[Updated 21-Sep-08 (with Phone Suites Icons)] XPERIA-ish Mobile Shell 2.1.2 Theme

[greatbal]

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Update 21-Sep-08: For Phone Suites users, please see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2670064&postcount=148

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EDIT: Added links to optional background images...

Optional background image c/o gfreek: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2592345#post2592345
Optional background image c/o azzmbm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2597521#post2597521
Optional background image c/o gfreek: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2595966#post2595966

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/939/screenshotti6.jpg http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7276/633560329230000000co8.jpg http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8048/greenabstractaa9.jpg

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Inspired by XPERIA. This theme is for QVGA devices only. Optimized for portrait mode use, but also supports landscape mode.

I based the graphics on screenshots I've seen around the net (which is not so many ATM). I'll update this as soon as there are more clear screenshots available. Or if anyone can provide me with the original background image of the XPERIA, that would be much better. I welcome any suggestions regarding graphics and layout. Just post your requests here.

NOTE: I designed this for Mobile Shell 2.1.2, but it should work on version 2.1 (please see post#10 for minor issues if used with version 2.1 instead of 2.1.2)

Features:
1) Now Screen, Calendar page, Launcher Page, MRU Page, 3 Contacts pages. (Gesture left or right to get to the MRU and other Contacts pages.)
2) Selecting any of the Color Themes will result in a change in the Today wallpaper similar to the theme's background image.
3) If you prefer flat black bars (which I think goes well with the theme), please see corresponding post below.
4) I added additional Main Menu icons (please see corresponding post below.)
5) For Games and Task Menu items with correct Menu Icons, please see post below.


Screenshots:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/783/screenshotsam9.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.

Enjoy!

[greatbal]

How to add the Games and Running Apps (Active Tasks) menu items:

1) Download the cab file below.
2) Copy to your device.
3) Using File Explorer (or the like) run the cab file on your device.
4) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > Customize Menu > [Make sure "Running Apps" and/or "Games" are ticked (checked)]

[greatbal]

I added additional Main Menu icons as follows:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1668/menuiconsmea9.png

How to change the Main Menu icons:

1) Using a registry editor, navigate to HKLM > Software > SPB Software House 2 > SPB Mobile Shell > Menu > Root
2) Open the key you want to change, e.g. "Active Tasks"
3) Change "Image" value.

Image values as follows:
4 = My Menu icon
8 = Games icon
9 = Active Tasks icon
10 = File Folder icon (can be used if you use the 9th menu item to link to Explorer)

[greatbal]

How to get flat black bars whenever changing color themes using SPB MEnu > Tools > Theme

1) Download the cab file below.
2) Copy to your device.
3) Using File Explorer (or the like) run the cab file on your device.
4) Go to SPB MEnu > Tools > Theme
5) Choose the color theme you like.

Upon doing this:
1) Your Today Screen wallpaper changes to the same background image used by this theme.
2) You have flat black bars.

If above method doesn't work for you, you can try importing the registry file attached below using any appropriate Registry tool such as RescoRegistry.

[ResLo]

Screenies look great. Any plans for VGA version?

[theme freak]

Let me be the first to say great work :D if only this runs on VGA device..

[Pampooh]

Wow, another great release greatbal, good work kabayan!

[Cutefox]

what about an i900 skin for this? btw can 2.1 mobile shell run this too?? im still on 2.1

[greatbal]

Let me be the first to say great work :D if only this runs on VGA device..

Screenies look great. Any plans for VGA version?

Sorry, I don't have a VGA device yet. But, I'm trying to save enough money in order to buy myself a VGA device. That's why I have a DONATE button in my signature. :p

[greatbal]

what about an i900 skin for this? btw can 2.1 mobile shell run this too?? im still on 2.1

I designed this with Mobile Shell 2.1.2 as that's what I'm using. But I don't see any reason why it shouldn't run on version 2.1

The only issues when using this theme on version 2.1 instead on 2.1.2:
1) No all day events on the calendar page.
2) Clicking on launcher icon brings up the MRU page instead of Main Launcher page.
3) Clicking on contacts icon brings up Contacts page 2 instead of page 1.

Very minor, but I think you can live with those. :)

BTW, I'm working on my Omnia skin. I'll post it soon. :)

[abumhmmd1]

as usual >>> GREAT WRK frm greatbal
MARAMI SALAMAT POW

all files N 1 LNK
http://www.4shared.com/file/61088809/b3e90a74/XPERIA-ish_Mobile_Shell_212_Theme__compatible_with_versio n_21_.html
ENJOy
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[azzambm]

I was wondering where have you been for the last 2 weeks..????
Ahhaa XPERIA theme...!!!!
Congratulations 4 the release greatbal...
Awesome job like always...

[SaBo]

Looks really funky

Sascha

[greatbal]

as usual >>> GREAT WRK frm greatbal
MARAMI SALAMAT POW

all files N 1 LNK
http://www.4shared.com/file/61088809/b3e90a74/XPERIA-ish_Mobile_Shell_212_Theme__compatible_with_versio n_21_.html
ENJOy
*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*

Hey thanks! :)

[da_mayhem]

Great work greatbal! Donation coming!!!

[greatbal]

I was wondering where have you been for the last 2 weeks..????
Ahhaa XPERIA theme...!!!!
Congratulations 4 the release greatbal...
Awesome job like always...

Thanks! :)

Yea, I was quite busy with the real world for a while. tsk... :(


But, I'm back! :D :p

[JstarLuvsTina]

this theme.. is another reason not to leave SPB MS.

everytime i switch to something like throttle or wad a new theme is posted that i wind up wanting!

great work!

ADDED:

i just realized theres no weather tab.
maybe thats something u can incorporate in the future gretbal..just a thought

[azzambm]

ADDED:

i just realized theres no weather tab.
maybe thats something u can incorporate in the future gretbal..just a thought

Look more closely it's already there :eek::eek:

[JstarLuvsTina]

Look more closely it's already there :eek::eek:

yea.. i figured that out.. too lazy to edit my post

[bereda]

[QUOTE=JstarLuvsTina;2586930]this theme.. is another reason not to leave SPB MS.

everytime i switch to something like throttle or wad a new theme is posted that i wind up wanting!

great work!

i just switched back lol

[greatbal]

Great work greatbal! Donation coming!!!

talaga lang ha? hehe

Thanks for the beer! :D

[greatbal]

this theme.. is another reason not to leave SPB MS.

everytime i switch to something like throttle or wad a new theme is posted that i wind up wanting!

great work!

ADDED:

i just realized theres no weather tab.
maybe thats something u can incorporate in the future gretbal..just a thought

Me,too. I tried all sorts of launchers and Today plu-ins, but always coming back to Mobile Shell. I prefer it's functionality.

