[Update 20-Sep-08 Manila 2D skin Now Available] HTC Diamond Theme for SPB MS2.1

[bootheresa]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/blackgeeser/Screen012.jpg


Anybody know why the task manager is on the upper corner? And How do I get rid of it



It is the icon closest to the backlight (to the right of it) on the MRU screen. So to change it to what you want just pin the program and move it to that spot.(press and hold brings up the pin screen). BOO

[fixxxer2008]

i am running the 1.2 version of this theme because honestly it looks the best on my htc touch. the question i have is is there any way to remove the clock on the upper left hand corner of the taskbar and place a start flag there ? also i would like to remove the battery charge percentage numbers. is there any way in the world i can do this without installing the 2.1 version ? i really don't like the look of the calender on the home screen at all. :confused:

[hossann]

Added XPERIA background to the analog clock :)

Very nicely done. Care to share?

[kbywg]

I have SPB MS 2.1 with your AMAZING Diamond 2.1 skin and Aurora Color Theme BG installed. I selected Midnight under my themes in MS on my HTC Touch PPC. My ? is this. I love the all black mixed with the Aurora Blue but when I go to my regular Today screen it is all blue, so I was wondering if there is any way to keep my Today screen all black or have the Aurora theme effect the HTC Today screen as well making it black and blue?
Thanx in advance.:)

Is this just a stupid question that is being ignored or is it just un possible?;)
Is there any way to make the midnight or sky blue optional aurora background color selection into a background image? Then I can just use a black theme for the today screen.

[kbywg]

i am running the 1.2 version of this theme because honestly it looks the best on my htc touch. the question i have is is there any way to remove the clock on the upper left hand corner of the taskbar and place a start flag there ? also i would like to remove the battery charge percentage numbers. is there any way in the world i can do this without installing the 2.1 version ? i really don't like the look of the calender on the home screen at all. :confused:

Where did you get your background image?

[fixxxer2008]

Where did you get your background image?

search for "star wars" in this thread and it will give you what you need.

[hossann]

Good. Yes, the weather icon on the Now Screen is "dynamic" and changes according to the forecast for the day. You can click on that icon to see more details. so that seems to solve the issue for you. :)

How to make the weather icon to be "dynamic"?

[fixxxer2008]

i am running the 1.2 version of this theme because honestly it looks the best on my htc touch. the question i have is is there any way to remove the clock on the upper left hand corner of the taskbar and place a start flag there ? also i would like to remove the battery charge percentage numbers. is there any way in the world i can do this without installing the 2.1 version ? i really don't like the look of the calender on the home screen at all. :confused:

anybody ? :(

[bossman74]

I have the same problem on my mogul - the colour status icons aren't working and I've lost the highlight effects... is there any way to fix this with the 2.1.2 version of MS?


I have the same problem, I've tried searching through the 200 pages but did not find the answer.

On the "Now Screen" how do I get the mail, text, and call status icons to be colour highlighted?

The small number is the right colour, but I don't get any highlight went I "press" the icons, it just turn grey instead of the colour I've copied over the default files.

I'm using MB Shell 2.1.2 with version 2.1 of the theme on a CDMA htc touch.

Thanks for the help.

[mtkates]

I have the same problem, I've tried searching through the 200 pages but did not find the answer.

On the "Now Screen" how do I get the mail, text, and call status icons to be colour highlighted?

The small number is the right colour, but I don't get any highlight went I "press" the icons, it just turn grey instead of the colour I've copied over the default files.

I'm using MB Shell 2.1.2 with version 2.1 of the theme on a CDMA htc touch.

Thanks for the help.

SPB made the change internally in the program. If you want the colored highlights, you have to use MSv2.1, if you want the features in MSv2.1.2, then you lose the colored highlights.

[bossman74]

SPB made the change internally in the program. If you want the colored highlights, you have to use MSv2.1, if you want the features in MSv2.1.2, then you lose the colored highlights.

Thanks for the quick response!

What kind of features are we talking about? Is it worth the update? That's the version I was running before and I don't see what's new...

Is it something that will be re-enabled in future versions?

[hossann]

What version of the SPB are you guys using thats has a dynamic weather icon?
Is the HTC diamond skin or with all the skins?

I cant see that in mine.

All the best!

I like to know too how to get the weather icon to be dynamics. Thanks a lot.

[bootheresa]

I like to know too how to get the weather icon to be dynamics. Thanks a lot.

What dynamic is, is on the now screen the weather icon next to the home icon, Example is right now mine shows a sun with clouds, but tomorrow it is going to be sunny so if you look at that icon tomorrow it will just have the sun ( or rain if its raining). It will only change when the daily weather changes. I didn't realize this either until that icon change the day after I installed this skin. I hope this helps, BOO

[hossann]

What dynamic is, is on the now screen the weather icon next to the home icon, Example is right now mine shows a sun with clouds, but tomorrow it is going to be sunny so if you look at that icon tomorrow it will just have the sun ( or rain if its raining). It will only change when the daily weather changes. I didn't realize this either until that icon change the day after I installed this skin. I hope this helps, BOO

Meaning not require any tweaking. All i need is just to install the HTC Diamond Theme and thats it? Thanks.

[bootheresa]

Meaning not require any tweaking. All i need is just to install the HTC Diamond Theme and thats it? Thanks.

No tweaking required. BOO

[mtkates]

Thanks for the quick response!

What kind of features are we talking about? Is it worth the update? That's the version I was running before and I don't see what's new...

Is it something that will be re-enabled in future versions?

About the only feature you may notice with v2.1.2 is being able to display "All Day Events" with the appointments.

As far as it being re-enabled, that would be up to SPB, so don't hold your breath.

[ajb303]

This is an awesome theme. I like the 1.1 better than the 2.1, clock is just a little bit more centered :)

[socali760]

It is the icon closest to the backlight (to the right of it) on the MRU screen. So to change it to what you want just pin the program and move it to that spot.(press and hold brings up the pin screen). BOO


Hi, Is there any way to actually get rid of that icon completely? Not just "pin" and change the MRU icon... Or possibly put an actual "Start" button here? Top left corner of the screen

Thanks!

[bootheresa]

Hi, Is there any way to actually get rid of that icon completely? Not just "pin" and change the MRU icon... Or possibly put an actual "Start" button here? Top left corner of the screen

Thanks!

Check post #1999. BOO

[socali760]

Check post #1999. BOO

Thanks BOO!! :D That was perfect! Also, another option after digging a little deeper was post 1172.

[pp56825]

I have Omnia, which version of HTC Diamond SPB MS Theme will work with WQVGA ?
give mi link pls.

[kbywg]

I have SPB MS 2.1 with your AMAZING Diamond 2.1 skin and Aurora Color Theme BG installed. I selected Midnight under my themes in MS on my HTC Touch PPC. My ? is this. I love the all black mixed with the Aurora Blue but when I go to my regular Today screen it is all blue, so I was wondering if there is any way to keep my Today screen all black or have the Aurora theme effect the HTC Today screen as well making it black and blue?
Thanx in advance.:)

...any ideas on this? What do others do with their today screen now that you use this awesome SPB MS Diamond skin?

[pp56825]

where can i find WQVGA version of Original HTC Diamond Wallpapers which will works with Omnia? can i convert QVGA to WQVGA my self?

[ronshe06]

Hi I just joined in this forum and found this awesome thread :) ... Really appreciate all the hard work for the developers ...

I just want to ask, would this HTC Diamond SPB Theme work for any 240x320 QVGA phone running on WM6 Pro? Or are there any other software or hardware requirements to make it run smoothly?

Thanks.

[gfxMaven]

[TSK REQUEST]

Amazing theme! Could you guys provide .tsk theme files for Aurora and Real Diamond (or any other popular backgrounds)? Or at the very least provide the background image PNG's so we could create ourselves? IfIdidhave to create them myself I'd post them in this thread.

Thanks. Good job fellas!

[mtkates]

Hi I just joined in this forum and found this awesome thread :) ... Really appreciate all the hard work for the developers ...

I just want to ask, would this HTC Diamond SPB Theme work for any 240x320 QVGA phone running on WM6 Pro? Or are there any other software or hardware requirements to make it run smoothly?

Thanks.

The only other requirement is SPB Mobile Shell.

[pp56825]

doas anyone know if it is possible to setup in SPB mobile shell or in SPB Mobile Shell 2.1 Theme those thinks:
- go to some alternative missing calls plug-in after taping missing calls icon on spb home menu?
- make SPB mobile shell home tab as default [ now i have programs tab as def ]
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also where i can find easy instruction how to start spb mobile shell instead of today screen, i hear that i can use SPB watch but i don't know how.

[ronshe06]

The only other requirement is SPB Mobile Shell.

Thanks so much :) ... Is there any minimum memory requirement? I'm just worried about some lag in case of insufficient memory ... To be more specific, will this work smoothly for an LG KS20 smart phone? ... Apologies for too many questions as I'm not very familiar with these stuff but I do want to have this HTC theme :).

Thanks again for your assistance :)

[mtkates]

Thanks so much :) ... Is there any minimum memory requirement? I'm just worried about some lag in case of insufficient memory ... To be more specific, will this work smoothly for an LG KS20 smart phone? ... Apologies for too many questions as I'm not very familiar with these stuff but I do want to have this HTC theme :).

Thanks again for your assistance :)

The best way to answer that question is to install it and see if it performs well for you. You get a free trial of Mobile Shell and if you don't like it, remove it. It won't break anything.:D

[Hypocriticalplan]

Hey guys Im new here Ive been battling with this thing for about 30 mins before I read some more and realized I needed the mobile shell program first hahaha anywhoo after a day of customizing I love this WAYYY more then ifonz I just wanted to say thank you guys for making this possible to the public and it is very much appreciated

[herrenfam]

How can I make my own custom background skins? I notice that they are .dat files. I tried loading my own .dat image file... not good results. Yes, I named it the same thing and rebooted the device (HTC Mogul). I have v2.1 and LOVE it.

Also, is there a way, on the home screen to change the phone button so that it does not filter the calls to "missed only" and instead shows all calls? I know it's a little thing, but it would be nice to know how to do.

Also, my device does not power back on to give me poop-up alerts when I have emails like my device used to do. Is there a way to fix this? The device will show pop up email alerts sporadically when the phone is on (I'm a freak of nature, I have it set to check every 5 minutes).

Thanks!

Michelle

[gofawkurself]

who's making manilla2D skin?

I was about to start making it, when i realized someone is probably got the ball in motion with that. Is there anyone that is doing this as of yet?

