[UTIL] SPB Mobile Shell 3.0.1 [Tricks, Widgets, Themes, Other, FAQ, Config]

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

For SPB 3.5, it's there : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=566045

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Last update

Currently, only the 3801 first post are recensed in this first page. After that post, everything is NEW.
@ALL : I'll update everything slowly =] Continue posting guy =]
If anyone want to update it, i am ok to share my account to him... ! Just pm me...

Important instructions before posting any tricks, themes, widgets, ...

@ALL! For anything you post, give a NAME to your trick/widget/theme and if needed the RESOLUTION! I won't reference anymore things without those important information.
Thank you

HERE IS AN EXEMPLE :

Code:

[U][B]Trick/Themes/Widget is...[/B][/U] ([B]bold [/B]and [U]underlined)[/U]
[I]- RESOLUTION ???[/I]
- Explain your trick, theme, widget, ...(normal character)

Contents or simply scroll down

[*]> Must have: Overview
[*]> Tricks : Overview
[*]> Widgets : Overview
[*]> Themes : Overview
[*]> Other : Ovewview
[*]> FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions
[*]> NEW Config : Share it!

Donation

Thanks to Antonín Pražský; Dawid Nyberg aka pbv302
You can contact me by pm and give me your XDA name & link, i'll add it

Zepiii

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

The "must have" for SPB : Overview
Don't hesitate to contact me (by posting here) if you have any idea of "must have".

Mskip Widgets Pro Plus*

> 8th July : QVGA, WQVGA, SQ240 AND SQ320 ONLY : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=335#3346
- Custom Backgrounds with Pro Plus Extras :
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4099015&postcount=3347

> 27th June - VGA/WVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=4029816#post4029816
- Custom Backgrounds with Pro Plus Extras
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4029819&postcount=3063

Sence The Revolution As it's an amazing theme, i added it here
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4128664&postcount=3421

ShellExtension for easy manipulating of the SPB Shell
- ALL (i think) : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4304868&postcount=3675

B!ch0n's ROM

FRENCH ROM for SPB Mobile Shell with great optimisation!
http://htc-touch-hd.forumactif.biz/les-roms-de-bich0n-f47/

MS3Config Spb Mobile Shell 3 Background Changer
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4322065&postcount=3731

MSkip Pro Plus Elegance Theme
- QVGA/WQVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=391

Older*
- 18th June : QVGA, WQVGA, SQ240 AND SQ320 ONLY : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=276#2759
- 3rd June - VGA/WVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=240#2398
- 5th June - QVGA/WQVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=252#2513
- 27th May - QVGA/WQVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3842022&postcount=2024
- 21st May - QVGA/WQVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3810804&postcount=1763
- 12th May - QVGA/WQVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3770349&postcount=1253
- 10th May - QVGA/WQVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3762192&postcount=1152
- Start version - QVGA/WQVGA :http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3754663&postcount=1084

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Tricks' : Overview !

Shortcut to Specific Pages within 'Lifestyle' Screen
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4339806&postcount=3766

ShellExtension is for easy manipulating of the SPB Shell
- ALL : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4304868&postcount=3675

Link to Anything in Mobile Shell (particularly panels)
- ALL : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4294669&postcount=3646
< CAB > that might make the process easier

How to use 1 set of widgets in another pack (any resolution).
- ALL : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4239807&postcount=3580

Easy method for changing themes
- ALL : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4160393&postcount=3486

Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
HKLM/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset
< CAB to FIVE pages >
< CAB to SEVEN pages >

Is there a way to directly overwrite a *.dat file in the /Programs/SPB Mobile Shell/ folder while MS3 is running?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4055391&postcount=3168

How to add Task Manager panel in the carousel
- Method : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3713363&postcount=627
- CAB : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3713864&postcount=639

How to get more icons on a lifestyle?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3990675&postcount=2876

How to Add a Customized Widget
- ALL : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3902482&postcount=2497

I'm having trouble running a .reg file to apply jgjackson's or other hacks
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3895319&postcount=2458

I can't change background image for some reason
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3893025&postcount=2439

Custom Pro Only Setup
- ALL : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3884591&postcount=2348

Get rid of the launcher button and contacts button [...] would like a cleaner look
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3865641&postcount=2200

