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bootsplash image

How can I change my bootsplash image on Qtek2020i???

Desktop Application = nb image converter.
Purpose = use to convert ur .jpg file into a set of splash1.nb and splash2.nb files (the win mobile thingy uses this pic format at bootups).
Copy .nb files to your device /windows directory.
copy BootSplash_Changer.cab to device and run it. lastly please do a soft reset.
done....
thanks

mm... why two pictures? where second is shown? first appears when you turn on device... and second?...

thank's alot!

Ice_mephi said:
mm... why two pictures? where second is shown? first appears when you turn on device... and second?...
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Some phones (not the Alpine as far as I know, though) have two splash images, and show splash1.nb and splash2.nb as they boot - if you look through the forums, some people detail how they've got pictures of their kids or family as the splash images.
The Alpine / 2020i just uses the one though, I believe. I remember creating two different images, but it just showed the first one until it reached Windows and the PIN entry screen.

I see... I used only Alpin so don't know what shows on other...
btw - can I save my current boot picture?
because if something goes wrong - i belive my guarantee would be canceled if they notice I made something with it...

I managed to obtain the original XDA2i splash image from the ROM, and I posted it up on this forum.

I saw it, but I live in Russia, and here is no O2...))
my alpine has picture of Moscow with some numbers at the bottom - some serial number I belive...

If you are very patient, you can strip out the original boot splash logo with a hex editor. It took me a while to get it just right, but it is possible.
Alternatively, if you have the original firmware on your PC or on the web anywhere if you send me a link to it I can try and strip it out.
I believe someone's also in the process of making a program to save the original boot splash, but it's not finished yet.

Excuse me... i downloaded the nb converter but when i run it it says a comdlg32.ocx is missing ?? how to make it run ?? THankzz

Google for the file, put it in the same directory as the .exe and it should work ok.

For those looking for the actual attachment I was talking about earlier, see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=34359

you guys are a lifesaver

Dunno about the rest of us but I'm always glad to dispense nuggets of advice whenever I can.

Windows flag

does any one can change windows flag in up corner to another images? can u tell me how...?

the only way is to use Wizbar...or some other third party s/w

ather90 said:
the only way is to use Wizbar...or some other third party s/w
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thx man,
btw do u know what happen if the screen not in the right point when i tap. even i've been did align screen.

There is another way but you have to recook and reflash the rom image ...

xplode said:
There is another way but you have to recook and reflash the rom image ...
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how is that done ??? i am dying to know

ather90 said:
how is that done ??? i am dying to know
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Using reshack you can change any text, any graphics in any exe and dll.

that i know..but which file to edit

ather90 said:
that i know..but which file to edit
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To be honest I have no idea, I stumbled upon that flag once in reshack but didn't feel the urge to edit it and didn't take note of which file it was in. Seek and you will find. Nice job on a boring rainy day

well than..i will have to start looking than

extract the file shell32.exe from rom (or copy it from the windows folder of your device), there is the flag icon included, replace it with our own icon (resolution 21 x 18 pixels) and save the file with a new filename. copy it to your device in windows folder and change the registry settings "HKLM\init\Launch50" to the new filename. restart your device.
i hope that helps

thanx will try

Splash screens

do any of u guys know how to change the splash screens of BA?

search for "welcomehead.96.png" sa windows folder mo pre.
that's the one that you have to change. ibackup mo rin.
look at it's properties for comparison with your new splash screen.
i.e. size, resolution, colors(16bit or 24bit)

thank you!!
Thanks again pare. i still dint get the pm u were sayin' in my other thread. thanks again anyway.

cant find the time to analyze the blog eh.
im still busy with my office project and my sideline.
sorry for the delay. i'll try before the end of the week.

ok lang pare!
ok lang, take ur time. i'm just a student while u have a job. i understand

it's not as easy as it sounds like!!
i can't replace the orig welcomehead.96.png file, it says that it can be replaced coz of some file protection, pls. hlep me!!!!!

use your windows explorer while in activesync.... or some kinda file explorer for PPC. use Resco.
it has the system or hidden or readonly bit i suppose.

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i can't replace the orig welcomehead.96.png file, it says that it can be replaced coz of some file protection, pls. hlep me!!!!!
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Yo Bro it's might u have been instaled the nette welcomescreen, or any welcome screen apps on ur BA.. i've done it too i use the apps to change the welcome screen it's yet changed the WS but the effect is the welcomehead.96 files that created by the apps cannot be DELETED, RENAMED or REPLACED..
i use the Resco Explorer to Replace the files n it works..
thanks to silversamurai..

noob question: first bootscreen change

Hi there
re: HTC Himalaya. how do I change the first bootscreen? Pls can you give links to tools and provide instructions.
Cheers

I think what you are referring to is the welcome screen? Perhaps do a search for welcome.96 and see what comes up.
I had it in mind you just made an image the size of the welcome screen image and named it welcome.96.png and then just dragged it into the Windows folder (it will overwrite the original).
Having said that, Google it and find out how to do it exactly, don't take my word for it. But you should have enough information frfom what I have said to find out more.

