News December 27th 2010
For all MaxSense Users if any are left. I uploaded some Holiday Backgrounds and two new Tab Launchers. Check them out and let me know if you need any other Colors. Happy Holidays and great start into the new Year.
News December 14th 2010
Its been almost 3 Month since my last update. Anyone has some input on what MaxSense ROMs besides EnergyROM is still available? Any Cooks out there still releasing new Builds? Unfortunately it seems MaxSense will not get any updates itself for now but atleast v1.05 is available as a CAB File to be added to Standard Sense 2.5 Builds. I promise to update some of the works here before the year is over.
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Welcome to the MaxSense Custom Design Collection Thread. Your place for customizing the look of your MaxSense ROMs. If you dont know what MaxSense is please take a good look at the MaxSense Thread here. If you already have found your favorite MaxSense ROM this is the place for you to customize it to your personal taste.
Taskbar Designs
Widgets Designs ( a lot of customization options available )
Clock Designs ( Analog, Digital, Slide )
Alert Designs ( Calendar, Call History, Mail, SMS, Alert Display Panel )
Communication Designs ( Wifi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode )
Other Designs ( Weather, Music Player, Favorite Contacts, Internet Search, Blank Panel )
Widget and HQ Backgrounds
Custom Slider Designs
Quicklink Icon Sets
Links to ROMs with MaxSense:
Older News:
News September 7th 2010
My newest Theme Its a rather permanent Theme. You might want to stick with the others Themes offered here
News August 22th 2010
I have been busy with other things but noticed today some of the images are not loading correctly. I promise we will get them back up as soon as possible. (CDC Thread has reached over 88'000 hits)
News August 8th 2010
Great News a new Theme has been published. This time its a Buuf Theme for MaxSense courtesy of Orhtun01 and the VGA Version custom fitted by Ceesheim. Check it out below. (CDC Thread has reached over 65'000 hits)
News 27th Juli 2010
So far no News for today. One thing that has been on my mind over the past couple of days was donations. If you like our themes and use them daily you might consider a small donation. If so please donate to XDA-Developers.com for providing the playgrounds or head on over to the MaxSense Thread and donate to maxycy for the new Toy. (Over 45'000 hits)
News 26th Juli 2010
Ok I finaly got done with some projects and was able to publish and change a couple things. Check out the Droid X Addon and also the Design FAQ Part 1 PDF. Also Orhtun01 has published some of his work. Enjoy and check back often for updates. (Over 40'000 hits)
News 20th Juli 2010
Eventhough there have not been too many changes the in last couple of days, we already got over 30'000 hits. Thanks for checking back often and I promise there are new things on the way. Just a reminder if you have some graphical talent feel free to publish some of your ideas. We can help you package it up if that would be a problem.
News 16th Juli 2010
As we wait for the cooks to get v1.05 brewed up, we developed the themes a little further. I updated the Poker Theme to make it a little more appealing and Ceesheim has converted two of BiGnAdAd's themes for the VGA Resolution. All in all a good day. Oh over 20'000 visitors and almost 700 downloads of BiGnAdAd's Windows 7 Theme. Hopefully this thread is helpfully and userfriendly designed. If you find any problems at all, let me know.
Rules and FAQ's - Skining guides, Links, Design FAQ
Rules:
Respect Forum rules and be polite. (Tastes can be different)
Please report bugs to the main MaxSense thread found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687153
Post whenever possible Pictures and addons as attachments.
If not possible add a little preview image that links to the full screen image. Never post Full Screen images directly in your post. They will get edited.
Posts with dead links will get removed or edited after a while. Please update your post whenever changes occure.
Send a PM to swiss420 in order to update the preview image in the first posts.
Your work should be your own work and or crediting anyone involved correctly.
Its not permitted to post anything that is known to cause problems without clear markings.
In turn using any files offered here happens on your own responsibility. Be prepared to hard reset so make Backups beforehand.
Complete packages should be made available in CAB formats in order for the less experienced user to apply it easely.
When posting include additional information regarding which ROM's and or MaxSense versions have been tested.
In order to qualify for a 90x90 Preview image in the first Posts you need to fullfill the above Rules.
In order to qualify for a 400x100 Preview image in the first Posts you need to have a complete MaxSense Theme and fullfill the above Rules.
Design FAQ:
Graphical designs are stored in manila files. These are found in the Windows directory on your device and require a Sense restart to be loaded correctly after a change. To edit manila files you need to export the graphics first with a tool like the Manila Editor. See links below. Same tool is required to pack it as a manila file again.
For more detailed instructions on MaxSense Theme Design check out the attached View attachment 366889 File.
Beta Manila File List (I will publish a first Version so you attleast have something to go by but please remember there might be errors and changes. Check back for updates)
Backup & Restore
For Backup instructions check here. MaxSense v1.05 and newer has a Backup Utility build in.
To restore MaxSense to factory default use this "Return to Stock CAB v1.03" by courtesy of ceesheim.
Additional Links:
XDA Wiki Manila Tutorial 1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Manila_Tutorial_1
XDA Wiki Manila Tutorial 1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Manila_Tutorial_2
Manila Editor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414861
m9Editor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464984
JWMD Icon Changer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567080
QuickCab 2.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400221
WinCE CAB Manager: http://www.ocpsoftware.com/products.php
Complete MaxSense Themes (Click and Use)
MaxSense Backgrounds, Icons, Widgets, etc. (Mix & Match)
Highlights
Reserved
Reserved for future use....
Well the Future came and passed. Realy miss MaxSense. Would not mind a revival. lol Enjoy what we got and if you create something PM me please.
