yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] erdoke:
Thanks for the quick reply.

After removing 0.5 and restarting my HD2, I have transparency with the selected portrait wallpaper...

Regarding the refresh application, couldn't it be a service instead of a process? I have so many small tweaks running as a process that it ruins multitasking after a while, given the limitation of Windows Mobile (maximum 32 processes).
[Windows Mobile Software Development] adeadby30v:
so i tried extracting the files from the 21899 build and for whatever reason the taskbar goes transparent but the start menu tells me "Opacity address not found in file!!" i did it using all steps except #4 in second post. if anybody can help me out it would be awesome. seems to work great.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
Hi volDeus,

I tried the new 0.5 version but unfortunately without any success. No wallpaper and no bar transparency but the white box a couple of other folks also reported - please see screenshot 01.

Then I tried your suggestions: uninstall the program and any other customization that might interfere, clear the registry entries in HKCU, softreset and install again. Again, no chance for me.

[As an observation, after I uninstall the tweak and softreset the screen doesn't come back to normal. The only way to do that is by changing the theme and the wallpaper(s).]

Now comes the weird part :). The ROM I use comes with some themes to choose from. I prefer to use Artemis Green (whatever) and I experienced all the issues above with this theme onboard. What's strange is that when I tried to run your tweak over another theme (HTC Black), the program managed to change the lockscreen/start menu wallpaper :confused: - see screenshots 02 & 03.

OK, thanks for your efforts and I hope my feedback will help you to find a fix.

If there is a way I can be of any assistance please let me know.

Regards,

antaed

EDIT: I've uninstalled the cab and returned to the theme and homescreen wallpaper. Now the problem is I can't change the lockscreen/start menu wallpaper from Settings>Personalize>Lockscreen wallpaper. The lockscreen/start menu uses only the wallpapers which come with the themes, cannot use a custom one.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Read the message partner ... you quoted it ;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Lecl0ne:
Doesn't work on HD2 i deed to hard reset. Will wait for releases :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Alot of people are having trouble with aygshell.dll (the file required for menu-bar transparency). I don't really know what to suggest at this point. I will be marking the builds that people are having success with, maybe you could consider switching to one of them. I know 21898 was working for me a few weeks ago.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] erdoke:
Sorry, I have no clue how I could completely miss your last paragraph. :confused:
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I will be looking into the problem tonight, the other user who reported it first, gave me copies of some files from his device to look over. Hopefully I can resolve it soon. The reason you see the background applied to the lockscreen and start menu is because the app is successfully setting the today screen background. The problem is caused by a failure somewhere in Sense UI and the internal files that I have edited.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
No worries, and I'll try to get some work done on the background process as soon as possible.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
BETA update v0.6b1

Manual crop and resize...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
erdoke and antaed: What are your full Sense UI builds?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
manila: 2.5.20121412.1

os: 5.2.23557

i don't know how relevant it is but the chef uses the stock boot kernel in his rom for stability. as he mentioned few times on his thread, this is only one file - nk.exe.

so on the boot screen i see 1.72.82124 instead of 2.10.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] danar64:
Hi,

I have extracted the 23559 files (I use EnergyRom 23559 with CHT 1.7.1 for Blackstone) and I have installed the 0.5 and 0.6b1 version. I set the wallpaper and the opacity but when the phone restart, before the boot screen, it stops and it doesn't accept any command (also on-off button). So I must hard reset the phone.

Now I try with the 0.4 version.

os: 5.2.23559

manila: 2.5.20121225
[Windows Mobile Software Development] zecoj:
Would anyone be kind enough to post the original aygshell.dll file from a 21042 build? I'm using Shaks 4.30 which is locked thus can't have it dumped. Romextractor doesn't work for this file, dumping from the device/rom file doesn't work. recmod throws a ProcessCase0 error. Cheers.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] danar64:
Also with 0.4 ver.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] McRIP:
I have the same issue after update to v0.5, i think it is ok for homescreen in portrait and landscape but not for other tabs.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] saugbaer:
pic1+2 perfekt :D

pic3 visual errors :eek: ...can this be fixed ... manila file???

thanks in advance
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kakoo06:
the v 0.5 has kild my phone :(

my phone could'nt boot so HR :(
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Funkyrocemz:
maybe its something wrong with the shell files volDeus... I'm also on 23557...

guess I shoulda mentioned that to you somewhere...
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Yes, the shell files are what causes the boot failures, that issue won't be affected by the version that you try to use. The part of the mod that sets the opacity level hasn't changed since v0.1.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Yes, I will make a patch for the lockscreen soon.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'm very sorry, I hope you made a backup. Which is your build?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] erdoke:
2.5.20121412.1 (OS build: 23551)

Sorry for late reply.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Same as antaed .. after almost 4 hours of experimenting, the newer version is working on his device ... but I don't know why!! :)

Hopefully we can get more information later by experimenting with yours.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
BETA version update.

