Spb as default today screen

[sourav_cool35]

I am using HTC touch can anyone please help me to make spb mobile shell as the default today screen i went to the posts of spb mobile shell but they are soooo big that i couldnt find anything.........all i want that spb interface to be my default today screen.... thanks in advance

[DaveShaw]

You mean the 3 sided one where you can flip through?

You can't really have it as a today screen. You can however set it to display on wakeup so every time you turn on your phone it's there. And when you lock your phone it is also there.

Ta,
Dave

[sourav_cool35]

no all i want is the first one the analog clock one with the weather and all plugins i dont need the spb menu and the speed dial contacts

[dancer_69]

You mean the 3 sided one where you can flip through?

You can't really have it as a today screen. You can however set it to display on wakeup so every time you turn on your phone it's there. And when you lock your phone it is also there.

Ta,
Dave

This can be happen and after soft reset. Just edit the mobile shell's shortcut in the windows\startup folder with a file manager(I use total commander) and remove the "-noshow" option. If there is not exist an spb mobile shell shortcut, just create one from the executable.
The problem is that starts in launcher screen and not in Now, and I didn't find until now how to change this. Maybe there is a command line parameter but I don't know which is.

[sourav_cool35]

please sum1 only tell me how to bring the now screen (the analog clock one only) as the today screen i dont want anything else...........

[ajk511]

please sum1 only tell me how to bring the now screen (the analog clock one only) as the today screen i dont want anything else...........
you cant. search through the millions of mobile shell 2.0 threads. the closest thing you can do is that reg hack, or go to mobile shell settings and set the now screen to appear on device wake up. it cant be set as your today screen.

[Alkhal]

There is a shortcut to the Now screen. If you look where you can assign buttons it allows you to choose the Now screen. I am not sure where it is as an exucatable.

[ghal]

You can go to the Now screen with the "\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\Menulauncher.exe -now" command. You can assign it to a button, or a FTouchFlo gesture.

[mchapman007]

1.) Copy the "MobileShell.exe" application from \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell, and
2.) create a shortcut "Shortcut to MobileShell.lnk" in \windows\StartUp, then
3.) Perform a Soft reset.
Now the Mobile Shell Spb Menu (Application) screen auto loads after the soft reset. No Reg edit required for this...

I have not seen or heard of a Now Screen edit as of yet but I'm sure one of these great Programmer / Chefs has one in the works... Have you seen what they are doing so far?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=374335

The above mention instructions does not replace the Today Screen but only bypasses it after a reset. If you close MS2.0 at any time, it will take you back to the Today Screen. As far as I know, you can not totally replace your Today Screen.

Good luck and keep on reading... The XDA Google search function can do wonders....

[dancer_69]

You can go to the Now screen with the "\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\Menulauncher.exe -now" command. You can assign it to a button, or a FTouchFlo gesture.

Thanks for this! With this I achieve to make the device starts in now screen after soft reset with the help of mortscript.
I made a shortcut with above command, and after I write this script:

run ("\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\MobileShell.exe")
Sleep( 10000 )
Run ("\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell\MenuLauncher.lnk")

I put a shortcut of the script file in windows\startup folder and reset the device.

Now I have the now screen after every soft reset.

[thedumbkid]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

[cortez.i]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.is mortscript required to use this file? thx.

[wacky.banana]

WB reminder to track this thread...

[sourav_cool35]

thanks guys thanks a lot.....i installed the cab file provided by thedumbkid and it works like magic .... once again thanks everyone

[mchapman007]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

I knew it wouldn't be long before someone made this happen... Good work....

[dev0id]

That's What I Have Been Waiting For!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Job!

[Rod65]

Be careful when using this cab.
I installed this tool on my german htc touch and now the device freezes all the time.
There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Then my device is showing the rotating icon for searching and doesn`t accept any input. How can i get rid of this without having to hardreset my htc ? After soft reset the device is still running in this error message, and active sync will not recognize my ppc to uninstall from there, so I need some help please.......

[parabolon]

got the same problem on my german device.

any ideas to fix it?

@rod65

perform a softreset and boot in "safe-mode"... deinstallieren fertig...

[dclong]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

Great job -- I know lot of people were looking for this.

[Rod65]

got the same problem on my german device.

any ideas to fix it?

@rod65

perform a softreset and boot in "safe-mode"... deinstallieren fertig...

I didn`t know there is a way to boot in "safe-mode", can you please tell me how it can be done ? Many thanx in advance

[Ken Pendlebury]

Thank you very much for taking the time to do this...

However, I have installed the cab and made sure that the today plugin is selected. When I go to the today screen nothing happens.

I have a Samsung SCH-i760 device running WM6. Did I do something wrong?

Thanks

[nuttyphilt]

Thank you very much for taking the time to do this...

However, I have installed the cab and made sure that the today plugin is selected. When I go to the today screen nothing happens.

I have a Samsung SCH-i760 device running WM6. Did I do something wrong?

Thanks

Same with me on an HTC Touch Dual (WWE 20 key version.)

[greatbal]

Thank you very much for taking the time to do this...

However, I have installed the cab and made sure that the today plugin is selected. When I go to the today screen nothing happens.

I have a Samsung SCH-i760 device running WM6. Did I do something wrong?

Thanks

did you soft reset your device after installation?

[Ken Pendlebury]

did you soft reset your device after installation?

Thanks for the reply. These are the steps I followed:

1.) Install the today plugin
2.) Ensure that it is selected in the today settings
3.) Soft reset the device.

Still nothing... just my today screen staring back at me.

[dacib]

I've got a problem, when I click on the weather to select a city there is nothing showing up, no cityies. Can anybody please help me ?

Thank you

[henkla]

Be careful when using this cab.
I installed this tool on my german htc touch and now the device freezes all the time.
There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Then my device is showing the rotating icon for searching and doesn`t accept any input. How can i get rid of this without having to hardreset my htc ? After soft reset the device is still running in this error message, and active sync will not recognize my ppc to uninstall from there, so I need some help please.......

