HOWTO: Create your own WM5 keyboard skin. - MDA II, XDA II, 2060 Windows Mobile 2005 Upgrading

Tools you need:
1. WinCE CAB Manager (Trialware)
2. PE Resource Explorer (Freeware)
3. Image manipulation software (e.g. Photoshop)
4. A sample keyboard skin .cab file (From Buzzdev.net, thanks Buzz!)
Instructions:
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Run CAB manager.
Open the sample .cab file.
Extract the only file there. i.e. "msim.96.dll.0409.mui"
Do not close the manager yet.
Run PE Resource Explorer
Navigate to: Sections > .rsrc > Bitmap > 15361 > English (United Stats)
Right click on it, choose "Export Resource" and save the bitmap file.
Do not close the Resource Explorer yet.
Run your preferred image manipulation software.
Open the bitmap file.
Change the "hue", "levels", "brightness" or "contrast" etc etc to your preference.
When you have produced the result you wanted, save it.
Switch back to PE Resource Explorer.
Right click on the same resource you did earlier, choose "Import Image Resource"
A new folder will appear below with number "15362" and file in it is "Natural Language" or whatever.
Now, right click the original bitmap that still named "English (United States)", and choose "Delete Resource".
Then double click the bitmap you just imported.
In the dialog box, change the values to "15361" and "English (United States)"
Then exit the program and click save when prompted.
Switch back to CAB Manager.
Delete the only file that named "msim.96.dll.0409.mui".
Drag the newly edited resource file into the same space.
When prompted, under [General] set "Archive" and "System".
Under [Flags] set "Ignore date..." and "Warn user...".
Under [Location] choose "\Windows" but leave "Hard-coded path" unchecked.
Click OK or whatever to carry on adding the file.
Then double click "CAB Information".
In the dialogue box, change "Company Name" to whatever, "Application Name" to whatever, then click OK.
Now save and exit.
As usual, copy the newly modified .cab file to your WM5 PPC and click to run it. SOP.
Soft reset.
VOILA! New keyboard skin

BTW, this is my first post. Hello to all
Neet to thanks all xda developers here for their great effort at supporting the Himalaya! Especially buzz_lightyear for his 1.6c WM5 rom!

cab manager?
hello aquaclear, as you said to chg keyboard we need cab manager (trialware). can you attach it for me? or any link to download it?
thx bro....

cab manager?
hello aquaclear, as you said to chg keyboard we need cab manager (trialware). can you attach it for me? or any link to download it?
thx bro....

image manipulation in our pda?
is it possible to chg our keyboard without image manipulation s/w? if possible, how to do it?
the s/w image manipulation you mean is in our pda or in our pc? if in our pda, can i use s/w picture and video to do it?
thx...

Skin not showing
I followed your guide, but I still get the standard keyboard. I even tried to install Buzz's skin, but again it didn't work. I am using a Universal (JasJar):
ROM: 1.13.53 WWE
Radio: 1.04.02
WM5: 5.0 OS 5.1.1700 (Build 14354.0.1.1)
Would appreciate your help!
Chagani

No luck on my Qtek 9100 either. Does anything -besides- copying the CAB to the PPC and running it have to be done ? ( Other than waiting a while and then soft-rebooting )

Does anyone know about this as i have not been able to get it done aswell! It does not a thing!

soft reset
I installed a .cab I found on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1220629 post number 7 has a link to www.miousers.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1812. After installing the cab on my phone I did a soft reset and it worked for me. Hope this helps you guys out.
If anyone knows of any sites that have more keyboard skins please post a link I would love to match the keyboard with my today theme.
buzz_lightyear sheds more light on the situation on this thread. Enjoy

I found a new white keyboard skin that installed fine, used it as base to make black one and mine still doesn't work.

