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[Windows Mobile Themes] nowhereXmanX:
Originally Posted by MarkAtHome

Just an FYI that once SPB Shell and your stuff is installed to DEVICE MEMORY, SKTools can be successfully used to move the whole shebang to the SDHC card -- everything works fine afterwards.

Wats does it mean this? can i change the location of the proplus freedom? or the mobile shell? cuz i have an omnia i 900 so no much memory.

question: i cant see the carrosel, the page is all black. i need to add or something?

(i have the new versionof proplus freedom).
[Windows Mobile Themes] nowhereXmanX:
sorry but something happened . i need to be in lifestyle to backup the the setting of my proplus ultimate elegance? cuz i was in professional and from there i use the luncher go to proplus manager then backup in slot 1. then update the cab . later i try to restore and.... just restored the professional but no the lifestyle. do you know wat to do? or do i need to be in the lifestyle to backup that setting?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
SKTools has an option to Move Data or program from device memory to storage memory. The only problem is that you need to install everything to device memory first so if you dont have much memory in the first place then you are stuffed.

Does anyone else have a problem with the carousel in [W]QVGA?

The Backup utility saves ALL layouts on ALL screens so you dont have to be on a perticular screen before performing a backup, it will save both the professional and lifestyle layouts to the same file.

Did you change back to the menubar you was using before restoring the layout? When you install the cab the default menubar will be the original one so if you backed up say an elegance layout then you wont see it until you change your menubar to that group (elegance, ultimate elegance or droid).

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You are welcome :)

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Lichsv:
Thanks Mskip, but 2 more questions

what type and size of font you use in the weather text?

I can apply any type of Font?

Thanks Again this theme is awesome! :D

srry for my english :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I think the font I used was Arial 20point (for QVGA you would use 9 or 10) but since its just a bmp image you can use any type you want as long as its approximately the same size so it displays properly on the screen.

Also it needs to be in exactly the same vertical position as the existing text.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Lichsv:
O.k Thanks again... and the final Question :p

What file I need to open with winrar, theres a lot of files :p

EDIT: CHECK this image

img687.imageshack.us/img687/4487/clipboard02fe.jpg
[Windows Mobile Themes] nowhereXmanX:
THX for helping me out.

so.... i installed the spb MS and your cab. I have 3 mb left hahahaha.

so... with SKTools i can move the spb mobile Shell and your cab? or it will be a problem, or it will run too slow the shell. ¿?

ps: thx for the update of the QVGA version.

ps 2: are you still gonna make a video?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Running mobile shell from the storage card doesnt slow it down at all as far as I know.

Here are instructions that I wrote a while ago in the spb thread:

Moving Spb Mobile Shell from Device Memory to Storage Card (All Resolutions)

1. Install spb Mobile Shell normally (will install by default to device memory) and ProPlus if you want to

2. Install the latest sktools *HERE*

3. Exit Mobile Shell (Launcher, Settings, Spb Mobile Shell, bottom right Menu button, Exit Shell)

4. Start SkTools

5. Select 'Move Data' from the list

6. Select 'Move Folder'

7. Select 'Move the folder with Content'

8. In the main screen browse to 'Program Files, Spb Mobile Shell (so it is in the top box), then click on 'Action, OK'

9. Now choose your target folder, browse to Storage Card, then click on 'Action, New' and name your new folder 'Program Files' (this step is neccessary incase you install any theme packs or widget packs)

10. Now select the folder you just created so it is in the top box (Program Files) and click on 'Action, OK'

11. On the next screen click on 'Yes'

12. SkTools will now modify any registry entrys and move the folder.

12a. It will come up with a message saying unable to copy 1 file: Press OK to proceed, just click on OK and let the process finish.

13. Now click OK when it finishes and exit SkTools.

Soft Reset your phone and it will load into Mobile Shell (FROM THE STORAGE CARD).

You can now install any themes or widgets to Storage Card and save on your device memory.

