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I have been recently messing about flashing various WM6 ROM's to see which one I might settle on, however I have come across one issue which annoys me so much that I would choose not to go down the WM6 route.
On the phone dialler I now have a bar going across the screen which displays two lines of my contacts. I don't want this. I want the usual phone layout that I have used for the past dozen ROM upgrades.
Is there a way to remove this? I have tried all the settings on the phone but to no avail. Will it dissapear if I re-skin the phone with something from Eten?
What surprises me is that I have not seen anyone else mentioning it on any of the WM6 threads - Does everyone like this new layout?

Vista Dialer
I also found this annoying. I downloaded the following
Jimm98y_vista_dialer.zip
in the development/hacking section. I think it is much better than the old WM5
dialer skin. You can see the screen shots there.

You will probably also need to edit smartskey.ini to allow the dpad to function in the Phone app. With the Underground ROM that was a pain if I remember correctly as it is a system and RO file. I ended up making a cab that created a \Program Files\Smartskeyand copied my smartskey files to that folder. Then stopping smartskey, deleting the shortcut in \Startup and then running Smartskey from the \Program Files folder.
What a PIA! Another reason I went back to the Orwell ROM (after I took the green comm manager with me..)

Tony Simmonds said:
I also found this annoying. I downloaded the following
Jimm98y_vista_dialer.zip
in the development/hacking section. I think it is much better than the old WM5
dialer skin. You can see the screen shots there.
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Thanks Tony. Just done it and it worked a beaut.

Any way to get back the Pocket IE welcome page?

Hi all,
Just got my 2nd new Kaiser (first one had White Screen of Death) and it also has the home page as a black screen with the HTC logo; not too usefull. Any ideas how to get back the Welcome Screen that has your most recently opened pages and search? Thanks for any ideas...

Ok, well I tried just copying over the default_0409.htm file (checked and all the image files etc. were already in the Windows directory). This brings up the correct looking page, but the Favourites and History buttons don't work; they open File Explorer at the Windows directory instead!
Would be glad for any ideas for what is missing on my Kaiser that I could copy over from the Hermes.
I have attached the file if anyone would care to have a look; I searched to see if any other html pages were linked for example, but I don't know script...

I tried the same thing but no luck

*bump*
Does no one else want this start page in IE? Thanks in advance for any ideas...

bump, that page is on the Mio A501 and it's pretty neat !

Guess no one else likes that page, thanks for the bump though! I have been fiddling but still can't get it to work....

Solved ------> HTC's PIE_Default_409.htm
Okay, There are two ways to do this!!!! The first is time consuming & involves multiple registry changes. I can walk you through it or send you a registry file to import (if you wanna trust me ) or you can do it the easy way!
Easy Way: I'm sure many of you have the absolutely great proggy SK Tools. Well, the new release (4.1.21.x) has a "Replaced Rom Files" function. So either buy the great program or download the trial. Launch the "Replaced Rom Files" tool & check the box for the item marked PIE_Default_xxx.htm (xxx = your language code), either click & hold or check the box, then select action, then select "Restore Rom File". Then enjoy your new "original" HTC PIE Homepage with expandale History & Favorites!

mkent_barbados said:
Does no one else want this start page in IE? Thanks in advance for any ideas...
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Not sure, might help if you post a JPEG of the screen? The TXT file you included does not work for me.

I just put together a cab file for this today using some files posted by another xda member (I don't remember who it was to credit them).

URPREY said:
I just put together a cab file for this today using some files posted by another xda member (I don't remember who it was to credit them).
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DANG IT YOU DOG! I jumped the gun on my post! I spent the last week flashing back & digging to find all the references that kept me from changing the by just importing the default_xxx.htm. I finished my cab & logged back in to post it & darn it all if you hadn't beat me to it!

GSLEON3 said:
DANG IT YOU DOG! I jumped the gun on my post! I spent the last week flashing back & digging to find all the references that kept me from changing the by just importing the default_xxx.htm. I finished my cab & logged back in to post it & darn it all if you hadn't beat me to it!
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LOL. It's pretty simple to correct with all the correct files. I actually just copied the files to my Windows directory when I first tried it out but figured I'd post a cab file to make it easier on everyone else

thanks for sharing, works fine on the Nike too.

