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[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
MAJOR UPDATE!!!

MSkip ProPlus Windows Phone 7 V2 Theme for Spb Mobile Shell 3.5.4

ChangeLog:

4th June 2010

Update for WVGA version V2 (20100604) with other resolutions to follow.

+ Home Hub is now fully scrollable (up and down) so that everything is on 1 page and can be added to (will be good for QVGA and VGA resolutions that cant fit as much on a single screen).

+ Added black theme, black link buttons and a white and grey background panel for a great new look (really does look nice).

+ Added new link skins and made all skins have white text to keep the flow of the theme (Calculator, **Camera, Comm Manager, Reset, Task Manager, **TomTom and Shortcuts). **changed text colour to white.

+ A smiley face now appears in the text box when you have new text messages.

+ The shortcuts screen now has own hub (3 pages wide).

+ Added ProPlus Tools utility in the MSkip's ProPlus WP7 Start Menu folder.

+ You can change the shortcuts link on the Home Hub to black or white to look better on lighter backgrounds.

+ WP7 Calendar widget has been reworked to make it look better on a wide panel.

+ Updated all files for full compatability with Mobile Shell 3.5.4.

Information and download links can be found *HERE* :D

If you enjoy using this theme please consider making a donation. ALOT of work went into this to make it as good as it can be for everyone. Even if its just a small amount it gives me satisfaction and enthusiasm to carry on developing and appreciation of my work is very welcome.

Enjoy :D

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jopherr:
i searched around for a bit but i couldnt find a way to limit the amount of programs listed of recent programs

is there a way to limit the amount of programs listed in the recent programs menu? it is starting to get really big and its slowing things down when i scroll through the menu
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
Just released :)

Vostradamus Mobile Shell Manager 5.02

For Spb Mobile Shell 3.5.x

​

ChangeLog:

(07 Jun 2010)

MsM 5.02:

- Added Advanced Menubars handling. Advanced Menubars are menubars with a variable number of customizable buttons (1 to 4 plus side buttons).

- Fixed a small issue which could sometimes prevent the correct creation of a subfolder during installation.

Menubars Library:

New (first) Advanced Menubar Library containing:

- "Simple" menubar

- "Star Wars" menubar

Detailed info and download links HERE!

Enjoy! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] Agent 720:
Could someone please tell me where to find til google search bar widget. I can only find Bing???
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
google search bar -> mobile shell 3.5.3

bing search bar -> mobile shell 3.5.4

:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Jarvis3:
Ok, since no one jumped on this post - I figured maybe if I ask it a different way. Can I use the Vostradamus Mobile Shell Manager to accommodate what I'm trying to do? I just want an updated flip clock on my mobile sense them but cannot figure this out.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
if you already added the needed entries to the registry, injected the xml and placed the needed files in mobile shell folder then you should not need MsM :p

options showing up in the select skin menu but nothing happening when selecting them can usually mean

1) no xml file inside qa_layouts (but that should not be the case 'cause you said you already injected it)

or

2) missing files in mobile shell folder. About this you should check if the files you placed in your mobile shell folder are the right ones for your device resolution.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ct_moi:
Update 3.5.5

It've been update, didn't test as I don't use it for the moment.

Version 3.5.5 (June 08, 2010):

•320x480 resolution supported

•Fix: sometimes filtering and sorting in the Task widget didn't work

•Fix: it wasn't possible to restore settings from a file larger than 96K

•Other miscellaneous bug fixes and optimizations
[Windows Mobile Themes] silvano107:
nexus one theme

i dont know if this has already been asked, but would anyone be able to make a nexus one theme, it would be greatly appreciated :) thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] Zepiii:
Thank you to mrcalais who is going to help to update this topic ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Raz0rX:
Hey i have an htc hd mini and i can can use spb mobile Shell :)

I have testet a Theme but the Resolution was to Big :(

Have anyone a theme Thats working on the Hd mini ?

Sry for my Bad english
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
UPDATE FOR PROPLUS WP7 V2 FOR MOBILE SHELL V3.5.5!!