[ronshe06]

The best way to answer that question is to install it and see if it performs well for you. You get a free trial of Mobile Shell and if you don't like it, remove it. It won't break anything.:D

You're right, I'll just have to try and see ... Anyway, I'm still yet to receive my phone so the trial part might have to wait for a while ... However, I already have the SPB mobile shell v2.1 as well as this HTC theme on waiting ;) ... As I've mentioned earlier, I'm not a very technical kind of person and I would appreciate if you can give a step by step procedure on how to properly install the SPB mobile shell as well as the HTC theme to my device (or maybe direct me to a link / post if in case it has already been discussed here) :o

Thanks so much for being so helpful :)

[mtkates]

You're right, I'll just have to try and see ... Anyway, I'm still yet to receive my phone so the trial part might have to wait for a while ... However, I already have the SPB mobile shell v2.1 as well as this HTC theme on waiting ;) ... As I've mentioned earlier, I'm not a very technical kind of person and I would appreciate if you can give a step by step procedure on how to properly install the SPB mobile shell as well as the HTC theme to my device (or maybe direct me to a link / post if in case it has already been discussed here) :o

Thanks so much for being so helpful :)

See post #1 for install instructions and links to all versions(which should also have instructions).

[greatbal]

who's making manilla2D skin?

I was about to start making it, when i realized someone is probably got the ball in motion with that. Is there anyone that is doing this as of yet?

almost done. as an update to this skin's version 2.1 :)

[mtkates]

almost done. as an update to this skin's version 2.1 :)

LMAO....why doesn't that surprise me?:D

[gofawkurself]

almost done. as an update to this skin's version 2.1 :)

Haha! figures.. Can't wait to see it. I was a little taken back by the blue, but after a few days I ended up really liking it. Especially nice to have a change from black for a bit to :)

[greatbal]

LMAO....why doesn't that surprise me?:D

lol :D


Anyways, just keep posted. Unless I decide to flash my Hermes with a Manila2D rom, I might be able to finish the theme within a week. :)

[greatbal]

Haha! figures.. Can't wait to see it. I was a little taken back by the blue, but after a few days I ended up really liking it. Especially nice to have a change from black for a bit to :)

I decided to make it a color theme based skin. I like blue, red, green, orange, purple... depending on my mood. hehe :p

[gofawkurself]

I decided to make it a color theme based skin. I like blue, red, green, orange, purple... depending on my mood. hehe :p

Damn. never thought of that. that should be pretty amazing. Are you making different color sets or just one transparent version that changes with the color theme you select inside of spb? Like your aurora background.

[gfxMaven]

Wanted to say again, thanks for the hard work! These are beautiful, both of yous.

Any chance of releasing the 320x320 (landscape+portrait) PNG's of Aurora, Diamond backgrounds? The transparent ones you used? I can create and post tsk's created from them in this thread. Would be great if they could be baked into the theme-switching process...how difficult is that to do?

[friguy33]

I know it is a function of mobile shell, but is there anyway to have the program tab actually programs WE want? Big thing I miss from the HTC home I use. thanks

edit: also the calender page...anyway to get rid of the "calender" so there could be more appointments? say, show the next week or 2 weeks?

[greatbal]

Damn. never thought of that. that should be pretty amazing. Are you making different color sets or just one transparent version that changes with the color theme you select inside of spb? Like your aurora background.

I started working on a "transparent" version that changes with the color theme you select. but i came across some "complications." So i decided to make different color sets instead. :(

Just a few more adjustments on the Now Screen and it's done. :)

Preview:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/M3.jpg http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/M2.jpg

[greatbal]

I know it is a function of mobile shell, but is there anyway to have the program tab actually programs WE want? Big thing I miss from the HTC home I use. thanks

edit: also the calender page...anyway to get rid of the "calender" so there could be more appointments? say, show the next week or 2 weeks?

1) Which program tab?
2) Go to SPB MEnu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > on the Now Screen Tab, Choose Layout = Professional and Click "Configure" > on Calendar drop down list, Choose "None"

[gofawkurself]

Preview:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/M3.jpg http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/M2.jpg

impressive! you are ridiculously fast and accurate :)

[fever13]

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[fever13]

This is V2 of my S2U2 Diamond theme. In the attached ZIP file u'll find 3 extra wallpapers...

I hope u'll like this one...

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii198/azzambm/S2U2ThemesV2.jpg

this is only for diamond devices? wallpaper is png format and my touch cruise need jpg wallpaper what can i do?

[shyboy]

niice...
is it possible to change the email tab in the homescreen(the one after weather tab) to something else. like contacts or media player.(i hardly ever use the outlook email)..how do u do it? first time installing mobile shell.

[keithdupont]

I started working on a "transparent" version that changes with the color theme you select. but i came across some "complications." So i decided to make different color sets instead. :(

Just a few more adjustments on the Now Screen and it's done. :)

Preview:

http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/M3.jpg http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/M2.jpg

Any chance this new version will work with spbms 2.1.2 or is this update to the 2.1 version and also please put the buttons on speed dial pages.

[dennis1288]

Hello, first at all ive to say

GREAT JOB greatbal!! VERY NICE THEME... "SOUNDS" GREAT...

i say "sounds" because in 2 days i get my new samsung i900 omnia and my final question is:

can i run this theme with the omnia ? i know many posts are about the i900 but i cant read 400 sites :( ... i just need a short answear if there is any way to get this theme on my new hand ?

thank u in advanced... hope anyone can help me :)

[Requiem87]

Hi guys i'm new here, i played around some of the skins i got from here and other places and made it work on my Omnia.

The default background image of the HTC has a tiny vertical miss coloration or something like that, maybe the size isn't perfect, anyways it looks great.

The files are in WinZip just copy them and paste into the SPBMobileShell folder.
If u are not entirely pleased with the weather image/symbol, just copy the weather files from another source into the same SPBMobileShell folder, you can do so with other things as well.

Another fun thing you can do if you want is to change the name of the title in each page like instead of 'Programs' you can put 'John's Programs' or change Weather 'My Shitty Days' haha or whatever.
Just go into the text file found in the SPBMobileShell folder open the text file and look around and see what you wanna change.

2 questions i'd like to ask Greatbal and others,
1. Is it possible to create the Time animation to actually 'flip' downwards as the HTC Diamond does?
2. Is it possible to animate the weather icon to move and rain slightly like the HTC Diamond does?

All the best and really great work you guys!

Thanks for the tip. I am working on a Norwegian translation at the moment.
Is this text file untouched in most skins? if not i took the tekst file from this: http://www.imarche.net/omnia/index.htm skin. Let me know if i need to make translations for other skins too :)

[mtkates]

Thanks for the tip. I am working on a Norwegian translation at the moment.
Is this text file untouched in most skins? if not i took the tekst file from this: skin. Let me know if i need to make translations for other skins too :)

Most skins do not include the text file. You can use the same text file with any skin. If a skin does not need a particular translation, it just ignores it. So say you started with the Diamond skin and you got everything translated the way you want it, then switch to BlueWaves. You don't need to make a new text file or remove anything from the one you used with the Diamond skin. Just add any new translations you need for the new skin and you are set.

[greatbal]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


How to install:

1) Download zip file attached.
2) Extract on your hard drive.
3) Copy all extracted .dat files to your device's \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell directory.
4) Soft reset device.
5) For Color scheme option, just copy the dat files from the appropriate folder inside the Color Scheme folder of the extracted zip file to your device's Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the original (make sure you did steps 1 to 3 first).

NOTES: Suggested Settings for this theme to work properly:

1) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Professional" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show all day events" and "Show free appointments" Checkboxes AND Set "Alarm" to "Show always" and "Calendar" to"Auto"

2) To show the appointments/Calendar items on the Classic Now Screen Analog: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Classic" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show curent and upcoming appointments.


Enjoy! :)


For alternative Main Menu icons, please see this post:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/m0r3au/menubtn.jpg

Just rename .zip to .dat


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2666621&postcount=2074



EDIT: You can also try DrForIslam's cab file you can find at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2667453&postcount=2086


Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html

[greatbal]

reserved...

[Requiem87]

Here's my norwegian translation of the txt-file in SPB Mobile Shell Dir.

I haven't translated the "You have x days left of trial" and so on, but i have translated everything you see in a fully registered copy. Also settings.

[greatbal]

Hello, first at all ive to say

GREAT JOB greatbal!! VERY NICE THEME... "SOUNDS" GREAT...

i say "sounds" because in 2 days i get my new samsung i900 omnia and my final question is:

can i run this theme with the omnia ? i know many posts are about the i900 but i cant read 400 sites :( ... i just need a short answear if there is any way to get this theme on my new hand ?

thank u in advanced... hope anyone can help me :)

No, this is for QVGA devices only.

[lepsyfou]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA
Enjoy! :)


Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html

thank you greatbal great design :)

[gofawkurself]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.


Enjoy! :)

thank you. installed and loving it.

[greatbal]

thank you. installed and loving it.

No prob. Just delivering what I promised. :)

[gofawkurself]

No prob. Just delivering what I promised. :)

working a couple little mods for this bad @ss theme. the black and white buttons with the blue bevel you made and trying to figure out how to get more of a 3d effect off of the buttons so they look like they're floating. just like the digital clocks drop shadow.

[greatbal]

working a couple little mods for this bad @ss theme. the black and white buttons with the blue bevel you made and trying to figure out how to get more of a 3d effect off of the buttons so they look like they're floating. just like the digital clocks drop shadow.

I used the launcher button image from the Manila2D.

good luck. You can try simplifying the buttons so the "floating" effect would be more noticeable.

[keithdupont]

Greatball this theme is awesome, i love it. Please in future updates and changes consider putting the button background on the speed dial pages.

As always you have exceeded our expectations with these themes.

Thank you

Just Donated

[Russia-rulez]

VGA supported?

[keithdupont]

To all skinners,

What would happen if you coded in the dat files for mobile shell to only be 300 pixels tall or whatever screensize minus height of softkeys. Would that leave the softkeys showing or would it just be blank. I have wondered this since greatbals first version of this theme.

[greatbal]

To all skinners,

What would happen if you coded in the dat files for mobile shell to only be 300 pixels tall or whatever screensize minus height of softkeys. Would that leave the softkeys showing or would it just be blank. I have wondered this since greatbals first version of this theme.


You would see on the softkey area the base hue (color theme) filled rectangular area. I tried that early on my skinning days. would have loved to show the task bar and the softkeys then. :(

[greatbal]

VGA supported?

If you meant the Manila2D skin, NO. sorry, QVGA ATM. You will have to wait for mtkates to convert this (again hehe) to VGA.

[Russia-rulez]

When this completed? I very want use this plugin)))
p.s
Sorry,I'm from Russia. I bad undestand english.

[jkrj524]

Great theme as usual greatbal! Thank you for sharing.

When it is convenient for you, could you kindly make a layout with just 1 contact page? It would be much appreciated.

Again, many thanks! Humble donation to follow.



