Orange Homescreen on non orange phone? (customization)

[AdmiralAK]

hello to all :-)
I installed Orange Homescreen on my WM5 blue-angel.
It it by far the cleanest plug-in I've ever used! Two problems though:

1. The URLs seem to be hard coded - anyway of changing that?
2. On the contacts "tab" there is an option for speed dial, but it generates an error when I try to use it - is there some other CAB I need to install? :-)


Thank you!

[ZaForD]

Hi AdmiralAK,

I love the Orange today plugin too, but have had a lot of trouble installing it on the other Rom's for my Universal. Can you tell which files you used to install it :?:

As for the problems your having:
1. The URL's can be changed by editing the Full_one.xml file.
But your still limited to four.

2. In the Orange Rom, some of the files have a lower case t prefix.
Try changing renaming your speed dial executable. It might work :wink:

[AdmiralAK]

Thanks! :-)

I downloaded the homescreen cab from somewhere on this board (this was a few days ago so I am not completely sure). I found two versions. One was in the ftp://xda-developers.com/Universal/Extended_ROMs/Orange%20Extended%20ROM/
(this one I did not install because I had the otherone already installed)

(ok after a little looking I found it)

I am actually using the Orange Homescreen from the Orange SPV M3100 (hermes device) - this is the one that is installed on my Blue angel and it works without a problem. --> I am attaching it.

(I apologize to the forum for postnig the same file again - I cannot find the link to it)



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As for the speed dialer - I don't think I have the application installed on my blue angel (I am using the 1.3beta rom from HELMI and I don't seem to be able to find it) in my device - any idea where to get it?

Also, is the XML file that I need to edit in the windows/ directory?

Thanks :-)

[AdmiralAK]

google tells me that the full_one.xml file is in my windows directory...but I dont see it :-/

[ZaForD]

The CAB from the Orange Ext ROM is just the reg settings, its no good without the files from the Orange ROM. :(
I'll try the file you posted this weekend [if I get the chance] :?

Yes, the XML file is in the Windows folder.
It works inconjuction with the HomeScreen.dll, with some icons stored in contactsico.dll.

I've added these files and the prefixed t files from the Windows folder of my Universal, I hope they're useful. :)

[filippodisvevia]

Have you tried the file ?

[hanmin]

Hmm.. performing back up now.. and going to try it out. Hope it is easy to uninstall.

[UPDATE]

Ok, tested out the plugin. It is a nice plugin. Make your phone more like a phone than a PDA. It gives you one hand operation by using the direction buttons, making calls and stuff. However, since it will disable all other plugins, I won't recommend others whom uses Today calendar plugins such as Pocket Breeze, TodayAgenda, TodayPlus, etc.. to use this orange plugin. Uninstall is easy.

Screen shot of it here http://www.coolsmartphone.com/article569.html
under the section `INSIDE`. It is the same for smart phone and pda phone. You will see all the options available. And the 'Today' option actually sends you to the (built in) Calendar day view.

[filippodisvevia]

Hi, have you used the cab file and zip file above ?

[ZaForD]

Ok, I tried the plugin posted here by AdmiralAK, on my Universal.
First thing I noticed was it actually ran on the O2 ROM. :)
Second thing was how small the icons are compared to the plguin built into the Orange Universal ROM. :(
But I guess that makes sence as the screens are very different sizes. More importantly must of the plugin works fine.
I'm sure a little editing would probably have it all working. :)

What I did notice is its totally different to the Universal plugin, none of the files i've edited to get the universal version working the way I want it to, exist in this version. Hence the Full_one.xml, t* and .bmh files are not in the Windows folder.

I've gone back to the Orange ROM, as I have it running the way I want and the bigger icons are easier to use on the Universal. But i'll be keeping this version as I may get a TyTn next year. :)

[Shah2]

Hi people,

Great software, I was looking to try this on my MDA Vario. Too bad of it's limitations. Good to try out and see how it works.
Though I was thinking of visually designing a kind of similar application and find some great developers on this site to help me create it. Of course if anyone is interested in this kind of functionality.

Anyone already interested? let me know. i hope to have some draft ideas on here in the form of screenshots as soon as possible. but now it's diner time see ya.

Cheers,

Shah.

