Hello. I really want to make my apps their own icons, but the only way to do that is to edit their coding. I'm no coder.
So, I come to XDA asking a simple question.
Are there any apps that allow me to import icons, or take existing ones, and swap them around to different apps? Or that let me assign an icon to an app?
This would make my phone look complete.
I have tried Reshacker, but that does not work
Please help!
If not, would anyone be interested in making one possible?
Many would donate, including me, and I could help with the graphics.
Sorry to double post this, just thought this would be the appropriate area for this.
This thread is about folder icons, but really, it's not any different to put an icon into an .exe with reshacker. You need to convert a .png file to an .ico file first (maybe that's what you're missing). IcoFx is really easy to use. Another tool is SK Shortcut Manager. If an .exe already has an icon in it, you can swap it out with SKSM for another from a .dll.
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I downloaded a bunch of nice glass icon set and would like to replace the existing WM6 icons such as MEI and other programs. What is the easiest method of doing this? I did a search but found no results. Any help would be appreciate it.
To change icons in start menu you need to replace the icons on shortcuts by changing the *.lnk files in windows\start menu and its sub-folders.
Just add a ',' (coma) to the end of the text in the file followed by the name of the icon file. You could also look for apps that make shortcuts on PPC. There are even some free ones.
But if you want to change icons of today plugins and other system icons you need to unsign, res-edit then resign some DLLs and that's not an easy process.
Darn it, check this out i got these awsome icons i wanna use.
Link: http://solsie.com/glass-icons-ms-windows/
Ok so these are program icons. No problem there - just get a good graphics app to shrink them to 32x32 pixels and save as *.ico (windows icon format).
Check out GIMP, its free and supports many formats including *.ico and *.png
Then change the shortcuts in start menu.
Like I said before there are several apps (sorry, don't remember their names) that will let you do it easily.
But if you want to change icons of today plugins and other system icons you need to unsign, res-edit then resign some DLLs and that's not an easy process
The above is what I want to do, can you point me in that direction.
YES!!!!, I was able to copy the .png file to my storage card. Then using total commander, I was able to MOVE the file to the windows directory overwriting the original file. Then I did a soft reset to make sure it stuck, and it DID!!!
any chance you want to post the files that you used to overwrite the system files
thank you!
I`m intrested too! Thanks!
IronRed said:
YES!!!!, I was able to copy the .png file to my storage card. Then using total commander, I was able to MOVE the file to the windows directory overwriting the original file. Then I did a soft reset to make sure it stuck, and it DID!!!
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Can you tell me what the location was that you copied to - all I can find is the hklm etc etc and it wont let me move to there
Does anyone know of an easy way to create custom Program folders and then move applications to those folders? I want to clean up the Programs group and would prefer not to have to build me own ROM.
Thanks in advance.
jamesjsenecal said:
Does anyone know of an easy way to create custom Program folders and then move applications to those folders? I want to clean up the Programs group and would prefer not to have to build me own ROM.
Thanks in advance.
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total commander works fine and its free.
Thanks for the info. TotalCommander works great.
NP. Glad to help.
Hi, Is there a way in totalcommander to change the folder icon to a "fancy" one such as a "multimedia" folder with different icon?
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Hi, Is there a way in totalcommander to change the folder icon to a "fancy" one such as a "multimedia" folder with different icon?
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Not easily. If the folder contains a file called "icon.lnk" that points to a particular icon within a DLL, then WM will display that icon rather than the "normal" folder icon under Start > Programs.
I've stolen the icons from Dutty's excellent ROMs, and cooked them into my little one. I've just tried to convert that into a cab that will install the icons into the Multimedia, Tools, and Apps folders under Start > Programs. I haven't tested it, and I think you'll end up with blank folders if you don't have Multimedia, Tools and Apps, but it should work!
Dutty - I know I haven't asked your permission to use your icons, so if you would rather I didn't, then please let me know and I'll delete this post and the attachment immediately. Thanks.
C'mon, man...
It's actually easier than people make it sound. All you need is a resource editor. You create your own .dll library or edit an existing one, I like to use Gconvert.
You will notice that any of the programs or folders that have "Custom Icons" have a specified path to the .exe usually followed by something like this: ?resource.dll -1001
This tells the system what library holds trhe icon & it's position within that library. You can modify existing libraries or create your own.
Just look for GConvert & PHMicon.dll (To use as a base)
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C'mon, man...
It's actually easier than people make it sound. All you need is a resource editor. You create your own .dll library or edit an existing one, I like to use Gconvert.
You will notice that any of the programs or folders that have "Custom Icons" have a specified path to the .exe usually followed by something like this: ?resource.dll -1001
This tells the system what library holds trhe icon & it's position within that library. You can modify existing libraries or create your own.
