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)
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can it work on normal pocket pc? (x50v)
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No idea....
Regards,
Arto.
i tryed to change the icons in s hellres.dll withResHacker, but when i put this modified file in the rom, my SPV c600 cannot recognize the MiniSD card...Have anybody tryed to modify this file？And using which tool？
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I'd like to do the same thing... help?
dbshane said:
i tryed to change the icons in s hellres.dll withResHacker, but when i put this modified file in the rom, my SPV c600 cannot recognize the MiniSD card...Have anybody tryed to modify this file？And using which tool？
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See if this info applies to you. Its from Blue Angel forum, please read further on this post
xplode said:
Ok i will give you difrend guide (proper one):
1. Copy shellres.96.dll from \windows to your sd card (of my rom) and rename it to shellres.96.dll.0409.mui - if you replace the original file for this rom you may encounter unpredicted bugs thats why it is more safe to use mui file
2. Copy the file to your computer
3. Extract original resources to a folder using Resource Tuner(Resource Hacker can not extract them) or a similar program (the resources are icons 8,9,24 - 8 and 9 are exactly the same so you me skip extracting 9 but later you have to replace it too)
4. Open the old shellres.96.dll (you can get it from suns kitchen for example) extract the same resources into a difrend
5. Open the old and new resources with icon editor (i used ArtIcons - open all icons) and copy the new resources to the old ones which will give you old sized icons with new looks
6. Add the resources back to the mui file with Resource Hacker - you can also delete all other resources since they are not needed and they already are in shellres.96.dll
7. Sign the file with SignCode and proper certificate (i used SamplePrivDeveloper because it is privileged one - taken from wm6.1 sdk)
8. Now you can either copy the mui to windows folder or make a cab to do this for you.
setup xml will not work added your way because you add it as file and not as setting - but if you need to you can add it with WinCE Cab Manager as a provisioning xml info and it will add it to configuration
My fixes added to the second post
OK-X-Fix.cab uses the original resources of this build with proper size and they are edited a little by me to have better looks
OK-X-FixL.cab uses large resources - like in the rom but antialiased
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Perhaps, you can ask Explode if this guide would apply to other phones.
Good Luck!
Do try to mod shellres96.dll, I tried on my blue angel running WM6.1 and it worked i just changed the startmenu icon. I dunno if this file is present in WM6.1 standard or not,
Hi!
I want to edit a skin package for the program "Tengo Thumb" by myself.. I have a cab file with a skin inside it but when I open it with winrar the files don't have any file-endings.. I want to get to those pictures and change them to something nicer.
Any clues?
You can install the software, take out all files you want to edit from the folder they were installed to, and then replace them with the edited files. Sounds easy, doesn't it?
This is what I do when I edit the resources of various EXEs and DLLs - sure the same will work for images.
You can afterwards repack the installed program using, for example, SK Tools (Installed Programs - Marked items - Make cab) and get yourself a working installer
There might be better and more professional ways to do the same - if anyone knows, please educate us
You could use a .cab editer like Cab Manager. With that, you can extract and add files, and then re-save the new .cab file.
I've yet to find a good tut on editing the manila files that contain all the icons and such. The ones called (number)_manila that contain things like taskbar and notification icons, Sense images, etc.
Tygrtail said:
I've yet to find a good tut on editing the manila files that contain all the icons and such. The ones called (number)_manila that contain things like taskbar and notification icons, Sense images, etc.
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For image editing type mods, you can use Mode9 Editor to convert the original manila file into a PNG file.
Then, using image editing software such as PhotoShop, Fireworks etc, edit the image as you prefer.
Use Mode9 Editor to convert your newly edited file back into a manila file.
Copy and paste the new manila file back into your device's 'Windows' directory (using Resco, Total Commander or similar to ensure the original file is overwritten).
Don't forget, if you're going to mess with manila files... backup, backup, backup!
does anyone know if there are any png file for this weather mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=694886
or how to extract the png from the cab file
You would need to extract the manila files from the cab first and then extract the .pngs from the xxxxxxxx_manila files. Not very difficult with the right tools (cab manager of choice and CFC GUI). Or you can just shoot a pm to the creator and ask if he can share the .pngs.
Hi
The esiest way to extract manila files to png is mod9editor.
Put all the manilas in a folder on your desktop. Open mod9editor and choose the path to the folder. Then klick on the button Q>P that means QTC to PNG. Now all manila files are as PNG in that folder.
Same way to convert them back to QTC (manila) by using the button P>Q.
I was recently messing around with the weather images for "darkwolfelite" over in the farscape thread and made myself a collection of all the original manila files as well as extracted pngs to go with each. I figure it'll probably save you lots of time and help some so here's a zip with everything..
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The esiest way to extract manila files to png is mod9editor.
Put all the manilas in a folder on your desktop. Open mod9editor and choose the path to the folder. Then klick on the button Q>P that means QTC to PNG. Now all manila files are as PNG in that folder.
Same way to convert them back to QTC (manila) by using the button P>Q.
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thanks hun it worked
Thank You Inando84 that is exactly what i was looking for. Let the theming begin