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BtT: Easily customizing your splash screen for JAM, PDA2k

What you'll need:
CAB editor, such as OCP WinCE CAB Manager
Madkat's WM2k3 Boot Image Tool (attached)
Adobe Photoshop or other image editor
a compatible HTC device such as the Magician or Blue Angel
Summary:
Customized SplashX.nb files to be installed in \Windows directory of your device
Included:
Customizable Splash2.psd file for use with Adobe Photoshop
Steps:
1. Change the Splash2.psd file as necessary, then save a 24-bit BMP file called Splash2.bmp.
2. Use Madkat's Tool to convert the BMP file to an NB file.
3. Use the CAB editor to replace the Splash2.nb file with your version. WinCE CAB Manager may state an "Unspecified Error" when replacing the file. Instead, delete the original file, then drag the new NB file into the CAB file, hardcoding the \Windows folder as the install destination.
4. Save the CAB file and run it on your device!
Magician devices have only one splash screen, and it must be saved as Splash2.nb.
Blue Angel devices have two splash screens, Splash1.nb and Splash2.nb. Use the above steps to incorporate both splash screens as necessary.
Splash screens will be retained even after a hard reset, so use this after the Anansky's Big Storage hack, or if you just want to personalize your device, such as in the unfortunate event that it's lost or stolen - unless they know this trick, they won't be able to get rid of it!
Have fun!
Thanks mate works like a dream!!
Maybe it's just me, but I've read this post here and at Howardforums and I'm clearly missing something.
I've only ever used the nb_image_converter_859_418.exe to convert "any" bmp to the Splash2.NB file.
Then I drop that into my Windows Folder and use MDA3_bootimage_changer2.cab to apply the file. (Yes I'm using a Magician with this file!)
Soft reset and that's that. No need to do any cab file editing.
Cheers
Howard
PS. I've have both tools on my pc and can repost them, but they are from this site!
hshortt said:
Maybe it's just me, but I've read this post here and at Howardforums and I'm clearly missing something.
I've only ever used the nb_image_converter_859_418.exe to convert "any" bmp to the Splash2.NB file.
Then I drop that into my Windows Folder and use MDA3_bootimage_changer2.cab to apply the file. (Yes I'm using a Magician with this file!)
Soft reset and that's that. No need to do any cab file editing.
Cheers
Howard
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Tried that way myself a while ago but for some reason it refused to work for me? (could of been the fact i used a file called XDA2_bootimage_changer.CAB)?? anyway now I can use self contained cabs so I make some splash's for my friends
PS. I've have both tools on my pc and can repost them, but they are from this site!
it must be me, but what cab file are we using here ?
3. Use the CAB editor to replace the Splash2.nb file with your version. WinCE CAB Manager may state an "Unspecified Error" when replacing the file. Instead, delete the original file, then drag the new NB file into the CAB file, hardcoding the \Windows folder as the install destination.
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:?: :idea: :!: :?:
DOH! I forgot to include the file. It's there now in the top post.
3. Use the CAB editor to replace the Splash2.nb file with your version. WinCE CAB Manager may state an "Unspecified Error" when replacing the file. Instead, delete the original file, then drag the new NB file into the CAB file, hardcoding the \Windows folder as the install destination.
well, i'm using resco file explorer. i'm choosing on my pc to send the file to windows directory. he ask's me if i wanna overwrite it, i click yes and then it's done. i'm reloading, but still qtek logo on the screen(( what am i doing wrong?