Copy the file "MenuLauncher.exe" from \Programme\Spb Mobile Shell\ to \Program Files\Spb Mobile\Shell\ and it will work.

[grandpareza]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

thanks. this just made buying spb worth buying. :)
I dont know why spb didn't do this in the first place...

Edit: hmm, now its bugging out. When I tap on weather update it bugs out and sends me back to Today screen, which sends me back to the main spb now...happens randomly...any ideas?

[svidrod]

if only there was a way to replace the close button with a lock button. i like the now screen, but i want to be able to lock it from that screen w/out having to switch to the main menu

[Rednes]

Very nice solution!

I only got 1 problem;

Is it possible to fill the sim pin automaticly? Something like "save pin"?

Or a program to do so?


Thanks!

[SirReX]

Originally Posted by Rod65
Be careful when using this cab.
I installed this tool on my german htc touch and now the device freezes all the time.
There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Then my device is showing the rotating icon for searching and doesn`t accept any input. How can i get rid of this without having to hardreset my htc ? After soft reset the device is still running in this error message, and active sync will not recognize my ppc to uninstall from there, so I need some help please.......


Copy the file "MenuLauncher.exe" from \Programme\Spb Mobile Shell\ to \Program Files\Spb Mobile\Shell\ and it will work.


I have the same problem. so I had uninstall it ...


the folder program files doesnt exist.... so what could I do ? pls help

[Rod65]

Originally Posted by Rod65
Be careful when using this cab.
I installed this tool on my german htc touch and now the device freezes all the time.
There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Then my device is showing the rotating icon for searching and doesn`t accept any input. How can i get rid of this without having to hardreset my htc ? After soft reset the device is still running in this error message, and active sync will not recognize my ppc to uninstall from there, so I need some help please.......





I have the same problem. so I had uninstall it ...


the folder program files doesnt exist.... so what could I do ? pls help

You`ll have to create it yourself

[SirReX]

thank you that works !

but when I did the softreset the normal today screen appears and nothing happend....

So I must push the button SPB Menü on the right and then I get my sbp mobile shell ....


hmmm so it doesn't really works ?!


any ideas ?

[email2006]

Works great here on Dutty's April 1st release with SPB. Thanks alot!!!! The today screen is so yesterday!

Kevin

[AshMa]

Hello!

I would like to find a way to go back to the Spb Menu (the main menu with the grid of My Menu, Organizer, Programs, etc). When I'm in this Spb Menu and I click on a program to launch, after closing the program, I get taken back to the WinMobile 6 Today screen instead of back inside the Spb Menu where I want to be taken back, after any launch and close from within it. Hope this makes sense.

[mchapman007]

Hello!

I would like to find a way to go back to the Spb Menu (the main menu with the grid of My Menu, Organizer, Programs, etc). When I'm in this Spb Menu and I click on a program to launch, after closing the program, I get taken back to the WinMobile 6 Today screen instead of back inside the Spb Menu where I want to be taken back, after any launch and close from within it. Hope this makes sense.

Common problem with Mobile Shell 2.0. There may be a reg edit somewhere... I believe this issue has been brought up in the Spb forums and there may be a work around there also.

[Rednes]

Hi all, and again, thx for the .cab and info.

I'm still having the following issue;
SPB MS starts before the screen to put in the sim pin does, so I have to go out of SPB MS and put in the pin by choosing the settings of the phone connection.

Normally the sim pin screen starts before every other program, so I would really wanna know how I could change the priority of programs that are in the startup folder, or if it's possible to define ur sim pin with some tool/hack so you don't have to put it in when you softreset.

Thx!

[skynet08]

if only there was a way to replace the close button with a lock button. i like the now screen, but i want to be able to lock it from that screen w/out having to switch to the main menu
That'S exactly what I need. Anyone has any idea how to do this?
My workaround was to set the S2U2 activate if the backlight goes off. And in the settings I set the backlight to switch off after 10 seconds. So I can just wait 10 seconds in the spb Home Menu and wait till the backlight goes off and activates the S2U2 :)

[heartpumper77]

never mind

[coolguy]

got the same problem on my german device.

any ideas to fix it?

@rod65

perform a softreset and boot in "safe-mode"... deinstallieren fertig...

How do u Boot in "Safe-mode" ?

[coolguy]

How do you guys manage your missed calls/voicemails/reminders - To repeat alerts?

Before on today screen I used to have phonealarm.. but now since I installed SPBWatcher, I cannot use Today screen .. which is good

But, when a missed call is there phonealarm keeps beeping until I touch the ico n on Todayscreen..

[MCXSC]

There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Same error at my prophet. Any idea?

[NoFatePPC]

How do you guys manage your missed calls/voicemails/reminders - To repeat alerts?

Before on today screen I used to have phonealarm.. but now since I installed SPBWatcher, I cannot use Today screen .. which is good

But, when a missed call is there phonealarm keeps beeping until I touch the ico n on Todayscreen..


i dont have a problem with phonealarm still running in the background on my today screen, the reminders/alarms still work

[Toni_T]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.
Thx for this great tool...but how we can disable this?

cheers
tONi

[NiteStalker]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

Would it be possible to alter the memwatcher program where it has an interface or xml file that allows the changing of the screen that is displayed by default?

With all the great work done by people customizing shell, some newer themes have moved the clocks and calenders to other panels.

This would be a great update if at all possible.

Thanks.

[theBassist]

I am getting the same MenuLauncher error
I really do not want to hard reset so any help would be appreciated.

[msnijders]

I am getting the same MenuLauncher error:mad:
Please anyone?:)

[NiteStalker]

Sounds like mobile shell isn't in the startup folder, maybe try reinstalling mobile shell.

