[UPG] P_D Optimizations [03.14.10: ELFin HD2 Theme] [Archive]

Paul_Days

19th January 2010, 01:54 AM

ELF/ELFin UI Optimization

Our Elves aren't getting faster, and each day, system builds and apps are getting nicer, but bigger. This thread is to take some system image files, put them on a diet, reducing file sizes, and gaining a faster user interface. Using S.V.I's technique and some graphic design knowledge, I have been able to shrink most files considerably, decreasing load speeds and increasing responsiveness.
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NEW • Paul Days ELFin HD2 Full Theme Optimized

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=293550&stc=1&d=1268539880

Optimized Files

• Paul Days ELFin HD2 Full Theme Optimized (uses 2mb less than M2D, speedy) http://rapidshare.com/files/363061483/Paul_Days_ELFin_HD2_Op_d_Theme.cab
• Paul Days EzInput 2.1 Optimized (Only 2mb, fast!) http://rapidshare.com/files/360475743/Paul_Days_EZ-Input_2.1_Optimized.cab
• Paul Days Comm Manager Optimized [WM6.5] (50% lighter) http://rapidshare.com/files/338604076/Paul_Days_CommManager-Op__2.7.2.8.cab
• WAlien Manila 2D v2.0 (Saves 7mb, very responsive) http://www.mediafire.com/?hmrnwdwmdm5
• WAlien Phone Canvas (Saves 1.3mb) http://www.mediafire.com/?jx2mdtydmjw
• S.V.I. Phone Canvas DLL (Quick operating, half the size.) http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=236708&d=1255420004
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In the works:
Footprints

Thanks to dsidxa, S.V.I., w@pvirus,...for now....
Any help, contributions or tips are welcome for the benefit of the community. All feedbacks welcomed.

Paul_Days

19th January 2010, 01:54 AM

Notes:

ELFin HD2 Theme
• Theme is lighter than stock M2D, even with the full screen weather effects. Running 2mb less in RAM.
• For best results, install over a clean Manila 2D (stock theme).
• I am runnning 250mhz and this theme, the ELFin is just what it should be.
• For complete look, try Livven black theme, and add from custom pack: Plain Taskbar and Softkeys.

Footprints
• Fix transparency issues
• Tighten bitmap depths and grayscales

dare2know

19th January 2010, 03:17 AM

hey i will b ur beta tester add me...
i have elfin onyx 6.5.3 v7

ivanmatz

19th January 2010, 10:14 AM

Waiting for the Comm Manager {Op*}
Thanks

Paul_Days

19th January 2010, 04:59 PM

Waiting for the Comm Manager {Op*}
Thanks

Graphic Designer friend of mine who knows nothing about Phones told me as I was asking for imaging tips....."if the images are black, white or grayscale, don't save them as color (RGB or CMYK), it'll save you a heap of file size"

So I'm gonna put the Comm Manager on another diet after work :D

Paul_Days

20th January 2010, 03:02 PM

Uploaded the Op* Comm Manager, it's as light as it gets.

Since my Mac does'nt do .cabs....can someone make a .cab out of it.

Also, on that note, could somebody extract the HTC Ez Input 2.1 keyboard, I use it, and it's a resource hog, and at 8mb .cab, it is not a light keyboard either.

tito12

20th January 2010, 03:14 PM

Hi

Your optimisations are designed for cooks isn't it?

Paul_Days

20th January 2010, 05:03 PM

Hi

Your optimisations are designed for cooks isn't it?

Not neccesarily, just copy all the files to the /Windows directory. Don't forget to disable TouchFlo from the Today settings.

Paul

tito12

20th January 2010, 05:16 PM

Not neccesarily, just copy all the files to the /Windows directory. Don't forget to disable TouchFlo from the Today settings.

Paul

But if I install your commManager over the one that's already cooked it will not make it smaller, since it cannot replace it ?

Paul_Days

20th January 2010, 05:18 PM

But if I install your commManager over the one that's already cooked it will not make it smaller, since it cannot replace it ?

Yes it will, untick Touchflo, and copy it, i suggest using Total Commander. It will overwrite the larger files.

tito12

20th January 2010, 05:36 PM

Ok will try it :) BTW I don't have touchflo ;)

Edit: I can't unzip your file - d/l twice I get syntax message

tito12

20th January 2010, 06:08 PM

Hi Paul

Meantime I installed phone canvas, it works well with the same old issue of the scrollbar.

Thanks and keep it skinny :)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=838&pictureid=3013

Paul_Days

21st January 2010, 05:44 AM

Paul_Days

21st January 2010, 05:54 AM

Uploaded Comm Manager as a .cab installer.

Thanks w@pvirus!

tito12

21st January 2010, 08:15 AM

Hi Paul

At last I could install CommManager, no visible difference with the original, all the functions working properly. I hope the time is near when cooks will integrate your mods and free more memory for our ageing devices ( HELP DOCTOR, MY ELF HAS ALTZHEIMER !!!)

