yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] santod040:
Thanks volDEUS, taking a look at this now, will report back any findings I have, that are not already mentioned. I truly appreciate all your efforts on this.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] loumeiyin:
This is from 23568 (Timebomb was removed) for volDeus
[Windows Mobile Software Development] DJW6927:
Hi volDeus/Loumeiyin,

Sorry if this has been addressed before in this thread

Anyone know why the 23568 files from the zip files above appear as folders rather than files? I noticed this happens using the ROM Image Editor method I think. Using the ROM extractor method you get files... which is what I'd expect. Do these work just the same?

That said I have managed to white screen/timebomb my phone numerous times so what do I know.....except that I do like this mod loads!

HD2 using Dutty's latest hybrid with CHT and just about every mod under the sun.. blah blah
[Windows Mobile Software Development] loumeiyin:
The 23568.zip above is from my kitchen, if you want to see it in file, just recmode it. Note that, I give it to volDeus for his working. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] DJW6927:
Thanks for the reply dude...

I hear you. Think I'll have patience and wait for the confirmed working 23568 files from the master.

Its a great mod - but it comes with a risk of me getting into trouble with my wife as I hard reset and reinstall my ROM and mods again!! :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Great, thank you, and you're welcome. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thank you, added to post #2.

There is actually not much I can do in regards to testing shell files for so many builds as are posted here. I would have to download and flash so many ROMs to test each set of files that I would have no time left for working on the mod/app itself :)

The best confirmation I can get is from users who are testing it themselves. I have added 23568 to post #2, let me know how it works for you. I would definately suggest using some backup solution like Sprite or SK Tools if you are doing alot of experimentation with mods like this .. and tell the wife she has to leave a man alone with his toys. ;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] vrgolin:
hi, trying to make it work but i dint have to much succes on home screen , can some one orinet me what im missing?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] papichulothrawn:
It works well for me. For my files, both jpg & png seem to be generated without problem. It's very sensitive, almost too sensitive, for my clumsy fingers, but for others I'm sure it will be fine. Good job!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] NRGZ28:
Hi voldeus :)

As a fellow Las Vegan to another... I have a little suggestion for you. I think it would be beneficial to specify that users need not only "Stock (unchanged) copies of "shell32.exe" and "aygshell.dll" for your WM build" but stock, PATCHED for timebomb copies of the shell32.exe file at least :)

It's caused quite a problem for my ROM users, where they went and got the unpatched from the various ROM dumps available, only to find out on the 1st their ROMs expired, due to the stock shell32.exe being copied to the device :) So please change it.. and have them ask their favorite chef for a copy of a patched shell32 to use with your wonderful utility :)

p.s. This is ONLY needed for the latest 6.5.X builds, as 6.5 (COM2)(21xxx) builds never expire :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] arang:
conflict with GTX theme:o
[Windows Mobile Software Development] wez89:
GTX Theme includes HQ Wallpaper Patch, no other mods like BG4ALL should be used with this tweak
[Windows Mobile Software Development] wez89:
@VolDeus

Here is the 23568 files used with RecMode so people dont have to manually do it there self

These are the files loumeiyin just posted so the 'timebomb' issue should

be removed, i take no resposibilty if the timebomb error occurs

Use at your own risk

Edit these files are working fine on my device
[Windows Mobile Software Development] arang:
i little confused..

i'll fix that color...

should be fine..:)

Fixed all mismatching white characters..

now work with GTX theme fine :)

but slightly slower
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I can't see anything obvious, can you list the steps you took exactly.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
The kinetic scrolling behavior will be completely adjustable through the registry, and at some point, with a configuration utility. I assumed some people/devices might not be as comfortable with the default feel so I planned to expose all the values that are involved in the timing and speed of the scrolling, so that it can be easily tweaked. I'll try to get up a new copy, with those values exposed, tonight or tomorrow.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Excellent suggestion, there has been quite a ruckus these past few days since the bomb hit. I'll add the statement to post #2 in a moment.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I actually already got them recmodded and added to post #2 this morning, thanks for help though :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
Hi volDeus, guys

I patched the 23563 shell32.exe file myself and tested on my device - see screenshot.

I also verified the MD5 checksum just to make sure I don't post the same file again :).

Even though I'm confident it's ok, please use at your own risk.

Also, I attached the patch tools for your future use.

