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Today plugin horizontal separator line removal

Hi, does anyone have a reg hack or software that will remove the separator lines between the today screen plugins.
I have searched on here & google & have yet to find a good answer to this.
Many thanks.

it varies with the today theme,
'UI Tweaker' is freeware which will edit nearly everything colour related on your device

bbobeckyj said:
it varies with the today theme,
'UI Tweaker' is freeware which will edit nearly everything colour related on your device
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Hi, yes there are many tools that will allow you to change the colour of the today lines like UI Tweaker, but I want to remove the line/make the line transparent.
Many thanks.

There are many posts on this in the forum - no solution found as yet i am afraid - choose the nearest color to background is the only option or use software like wisbar advanced desktop.

Mister B said:
Hi, yes there are many tools that will allow you to change the colour of the today lines like UI Tweaker, but I want to remove the line/make the line transparent.
Many thanks.
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just pick a theme without the lines

like this one

yea i got the sam problem
Mister B said:
Hi, does anyone have a reg hack or software that will remove the separator lines between the today screen plugins.
I have searched on here & google & have yet to find a good answer to this.
Many thanks.
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i got the same problem if you find something out can you let me know?

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475040
Works on my X1.

Assign new icons to quick links?

Hi, does anyone know if it is possible to assign a different Icon to a quick link? I would basically like to make my own Icons and links them to my programs and bookmarks to show on the Today page.

gareth824 said:
Hi, does anyone know if it is possible to assign a different Icon to a quick link? I would basically like to make my own Icons and links them to my programs and bookmarks to show on the Today page.
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If you want to change the program icons. You must edit the icons in the startmenu, after that the icon on the home screen change also. You can change the icons with Icon Changer (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567080) and ReStart (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=481379), you can find a lot of icons here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533993

Thanks that's exactly what I needed.

Thanks too

A way to assign icons to folders ?

You can easily change icons from start menu without using the Icon editor by changing the registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\xxx.lnk]
"Icon"="\\Windows\\yyy.png"
where xxx.lnk = the Start Menu link
and yyy.png = the icon you want to use

DocteurN said:
A way to assign icons to folders ?
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Use the 2 programs i mentioned in my first post. Also for folders

Just a slight follow up question. This works perfectly on most icons but I've noticed one program that I downloaded from Windows Market Place (moTweets) changes in the start menu but not on the quick links.
I've restarted the phone but no joy. Is the something to do with Windows Marketplace? DRM or something?

henv said:
Use the 2 programs i mentioned in my first post. Also for folders
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reSTART doesn't work with my French ROM. He's looking in \Windows\Start Menu but all my shortcut and folder are in \Windows\Menu démarrer
Haven't found a way to assign a new icon for a folder with Icon Changer

pietrucci said:
You can easily change icons from start menu without using the Icon editor by changing the registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\xxx.lnk]
"Icon"="\\Windows\\yyy.png"
where xxx.lnk = the Start Menu link
and yyy.png = the icon you want to use
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I've tried this... and I can't get it to work at all. I had to use ReStart to get it working but it seems that it does the same thing as I did manually but somehow it got the changes to happen. I did restart the device everytime I made any changes but it doesn't seem to work?
I don't really want to install something if I can get it done via the registry so any tips?

kai_ said:
I've tried this... and I can't get it to work at all. I had to use ReStart to get it working but it seems that it does the same thing as I did manually but somehow it got the changes to happen. I did restart the device everytime I made any changes but it doesn't seem to work?
I don't really want to install something if I can get it done via the registry so any tips?
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Remove the corresponding .bmg file from \Application Data\HTC\ProgrLauncher and softreset. It should work fine.
See also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4972082&postcount=149

Change hex layout back to square?

Hi!
How can I change the hexagonal icons layout in the Start and Settings menu ("Honeycomb") back to the square layout? The hexagonal makes me feel dizzy.
Thanks

It's nearly impossible to do that, since the code for the hexagon layout is hidden deeply.