There's no "weather tab", but the weather page can be accessed by clicking on the weather icon: within the analog clock or on the bottm-left of thedigital Now Screen.

[martinkinghtrider]

Me,too. I tried all sorts of launchers and Today plu-ins, but always coming back to Mobile Shell. I prefer it's functionality.

There's no "weather tab", but the weather page can be accessed by clicking on the weather icon: within the analog clock or on the bottm-left of thedigital Now Screen.



hi greatball ur really amazing!!!! hope u can make xperia icon that looks close to upcoming xperia... thank you for the contribution... :D

[mtkates]

The master strikes again!

[Bob_55]

Great Skin!!! GreatBal. but how I can choose between the Analog and Digital Clock..

[bigtechtony]

Job well done, sir. Job well done...

[robertus3d]

Great Great Greatbal strikes again!
Your work is similar to perfection, congratulation for your new idea!

[greatbal]

Great Skin!!! GreatBal. but how I can choose between the Analog and Digital Clock..

1) For Analog Clock: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Classic. Then Click on Configure Button. Choose Analog.

2) For Digital Clock: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Classic. Then Click on Configure Button. Choose Digital.

2) For Digital Clock (alternate way): Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Professional.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2205/68328414we5.png

[greatbal]

The master strikes again!

I'm not a master. But, I do strike once in a while.



hehe :p

[greatbal]

hi greatball ur really amazing!!!! hope u can make xperia icon that looks close to upcoming xperia... thank you for the contribution... :D

As I mentioned on my first post, I just based the graphics on the very few screenshots I found on the net but will update this as soon as more screenshots become available so that it will look more like the original. :)

[Bob_55]

1) For Analog Clock: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Classic. Then Click on Configure Button. Choose Analog.

2) For Digital Clock: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Classic. Then Click on Configure Button. Choose Digital.

2) For Digital Clock (alternate way): Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Professional.



Thank's man, very appreciated...

[lepsyfou]

thank you my friend, great work... congratulation :D

[kobyz]

This is soooo great!

[greatbal]

thank you my friend, great work... congratulation :D

this is not the final version. I'm still waiting for more screenshots and/or image files of the original EXPERIA. :)

[raph90]

nice work !!
congratulations dude !
It s possible to make a tsk theme because it sn't possible to put black bars on WM5 with defaut wallpaper

Thx

Bye and thx a lot

[sumoboi@hotmail.com]

great work mate! any idea what the Xperia dialer looks like?

Thx

Sumo

[lepsyfou]

nice work !!
congratulations dude !
It s possible to make a tsk theme because it sn't possible to put black bars on WM5 with defaut wallpaper

Thx

Bye and thx a lot


hello amigo AM ? lol

great idea.. :eek:

[samuelcaddick]

Hi greatbal, another brilliant theme.

Halfway down this page (linked below) is a good look at the xperia icons :)

http://smape.com/en/reviews//Sony_Ericsson_XPERIA_X1-prev.html

Also watch the second video embedded - halfway through is a good shot of the clock panel.

On the whole I'd say you're already pretty spot on with the look of this theme! :)

Now... if you could just do the fish panel ;)

[greatbal]

hello amigo AM ? lol

great idea.. :eek:

nice work !!
congratulations dude !
It s possible to make a tsk theme because it sn't possible to put black bars on WM5 with defaut wallpaper

Thx

Bye and thx a lot



You don't need to have a tsk for the Today Screen. When you choose any of the color theme from SPB Menu > Tools > Theme, the today screen is automatically generated with the same background image (both portrait and landscape).

Re flat black bars, I used to have a WM5 device and flat black bars works.

[raph90]

yes I know but on WM 5 when I make that, the taskbars are not realy black...
I must put them at 160 in the registre to have the more deep black
When you put another theme that the defaut windows theme, you can change in a real pure black with tdycheme
Put a color theme of shell is the same that a defaut windows theme and my bars config became a 160 black and I lose my pure black

P.S.: I hope so that you understand me...sorry for my english^^


P.S.: merci le spy pour avoir posté ce super skin sur AM ;)

[greatbal]

Hi greatbal, another brilliant theme.

Halfway down this page (linked below) is a good look at the xperia icons :)

http://smape.com/en/reviews//Sony_Ericsson_XPERIA_X1-prev.html

Also watch the second video embedded - halfway through is a good shot of the clock panel.

On the whole I'd say you're already pretty spot on with the look of this theme! :)

Now... if you could just do the fish panel ;)


Thanks! I only based this theme here http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_x1-pictures-2246.php


Re fish panel, i'm sure someone will make a similar flash for the today screen. :)

[bobsbbq]

Greatball nice theme. I tried it on Omnia 240x400 hoping it would at least show up but it does not start even without modification. Using MS 2.1.2 I would like to convert this for WQVGA. I know the conversions are in the qa_layout.dat file. Would you have any interest? I tried but it still would not start. Must be a error.

[master athlon]

greatbal very nice theme again. looks just like the SE X1 pics.

[gfreek]

Bravo greatball I absolutely love this theme thank you:)

I have been trying to find alternative backgrounds but it’s been very difficult to find a background that really goes with this theme! In the end I settled with the default background however I found one that has less light illumination effect. IMHO this background looks better anyway I have attached the files if anyone wants to try it;)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/939/screenshotti6.jpg

[greatbal]

Bravo greatball I absolutely love this theme thank you:)

I have been trying to find alternative backgrounds but it’s been very difficult to find a background that really goes with this theme! In the end I settled with the default background however I found one that has less light illumination effect. IMHO this background looks better anyway I have attached the files if anyone wants to try it;)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/939/screenshotti6.jpg


hey thanks. I'm sure some users would prefer that cleaner background image. :)

[lepsyfou]

Bravo greatball I absolutely love this theme thank you:)

I have been trying to find alternative backgrounds but it’s been very difficult to find a background that really goes with this theme! In the end I settled with the default background however I found one that has less light illumination effect. IMHO this background looks better anyway I have attached the files if anyone wants to try it;)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/939/screenshotti6.jpg

Nice design , thank you very much

[greatbal]

Greatball nice theme. I tried it on Omnia 240x400 hoping it would at least show up but it does not start even without modification. Using MS 2.1.2 I would like to convert this for WQVGA. I know the conversions are in the qa_layout.dat file. Would you have any interest? I tried but it still would not start. Must be a error.

Sorry, I didn't put any support for other screen resolutions.

If you want, you can edit the qa_layouts.dat, you will have to add Screenconditions tags for your screen resolution to make it work for you.

I'm saving my beer funds to buy me an Omnia so I can make my themes compatible with it. If you want to help, there's a DONATE button in my signature. :p

[poloa]

will current appoinments be added to the today screen ? BTW EXCELLENT WORK!!!! THANKS

[kingbarza]

thanks greatbal!

galing ng pinoy:)

[Pampooh]

Thanks gfreek, was actually going to ask for a new background... Thanks again...

