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I need a little clarity for the upgrade/downgrade process

Hi,
I have been on this site for about a week now. I was drawn here by the desire to take my Imate JamIn up to WM6.
So I pulled from the web the file:
RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID_QTEK and hurled it onto my PDA
It went from Imate to QTEK but still worked pretty well. So I then went and loaded Upgrade Happy from a site in Roumania.
This loaded but was distinctly unimpressive and unstable so I managed to downgrade to the WM5 file above again.
Then I tried Smart1's v2 WM6 file and this went on OK. However, I have experienced a few issues with the battery and other things like Timewizard, etc.
So I have gone back to the NVID_QTEK WM5 file again.
BUT I would really like to put back on my Imate ROM which I have stored away. Sadly, whenever I try and load the ROM it states that the version is lower and I can only do an UPGRADE ( I get a 286 error).
I have searched here and Google and think that I can Un CID my phone (not actually sure what this does mind). I have read posts suggesting that once done I can load any version of any Prophet ROM on my PDA.
I went off and ended up on PDAMobiz and pulled down a file called:
PDAMobiz.com_ProphetAKU2_unlockCID.rar
But this site is incredibly slow and the file is corrupt when I finally get it down.
Can anyone explain to me whether it is possible to get to reload my earlier ROM version Imate ROM? If it is can anyone explain what I need to do and perhaps put up a link to an area where I can pull the tools down.
This website has a great reputation for helping each other out and I am sure that my ignorance will be forgiven,
Kind Regards,
Sam.

Hi
This is because you have upgraded your ipl/spl and these can't be downloaded.
But don't worry it's not a problem
if you have the original rom you should have a .nbf file?
You can use typho5.exe -x xxx.nbf (whatever it is called) this will extract the individual elements (ipl/spl/os/extrom/radio/splash screens) as .nb files.
Then use nb2nbf to build a new nbf file without spl/ipl parts. copy this file back to your backup folder (rename the original one first) and install again
Good Luck

Thanks - I have just a couple more dumb questions...
FlykThewiz,
Many thanks for your help.
I have the file:JAMin_WWE_213923_2139123_022021_shi.exe
Do you know how I get the .NBF out of it?
Also,
You couldn't point me to the tools you mention could you?
If I do what you said then do I get back my own Imate Splash screen too?
Do you know if I will suffer any problems with things being different versions?
Once again many thanks I will let you know how I get on.
Kind Regards,
Sam.

You can use winrar (free download - search google if you don't have it) to extract the files in your exe.
One of the file will be the nbf.
I will sort out the instructions for you but I have to go out for a couple of hours at the moment.

T H A N K Y O U
flykthewiz,
You are simply The MAN
Many, Many thanks,
Sam.

I don't know about being the man - i had the same problem myself.
Attached is a zip file with the two tools you need.
I suggest you create a folder called c:\rom and copy the contents of your exe file and these to programs into it.
goto a dos cmd window and cd \rom
type "typho5 -x nk.nbf" (no quotes)
you will then have a number of *.nb files in c:\rom
rename nk.nbf to nk.org
send me the list of nb files you have.
ZIPPED with winzip 12

Hi flykthewiz
is 92000000-Splash.nb is the imate pic when softreset
cause am using AKU3.3.13.ASERG after I unlocked my Jamin with RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID .... and want to go back only for the Imate screen instead of QTEK, and can I flash with it only
thanks

