yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Themes] dustinb17:
I've got mine at 376 for now and haven't seen any problems yet. But that may be because I'm sunning 6.5.1 and my taskbar is only 18 pixels. Then again I may start running into problems once I've run it for a couple of days. If that's the case it's really easy to change back to 374.

I love the way you've set up your qa_layouts, makes it easy to make changes. I use to have to tweak a few things with Elegance but with the freedom of Ultimate Elegance I just throw some others Widget XML's in your Layouts Folder and save it.

Great Work Mskip
[Windows Mobile Themes] sahus:
I'm waiting for the update to 3.5.1 this is the best mod for my samsung i900 phone ever made.

really love your work

Any idea when it will be ready.
[Windows Mobile Themes] davipiero:
I can't change the background image in lifestyle home :(

Any idea?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Read the notes in the first post.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
QVGA will be done tonight with VGA following in a few days.
[Windows Mobile Themes] sahus:
thx for the replay. I will be sitting here in norway and waiting for it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
[UPDATE] PROPLUS ULTIMATE ELEGANCE FOR 3.5.1 BETA1 QVGA ONLY

7th November 2009 (QVGA ONLY)

+ Updated cab to make it fully compatable with spb Mobile Shell 3.5.1beta1

+ Fixed Weather widgets not showing

+ Fixed Agenda calendar not showing

Download Link on first post.

Enjoy :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] MarkAtHome:
Will grab it. Thanks, Mark. Now get out of the house for awhile and chill!
[Windows Mobile Themes] queenkong:
Hey guys I followed the procedures in changing backgrounds for lifestyle menu by changing the .dat method. However it doesnt work! The background in each individual panel is still the default sunset picture. I have tried many times but still cannot get it to work. Any help please?
[Windows Mobile Themes] sahus:
Hi mskip i can't get the picture frames with no border to work.

The phone hang up every time i try it.

I use spb mobile shell 3.5.1 beta

on a samsung omnia wgvga

and you're new update from 7'th novenmber
[Windows Mobile Themes] aypee3:
pictures frames without borders not working ???

hi, its URGENT !!!

sahus is absolutely correct !!!

the first thing i started on my QVGA phone after installing was to change background

with fullscreen picture frames and the phone freezed.

after soft reset, i tried smaller frames with no borders, even they didn't work.

hope this bug gets fixed as soon as possible.
[Windows Mobile Themes] stigdu:
Sorry if it's been mentioned before, but does anyone know if I can get SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 to run concurrently with Touch Flo 3D?

i.e. I can press a button to 'exit' MS 3.5 which will bring me back to my standard Touch Flo 3D interface on WM 6.1?

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] Revhead:
Sorry I was a bit hasty and installed the qa_layouts.dat file into my program folder from post 19 and it screwed things up a little.

Can you attach the original file from MSkip_ProPlus_Ultimate_Elegance_3.5_QVGA_110209 so I can recopy it over please?
[Windows Mobile Themes] alvaroc:
Can we have any mirror to download, rapidshare is only allowing premium users to get it. thxs
[Windows Mobile Themes] umasiva:
i have the same problem with all the plus1 no borders phone hangs
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
I run both the only time either one has run slow for me is when you try and run them at the same time. I use Memmaid http://www.dinarsoft.com/memmaid/ go to running programs kill Start then start Mobile Shell when I want to go back to TF3D I go to MS settings exit MS and TF starts automatically. Best of both worlds without adding a seperate program switcher.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What version do you require a mirror for?
[Windows Mobile Themes] stigdu:
Hmmm...

If I exit MS the way you say, then my screen goes black with the HTC logo in the middle and it says 'Launching Touch Flo 3D...' about 4 or 5 times in succession without actually launching it. It then says 'Press here to activate TouchFlo 3D', but touching the screen does the same thing. I can't find a way to get my Touch Flo 3D back it seems... :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Rename the attached file to qa_layouts.dat and copy onto your phone. Soft reset and everything should be ok again.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
Are you going to (in MS) settings>Mobile Shell settings>right soft key>Exit Shell?
[Windows Mobile Themes] stigdu:
Yes I am - it just seems that my Touch Flo 3D doesn't want to start up at all - it's trying to, but doesn't do anything.