Good Job :D

Daeng Rinaldy

22nd January 2010, 07:43 AM

Hey Paul

Thanks for the optimisation, anyway Paul, i also one of fans of Onyx, and i use the R7, it is been 3 days i use m2d on it. i feel after i install m2d on Onyx R7, the battery life of my BlackyTouchElfin quite decreased rather than while i am using Titanium only. Do you feel the same way on your elfin? is there anyway to save the battery life although m2d running inside the OnyxR7?

thanks and keep on improving Bro!

c2b2

2nd February 2010, 02:33 PM

Hi Paul,

I'm unable to download from the rapidshare link provided.
Can you please attach the optimized communication manager in this thread?

Thanx.

Paul_Days

3rd February 2010, 10:47 PM

Tonight I will check the link, and will upload some goodies...been waiting for someone to sell me the Ez Input files, was able to save huge file sizing there. Also been working, albeit slowly, on a nice HD2 theme for those who have the WAlien optimized GFX Manila (like I do).

Paul

claus1953

4th February 2010, 10:01 PM

c2b2

5th February 2010, 07:07 AM

Hi Paul,

I'm unable to download from the rapidshare link provided.
Can you please attach the optimized communication manager in this thread?

Thanx.

I was facing this problem because rapidshare servers were too busy for free users. I checked at another time and it worked.

Kakashi.Hatake

7th February 2010, 08:34 AM

good work
but i can't download svi's dll
can you re-upload it please?
and is there a way of porting manila lock for qvga?

Paul_Days

2nd March 2010, 06:01 AM

Uploaded EzInput Optimized...if links don't continue to work well, will do a secondary download link for each.

mally2

5th March 2010, 06:51 AM

congrats paul... you never cease to amaze us with your shrinking skills... LOL... i'm gonna try this now

srgudhka

5th March 2010, 07:33 AM

Uploaded EzInput Optimized...if links don't continue to work well, will do a secondary download link for each.
ezinput link not working.

Paul_Days

5th March 2010, 07:55 AM

congrats paul... you never cease to amaze us with your shrinking skills... LOL... i'm gonna try this now

Just wait for the Lightweight Footprints and the HD2 Theme....

Paul_Days

5th March 2010, 07:56 AM

ezinput link not working.

Ok I will do a second link for the files...

Xinot

7th March 2010, 01:41 AM

EzInput link:
"This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, or a Collector's Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.
This limit is reached."

Are you going to upload it again and again? :eek:

arz_steal

7th March 2010, 01:01 PM

facing the same problem, cant download from rapid:confused::confused::confused:

Paul_Days

8th March 2010, 06:03 AM

Links Fixed.....

Cero92

8th March 2010, 03:14 PM

The HD2 theme is like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642253 ? :O

arz_steal

8th March 2010, 04:22 PM

great ezinput can be download now, but the xvi download link seems to be dead..
great job anyway:D

Paul_Days

9th March 2010, 06:22 AM

The HD2 theme is like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642253 ? :O

Nope, it's similar, but just wait. It's set me back a bit, optimizing bmp's isnt as simple as I thought it would be. Messing around with grayscales and color depths, etc. Just be patient, it's hundreds of files, literally. I've had to take steps back a lot.

This and perhaps the footprints and some wallpapers (very light) will be my last work. I'm getting a HTC Tattoo once a comision is paid. I'll keep the ELFin, as a secondary "minutes" phone. But, will go out with a nice bang.

Paul

Paul_Days

10th March 2010, 12:52 PM

Here's a preview for you die-hard ELFin fans.... EFLin HD2

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=291684&stc=1&d=1268221638

It is only 50% complete. Still working this theme on its diet.
Original base is from one made by TWolf: Brilliant homescreen full weather.

mally2

10th March 2010, 05:54 PM

paul after you buy the tattoo... will you sell the elfin... i remember you said you had 2 elfin!!! Just curious

Paul_Days

10th March 2010, 06:21 PM

true, I do have two elfins...one is actually my ex's which she doesnt use...and I have....we're still good friends, but since technically it's hers I cant sell it......a bit personal here but....its all good. :)

venom5285

11th March 2010, 12:17 PM

Is EzInput 2.1 Optimized multilanguage? I should need Italian T9

Paul_Days

11th March 2010, 11:42 PM

Ummm, i dunno, I took one found here in the site, and just did the optimization...

wapvirus

14th March 2010, 04:38 AM

Great work I wish I didn't have to get rid of my Prophet as I would love to try these out I hope QVGA users realize this and buy you a beer ;)

Paul_Days

14th March 2010, 05:25 AM

Great work I wish I didn't have to get rid of my Prophet as I would love to try these out I hope QVGA users realize this and buy you a beer ;)

LOL, Thanks wap...could'nt have done this without your help.... I actually enjoy doing this...and i do hope it runs well on other devices...should.