Shadow Icon Set for MaxSense Quicklinks.
First Post and Example to follow:
Preview:
Instructions: Install JWMD Icon Changer. Unpack and copy to \Program Files\JWMD Icon Changer\Themes. Start JWMD Icon Changer and load the Theme. Check for Updates to replace some of the Icons from NRGZ28 that got exported with my Icons. (Edit: Important JWMD Icon Changer has to be installed to the Device not Storage Card. I will change that soon)
Requirements: JWMD Icon Changer
Elements: Icon Set for Quicklinks
Extended Credits: www.psdgraphics.com / NRGZ28 - EnergyROMs
First Posted: June 30th 2010
Last Update: 19.5.2011
Update Details: New Shadow Icons Set for EnergyROMs
MaxSense Version: v1.0 - v1.04 Tested
ROM Version: MaxSense EnergyROM
---> Updated Set <---
What an awesome thread swiss420, can't wait!!
My Favorite MaxSense Backgrounds
Instructions: These are all 980x800 WVGA Backgrounds to get people started.
Requirements: WVGA Resolution
Elements: Background Images
Extended Credits & Sources: Usenet
First Posted: June 30th 2010
Last Update:
Update Details:
MaxSense Version: All WVGA
ROM Version: MaxSense EnergyROM
swiss420 said:
Rules:
Design FAQ:
Graphical designs are stored in manila files. These are found in the Windows directory on your device and require a Sense restart to be loaded correctly after a change. To edit manila files you need to export the graphics first with a tool like the Manila Editor. See links below. Same tool is required to pack it as a manila file again.
Additional Links:
About Manila Files: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=AboutManilaFiles
More Manila Files info: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Manila%20Files&version=17
Manila Editor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=414861
m9Editor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464984
JWMD Icon Changer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=567080
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Great thread! Thanks for your initiative.
Now a 'beginners' question.. I've never edited a Manila theme layout before. Are there any differences between normal Manila and MaxSense? If not, I imagine the guides/help for the Manila Editor should suffice to start learning for editing MaxSense?
Cheers,
Jeroen
I will get more information up as soon as possible. Among other things a list of the MaxSense manila files and their attributes etc. If you follow the instructions above you should find your way around preaty quickly. The list will eventualy help you to keep a oversight about what is what and make life easier. Still allot to get posted and corrected yet, so keep checking back.
swiss420 said:
I will get more information up as soon as possible. Among other things a list of the MaxSense manila files and their attributes etc. If you follow the instructions above you should find your way around preaty quickly. The list will eventualy help you to keep a oversight about what is what and make life easier. Still allot to get posted and corrected yet, so keep checking back.
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Thanks, I will first deep into the "normal" editing of Manila files. I've got the thread bookmarked and I will definitely keep checking it.
Analog clocks
Here are my clocks. A Rolex and a Patek Philippe are the sources.
The attached cab file will replace Clock 2 and Clock 3 of the original MaxSense.
BeeGee_Tokyo said:
Here are my clocks.
The attached cab file will replace Clock 2 and Clock 3 of the original MaxSense.
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Thanks for your contribution, made a entry under Clocks for your Post. Does that look ok for you or would you like to design your own. 90x90 Tile. If so just send it to me and I will put the border and effect on it and post it.
Would it be possible that you add the Images as attachment instead of inside the post? Or make a smaller preview image and link to the big one. Makes the Post more readable and does not overhelm visitors. Plus pages load faster.
Thanks, hopefully others will follow your example.
MaxSense Typ 2 Analog Clocks
Instructions: These are all Analog Clock Typ 2 designs nicely packed into a CAB for easy installation and uninstallation through "Remove Programs" Just unpack and choose the color that best fits your background image. Will add more in the future.
Installation Requirements: None
Elements: Analog Clocks Typ 2
Extended Credits & Sources: swiss420
First Posted: Juli 1st 2010
Last Update:
Update Details:
MaxSense Version: v1.01 - v1.04 Tested
ROM Version: MaxSense EnergyROM
nice thread bro, do you have any of the home screen icons laying around...I'm looking for something similar to the android, instead of the little white house, and the star icon.......maybe something like a grey or black grid?
MaxSense Sliders by Swiss420
Instructions: These are different Slider designs nicely packed into a CAB for easy installation and uninstallation through "Remove Programs" Just choose the Slider that best fits your taste. All Sliders are about 80% Transparent. Also included are the two Opaque Button Backgrounds. See attached Lineup. Dont forget to restart Sense or just restart your device after applying the CABs
Installation Requirements: None
Elements: Slider & Left/Right Button Backgrounds
Extended Credits & Sources: swiss420
First Posted: Juli 1st 2010
Last Update: Juli 2nd 2010
Update Details: Added Green Frog Slider (See Screenshot)
MaxSense Version: v1.01 - v1.04 Tested
ROM Version: MaxSense EnergyROM
Very nice thread Swiss, good going
really good work swiss
awesome thanks
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A collaboration of the work of Heefy and Luiggi delivers version 1.1 which now supports QVGA 240x320 resolution in Portrait and Landscape modes.
Mods include:
• Three Menu tab (Now, Start (Programs) and Contacts.
• Now Professional and Classic Screens with direct access to the Agenda, Phone Profiles and Comm Manager.
• Weather Page with new graphics.
• Time Page replacing the original digital clock with alarms, appointments and Calendar.
• Main Menu (9 Icon Programs Menu)
• Speed Dial (9 Contacts and Phonebook) and revamped Contact Detail page.