Splash Screens
There are two splash screens - the one you mention is the first (often blank)
The second is 9d000000-xxx.nb this is the one that is displayed most of the time when the phone is booting. To enter this in nb2nbf you need to manually enter "HTC Logo" as the image name.
secoseco said:
Hi flykthewiz
is 92000000-Splash.nb is the imate pic when softreset
cause am using AKU3.3.13.ASERG after I unlocked my Jamin with RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID .... and want to go back only for the Imate screen instead of QTEK, and can I flash with it only
thanks
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FlykTheWiz,
Thanks for the tools.
The files I have are as follows:
30/03/2007 13:50 59,768,832 80040000-OS_0.nb
30/03/2007 13:50 786,432 91000000-SPL_1.nb
30/03/2007 13:50 786,432 91000000-SPL_2.nb
30/03/2007 13:50 196,608 92000000-Splash.nb
30/03/2007 13:50 2,621,440 96000000-GSM_0.nb
30/03/2007 13:50 10,485,760 9b000000-Extension.nb
30/03/2007 13:50 65,536 9d000000-HTC.nb
28/03/2006 15:51 74,713,088 nk.nbf
16/09/2005 12:20 53,248 nb2nbf.exe
13/03/2006 19:09 784,972 typho5.exe
I have loaded up the nb2nbf file but have no idea what to do with it - The only option appears to be for a Tornado...
Thanks,
Sam.

Ok
fill in nb2nbf like the image in the attached zip file.
Important notes:
1. use the ... browse buttons to select your files and the length field will be filled in for you (the image shows mostly zeros)
2. the image name for the extended rom is Extension Rom (not Extended) and you have to type it manually - its not in the drop dow list.
3. the start address for OS.nb is 80040000 (not 82040000 which the program defaults to)
4. you need to manually type HTC Logo in image type - its not in the list.
Do not add the ipl and spl files! (these are the ones that are causing your problems)
When its all filled in click on Translate and when that is finished exit the program.
If you have copied all of the contents of your extracted exe to c:\ROM you should have a program called ROMUpdateUtility.
Connect your pda to usb and run this program and follow the instructions (you've done this before )
After its finished your phone will hard reset and you should have your original ROM.
It doesnt matter that ipl and spl are different versions
Good Luck

flykthewiz said:
There are two splash screens - the one you mention is the first (often blank)
The second is 9d000000-xxx.nb this is the one that is displayed most of the time when the phone is booting. To enter this in nb2nbf you need to manually enter "HTC Logo" as the image name.
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thanks for replay
in Imate rom, splash screens and HTC Logo are differ from NVID QTEK rom
Can I flash only those 2 files to get back the Imate screen
thanks

Yes you can
secoseco said:
thanks for replay
in Imate rom, splash screens and HTC Logo are differ from NVID QTEK rom
Can I flash only those 2 files to get back the Imate screen
thanks
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Nearly there
FlykTheWiz,
Many thanks for the instructions. I have done what you suggested with NB2NKF
However, When I try to run my RUU utility I get error code 238 Cannot Read the file.
I extracted all files into a single directory and replaced the default .NBF with my new one. Then ran the RUU tool.
Am I being a numpty?
Many thanks,
Sam.

hmmm
Try the appropriate RUU from the attached
If your ipl ends in .000 use G3 version
if ends in .0001 use G4 version

T H A N K Y O U
I would just like to thank you for your kindness and patience. I have now got the HTC device reblown to the original condition that I started from (with the exception of the IPL/SPL).
Using the G4 utility worked for me.
On the way I have learned a great deal and appreciate your assistance.
Thank you very much,
Sam.

No problem at all

flyk (definitely) thewiz !!!
Flykthewiz... Many thanks for your input to this thread... your tutorial has helped me (and many of us) more than almost ANY other on this site!!! You are obviously very knowledgeable in this "art"!!!!
Since we have not seen much input from Jesterz or Smart1 lately (I can understand that it is time-consuming...!) , can I suggest that maybe you could take up the reigns and offer to this community your first Prophet ROM build??? (Any +AKU base will be a help??)
Please do consider doing this - I *know* you can do this and although I appreciate it can take a lot of your personal time and effort to achieve.. I am sure that your contribution will be appreciated and valued by us all, if u were to attempt such a project!!?
If not, we do understand... but please stay around here and continue to help us all with your flykth-wiz-dom!!!
Moz.