[ivtec20]

I'm using some of the various altered themes available for Mobile Shell, and some of them have split the Now screen into two screens; a Time Now screen and a Calender Now screen. On some of these themes, they have moved the Time Now screen to the center, like the center icon on the bottom doc, and have the Calender Now screen on the far left. For these themes, the Watcher program automatically brings me back to the Calender Now screen, instead of the Time Now screen I would prefer... Any way to change this to work with these themes? Thanks.

[beneoo]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

Hi,

I installed the CAB to my device but am still returning to the default today screen instead of spb menu screen. Am using i780.

Advice n Thanks!:confused:

[Zenoran]

I guess there's no point in having quickmenu loaded in background now... u guys just totally make the switch to mobile shell for all navigation?

[Zenoran]

This today watcher thing doesn't seem to allow you to use the "USB to PC" screen... it closes immediately after opening... have to disable the plugin to run it... any workarounds for this?

thanks ;)

[beneoo]

Hi,

I installed the CAB to my device but am still returning to the default today screen instead of spb menu screen. Am using i780.

Advice n Thanks!:confused:

Okay, tried reinstall the spbwatcher and works now. Probable cause for initial unsuccess was I installed the application into Storage card but will be workable when installed into Device.

Ciaoz n thank you the provider!

[Taninpv]

Without installing the CAB file.
On HTC Today Home screen>click the Lock button>will revert to SPB Now screen. Unlock, and the SPB Now screen will remain.

[Michail]

This program fucked up my PPC. I got an MenuLauncher error, after which my PPC was useless. None of the keys on my PPC worked anymore. Fortunately, I could uninstall this program using ActiveSync.

[MrDoody]

Thx for this great tool...but how we can disable this?
ditto here. how do you disable this? there's no obvious uninstall mechanism.

thx,
doody

[MrDoody]

ditto here. how do you disable this? there's no obvious uninstall mechanism.

hopefully i won't go blind answering my own questions here ;-)

you can install it via WMDC/Active Sync. Add/Remove Programs in there generates a MUCH richer list than the list you get on the WM device (silly but true!).

doody.

[dbigdawg]

I am getting the same MenuLauncher error
I really do not want to hard reset so any help would be appreciated.


Here is how I avoided a hard reset.

Since the program activates from "today" screen, the error stops if you navigate away from today screen before the plug-in installs. The Today plug-ins load in sequence, so the key is to open another file prior to that plug-in being loaded. After soft reset, tap start icon until you can open any other program. It will take a while for your other program to open. Once in another program (internet explorer for example) you should be able to tap your start icon and get a drop down menu again. Now open start menu>settings>system>remove programs and remove SPB Watcher. Soft reset and you should be back in good shape.

You may have to try this a few times to beat the Evil Empire, but it beats a hard reset.

How To Complete A Safe Install

Here are the steps to completing the install, including a safety net.

1. Download the .cab file.
2. Create Folder Spb Mobile Shell. This folder must be created in your device "Program Files" folder exactly as you see it here.
3. Find Menulauncher.exe in your Device Windows Folder. This file will show the SPB Mobile Shell icon and be 69.k in size.
4. Copy Menulauncher.exe file and paste it into your newly created Spb Mobile Shell folder.
5. Paste Menulauncher.exe file in Windows>StartUp if you want it to automatically boot after soft reset.
6. Access Settings>Personal>Buttons and change your camera button to access Help. This is your safety net in case the install goes bad.
7. Extract the .cab file and install it on your device.
8. Open Settings>Personal>Today and make sure that the Spb Watcher plug-in is selected. You can now deselect all other plug-ins if you want to speed up your boot up time after soft reset.
9. Tap OK to exit all the way out.
10. Soft Reset

If you missed any of these steps, you will get the dreaded "can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing" error. If so, soft reset again and press your camera button as soon as your final splash screen disappears. This will load the Help menu before the Spb Watcher plug in can install. Be patient while it loads because the Spb Watcher error really slows things down. Tap Start>Settings>System>Remove Programs and remove Spb Watcher.

Once you have completed this process properly, the watcher will make Spb "Now" your default screen. There is a slight delay in returning to Now, so you may see flashes of your today screen. To make this less obvious, open Spb Mobile Shell Settings and select "Use Color Based Theme". This will kill the background image in Today and minimize the "flash" image. Don't forget to change your camera button back after a successful installation.

Now that I have the install completed. It is pretty cool and serves the purpose. I am going to play with Mortscript to see if I can get rid of the "Today Flash". If I have time, I will post a .cab and oem file that will make the install a one step process with no need for a safety net.

Many thanks to the developers of this program. It is a really cool trick and hopefully my contribution will make it easier for people to use your brilliant idea!

[appewl]

What is the exact location where I have to put the menulauncher.exe file
i've located it in program files/mobile shell/shell/ but i still get the error when i press the x putton
maybe this is because i have version 2.1 instead of 2.0?

[steb0ne]

I just installed the cab (on the device, since this is where I installed SPB Mobile Shell), did a soft reset, went to today settings to make sure it was checked and it's working fine. I see it in add/remove programs on my device also.

FYI, I'm using dcd's 3.1.2 rom on a Sprint Mogul. No errors, lock ups or anything.

Nice work

[dbigdawg]

What is the exact location where I have to put the menulauncher.exe file
i've located it in program files/mobile shell/shell/ but i still get the error when i press the x putton
maybe this is because i have version 2.1 instead of 2.0?


Open "Program Files" folder and create "Spb Mobile Shell' folder. Paste the file in there.

[acolon2007]

cant find the meunloader

[michaelkk]

waiting for ............

[gammarho55]

i think there's a bit of a glitch that i've noticed... i'm using this theme by
420mac- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2220098#post2220098
well, on his theme the first button is the programs page, second is his clock page, third is contacts. any time that my phone wakes up it should go to the clock page, which is the default 'now screen', but for some reason it is treating the programs page as the now screen. so now every time my device wakes up, it starts off with programs instead of the clock. just wondering if there is a workaround for this or i'm just out of luck? thanks alot for your time and help with this.