[greatbal]

will current appoinments be added to the today screen ? BTW EXCELLENT WORK!!!! THANKS

Thanks! :)

I opted not to put any appointments on the Now Screen. You can see your appointments and all day events on the Calendar page.

[Pampooh]

Hi greatbal, I hope you could make a varied adaptive background for the color schemes, like the one's included in your diamond release. Thanks in advance.

[demoniac9]

Great theme! I am using SPB phone suite and my icon on your theme is not the one listed on any of your screenshots... Do you know how I can have your theme use your icons instead of the phone suite icon?

Thanks!

[greatbal]

Great theme! I am using SPB phone suite and my icon on your theme is not the one listed on any of your screenshots... Do you know how I can have your theme use your icons instead of the phone suite icon?

Thanks!

which version of Phone Suites are you using? I could create icons similar to the ones I have. :)

[greatbal]

Hi greatbal, I hope you could make a varied adaptive background for the color schemes, like the one's included in your diamond release. Thanks in advance.

Ok. will work on them. Thanks for your suggestion. :)

[demoniac9]

which version of Phone Suites are you using? I could create icons similar to the ones I have. :)

Awesome! I'm using the latest version of SBP phone suite, version 1.3.

Thank you.

[bobsbbq]

Sorry, I didn't put any support for other screen resolutions.

If you want, you can edit the qa_layouts.dat, you will have to add Screenconditions tags for your screen resolution to make it work for you.

I'm saving my beer funds to buy me an Omnia so I can make my themes compatible with it. If you want to help, there's a DONATE button in my signature. :p

Thanks I put screen resolution tags in all xml's in qa_layout.dat mainly using the original factory qa_layout.da as a guide. But it still will not open from the spbmenu button.

Is there any other file I have to update?

[dicast]

I'd asked for a few fishes but over time that simply not enough. Now, I want someone to teach me how to fish. I want to change all the icons in Launcher with icons from other MS theme. I replaced MecnuIcon.bmp and MenuIcons_m.bmp in qp_menu_btn.dat. replaced the new qp_menu_btn back in /windows/prg/spb MS but unsuccessful. thank you and appreciated any help on this

[Cafin8ted]

You did it Again greatball - gr8t work - Looks very nice on my Tilt :)

[gfreek]

I remember a few months back somewhere in the SPB MS theme thread 420mac posted one of his theme with this background. (by the way where is 420mac? he's a good skinner)

Anyhow I modified his background slightly using ps, and found this background actually goes well with this theme:) what do you guys think? again if anyone wants to try I've attached the files.

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8048/greenabstractaa9.jpg

[joedoe]

I remember a few months back somewhere in the SPB MS theme thread 420mac posted one of his theme with this background. (by the way where is 420mac? he's a good skinner)

Anyhow I modified his background slightly using ps, and found this background actually goes well with this theme:) what do you guys think? again if anyone wants to try I've attached the files.

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8048/greenabstractaa9.jpg

But now it isn't the XPERIA-ish theme anymore!

[Groundless]

Hi!

I make a Background for greatball's great Theme...i hope you like it.

[gfreek]

Hi!

I make a Background for greatball's great Theme...i hope you like it.

Niice one Groundless:)

It seems with this theme abstract background work well!

[Groundless]

Niice one Groundless:)

It seems with this theme abstract background work well!

Thanks gfreek!

Other Backgrounds coming soon...

[greatbal]

Thanks I put screen resolution tags in all xml's in qa_layout.dat mainly using the original factory qa_layout.da as a guide. But it still will not open from the spbmenu button.

Is there any other file I have to update?

Ooops. You can't just copy and paste from the original factory qa_layouts.dat as I used different names for the Layout tags. You have to edit the Layout tags and all xml files contained in it as well.

[greatbal]

But now it isn't the XPERIA-ish theme anymore!

It's ok. as long as people like how it looks, they can put any background image that they want. Have you seen my Diamond theme with the Clownfish background? hehe :p

[greatbal]

Hi!

I make a Background for greatball's great Theme...i hope you like it.

nice! yes, more backgrounds please. :)

[mofo512]

hey pare. great job with your new skin. ive been following your skins since the first diamond skin. anyways, im currently using vito sms chat. is there anyway that the sms link on the now screen be connected to that?

[azzambm]

Here is My XPERIA BG....

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7276/633560329230000000co8.jpg

[rulkpda]

Here is My XPERIA BG....

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7276/633560329230000000co8.jpg

looks very good, nice job @azzambm and ofcourse @greatball for his great works.. :)

[Pampooh]

Wow, thanks azzambm, keep it coming... Your background images are great, got the diamond one's too. Thanks again.

[davehutch]

Just looking foward to the full weather icon set and I'm very happy indeed

[greatbal]

Just looking foward to the full weather icon set and I'm very happy indeed

me too. waiting for the actual images and icons to be available online. hopefully in png format. hehe :p

will keep on updating this as images/icons surface. :)

[greatbal]

added links to gfreek's and azzambm's optional background images on the first post. keep it coming guys. :)




and oh, azzam, you've got mail! :p

[Kajoe]

And again Greatball makes wonderfull work. Thank you very much.:):)

[ricciolo91]

it would be possible to have your PhoneSuite icons for experia, I have installed your FANTASTIC theme but the 5th icon in the main screen is not changed from the original one, thx!!!!

[black_shadow69]

nice desaign mate....keep work....

[Groundless]

Hi!

Here is the next Background...

[gfreek]

Here is My XPERIA BG....

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7276/633560329230000000co8.jpg

very nice! I like:)

Hi!

Here is the next Background...

and this one! good work groundless:)

I have been experimenting with various backgrounds nature,sunset,sea,wildlife etc... even the ones used on diamond theme i.e. fire, green leaf but it seems abstract with black background works best with this theme.

[mtkates]

Just wanted to let you know I donated a little something your way in appreciation of your work in skinning Mobile Shell and the inspiration and knowledge your past works have given me.

Thank you for sharing your talent.

[Charusen]

First of all, excellent theme. Probably the ONLY theme I will use for a long time.

I don't know if this is a bug in the theme or something else:

Before I loaded the Xperia theme, running MS as original, after the phone goes into sleep mode, when I press any of the hard keys to awaken the phone, the phone for a split second goes to the today screen and then to the MS Now screen.
Since loading the new theme, when I press a hard key to awaken from sleep, the phone just goes to today screen and stays there. It no longer goes the MS Now screen.

Any advice on what may be the problem? I would like the phone to go to the MS Now screen after waking the phone (Nothing has changed except loading the theme, no new programs, cabs, etc... EXCEPT changing the background to MY XPERIA).

[greatbal]

First of all, excellent theme. Probably the ONLY theme I will use for a long time.

