[29th July] Stock MDA had 4 columns of icons! See attachment

[Paleaos]

Hi Guys,

I searched high and low for an answer to this, so forgive me is there is an answer or is in a previous thread, but:-

I have only 3 columns of larger Icons in both settings and programs, whereas under the T-Mobile MDA Stock rom, there were 4 extremely crisp and sharp columns of icons. Still useable with the finger and easily selected without the need to use the pen.

I've tried Elite 3.0 and SwiftBL 3.0 & 3.2

If there is a setting I am missing, please bear in mind I'm new to WM after years of Symbian.

See attached picture from a friends uncooked MDA Compact IV

[Riel]

Interesting ... and never seen that on WM !

[Paleaos]

I've got a customer/Friend who's had 3 T-Mobile MDA's delivered yesterday and he's bringing round later for me to install cooked roms.

I'll take a picture of the T-Mobile screen to show (and try and explain clearly) what I mean. The T-mobile rom based on 1.37 is dire, dreadfully slow, but the 4 columns of icons looks great as opposed to all cooked roms I have installed with only 3columns and larger less crisp icons.

Can I ask? Is anyone still running a stock HTC Diamond Rom?

Does the Stock rom have smaller icons and 4 columns, or the same as the cooked roms.

[Riel]

No, it doesn't ...

[Paleaos]

So this looks like T-Mobiles stock rom has been written to provide the icons smaller and in a higher resolution. I must take a picture for you guys later, as it does look great and as I said, still useable and without the need to use the pen.

I wonder if this can be hacked in the registry, or one of the rom cookers could take a look at the T-mobile rom to try to incorporate this into the cooked roms?

[Paleaos]

I've now attached a photo to the 1st post to show you guys exactly what I mean and to see if someone can find an answer to this or whether it canbe incorporated into cooked roms.

[SurfHost]

Looks like the icons are the same size but the spacing is just less.

[suiller]

yep I agree, the hbar size is the standard (13) ?

[Paleaos]

Hi Guys, yes I've just checked, the Icons are exactly the same size on both phones, but on the T-mobile phone with the 4 colums, the font size is smaller (same font)and yes agree the spacing is less between the icons, probably caused by the smaller font

[tommm]

When you rotate to landscape mode U´ll also have 4 icons in the row;):D

[megaoctane]

have you guys seen this:

http://www.theunwired.net/?item=review-samsung-sgh-i900-omnia-windows-mobile-6-1-professional-smartphone

The wm6.1 has almost been hided entirely...

[pkoper]

Its just a registry setting....

<!--WM6.1 Icon Spacing VGA_Land-->
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\IconConfig">
<parm name="HorizontalIconSpacing" datatype="integer" value="112" />
<parm name="VerticalIconSpacing" datatype="integer" value="115" />
<parm name="IconTitleFontSize" datatype="integer" value="6" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>

[SurfHost]

Its just a registry setting....

<!--WM6.1 Icon Spacing VGA_Land-->
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\IconConfig">
<parm name="HorizontalIconSpacing" datatype="integer" value="112" />
<parm name="VerticalIconSpacing" datatype="integer" value="115" />
<parm name="IconTitleFontSize" datatype="integer" value="6" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>

Nice! this works indeed :cool:

[katerini]

We have to add these settings;
Can someone explain?
To make IconConfig, is Add Key???

To make HorizontalIconSpacing" datatype="integer" value="112, what do we have to add;
string value; Dword Value;

Can someone explain step by step?
Thank you!

[hassan]

I can't find "IconConfig" in shell. :confused:

[katerini]

Ok, Done!

Add Registry Entrys:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add New Key "IconConfig"

In there Add DWORD Value:
"HorizontalIconSpacing" Dec value="112"
"VerticalIconSpacing" Dec value="115"
"IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="6"

Very nice!

[surur]

Doesnt do anything, even after a soft-reset.

Anyone want to package it into a .cab?

surur

[scorpio16v]

Try this. :)
Don't forget softreset after install.

[panosha]

Ok, Done!

Add Registry Entrys:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add New Key "IconConfig"

In there Add DWORD Value:
"HorizontalIconSpacing" Dec value="112"
"VerticalIconSpacing" Dec value="115"
"IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="6"

Very nice!

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/4743/screen01jt4.png (http://imageshack.us)

Works fine. There is a registry file ready to import. Don't forget softreset after install.

[tararura]

Thanks Katerini
Works flawlessly. Looks very kool.........