[12gage]

Open "Program Files" folder and create "Spb Mobile Shell' folder. Paste the file in there.

it seems that Mobile Shell is already instaled in a folder called "Spb Mobile Shell" inside Program Files, I keep seeing that i should create a folder but it looks like the folder that i'm suppose to create is already there with MenuLauncher.exe already in there

[dbigdawg]

Then your application is loaded correctly and you should not have any problems with Spb Watcher. Once I flashed a new ROM, I had no issues either. I am not sure why but different installations of Spb seem to react differently to Spb Watcher.

[bigcpa]

I'm running SPB Mobile 2.1 on my HTC Mogul with S2u2 and S2V installed and this SPB Watcher app. I've got "full screen" caller ID photo enabled via S2u2.

When someone calls without a photo associated, the phone stays on the Today screen and the #/name do not appear. When a photo is assigned the photo/name/# come right up. User error?? Thanks in advance!

[12gage]

I love this program, there is the slight flash that isn't bad but if that minimizes it would be perfect. The only thing I've noticed it since installing this sometimes it takes an especially long time to boot, it will stay stuck in the splash screen until I hit the reset button several times, even not until I remove my sd card. I have all other today plugins disabled is there any reason that you could think of for this? Thanks in advance.

[dbigdawg]

I love this program, there is the slight flash that isn't bad but if that minimizes it would be perfect. The only thing I've noticed it since installing this sometimes it takes an especially long time to boot, it will stay stuck in the splash screen until I hit the reset button several times, even not until I remove my sd card. I have all other today plugins disabled is there any reason that you could think of for this? Thanks in advance.

I haven't had anything like that happen. Does is reside on your card or on your phone? That could be the only thing that I could see causing an issue.

[bapssystupr3m3]

is there a way so that mobile shell isnt always on top? when i go to settings>personal>today...i cant move it down...any ideas?

[smittyofdhs]

works perfect on my Tilt with OEM ROM, any call to the Today screen yields SBP MS2.1 with no issue.

Thank you very much!!

[caballero600]

Here is how I avoided a hard reset.

Since the program activates from "today" screen, the error stops if you navigate away from today screen before the plug-in installs. The Today plug-ins load in sequence, so the key is to open another file prior to that plug-in being loaded. After soft reset, tap start icon until you can open any other program. It will take a while for your other program to open. Once in another program (internet explorer for example) you should be able to tap your start icon and get a drop down menu again. Now open start menu>settings>system>remove programs and remove SPB Watcher. Soft reset and you should be back in good shape.

You may have to try this a few times to beat the Evil Empire, but it beats a hard reset.

How To Complete A Safe Install

Here are the steps to completing the install, including a safety net.

1. Download the .cab file.
2. Create Folder Spb Mobile Shell. This folder must be created in your device "Program Files" folder exactly as you see it here.
3. Find Menulauncher.exe in your Device Windows Folder. This file will show the SPB Mobile Shell icon and be 69.k in size.
4. Copy Menulauncher.exe file and paste it into your newly created Spb Mobile Shell folder.
5. Paste Menulauncher.exe file in Windows>StartUp if you want it to automatically boot after soft reset.
6. Access Settings>Personal>Buttons and change your camera button to access Help. This is your safety net in case the install goes bad.
7. Extract the .cab file and install it on your device.
8. Open Settings>Personal>Today and make sure that the Spb Watcher plug-in is selected. You can now deselect all other plug-ins if you want to speed up your boot up time after soft reset.
9. Tap OK to exit all the way out.
10. Soft Reset

If you missed any of these steps, you will get the dreaded "can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing" error. If so, soft reset again and press your camera button as soon as your final splash screen disappears. This will load the Help menu before the Spb Watcher plug in can install. Be patient while it loads because the Spb Watcher error really slows things down. Tap Start>Settings>System>Remove Programs and remove Spb Watcher.

Once you have completed this process properly, the watcher will make Spb "Now" your default screen. There is a slight delay in returning to Now, so you may see flashes of your today screen. To make this less obvious, open Spb Mobile Shell Settings and select "Use Color Based Theme". This will kill the background image in Today and minimize the "flash" image. Don't forget to change your camera button back after a successful installation.

Now that I have the install completed. It is pretty cool and serves the purpose. I am going to play with Mortscript to see if I can get rid of the "Today Flash". If I have time, I will post a .cab and oem file that will make the install a one step process with no need for a safety net.

Many thanks to the developers of this program. It is a really cool trick and hopefully my contribution will make it easier for people to use your brilliant idea!

That cab with the full process would be great!!!
keep working friend! ;)

[smittyofdhs]

I guess there's no point in having quickmenu loaded in background now... u guys just totally make the switch to mobile shell for all navigation?


yep, pretty much all mobile shell now. I did leave the HTC Diamond Large Start menu cab installed, that way i can use a finger-friendly start menu. Also, I have the 'windows' button mapped to the start menu, so Ii can easy bring up the start menu even with mobile shell showing. I removed all my today apps, HTC Home, HHC1.0, SPB PP4 today plugin, HTC task manager 2.1, smooth battery icon cab, and turned off the taskbar gestures for mobile shell because I never need them anymore as Mobile Shell is my Today....

[van3605]

No change when I installed this to either Memory or Card on my AT&T Tilt.
Anyone else having this? I tried a soft reset after each of the installs.
Still, when ending programs, it returns to the original WM6 today screen.
I'm running the ROM version 1.62.502.0

[smittyofdhs]

No change when I installed this to either Memory or Card on my AT&T Tilt.
Anyone else having this? I tried a soft reset after each of the installs.
Still, when ending programs, it returns to the original WM6 today screen.
I'm running the ROM version 1.62.502.0


did you soft rest your device? And don't ever install a today plugin to storage card, you will have major issues with that.

