yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] secc123:
Hey , Did you delete the Vol.deus reg keys and delete the shortcut in your \windows\start up folder?

The *.png's are the same as the reg keys i posted, those were the only one's i found referenced but the *.exe may also be calling some other.

Secc
[Windows Mobile Software Development] hskeik:
Dear volDeus :)

thanks for this nice work

I have the new version of Manila 2.5.2016, your HQ-BG doesn't work on it, have any idea ?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] alfamau:
YES, now I delete all the Vol.deus reg keys and the shortcut, make a soft reset, change the today wallpaper, make another soft reset and the wallpaper was fully OK (with top/bottom bar).

It's very strange....

Maurizio
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
New version coming...

I am working on a new version of BG Tweak with a lot of changes.

Since CHT 1.8.5 has a lot of the features of BG Tweak already included, I am removing those features and adding in a few that have been promised for a while now.

I will still be working on a version for stock Sense, as well as looking in to MaxSense, but the CHT 1.8.5 version will be my priority since I believe most of us are using CHT. MaxManila will no longer be supported.

This evening, I will be updating the tester list with anyone who asked to be added recently, and sending a CAB out.

I will also be answering everyone's questions from the last few weeks as soon as I can. Unfortunately the answers to some of these questions may be in the form of "Please wait for the new version and see if your issue has been resolved".

Again ... sorry for the delay, thanks for your support, and stay tuned!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kayge:
Nice to see a post by the author.

I agree that there is no need for the "fake" transparency in your earlier versions of BGTweaks, because that is what Co0kie provides in his CHT v1.8.5 skinning. It would still be VERY nice to have Voldeus' true transparency integrated nicely with CHT 1.8.5. Hope to see a new version soon.

Thanks for not abandoning us.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I have re-written BG Tweak for CHT 1.8.5 and will be sending a copy out to test within the hour. If you are interested in testing the first release, please send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll send you a copy as well.

I am anxious to hear feedback regarding this new version since the thread is long overdue for a re-work and new public release.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
hi guys,

can anyone please share the shell files for wm build 23572.

i tried the 23569 with the latest tweak version (beta) and had to hard reset.

thanks

antaed
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
What ROM are you using?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
hi voldeus,

i use the latest artemis rom (v23)

i post a screenshot, "a picture is worth 1000 words" :)

antaed
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Standard methods for ripping the shell files did not work?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] schmeichler:
Sternas has not changed his OS-Version since V17 - I assume he has not changed the files either ;)

files are here

Otherwise ask him via pm - he will send them to you
[Windows Mobile Software Development] gioiellino:
Sys 23125 sense 2016 ?????
[Windows Mobile Software Development] schmeichler:
v0.7b3 + cht 1.8.5

beta is working just fine - very much like the new gui

but:

at least for me it does not integrate the cht 'set wallpaper' options 'cht lockscreen' and 'all tabs' - have been missing an option to set multiple of these in one step - with your resizer this would be perfect...

taskbar-bug in startmenu is back - or still there? (can't remeber)

just some first quick tests - hope to be flashing on Sunday and will test more...

currently:

Artemis V22B (was a beta version) - OS 23572.5.5.0 - Manila 20153712.0
[Windows Mobile Software Development] imocattivo:
i've used this file but the device doesn't restart. freez after reboot:(

Artemis V23.0 level A ITA Main OS: 5.2.23572.5.5.0 Manila Core for Level A: 2.5.20161332

If someone post the correct file...:)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
i'll try when i find some time, busy days for me lately..

same for me, looks like something was changed in the rom since 22b beta
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I had left those items alone since the lock-screen is already full-screen and the "all-tabs" is set along with the home tab as long as that behavior is enabled in BG Tweak. ("Set all tabs" radio button)

Since having transparent bars that match your home tab, with a different "all-tabs" wallpaper, looks a bit strange... I just assumed it made more sense to set the home tab along with the rest of the tabs. That is why that behavior is the default.