EDIT: Removed a couple of programs, and it seems to be ok now - thanks fella!
[Windows Mobile Themes] cac2us:
Picture skin no border

When I choose a skin with no border for a picture, MS exits to Today screen, but no freeze and I just have to restart MS.

Not a problem for me, I just don't really need the no frame skins.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Revhead:
All good again thanks, but I still can't get the widgets to sit right at the bottom of the screen.

Using Shokka9's SHKv23L_23060 6.5 ROM with MSkip_ProPlus_Ultimate_Elegance_3.5_QVGA_110209 with my Omnia.
[Windows Mobile Themes] donfano:
Premium account?

MSkip - It's been 2 weeks I've been using Spb Mobile Shell, and thanks to your work that I decided to keep the product on my device. I noticed today that you came up with a version that works with MS 3.5.1, but it requires a Premium account to download it. Is there another way or place to download this file?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Have you tried changing the links to small?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I really dont know why Rapidshare have started requiring premium account to download files but heres a mirror to Ultimate Elegance 3.5.1.beta1 QVGA:

Mirror *HERE*
[Windows Mobile Themes] donfano:
Got it! Know what? Instead of paying for a premium account, I'd rather donate the money to you:rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
So would I haha :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] alvaroc:
thxs for the effort, but the new mirror seems to be also de-activated :-(
[Windows Mobile Themes] cac2us:
Picture Frame

That patch file works great for me...

Outstanding work.

Thank you again Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] DeeinSouthAfrica:
Rapidshare tend to say nasty things like "Premium Account Holders Only" when they're overloaded. You can download if you copy the link to your phone and try that way.

Thanks Mark, your large wigits make all the difference to the short-sighted at 3am in the morn. :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] patience88:
Hey,

I wonder if it would be possible to make a widget to display memory status.

That would be great.

Keep up the great work!!!!!!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
It would be great but its not possible sorry all you can do is put a shortcut on the screen to Microsoft Memory.
[Windows Mobile Themes] patience88:
That's a shame.

Thanx for the quick reply.
[Windows Mobile Themes] cac2us:
qwertymemory

Here is a little meter that I use.

Just unzip, place them in the Windows\Startup folder and tap each one the first time. Or soft reset. They came from someone here at XDA I think.

Edit:

You can run either or both of them. They are real time real small meters that use hardly use any ram. I use them on my QVGA TITAN.
[Windows Mobile Themes] patience88:
I've installed wm 6.5 (build 23081)

It's the version with the startmenu at the bottom.

When I install your latest version (VGA) I don't see the bottom widgets anymore.

Do you know how I can solve this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Theres no fix that I know of, sorry.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Revhead:
Yep, that worked.

By the way, thanks for all the effort you have put into this. As a journalist, I find myself wondering why someone would put so much time and effort into something like this. Don't get me wrong, I think what you have achieved is amazing . . . but you could pass your biggest fan in the street tomorrow and they'd never know it was you?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I do what I do because I like to help people and I like people appreciating my work. Im certainly not a wealthy person and dont expect much financial reward for my work but when someone says that what I do makes their phone look better or simply says thank you it makes all the time and effort worth while :)

Im glad the small link worked ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] xawen:
Wait...do you not see the widgets because the bottom start menu is covering them, or because they're not there? Do you see the white number bar with the grey slider? If you see that slider, everything is working correctly. Ultimate Elegance doesn't have the bottom widgets by default, you have to add them.
[Windows Mobile Themes] davipiero:
Is it possible to make the hero clock in your ultimate skin be animated every time it changes minute?

In other words: animated hero clock...

:):):)
[Windows Mobile Themes] pursue:
Background cannot load.

Hi Mskip, I been trying to follow all your steps to make a custom background but I cant get it to show. I have followed every step. I am thinking is the archive program I'm using, affecting the zip file so that it couldnt load. I been using winrar to archive the files to zip.

So, I have also used put my Background.bmp and BackgroundL.bmp directly into your qa_fundotela.zip file but it couldnt load when I use this file too.