ps. i tried to use WinCE CAB Manager but i didn't figured out how to use the program....
update:
oh, i needed to use a different file...
thanks guys! well done)
my version (unfortunatelly understandble only for russian speaking users) but maybe somebody will like it)
http://zhgun.ru/pics/i/draw/jamming_.jpg
http://rapidshare.de/files/2112736/jamming.cab.html
hshortt said:
Maybe it's just me, but I've read this post here and at Howardforums and I'm clearly missing something.
I've only ever used the nb_image_converter_859_418.exe to convert "any" bmp to the Splash2.NB file.
Then I drop that into my Windows Folder and use MDA3_bootimage_changer2.cab to apply the file. (Yes I'm using a Magician with this file!)
Soft reset and that's that. No need to do any cab file editing.
Cheers
Howard
PS. I've have both tools on my pc and can repost them, but they are from this site!
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hi, can't seem to download the attachments, could you repost them?
If you don't like Bill's Stuff...
I wonder if anyone can put some help my way.....
I used the xda2 image changer before and I had custom images on my XDA2.
I use this and all I get is a black screen on startup. If I open the .nb file with the converter it shows as it should. (this same .nb works on my XDA2!)
I now have a plain black boot up screen!!
DOH!!!!
Any ideas......?
THanks
First i had the t-mobile splash... wich i didn't like.
Now, whatever bootsplash cab i make, or download here.. after running it, my bootscreen stays blank ( as in black ).
oh well... its an improvement over t-mobile pink
( or is it because i'm running an ancient rom : 1.01.00 WWE ?, only have the device for 3 days... will be upgrading this weekend tho )
Here are my 2 favourites Splashscreens.
The blue one ist for the silver Magician, the darker one is for the new O2 XDA mini (black edition).
Hi I've editted the o2 logo here's the jpg file
I tried to upload the psd so you can edit it but it doesn't work, to bad!
Step-by-step making your own splashscreen
Guys,
Simpler than this you will not find.
Goto
http://pocketpcdubai.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/582600994/m/138105069
and find everything you need to know.
It worked perfectly for me...
Excellent information, real easy to do
this is mine:
Awesome...
I saw this before, but I have just tried it... and it is really cool 8) ... it gives the device a whole new look...
thanks BTT
My way to splash changer.
Hi,
I thanks to BTT for Splash Changer how to. But it is troublesome to everytime run WinCE cab manager in order to put Splash2.nb to the .cab file.
I try to remove Splash2.nb from the .cab file (and renamed the .cab to splash_changer.cab). Afterthat, put the Splash2.nb manually to \windows on PPC. Voila....., no need to everytime run WinCE cab manager!!!!!
Process:
1. Edit .bmp file to your like (Must be 240x320 pixels, 24bit).
2. Use nb_image_converter_859_418 to convert .bmp file to .nb, and change the .nb file to Splash2.nb.
3. Put Splash2.nb file directly to your \windows on PPC. You can do activesync and explore it.
4. Put splash_changer.cab to \temp for you to easier found it.
5. Run file explorer on PPC, and tap on splash_changer.cab.
6. Done! You can check by soft reset the PPC.
Hope it is helpful!
Regards,
Arto.
can it work on normal pocket pc?
can it work on normal pocket pc? (x50v)
Re: can it work on normal pocket pc?
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can it work on normal pocket pc? (x50v)
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No idea....
Regards,
Arto.