Version 0.6b2 posted in title post.

Minor bug-fixes and an easier method for adjusting the size of the crop rectangle in the image preperation dialog.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kakoo06:
hi videus ,my built is 21869 .

good luck , i know you work hard ;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thank you!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] danar64:
Someone has installed this software successfully on Energy Rom 23559 Blackstone (18-apr) ?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] jorgepr13:
I'm using 23562 (Tael rom)...

the taskbar works fine,

but the menubar says "Opacity address not found in file!!"

I follow your instructions to get the files
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Boushh:
Working fine on build 23559 with these SYS files.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Your aygshell.dll file is corrupt, you should try a different method from post #2.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
It seems that your aygshell.dll file is corrupt as well ...

I have added 23559 files to post #2 that were provided by another user who confirmed that they are working.

I will attach a copy here as well.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
BETA version update

Version 0.6b3 and 0.6b3MM are up in title post!!

Fixed the issue some users had with a white square and no background in Sense UI.

Removed background display from level 1 tabs to resolve the problem with the darker text being illegible.

Added resolution text and more visible crop rectangle to crop/resize dialog.

In-case anyone hasn't noticed it yet, you can move the crop rectangle by dragging it.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Can you try one of the methods outlined in post #2 for obtaining your own shell files? Let me know what happens.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'll see if I can track them down for you tomorrow.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
this is a great update, it solved my issues and now it works like a charm on my hd2.

thank you so much :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] erdoke:
I'm wondering how we could further tweak this mod for 6.5.x builds where you have buttons on the Menu bar. It would be nice to have some glassy or transparent buttons together with the transparent menu bar. :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] tomylee79:
IDEA

different opacity level for programms.

I like to have no taskbar/softkeybar in Manila but in all othetr programs. otherwise it does not look good
[Windows Mobile Software Development] sopL87:
IDEA

It would be nice if we could browse whole device and storage card [sub folders] for wallpaper. If I have a wallpapers in 'storage card/my pictures/wallpapers/cars', I can't set them. Please, consider this idea in future releases and keep up Your awesome work;)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] blutus:
Lockscreen

I have also a lockscreen problem with v0.6b3. The 2 pics shows home tab and the lockscreen.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] danar64:
Someone can post the 23562 files because I have tried all the methods but the files extracted don't work. Thanks in advance.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] mat317:
can anyone confirm 21876 shell files in post 2 working? i got my files from the chef of my rom (rom extractor didn't work & dumping confused me) and my tg01 still flashes logo then black screen and have to hard reset, after setting opacity and background.. or confirm this works on non htc devices maybe. love the update though looks great!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kainomed:
same problem :o

thx for job
[Windows Mobile Software Development] jorgepr13:
I did it again with a blackstone rom and i got the same...

I'm using HTC ROM Image Editor then RecMod

i will try to get the files from another rom,

or where can I find a clean rom (23562)?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Huck33:
first of all, thanks for the CAB

like others i have a graphic bug on lockscreen

and my main problem is that i don't manage to have a transparant bar...

changing opacity has not real impact (black when set to 0 or grey when set to 255)

may be it's because the rom i'm using is based on sense 2_5_2011

if someone can help me...

regards
[Windows Mobile Software Development] kakoo06:
hi all ,

so i try with htc rom editore but i can't find the "MSXIPKernel" and with the rom extractor it creat one file (folder ??) that i cant open with resco file explorer and with the file explorer and also the v0.6b3 can't find the extracted files .

i'm on htc rom 1.66 .
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'll look into it :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
This will not be possible unless I find another method for the transparency effect that does not involve the shell hack. I am very interested in this as well but it will be difficult if even possible, and may require writing an app similar to WisBar which takes complete control of your task and menu-bars. I have been researching it for a few days already though, in an attempt to eliminate the need for the shell hack, since so many people are having boot failures when attempting it.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Yes, this was mentioned before, the limitation is because of a flaw in the standard Windows Mobile file picking dialog. I will be replacing the dialog soon with one of my own design that includes a tree view for folders and a thumbnail view for images. Also, once the program is integrated into the Sense UI menu, you will be able to choose images with the standard thumbnail/album view that is used in Sense if my MOD is not installed.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I will be releasing a patch for that as soon as possible.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Patch coming soon.