We put many long hours into this development. Before you Install this theme please, please, please, please read the Release Notes provided below this post.
Credits:
* ogabriel: Who started the very first SPB MS moding thread
* Dark83: You gave us the password to decrypt the files (Where are you anyway?)
* pcarvalho and met3ora: You were the initiators
* asefsef: We all owe you big time, thanks for the colorful and diverse background we all use
* kulet78, greatbal and other skinners (I´m very sorry for not remembering all your names) from xda-developers, Actualité Mobile and 4PDA: My apologies if I failed to credit anyone with the nuts and bolts of each of your contributions used in this theme.
* Special thanks to cincij for his valuable help with shortcuts.
* Original Theme concept and all graphics by Heefy
* luggi: I only played with the scripts to make Heefy ideas to work.
Download Links and mirrors: Choose one of the below links.
Theme
Rapidshare
http://rapidshare.com/files/130058166/Install_Pack_HELU_080716.zip
Depositfiles
http://depositfiles.com/files/6644926
Megaupload
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GEPLKQXJ
Share 4U
http://www.4shared.com/file/55732145/ae4a7ae9/Install_Pack_HELU_080716.html
Release Notes
Below
Mods
1. Optional Portrait Weather page with day detail and 3 day forecast, details in post #4
Revision Details
Revision Details
Version 1.1 (16 July 2008)
Added landscape mode to the existing portrait mode.
Added bigger weather icons in the Now Pro screen.
Removed the tiny white line above the digital clock in the Pro screen.
A special thanks to the community for all your help and comments so far, we really appreciate them.
Version 1.0 (13 July 2008)
Initial release
Graphics Source Files for HELU WM 7 Theme
We are looking forward to people moding this theme with new icons, backgrounds, clocks etc. Please feel free to show us what you have done here in this thread.
To help with mods I have attached the graphics source files below. Two files are attached, both in zip compressed format, one for Portrait and the other for Landscape. Each layer of the graphic has a different screen of the theme within it. Use the layers palette to select the appropriate layer/screen and mod away to your hearts content.
You may need the font that is enclosed as part of the theme in the posts above this one. The graphics are in PSD format.
Landscape version (Graphics Only)
Here is the Landscape version of the original graphics
Click here to download
Landscape Version (Graphics Only)
Here is the Portrait version of the original graphics
Click here to download
Weather Icons with text descriptions
Click here to download
Thanks
Heefy
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080711 Missing Spb Phone Suite icon set attached to this post, please just change the file extension from .zip to .dat and install as per the Release Notes
080711 Another alternative to handle file Decryption / Encryption using 7_ZIP by jws3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2303126#post2303126
080711 WM7QVGA tsk file by my italian anonym friend.
080718 Optional Portrait Weather page with day detail and 3 day forecast:
Unzip "Portrait Detailed Weather.zip" and replace your existent Weather.xml with the new one in the qa_Layouts.dat and same way for Separator2.bmp in the qp_bkg_now.dat Don´t forget to rencrypt your zip files before rename it as .dat
The weather "Settings" button is now located at the top bar beside the profile icon, the "Update" button was removed.
Multiple Contact Pages
It would be great if you could do like the RomMod theme where they have multiple pages of Contacts. I use that so I can group my photo speed dials based on Friends, Family, Work, etc.
I like the work though!
Looks pretty good, going to test drive it now.
damn this is sweet
thanks
very nice theme...!
Keep up works luiggi & Heefy
Thanks so much
Thanks! very nice
thank U very much.very nice! please give me another link.i can't download at rapidshare
Well done and very nice.
Many thanks for sharing it.
wow
Amazing work......Thank you so much
nice! thx.
thank you very much for your hard work
link download mirror
mirror skin wm7 Heefy and luiggi
http://depositfiles.com/files/6515686
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TTWJUQ1I
This theme looks real good !!!
cool! another cool theme! thanks for the good job sirs!
Btw, only if its possible...may i request for another color variation of this theme...Black, if possible?
@Heefy,
Great work! Two quick questions though:
1) Does this one support the landscape as your previous version does?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397260
2) Does this one also has the hidden shortcuts page as your previous version does?
Thank you!
WeAreFree
this can work on my mogul, right?
Good!
Working well so far
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Introduction
The purpose of the skin is to RETAIN the stock view and improve it by making it a universal black & white throughout the whole UI.
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FEATURES
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What will it change on my phone?
+Background 4 all Tabs (DIFFERENT Home Wallpaper)
+Glossy Black Selection through TF3D
+Black selection in Windows interface
+Background Icons on Programs Tab
+Semi-Transparent Clock with All-Black Numbers
+Custom Internet Globe
+Custom Splash Screens
+Custom Welcome Screens
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CHANGELOG
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25 March - RHODIUM Black Touch Version 2.2 and Navy Blue 1.1
-Fixed Start Menu issues
24 March - Thumbcal skins
20 March - DIAMOND & RAPHAEL Version 2.2
-Added fix for internet globe on some devices
-Fixed background 4 all pages
DIAMOND & RAPHAEL Version 2.1
-fixed issue where TF3D would mess up.
Users who downloaded v2 for these devices Use Diamond TF3D Config to restore default theme!!!
Then download v2.1 which should work properly.
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TO DO LIST
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Set of TF3D Icons (available as a separate download!)
Change all programs text font to make it visible when selected
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DOWNLOAD NOTES
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Below is a list of different manila versions.
Diamond & Raphael versions are available in both Normal & CFC Compressed.
Only install the CFC version if you have a CFC patched manila!