Yes I will make a youtube vid to show off the different functions if I can ever get round to it lol.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] DannyBiker:
I did that on my HTC MEGA (QVGA, correct me if I'm wrong) but I still have the 3.5.5 layout. No ProPlus Freedom skin for me...:confused:

EDIT : great, now, even though I followed the uninstall tutorial, I can't get TouchFlo anymore. I'm good for an hard reset...:x
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You will start off with the original theme you just need to change it through the MSkip's ProPlus Tools, Proplus Manager program.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] claus1953:
Neither SPB MobileShell, nor this theme has nothing at all to do with TouchFLO... you must have done something else wrong.

Btw. did you check TouchFLo again on the today screen options? When installing SPB MobileShell it gets disabled.
[Windows Mobile Themes] DannyBiker:
Yeah, I figured it out.

I'll stick with the Mega original layout though. Don't get me wrong, your work is amazing and does really bring Spb mobile shell to the next level but I just find the HTC TouchFlo interface so classy that it is hard for me to switch to Spb; I guess I should look for a mod for that. But you almost convinced me !:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
Hi,

someone knows how to open the Background.dat and replaced with a different wallpaper. I just do not get open.

Many thanks for your help
[Windows Mobile Themes] loplo:
The only thing you have to do, is to read the first post. You don't have to read all the 21 pages, only the first post.

Works?!
[Windows Mobile Themes] thomaselfert:
i have it. But it is not going. **** !!!

I look once more
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
From the first post..

[TIP] The Background image wont change on the Home Hub..

Change your background as normal through the menu button

Goto Start Menu, Programs, MSkip's ProPlus Manager, Refresh Background

Did that not work?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] nowhereXmanX:
thx for helping me out with my phone. i imagine that your advice of transferring spb ms with your soft to the store card , is the same procedure to move the data to the memory of the phone. i mean the 1 it has 8 gb no the device memory. could i do that right?

PS. some1 has the same problem with the carrusel that's all black ¿?

ps2: how can i know wat programs i can move the data to the "mi memoria" of 8 gb
[Windows Mobile Themes] scpion:
hey Mark,

Is there anyway I can install your espresso mod on top of your Freedom theme? Reason is I wanted to have the sense widgets layout too..

I tried but it seems to crash the phone, error message is with mobileshell.exe

EDIT.. I have also install the "MSkip_ProPlus_UltimateV2_XtraLite 3.5.3_VGA_200110.cab" ..

So I am not too sure which is causing the crash... Sorry if it is not suppose to work this way!!:D
[Windows Mobile Themes] engfantom:
yes i have the same issue , i setup your cap normal its ok when i choose your them it crash all things your tool and spb shell and error message for spb lancher exe cant load
[Windows Mobile Themes] Daniu123:
a lot of clocks,ikons not working ;/ help

1. I instaled SPB Mobile Shell 3.5.5

2. Instaled MSkip ProPlus Freedom

3. Soft Reset
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What phone do you have and what version did you download and install?

Did you install ProPlus Freedom to DEVICE memory?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Daniu123:
Phone Samsung Omnia i900. Yes on Device memory...
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You cannot install more than 1 Mobile Shell theme at a time. Thats why I made ProPlus Freedom to bring everything under the same cab.

If you install say UltimateV2 and then install ProPlus Freedom over the top then the latter will overwrite all the original cabs settings and files.

Is it the Sense widgets you want to use with a ProPlus Freedom theme or the other way round? A self injecting widget pack could easily be made of the sense widgets but I would need permission from the creator before I would do that. If you just want my widgets to use with another theme then I have a widgets only self injecting pack in the first post (I think).

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What version of ProPlus Freedom did you install?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
If you just try to move the files manually then you will end up breaking the installation and it wont work. You need to use a program like SK Tools which will change registry entries as needed.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Daniu123:
Full version (with added widgets)

MSkip_ProPlus_Freedom_Full_3.5.5__W_QVGA_20100712
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
So what exactly is the problem?