There are a lot of .cabs for that kicking around. What kind of phone.
?

denco7 said:
There are a lot of .cabs for that kicking around. What kind of phone.
?
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Thanks
I spent about an hour searching via Google
Phone - Xperia X2.
It is enough to just point me to the right registry value, if there is any.

denco7 said:
There are a lot of .cabs for that kicking around. What kind of phone.
?
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I think I understood your question then... you mean the start menu, don't you?

[ElCondor] said:
I think I understood your question then... you mean the start menu, don't you?
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Yes, the Start Menu and Setting menu. Sorry for not being clear

OK, no problem. Well I'm surprised that Denko is saying that there are a lot of cabs for that, because as far as I know, it is not possible.
Will await his reply then.

OK, I'v found something. A small configurable application called XTask, download link here.
Btw, if you don't know where to start, just click on the taskbar and drag the line down. The XTask Settings allow you to configure its internal menu and also replace the Start Menu entirely with its own diagonal icon layout.
Alternatively in its settings set it so its file manager starts when clicking the Start Menu icon and browse to Windows\Start Menu\Programs directory. It is normally alphabetically sorted and you can arrange shortcuts to various subfolders. It can be even more easily done with Total Commander or from PC.
And for phone settings click on Control. It arranges icons by same strange order, probably like the original Start Menu, but maybe I'll find how to change that.

[Q] Is a theme or hack that can remove the Titanium Slider bar?

i'm wondering if there is a way to do away with the slider bar in the default wm6.5 home screen. in the pic below (i'm a new user so just copy/paste without spaces, lol.) i just slid the bar all the way to the top to take a screenshot, and i wanna know if i can just remove it for a simple clean homescreen.
i53. tinypic. com/2zeypuh .jpg

Why not switch to "classic today" screen, then check out the themes forum for themes you can apply or search for specific plugins? Is it just that you want the titanium function but not the outline around the selected panels? I'm not sure how to do that, but it should be possible by editing the xml file.

well, when i switch to the classic today screen, or just uncheck Windows Default, under Items, i lose the transparency of the toolbar and taskbar. i guess that if i cold just get rid of the big dark bar in the middle of my screen i would be satisfied. i would just like to be able to see my wallpapers. and yes, i want the titanium function but not the outline around the selected panels.

Ok, gotcha. I don't know off-hand how to do that, though It probably would be as simple as editing the file, or finding the .png that is of that image (in the windows directory) and replacing it with a panel that is completely transparent.
Maybe someone with some experience will come along that already knows how to do that.
To get you started, you may want to look at this theme, which has already made the panels transparent. if you like it, you can just use it. Otherwise, you could potentially compare the xml files, of find the transparent image that he is using in there and copy it over to your device. It's been a long time since i checked/looked, but the xml that controls the sliding panels today screen is usually something like home.xml or something.
[note: if your phone is not touchscreen, use/look at this thread instead]
If you start playing around, back everything up first! You may also want to browse the "post your screenshots thread" and see if you don't come across some other UI that you like better (or another theme w/o the panels). good luck!

krazibeast said:
i'm wondering if there is a way to do away with the slider bar in the default wm6.5 home screen. in the pic below (i'm a new user so just copy/paste without spaces, lol.) i just slid the bar all the way to the top to take a screenshot, and i wanna know if i can just remove it for a simple clean homescreen.
i53. tinypic. com/2zeypuh .jpg
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Yes, you can but you need to edit the bronzeres.dll check this thread to learn how to do it, backup first your original file.
Check these screens from my phone
Regards,
Enrique

Empel1960 said:
Yes, you can but you need to edit the bronzeres.dll check this [link] to learn how to do it, backup first your original file.
Check these screens from my phone
Regards,
Enrique
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thank you all. but i'm not as experienced with xml, and editing. but whenever i do i end up running into security issues when trying to copy the files back to my phone.
about this bronzeres.dll file.. where is it located, and what would i need to change to alter the transparency?