I don't know if this is a bug in the theme or something else:

Before I loaded the Xperia theme, running MS as original, after the phone goes into sleep mode, when I press any of the hard keys to awaken the phone, the phone for a split second goes to the today screen and then to the MS Now screen.
Since loading the new theme, when I press a hard key to awaken from sleep, the phone just goes to today screen and stays there. It no longer goes the MS Now screen.

Any advice on what may be the problem? I would like the phone to go to the MS Now screen after waking the phone (Nothing has changed except loading the theme, no new programs, cabs, etc... EXCEPT changing the background to MY XPERIA).

Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [on the Now Screen Tab] Make sure that "Show the Now Screen when device wakes up" is ticked (checked).

[Charusen]

Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [on the Now Screen Tab] Make sure that "Show the Now Screen when device wakes up" is ticked (checked).

Double checked that option again, it was already 'checked', Toggled the check mark again, to make sure it wasn't a stuck command.
I have also changed to the default theme without any other background.
Problem still there.

[ycats]

Great theme..........the screen that displays "organizer, internet, programs,.." and so on..........this only appears when I first turn on SPB Mobile Shell, it's not on the list of icons at the bottom........only Today Screen, then Calendar, recently opened apps, phone, then volume.

[greatbal]

Great theme..........the screen that displays "organizer, internet, programs,.." and so on..........this only appears when I first turn on SPB Mobile Shell, it's not on the list of icons at the bottom........only Today Screen, then Calendar, recently opened apps, phone, then volume.

What version of Mobile Shell do you have? I wrote this using version2.1.2, but I mentioned on my original post that this will work but with minor issues when used with MS2.1.

When in Calendar or Recently used pages, try gesturing left and right.You should be able to get to the Main Launcher page.

[dazzawright]

Great them from the Greatbal. Thanks so much. this should tide me over till the Xperia is released :-) As always there is a but ... I am not seeing any appointments being displayed on the calendar tab no matter what settings i choose (classic\professional) and also, when i use the analog clock (which is by far the best looking one) i can see the weather icon, but am unable to press it and open the weather page. Anyone else have these problems or know how to fix them ?

[greatbal]

Double checked that option again, it was already 'checked', Toggled the check mark again, to make sure it wasn't a stuck command.
I have also changed to the default theme without any other background.
Problem still there.

What do you have on your Today Screen (plugin)? Any particular app you're running that maybe interfering with Mobile Shell (autolock perhaps)?

[Charusen]

What version of Mobile Shell do you have? I wrote this using version2.1.2, but I mentioned on my original post that this will work but with minor issues when used with MS2.1.

When in Calendar or Recently used pages, try gesturing left and right.You should be able to get to the Main Launcher page.
Using the latest 2.1.2.
I uninstalled MS and am reloading everything. I DON'T think it's got anything to do with your theme. I am currently re-loading MS and your theme and it IS working properly so far. There is nothing WRONG with Greatbal's theme.
Excellent theme and currently the only one I will use!

[greatbal]

Great them from the Greatbal. Thanks so much. this should tide me over till the Xperia is released :-) As always there is a but ... I am not seeing any appointments being displayed on the calendar tab no matter what settings i choose (classic\professional) and also, when i use the analog clock (which is by far the best looking one) i can see the weather icon, but am unable to press it and open the weather page. Anyone else have these problems or know how to fix them ?



1) For calendar items to display, try going to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > [on Now Screen Tab] Choose Layout = Professional > then Click "Configure" button > Tick both boxes and set "Alarm" and "Calendar" to Auto. Click done then ok. See if you have the items on the Calendar page. Now you can go back to Analog screen using settings.

2) Hmmm... that's odd. What version of Mobile Shell are you running? You should use the latest version 2.1.2, otherwise this theme might have some issue on overlapping controls such as the analog clock and the weather icon. I don't have your problem on my device running version 2.1.2

[greatbal]

Using the latest 2.1.2.
I uninstalled MS and am reloading everything. I DON'T think it's got anything to do with your theme. I am currently re-loading MS and your theme and it IS working properly so far. There is nothing WRONG with Greatbal's theme.
Excellent theme and currently the only one I will use!

great it's working now! :)


and thanks for appreciating my theme. :)


BTW, as much as you like this theme, I hope you will try my Omnia Theme which is coming out soon. :p

[dazzawright]

you were right Greatbal, i just upgraded to 2.1.2 and it works perfectly. I am a very happy man now. Thankyou.

[Charusen]

I hope you will try my Omnia Theme which is coming out soon. :p

Looking forward to it:D

[greatbal]

you were right Greatbal, i just upgraded to 2.1.2 and it works perfectly. I am a very happy man now. Thankyou.

Great to hear that! :)

[bootheresa]

Ho to add the Games and Running Apps (Active Tasks) menu items:

1) Download the cab file below.
2) Copy to your device.
3) Using File Explorer (or the like) run the cab file on your device.
4) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > Customize Menu > [Make sure "Running Apps" and/or "Games" are ticked (checked)]

Is there an icon for the running apps or just a blank area with Running Apps written? I only have a blank area with running apps written. I don't know if I should uninstall and re-install. Thanks, BOO

[gfreek]

Here is another, a darker version to follow;)

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/4792/xperiacarbonsr7.jpg

[greatbal]

Is there an icon for the running apps or just a blank area with Running Apps written? I only have a blank area with running apps written. I don't know if I should uninstall and re-install. Thanks, BOO

You should have an icon. Please read post#3. You can use any registry tool to check and change the image value.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2585004#post2585004

[greatbal]

Here is another, a darker version to follow;)



Thanks! More please! :)

Now, if you can make the background image you did from 420mac's bg into something with a spectrum gradient too, that would be nice. :)

[lepsyfou]

I love Xpéria LOL

I cant' wait to have it (xpéria) and you my friend Greatbal :D

[ndsliao]

good APP
thanks for sharing

[froias76@gmail.com]

Hi @greatbal, can u help me with my problem in my layout?

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m45/froias16/xperia.jpg

Tried uninstalling and reinstalling, same problem :(

[gfreek]

Thanks! More please! :)

Now, if you can make the background image you did from 420mac's bg into something with a spectrum gradient too, that would be nice. :)

I'll see what I can do, got some time to kill this weekend!

[samuelcaddick]

Hi @greatbal, can u help me with my problem in my layout?

Tried uninstalling and reinstalling, same problem :(

I don't see a problem with your layout. The screenshot you've posted is the layout you get if you select Professional now screen or the Classic now screen with a digital clock.

The layouts are described in post #28 from greatbal (copied below for your viewing pleasure)

1) For Analog Clock: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Classic. Then Click on Configure Button. Choose Analog.

2) For Digital Clock: Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Classic. Then Click on Configure Button. Choose Digital.