[surur]

Try this. :)
Don't forget softreset after install.

Thanks, but it did not work. Maybe it has something to do with the 1.37 ROM I am using.

Surur

[panosha]

Can you try to import my registry key ?

[champagne powder]

The scorpio16v cab file worked for me ( Hong Kong Official WWE ROM - 1.93.831.1 WWE 52.29.25.12H_1.00.25.05), programs and settings both are listed in 4 rows now. Great mod! Thnx for this.

[oonline]

is there any way to revert back to 3 icons in a row?

[Mahmood]

is there any way to revert back to 3 icons in a row?

delete the cab or registry keys !!

[CutePinkSox]

Hi Guys,

I searched high and low for an answer to this, so forgive me is there is an answer or is in a previous thread, but:-

I have only 3 columns of larger Icons in both settings and programs, whereas under the T-Mobile MDA Stock rom, there were 4 extremely crisp and sharp columns of icons. Still useable with the finger and easily selected without the need to use the pen.

I've tried Elite 3.0 and SwiftBL 3.0 & 3.2

If there is a setting I am missing, please bear in mind I'm new to WM after years of Symbian.

See attached picture from a friends uncooked MDA Compact IV

I love this layout too and guess what Diamond Project 3.2 has done exactly this so go get his ROM... I flashed last night and not only is it a lovely OS only ROM i.e all phone storage is free it is also very quick and stable...

[SecureGSM]

removed...

[netnerd]

nice!!
not just for diamond!
this also works on Imate 9502 with wm6.1

[neuro159]

Worked WITHOUT softreset on my Diamond. Although redrawing of icons list during scrolling is now much more slow. Slowness NOT fixed after reboot.
Using [31 Jul - Build 0.97] Public Beta: bElite ROM by bepe [WWE]

[GeLopez]

did not worked for stock xv6800 verizon

[fabe-rza]

thanks men!
My diamond looks great now...

[Sir Andrew CZ]

I made registry edit in my HTC Universal, Tomal's ROM v8.0 and IT IS WORKING. Good work.

[hajali]

hi there ...
thanks for the nice info ...

I made few adjustments ... and made a cab for QVGA ... tried it on my HTC P3600 with good results ..

enjoy...

[arravel]

It doesn't work on my MDA III. Anyone knows what's wrong? :confused:

[DABO$$]

Couldn't get it to work on my Uni, tried first cab file, importing the .reg file and editing the registry by hand...

[herpez]

hi there ...
thanks for the nice info ...

I made few adjustments ... and made a cab for QVGA ... tried it on my HTC P3600 with good results ..

enjoy...

Hi, i have a p3600 with akeo 3.1 rom (wm6.1).
I installed your cab but didnt work.

Any clue please?

[tnyynt]

Hi, i have a p3600 with akeo 3.1 rom (wm6.1).
I installed your cab but didnt work.

Any clue please?

It's for VGA devices only!

[herpez]

It's for VGA devices only!

I know, but as it says on post #33 , it was adaptable to qvga like trinity.


thanks

[dabs]

Has anyone figured out why this works on some roms but not others?

I first saw it on one of tom's roms and want to try it on my stock raphael, but on joy.

Tried the cab and the reg file and confirmed the reg entries were there, but still only 3 columns.

Any help would be appriciated, ta.

[Archer]

Very nice!

Yes. Yes it is :)

Thank you.

[Sergio PC]

Try this. :)
Don't forget softreset after install.

Awesome works great specially mated to jog wheel scroll.
Just in case to any member interested there you go (dont we all love sharing?):
Thanks to tnyynt for cab.

[NMarco]

is possible make a cab for samsung omnia??

[nelsongruebr]

this also works on QVGA devices...

im currently runing a Titan on DCD 3.2.6 an it looks awesome...
my config is this

In HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add a New Key “IconConfig”

In there Add DWORD Value:
“HorizontalIconSpacing” Dec value=”56″
“VerticalIconSpacing” Dec value=”66″
“IconTitleFontSize” Dec value=”8″

and it looks awesome!!!

[rogeriodeluca]

this also works on QVGA devices...

im currently runing a Titan on DCD 3.2.6 an it looks awesome...
my config is this

In HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add a New Key “IconConfig”

In there Add DWORD Value:
“HorizontalIconSpacing” Dec value=”56″
“VerticalIconSpacing” Dec value=”66″
“IconTitleFontSize” Dec value=”8″

and it looks awesome!!!

