hi
i have 6.5.1 but i rlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy dont like the way that the start button is .... its like im using nokia phone or some thing come on ...
so can i have the old style start button like the on in 6.1 ?
A.J said:
hi
i have 6.5.1 but i rlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy dont like the way that the start button is .... its like im using nokia phone or some thing come on ...
so can i have the old style start button like the on in 6.1 ?
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what do you mean "the way the start button is"? where it's located or how it looks?
be specific
he probally wants the same thing as i do. the old style windows mobile 5/6/6.1 start menu in 6.5
btw if anybody know how to do this let me know plz.
QuickMenu is similar to the old WM Start Menu, but much better. I used it in 6.0, 6.1, and still in 6.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340352
i have tried quickmenu but it is not what i want. i just want the old style menu.
I need this too... someone please...
hey guys thank you for all for replay
anyway yea i want the old one like the other guys said lol
this new one in 6.5.1 make feel like im using Nokia phone not windows mobile hehehe
and nah the quick menu still not like the old one
so please if any one know pleaseeeeeeeeeee let me know
thanks in advanced
It is not possible. Use a 6.5 ROM and not a 6.5.1 one.
yeah, sorry, it's not possible. just use a 6.1 ROM or learn to live with the honeycomb interface
or use quickmenu
But Cotulla somehow added old style Start menu to his 6.5 ROM for XDA Flame.
What's worse is the Honeycomb lay out makes you think miliseconds longer before picking the app.
But maybe you get used to this illogical lay that isn't used in other interfaces.
I don't know who is Microsoft's in house Psycologist, but they need to start looking for a new one.
Just because you don't want people saying that it looks to much like the iPhone doesn't make it a good idea.
We where not taught to read that way, it is illogical and a bad idea.
You got till Windows Mobile 7.0 to fix this bed=fore i take you serious, Microsoft.
As for the actual issue/question at hand.
Try looking for folderview.exe , that might still work on 6.5 and gives you the three column old fashioned look.
You could even link to it using Quickmenu.
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I think the biggest issue with windows mobile touch screen phones is its so hard to use it with your fingers because the interface is so tiny. I'm relatively good with Photoshop CS4. So I will be able to skin the whole thing and what not. I was wondering though who is interested to beta test this? Also should I cook it with 6.5 or 6.1? I would say 6.1 for stability issues but I run 6.5 right now its a super fast and not many issues. Also anyone want to help out with this project like be part of the team. Thanks
-TheParadox
*Sorry if Im not allowed to post this mods =\ Just remove is you feel the need*
I'd give it a try when you get it working.
ill test it once its up and running
Alright Awesome Ill put you two down so far xD
I might just change my mind to and make it public but not sure yet.
Count me in. Thanks.
Just gimme the word and I'll help...I'd love to see a nice finger friendly rom. Also, just my opinion but i would like to see a 6.5 build...
Love to try it.
I myself hate using the phone while on the move. Especially the dialer. I'll be dialing one number and the damn thing will be dialing another. If you can setup a finger friendly dialer I'd love it!
You are aware that Shaps is going to release 100% touch rom "soon" ?
http://touchxperience.com/en/home.html
Don't know if u had similar thing in mind.
And it's probably better to cook it with 6.5
Can help with testing if needed.
looking forward to a finger friendly rom
i'll test your ROM
I would like to try this as well
sounds like a good idea (i alwas wished i was better at photoshop). what kind of programs are you going to use to achieve finger-friendliness? also, my recommendation would be to stick to Windows Mobile 6.1 as your base, or 6.1.4, as these are the most stable.
good luck coking
I'm new here, but i would love to be your beta tester. I have experience in Photoshop too..
Let me know if you need my help.
awesome
I am so sick of win.mo's lack of userf riendliness! I will srsly donatea lotta money once the Rom is done/ good/easy to use! anddd I will help testing too...I gotta an at/t tilt. Also...I recommend the following:
Browsers - Opera and Skyfire
GPS- TomTom...very fingerfriendly
Contact- either Yota contact or Icontact...and get the latest/fastest versions.
Home Screen- cook it such that when u hit the red/end button or hit "today" from startmenu...It goes to the UIprogram not default win.mo. homescreen. I reccomend either pointUI or a touchwiz theme or something.
Programs menu- cook it such that when u hit "programs" it opens touchlaunch
It'd be awesome if I see as lil of windows as possible. Plzz
Also....find a way/program that hides the startmenu when in like...the programs menu/etc....or a cool ap that when mapped to a hardwar button QUICLYm minimizes the windows startbar.
lastly ...I think we should base it off a phone...like completely iphone style - ifonz or a poseoff + icontact + s2p + s2u +s2v
orrr based on the omnia! with widgets ands hit. Make
as lil windowsmobile as possible!