This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html

[ronshe06]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


How to install:

1) Download zip file attached.
2) Extract on your hard drive.
3) Copy all extracted .dat files to your device's \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell directory.
4) Soft reset device.
5) For Color scheme option, just copy the dat files from the appropriate folder inside the Color Scheme folder of the extracted zip file to your device's Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the original (make sure you did steps 1 to 3 first).

NOTES: Suggested Settings for this theme to work properly:

1) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Professional" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show all day events" and "Show free appointments" Checkboxes AND Set "Alarm" to "Show always" and "Calendar" to"Auto"

2) To show the appointments/Calendar items on the Classic Now Screen Analog: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Classic" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show curent and upcoming appointments.


Enjoy!


Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html


Another awesome work from you Greatbal ... Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated ... I'm one of your kabayans based overseas and a great fan of your work ...

Just a few request, could you also make a version with the original HTC diamond background? For the digital clock, is there still a choice to choose either black or white (like your original HTC Diamond Theme)? Lastly, could you also include the transparent / glossy clock (icons / tabs) in order to make the background still slightly visible?

Sorry for the many request as I don't have any idea on how to do any theme modifications :o ... I'm just a non techie guy who wants to make my phone better looking :D ... Would really appreciate though if you are able to give a detailed guideline (for dummies) on how to change the background image / wallpaper ...

Thank you very much in advance ...

God bless.

[gofawkurself]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/m0r3au/menubtn.jpg

Just rename .zip to .dat

[cincy1020]

Another awesome work from you Greatbal ... Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated ... I'm one of your kabayans based overseas and a great fan of your work ...

Just a few request, could you also make a version with the original HTC diamond background? For the digital clock, is there still a choice to choose either black or white (like your original HTC Diamond Theme)? Lastly, could you also include the transparent / glossy clock (icons / tabs) in order to make the background still slightly visible?

Sorry for the many request as I don't have any idea on how to do any theme modifications :o ... I'm just a non techie guy who wants to make my phone better looking :D ... Would really appreciate though if you are able to give a detailed guideline (for dummies) on how to change the background image / wallpaper ...

Thank you very much in advance ...

God bless.

THANKS GREATBAL!!!
If possible, I too would love to see a black/diamond background. The colors look amazing, but don't really go with my overall "theme".
Thanks again!!

PS: If you can't, I completely understand :)

[greatbal]

Just rename .zip to .dat

Good work. I like it. Thanks! :)

[mtkates]

If you meant the Manila2D skin, NO. sorry, QVGA ATM. You will have to wait for mtkates to convert this (again hehe) to VGA.

LOL...I don't need to convert this, I now have Manila3D on my shiny new Diamond!

Just kidding. I haven't planned on abandoning Mobile Shell just yet. The problem I am finding though is that you have to be careful when you make a VGA skin because the images are 4 times as large as the QVGA images, so I am finding that the VGA version cannot always just be a straight conversion but has to be trimed down here and there.

I do like the look of this skin though so I may just take you up on that, but it won't be immediatly as I am in the middle of a project right now. Just be patient and stay tuned to XDA.

[greatbal]

LOL...I don't need to convert this, I now have Manila3D on my shiny new Diamond!

Just kidding. I haven't planned on abandoning Mobile Shell just yet. The problem I am finding though is that you have to be careful when you make a VGA skin because the images are 4 times as large as the QVGA images, so I am finding that the VGA version cannot always just be a straight conversion but has to be trimed down here and there.

I do like the look of this skin though so I may just take you up on that, but it won't be immediatly as I am in the middle of a project right now. Just be patient and stay tuned to XDA.

I didn't mean to pressure you with the VGA conversion. hehe :D

I'm running Manila2D on my device. But, I, too, just can't seem to abandon Mobile Shell skinning as of yet. I'm using the emulator to make skins. :)

Thanks mtkates! :)

[webwiz]

Excellent work greatbal. Will try it out today then post feedback.

[dennis1288]

No, this is for QVGA devices only.

thank you for your answear :) very sad that i cant use your great work! but another question if i want to change the background of your theme or to create a new one (im a digital media designer, so it would be a great fun for me to modify some pictures just for fun!)
if i open the .dat files with winrar/zip than i need a password tu unpack them, can u send it to me or explain how i can edit the pictures ?

thank u in advanced

[mtkates]

thank you for your answear :) very sad that i cant use your great work! but another question if i want to change the background of your theme or to create a new one (im a digital media designer, so it would be a great fun for me to modify some pictures just for fun!)
if i open the .dat files with winrar/zip than i need a password tu unpack them, can u send it to me or explain how i can edit the pictures ?

thank u in advanced

If you are interested in editing Mobile Shell files I suggest starting with the thread linked below. You will find the password there along with a lot of other useful information.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378367

[gofawkurself]

how would I go about removing the text for the program name (Active tasks, Games, Multimedia,tools, ect) ?

[greatbal]

how would I go about removing the text for the program name (Active tasks, Games, Multimedia,tools, ect) ?

You have to edit the Launcher.xml in the qa_layouts.dat.

delete the line:

<Rect Name="TextRect" X="0" Y="44" Width="80" Height="25"/>

from the General declaration:

<General>
<Rect Name="TextRect" X="0" Y="44" Width="80" Height="25"/>
</General>

The sample above is the code for the 240x320 layout. You have to delete the corresponding one for the 320x240 layout also.


Afterwhich, you have to zip the xml files again with the proper password.

[webwiz]

Greatbal again i request you for layout C. No program MRU please

[Thor84]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


How to install:

1) Download zip file attached.
2) Extract on your hard drive.
3) Copy all extracted .dat files to your device's \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell directory.
4) Soft reset device.
5) For Color scheme option, just copy the dat files from the appropriate folder inside the Color Scheme folder of the extracted zip file to your device's Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the original (make sure you did steps 1 to 3 first).

NOTES: Suggested Settings for this theme to work properly:

1) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Professional" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show all day events" and "Show free appointments" Checkboxes AND Set "Alarm" to "Show always" and "Calendar" to"Auto"

2) To show the appointments/Calendar items on the Classic Now Screen Analog: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Classic" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show curent and upcoming appointments.


Enjoy! :)


For alternative Main Menu icons, please see this post:




Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html

Super theme!! Is it a way to translate this theme in Russian??

Best,
Konstantin

[DrForIslam]

Great design that of Manila 2D like other skins of you:)
CAB file of the original theme here:

[knaak]

Is it possible to post the background of the manilla theme (blue one). Just to make spb time have a similar theme as well

[greatbal]

Is it possible to post the background of the manilla theme (blue one). Just to make spb time have a similar theme as well


here you go:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/228/hhfwbackgroundrs8.png

[greatbal]

Great design that of Manila 2D like other skins of you:)
CAB file of the original theme here:

Thanks! :)

[afarinella97]

Where is the link "stratbutton.ink" for put startbutton in a today screen please?
Very wonderful Theme,Great!!!

[gofawkurself]

You have to edit the Launcher.xml in the qa_layouts.dat.

delete the line:

<Rect Name="TextRect" X="0" Y="44" Width="80" Height="25"/>

from the General declaration:

<General>
<Rect Name="TextRect" X="0" Y="44" Width="80" Height="25"/>
</General>

The sample above is the code for the 240x320 layout. You have to delete the corresponding one for the 320x240 layout also.


Afterwhich, you have to zip the xml files again with the proper password.


worked perfectly. thanks!

[greatbal]

worked perfectly. thanks!

no prob. :)

[gofawkurself]

these are the raw icons from the black berry bold. I was going to do something to this theme with them but when i drag them into photoshop the layers to the png's get blocky. Any ideas? nice icons to have though.

[knaak]

here you go:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/228/hhfwbackgroundrs8.png

greatball, you are great!

[kwickone]

Nice work on the Manilla2D skin Greatbal! This MS skin is sure to be far more stable and less bulky that the Manilla2D project worked on elsewhere.

Thanks for sharing!

[hvbelton]

Nice work on the Manilla2D skin Greatbal! This MS skin is sure to be far more stable and less bulky that the Manilla2D project worked on elsewhere.

Thanks for sharing!

While I've used and liked Greatbal's skins I found that Manilla appears to be more tightly integrated to the OS than SPBMobileShell as it replaces the shell altogether rather than being a peer to it. This, I feel, makes it faster overall and eliminates the need for another app to keep it on top.

[DrForIslam]

I just see this theme for the original Manilla 2D

http://b.imagehost.org/0662/Water.jpg

Can you make the clock like that?and also icons seem good.I know that the clock design will be complicated but I believe you can make it :)

Images of the original attached,it may help....

[firaX]

Hi, i haven't read through the whole thread so forgive me if this has come up before: Using the latest DIAMOND theme on SPB Mobile shell 2.1.2 results in the Home screen having the "SPB settings" icon in the top left corner of the screen. It's not there with the manila screen. Prob compatibility problems, as the diamond theme was made for 2.1.

[greatbal]

Hi, i haven't read through the whole thread so forgive me if this has come up before: Using the latest DIAMOND theme on SPB Mobile shell 2.1.2 results in the Home screen having the "SPB settings" icon in the top left corner of the screen. It's not there with the manila screen. Prob compatibility problems, as the diamond theme was made for 2.1.

Are you using the modded Diamond theme with an icon on the upper-left hand corner on the Now Screen? The original Diamond Theme doesn't have that also.

[gofawkurself]

You must have the modded Diamond theme with an icon on the upper-left hand corner on the Now Screen. The original Diamond Theme doesn't have that also.

I never use the modded version with the start menu option at the top cause for some reason it cuts the speed of spb in half for me. of course I am on an old 64ram phone...

[greatbal]

I never use the modded version with the start menu option at the top cause for some reason it cuts the speed of spb in half for me. of course I am on an old 64ram phone...

Ooops. I meant the guy could be using the modded Diamond theme. I didn't mean he "should" have the modded theme. Sorry for my bad English...

[leehokyan]

Are you using the modded Diamond theme with an icon on the upper-left hand corner on the Now Screen? The original Diamond Theme doesn't have that also.

Greatbal, thx 4 the Diamond theme. 2 great. Rock n Roll, yo

[atoz350]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen2.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen3.jpg
My phone screen as of right now. I'm still new to Windows Mobile and learning to do all of this as I go, so bear with all of the glitches!!

[Shawn26]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


How to install:

1) Download zip file attached.
2) Extract on your hard drive.
3) Copy all extracted .dat files to your device's \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell directory.
4) Soft reset device.
5) For Color scheme option, just copy the dat files from the appropriate folder inside the Color Scheme folder of the extracted zip file to your device's Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the original (make sure you did steps 1 to 3 first).

NOTES: Suggested Settings for this theme to work properly:

1) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Professional" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show all day events" and "Show free appointments" Checkboxes AND Set "Alarm" to "Show always" and "Calendar" to"Auto"

2) To show the appointments/Calendar items on the Classic Now Screen Analog: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Classic" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show curent and upcoming appointments.