[van3605]

Now working.
For some reason, Spbwatcher was not showing up as Today plug-in that could be selected.
But after de-installing, soft reset, then reinstalling, now shows as one of the plug-ins that can be selected under Settings: Today-Items.
This is GREAT! Just what I was looking for. Many thanks to everyone involved in creating.

[brianlau]

please sum1 only tell me how to bring the now screen (the analog clock one only) as the today screen i dont want anything else...........

You are the greediest member on this board! come on now. What you asked for is not an easy task first of all, second, its kind of useless, just use HTC Home, it has everything SPB Menu has on the first screen.

[bigostoo]

the *.cab file works well with my atom. i'm using ms v2.1

[smittyofdhs]

I guess there's no point in having quickmenu loaded in background now... u guys just totally make the switch to mobile shell for all navigation?

YES, all naviagtion is done via MS2.1 for me now. The real start menu doesnt even get used, I mapped the windows hardware button to the My Menu of MS2.1 and then just mimic the same shortcuts from Start menu to My Menu. The only time I have to use the stylus or the real start menu is when I have to go deep into some settings or application that is just too hard to use via finger taps.

I've removed the following apps as they are no longer needed since I use SPB MS2.1 as my today screen:
HTC Home
HTC Home Customizer
HTC Diamond HHC files for HTC Home
HTC Task Manager 2.1 Big Buttons
Quick Menu
SPB Diary
Smooth Battery Icons cab
HTC Enlarge Title Bar
HTC Enlarge Start Menu (it's gone for good now, see prior post)

[Benitezwalter]

you cant. search through the millions of mobile shell 2.0 threads. the closest thing you can do is that reg hack, or go to mobile shell settings and set the now screen to appear on device wake up. it cant be set as your today screen.

Hey, man you broke my heart ... anyhow, you gave good ideas

[taita]

Be careful when using this cab.
I installed this tool on my german htc touch and now the device freezes all the time.
There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Then my device is showing the rotating icon for searching and doesn`t accept any input. How can i get rid of this without having to hardreset my htc ? After soft reset the device is still running in this error message, and active sync will not recognize my ppc to uninstall from there, so I need some help please.......

Please help me
i installed this .cab, and it got these same problema.

[cyron_at]

it seems that Mobile Shell is already instaled in a folder called "Spb Mobile Shell" inside Program Files, I keep seeing that i should create a folder but it looks like the folder that i'm suppose to create is already there with MenuLauncher.exe already in there
..same here! The folder is already there!

[abjeroen]

privacy issue, sorry

[stanglifemike]

Here is how I avoided a hard reset.

Since the program activates from "today" screen, the error stops if you navigate away from today screen before the plug-in installs. The Today plug-ins load in sequence, so the key is to open another file prior to that plug-in being loaded. After soft reset, tap start icon until you can open any other program. It will take a while for your other program to open. Once in another program (internet explorer for example) you should be able to tap your start icon and get a drop down menu again. Now open start menu>settings>system>remove programs and remove SPB Watcher. Soft reset and you should be back in good shape.

You may have to try this a few times to beat the Evil Empire, but it beats a hard reset.

How To Complete A Safe Install

Here are the steps to completing the install, including a safety net.

1. Download the .cab file.
2. Create Folder Spb Mobile Shell. This folder must be created in your device "Program Files" folder exactly as you see it here.
3. Find Menulauncher.exe in your Device Windows Folder. This file will show the SPB Mobile Shell icon and be 69.k in size.
4. Copy Menulauncher.exe file and paste it into your newly created Spb Mobile Shell folder.
5. Paste Menulauncher.exe file in Windows>StartUp if you want it to automatically boot after soft reset.
6. Access Settings>Personal>Buttons and change your camera button to access Help. This is your safety net in case the install goes bad.
7. Extract the .cab file and install it on your device.
8. Open Settings>Personal>Today and make sure that the Spb Watcher plug-in is selected. You can now deselect all other plug-ins if you want to speed up your boot up time after soft reset.
9. Tap OK to exit all the way out.
10. Soft Reset

If you missed any of these steps, you will get the dreaded "can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing" error. If so, soft reset again and press your camera button as soon as your final splash screen disappears. This will load the Help menu before the Spb Watcher plug in can install. Be patient while it loads because the Spb Watcher error really slows things down. Tap Start>Settings>System>Remove Programs and remove Spb Watcher.

Once you have completed this process properly, the watcher will make Spb "Now" your default screen. There is a slight delay in returning to Now, so you may see flashes of your today screen. To make this less obvious, open Spb Mobile Shell Settings and select "Use Color Based Theme". This will kill the background image in Today and minimize the "flash" image. Don't forget to change your camera button back after a successful installation.

Now that I have the install completed. It is pretty cool and serves the purpose. I am going to play with Mortscript to see if I can get rid of the "Today Flash". If I have time, I will post a .cab and oem file that will make the install a one step process with no need for a safety net.

Many thanks to the developers of this program. It is a really cool trick and hopefully my contribution will make it easier for people to use your brilliant idea!

Did you ever have time to create the one-step .cab install??:D

[Baronic]

so....does this work or not? i dare not install with a possibility of a hardreset

[abjeroen]

privacy issue, sorry

[smittyofdhs]

it does not work properly yet. But I didn't need a hard reset to solve it. You can just 'deselect' your todayscreen when it happens (by pressing the call button for example). If it does acure, all you have to do is uninstall the cab file (through the standard uninstall software).

but that doesn't mean that this app is functional already. Hopefully someone can pick it up and build a good one. It doesn't seem hard to me actually.

works perfectly for me ever since day 1. it's not very complicated, it just redirects to MS Now Page when the OS gets a call for the today screen. It has worked since day for me.

What device/OS are you running that it won't work on?

[abjeroen]

privacy issue, sorry

[smittyofdhs]

I run a htc touch with a dutch T-mobile rom. I think the dutch foldernames are messing it up for me.

I get the error that is discucced here quite some time. 'Wasnt able to start unsertified .exe file' (something like that, I recall).. "Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".. that one.

