[APP][WM 6.5.x] Taskbar Launcher - DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT STOPPED!! (June 2010) - Windows Mobile Apps and Games

DEVELOPMENT STOPPED!
In case anyone still bothered - sorry! But I'm personally not even using TBL anymore because in the meanwhile Cookie's Sense mod does everything I need. Due to Windows mobile platform dying I also see no reason to continue anyway!
This is my first contribution to this board! It's a little tool that shows a customizeable launch pad when you hit the taskbar. If you don't like this launch pad you can also launch something else instead. You can also say to launch nothing at all --> this also disables HTC Notification, Samsung notification if you're on OMNIA, or the annoying taskbar from newer 6.5.x builds.
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"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"
}
Attention: Current version is designed for newer 6.5.x builds of Windows Mobile with the start menu on bottom. Taskbar Launcher is blocking all other applications from the taskbar, so it might be a bad idea to use it when your Start menu is still on top.
Release history
0.6 BETA [02/28/2010]
support alpha PNGs
PNGs from custom commands are automatically detected from entry in Start menu etc.
internal commands can be launched using command line parameters
Yellow indication when Wifi connection is open
temporarily disabled highlighted icons when hitting them
Manila, Phone, Start menu, Home screen and Active Sync is excluded in task manager
Still possible to switch to home screen/start menu when using prev/next gestures
immediately update taskbar when status of battery/connection has changed or when waking up from sleep
removed $HTCVOLUME control because it wasn't reliable. Use seperate exe I had posted if you still need it
added autoclose feature
new icon set + application icon for TBL
0.5.1 BETA [02/22/2010]
tried to fix crash on Close introduced with 0.5 [maybe]
Added command $HTCVOLUME (but probably not working on newer 6.5.x builds)
0.5 BETA [02/19/2010]
Added Task manager
Added new gestures: switch to next/previous application
Fully replace the default Windows taskbar
0.4 BETA [02/08/2010] (1031 downloads)
Fixed bug: Taskbar launcher showed instead of HTC Volume Control (tested on Touch Diamond)
Fixed bug: Selected icons stayed selected when moving out of the icon
Taskbar is split up into 3 areas, each of them can launch something (see INI file)
Supported commands: switch to Start menu, switch to Manila
Added $ROTATELEFTBACK and $ROTATERIGHTBACK
Added switch to deactive Taskbar launcher (workaround if "Stop Taskbar launcher" leads to problems....)
Finally there's link in Startmenu to Taskbar launcher (configuration tool automatically starts Taskbar launcher when finished)
More options in popup menu (see screenshot)
Added first-stage configuration GUI (see other screenshot)
0.3 BETA [02/03/2010] (366 downloads)
Improved performance of launcher dropdown
Improved gesture recognition
Launcher window position was messed up on some resolutions --> Fixed!
Gestures can be turned on/off and it's possible to launch custom cmds
Rotate screen can also be called from launcher
Possible to launch htc notification through gesture or from launcher
When hitting icons in the launcher they become highlighted
0.2 BETA [01/27/2010] (243 downloads)
Added support for all resolutions
Added support for landscape mode
With a finger gesture over the taskbar the device rotates in the specified direction (you can slide left to right, or right to left)
The ugly "Close" button is gone. The launcher can be closed by just hitting the taskbar again
A parameter can be setup for each command
Added few more commands because I thought they're fun
0.1 BETA [01/22/2010] (518 downloads)
Initial release
Installation
Run the CAB file on your phone. All files are copied into program files directory. There's also a shortcut installed in \Windows\Startup to automatically launch it after reboot. After installation the Taskbar Launcher is not yet running. But since BETA 0.4 there's now also a shortcut in Startmenu/Programs to launch the configuration tool. When finished then it will automatically run Taskbar Launcher.
Usage
Hit the taskbar and then the icon of the program you want to launch. Hit the taskbar again or tap anywhere out of the launcher window to close it. You can also tap and hold anywhere in the window and a little popup menu appears. Here you can stop Taskbar launcher.
Since BETA 0.4 the taskbar is divided into three parts. By default settings hitting in the middle of taskbar shows the Taskbar launcher like previously known. Hitting on the left runs HTC Notification. Hitting on the right runs Taskbar launcher's internal Task Manager.
If enabled, then with a gesture the screen can be rotated. Slide from left to right to rotate counter-wise, slide from right to left to rotate in the other direction. Of course this works also when the launcher popup is still hidden.
Since beta 0.5 the gestures to switch application are used by default. Slide from right to left to switch to next application, slide from left to right to switch to previous application.
In beta 0.5 I have also fully replaced the standard taskbar. In the middle you see the time. Left is indication about signal strength, right is indication about battery level. If a GRPS connection is open then the icon in the very left changes to a RED circle. If a WIFI connection is open then the icon changes to YELLOW. The battery icon in the very right changes, depending whether you have connected your phone to power supply or not.
Customization
In [General] section you can active/deactive Taskbar launcher. When deactivated then the program is still running in the background, but taskbar remains as usual. There's also a value to edit the timeout after which the taskbar launcher window automatically closes if user doesn't do anything. Default = 5 = 5 seconds.
Next comes section for taskbar replacement. By default this is enabled, the ini file key is Style = 1. To disable it and use the default Windows taskbar simply set Style = 0. There's few more keys which point to images which indicate current battery/connection state.
Then there are three sections for each part of the taskbar: Area1, Area2, Area3. For each area you can setup the following:
Launch mode. There are 4 modes:
0 --> nothing happens when you hit the task bar
1 --> enable the customizeable launch pad
2 --> when hitting the taskbar then launch something else
3 --> show the taskbar's launcher internal task manager
LaunchExe and LaunchParam is executed if LaunchMode is 2.
Since beta 0.6 searches the icon for the exe automatically. usually the icon seen in Start menu should be shown. If you want to have another icon (or have some custom things like HTC Notification) then you still can specify a PNG file.
In [CustomLauncher] section you can change the image used for background picture. The file is supposed to be the relative path to the program file directory. Don't add absolute paths. Currently you can't add path to a file in \Windows directory.
In [CustomTaskman] you can set a background image. There's also a key "NoIcon=..." which points to an image that is shown if Task manager was unable to retrieve the icon for an application. Usually this shouldn't happen. If you see this icon, please report!!!
In [CustomCmds] you add the list of tools you need. Always increment the ID by 1. In the section for each tool you add a PNG file used as icon (relative paths again), executable file (absolute path) and an optional parameter. You can also leave out the PNG file then the default (also shown in Windows Start menu) will be used.
Some of the INI file settings are immediately applied by Taskbar launcher, for example when changing Active setting or any of the run modes. However when changing shortcuts in the launcher window or when modifying any of the PNG files then you have to restart Taskbar Launcher.
Internal commands
Some people might already have noticed, instead of exe files you can also add some commands which are internally processed by TBL. The following commands are available:
$ROTATELEFT --> rotate screen left for 90 degrees
$ROTATERIGHT --> rotate screen right for 90 degrees
$ROTATELEFTBACK --> rotate screen left into landscape, by next call return to previous portrait mode
$ROTATERIGHTBACK --> rotate screen right into landscape, by next call return to previous portrait mode
$HTCNOTIFICATION --> launch HTC notification window
$HOME --> switch to home screen (i.e. Titanium or Manila)
$MANILA --> switch to Manila and select "Home" page
$STARTMENU --> show Window's start menu
$SWITCHTONEXTAPP --> switch to next app
$SWITCHTOPREVAPP --> switch to previous app
Since beta 0.6 it's also possible to use any of these commands as command line parameters. i.e.:
tbl.exe $HTCNOTIFICATION
This can be launched any time, no matter if tbl.exe is already running.
Future plans
Add/remove/edit the programs in the launch pad directly from the application.
Add more functionality into configuration GUI
Add possibility to close apps from Task manager

nice app.

great app. hope this helps get the word out for you: http://www.fuzemobility.com/add-a-program-quick-launch-to-your-taskbar/
Do you know the location of HTC Notification? I'd like to still access it if needed but I don't see it in \Windows but I'll keep looking

hey this is great but i wish ya can make this a task manager specailly if ya can add it into default winmo taskbar itll be great

great!

Very nice.

would be fantastic to have a task manager with that method

Hi!
This is a perfect opportunity to reincarnate a useful feature that Microsoft have abandoned: The recently launched apps found on top of start-menu in WM6.1 but ditched in WM6.5
I find "recently launched apps" more useful than taskman.
I think WM6.5.3 status-bar by default pops large notification icons when you tap it. Your great program can be positioned under it rather than replacing it.
cheers!

bugsykoosh said:
great app. hope this helps get the word out for you: http://www.fuzemobility.com/add-a-program-quick-launch-to-your-taskbar/
Do you know the location of HTC Notification? I'd like to still access it if needed but I don't see it in \Windows but I'll keep looking
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thanks a lot for your support! Highly appreciated!!!
HTC Notification is running as a service, so you can't just call it to launch the window. One has to find a way to trigger the service to show the window. Maybe it's enough to just send a command to the HTC notification window? I try to check it...
shaffaf said:
hey this is great but i wish ya can make this a task manager specailly if ya can add it into default winmo taskbar itll be great
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you mean to only start it when hitting taskbar on the top/right position? This will be possible with next version. Then you can say on which part of the taskbar it will run from.
Eraser85 said:
would be fantastic to have a task manager with that method
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You can just add your favourite task manager to launch instead. It's just a simple setting in INI file.
BoyBawang2 said:
I think WM6.5.3 status-bar by default pops large notification icons when you tap it. Your great program can be positioned under it rather than replacing it.
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I can add support for this in the next release. Maybe it's sufficient to say if you want to overwrite the default notification icons or not. And with another setting you could customize the position of the Taskbar Launcher window. The problem might only be that this is resolution dependent so you need a setting for each resolution....

I would love to see a taskmanager in that space, where you can easily switch between apps and close them

Very nice app! Thanx a lot.

