[Beta App] Sort the WM 6.5 Start Menu

[JoeWilcox]

Out of Beta -- Find it here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584923





WHAT DOES IT DO

WM65StartSort is a utility to sort your Windows Mobile 6.5 start menu. It's designed to be used with the newer versions of 6.5 (such as 23075 or above). It will scan both your registry and your file path and attempt to create an accurate sort.

There aren't a lot of options yet, but it does sort files before folders and is smart enough to handle the HOME link properly.

Requirements

• Must be running a WM 6.5.1 build (tested with 23075)
• Must have the developement cert installed.

For right now, just uncompress the archive and copy the executable to your device. Once it leave's beta I'll take the time to cab it up.

 

[JoeWilcox]

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[JoeWilcox]

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[ekerbuddyeker]

this is a good idea. I like the new sense roms but really miss the old HOME or even PROGRAMS tabs (9 icons on the home tab is ridiculously low). with 6.5 its just a jumbled mess (feels like such a step back to me) that I dont even know what ive got installed. things i would love to see:

The ability to create folders then drag icons into folders
The ability to lay it out better - change from 3-5 icons per row, to NOT have Hexagon but look like PROGRAM tab etc

Good luck!

 

[JoeWilcox]

Yea, the second shot up there is my own custom start menu based off of the work someone did here for the Ralph. I hate the grid menu and think it works much better this way. If enough people want that I'll attach that as well.

 

[Harvz]

Joe, any update?

 

[JoeWilcox]

Nope, I've been swamped at work. The app seems to be working pretty well. I just need create a .CAB.

 

[tritime]

The ability to create folders then drag icons into folders
The ability to lay it out better - change from 3-5 icons per row, to NOT have Hexagon but look like PROGRAM tab etc

Good luck!

the first has been possible since WM 6.1 (maybe earlier but i never had one)

just take the explorer to the windows\start menu folder on your device. there you can create folders and move items to any desired folder, sorting has to be done manually by the bring to top option in the start menu itself.
(or if you use 6.5.1 you couldd try the program above to sort i believe)

 

[dajj]

Hi
I have tested it with 6.5.1 and it works very well. however, it does not work with 6.5?

 

[jpoirier587]

this is a good idea. I like the new sense roms but really miss the old HOME or even PROGRAMS tabs (9 icons on the home tab is ridiculously low). with 6.5 its just a jumbled mess (feels like such a step back to me) that I dont even know what ive got installed. things i would love to see:

The ability to create folders then drag icons into folders
The ability to lay it out better - change from 3-5 icons per row, to NOT have Hexagon but look like PROGRAM tab etc

Good luck!

there are multiple ways to up the hometab shortcuts from 9 to 12,16 or 20. it has some bugs but i mean common it's not even supposed to be on this phone. btw way you should know what you have installed because umm you installed it

the second thing about the start menu is very much possible.