What happens when you change the clocks, batterys, weather widgets to any of the new skins?

Do you get the MSkip's ProPlus Tools folder in the start menu?

Can you change to any of the new menubars or perform any screen mods?

Please give as much info as possible and I will do my best to help.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Daniu123:
When I try to change the clock does not change ;/ Working only standard clocks and other.Yes I have MSkip's ProPlus Tools folder.Yes can change, and can moding screen.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Greanmurk:
Hi, Mark.

First of all, thanks for your work, I used UltimateV2 few months - it's great experience!

I tried Freedom and found it have a small regression: looks like Line (Black) and Line (White) are missed, so my layout is now broken.

Can this be fixed, or I just missed where those backpanels are placed?
[Windows Mobile Themes] scpion:
I would really appreciate if u could create a sense widget pack! Now that u have mentioned it, it would be even better if u could include a sense theme in your next update for Proplus Freedom! eg, Static homscreen tabs similar to Elegance theme but I felt that the existing ones are pretty small IMO.. :D erm.. if u know what I mean... I have been playing around with Pointui recently ( I know its outdated...) But I really love the way that their programs tabs will remain static and only part of their homescreen will slide. ( this is the only thing I like abt that UI, the rest of it are pretty unstable.. I think..)

Btw thanks for all your hard work!!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
Is it possible to make the large selector button menubar even more transparent (so the background shows through more)?

Kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Yes its easily possible just the mask needs making darker to make the image more transparent.

What exact theme are you talking about though and how transparent do you want the selector bar?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
So just one clock or other things too?

The more information you provide the quicker I can help.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
To be perfectly honest I left them out of the included widgets because I thought noone used them lol. If you would like I will put the 2 vertical and 2 horizontal lines back in.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
I'm using Ultimate Elegance (ProPlus Freedom) and I was thinking I'd like the selector bar to look like the default status icons (just kind of ghost images). Is that possible?

thanks

kathy

ps. could you tell me why sometimes the menubar at the bottom of the SPB Professional screen appears transparent with my wallpaper showing through and sometimes it appears normal? I'd really like for it to be transparent all the time but I'm not sure if that is possible, if it is possible could you tell me how to make it always transparent?

thanks again

kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] Greanmurk:
I had a thought that it can be intentional... For me it's definitely would be nice if it's possible to back the lines.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Vostradamus:
if you want they're part of what I added to MsM ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ok I will put them back in the next version which should be in a day or 2 as I have made some new 'android' status icons and made some improvements to the scripts. Also adding the ability to enable/disable SpbMobileShell from the windows startup folder just in case you dont want it to run when you boot into Windows Mobile.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Here you go just download the attachment and delete the .mod.zip from the end so the filename is MSkipFiles.dat then copy it to your program files, spb mobile shell folder and soft reset (or restart shell from the MSkip ProPlus Tools folder). I wasnt sure if you wanted any transparency on the selected page button so I gave it just a bit but not as much as the unselected pages. This file is for [W]VGA so if you need a different resolution just say.

Let me know if it needs any more adjustment.

What exactly do you mean with the original menubar? By default it is transparent but I guess some background images might make it look solid. Can you provide some screenshots of the different situations you are talking about where it goes from transparent to solid?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
Good morning MSkip, I haven't installed the new file you gave me yet. I just got up and read your reply so I'm uploading the screen shots you asked for first. It changes whenever I swipe down from a lifestyle panel and I never know which it will be, solid or transparent.

thanks

Kathy

ps. Now I realized why I haven't installed the file yet, I need WQVGA (I'm using a loaner at the moment, for my own phone - Omnia II- the WVGA is perfect). Could you upload the other one for me? I did tell you I just woke up right? lol.:p
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
I will have a proper look at the screenshots in a minute but heres the QVGA version you need for the Elegance menubar. Just rename to MSkipFiles.dat and copy across as directed before.