[UPD beta3] Microwave oven: TRANSLATE YOUR ROM - (for wizard only)

Hi ppl,
I've collected all the tools I use to translate roms from our chefs (God bless them). I don't want to steal anyone's work so the most of the credit should go to the creator of the tools I've packed, so all but Muiver, 2bytecut, Go.bat that were made by me.
It should be easy for everyone to make a translation following these steps (it's easier to do than to read ...):
1) Download and install windows PROFESSIONAL image in your language (source language) from here
2) Download your preferred foreign language (destination language) ROM (i.e. TNT or OCATIVOI or whatever ... )
3) copy the images over microwave dir, go to the command prompt and run GO "your language image file" "foreign language nbf file":
4) Let it run ... When Muiver opens up, set the right languages, pick your preferred options and hit GO.
MuiVer automatically looks for the right directories in the MS dump and copies it over the image that needs to be translated, modifying some files and making things you don't have to care about. At this stage you only have to choose, based on your (future) experience, what you want to copy and what not. The options are : Mui directories (OS), Other Mui files (OEMapplications), Other non MUI files (other language related files like staticdict); The more you copy, the most will be translated, more problem you may experience (missing texts, or applications that goes blank screen).
I suggest to always copy the MUI directories and experiment with other options.
5) You're nearly done only have to edit initflashfiles.dat according to your language. This file contains the localized name of some system directories and especially the start menu and start menu items names.
When wincmp opens up you will see two child windows: the left one is the file you have to edit, The right pane c0ntains the initflashfiles localized for your language. Edit the left one, according to what you can see in the right one and then "save source" from File menu. Take big care to the name of the "startup" dir (i.e. in italian it must be changed in "Esecuzione automatica") otherwise your rom won't start the customization (no screen alignment, no initial settings .. etc etc..). I suggest not to change the name of the links in the appbutton section however.
6) When nb2nbf opens up, set everything like always (look at the picture) and hit "translate" button
Flash your new translated rom (tools included)
It's a beta, just test .. I am quite happy with it. I'll update the script to run with other devices.
DOWNLOAD links beta3:
Rapidshare Download link
Mediafire Download link
Fixed beta3:
- Added a new tool to speed up initflashfiles.dat editing
Fixed beta2:
- Before flashing move or delete manually the file nk-old.nbf or the Updater could reflash that one in place of the translated one
it is good post, even in microwave oven cooked!
I think it doesn't work with ROMs that is >= 5.2.1620 because the shellresapps.dll.xxx.mui is incompatible with older versions?
Would someone be kind enough to translate TauRho3i to English.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332663
Anyone want to try?
-McMex
starkwong said:
I think it doesn't work with ROMs that is >= 5.2.1620 because the shellresapps.dll.xxx.mui is incompatible with older versions?
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If it's true, then remove the directory from dump.src dir before hitting "go" on muiver ... I'll check for it and handle the case in next version.
Would someone be kind enough to translate TauRho3i to English.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332663
Anyone want to try?
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Come on man ... you'have the tools now, why don't you try by yourself :|
can someone up load this tool to another host ? Ex: mediafire.com plz!
I'm having probs in downloading files from rapidshare
i'll try
mcmexican said:
Would someone be kind enough to translate TauRho3i to English.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332663
Anyone want to try?
-McMex
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i'll try
...but i'm waiting for my touchscreen
New tests shows that a very little number of .mui files (out of .mui dirs) are compatible with our WM6 releases ... for safe translations, do not copy them at all (MuiVer->File->options->Other Mui Files -> ignore all)
Hint: Take a look to the initFlashfiles.dat in the dump.src dir before editing the new one.
medkid said:
can someone up load this tool to another host ? Ex: mediafire.com plz!
I'm having probs in downloading files from rapidshare
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Done
@Taurho: Take a look at the ROMUpdateUtility.exe
TauRho said:
i'll try
...but i'm waiting for my touchscreen
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If I would have known I have a bricked 8125 sitting on my desk. But thank you.
-McMex
Working on TauRho3 WWE
mcmexican said:
If I would have known I have a bricked 8125 sitting on my desk. But thank you.
-McMex
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one colleague of mine... and my first beta-tester has lent me his WIZ (only for weekend, of course)!
so....I take back the development!!!
and TauRho4 WWE is arriving
...hummmm sunday morning! (italy time)
Great job! I am so expecting tools like this, thanks.
One quick question - Does it translate all content of the ROM, incl. OS and OEM applications? Or only OS, not for other applications in the ROM? Thanks?