If you want to use the preparer (crop/resize) dialog when setting a seperate lock-screen wallpaper, I can easily add interception to that item as well. It will be on the DropBox as v0.7b4 this evening. I will announce the upload on Twitter.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] schmeichler:
v0.7b4

ok - yes - working fine...

but now assume I want to use the same background on lockscreen as in manila (and startmenu) - since picking the same region will never be perfect currently i browse to \Windows and re-use BGTweakAlt_480x800.png without cropping.

I know I have addressed this somewhere along in CHT-thread - I would actually prefer 'set 480x800 wallpaper' and then check where to use it...

Perhaps you could implement this in your app - like:

- set home only

- set all

- set all + lockscreen

or change these to checkboxes...

As Filename 'BGTweakAlt_480x800.png' seems not to change setting this once for lockscreen does the trick for me - but I guess choosing a different pic for lockscreen and background using BGTweak will not be to easy ;)

Keep it up! Any info on the taskbar in startmenu?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I might be misunderstanding you. Are you talking about the Windows lock-screen or the CHT lock-screen?

If it's the Windows lock-screen, then that is set along with the today screen and start menu. They all use the same image as far as I know, and that image is set by BG Tweak. On most ROMs, a soft-reset is required for updates to the image to show on the start menu. It may be the same for the lock-screen, I am not sure.

If you are talking about the CHT lock-screen, "set all + lock-screen" is as simple as removing your lock-screen wallpaper in the CHT wallpaper settings. (tap the "X" at the right side in the "Set lock-screen" item.) The CHT lock-screen will then use the same image that was set for your Home tab in portrait.

I assume the start menu task-bar issue you asked about was the "ghosting" or "double-image" problem that many people have. I still have not really looked into it but I know that it is not present in some Energy ROMs. As of last week, I am using the latest Energy Rhodium ROM, and the start menu looks perfect. I will ask NRGZ28 what he has changed in the start menu next time I see him. Hopefully we will be able to find a fix that way.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] schmeichler:
thank you for the tip!

and yes
[Windows Mobile Software Development] xborfi:
dear voldeus

the bug with dual transparency of start menu and lock screen is still annoying even in your 7b3 release... any hint or fix for this yet?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Soon ;)...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] daibko:
Ok.

Gotta be something simple going on here that I'm missing.

I have a Fuze with Energy.RAPHAEL.23569.Sense2.5.Cookie.Dinik.Glass.Jun.27 (but seems not to matter which Energy Co0kie ROM I run--any of the 23569 ones... I think I've flashed about 4-5 times the past couple days):

1. Flash

2. Stop XDA_UC (though the problem occurs whether I install anything else or not)

3. Install volDeus BG Tweak v0.7b4.CAB to device.

4. Install Sense Mod.

5. Restart...wait forever and a day...

6. Tap Menu

7. Tap Set Wallpaper

8. Tap Potrait 480x800 (BG Tweak)

9. Error "An unexpected error..." etc. that can't be displayed blah blah blah. I downloaded the NETCF cab but it won't install. Anyway...

Other times I've tried setting the opacity after step 5 (yes, correct shell32 and agyshell files) and restarting, etc., but still get the error.

Other times I've tried to set Portrait or Landscape directly through BGTweak...Error.

Other times I've tried to skip installing the the Sense Mod...Error.

So far I feel pretty useless as a tester!

Weird thing is that the VERY FIRST TIME I tried the beta (and it was the v0.7b3 version) it WORKED! But then when I tried to change the background again the error started showing up and despite uninstall/reinstall, soft resets, hard resets, reflashing, changing ROMs (w/task 29 installed) I still get nothing but Error.

BAH!

So, is it a bug or am I simply an idiot? (kinda hoping I'm an idiot, actually)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qtype:
I have a problem with installing...

i get the following messages (see attachment)

any solution?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It's a bug I'm sure :) I don't see anything obvious so we will have to take baby steps. The first thing I'll ask is if you have tried setting wallpapers using the buttons in BG Tweak instead of the Sense menu.

Also, if you have an IM account you frequent, get me your name so we can hopefully talk about your issue in real-time.