Just look for GConvert & PHMicon.dll (To use as a base)
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Cheers GSLEON!
I'll have to have a play around with that. I love this forum - you learn something new every day.
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Not easily. If the folder contains a file called "icon.lnk" that points to a particular icon within a DLL, then WM will display that icon rather than the "normal" folder icon under Start > Programs.
I've stolen the icons from Dutty's excellent ROMs, and cooked them into my little one. I've just tried to convert that into a cab that will install the icons into the Multimedia, Tools, and Apps folders under Start > Programs. I haven't tested it, and I think you'll end up with blank folders if you don't have Multimedia, Tools and Apps, but it should work!
Dutty - I know I haven't asked your permission to use your icons, so if you would rather I didn't, then please let me know and I'll delete this post and the attachment immediately. Thanks.
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thats ok mate, well done
I am looking to replace the upper icons in WM 6.0 with custom ones, the question is are they in the rom (if so cannot edit, right?) or are they in wm somewhere?
I've been slowly going through the system and have not found them yet, any suggestions on where to start?
I have some fantabulous advice on where to start my American amigo.
FIrst, the files SHOULD be editable, they are simply image files under the \Windows directory. I'm pretty sure they all have different names and are not grouped together, but they should be easy to spot (I imagine they will end in a picture format extension IE .bmp .gif etc.
BUT, it is important to note that, like most Windows Operating Systems, the OS doesn't trust you. Therefore, the files are hidden!
If you just have the normal Explorer, I don't know if it has an "unhide system files" choice.
I personally would go download and install Total Commander, Resco Explorer etc, one of which does have that choice.
After that, search that folder and you will find them.
PS I am not rambling, I have actually seen them in there
Cheers!
Thank you for the good start.
I had a feeling they had to be in the \windows\ or \windows\system folder.
Now the auduous task of finding, editing and replacing them, I always hated this part, since my patients is minimal at best.
Thanks again for the quick tip, I'll try to post a screenshot when I get them done.
1xrtt.bmp
1xRTT_sync_PPC.bmp
1xRTT_connect_PPC.bmp
3G.bmp
3G_connect_PPC.bmp
3G_sync_PPC.bmp
battery.bmp
battery_alert.bmp
batteryCharging.bmp
batteryNone.bmp
bluetooth.bmp
callonhold.bmp
datacall.bmp
dataconnection.2bp
EDGE.bmp
EDGE_connect_PPC.bmp
EDGE_sync_PPC.bmp
EVDO.bmp
EVDO_connect_PPC.bmp
EVDO_sync_PPC.bmp
gprs.bmp
gprs_connect.bmp
gprs_sync_PPC.bmp
gprs_connectPPC.bmp
input_kboard.bmp
missedcall.bmp
MissingSIM.bmp
newemailsms.bmp
newIM.bmp
No_Signal.bmp
pen.2bp
radio_lost_signal.bmp
radio_no_service.bmp
radioconnected.bmp
radioOff.bmp
ringerOff.bmp
roaming.bmp
signal.bmp
syncherror.bmp
sysvol.bmp
voicecall.bmp
VOiceCall_icon.bmp
voicemail.bmp
volume.bmp
WiFi_datacall.bmp
WIFI_on.bmp
Wirelessonoff.2bp
NOTE: 90% of these are the logos for the top bar. One or two relate to the input logo at the bottom bar (IE Keyboard and Pen, I believe it is the Input_Kboard and Pen files). One or two others relate to the image you see when you click the sound icon in the top bar and it gives you two sound parameters to adjust, each with a logo at the top. Use your judgement and eyes to decide which is which. Most you will have seen already.
I don't know if this list is complete, I may have missed some. If you find any others in your searches, let us know and I will add them to this list. I needed to make this list anyway as I am trying to cook a ROM for Himalaya and need to know what I can remove. (For example, Himalaya's don't have EDGE or 3G, so straight away there are eight or so logos that can be removed).
Also note that other programs have access to the top bar and may add their own icons, as Messenger (which does not come installed in our roms) did. Perhaps it is only Microsoft programs that can add their own icons, who knows.
PS Good luck, look forward to the screen shots.
PPS Some of the logos I have never seen appear, but I have been in situations where they should appear (IE No SIM card, but the NoSim image never appeared). I find it interesting that while half follow a naming convention, others don't (IE 1xRTT_connect_PPC.bmp and gprs_connect.bmp without the _PPC). I wonder if this has anything to do with it not working.
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Were you ever able to change the battery icons? I was trying the same bmps but they do not change even with a soft reset for me, even tho the file is changed in the directory to my customed one it still remains as the default. Any tips tricks or ideas? My thought is a dll but I'm relatively new to this and am very unsure. Thanks for the tips and hope to hear you have done it or at least figured out a possible way.
