yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It's actually a bit lower quality than HDWall. The advantages over HDWall are that a PC is not required and the transparency effect is supported in both portrait and landscape orientations.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] stm555:
suggestion: shortcuts to force next bg, prev bg, and delete image for current bg - for managing big packs of backgrounds
[Windows Mobile Software Development] morpheus1982:
Dear volDeus,

As stated in my last response, I would try to implement your tweak again, and forget all that was written, because you are right, there is no need for it. Life is too short.

Anyway I tried again twice (your instructions are very simple as long as one can use the stock shell files provided - I could) , once without the "fake" transparency mode, and the second time with that mode turned on. Both times, my phone failed to boot after selecting, opacity and background image etc.

OS build: 5.2.21869

Sense version: 2.5.2012

Device: HTC HD2

If you have already recieved input from someone with the same configuration as me, then fair enough, but I thought I would add my input.

Good luck with future developments, as I see there is some good things planned.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qtype:
have you tough of returning the 2 level of background?

I'm using the GTX skin now, and I think that the 2 level background would go great now when we have all fonts in BLACK color...

if you didn't think of putting it back can you tell me what is the latest version that you had it in?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
The issue has been around for a while. People have mentioned some things, (search "CHT" or "lockscreen" in this thread) but I have not had time to test them. I am sure the problem will be easy to resolve but I have some other things I am trying to finish up before I tackle it. Look for a fix once I've started work on v0.7.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It had crossed my mind, good call, I'll add it to my to-do list.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thanks :),

Most people who had trouble with the shell files I posted, got it working if they obtained the files themselves, using one of the methods outlined in post #2. If that doesn't work or looks like too much trouble, the fake mode should almost always work (in portrait) and will never cause a boot failure. The reason you are experiencing the boot failure while using fake mode, is because you had set your opacity level first. The fake mode automatically uses a level of 0 opacity and does not manipulate your shell files at all. When using it, there is no need to use the "Set ... opacity" buttons.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Finally ...

Made it home after a 19 hour adventure. Was too exhausted to do much last night. Replied to a few messages during the cab ride home, and passed out. Look for some minor updates this evening or tomorrow!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] qtype:
take the time to rest...

we wanna see some good new releases, without bugs in them :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] morpheus1982:
Thanks, I will try the fake mode again for the time-being.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mwalt2:
I extracted aygshell.dll and shell32.exe from RUU_Leo_HKCSL_WWE_1.72.831.1_Radio_CRC_Signed_15.32.50.07U_2.07.51.22_2_Ship and have attached them for you. You should not have any problems using these files if your SYS is really 21869. Post if they work for you.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Tung_meister:
I've got an issue in that I'm not seeing any affect on the transparency no matter what value I set (tried between 0 and 50), yes I'm pressing the set opacity buttons and yes I'm soft resetting and I've got the correct files on my sdcard. anyone any ideas?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Have you used the "Set background" function yet? Is there any change in your bars at all?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Tung_meister:
i've tried the set background feature, there is no change at all in my bars

running artemis v11 (23563)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
weird, I use the same rom and it works fine for me..

what other customization do you have?

mine are:

-brian's taskbar v3

-cht 1.7.1

-artemis green-black theme

-bull's eye slider

everything above and the tweak are installed on the device, not on the sd card.

artemis center is on default settings.

i hope this helps.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fluffiey:
What is the "vol TB and MB Refresh process"? I haven't noticed any difference between leaving it running or closing it. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Boushh:
That's the actual program, since he hasn't set it up as a service yet.

"VolDeus TaskBar and MenuBar Refresh process"

I just set it up as an exclusion in ArkSwitch.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mwalt2:
It's the part of the program which re-draws the taskbar/softkeybar when you rotate the screen. It does not refresh automatically when you rotate the screen so you end up with your portrait taskbar/softkeybar with your landscape wallpaper or vice vera (it does re-draw eventually if you open another program or the start menu, but does it automatically with vol TB and MB Refresh running).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] bachansoo:
I installed this and then uninstalled it because it wasn't working, but now it's left the top and bottom bars with a silver background instead of the black that they were before installing. How can I get them back to the black background?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Re-install it and set your opacity to 255, then choose a theme through Settings>Home or Settings>Today. Then you can un-install it.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Well said, and it's not neccessary if you never use your device in landscape mode. Until writing this app/mod, I thought everyone used landscape :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Lokatho:
Just want to say thanks for the great app!

Just installed and set up on NRG 23568 GTX ROM without any problems.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] henk2484:
Or go to the today settings and uncheck "use this picture as the background"
[Windows Mobile Software Development] morpheus1982:
Thanks for this. I will backup and test.