Enjoy! :)


For alternative Main Menu icons, please see this post:



EDIT: You can also try DrForIslam's cab file you can find at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2667453&postcount=2086


Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html

Hello greatbal! Perfect Job. But i have one problem! I installed Mobile Shell new to have a clean installation. Then i copied "Original Files" and "qp_menu_btn.dat" to my Mobile Shell Folder. After that a Soft-Reset but now i can´t start "Mobile Shell". Pressing the Button "Spb Menu" has no effect.

Can anybody help me?

Many Thanks!

[c_napatt]

big thanks . i like this theme very very much.

[afarinella97]

Hi, how to Add startbutton in this new skin? I downloaded the file cab "Spb Start" (post 1999)but I can not in any way ...
Thanks

[greatbal]

Hello greatbal! Perfect Job. But i have one problem! I installed Mobile Shell new to have a clean installation. Then i copied "Original Files" and "qp_menu_btn.dat" to my Mobile Shell Folder. After that a Soft-Reset but now i can´t start "Mobile Shell". Pressing the Button "Spb Menu" has no effect.

Can anybody help me?

Many Thanks!


1) What's your device? This theme works with QVGA devices only.
2) Just to be sure, you should copy all the dat files inside the Original Files folder to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell directory. Don't copy the "Original Files" folder as it is.

[greatbal]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen2.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen3.jpg
My phone screen as of right now. I'm still new to Windows Mobile and learning to do all of this as I go, so bear with all of the glitches!!


really nice. care to share your work? :)

[Shawn26]

Ah Ok! I thought it is for VGA devices. Cause i have a "O2 Diamond Touch". Is it possible to get this skin on a VGA Devices?

@Greatball

I have these skin of you.
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/698/preview1hu3.png

I want to change the E-Mail, Messenger and Phone Icon above the Menu Icons.
Change the background for all Menu?

How can i do that?

Many Thx!

[afarinella97]

Hi Greatbal can u help me pleaz,

"how to Add startbutton in this new perfect skin(Manila 2D skin)? I downloaded the file cab "Spb Start" (post 1999)but I can not in any way ..."

Thanks

[botuser]

Anyone who can share a DL Link aside from Rapidshare? Having trouble with RS.

[shruff]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


How to install:

1) Download zip file attached.
2) Extract on your hard drive.
3) Copy all extracted .dat files to your device's \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell directory.
4) Soft reset device.
5) For Color scheme option, just copy the dat files from the appropriate folder inside the Color Scheme folder of the extracted zip file to your device's Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the original (make sure you did steps 1 to 3 first).

NOTES: Suggested Settings for this theme to work properly:

1) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Professional" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show all day events" and "Show free appointments" Checkboxes AND Set "Alarm" to "Show always" and "Calendar" to"Auto"

2) To show the appointments/Calendar items on the Classic Now Screen Analog: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Classic" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show curent and upcoming appointments.


Enjoy! :)


For alternative Main Menu icons, please see this post:



EDIT: You can also try DrForIslam's cab file you can find at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2667453&postcount=2086


Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html
This looks amazing, how could you be persuaded into making a 240x400 (with landscape) version?

[mbon]

Does anyone know how to remove the "Pin" on the top left corner of the home screen?

thanks!

[lanceiro]

Great work !!!!!
Is possible Manila 2D skin in black????:)

[atoz350]

really nice. care to share your work? :)

Why sure!:D

[Shawn26]

@All

Hi,

i am trying to make my own background for Mobile Shell. But i have one problem. I can only use picture in grey or black/white.
If i am trying to use a picture it looks terrible.
I know that the colors are indicated (8 Bit Colors) but how can i use a picture or isnt it possible?

Many Thanks!

Shawn

[atoz350]

Great work !!!!!
Is possible Manila 2D skin in black????:)

I gave it a try. Let me know if this works for you.

[Jumpkid]

Maybe this is just a stupid question. But I have a HTC Touch Pro, and I was getting tired of the buggy TF3D that just slows down my phone.
I found your amazing looking theme and I decided to give it a try. :)

I get the same problem as posted before. As I try to use your theme with SDP MS 2.1.2, after the reboot the program doesnt start anymore.

Is it normal to overwrite some files while copying the files to the SDP Shell folder?? I think the problem is caused somewhere in that process.

Thanks.

[Jumpkid]

Hello greatbal! Perfect Job. But i have one problem! I installed Mobile Shell new to have a clean installation. Then i copied "Original Files" and "qp_menu_btn.dat" to my Mobile Shell Folder. After that a Soft-Reset but now i can´t start "Mobile Shell". Pressing the Button "Spb Menu" has no effect.

Can anybody help me?

Many Thanks!


This is the post I meant. I have exactly the same problem with my HTC Touch Pro.

[Jumpkid]

Oh I see it now, the Raphael has a VGA screen..
I'm sorry to have bothered you with my questions.. :o:o

[kwickone]

While I've used and liked Greatbal's skins I found that Manilla appears to be more tightly integrated to the OS than SPBMobileShell as it replaces the shell altogether rather than being a peer to it. This, I feel, makes it faster overall and eliminates the need for another app to keep it on top.

While I agree that Manilla2D is more fluid and integrated...it is currently a bloated hog (my opinion....~20MB cab) and required too much stuff that I don't use (e.g., HTC apps).

But it sure looks pretty! :D

[dennis1288]

This looks amazing, how could you be persuaded into making a 240x400 (with landscape) version?

yes this would be very nice!
maybe u can explain us in a few words how we can change the resolution of the theme so we can do the work.... (if it isnt to difficult)

[gfxMaven]

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/akuma7703/akuma_aurora_preview.jpg

Hi all. Although I love the color changing backgrounds (Aurora, Diamond) for this great MS2 theme it really bugged me having the plain color background on the today screen so I had a crack at producing my own. Worked out pretty well (TSK's are portrait+landscape, MS2 themes are portrait only). 7 custom Aurora tsk files (WMobile themes) and 3 matching Mobile Shell backgrounds. Check out 'aquamarine' and 'fire' esp :)

Should work with any theme I think, but I ripped the 'qp_bkg_now' file directly from mtkates' greatbal mod (here) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2461500#post2461500). Also included is the Glossy Black Bars.zip (unzip and run on device) that changes the systems base hue for black bars.

[mtkates]

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/akuma7703/akuma_aurora_preview.jpg

Hi all. Although I love the color changing backgrounds (Aurora, Diamond) for this great MS2 theme it really bugged me having the plain color background on the today screen so I had a crack at producing my own. Worked out pretty well (TSK's are portrait+landscape, MS2 themes are portrait only). 7 custom Aurora tsk files (WMobile themes) and 3 matching Mobile Shell backgrounds. Check out 'aquamarine' and 'fire' esp :)

Should work with any theme I think, but I ripped the 'qp_bkg_now' file directly from mtkates' greatbal mod (here) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2461500#post2461500). Also included is the Glossy Black Bars.zip (unzip and run on device) that changes the systems base hue for black bars.


Good work. Not sure if you know, but if you want to add landscape, they are in ql_bkg_bkg_now

[gfxMaven]

Thanks mtkates for the info! Will get on it the next couple of days or so.

[Shawn26]

@All

Hi,

i am trying to make my own background for Mobile Shell. But i have one problem. I can only use picture in grey or black/white.
If i am trying to use a picture it looks terrible.
I know that the colors are indicated (8 Bit Colors) but how can i use a picture or isnt it possible?

Many Thanks!

Shawn

Anybody could help me with this problem?

[jvdv360]

Why sure!:D

Hi atoz350,

I really like the white buttons and the tab icons you've designed, but I modified the background to the original one.
However, the weather icon's background is not displayed correctly.
Also in landscape mode I have a problem with the tab icon background.

Can you help correcting this?

Also the all day events are displayed behind the tab icons, but that's not related to your theme...

I've attached two screenshots

EDIT: never mind, i've copied the subtabs_m and subtabs2_m from the original theme and it works now!

[jvdv360]

I've got an issue with spb mobile shell 1.2.1 and the diamond theme in landscape mode.
Is there a way to solve this (except from disabling the all day events of course?)

Screenshot in attachment.

[gzwguan1]

Thank you for sharing~~~~~

[gfxMaven]

Anybody could help me with this problem?

It probably looks "terrible" because you're saving an 8-bit image. Try saving a 16-bit Windows BMP instead.

[lanceiro]

I gave it a try. Let me know if this works for you.

I only think that the background have "few colours", but the rest is very good my friend.
Thank you very much!

[kbywg]

mtkates[/B]' greatbal mod (here) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2461500#post2461500). Also included is the Glossy Black Bars.zip (unzip and run on device) that changes the systems base hue for black bars.

...#1. what directory do I copy the .tsk file to for the today screen? Not to the SPB MS directory right? Must be to one of the HTC directories since I want to change my Today screen bg and it is part of the factory ROM.
And #2. should I be able to run the glossy.exe from anywhere on the phone?
Thanx.

Edit: found #1 here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=328965 post #7-Thanx.
but # 2 still eludes me.

[atoz350]

Hi atoz350,

I really like the white buttons and the tab icons you've designed, but I modified the background to the original one.
However, the weather icon's background is not displayed correctly.
Also in landscape mode I have a problem with the tab icon background.

Can you help correcting this?

Also the all day events are displayed behind the tab icons, but that's not related to your theme...

I've attached two screenshots

EDIT: never mind, i've copied the subtabs_m and subtabs2_m from the original theme and it works now!

I'm really glad you were able to get it worked out. Sorry I didn't respond sooner as I was in my commute to work. I cant take credit for the program icons as I found them in a previous post in this thread somewhere. I did do the MRU buttons, however.

[rainabba]

You are my hero. I've been looking for just that image. I'm a Throttle Launcher user and I've been thinking about adapting my TouchFlo3D Theme to use the M2D icons also. Would you have those handy?

[atoz350]

I only think that the background have "few colours", but the rest is very good my friend.
Thank you very much!

If you have a background that you would like to use, post it here and I'll put it in for you. Or you can use one of the colorful backgrounds that greatbal has provided. Let me know what you want to do.:)

[Jumpkid]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


How to install:

1) Download zip file attached.
2) Extract on your hard drive.
3) Copy all extracted .dat files to your device's \Program Files\Spb Mobile Shell directory.
4) Soft reset device.
5) For Color scheme option, just copy the dat files from the appropriate folder inside the Color Scheme folder of the extracted zip file to your device's Mobile Shell folder, overwriting the original (make sure you did steps 1 to 3 first).

NOTES: Suggested Settings for this theme to work properly:

1) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Professional" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show all day events" and "Show free appointments" Checkboxes AND Set "Alarm" to "Show always" and "Calendar" to"Auto"

2) To show the appointments/Calendar items on the Classic Now Screen Analog: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [Now Screen Tab] > Layout = "Classic" > Click "Configure" button > Tick (check) "Show curent and upcoming appointments.