EDIT: Can you post a screen-shot of the error? If it's what I think, you might get more information out of it by installing the .NECF error messages CAB that should be floating the forum.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Yes, thats some stupidity in my thumbnail caching system. Open the menu in BG Tweak and tap "Clear thumbnail cache". This will force the thumbnails to be regenerated on the next run of the PhotoPicker, and should solve your problem.

I'll be fixing the bug as soon as possible.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
ridiculous dubstep track ...

This is way off topic but I wanted to share a track that has had me blown away since last evening. If you are interested in electronica, specifically DubStep ... or even if you are just open-minded in regards to good music, listen to this. (preferably with sub-woofers or excellent headphones.)

Cragga - Please Mr Postman OFFICIAL (Dubstep Refix)

Please, no negative comments if you don't like it, just trying to share something I appreciate with a group that I like to consider friends ;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qtype:
thanks a lot... that was bothering me for a few days now...

works like a charm now...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] imocattivo:
I've ROM from Artemis and he send me the file shell32.exe and aygshell.dll

I've used the instruction from this post to patch the shell32.exe HERE

but now how do I know if the file that I modified is okay and it's havent the time bomb?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] daibko:
I discovered clearing the thumbnail cache fix the other night. I taped menu, saw it, wondered what it was for, tapped it, and all was well.

FWIW: I recall now that the problem started after I imported my Co0kie settings. Since the thumbnails were on the SD, of course, my resets and flashes made no difference.

***What really sells BG Tweak for me is the ability to choose [«sections»] of a given image for a background. ***

REALLY hoping for a Maxsense version soon that I will (yes? yes?) have this feature. The Co0kie "wide portrait" menu/taskbar/background is just nasty when scrolling.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] dayznfuz:
Voldeus,

Just upgraded my ROM to Mr X's latest, and he switched his OS version to 21903. Anyway, I had some trouble ripping the files myself, but found a set in your thread here in post 546. They work like a charm, so you might want to add them to your second post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6394629&postcount=546

Edited to add

Just downloaded 7b5. Works nearly perfectly with CHT 1.8.5. Only had one minor hiccup so far. After choosing a portrait picture, there was some weirdness with the thumbnails when choosing landscape (missing images, incomplete thumbnails). It resolved with clearing the thumbnail cache. I haven't been able to reproduce it, so it may just be a fluke.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] zi-to:
Is there any chance to get v0.7b5 link... Dropbox is not working for me:(

Thank you
[Windows Mobile Software Development] bong4316:
This wm6.1 build 20764 is giving me trouble

Im have upload the original unmodified aygshell and shell 32.exe from my particular windows build 20764 (its actually 20764.1.4.3) and its a stock official rom for the Touch Diamond 2.03.831.2 WWE which i got from the HTC hongkong site.

Its the latest official wm 6.1 rom

Ive also compared these to whats in the windows folder and they are the same sizes.

This was extracted from the nbh file and i followd procedures to recmode etc to get these files.

Can you please look at this package since i cant make your tools work on it even if the two files are on the internal storage.

It causes my device to hang when i soft reset.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fyatwyrio:
HD2 issues

Hi,

Has anyone with an HD2 had any luck with using the 'true' transparency hack of this app. Earlier in the thread there are a few posts saying it locks on boot when using the shell32.exe and aygshell.dll.

I am using a TMOUS HD2.

Rom: Stock 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE

OS: 5.2.21892 (21892.5.0.89)

Manila (Sense): 2.5.20121412.2 + CHT 1.8.5 (although same issue on stock Sense and Today screens.

I used ROMExtractor.exe to pull the files and they seemed to copy over fine.

I do not receive any errors with the versions of BG tweak I've used as well as the transparency hack only program but when I restart the phone hangs and I have to hard reset.

Any other HD2 users having any luck?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] TrofeoSC:
+1 on the download link of the latest version of this app. 0.7b5 is it the latest to work with Cookie 1.8.5???

thanks
[Windows Mobile Software Development] bong4316:
Ive decided to just cook these into a rom, How to do it?