2) For Digital Clock (alternate way): Go to SPB Menu > Settings > SPB Mobile Shell > Now Screen Tab > Layout = Professional.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2205/68328414we5.png

[froias76@gmail.com]

I don't see a problem with your layout. The screenshot you've posted is the layout you get if you select Professional now screen or the Classic now screen with a digital clock.

The layouts are described in post #28 from greatbal (copied below for your viewing pleasure)

Wow that was easy! How dumb I was there :p

Thanks @samuelcaddick!

[greatbal]

I'll see what I can do, got some time to kill this weekend!

great! can't wait. :)

[greatbal]

I love Xpéria LOL

I cant' wait to have it (xpéria) and you my friend Greatbal :D



I hope you meant "I can't wait to get one and give it to you my friend Greatbal."

hehe :p




I love Xperia too. But, I don't think I can afford it. tsk... :(

[greatbal]

Wow that was easy! How dumb I was there :p

Thanks @samuelcaddick!


Ok, I don't think it was dumb. Some people were also PM'ing me re how to get the Analog clock to display, or how to get calendar events to display, etc. Many people aren't really going through their SPB Mobile Shell Settings. tsk... hehe :p

good it's working for you now. :)

[mtkates]

Ok, I don't think it was dumb. Some people were also PM'ing me re how to get the Analog clock to display, or how to get calendar events to display, etc. Many people aren't really going through their SPB Mobile Shell Settings. tsk... hehe :p

good it's working for you now. :)

Maybe we should include a copy of the Mobile Shell user manual with every skin....never mind, they won't read it anyway...:p

[greatbal]

Maybe we should include a copy of the Mobile Shell user manual with every skin....never mind, they won't read it anyway...:p

yep, i don't think many people read the manual. i don't! hehe :p

[JstarLuvsTina]

yep, i don't think many people read the manual. i don't! hehe :p

i concurr..

if the manual was read..83% of these questions would be non existant..

[Groundless]

Hi!

This is my new Background. What do you think about it?:confused:
I will still work on it.

[mtkates]

Hi!

This is my new Background. What do you think about it?:confused:
I will still work on it.

That looks really good.

P.S. I just LOVE your signature...LMAO :D

[greatbal]

Hi!

This is my new Background. What do you think about it?:confused:
I will still work on it.

Cool. I love it! :)

[Groundless]

Hi!

Here is the new Background!

@ greatball and mtkates: thankx!

[greatbal]

Hi!

Here is the new Background!

@ greatball and mtkates: thankx!

thanks for the dat files. :)

[lepsyfou]

:D I share one little contribution LepsYpéria


(support Portrait / Lanscape)



http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/2682/screenshot001gk8.jpg



Thank you greatbal for your :D work

[k3lvin]

Can someone direct me to where, i can read up on how to make my own Backgrounds. ql_bkg_now.dat, and qp_bkg_now.dat. i know it has to be down with those two files .. somehow ..

edit//

I see that i have to rename the .dat to .zip..

But file is password protected.. any idea how to get pass for it?

[mtkates]

Can someone direct me to where, i can read up on how to make my own Backgrounds. ql_bkg_now.dat, and qp_bkg_now.dat. i know it has to be down with those two files .. somehow ..

edit//

I see that i have to rename the .dat to .zip..

But file is password protected.. any idea how to get pass for it?

Start with this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378367

You will find instructions on how to change backgrounds and so much more. You will also find the .dat file password there.

Have fun!

[davehutch]

As I've said before, excellent theme and keep it up.
I have a request though, could you do a version with only 1 Contacts page, for people like me who are desperate to save memory on their GSM Touch?
Thanks very much

[wdbanks]

Hi!

Here is the new Background!

@ greatball and mtkates: thankx!

I love this theme and this background is a thing of beauty! Any chance of getting this in a .tsk or a jpeg format too? Thanks

[Groundless]

I love this theme and this background is a thing of beauty! Any chance of getting this in a .tsk or a jpeg format too? Thanks

Thanks!

of course, here it is...png format.

[wdbanks]

Thanks!

of course, here it is...png format.

thanks alot it looks great under a diamond theme as well.

[jpope]

First:
I absolutely love this layout. You released it just as I was getting tired of your Diamond one.

Second:
Is there any chance to get some matching Phone Suite icons? My laptop died a while back so I'm unable to work on some myself.

Third:
I'd love to have a matching clock for Retro Clock. Again, if I had a PC I'd do this myself.

Thanks.

[greatbal]

:D I share one little contribution LepsYpéria


(support Portrait / Lanscape)



http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/2682/screenshot001gk8.jpg



Thank you greatbal for your :D work

nice background images. :)

[760hacker]

nice background images. :)

Do we need every file in these zip's or jsut the .dat files?

[greatbal]

Do we need every file in these zip's or jsut the .dat files?

just the dat files.

[dinoalbert]

Hi!

This is my new Background. What do you think about it?:confused:
I will still work on it.

thats cool!

hope you can share it :)

[kobyz]

:D I share one little contribution LepsYpéria


(support Portrait / Lanscape)



http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/2682/screenshot001gk8.jpg



Thank you greatbal for your :D work

Great BG Thanks!

[Groundless]

thats cool!

hope you can share it :)

Thanks!

Look on post#113

[henh]

Cool, thanks Greatbal
Tihis theme look very nice on my new ipaq 914c with 320x240 screen, even better then the Diamond theme.
can i install it to my old WM5 square screen 240x240 ?

[viper9711]

Hi Greatball,
I love your Themes. Is it possible to create or convert this Theme to VGA Layout for the HTC Diamond.
I think many many people all over the World will like it !!

Greetings from Germany

viper9711

[dinoalbert]

heres a weather graphics for this theme, thanks to @BeyondInvisible !

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2619010&postcount=425

[davesr1980]

will thier be someone one who can make the weather icons aniamted for the spb weather, and i already know about the weather panel...

Greatball can it be done

[Roms4Wings]

Thank you so very much! This is awesome I love the XPERIA on my Wing, thanks again for your work I will donate.

[greatbal]

Thank you so very much! This is awesome I love the XPERIA on my Wing, thanks again for your work I will donate.

good you liked it. thanks. :)

[greatbal]

Cool, thanks Greatbal
Tihis theme look very nice on my new ipaq 914c with 320x240 screen, even better then the Diamond theme.
can i install it to my old WM5 square screen 240x240 ?

Sorry, but this theme is for QVGA devices only ATM.

[greatbal]

Hi Greatball,
I love your Themes. Is it possible to create or convert this Theme to VGA Layout for the HTC Diamond.
I think many many people all over the World will like it !!

Greetings from Germany

viper9711

Sorry, but I don't have a VGA device to work with ATM.