Hi,
I tried running the CAB on my stock Orange HTC ROM, but I still get the orange homepage, not the (more useful) Internet Explorer page as promised above! Any ideas?

Your folder structure must be different. Did you soft reset after install? Otherwise you can do it with SK Tools if it was part of the original ROM.

I did soft reset, but no joy. I may look into SK Tools, although I have just managed to get Opera Mini up and running, so may play around with that instead. Thanks for the advice!

fisha21 said:
I did soft reset, but no joy. I may look into SK Tools, although I have just managed to get Opera Mini up and running, so may play around with that instead. Thanks for the advice!
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You can go into PIE under Menu, Tools, Options, and see the path and filename for your current homepage. It's possible that Orange uses a different filename as the default page. If you tell me what the filename is and where it's located I can make an updated cab for you.

URPREY said:
You can go into PIE under Menu, Tools, Options, and see the path and filename for your current homepage. It's possible that Orange uses a different filename as the default page. If you tell me what the filename is and where it's located I can make an updated cab for you.
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Okay, the path is
file://\windows\Orange_default.htm
Thanks for your help.
Sarju

fisha21 said:
Okay, the path is
file://\windows\Orange_default.htm
Thanks for your help.
Sarju
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Here you go. This file is for devices with the Orange ROM only!
You can uninstall the old one first.

Are you guys able to browse with PIE while on 3.5G/HSDPA?
After I open PIE, I receive this same screen on my Tilt, but I'm unable to browse anywhere (my hsdpa account is activated, of course).
I receive (in the bottom left corner) a message: "connecting", but nothing happens.
On the other hand, If I browse with WIFI on, using PIE, I can enter any URL without any problems at all.
In both cases, I can send & receive emails without any problems.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

As I replied to your other post, check your proxy settings. Which data plan do you have? Are you connecting to WAP or ISP?

TF3D Email Tab Remove Envelope

I have seen a few people remove the envelope so you can read more on the email preview. ITNV sent me 2 manila files and they worked like a charm. I'm using Herg's V6 Flip clock TF3D, so I haven't tested on stock Fuze or other TF3D themes. I would highly suggest you use Total Commander and back up the 2 manila files that are in your windows folder, then copy these to see if they work.
My basic steps, I used total commander, and looked in the windows director and found the 2 manila files and copied them as a backup.
77fb7fad_manila
21449ae5_manila
I went to settings, Today and turned OFF TF3D.
Then I took these 2 manila files that are the same name (and came from ITNV-Thank you) and copied them to the windows directory and clicked overwrite.
I then went back to settings, Today and turned ON TF3D and bam, the envelope is now behind the message, and I can read the a lot more than 2 lines. I've been looking for this for a while, hope it can help you as it has me.

Didn't Upload First Post
Sorry about that, they should be on this post.

cparkhorn said:
Sorry about that, they should be on this post.
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The envelop was behind, however I only saw two lines of text still. Can post a pic and also did you do anything else beside replacing the files

Sorry
I got these files from ITNV, and he said he was pretty sure this got it done for him, no guarantees. Sorry if this didn't work. All I did was write these files over the files that were in my windows folder.
These are the files I had backed up before making the change. "I am using Herg Flip Clock V6" Not sure if the theme or TF3D you are using might make a difference.

Thanks. Great find. Here's a cab that I tested and it works for me. You still have to follow the directions and TURN OFF TF3D BEFORE INSTALLING and I still advise saving a copy of the manila files before installing. I have attached a cab as well as a photo to show what it looks like once installed. I did experience a lock when turning TF3D back on that required a soft reset and then turning TF3D back on but there were no other performance issues once restarted. These cabs do nothing more than add the files cparkhorn provided. There is a cab to remove the envelope and another one to add the envelope back. Thanks again
Edit: Seems to be working so I posted something on it here: http://www.fuzemobility.com/?p=1828
Thanks again