I am using CHT lockscreen at the moment, and noticed an issue with it when using BG Tweak (silver start bar in the corner), so I will probably restore the backup after testing that these files provided work for me.

EDIT: I just tried again using your files and my device failed to boot again. I am restoring my phone back to what it was a few minutes ago, and will watch this thread for any updates.

If it helps, my software details are below:

New O2 Rom

OS: 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)

Radio: 2.07.51.22_2

Protocol: 15.32.50.07U

Rom: 1.72.206.3 (86372) WWE

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] KukurikU:
like usual mine's is missing: 21897. thanks for the mod!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It's difficult to tell what your problem is ... Did you place the shell files in the root of your storage card? ("\Storage Card\shell32.exe" .. etc) because I noticed a potential trap this morning at 4am when I was half asleep and trying to test v0.3 ... The "Set Opacity" program does not differentiate between aygshell.dll and shell32.dll when you provide a different location for them. I had my shell files in a folder instead of the root because I was testing two different builds. When the "Set Opacity" program prompted me for the new location of the shell files, I accidently swapped them, choosing aygshell.dll when prompted for shell32.exe and choosing shell32.exe when prompted for aygshell.dll ... Of course this caused my device to hang at boot, exactly the same as yours.

I will be correcting this behavior in the next update...

If your files are in the storage cards root and you are not prompted for thier location when you run "Set Opacity", then your problem must be something else. The most reliable way to use this mod, and my suggestion if you are having trouble with the shell files I have uploaded, is to get the shell files yourself... You can get the shell files by dumping your rom, copying them from your kitchen, or by trying the ROMExtractor program (which can be found around the forum). The only other thing I can suggest is to update your device with a different rom ... Since you have been forced to hard-reset anyway, it couldn't hurt to update to the newest COM2 build (21898). There are many good 21898 based roms available around the forum.

Good luck and let me know happens.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I haven't been able to find it for you .. Your options are; find a dumpable ROM that matches your build and get the files from the dump, find a kitchen that includes your build and copy the files from it, or look into dumping the ROM directly from your device...

What I actually would suggest is that you just flash a newer ROM that I have already included the shell files for ... That would be the easiest solution and it's my opinion that the build you are running is a bit outdated.

Good luck, let me know what happens and if you locate the shell files for your build, please post them so I can include them in post #2.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I did a quick search for your SYS but didn't find anything ... I'll look a bit more later but I need to get some sleep for now XD ... If you get ahold of your shell files before I do (ROM dump, kitchen, download the SYS, etc), please post them so I can include them in post #2.

And you're welcome!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] joyqing:
me too, my mobile is Acer S200, rom is 23557 with manila 2.5.2012.

i'm sure i got the correct 23557's shell32.exe and aygshell.dll and put them in \Storage Card\, but after finished all setups and reboot, my mobile crash, must hardreset.

:confused::confused:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
i did not know there was a 23557 SYS/XIP available ... do you have a link? ... And may I ask which method you used to obtain the shell files so I can suggest something further.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] scout7:
Latest builds

From the chef's thread,

Looking for that .3 for VGA ...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thanks! I'll get them up as soon as I get home ...

I was waiting for mwalt2's help with the vga port but I think he is busy so I'll try to dig up a VGA device this evening also and get it posted for you ... Stay tuned.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tingen:
Auto hide slider tab

How can i get the autohide slider tab:confused:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Search the forum for "retractable slider" ... I ripped the one that I am using from someone elses theme so I don't feel comfortable redistributing it without his permission first.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Shall file update.

Added the following to post #2.

23113

25014

21647

23557

Thanks to scout7 for the links!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Dyneas:
hello, im on a samsung i780 but my build is 1944, and i cant find any shell32 file in my /windows folder, is there any?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] McRIP:
Lockscreen issue

hello again,

thank´s for WVGA Version 0.3, corrected the misalignment issue perfect (pic1).

My problem is after select an lockscreen walpaper, then i get the bars corrupted (pic2&pic3),

same happens with the lockscreen picture (pic4).

after softreset everything work perfect but my LSpicture disapears or get corrupted. (pic5).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tingen:
Thank you. Big help.:D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'll look into it as soon as possible.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'm not farmiliar with that device or what the difference's between it and HTC devices are ... Can you post a screenshot of the page where you found your build number?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] McRIP:
very kind of you
[Windows Mobile Software Development] texonex:
can anyone post shell32.exe and aygshell.dll for 23533 please, I couldn't copy mine to storage card

thank you
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mwalt2:
This is caused by a bug in sense. The lockscreen uses the sense fullscreen. When that fullscreen is turned off, the stock sense files place the background in the wrong location when using these types of mods. To fix it, you need to edit 285d005a_manila. It is a lua script and you change the underlined values in the following:

OnShowFullScreen = function()
...
...
...
BackGroundLevel0.Position.y = [B][U]587[/U].5[/B]
BackGroundLevel0.Size.height = [B][U]640[/U][/B]
...
...
...
OnHideFullScreen = function()
...
...
...
BackGroundLevel0.Position.y = [B][U]589[/U][/B]
BackGroundLevel0.Size.height = [B][U]640[/U][/B]

OnShowFullScreen is the position of the wallpaper when the screen is locked and OnHideFullScreen is the position once the screen is unlocked. You will also notice this bug if you enable the 'fake landscape' modes for the music album and picture 'coverflow' modes. Rotating the screen to landscape and back to portrait should fix the mis-alignment after unlocking, but is a pain to do every time you unlock.

Of course instead of modifying the manila file, the easier option is to just use a different lockscreen that does not use the manila OnShowFullScreen / OnHideFullScreen commands. I've recently started using LockMeLite again and like it :).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mwalt2:
The easiest way is to just get it yourself. With 23533, you must have flashed the ROM onto your phone. That means you have a .nbh file from the ROM you are using. Use the attached tool (htcRIE_0.5.0.12.exe) to open the .nbh file, click on OS, click on IMGFS, click on SYS, click on Shell, find/select aygshell.dll and shell32.exe, and then click on the 4th item from the right on the toolbar to 'Save selected files'. You will then have the 2 files you need. It is going to be tough for volDeus to post these files for every build in existence, and this shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to do yourself :). Hope this helps and let me know if you have any problems.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Putra:
Hi, I can't get my bars to become transparent.

I'm using a Rhodium with Energy's 5.2.23563 ROM (Apr 23 with CHT - 23563.5.5.0). My Manila is 2.5.20121225.

I used the shell32.exe and aygshell.dll from post #2 for my 23563 build.

I chose my wallpaper (stored in my SD card) using set background.

I tried with opacity 0 and 256, the wallpaper changes, but I still get black bars at menu and task bars.

BTW, I've read the 1st 15 pages (until post #421), and I'll read the rest if I have more time... can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong? Thanx...

UPDATE: I checked Use "fake" transparency in settings and it worked!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
did you press the set opacity buttons before reset?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Putra:
Thanx for the quick reply...Yes I did...

UPDATE: I checked Use "fake" transparency in settings and it worked!

Found that by reading backwards from this page to a few pages back where I read volDues' reply to someone who had it working ONLY if the fake transparency was checked.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It's also quite possible that you are experiencing another bug caused by only setting a background for one orientation. I have already fixed that bug but I am working on a few more things before I post an update with the fix included. If you only use your device in portrait, fake mode will work fine.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Putra:
Thanx for your awesome work volDeus!! While waiting patiently for your update, I'm loving my new FULL SCREEN backgrounds. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'm glad it's working for you :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Updated PhotoPicker.exe

Here's a new copy of the photo picker .. I'm adding it into BG Tweak for an update a little later.

Check it out, let me know what you think..
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
now the thumbnails are perfect but the scroll is jerky, at least on my device.

oh, i forgot to send you the folder icons - looking for them right now.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
The first time you view a folder it will be jerky because it's creating thumbnails for the first time. Once you leave that folder and come back, or close the program and re-load it, it should be nice and smooth.

Unfortunately the slow loading on the first view is the best solution I can think of so far.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
nothing to worry about, it's fine.

here's one of my favorite folder icons, just pick the color you like.

tell me if you like this or if you want another.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Very nice...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Boushh:
I just want to thank you again volDeus, this bit of software isn't anything fancy like CHT or multitouch SDK project, but I have to say, this is prolly the thread that I get most exicted reading when I first wake up in the morning. It sounds like the next update is going to be a big one and I just can't wait!

I also want to give a +1 for maybe some manual shortcuts for a next wallpaper, previous wallpaper, start cycling wallpapers, stop cycling wallpapers (from a specified folder) that we can add too our homepage quicklinks or something. That would be quite cool. The difficuld part I can see with it though, is how will it resize the backgrounds if automatically changing. Either way, I have complete faith you'll figure out the best way to do this.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] nexima:
(Sorry for my English, I use a translator translate.google) I use the firmware for the HTC Touch Diamond (GSM) "AB Edition" WM 6.1 Build 21056, HTC Sense 2.5.20121225.0. Shell files are taken from post # 2. I do all the instructions in the Start menu background changes, but bars (both) remain black. Why, what I'm doing wrong?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
did you press the set opacity buttons before soft reset?