@OP i like this app but i was wondering if there is a way to add the magnify option that comes with the default. Thanks

Eraser85 said:
would be fantastic to have a task manager with that method
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There is one, try ArkSwitch.

claus1953 said:
There is one, try ArkSwitch.
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Yes ArkSwitch works perfectly - have been using it for sometime - try it guys
@ RAMMANN - Any chance of a QVGA version in the future please?

aussie_boi said:
Yes ArkSwitch works perfectly - have been using it for sometime - try it guys
@ RAMMANN - Any chance of a QVGA version in the future please?
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The next version will support all screen sizes. The icons will be automatically scaled down when running on smaller resolutions and through an ini file setting you can change size by yourself if you need bigger or smaller icons. I'm currently testing on Samsung Omnia which got a 240x400 screen.

RAMMANN said:
The next version will support all screen sizes. The icons will be automatically scaled down when running on smaller resolutions and through an ini file setting you can change size by yourself if you need bigger or smaller icons. I'm currently testing on Samsung Omnia which got a 240x400 screen.
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Wow, great news. Thanks for the update

a taskmanager w/ that look would be great!

Create link to the HTC Home Screen
I installed the "Taskbar Launcher" and it is great. I am customizing the launch pad and I created a link to access memory by creating a link file (20#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,4). However, I am still unable to create a link to the HTC Home Tab 0. I tried this link: 23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,13,0, but it doesn't work. Could you help me with the link file that I should use. Thanks in advance.

Schzam said:
I installed the "Taskbar Launcher" and it is great. I am customizing the launch pad and I created a link to access memory by creating a link file (20#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,4). However, I am still unable to create a link to the HTC Home Tab 0. I tried this link: 23#ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,13,0, but it doesn't work. Could you help me with the link file that I should use. Thanks in advance.
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does it work when directly running the lnk file? if yes, be sure you describe the full path to the link in the tbl.ini file.
In the next version you can also specify parameters for each comands. I just tried and added "Memory" by directly calling the ctlpnl cplmain.cpl,4 (without .lnk file) and it's working.

HTC Sense Home Tab 0
Thank you for your prompt response. I tried the "Memory" command and it works. I think that my command for the " HTC Sense Home Tab 0" is incorrect. Do you know the command I should be using. Thanks.

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[WM6.5] [Titanium plugin] TWolf Multiplugin v1.6c (New menus, more options)