It is a very simple procedure:

1. download and unzip the attached file

2. copy the original UNPATCHED shell32.exe to the unzipped folder

3. drag and drop the UNPATCHED shell32.exe over reversmode.exe (a new folder called shell32.exe will be created containing the modules)

4. drag and drop shell32.exe FOLDER over shell32TBcleaner.exe (the s000 module will be patched)

5. drag and drop shell32.exe FOLDER (now patched) over recmod.exe (the patched shell32.exe file will be created inside the shell32.exe FOLDER)

Enjoy! ;)

antaed
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tommyxd:
Thanks alot for the work you did, this makes my phone look HAWT, tyty :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thanks again, I'll get the new copy added to post #2 in a bit. I beat you by a few hours as far as posting the patch tool goes :) but your instructions are nicely written so I'm going to link to them in both post #1 and #2. Have you tried out the new photo picker? The folder icon is terrible, any ideas? ;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I am not sure I understand what you are trying to accomplish. Do you want backgrounds applied to the GTX theme? I thought the whole point of that theme was it's simplicity and clean look. Please try to explain how you want your device to look so I can try and offer suggestions.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] TrofeoSC:
If the HQ Wallpaper Patch is cooked into the ROM will this cause problems with this program?

I used it on my phone with the Patch cooked in and it seemed to work ok, but I had to use the "fake" method for the opacity.

Thanks for all your hard work!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I always recommend avoiding any other background mod to be certain that BG Tweak works correctly, but it really depends on the specific mod that was previously installed or cooked in. Some may not cause problems, some may. Without testing a specific mod or ROM myself, I can't really say wether or not BG Tweak's Sense mod will overwrite/override the mod in question. What I can say is that; in most cases, the opacity hack should not have anything to to with previously installed mods. The opacity hack is a shell hack and is not affected by the state of your Sense install unless you are running a mod that uses fullscreen mode (ie MaxManila with fullscreen enabled or the CHT lockscreen). If you are having problems getting the opacity hack to work correctly, and are forced to use "fake" mode, it is most likely the same issue many others are experiencing where the today screen is not successfully updated by BG Tweak.. If you would like to help me diagnose it, send me a PM and I'll give you instructions for testing.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] jorgepr13:
thanks... i was looking for the reversmode.exe and didnt found it...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
you're welcome my friend, i just want everybody happy with your tweak as i am :)

i've just tried the photopicker - very nice, though a little slow indeed.

i will send you some folder icons to choose from this evening (here)/ morning (there) :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Do you mean slow to load thumbnails?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
compared to htc album, yes it seems a little slower. i don't know how it performes on other devices but it's quite ok on my hd2 though. maybe you should try to preview the images by cropping and resizing instead of stretching, i don't know...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] morpheus1982:
This thing just bricked my phone! Having to hard reset now! Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
1. you did NOT brick your phone!

2. you did NOT read post #1 - quote:

"BACK UP YOUR DATA!!! The task and menu-bar opacity setting option is a low-level hack and if there is a problem or you make a mistake, YOU MAY HAVE TO HARD-RESET!!!"

3. your post did NOT help anybody

4. you should revise your manners mate
[Windows Mobile Software Development] morpheus1982:
1) I read the posts thank you.

2) I had a backup to go to. You shouldnt have to expect hard-reset anything if my OS/Manila version is the same as the one advertised as being tested.

3) Upon selecting an opacity and resetting, the phone will not load past the boot screen

4) After applying my backup, the phone still didnt function right, so starting from scratch.

5) I may have originally posted in annoyance, but I apply plenty of tweaks and apps from this forum and have been very appreciative of what I find. However, this is the first time I am followed the instructions, and suddenly found myself with a phone that will not turn on.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] imocattivo:
low-level hack

you know what is it?

i'll try...thanks. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] DJW6927:
Thanks for the great mod.... got it working like a charm again. As it was - by the time I'd asked my first question you'd posted the 23568 files on page 1. Top marks.

Dunno what some posters are complaining about (I wasn't/just commenting on the risks of this one).... You give all the caveats you can about the low level hack and and hey sometimes things just don't work. Just gives you chance to try another ROM.

As for the missus - she's on Cupcake... maybe we're just not compatible.:p
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
The thumbnail loader I am using from OpenNETCF, is supposed to only load the pixels needed for the thumbnail. I am not completely certain how it works when it comes to complicated compression. I am only using the loader temporarily since I think thumbnail caching will be the fastest. When I implement it, the first time you preview an image it will be slow, but afterwards loading should be very fast. The sacrifice will be a small amount of storage space used for saving the thumbnail, but I'll include options for automatically clearing old and unused thumbnails.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] bradley86:
Works, but I needed to change wallpaper manually from "home settings".

1. Downloaded 2 files from post #2

2. Copied onto SD card

3. Installed tweak programm

4. Set, set, reset ;)

What`s the default opacity of taskbar and menubar if I wanted to back to the stock opacity?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thanks for the support guys.