Is there anything I did differently? I have included the password when I zip up the 3 files (2 pic and 1 index.xml) and change extension to .dat

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] patience88:
Yes the bottom start menu is covering them. It's quite irritating indeed. Do you have the answer for this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You cant make the digits flip in Mobile Shell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] laurie9300:
Showcase

Showcase's "window position fix" option worked for me.......

read this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=530564
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
For some reason it doesnt like recompression using WinRar. Download a free trial of winzip at www.winzip.com and give that a go. It sounds like you are doing everything correctly so you should be fine just remember the password.
[Windows Mobile Themes] pursue:
Hi Mskip, you r right. Have to use winzip. Btw I can change my pro background but not lifestyle background. Is it using the same method? Or just renaming a background.bmp to dat?
[Windows Mobile Themes] xawen:
See here for a more detailed explanation.

The short version is to uninstall Showcase or Manila Position Fix if you have either installed.

Edit: This is a much better description/fix than mine...
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
To change your background in lifestyle you just put a jpg in the mobile shell folder (960x748 for widescreen, 960x588 for standard) then select it through the menu, change background. If it doesnt change then go into your mobile shell folder and delete background.dat, then soft reset and it will change.
[Windows Mobile Themes] pursue:
Thanks again for the speedy response.
[Windows Mobile Themes] conum:
@mskip

Hey, I am new here.

What version of the scripts have I to use on a square device with 320 pixels?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
My Ultimate Elegance Theme currently doesnt support SQ320 devices as I dont have a decent 320x320 emulator which makes it very hard to know what code works on it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] conum:
:(

I found an emulator:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...af-12e3-4b2f-a394-356e2c2fb114&displaylang=en

Maybe it works??
[Windows Mobile Themes] arniepodo:
Shortcut to url???

Is there a way to place a shortcut to a url on a lifestyles page so that tapping it will open that url in the default browser?

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I think you can do it with internet explorer shortcuts but not opera.
[Windows Mobile Themes] playground25:
Hey! I have a well newbie question to ask. Using tp2 and have no clue what display this is. New to pda's ( dunno why waited so long) Also running 6.5.1 with manila 2.5 your set up would still work?

Looks Sweet!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Touch Pro 2 is WVGA so you want to use the VGA version.

As long as you dont have the version of WM6.5.1 with the bottom Start Menu Bar then you will be fine. If you do then check out the FAQ link in the first post for a possible fix.
[Windows Mobile Themes] saeba:
ChangeLog:

12th November 2009 (QVGA ONLY)

+ QVGA version fully updated for compatability with Mobile Shell 3.5.1

Any news on the VGA compatible 3.5.1 version?

Also... is there a different solution for the page selection buttons at the bottom of the Lifestyle panels (the 7 small numbers)? I'd like a more touch-friendly interface (e.g., bigger)? Something like the TouchFlo3d slider.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
[UPDATE] PROPLUS ULTIMATE ELEGANCE QVGA/WQVGA ONLY (111209)

ChangeLog:

12th November 2009 (QVGA ONLY)

+ QVGA version fully updated for compatability with Mobile Shell 3.5.1

+ Added Diamond White and Black Digital Clocks (Small)

+ Added 1 pixel wide black frame around Picture Frame1 so full screen size goes upto edges

Download links in first post :)

If you enjoy using anything that I have created please consider making a donation. I have spent ALOT of time on this project so appreciation of my work is very welcome and allows me to carry on developing.

Enjoy :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] donfano:
Mskip - What is the best way to install MS351 and this latest ProPlus Ultimate Elegance when previous versions are installed?

+ Tried several times to uninstall previous version of ProPlus Ultimate Elegance. Waiting more than 10 minutes is an indication for me that the uninstall is stalling, so I did a soft reset.

+ Proceeded with the uninstall of MS351 RC

+ Soft reset

+ Tried to uninstall previous version of ProPlus Ultimate Elegance again, and this time it said that it could not be uninstalled and suggested to remove it from the list. Although I chose to remove it, the entry was still in the Remove Programs list.

+ Manually removed physical folders and files and registry entries

+ Had to use Memmaid to remove the entry from the Remove Programs list

I am now ready to install MS351 with the new ProPlus Ultimate Elegance in the proper order.

