PointUI to replace Today Screen

[grandpareza]

When using PointUI, the app minimized and you are returned to the Today screen when hitting the End Button/Red Button. Is there anyway to disable this from happening? Meaning, is there a way to never be able to go back to the Today screen? Unless of course you go to "Close Home".

Thanks in advance.

[mimpoca]

When using PointUI, the app minimized and you are returned to the Today screen when hitting the End Button/Red Button. Is there anyway to disable this from happening? Meaning, is there a way to never be able to go back to the Today screen? Unless of course you go to "Close Home".

Thanks in advance.

I myself have been trying to find a way to completely replace the Today screen with PointUI, but without any success. So I ended up throwing together this little piece of software.
It is called GetPointUI and is basically a Today plugin, which acts similar to the SPBWatcher plugin. If PointUI is not running, it will start it, and if PointUI is running, it will activate it as soon as the Today screen becomes visible. To deactivate GetPointUI, simply uncheck the plugin in the Today settings.
Now, mind you, I have only tested this application on my XV6800 (and it is working perfectly) with PointUI installed in the default location. I do not have S2U and/or any other launchers/Today replacements installed, so GetPointUI might interact with those in an undesired way. If you should have PointUI installed in a non-default location, GetPointUI SHOULD be able to detect that and find the correct path, but this has not been tested. The same goes for new versions of PointUI that might be released in the future. GetPointUI SHOULD always bring up the latest version, but again, that is pure theory. I am curious myself...
Installation: Just install the attached CAB and soft-reset your device.
NOTE: I will NOT be responsible for any damage on your device or any data loss you may incur. You are using this software at your OWN risk.

[Synssins]

Unfortunately, that CAB file you posted won't install. No error, just "Unsuccessful"

[kidnamedAlbert]

here this may have fixed it

[grandpareza]

Perfect. Thanks guys. Since the time of posting (January), pointui has created a feature where you can choose to replace the Task Bar/Start Bar with the pointui task bar. Touching this "pointui task bar" takes you back to the home screen and at another location on the bar it gives you the "Running Applications"


Thanks again guys. Much appreciated.

[mimpoca]

here this may have fixed it

Thanks kidnamedAlbert. I should have noticed that. :o

[kidnamedAlbert]

Thanks kidnamedAlbert. I should have noticed that. :o
yeah no problem

[tman1425]

Still not working for me. Any suggestions?

[chrisaba1]

Yeah i get it to ask where to install, i choose device and then it gives me an installation unsuccessful message. I am using an xv6800 on verizon with wm6.1

[baal_zebub]

hello,

i tried this .cab on PPC 2000SE - it installs - but nothing happens
- no new plugin
- going to today (and stay there) is still possible.

is there a way to make this work on 2003SE ?

thank you!

[iammarkus]

Yeah i get it to ask where to install, i choose device and then it gives me an installation unsuccessful message. I am using an xv6800 on verizon with wm6.1
I have an HTC S640 with Windows Mobile 6, I get the same error...will not install. Without this app, PointUI although very slick, without it beeing able to work like this its just eye candy....

If anyone has this working, please POST!!!!!

[tvos]

i know this is off the topic, but does anyone know if POINTUI is still in production for a new release?

it is true there are bugs in pointui, but free is free..:) for the most part, POINTUI is a excellent all in one interface, simple, basic and fast...

tvos