[osk101]

"Second:
Is there any chance to get some matching Phone Suite icons? "

Hope someone can make it for Xperia theme.. Thank in advance :)

[Charusen]

"Second:
Is there any chance to get some matching Phone Suite icons? "

Hope someone can make it for Xperia theme.. Thank in advance :)

I was going to ask for the same, something along the lines that match the Omnia theme

[g00ndu]

I designed this with Mobile Shell 2.1.2 as that's what I'm using. But I don't see any reason why it shouldn't run on version 2.1

The only issues when using this theme on version 2.1 instead on 2.1.2:
1) No all day events on the calendar page.
2) Clicking on launcher icon brings up the MRU page instead of Main Launcher page.
3) Clicking on contacts icon brings up Contacts page 2 instead of page 1.

Very minor, but I think you can live with those. :)

BTW, I'm working on my Omnia skin. I'll post it soon. :)
Greatbal,

Problem 2 and 3 can be solved.

Placement of your tabs is most crucial in SPB MS2.1. If tab5 is MRU and tab2 is Launcher. Make sure in your Layout Name= Default section, tab2 appears before tab5 if you want Launcher to be activated instead of MRU. Same concept for Speeddial.

See below for the sample:


<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab1" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="LockScreen"/>
<Int Name="IsDefault" Value="1"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
</Plugin>
<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab4" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="Kalendar"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
</Plugin>
<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab2" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="Launcher"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.Launcher"/>
</Plugin>
<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab5" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="MRU"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.Launcher"/>
</Plugin>
<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab3" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="SpeedDial1"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.CallLog"/>
</Plugin>
<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab6" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="SpeedDial2"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.CallLog"/>
</Plugin>
<Plugin Class="Spb.LSP.Tab" Name="Tab7" ID="0">
<String Name="Form" Value="Subform"/>
<String Name="Dialog" Value="SpeedDial3"/>
<Int Name="Image" Value="4"/>
<String Name="Data" Value="Spb.Data.CallLog"/>
</Plugin>


As to [1], thinking of using qp_calendar instead of qa_calendar just to get the appointments. Not sure yet, but will investigate further.... Hope the above do help others... :D

[mtkates]

Greatbal,

Problem 2 and 3 can be solved.

Placement of your tabs is most crucial in SPB MS2.1. If tab5 is MRU and tab2 is Launcher. Make sure in your Layout Name= Default section, tab2 appears before tab5 if you want Launcher to be activated instead of MRU. Same concept for Speeddial.


I have been working on a skin and am using v2.1.2. It also seems to be cruicial as to placement of tab order, but it is the opposite of what you have stated for v2.1, so it seems that the order will depend on the version of Mobile Shell being used, and like greatbal, I use the current release of Mobile Shell to make a skin because that is what new users (and many previous users) will be using.

[greatbal]

Greatbal,

Problem 2 and 3 can be solved.

Placement of your tabs is most crucial in SPB MS2.1. If tab5 is MRU and tab2 is Launcher. Make sure in your Layout Name= Default section, tab2 appears before tab5 if you want Launcher to be activated instead of MRU. Same concept for Speeddial.

See below for the sample:


As to [1], thinking of using qp_calendar instead of qa_calendar just to get the appointments. Not sure yet, but will investigate further.... Hope the above do help others... :D

I have been working on a skin and am using v2.1.2. It also seems to be cruicial as to placement of tab order, but it is the opposite of what you have stated for v2.1, so it seems that the order will depend on the version of Mobile Shell being used, and like greatbal, I use the current release of Mobile Shell to make a skin because that is what new users (and many previous users) will be using.

Thanks for answering for me mtkates. :)

Yes, you can do that for version 2.1, but that would pose a problem if you use version 2.1.2. I'm using version 2.1.2 that's way I designed it to work on version 2.1.2. :D

[mtkates]

Thanks for answering for me mtkates. :)

Yes, you can do that for version 2.1, but that would pose a problem if you use version 2.1.2. I'm using version 2.1.2 that's way I designed it to work on version 2.1.2. :D

No problem. I wasn't really trying to answer for you, just telling what I noticed and my opinion about what version to use.

BTW, nice work on the new skin. You can sneek a peek at my current project if you know where to look.:D

[g00ndu]

No problem. I wasn't really trying to answer for you, just telling what I noticed and my opinion about what version to use.

BTW, nice work on the new skin. You can sneek a peek at my current project if you know where to look.:D
Thanks Greatbal and mtkates for answering this. I understand that most users must have upgraded their SPB MS to version 2.1.2. However, there are some users especially those with square screen will not be able to run the latest version 2.1.2 as this version does not support RealVGA application. In other words, for square screen though it is 320x320, it is in 128dpi and effectively speaking it is only 240x240 at 96dpi.

RealVGA allows users to have the full screen 320x320 at 96dpi and it maximizes the screen size. I belong to this group. ;)

Anyway, I am sharing this with you guys because by rearranging the tab icons order, anyone can have various tabs as the 1st page.

P/S: And thanks for sharing your info on MS 2.1.2 about the tab order. I wouldn't know this since I cannot run this version under 96dpi mode. :)

[frederickcar]

thank you greatbal for your nice spb mobile shell skin!!!

just one question, in the portrait mode is there any way to make the DATE centered?

[Phryk]

Hi!

I make a Background for greatball's great Theme...i hope you like it.



I really love this GlowBall Background, any chance of getting it in a .tsk or a .png format? Thanks

[Charusen]

Can I put in a re-request for Greatbal to make some SBP Phone suite profile icons?
Thanks in advance

[jvs60]

Can I put in a re-request for Greatbal to make some SBP Phone suite profile icons?
Thanks in advance

I'm looking for the same

[greatbal]

For those using SPB Phone Suites, you can use the profile.dat attached to have Xperia-ish profile icons:

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1392/x1cu2.png http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/3538/x2iz2.png

How to use:
1) Download the attached zip file
2) Extract on your hard drive
3) Copy via activesync the profile.dat file to your device's \Program Files\SPB Phone Suites directory (overwriting the original). Please make a backup of your original profile.dat file in case you want torevert to the default one.

[jpope]

Thank you very much for the phone suite icons. This theme is now absolutely perfect. :D

[clicknik]

thanks for the great work of art for htc diamond v1.2
please greatbal can u u make an iphone theme with all the iphone functions also can u help me to install a dialer skin

please could u send a step by step info card

[Charusen]

Thank you Greatbal. You are the best.

[osk101]

Thank you very much for the phone suite icons..

[Krzysiec]

Would be absolutely grat if someone could make the same one for TF3D ... i like this skin so much but i go Diamond with vga :P ;/

[goranagar]

I created a new thread with support for SQVGA 240x240.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=430723

[wonglc]

greatbal , could I make a request to replace the "phone profile icon" with a "X" button to return to "Today" screen.