Is your today screen background being set correctly? It should match the one you chose for Sense UI.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Unless you can find a shipped or leaked stock ROM, the best way is to search for the kitchen instead of the ROM. As mwalt2 mentioned earlier, the HTC Rom Image Editor method will not work if your ROM was cooked with bepe's platformrebuilder.

You can google "23562 SYS XIP" and you may find the SYS files for your build (a component used in kitchens). That is how I obtained alot of the files in post #2.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
My trip to Europe..

I am leaving tomorrow for a trip to Portugal (finally). I will still try to make some updates with my laptop while I am gone, but don't expect me to be as active as I have the last couple weeks :)

I will be spending the mojority of the day getting ready for the trip but I will try to add in a few more features this morning.

The main feature I am going to try and implement will be a "fake" transparency mode. This mode will work the same way as HDWall or MaxTF3D Theme Editor. The transparency effect will only look right in portrait but it will not require the use of the shell hack that so many people are having trouble with (boot failures). I am sorry I do not have a better solution yet but at least this is temporarily better than nothing.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Huck33:
yes it is

i tried other background in order to be sure but with same result

thanks for your help
[Windows Mobile Software Development] danar64:
Well I have a doubt. Why should I make complicated procedures to extract the files whilst I could extract the files with Resco Explorer directly to the windows folder ?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Until we resolve it you can try using the fake transparency mode I am about to implement. (testing it now)

If you mean "extract the files

from

the windows folder" .. Then I don't think it will work, but you are welcome to try.

Just make sure that the files are approximately 800kb for shell32.exe, and 400kb for aygshell.dll ... or the files are most likely corrupt.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] jorgepr13:
Thanks a lot... that worked

there was a big difference in sizes from bytes to kb
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Great, I'm glad it's working, and thank you for the files!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
BETA Version Update

Version 0.6b4 and 0.6b4 MM up in title post!

Added "fake" transparency mode as a temporary fix for anyone who is having problems with the shell hack (boot failures). Enable it in the settings tab. This mode works the same way that HDWall or MaxTF3D Theme Editor do. For portrait only.

Standard opacity setting now remembers last opacity level used.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] jorgepr13:
That will be good to have it in post #2, in the end, like a note or something like that.

Thanks a lot for your work!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I was thinking the same thing, I will add it now.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] papichulothrawn:
Excellent

I have tried all 4 variations (With/Without HQ method, With/Without fake transparency)

Flawless. I have cropped images. No Problems.

Seems to me that it is working perfectly as it is...

I am using a Rhodium with 23559 (Energy Rom, with Cookie).

Enjoy your vacation!!!

Then, when you return ;) seems there are 3 requests still to do ;)

1. Make the app a service.

2. Add your file selection screen.

3. Random option directed to a specified folder.

Thanks so much!

Again, enjoy your vacation!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Finezt:
can you implent this hack with the agenda or i am the only one who's got this?

sorry for my english~!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] xRILEYx:
hey, It's rileyundying from ppcgeeks. I was able to install this and make it work with the fake fix on the 23559 build. Any word on when the fake fix won't have to be an option? Until then, this is still perfect! Thank you!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
No, luck with the 23559 files from post #2?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thank you very much :) All of those features are on the planned changes list. The next thing I will focus on is integration with the Sense menu, but immediately after that I will work on the refresh process, and then the automatic wallpaper changing. And don't worry, this project is too much fun, so I will still do some work with it during my vacation.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I will look into it.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] c0de_junkie:
if anyone can post 23563 that would be great!!! theres a new CDMA energy rom and was looking to update!!! thanks a lot
[Windows Mobile Software Development] papichulothrawn:
I tried the ones from the previous build 23559... and they work fine with 23563. I just upgraded to it on Energy... but GSM version.

(Edit) I grabbed the files out of 23563 build, so here is the zip, in case the previous build doesn't work for some
[Windows Mobile Software Development] c0de_junkie:
ok great thanks alot, ill give it a go, and see what happens.

Also to the vol THIS APP ROCKS man please keep up the great work!!!!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
+1

this became one of my must-have-apps :D

so much in fact that i had to give it credit under my signature along with my favorite rom and cht ;)

outstanding work you're doing here

tenha o divertimento meu amigo! :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Thanks for the support guys, it keeps me motivated :)

é o meu plano!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Here's a cab with Sense UI menu integration ... I still have alot to do to it but it's working if anyone wants to play with it. I'll post it in the title post when it's a little cleaner.