TWolf Multiplugin / Multi Settings Editor:
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"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",
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First I have to thank a couple of ppl, whithout whom this plugin would not see the light of day:
rPereira, chriscsh, MrDSL and dgaud007 for the great ideas, plugin fixes and CAB optimization.
APBilbo, for the excelent message to registry app.
This works on Mortscript (that already comes with Titanium Weather) and takes about 160kb or ram on your device.
Contents:
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- First page:
The first page has the skinned clock, small date and the current weather. The weather info and icon is taken from Showaco's Titanium weather. No point on creating a separated weather viewer when that is already perfect.
If a sms or missed call is received the icons and numbers pop-up on the page.
The main button opens a pre-chosen link (in my case Resco Explorer, all this is configurable in the Settings), the bottom right button updates the weather (it takes about 10 secs, so be patient).
If there is a missed call or new message, the main button changes to call history or message app.
Also, if you have any alarms enabled, it will show a icon, but if you have any unread SMS, the ALARM icon is hidden by the SMS icon.
- Second page:
The system bars are on the second page.
The main button opens Memory settings and the right button open Multi Settings , the left refreshes the plugin, if needed.
If your memory card is not named "STORAGE CARD", then you must change it on the settings. The battery icon becomes on fire when its being charged.
- Third page:
The third page is a SMS viewer, with the help of APBilbo's (Throttle Launcher) Message2Reg.exe.
Click to open a menu that lets you see the all the messages/reply/create new message, the left softkey to see the previous and the right button to see the next.
- Fourth page:
A image viewer is on page 4. You need to configure the folder you want to see on the MultiSettings.
Click to open a menu that lets you see the current image/refresh the image list/set image as wallpaper (limites to image size and extension), the left softkey to see the previous and the right button to see the next.
It lists the images on first run (or every time you run the Settings), and it takes some tiem, depending on how many images are there, so be patient.
Please note that bigger images take longer to load. Also, it loads ALL files, so if you have non-image files in there, it will show a red cross instead.
- Condensed view:
The condensed view shows the small weather icon with temperature, the clock (in text view) and the notification icons (if there are any).
The clock, notifications and battery charge icon auto-updates every 1 second. The rest, every 10 seconds.
To use:
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- Install Titanium weather (if for some strange reason you havent already and configure your city on it). This also installs Mortscript, that is the base of my plugin.
- Install my attached CAB into your device (if it gives you a error during install, use the attached script-fix made by rPereira.)
- If you are updating, run the Kill_TWolf.mscr script that is on the Acessories folder in Start menu, BEFORE installing the new CAB.
- You can customize some settings if you open the MultiSettings editor (you need Flash 7 to run it).
- All the icons, clock, bars and shortcuts can be easily skinned and configurable on the instalation folder..
- Reset and enjoy!
v1.6:
What's new in v1.6c:
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- Fixed small bug that didnt open the main image. A manual fix is also here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4115269&postcount=395
- Removed the other buggy versions... :/
What's new in v1.6b:
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- Fixed a small bug that caused the SMS menu not being centered. A manual fix is already here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4111994&postcount=387
What's new in v1.6:
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- The main button on the picture page opens kvvQuickMenu.
- The main button on the sms page also opens a menu.
- Reply to sms on the menu
- New sms on the menu
- Refresh list on the menu
- Add as wallpaper on the menu (restricted to jpg images with your screen size)
- Different refresh mode
- Changed the network signal check
- Removed the refresh list from TWolf.mscr, its now manual (less time on boot).
- Added a "are you sure?" dialog to the refresh list
- Removed some unnecessary files from the CAB.
- v1.5 moved to post #4.
Errors:
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- Before updating, run the Kill_TWolf.mscr script that is on the Acessories folder in Start menu.
- If you have a error installing, run the attached rPereira fix first.
- If the clock starts to change size continuously, go to the second page and use the left softkey button REFRESH.
- If you have a error opening a shortcut, change it on the MultiSettings that is on the second page right Softkey.
- If the MultiSettings editor doesnt close properly, you need to install Flash 7,
- If the weather icon is giving an error, update your Titanium weather with this small fix: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3949075&postcount=1077
- If the left button doesnt change for some reason... Post here a PNG screenshot with the correct size of your today screen. If you dont know how to do this, install mymobiler.com and post here a screenshot of your screen, make sure the size is correct. Since this forum transforms the PNGs in JPGs youll need to host it outside, for example, you can host your image on imageshack.us .
- If your weather icons have a wierd size, I'd advice the Beyond Invisible Iconset.
- If you reset your device with notifications pending, that link becomes the default, even after the notifications disappear. I have to think of a way to fix this, but in the meantime, ppl can use the MultiSettings to fix it manually.
- If you want this plugin to become your default plugin (the one that appears when you press the red button), simply place it on top of the other plugins and disable the default clock, with Titanizer or Chome.
- If your SMS menu isnt centered, run this script.
-If the main image doest open with the menu, use this fix.
To Do:
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- Add WVGA and QWVGA landscape screen sizes (users, please help)...
twolf thanks for your great hard work.
Before i try does it work with VGA devices.
wow this is GOOD Job
thanx TWolf for GREAT plugin
----Older versions----
Small update v1.5b:
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- Fixed bug that never showed phone signal as 0% even if it was off.
- Fixed bug that didnt closed M2RW.EXE from the system, stealing over 600kb of ram.
- After receiving a new SMS now the Message2REG updates the SMS list every 10 seconds.
- Fixed small bug on the Settings that didnt restored the correct values (on non-WWE systems).
- To install, copy the attached files to the TWolf instalation folder and reset or use the Restart_TWolf script.
Whats new on v1.5:
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- Fixed the 12-hour clock bug
- Added fix to automaticly change back to the default left button if you changed plugin without passing by the clock page.
- Fixed the AM-PM bug, thanks Gibbs.
- Added different OS languages install support.
- Updated the Multi Settings Editor to support this too.
- Removed update from first post.
Whats new on v1.4:
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- Remade the icons, bars and clock skin for bigger sizes (VGA), I only noticed that they looked so bad when I saw a VGA printscrenn...
- Finally changed the network signal icon.
- Added alarms notifier. The icon is overplaced by the sms icon if you have any unread sms.
- Added dgaud007 storage card fix, for cards bigger than 2GB (thanks! ).
- Added color codes ... This allows for a better use, because it changes the left softkey button by page (all the buttons take about 1 second to update).
- Theres now a REFRESH left button on system page
- And a PREVIOUS left button on SMS page, the right button is now NEXT and the main button opens all SMS's.
- Also a PREVIOUS left button on photos page, the right button is now NEXT and the main button open the picture.
- Added more shortcuts.
- Added one shortcut to update the image list, in case you want to see a picture you just took. Since it lists files alphabetically, you probably need to press PREVIOUS to see it.
- Some code optimization.
- Was forced to remove the clock background option...too many images.
- Also had to remove the backup battery bar, come to think of it, it wasnt very usefull, since the phone had to be whithout battery for it to show other values than 100%...
- Added operator name to fill in the empty space, only optimized the centering of the text for qvga and wqvga portrait (its the only resolution I have)...
- Removed older versions from this post and moved the history changes to post #4 (I always forget to create a new thread with 2 or 3 reserved posts ).
Whats new in v1.3:
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- Fixed sms and phone path bugs.
- Added VGA portrait screen size from pablo96 (thank you )...
- Added option to Show/hide pages (in Settings > Advanced > Pages).
- Added a background option to the clock skins (its transparent on the default skin ).
- Added usefull shortcuts to the Start menu (refresh titanium, remove plugin, etc)
I checked the extra date request, but it could get sloppy... because, depending on your OS language, the letters could become a little on top of the minutes... :/
Whats new in v1.2:
