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[Windows Mobile Themes] amcolash:
thank you, very nice to have a running list of alternatives to of ui's. dont forget the normal windows titanium for non-sense devices.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Titanium comes stock on all WM6.5 devices.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Managed to scrounge up two more UI's.
[Windows Mobile Themes] jerrya:
TOUCHXPERIENCE IS OUT! Guys, public beta is ready for touchxperience!
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Updated for TouchXperience! Thanks Jerry :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Alright guys, I need your help with something. I found something called WinDroid, or a theme for WinDroid, not sure. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=812202

This looks awesome, but I don't have the time right now to research it, and get it running on my device. Check it out and keep me updated.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Themes] NRGZ28:
Maxsense is a modification for Sense 2.5 just like Cookie HomeTab would be.... so it probably doesnt belong in your list there :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] NRGZ28:
Windroid is just a SKIN for Cookiehometab/sense 2.5 :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Damn, looks pretty as hell though. Also, because of this I now know of CHT2's existence. If CHT2 is as different as I think it is from the previous one, I might throw it up here as well.

Now, your partially right in that it is based off Sense. It's just an overhaul of Sense, but it's different enough to be classified as its own UI, in my opinion anyways.
[Windows Mobile Themes] t0k0m0k0:
About SBSH pocketbreeze

About SBSH pocketbreeze... as a home screen always developped (slowly and old fashionned)

yes you have to look at SBSH pocket breeze, it was the home screen for a lot of us (ppc users before htc sense)...

you have on the same home screen tab access to:

agenda, tasks, notes, messages, and weather integration (with pocketweather).

It was at the begining, the same as SPB shell... which has elvolved more than SBSH... ;)

a screen to see
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
fe widgets

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=544874
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
I actually used FE Widgets for a while. Tomorrow I'll put up FE and Pocket Breeze
[Windows Mobile Themes] jerrya:
What did you think? Ease and speed?
[Windows Mobile Themes] Casey_boy:
How about Jaxbot's WP7 theme for HD2?

It's a standalone app, but can be used to replace Sense.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8517176

Casey
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
in my opal works fine

but i think that need an widget for main menu
[Windows Mobile Themes] jerrya:
Thanks for the info!
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Hm, school keeps getting in the way. Either tomorrow or sometime this weekend I'll update the list.
[Windows Mobile Themes] soma900:
Very useful. Keep it up please.
[Windows Mobile Themes] ai6908:
Very useful thread. Didnt know there are so many UI out there! LOL

Thanks buddy...:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] kmsrao:
One more ui

Touch Shell

touchshell.com

Skins :

touch-shell.com/skins
[Windows Mobile Themes] kmsrao:
another one..

winghome

wingapp.fihspec.com
[Windows Mobile Themes] kmsrao:
still two more

sorry for multiple posts..

G-Smart Touch

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=386133

Motosurf

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=544813
[Windows Mobile Themes] kmsrao:
Don't know if it fits in this thread..

FSlide

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5768002&postcount=1
[Windows Mobile Themes] AlexandrosNic:
TouchXperience is an amazing job..

I really loved it!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Damn...wish I'd checked this thread a while ago. I was supposed to get emailed whenever someone posted. Sorry guys, I'll update it ASAP
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
That site was a bit of a pain to navigate so I'm opting not to place that one up.

FSlide has been up :p

_____

List updated!!
[Windows Mobile Themes] wildcardspv:
HTC Desire theme for WAD (WVGA)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=820260
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Thanks, it's been added.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
So I'm thinking about allowing CHT (Cookies Home Tab) Themes. In a sense this strays from the title and at the same time it doesn't. Why I say it doesn't is because technically they aren't the stock Sense UI. Anyways, looking for thoughts and input.
[Windows Mobile Themes] Trekfan422991:
Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

Throttle Launcher

MY THEME
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Well ThrottleLauncher is the third link down, but I'm assuming you want me to put your theme up?
[Windows Mobile Themes] prabhat:
I love Both

1) ThrottleLauncher (Free) + Theme by Fireslave (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=859799)

and

2) Host (Free/Windows Phone 7 like UI)

Not sure if these are better alternative to Cookies Home Tab?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
READ THIS!!