I hear ya, mine rocks a Hero ... and all I hear is "babe!! you broke your phone again?!?". They just don't understand the result is worth the risk :) and the road to perfection is as much entertaining as it is dangerous :)

Too bad morpheus up there doesn't seem to understand that either....
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'm working on fixing that. dayznfuz has been helping me test the issue and he seems to have figured out what is causing the problem, it's just a matter of implementing a fix now... dayznfuz was able to get his device working correctly by setting a landscape background as well as portrait. It seems that the OS does not like when one orientation is set by BG Tweak, and the other is set through the home settings. For people who are only using portrait and have never set a landscape background, this is forcing them to set the today background through the standard settings dialog. So a temporary fix would be to just set a landscape background so that both orientations have been set by BG Tweak. You only have to do it once according to dayznfuz, then changing your portrait background works every-time afterwards. Let me know if it works out as more positive reports help to confirm this is the same problem on everyone's device.

To get your bars back to the stock (default) state, set both opacities to 255.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I shouldn't waste my time on this, but I think it's fun.

AH, here we go again...

I find your numbered list response to antaed's numbered list, very interesting. Not so interesting that you chose to use a numbered list, but the fact that you; responded to things he did not say, mashed multiple statements under one number, used a different number of items in your list than he had in his, and generally seemed to miss the whole point of responding to a list with a list.

Let me try and show you how it's done...

1. You obviously did not read thoroughly, or did not understand. The remainder of this post will show that without a doubt.

2.1- You should DEFINATELY expect the possibility of requiring a hard-reset when the fact is stated MULTIPLE times in the instructional document AND when running the program itself. It is written in big, shiny, red, underlined letters to catch the attention of the slightly mentally challenged. You are even required to tap a button on your device to confirm you understand and accept the risk.

2.2- Your version of Sense UI has nothing to do with the shell hack required for the transparency effect.

2.3- At no time have I stated ANY OS version that I tested successfully, only those that users have reported to have worked.

3- You already said that, and I already said it might happen.

4- Wether or not your backup solution ("program", if "solution" was too confusing of a word) was succesful, or if you had been competant enough to correctly utilize it, is your problem. I am not developing a backup application here, perhaps you should find the person who is developing yours and complain to them.

5.1- You did not post in "annoyance", you posted in ignorance.

5.2- I don't care if you appreciate this or any other tweak, there is no excuse for posting childish rants in a civilized thread.

5.3- You may have followed the instructions but you obviously did not understand or consider the risks.

5.4- Your phone did turn on, it simply failed to boot, which I warned may happen.

And now for a numbered list of my own...

Please educate yourself as to the meaning of the term "bricked" when refering to Windows Mobile devices. (and many other mobile electronics for that matter)

Please understand I will be very reluctant to assist you in resolving any issue you might have with my contributions in the future. A lenghty heart-felt apology may sway my decision... but probably not by much.

Please keep your drivel away from my thread.

Considering the fact that your experience may have tought you the valuable lesson; "pay close attention to a developers instructions before you put something on your device, and don't play with big boy hacks if you can't hold back the tears", then ...

YOU ARE VERY WELCOME!!

.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Flying back towards the states tomorrow morning... It has been a wonderful trip but sleeping in my own bed and powering-up my desktop will be very welcome. It's off topic for the thread but I'll be posting a link to my fiance's facebook page once she has uploaded her gigabytes worth of photos and videos from the trip. Portugal is a beautiful country.

I am hoping the next week or so will see most of the issues I have been working with resolved, and v0.6 final posted. Once I have started working on v0.7 builds, we will be very close to a stable BG Tweak, and we will start to see more of the fun options that have been planned and suggested.

Wish me luck on my return trip and stay tuned!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] millski:
We'll be glad to have you home (and back to work!), not to mention feeling jealous of your holiday.

Oh btw: OMFG yur app totaly bricked my fone and now my dog is on fire and it's all your fault!!!1!!1! :p
[Windows Mobile Software Development] gwbard:
:D

yeah, probably a big waste of your time -- but you just made my day!

gotta be the best post I've seen this year!

have a safe trip home, looking forward to continued development...

:D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] BoominSVX:
Well contrary to the above posts, I have to say I have been waiting for this for far too long. HDwall was great, but when all the great chefs went to 2012, I lost the option on my TP2 to have different HQ portrait and landscape wallpapers, and without the taskbar skinned, my screen got smaller as well. You are doing a GREAT job with it. I use Mightyrom w/cookie on 3 dirrerent phones in my house and this is in all of them. Occasionally I lose the taskbar and it gets confused between portrait and landscape views. This makes the landscape wallpaper taskbars stay on my portrait screen. The top bar can be fixed by clicking the start button and it will refresh the bar. The bottom bar takes some time to come back but eventually it will. Little kinks that I'm sure will be worked out, but as it stands... she's beautiful. You're doing great things here, and this is one of my MUST HAVE apps. Please don't be discouraged by those without self control. Can't wait for the new release.