I'm sure you are right, you are not using a WWE ROM, you are using a foreign language ROM. SPBWatcher is looking for an app (well sort of an app extension) called *Now, which is part of SPB Mobile Shell. Most likely *NOW is not the name of the app extension when used with localized language.

[abjeroen]

privacy issue, sorry

[smittyofdhs]

indeed.
is it possible to make the cab language universe? Plenty of other cabs are. I know that the guy who made the 'opera mini java cab', had troubles making his one language universe, but he succeeded. If you want I can look up his thread so you can contact him.
(as I really would like to get this SPB to work as my default screen (A))

I'm not the author of this software, you should contact them to update.

[ToddeSwe]

Copy the file "MenuLauncher.exe" from \Programme\Spb Mobile Shell\ to \Program Files\Spb Mobile\Shell\ and it will work.

Hi!

Got my hope up! :) Are you sure about the path?
On my device it's:

Program/Spb Mobile Shell/

The install path of my Spb Mobile shell....

But i think i've tried this before you post a reply :)
Realy want to get rid of my default screen!

Thanks for the tip!

ToddeSwe

Later:

Yes!!! It was as i presumed, i had on my Swedish device a slightly different path for it:

I put my MenuLauncher.exe into the Program Files/Spb Mobile Shell folder instead! And NOW it's working fine :)
Hope this helped ONE person :)

THANKS!!!!!

[donbronzi]

Nice app. This works fine on my Kaiser with Spb MS 2.1 does exactly what it says. Would be great if we could have the option of viewing the old today screen. I find i do need to view it on occasions for instance it has things like SPB GPRS monitor on it and SPB weather that i need to view. I have also found it seems to slow the device a little but not nough to worry me. This is a great idea just needs a little more develpment and flexibility. Thanks looking forward to the next version???

[daeshawn]

Once again another plugin to save the day!!. I've been getting stressed trying to figure out how to make the today screen disappear...thanks

[BillTheCat]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

Can someone explain what this does, if anything, to the registry? I'm asking because if at some point in the future SPB does rewrite the program to perform this function, I wonder if this utility might not interfere. And even though you can uninstall a program, often leftover registry entries can create problems.

Is it (cleanly, completely) reversible with any changes to the registry restored upon uninstall?

[smittyofdhs]

Can someone explain what this does, if anything, to the registry? I'm asking because if at some point in the future SPB does rewrite the program to perform this function, I wonder if this utility might not interfere. And even though you can uninstall a program, often leftover registry entries can create problems.

Is it (cleanly, completely) reversible with any changes to the registry restored upon uninstall?

I've uninstalled/reinstalled many times on my Tilt and never once had an issue. But others have complained I believe....

[Elim]

Non-English devices/roms

On my device it's:
Program/Spb Mobile Shell/

That's correct. When you have an rom in another language the progam-directory has another name and the launcher isn't found.

So:
1. create the directory "Program Files"
2. create in this directory another directory "Spb Mobile Shell"
3. copy "MenuLauncher.exe" from your local installation in this directory.
4. have fun. :D

[BlackFlag]

Is there a way to when I click close button today screen with my plugins show up? Or else to keep the bottom four buttons always visible?

[do7d]

hey everyone:

i am using a samsung i760 (wm6) and i've tried installing this numerous times, all to no avail. when wm loads, it just sits there with no re-direct. I navigate to the NOW screen, then hit the OK/close button and it just kicks me back to my today screen in wm. when i look at the memory/running apps, it does not show up, should it be there? I have installed to my default programs folder, it's in the "installed applications" list. i read through every page of this thread and didn't see any applicable solutions. any ideas?

[yirong]

it works great! I'm using Bell Touch with SPB Mobile Shell 2.1 with WM7 theme. really love it! Thanks!

[SeaDweller]

I have this working fine on my i780. As I am a complete numpty this is saying something! I followed the detailed instructions as above.

[jamesklyne]

Works great on my sprint touch. Just a quick flash. I removed everything from the today screen except the spbwatcher.

[SeaDweller]

Help appreciated with this one: how to set things up so that I can see calendar notifications (i.e. 30 minute alarm before appointment)? At the moment I have to get out of the Now screen to be able to access these.

[augustheat77]

where do you put these files?

[Jeff.1971.Lee]

Not workable for my Mio A702...too bad...

[macsaif]

Is there some way to change the function when I am sliding down my finger over the screen? Now it goes to today screen however I want to use this function to lock device (start S2U2).

[nettleman]

I love the SBP Mobile and SBPWatcher Combo.

Only problem I have now is I need an easier way to access the "X-Button" feature to shut down programs and free up memory.

I currently have to go into the today settings and turn off the sbpwatcher plugin, then shut down programs, then go back in and turn the watcher back on.

Is there a better way?

[BillTheCat]

I love the SBP Mobile and SBPWatcher Combo.

Only problem I have now is I need an easier way to access the "X-Button" feature to shut down programs and free up memory.

I currently have to go into the today settings and turn off the sbpwatcher plugin, then shut down programs, then go back in and turn the watcher back on.

Is there a better way?

Yes.

Go to the Programs screen in MobileShell -> Tools -> Task Manager and lauch it.

You'll see that it will appear in your small icon bar(s) at the top of MS. Pin that to the main screen and you'll have a finger-friendly way to close programs globally or individually.

[nettleman]

Yes.

Go to the Programs screen in MobileShell -> Tools -> Task Manager and lauch it.

You'll see that it will appear in your small icon bar(s) at the top of MS. Pin that to the main screen and you'll have a finger-friendly way to close programs globally or individually.

Thanks so much for the quick reply! Works perfect.

[☆ Ricky ☆]

Is there still problems if you use an other language than english ?

[flo2203]

can not instal! can someone tell me why the exe file is with "opera "icon ?