On mine one, doesn´t work :(. Can anyone help?

[user212]

How i can run this on hx2490?

[faethon]

To revert back to default settings:

Horizontal spacing should be 150
Vertical spacing should be 130

[sosimple]

Hi. Is there something like this for the favorite program list in manila (which has 3x3 icons perhaps making it 4x4)..

[lepapirriky]

hey i'm new here i own a htc mogul, now i install the cab from scorpion and something really weird happend, to start with the columns were the same 3,also (this is not a big deal) when wm start usually makes a intro sound, which now it doesnt but the only thing that really scared me is now i cant sync not even manually, i have soft reset it many times and still nothing...anyone knows what could happen?:confused:

[jbrephan]

Ok, Done!

Add Registry Entrys:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add New Key "IconConfig"

In there Add DWORD Value:
"HorizontalIconSpacing" Dec value="112"
"VerticalIconSpacing" Dec value="115"
"IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="6"

Very nice!

This is/was nice - but, I've decided I'd like to go back to the original values - as implementing this registry hack *also* changed the size of my Title Bar (the one with the "Start Menu" on it.

Does anyone know or can you look at and PM or email me with the original "Dec Value" settings on the Sprint Touch Pro?

Thank you!!!
JBRephan
jbrephan@gmail.com

[iTouch24]

Awesome works great specially mated to jog wheel scroll.
Just in case to any member interested there you go (dont we all love sharing?):
Thanks to tnyynt for cab.

does this cab make the dpad act as a scroller on the touch pro...? when u go in clockwise motion?

[jbrephan]

This is/was nice - but, I've decided I'd like to go back to the original values - as implementing this registry hack *also* changed the size of my Title Bar (the one with the "Start Menu" on it.

Does anyone know or can you look at and PM or email me with the original "Dec Value" settings on the Sprint Touch Pro?

Thank you!!!
JBRephan
jbrephan@gmail.com

Add Registry Entrys:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add New Key "IconConfig"

In there Add DWORD Value:
"HorizontalIconSpacing" Dec value="112"
"VerticalIconSpacing" Dec value="115"
"IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="6"


Need some help with this Guys & Gals...

[zerocool81]

for diamond:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\IconCo nfig]
"HorizontalIconSpacing"=dword:0000070
"VerticalIconSpacind"=dword:00000115
"IconTitleFontSize"=dword:00000008
@=dword:00000000

[BillBunyip]

I also thought it wasn't working, but turns out it modifies the display when you use Start, Programs, not the TouchFlo Programs screen (I'm a silly bunt). Start,Programs and Start,Settings both now display in 4 icon wide - very nice.

Anyone know if there is a way to make TouchFlo Programs 4 icons wide?

Cheers

[markmensch]

worked great; thanks.
Now where's you get the "Destinator' and 'Diamond TF3D Config' from (and will they work on ATTs Fuze)?

[lubbad85@hotmail.com]

Worked great on my touch pro. i used a registry editor to add the key and dvalues. High resolution and four rows! Nice!

i did not try the cab file

[Manohulu]

Hello,
Nice, very thanks...
M

[owziee]

Nice stuff... Been playing around a little and found out "IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="7" looks optimal on the Diamond.
Note: 7 instead of 6.

6 is to small which makes the icon fonts looks fuzzy and 8 is to large...

Give it a try ;)

[erichuyn]

How about getting 4 columns in the touchflo3d shortcuts tab?!
Anyone now the register settings for that?

[srolesen]

How about getting 4 columns in the touchflo3d shortcuts tab?!
Anyone now the register settings for that?
that would be awsome, anyone found out how to do that yet ?

[MrLAG]

Thx, works fine (1.93 rom) without any soft reset :).

How about getting 4 columns in the touchflo3d shortcuts tab?!
Anyone now the register settings for that?

That's already means work with manila I guess.

[MrLAG]

Works fine. There is a registry file ready to import. Don't forget softreset after install.

I have PHM registry editor installed. When I click on .reg file it just opens the editor without changes in registry. I uninstalled reg editor - windows says that there's no aplicaiton to open this file format. :/

[charlietron]

Ok, Done!

Add Registry Entrys:

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add New Key "IconConfig"

In there Add DWORD Value:
"HorizontalIconSpacing" Dec value="112"
"VerticalIconSpacing" Dec value="115"
"IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="6"

Very nice!

Works perfect for me!
Good looking!