If you open the home menu in Sense and choose "Set weather wallpaper", after you choose an image it will trigger the crop dialog and let you do your thing with it. After you tap "Accept" be patient, the app will ask if you want to use the same image for the opposite of whichever orientation you set. If you tap "Yes" when prompted, be patient again for the image to reload, and then be patient yet once more for the image to be applied :)

I know it's real messy, but like I said I am just posting it in-case anyone wants to play around with it ... I wouldn't even call this one a beta.

Oh and it only works with cookie's home tab 1.7.1... (only version I made so far)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] radiuspt:
Great wor.

Hi Voldeus,

Installed your latest 0.6b5 CHT cab & I'am very pleased to inform you that it works flawlessly.Been using it since last 20 mins or so & have changed almost 14 wallpapers using the manila weather wall feature.

Great work.:)

P.S:

Sorry i was not able to post feedback on the versions that you had pm'ed me.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] danar64:
Hi,

also for me the new beta works fine.

Only one old problem is the blank box on upper left corner on Lockscreen.

Thanks

I use EnergyROM with 23563 on blackstone.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] dagosjt:
I'll try whenever finish last Energy ROM installation!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] millski:
21897 shell files http://www.sendspace.com/file/6kpl5e
[Windows Mobile Software Development] c0de_junkie:
thanks alot man!!!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
played with it, works very well also if i choose "set animated weather".

it is a bit laggy but not much of a problem on my snapdragon driven hd2 :cool:

the only minor issue i have is that the softkey bar retains the previous background and i have to soft/manila reset.

i can't believe how fast this thing grows. you must be the developer with the best value-added-per-hour ratio... :D
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
Yeah that will all be removed later (the "Set animated" selection) so it won't be possible for you to experience the lag. When I am done you will just see "Set wallpaper" on the main menu and things will be alot snappier. I'll be fixing the softkey-bar refresh problem too (rotating your screen should fix it also).

Oh, and, I hate you :P no Snapdragon WinMO for Sprint.

Thanks :) I've been trying to squeeze as much in as possible before I leave, since updates will be coming alot slower for a couple of weeks while I'm gone. Flight is supposed to be in about 10 hours from now.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] iBlade67:
Thanks for your great work. Like it much better than to use HDWallpaper. I also have the softkey bar refresh problem but no biggi can live with it for now. Anyway enjoy your stay, have a good time, we will be here waiting for you :-)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cx1:
Still get a stuck boot on 21889 but the fake transparent works very well :) .

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Software Development] unthinkablehero:
I just have to say that you are awesome in your dealings with everyone here. You keep on track of things and update according to issues that come up. You have to be the most up to date person on xda!!!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Look for a donation coming your way sometime after this Friday (I don't get paid til then). Keep up the good work, and stay safe on your trip.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] cx1:
Fake transparent seems to be only working on top bar on closer inspection. Still a nice addition though.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] antaed:
yeah i know and i don't blame you :D

but i'll hate you too when you'll get the evo this summer and leave wm for android :p
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Raadius:
Im soo lost.

I d/l the 0.64b cab, I also d/l my OS shell version, but now im reading about ROM ripping and replacing and I don't want to touch my rom, I don't even want to touch the opacity, I just want the HD wallpaper to show, do I need to do all those things above just to get the higher resolution wallpaper on my phone?
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
No, you can use the mod without the opacity hack, but it will be setting your today screen background along with your sense bakground. I can make another version with a setting that disables the extra features and just gives you the hq background function, but it will probably have to be tomorrow since i'm leaving for the airport in 2 hours.

You're sure you don't want the transparent bars? :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Raadius:
I wouldn't mind the transparent bars, I just afraid to mess up anything, lol. When I read your post #2, it kinda scared me. I just thought, ehhhh idk lol. I've done http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=601369 this but that skins all the pages, I just want the homescreen skinned.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
If you are reluctant to try the shell hack you could always use the "fake" transparency option .. You can enable it in the settings tab of BG Tweak. This MOD applies to all tabs as well, you may want to hold off until I've included options to choose which tabs you want skinned.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] Raadius:
Ok, ill hold off. Thanks for replying so fast. In other threads, the OP's don't respond for days or weeks, sheesh, lol. Thanks again.
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I'm replying from the airport too :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I definately appreciate it. One of the reasons I have been able to stay on top of things as much as I have is because I have been out of work. I have to steal change from my wife to buy a brew :D Las Vegas construction has ground to a halt in the recent recession. Bad news for a carpenter :)
[Windows Mobile Software Development] volDeus:
I love WinMo too much, I'll just end up gritting my teeth and waiting for a CDMA Snapdragon WinMo device to come along. Plus I am trying to talk my brother-in-law into getting the Evo, so at least I can play with his without giving up my Rhodium.