Worked as stated, thanks for the cab btw it made the process that much easier

Thanks for testing - those guys did the hard work of figuring it out...I just made a cab of their work

bugsykoosh said:
Thanks. Great find. Here's a cab that I tested and it works for me. You still have to follow the directions and TURN OFF TF3D BEFORE INSTALLING and I still advise saving a copy of the manila files before installing. I have attached a cab as well as a photo to show what it looks like once installed. I did experience a lock when turning TF3D back on that required a soft reset and then turning TF3D back on but there were no other performance issues once restarted. These cabs do nothing more than add the files cparkhorn provided. There is a cab to remove the envelope and another one to add the envelope back. Thanks again
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This works Great! Thanks alot

bugsykoosh said:
Thanks. Great find. Here's a cab that I tested and it works for me. You still have to follow the directions and TURN OFF TF3D BEFORE INSTALLING and I still advise saving a copy of the manila files before installing. I have attached a cab as well as a photo to show what it looks like once installed. I did experience a lock when turning TF3D back on that required a soft reset and then turning TF3D back on but there were no other performance issues once restarted. These cabs do nothing more than add the files cparkhorn provided. There is a cab to remove the envelope and another one to add the envelope back. Thanks again
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I saw your screen shot and I use the cab but I still only see 2 lines and at the part where I can get the body it says "click to view the message". I wish I knew why I can't get it to work for me.

Works nice on Blackstone !

Elodie said:
Works nice on Blackstone !
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Oh no...that means I have to try this on my wifes phone

bugsykoosh said:
Oh no...that means I have to try this on my wifes phone
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first....pray.
second...have yr things nicely packed close to the door, just in case..

Works great on Sprint Diamond! Great work as always!

KukurikU said:
first....pray.
second...have yr things nicely packed close to the door, just in case..
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She won't let me install a registry editor on it (yet) which is literally killing me [I just want to see what's there]. I'll have to install it when she's showering or something and just remove the shortcut from the programs list so she'll never know

Thanks!! Works like a charm on my Rogers Diamond
man I really love this site. Best ever

lpsi2000 said:
I saw your screen shot and I use the cab but I still only see 2 lines and at the part where I can get the body it says "click to view the message". I wish I knew why I can't get it to work for me.
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Same here on my Sprint Touch Diamond.

robotphood said:
Same here on my Sprint Touch Diamond.
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you must have a different version of TF3D (or at least different manilla files in play). Did you confirm that you do in fact have these two manila files on your Diamond? I want to make sure it was overwriting a file and not just adding one new one and over writing one...

Thanx, this works fine with ROMeOS from monx 1.704 Ger Version...
Greetz
Boris

Issue Please see Screen Shot
bugsykoosh said:
you must have a different version of TF3D (or at least different manilla files in play). Did you confirm that you do in fact have these two manila files on your Diamond? I want to make sure it was overwriting a file and not just adding one new one and over writing one...
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Hi
I have unzipped the files and pasted in Windows foler and then run the file but still the same issue : I have attach the screen shot : any help please
regards

mafaquem said:
Hi
I have unzipped the files and pasted in Windows foler and then run the file but still the same issue : I have attach the screen shot : any help please
regards
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I am glad to see I am not the only with this issue.

[SKN][REQ] 6.5 WM dialer

Well I think its fairly apparent that M$ is not going to make a newer style native dialer for 6.5 so we may be stuck with the same dialer from the WM5 days.
Is anyone willing to redesign the layout of WM dialer? We have several different skins, but I think a new layout is whats needed for 6.5, perhaps to mimic the HTC dialer, or perhaps different.
Any takers?
Edit: I will update the first post and add in everything that we can come up with for easy access. Thanks to all who support.

+1 for this. Not sure if the layout can be chnged yet, but maybe some skin to make it look changed. Is there some existing skins for this somewhere already?

+1 for layout
jmckeejr said:
+1 for this. Not sure if the layout can be chnged yet, but maybe some skin to make it look changed. Is there some existing skins for this somewhere already?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=434934
+1 for the layout change though. There is some unused space at the top that I don't like. The number buttons are not quite finger friendly either. IMO.