Thanks in advnce

[nzo972]

May I ask for a png file of this awesome clock? please

[greatbal]

greatbal , could I make a request to replace the "phone profile icon" with a "X" button to return to "Today" screen.

Thanks in advnce

You could easily minimize Mobile Shell by gesturing down, i.e., swipe the screen downwards.

[wonglc]

Thank you for your reply greatbal.

[hwb1108]

Thanks a lot! Thank you very much!

[Slater5508]

Start with this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=378367

You will find instructions on how to change backgrounds and so much more. You will also find the .dat file password there.

Have fun!

Okay, this is my first time trying this and I hope you do not think this is a stupid question but after you change the .dat files to .zip and alter the backgounds, how do you change them back to .dat files to add them to your phone's mobile shell programs file?

Thanks

[rangerdave]

never mind

[rangerdave]

How to add the Games and Running Apps (Active Tasks) menu items:

1) Download the cab file below.
2) Copy to your device.
3) Using File Explorer (or the like) run the cab file on your device.
4) Go to SPB Menu > Settings > Customize Menu > [Make sure "Running Apps" and/or "Games" are ticked (checked)]

ok i have an odd one here. After following the cab install and adjusting the settings, I have the label for running icons there, but no icon..

something simple i bet, but what? Gone through multiple reinstalls.

Thanks

RD

[juztmo]

============================================

Update 21-Sep-08: For Phone Suites users, please see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2670064&postcount=148

============================================

EDIT: Added links to optional background images...

Optional background image c/o gfreek: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2592345#post2592345
Optional background image c/o azzmbm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2597521#post2597521
Optional background image c/o gfreek: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2595966#post2595966

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/939/screenshotti6.jpg http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7276/633560329230000000co8.jpg http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8048/greenabstractaa9.jpg

-============================================

Inspired by XPERIA. This theme is for QVGA devices only. Optimized for portrait mode use, but also supports landscape mode.

I based the graphics on screenshots I've seen around the net (which is not so many ATM). I'll update this as soon as there are more clear screenshots available. Or if anyone can provide me with the original background image of the XPERIA, that would be much better. I welcome any suggestions regarding graphics and layout. Just post your requests here.

NOTE: I designed this for Mobile Shell 2.1.2, but it should work on version 2.1 (please see post#10 for minor issues if used with version 2.1 instead of 2.1.2)

Features:
1) Now Screen, Calendar page, Launcher Page, MRU Page, 3 Contacts pages. (Gesture left or right to get to the MRU and other Contacts pages.)
2) Selecting any of the Color Themes will result in a change in the Today wallpaper similar to the theme's background image.
3) If you prefer flat black bars (which I think goes well with the theme), please see corresponding post below.
4) I added additional Main Menu icons (please see corresponding post below.)
5) For Games and Task Menu items with correct Menu Icons, please see post below.


Screenshots:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/783/screenshotsam9.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.

Enjoy!

Hey Is it possible to get the fantastic Xperia theme to work with 1.93.409.1 rom,-with Spb 2.1.2 shell installed

[nirave]

Hi greatbal,

firstly thanks the theme looks great here but I have a BIG problem!

I'm using spb phonesuite (today for the first time - im a winmo newbie :|) and i've followed your instructions exactly, but after the soft reset, when i choose the spb mobile shell panel, it loads the default image of it and then goes completely blank and leaves me with the windows start bar menu and two links at the bottom, but absolutely nothing else!! Can somebody PLEASEEE help me as I really want this theme??

Thanks in advance!!!

[Creutz]

Greatball is it possible to get hands on that lovely wallpaper you use as a .png jpeg whatever, really love it!

[!SINGH!]

Hi

Has anyone adapted the original Xperia-ish skin for use on an Omnia.?
240x400

I bought an Xperia.. and the wife has a Omnia.. and she wants the skin,,,, badly!

also.. if you want the files from my Xperia.. just let me know what you want.. and i'll send them to you Greatbal

Cheers in advance.

[Perry Gonzalez]

I remember a few months back somewhere in the SPB MS theme thread 420mac posted one of his theme with this background. (by the way where is 420mac? he's a good skinner)

Anyhow I modified his background slightly using ps, and found this background actually goes well with this theme:) what do you guys think? again if anyone wants to try I've attached the files.

http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8048/greenabstractaa9.jpg


This has become my favorite background with my favorite theme.
Excellent job greatbal and gfreek. Thanks to both of you.

[ionfist]

Hey everyone i am new to this forums, I've just got an Omnia and i have already used SPB mobile shell which is very nice, however i have seen that Xperia can use this in the Today screen and i was wondering if this is possible to be done on Omnia as well, i have also download SPB shell from Ericsson but it doesn't work good with Omnia its crashing all the time, i don't know if this is asked before or if its already done. please guide me, thanks in advance

[TeslaTrav]

Too Cool! Thnaks

[greatbal]

Hi

Has anyone adapted the original Xperia-ish skin for use on an Omnia.?
240x400

I bought an Xperia.. and the wife has a Omnia.. and she wants the skin,,,, badly!

also.. if you want the files from my Xperia.. just let me know what you want.. and i'll send them to you Greatbal

Cheers in advance.

i would love to get hold of the original Xperia X1 graphics files! :D

Mine are drawn from scratch using photoshop. :(

If you can find the graphics files under \Windows folder or anywhere else, please zip them up and post here! :p

[greatbal]

Hi greatbal,

firstly thanks the theme looks great here but I have a BIG problem!

I'm using spb phonesuite (today for the first time - im a winmo newbie :|) and i've followed your instructions exactly, but after the soft reset, when i choose the spb mobile shell panel, it loads the default image of it and then goes completely blank and leaves me with the windows start bar menu and two links at the bottom, but absolutely nothing else!! Can somebody PLEASEEE help me as I really want this theme??

Thanks in advance!!!

you can actually just extract the graphics files in qp_bkg_now.dat or ql_bkg_now.dat

[Thilina]

============================================

Update 21-Sep-08: For Phone Suites users, please see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2670064&postcount=148

============================================

EDIT: Added links to optional background images...




-============================================

Inspired by XPERIA. This theme is for QVGA devices only. Optimized for portrait mode use, but also supports landscape mode.

I based the graphics on screenshots I've seen around the net (which is not so many ATM). I'll update this as soon as there are more clear screenshots available. Or if anyone can provide me with the original background image of the XPERIA, that would be much better. I welcome any suggestions regarding graphics and layout. Just post your requests here.

NOTE: I designed this for Mobile Shell 2.1.2, but it should work on version 2.1 (please see post#10 for minor issues if used with version 2.1 instead of 2.1.2)

Features:
1) Now Screen, Calendar page, Launcher Page, MRU Page, 3 Contacts pages. (Gesture left or right to get to the MRU and other Contacts pages.)
2) Selecting any of the Color Themes will result in a change in the Today wallpaper similar to the theme's background image.
3) If you prefer flat black bars (which I think goes well with the theme), please see corresponding post below.
4) I added additional Main Menu icons (please see corresponding post below.)
5) For Games and Task Menu items with correct Menu Icons, please see post below.