Thanks for your vote of confidence, but I have to say - you must be joking
I only started looking at modifying ROM's 2 days ago and it is a minefield. I have absolutely every respect for Jesterz, Smart1, Nghianha, and all of the guys over at PDAMobiz. I think it will be a long while before I am anything like of their calibre!
Mozzerr said:
Flykthewiz... Many thanks for your input to this thread... your tutorial has helped me (and many of us) more than almost ANY other on this site!!! You are obviously very knowledgeable in this "art"!!!!
Since we have not seen much input from Jesterz or Smart1 lately (I can understand that it is time-consuming...!) , can I suggest that maybe you could take up the reigns and offer to this community your first Prophet ROM build??? (Any +AKU base will be a help??)
Please do consider doing this - I *know* you can do this and although I appreciate it can take a lot of your personal time and effort to achieve.. I am sure that your contribution will be appreciated and valued by us all, if u were to attempt such a project!!?
If not, we do understand... but please stay around here and continue to help us all with your flykth-wiz-dom!!!
Moz.
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help for step by step help for change boot logo imate jamin
Hi all:
1. how to extract tools.zip on pc
2. my pda (i-mate jamin) and update smart1-new v2 . don't like change i-mate boot logo to Qtek how to change boot logo to original i-mate jamin?
thanks for step by step help.

"...a long while..."??? I don't think so!!! Still, your openess and willingness to share what you have learned in such a short while is refreshing to see on this forum!! I still say T H A N K Y O U ! !
flykthewiz said:
Thanks for your vote of confidence, but I have to say - you must be joking
I only started looking at modifying ROM's 2 days ago and it is a minefield. I have absolutely every respect for Jesterz, Smart1, Nghianha, and all of the guys over at PDAMobiz. I think it will be a long while before I am anything like of their calibre!
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Flashing Custom Splash Screens on Kaiser

Instructions for flashing custom splash screens on HTC Kaiser:
1. Install HardSPL.
2. Create a BMP file in paint, size must be 240x320, save it as BMP 24bit.
3. Download SplashTool
4. Load your BMP on nb_image_converter (included in SplashTool's zip) and save it as splash.nb
5. Open SplashTool.exe and convert splash.nb to new format.
6. Pack the resulting splash.nb into a NBH file using htc rom tool.
7. Flash your cusotm NBH using CustomRUU.
Enjoy your new splash screen!

pof said:
Instructions for flashing custom splash screens on HTC Kaiser:
6. Pack the resulting splash.nb into a NBH file using htc rom tool.
7. Flash your cusotm NBH using CustomRUU.
Enjoy your new splash screen!
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Hi pof.
This is a great idea and I thank you for the instructions but I got to #6 and am so new to ROM building(virgin, in fact ) that I must ask....
In the htc rom tool do I leave all fields blank except for the splash screen entry? And where do I enter that? I assume that I type splash.nb into the splash1 field.
Else, do I fill in all of the fields such as country ID, version, IPL?
many thanks.
karlo

one more question. does this flash delete my current tytn's settings (do i need to flash splash screens after hard reset or anytime)?

re
Is there a way to make a .cab file to change the bootsplash image? Also i see some custom roms have a 3d intro (maybe flash?) how would i go about doing this?
Thanks

thanks a lot man

To change Splash Boot screen, made a picture 320x320 pixel 96dpi save it in .png and rename in welcomehead.96.png
Use Resco Explorer, copy, paste and replace the welcomehead.96.png in folder Windows, make a soft reset.

So, this will be the correct tool to use to format images for the Titan?

Splash Screen Collection....
panosha said:
To change Splash Boot screen, made a picture 320x320 pixel 96dpi save it in .png and rename in welcomehead.96.png
Use Resco Explorer, copy, paste and replace the welcomehead.96.png in folder Windows, make a soft reset.
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May be WE can all put some more Splash Screen, so we will have a collection eventually...
Just a thought
Nadavi..

great idea
Nadavi said:
May be WE can all put some more Splash Screen, so we will have a collection eventually...
Just a thought
Nadavi..
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Great Idea mate we should start a thread based on all custom splash screens who knows the cooks might even used some of them soon.

????????
How do you run bmp converter? Not work for me!

I get 240 file eroor when trying to flash it to my tytn2.