Iconize your Apps!
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3836680&postcount=1993

Manually add a BackLight panel to carousel
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3833709&postcount=1978

If you want to use the Sms program from Resco Contact Manager as the default
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3816496&postcount=1824

Get full screen with tooglestart and be able to have a larger area at the bottom to put widgets in the invisible wall area
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3816236&postcount=1820

Put Widget also on the menubar ?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3815248&postcount=1813

Battery on the Professional Panel
- ALL except WVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3814780&postcount=1806

How to add Today Button to menu bar of Home screens
- ALL : http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=133550#133550

How to change the font on link widgets (eg. Application)
- ALL : http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=133594#133594

How to add Missed Calls to Professional Home
- ALL : http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=133670#133670

How to add Widgets to Favorite Contacts Screen
- ALL : http://www.spbclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=134045#134045

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Tricks : Overview !

Switching between SPB3 and M2D
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3805820&postcount=1714

Add lines and grid to the SPB menu.
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3791931&postcount=1560

Run spb mobile shell 3 and touchflo 3d and classic today all together
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3789383&postcount=1509

Get the clock from the time page onto the lifestyle page.
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3766915&postcount=1218

Ever thought about the possibilites that program/contact links hidden behind invisible icons could bring to MS3?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3761496&postcount=1145

Looking for a way to toggle between Mobile Shell 3's Now screen and the classic Today using a hardware key, a link or button in MS3, or whatever else?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3739072&postcount=881

SBSH Calendar Touch - Shell integration utility available
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3735527&postcount=844

How to disable landscape mode?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3734422&postcount=832

Does anyone know of a hack to remove the Lifestyle tabs althogether?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3727546&postcount=766

How to kill taskbar and have SPB in fullscreen? - Check < THIS > before !
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3720855&postcount=717

Is it possible to get rid of the day numbers of the calendar and show as many appointments as possible?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3718680&postcount=699

Change Menubutton to lead to Carousel
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3717207&postcount=679

Is there a way to change icons for apps? like in Pocket Plus?
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=474346

How to add a Wireless panel in the carousel
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=79#789

A second screen for favorite contact?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3713041&postcount=620

Make the menubar have multiple buttons and slide between those panels - Post #593 AND #594
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=60#593

I don't want a launcher that has all of my programs, many I only need occasional access to...
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3709944&postcount=588

CAB which install the SPB Menu Editor in MS folder and add reg key to have this editor available in the settings og MS3
- WWE & FR : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3699522&postcount=455
- ITA : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3783703&postcount=1423

Nicaragüense took the time to write down how to add a 3rd button manually to the menubars in the Pro and Life panels, but also in the others
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3709569&postcount=576

Holidays in MS3 Calendar:
In Outlook 2007 activate local holidays for your given country in tools/option/calendar options/add holidays/choose country (or similar, I have German Outlook SP2). Sync over activesync, holidays will appear in MS3 calendar

Change background image
- QVGA : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=57#563
You can probably adapt it by changing 240 & 320 number by the one corresping to your resolution

All grid or all list by a simple CAB?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3707238&postcount=546

Changing layout of SPB Menu forlders
HKLM>Software>Spb Software House 2>Menu>Root
There are spb menu folders.
Go into any folder you want change layout.
Add or change a String Value "DrawType" with value "Grid" or "List".
Now you can see that menu in grid or list layout.

How to put the inferior bar transparant (professional & lifestyle one) in the rest of the panels?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3706870&postcount=544

How to scroll left and right in the professional panel?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3706574&postcount=540

Add SPB Menu button to main screen & Map hardware button to contacts carousel
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=53

Is there a way, that the launcher opens not the favorites/Recently used programs but the SPB Menu?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3704200&postcount=513

How to put personal wallpaper in any panel (except the lifestyle panel)?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3704107&postcount=511

How to put 2 independent "lifestyle panels" with 2 different wallpapers.
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3700351&postcount=463

If you don't want to soft reset each time you change anything
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3688071&postcount=247

All the key from the Shell
http://htc-touch-hd.forumactif.biz/...uces-themes-plugin-widgets-t3484-15.htm#37788

How to add new configurable panel in the carousel?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3674783&postcount=34

How to change panels name:
Go to HKLM \ Software \ Spb Software House 2 \ Spb Mobile Shell \ NowScreen \ Panels
and inside there are 12 keys (folders) numbered 0 to 11, inside modified text value, them so that they are thus:
Text (the name you like)

Get ThumbCal into SPB. Working for only some shortcuts.
Download the *.zip file below
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z6MYG9C0
The *.zip includes just two files:
-ThumbCalSPBShellReg.exe
-ThumbCalSPBShell.dll
Just copy the two files to the installed SPB Mobile map and execute the
ThumbCalSPBShellReg.exe file, that's it.