Rhodium manila is CFC by default
Please DO NOT try any random version. Download the one that suits your TF3D version
Touch Pro TF3D - Download "Black Touch Raphael"
Diamond & XBMod HD TF3D - Download "Black Touch Diamond"
Rhodium & Topaz TF3D2 - Download "Black Touch Rhodium"
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Download the file that best suits your phone
2. Extract the zip file
3. Read the Instructions.txt
Custom Boot Splash Screen
READ THE INCLUDED INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!!!
Diamond
Raphael
Windows System Color & Wait Cursor
Step 1 - Download UI Tweaker Freeware
Step 2 - YouTube Instructions
Thumbcal Skins
Download from here
Additional Themes
NAVY BLUE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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-If your start menu isn't working after installing Rhodium 2.1. Please uninstall it and install version 2.2
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CREDITS
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ul71m0 - thank you for testing and helping in figuring out the bugs
shanezane - thanks for your testing and help!
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PLEASE READ ALL MY NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING!
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+I will not be held responsible for any damages to your phone
+CAB INSTALLATION WILL BE ADDED LATER!
+I CANNOT guarantee that this will work on a stock Verizon and on any branded device!
+READ THE FEATURES LIST TO UNDERSTAND WHAT EXACTLY IT DOES!
DUE TO SOME UPLOADING TROUBLE WITH XDA, HERE ARE SOME ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOAD LINKS
Black Touch Rhodium 2.2 CAB
Black Touch Diamond 2.2 CAB
Black Touch Diamond 2.2 CFC CAB
Black Touch Raphael 2.2 CAB
Black Touch Raphael 2.2 CFC CAB
Looking good!
Indeed. Looks good.
Good work man! I'll be waiting fo this. ;-)
I agree that I dont like the green and since you have decided to use Carnero's new taskbar, the new gray highlight looks much better with the theme and the taskbar. Good choice!
"BLACK FRONT/SELECTION CONTRAST TO BE HIXED!, lol jk. looks great man. i will definitely pick this up when i get my hands on tf3d2
THUMBCAL SKINS
Download the skin file and put it into your thumbcal folder
Then select the theme from the settings tab in Thumbcal
looks awesome, thanx for your work
where did you find the manila files? is it possible to share... i wanna get started on a theme for it
manoli20 said:
where did you find the manila files? is it possible to share... i wanna get started on a theme for it
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If you have a gsm touch pro, then you can flash NRG's rom with it. There's some oem's available for cooking your own rom, but they haven't been resized at all that I know of.(still wvga instead of vga)
did you change the notification bubbles? for texts and emails and such
not yet but it surely will be done..
as showaco said you can flash an NRG rom
anyway, im gonna start doing some progress right away..i think i make the selections a bit darker. When i pump up the light on my phone it looks a bit more grey than black, so i'll fix that
i will update the first post soon with exactly what has been modified
showaco said:
If you have a gsm touch pro, then you can flash NRG's rom with it. There's some oem's available for cooking your own rom, but they haven't been resized at all that I know of.(still wvga instead of vga)
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nice one showaco
Nice stuff.. I might have to cook this one when it's done
funny enough i was gonna pm you about this when i was done
progress update:
i changed every icon to a glossy black and it looks much better
im now adding some last changes
then i will update the thread/screenshots and i will post a download link
Thread updated...i'll add the download tomorrow in the morning
Looks like hte gray highlight has been changed to black. I like that option better. I also like how some of the screens are white with black font, then the highligh is black with white font... very professional looking.
you are right...well basically i thought the first was black as well but after i turned my baccklight sttings up i saw that it was grey
i just flashed the newest rom and i see that some manila files have been changed..i have to fix some stuff and i will add the download right away
Theme is online as of now!
Job well done on your theme... I have added it to the Theme Sticky.
WARNING: installing this taskbar implies a risk of rendering your taskbar inoperable (especially if you have a stock rom on your device), which leads to impossibility to access the start menu to remove it. To avoid this, go to post #3, read it and install the attached cab.
JUNE 20 UPDATE: added new cab -Alecs WP7 Taskbar V2.0- built with HD2 files. This cab works both on WM6.5 and 6.5.X and on most devices (theoretically). This time I added CDMA and other specific icons. You'll notice that all the icons in V2.0 have rounded corners (this suits better with the actual skinning trends on XDA). To get the volume icon working, download Volume Fixes V2.zip and install the appropriate cab inside. Please note that is still in TESTS! And don't forget to post your feedback!
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WVGA & VGA
QVGA & WQVGA - not available
WM 6.5 & 6.5.X
GSM & CDMA (only in v2.0)
WWE (English) ROMS only! Users with Non-WWE ROMS
read post #9
Built for HTC devices! Chances for this to work on other devices
(Toshiba, Samsung, Asus etc) are small.
After almost 4 weeks of work on this project I managed today to finally take out the first cabs. I'm pretty sure this is gonna look good on your phones, it does on mine. Though I don't particularly like WP7 themes, I must agree that their light blue tone really looks good on a pitch black background, so I decided to set this blue-square look on the taskbar.
INFO (read carefully)
This is a work in progress! Some icons (not many) are not skinned yet; further skinning is scheduled, but for now my work focuses on adapting the icons for W/QVGA. CDMA users will have to wait a few days for an updated cab, as I did not had the time (and patience) to draw the cdma icons for this release. Some of the icons were created by modifying images available on the web, thus credit goes to their authors. Please, do not post questions like "Will this work on my X device?", just try at your own risk and find out if it does; it's hard for me to know the effects of these cabs on different roms and devices. Due to the current rom abundance it's impossible to create an universal taskbar cab file and to make all users happy. I cannot be held responsible for any eventual damage or disfunctionalities following the installation of my cabs.