Alright everyone sounds like a plan. I need suggestions for some things...I would like to make it native without a bunch of background software. Ill make a 6.1 version then if it succeeds ill cook a 6.5 version.
(Sorry for my slow reply =\ Got distracted by fall out 3. xD)
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I am so sick of win.mo's lack of userf riendliness! I will srsly donatea lotta money once the Rom is done/ good/easy to use! anddd I will help testing too...I gotta an at/t tilt. Also...I recommend the following:
Browsers - Opera and Skyfire
GPS- TomTom...very fingerfriendly
Contact- either Yota contact or Icontact...and get the latest/fastest versions.
Home Screen- cook it such that when u hit the red/end button or hit "today" from startmenu...It goes to the UIprogram not default win.mo. homescreen. I reccomend either pointUI or a touchwiz theme or something.
Programs menu- cook it such that when u hit "programs" it opens touchlaunch
It'd be awesome if I see as lil of windows as possible. Plzz
Also....find a way/program that hides the startmenu when in like...the programs menu/etc....or a cool ap that when mapped to a hardwar button QUICLYm minimizes the windows startbar.
lastly ...I think we should base it off a phone...like completely iphone style - ifonz or a poseoff + icontact + s2p + s2u +s2v
orrr based on the omnia! with widgets ands hit. Make
as lil windowsmobile as possible!
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Sounds like you need SPB Mobile Shell. It is pretty much exactly what you just described.
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Alright everyone sounds like a plan. I need suggestions for some things...I would like to make it native without a bunch of background software. Ill make a 6.1 version then if it succeeds ill cook a 6.5 version.
(Sorry for my slow reply =\ Got distracted by fall out 3. xD)
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Suggestions- throw in Remote Tracker
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=394203
Also the video share from AT&T. I don't think there are any cooked ROMS that support it yet, but the AT&T stock ROM has it built in.
http://www.wireless.att.com/learn/messaging-internet/media-entertainment/video-share-faqs.jsp
Some other cool things to throw in- an instant messenger (maybe 2- one that uses SMS like Oz and one that uses data like Palringo), Windows Live (for the email), Smiley SMS, an RSS reader, an ebook reader, a stop watch/timer, a bunch of games, livecast and/or qik... Nobody ever puts these in their ROMs for some reason...
Ill throw in palringo it rocks at IM. Has most all the networks fast and looks nice. =] Alright ill add all those. Ill work on this today as I have time off of school as its a half day.
Resco Utilities are a must-have (explorer, contacts)
ok, i have a samsung omnia unlocked. i got wm 6.5 home screen and the lock. i dont have that menu though. where u can move them around. the one that looks like the lg dare menu. i still have my regular menu. how do i get the 6.5 menu
Wich da heck menu are you talking about?
Easy man! we are here to help everybody, we are not spiritists to know what are you talking about, please post some pics or links to see what you want... to see what you have saw.. and what you got... maybe it can be easily to answer if u offers more tools to bring you the right answer.
im talking about honeycomb menu. i have the cab and i installed it. nothing happened
Noob here,
Anyone here can help me get a nice and fresh lookin theme for my wm6 smartphone (Q8)? Its lookin old.
Been searching the interwebs, but so far, most of the nicer lookin themes (like the sense UI, android, replica themes) are for touchscreen winmos.
Tried to install mobile shell, but I keep gettin "installation unsuccessful" messange.
Fandysilalahi said:
Noob here,
Anyone here can help me get a nice and fresh lookin theme for my wm6 smartphone (Q8)? Its lookin old.
Been searching the interwebs, but so far, most of the nicer lookin themes (like the sense UI, android, replica themes) are for touchscreen winmos.
Tried to install mobile shell, but I keep gettin "installation unsuccessful" messange.
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Q8 is quite old, google if u can find a newer 6.1/6.5 ROM for it, or get a new phone, the android stuff is for android, and touch/PPC UI stuff wont install on a smartphone. Now that is said, there is 3 things u can try.
1) the Samsung I600 Cardwheel from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=410370
2) SGregory HTC Home Plugin from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351441 (simplest to install and works well).
3) Some1 managed to port the TouchFlo2D(Manila2D) from touch to smartphone, i installed this once on a Vox and it was ultra heavy so i removed it. It is a long install process and u have to follow it properly and its sligtly buggy, u can try it if u want. Everything u need is here http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3581
btw, u dont need to put 2 threads with same topic.
Sorry, the double post was my mistake. Thought the first one didn't make it.
