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Manila 2.5 VGA References

Preparation & Downloads

Download the following packages in preparation for cooking Manila 2.5 VGA on your device:

Manila 2.5 WVGA Package (ORIGINAL)

Manila 2.5 VGA Package (PORTED)

EXT Packages

These files can be found on the second post on Page 1 >>

Note:

You can choose which ORIGINAL packages you want to cook (CFC or Non CFC)

Important: ORIGINAL WVGA version must match the PORTED VGA package version (i.e. both WVGA & VGA packages need to be either 1920 or 1921, do not mix the two)

File Placement in Kitchen

After you download and extract all 3 packages, you will have folders similar to this:

ORIGINAL WVGA Packages:

010_Manila_2_5_19XX_WVGA
|
+-- Manila_Calendar_XXX
+-- Manila_Core_XXX
+-- Manila_Home_XXXX
+--...
+--...

PORTED VGA Packages:

020_Manila_2_5_19XX_VGA
|
+-- Manila_Calendar_XXX_VGA
+-- Manila_Core_XXX_VGA
+-- Manila_Home_XXXX_VGA
+--...
+--...

EXT Packages

011_Manila_2_5_Requirements
|
+-- aGPS_Confirmation_1_0_19201925_01
+-- Audio_Manager_Engine_2_0_19201927_h
+-- Concurrence_Mgr_1_5_19191120_00
+--...
+--...

012_Manila_2_5_Optional
|
+--AppointmentEditor_1_0_19202410_0
+--Audio_Booster_2_5_19194032_lo00
+--BrowserSnapshot_1_0_19201131_00
+--...
+--...

Copy all folders into your visual kitchen as follows:

For Diamond:

\EXT\Diamond\Common

For Raphael:

\EXT\Raphael\Common

So you will have an EXT folder structure like this:

Kitchen
+-- EXT
+-- Diamond / Raphael
+-- Common
+-- ...
+-- 010_Manila_2_5_19XX_WVGA
+-- 011_Manila_2_5_Requirements
+-- 012_Manila_2_5_Optional
+-- 020_Manila_2_5_19XX_VGA
+-- ..
+-- ..
+-- Shared
+-- ..
+-- MyTools
+-- OEM
+-- ..
+-- ..

Why Numbered Directories (010_XX, 011_XX, 020_XX) ???

Ervius Visual Kitchen will read and process the EXT directories in alphabetical order, i.e. the '010' files will overwritten by identically named files in '011',

and '011' files will be overwritten identically named files in the '012' directory, and so on.

ORIGINAL WVGA packages contain all manila files, the PORTED VGA only contained ported files. By placing the ported packages later in the Kitchen directory structure, we will overwrite the WVGA files with the necessary VGA versions, while other files that are required will remain in tact for the build.

And For Tweaks Files?

You can create new package(s) group(s) with higher numbers than the PORTED VGA Package, for example: 030_Tweaks_Manila

Start Cooking

Execute Erviuskitchen.exe, and smell the success... ( other users with more competance can explain how to cook the ROM )

[Q] What is main differences between Manila 2.1 and HTC Sense 2.5?

[A] Magnificent Tab by Tab comparison of Sense 2.1 & Sense 2.5 by Captain_Throwback

[Q] Do I need to include LEO initflashfiles.dat to cook this Manila?

[A] No... initflashfiles.dat was parsed into individual app.dat in each VGA packages and EXT's packages.

[Q] How do I remove the HTX_XXX shortcuts from the Start Menu?

[A] You need to set "IsShortcutEnable"=dword:0 on registry. [ GO HERE FOR DETAIL INFO ]

[Q] How to cook custom background wallpaper for Manila 3D 2.5 ( Home Screen ) ?

[A] Read Here For Details >> Thanks CRACING

[Q] I have an ugly background, Why and How to fix it?

[A] Manila 2.5 uses 3D features and needs new 3D drivers. try 2D/3D Driver Development for MSM720X devices (by NeoS2007)

[Q] Where is the CAB? How can I Install it in my stock ROM?

[A] There is no CAB and not possible to run it on stock ROM. Here the main reason >> Thanks Captain_Throwback

[Q] Why the background doesn't change after I select wallpaper?

[A] Make sure you use the proper Album and MediaToolkit - Here The Detail Info >>

People Message Clasic - No Messaging Client SMS - 1.50 [ GO HERE ] by amarullz

manila.exe [CFC] for WM6.5.3 - Fix the position problem [ GO HERE ] by programatix

No HTC Phone Canvas - Native Windows Mobile Dialer Support [ GO HERE ] by amarullz

Change Left Softkey from Send to Back on People Messages [ REG | CAB ] thanks mwalt2 & dwizzy130

Rearranging tabs registry [ GO HERE ] thanks ltd

Sunny weather animation fix - more smooth :D [ GET IT ] thanks finsmaniac02 & skandal

If you already cook and flash Manila 2.5 into your device, but want to test or update your Manila 2.5 with the latest files (without re-cooking and re-flashing your ROM), make sure you know about it:

Update package which contain XML File(s)

Make sure you delete \Windows\ManilaFull.xml in your device before you restarting the manila

Copy XML files into both \Windows and \Windows\ManilaXml

Update package which contain DLL File(s)

Make sure you disable the manila before you copy the files: Start->Settings->Today->Items->Uncheck HTC Sense

After it copyed, you can reenable the manila by Checking the HTC Sense

Copying Files

Natives File Manager or Default ActiveSync/WMDC Explorer may not replaced the file correctly. Instead use Total Commander or Resco Explorer or other 3rd party mobile file manager, or use tools like Pocket Controller for desktop.