HOW TO INSTALL
1. If you have a custom taskbar installed, uninstall it first and reboot.
2. Download and install the cab that matches your OS (WM 6.5 has the start icon on the upper-left corner, WM6.5.X has the start icon on the bottom-left corner), then reboot. Though the cab contains the certifications, it's safer for you to first install sdkcerts.
3. For WM6.5.X- after the installation there's a chance your volume icons won't get skinned (or the volume area will not respond to touch). In this case you must identify your version of HTCVolumeControl.dll (you can find it in the Windows folder using Resco Explorer or Total Commander, but be sure you uncheck the "Hide hidden files" option first). Then download the appropriate VolumeFix cab from post #2, install it and perform a reboot.
First release: 22.05.10
- Alecs WP7 Taskbar V1-WM6.5 W/VGA
- Alecs WP7 Taskbar V1-WM6.5.X W/VGA
Second release: 20.06.10
- Alecs WP7 Taskbar V2.0 (single cab for both wm6.5 and 6.5.X)
V1
V2
Currently skinned icons:
-signal
-volume
-battery
-notifications (sms, mms, missed calls etc.)
-alarm
-wifi
-GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA icons and connecting animations
-activesync
-headset, BT stereo headset
-start icon
-flight mode, GPS, no SIM etc etc.
Other Icons:
- Custom wait cursor (used temporary): the standard WM cursor switched to light blue.
- Custom system folder icons (icon is from a shared icon archive here on XDA. Whoever the author is, I thank him). If you don't like this icon, uninstall the taskbar and go back to the old boring folder icons
- Custom icon for .exe files (that don't have their own icon)
TO DO:
-nothing; this project is currently on hold and no further updates scheduled.
Special Thanks to:
Shahab2500, for his testing activity and feedback.
djcedric, for allowing me to use and modify his nice speaker icons
DarkNinja, for his great wait cursor (not used in this release though)
Other users who did a great job with their taskbar projects (dafunk, Brians, Dinik, ArtieQ and so on)
Ascary, Phenomen, Steff195, Khosty and other people who encouraged this project.
All people who like and use this taskbar.
If you like this project and wanna see it grow, don't be shy and press the donate button . I do this for fun, but any contribution is appreciated.
HTCVolumeControl.dll versions:
In order to prevent the imposibility to access the start menu and reach the "Remove programs" option to uninstall my taskbar if it didn't work for you (and your taskbar disappeared), install the attached cab. It sends a shortcut to start menu in your start menu (sounds weird I know), so you can place this shortcut as a sense quicklink (see the screenshots). This way you'll still be able to go to start menu if your taskbar doesn't respond.
HD2 users can remove my taskbar by going to Programs Manager via Sense 2.5 settings tab.
Note: I'm not the author of the exe file used in this cab (this exe opens the start menu), and unfortunately I can't remember who the author is. But the credit goes to him, whoever he his.
-also reserved-
waiting for qvga version
thangbinh said:
waiting for qvga version
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me either... thx, n' i already used nickshot 4 a month ago
Looks really nice bro, I'll give it try!
Edit - Unsuccessful here on my HD2 running Miri's v17.0 Rom. Made sure I had the sdkcert installed then installed the 6.5.x cab and the only icon that shows up is the Bluetooth icon. It did not render my device inoperable though so I was able to uninstall without issue.
Not working on my HD2 German Stock ROM 1.66.407.1.
All taskbar icons disappear and I can't access start menu after installing this.
Uninstall worked at least.
Oh, @Etihad, I forgot to mention that this is for WWE roms only. I'll update the first post with this info. However, there is a fix for this, read below:
gfreek said:
Known issue with some ROM’s when installing this taskbar:
The start logo, signal and other icons do not change this is because this taskbar works well with WWE ROM’s that call on the taskbar file shellres.192.dll in windows folder for these icons, if you are using a ROM that calls on shellres.192.dll.0409.mui if it’s English ordepending on the language you have on your ROM that 0409 number could be different example 0410 etc...then not all the icon’s will change!!!
This can be fixed after installing this taskbar go to windows folder of your device and you should see these 2 files shellres.192.dll and shellres.192.dll.0409.mui first rename shellres.192.dll.0409.mui toshellres.192.dll.0409.mui_z andthenrename the shellres.192.dll to shellres.192.dll.0409.mui in the windows folder of your device using either Total Commander or Resco File explorer soft reset that should do the trick! If this sounds complicated then post here with the name of that file in the windows folder of your device example shellres.192.dll.0409.mui or whatever it is then I can post a cab fix here!
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(Gfreek's original thread HERE).
Very nice looking. thanx.
awesome
this is awesome. looks great. waiting for a qvga version.
also your avatar is also a good one.
felicitari
felicitari @alecs, arata super...astept cab-ul pentru cdma!!
Thanks for appreciation guys, it means allot after all this hard work.
QVGA version is coming soon; almost all icons were resized, but some of them must be build from scratch, as resizing makes them too blury.
Two thumbs up!
Very glad to see your work here. As we spoke on other forums, I can hardly wait to test the WQVGA version, and maybe include it in my roms, with your permission, of course (but we already discussed about that ). But, you don't have to rush this, just take your time and get the best of it.
I could use the blue WP7 style cursor also on my Omnia.
Until then, two thumbs up!
QVGA Version
Taskbar looks great with your icons. Eager to see the QVGA version for installing on the phone.
imax98
it didn't work well on my omnia 2 wm 6.5.3
only the time appears..
