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Hi all,
I own a Vodafone VDA V (=HTC Vox). I have chosen the Windows standard start page with standard color scheme and standard background.
Everything appears fine, but only the backgound picture of the startmenue (where all the programs and preferences are) is still the "striped" greyish vodafone background.
Any ideas how to change this in the registry and what the name of the standard background picture is to which I then would referr to in the registry?!
TIA
All the standard icons are on the vodafone rom to get them there are 2 ways easy or registry changing
Now if you are really lazy and want to clear all your vodafone icons and change the start menu order then try the following app IBE tweaks ,
choose the image options in the menu
Now change the following for the icons
input phone number up .... windows\ms_mobile.gif , that gets rid of the grey vodafone icon and gives you the smartphone strip
for warnings ect ...
error promt ...windows\yell.gif
warning promt'...windows\yell.gif
information promt ... windows\info.gif
question promt ...windows\ques.gif
earphone volume ...windows\volume.gif
To get rid of the grey smartphone start menu background change start menu option to a photo you own , then choose save , after that go back and delete the startmenu option you just did and it will make the start menu go back to the original windows mobile colours
choose other options/menu startmenu sequence to change the start menu to what you want
The call screen has to be edited with a good reg editor go to ...
HKLM\security\phone\skin\PROGRESS\portrait\other and change the bmpnormal to cprogback.png
then go back and do the same in landscape and you will have the nice jet black calling backround
the application IBE tweaks comes with a 3 day trial so enough time to change your vodafone icons and start up screens if you want that changed as well just the reg needed for the calling screen
http://www.ibegroup.com/viewitem.aspx?ProductID=104
You can also do the above through resco registry ( as i did ) or simular but it takes longer
dont forget when you have finished back up your phone with sprite so if you hard reset it then its quick to get it back to vodafone free mode
problem solved
@wabbit
Can you please give a pointer to the registry keys to edit instead of using the tweak tool? Many thanks!
jbn said:
@wabbit
Can you please give a pointer to the registry keys to edit instead of using the tweak tool? Many thanks!
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Yes please, describe how to change above mentioned with registry editor instead of ibe!
TIA
you can simply use the Modaco de-brand tool for free
i used it on my voda french and everything is ok, just bootscreen
HTML:
http://www.modaco.com/SPV-E650-de-Brand-Fix-P-t255845.html
the e650 de brand tool does not work as it adds folders that are not on the vodafone version which has alot of programmes in media which is not on the rom , you can use it but then you need to use a good explorer exe to delete the incorrect icons and folders , using the app i stated which has a 3 day trial ( enough time to change the icons and then delete it as the app is not required anymore )
well, it worked fine for me, it just added a java shortcut that doesn't work...
i'm still searching for a tool to remove ugly 'welcome' and 'good-bye' screens
Getting rid of the Vodafone welcome and good-bye screens would indeed be very nice
Thanks to wabbit - awesome!!
I got an "Access Denied" when I tried to alter my call screen through the registry (using MobileRegistryEditor.exe) but I guess my phone's locked? I need to research that more. Might explain why some other stuff that I've tried doing had little effect
Quick search of the forum later and phone app unlocked and the final bit done. Nice one!!
Sadly my vodafone s710 is being repaired as the joypad fell off as soon as i get it back i will post all the reg keys needed so you can tweak it yourselfs including removing the vodafone startup and shutdown screens
Vodafone screens
Any news for the voda on and off screens ??
has anyone figured out how to remove the comm manager and the battery icons from the tray?
these are the programs in my windows\startup folder
PKG.lnk
sddaemon.lnk
sdim.lnk
TPStartup.exe
if it is not one of these and they are loaded from the registry - is there any way to prevent them them from loading from the registry?
thanks
Did you search? I posted a howto on this.
here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=368836&highlight=system
fair point about the search!
thanks for your help - now solved.
while this is being discussed... has anyone figured out how to disable the whole taskbar and not just specific icons? I know it disappears if there are no icons to display but there are other apps that put icons there... tomtom, task managers etc etc it would be simpler to just disable the whole thing right?
i moved a file called "O2 Custom.lnk" from the \Windows\Start Up folder to my storage card (just to back it up) and the tray went away. however, since i'm now running bepe's .53 Non TomTom WM 6.1 Rom, it's no longer an issue for me. hope this helps!