ChangeLog:

10th June 2010

Update for WVGA version V2 for Mobile Shell 3.5.5 (20100610)

+ Updated complete theme for full compatability with Mobile Shell 3.5.5 (ALOT OF WORK)

+ Moved Carousel and Menu buttons back to the Bottom for easier use

+ Reworked the Agenda WP7 widget to make it fit in better with the theme

+ Created a Bing Search (WP7) widget for use on the Home Hub (add an Internet search widget and change its skin to 'WP7 Hub'.

+ Added a Bing skin for use with a shortcut link.

+ Added 'Preset Themes' to Start Menu, MSkip ProPlus WP7, ProPlus Tasks. To use it: first change your Theme Colour (Back, Blue, Green, Grey, Red

or Orange) then change your background colour (eg. Black, White or Grey). Lastly run the 'Preset Themes' utility and select White Text and links for a black background or Black text and links for a white background. The program will then change ALL links colours and text on all Hubs and also perform a Background Refresh. Try it ;)

+ Other improvements and bug fixes

To upgrade to the new version, Backup your theme (if already using ProPlus WP7_V2) then uninstall the previos version before installing the new one. If you just run the bew cab then it wont uninstall the old version and could damage the install procedure.

As usual Download links can be found *HERE* :)

If you enjoy using this theme please consider making a donation. ALOT of work went into this to make it as good as it can be for everyone. Even if its just a small amount it gives me satisfaction and enthusiasm to carry on developing and appreciation of my work is very welcome.

Enjoy :D

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will be working on a HVGA version of my ProPlus WP7 theme shortly (now that mobile shell officially supports HVGA).

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Raz0rX:
Very nice ;)

I hope thats not the only theme that would be designed für HVGA devices :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I think you are going to be waiting a while for other skinners to make themes in your resolution as they normally just make them for the phone that they have. Maybe some new skinners will come out of the woodwork now..

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] clickclickpc:
SPB MS Search Widget without Bing or Google text

In case you want to remove the word "Bing" from the internet search widget for 3.5.4 and 3.5.5, you can simply copy the two files in the attached zip (i.e. "va_search_widget.dat" and "va_search_widget_ls.dat") to Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell on the device and then just specify the search URL for Bing or Google in the registry.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Raz0rX:
I think when SPB mobile shell 5 is release for wm symbian and android they are many skins and themes for HVGA because Android and Symbian have more HVGA devices than WM.

But now I'm happy about evry theme for HVGA ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
Just released :)

Vostradamus Mobile Shell Manager 5.03

For Spb Mobile Shell 3.5.x

​

ChangeLog:

(11 Jun 2010)

MsM 5.03:

- Update for MS 3.5.5 compatibility

Widgets Library:

New Widgets Library containing:

- New Hub Link Skin: People2 - (made on request)

- New Weather Skin: Neon Silhouette - (designed by Jotha)

- New Link Skin Set: Neon Silhouette 2 (new colors/silhouettes) - (designed by Jotha)

- Fix for QVGA "line" birthday widget where the contact text in case of no picture available was misplaced

Menubars Library

New Advanced Menubar Library containing:

- "NeonButtons" menubar

Detailed info and download links HERE!

Enjoy! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
Hi,

I am using SPBMS 3.5.3 and currently the sence theme. Is there a possibility where I can use differente widgets only, not a complete theme? Also, are there working widgets, clock etc. for 3.5.3. My device is HD2.

Thx
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
Try taking a look at my mobile shell manager, it installs on storage card and you can choose to activate inside mobile shell only what you want/need ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
thats gr8, can i use thr latest manager?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
sure you can! :)

EDIT: don't forget to read the first post and the faq if you're new to it, there are a lot of useful info in there for your "first steps" with it ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
shhould I remove rhe sence theme and then use the manager, or can i ise both together?

thx for the amswer.....

btw u are doing gr8 work....
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
no need to remove sence if you like it, my manager can easily coexist with other themes ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] thienthancongtu:
hello

Anyone give me a hand on this

I want to add this as widget but dont know how

to replace

this

cant find a way to make it selectable in this last picture

any idea on how to do this? with I8000?
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
Hey vostradamos,

Gr8 work. I have installed the MSM, the best thing I ever had on my HD2.