Im going to use the stock official HTC WWE wm6.1 rom for my touch diamond and then i read in other posts that i need to certpatch the nk.exe, extract the aygshell and shell32 files, modify them to be transparent via hex editing then place them back into the rom.

this is to avoid the hang on splash screen when using these modified aygshell and shell 32 files.

My problem is when i extract the nk.exe, the extracted file has a different size from whats in the rom so im wondering if this is normal?Ive tried searching the forums but i cant seem to find a definite answer.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] bong4316:
Yes it does hang on some roms even official roms

@fyatwyrio yes it does hang not just the hd2 but other htc devices

the reason can be found here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=647579

In summary the nk.exe has to be patched so that windows can work with modified shell32 and aygshell files, if not patched, the system hangs on soft reset because they arent recognized as authorized files for use.

This happens whether you use the bgtweak or the manual hexedit method, thats why in that post the threadstarter Ham3r recommends cooking if your rom isnt patched already.

Noticed that it works best mostly for roms that have already been patched, cooked or modified.

Stock Roms from HTC hang most of the time.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Hatefly:
:eek:

LMFAO dude, that made me belly laugh. :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cina:
Hi volDeus!

Could you PM me your dropbox share link? I've joined DropBox through your referer and I'm willing to test your builds on a Diamond (Memo ROM).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] raz1337:
I just installed this to try it, but didn't work. I tried uninstalling it, and now my background wallpaper is black and I can't get CHT to fix it. I'm going to try uninstalling and reinstalling CHT. What happened?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cina:
Anyone has newer version than in Post #1?

Can you share/upload it?

I PM-ed the author to share DropBox download link (even registered there), but no response. I'd really need this.

Regards, Cina.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] adybravo:
does anyone have shell32.exe and aygshell.dll for 21907?

thanks in advance!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] icke:
Here you go.:)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Boushh:
Also, here's 23673 for those that want it.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] schmeichler:
files from Atemis V26.1

so - after my phone was exchanged 3 times... I'm back to Artemis - got the files form current 26.1 (attached)

Installed CHT, installed BGTwaek, Mod, set transparency -> reboot -> no more boot :(

Phone stuck -> hard reset

Artemis ROMs have always been patched - Sternas says he can't help - anyone with an idea?

(will try this again tomorrow - cant risk another hard reset right now)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] ibfromoakcali:
How do we download the latest version. Do we have to PM the author to get the link?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] zerkind:
****!!!! this software is really SUCKS!!!!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] schmeichler:
Fantastic first post on the forum - I assume you created a second account to provide this information?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] zerkind:
No. this is first time. I've tried this software. and phone get stuck. so surprise and I post that rude one. :D

Really sory. :o
[Windows Mobile Software Development] erdoke:
Thank you for the thorough error log provided. Although I believe it's not necessary to have your input, we are facing the usual user error here. Let me guess: You forgot to copy needed files to the root of your SD card?

I still use some older beta and it works flawlessly.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] wez89:
This kind of attitude de-motivates developers, we have lost alot of deveopers through people posting things like you have.

XDA is a friendly place and it doesnt need rude people here, please consider reading the rules in future or searching your problem instead of introducing yourself to the forums in a manner you did with your first post

Regards, Wez
[Windows Mobile Software Development] StupidCid:
Thank you

Thank you very much!!!!!:D

and i know its not sense but i have it working on touch pro with rhodium manilla wm build 21054
[Windows Mobile Software Development] pawandeep:
I tried to install this on my HD2 bu it seems it didnt work well and I have to done hard reset to get manila back to previous version

I am using Duttys rom and I believe shell file is not patch for this mod.

is it possible for any one to provide me patched files for 24623 build.

Thanks

Pawan
[Windows Mobile Software Development] secc123:
Changes...

Hey VolDeus, I used to use the original version with Manila 2012 - do you have any plans to make this for Manila 2016?

Thanks for your work.