How to get G-Alarm program instead of default alarm? Works BUT you won't be able to access to setting of Clock & Time. A solution to change the time HERE
- Install VJBrisk
- Go in Program files/Vijay555/vjbrisk
- Inside this folder, there are VJBrisk.exe, make a copy of it.
- rename this copy into clock.exe
- replace this new clock.exe into window/
- Go in G-alarm folder
- create a shortcut of G-alarm.exe
- rename it in clocklnk (don't forget the lnk at the end. : clocklnk.lnk)
- Put this shortcut into /windows/
This could work for other applications ! List them :G-Alarm OK; Klaxon OK;
If you need back your original clock.exe, it's HERE

For G-Alarm, to see the next alarm in SPB Mobile Shell
Go in G-Alarm. Parameters. Then go to the 7/9 page options. There you have "Advanced Options"
Tick "Show on TF3D/Manila2D and others". Soft reboot may be needed.

For Klaxon, to see the next alarm in SPB Mobile Shell
Klaxon - settings - Integrate with TouchFlo3D

Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
HKLM/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset
< CAB to FIVE pages >
< CAB to SEVEN pages >

From TF3D to SPB
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3775951&postcount=1320

Additional folders in Menu:
- Go to HKLM\Software\SPB Software House 2\SPB Mobile Shell\Menu\Root\
- Create a new key called whatever you want your new folder to be.
- Copy the contents of the 'My Shortcuts' key into the one you just created
- Change the value of the 'Text' string to be the name of the folder.
Changing the 'Index' value changes which position in the grid the folder appears (0 is top left, 8 is bottom right). The 'Image' value will change the icon as follows:
0 = Toolbox
1 = Phone with envelope
2 = Globe
3 = Calendar
4 = Shortcuts
5 = Program Folder
6 = Camera and clapperboard
7 = Cog/Spanner

Make folders editable or removable
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4304489&postcount=3672

Other soft for the SMS ?
Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX
Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft
> For exemple SMS-Chat : "\Program Files\VITO\SMS-Chat\SMSChat.exe"
Don't forget the "
< CAB for SMS-Chat >
< CAB for TMAIL (default one) >

How to change Softkey : Today and TF3D
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3785513&postcount=1476

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Other : Overview

Squared Icon Collection dll
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4126703&postcount=3415

Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...FamilyID=20686a1d-97a8-4f80-bc6a-ae010e085a6e

VGA Emulator WM 6.1
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3883212&postcount=2340
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3883312&postcount=2342
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4203211&postcount=3529

The guide provides you step by step of using photoshop for creating icons.
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3879188&postcount=2305

Original qa_layouts
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3730708&postcount=791

XML Notepad
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3842788&postcount=2040
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3843055&postcount=2051

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

Where do i get the SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 Manual?
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3727406&postcount=764

I saw the following taskbar several times, is it something from SPB Mobile Shell 3?

No, but check < THIS >

xxxx.DAT correspond to...
qa_layouts.dat - Contains 61 XML files.
vp_menu_btn.dat - Integrate icons
va_misc_now.dat - System icons
vpw_bkg_now - Portrait
vlw_bkg_now.dat - Contacts icones
va_weather_64.dat - Wheater icones with XML files
vp_bkg_now.dat - border of the menu in portrait
vl_bkg_now.dat - border of the menu in landscape
va_profile.dat - media player and profile icone

About the Backup Settings option in SPB MS3? Does it save files such as the .dat ones or just registry settings - menus and widgets?
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=3709377#573 : Check post #573 & 574

When i rotate screen, icons aren't correctly rearranged, is it a bug?
Actually it's not a bug! This is the normal behaviour of MS3 when changing orientation. After rotating to landscape, you can arrange your icons in the way you want, and this layout will be saved as a separate landscape layout. Whenever you make changes to one of the two orientations, they will apply to both ones, but you may need to rearrange the icons to show properly.