it doesnt work with me i have downloaded all image file's from microsoft and when i instald it i get a pocket pc dir a tools dir a Images License txt file and a Images Readme file so i placed it all including the nbf file in the microwave dir and pressed go and a msdos screen flashes for about i mili second and then it does nothing did i do somthing wrong??
or can someone please explain me better
thanx
Danny
Can you explain a little more point number 5 and 6 plz?
I'm transalating from wwe to spanish thx.
It's my first attemp to do something with kitchens, etc...
Nice release pal.
Maybe I'm doing something wrong but is not working for me... That's what i did:
Downloaded from MS my localized image and installed it (I don't have the emulator installed, just the image).
Already downloaded my english ROM (in my case, TNT 5.0)
Did the GO stuff in this way "GO <localized-Image> <TNT5-ROM>
Then flashed the resultant ROM and it is still in English...
... What I did wrong?
Could you please post a detailed explanation (if it is possible with printscreens) about this process?
Sorry but I'm a little dumb using this one...
Regards and keep on doing this great job!
@com_reg
Does it translate all content of the ROM, incl. OS and OEM applications?
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It basically translate the OS and some HTC applications, but due to the high number of versions around, it is safe to only transalte the OS part. I've experienced problems with some HTC applications not displaying properly after translations. So you better make some tests excluding or not some files / dir from Muiver. I'll try to release a more flexible Muiver soon
@danny de w
Open a DOS prompt and type "GO <name of the MS image>.bin nk.nbf"
@cesarr4
Did you move your old nk.nbf in a different place ? The script renames it in nk-old.nbf but this is sometimes not enough: the update utility will still pick the old one in place of the new one. The easiest solution is to move the nk-old.nbf away from the microwave dir.
@JouSePo and ALL
I am at work right now and can't take pictures, I will do a better explanation with images when I'll be at home later. By now I can try to explaint it better by words:
During the process some applications will pop-up asking you to do something:
- the first one is the MuiVer, that automatically looks for the right directories in the MS dump and copies it over the image that needs to be translated, modifying some files and making thinghs you don't have to care about. At this stage you only have to choose, based on your (future) experience, what you want to copy and what not. The more you copy, the most will be translated, but you may experience more problem (missing texts, or applications that goes blank screen).
- The second application is a notepad instance, opened on your initFlashfiles.dat. This file contains the localized name of some system directories and especially the start menu. I suggest you to take a look to the initflashfiles present in the microwave\dump.src dir that is the localized version for your language and change the one in the notepad accordingly. The only part that REALLY NEED to be changed is the name of the "startup" dir (i.e. in italian it must be changed in "Esecuzione automatica") otherwise your rom won't start the customization (no screen alignment, no initial settings .. etc etc..)
- At this point the script will have built the nk.nb file that must be translated in a nk.nbf file in order to be flashed. This is done with the last program that opens up : nb2nbf. You will find a set of row in the middle of the screen, check the first checkbox in the first line and in the box on the right pick the nk.nb file from the microwave dir. On the same line choose OS in the combobox on the right and then just click on the text box on the left. A number will appear, it is all ok. Now click on translate and you're done.
Nice printscreens smogdragon!
Thanks!
I have a question:
Which .BIN file should I use? The installed file from Microsoft extracted the following .BIN files:
PPC_ESN.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_QVGA_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_SQUARE_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_VGA_SQUARE_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_VGA_VR.BIN
PPC_ESN_GSM_VR.BIN
All of them with same size... Which one should I use for my QTEK A9100 (Wizard)???
Thanks in advance!
In addition to my previous post, I'm getting the following error message when click on "GO" button at MUIVER program (see attachment).
What is going on? It doesn't happens when using Beta2 release.
@cesarr4
PPC_ESN_GSM_QVGA_VR.BIN is the best match with wizard's hardware.
As for the error, I've never seen that But I can see on the command prompt that you had a previous error "acces is denied". I would try to start clean, deleting dump and dump.src directories. Ah, be sure to have administration rights. Let me know
thanks for your prompt responses and your help.
I flashed the resultant rom to my Wizard and it is working fine but some issues arised with built-in apps. By example, the phone app doesn't start and built in software keyboard doesn't show up...
I was wondering if it is possible to extract the OS part from the MS image and pack it into a nk.nbf file and flash it (I mean, do not transkate a existing rom but using the OS inside the .bin file and flash it to the device)...
it is possible? what can be the side-effects doing that?
hello smogdragon
i tried using cmd and it work t for a little bit when i deed everything you said it say that it cant find this file cant find that file it cant find muiver nothing get recognized by cmd
but its all in the same dir and the image file too