Omnia, Omnia 2 and other non-HTC devices have different dll structure, so it's normal for this to not work on these devices. I updated the first post with this info. I'm working on a dedicated cab for Samsung Omnia, but I can't promise anything for Omnia 2 (different resolution, different dlls, allot of work for replacing all the resources).
To those who try the cab and it doesn't work, please specify:
- your device
- your ROM (6.5, 6.5.X, build, version, author)
- the nature of the problem (taskbar dissapearance, misalignments etc)
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Great job. Works perfect on 6.5.x Nrgz ROM! Congrats!
i guess i made a right action when i specify my device.
i'll wait for an update on my device....this taskbar looks cool actually.
nice taskbar
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Development: mike2nl
Interface CHT Development: Co0kieMonster
Support of Development: Santod040, MichelDiamond
Graphics: Santod040, MichelDiamond, me
Support & tests: me, possible some CHT-Beta-Team members
Further helping hands:
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This is released as the artwork thread for the new CHT series!
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Intro:
Why the name CHT Artwork. All skin parts, theme adds and the other artwork here in this thread will be conform to all the
other apps of CHT for now and for the future versions. Further we use mostly CHT graphics that are done once, but also
new once. I hope that i can publish more and more artwork stuff for you, the user.
That all, because we are all a little bit co0kie fanatics [CF], i think. That is not bad at all, or it is?
For the CF i will create a new logo. The idea for this comes from MichelDiamond. This new logo will also
published here.
The CHT Artwork that will be published here, is useable on every WVGA device in first line. I will also publish more things for
VGA and/or QVGA devices. But i know, that we will have many good work from you, the user, so long your are conform to the
base line. That means for the roiginal stuff the colors, font's and possible the way of working. About that, please read the
introducing in every posting, so far as present, because there can be some important information about the cab files or any
other CHT infomations.
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Versions:
At first i was thinking to start with the version v1.0. But after a while i have changed my mind to be more conform with the other
things around CHT. So i will start here with version numbering on 2.0.0.0. Every cab file will start with CHTA_, followed by the
version number and then the name. At the end you will find things like CHTA_v2.0.0.0.startup_ani.cab.
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Update informations:
[02-oct-2010] In posting #3 the information about the GifSpeed value in the registry is added.
[20-oct-2010] I have added more external links for the CHT community.
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Features list:
- Animations, like the startup graphics (cht_animation.gif as sample)
- Startup graphics (welcomehaed.png, welcomehead.192.png)
- Background graphics (wallpapers)
- At first, one new series for the quick links
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To get the original CHT applications, please follow the link i provide here for CHT v2:
- Co0kie's Home Tab
- CHTScheduler
- CHTEditor
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Help requests:
Much things depends on your ROM - it's needed, that you attach your ROM-Version, Device-Name
and Manila-Version to your issue-description, otherwise your issue-report must be ignored.
Also please describe any problem as exact as possible.
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. . . . . From posting #3 on you will find the artwork and downloads.
. . . . . Last but not least for the 1st posting, please read and have fun by using the new graphical gadgets.
Section 2: FAQ, troubleshooting, known issues and fixes:
That can be information about the cab handling, animation sequences, buttons and debugging.
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1st startup animation for CHT
A while ago i have given myself a big present after a very well done job in Kuwait. My choice was a new graphics workstation for my animation work. After i had installed the whole system, three days later , my first idea was to give back something to Co0kieMonster for his very amazing work. An idea was born. After my work to collect all the impressive graphics and some PM's with co0kie and MichelDiamond, the worksheet was clear.
Because that i/we will be a little bit conform to our mother HTC (buuuh ), i have used the original startup screen. At the end i have created a homage to Co0kieMonster. A little thank you for all the endless hours of work, energy drinks and last but not least coffee and tea. But also the team has given parts of his work to this here. And so i will say thank you also to the CHT beta and development team members.
But now enough the words. See for yourself what i have done...
The startup animation with soundfile. Not to hear now, because you have to use it on your phone .
At the end you will find the cab file for the startup -animation, -sound and -welcomehead (192).
The welcomehead.png and the welcomehead.921.png graphics that i have used,
is a part of the cab file too.
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Last but not lest least there is also a new background for those one who uses the original
installation of CHT. The black wallpaper and/or background. This wallpaper is also part of
the cab file.
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Introducing:
In the cab file i had to change the GifSpeed value in the registry. But only a small
chaning because the animation speed. HTC have used a different value on the HD2.
So i have changed thos from 45 to 35 for a better animation style. And please
leave a message in a post is this working on your device and/or a simple thank you .
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Installation:
Copy the cab file to your phone and install it. After the installeation please power up
your volume and soft restart the phone. And then have fun...
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Todo:
Create a cab file with a CHT button to start your animation without to reset your phone.
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4# ....for more CHTArtwork stuff
5# .....for more CHTArtwork stuff
6# ......for more CHTArtwork stuff
7# .......for more CHTArtwork stuff
External CHT stuff
I will use this posting, number #8, to collect all external and new stuff for CHT, CHTE, CHTS and CHTA from up version 2.x. Then everyone have a central place to find back the amazing stuff around CHT. And you, the users, pleas give me hint's (PM or here in the thread) for external CHT thread for what i haven't seen. Because the community lives from us...
CHT Generic:
- Dark Ninja (Should there be a Dark version of GTX Sense? Opinions needed!)
- ...
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CHT Editor:
- ...
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CHT Scheduler:
- conantroutman (Changing layouts via CHTS)
- ...