So...I can't tell if people are asking me to put the alternative up, or a theme related to it because I seem to get a lot of people mentioning alternatives that are listed. Please, before you post use Ctrl+F on the list to make sure the alternative you want me to list, isn't already listed.

Thank You
[Windows Mobile Themes] jjollyroger:
useful thread ! thanks for it.

what about adding a poll for the favorite UI?

I tested some of them.. within the free UI I really appreciated iPhoneToday cause of all it's settings features and "today" plugin.

Host is the one that looks better, it just needs a little development effort to get fully customizable.

both really battery friendly if compared to htc sense (at least on HD2)
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
I could do a poll. The list is longer than I'd like to put up so if someone wants to narrow it down to a more acceptable number I'd be more than happy to put up a poll. An "other" option would be available for those I didn't list.
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
Win Mo is dead and now all user with device using this OS search a way to have a unique UI...

i search a developper with good knowledge to perform a Unique FREE skin... like Fleux... a very good base to perform a skin.. using very similar to WP7 panel...

If a dev is interesting... LeSScro is ready to BURN CS5 !
[Windows Mobile Themes] jjollyroger:
not yet I hope.. I still find WM the most complete and fully manageable OS, and maybe thats why many user are spamming WM threads asking to port apps and themes to Android

I personally use htc sense as UI, just needed one more simple to switch when driving and more battery friendly when I can't use the charger..
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
I'm afraid you are a little premature with this statement. The Windows Mobile community is still alive, and as far as I'm concerned that's enough to say that Windows Mobile is alive.
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
communauty have a device, but lot of developpers change device to Wp7 or Android..; or shame on us... Apple Geek Phone !

then only standard user are still there... and standard user can't develop something...

Then it s dead..;
[Windows Mobile Themes] ashiqiqbal:
yap.. that's WM.. with possibilities to make everyone "unique".. it's dead?? not quite.. at least as of yet.. but with less and less new high-end devices coming up with WM, i guess it will eventually die out.. shame.. death of endless possibilities..

playing with my HD2 with WP7 and android for a while now.. love them both.. but i have to admit, no where near WM when we r talkin about "possibilities"..

stability or flexibility? i'd go for flexibility.. just my opinion..

sorry for spamming with off-topic discussion.. just expressing my frustration..
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
Yep !

Winmo was an OS with an universal feature... we can make what we want...

Android is fun but it miss something..

iOS is for user who love Phone but don't want have a technical utility... then Dumb Phone

WP7 is based on iOS technic but appear whith some interesting thing more fresh...

Symbian is REALYY dead...

And WinMo loose every good Dev... then we walk on cimetery and search some bones...

All Winmo users are now AngryBones... :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] paulojdaniel:
Hello

I liked to present this UI. Too bad only exist in Chinese and Russian. I think he's very fluid.

http://www.sosopi.com/default.aspx
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Looks alright. I can see some aspects of Sense in it. If there were an English version I'd probably put it up.
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
This UI is sooo cool... and new !!!

It s a Sense variation.. clean and very fast..; Not consume RAM but a very good potential...

I will ask dev to insert translation files... or create an english version...

LeSScro
[Windows Mobile Themes] jjollyroger:
hi, I report this one, iPhoneToday Has been already mentioned, but with this theme it seems a new thing
[Windows Mobile Themes] jmart518:
Hey LeSScro, did you ever hear anything back from the creator of Sosopi?
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
i ask dev to make a english version on his tread and he say :

Actual version is 13 +, and tru to fix some problems with lockscreen...

i tried to talk with 4pda user and i found a utility to translate SoSopi...

Name : Radialix 2... available in Multilangual...

But i m not a speciliast... then actually i create a new theme on my device...

Only for me.. and it s awesome... like all times i made something, you know what i m looking for ?
[Windows Mobile Themes] paulojdaniel:
Well.... and for us???:cool:
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
You need wait SoSopi or something like that...

I use my favorite programs to transform all my idea in real UI...

Wisbar Advance Desktop 2 !