Paul

Cero92

14th March 2010, 10:51 AM

Downloading :)

Cero92

14th March 2010, 12:15 PM

Paul_Days

14th March 2010, 04:53 PM

Done, but i don't get how to change the wallpaper according to the weather... I deleted all the locations and added Torino (Italy) and in the weather tab i can see the weather, but in the home tab i still see the "Tap to update" string

This is just a theme...you need to sort out your device and install all the M2D 2.0 files...with all the geo localization files, or with the Manila Home Weather Updater patch thats around. I have gone for the second option. I will actually update my Manila 2D v2.0 thread and include directions on how to use the patch.

You first need to set the weather, THEN install the patch. Reboot recommended.

Cero92

14th March 2010, 07:37 PM

This is just a theme...you need to sort out your device and install all the M2D 2.0 files...with all the geo localization files, or with the Manila Home Weather Updater patch thats around. I have gone for the second option. I will actually update my Manila 2D v2.0 thread and include directions on how to use the patch.

You first need to set the weather, THEN install the patch. Reboot recommended.
I thought that the core was missing but i didn't know where to find it 'cause i didn't know what were the program. However now it works perfectly and it's very nice, i suggest you to write in the first post that MHWU is needed. Thanks for the theme :D

Paul_Days

14th March 2010, 08:03 PM

I thought that the core was missing but i didn't know where to find it 'cause i didn't know what were the program. However now it works perfectly and it's very nice, i suggest you to write in the first post that MHWU is needed. Thanks for the theme :D

It'll work either way, I used to use the Geo Localization files, but since I'm always in the quest to run the fastest M2D. Plus MHWU tends to be a pain if you modify M2D, it cause M2D to not launch.

Enjoy...

seferismo

15th March 2010, 03:15 AM

S.V.I. Phone Canvas DLL

404 Not Found

Paul_Days

15th March 2010, 05:21 AM

S.V.I. Phone Canvas DLL

404 Not Found

Crap, this one was linked to the Manila 2.0 thread from WAlien....if it's down, i don't think I can get it....let me see if I have a copy on my laptop, I use PhonEx sooo i might not have a copy....will see...

seferismo

15th March 2010, 05:35 AM

@ paul, which rom you can recommend using this theme? i want a clean and lots of space because im only using the ELF :(

Paul_Days

15th March 2010, 12:41 PM

@ paul, which rom you can recommend using this theme? i want a clean and lots of space because im only using the ELF :(

Personally, I'm a fan of Onyx, just because it's the right balance for me: it might now be the lightest, but it's not the heaviest, it has most of the apps I use, and most other ROMs for me, i need to install tons of stuff ranging from Connection Wizards to fonts.

You might want to try one of Onyx's lite ROMs and maybe do some of my optimizations to save space and RAM. Jerpelea's ROM is also a very good ROM, it runs real fast, Either that, or I remember seeing several clean ROMs. It'll take you some time to install and make your phone how you like it. I tested just about every ROM in the forum. Being a MAC user, I cant cook my own ROM, and I'm moving to Android soon anyways. Just get a backup program to make it easier when you swap ROMs.

Several other tips: I don't use the People, Music or Programs Tab. I use PhonEx for People/Contacts, don't really use my ELFin for Music, and i don't bother using the Programs tab cause the WM6.5 Start menu is great. I do have a Tools, Media and Communications folder in the Start Menu to sort things out. Also, tweak your Pagepool, and what you can, store on your card, use Advanced Config to reduce or even remove some cache stores.

Hope this helps,

Paul

ickebins

19th March 2010, 03:03 AM

• S.V.I. Phone Canvas DLL (Quick operating) http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...8&d=1255420004

I'm also interested in an optimized dll, but your link is broken :(
Could you please correct the link or attach the file?

And: Great work, keep on collecting and updating!

Edit: I just found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=236708&d=1255420004 :D

Paul_Days

19th March 2010, 03:18 AM

S.V.I's Phone Canvas DLL link has been fixed.

Enjoy...

codf4ther

12th April 2010, 08:15 PM

I've having some issues with the Internet Tab in the Manila skin. There's an overlap in text between "Launch Browser" and the URL for my main site.

Paul_Days

13th April 2010, 07:03 AM

I've having some issues with the Internet Tab in the Manila skin. There's an overlap in text between "Launch Browser" and the URL for my main site.

Yes, I had that too, but haven't gotten around to it, I did a small fix in RegEdit and deleted one of the two. I'll post when I find the problem in the xml file.

Cheers,

Paul

Shreyas

13th April 2010, 07:34 PM

Notes:

ELFin HD2 Theme
• Theme is lighter than stock M2D, even with the full screen weather effects. Running 2mb less in RAM.
• For best results, install over a clean Manila 2D (stock theme).
• I am runnning 250mhz and this theme, the ELFin is just what it should be.
• For complete look, try Livven black theme, and add from custom pack: Plain Taskbar and Softkeys.

Great work paul:cool: Was waiting for such a work from some chefs.. Can u plz provide us the steps to install it?