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- Added two modes of viewing the date, european and american ( day/month/year or month/day/year)
- Added two modes of viewing the system values (megabytes or percentage)
- The Weather icon is now bigger on Page 1 (condensed icon is the same size).
- Changed links in the second page (system bars), now the main button goes to the Memory settings and the right softkey opens this Multi Plugin settings.
- Added the possibility of skins on icons, clock and bars, just create your own pngs in a new folder.
- Added Settings editor (you need Flash 7 to use it).
- Added in the APPS folder scrits to kill the TWolf script or to completly uninstall the plugin (script, folder, regkeys), you still need to remove it on the STAR > Settings > System > Remove... its just to help in case he doesnt want to go.
- Changed the way the pictures are listed, and added a script to delete the album.cache files.
- Removed old versions (the editor changes a lot of things).
- Added the missing T to the CAB file... (Didnt noTiced it was missing.)
NOTE: Everytime you reset your device, the script resets itself, loads your current settings, restarts the SMS viewer, refreshes the image list (this can take a while, depending on how many images are) and finally refreshes the plugin.
Everytime you save the settings, it does all this again.
Whats new in v1.1:
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- Added full date on page 1 and 12/24 clock view, configurable on the settings area of TWolf.mscr (open it with notepad).
- Changed the battery, charging battery and internal battery icons on page 2.
- Added some more tweaking on SMS reader on page 3.
- Added image viewer on page 4.
You need to configure the folder you want to see on the Settings.
Center or ENTER click goes to the next image and right softkey goes to the previous. It lists the images on first run (or every time you run TWolf\pics\Picture_list.mscr)
Please note that bigger images take longer to load.
Also, it loads ALL files, so if you have non-image files in there it will show a red cross in its behalf.
- Added weather temperature on condensed view.
- The icons image files are now on a separate folder.
- Uninstall old version, reset, install new version, reset.
hi twolf. great work brother
why do u use this value for sms?
Contact = RegRead("HKLM","Software\ThrottleLauncher\Messaging\SMS","Sender")
If we dont use throttlelauncher what shall we use here?
thats not being used at the moment, but the sms viewer from APBilbo saves the sms's there.
And that way that used the correct current sms to reply.
so erm... we wont be able to view sms if we dont have it installed or it doesnt matter?
All the necessary files are on the cab.
giorgosm said:
so erm... we wont be able to view sms if we dont have it installed or it doesnt matter?
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twolf included this in cab, so no worries. I think there isn't landscape mode yet. But great plug in, keep it up
My weather icon isn't showing, it's just a white X (in a red circle )
+ Twolf, can you add to the Previous Message thing: If you're on the first message it should jump to the last message?
larbke666 said:
My weather icon isn't showing, it's just a white X (in a red circle )
+ Twolf, can you add to the Previous Message thing: If you're on the first message it should jump to the last message?
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It pulls the icons from the weather plugin settings in the registry so it should work fine but I have noticed that the beyond icons look the best IMHO. I always install those icons and select them in the weather options.
Looking good twolf Everything so far is working for me. I do have a question on the clock. Is there anyway for it not to be military time? and also when its like say 8:15am can the zero before the 8 be taken away?
Just something minor but thought I would ask..
Also when viewing another panel is there a way to show the current temp next to the weather icon? I attached a screenshot so you know what I'm talkin bout. Last thing how hard would it be to include new email like you do for new txt on the main screen?
Keep up the good work man this is a sweet plugin
MrDSL said:
It pulls the icons from the weather plugin settings in the registry so it should work fine but I have noticed that the beyond icons look the best IMHO. I always install those icons and select them in the weather options.
Looking good twolf Everything so far is working for me. I do have a question on the clock. Is there anyway for it not to be military time? and also when its like say 8:15am can the zero before the 8 be taken away?
Just something minor but thought I would ask..
Also when viewing another panel is there a way to show the current temp next to the weather icon? I attached a screenshot so you know what I'm talkin bout. Keep up the good work man this is a sweet plugin :d
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The Red X stays btw :s
larbke666 said:
The Red X stays btw :s
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What do you have in registry setting
HKLM/Software\Microsoft\CHome\TitaniumWeather\Page1\CurrentIcon ?
there is no currenticons or something, just Icon which refers to an icon in the titaniumweather folder condicons icon 03.png
and in Twolf's registry it says nothing at the icons
Once again TWolf you've surpassed yourself and have come up with something beautiful for us QVGA users,thank you brother.
Twolf,
Congratulations on this great plugin. It looks beautiful from your screenshot, and I'm sure it will look good once I finish flashing my Kaiser and install it.
I'm moving on to a Diamond 2 in a few days time, and 6.5 is still not available for it. Going to miss all the wonderful 6.5 plugins.
Keep it up and hope you can make your plugin compatible to WVGA soon.
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there is no currenticons or something, just Icon which refers to an icon in the titaniumweather folder condicons icon 03.png
and in Twolf's registry it says nothing at the icons
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My problem is fixed, i had to change Twolf.mscr to read my reg key for the weathericon which was just Icon, and Text for the degrees.
Hi, awesone plugin Twolf, but how can make this the default plugin if I want to put this like third plugin?
Another question, I´m using the spil Icons, In condensed mode only show the upper half of the icon, how I can fix it?
Will be wonderful if you can put the degrees on side of weather in condensed mode, I hope the you can fix the 2gb issue for mortscript.
Regards
gregorysl said:
twolf included this in cab, so no worries. I think there isn't landscape mode yet. But great plug in, keep it up
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Not yet, I was hoping the users could help me up with that...
larbke666 said:
Twolf, can you add to the Previous Message thing: If you're on the first message it should jump to the last message?
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Good question, have to lear more about the MESSAGE2REG, I already asked APBilbo for help, waiting on him for more tests...
MrDSL said:
Looking good twolf Everything so far is working for me. I do have a question on the clock. Is there anyway for it not to be military time? and also when its like say 8:15am can the zero before the 8 be taken away?
Just something minor but thought I would ask..
Also when viewing another panel is there a way to show the current temp next to the weather icon? I attached a screenshot so you know what I'm talkin bout. Last thing how hard would it be to include new email like you do for new txt on the main screen?
Keep up the good work man this is a sweet plugin
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Will be on my to-do list.
larbke666 said:
My problem is fixed, i had to change Twolf.mscr to read my reg key for the weathericon which was just Icon, and Text for the degrees.
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Strange, Im glad you figured it out, but just for curiosity, what weather version do you have?
ryomahino said:
Hi, awesone plugin Twolf, but how can make this the default plugin if I want to put this like third plugin?
Another question, I´m using the spil Icons, In condensed mode only show the upper half of the icon, how I can fix it?
Will be wonderful if you can put the degrees on side of weather in condensed mode, I hope the you can fix the 2gb issue for mortscript.
Regards
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Use Titanizer or Chome editor.
Yes, the weather temperature can be there too, plenty of space, the 2GB size issue Im still not sure how to do... :/
Test of the image viewer page:
Add this to the CPR before the condensed area (if you dont know how, its best if you dont do it at all, wait for the next version)
Code:
<!-- Large picture in Center -->
- <Image ID="big_image" Left="20" Top="-60" Width="200" Height="200" ScaleStyle="Fit">
<Layer ID="Border" Color="0xffffff" Left="17" Top="-103" Width="206" Height="206" />
</Image>
<Text ID="image_counter" Left="100" Top="95" Width="50" Height="34" FontFamily="Tahoma" FontSize="10" FontStyle="Regular" Wrap="False" VerticalAlignment="Center" HorizontalAlignment="Center" Trimming="EllipsisCharacter" InnerTextType="Resource" Text="cmhomeres.dll,1025">
<TextStage TextOffsetType="TextOffsetDropBottomRight" Color="#00000000" TextOffset="1" BlurFactor="3" Alpha="1.0" />
<TextStage TextOffsetType="TextOffsetNone" Color="#FFFFFFFF" />
</Text>
Add the zipped files to the TWolf folder and restart.
Take in mind that it it creates a fresh list of the pics files in the folder you chose in the settings (TWolf.mscr) and refreshes the SMS's too.
Bigger images take more time to load.
Center click (or ENTER) for next pic, right bt for previous.
Enjoy.

MS3 Config v0.16 - Many new features!