Maybe i will post some graphics here... maybe another designer will be interesting to perform a SKIN or i have time i will post theme... i don't know !
[Windows Mobile Themes] jmart518:
Thanks for the update and I would love to see what you have come up with Lesscro, you have always done amazing work
[Windows Mobile Themes] jjollyroger:
another two WP7 UI :

- TodayXLive

- Fleux
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
TodayXlive... is a Today plugin UI...

Seems to be recent and good for a beta version...

Flaux us an .net 3.5 APIn but nobody use this API... Why ? i don't know but i tried beta version and integrate some feature !
[Windows Mobile Themes] jmart518:
Hey guys, SoSoPi v14 has been released and now supports multiple resolutions in English.

Find it

HERE
[Windows Mobile Themes] majkeljj:
site doesn't work :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebornCSP:
SOSOPI V0.14

Screens:

I can`t post screens here, because i don`t have 8 posts, so sorry for this "code" links :(

4allmobile.eu/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=37429

Installation:

- copy extracted folder to your device memory or storage card and run "SoSoPi.exe" :)

- include extracted folder are folders 96, 128 and 192.

96 is for QVGA, WQVGA resolution

128 is for HVGA, SQVGA resolution

192 is for VGA, SVGA, WVGA resolution

... choose your folder and delete the other two folders.

Download link ->

czshare.com/1769263/q_J_/sosopi_v0.14_english.rar

Authors are devs from sosopi.com!

Sorry for my not so good english :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
it's works fine on my opal

thanks!!

but is it possible start it from home setting?
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebornCSP:
In settings u can set "Autorun" but there is note, that its "not recommended". So i don`t know...u can try it.
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
if i set autorun at startup give me an error "untrust certificate"

if i set today plugin nothing appear in home setting

than in some tab (music boock pictures) the slide option menu don't works

but it cool :)

hope the next release works better

p.s. sorry for my bad english:p
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebornCSP:
Yea, there are still some problems, but it`s on the right way I think :)

I`m now testing this and I`m waiting on the new version of this program.
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
When i have already begina new SKIN, SoSopi come in english...

Damn, too late ! :mad:
[Windows Mobile Themes] MTom:
this is very good.

weather that can be adjusted???

writes to edit locations.dat
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
post it however ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
don't worry... will come soon !
[Windows Mobile Themes] mimidudu:
Hi All

Does anyone know how to set a weather for the city?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] casouzaj:
I've tried some brazilian and american cities. Nothing! It seems that only chinese cities are covered. Try to fill in 'Bejing' or parts of chinese cities, like 'shen' or 'hong' and tap the button to the right. Names full of squares (i.e. not installed fonts) come up.

Hope they fix it pretty soon...
[Windows Mobile Themes] MTom:
I can not mail cards to configure
[Windows Mobile Themes] mimidudu:
Hi, casouzaj

From what I understand I have to put up the number that appears on this link:

http://english.wunderground.com/global/stations/83111.html

Rio de Janeiro = 83111
[Windows Mobile Themes] casouzaj:
If I put a number in there and tap the buton to the right, no city name comes up, for what the 'OK' button keeps greyed out. Were you able to add your city to the SoSoPi weather database? If so, would you mind telling me how you did it?

Thanks, anyway.
[Windows Mobile Themes] MTom:
It would be nice if it would work flawlessly :(

http://www.jithub.com/sosopi/Default.aspx

Use google translator
[Windows Mobile Themes] jam_27:
Just tried it on my Mio Explora k70 WM6.1. Its very fast in parts and very slow in some other parts (shortcuts, contacts etc). But the overall feeling is good. Can someone here make the interface smoother?:p
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
No source code released... then i think you can try to UPX exe !
[Windows Mobile Themes] urxz:
what of this list is best for hd2. I mean less battery drain
[Windows Mobile Themes] jjollyroger:
here's a new one : MetroHome65
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebornCSP:
The new version of SOSOPI was released today.