MiniWeather for the VOX

Hey guys... just released a new chome weather version that should work with the VOX also. Can somebody give it a shot ?
I can't seem to get it to install,
Installation was unsuccessful. The program or setting cannot be installed because it does not have sufficient system permissions.
I'm using version 3 of Zeeshee ROM.
Cheers,
Same for me! Same rom. Btw, both weather progs delete my clock icon and blackscreen is not possible to load. (mini with dr.gonzo 6.1 rom)
Everything works!
Extract from cab all files for Windows directory and place them into the device.
Delete this files from cab and save cab.
Modify cab working.
Works brilliant .. Thanks a lot keep it up ... i like the background on the pictures what you post there . it will be great if you send it as well . cheers
I'm being stupid here.
I still can't get it to work.
Can someone upload the modified cab please.
Thank you.
Unzip attached file.
Copy files from 'Windows' (archive) to 'Windows' (device).
Copy cab to device and run it.
Reboot.
Enjoy!
Excellent!
Thank you for posting.
Regards,
Anyone have a screen shot of what it looks like?
TabletGuru said:
Unzip attached file.
Copy files from 'Windows' (archive) to 'Windows' (device).
Copy cab to device and run it.
Reboot.
Enjoy!
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Thank you it works perfect now.
Got it to work, sort of, so please help.
weather.yahoo.com gives me NLXX001 as code
Doesn't seem to do anything
(And so is c>f not working)
Are we still using weather.yahoo.com as source?
I had already installed the original MiniWeather on my on my vox (Orange E650) and all was OK except that in portrait mode the weather image didn't show on the clock tab whereas it did in portrait mode. So I decided to install the vox version to see if it would be fixed.
Unfortunately I've found that the files can't be copied over to the device's Windows folder because Resco says they already there as read-only files in ROM and therefore cannot be overwritten. So after installing the 1.0b CAB I get the following error when I initially select options:
Unknown command: "nu=timestamp"
Line 13(\program files\nrg\chomeminiweather\SetOptions.mscr):nu=TimeStamp()
Is there anything that can be done? Would the clock/weather Image have been fixed anyway? If not I'll revert to the previous version
Thanks and nice program !!!
can someoene post a home screen to show how this should look. Its messed up on mine i believe I get 2 panels - the first one works but the image is messed up. The second one says "forecast" but in there it just says "push centre button to update, push right softkey marked options to set your options"
I had trouble copying the two chome files to the windows directory - it said I didnt have permission to copy them.
can anyone assist ?
Frottage........ It sounds like you've had a similar problem to mine above.
If you can't copy the files over the install doesn't work properly.
I've reverted to the non-Vox version and all now seems OK on my Orange E650 with Dr.Gonzo's 5.2.19195 Rom
Try using the Resco Explorer trial to copy them across. It's because the files it's trying to replace are in ROM. Resco worked on my Dr. Gonzo E650.