This project is no longer active due do a hard-drive crash and my loss of the source code.. To anyone looking for an active and up-to-date solution, I would suggest naong's MobileSense and his BackgroundChanger. It is very similar to MS3Config and I believe he will be implementing more features as time goes on.
Spb Mobile Shell 3 Configuration Utility (MS3Config v0.16)
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This is a small application I am developing that I hope will evolve into a full-fledged skin editor for Spb Mobile Shell 3. At the moment it only has the ability to change panel backgrounds (among some other helpful tool options), but it has a decent GUI and is unique in that it does not overwrite any changes that have previously been made to your copy of MS3 by other skins or widget packs... I have a long way to go but take a look at the features in the changes list and the planned features below it... Please give as much feedback as possible, good or bad, and don't hesitate to make suggestions... This is my attempt at giving back to the community, please enjoy it ...
{
"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"
}
9/6/9 - Changes and bug-fixes (v0.16):
--1. Added the ability to add and remove images or backgrounds, and choose which background is applied to which panel.
--2. Added image rotation, re-sizing, and re-naming.
--3. Added thumbnails in the panels and backgrounds tabs.
--4. Added selectable viewing options "Large icons", and "Small icons" in all tabs with thumbnails.
--5. Added "check all", "un-check all", and "assign to checked" options in the panels tab for easier and faster background changing.
--6. WVGA and WQVGA scrolling problem fixed.
--7. Added the "Carousel" tab for manipulating your panel carousel or tiled panel view. Allows adding, removing, re-naming, and re-ordering the items in your panel views.
--8. Added new file picking dialog for adding images and choosing an external image editor. Includes a more intuitive split tree and file view with icons and image thumbnails. Also adds the ability to change the view type and delete or re-name files.
--9. Added more panels to the "Panels" tab.
--10. Added more utilities to the options dialog.
--11. Alot more small changes and bug-fixes I can't remember.
------------- Quick Start Instructions: -------------
PLEASE USE THE File>Backup OPTION TO BACKUP FILES THAT WILL BE MODIFIED BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES... I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE, INCONVIENIENCE TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE, OR ANNOYANCE TO YOUR GEEKING/TWEEKING EXPERIENCE...
-- 1. Download the .CAB at the end of the post and install (The VGA and QVGA versions differ only in the size of the included sample images)
-- 2. Run "MS3 Config".
-- 3. Tap on the "Images" tab and use the context menus to add and prepare your images.
-- 4. Tap on the "Backgrounds" tab and use the context menus to add and prepare your background. (A background is a set of two images that will be used for Portrait and Landscape views in your panels)
-- 5. Tap on the "Panels" tab and use the check boxes to enable or disable skinning for each panel. Use the context menus to assign a background to each panel.
-- 6. Open the "File" menu and choose "Apply changes".
-- 7. Tap "Yes" when prompted to re-start Mobile Shell 3.
-- 8. Exit MS3 Config, wait for Mobile Shell 3 to start, and admire your changes.
Requirements:
Tested on my Touch Pro and Mogul, both are running custom WM6.5 ROMs ...
Also tested on various platforms through emulators.
Requirements should be:
-- 1. WM6 or higher...
-- 2. .NET CF 3.5 Runtimes installed...
-- 3. Spb Mobile Shell 3 installed.
MS3Config v0.15 with VGA backgrounds included
MS3Config v0.15 with QVGA backgrounds included
6/22/9 - Changes (v0.15):
-- 1. Scrolling bug fixed.
-- 2. Added two more slots to the Images panel.
-- 3. Now includes original artwork by volDeus and MoonCat.
-- 4. Images are now more evenly distributed throughout available panels.
-- 5. All images are now converted to optimal format for MS3 performance and low memory use.
-- 6. Added "Global Background" image slot and panel option.
-- 7. Added standard panels; Contact - Select Picture, FaceBook Contact Selector, FaceBook Picture Selector, FaceBook Sign-In, Spb Menu Items.
-- 8. Replaced "Restart MS3" menu item with expanding menu including; Status, Stop, Start, Restart.
-- 9. Added "Select All" and "Select None" buttons to the "Panels" tab.
-- 10. Removed "Vertical Slide" image slots and changed corresponding panels to full-screen, fixed backgrounds.
-- 11. Added link to home forum thread in about page.
-- 12. Other minor bugfixes.
MS3 Config v0.14 Download
6/8/9 - Changes (v0.14):
-- 1. Image format support added; Jpeg, GIF, PNG
-- 2. Bugfixes.
MS3 Config v0.13 Download
6/8/9 - Changes (v0.13):
-- 1. Bugfixes.
MS3 Config v0.12 Download
6/8/9 - Changes (v0.12):
-- 1. Added settings file "MS3C.xml" to installation folder ... Directory paths that MS3Config will use can be set here..
-- 2. New image browser.
MS3 Config v0.11 Download
6/7/9 - Changes (v0.11):
-- 1. Added panels; Panel Carousel, Panel Carousel (accelerated), Contact - Edit Picture, Favorite Contacts.
MS3 Config v0.10 Download
6/6/9 - Changes (v0.10):
-- 1. Full parsing of MS3's XML files to prevent problems with other Spb Mobile Shell 3 add-ons and mods.
-- 2. Backup and Restore options.
-- 3. Ability to choose which panels will be modified.
-- 4. Ability to undo changes simply by disabling the panel that was changed.
-- 5. Image browser shows the current images as thumbnails and allows choosing a different file or opening the file in your associated image editor.
-- 6. Checking for redundant packing and unpacking now makes applying small changes much faster than in ALPHA.
-- 7. Ability to quickly restart Spb Mobile Shell 3 to view your changes.
-- 8. Progress is indicated wherever possible.
Planned Changes:
-- 1. Ability to add more images to the "Images" tab.
-- 2. Ability to choose which image is applied to each panel individually.
-- 3. More panels available to modify.
-- 4. Ability to resize images and alter bounding rectangles to control behaviour during kinetic scrolling and panning. (Especially with long panels like the Launcher and Spb Start Menu)
-- 5. Ability to Import/Export skin settings for moving to another device.
-- 6. Error checking and logging so that I can respond to bugs that people with other devices might find.
-- 7. Incorporate common tricks and tweaks available from the community for for easy installation/removal .. and the ability to combine tricks and mods that otherwise might over-write each other.
-- 8. Detect and save changes made by other mods, skins, or widget packs so that they can be combined with each other and with the content already available in MS3Config.
The "About" tab.
General information about MS3Config.
The "Panels" tab.
Use this tab to choose which MS3 panels you want to change the background of.
The "Images" tab.
Use this tab to view and change the images that will be used for backgrounds.
The Professional Panel with the included background applied.
The Tiled Panel View with included backgrounds applied.
can't get it to work on my samsung omnia.
It starts up, but when i press "panels" i get an error and the program is stopping.
sahus said:
can't get it to work on my samsung omnia.
It starts up, but when i press "panels" i get an error and the program is stopping.
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Is your copy of MS3 a clean install?
no i have installed msskips widgets
sahus said:
no i have installed msskips widgets
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I just did a quick test and it's working fine on my TP with mskips base package and with his launcher_taskbar_contacts package ...
Hopefully I'll be able to help you more once I've added logging to the app.
maybe you add function to disable things connected with GSM?
some people use pocket pc without GSM module
ozziuss said:
maybe you add function to disable things connected with GSM?
some people use pocket pc without GSM module
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The application was developed and tested on a CDMA device ...
I didn't think that anything in it would have been affected by the radio type anyway ... Which things are you talking about specifically?
Come on people ... over 160 views including v0.1 and no more comments? ... Please if you take the time to install and try it out .. Let me know if it worked and if you like it ...
Thanks ...
not working on diamond
Hello,
Tried it on Diamond. Program itself is working fine, but it actually changes nothing.
Backgrounds stay the same as original.
Sorry.
Kind regards
ducati said:
Hello,
Tried it on Diamond. Program itself is working fine, but it actually changes nothing.
Backgrounds stay the same as original.
Sorry.
Kind regards
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Have you tried changing the backgrounds to some of your own? I installed the app on my friend's Mogul this morning and noticed that everything was patched correctly but only half of the panels actually showed backgrounds ...
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the resolutions of the images I included are meant for VGA displays ...
Try changing the images to something smaller and let me know what happens
Error when press panels
sahus said:
can't get it to work on my samsung omnia.
It starts up, but when i press "panels" i get an error and the program is stopping.
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I have the same problem
alijan said:
I have the same problem
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What is the installation folder for your copy of MS3? .. The folder with MobileShell.exe in it ...
I found a bug:
It worked great and changed the backgrounds just like intended. But I am using the titanium theme for MS3 and when you scroll down the new background ends you scroll into the old background. It seems your program crops the image to your screen size and thats all.
iPAQ 614c
Works just fine on my QVGA, havent tried it on VGA devices. This is very good work. I hope this will eventually be fully integrated with all Themes, widgets etc. Yes, this is very much needed!!
Sunday
xjohnx said:
I found a bug:
It worked great and changed the backgrounds just like intended. But I am using the titanium theme for MS3 and when you scroll down the new background ends you scroll into the old background. It seems your program crops the image to your screen size and thats all.
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I'm still learning the specifics regarding the scrolling behavior and backgrounds but I'll look into it as soon as possible ...
You say that scrolling past the background you set with MS3Config will show the background from the Titanium theme below it? ... Which panels do you see this behavior and do you have a link to a download of the Titanium theme handy? I'm away from my desktop but I'll try to reproduce the problem you are describing.
gkleding said:
Works just fine on my QVGA, havent tried it on VGA devices. This is very good work. I hope this will eventually be fully integrated with all Themes, widgets etc. Yes, this is very much needed!!
Sunday
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Thank you for the feedback ... That is my hope as well ...
sahus said:
can't get it to work on my samsung omnia.
It starts up, but when i press "panels" i get an error and the program is stopping.
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Same problem on my Diamond (Clean 3.0.1 + mskip pro widget plus)
pbv302 said:
Same problem on my Diamond (Clean 3.0.1 + mskip pro widget plus)
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Can you check which folder your copy of Spb Mobile Shell 3 is installed in and let me know ...
THANKs volDeus
my Q :
Quote:
Originally Posted by abumhmmd1
any chance for WM5
volDeus reply :
The installer should allow it to be installed on WM5 .. Have you tried?
If it doesn't work and requires alot of work to port .. Most likely not for a while ..
Especially considering I have no WM5 device to test it on.
In Spanish doesn't work!!
In Spanish, the default folder is \Archivos de programa\... for M3 and M3Config. When I try the 'panels' menu in M3Config, this error appears:
\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\qa_layouts.dat is not a valid zip file
And it's normal, cause the correct file is in '\Archivos de programa\Spb Mobile Shell\...' how can I change this? A registry entry?
Thanks a lot for your help!!!