[minty1978]

I have tried editing the 'full_one.xml' file, then soft reset....however it hasn't changed anything...

did i miss something?

[filippodisvevia]

Hi guy,
I've tried to resize the icon of plug-in and it's ok in portrait but no in landscape, I think it's a registry problem for landscape.

I'd like to use the plug-in on no orange rom.

I'll find the way to get more than 4 custom option but i get without icon.

The file full_one.xml is linked with other file of the orange rom so I think that's one problem.

[ZaForD]

@Shah2,
I'd be interested in a plugin like this, that has a few more options [see below] and works on all ROM's.
I have no programing skills or abilities, but i'd help out where I can. :wink:

@minty1978,
The Full_one.xml file only lets you edit the Labels and the URL's in the plugin.

@filippodisvevia,
I'd like to use the plug-in on a none Orange ROM too.
Then I wouldn't have to kepp hiding my Universal from the IT guys at work. :lol:

The 3 things I'd like to change on the plugin are:
1. Have more than 5 URL's in the Web section.
2. Have more than 4 programs in the Launch section.
3. Have all seven sections appear on the screen [at least in portrate mode][/i]

[filippodisvevia]

I'm a littlebit busy but I want resolve this match.

Stay tuned

[Shah2]

Hi people,

I told ya that I was interested in making the Orange Homescreen even better than it is at the moment.

THESE ARE PURELY PHOTOSHOP MOCKUPS!

Image number 1 shows the use of today plugin as we know them. It's just to give an example. All the other screens speak for themselves.

If anyone has his/her own ideas please share them in this thread. I would also like to draw the attention of developers who might be interested in creating this for real, and not just some photoshop images, please let me know.

Cheers,

Shah

[ZaForD]

Hi Shah,

Thats way more complex, than I was looking for. :shock:
But, If this was to be built as a new plugin, hopefully it could be scalable, using a .ini or .xml file. Like the real Orange plugin does. 8)

The only I don't really like, is the other plugins showing as in pic.1.
I have other plugins switched on while i'm at work, and the Orange one at night. I find the empty desktop more relaxing. :wink:

[Shah2]

Hi Shah,

Thats way more complex, than I was looking for. :shock:
But, If this was to be built as a new plugin, hopefully it could be scalable, using a .ini or .xml file. Like the real Orange plugin does. 8)

The only I don't really like, is the other plugins showing as in pic.1.
I have other plugins switched on while i'm at work, and the Orange one at night. I find the empty desktop more relaxing. :wink:

Hi ZaForD

The complexity is actually quite limited. Because if you use the plugin most of the options are the same. Most of the items are just additions to the rest of the plugin.

And for the pic 1. I can image it's not that nice. But with input we can work on making it more general so that people will like it.

Personally I would like to have the standaard Today screen plugins visible because they are still usefull.

It's also a possibility that all the items are configerable to meet users needs. For example standaard options like the original homescreen for users that want the basic functionalities, and advanced options for users who want more options. so that every page is user configerable.

Anything is possible in Photoshop haha. but seriously if there are any developers who are interested please leave a note.

Cheers,

Shah

[AdmiralAK]

I stopped using the plugin - no matter how much I liked it - because it did not show me tasks tat need to be done.

I would be interested in something more complex than it is now (at least show me my tasks) but maybe not as complex as the mockups. scalability would be cool :D

[hanmin]

What do you think he is trying to do?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=63214&highlight=

[xusso]

Any updates on this?
I have a Prophet and tested the plugin, however there are some things that I can't edit (cause I don't have an Orange ROM)...

[filippodisvevia]

Any updates on this?
I have a Prophet and tested the plugin, however there are some things that I can't edit (cause I don't have an Orange ROM)...

Are you using spv 3100 ... cab or horuk cab ?

[xusso]

@filippodisvevia

Using SPV M3100 Orange Homescreen.CAB
are there any diffences between these two files?

TIA

[xusso]

I've installed the horuk cab and oddy enough it simply uninstalled or removed the orange plugin from the selectable plugins (I had the SPV M3100 cab working perfectly)....any hints?

[xusso]

Bump. anyone?

[norby]

Hi all,

the plugin seem very good.
But I can't manage to make it work on a Magician (WM2003SE).

Anyone succeed?
Thks