Nice one cortezzi!
BadTasteUK said:
Nice one cortezzi!
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glad it worked for you!
I just noticed that the Tasks screen on my MDA is T Mobile UK branded....they have taken off Email & Messaging and replaced it with Album & Google Maps.
See the attachment I added is the HTC version, and that is what I want. When I slide keyboard out, I like to be able to tap either messaging or Email and type away, not Album & Google Maps!
So is there a way to remove those 2 and put Email & Messaging back?
Thanks in advance,
Wayne.
P.S. I have a MDA Vario IV (T Mobile UK)
WayneMcMillan said:
I just noticed that the Tasks screen on my MDA is T Mobile UK branded....they have taken off Email & Messaging and replaced it with Album & Google Maps.
See the attachment I added is the HTC version, and that is what I want. When I slide keyboard out, I like to be able to tap either messaging or Email and type away, not Album & Google Maps!
So is there a way to remove those 2 and put Email & Messaging back?
Thanks in advance,
Wayne.
P.S. I have a MDA Vario IV (T Mobile UK)
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You could use the "New Landscape" by 12aon here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475557
not only will you get the things you want, but even more functionality. It's a pretty sweet modification
That looks good, would definitely try it, but as it's T-Mobile branded, the MDA is a little, shall we say..."Pink" themed and this little app's colour wouldn't look right lol
Is there a way at all, to replace the Album & Google Maps in the Tasks Screen with Email & Messaging? I looked in the registry and can find nothing obvious....
WayneMcMillan said:
That looks good, would definitely try it, but as it's T-Mobile branded, the MDA is a little, shall we say..."Pink" themed and this little app's colour wouldn't look right lol
Is there a way at all, to replace the Album & Google Maps in the Tasks Screen with Email & Messaging? I looked in the registry and can find nothing obvious....
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I'm not 100% sure, but if you change the theme using TF3D Config, it should carry over the email & messaging, that way you won't have that maps and album button
Ok well, this is all very confusing, so I think I will give up for now.
I was just told that the only way to change the buttons in the Tasks Screen (when you slide the keyboard out) is to re-flash the ROM with HTC's own ROM.
I have never flashed a ROM in my life, don't understand the instructions, so I think I will leave it for the time being and put up with T Mobile's silly "pink" TouchFLO 3D (I hate branding lol). The New Landscape by 12aon is black themed, but T Mobile's theme is pink, so I don't think it'd work lol.
Thanks to those who helped & replied.
Wayne.
Hello all
I cooked this rom for maximum speed & space
it is a "light" rom ...with all extra MS "useless" stuff is removed, most other useful programs can be added by CABs anyway based on user preference
this rom allows user modification / user customization "UC"
Users can add files from the memory card to be automatically added / installed after flashing or hard reset
The user customization works silently in the background, please do not interrupt the process until its completed & the device is reset
Donations through paypal welcome...many hours of fixing & cooking here...thanks in advance
please click donate link below
Here is the download link for 23569 V3 rom + 6 MB pagepool + 3D drivers
http://www.4shared.com/file/wLJ4O4bc/ahmedfikry_wm65_23569_Tilt_3D_.html
to test the 3D drivers, here is a cab with some sample tests:
http://www.4shared.com/file/IJR4U1Nx/HTC_3D_driver_Samples.html
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for the users who want to get rid of their old splash boot screen
here is the link for a new one that matchs my rom 2nd splash image
i did not cook it inside my rom for the users who prefer to keep something they may already like
this has to be flashed speratly & will not affect the rom itself, it will only flash the splash screen
http://www.4shared.com/file/222203628/48b40625/ahmedfikry_splash_bootscreen.html
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USER CUSTOMIZATION
Simply, here is what you need to do:
* if you just want the LIGHT rom: flash as usual & do NOT do any of the following instructions
* if you want a LOADED rom:
- download & extract this XDA_UC file to the root of your memory card :
http://www.4shared.com/file/252299809/6f73f237/XDA_UC.html
