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Anything other than SPB Pocket Plus or CLaunch?

I used to use CLaunch all the time, and then changed to Pocket Plus about a year ago.
Is there anything else out there that lets you put icons on the today screen and have both large, and small icons?
I don't need tabs, but I do need several icons.
I am happy to lose the battery and memory card status, because there are already several plugins that do that for free.

yes mate ilauncher best one imo,runs smooth small foot print and looks good

The Lightest one would be O2 shortcuts though there is Not much Customising you can do Like Changing the Icons or Sizes..
O2 Plus SHORTCUTS on the TODAY SCREEN (below)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
A better option would be to go for I Launcher
ILauncher SHORTCUTS on the Today Screen(below)
Another way to Display ILauncher SHORTCUTS
Note the Tray launcher which is a part of ILauncher (below)
ILauncher Shortcuts in two rows (below)
Another Great Utility..SPB POCKET PLUS
Neat Tabs. many options, Resizing, Renaming, Changing Tab Icons, Changing Icon Size..almost everything..Plus a Host of other features which are a part of the package....
SPB PLUS (BELOW)
Since U said "I don't need tabs, but I do need several icons. "
Here's something for U !!
In case U have ample resources and U want to experiment with something Real Innovative...
U can try WISBAR ADVANCED DESKTOP and Other VIRTUAL PAGES (Below)
YOu can also Try to Mix N Match(Below)
O2 Shortcuts Inside WISBAR ADVANCED DESKTOP
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OK, I have had a play with the options, and I think Wisbar Advanced Desktop looks like the one I may go for.
I like the way I can include Pocket Plus elements, and so many other things.
Although I didn't like tabs, I do really like having different desktops. One for my mail and calendar notification with GPRS/UMTS status, and another with all my icons.
Really nice interface, but seems quite buggy, so I might wait and see what the next version brings before I blow any cash on it.
Thanks

You may want to read my roundup & comparison of all Today launchers (not just the ones listed above). Please see the links HERE, in the Recommended links section.

Old still working here

Windows Mobile/PPC Shell's

Hi,
Been doing some research on Windows Mobile/PPC shells.
So far I have tried the following.
1.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
HTC Home with SPB Mobile shell HOME icons only. (only way i know how to get icons on my home screen was via spb..)
I mainly use this right now.
2.
I tried out ThrottleLauncher's TouchFlo3D
IT IS OKAY, not bad actaully. Still some issues. But not bad at all.
3.
Winterface, wow i really love this.
My major issue is, it has no today plug-in so I always find myself back at the windows today screen all the time.
Other lame issue is their SMS app and contact app and photo app, they could have integrated those standalone apps way better into a single product.
Overall vito's app suite looks promising.
Anyhow,
My question is what other mobile shells are there? Is there anything out there close to winterface but better? I really like it. Overall anymore finger friendly things? Post/link me to other apps. Please give me thoughts.... and ideas...

For iPhone interface look-a-like, iFonz.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369241
Today Life is very good & finger friendly, developing fast.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407900
and then there is spb mobile shell, which isn`t free + lots and lots of others.

thanks
Thank you for the suggestions.
I already use SPB Mobile. Paid for it and vito suite.
Anyhow keep suggestions/apps coming. Hopefully down road someone else will find this thread useful.

Any others?

http://www.pointui.com/
WOW, that is not bad

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364344
found another

Not a bad thread, nice to have all the various options laid out.
As you have HTC's Home plugin for the Today screen included, you may also want to add Pocket Digital Clock (just a nice, lightweight clock) in combination with your launcher of choice such as UltimateLaunch or MortButtons.

yepp
That is the idea of this tread so one day some newbie can look at the work i already did for them. Also hoping others will contribute.

http://www.sbsh.net/product.php?id=29#
hmmm
iLauncher

anyone else find anymore?

http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/products/pocketpc/WisBarAdvanceDesktop/
wisbar ooo

UltimateLaunch
http://www.ultimatelaunch.de/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=366796

Mmmmmm
mmmm phonealarm with wm7 skin?just foun the thread
i cant remenber where does i saw it.

Oups
sorry repeated post

Im talking about shells not specfic app so much but thanks for the suggestion.

Becomes kind of blurred as most of the apps that are or are going to be listed are typically just a clock with an app launcher.

I was going to start a thread... regarding
"windows mobile finger friendly apps'
starting a list of applications like this...
but i found a website http://www.touch-innovation.com/
It does not list free ones... so anyone want to add on apps to this list free or paid? besides ones on the site.

rL today - It's a customizable XML based multi purpose plugin..

Post -non TF3D- Today Screens

1st
Install Active Sync on your Personal Computer and use it to backup your phone.
2nd
Start Menu -> Settings -> Today, 2nd tab
Disable TF3D (ignore the warning)
Enable date and other 'Today-Screen-PlugIns'
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This is what I have running from top to bottom;
Pocket Digital Clock - http://project.ionized.googlepages.com/pdc
tdLaunchY - http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-tdlaunchy-v1-6.html
Sun'n'Moon - http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-sunnmoon-v1-2.html
Windows Live - WindowsLive_0409.PPC2005_arm.cab
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=E4510356-4B0B-4E9C-AB38-7C19F55DF5D3&displaylang=en
And ofcourse the Theme allblack.tsk
(unzip and copy to Windows Directory) Start Menu -> Settings -> Today, 1st tab

i don't usually do this, but i'm going to give you my opinion on that today screen:
- MESSY
- you need to use a stylus for those little icons
- you have softkey buttons "5678" THEN "1234" ...why?
Personally, i believe the Diamond 2 is "new age" enough to use a bit of eye candy.
My first PPC (iMate Pocket PC) had a "prettier" look that this.
Sorry for the negative critique :/

do you realy like this screen?