I see its your First post..Welcome to xda-developers..sspecially for choosing Himalaya
To Change the Splash Screen..follow these steps :
Open any Image Editor
or Choose any Image that is 240*320 In Size
Its format Must be .PNG
and rename it to " welcomehead.96.png " (note : png is the extension )
connects your device via Active Sync or copy the splash screen to your Devices and replace place it in the \Windows Folder..it will ask to over right..Select Yes and You are done
Soft-Reset and Enjoy
PS. Search the Forum for ALOT of welcomeheads

the screen I want to change is the very first one that is shown when the machine is turned on, i.e. it appears as the device is booting up. Hope this makes sense.

Oh I suspect then you are not talking about Welcomehead/Splashscreen. Does the screen you are talking about feature the logo or name of a phone company/service provider? IE Telstra, Optus, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, etc

yes, that's the one. On booting up it is replaced by the welcome screen, and then the wallpaper. I'm using Ather's 'Dark Edition'

i would like to change this very first image too. I hope someone know how to do it.

Hrmm, not sure how possible it is. I have both the o2 logo on one phone and Telstra on the other which I wanted to remove. I dare say it is part of the radio rom, not the OS rom. Basically, you can flash the Radio to a different version, just as you can flash the Operating System, though some say it is a bit more difficult.
No matter what rom I flash, those logos are always there, so I suspect they are part of the radio rom. I will investigate.
EDIT: Okay this guy has created a program to do it for the Prophet only, but he may be the person to ask as I would suspect he had the general knowledge of how to do it by hand before he created the program.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333194

Thoses two can be changed by editing the ExtRom file (ms_.nbf) from a 2003 Rom..Search the forum for WM2003 Edit in the Himalaya Wiki...i have also uploaded a Clean extrom..just replace the images init and then place it in the folder where your HimaUpgradeUT_noid.exe is and flash as normal
here is the ExtROM file : http://rapidshare.com/files/82299532/ms_.nbf

I think this way was working in WM5
Install extromunlocker
Soft reset
Start
Program
ExtROMTools
Unhid
Unlock
Folder will appear in the root
Inside this folder is the image need to be change
But I traied this extromunlocker cab file in WM6.1, I could not find the Extrom.

Thanks for the method - however, I'm new to this and would appreciate a bit more hand-holding if you don't mind. Can you give a more detailed stepwise method?
TIA

It wont work if u ahve Partitioned your DOC..because that was the Storage where these files were kept

Well ok..just tell me what u cant understand

See here ..
Hi,
as Ather described, I did it successfully last year this way
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=220799&page=12)
as described, I restored my ExtRom with DOC_Restore, took the T-Mobile 1.72 Update (http://xdazone.india372.server4you.d...d.php?id=3373), extracted the ms_.nbf (ExtROM) , changed the splashes with "Windows Mobile 2003 ROM Editor" and updated the ExtROM. Works well.
I'm not sure if the t-mobile extrom could be used for other version of Himalaya than the MDA II.
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So long
HonkBB

New VGA Boot and Splash Screens (now with manila background!)..

Got a little confusing, so I'm rewriting this post:
Here are a few boot and welcome splash screens I made (as well as a transparent PNG of the HTC logo that I drew from hand in case anyone wants it ... It's the fourth image down there, named transHTC.png).
Each one of these can be used as a welcome splash screen pretty easily ... All you have to do is rename the image to 'welcomehead.192.png" and stick it in the windows folder. You may run into permissions issues, but you can change the permissions on the file using something like Total Commander.
If you don't want to mess with permissions, I've included a cab file for the blue floral background + windows mobile 6.1 text image (the first image named welcomehead.192.png) called "splash.cab". Note: This cab will overwrite your current welcome splash screen image and can not be uninstalled (afterall, all it's doing is overwriting an image.) I can make other cabs for the other images upon request.
I've also included two roms (RAPHIMG.zip and HTC_logo_w.zip) that you can flash to replace the default boot splash screen. The first one, RAPHIMG.zip, contains the rom with the blue floral background and HTC logo while the second one, HTC_logo_w.zip, contains the plain white with HTC logo. Flash them the same way you'd flash other nbh files, either by using RUU or the SD card method. To perform the SD card method:
1) Unzip the zip file and rename the included nbh file to "RAPHIMG.NBH"
2) Put the RAPHIMG.NBH file in the root of your SD card.
3) Reset your device using the button on the bottom (next to the miniUSB port) while holding down the Volume Down button.
NOTE: This will put your device into the bootloader ... don't be alarmed!
4) Follow the prompts to flash the new rom (don't worry, it only affects the splash screen.)
5) When everything is done, reset the device again using the button on the bottom and stare in awe at your beautiful new splash screen.