Patiently smashing the refresh button everytime I arrive home, Me.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fluffiey:
I extracted my shell32.exe and dll file with ROMextractor, used the patching method and they are different file sizes but how do I know if my original shell32.exe 23xxx was patched or not? Would patching a patched shell32 work?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Sw1pe:
does anyone have files for 23565? I'm having problems of coping those two files
[Windows Mobile Software Development] TrofeoSC:
Nice response to a "Senior Member"??????!!!!!!!

Even a Noob like me knew what could happen, and it did several times as I "fooled" around with your program. By reading through this thread, I was ready for problems and was able to solve them to the point my phone works well!

I love this program and look forward to your new versions!

By the way, did you get my PM?

Thank you very much for all your hard work and I hope you really enjoyed your vacation!!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
The issues you are having with the bars getting mixed are usually caused by the refresh app getting closed by the OS's memory management.. The stability of the refresh app and converting it to a service will be one of my biggest priorities when I get home. In the mean-time, you can easily start it back up through it's link in \Windows\Startup\.

Thanks for your support!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I am sorry you are having trouble, are you using a 6.5.X ROM? The patching process will only be neccessary if you are. Also, I am sorry I did not state it in the instructions, but patching is most likely not neccessary if you used ROMExtractor, since your chef or kitchen probably already patched the files. I don't assume patching the files twice would cause any problems since the patcher is probably a simple byte-by-byte search and replace operation, but I can't say for sure. I would suggest first trying the files you extracted without patching them. Then try patching and only testing one bar at a time, to find wether or not both files are causing your failure or if it is only one. Let me know how it goes.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] papichulothrawn:
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

That was the long, complete version of what "The Rock" used to say: "Slow your roll and shut your mouth!"

Good job volDeus, I was laughing my A$$ of for 5 minutes straight. The wife was looking at me funny, but I didn't care. That was great!!!

-R
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
(multi-quote isn't working on Opera-mini so ...)

LOL, I'm glad you guys are enjoying reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it ... I got yelled at last night for leaving all the packing for my fiance while I banged on her laptop's keyboard and drank a half bottle of wine. :D

Many thanks for all the good wishes, we will be boarding for the first part of our flight in 30 minutes.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
Glad to know you enjoyed your holiday, looking forward to see some photos from Portugal :). I wish to ride my bike on the Algarve Circuit in Portimao some day... :D

antaed

p.s. you have a great sense of humour my friend :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] miniterror:
thanks gonna give it a go

ps here are the files of 21903

edit: after a little playing i cant get the task and menu bar transparent

think im a noob:p

could it be it isnt working cause the two files are recmodded in the rom?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mwalt2:
The files that you posted are fine. They match the md5/sha1 hash of the files I used from my kitchen for 21903. You just need to make sure you set the transparency that you want and then click on 'Set taskbar opacity' and/or 'Set menubar opacity' and follow the prompts. Then soft-reset your phone.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] fluffiey:
No problem. I love your program and it works now. I downloaded the files from your first post, but the extracted files works too. :) Yes, I assumed that patching a patched shell32 6.5.* wouldn't cause problems, now I know that doesn't work.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] miniterror:
think i am noob then:p

tried it at 0 and 255 and booth valeus looked the same after a soft reset

think i just stick at hd wall:-o

or does this give a better quality pick?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] NRGZ28:
Please take this to PM's from now on, I think we've seen enough of this. Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Boushh:
*edit* whoops *edit*
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
You are taking my post far too seriously :) If you read the title you would have seen I was just enjoying myself. Sorry to inform, my ego is not bruised. If I was rude, it was all in good fun, and "you started it". Not to mention the fact that you should not feel insulted by my comments if you genuinely feel they don't apply to you. That being said, I don't think anything you wrote in response to my post made much sense. You basically took alot of what I said out of context, or ignored what you said in the first place, in an attempt to find clever ways to make my post look bad. I won't pick apart your response here since the MOD wants it taken to PMs...

All levity aside, bottom line, your additude has no place in my thread. Or on the forum for that matter.

And this last post is not for you, it's for the rest of the thread's followers who might have misunderstood my intentions after reading your response.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] henk2484:
CHT Lock Screen

Sorry if this was posted already (couldn't find it).

After setting full transparency to both taskbar and menubar, and setting a background, all seemed to be in order. However, I found 1 minor issue. The CHT Lockscreen shows a white bar in the top-left corner (over the operator text).

Is there a fix for this, or am I doing something wrong?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Have you set a background for landscape as well as portrait? And, did the apearance of your bars change at all a soft reset?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Great, I'll update post #2 with the info.