[HCHybrid]

Ok, here's a 'how to' for my foreign (dutch) i900 omnia

Install spbwatcher.cab on 'my device' (NOT my storage!)

launch the explorer on your device
and go to: my device\programmabestanden*(can vary depending on your language)\spb mobile shell\

copy menulauncher.exe by pressing once (and hold!) on this filename
then select copy

* if not exactly called 'program files' do this:
(I had to create this path:
my device\program files\spb mobile shell\
manualy, using the explorer:
locate my device... menu... select new folder...type program files...etc)
When you're in the last dir (spb mobile shell) you just created...
press once (and hold) and select 'paste'... now you should see
menulancher.exe in that new dir.

Reset your omnia and goto Today (Vandaag in Dutch)
click on tab items and make sure you only select spbwatcher...

Should be working properly now... no more 'Today' screen...
sooo 2007 :-)

Mission accomplished! :D

Ps. here's a how to if you get an error message and you phone locks up :eek:
due to that error message... reset again... and before you enter the pin code
for your phone-sim click on 'start'...
you can then go to settings and unselect spbwatcher in your Today/Items tab.

Credits belong also to 'dreamboy'... from this Dutch forum (http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_messages/1312540/last):

[flo2203]

thank you ! everything work fine, great new skins on today menu . thanks again !!

[bancker]

I must be more unlucky than some of you guys.
After soft reset: menulauncher problem. no keys work anymore.
But I can not deinstall spb watcher. My USB connection setting on my phone is still on "mass device" setting and not ActiveSync.
No keys worked on the phone so changing this setting to activesync is not possible. I need activesync to de-install Spb watcher.
I can browse the phone but only the storage card...
I will now hard reset it. :-(

[gizmomy]

First of all, thx!

Would it be possible to alter the memwatcher program where it has an interface or xml file that allows the changing of the screen that is displayed by default?

With all the great work done by people customizing shell, some newer themes have moved the clocks and calenders to other panels.

This would be a great update if at all possible.

Thanks.
What abaut this offer? I think it's real nessesary.

[v_slava]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

Thanks a lot for your job!
I have one question:
Can I make small timeout (about 5-10 seconts) before your program put me back at spb now screen?
May be some variables in registry?

[cbolumar]

I modified the cab to avoid the problem with not wwe roms.

Install it in device and soft reset.

If works fine , maybe you can post it in page one.

Regards.

[jmorton10]

For some reason, this cab does not work in either of my verizon XV6800's (one is running DCD 3.2.6 & the other nue3).

I am running the latest MS & greatball's awesome Diamond theme.

I installed the cab, soft reset & made sure the watcher is selected as a today screen plug-in but nothing happens at all.

When I boot up, I get the today screen exactly the same as I always did (it is like I made no changes whatever to the system). Is there a regedit or something I'm missing??

~John

[lschelvis]

I have a problem, I hope someone can help me:

When I install the CAB file on my HTC Diamond Touch (Dutch) all goes correctly, however I can not select the SPB Watcher in the today screen settings, as it not appears. Am I missing something? :confused:

[LaazRockit]

Here is how I avoided a hard reset.

Since the program activates from "today" screen, the error stops if you navigate away from today screen before the plug-in installs. The Today plug-ins load in sequence, so the key is to open another file prior to that plug-in being loaded. After soft reset, tap start icon until you can open any other program. It will take a while for your other program to open. Once in another program (internet explorer for example) you should be able to tap your start icon and get a drop down menu again. Now open start menu>settings>system>remove programs and remove SPB Watcher. Soft reset and you should be back in good shape.

You may have to try this a few times to beat the Evil Empire, but it beats a hard reset.

How To Complete A Safe Install

Here are the steps to completing the install, including a safety net.

1. Download the .cab file.
2. Create Folder Spb Mobile Shell. This folder must be created in your device "Program Files" folder exactly as you see it here.
3. Find Menulauncher.exe in your Device Windows Folder. This file will show the SPB Mobile Shell icon and be 69.k in size.
4. Copy Menulauncher.exe file and paste it into your newly created Spb Mobile Shell folder.
5. Paste Menulauncher.exe file in Windows>StartUp if you want it to automatically boot after soft reset.
6. Access Settings>Personal>Buttons and change your camera button to access Help. This is your safety net in case the install goes bad.
7. Extract the .cab file and install it on your device.
8. Open Settings>Personal>Today and make sure that the Spb Watcher plug-in is selected. You can now deselect all other plug-ins if you want to speed up your boot up time after soft reset.
9. Tap OK to exit all the way out.
10. Soft Reset

If you missed any of these steps, you will get the dreaded "can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing" error. If so, soft reset again and press your camera button as soon as your final splash screen disappears. This will load the Help menu before the Spb Watcher plug in can install. Be patient while it loads because the Spb Watcher error really slows things down. Tap Start>Settings>System>Remove Programs and remove Spb Watcher.

Once you have completed this process properly, the watcher will make Spb "Now" your default screen. There is a slight delay in returning to Now, so you may see flashes of your today screen. To make this less obvious, open Spb Mobile Shell Settings and select "Use Color Based Theme". This will kill the background image in Today and minimize the "flash" image. Don't forget to change your camera button back after a successful installation.

Now that I have the install completed. It is pretty cool and serves the purpose. I am going to play with Mortscript to see if I can get rid of the "Today Flash". If I have time, I will post a .cab and oem file that will make the install a one step process with no need for a safety net.

Many thanks to the developers of this program. It is a really cool trick and hopefully my contribution will make it easier for people to use your brilliant idea!


Worked great on my HTC Cruise/Polaris. Thank you.
It's a pitty that "Today Splash Screen". Without that, it would be PERFECT. Any solution for it?
Cheers.

[bteljuice]

wouhouuuuuuuu.works like a charm if u follow dbigdawg step by step.works like a charm :D

thx a lot guys

[mobidutch]

I modified the memwatcher sdk sample to launch spb now screen whenever user gets to today screen. Install the CAB file and every time when you return to today screen it'll quickly put you back at spb now screen.