krazibeast said:
thank you all. but i'm not as experienced with xml, and editing. but whenever i do i end up running into security issues when trying to copy the files back to my phone.
about this bronzeres.dll file.. where is it located, and what would i need to change to alter the transparency?
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The bronzeres.dll is on the windows directory, but modifying the dll is more complicated than editing xml or cpr files, in my previous post there is a link where you can learn how to unsigne, edit, resign the dll file.
Regards
Enrique

Help
Hi i have the HD2
my ROM is 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE
Manilla version 2.5.20121412.2
Radio 2.10.50.26
I downloaded the final cab and my phone still freezes when text messages come in and i cant send picture messages can someone please help me

thanks for all the help! i edited the bronzeres. dll and got exactly what i was looking for. check the URL for my result.
i52. tinypic. com/35l5bg9. jpg
but another question.. is there anyway to do away with the slider functionality and just have the titles. and when you tap it it takes you to the application? so there is no titile thats larger than the others, there just clickable links. just a question, because i'm content with my results.

Cabs available
Hi, I made a couple of CABS to make the slider transparent.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909746

GWD - How Do I Change Font Color on Tap Action?

Hi,
I know how to create an Action and assign a Tap or Double-Tap action to change an image, but if I am using a digital watch face and want to tap to change the color of the time display (as opposed to a background image), how would I go about doing that?
For example, if my default digital watch face shows the time digits in red, how can I set an action to change it to orange upon the Tap Action, then yellow, then green, etc.?
Thanks in advance!
-Swooperz

Swooperz said:
Hi,
I know how to create an Action and assign a Tap or Double-Tap action to change an image, but if I am using a digital watch face and want to tap to change the color of the time display (as opposed to a background image), how would I go about doing that?
For example, if my default digital watch face shows the time digits in red, how can I set an action to change it to orange upon the Tap Action, then yellow, then green, etc.?
Thanks in advance!
-Swooperz
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There are a ton of watch faces out there that change their font color when you tap on the time digits. Surely someone knows how to create this effect in GWD. Alternatively, is there a way to view the xml from purchased or downloaded watch faces on my watch? Just to view the code for that action?
Thanks in advance!!

i was curious about the same thing.
so what i did was copied the .wgt file of a face that had that feature as it was being sent to my watch. root is needed to intercept the transfer from phone to watch.
renamed to .zip, unzipped and looked through the files.
its hard to explain but there is no special coding in the xml for this. it is basically using layers and a transparent png as a font.
i have never shared a gwd file so not sure if you can but i am willing to do a very basic time face and send it to you, if you would like. i will include all files so you can see what is happening.
let me know.

Hi Stealo,
That sounds awesome. I would love to see how this is done. I'd root my Note 8 but I don't think the Verizon Note 8 can be rooted safely. Anyone correct me if that is not right.
Anyway - yes, please do share whatever you find, Stealo, and let me know how I can help.
Cheers,
Swoop

Swooperz said:
Hi Stealo,
That sounds awesome. I would love to see how this is done. I'd root my Note 8 but I don't think the Verizon Note 8 can be rooted safely. Anyone correct me if that is not right.
Anyway - yes, please do share whatever you find, Stealo, and let me know how I can help.
Cheers,
Swoop
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ok cool. i will try and get it done tonight, and post.
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Ok, so i started writing a "how to" and it got way out of control, :silly:.
I cant take any credit for this, all i did was pull apart someone elses work and learn from it. The attached is my work but built in the same way as the other person did it. I hope this doesnt upset anyone. I will never share the original persons work.
I have attached all the files you need for this to work including my gwd file & tpk file. Im not sure if you will be able to import it into your GWD but give it ago. if not start a new face and rebuild it from the resources.
At any point you get stuck let me know and i will help you out.