Now I am having a problem.

As I mentioned before, I had installed the Sence theme.

I have uninstalled the sence theme, uninstalled SPM MS and uninstalled MSM.

Then I have installed SPM MS and MSM. I can see the widgets names in the list, but cant choose them, I have already inported the library and activated all Widgets....but still cant choose them....

has this something to do with the previous installation and uninstallation?

do I need a Hard-Reset to use MSM again, or is there another possibility?

Thx for your Help
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
Uhm.... Ok, I think maybe I know what's going on :)

Try running the "restore xml" function (it's inside the "libraries" menu) and see if it gets better ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
Hey Man, do you know, that you are GREAT....it worked.....I love your work.....
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
thanks! :)

Next time you reinstall mobile shell, you don't need to uninstall and reinstall MsM too, running that restore xml function should be enough ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] johnt2489:
Does anyone know how to make this work? I have the same problem, and that blank icon really bugs me. Besides IM+, I have the same issue with Chess Genius.

In both cases, pressing on the icon launches the program. It's just that the graphic is not shown.

Thanks for any advice you can give.

John
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I have that problem with several programs such as TCPMP and IM+ I dont know whether its incompatability with Mobile shell but when I was trying to change the icon on TCPMP I tried every possible resolution and bit depth with no success.

At least it doesnt affect the actual program so my advise would be dont spend too much time trying to get it working. Its one of the reasons I started making shortcut skins in my WP7 theme :)

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
Hi,

how can I change the background (wallpaper) for Lifestyle Panel?

I have also added 2 more panels, they also have the same wallpaper, how can I change these?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
To change the wallpaper on lifestyle panel you need to change it via the standard option in mobile shell menu (bottom-right button, change wallpaper). It will not change at first, just run the "refresh background" script (you can find it in programs -> vostradamus): mobile shell will be restarted and the wallpaper will be the one you previously selected.

Additional lifestyle panels share the same wallpaper as the main lifestyle one, can't be different.

If you want additional panels with different wallpapers then you need to add pro-panels.

Their background is fixed (meaning it will not slide when you swipe between pages), but every panel can have its own background (configurable from inside the manager, you can use any bmp image the size of your screen)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
Hey,

thx it worked...cool, cool, cool.....

Is it also possible to create a link for "new text message" and set it as a Widget, so when I hit the widget, I can write a new message?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
not sure, you could try creating a lnk file like this:

40#tmail.exe -new

but I'm not 100% sure it's gonna work
[Windows Mobile Themes] johnt2489:
Hey, thanks for the reply. At least I know it's not me then. :)

I guess it's just one of those minor annoyances I have to live with.

John
[Windows Mobile Themes] :
excellent thread!!!

my omnia become a true beauty!!!

one question please: how can i change my top windows task bar to look like android's or in any other bar?

thanks a lot!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
The easiest thing is to google it and look for your desired resolution. Theres quite a few to choose from.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] :
Thanks for the answer. I ve already tried a few but either the taskbar images were not so good either there were just modifications with random images.

I ll look up for it more.

Thanks again mate!:)

PS i ve got 6.1 wm with an omnia i900
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
Thx Vostradamos, I will try this later....

one more question, I hope I am not annoying you.....

Is it possible, somehow, to show the used or free memory as a widget within SPM, so I can put it on the Lifestyle screen?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
I'm afraid not :(

(and no: you're not annoying me at all lol) ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] icebaba2001:
OK Thank you...
[Windows Mobile Themes] ArtieQ:
Guys, how can I easly get this bottom bar (http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=343028&d=1276537949) instead of the one from Espresso Theme?
[Windows Mobile Themes] rza89:
how do you get the extra large icons in the edit skins section
[Windows Mobile Themes] dnahughes:
if ur device doesnt have a 3d accelerometer it wont work im using a tmo tp2 and mine works what device are u using ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] stevedebi:
When in the carousel mode, click the settings. The setting for 3D is there.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
Just released :)

Vostradamus Mobile Shell Manager 5.04

For Spb Mobile Shell 3.5.x

​

ChangeLog:

(18 Jun 2010)

MsM 5.04:

- Added Task Manager to the panels list for the SPB Panel Wallpaper function

- Inject Any XML function now remembers the last used folder

- Added Lifestyle Home, Professional Home and all user-defined panels to the possible options for Advanced Menubars

- When selecting one of the above panels as a function for the menubar, MsM will ask if it needs to work in “Link” or “Carousel” mode. Difference is:

----- Link mode: opens like tapping on a shortcut. The panel can be closed with windows mobile “x” button. Do not use Search, Facebook and Twitter widgets on a panel you plan to reach this way ‘cause they would act weird

----- Carousel mode: opens like reaching the panel via carousel. The panel can’t be “closed”, if you wish to leave it you need to tap on another link or to use the carousel. Search, Facebook and Twitter widgets works normally on a panel reached this way.

Menubars Library:

New Menubar Library containing:

- "Invisible 2" menubar

- "Invisible Large 2" menubar

These are the same as the invisible and invisible large ones, but the invisible button links to the launcher instead of the carousel.

New Advanced Menubar Library containing:

- "ButtonsNumber" menubar. Thin, clean look for a menubar with up to 8 buttons!

Detailed info and download links HERE!

Enjoy! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
ProPlus FREEDOM being released tonight or tomorrow.

Combining spb Mobile Shell, ProPlus UltimateV2, Elegance and Ultimate Elegance in 1 cab. Switch easily between the different themes (all with different options available), lots of screen mods and utilities that are found in my newer work.

All updated to work with Mobile Shell 3.5.5.

Keep watching ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] ArtieQ:
Need help on this one still.
[Windows Mobile Themes] nileshvedi:
A Slight Slowdown/Lag

Hey guys,

I have been using MS 3.5.5 on my TP2. I have just one issue, when viewing messages / mails in the 3D viewer and also sometimes when opening the menus/ 3D carousel, I experience a lag/slowdown in responsiveness of MS.

As you can see, I am using WM6.1 which of course being lighter and faster than WM6.5, but still experience this problem. I even did a task29 before flashing the new ROM.

Any ideas/help will be really appreciated.

Regards,
[Windows Mobile Themes] Dadi68:
Hello people! :)

Is there any fix for the "ghost" statusbar when the operating system is 6.5.x?
[Windows Mobile Themes] gerald_s:
Guess I will make a fresh install of MS because of this, just to see how it works :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
MSKIP PROPLUS FREEDOM FOR SPB MOBILE SHELL 3.5.5 (QVGA, WQVGA, HVGA?, VGA AND WVGA)

MSkip ProPlus Freedom for Mobile Shell 3.5.5

Contains the following:

* Original Spb Mobile Shell as a starting point which you can go back to at any time.

* ProPlus UltimateV2 with MenuBar at the Top or Bottom (or no MenuBar), on Professional, Lifestyle or both Screens.

* ProPlus Elegance with Thin or Large MenuBar with a choice of the middle icon.

* ProPlus Ultimate Elegance with Thin MenuBar, Large numbered MenuBar or Large MenuBar with icons.

* Switch between any of the above themes at any time very quickly.

* Backup and Restore upto 4 completely ifferent ayouts or go back to the Original Layout.

* Easily change the number of panels on the Professional or Lifestyle Screens (only on Original or UltimateV2 themes).

* Enable/Disable custom backgrounds option on the Professional Screen.

* Enable/Disable a hidden Extra Favorites Page.

* Add an extra icon in the middle of the original spb MenuBar (choice of Agenda, Task Manager, Today Screen or Weather).

* Lots of Extra Analogue Clocks, Digital Clocks, Batterys, Invisible Links, Backing Panels, icon buttons, Picture Frames and Weather Widgets.

* Start Menu Folder added (MSkip's ProPlus Tools) with all ProPlus Utility programs and the ProPlus Manager.

* An added 9th panel in the Spb Menu Screen called Spb Links which contains lots of spb mobile shell shortcuts as well as new hubs that can be selected as application links to be placed on the screen if desired.