Enjoy! :)


For alternative Main Menu icons, please see this post:



EDIT: You can also try DrForIslam's cab file you can find at this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2667453&postcount=2086


Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/146716045/greatbal_Manila2D_MS2.1.2_Theme.zip.html


How can I convert this one to VGA? Or is this already done?
If 1, I could use some help.. But willing to put some energy in it (it's just an amazing theme!)..
If 2, Care to Share?? :D


Thanks!

[greatbal]

How can I convert this one to VGA? Or is this already done?
If 1, I could use some help.. But willing to put some energy in it (it's just an amazing theme!)..
If 2, Care to Share?? :D


Thanks!

1) You have to change the resolution of all the images for VGA use (basically, x2 on both width and height)
2) Change the position of the images by editing the xml files inside the qa_layouts.dat

You can start reading the How-to thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378367

[mtkates]

1) You have to change the resolution of all the images for VGA use (basically, x2 on both width and height)
2) Change the position of the images by editing the xml files inside the qa_layouts.dat

You can start reading the How-to thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378367

VGA and QVGA use the same qa_layouts.dat files. If the program detects a VGA screen, it will automatically double the values.

[darkmessiah]

Anyone pls help, how can i get the windows start button on the manila 2d greatbal theme??

[shruff]

yes this would be very nice!
maybe u can explain us in a few words how we can change the resolution of the theme so we can do the work.... (if it isnt to difficult)
the images and the .xml must be edited, its a time consuming job, I'd rather just donate some $ if the author is prepared to convert it.

[gfxMaven]

...#1. what directory do I copy the .tsk file to for the today screen? Not to the SPB MS directory right? Must be to one of the HTC directories since I want to change my Today screen bg and it is part of the factory ROM.
And #2. should I be able to run the glossy.exe from anywhere on the phone?
Thanx.

Edit: found #1 here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=328965 post #7-Thanx.
but # 2 still eludes me.

You can run the glossy black.exe from any directory. I recommend just keeping it resident in your Storage\My Documents folder to use whenever you change up your theme. TSK files can be copied directory to your root \Windows directory.

[Strop]

Can anyone tell me if it is possible to have two different types of data on the one page?

i.e.
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.CallLog"/>
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.Launcher"/>

If so, how can I achieve this.

Thank you in advance.
Strop

[afarinella97]

Anyone can help...Anyone pls help, how can i get the windows start button on the manila 2d greatbal theme??

[atoz350]

Hi atoz350,

I really like the white buttons and the tab icons you've designed, but I modified the background to the original one.
However, the weather icon's background is not displayed correctly.
Also in landscape mode I have a problem with the tab icon background.

Can you help correcting this?

Also the all day events are displayed behind the tab icons, but that's not related to your theme...

I've attached two screenshots

EDIT: never mind, i've copied the subtabs_m and subtabs2_m from the original theme and it works now!

Kinda fixed the sizing of the tab to look more like Manilla 2D. You should use this one instead. I can't get it perfect as I have a lot of limitations. Also this is for portrait only. Lanscape is very hard to do. Makes me appreciate more of what greatbal and mkates is doing as its not an easy task.

[JK8732]

Can someone tell me how to show appointments on the 'Now Screen' in version 2.1?

It works on version 2.0, but I can't get it to show on version 2.1 (which I like a lot better).

And I do have checkmarked 'show all day events' and 'show free apptmts' in the settings and calendar set to Auto.

[hardcore4ever]

Hi,

It's possible to make only one contact tab in Manila 2D Theme?

Great work greatbal.

Thankx. ;)

[abumhmmd1]

Originally Posted by lanceiro
Great work !!!!!
Is possible Manila 2D skin in black?


I gave it a try. Let me know if this works for you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2672405&postcount=2117

from my screen
http://dc89.4shared.com/img/64194792/10774582/greatbal_Manila2D_MS212_Theme__black__1.png?sizeM= 3 http://dc89.4shared.com/img/64194826/ffb21f6d/greatbal_Manila2D_MS212_Theme__black__2.png?sizeM= 3

Is it possibal 2 hv black TSK & WallPaper ?

[atoz350]

Originally Posted by lanceiro
Great work !!!!!
Is possible Manila 2D skin in black?


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2672405&postcount=2117

from my screen
http://dc89.4shared.com/img/64194792/10774582/greatbal_Manila2D_MS212_Theme__black__1.png?sizeM= 3 http://dc89.4shared.com/img/64194826/ffb21f6d/greatbal_Manila2D_MS212_Theme__black__2.png?sizeM= 3

Is it possibal 2 hv black TSK & WallPaper ?

I'm not sure I understand, you would like a pure black wallpaper?

[abumhmmd1]

I'm not sure I understand, you would like a pure black wallpaper?


http://dc89.4shared.com/img/64194792/10774582/greatbal_Manila2D_MS212_Theme__black__1.png?sizeM= 3

this z MS2
so, I need 2D Manila Black WP 4 S2U2 & TSK 2 match it .

[atoz350]

BTW I slightly polished the look of the changes I made in an earlier post. Just showing it off.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/currentscreenshot.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen2-1.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen3-1.jpg

[jkrj524]

Thanks for this theme greatbal. Thanks for sharing your hard work.

Would it be possible to have this Manila 2D skin with only 1 contact page? If you could do that for me, I'd be very grateful.

Again, many thanks!

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

[Juan83]

Just wanna ask what is Landscape should this new version of Diamond Theme work 2.1.2 as well?

Best Regards.

[atoz350]

http://dc89.4shared.com/img/64194792/10774582/greatbal_Manila2D_MS212_Theme__black__1.png?sizeM= 3

this z MS2
so, I need 2D Manila Black WP 4 S2U2 & TSK 2 match it .

Here is the wallpaper taken from the separator2 file. I also included a black version of wilderer's s2u2 background for TouchFlo 2D. I don't know how to make a .tsk file yet.

[Juan83]

Cab file for the Games and Running Apps menu, please download file below...

1) Install cab file.
2) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > Customize Menu
3) Make sure Games and Running Apps are checked.

What program do you use to create these theme's?

[Juan83]

http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3386/screenshotsie1.png

For QVGA, Portrait mode devices only. (I'll post landscape support once done (or someone who has time can help me with it. )

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/364/66362116gf1.png http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/4807/10nm8.png http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll327/greatbal2/Diamond2.gif

-------------------------

Options:

1) Background - Real Diamond (as in screenshot above)
2) Color Theme backgrounds. (Post #763 below)
3) Main Menu Icons (White and Colored)
4) Status Icons in different colors. (Post #764 below)
5) Digital Clock - White and Black versions. (EDIT: improved Black Digital Clock here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2412692&postcount=1003)

-------------------------

Instructions:

1) Download file from the link provided below.
2) Extract the zip file.
3) Copy the files contained in the Default Files folder to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell folder.
4) Reset your device. You're done.

5) For Options, the zip files contains a folder named "Optional Files". It contains the different options such as Digital Clock, Menu Icons, Backgrounds, Different Colored Status Icons. Just choose which ones you like and copy the corresponding dat file to SPB folder overwriting the default ones.
6) Reset device.

7) For Games and Running Apps Menu Items, please see next post.
8) For SPB Phone Suite users, please read Post# 765.
9) To update the weather manually, just click on the word "Last Updated: etc." on the upper-left corner of the weather page.
10) For those who uses the Color Themes, and would like to maintain black bars, please read post #765.

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Download URL: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1C097X9H

1) Install SPB Mobile Shell version 2.1 (Make sure it's version 2.1)
2) Download the diamond theme (zip file, link above).
3) Extract the zip file you downloaded on your hard disk.
4) Open the extracted folder to reveal the Sub folders (Default Files and Optional Files folders for version 2.0).
5) Connect your device via activesync.
6) copy the extracted dat files from the \Default Files folder to your device's \Program Files\SPB Mobile Shell folder via activesync.
7) Soft reset your device.

At this point, you will have the default skin for this theme. If you want the optional files as in color theme backgrounds etc., just go to the \Optional files folder, and open the corresponding folder to reveal the specific dat file you need and copy that dat file to your SPB Mobile Shell deirectory on your device. Sof-reset your device for the changes to take effect.

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Damn that looks nice... Doesnt work on Omnia, i tried to modify it but no success, the layout file is the main reason.
=(

well well..

[shruff]

Edited: nevermind....

[Jumpkid]

I can't make the resolution conversion.. It's just a little too complicated for me (no doubt it will be easy after reading)..
I haven't got time enough to figure it out too..

So my hope is that the great mtkates makes a QVGA to VGA conversion from the "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2665824&postcount=2057" theme.. :D:rolleyes:

Perhaps I could help you in some way.. If you'd give me instructions?
Final credits will go out to just you ;):o
Deal?

[snoopy75]

Wow, this is amazing! :eek:

My Mobile Shell trial was just about to expire, and I was just about to let it... With the ability to customize the skin, I think I'll shell out the money after all!

I'm using greatbal's Diamond 1.2 theme with all the extras - aurora background, improved clock, colored icons, the works. :p My favorite part is the addition of the calendar tab, because the absence of a dedicated calendar was my biggest gripe with the default MS layout.

The one thing I would like to see eventually is a tab for a task manager, with something similar to the functionality found in SPB Diary, where you can create new tasks and mark them as completed right from the plugin. I understand that that's not something that has ever been included in MS, so it's just a wish... :rolleyes: Until then, I suppose I'll continue to rely on my today screen.

Thanks to everyone that's made this all possible!!! :D

[mtkates]

I can't make the resolution conversion.. It's just a little too complicated for me (no doubt it will be easy after reading)..
I haven't got time enough to figure it out too..

So my hope is that the great mtkates makes a QVGA to VGA conversion from the "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2665824&postcount=2057" theme.. :D:rolleyes:

Perhaps I could help you in some way.. If you'd give me instructions?
Final credits will go out to just you ;):o
Deal?

Be patient. It is a lot of work and I haven't had much time lately. It would take me weeks to make a tutorial wth all that is involved with a skin and still would probably be missing a lot so I don't think I'll even try. In the little time I have right now I am trying to finish my current project before starting this.

[itar2]

Sorry if this was posted, but I can not find if it was. Is there a S2U2 wallpaper and Today TSK file for the background of the manilla theme (blue one)?

[samuelcaddick]

If you search 'manilla s2u2' then the second hit is this:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427145

low and behold!

Today TSK is around somewhere, but it's actually not so good (centre of blue blob is off-centre). You'd be better of using a generic blue today theme and then setting the wallpaper to the Manilla2D supplied a ways back as your today wallpaper.

[DHARQAXIAN]

Before you laff @ me for my acute dumbness let me ask..., how do I get this theme to work? I have extracted the files to my hard drive, them placed them in the appropriate folder - replacing the files already there. Should I have just placed the folder there and not the files.