Enhanced Notification Manager ?

Hi all,
has anyone tried this one already ?
Link
It seems to add some functionality to the Notification Manager (like turning on/off WiFi, for example). But I'm afraid it will not install, because we have the new Notification Manager already.
What do you say ?
Regards,
Marcos
Tried without success. Installation failed without any explanations.
Try with this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=178262&d=1240211769
I installed and works fine on my D2
Stdu
thanks. works great.
Excellent!
Thank you!
It's nice but I'm missing the different snooze options I had before (with this registry hack: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3726469&postcount=10)
very good! thx~~
stdu said:
Try with this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=178262&d=1240211769
I installed and works fine on my D2
Stdu
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Installed. Works well like this one in Shaks Topaz ROM for Diamond. Thank you.
Could any post a pic over what it does ?
Hi PhFr,
Attached you see what it does. Unfortunately it does not show "Battery" in front of the line. Does anyone have a solution for this?
Thanks and regards,
JTGBDR
stdu said:
Try with this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=178262&d=1240211769
I installed and works fine on my D2
Stdu
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This one works. Thanks for it. Will come in handy and i can quickly access battery stats and Comm Man now.
Sidenote - I did get the old WM bubble notifications after the first reset but after soft reseting manually it worked.
jtgbdr said:
Hi PhFr,
Attached you see what it does. Unfortunately it does not show "Battery" in front of the line. Does anyone have a solution for this?
Thanks and regards,
JTGBDR
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Thank you m8
stdu said:
Try with this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=178262&d=1240211769
I installed and works fine on my D2
Stdu
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Yeah worked fine, thanks.
PhFr said:
Thank you m8
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Is there a solution for this?
I'd like to have it say "Battery" aswell...
I'd really like to see the battery word + icon on the notification manager to access its setting quickly (insted of settings tab - show all - system - battery...) any news or solution for the missing word? is it stable, and worth a try? please note that I have a touch pro 2.. thanks a lot for the info guys!
Works not on the MDA Vario V (T-Mobile branding)
cyberpunk627 said:
I'd really like to see the battery word + icon on the notification manager to access its setting quickly (insted of settings tab - show all - system - battery...) any news or solution for the missing word? is it stable, and worth a try? please note that I have a touch pro 2.. thanks a lot for the info guys!
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eats a lot of ram
Does Enhanced Notification Manager works with MS Shell 3.0?
Cos I disable the TF3D and runing MS shell 3.0. When i installed this Enchanced Notification, nothing happens
Thanks
jtgbdr said:
Hi PhFr,
Attached you see what it does. Unfortunately it does not show "Battery" in front of the line. Does anyone have a solution for this?
Thanks and regards,
JTGBDR
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Yes, there is a way to add the "Battery" string in front, but it requires you to edit a MUI file.
Let me explain:
When you install the distributed cab file it installs on your device various graphic files, plus 2 MUI files. These MUI files are for WWE devices. If your device is set to use other language as default (like mine which is set to work with Greek) then these two MUI files will be installed on your system, but they will be ignored, and the ENM will take it's strings from the original MUI that won't be overwritten by the installation.
There are two ways to get the "Battery" string showing.
The first way is to replace the original MUI files of NM with the new ones that the cab installs. This method arises another problem though: If you do so, the entire NM will be shown in WWE and NOT on your language. This means that you'll get the "Battery" string but all the other strings will be in English and not your language (e.g. Greek)
The second way is a little more tricky, but it has guaranteed results:
You just edit the original MUI file of your device to add the "Battery" string!
Since editing MUI files is tricky I'll post a quick guide on how to do it, but you may need to Google for it to get more details.
Everything will be done on your PC. You will need the following:
1. A MUI unsigner - Signer
2. A Resource Editor
3. The MUI file
I wish I had kept the links, but I only have the apps, so I can't tell you from where to get these apps. The MUI unsigner-signer I get it from these very forums (XDA). Use search to find it. For a resource editor I used XN Resource Editor
The MUI file you will get it from your device. Just browse your phone's Windows directory and copy NotificationManager.dll.XXXX.MUI file on your PC
The .XXXX.MUI part is actually the number of your language. For instance in my case I needed the NotificationManager.dll.0408.MUI which is the GREEK MUI file.
1.
Copy the MUI file on a short path on your PC, something like C:\Temp\MUI\
2.
Extract the MUI unSigner-Signer on the same path
3.
Run the MUI unsigner to unsign your MUI file
4.
Use the resource editor to edit the MUI file. Depending on the case you may need to add the string, or just edit it. We need to fill the string numbered 176.
If the string exists and it's empty just edit it to fill in the string of your desire. If it doesn't exists then create a new string and pay attention on the LANGUAGE selection upon the new string creation menu. It should be the same language as the rest strings on your file. Keep in mind that ALL resource editors will add 16 string in a row. That's normal, and it doesn't matter. Just use the create string command until you have a "176" value that you can edit. Once you edit the "176" String to say whatever you want it to say, save the file and exit Resource editor.
5.
Use MUI signer to sign your file
6.
Copy the modified MUI file somewhere on your device. Don't try to copy it directly on windows directory. The file is marked as "system" and windows won't let you overwrite it.
7.
Once you have copied the modified file on your device, use an application like Total Commander to do 2 tasks:
a. Backup the original file (by copying it somewhere) and
b. Replace the original file with the modified one.
8. Soft Reset your device and everything should be ok now!
PS:
By no way this is a complete guide on how to do it. It's just what I recall from the process I followed some time ago in order to do it myself.
Directions on how to use MUI unsigner-Signer you'll find on the thread that you'll get it.
PS2:
Be safe: KEEP A BACKUP OF YOUR ORIGINAL FILE FIRST!!!
PS3:
Have fun. If someone needs the Greek Translated MUI file PM me. I have also posted it on the ENM thread back at the time I created it...
EDIT: Here's the link of the Greek MUI file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4039484&postcount=125
MUI Unsigner: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329160
MUI Signer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=306982
runing MS shell 3.0
Goondu said:
Does Enhanced Notification Manager works with MS Shell 3.0?
Cos I disable the TF3D and runing MS shell 3.0. When i installed this Enchanced Notification, nothing happens
Thanks
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AM CURIOUS ABOUT IT TOO? - does it work with elf-htc touch -?
thxs