- flash the rom & follow the pocess prompts until soft reset is done
- if you need only some of the files included delete the unneeded file form the XDA_UC folder, in the XDA_UC folder above I have only the really useful CABs that almost everyone can benefit from (see list below) ...but you can still choose to keep or remove according to your needs
- if you want to add cabs or files copy them to XDA_UC folder
File List in XDA_UC folder:
last modified & uploaded on March 29th 2010
http://www.4shared.com/file/251838532/b92bad10/XDA_UC_folder_files_list.html
for more instructions on this USER CUSTOMIZATION look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3611692
thanks to Noonski & all the other developers who helped
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Manila:
for users who like manila, i prefer to keep my rom light, but you can use the M2D package below to add it:
http://www.4shared.com/file/231114088/6db7ebb9/ahmedfikry_M2D_package.html
I use the older version of Manila because you can use M2DC (customizer) to change to look of it, skins are available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=451702
I included a matching comm manager & the wallpaper image to complete the "theme" look
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OTHER CABs
you can download these CABs and either install them separatlly or drop & add them into XDA_UC folder for auto install after flashing
Opera mini 4 (fixed english + arabic) is here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/221277237/cab3d3f3/ahmedfikry_OperaMini4_EnAr.html
if you want to prevent your phone from going to "sleep" or the screen from turning off, you can use this:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235904104/8866c863/DontSleep.html
and for internet chat & messaging, here is:
- Palringo (yahoo, MSN, AOL, & facebook chat) :
http://www.4shared.com/file/235902788/68ef2d2e/palringo.html
and
- Skype :
http://www.4shared.com/file/235903854/67173f10/Skype.html
for HTC comm manager use the cab in this folder & if you like to have the right softkey launching it, import the registries included:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235805160/aab11f3c/comm_manager.html
NEW Office Mobile 2010 is here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235894312/bdd639ad/Office_Mobile_2010.html
QuickGPS viewer (fixed to install correctly "signed" & fixed so will not give error message "try again later") is here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235916659/1986b725/ahmedfikry_QuickGPS_fixed_.html
for Resco file explorer & registery manager get it here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235897085/e28306f0/Resco.html
Picsel Browser (an internet browser & also opens word, powerpoint, excel, & PDF files) is here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235895204/f4d0a08b/picselbrowser.html
Also, here is a "tweaked" opera mini v5 beta 2 ... i personally like 4 more (faster & less bugs)
http://www.4shared.com/file/164920216/5f8ddb75/OperaMini5.html
if you want the iPhone style SMS chat graphice, use this cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/225012519/1b6b0a79/ahmedfikry_iPhone_SMS_Skin.html
for users who use MMS
install the cabs from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/157285858/7900b38e/Network_wizard__MMS.html
for AT&T tilt users who have a different layout for their AT& T harware keyboard:
install this fix cab or you can add it inside your XDA_UC before user customization starts (before 2nd boot)
http://www.4shared.com/file/199026848/7246fa99/Tilt_keyboard_fix.html
and if you want arabic language support, use this cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/207374037/312b4991/Arabic.html
if you want a different dialer (other than basic MS one in rom), here is a nice new one:
http://www.4shared.com/file/dEeipK59/ahmedfikry_PhonEx22.html
and here is the other HTC dilaer that i posted earlier with "slide to answer/ignore" screen:
http://www.4shared.com/file/254697277/d283cc3e/HTCmega_dialer_wm65_newbuilds.html
this is the HTC mega dialer modified to fit new wm6.5 UI & has WHITE keyboard
& here you can download MS voice command cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/222873806/841f9bdc/MICROSOFTVOICECOMMANDv1619971.html
for 4 icon (protrait) & 6 icon (landscape) per row in start menu, use this cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/213110894/29d14668/StartMenu_Grid_4_6.html
&
to if you want to go back to the 3 x 5 icons, use this one:
http://www.4shared.com/file/222372103/29dfc37a/StartMenu_Grid_3_5.html