Is the problem with the menubar on the professional screen only?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
Thanks for your quick response MSkip. Yes, it's only on the Professional Screen, all my lifestyle panels have your large button menubar and they work perfectly.

thanks again

Kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
MSKip, this is probably a dumb question but do I have to unzip the file first? I tried just renaming it and copying it the way it is but nothing happened.

thanks

Kathy

I tried to unzip it but it asked for a password, I'm sorry I haven't been able to get this to work, I'm probably just missing something really simple.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
OK, I copied the file across like you said and I couldn't see any difference so I searched on the forum and found a password you had given someone else (I backed everything up first though). I unzipped the file on my phone (the password worked) but still no difference that I could see. I'm uploading a screenshot to show you what it looks like. I'd really like the menubar to look like the status icons above it.

thanks for your help

Kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ok try this one. Just unzip the attached file (no password needed) and copy the extracted file to your program files, spb mobile shell folder. Restart the shell and the menubar should be more transparent. If you want the selected page button more or less transparent then just say.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Im guessing you are using one of Vostrdamus's mods to enable the background image on the professional screen? Can you tell me exaclty what mods you have enabled (im not sure if he has pic sets for the pro screen) on the pro screen so I can look into it more.

The easy answer is that the original menubar is transparent so the only thing that would cause it to appear solid is a mod of some kind. If you can let me know what you have done then im sure it can easily be resolved.

The other thing you could try is to disable any pro screen mods that you have set on vostradamus's manager and try enabling the background images through my ProPlus Manager. It might make a difference it might not. Just rename your background dat file to qa_fundotela_pro.dat and copy to your mobile shell folder on your phone, then restart the shell.

Also if you can attach your background image dat file then I could check it and make sure its ok.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
Thanks MSkip, the menubar is perfect but I think the selected page button could be even a little more transparent if you don't mind. (just highlighted enough to be able to distinguish it from the others). Thanks a lot and thanks for making it easy for me.

Kathy:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ok same as last time extract and try this one. Just altered the transparency a bit.

Dont be afraid to say if you want the selector button more transparent it only takes a couple of clicks to alter it.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
UPDATE FOR PROPLUS FREEDOM [W]VGA RESOLUTION!!

ChangeLog:

18th July 2010 (VGA, WVGA)

+ Taken out the Reset Layout option when changing menubars to make the process easier. You can still reset the layout using the Layouts Restore program if needed.

+ When backing up a layout to a slot that is already being used you will now be asked if you want to overwrite the file.

+ If using a scrolling menubar (original, ultimate, ultimatev2, desire) you can now add extra hubs using the menu, add widget, shortcut, spblinks, lifestyle1-7 and then change the number of pages in the hub using the ProPlus Manager. You can do this in previous versions of Freedom but you couldnt change the number of pages.

+ When adding new hubs, the menubar on the new hubs will now be the same as the menubar on the lifestyle page.

+ Added the Original MenuBar ONLY option in the ProPlus Manager Themes which can be set on the professional or lifestyle or both screens.

+ Added horizontal and vertical lines (black or white) to the shortcut skins which was on older ProPlus cabs

+ Added NEW Android (droid) status widgets with either a black or grey text background

+ Remade the medium grey2 panel with the rounded edges that is used in the Sense look. Been made slightly bigger with a cleaner border

+ Added a new wallpaper for the lifestyle screen (HTC Sense).

+ Added the option in the ProPlus Manager to enable/disable SpbMobileShell from the windows, startup folder so that when you soft reset your device it wont automatically boot into Mobile Shell.

Download links on first post..

If you enjoy using this theme please consider making a donation. ALOT of work went into this to make it as good as it can be for everyone. Even if its just a small amount it gives me satisfaction and enthusiasm to carry on developing. Appreciation of my work is very welcomed.

