Multiple Programs tab for M2D

[samaruf]

Hi,
I'm greatly enjoying my recently upgraded to M2D(NFSFAN ROM) Sprint Touch. All this time I have been using iFonz and was quite happy with it but there were way too many soft resets due to Microsoft error messages.

Anyway, my question is: Is it possible to have multiple pages of "Programs" tab in M2D? In iFonz I could choose how many pages to display plus the number of icons in each page.

Also, it seems the "Programs" tab only allows programs that are in Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. I'd like to be able to create shortcuts to some programs that don't appear in this folder. Maybe all I need is create a .lnk file and copy it to this folder, but then I probably won't get a nice icon to go with it.

I searched XDA with different keywords to get answers, but the results were not what I wanted.

[jmitr]

There is an extra tab available in M2D called the Operator tab. Originally this was meant for operators such as Bell, Telus, Sprint etc to be able to add their own "operator" programs on an M2D tab. (Bell music, sprint tv etc).

This was unused in North America because most carriers stopped offering the Touch family in favour of the diamond. As such the M2D styled touch's (Viva, 3G, opal etc) never made it to market here.

Developers at XDA came up with a program to modify the operator tab with whatever links you want, as well as to rename it. It can be found here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=451623

To add programs not found in your start menu, With NFSFAN's ROM, (6.1 or 6.5) right clicking the file will give you the option "send to program menu". This makes it much easier when flashing alot.

Regards,

[samaruf]

There is an extra tab available in M2D called the Operator tab. Originally this was meant for operators such as Bell, Telus, Sprint etc to be able to add their own "operator" programs on an M2D tab. (Bell music, sprint tv etc).

This was unused in North America because most carriers stopped offering the Touch family in favour of the diamond. As such the M2D styled touch's (Viva, 3G, opal etc) never made it to market here.

Developers at XDA came up with a program to modify the operator tab with whatever links you want, as well as to rename it. It can be found here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=451623

To add programs not found in your start menu, With NFSFAN's ROM, (6.1 or 6.5) right clicking the file will give you the option "send to program menu". This makes it much easier when flashing alot.

Regards,
Hello jmitr,:o:p:p:p67
thanks for the suggestions. I tried running the program that you provided the link for but it gave me a null exception error. In the thread many other guys were also having problems. My NFSFAN ROM(Sprint 1.1.2) is the one I got from this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=432487. Not sure if this is the latest, but since I like all its features I'm hesitant to reflash the phone with a newer version.

[jmitr]

Hello jmitr,:o:p:p:p67
thanks for the suggestions. I tried running the program that you provided the link for but it gave me a null exception error. In the thread many other guys were also having problems. My NFSFAN ROM(Sprint 1.1.2) is the one I got from this thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=432487. Not sure if this is the latest, but since I like all its features I'm hesitant to reflash the phone with a newer version.

NFSFAN removed support for the operator tab in the last few 6.1 versions. I have an edited homesettings.xml file from him to solve that. It's on my laptop though, when I get the chance i'll edit this post with a link to it.

Jason

Here is the link:

http://rapidshare.com/files/201845596/HTCHomeSettings_1.28_Operator_tab.xml