Manila Today Page (MTP) v0.4.0.0 for HD2

EDIT: Okay, I found the solution myself
Once again, for every HD2 User...MTP is working fine on the HD2, here´s how to set it up:
1. Install MTP
2. Turn off Sense (otherwise you won't be able to perform step 3).
2. install MTP Apple Icon.zip (if you want to have the apple icon instead of the silver windows one...i made a *.cab here)
3. Under \windows delete the file ManilaFull.xml.
4. With a registry editor, delete the key \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration.
5. Activate Sense and reorder your tabs (by deleting xml and reg key you'll revert to default order).
Have fun, I´m using it with calendar+...good alternative
Screenshots plzzz........
mughal90 said:
Screenshots plzzz........
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Clicking the MTP link in the first post will give an idea of how it looks.
brooon said:
EDIT: Okay, I found the solution myself
Once again, for every HD2 User...MTP is working fine on the HD2, here´s how to set it up:
1. Install MTP
2. Turn off Sense (otherwise you won't be able to perform step 3).
2. install MTP Apple Icon.zip (if you want to have the apple icon instead of the silver windows one...i made a *.cab here)
3. Under \windows delete the file ManilaFull.xml.
4. With a registry editor, delete the key \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration.
5. Activate Sense and reorder your tabs (by deleting xml and reg key you'll revert to default order).
Have fun, I´m using it with calendar+...good alternative
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3. Under \windows delete the file ManilaFull.xml.
4. With a registry editor, delete the key \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration. Are these belong to the original Manila files, or came abt when install MTP?
5. Activate Sense and reorder your tabs (by deleting xml and reg key you'll revert to default order). Delete which xml & reg key, the two in step 3&4?
Sian said:
1. Are these belong to the original Manila files, or came abt when install MTP?
2. Delete which xml & reg key, the two in step 3&4?
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1. This folder seems to represent the arrangement of the slidericons in manila (default: 12 icons --> 12 subfolders in this folder)...i hope this answered your question.
2. Right! RegKey = Point 4, xml = Point 3
brooon said:
1. This folder seems to represent the arrangement of the slidericons in manila (default: 12 icons --> 12 subfolders in this folder)...i hope this answered your question.
2. Right! RegKey = Point 4, xml = Point 3
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Would the deleted ManilaFull.xml be restored automatically should we uninstall MTP?
Basically, I don't want to screw up the original Manila after installing/uninstalling MTP. MTP is uninstallable, ya?
I havn´t screwed up anything after deinstalling MTP...just delete the manilafull and the configurationkey again and...finish!
Thanks for the clarification.
brooon said:
EDIT: Okay, I found the solution myself
Once again, for every HD2 User...MTP is working fine on the HD2, here´s how to set it up:
1. Install MTP
2. Turn off Sense (otherwise you won't be able to perform step 3).
2. install MTP Apple Icon.zip (if you want to have the apple icon instead of the silver windows one...i made a *.cab here)
3. Under \windows delete the file ManilaFull.xml.
4. With a registry editor, delete the key \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration.
5. Activate Sense and reorder your tabs (by deleting xml and reg key you'll revert to default order).
Have fun, I´m using it with calendar+...good alternative
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You might want to give credit to the person who ACTUALLY found the solution and you just read and copied what they explained.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5173200&postcount=865
Yep ...
Nagrom Nniuq said:
You might want to give credit to the person who ACTUALLY found the solution and you just read and copied what they explained.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5173200&postcount=865
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"Full idea not my. I was find it on 4pda.ru" - this is from the original tread.
Nagrom Nniuq said:
You might want to give credit to the person who ACTUALLY found the solution and you just read and copied what they explained.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5173200&postcount=865
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i do understand your comment Nagrom Nniuq That´s why I´ve written "once again, for every HD2 user". I didn´t want to bask in s.o. glory here, as you can see, I have edited my first post, because once there was the question how to bring the MTP Icon into the manila settings to reconfigure the position of it. I deleted the question as soon as I found the solution paryav gave in the post you´ve linked above.
Sorry if this has lead to some bad thoughts. Just wanted to share the solution
PS: I only added the Cabfile for the apple-icon and corrected the manual within this point
brooon said:
1. Install MTP
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by point 1 You mean install cab from Your post or all points described on MTP org page (follow link You gave) ?
brooon said:
2. install MTP Apple Icon.zip (if you want to have the apple icon instead of the silver windows one...i made a *.cab here)
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can i somehow choose mine icon to be showed on tab ?
can you put screen shot?
What kind of things can we put into tabs? Someone put WeatherRadar in HERE and it looks good...what other options do we have?
AUTO Installation CAB for Today Page
Look at this post and give a try . And post your feedbacks at that thread
UPDATED: Manila 2.5 Auto Installation CAB for TODAY SCREEN
Help ried to delete the ManilaFull.xml file but its a rom file. It will not let me delete it.
I've turned off sense and tryed totalCom & Resco Exp but the file is read only. How do i get rid of it.
Many Thx
brooon said:
EDIT: Okay, I found the solution myself
Once again, for every HD2 User...MTP is working fine on the HD2, here´s how to set it up:
1. Install MTP
2. Turn off Sense (otherwise you won't be able to perform step 3).
2. install MTP Apple Icon.zip (if you want to have the apple icon instead of the silver windows one...i made a *.cab here)
3. Under \windows delete the file ManilaFull.xml.
4. With a registry editor, delete the key \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration.
5. Activate Sense and reorder your tabs (by deleting xml and reg key you'll revert to default order).
Have fun, I´m using it with calendar+...good alternative
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Hi,
Thank you for all these good work.
I installed your Manila TV tab with no problem.
the MTP with the above steps for me is installing and the tab is in my manila but everytime I reboote, it give me and error which my manila is not supported, unable to patch.
also my windows have a start button at the bottom and when I add plugins in MTP configuration, I don't have the OK button to save it in the config.
I have the same issue with your MTP v 5 .
My Rom is : Cap's special 6.5 with sense 2.5
OS version : 5.2.28011
Manila : 2.5.19211619.0.cfc
Rom version : 5.12.28011 WWE
Radio : 1.17.25.09
nobody wants to put screen shot?
Can anyone guide me through the uninstallation?

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