[mtkates]

If you are trying to install this skin and it is not working, please give more info beside "It won't work" and "What did I do wrong?".

First of all, what type of screen does your phone have. If you don't know, then what model of phone you have. If you don't know that, sell it and buy a regular phone.:D

But seriously, the more info you can provide, the better chance you will have of getting help, so list your phone, what steps you took to install the skin, and any other information you can think of that might help us help you.

[mtkates]

Before you laff @ me for my acute dumbness let me ask..., how do I get this theme to work? I have extracted the files to my hard drive, them placed them in the appropriate folder - replacing the files already there. Should I have just placed the folder there and not the files.

You place the files, not the folder. Is your device QVGA? Did you soft reset after replacing the files? What happens when you try to run Mobile Shell? Does it do nothing? Lock up the phone? Show the default skin? Did it catch fire?:D

[RedRamage]

You guys are doing some fantastic work here. I'm really jealous of your programing and graphics abilities. I'm learning a little about the how to modify the Moble Shell stuff. I'm currently using a mis-mash of a couple of other people's themes that I've melded together. It works okay, but it isn't perfect... at least for me.

I figure I'll have to eventually learn enough to make my own as I doubt that anyone will have built exactly what I'm looking for, BUT, I'm hoping that someone might have made something close enough that I can do some relatively minor modifications. If I describe what I'm looking for, can someone point out an existing theme that is close? (And if some soul feels up to the challange and wants to actually make what I'm looking for, I might be able to donate a few bucks via paypal??)

Anyway, I like the look and feel of the Aurora 1.2 from the original post, but:

On the NOW screen I'd like to have the button for backlight adjustment as well as the button for ringer adjustment.

The CALENDAR screen shouldn't need any adjusting.

The PROGRAM SCREEN shouldn't need any adjusting.

The WEATHER screen should have the forcast in small icons along with the bit current weather.

The PHONE screen should have at least three pages that I can scroll through with geastures.

Anything close to this??

Thanks,

Chris

[DHARQAXIAN]

If you are trying to install this skin and it is not working, please give more info beside "It won't work" and "What did I do wrong?".

First of all, what type of screen does your phone have. If you don't know, then what model of phone you have. If you don't know that, sell it and buy a regular phone.:D

But seriously, the more info you can provide, the better chance you will have of getting help, so list your phone, what steps you took to install the skin, and any other information you can think of that might help us help you.

Hi, short and sweet. I have a Samsung i900, which is supposed to be QVGA according to . http://www.elitegadgets.com/GB/Samsung-i900-Omnia-8GB-Sim-Free-Mobile-Phone(1280).aspx?source=googlebase

As stated before, I d/l'd the skin/layout/.cab, extract to HD - and then either transfer to device via ActivSync and install to MyStorage. I tried using Main Device are but this nothing as well. I tried layouta and different 'flavours' and got differing errors from either half of the screen showing the skin thru to the display being twice the size it should be - with now way that I could find to change it.

I also installed a D3D file which has improved the performance of the 'phone and I'm wondering if this is the main cause. I have yet to try any skin/layout without this D3D file - maybe I should try this, yes?

When I try to run the skin I get [1] nothing, [2] ControlPanel.exe and shell errors. Nothing Manilla/HTC works at all. SPB still works. I am using version 2.1.2 of the SPB shell - even though the threads says to use version 2.1.1 (aka ver. 2.1). I can still use the shell but not the skin - if that makes sense.

[Jumpkid]

Hi, short and sweet. I have a Samsung i900, which is supposed to be QVGA according to .

Tested on a Samsung i900 Omnia today and it's working like a charm.. (My friend says thank you!)
Read the instructions provided by greatball carefully, theyre complete & easy to understand.

[mtkates]

Hi, short and sweet. I have a Samsung i900, which is supposed to be QVGA according to .

As stated before, I d/l'd the skin/layout/.cab, extract to HD - and then either transfer to device via ActivSync and install to MyStorage. I tried using Main Device are but this nothing as well. I tried layouta and different 'flavours' and got differing errors from either half of the screen showing the skin thru to the display being twice the size it should be - with now way that I could find to change it.

I also installed a D3D file which has improved the performance of the 'phone and I'm wondering if this is the main cause. I have yet to try any skin/layout without this D3D file - maybe I should try this, yes?

When I try to run the skin I get [1] nothing, [2] ControlPanel.exe and shell errors. Nothing Manilla/HTC works at all. SPB still works. I am using version 2.1.2 of the SPB shell - even though the threads says to use version 2.1.1 (aka ver. 2.1). I can still use the shell but not the skin - if that makes sense.


The link you posted states that it is Wide QVGA, also known as WQVGA, which is a 240x400 resolution. QVGA is a 240x320 resolution which is what this skin was written for.

[mtkates]

Tested on a Samsung i900 Omnia today and it's working like a charm.. (My friend says thank you!)
Read the instructions provided by greatball carefully, theyre complete & easy to understand.

If you got this working on a WQVGA device then maybe you could post the steps you took to make it work because I don't see where greatbal has posted a WQVGA version or instructions to make it work for that resolution.

[Telephonmann]

I would like...

[Telephonmann]

...to know...

[Telephonmann]

...that, too.

[Jumpkid]

If you got this working on a WQVGA device then maybe you could post the steps you took to make it work because I don't see where greatbal has posted a WQVGA version or instructions to make it work for that resolution.


You are right about this,
* 3.5 Inch Touch screen
* 240×400 resolution
* WQVGA

Yet the theme, originally designed for QVGA, is working fine on a Samsung i900 with SPB shell 2.1.2.
The only difference in what I did, was that I didn't transfer it from the PC to the phone.. But just copied the files from a folder on the phone to the right folder..
Soft reset and done.

[Yobie]

Is there a way to change the programs listed under programs with this. I cant figure it out. I figured it would be under Settings>Spb Mobile Shell>Advanced Tab>Menu>Programs but there is no place to do it. Someone help I don't want to have to scroll through tons of unwanted programs.

Thanks,
Matt

[Juan83]

Hi friend, i have Omnia as well and just wanna ask which theme did you manage to get working?

thanks in advance

[samuelcaddick]

Is there a way to change the programs listed under programs with this. I cant figure it out. I figured it would be under Settings>Spb Mobile Shell>Advanced Tab>Menu>Programs but there is no place to do it. Someone help I don't want to have to scroll through tons of unwanted programs.

Thanks,
Matt

For the sake of expediency: no, there is no way to change the programmes listed. However, in that same advanced tab you can tick the 'my menu' box an add your favourite programmes to it (menu, add, link... select program). Then go to menu, menu options and change to 'grid' (default is list) and then the 'My Menu' icon will appear underneath the Program icon on the menu page of mobile shell (and you can assign My Menu it to a soft key for isntant access) to bring up your 9 (or more, if you want more than one page) most favourite apps.

This is all in the programme's help documents, btw...

[shad0w77]

Is there a way to change the programs listed under programs with this. I cant figure it out. I figured it would be under Settings>Spb Mobile Shell>Advanced Tab>Menu>Programs but there is no place to do it. Someone help I don't want to have to scroll through tons of unwanted programs.

Thanks,
Matt

Sure is. Use any File Explorer and navigate to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs. You will see all the shortcuts in the Programs menu here. Delete, rename, modify, whatever. Keep in mind that any changes made will be reflected in the Start Menu and in MS's Programs menu.

[samuelcaddick]

Ah that's true, you could do it outside Mobile Shell... I'd use My Menu though to preserve your actual Program folder ;)

[shad0w77]

Ah that's true, you could do it outside Mobile Shell... I'd use My Menu though to preserve your actual Program folder ;)

Very true. To each his own. :)

[Orange_Crusader]

Brilliant, just installed it on my kaiser. Performs nicely, and looks even better. :-D

One small problem/bug, though.... in the top left of the home screen (clock, calendar), instead of having the start icon, it has something random, like IE, file explorer, excel, word, etc. I'd like to just have the start icon there, but I can't find it in the settings menu to change it to that. And for some reason, it disables s2u2 from starting up/activating if I put it to sleep, though s2u2's settings tell it to lock when I press sleep, or the screen goes off. :\

[Phonatic]

Brilliant, just installed it on my kaiser. Performs nicely, and looks even better. :-D

One small problem/bug, though.... in the top left of the home screen (clock, calendar), instead of having the start icon, it has something random, like IE, file explorer, excel, word, etc. I'd like to just have the start icon there, but I can't find it in the settings menu to change it to that. And for some reason, it disables s2u2 from starting up/activating if I put it to sleep, though s2u2's settings tell it to lock when I press sleep, or the screen goes off. :\

It's not a bug. You need to set up the start menu. It's not selectable through spb settings.
That button is an most recently used button. You can pin different program icons to it.
Look for a post by jeffrey200 to see how to configure it.

For your s2u2 problem try going to spb mobile shell settings. First tab is now screen.
Uncheck the box that says "Show the Now screen when device wakes up"

[Orange_Crusader]

It's not a bug. You need to set up the start menu. It's not selectable through spb settings.
That button is an most recently used button. You can pin different program icons to it.
Look for a post by jeffrey200 to see how to configure it.

For your s2u2 problem try going to spb mobile shell settings. First tab is now screen.
Uncheck the box that says "Show the Now screen when device wakes up"

Doh.... forgot that I unchecked that box earlier on s2u2.

Thanks for the pointer, I'll see how the Almighty Search Button does. :p

[rgildoss]

This skin will ONLY work with QVGA 240x320 devices.

It will NOT work with the Diamond, Omnia, 800w, etc...

Version 2.1 of greatbal's Diamond theme for SPB Mobile Shell 2.1 (including v2.1.2) now includes landscape support and an MRU on the Now screen for use as a start menu (start menu icon also included), or for whatever other program you want. All the original options are also included.

Also included is a 10th launcher item. You can now have Games, My Menu, and Running Apps in landscape mode. My Menu and Running Apps will share the same icon though. I could not find a way to make them different.

Due to putting the taskbar on the bottom and streching out the status icons, there is a slight glitch in the status highlighting, but it's pretty minor in my opinion so I decided not to stress my self out trying to fix it. It's not that bad.

I also had to reduce the number of appointments that will display on the now screen. I probably could have squished things together a little tighter, but I wanted to keep the great look of this theme as much as possible.

For instructions on setting up a start menu, see post 1172. Do NOT install the files from that post if using Diamond v2.1. All the necessary files are already installed in this version. (Thanks jeffrey2000).

Warning: Mods that were made prior to this release may need to be re-modified or you may loose landscape support.

If you are having problems with the layout or icon hotspots, please check your Mobile Shell version. This skin works best with version 2.1, but also works with 2.1.2. If you are using v1, v2.0, or v2.1.1, you are going to have problems.