Screenshots:




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.

Enjoy!
wow awesome work....can i have this original wallpaper u r using in this theme and menu icons and desktop menu icons pls

i dont own a windows mobile...but i own a sony ericsson w810 and im modding it
these days im making a perfect xperia pack

so i hope u help me

My Xperia X810i

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5471/scr080204lr3.pnghttp://img146.imageshack.us/img146/359/scr080209ve1.pnghttp://img525.imageshack.us/img525/9537/scr082509di8.png

so far my w810 modding

[greatbal]

wow awesome work....can i have this original wallpaper u r using in this theme and menu icons and desktop menu icons pls

i dont own a windows mobile...but i own a sony ericsson w810 and im modding it
these days im making a perfect xperia pack

so i hope u help me


here you go...

[rangerdave]

odd problem with the running apps and games issue. I have the game icon and the space for the running apps, but no icon for the running apps..

I follow your instructions on the reg edit with rescoe and find everything, but the running apps.

Any tips on this one?

[greatbal]

odd problem with the running apps and games issue. I have the game icon and the space for the running apps, but no icon for the running apps..

I follow your instructions on the reg edit with rescoe and find everything, but the running apps.

Any tips on this one?

did you try the instructions here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2584998&postcount=2

I posted a cab and instructions. you should also do #4) to show sunning apps icon.

[Thilina]

here you go...

tnx mate :)

can u share desktop icons images and main menu icons too

i appreciate this very much

Edit-the bmp file u gave is corrupted....i cant open it with paint.net or picture viewer or with anything
pls reupload it

[fitspiros]

nothing yet for omnia please is very nice theme

[rangerdave]

did you try the instructions here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2584998&postcount=2

I posted a cab and instructions. you should also do #4) to show sunning apps icon.

Yes I have and to the "T" I have followed them.
I followed another post on getting ino the registery and looking at the icon itself, But the "running apps" icon is not listed in the registery, all others are.
It's really odd..My wifes phone has no issues, my phone is a turd..
I remember I did something once (installing one of your other themes or something of the sort) and it poofed away, but I can't duplicate the fix.

I guess the more inside questestion is,
"why does this happen in the first place"?

Like I said, I have the function and button, just no icon. Very wierd.

Thanks for response
**************************************UPDATE on running apps button.**********************

I have found the fix i found awhile back.
This theme attached, named 2 different ways is the same file twice, hopefully to dummy it up some.
I have no clue what the problem is with this theme and the others, but this theme will insert a "running apps" icon in the correct place and function properly.
Greatball, your a better man than me in taking the time to create some flashy skins so that we can enjoy our ppc's more.
I will leave this up to the rest of the experts to pick apart the issue and come up with a better solution.

RD

[Thilina]

here you go...

file corrupted

can u re upload pls

[greatbal]

tnx mate :)

can u share desktop icons images and main menu icons too

i appreciate this very much

Edit-the bmp file u gave is corrupted....i cant open it with paint.net or picture viewer or with anything
pls reupload it


it's not corrupted. it's formatted as RGB565. Try using photoshop to open the file.

[greatbal]

Yes I have and to the "T" I have followed them.
I followed another post on getting ino the registery and looking at the icon itself, But the "running apps" icon is not listed in the registery, all others are.
It's really odd..My wifes phone has no issues, my phone is a turd..
I remember I did something once (installing one of your other themes or something of the sort) and it poofed away, but I can't duplicate the fix.

I guess the more inside questestion is,
"why does this happen in the first place"?

Like I said, I have the function and button, just no icon. Very wierd.

Thanks for response
**************************************UPDATE on running apps button.**********************

I have found the fix i found awhile back.
This theme attached, named 2 different ways is the same file twice, hopefully to dummy it up some.
I have no clue what the problem is with this theme and the others, but this theme will insert a "running apps" icon in the correct place and function properly.
Greatball, your a better man than me in taking the time to create some flashy skins so that we can enjoy our ppc's more.
I will leave this up to the rest of the experts to pick apart the issue and come up with a better solution.

RD


Now, that's really "weird". But, I guess the cab file is not working properly on your system. Maybe your device is not allowing the cab file to write to your registry (due to permissions). Please try doing it manually using a registry editor. You can read the How-To thread in doing this.

EDIT: Please read my reply to your post on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2935441&postcount=471

I hope that helps...

[rangerdave]

Now, that's really "weird". But, I guess the cab file is not working properly on your system. Maybe your device is not allowing the cab file to write to your registry (due to permissions). Please try doing it manually using a registry editor. You can read the How-To thread in doing this.


The cab file writes to the registery fine. I get the selections to add/remove the buttons in spb.

Heres screen shots--prolly should have done it back when

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/john14/sshot002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/john14/sshot001.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/john14/sshot0031.jpg

[Thilina]

it's not corrupted. it's formatted as RGB565. Try using photoshop to open the file.

cant i open it with paint.net?

can u upload it as a png file

tnx

[fitspiros]

Nothing yet for omnia ???????

[sharktch]

THANKS! :) Really pretty good

[tonestones]

:oAwesome theme Greatbal!:,any chance of getting a Layout with just 1 contact page and no MRU??I've tried a number of times to edit,and to no avail!!Any help would be appreciated!!Thanx in advance

[Dutchmarc66]

Want to delete my message, but where's d deletebutton?

[Dutchmarc66]

you can actually just extract the graphics files in qp_bkg_now.dat or ql_bkg_now.dat

Same problem over here with my X1. Sorry (newbie alert), but I don't now what you mean with "extract the graphics files in qp_bkg_now.dat or ql_bkg_now.dat"

If you/someone could explain a little further...:rolleyes:

Thnx,
Marcus

[xdafala]

great theme.thx

[mingwei86]

hi guy,sorry i new here,just bought my omnia not long ago.

i've install the spb mobile shell, but after so many nice post from greatbal, i tempted to change to just the normal shell, but i cant seem to get it right. i follow the method,

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.

but my menu button cant seem to work, y is it so?? is it i need to install some other application?

thk for any help....

[punkwhan]

It seems like spb menu is not clickable from Today's screen after overwriting the original .dat files.
I downloaded Xperoa-ish MS2.1.
I appreciate your help.

Thanks.

[harbeep]

-============================================
Inspired by XPERIA. This theme is for QVGA devices only. Optimized for portrait mode use, but also supports landscape mode.


I know you've stated in your opening post this is for qvga only but any chance of making this available/compatible for WVGA (on my Touch HD :D).

Anyone?

[Nokser]

Very nice new theme...