For users who like the black themes, here is a nice one:
http://www.4shared.com/file/213111165/6e2336db/amarullz_Black-Black_QVGA_Them.html
and here is the SIM card manager cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/227876785/bb75d8c6/SIMManager.html
and for HTC connection setup cab use this link:
http://www.4shared.com/file/229262900/4afe6d97/htc_connection_setup_1_5_37142.html
if you want to use the internet connection from your phone as a hot spot, use this cab for Internet Sharing:
http://www.4shared.com/file/230758850/17a9bdaf/Wifi_Internet_Sharing.html
for a Call Filter (to select to block certain callers) use this:
http://www.4shared.com/file/235905160/61edcc99/Call_Filter.html
for HTC menu enhancement install the 2 CABs here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/236547220/1e640369/HTC_menu_enhancement.html
for users who like to add MS skymarket / marketplace, use this:
http://www.4shared.com/file/237184662/79ac04d0/Marketplace.html
& here is MS MyPhone for online backup of contacts...etc:
http://www.4shared.com/file/237192004/da130cbd/MS_MyPhone.html
for Standard windos Games "Bubble Breaker & Solitare" use this cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/241948553/2da0352b/Standard_Games.html
to improve the sound & have louder volume, use this cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/MMm8lshF/Louder_Volume.html
to add STK sim card services, use this cab here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/8LQcBCbd/STK_sim_services.html
to allow mass storage function (browse files on memory card when connected to any PC like a flash drive or a card reader) use Card Export here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/P0s31Ldz/CardExport.html
to fix the keyboard speed lag when typing with hardware keyboard, use this cab:
http://www.4shared.com/file/dHNhNIKL/speed_Tilt_keyboard.html
If you want programs to quit when you press the X button, use ahmedfikryAMeBa_v0.8rc with adjusted setting, so it will CLOSE when X is pressed & held...MINIMIZE when X is only pressed:
http://www.4shared.com/file/joKoJE1I/ahmedfikryAMeBa_v08rc.html
Any chance to see screenshots?
only download link, do not have any information and screenshot on this rom
Finally a light WM 6.5 rom. But add some screenshots and more infos.
I installed this rom and I can't writing any new mms. When I tap New mms nothing happened.
screenshots added to first post
Crap 4shared does not allows downloading..!
purasx said:
Finally a light WM 6.5 rom. But add some screenshots and more infos.
I installed this rom and I can't writing any new mms. When I tap New mms nothing happened.
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Thanks so much for this. As far as the MMS, I remembered from another bare ROM that MMS is not stock. I downloaded the cab CRCs_ArcSoft_MMS_v5.cab from here, but can't find the link again.
I had to edit my post 'cause i was wrong...
- Calendar started to work after a soft-reset
- ActiveSync was not working with the PC (Over the air was fine)... I uninstall ActiveSync from my PC and reinstall it... Everything is working fine...
- The only thing missed is Office... Any change for a CAB?
Clean, stable, FAST... Quietly Brilliant..!
THANKS for this great rom, exactly what i was looking for...
(Please, help me with Office CAB)
For MMS, just install Arcsoft MMS from the HTC Mega ROM.
Kenouno said:
I had to edit my post 'cause i was wrong...
- Calendar started to work after a soft-reset
- ActiveSync was not working with the PC (Over the air was fine)... I uninstall ActiveSync from my PC and reinstall it... Everything is working fine...
- The only thing missed is Office... Any change for a CAB?
Clean, stable, FAST... Quietly Brilliant..!
THANKS for this great rom, exactly what i was looking for...
(Please, help me with Office CAB)
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thanks
active sync is working here
but i am cooking one with minor modification ..so it maybe a bad flash on your side but wait for next one anyway
office, MMS, and all other applications (like GPS..etc) can be installed by CABs
i will release a zip with all the cabs (+ instructions) so you can choose what to use & add as you wish...it is "user customization" rom & thats why the base rom is so light
i will be updating first post soon
23518 rom V3 link edited in first post
Also user customization files & download links added to first post
if you like my rom & my work .... please DONATE
Bluetooth explorer
Hi
I flashed your rom and it seems to be OK
Thanks!