Enjoy!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V01YQSZA

is it possible to get the analog clock ( below ) on to this theme ?
i really love this theme but i dislike the digital clock ..just wondering if someone could make it so ?

would be great

[Orange_Crusader]

It's not a bug. You need to set up the start menu. It's not selectable through spb settings.
That button is an most recently used button. You can pin different program icons to it.
Look for a post by jeffrey200 to see how to configure it.

Got that configured and running perfectly, awesome, thank you very much for the help. :D

Edit: Got the coral background onto it, noticed that ver 2.1 has solid black bars top and bottom, while 1.1/1.2 have semi-transparent bars, visible in the preview shots of each. It is splitting hairs, but would it be possible to swap the appropriate .dat files from the 1.2 version to the 2.1 to keep that particular feature?

[deepthroat]

is it possible to get the analog clock ( below ) on to this theme ?
i really love this theme but i dislike the digital clock ..just wondering if someone could make it so ?

would be great

You're lucky, someone had made it in the addition to Mikibest works. Unfortunately I can't remember where but try to walk around in his thread.
EDIT: here, post #384 - it's cbolumar's; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424933&page=39

[keithdupont]

I modded the newest Manilla 2D version to have mru/start menu like the previous Diamond 2.0 version. I have it showing up but it does not function. Will someone please look at my layouts file attached and tell me where I went wrong. Got it working on analog but not digital, any ideas. **** Scratch **** Figured it out!!!!!!

[keithdupont]

I made some modifications to Greatbals awesome theme, i will post if anyone is interested. The green arrow (top left) is MRU 1, MRU2 if you have backlight enabled. There are also two other MRUs, one is about even with the middle of the analog clock but to the far right of the screen, the other is about 32 pixels above that. They are not visible to keep a clean look. I use them for icontact and total commander. I also modded the weather page with samaurize weather icons. Of course the credit goes to greatbal and beyond invisible. I only moved things around and added stuff. Only works with analog clock.

[keithdupont]

Dowload original Diamond M2D by Greatbal and then overwrite with these.

[Telephonmann]

Thank.....

[Telephonmann]

...you....

[Telephonmann]

...very much!

[kbywg]

...very much!

...why are you splitting up your posts so much? Are you trying to get your numbers up? You are taking up valuable space here. No one else does this, so maybe you can get with the program and do it all in one message.
Thank-you-very-much.:)

[Telephonmann]

No one else does this,


This is supposed to be a joke, isn't it?

Take a look at keithdupont's posts on this side...

Even greatbal and mtkates are doing this, I have asked them already to omit that...no reaction.

[JukEboXAuDiO]

Does anyone have the .tsk for this theme? The green one as well as the background pic?

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png

[JukEboXAuDiO]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c2/m0r3au/menubtn.jpg

Just rename .zip to .dat

Can you add this to the theme package? I use the green one but when I add this it adds the blue theme. I want the green one.

[mtkates]

This is supposed to be a joke, isn't it?

Take a look at keithdupont's posts on this side...

Even greatbal and mtkates are doing this, I have asked them already to omit that...no reaction.

I don't believe I have ever used 3 posts for a single response, but thanks for dragging my name into this!

[keithdupont]

I don't believe I have ever used 3 posts for a single response, but thanks for dragging my name into this!

The only reason I did that was because I could not get multiple files to attach to one post for some reason. Sorry for causing a trend.....joke

[dinoalbert]

...why are you splitting up your posts so much? Are you trying to get your numbers up? You are taking up valuable space here. No one else does this, so maybe you can get with the program and do it all in one message.
Thank-you-very-much.:)

naaah....maybe he just need some special attention tsk tsk!

[Telephonmann]

I don't believe I have ever used 3 posts for a single response, but thanks for dragging my name into this!

Why one single post for every response? :confused:
Usuallay 2 or more posts in a row ("post boosting") is most unwanted in other forums - but here it seems to be quite normal, which makes threads like this even more complex and more confusing than they already are.

The only reason I did that was because I could not get multiple files to attach to one post for some reason. Sorry for causing a trend.....joke

When I click the "Manage Attachments" button, there are 4 (four) files that I can add...why do you only have one? :confused:



PS: Sorry for OT :o

[keithdupont]

Why one single post for every response? :confused:
Usuallay 2 or more posts in a row ("post boosting") is most unwanted in other forums - but here it seems to be quite normal, which makes threads like this even more complex and more confusing than they already are.



When I click the "Manage Attachments" button, there are 4 (four) files that I can add...why do you only have one? :confused:



PS: Sorry for OT :o


I understand how it works but when i tried to upload the files all at once it failed everytime (tried 5 times) unless I did one at the time. This debate is over for me.

[mtkates]

Why one single post for every response? :confused:
Usuallay 2 or more posts in a row ("post boosting") is most unwanted in other forums - but here it seems to be quite normal, which makes threads like this even more complex and more confusing than they already are.


Please just put me and greatbal and keithdupont and whoever else you find doing this on your ignore list and then you won't have to see our useless post boosting. I'll be sure to return the favor.

[keithdupont]

Greatbal or Mtkates or whoever else knows. How do you get the grid to show up in the speed dial pages. Does it only work with transparent backgrounds? I have searched and tried the way suggested in the 2.0 beginners thread, still did not work. Thank you in advance.

[atoz350]

Why one single post for every response? :confused:
Usuallay 2 or more posts in a row ("post boosting") is most unwanted in other forums - but here it seems to be quite normal, which makes threads like this even more complex and more confusing than they already are.



When I click the "Manage Attachments" button, there are 4 (four) files that I can add...why do you only have one? :confused:



PS: Sorry for OT :o

There is a limit to kb you can upload at a time. There maybe 4 attachment spaces, but all 4 of those can't exceed the maximum kb allowed. If you upload 1 attachment, and it reaches the maximum, then that's all you can do for that post...hence the reason for multiple posts.

[OnceAMatrixMan]

I made some modifications to Greatbals awesome theme, i will post if anyone is interested. The green arrow (top left) is MRU 1, MRU2 if you have backlight enabled. There are also two other MRUs, one is about even with the middle of the analog clock but to the far right of the screen, the other is about 32 pixels above that. They are not visible to keep a clean look. I use them for icontact and total commander. I also modded the weather page with samaurize weather icons. Of course the credit goes to greatbal and beyond invisible. I only moved things around and added stuff. Only works with analog clock.

Hidden MRU's on the lockscreen? Brilliant!!

[Juan83]

For all Omnia users.

I have managed to install TouchFlo Manila 2D on my Omnia it was relatively easy, the only thing i couldnt make work was Wireless but i read that it is a known bug, the UI is exactly like the HTC Diamond with some minor differences or course.

You can read messages the same way as the HTC and view Pictures and and 'pull' the icons left or right, very neat =)

I had to Edit the XML file in order for it work on my omnia its was also pretty easy, then as for the PNG image you can choose which ever you want or the one posted with Diamond background, another nice thing is that you can enable or disable the TouchFlo from you Today options.

And the frontpage will remain in whatever you choosed to have as 'wallpaper'.

Very cool to have True Manila interface =)

Thanks to all those who made it possible.

[sarantos]

I am trying to get greatbal's original skin to landscape but I can't.
I want the original skin, as posted in the first post, not the one with the 3 contact pages because this makes me lost and I cannot get where I want.
Can anyone help ?

[keithdupont]

Where is everybody? Is everybody working on Manilla 2D projects or is Spb Mobile Shell skinning dying?

[Cafin8ted]

BTW I slightly polished the look of the changes I made in an earlier post. Just showing it off.
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/currentscreenshot.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen2-1.jpghttp://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/atoz350/screen3-1.jpg

Would like to look try this on my TILT
Cafin8ted

[OnceAMatrixMan]

Where is everybody? Is everybody working on Manilla 2D projects or is Spb Mobile Shell skinning dying?

Funny I was thinking the same thing...

[greatbal]

Where is everybody? Is everybody working on Manilla 2D projects or is Spb Mobile Shell skinning dying?

I don't know about the others, but I'm running Manila2D at the moment. Making my own skins for personal use only.

But, I think I'll go back to Mobile Shell sometime...

[greatbal]

I am trying to get greatbal's original skin to landscape but I can't.
I want the original skin, as posted in the first post, not the one with the 3 contact pages because this makes me lost and I cannot get where I want.
Can anyone help ?



Version 1.1 has landscape support and there are different layout variations you could choose from:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2239209&postcount=1245


Version 1.2 also has landscape support and different layouts:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402021

[mtkates]

I've been splitting my time between Mobile Shell(Windows Field) and TouchFlo 3D.

[Juan83]

I don't know about the others, but I'm running Manila2D at the moment. Making my own skins for personal use only.

But, I think I'll go back to Mobile Shell sometime...


Hi bro, are you working on Manila2D as well?

[Juan83]

I've been splitting my time between Mobile Shell(Windows Field) and TouchFlo 3D.

TouchFlo 3D! WoW when will it be available?

I'll be the first to try it on my Omnia =)

[mtkates]

TouchFlo 3D! WoW when will it be available?

I'll be the first to try it on my Omnia =)

I have no idea if/when it will be available. I am still learning my way around modifying manila files. Some have been pretty simple with the help of others here at XDA, while some are still a total mystery to me. I can change a lot of the images but have no idea yet how to change things around.

[Telephonmann]

So where are the attachments in these posts:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2747099&postcount=2211
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2747100&postcount=2212

:p

Sorry, greatbal, I really appreciate your work, but this is interfering. :cool:

[keithdupont]

So where are the attachments in these posts:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2747099&postcount=2211
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2747100&postcount=2212

:p

Sorry, greatbal, I really appreciate your work, but this is interfering. :cool:


Read thru the post and you will find

[Telephonmann]

Read thru the post and you will find

You mean the links? :confused:

[keithdupont]

You mean the links? :confused:

What difference does it make if it gets you to the download?

[boomrod]

I looked everywhere for instructions to load this.
I think i put everything where it suppose to go but my homescreen is still the same. Maybe im doing somthing wrong, but ive looked everywhere on here to help me . CAN some one help with instructions step by step to make this thing work on my phone. I have a treo 800w. if that helps you any

[keithdupont]

I looked everywhere for instructions to load this.
I think i put everything where it suppose to go but my homescreen is still the same. Maybe im doing somthing wrong, but ive looked everywhere on here to help me . CAN some one help with instructions step by step to make this thing work on my phone. I have a treo 800w. if that helps you any

Files need to be copied into the program files/spb mobile shell directory, overwrite the originals. Make backup copy originals first. Of course you need spb mobile shell installed first. I am a noob as well so I don't know what screen resolution is on a treo to be able to tell you if it works with your device or not.