Thank you so much for your input, really appreciate it. Got the gregory one, buta haven't tried the others.
I found an android lookin theme on some non english website. Nice lookin. It only needs facade and smartmonitor I think.
I'll post the link as soon as I can find it again.
Guess I really need to go with the 6.1, eh?
What's your tip for the best ROM to use?
thx
http://gazete.yerbilimleri.com/category/smartphone/
Manila, Manila 2.1, Manila 2.5, Sense.
Cool, Eye catchers, Smooth, etc. etc. etc.
These add-ons make the Topaz look and feel better. Just scroll left, scroll right, touch the thing and it rollz.
Is this really needed?
I don't think so. I have tried a lot of roms with these interfaces. Indeed the eyes are satisfied. But the performance is not.
I want when press the green send button the dialer to appear immediately, not after the phone first wake up. I want when executing something the thing to be run, rather than waiting sometimes ridiculous seconds until the appearance.
I was bored and bored with waiting. Really why something to be loaded into my system if that is not what works for me?? I work with dialer, contacts, calendar, run various applications. Why to waste system resources on interfaces???
My boredom lead to removing the sense through the today settings and
adding some today plugins, like launcher. And of course – topaz keyboard control for keys mapping.
The result is much much faster phone, which works for me, not for the interface.
Edit: WM 6.1. is fast, but a lot of features from 2009 are missing, that is why I prefer WM6.5.
if you want speed install wm 6.1 with no interface.
orlean, agree completely
orlean said:
Manila, Manila 2.1, Manila 2.5, Sense.
Cool, Eye catchers, Smooth, etc. etc. etc.
These add-ons make the Topaz look and feel better. Just scroll left, scroll right, touch the thing and it rollz.
Is this really needed?
I don't think so. I have tried a lot of roms with these interfaces. Indeed the eyes are satisfied. But the performance is not.
I want when press the green send button the dialer to appear immediately, not after the phone first wake up. I want when executing something the thing to be run, rather than waiting sometimes ridiculous seconds until the appearance.
I was bored and bored with waiting. Really why something to be loaded into my system if that is not what works for me?? I work with dialer, contacts, calendar, run various applications. Why to waste system resources on interfaces???
My boredom lead to removing the sense through the today settings and
adding some today plugins, like launcher. And of course – topaz keyboard control for keys mapping.
The result is much much faster phone, which works for me, not for the interface.
Edit: WM 6.1. is fast, but a lot of features from 2009 are missing, that is why I prefer WM6.5.
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which features do you mean??????
cyron_at
Basically I lack WIFI router integrated (I know I can install it separately);
And I had some bad expirence with some settings which I can not recall now.
But the number of question marks in your post made me look for another 6.1. realase. I am now downloading tess 6.1. from august.
What do you use?
use tess and you will be fine).
and if 6.1 is ugly to you try home ui or new infinity ui. they are speedy too.
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cyron_at
Basically I lack WIFI router integrated (I know I can install it separately);
And I had some bad expirence with some settings which I can not recall now.
But the number of question marks in your post made me look for another 6.1. realase. I am now downloading tess 6.1. from august.
What do you use?
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I am using duttys HG R6...very stable; but try them all and make your choice...
So this has anything to do with themes?
I didnt think so. Try posting in the right section, then maybe your phone will be speedier.
xboxhaxorz said:
So this has anything to do with themes?
I didnt think so. Try posting in the right section, then maybe your phone will be speedier.
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The forum is titled " Topaz Themes, Applications and Software"
Sense 2.1 & 2.5 fit 2 of these categories....
xboxhaxorz said:
So this has anything to do with themes?
I didnt think so. Try posting in the right section, then maybe your phone will be speedier.
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chill man he posted about the fact that mannila sucks and he coudnt be more correct.
I'm with you! Stopped using Manila a few days ago and my mobile experience has never been better. Using no today plug-ins now and my phone is faster, lighter and more stable than ever before. Memory usage is now 33% on a fresh boot and my home screen is uncluttered showing only my wallpaper, which looks great.
The most important thing for me was organising my start menu so that all my apps are readily accessable. That done, it's easy for me to access everything i need quickly, in fact faster than it was using Manila. I find Winmo 6.5 has everything i need with exception of a few things, and for those there are great free alternatives without having to resort to Manila bloat. For instance i use Nitrogen as a music player which is ten times better than Windows mobile media player OR Manila player.
Of course your mileage will vary but in my opinion the OP is right. Get yourself a good 6.5 ROM, install apps for the things you need/use a lot and use the start menu to access them.
Hi DirkGently1,
Hi guys;
I tried WM6.5. then reverted to 6.1.