I love a theme, but it isn't in my langage.
Settings/Spb Mobile Shell/System/Language
Mobile Shell is internationnal

What's the password to open some DAT files?
The password is: b0fm18zq

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Share your config!
Post in this thread and i'll update a link here to your post using your name
or a title if you add it in bold and underline (check post #1 for more info)!!

Zepiii on Sense Interface v1
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=4298084#post4298084

Laurie9300's config with His Fire Theme
- Part 1 : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4313729&postcount=3699
- Part 2 : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4313869&postcount=3702

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

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Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

reserved for future updates

Lucas0511 · Apr 21, 2009

Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
hklm/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset

Zepiii · Apr 21, 2009

Lucas0511 said:
Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
hklm/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset

GOOD ! but next time, post it like this plz

Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
HKLM/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset

masrterk · Apr 21, 2009

Zepiii said:
Tricks : Overview !

Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
HKLM/software/spb software house 2/spb mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset

From TF3D to SPB
- Leave SPB : Launcher/Reglages/Spb Mobile Shell 3 : down button, leave it.
- Start TF3D in Settings\Today.

Other soft for the SMS ?
Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX
Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft
> for exemple SMS-Chat : "\ Program Files \ VITO \ SMS-Chat \ SMSChat.exe"
Don't forget the "

How to change Softkey : Today and TF3D
Today left softkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112
[Default] = Text
Open = Path of your programm

Today right softkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113
[Default] = Text
Open = Path of your programm

TouchFlo 3D left softkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila
HomeLSKText = Text
HomeLSKPath = Path of your programm

TouchFlo 3D right softkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila
HomeRSKText = Text
HomeRSKPath = Path of your programm

Please any one make a Cab for Vito change default in shell SMS can´t do it
Other soft for the SMS ?
Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX
Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft
> for exemple SMS-Chat : "\ Program Files \ VITO \ SMS-Chat \ SMSChat.exe"
Don't forget the "

some one create a cab to change this please .....

in m.shell 3
Vito sms default ???
G-alarm default alarm???
core player default music player ??

it´s possible to change that
many thanks

MAMeingast · Apr 21, 2009

deepinside88 said:
hi there is there any solution in which i can run touchflo and spb mobile shell 3 parallel? any program? because if i install spb mobile shell 3 touch flo will be disabled automatically....hmhm i think mobile shell and touchflo will be great

Yes: You can use SecondToday! It installs a second, virtual today screen on which you could run SPB Mobile Shell 3 parallel to TF3D! You can change the softkeys on the bottom to easily switch between the two!

Pugme · Apr 22, 2009

iv got them both running on mine but i find it very slow if you dont turn off TF before entering into MS 3, im running dutty's latest rom with TF then i switch off TF in the today settings, load up MS3 with wisbar, then when i switch to carousel mode in MS3 it seems wisbar allows me to click the X to actually shut down MS3 instead of minimising it back to today screen, if that makes sense

crazililazn · Apr 22, 2009

Zepiii said:
Tricks : Overview !

Other soft for the SMS ?
Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX
Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft
> for exemple SMS-Chat : "\ Program Files \ VITO \ SMS-Chat \ SMSChat.exe"
Don't forget the "

so thiss basically changes the default sms folder to the new sms folder from the rhodium oem? and also has anyone found a way to change the default music player to audio manager? wmp take way to much ram ><

hknklbk · Apr 22, 2009

Hi,

I got a problem.
Spb Mobile Shell is not responsing when I make screen wipe in Professional Layout Mode.

Does anybody how to correct this?

Mattster_spv · Apr 22, 2009

Hi all.

For info regarding development and hacking of Spm Mobile Shell 3.0, you may also want to try this 20 page + thread:

xda-developers > General discussion > Development and Hacking
SPB Mobile Shell 3.0 - The Features....

Mattster.

ssj5trunks · Apr 22, 2009

Questions!!!

In my diamond whe want to change Lifestyle wallpaper and go out from the folder of the program it freeze, how i can get a wallpaper from one folder different?

Where i can get other widget?
How i can do a widget?

Bye

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