Hi Stealo,
Thanks for posting this! Things have been crazy busy here and I have not yet had a chance to sit down and dig into this but I look forward to seeing what cool trickery lies in the scripts, etc.
Thanks again,
Swoop

Swooperz said:
Hi Stealo,
Thanks for posting this! Things have been crazy busy here and I have not yet had a chance to sit down and dig into this but I look forward to seeing what cool trickery lies in the scripts, etc.
Thanks again,
Swoop
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hey swooperz,
nothing is scripted for this to work.
just layer composition and thats it.
if you need a hand or any explaining let me know.

stealo said:
hey swooperz,
nothing is scripted for this to work.
just layer composition and thats it.
if you need a hand or any explaining let me know.
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Everything worked like a charm! I got one error about the TPK needing to be rebuilt when trying to deploy to my watch (unsure of the issue), but I chose only version 3 and it worked perfectly. Maybe my watch needs to have OS 4? I have a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier.
Anywho - now I am going to learn how bitmap fonts work and how to convert a TTF font that I own, to a bitmap font. :good:
This is awesome! Thanks again for helping me get over this hurdle. It was a big one for me. :laugh:

Swooperz said:
Everything worked like a charm! I got one error about the TPK needing to be rebuilt when trying to deploy to my watch (unsure of the issue), but I chose only version 3 and it worked perfectly. Maybe my watch needs to have OS 4? I have a Samsung Gear S3 Frontier.
Anywho - now I am going to learn how bitmap fonts work and how to convert a TTF font that I own, to a bitmap font. :good:
This is awesome! Thanks again for helping me get over this hurdle. It was a big one for me. :laugh:
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i am using gwd 1.6.1 i think which lets you build for os 4.0 and lower.
the font in the example was the fortnite font.
very simple task but very boring to make, but you will only need to do once for each digit 0-9.
are you familiar with adobe illustrator or photoshop?
simply make the canvas the size you need with the same colour or pattern of the face, type a single number, adjust its size so it just fits height and width, cut it out so the number is transparent, save it as a png to preserve the transparency.
much more to it but like i said let me know if you get stuck.
regarding the background cut to make, i think i made it 200px wide and 80px high.
so that means you can fit 4 digits at 50px wide X 80px high, which is important for making the font.

stealo said:
i am using gwd 1.6.1 i think which lets you build for os 4.0 and lower.
the font in the example was the fortnite font.
very simple task but very boring to make, but you will only need to do once for each digit 0-9.
are you familiar with adobe illustrator or photoshop?
simply make the canvas the size you need with the same colour or pattern of the face, type a single number, adjust its size so it just fits height and width, cut it out so the number is transparent, save it as a png to preserve the transparency.
much more to it but like i said let me know if you get stuck.
regarding the background cut to make, i think i made it 200px wide and 80px high.
so that means you can fit 4 digits at 50px wide X 80px high, which is important for making the font.
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Makes sense. I have Photoshop so will upgrade GWD and open the files up in Photoshop to have a look. Thanks again!

I got the set-up working with my own bitmap font and clickable button to change the colors - the caveat now is when a single digit shows up - the mask layer shows up from underneath the single digit, since it gets centered, and the mask is only half the width (one digit's width as opposed to two digit widths).
See my picture of both cases (still need to work out anti-aliasing artifacts).
Any ideas on how to work around that, yet still only use single digit hours?
EDIT: Just to be clear: my background is black, so other than the digits, there should be no purple color coming through as shown for the single digit of one.
Thanks,
Swoop