I kindly ask you for a "patch" to BLUETOOTH EXPLORER
(in my previous rom 6.1 I liked to use that feature)
THANKS AGAIN
ALON
Hi,
just flashed. Very nice ROM. Really fast and clean as promised (tried with Spb Mobile Shell 3).
Just noted two minor issues: there is no Sliding Sound setting (so you cannot configure sounds on open/close keyboard) and no Wireless LAN configuration panel (the one with PowerMode tab where you can select the power of wireless card for best performance or best battery).
Thanks again for sharing your work.
i will see what i can do about the requests above (BT explorer & WLAN settings)
but can other users test the vibration with this rom...some users reprt that if you place the phone on vibration, it does not work with alerts or incoming calls (it shows screen but stays silent)
let me know if you have this issue so i can try to fix
daigoro64 said:
Hi,
just flashed. Very nice ROM. Really fast and clean as promised (tried with Spb Mobile Shell 3).
Just noted two minor issues: there is no Sliding Sound setting (so you cannot configure sounds on open/close keyboard) and no Wireless LAN configuration panel (the one with PowerMode tab where you can select the power of wireless card for best performance or best battery).
Thanks again for sharing your work.
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The sliding sound can be changed from the Sliding Sound exe in the Windows folder (workaround).
About the vibration...Mine is working fine.
Again, great rom! Can you post short descriptions for what each of the cabs in the pack do? Some are not familiar to me. Also, a small issue with the camera...hitting the camera button flashes the camera screen, then the Picture/Video app but never get's to the camera. If I use the shortcut, I can get to the camera, but it will not take a picture. Changing the setting to "half press" will take a pic.
bjcolema said:
The sliding sound can be changed from the Sliding Sound exe in the Windows folder (workaround).
About the vibration...Mine is working fine.
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thanks for reporting back..my vibration works too
for sliding sound & WLAN & some other settings: the applications are in the windows folder, I will add a shorctcut link to them in the next rom version
bjcolema said:
The sliding sound can be changed from the Sliding Sound exe in the Windows folder (workaround).
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Thanks bjcolema for the tip.
Just for info: WLANSettings.exe is present in Windows folder as well and even without text on tabs there is the possibility to modify WLAN power configuration to "Best Performance".
23518 - V5
rom V5 added to first post
includes bluetooth ftp explorer & all the requested shortcuts in settings : sliding sound, WLAN, end key, microphone, & keylock.
still super light & super fast
enjoy....
Great, trying v5 now Thanks
I use Homescreen++ for the batterystatus and the taskmanager in the top of the screen. Does anybody know a better program? I live near the border with Germany and I use this program also to see on which network i am. So im looking for a replacement of hs++ with following benefits:
- See batterylife (in %) (not near clock but in Today screen)
- See provider
- taskmanager
Ofcourse it must work with WM6.5. Now I'm facing problems with this older program (after getting a telephonecall, the phone reboots sometime)
grox said:
I use Homescreen++ for the batterystatus and the taskmanager in the top of the screen. Does anybody know a better program? I live near the border with Germany and I use this program also to see on which network i am. So im looking for a replacement of hs++ with following benefits:
- See batterylife (in %) (not near clock but in Today screen)
- See provider
- taskmanager
Ofcourse it must work with WM6.5. Now I'm facing problems with this older program (after getting a telephonecall, the phone reboots sometime)
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I use Second Today and it works great.
Just configure your left softkey to open.
I also use Second Today and it's great, but it's not on your homescreen if you use TouchFlo unless you disable TouchFlo. If you go down this route, then you could supplement Second Today with Elecont Launcher which will give you your battery, or use Ariel Battery on your taskbar. TouchFlo and Ariel Battery will give you the batterylife and provider and taskmanager...