I can help you to find the icons
There are include as ressource in DLL and we can replace it
The only icon I can find is the Signal Strength Icon
Any idea ? Do you replace it ?
Sebastien
i tried searching for a guide on how to swap out my stock icons fro my fuze with some icons im working on. do i need to flash my phone for this to work?
You don't need to flash anything to change icons. What you need to do is specifiy which icons you want to change. The comm manager icons are low-hanging fruit; that's where I'd start if I were you. Just look for the files in \windows with names like Function_FlightMode.png. It's not hard to improve upon the grey-scale crap that comes stock. Manila tab icons are pretty easy, but you need to get manila editor to do it. Folder and program icons are a bit trickier; I recommend getting SK shortcut manager to do that. There is a great thread on changing folder icons in the raph software forum (I'll let you search for it). You need several tools, in particular Reshacker and IcoFx.
I want to customize the slider and icons of the home screen tabs by myself (in Photoshop)?
Where are the images of these stored and what registry keys do I need to change (if any)?
Thanks
PS: I use JWMD for the start menu icons, is there a similar app for the home screen tab? - probably not
please guys, somebody help me with this.
i reformulated my request, i've been probably misunderstood - that would explain why nobody bothered to answer by now...
this is my last attempt to get your attention into this. I can't believe none of the people who know answered, is this such a big secret?
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this is my last attempt to get your attention into this. I can't believe none of the people who know answered, is this such a big secret?
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Hi Antaed.
I'm surprised too that no one has replied to your question.
I think the problem is not so much that it is a big secret, but that it is very complicated and therefore difficult to reply to.
I've done a bit of work on changing icons myself, so I can probably explain to you what is involved and what you have to do. But you will need to decide for yourself whether you want to put in the effort...
The slider icons (and the slider itself) are .png images stored in manila files. So the first thing you will need to do is find out, for your version of Manila, which files contain the slider icons for your version.
The best way to find out which files you need to change is to 'unzip' an existing cab which changes the slider icons on your version of manila and read the setup.xml file to extract the names of the manila files in the cab.
Please note that there are 3 files for each slider icon!
Then you will need to extract the .png files from the manila files. I use CFC GUI (available on this forum) to extract the .png files.
Once you have the original .png files, you will see that the slider icons do not take up the whole 128x128 pixels of the file but are placed approximately in the top left corner of the .png file. This will be your guide as to how big to make your new icons and where to place the new icon within the 128x128 matrix.
Please note that there are two different positions depending on whether the image you are replacing is the standard position in the row of icons or the icon visible 'within' the slider (seen as you move the slider along the row of icons), which is slightly higher and to the left.
Once you have created your new .png files in the same format as the originals, you should then use CFC GUI again to replace the original image with your new ones in the appropriate manila file.
You can then either manually move your new manila files across to your device (not recommended) or create a cab file to install them (and uninstall them) in one go (highly recommended!).
I would advise (from experience) only doing a couple of icons first until you have the exact position for the icon with the file. The position should then be the same for every icon.
The slider itself is fortunately only one file and therefore a lot easier to change. Again the best way to find out which manila file you need to change for your version is to unzip a cab file that changes the slider on your version and read the setup.xml file.
Hope this helps... (Well, at least you got an answer!)
And "No", I do not know of an easier way of doing this!
Johnkst, thanks for your kind reply, I started to have doubts I'll get an answer to this .
About the procedure - yes, it's pretty challenging but I'll try .
First because it's kind of a new adventure for me and then because I feel I owe it to you now, as I don't want to leave your effort in vain .
If I'll succeed (and I don't see why not) you'll be the first to receive my work.
Thanks again and best regards,
Antaed
Changing slider icons and the slider...
antaed said:
Johnkst, thanks for your kind reply, I started to have doubts I'll get an answer to this .
About the procedure - yes, it's pretty challenging but I'll try .
First because it's kind of a new adventure for me and then because I feel I owe it to you now, as I don't want to leave your effort in vain .
If I'll succeed (and I don't see why not) you'll be the first to receive my work.
Thanks again and best regards,
Antaed
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That's the right attitude, Antaed...!
I don't know if it will help you, but I am attaching two cabs to this post. They are ones I made myself for my HD2, which uses Manila 2.5.1920. I THINK the same files are used for 1921, but I don't know for sure...
There might be some stuff in there that you do not need, but they might also be useful to help you identify the files you need to change.
One is for the clear slider on the main tabs (it also slightly changes the black '2nd level' slider), the other for the slider icons.
The slider icons it installs are those from Jaguaralani. Let me know once you have downloaded as I will remove them again. I know Jaguaralani does not want his/her theme split up and my posting a cab which installs only the slider icons probably goes against those wishes... - Done!
Good luck!
done, thanks.