[black truck 10]

I need some help, Instead of my phone looking like the aurora background in the picturs:
1) I have a calender under my clock, not the missed calls and text messages thing, edit I just removed my calender but I dont have the messages and calls ico
2) i still have my 2 buttons on the bottom "Home" and "Main", but I want what is on the bottom in the regualr aurora background.
3)My dialer is my regular dialer, the one that comes with the phone, is there a dialer I can use for these themes?
4) where the clock is supposed to be in the top left corner, I for some reason have a blue circle with a white check and when I click it, it gives me information about spb mobile!

Hope someone can help me as im not to tech savy on this phone!

[keithdupont]

I need some help, Instead of my phone looking like the aurora background in the picturs:
1) I have a calender under my clock, not the missed calls and text messages thing, edit I just removed my calender but I dont have the messages and calls ico
2) i still have my 2 buttons on the bottom "Home" and "Main", but I want what is on the bottom in the regualr aurora background.
3)My dialer is my regular dialer, the one that comes with the phone, is there a dialer I can use for these themes?
4) where the clock is supposed to be in the top left corner, I for some reason have a blue circle with a white check and when I click it, it gives me information about spb mobile!

Hope someone can help me as im not to tech savy on this phone!

Could you post a screenshot?

[black truck 10]

I used spb imageer and it wont load screenshots to photobucket. So no, yikes!

[keithdupont]

I used spb imageer and it wont load screenshots to photobucket. So no, yikes!


Just zip it and load as an attachment

[Telephonmann]

What difference does it make if it gets you to the download?

You're mixing up things.

There is still no need to postboost, greatbal could have put the answers from both posts in one. Regardless of the number of links. Which are both in one post, by the way...

[keithdupont]

So where are the attachments in these posts:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2747099&postcount=2211
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2747100&postcount=2212

:p

Sorry, greatbal, I really appreciate your work, but this is interfering. :cool:



For starters:

One of your links point to a post by greatbal one points to a post by mtkates. However I got your point. However misquided it may be.

None of that is the same as using three posts to say thank you very much.

If you go back and look where this started with me you will see some major time between my three posts. I was working on something and asked a question in my first post. Before anyone responded the next day I edited the post and added firgured it out then began to post my contribution. I don't know why i could not get the attachments to load together, for that i am truly sorry.:D

[robin_1323]

With the great modification of gagaza I made a new 'real' looking/working start button/menu.

(it will look like the newer diamond startmenu but it will also work if you have wisbar installed, see step 6!!, in case you don't have wisbar skip step 6 and go to step 6.2.

Step 1:
First of all you will need to need to copy the modified "qa_layouts.zip" which will enable to startbutton location to be editable (credits for this file go to gagaza)

Step 2:
open your "qp_menu_btn.dat" file and replace "MenuIcons2_8.bmp" and the "MenuIcons2_m_8.bmp" with the attached files.

Step 3 reboot:

Step 4:
Go to the advanced SPB MS "menu" options, go to "my menu" -> "add" -> "menu" and call it what you want (Start?) and change the icon / browse down to the new black start button.

Step 5:
Now in the Mobile Shell itself keep the left upper button pressed and go to: "managed pinned" and enable only the entry that you just created, you could remove all the others to make sure that it will work, anywayz I called it "Start" in step 4. (Now you will have a start button that doesn't work yet / it will show an empy menu but it will be already visible).

Step 6 "making the startmenu actually work, this step requires Wisbar!":
Go back to the "advanced SPB MS menu options" -> "add" -> "Link" and go down to your "Wisbar Advanced" folder and select the: "Casc Start Menu", change the name (Startmenu?) and icon as you want it.

http://www.insertpics.com/img/1b0cfe94a7852dbb05b020848842a7e1/working_start_button.JPG

*probably you can do this steps straight into the registry but still needs wisbar to make it work.

Step 6.2:
In case you don't have "Wisbar" you could also create your own startmenu from in the advanced options (I made some extra's there aswell, see picture (3 and 5) just below the text "Startmenu" so in case you don't have wisbar skip step 6 and insert your own shortcuts (by link or file) ;)

I don't understand step 5 ... where's managed pinned option ? ..whts left upper button ? lol.. I don't see the start menu till yet.. also tried restarting the device but did'nt got it..

I get this in home screen of the theme

http://i35.tinypic.com/8zlieh.jpg

[keithdupont]

Press and hold and a menu will pop up. Make sure you move the start menu around to get it first. I think this uses first MRU. Or got to MRU tab and make sure the new start menu is after backlight if backlight is enabled if not make it first.

[robin_1323]

Press and hold and a menu will pop up. Make sure you move the start menu around to get it first. I think this uses first MRU. Or got to MRU tab and make sure the new start menu is after backlight if backlight is enabled if not make it first.

thx it worked ... its the 2nd MRU icon ... just we had to press and hold that icon and then comes the option "managed pinned" ...

[ImDonly1]

Can someone help me. Right now the screen looks like this http://i35.tinypic.com/8zlieh.jpg

Where the calendar is under the clock and the 5 tabs at the bottom are The Clock, Weather, Mail, Messaging, and Phone.

How do I change to it to look like http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/698/preview1hu3.png

Where the 5 tabs are Home, Calendar, Programs, Weather, and People. And the Home tab has the date and under it the 3 icons for text, phone, and e-mail.

Is it possible?

[keithdupont]

Can someone help me. Right now the screen looks like this http://i35.tinypic.com/8zlieh.jpg

Where the calendar is under the clock and the 5 tabs at the bottom are The Clock, Weather, Mail, Messaging, and Phone.

How do I change to it to look like http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/698/preview1hu3.png

Where the 5 tabs are Home, Calendar, Programs, Weather, and People. And the Home tab has the date and under it the 3 icons for text, phone, and e-mail.

Is it possible?



I am not sure what you are asking but you can download that version. Go to page 1 of this thread and there is a link to 1.2 version

[CEParah]

Where the 5 tabs are Home, Calendar, Programs, Weather, and People. And the Home tab has the date and under it the 3 icons for text, phone, and e-mail.

Is it possible?

That is the Version 1.2 (for QVGA devices only, optimized for Portrait Mode with Lanscape Support)

Here is the*** Download link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J8IYA6VM

Before you download you may want to go to the first page of this thread and read all of the different layouts for this version.

(the link above is on that page under #4 in the Notes.)

[jkrj524]

This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. Optimized for portrait mode but supports landscape mode also.

I created this theme for Mobile Shell version 2.1.2 but it should work also with version 2.1.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png

Available in three colors (included in the zip file attached):

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png




Excellent theme as always greatbal. Thanks for sharing.

Greatbal or mtkates or whoever can help, is it possible to have a one page contacts instead of 3 pages?

If you or anyone could provide the layout for a one contacts page for this theme, I would really appreciate it a lot.

Thank you very much.

[keithdupont]

I made some more changes if anyone is interested. Added another MRU below Digital clock. If you look at screenshots the green arrow is MRU1 and the three small white squares are 2,3,4. The little white squares are not visible in the theme, nor are the mru icons. Looks cleaner this way. Green arrow is start menu setup in tools menu. Search this thread if you do not know how to do it. Also added the Samaurize Diamond weather icons this time. Added the Buttons for the speedial pages as well. Here are the screenshots. Credit goes to Greatbal for the theme and Beyond Invisible for the weather icons.

[abumhmmd1]

greatbal[/B];2665824]
This is based on the HTC Diamond theme v2.1. For QVGA Devices ONLY. http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2979/sssg2.png
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5949/ss2vr7.png


any chance 4 VGA ???

[fm02ppc]

I made some more changes if anyone is interested. Added another MRU below Digital clock. If you look at screenshots the green arrow is MRU1 and the three small white squares are 2,3,4. The little white squares are not visible in the theme, nor are the mru icons. Looks cleaner this way. Green arrow is start menu setup in tools menu. Search this thread if you do not know how to do it. Also added the Samaurize Diamond weather icons this time. Added the Buttons for the speedial pages as well. Here are the screenshots. Credit goes to Greatbal for the theme and Beyond Invisible for the weather icons.

Where is the download? Thx!

[keithdupont]

Where is the download? Thx! Sorry about that. Here it is. You have to have Greatbal's Manilla 2D installed first then overwrite with these files.

[Odlaw]

Sorry about that. Here it is. You have to have Greatbal's Manilla 2D installed first then overwrite with these files.

Any chance of getting a cab for just the "2 MRU's' on the right and making them visible?

Peter

[keithdupont]

Any chance of getting a cab for just the "2 MRU's' on the right and making them visible?

Peter

I can't make cab files, don't know how.

[keithdupont]

Any chance of getting a cab for just the "2 MRU's' on the right and making them visible?

Peter

Just copy the 2 files in the zip files into your spb mobile shell directory. Just tested it and it works fine.

[Odlaw]

I can't make cab files, don't know how.

Sorry I meant a zip like the last version.

[fm02ppc]

Sorry about that. Here it is. You have to have Greatbal's Manilla 2D installed first then overwrite with these files.

Thank you so much!:)

[ankush1492]

how i get manila 2d on my hermes could anyone tell me
searching since ages but got nothing

[keithdupont]

how i get manila 2d on my hermes could anyone tell me
searching since ages but got nothing

Manilla 2D for SPB Mobile Shell or Manilla 2D from HTC?

[Odlaw]

Thanks for that Keith

Just copy the 2 files in the zip files into your spb mobile shell directory. Just tested it and it works fine.

[keithdupont]

Thanks for that Keith


You're welcome

[Ponokyo]

I love this shell. My only problem is my weather icon isn't centered. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[keithdupont]

I love this shell. My only problem is my weather icon isn't centered. Does anyone know how to fix this?

I can fix it post screenshot and qa_layouts.dat file.

[ankush1492]

Manilla 2D for SPB Mobile Shell or Manilla 2D from HTC?
manila 2d for htc!!

[keithdupont]

manila 2d for htc!!

I think it will work for all devices now. Check that thread for details

[keithdupont]

Just rename .zip to .dat

Thanks to CerebusTA for converting the bmp file for me. Of course thanks to Greatbal for creating the theme.

[drew2000]

I tried my best to line up the tabs the best I could using the original Poorlyduck's Ultimate Suite wallpaper for S2U2, cutting and pasting the tabs into the wallpaper background that Bob_55 so graciously supplied. Just a little modding, all the credit goes to the aforementioned gentlemen. Thanks for all the hard work to bring us this sweet theme for our phones. Lastly thanks to Kieth Dupont for the background to go in spb mobile shell with the M2D theme. Thanks of course to Greatbal for the M2D theme for the spb ms 2.1.

[sh_tony]

Hi, I am using Greatbal's skin version 1.2 but would like to change the analog clock to that of the Manila 2D which only shows the "clock hand" and the small digital clock display. Anyone can help to advice?

Also my calendar tab's don't seems to show the days of the week as:
M T W T F S S
Instead it shows as follows:
n e d u i t n

Anyone can help me on this? Appreciate!