Would it be possible for you to make one for the first bootscreen with the htc logo? Would be greatly appreciated , I just installed this one and its is Great! I am keeping it

I made a plain white one not too long ago over here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=465172
I'll make one with the same floral background but the HTC logo instead of the text tomorrow and package it up as a rom (splash only of course) so keep an eye out for it.
I'll make some more if there is an interest.

Can you please make a cab for your upcoming one

Made one myself... Not my image but I made the cab file for it.
VGA ONLY!

Can someone make one with the black default diamond background?

Aaron McCarthy said:
Can someone make one with the black default diamond background?
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Here you go ... I'll make a cab tomorrow.

lotion said:
I got sick of my old splash screen so here's a new one. Just run splash.cab.
Note: This is the loading splash screen, not the boot splash. VGA, portrait only.
EDIT:
I added a matching boot screen and packaged it up as a rom (RAPHIMG.zip). You can flash it like you would any other ROM (it only overwrites the splash, everything else remains intact). The easiest way to flash it is as follows:
put RAPHIMG.NBH in the root of your SD card.
Hit the reset button on the bottom of your Touch Pro while holding the Volume Down button. You'll go into the bootloader.
Follow the prompts. When it's done flashing, hit the reset button again.
Oh, and one more just for kicks.
Here's a boot splash with just the HTC icon (HTC_logo_w.zip). I ended up drawing it by hand because I couldn't find one large enough for my liking.
I've also included the HTC icon I drew on a transparent background (the seemingly larger HTC logo below) in case anyone wants to use it. All I ask is that you give credit to me for drawing it.
And here's another welcome splash using the default manila background.
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hey was wondering which picture is the splash cab of before i dled it??? i like the second one with the htc symbol an the blue back round thanx!!

MRFERRARI23 said:
hey was wondering which picture is the splash cab of before i dled it??? i like the second one with the htc symbol an the blue back round thanx!!
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splash.cab is the blue background with the Windows Mobile 6.1 text.
I'll make cabs of the other ones tomorrow. You can always try renaming the images to welcomehead.192.png and putting them in your Windows folder in the meantime.

Do I need to flash HardSPL before I change my default splash screen by following the above directions? Does it remove the entire AT&T splash screen completely, including the 3g animation and everything? That would be great.

Agent Blair said:
Do I need to flash HardSPL before I change my default splash screen by following the above directions? Does it remove the entire AT&T splash screen completely, including the 3g animation and everything? That would be great.
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HardSPL is a requirement whenever you attempt to flash anything onto the phone. Both of the nbh files above will replace the ATT boot screen.

how can i flash it with RUU? i find only the .nbh-file...

Nice work thank you

tranquillo said:
how can i flash it with RUU? i find only the .nbh-file...
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Any RUU will do...you can find one on any of the ROM threads. It won't let me upload it here since it's an exe file. Beware that some anti-virus programs tend to see them as trojans -- they are not.

lotion said:
Here you go ... I'll make a cab tomorrow.
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When used as a welcomehead, the image is not full screen. Does it have to be resized? BTW, I used the png version on the first page.

hidden_dragon said:
When used as a welcomehead, the image is not full screen. Does it have to be resized? BTW, I used the png version on the first page.
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Nope, they're all 480x640 (VGA). Did you try to use the 4th image (transHTC.png)? If so, it's not meant to be used as a splash image ... That's just a copy of the HTC logo I drew in case others wanted to use it. Use the 3rd image (HTC_logo_w.png) instead.

lotion said:
Nope, they're all 480x640 (VGA). Did you try to use the 4th image (transHTC.png)? If so, it's not meant to be used as a splash image ... That's just a copy of the HTC logo I drew in case others wanted to use it. Use the 3rd image (HTC_logo_w.png) instead.
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No, I tried using the one with the diamond background (labeled welcomehead.192.2.png). It doesn't come up full screen. All I did was rename it, then replaced the one in the Windows directory.

dharvey4651 said:
Made one myself... Not my image but I made the cab file for it.
VGA ONLY!
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Can someone please upload the Green Version of this splash screen?
Thank you in advance

chadster214 said:
Can someone please upload the Green Version of this splash screen?
Thank you in advance
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Here you go:
When you save it remove COPY from the file name and you should be set.

sorry i'm a noob.. this works! thank you again