Maybe we coud post a zip with all the stock images and reg entries to make it easy on skinners. Can someone put together a zip with all of this stuff and Adam can link it in first post?
I will most likely have a look at this too, but busy at the time being. I'd like to make it look like the HTC dialer, and then go from there.
Not sure if this is the same dialer, but there are a few skins for stock dialer at www.skinzone.org. They were from 6.1, so not sure if they would still work.
EDIT: I gathered up the images real quick, but didn't get the registry yet. Let me know if you think I missed an image.

jmckeejr said:
and Adam can link it in first post?
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Sure thing, I will update the first post and add in everything that we can come up with for easy access. Hopefully people will see that something is being done and will join in. It may not hurt to contact some good people with photoshop skills either like Herg and bilbobrian.
Edit: After thinking about it, we may get better coverage if this was moved to the Development and Hacking forum.

I wish they would make the dialer the same as how they have the dial pad for the lock screen...that would be sweet if somebody could make a skin or dialer like that:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadgetmobile.com/media/2009/02/windows-mobile-65-ofc10.jpg

Somoene skinned the HTC dialer to match the buttons in 6.5 and it looked really good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=509447

AdamNimrod said:
Somoene skinned the HTC dialer to match the buttons in 6.5 and it looked really good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=509447
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That looks great, I just wish the HTC S2A dialer didn't have issues with WM6.5

i'll take a crack at it later tonight after work...its been bugging me too.

That would be awesome... and I know we can expect something good from you, you always seem to post top knotch applications/themes/tweaks.

Hi,
Attached is something that I quickly knocked up to make the WM6.5 dialer look a bit more like the lock screen when in a call.
I hope that it is useful.
Matt

noobness clueless
mpattman said:
Hi,
Attached is something that I quickly knocked up to make the WM6.5 dialer look a bit more like the lock screen when in a call.
I hope that it is useful.
Matt
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Matt, what is the file attached. I noticed the different default theme pictures in the folders, but I am not sure how this file should be used. Is it a program that allows you to choose a theme? If so, which file to you run and do you run from pc over activesync or from the device itself?

If you extact it on your PC, the directories are for cooking and if you run the "make_cabs.bat" you should get a folder called cabs with installable cab files that will change the phone's skin. You need to soft reset to get the phone to use them after you install the cab (or copy the files over in Resco Explorer from the folder of your choice.)
(see attachments - I am using the Blue Drop theme)

big thanks
mpattman said:
If you extact it on your PC, the directories are for cooking and if you run the "make_cabs.bat" you should get a folder called cabs with installable cab files that will change the phone's skin. You need to soft reset to get the phone to use them after you install the cab (or copy the files over in Resco Explorer from the folder of your choice.)
(see attachments - I am using the Blue Drop theme)
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Yes!!!
That alone makes a BIG difference. Thanks!

I dont get a folder called 'cabs'.

I hate to admit...
AdamNimrod said:
I dont get a folder called 'cabs'.
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I hate to admit that the same happened for me. I ran it three times...then I thought about it. And I refreshed the window.
I doubt this is your problem, but I had to put it out there.

just to let everyone know, i am working on something, I'm toying with going with squared-off buttons (see 6.5 calc for an example) or the lockscreen-esque rounded buttons (similar to mpattman). should have some time this weekend to really polish it.

Rounded buttons.
I still cant get the damn cabs to show...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=508920 this what you are looking for?

AdamNimrod said:
I still cant get the damn cabs to show...
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Not sure why it won't build the cabs, is there an error message?
Attached are the VGA cabs.

[ROM] Testing release of 23668

Hi
After a month I decided to cook something new.
Here is test release of new rom for our himalaya
Fixed problems from latest stable 23563:
- IE works great jupi
- Phone control panel came back in Personal tab
- 2 original ringtones
- MUCH stable xip, stablier system
- New wallpaper, oh yeah it is important
- Contact app works faster
- Updated MediaOS
- New organization of OS package, seems like rebuild
What is needed to test?
- Everything
- Timebomb (don't know I removed it)
- GPRS
- Last bugs, ex. installing apps
Screens in attachment
Link is:
http://www.4shared.com/file/UkjvCpnY/TEST23668.html
This version may be final as built now, so really test it hard.
Happy testing

keyboard
how about cooking in a skin for the keyboard?
will look much better

thank you friend.
thank you aeroflyluby.
rom verygood.andvery nice.

tnx for this sir luby ... downloading........

So, any bugs? Should it be final release? Does wallpaper is too bright?

aeroflyluby said:
So, any bugs? Should it be final release? Does wallpaper is too bright?
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Just about to say, that wallpapers nice and floral!