Cheers,
[Windows Mobile Themes] dansia47:
Mskip, last two updates are QVGA/WQVGA only. Do you plan a VGA version too? Anyway a lot of thanks for you work.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MarkAtHome:
You don't want to do that, donfano. On this thread's first page, first message, scan to:

Note4: To Backup your screens layout for future restoration. Using a Registry Editor export the (HKLM, Software, Spb Software House 2, Spb Mobile Shell, Widgets) Folder. It will back up all 7 screens and your spb favorites contacts. BEFORE restoring your registry backup, delete the previous registry folder so there is no chance of anything being left that could interefere with your restoration.

This works like a charm. What I do is, I exit SPB Shell, bring up Resco Registry Editor (or similar), export the above-mentioned key, then uninstall both MSkip and SPB Shell software (I do this in one-step using SKTools), and restart the phone.

Then, install SPB Shell, restart, install MSkip's stuff, restart, return to that registry key with your editor and delete the Widgets key. Restart, then import the key you originally exported (Widgets key). Restart.

All should be back as it was.
[Windows Mobile Themes] donfano:
MarkAtHome - I think I got everything covered, including the export/import of the registries, except the uninstalling part. I will give SKTools a try next time. Thanks for the advice!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
To be totally truthful since I made registry changes which used to stop ProPlus uninstalling I have never had a problem taking proplus off and I do it 3 or 4 times a week.

The main thing is to make sure the device doesnt go into standby as that can really screw up uninstalls. Plugging your phone into your pc with a usb cable will keep it from going off while everything is happening.

Then once you start the uninstall let it run, dont give up and soft reset thinking that its not doing anything.On my QVGA phone it takes around 7 minutes but it could take longer depending on how many widgets you have added to the screens. If its not uninstalling you will eventually get a message telling you that it cant be uninstalled, then you can try the manual method.
[Windows Mobile Themes] donnaw:
uninstalling

I use SPB backup so I never uninstall. I actually have a clean install with all apps except mobile shell. Then I have a backup with a clean Mobile Shell so all I do is restore that backup. So much easier than all this uninstall/reinstall stuff. Takes less than 3 mins to restore the clean backup.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
[UPDATE] PROPLUS ULTIMATE ELEGANCE VGA/WVGA ONLY (111309)

ChangeLog:

13th November 2009 (VGA/WVGA ONLY)

+ VGA version fully updated for compatability with Mobile Shell 3.5.1

+ Added Diamond White and Black Digital Clocks (Small)

+ Added 1 pixel wide black frame around Picture Frame1 so full screen size goes upto edges

+ Fixed all weather widgets to be compatable with MS3.5.1

Download links in first post :)

If you enjoy using anything that I have created please consider making a donation. I have spent ALOT of time on this project so appreciation of my work is very welcome and allows me to carry on developing.

Enjoy :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] saeba:
In the pictures in your signature, you appear to be using a different slider to select which Lifestyle screen is displayed - a slider that looks similar to the TouchFLO 3d slider. How is that done? I'd like something a little more finger friendly than the 7 screen slider and this looks like it would do the trick.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Sorry to ruin your dreams but that IS TouchFlo lol I used to make themes for Manilla2D and thats just one of my old ones.

I really need to change it as people assume the only thing I do is Mobile Shell :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
mskip have you installed the new SPB mobile shell 3.5.1RC yet? Would you recommend uninstallin both MS and your program before doing so?
[Windows Mobile Themes] aldinkovich:
Why the weather skin (ProPlus Standard medium and large) wont show up? I reinstal everythink what I can - even my mobile:eek:
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
All my cabs have now been updated for compatability with MS3.5.1 :)

Uninstall ProPlus and then Mobile Shell before updating to the newer version.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What exact files are you using?
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
I actually have 3.5.1BETA with your new cab. I was wondering if I need to uninstall either before updating to 3.5.1RC. Thanks for the reply.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
This is not working for me either.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Yes you need to uninstall any previous version before installing a newer one.