[CAB] Xda Utilities + compact floating launcher (TBL-Based)

Hi, first of all, sorry for my bad english; I´m not a developer, I´m just a enthusiast with very limited knowledge
This is NOTHING new; although CHT provides A LOT of extra features (incluiding a beatiful launcher), but CHT is a TODAY PLUGIN, and their use involves the "exit " the application in the foreground.
After tried too many launchers, I couldn`t find anything with a "System-Utility-flavor" (the feel of actual launchers are like an app more, with a normal window); I searched a launcher capable of appear in top of any window (without completly cover it), with minimal impact in the state of the foreground window...
To explain this, an example is an old misunderstood app; that was SideX
www.theunwired.net/?item=review-mtux-com-sidex-2002-applet-platform
Or this type of app, BUT configurable for a Launcher in "Launch Pad mode", and Alt-Tab task switcher and other capabilities (the launcher offered by this software company is another app, but is a today plugin):
http://www.sbsh.net/products/windows_mobile_pocket_pc/phoneweaver
Coming back to WM6.5.x, Taskbar Launcher is very good in that sense, but because its development was stopped, no more support, and I could never get rid of a system freeze when I hit in a empty space. However, it has several useful features that can be implemented for other similar apps
Well, so far the closest application to SideX I've found (but fully functional) is a commercial launcher named "Hi-Launcher", from a software company with several years in the the PDA world
I know, someone who has seen, maybe think that it is an application rather ugly and old-fashioned, but I think that with the adequate settings It can be very USEFUL, although with small icons It can be operated with the fingers without issues (the selection can be "dragged" and the desired action only will started once you release the desired icon)
I´m not related in anyway with this software company, only want to show my set of utilities an personal setup, that probably will be useful for someone else. In fact, if anyone knows of other similar application with the same functionality and feeling, please let me know! ( of course, after testing this "pack" )
The provided cab is conformed by several utilities developed for xda members, with a setup adapted with the mentioned commercial app (the cab does NOT includes Hi-Launcher). In summary the two main parts of this "suite" are: The xda freeware utilities preconfigured, and the commercial launcher ( named as "RNS Hi-Launcher" )
{
"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"
}
---Hi-Launcher personalized menu in WM6.5.x----​
FEATURES/XDA APPS
-"Floating" Launch Pad, without interfering any open app (maybe only interfers on pausing video playback)
-Anywhere, anytime the preconfigured functions will be available
-Is included a "start menu" icon (that launch the standard WM6.5.x Start Menu), because in this setup, its purpose tis not to replace the Windows Start menu (this thanks to TBL`s commands)
-As Task Manager, its conformed with xTask, with the most reliable setting for WM6.5.x custom ROMs
-XTask is complemented with uTask, because Ameba doesn´t work well for it
-By default, in the top bar appears the icons of open apps and you can select to activate the desired app (default xtask/xhook brehavior), but it only was possible by delaying the autostart of xHook (because the use of TBL that normally interferes in this feature, but fixed through the delay of initializing xHook) .
If you dont´t want to have the top bar with icons of open apps, please delete the "xHook_delay.lnk" file from "\Windows\Startup"
-arkSwitch is disabled, because xTask with the correct setting (and uTask assistance) work best ; while ameba and akswitch can be reenabled after desinstall this "pack".
-Rotate Screen function, Camera, File explorer, etc, with availability anytime
-Torch icon (netripper´s torch) is complemented with "keepscreen readable" app, allowing to keep on the device (the device goes to sleep only after the programmed time has ocurred, 3 min by default, registry setting) . Of
course, tapping again the torch icon, turns off the light before the programed time.
The registry key is:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TorchButton\FlashlightTimeout
If your device does not support flash light, simply assign other function to this element in: Start -- Hi-Launcher -- Design the menu , and pick the program that you want.
It does the same with other functions.
-The bluetooth icon turns BT in discoverable mode
-Included virtual d-Pad (avalable anytime from anywhere in the PPC)
-Screen OFF icon
-Many customizable functions/launch possibilities
...Also, this includes a simple but versatile task switcher in Alt+Tab style
TRIGGER METHODS INCLUDED
Of origin, Hi-Launcher can be triggered only by Hard Button key, also a trigger through Start button tap (only Start button in TOP bar, NOT compatible with WM6.5.x builds); and Scren gestures.
At this time, these trigger options are not practical, because lastets devices have few main hardware buttons (unlike the LG Fathom, that has a dedicated Taskmanager hardware button); and the gestures are ocupped by other apps and are not accurate.
.Therefore I decided to find the way to this launcher can be triggered by shortcut, with the aim of being able to use this "suite" and use it as possible, This thanks to vjay555´s vjkeyPress.
Because it, and TBL commands, xTask and a registry key; included in this "pack", this launcher can be triggered by the following methods (default)
-Hitting anywhere in the top bar (HTC Notification and the other functions not lost, because it´s included in the Launcher pad)
-LongPress Send key
-Dragging a line from an empty area of top bar, or dragging a line from start (bottom) windows logo. This NOT interfere with any gesture stored in your device (this is a simple function of xTask)
As mentioned, this all comes preconfogurated, but you always can make your own configurations, just I think this cfg is the starting point to enjoy the great xda utilities.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
-If you installed any task manager, pelase, uninstall it or deactive it (no problem with arkswitch, this cab overrides it in the ROM)
(install both in MAIN memory, NOT storage card)
-IMPORTANT: FIRST Install Hi-Launcher 1.1 (Not provided)
Hi—Launcher is shareware (9 day trial)
www.hilauncher.com
You can play for a while with this software to learn its basic funcionality; but all default settings will be overwritten in the next step. Anyway, is important to open the Hi-Launcher Menu in order to trial period of this app to be activated.
-Install the provided cab (xda Utilities). This file contains THE basic, but useful system utilities for your WM6.5.x PPC (Custom ROM recommended)
-Soft reset (important)
The new launcher brings when you hit the top taskbar of WM6.5.x; Send Key (hold), or drag a line from top bar, or from start (bottom) button ...and take advantage of ease of use and multitasking
Of course, the settings of Hi-Launcher can be personalized even more
EDIT, IMPORTANT: In Hi-Launcher confIguration menu, please don`t change "Menu Trigger" configuration, in order to keep triggering the launch pad with the mentioned trigger methods.
To restore the suggested functionality of Hi-Launcher (just in case), I included a File called "Hi-Launcher reapply settings.zip", not necessary if you don´t change the "menu trigger" setting
Remember, RNS Hi-Launcher is shareware, which implies that after using it for the trial period, you should buy or unisntall, which is reason I also wonder why other BEST alternatives exists, with the same or BETTER posibilities and feeling..
UPGRADING FROM TRIAL TO FULL
-Install or activate Hi-Launcher 1.x full version, then brings an option to keep setting, choose YES
Enjoy
(always you can Backup to file your Hi-Launcher Settings from its menu)
UNINSTALL AND REVERT TO ARKSWITCH/AMEBA
-Uninstall RNS Hi-Launcher
-Go to \TasbarLauncher\tblconfig.exe
-Select "Disabled" (also advisable on reinstallation of this pack)
-OK ( or "back key" )
-Uninstall "xda utilities for HL" (it takes up to a pair of minutes, because the tbl.exe process)
-Soft reset
After this, to revert Ameba and ArkSwitch to default setting, install "Revert Ameba Settings" cab (but I hope that you find xTask most useful with their proper settings)
The credits is 100% to all developers at xda for their hard work; I only cabbed it and preconfigured in a basic mode, I will add the full list of xda theads app used for this.
NOTE: THIS POST IS FOR WM6.5.X VGA/WVGA DEVICES AND "ALL IN ONE" VERSION; FOR WM 6.1/6.5 DEVICES, OR IF YOU DONT´WANT TO INSTALL xTASK, PLEASE SEE THE POST #9
Best Regards
This is for Hi-Launcher ?
Request
Yes, it´s a personalized menu for Hi-Launcher app, plus some utilities developed by xda members.
Of course; ideally, it would be that this was based on freeware, unfortunately I could not find any other app of this type
This is not only a topic to show a set of preconfigured basic applications, already developed ... but also a sincere request to the community:
REQUEST SECTION:
Functional features:
-Not designed to replace the start menu, because the launcher will be used for the very basic and frequentry used functions/apps
-Relatively small, floating window that does not cover the foreground app (any type of app); and neither change the state of foregroud app or window
-Fast, lightweight
-Integrated App switcher (configurable)
-Autoclose if not action selected (time programmable)
-The LaunchPad must remain visible for a few moments after the desired action is selected, and meanwhile the selected icon is resalted (useful in slow-start apps/functions like screen rotation while cht, to prevent double-tapping that consequently opens another element that is to be drawn)
-Also, the selection must be "swappable", and launch the desired action only at release of the desired icon.
-Very configurable, but no easily accidentally modified settings in daily usage.
Trigger methods
-By shortcut, or command parameters, e.g. "launcher.exe /showpad"
-Only optionally: assigning a rectangular touch-area for triggering (resizeable) in top bar; and don´t interfering with taskmanager and start icons in WM6.1 top bar-type; while in WM6.5.x can be assigned to all the area of top bar (Taskbar Launcher type)
Aesthetics features:
-3D effects are not so important, because the priority of fast and lightweigth feature; but desirable ONLY if it not compromisses the speed and/or compatibility
-Transparency effects, mainly for the pad´s background (semitransparent pad with texture would fantastic!)
-Icon Size: Not too big, to easly accomodate several apps/functions; although larger than Hi-Launcher´s icons
Yes, it´s a large list for a simple-type app, but I think this type of launcher would very useful and universal
By mean hi-Launcher, menu configuration is somewhat difficult to make 3 or more columns designs (therefore the preconfigurated files) ...but meanwhile this app has most of the features listed above.
I wil post a duplicate of this post in the appropriate area, and I promise duplicate this list only this time...
Best regards
Internet connection
Delete it, i made a mistake, sorry!
do you gone made one for 6.5?
i think is great peace of work
kromo1 said:
do you gone made one for 6.5?
i think is great peace of work
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I wil repack a 6.1/6.5 version, but it involves to forget of the trigger by tapping the top bar, that would lost (because this trigger method depend of TBL, that takes almost total control of top bar taps, affecting the start button and "ok" button in WM6.1/6.5)
I will search a method for get arround the problem
The posibble workaround for this pack in WM6.1/6.5, is find an app that assigns a rectangular touch-area (resizeable) in the top bar, for triggering ANY app (maybe using arkswitch only to trigger Hilauncher ?); or get some type of uTask app, but that works in top bar.
it will be nice
gracias.
Hi, thanks for this setup, I like it But my device is qvga and the icons are too small, is it possible to make the icons bigger?
And also, I only want the launcher with your trigger method (and things required to make them work), can you provide a cleaner cab without other ultilities? (I already have xtask and hilauncher). Thanks a lot
Splitted cabs for max compatibility
Here are the cabs to obtain maximum compatibility in the most WM6.5.x, WM6.5, WM6.1 devices. However, THE TRIGGER BY HITTING THE TOP BAR WAS ELIMINATED (for compatibility).
Hi-Launcher Still can be triggered by shortcut, also, by means Send Key (hold); and by means the xtask preconfigurated cab, drag a line from a empty area in top bar to activate a buttons where HL can be opened.
The first cab (this post) also places an additional shortcut in the root folder of main memory to trigger HL
The installation procedure is almost the same described in post #1, be sure install all this in MAIN memory:
-If you installed the complete version (post #1), uninstall it
-Install Hi-Launcher (if already not), open its menu in order to learn the basics and activate the trial period (in case)
http://www.hilauncher.com/
-Install "XDA_Util._for_Hi-Launcher_(Simple).cab", to copy the basic utilities and overwrite the default trigger method, being now triggered HL by shortcut
-Optionally, install xTask (two cabs provided: one for WM6.1/6.5, and other for WM6.5.x). This is not mandatory, but xTask is the task manager that best matches with this type of utility. If you install xTask, make sure to deactivate other task managers. In case of ArkSwitch, there is not problem if you use the WM6.5.x Xtask cab
If you decided intall xTask, but dont´t want to have the topbar/taskbar with icons of open apps, please delete the "xHook_delay.lnk" file from "\Windows\Startup"
-Soft Reset
Note: Once intalled the utilities, In Hi-Launcher confIguration menu, please don`t change "Menu Trigger" configuration, in order to keep triggering the launch pad with the trigger method by shortcut (really, the trigger shortcut is an emulation of pressing the "Esc" key, and Hi-Launcher is preconfigurated [in this setup] to react to this "hardware" Esc key).
At this point, the basic components are in your device, but the personalized menu isn´t ready
To get the basic suggested design in VGA and WVGA devices, copy the "Base Menu_VGA_WVGA.*" file to your device and open it. Note that so far, this menu design file seems to work properly only in VGA and WVGA devices. EDIT: The base menu works also in QVGA screens, thanks to bismuth89`s feedback.
..
it will be nice
thanks
Thanks for the base menu, it also works on QVGA the only problem is that icons are really small, but I can live with it since the launcher is very useful
(screenshot attached)
bismuth89 said:
Thanks for the base menu, it also works on QVGA the only problem is that icons are really small, but I can live with it since the launcher is very useful
(screenshot attached)
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Thanks for the feedback, and yes, the icons are small; but the advantage of this launcher, unlike most launchers, its the "warm" selection of the desired app (if you move your selection, then the last released icon will be opened, and not before)
...and although apps are not mine, it's good that this thread will be useful to someone else
Can you attach the file of the menu that your designed? I believe that It can be useful for others, who do not want to fight with the difficulty of the design options that come when you try to use a several columns menu
Best regards
QVGA menu
Sure why not And only now I notice this "warm selection" feature you said, indeed it helps a lot to prevent launching the wrong app
If not for this thread I wouldn't even try Hi-launcher because the screenshot in their website look so unattractive
Here is the QVGA menu in the screenshot above:

[ROM] NEXUS N1 Passion MIUI.us Presents MIUI Fresh On Fridays Pure English [AOSP]

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Presents the Official
MIUI Latest​
This is a community support ROM only!
The developers do not provide much support for this ROM on these forums
Support is mostly provided on forums.MIUI.us
New release come every Friday.​
If you haven't heard about this ROM yet then check out the videos in the 2nd post to see it in action!
This is an excellent ROM if for no other reason than it introduces the first non-CyanogenMod/carrier/manufacturer framework overhaul of Android 2.3.7 and boy what an overhaul.​
Changes from base ROM
Removed: MIUI App Sharing | MIUI OTA Updater | MIUI Bootscreen | SIM Toolkit
Added: Custom Bootscreen | English Translations | Google Maps | Google Voice Search | MIUI.us Forum app
If you want ADW.Launcher or LauncherPro install them from Market.​Proceed To Download
Download It Here
Change Log:
Weekly Changelog:
Click here for changelog done via StiffSpliff
MIUI for Beginners​
Source: http://en.miui.com/a-10.html
Already flashed MIUI ROM? OK, pick up your phone now, let’s start our happy journey of MIUI ROM.
The first step: selecting apps
Various apps will greatly enrich your cell phone, so firstly let’s select the apps to your taste. Use the Android Market and download what you would like. If you are using a backup app and restoring apps from a previous ROM, only restore the apps and not the data. Otherwise that will create a lot of force close issues.
Tip: How to copy files from the computer to the phone? First connect your phone to your computer via data cable, pull down the notification panel from the top of the phone, click “USB connected”, and then click "Turn on USB storage”.
After copying, do not forget to select the option of “Turn off USB storage”, otherwise "File Manager” in the phone will not be able to find the sd card, as it is being occupied by the computer.
Now I have a lot of apps, how to put them in order?
All apps successfully installed are listed on the desktop, however, they may not be in the order you want, how to put them in order?
Long press an app icon and then you may move it freely. When it is moved to the screen border, the screen will automatically switch to the next screen.
How to add a screen? Use two fingers to pinch on the desktop to enter screen thumbnail mode. Then you may add or delete screens.
How to delete an app? Long press the app icon you want to delete, drag it on top of the trash box and click OK to delete it.
The second step: let's make your phone different.
A phone without style is nothing remarkable, so let’s make your phone different!
Changing wallpaper: Click Menu button on the desktop, select “Change Wallpaper” to replace the wallpaper. In addition to the existing wallpaper in the phone, thousands of pieces of wallpaper are also available online.
Changing theme: Themes make great changes to your interface style. Click “Theme Manager” on the desktop to select the theme you like. Also, more online themes are available online.
Selecting ringtones and more: click “Settings” on the desktop to set call and notification ringtones. In “Personalization” under “Personal” tab, you may find more options.
The third step: it’s time for some advanced techniques!
Well, you are no longer a beginner now, so let’s learn some advanced techniques.
Adding widgets on the desktop: press the Menu button on the desktop, select "Edit Mode", and then click the icon on the upper right corner to access the interface of “Add Widgets”. Choose your favorite widget on the top, and then drag it to the screen below.
Using folders to manage desktop apps: in the interface of “Add Widgets”, drag [Folder] to the desktop. You may drag multiple apps into folders to classify them. After opening the folder, you may click the edit icon in the upper left corner to rename the folder.
Using toggles panel to improve efficiency: drag the notification panel down from the top, click "Toggles" to go to the toggles panel (It goes to the toggles panel in default of notice.) On the panel are listed the most commonly used toggles, you may click to quickly enable or disable a toggle. Long press on the icon will launch the settings for that icon.
Guest mode: enable the “Guest Mode” toggle in the panel, and your calls and text messages logs will be hidden, and all installed applications cannot be removed. You may have a try when you need to show your phone to guests or children.
Importing contacts or binding accounts: you may use some apps to import a batch of contacts, or bind Google account directly in "Settings"> "Personal"> "Accounts & Sync Settings" to sync contacts at any time.
How to print screens? Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the SD card.
How to copy files from the computer without using the data cable? In case of a Wi-Fi connection, enter “File Manager” on the desktop, select the tab of "Remote Administration" to start the service, and then you will get an address. Enter the given address on the computer, then you may copy files without using a data cable!
Core Features​
MIUI HOME
Two-layer shortcuts and program icons are integrated into one-layer desktop.
Long press on an icon to enter edit mode, open Widgets and drag it to the target screen.
Drag the app you want to uninstall to the top of the trash box to delete it.
Eight kinds of flipping screens effects are available with gorgeous animations.
T9 dialer
T9 dialer is applied for smart dialing. It supports searching by contact name and phone number, and the results are listed according to contact frequency.
The default setting is to forbid any third-party app to monitor users’ calls.
Currently, there are 230301 attribution logs. The attribution data will be updated continuously, codes of foreign countries are supported as well.
SMS
Compared with native Android system, 7 major optimizations on SMS are made:
Adding contacts in short messages;
Adding names in group sending messages and automatically adding the names to Contacts;
Easier taking of numbers, urls and email addresses from short messages;
Optimization on mobile newspaper reading;
Collection of important messages;
Recommended messages for holidays;
Quick reply and view window.
Contacts
Quick location of contacts;
Faster to add new contacts;
Contacts group management supported;
Contacts' large images supported.
Themes
The third edition UI loading engine makes it faster and easier to change themes;
Partial theme customs are more flexible and comprehensive. Rich online wallpapers, ringtones, fonts and so on are available.
Camera
Faster loading speed enables you to take photos immediately.
More professional modes such as continuous shooting, timing and special effects supported.
Gallery
Faster picture browsing speed than that of native Android system;
Brand new view mode supports to view the pictures by folder path.
Music
Simultaneous enjoying and downloading massive online music. Music chart live playing and bulk downloads supported;
Automatic connection of lyrics and album covers. ID3 information editing supported;
Changing songs by swinging the phone and sleep mode supported.
Notifications
After pulling Notifications and Toggles panel down, changing panels by sliding the screen supported.
MIUI apps
File Manager, Traffic Monitor, Backup, Notes, and Torch.
Tips & Tricks​
Long Press:Long press on the icon in Toggles will launch the settings for that icon.
Screen Shot:Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the sd card.
Hold HomePress Home key at the first screen, you may preview screen thumbnails and add or move screens.
Delete Message or Call Log : Slide from left to right to quickly delete a message or a call log.
Edit Mode : You may hold down an icon by one hand to enter Edit Mode, and then use the other hand to slide the screen to move the icon to the target screen.
Call Activated : Your phone will vibrate when a call gets through.
Activate Music from Lockscreen : Double tap the time zone to launch the Music Player when the screen is locked.
Quick SMS/Phone Launch : In the lockscreen, hold down the icon of Call or SMS, and you can enter the responding program.
Quick Launch Torch : Hold down Home key to quickly enable the torch when the screen is locked.
Quick Launch Contact Options : Click the contact image in Calls, SMS and Contacts, shortcut menus will pop up.
Long Press Search : Long press on Search button will launch search via voice recognition.
Recovery Reboot : Click menu in “System Update” to reboot and enter recovery.
% for Battery : The battery will display the percentage of left battery capacity by Settings>System>Battery>Notification Indicator Style>Percentage.
Running Apps List : Long press on the Home button can go to “Program Manager”. Click the “Clear up” button at the bottom left to clear the extra processes in memory. And the system will inform you of the released memory and current available memory.
Note: System processes will not be cleared so as to ensure the normal running of the system.
IP Calling : . How to set IP dialing?
MIUI ROM can add an IP prefix for the called number in a strange land. You may set it in Settings>Common>Calls.
You may also long press the contact item before dialing, and choose “Make IP calls” in the pop-up menu.
Reject Call : When you are not available to answer the phone, you may slide up the panel to reject the call and to send a message to the caller at the same time.
Custom Ringtones : . How to set custom ringtones?
Put media files into the Media/Audio/ringtones directory in the SD card, (If there is none of this directory, please create one manually) and then select in Sounds in Settings.
Note: there are three directories under Audio, corresponding to the following tones:
notifications--notification ringtones
ringtones--incoming call ringtones
alarms--alarming ringtones
Supported formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, Midi, etc.
Important SMS : As for those important messages you want to add to your favorites, you may long press the message in the pop-up menu and select "Favorites". You may switch to "Favorites" tab in the main SMS interface to view collected messages.
Quick Delete SMS : How to quickly delete items?
You may slide from left to right on the item and click on the red "Delete" button when it appears.
Tether : How can I share my network to the PC or other terminals?
Firmware of Android 2.2 and above support the sharing of mobile phones to other Internet terminal in the following method:
Go to "Settings" -> "System" -> "Share mobile network", you may choose to share the Internet connection by USB tethering or setting up portable Wi-Fi hotspot. [/QUOTE]
Very impressive.
But does it support trackball wake?
Do I need ext3,ext4 and swap to install the rom?
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
knightnz said:
Very impressive.
But does it support trackball wake?
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It is a fully supported rom yes is trackball wake supported
Awesome. Any SD ext requirements for this?
robt772000 said:
Awesome. Any SD ext requirements for this?
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Nope just flash wipe and go you will be good enjoy
Big thank you
This is awesome. Just downloaded and installed the ROM. Everything running smooth and silky. Just need to run the roll-back patch for the Theme Manager and now I can try the amazing leather theme
BIG thank you
eidros said:
This is awesome. Just downloaded and installed the ROM. Everything running smooth and silky. Just need to run the roll-back patch for the Theme Manager and now I can try the amazing leather theme
BIG thank you
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Should have update tomorrow for theme manager thanks for trying
a2sd?
a2sd support?...
arunciks said:
a2sd support?...
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YES. Just run the commands to activate it
any difference from the MIUI roms out there?
Yeah, Stock Deodexed Chinese ROM with the language Pack from xavierjohn or miuiandroid.com is much more stable.
Tried this because of last weeks ROM-delay from miuiandroid.com. This ROM sucks big time. Theme Manager was broken, ugly bootanimation. General laggy and unresponsive. If you want a miui-ROM for the nexus one i think the one from miuiandroid is the one to go for. This Thread with its many pictures seems to be more impressive than it really is.
On Miui.us the N1-Rom section is dead for instance..
Sorry guys, but for the N1 this ROM is not as good as the other one
Just my eperience and my opinion
miuiandroid.com rom download link is down. Anyone got a link to 1.6.3? I had it last week.
Turkish language support does not
Can you ?
bunnahabhain said:
Yeah, Stock Deodexed Chinese ROM with the language Pack from xavierjohn or miuiandroid.com is much more stable.
Tried this because of last weeks ROM-delay from miuiandroid.com. This ROM sucks big time. Theme Manager was broken, ugly bootanimation. General laggy and unresponsive. If you want a miui-ROM for the nexus one i think the one from miuiandroid is the one to go for. This Thread with its many pictures seems to be more impressive than it really is.
On Miui.us the N1-Rom section is dead for instance..
Sorry guys, but for the N1 this ROM is not as good as the other one
Just my eperience and my opinion
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Not trying to say that you are wrong, but there shouldn't be a difference between "lagginess" in the two roms. They are both downloaded from the same miui.com source, deodexed using the same kitchen thats available to all, decompiled/recompiled using same apktool thats available to all.
The only differences you will find are like you said, the boot animation, and minor spellings such as colour vs color, optimization vs optimisation, etc. basically british spelling vs american spelling
I cannot get the theme manager to work. It keeps FC on me is the fix coming soon? Any workarounds?
I found theclgrp link to the fix, flash this and it should end the FC prob
http://goo.gl/J4Xz2
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One more question. What kernels can I use with this Rom? Redstar etc.
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bunnahabhain said:
Yeah, Stock Deodexed Chinese ROM with the language Pack from xavierjohn or miuiandroid.com is much more stable.
Tried this because of last weeks ROM-delay from miuiandroid.com. This ROM sucks big time. Theme Manager was broken, ugly bootanimation. General laggy and unresponsive. If you want a miui-ROM for the nexus one i think the one from miuiandroid is the one to go for. This Thread with its many pictures seems to be more impressive than it really is.
On Miui.us the N1-Rom section is dead for instance..
Sorry guys, but for the N1 this ROM is not as good as the other one
Just my eperience and my opinion
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I beg to differ. My experience has been the exact opposite. I had the miuiandroid rom running with quite a bit of FC's and I decided to give this ROM a spin. I have to say I am very happy with the performance and stability
Just flash the roll-back theme manager and run the a2sd commands and you should be good to go.