I do like it for the moment LOL
You must know that TMobiel statically 'froze' manilla on my Topaz cq making it nearly impossible to alter it in any way! It is a horrible interface. I didn't even bother to make a screenshot(!), because after 2 and a half hours I deactivated TF3D, took the stylus out and never looked back.
Now and than I do switch to different today plugins and must admit that tdLaunchY has kinda tiny icons <g>
Well I'll give Easy Today Launcher a try. It has more of a finger friendly look

Senax said:
You must know that TMobiel statically 'froze' manilla on my Topaz cq making it nearly impossible to alter it in any way!
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have you not considered flashing a new ROM onto your device? that way you could do what you want! (trust me, TF3D is GREAT when it runs smoothly!)
good luck (if you're worried about flashing a cooked ROM, you can gladly PM me, it's easy)

I also do not use TF3D or ... I use SPB pocket plus and some nice today plugins and base today may also look nice. .. all aplication I use are one or max two click without stylus!!! ...and make changes is quite simple. The system responds and works quickly ... I have a phone for work and efficiency and speed control is important to me than a complicated adjustable slow TF3D.

Is there an Android style power bar

Just moved back to WinMo from Android and, while I prefer Winmo I did like the power panel that let you simply turn on and off screen brightness, bluetooth, GPS etc.
Is there something similar for the WinMo roms? I am running Dutty's Family Rom v15. I have searched but cannot find anything that sounds like this.

Whaaaat? WinMo preferred over Android. Youch!
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DominionZA said:
Whaaaat? WinMo preferred over Android. Youch!
Sent from my HTC HD2 using Tapatalk
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Yup, I needed the direct (i.e. not through Google) sync with Outlook (Nexus rom did not use HTC sync). Better music player on Winmo as well as much better battery life. I am happy with Winmo.
Any idea about that app?

WinMo does what Androidon't,
i wonder if anyone is going to get this joke

splinters69 said:
Just moved back to WinMo from Android and, while I prefer Winmo I did like the power panel that let you simply turn on and off screen brightness, bluetooth, GPS etc.
Is there something similar for the WinMo roms? I am running Dutty's Family Rom v15. I have searched but cannot find anything that sounds like this.
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OK, my suggestion would be Cookies Home Tab plus CHT Scheduler with Add-On links. This then gives you the ability to add numerous Toggle Switches to your home screen giving you the ability to toggle on/off most of the comm functions (Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Wifi, Phone, Data, etc) plus CHTS now has Backlight switches and many more add-on links/toggles. The only thing you can't switch on/off is GPS as WinMo apps just use this on demand anyway. This is the sort of thing you can do:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
There are loads of skins around for every CHT element - start your search HERE for some ideas or make your own sets - they're just png images. Let me know if you need any help or suggestions. If you are not familiar with CHT there are also loads of widgets available, both included in the CHT install and as add-ons and more coming all the time. Whilst the list is very short compared to Android there is plenty you can do to make your home tab(s) suit you.

"Simplicity" Mockup Browser

I havn't found a browser that I like 100%. I like Dolphin but I want something a little more clean/simple. Thats why, yesterday, I thought of making my own in photoshop (for now).
Let me know what you think.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So, that would be the main page. The three dots next to the Google logo would be a drop down menu for switching search engines and including others like Wikipedia, Wolfram-Alpha, Yahoo, ect. The icons at the bottom are from left to right: Home, Tabs (like when you do a home screen view on Sense/Launcher Pro/ADW/Go Launcher), Back/Front (Can be used on websites or tabs), Bookmarsk, Options.
The whole thing would also go into full screen mode and the top and bottom navigation bars would be brought up using the menu button (optional).
Again, very simple. At the bottom you have your main operations. Sort by (most viewed, alphabetical, ect.), Edit bookmark names/urls, and batch delete.
This is options menu. Options are seperated into three categories, Display, User and Misc.
I just realized that I forgot the enable/disable toggles (duh).
Anyway, this is pretty much my dream browser more or less. Im still working on some other things in photoshop.
Let me know what you guys think.
By the way, I got most of the icons from here...
http://yankoa.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Phone-7-Icons-166077852
I guess I would have to make my own if I actually developed this.

It's nice but i hate apps that doesn't use the native style of Android...why does everyone think that he needs to create an own UI?

Looks clean. I'd give it a try.
Unintentionally sent from my Nexus One using xda premium.

I'd definitely use it
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bluefisch200 said:
It's nice but i hate apps that doesn't use the native style of Android...why does everyone think that he needs to create an own UI?
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Not sure what you mean by that. If I used the native style of Android wouldn't it be just like the stock browser? Therefore, it would be pointless in me making one?
Im by no means a professional UI designer so im probably misunderstanding what you are saying.
I do agree with you about apps that Android doesn't already have stock though.

Hmmm.. It has WP7 icon style

ebe_robert said:
Hmmm.. It has WP7 icon style
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Lol, yah. Im in love with how the Metro UI looks. Pretty much why im so excited about ICS.