[crazyhandy]

there any way to do this in the programs tab? I know you can add and delete rows, but can you add columns?

also, the "all programs" softkey under the programs tab, its just a one column list, and takes quite awile to scroll through when you have a lot of programs...

[akoulis]

thanks...................

[quiet_kisho]

when i installed the cab it only worked partially. everything went into 4 columns but only the Personal and Connections tabs in Settings actually filled the 4th column.

[HTCDevil]

All done manually on Touch Pro...perfectly functional. :):D

[iTouch24]

scorpio16v 4icons_in_row.cab
tnyynt SmartTouch.cab

is there any difference between these... they are both posted in thread

[HTCDevil]

Do it manually, it's better...listen to me;)

[pocketbikes]

I have tried manually, the zip and the cab files, but nothing works!

I am not extly sure doing the manual way. You guys talk about HKLM\Softwa...., but when I open Kilmist, it has 3 "folders" one under another.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
HKEY_CURRENT_USER
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

I found "Software", "Microsoft", "Shell". After highlighting "Shell", I clicked "Registry" then "New Key". In the value box I typed "IconConfig" and then "OK". I now have the IconConfig in the Shell folder. Here's where I start having problems. I highlight "IconConfig", click "Registry" and then "String Value". I now have a box with "Value" and a box with "Data". I don't know what, to put where. I have also tried to click "Multi String Value" and then I get a box with "value", but now I get a larger box with "Data".

I am a noob, so if it's not that easy to explain, I can live without the 4 rows.

The device in question is the HTC Touch Pro, running the latest Rom from HTC, 5.05.421.1 WWE, dated 03/04/09

[wilknine]

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\
Add New Key "IconConfig"

In there Add DWORD Value:
"HorizontalIconSpacing" Dec value="112"
"VerticalIconSpacing" Dec value="115"
"IconTitleFontSize" Dec value="6"

will this hack work on my palm treo 700wx

[WMguy]

I know thread is dead so it's a longshot but I still want to figure this out.

The cab works great for me BUT, I've also assigned one of my soft keys to the 'folderview.exe' so I can launch the programs folder without having to press the start button.
Problem is that if I press start/programs I get four icons in a row no problem but if I press my newly softkey which also launches the programs folder it reverts back to the stock 3 icons in a row. Shouldn't those two be the same? I would Love to be able to get this working right.

Anyone have any idea on what to do to fix this? Yes, I've soft reset. Any help much appreciated.

[k211098]

Hello,
How 3-iron columns please?

[chumpster]

I know thread is dead so it's a longshot but I still want to figure this out.

The cab works great for me BUT, I've also assigned one of my soft keys to the 'folderview.exe' so I can launch the programs folder without having to press the start button.
Problem is that if I press start/programs I get four icons in a row no problem but if I press my newly softkey which also launches the programs folder it reverts back to the stock 3 icons in a row. Shouldn't those two be the same? I would Love to be able to get this working right.

Anyone have any idea on what to do to fix this? Yes, I've soft reset. Any help much appreciated.

I am doing the same thing, and it would be great if the folderview.exe could show everything in 4 columns. I don't have an answer, but I am hoping to bump this thread just in case someone else does.

[Crake_cz]

How is it possible to change it to 3 rows menu???? Thanks for suggestions...

[rcmutzel]

EXCELLENT! Works like a charm. Nice work, thank you so much.

[jcdiazlz]

It works on my Treo Pro after a soft reset (Windows Mobile 6.1). Given the screen resolution of this device, I went for a 4 x 3 grid using the following values:


IconTitleFontSize: 7
HorizontalIconSpacing: 75
VerticalIconSpacing: 86


This is much better but what I have really been looking for is a way to switch (the Programs & Settings) to list view. I keep thinking this has to be possible. The following post talks about a utility to perform this change on some Motorola device (which I assume is based on Windows Mobile):

http://www.hellomotoq.com/forums/front-page-content/6-icon-list-view-windows-mobile-5-0-smartphones.html

I also found this thread explaining a solution, but nothing changes on my Treo Pro:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386960

It tried with both 0 & 1 values under GridView

I am in doubt whether the name of the key is actually ":M SStart" as stated or ":MSStart".

List view would be lovely, anyone knows how to do it?

Juan

[joemarselo]

on HTC TD2, WM 6.5
ROM version 2.53.707.4 (76952) WWE
all above posts didn't work for the device.

but this works well:
www . 1800pocketpc . com/2009/11/21/get-four-or-five-rows-of-icons-in-wm6-5-start-menu.html