If yes, try the fake transparency in settings.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] nexima:
I tried, does not help, still black bars.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] ViD0:
My all walls are on storage card .BG tweak can't see folder in folder. That means that i have to manually move picture in first seen folder :/ ?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It will probably have to be something along the lines of just centering each orientation on the image and have a link in the menu to adjust it if you don't like the default crop.

Thanks for the support, it's what keeps me motivated. :) I'll have a minor update up within the hour.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Did your bars change at all from before you installed the tweak?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
That's an unfortunate flaw in the default WinMo file picker... The version I will be posting in a bit (v0.6b6) will have my new Photo Picker integrated so it will no longer be a problem. Watch for my next post, should be up within the hour.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Update

These are not extensively tested and are very unfinished so I am not posting them in the title post yet, just here for you hardcore followers! :) ..

BG Tweak v0.6b6

New Photo Picker with thumbnail caching, memory management, and a fancy folder icon courtesy of antaed.

Sense menu integration. (CHT 1.71 only)

Minor bug fixes and changes.

Standard CAB is most compatible.

CHT cab has Sense UI menu integration and requires CHT 1.71 to work correctly.

MM cab is for MaxManila.

In my next update I plan to combine everything into one CAB and include Sense UI menu integration for all combinations.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] papichulothrawn:
Works great for me. Used large image and small image. Used through app icon, and through cookie home page. The folder icon is great (Good job antaed, you beat me too it in helping)

Everything seems much faster. A+

-R
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Putra:
I have not tried the new v0.6b6 CHT cab yet.

But I noticed with v0.6b5 CHT that there was no need to reset after changing the wallpaper using the HOME -> MENU -> HOME WALLPAPER -> WEATHER WALLPAPER.

Just wanted to let everyone know how awesome this prog is!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Putra:
I noticed that some programs don't look deep enough into sub-sub folders. If you have your walls buried too deep, you may have to move it up.

At first, BG Tweak couldn't see my walls either (as with many other progs that don't let you browse). I moved it to the root of my SD and no problems...

With volDeus' great prog, I'll be playing a lot more with wallpapers, and so it make sense to have it easily accessible anyway :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Pleas try the latest cab as well... You can view your images as thumbnails and you wont have to move anything..
[Windows Mobile Software Development] icke:
Simply great work, volDeus!

But i've some trouble to set background after installing your mod. Setting opacity works fine for me, but i can't set any wallpaper...wether in your program or in sense.

In your prog, when i tab on 'Set background', i got errors.(see attached pics)

When i try to set walls via sense, nothing happens and background after installing your mod is really ugly.

My SYS:

WM 6.1 (21056)

Sense 2.5.20121225

Diamond_ger
[Windows Mobile Software Development] c0de_junkie:
nice work man!!! i just tried the latest and greatest beta files bothe the CHT version and the standard version and both seem to have the same problem on my phone( not complaining, i love this app and just want to give you feedback so you can make it even better) first off i started by uninstalling the last version that i have installed(0.6a i think, the last file just before 0.6b) and then did a softreset, all was good except that i noticed that the mod was still changing the taskbar and soft key bar to the wallpaper that i had setup from before, both P and L's taskbars were still being changed. so i install the lastest version and let it restart when it told me to. after it was all booted again i noticed that things were still changed and i still have not set anything up( dont know if this really matters but just thought i would bring it up) so anyways, after launching the program and clicking "set background" the new file picker comes up and works just like it should( very nice work man!!!!) i first select my portiat file which is a jpg file, and click ok, then click no, on the pop up that asks if i want the same pic for landscape, because i have a different pic for landscape which is a .png file. . wheb i come back to the main menu and click set background again the img picker comes up again, but when i go to select my landscape file, the picture that comes up in the resolution select screen is the jpg pucture that i set up the first time!!! no matter what i do i can not get my landscape picture to show up, i have tried everything except changing the file format to jpg( i really dont know if thos even matters) all though i can not accept my landscape img as my background, it seems that i dont need to because like i said before it seemed that the previous version did not fully uninstall and that the mod was still changing the taskbars, so it all seems to be working other than me not being able to select and confirm my landscape img... still great work man!!! keep up the good work, i really love this app, it makes my phone look so nice!!!!

also, could u please explain what "sense 2.5 menu intagration" (nice spelling, i know lol) is?? because after installling the new CHT file, i couldn't find it, nor see any changes to the sense menus or tabs? am i looking in the wrong place? or am i looking for something thats really isn't something you see? thanks again man!!!! you ROCK!!!!