4" Width="90" Height="90" ScaleStyle="Fit" />

is the icon size

hope this is helpfull
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] dan-htc-touch:
this is where I got a while back, still missing lots, but working on it

even have a nice oem that set's it all up for me with reg entries for final location, and a replacement prov that kills the default registry for icons
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lioryte:
Icon Challenge- Titanium Weather Icons

Hi,

HERE is my contribution to the war effort...Too many to upload...The Lioryte Titanium Weather Thread
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Gullum.. what program do I use to edit the .CPR file.. I tried copying it to my computer to use notepad to edit.. and was successful.. but when i tried to copy it into /windows.. it wont let me..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] benko286:
really nice, hope you will edit comm manager icon,, qgps icon, messaging and calendar icon ;)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] styles89:
thats icon is for clock setting

calander icon
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] gullum:
I also used notepad for editing. but I usaly cook everything into my roms.

You should be able to paste it back using total comander or resco explore.

the cpr is a part of the rom and therefore it's write protected and the normal file explore wan't let you overwrite system(rom) files.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
How to make Link

hey guys.. Im trying to update a link that leads to each of your post in the 1st post so that people can just click on it to go to your icons..

But I down want to paste the whole URL.. Only want to display "link"

How do i do encode that?

=)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Heefy:
What exactly are you looking for? If you have large Hexagonal icons they will oblitorate any background picture. Not a problem if you are having a plain coloured background but a bit of a bummer if you have a nice picture or something on all tabs inc of the menu.

This was my initial thought....
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Heefy.. That is SICK!.. are those icons with the transparent honeycomb background?.. Can you post those?..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] benko286:
Heefy this is unbelievable, i want this on my diamond :D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Heefy:
Hi

Currently the above graphic is just a PSD mock up. I would need to know the specifics of what is required. Icon sizes for VGA and WGVA etc. At the end I can make it available if people want it, that is no problem.

All I was trying to say was that there may be a place for transparent Hexagons so the background is still visible.

Once I know the required sizes the icons are fairly straighforward.

Regards

H
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] hyperfire21:
HEEFY that is awesome..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] styles89:
i want a startmenu like this on my omnia ^^
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] + Que PPC:
NO... the honey comb hexagon is a file separated from the icon... i think you set the active full transparent... the active hexagon in that transparent at 50% and the icon sees very well!!!! i can say those icons are HD!!!! when you install a new app... you must to do a ne icon for it? and where to place the new icon for the new app?

mmm I dislike it.... to much gloss outside
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
Heefy.. I say you just push it out in high Resolution.. because the icon display size can be edited through StartMenu_GridScene_480x640.cpr for VGA
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] yearn:
Heefy, man that looks great!!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] b16daddy:
+ Que PPC...

Those Icons really do look nice.. It doesn't look like the Honeycomb background because you can see a base relief on the Honeycomb.. which makes it look 3D.. I like that.. I agree that when you install a new program you'll have to make a new icon for it..

If you use re/Start to change the icons.. the default storage location for the icons that re/Start look in is /Windows/icons.. That is where you would save your new icons in and then use re/Start to change the default icon

PS.. How do I adjust the transparency of the Honeycomb?