Enjoy :D

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
Ok first things first. I would like even more transparency please. Now for the background thing, I used Plus1 (Full WVGA). I'm going to try to change the name and reinstall the background image and then use your program to enable it. I'll let you know how I make out. I switch things around so much sometimes I don't know what I've got lol, especially with this little loaner. I much prefer my Omnia II. Oh well, I'll get it back eventually, maybe I'll have this all figured out by then. Oops, I don't know if it matters or not but I just realized that this device isn't WVGA, it's WQVGA, would that be the probelm? I knew that it was, I just didn't realize that it was Full WVGA that I used.:o

I'll see what I can come up with,

thanks

Kathy

ps. this is the image I used. Where do I find my background dat. file? Do I just rename the image?
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Ok now I get it. The problem isnt that you are using the Full1 (WVGA) as its designed to ve used with WQVGA and WVGA resolutions. The problem is that you are using a picture frame widget to put the image on your screen.

A picture frame widget wont wont display in the menubar area as that area is locked for widgets on the original menubar. If you enable custom backgrounds for the professional screen, then either follow the instructions in the first post to make a background dat file, it will display fine. If you get a bit lost with understanding the instructions then send me a landscape image and a portrait image and I will make up the file for you to copy to your phone (to be displayed on the professional screen).

Try the attached file and tell me if its getting close lol :)

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
It's getting close MSkip, lol, even more transparent would be good though. I'd like to be able to just barely distinguish which one is selected. As for the background image I'd love it if you would make me the file, I've totally confused myself by now. I'll attach the portrait and landscape images in a moment, I just have to resize the image a bit.

thanks

Kathy

ps. having problems resizing (the file is too big to upload), will have to do it later

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
What about this one?

The portrait image wants to be 240x400 and the landscape image is 400x240. Just remember the top 26pixels will be covered by the taskbar.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
This one is perfect MSkip, thank you so much for all your time and help. I'll work on the image files in a while, have to go make my husband some supper. You should probably get some sleep, lol.

thanks again

Kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Im not that tired right now and working on the [W]QVGA update for ProPlus Freedom, plus I have to read about 20 pages of a thread to see if it need 'cleaning' so I will be around for a bit.

Just send the images when they are ready and I will make up the fundotela file with instructions on using it either tonight or in the morning.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] nowhereXmanX:
hi. question. i change the spb ms to the store card as you told me.... so with the new version that you'll bring (in qvga) it will be no problem when i update? cuz the spb ms had changed the directory.

PS. some1 has problems with the carrusel . mine is all black , cant see the carrusel.

here is the pic.
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
MSkip, I can't seem to get the files to be the right size. I'll look for another background pic that I can make work and get back to you. Thanks for all your help and patience.

Kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] nowhereXmanX:
why i have the weather graphic different from the letters? the moon is correct but no the letters.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
Have you tried going to Start Menu, MSkip's ProPlus Tools, ProPlus Manager, Screens Mods, Panels Layout, Original Panels Layout, Yes. It should restore your original carousel layout. If not then I think you need to uninstall Mobile Shell and reinstall it.

Im sorry what do you mean by 'the letters'?

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] mskip:
You can just send the pictures if you want they dont need to be exactly the right size I will resize them correctly and make the dat file for you.

Mark.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Greanmurk:
Thank you Mark, all work fine so far!
[Windows Mobile Themes] kenziesgrandma:
I really appreciate the offer MSkip, the problem is that I can't get the file small enough for the Forum to allow them to upload. If it's ok with you I'll keep working on it and when I get it right I'll upload them and get you to make the file to fit my own phone (Omnia II) which is WVGA, I'm hoping to have it back within just a week or so. If you do them for this loaner then I won't be able to use them on my phone right?

thanks again

Kathy
[Windows Mobile Themes] oldasuk:
Mark Ahj need something to change my Artemis but not uninstall ProPlus Freedom? Please advice. Hello Olda ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] julianpitt:
2 Packs

Hi Mskip, been playing around with all the SPB MS3 mods out there and yours is by far the best. Was wondering though if it's possible to install both Freedom and WM7 widget pack? I've tried already but it only allows the last pack installed to be used and all other widgets freeze.

Also, is it compatible with Vostradamus MsM?