I have running in the background: FingerKeyboard, AutoCallRecord, PlayPause, Topazkbgkontrol.
Memory after restart... 29%
I use Topaz Essential 6.1. v.2f
And the best part is that I don't want to flash new rom anymore :
orlean said:
Hi DirkGently1,
Hi guys;
I tried WM6.5. then reverted to 6.1.
I have running in the background: FingerKeyboard, AutoCallRecord, PlayPause, Topazkbgkontrol.
Memory after restart... 29%
I use Topaz Essential 6.1. v.2f
And the best part is that I don't want to flash new rom anymore :
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So true. Once you find a good ROM there's no reason to change. Stability and speed are what makes a good user experience and Manila, or any other add-on UI, runs contrary to that by adding complexity, instability and bloat.
i hate to say this twice but realy , try infinity. runs realy great on topaz. it maybe not complete replacment yet but its usable
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i hate to say this twice but realy , try infinity. runs realy great on topaz. it maybe not complete replacment yet but its usable
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But what does it do that i can't do without it?
well. nothing realy. but its nice to have shortcuts the way you want them and see what time it is. and all that is pretty without slowdowns
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582081
Just a nod to the chef here for people who like a clean rom without any bloatware. Xara 6.5.x clean is working perfectly on my Topaz and i LOVE it!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=582081
Just a nod to the chef here for people who like a clean rom without any bloatware. Xara 6.5.x clean is working perfectly on my Topaz and i LOVE it!
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Great! That is what I am always looking for! I dont understand how can I pass that. nah....
Thanks for the link dude
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Great! That is what I am always looking for! I dont understand how can I pass that. nah....
Thanks for the link dude
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My pleasure!
This is the 1st truly useable clean rom that has been released for the Topaz and it is really spot on. Even the default Windows Mobile keyboard is useable, in fact much improved from previous iterations.
Kudos to the chef.
Ï hate Manila and I hate 6.5 -and I'll probably also hate 7
Hi everibody, so sorry to post a question where it's not allowed but the Q&A section for windows mobile doesn't exist anymore, so I didn't know where to post it.
I am an HD2 owner and for me it's simply perfect with windows mobile, the only thing is that in WM 6.5 and in sense 2.5 there are no smooth and fluid transitions. Don't know if I explained well what I mean. For example in Iphone, android or in any other new OS when I swipe left or right on the screen, the elements move gradually out of the screen and the new one enter gently. In Manila 2.5 no, there is a gap unless you use the manila . Is there a way to make this happen? The same thing when I press the start menu or when I turn the phone in landscape mode, or when I unlock it. I think that the lack of animated transitions make the OS look much older than it is.
Please, I'm asking a last effort to make this system awersome...
as you are using manila 2.5 the nearest to your request is Co0kie Home Tab 2.0. Then you can get in your home tab 7 screens to slide left & right, and 4 levels to slide up & down, and even put some widgets on it.
Other option is MaxSense, but never tried myself. I think you would need to flash a rom with Maxsense as is not provided as .cab
If you wish to try Co0kie 2.0 and need further help post question in the CHT thread.
Thank you for the reply =)
yeah, I'm actually using the HD2O rom with CHT and I noticed that there is the possibility to use widget in the home screen, but I was thinking of something more integrated in the system...for example I found WinStart (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=935808): this is an app that replaces start menu and adds the kind of animations for windows I was looking for. Unfortunately I found this program a little too buggy (some icons disappear and many icon names are changed) and very slow I hope it could be possible to continue in this direction, because I think that the idea is good, but in my opinion it isn't developed properly (those animations could be integrated in a cooked rom probably) and have a similar program for Manila too. It would be simply wonderful.
Of course those are only my suggestions, but I know that nobody would develop any further for windows mobile something like this because this OS is considered dead, but I still love it more than any newer one.
I'm using an energy ROM with CHT & find it very fluid for all functions really & far more flexible than iphone & a lot better looking than Android & many functions less clicks to access.
For the hardware spec of the phone & slow official development WM was & actually still is very very good, if you look at layout of Android & compare it to WM6.5.3 you will see a lot of copying by cheeky Google ...
I need viber software for hd2 plz help me
I need viber software for hd2 plz
Windows Mobile does have animated transitions, but they're generally disabled, as they're slow and ugly.
You can still get them back using the registry (I can find that for you), but you'll probably regret it.
BTW, as my much esteemed colleagues said already, HTC Sense and Co0kie's Home tabs extension prvide pretty nice animations and sliding screens already.
sd144 said:
I need viber software for hd2 plz
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You need what ?
Could you be more precise and explicit, please ?