Go *HERE* for more info and download links.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] wickedbird98:
widget request

Hey mskip or vostradamus...I was curious to know if you could create a wp7 widget pack which is strictly widgets and does not alter mobile shell...I prefer the advantages and looks of mobile sense but I also like a lot of the widgets found in the wp7. I think the both of you do great work and would hope one of you are able to help me with this request
[Windows Mobile Themes] dnahughes:
i used mathews mh bat/clock combo pack - 1st add the bat bar then lay the clock on top of it this will also give u 4 extra places for widgets i use them 4 all my msg - phone info hope i helped u out if u need help pm me . enjoy :-)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What resolution is your phone and I will make a widgets only pack for ProPlus WP7.

Will you be able to import the widgets xml file into the qa_layouts.dat file?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
he could use MsM to do that ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Well I can easily write an install script to import the xml file into the existing layouts file ;)

Dont you already have a whole set of WP7 widgets in your list of many thousands lol.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
there are a few, but not all your ones :) I think I have a multicolored neon set of analog clocks and status widgets the size of your WP7 theme :p
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Im supposed to be converting all the bmps on my new ProPlus Freedom tonight from va to qa but my enthusiasm has just totally drained out of me LOL its too damn hot..

I will just say im sick and do it tomorrow but shh dont tell anyone :p

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
take care, rest well and get better mate *hands him a fake aspirin* lol :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] wickedbird98:
thank you guys for quick replies and willingness to help...I have the samsung omnia 2 which is wvga...I have spb ms 3.5.5...naongs mobile sense and Vs MsM...the main widgets I an looking for are the text widgets which give the appearance that they span over 2 pages but I am interested in more as well...I thank both of you very much for helping massively alter mobile shell over the past year or so
[Windows Mobile Themes] Dadi68:
Is it possible to change the Carousel's link to point to an external application? (for example resco viewer)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
No sorry you can only change those links to mobile shell links.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ok install *THIS* cab to DEVICE memory. Its an ALLIN1 install. It will install all my ProPlus WP7 widgets, import 2 definition files into the qa_layouts.dat file (without changing anything else) and set up the registry settings.

Most of the widgets are shortcut skins, so to display them you need to add a shortcut to say a program, then change its skin to your desired image. ALL my transparent icons are done the same way so what you would do is to make a 'Big Box Hidden' shortcut first and then put another shortcut over the top with its skin set to one of the icons.

You do exactly the same thing for the 'Time', 'Battery', 'Weather' or other WP7 widgets. Make the box first then place the widget over the top and set its skin to the 'WP7' skin.

Uninstalling this cab will erase all tracks to my widgets without harming anything else so its perfectly safe.

Hope this is what you wanted. If you or someone else who tests it can let me know it all works fine then I will add it to the PRoPlus WP7 thread :)

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
Released new Widgets Library for

Vostradamus Mobile Shell Manager
​

ChangeLog:

(23 Jun 2010)

Widgets Library:

New Widgets Library containing:

- New Digital Clock: TimePanel (lookalike of the one in the Time panel) - (made on request)

- New Digital Clocks set: Neon 7 Segments Medium (white, blue, cyan, green, red, yellow) - (made on request)

- New Digital Clocks set: Neon 7 Segments Small (white, blue, cyan, green, red, yellow) - (made on request)

- New Hub Link skin: Grandkids - (made on request)

- New Status Widget skin: Dark Transparency with Red on incoming items - (made on request)

- New Battery: Neon Silhouette 2 (designed by Jotha)

- New Themed Widgets Set: Glass. The set includes:

--- Analog clock

--- Digital clock (2 sizes)

--- Battery

--- Status

--- Link

--- Empty Link

--- 2 Backing panels

Detailed info and download links HERE!

Enjoy! :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] hscruz:
How to change a widget image?

Hi,

I have installed, on my Samsung B7610, the Mobile Shell 3.5.5 with the stock widgets and i want to make some minor customization.

Is it possible to change the image(s) that a stock icon displays? For instance change the missed calls icon image.

Thanks in advance!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Yes just try Vostradamus's Shell Manager im sure he has loads to choose from lol.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
You could try taking a look at my mobile shell manager and its widgets libraries, there are quite a lot of available widgets: maybe you'll find something you like ;)

EDIT: lol Mark beat me on time in replying :D You're too fast for me Mark :D