SOSOPI V0.20 -> www[dot]sosopi[dot]com

(sry, i can't post "live" links)
[Windows Mobile Themes] MTom:
the weather can not set up.

they describe something that you can set your own city :mad:
[Windows Mobile Themes] AndySchoen94:
nice nice :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
Sosopi 0.21 is out with an official English version: http://sosopi.com/SoftDownload.aspx?softId=1&submenuId=2

I've tried it and its previous versions extensively, and I must say I'm very impressed. Unless you want widgets a la SPB MS or Android, this is a really good alternative UI. I run it on my Elf without any memory problems, something that I can't say for many others - and I tried most of them.

I also tried to set up the weather query script as described on the forum, but without success. So I gave up and linked to TouchWeather instead...

Now there are many skins I would like to try, but with one exception they are all on the Sosopi web site or some Russian-language sites. On the former I need a PI-number to register (?), on the latter I need to fill out a Cyrillic captcha. Could some kind Chinese/Russian-speaking soul repost them here maybe? If that's acceptable to the original authors, of course. I also see some activity on this in Czech forums.

Spasiba, děkuji and Xie Xie! :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] screwdriv:
thats my problem too, i cant register to sosopi site because of that captcha. weird.

what i like about sosopi is the lock screen.. its so cool and clean. the message tab is good too. smooth transition with tabs.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Why XDA does not send me emails I'll never know. Well I've got a few pages to go through, and I'll try to get the list updated.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
And done...I think.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
There is also this:

http://mbagc.ru/

It's based on Homescreen++, and functionally it's another Sense-alike (like SoSoPi). Haven't yet had the courage to download and try it. Does anyone here know anything about it?
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
I like it, added to the list. AFAIK there is no English version as it is Russian (for anybody reading this).
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
Right, that's what put me off from trying to install it. it comes with a mortscript-based installer with a dialogue presumably in Russian. Now I could probably handle that, but my Elf can't handle Cyrillic. OTOH, I did a lot of work with HS++ some years ago, and I feel a bit mixed about it. Integrating it together with other today plugins was always a bit of a struggle.

I think I've tried just about every available UI for WM. What I kept on my device is PointUI due to its brilliant design (but some applets will slow it down), also the PointSense version which combines applets and widgets. It's a real shame this was abandoned before it got completely stable.

Another promising project that was abandoned was Infinity - very smooth and very customisable, and very much like Android or SPB MS in handling. But now and then it crashed really badly and would lock up everything...unlike for instance MS which recovers beautifully when it runs out of RAM. In general MS is such a polished product, as long as you like its esthetics. And there are plenty of nice skins available here.

I also used Throttlelauncher for a while, every new release got a bit faster and more stable - until it got dynamic wallpaper and complex widgets and ground to a halt on the Elf...

So far I am very impressed with SoSoPi - I've downloaded the skin editor and will try my hand at skinning. I'll let you know how it goes.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Please do

Also, for anyone interested, I've put a duplicate thread on PPCGeeks.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/windows-mobile-software/146957-sense-ui-alternatives.html

I figured it couldn't hurt.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bismuth89:
Anyone figured out how to add cities outside China in Sosopi weather? That's the only thing preventing me from using Sosopi :(
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
I set up a query service on my server, as described in the text file in the SoSoPi folder, then edited the appropriate config files. I could see that I was passing on the query correctly, but nothing happened. As a test I set it up directly without the query rerouting, so that at least I should have been able to enter Chinese cities, but again no go.

As far as as I could gather from Google-translated Russian sites even when they succeeded in getting Russian and Ukrainian weather data, these were incomplete and often wrong.

At the moment I am rediscovering the joys of SPB MS 2.1.5..... ;)
[Windows Mobile Themes] bismuth89:
ok, thanks for the info, still hoping that future version of sosopi will fix this weather problem :)
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
This thread (and some involuntary spare time) triggered my trying out more or less all the UIs mentioned here again - at least those that will run on my Elf.

I found myself looking at two different aspects: the usability of the design, and the efficiency of the software as to how it runs, handles memory, responds to clicks, etc.

I was surprised to find Homescreen++ to handle itself superbly. It is still rather limited and requires lots of other programs to provide a complete UI, but still. There are some decent skins out there as well.

Androkkid just doesn't look good in QVGA, otherwise really promising if you like the Android/Sense look.

I haven't tried any of the IPhone look-alikes, as far as i'm concerned they're just app launchers (just like the IPhone itself). Same goes for the Metro UI-wannabees, they just don't do it for me.