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CHT Artwork:
- mcluvn (CHT 2.0 SMS widget & email tab themes) You gave me an idea for a CHTA email mod, thanks.
- Julian35961 (Show off your Cookie Home Tab Homescreen, Lockscreen designs)
- rat_2665 (CHT 2.0 Softkeys glossy round transparent)
- poyensa (CHT 2.0.0: Editing mode9 files, changing font colours)
- dinik (Valeria - Icon Set [Total 118 Icons + 23 CHT Icons])
- Lunie ([WIP] IceDX for CHT 2.0 + Mods)
- Dunc001 (Blue CHT 2.0 Softkeys (extended set plus background))
- m0bmentality (TroutMob Cubism 1440x800 Theme - 6 Color Options)
- geralt (CHT 2.0 Metro Theme Red)
- seeM_ZA (simplicity quicklinks)
- ...
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CHT Widgets:
- rat_2665 (special clocks (Tourbillon, moonphase, ...) second time clock)
- rat_2665 (CHT 2.0 Clock Widgets (home time, NOMOS Glashütte))
- poyensa (CHT 2.0: NEW CHTAddon Binary Clock, Glossy Silver Slider and more)
- ZaxXx (ZaxXx's CHT2.0.0 Widgets - stopwatch & basic calculator)
- ...
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CF:
- the description for the letters CF and what it means will be defined later . Work progress [|||||-|....]
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this bootscreen is everytime a pleasure
Real great artwork!
thanx 4 this and the upcoming CHTArtwork!
Micha
@MichelDiamond:
Thank for your kind words. Important is the fun factor with all that. And this all lives with ideas from all the users outside. I do only the work .
could u share CHT logo without text png file tks
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could u share CHT logo without text png file tks
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Hi MrBeOTP2,
you mean the startup animation without htc2cht, but as animation?
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Hi MrBeOTP2,
you mean the startup animation without htc2cht, but as animation?
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no animation . just original file i wanna make a wall 4 cht ^^.
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no animation . just original file i wanna make a wall 4 cht ^^.
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Ok MrBeOTP2,
but please be conform, and please don't change the co0kiemonster graphic. Possible you post your work later here in the thread, then other users can have the same fun . You can extract the co0kie graphic out of the last ani file. For the original one i have to search, because my company dropbox is away at the moment, grrrr (look at the avatar). So i have to use my own one for the rar file. Sorry for that it will be fixed later when the right dropbox is up again.
[*.rar file] Download link for the CHTA animation without the HTC2CHT
ya sure ^_^
@MrBeOTP2:
thanks for posting of this animation. I will add this to one of first the postings.
EDIT 1:
possible you can make a zip file. Then we have a overview how often the file
is donloaded and on a lot of downloads we can post this in the 3rd posting too.
ya^^
animation + wal CHT
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ya^^
animation + wal CHT
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Thanks for posting and i will try it out.
Nice But MrBeOTP2 - it should be "Co0kie's Home Tab"
Looking forward to the upcoming CF, Mike - that will be amazing, great choice of name by you!
Roosticity icon set 20.10.2010
Almost 300 sharp vector icons to suit .sencity theme
Have you seen the superb new .sencity theme by _LeCiel_? It's clean, simple and STUNNING!
But some bits are not quite finished yet and like many of you who have tried it and are hooked on the look, I am impatient and want more- and want it NOW! My old program icons looked like a dogs breakfast sitting next to the slick .sencity design and it was already driving me nuts - and LeCiel had only released the theme the week before!
So I got all fired up and put this icon pack together and now my phone looks almost all .sencity. I now walk taller, my teeth are much whiter and now a single look from me makes the ladies go weak at the knees....
So this is the Roosticity Icon set – I hope you enjoy them!
LATEST UPDATE:
14th November, 2010
Major update- have completed all "Standard ROM" icons including settings folder. Covers all Energy(.sencity) HD2 Leo and Blackstone ROM icons- please let me know if I've missed any. Remember, this will also cover other (non Energy) .sencity ROMS and other Energy ROMS (Rhodium etc) except for the occasional icon which can be changed manually with JWMD etc. (I've focussed on Energy ROM simply because that's what I use).
Also, have now separated the zipped packs into "Standard ROM" and "Extra App" packs assuming the standard ROM packs won't require as much updating from now on. Don't forget you can use icons contained in the "Standard ROM" pack for any of your custom apps also, so have a look in both packs for what you need.
THANKS of course to _LeCiel_ for a fantastic theme- the .sencity thread is here.
THANKS TO CONTRIBUTORS:
They drive us pretty hard at the Roosticity Icon Sweatshop, so if you know anyone that can do an honest days work for an honest days pay (well actually it's chicken feed) then I'd be glad to hear from you. Contributions welcome.
LYCOX thanyou for additional icons - find these extra icons here at post 16 of this thread. Lycox icons up to last update are included within the Roosticity pack.
COLOSSUS_R thankyou for additional icons- find these extra icons here at post 78 of this thread. Colossus icons will be added to the Roosticity pack with the next major update.
SEE BELOW THE PREVIEW IMAGE FOR HOW TO INSTALL & OTHER INFO... (Check the PDFs attached for a preview of the full set)
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REQUEST AN ICON OR MAKE YOUR OWN click on this link to post 34.
ROM CHEFS:
You're welcome to use these icons but please add a post here so we can take a peek at your work, and if you are using the .sencity theme then why not add a link back to here so your users can more easily find icons for the additional programs they load
ALSO THANKS TO:
Thanks to the following for vector source files: Reflection Icon Set by Webdesigner Depot, FREEGINE Vector Icon Set and the Liquidicity icon set by Go Squared.