Again, what version of Ultimate Elegance are you using with 3.5.1.beta?
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
The one you posted last night. VGA, I have Sprint Touch Pro2 with stock ROM.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Do all the weather widgets not show up or just certain ones?
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
JUst the 2 that was mentioned. Others seem ok.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will look at them tomorrow if I have time.

Is everyone using VGA version having the same problem with certain weather widgets not working?
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
I just uninstall reinstalled using MS 3.5.1RC and all weather widgets are working now.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Well that is what the latest ProPlus Ultimate Elegance was made for ;)

Glad its working now :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
I had 3.5.1Beta which must of had a couple fixes missing. All seems fine and I thank you for all your hard work. I'm getting ready to put your large selector bar on and give it a test drive.
[Windows Mobile Themes] saeba:
Ah, well, that explains the similar look ;-)!

Thanks for the info - with that, I fell back to using the "Professional" screens. Thanks for the detailed notes on how to change the background. I've attached an AT&T background qa_fundotela.dat file (rename from .zip to .dat) I assembled should anyone else want it.

Using the new MB Shell 3.5.1 and your new VGA release. Everything's working great :-)!
[Windows Mobile Themes] MarkAtHome:
I think that everyone should be aware that Mark (I believe) is addressing SPB Shell v3.51 Final, not the release candidate. The final was released 11 Nov 2009.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mienh:
MSkip, can you make a cab of just the widgets with no modifications to the layout of MS?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Usually the RC turns into the final build but yes you are definitely right, my latest themes have been built for compatability with the final build of Spb Mobile Shell (link in the changelog on post1).
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will update my Basic cab later today if time permits.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Also im going to make a variation tonight for Ultimate Elegance with a larger selector bar for people who find it hard to press the right part of the screen.

Expect it to be posted tonight :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] bootheresa:
I really like the large selector bar. Will the one your are including into your cab tonight be the same or will it be transparent? If you do change to something different could you please post the 2 files also so I can just copy them over without a reinstall. Thank You.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MarkAtHome:
Mark -- any chance you can add mind-control. Would be much easier to place those widgets... :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] xmarkom:
i need original qa_layouts (to remove big buttons)

please help me
[Windows Mobile Themes] rndchef:
My weather widgets are acting a bit buggy. I have a large sun at 9pm at night, the temp is correct and the descriptor is wrong. Do I need to reinstall to fix this?
[Windows Mobile Themes] davipiero:
Can I remove the launcher,contact, calender button at the bottom of lifestyle home of current version? It reduces my screen field size.. The page number button only is good enough.
[Windows Mobile Themes] brunoisa10:
hi mskip

is it possible to make a transparent widget for link widget ?

I want to display operator's name and under it a link to settings Phone Network

seems your Backing Panels always call Date Page

EDIT : I've found , you've alreday made it , thank you

you are a genius :)

perhaps just a box like in operator widget ? (if I can ask )
[Windows Mobile Themes] Revhead:
Is the SMS reply problem a WM6.5 thing or SPB MS 3.5 thing?

I've installed the fix but it's still not working properly?
[Windows Mobile Themes] andrewkwan:
What is the difference between Ultimated and Ultimated Elegance?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ultimate Elegance doesnt have those buttons at the bottom
[Windows Mobile Themes] DeeinSouthAfrica:
So I uninstall Ultimate Elegance on Saturday because although I love it, the teeny-weeny selector bar was just way too teeny-weeny for me.

So, I think I must have downloaded every theme/skin known to man (and woman), hard-reset at least twice, before finally settling on Elegance (which I don't really like).

Once sort of settled, I come here only to find.. you're gonna do a larger selector bar.

I don't know whether to scream or hand in my psychic powers (which are obviously faulty).

I'll settle for being totally thrilled.

And impatient. Comeonalready postitdammit! :) :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] davipiero:
http://rapidshare.com/files/305909472/MSkip_ProPlus_Ultimate_Elegance_3.5.1_QVGA_111209.cab.html

That one has those buttons. I've tried it...

Any solution?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
It will be posted in a few hours so be patient lol. VGA is done I just have to do the graphics for QVGA.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
The cab you just gave the link for has no buttons below the page selector bar I just tried it. What phone and version of Mobile Shell are you putting it on?