Optical Illusion Splash Screens
Some optical illusions:

Animated?
Since the image is in .png format is it safe to assume that we can NOT load an animated splash screen??.. Also does flashing via the steps in the first post accomplishes the same as replacing the welcomhead.96.png manually??
Thank you..

jadehawk: you are correct that the welcomehead.96.png is non-animated, if you create an animated .gif and rename it to .png it may work in some programs that read inside the file for the relevant code to know how to display it but most programs including the wm6 bootup hook will not display it how it should so don't bother
Just to clarify that the original post by pof is "THE ONLY WAY" at present to replace the splash screen on initial boot of the phone, the welcomehead.96.png usage is on windows boot (some people have a 3rd animated .gif in between the 2, but this doesn't work on all models even with the registry entries in place, i have tried on my T-Mobile).
hope that helps.
Russ

Thank you
Great thank you for clearing that out.. for now I am just happy replacing the animated.gif file in the windows folder with something other than the HTC animated one.. I have tried to make my own ROM using the kaiser kitchen but so far It has never worked at least not like the really simple tutorials I have found here.. still waiting for a better tutorial with screenshots and all.. so far i will stick with the ones I get from here and use the sprite backup to restore the applications I want loaded in the ROM.. thank you

Hey
when i try to instal
the 3 files u said
a window pops up & says
not a wm appliction
can u help
pof said:
Instructions for flashing custom splash screens on HTC Kaiser:
1. Install HardSPL.
2. Create a BMP file in paint, size must be 240x320, save it as BMP 24bit.
3. Download SplashTool
4. Load your BMP on nb_image_converter (included in SplashTool's zip) and save it as splash.nb
5. Open SplashTool.exe and convert splash.nb to new format.
6. Pack the resulting splash.nb into a NBH file using htc rom tool.
7. Flash your cusotm NBH using CustomRUU.
Enjoy your new splash screen!
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freeborock said:
How do you run bmp converter? Not work for me!
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find the missing ocx file (windows search) and put it in the same folder

Deathace said:
jadehawk: you are correct that the welcomehead.96.png is non-animated, if you create an animated .gif and rename it to .png it may work in some programs that read inside the file for the relevant code to know how to display it but most programs including the wm6 bootup hook will not display it how it should so don't bother
Just to clarify that the original post by pof is "THE ONLY WAY" at present to replace the splash screen on initial boot of the phone, the welcomehead.96.png usage is on windows boot (some people have a 3rd animated .gif in between the 2, but this doesn't work on all models even with the registry entries in place, i have tried on my T-Mobile).
hope that helps.
Russ
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thank you for your help

Thank you very much. i put my business card on the splash screen. phone is well protected now
thank you again

anyone care to share their customize splash screen?

Splash screen for Polaris

Hi there,
anyone knows how to change the 1st splash scrren ???
(not the second one which is easy by copy the animated.gif to windows directory)
thanks

It's a part of the ROM. You have to flash it to change it.

but how can I make it on my own? or any good Splash rom made by someone for Polaris?

check the link in my signature (polaris chef corner). you have links to two different tools in post #1. (look for customiza splash screen)

hkfriends said:
but how can I make it on my own? or any good Splash rom made by someone for Polaris?
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You can see here

How can I make my own splash screen ?

How can I change the splash screen ?
In my old pda (prophet) there was some steps with some programs to make .nbh file
So what about hd2 ?

up .............

mostafa0007 said:
How can I change the splash screen ?
In my old pda (prophet) there was some steps with some programs to make .nbh file
So what about hd2 ?
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Instal *.CAB file!! Not splash!!! Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625911

splash screen
very simpel with JWMD icon changer.... ( bonus features )

anhphe076 said:
Instal *.CAB file!! Not splash!!! Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625911
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Thx for replay anyway, but I want to do my own that what I'm asking for
darkcaipi said:
very simpel with JWMD icon changer.... ( bonus features )
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JWMD icon changer hasn't the splash screen feature
only animated and the welcome
splash screen is the white screen with htc green word

This is what I use on my TMOUS...
Remove the TMobile "pink" Spash screen, post #5.

rstoyguy said:
This is what I use on my TMOUS...
Remove the TMobile "pink" Spash screen, post #5.
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Thx But as I said before I want to make my own like my old prophet

up .......