Swooperz said:
I got the set-up working with my own bitmap font and clickable button to change the colors - the caveat now is when a single digit shows up - the mask layer shows up from underneath the single digit, since it gets centered, and the mask is only half the width (one digit's width as opposed to two digit widths).
See my picture of both cases (still need to work out anti-aliasing artifacts).
Any ideas on how to work around that, yet still only use single digit hours?
EDIT: Just to be clear: my background is black, so other than the digits, there should be no purple color coming through as shown for the single digit of one.
Thanks,
Swoop
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hey swoop,
good to see you making progress.
just off the top of my head
at the the bottom of the screen is a time line. so you could make 2 backgrounds and have 1 apear between the hours of 1 to 9 and the other from 10 to 12.
read about the conditional lines,
https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy-watch/design/watch-designer/gear-watch-dev
to fix the auto centering maybe align your text to the right so a single digit will snap right when changing.
i use only 24hr time, not sure why but always have. if i get time i will try it out and see.
regarding artifacts, i generally use illustrator, which produces cleaner images. if you dont have illustrator you can dowload a free alternative called inkscape, i think, or an online vector converter.
i always make an image twice as large if possible then clean it up and scale it down. im still learning also, so what i do may not be right but it works for me.
in the mean time let me know if what i said is right.

Thanks, Stealo.
I have Adobe CS 6 with Illustrator, so will try that next as well as start working on a timeline-based position of the background. Great idea! That way, I can leave the single digits centered (I hope), which looks better in my design.
Cheers!

is It possible to change with double tap, one object's color that moves ? (such as the second hand)

stealo said:
i was curious about the same thing.
so what i did was copied the .wgt file of a face that had that feature as it was being sent to my watch. root is needed to intercept the transfer from phone to watch.
renamed to .zip, unzipped and looked through the files.
its hard to explain but there is no special coding in the xml for this. it is basically using layers and a transparent png as a font.
i have never shared a gwd file so not sure if you can but i am willing to do a very basic time face and send it to you, if you would like. i will include all files so you can see what is happening.
let me know.
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just found this thread.. may i ask you how did you intercept the transfer from phone to watch?
i have phone rooted, do i need root also on gear?
i'd like to do this to study some of watchfaces i bought, so i could learn to make them.
thanks in advance ^^

up @stealo

erghetto said:
up @stealo
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hey sorry, dont use xda as much anymore.
You need to have a rooted device (phone/tablet) first, and a good file explorer, no root needed on watch at all. i cant give specifics as i dont use the devices anymore, i can try and point you in the right direction though.
what i did was monitor a folder in the WEAR app root directory on my phone, when i downloaded an app from the store it would store it on my phone for maybe ten seconds, then transfer to my watch.
Using your file explorer you can copy it and paste it to a new location before the transfer ends.
Rename it .zip, extract, learn and explore.
Like i said i am not 100% if it is still possible as i no longer use both devices. Please dont steal anybodies work though.
Good luck.

stealo said:
hey sorry, dont use xda as much anymore.
You need to have a rooted device (phone/tablet) first, and a good file explorer, no root needed on watch at all. i cant give specifics as i dont use the devices anymore, i can try and point you in the right direction though.
what i did was monitor a folder in the WEAR app root directory on my phone, when i downloaded an app from the store it would store it on my phone for maybe ten seconds, then transfer to my watch.
Using your file explorer you can copy it and paste it to a new location before the transfer ends.
Rename it .zip, extract, learn and explore.
Like i said i am not 100% if it is still possible as i no longer use both devices. Please dont steal anybodies work though.
Good luck.
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Thanks for the info. I have root on my s8 so i could try, but wear app folder is a bit generic. Without knowing the folder's name i wouldn't know where to look.
Thanks again

erghetto said:
Thanks for the info. I have root on my s8 so i could try, but wear app folder is a bit generic. Without knowing the folder's name i wouldn't know where to look.
Thanks again
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hey, sent you a pm.

mimmog said:
is It possible to change with double tap, one object's color that moves ? (such as the second hand)
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I want to know the same thing. Basically I want to to double tap on say 3 o'clock area and have hour hand change images/color. How is this possible? Yes, you can change background defining itself as a buton and add "change image" action but how can you change other layer images by double tapping on another layer?