Very useful app, thx! Would it also be possible (e.g. with registry tweak", to make spbwatcher load the 2nd page (Spb menu) instead of the Now page?

[syrguy1969]

SPB Watcher works great on my Omnia, but I had a quick question/request:

Would it be possible to modify this app to allow a 'switch'? I am thinking if there were an icon you could hit to switch Watcher on and off easily...I like having Shell open automatically most of the time, but there are still instances that I need/like my Today screen as well, so an easy way to turn Watcher off without uninstalling would be great!!!

[mobidutch]

You don't have uninstall, you can enable or disable the spbwatcher plugin in the Today screen settings.

[syrguy1969]

You don't have uninstall, you can enable or disable the spbwatcher plugin in the Today screen settings.

OK...that is good to know...thanks, I still think a 'switch'/toggle would be a great idea though...a lot easier than going into settings and enabling/disabling Today screen plun-ins!!

[Cmass]

Hey look! An app that actually WORKS!!
Great job.

I agree that a toggle to the Today screen would be the cherry on top. :)

[jtaisbak]

I installed the spbwatcher.cab, restarted my device and got stuck with recursive calls.

I can now deinstall but would really like to get this to work as spb menu shell is the best.

Please advice.

Thanks Jens Ole

[jtaisbak]

Be careful when using this cab.
I installed this tool on my german htc touch and now the device freezes all the time.
There is an error message saying " can`t open file MenuLauncher. Perhaps this file is not signed or one of its component is missing".
Then my device is showing the rotating icon for searching and doesn`t accept any input. How can i get rid of this without having to hardreset my htc ? After soft reset the device is still running in this error message, and active sync will not recognize my ppc to uninstall from there, so I need some help please.......

I installed the spbwatcher.cab, restarted my device and got stuck with recursive calls.

I can now deinstall but would really like to get this to work as spb menu shell is the best.

Please advice.

Thanks Jens Ole

[rahulganatra]

try this cab file

[jtaisbak]

Thanks for your quick reply.

Seems to be the same problem. Could this be a language problem? I am running on Windows Mobile v6 with local DK.

[jtaisbak]

Can I by any means provide some log/debug information regarding this problem?

[justintime]

This could happen because the Spbwatcher program is not localizable and by default the operating system supported language is English.
So, have you created the \program files\spb mobile shell\ path and then copied the needed files in it?
In this way, I have solved the problem (WM6.1 ITA version)

[jtaisbak]

Believe you are right. In Danisk "Program files" are = "Programmer". Can I change this location in the setup.xml file or do I have to re-install Spb Menu shell with the "Program Files" location?

[justintime]

No need to reintall the application.
1. First of all, you can create the "\Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell" folders and then copy the

MenuLauncher.exe file in it;

2. Then, you can install the spbwatcher.cab file, then soft reset of your device;

3. Now, every time you push the red receiver button, you should see the old today screen for some seconds, then the SPBMobile Shell screen.

[adamzeit]

:) This works like a champ on my new Touch HD running KWBR's "a Touch of HD" Cooked ROM.....thanks!

[Lexem]

:( Seems to work as it is intended to be but after softreset the todayscreen is empty at all. I've to reactivate the plugin again. Unfortunatelly the todayscreen stays empty also after deinstallation of spbwatcher and a reset when I choose another plugin for the todayscreen.

How can I reactivate any Todayscreen Plugin to be long-lasting again?

OK: I found the problem it wasn't spbwatcher it was a Tool called "Rotation Service", which controls also the today plugins.

Lexem

[Balanger]

Is it possible to change the time, when spbWatcher go to spbTodayScreen, ex. after 5 sec. ?
And question number 2. How put colour bitmap as a wallpaper in classic view (with analog clock) ?

[hayabusa07]

yepp my question too...=)

programm works perfect regards :)

but is there any way to go back to the normal today screen...plz help :confused::)

greatings

[darksupernova]

How do you get back today screen just breifly?
Could this prog be adapted so that when you minimize (swipe down the screen) SPB you can get back to the today screen, but not when you press red or another program tries to??

[Mike_T]

Nice app!
Worked perfectly

[naguz]

First: This is great! Might be exactly what I am looking for
I have a small question about though:
The main annoyance when using spb MS (except having the today screen pop up at all times) was that it hid notifications about new sms/mail, discovered wlan etc. Will this .cab turn the spb ms into a today plugin, and so fix this issue, or will it only launch spb ms instead of the today screen?

[666Duvel666]

Nice work man! It's working perfectly! Thx for the tips!!

:D:D

[teamkogvp]

How do you get back today screen just breifly?
Could this prog be adapted so that when you minimize (swipe down the screen) SPB you can get back to the today screen, but not when you press red or another program tries to??

I have a tilt, and I found a bypass to get to your start up drop down menu, have yet to find a way to keep the OEM today screen up tho'. I set my "ok" button on the side of my phone, underneath the scroll - to bring up my start menu. When I touch it, it brings the start menu up and OEM today screen very briefly, then goes back to the spb screen. Well, when I tap the button to get that quick flash, then tap it again and hold it until the spb menu comes back, when I let go of the "ok" button the start menu then drops down. At least you can access that easily. Hope this helps.

[MACkjam]

Thanks a ton. This works like a charm on my device (see my sig).

It would be great if we could have a programme link/shortcut (like in Spb Mobile Shell 3) to activate today screen. I sometimes have to use the today screen to dismiss notifications and to update HTC Weather so that it displays on S2U2.

Presently we have to disable the today plugin.

Many thanks!!!

[LeeroyLee]

I was having an issue where this was not activating SPB Mobile Shell even after installing SpbWatcher. It turns out that I had too much stuff on the Today screen, preventing the mobile watcher from being displayed. If you scroll down the screen, it would magically launch SPB Mobile Shell.

The solution, for me, was to disable everything else on my Today screen (calendar, etc.)

[kok_warlock]

Thanks, it worked fine with Spb Mobile Shell 3.5.1.