[ROM] MIUI Nook Color 1.9.16

This ROM is built from CM7 nightlies and MIUI.US MIUI translation
I would like to thank the CM7 crew, Dalingrin et al for all their hard work in making the nook such a viable device. Without their determination, ingenuity and generosity this ROM would not be possible.
I would like to thank MIUI.US team for their help in getting this port off the ground and a wonderful translation and base from which to work from.
Most everything *should* work. Please let me know if you spot any port specific bugs.
Caveats:
- You must have an SDCARD to boot, I dont know why. (won't fix)
- You should flash with the latest CWM 3.2.0.1+
Download Link is in Post #2
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Presents the Official
MIUI​
This is a community support ROM only!
The developers do not provide much support for this ROM on these forums
Support is mostly provided on forums.MIUI.us
New release comes every Friday.​
If you haven't heard about this ROM yet then check out the videos in this post and 2nd post to see it in action!
This is an excellent ROM if for no other reason than it introduces the first non-CyanogenMod/carrier/manufacturer framework overhaul of Android 2.3.5 and boy what an overhaul.​
Changes from base ROM
Removed: MIUI App Sharing | MIUI OTA Updater | MIUI Bootscreen | SIM Toolkit
Added: Custom Bootscreen | English Translations | Google Maps | Google Voice Search | MIUI.us Forum app
If you want ADW.Launcher or LauncherPro install them from Market.​Proceed To Download
MD5: 804529ce809862e76e78b68337270d57
Download
Change Log:
Weekly Changelog:
Click here for changelog done via StiffSpliff​
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPxGDsMO0sc
MIUI for Beginners​
Source: http://en.miui.com/a-10.html
Already flashed MIUI ROM? OK, pick up your phone now, let’s start our happy journey of MIUI ROM.
The first step: selecting apps
Various apps will greatly enrich your cell phone, so firstly let’s select the apps to your taste. Use the Android Market and download what you would like. If you are using a backup app and restoring apps from a previous ROM, only restore the apps and not the data. Otherwise that will create a lot of force close issues.
Tip: How to copy files from the computer to the phone? First connect your phone to your computer via data cable, pull down the notification panel from the top of the phone, click “USB connected”, and then click "Turn on USB storage”.
After copying, do not forget to select the option of “Turn off USB storage”, otherwise "File Manager” in the phone will not be able to find the sd card, as it is being occupied by the computer.
Now I have a lot of apps, how to put them in order?
All apps successfully installed are listed on the desktop, however, they may not be in the order you want, how to put them in order?
Long press an app icon and then you may move it freely. When it is moved to the screen border, the screen will automatically switch to the next screen.
How to add a screen? Use two fingers to pinch on the desktop to enter screen thumbnail mode. Then you may add or delete screens.
How to delete an app? Long press the app icon you want to delete, drag it on top of the trash box and click OK to delete it.
The second step: let's make your phone different.
A phone without style is nothing remarkable, so let’s make your phone different!
Changing wallpaper: Click Menu button on the desktop, select “Change Wallpaper” to replace the wallpaper. In addition to the existing wallpaper in the phone, thousands of pieces of wallpaper are also available online.
Changing theme: Themes make great changes to your interface style. Click “Theme Manager” on the desktop to select the theme you like. Also, more online themes are available online.
Selecting ringtones and more: click “Settings” on the desktop to set call and notification ringtones. In “Personalization” under “Personal” tab, you may find more options.
The third step: it’s time for some advanced techniques!
Well, you are no longer a beginner now, so let’s learn some advanced techniques.
Adding widgets on the desktop: press the Menu button on the desktop, select "Edit Mode", and then click the icon on the upper right corner to access the interface of “Add Widgets”. Choose your favorite widget on the top, and then drag it to the screen below.
Using folders to manage desktop apps: in the interface of “Add Widgets”, drag [Folder] to the desktop. You may drag multiple apps into folders to classify them. After opening the folder, you may click the edit icon in the upper left corner to rename the folder.
Using toggles panel to improve efficiency: drag the notification panel down from the top, click "Toggles" to go to the toggles panel (It goes to the toggles panel in default of notice.) On the panel are listed the most commonly used toggles, you may click to quickly enable or disable a toggle. Long press on the icon will launch the settings for that icon.
Guest mode: enable the “Guest Mode” toggle in the panel, and your calls and text messages logs will be hidden, and all installed applications cannot be removed. You may have a try when you need to show your phone to guests or children.
Importing contacts or binding accounts: you may use some apps to import a batch of contacts, or bind Google account directly in "Settings"> "Personal"> "Accounts & Sync Settings" to sync contacts at any time.
How to print screens? Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the SD card.
How to copy files from the computer without using the data cable? In case of a Wi-Fi connection, enter “File Manager” on the desktop, select the tab of "Remote Administration" to start the service, and then you will get an address. Enter the given address on the computer, then you may copy files without using a data cable!
Core Features​
MIUI HOME
Two-layer shortcuts and program icons are integrated into one-layer desktop.
Long press on an icon to enter edit mode, open Widgets and drag it to the target screen.
Drag the app you want to uninstall to the top of the trash box to delete it.
Eight kinds of flipping screens effects are available with gorgeous animations.
T9 dialer
T9 dialer is applied for smart dialing. It supports searching by contact name and phone number, and the results are listed according to contact frequency.
The default setting is to forbid any third-party app to monitor users’ calls.
Currently, there are 230301 attribution logs. The attribution data will be updated continuously, codes of foreign countries are supported as well.
SMS
Compared with native Android system, 7 major optimizations on SMS are made:
Adding contacts in short messages;
Adding names in group sending messages and automatically adding the names to Contacts;
Easier taking of numbers, urls and email addresses from short messages;
Optimization on mobile newspaper reading;
Collection of important messages;
Recommended messages for holidays;
Quick reply and view window.
Contacts
Quick location of contacts;
Faster to add new contacts;
Contacts group management supported;
Contacts' large images supported.
Themes
The third edition UI loading engine makes it faster and easier to change themes;
Partial theme customs are more flexible and comprehensive. Rich online wallpapers, ringtones, fonts and so on are available.
Camera
Faster loading speed enables you to take photos immediately.
More professional modes such as continuous shooting, timing and special effects supported.
Gallery
Faster picture browsing speed than that of native Android system;
Brand new view mode supports to view the pictures by folder path.
Music
Simultaneous enjoying and downloading massive online music. Music chart live playing and bulk downloads supported;
Automatic connection of lyrics and album covers. ID3 information editing supported;
Changing songs by swinging the phone and sleep mode supported.
Notifications
After pulling Notifications and Toggles panel down, changing panels by sliding the screen supported.
MIUI apps
File Manager, Traffic Monitor, Backup, Notes, and Torch.
Tips & Tricks​
Long Press:Long press on the icon in Toggles will launch the settings for that icon.
Screen Shot:Press "Menu" key and "Volume Down" key at the same time to print a screen. The printed image is saved in the directory of MIUI in the sd card.
Hold HomePress Home key at the first screen, you may preview screen thumbnails and add or move screens.
Delete Message or Call Log : Slide from left to right to quickly delete a message or a call log.
Edit Mode : You may hold down an icon by one hand to enter Edit Mode, and then use the other hand to slide the screen to move the icon to the target screen.
Call Activated : Your phone will vibrate when a call gets through.
Activate Music from Lockscreen : Double tap the time zone to launch the Music Player when the screen is locked.
Quick SMS/Phone Launch : In the lockscreen, hold down the icon of Call or SMS, and you can enter the responding program.
Quick Launch Torch : Hold down Home key to quickly enable the torch when the screen is locked.
Quick Launch Contact Options : Click the contact image in Calls, SMS and Contacts, shortcut menus will pop up.
Long Press Search : Long press on Search button will launch search via voice recognition.
Recovery Reboot : Click menu in “System Update” to reboot and enter recovery.
% for Battery : The battery will display the percentage of left battery capacity by Settings>System>Battery>Notification Indicator Style>Percentage.
Running Apps List : Long press on the Home button can go to “Program Manager”. Click the “Clear up” button at the bottom left to clear the extra processes in memory. And the system will inform you of the released memory and current available memory.
Note: System processes will not be cleared so as to ensure the normal running of the system.
IP Calling : . How to set IP dialing?
MIUI ROM can add an IP prefix for the called number in a strange land. You may set it in Settings>Common>Calls.
You may also long press the contact item before dialing, and choose “Make IP calls” in the pop-up menu.
Reject Call : When you are not available to answer the phone, you may slide up the panel to reject the call and to send a message to the caller at the same time.
Custom Ringtones : . How to set custom ringtones?
Put media files into the Media/Audio/ringtones directory in the SD card, (If there is none of this directory, please create one manually) and then select in Sounds in Settings.
Note: there are three directories under Audio, corresponding to the following tones:
notifications--notification ringtones
ringtones--incoming call ringtones
alarms--alarming ringtones
Supported formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, Midi, etc.
Important SMS : As for those important messages you want to add to your favorites, you may long press the message in the pop-up menu and select "Favorites". You may switch to "Favorites" tab in the main SMS interface to view collected messages.
Quick Delete SMS : How to quickly delete items?
You may slide from left to right on the item and click on the red "Delete" button when it appears.
Tether : How can I share my network to the PC or other terminals?
Firmware of Android 2.2 and above support the sharing of mobile phones to other Internet terminal in the following method:
Go to "Settings" -> "System" -> "Share mobile network", you may choose to share the Internet connection by USB tethering or setting up portable Wi-Fi hotspot. [/QUOTE]
Cant wait till u have more than just abc's to tease us with
Looking forward to further development on the miui rom.
Sent from my Droid X using Tapatalk
Here is a link to more discussion in the General Forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160232
It seem now that we have a thread here, the questions about installing, modifying, and using should be addressed in this thread.
First Thanks! MiUi on the Nook is awesome.
Second What are your future plans\goals for this rom?
I'm hoping for a landscape home screen and built in soft keys?
Again Thanks
alton987 said:
First Thanks! MiUi on the Nook is awesome.
Second What are your future plans\goals for this rom?
I'm hoping for a landscape home screen and built in soft keys?
Again Thanks
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Of course I would love to have all those great tablet tweaks CM7 has, but MIUI is closed source and even though they base off CM7 merging in the those changes at a smali level is probably going to be a nightmare. So I don't know if I'll get around to that. Same with Landscape in the launcher.
I love cm7 but alternatives are great too. downloading and titaniuming now!
some of the things that makes miui a pain on a phone font apply on the nook so I'm excited to get some eye candy!
Installing MIUI on SDcard
I also love CM7 and the developers. Just seeing what this is about. I liked to Credit Verygreen for his installer, Dal for his OC kernel, and everyone that help with the boot menu for this SDcard install. Without them none of the things that we do would be possible for the rest of us?
Used verygreen's 1.3 img to create an image. Appended prefix update-cm- with the rest being the MIUI downloaded zip. Unmounted and remounted SDcard. Copied file to the Boot partition. Start Nook with SDcard and VG Penguin recovery did the rest.
Took out SDcard and replace in pc. Loaded Dal's OC 06/30/11 sd version. When starting up with SDcard in nook, held down "n" to enter boot menu, selected sdcard, recovery, and booted in Penguin recovery with Dal's kernel being installed.
Could not get USB cable to mount on pc or mac. Went to the File Explorer and turned on ftp. From an ftp client on my mac (pc would be okay also) I created and Android Apks folder and drug the TitaniumBackup.apk to it. I next mounted 16 GB Sandisk SDcard containing my TitaniumBackup folder. I used the File explorer to install the TitaniumBackup.apk. I slide the home screen to find the app, click problems to install the latest busybox, and then install SetCPU to overclock to 1200 and change the governor to ondemand.
Next install Button Savior. From here it will be apps we want from TitaniumBackup folder.
Are you serious!!!!
I can't believe this!!! I'm all over this. I run this on my phone. I was hoping this would happen! killer man. Thanks!!!
Can we still use dalingrin's sexy ass kernel?
raycaster3 said:
I can't believe this!!! I'm all over this. I run this on my phone. I was hoping this would happen! killer man. Thanks!!!
Can we still use dalingrens sexy ass kernel?
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Yes, you can use dalingrin's kernel.
Nburnes said:
Yes, you can use dalingrin's kernel.
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That's what I figured thanks!
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Does it have the soft touch buttons? Has anyone tried this? ?!!
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fr0zenblood75 said:
Does it have the soft touch buttons? Has anyone tried this? ?!!
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I'm about to try it right now
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fr0zenblood75 said:
Does it have the soft touch buttons? Has anyone tried this? ?!!
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raycaster3 said:
I'm about to try it right now
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No, it does not have the CM buttons. You will need to install Button Savior or Softkeys for that functionality.
Ok thanks I'm going to try it out now
I flash like a normal rom right ? Clear everything and flash in CWM WITH G APPS?
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Could not get USB cable to mount on pc or mac. ...
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When I did the SDcard install all went well except this. Used ftp to work around it. Drives would not mount when I plugged the usb cable in. Any suggestions?
See my complete post for all the details.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15510051&postcount=10
Would it be safe to flash the zip that swaps emmc and the SD card for cm7 on this I mean this is based on cm7 right?
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yes you can run it off a sd card and use the size agnostic image file and rename the file to a cm7 stock name and it will install it for you.
on my "bad" sd card, 16gb non sandisk, I didn't get any fc's but a lot of lagging, but no crashes or sod.

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