Nice! downloading now
Will update soon
Regards

Hello. Just installed it. I think the bridge background was good. I am not sure if it is showing in others but my device show "shadow" with text and because the background is white it doesn't look good. So personally I'd get the bridge again .
Other than that so far its working smoothly
Will report more soon
Regards
Jay

I'll give this ROM a go now.
Just a question though, is there a way to change the button/menu style to the flat/black buttons? Not a fan of these new "bubble" buttons

Clontarf[X] said:
I'll give this ROM a go now.
Just a question though, is there a way to change the button/menu style to the flat/black buttons? Not a fan of these new "bubble" buttons
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I attach for you 2 wallpapers
Which one should I choose to default?
Both are done by my at today with nikon d40 I love my girlfriend's nikon

ROM Tests great!
Thanks Aeroflyluby, of all the ROMS I have tested on the Himalaya, this is easily the best, fastest, and most usable. Awesome!
I would prefer the Background of the Kiwi Fruit over the flowers.
Only small issue with Calendar in WM6.5. Due to larger font can only see a few hours in "Day View", which means you have to scroll up and down to see all appointments in a day. Is there any way to change Day View to see most of the day like with WM6.1?
Keep up the good work.

tqis said:
Thanks Aeroflyluby, of all the ROMS I have tested on the Himalaya, this is easily the best, fastest, and most usable. Awesome!
I would prefer the Background of the Kiwi Fruit over the flowers.
Only small issue with Calendar in WM6.5. Due to larger font can only see a few hours in "Day View", which means you have to scroll up and down to see all appointments in a day. Is there any way to change Day View to see most of the day like with WM6.1?
Keep up the good work.
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Ok kiwi fruit will be in release
Thanks for reporting calendar issue, I checked it and it is true, I just have to do a smaller font. Thanks
Continue testing ;>

downloading, your rom is my best choice, luby. sorry for my english

incase if you'r stuck, here is the method to remove the timebomb
hex edit the S000 in Shell.exe and search for HEX 0000004AB2FFFFEB (if this is still present, its not patched) or HEX 0000004A0000A0E1 (if this is present, it is patched). then cook & flash

Ather said:
incase if you'r stuck, here is the method to remove the timebomb
hex edit the S000 in Shell.exe and search for HEX 0000004AB2FFFFEB (if this is still present, its not patched) or HEX 0000004A0000A0E1 (if this is present, it is patched). then cook & flash
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Okay thanks, I will implement it in kitchen for automatic timebomb removal )

hey aeroflyluby
if u need a skin for the keyboard its contained in "msim.96.dll"
i will upload a "msim.96.dll" so u can get the bitmap out of it to use in your kitchen i extracted it out of a installed ROM with ROMextractor and found the bitmap with res hacker
because i used ROMextractor it is no longed digitally signed with the WM 6.5 certificates
uploaded in a .7z file so u can get the bitmap as is out of the .dll

advanced15 said:
if u need a skin for the keyboard its contained in "msim.96.dll"
i will upload a "msim.96.dll" so u can get the bitmap out of it to use in your kitchen i extracted it out of a installed ROM with ROMextractor and found the bitmap with res hacker
because i used ROMextractor it is no longed digitally signed with the WM 6.5 certificates
uploaded in a .7z file so u can get the bitmap as is out of the .dll
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Okay it looks pretty good, I would do a negative of it, but we will seee

HTC Task Manager
On testing a few apps designed for WM5/6.1, that have a toolbar along the bottom of the screen, so the WM6.5 StartBar is not visable, and therefore can't close the app except by using menu system, and selecting "Exit".
Is there any way to get back the HTC Taskbar, so we can have a task manager with "X" in the top right corner to manage these apps?
Thanks...

tqis said:
On testing a few apps designed for WM5/6.1, that have a toolbar along the bottom of the screen, so the WM6.5 StartBar is not visable, and therefore can't close the app except by using menu system, and selecting "Exit".
Is there any way to get back the HTC Taskbar, so we can have a task manager with "X" in the top right corner to manage these apps?
Thanks...
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If you want it, install it. I won't include it.
You can assign any button to OK/Close