WAD is great for designing stuff, but is far too finicky for everyday use, at least on my device. Same goes for ThrottleLauncher, although there are some great skins and widgets for it.

I love PointUI. The interaction is probably the best available (scrolling and editing apps is perfect, the bottom bar with integrated indicator, launchers and a home button a la WM7 all work very well), although it is a bit cluttered. Plenty of really good applets and/or widgets available. And I generally like the WM7-inspired look and feel. The PointSense suite is the best Hero Sense mimic, I once put my Elf next to a Hero and the only real differences were due to the QVGA screen. But it's terribly flaky, I tend to crash several times a day even with the partly rewritten Adrenaline version. What a shame.... :(

I must confess I liked the leaked WM7 Photon previews, and was terribly disappointed with the Metro UI. So naturally I liked PointUI.

A direct clone of Photon is SHBT MyHome, although it uses expanding bubbles a la WM6.1 Smartphone, which was only one design option for WM7. The trial version of 1.6 (version 2.0 does not have a trial version) runs for only 2 minutes before committing Hara-kiri, but I found the expanding bubbles somewhat annoying and the big clock which normally dominates the screen is a dummy...... Support is apparently withdrawn for it and you can't even make a purchase anymore.

So what's left? SPB. I decided to go for the non-widget version 2.1.5 (which I luckily still had on my PC from the old days) rather than 3. After trying several skins I settled on the Ultimate WM7 v2 skin. Has everything I need, very finger-friendy even on the small Elf screen and has never let me down, not even once. I am very happy with it and someone is going to get a surprise donation as soon as I have my next paycheck! :)

Sorry for the ramble, here is another blast ffrom the past (and yes, I tried it - brilliant idea and could have become something):

TodayLife
[Windows Mobile Themes] jinge:
Hi!

I am looking for a very simple app launcher replacing the today screen.

I have a device used for only 1 main program, and I would like it to be easy to launch. I just may need 2-3 apps more in case of, but not necessarly.

I am looking for something very light in memory, and maybe displaying time/date/battery, but it is not mandatory, and I don't need anything else...

Would you have any recommandations?

I am using the iPhoneToday one, it does the work, but is a bit.. too much (a bit slow on the device) - something lighter would be great!
[Windows Mobile Themes] lesscro:
use a lockscreen like S2U2 and a simple Today plugin to display shortcut...
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Anyone get in on the SoSoPi website for skins? I registered but an email never came through.
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Updated the list. One dead, more development halted.
[Windows Mobile Themes] drarif:
not fair....

i saw many russian site(you kno which i want to mention) and chinese site uses many idea/ theme....bla bla frm xda developers forum. but those sites make impossible to access due to language problem. ths is not fair. as for example ...SoSoPi launches in english but no tutorial/ supports in english........:mad::mad:
[Windows Mobile Themes] JDog2pt0:
Well look at it this way, how many of our interfaces are available in their language with tutorials in their language? Google translate is a lovely tool (when it works properly). Until there is an accepted universal language, or universal translator, it's just something we're going to have to put up with.
[Windows Mobile Themes] bfarkin:
Another alternative (at least if you get a Motorola ES400 :cool:) is the Motorola Enterprise User Interface (MEUI). I'd really like to see this ported.

Failing that, I found the solution which works for me. I really like the design and interaction of PointUI, but could never get Home 2 to work smoothly on my Elf. So I rolled back and found a test version of Home 1 which works flawlessly, together with pocketCM/ThumbCal/Dialer/touchPal all skinned perfectly. :D
[Windows Mobile Themes] screwdriv:
sosopi update

theres a new version 0.24...

anyone tried to download skin?

I cant download anymore, im just using google translate and i think it needed to register first before the download.
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebornCSP:
YES, you must be registered and then you have to get some points (from your activity on sosopi discussion board) for download
[Windows Mobile Themes] gp.triple:
someone can share here some skin?

thanks
[Windows Mobile Themes] rebornCSP:
Now i download this skin... (for version SOSOPI 0.24A)

Download -> http://czshare.com/2225723/10645774250.rar