UPDATES HISTORY:
11th November, 2010
Minor update: Some corrections and additions. Standard ROM pack almost complete- some settings folder icons to come in next major update.
3rd November, 2010
Updated zipped folder to include all the "Standard ROM" icons included in the cab plus a stack of icons for additional programs. Includes extra icons Lycox has contributed up to this date. Now almost 200 icons in total.
2nd November, 2010 (Melbourne Cup Day)
Completed icons for apps that are selectable through Cookies Home Tabs and put in to a CAB. This CAB also covers all start menu icons apart from icons in settings folder.
HOW TO LOAD ICON SET:
A) CAB
1. Copy cab file to your SD Card or phone and run it. The cab will replace the standard start menu icons that come with most ROMs.
2. You will need to clear the HTC Sense icon cache to update the icon links in Sense, and then soft reset. (Use either JWMD as below point B.3, or there's a small utility to do this called SICC (Sense Icon Cache Clearer), or manually by deleting all .png files in ProgLauncher folder (Application Data>HTC>ProgLauncher).
3. There may be a few left over that need to be changed manually with JWMD due to ROM and icon naming differences. Icons for extra applications that you have loaded will not be replaced automatically, so match an icon from the zipped file to your application and change manually with JWMD.
4. If you want to change back to your original set-up, simply un-install Roosticity from your Remove Programs menu (this won't remove icons changed with JWMD- you will need to remove those ones with JWMD)
B) MANUALLY or with JWMD Icon Changer
You can manually rename and copy and paste icons into the correct locations, but I used JWMD Icon Changer to do mine initially, so below describes that method.
1. Download the ZIP from the link below and copy the extracted folder somewhere on your SD card.
2. Use JWMD Icon Changer to replace the existing icons (read instructions from that thread on how to do it- it’s simple)
3. Clear HTC Sense Icon Cache. (JWMD has a feature to clear the HTC Sense icon cache under Menu> Tools> HTC Sense Tools> Clear Icon Cache.)
4. Select yes to Soft Reset.
5. DONE!
BEFORE YOU DOWNLOAD: STRICTLY NO DOWNLOAD MIRRORS- provide a link to this thread on XDA instead . Plus- use your THANKS button if you get some use out of these!
Very nice work.
please try to provide us more icons for other programs
Nice Icons!!!
thanx for the share......nice job,
So how do you install this icon pack?
Great work!
Always nice to see new members contributing from the getgo !
supernoman said:
So how do you install this icon pack?
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Just added a How To Install in the first post...
totalcmdext said:
Very nice work.
please try to provide us more icons for other programs
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hell44 said:
Nice Icons!!!
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fxdadbrowser said:
thanx for the share......nice job,
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Smobbo said:
Great work!
Always nice to see new members contributing from the getgo !
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Thanks guys, I'm glad you like them - I enjoyed being able to add something
Re new icons yes there will be more, but I don't get chunks of free time regularly so can't promise it will be regular and fast! However, I'll add a request list to the first post which will hopefully make it easier for others out there to help add to and improve this pack.
Very nice iconset. I really like that you even payed attention to the white inner-border and tried to make the icons as close to the CHT icons from .sencity as possible.
Congrats!
So I have to change each one manually and cant just import it? I dont get how to import the set because you dont have a theme file or something
Hopefully there will be a cab or even better, fully integrated into sencity by default.
zedero said:
So I have to change each one manually and cant just import it? I dont get how to import the set because you dont have a theme file or something
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use CSMI and SICC to change icons, manually.
This gives you the possibility to mix and match icons, since atm not all icons of (for example) EnergyRoms are present.
_LeCiel_ said:
Very nice iconset. I really like that you even payed attention to the white inner-border and tried to make the icons as close to the CHT icons from .sencity as possible.
Congrats!
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Thanks it's great to know you like it- I'm chuffed! And yes it's those little details that make the .sencity design look great. (It's much easier to copy a good design style than to create it though)
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Hopefully there will be a cab or even better, fully integrated into sencity by default.
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I'd have no problems with that of course, but in any case if not then at least this set of icons will be there to add some extra options and to cover extra apps etc.
Just for information: I'm currently working on some additional icons. Hope to release them soon.
P.S.: Nice work Rooster
-Lycox
(from left to right)
EQ
any guitar app
TomTom
Kinoma
AppToDate
WMLongLife Bandswitcher
WMLongLife Settings
Vexed (Game)
IM+
GPSModDriver
Palm Heroes
cleanRAM
cleanRAM Config
Bubblebreaker
Teeter
Twitter
SIM Manager
RapidRead
JBlend
MobileConnections
Flashlight
Folder: Phone
Folder: Outlook
Update (2010-10-28)
RapidRead
JBlend
MobileConnections
Flashlight
Folder: Phone
Folder: Outlook
Update (2010-10-24)
cleanRAM
cleanRAM Config
Bubblebreaker
Teeter
Twitter
SIM Manager
Update (2010-10-23)
Renamed WMLongLife icons
IM+
GPSModDriver
Palm Heroes
More will follow
P.S.: I will recently update this post...
hey, can anybody share the psd file and/or write a quick tutorial how to create icons for the .sensity theme? i think that would be best as some gusys (me for example) use apps, that maybo nobody else use (as duden, pons, pschrembel, langenscheidt, oxford).
plus we would have a very huge collection.
I currently updated my icons. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8769941#post8769941
Another update to my additional icons.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8769941#post8769941
Good one Lycox- I was hoping for some people to contribute to the pack! Keep 'em comin