Anyone have an answer to this....?
I have the same issue, I flashed Clean EX and now using Chucky's but the splash screen remains from Clean EX, even after MTTY.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Ps. Just to clarify, it is the initial splash screen, where the RDG bit appears, NOT the animated screen directly after.

C}{iMeRA said:
Ps. Just to clarify, it is the initial splash screen, where the RDG bit appears, NOT the animated screen directly after.
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Sure it is

I try to do it using programs and instructions from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334907
but have not succeded yet.
If anyone has succeded it in hd2 he can give us some tips!!
Must be some more differences from other htc phones except the resolution 480x800.
Maybe ondraster knows the tip because using the tools i can only create a blank screen.

C}{iMeRA said:
I have the same issue, I flashed Clean EX and now using Chucky's but the splash screen remains from Clean EX, even after MTTY.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers.
Ps. Just to clarify, it is the initial splash screen, where the RDG bit appears, NOT the animated screen directly after.
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i am having the same problem after installing that evo rom..

Found it!
You just run in dos mode the nbimg 1.1 tool of pof from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405118
and you put the following parameters:
nbimg -p 18400 -w 480 -h 800 -F nameof photo.bmp -T 0x601 -S 64 -D PB8110000
Flash the nbh file that is created and you done it.Follow exactly the command capitals or not capital letters.
Cheers mate

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6269780&postcount=145
that solved it..

[TG01 STARTUP UPDATED 06.01.2011] Windows Phone customized for TG01 (colours!)

After seeing quite a few I <3 Windows Phone themes, I thought we should have something for TG01
So, created some!
EDIT 1:NEW COLOURS ADDED NOW
EDIT 2:LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE START UP SCREEN - WILL DO INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMIZATION!
EDIT 3:Animated Splash Screen NOW cooked and available with miROM10 (Thanks to mirolg) - Download new super fast, stable ROM with animated start up here
EDIT 4:NEW!!!SLOW ANIMATED VERSION OF YOUR SPLASH SCREEN (animated.gif in attached zip)
EDIT 5:NEW IN 2011 !!NOW PACK COMES WITH 8 START UP SCREENS AND 3 ANIMATED SPLASH SCREENS
EDIT 6:NOW SPECIAL CUSTOMISED SPLASH SCREEN FOR ALL YOU miROM LOVERS
Coming soon! - 2 More animated splash screens in fresh new colours!!
The list of files in upload:
3 animated splash screens
8 still start up screens
I have tested ALL screens and they look cool on WinMo
Requests, Comments, Suggestions are welcome!
*****************************************
How to change the Start Up screen
Choose the file you fancy, rename it to welcomehead.192 and copy it to /windows folder on your device. Restart, Enjoy!
All files are in .png format and if you copy them as it is and just rename them to welcomehead.192, it should work. Please let me know if it doesn't
How to change Splash screen
a) I have also made an animated .gif file if your ROM has a splash screen, you could replace it.
Splash Screen will ONLY work if your ROM already has a splash screen cooked into it. If you are using a custom ROM where splash screen has been removed, then you can't use the animated screen. If you try to install, you won't see any change! Don't worry, it won't brick your phone!
in HKLM\Software\Toshiba\StartupAnimation:
Enabled (DWord) : 1
GIFFile (String) : \windows\animated.gif
Change the one in BLUE to the WM_animated.gif, so that new animation file will be used instead of default 'animated.gif'

Reserved!
For future releases

Reserved!
For list of FAQs and Requests

jeeeah, well done, maestro. looks very gooood!
..ps. i have more as 5x tnx buttons is a xda bug

mirolg said:
jeeeah, well done, maestro. looks very gooood!
..ps. i have more as 5x tnx buttons is a xda bug
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HAHA!
That's no problem at all, we will write feedback to XDA on the thread and ask them to provide more thanks per day
Miro, if possible, can you please test the animated splash screen on tg01? I can't. I think in your ROM you have removed the splash screen. If I get feedback and suggestions, I am ready to bang out some more of these babies

ha, tnx, again (i find 5x tnx per day is not enough)
yes, no prob. i will test it and i will make a cab with enabling htc animation!