Secc

EDIT: Is anyone still alive on this thread? @Voldeus - is this project dead now?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mehawk1:
volDeus i am using build 28236.5.3.3 on my device i was unable to find its shell32.exe but i am using shell32.exe of build 28005 as it is working well;). now the only thing left is aygshell.dll can provide me this?:confused: and by the way your app. is great.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mwalt2:
28236 is available at link below:

http://188.72.243.168/users/asusmobile/
[Windows Mobile Software Development] smoochiezz24:
Beautiful Mods! Is there anyway i could get a cab file of the clock background in the third portrait and first landscape screenshot? The background with the floral/paisley type print. It is very beautiful and I would love to use it in conjuction to your mods..Thanks in advance.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] saugbaer:
have the new energy ROM 23138.... can help me there please a :(

aygshell.dll

shell32.exe

google translater :rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] LUZPIVER:
I have an omnia with rom ura 3d bottle installed.

From where I can download the voldeus bg tweak to change the wallpaper and icons:confused:

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Software Development] LUZPIVER:
I have an omnia with rom ura 3d bottle installed.

From where I can download the voldeus bg tweak to change the wallpaper and icons?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cina:
Is this still alive?

Are you developing this anymore?

Or any other software can do this?

CHT 2.0.0 for WM6.1 will not do this as it posted in the CHT thread. So we need you volDeus.

Regards,

Cina.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] martian07:
21680 shell

Thanks for the nice tool. This worked for me on Energy 21680. I am not sure about nk.exe patching. Some files did not work for me and had hung up at splash screen but then the one I got from the wm6.5.x repository worked. I hope I did TB right. I would appreciate if somebody tells how to verify the timebomb done right. Here are the files.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] korebv:
The taskbar doesn't change , I used the 21056 version:)..

My OS version is 5.2.21057 (21057.1.6.10) I think I just didn't find the right thing.

Please help me , thanks!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] gusano154:
is it worth something?

Excellent post!! I'm very grateful, to people like yourself, who share their work and take the time to explain it, to lesser minds like myself!!

With that said, I do my small contribution and upload the "Shell32.exe" and "aygshell.dll" files that I extracted from my device's ROM, using the ROMextractor.

The device is a Samsung GT-I8000L with the original ROM as I purchased it form my local service provider (Personal, Argentina). I included a text file with the device and windows versions inside the RAR file.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] xborfi:
any news for update that works on CHT2?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] saugbaer:
So I use this package 23113 from page 1

and it runs fine with cht 2.0 ;)

I have installed volDeus BG Tweak v0.6b7.CAB
[Windows Mobile Software Development] xborfi:
I tested V0.6b7 on CHT 2 but not working any update please?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] saugbaer:
the developer makes probably nothing more :(

I think this was the last stand :(
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kondejm:
shell files

please shell files to rom 5.2.21908. thank you
[Windows Mobile Software Development] andy andy:
if you already edited shell32.exe and aygshell.dll, you can got transparent taskbar and softkey bar for CHT 2.0.0.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Z80-Man:
Yes, but you're using WM6.5 according to your (nice !) screenshots and Sense 2012 according to your signature.

It's not quite as simple using WM6.5.x and Sense 2018+.

The bars are often distorted when rotating, or switch from WM to Sense, etc.

BTW, could you please explain HOW you did that for CHT 2.0 ?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] andy andy:
I used WM 6.1.

1. I edit my shell.exe and aygshell.dll http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=320295&d=1272915476 (try with your own risk)

2. Install CHT 2 and soft reset

3. Install volDeus BG Tweak v0.6b4.CAB and soft reset

4. Run volDeus BG Tweak v0.6b4.CAB, select the wallpaper portrait then landscape. Soft reset

5. Start, picture & video, set as today background, set transparency = 0

6. Find stwater_640x480.png (for VGA) at windows folder and copy this wallpaper to other folder

7. CHT 2, set wallpaper, all tabs select portrait wallpaper, select landscape wallpaper stwater_640x480.png

Have fun :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=686885&highlight=transparent+taskbar+softkey
[Windows Mobile Software Development] MJTDCAU:
After softreset my phone shows just black screen. What should I do?

EDIT: I managed to restore the factory settings. No need for help anymore.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] krakowiak:
Sys. CE 5.2.23152 (wersja 23152.5.3.12)

and I can not work: (

Help...