mirolg said:
ha, tnx, again (i find 5x tnx per day is not enough)
yes, no prob. i will test it and i will make a cab with enabling htc animation!
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thanks a lot miro for helping with feedback n cab

love Miro's ROMs with drupad2drupad's start up screen!
currently miROM 8 with your new startup screen. thanks a lot!

drupad2drupad said:
thanks a lot miro for helping with feedback n cab
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the standard name is animated.gif pls. rename bevor
the speed of the animated Icons is to high- i think a good value is half from actual speed.
to test: stonROM has enabeld the animated function
(my cab not works . when i cooked in works fine)

drupad2drupad said:
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How to change the Start Up screen
Choose the file you fancy, rename it to welcomehead.192 and copy it to /windows folder on your device. Restart, Enjoy!
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It not work om my TG01? I'm with original Orange ROM.
Where I made a mistake?
I choose ".jpg file with 480x800x24 BPP with changed name to welcomehead.192 . I put the file to windows folder on my TG01. After restart, nothing changed.

kapitango said:
It not work om my TG01? I'm with original Orange ROM.
Where I made a mistake?
I choose ".jpg file with 480x800x24 BPP with changed name to welcomehead.192 . I put the file to windows folder on my TG01. After restart, nothing changed.
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in my case I renamed the file to welcomehead.192.png and then it should work.
good luck!

mirolg said:
the standard name is animated.gif pls. rename bevor
the speed of the animated Icons is to high- i think a good value is half from actual speed.
to test: stonROM has enabeld the animated function
(my cab not works . when i cooked in works fine)
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Thanks Miro!
I will rename it as well as put it in first post so before install it can be changed.
I will try to flash stonROM tomorrow and see if it works.
Also will put in first post so everyone knows that it will only work on ROMs where splash screen is cooked in!
Thanks a lot for the help my friend

kapitango said:
It not work om my TG01? I'm with original Orange ROM.
Where I made a mistake?
I choose ".jpg file with 480x800x24 BPP with changed name to welcomehead.192 . I put the file to windows folder on my TG01. After restart, nothing changed.
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gghiq said:
in my case I renamed the file to welcomehead.192.png and then it should work.
good luck!
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Try changing the name to welcomehead.192.png and it should work. All the files I have updated should be in .png format
WinMo will only use the file if it's in .png format.

Thanks drupad2drupad, welcomehead.192.png is the right name.
But I can't replace the existing file, how I can change the permitions?

kapitango said:
Thanks drupad2drupad, welcomehead.192.png is the right name.
But I can't replace the existing file, how I can change the permitions?
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u can use an external file explorer like Resco file explorer. In properties of file, untick system and hidden. Once u have replaced the file simply put the ticks back for new file. Hope this helps

Thank You again drupad2drupad.

kapitango said:
Thank You again drupad2drupad.
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No problem at all Hope you enjoy the start up screen and can show you love for WinMo on your TG01
PS: Please let me know if you were able to successfully use animated start up screen as well

I failure to use animated start up screen.
I'm still amateur in WM customizing.
Now i study the possibility of SKTools.
PS. Now in the start of my TG1 at first display Orange screen and after that show my screen. Is it posible to exchange this Orange screen wih onother my screen?

kapitango said:
I failure to use animated start up screen.
I'm still amateur in WM customizing.
Now i study the possibility of SKTools.
PS. Now in the start of my TG1 at first display Orange screen and after that show my screen. Is it posible to exchange this Orange screen wih onother my screen?
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You should be able to replace Orange splash screen with animated.gif - animated WM screen in the first post. You need a registry editor like Resco registry editor or total commander in order to make the registry changes I mentioned in first post.

Aha, now I understand. I'll try again wit WM_animated.gif from your first post.