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[VGA] Sense 2.1 Clock Editing Repository & Tutorial

So this thread will be great...I will tell you how to edit the the Sense 2.1 (2.5 coming soon!) clock files and we will make great clocks...I really want to do this because the process is fairly easy and I am quite sure you can do it better than me....if we get alot of users to contribute...we will all benefit!
Here is how you do it
Download and Extract Raw_Sense_2.1_Clock_Files.zip. In that file you will find 2 folders manila files & png files. The manila fies folder includes the raw manila files unedited for your use. The png files folder has the exact same files already converted into .png format.
Using the program of your choice edit/skin/theme those .png files!!! This is the fun part so.....be creative.
Save those files in .png format and make sure to save them all in the same folder.
Now we need to turn your awesome new clock (.png) files back into manila files. For this I use a tool called CFC GUI created by xda-member Chainfire. Big props to Chainfire for this tool! Below is a quick guide to accomplish this using CFC GUI...
Download and extract cfc-gui-only-0.60.35.zip
Run cfc_gui.exe (the program you just extracted)
When prompted select the folder you saved your .png files to.
From the CFC GUI menu select...Tools--->Import from PNGs
When prompted select a folder to save your manila files.
Zip up that folder and share it...includes pictures so I can update the 2nd post with all the files that have been created.
***Note you will probably need to uncheck "hide protected operating system files" from "folder options" on Vista (it will be similar on 7 or XP) to even be able to see manila files.
To the Contributers (aka Da' Clock Makers)
Let me be the first to thank you for your efforts...if you make a clock and post it in the thread I will put it here...and give you credit for contributing!!! My plan is to convert every clock into a cab file when time permits...
To Install .zip files
Download File
Unzip File
Copy the manila files to your phones \windows directory
Soft Reset
Enjoy
To Install .cab file
Download File
Soft Reset
Enjoy
If you mess up your clock DOWNLOAD THIS FILE to revert to stock.

VGA Sense 2.1 Clock Repository
Sense 2.1 Clocks ***Updated daily or as needed
To download simply click on the clock image/pic!!!
If you mess up your clock DOWNLOAD THIS FILE to revert to stock.
Contributers in Order of Contribution...
.ViX.

VGA Sense 2.5 Clock Repository
...Coming Soon....

FAQ
Reserved for FAQ

krook6023 said:
This if for Sense 2.1 to start if we get this going I will add files for 2.5 and the old 2.1.
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thanks for this tutorial... it really is quite easy... will have a "transparent" update to your energy clock soon!

benjamminzIS said:
thanks for this tutorial... it really is quite easy... will have a "transparent" update to your energy clock soon!
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Good deal...I have had zero time lately...but lets crank these clocks out!

Thanks a lot
Fast invert and transparency test.
White in black. Nice failure thou

.ViX. said:
Fast invert and transparency test
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Thanks....I like it....updated 2nd post...!

Better transparency
Now it's more I'd like it to be. Looks good also in default bg.
Last nights test wasn't very transparent. Just B/W. Some might like that so I posted new one.
I don't know how to add pics to this message hope picasa link works

.ViX. said:
Now it's more I'd like it to be.
Last nights test wasn't very transparent. Just B/W
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Very nice...I am great at maintaining threads so the 2nd post will be updated regularly....I really like this clock!

here is the updated files for your NRG themed clock to make it more transparent:
updated NRG clock files

analog clock?
is it possible that we have analog clock for sense 2.1?
theboostman ever made analog clock for manila 2.1 though...

i turned tf3d 2.1 off, but still can't copy the files into windows directory.
access denied...
in the properties window, the files in /windows/ are marked read only, but the checkbox is greyed out, so i can't turn them back to writable.
i really want that transparent inverted clock.

willr001 said:
i turned tf3d 2.1 off, but still can't copy the files into windows directory.
access denied...
in the properties window, the files in /windows/ are marked read only, but the checkbox is greyed out, so i can't turn them back to writable.
i really want that transparent inverted clock.
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You tried to copy with total commander? (Or similiar more advanced file explorer?)

How to optimize/create a ROM? Topaz Cooking related questions here

Hi all!
I'm new at this, but I'd like to learn how I download a normal ROM, and then change the icons and background images, add and remove programs, change the language etc.
I will not go in and change the very advanced stuff.
I've already downloaded this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625971
I do not know if it is correct (or latest), and what more I need. But the easiest might be to go into an already completed the ROM and then just adjust what I have mentioned above.
Hoping for constructive answers
Sincerely,
PS! I've already downloaded and tried different ROMs, so I know how I am doing just that.

VistaX said:
Hi all!
I'm new at this, but I'd like to learn how I download a normal ROM, and then change the icons and background images, add and remove programs, change the language etc.
I will not go in and change the very advanced stuff.
I've already downloaded this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625971
I do not know if it is correct (or latest), and what more I need. But the easiest might be to go into an already completed the ROM and then just adjust what I have mentioned above.
Hoping for constructive answers
Sincerely,
PS! I've already downloaded and tried different ROMs, so I know how I am doing just that.
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What if you try Mondilv ROM kitchen. His kitchen is on the latest official ROM based and works fine. I based my private ROM on his work.

Thanks for the answer.
I'm downloading it now for testing and to try to find out how to edit it myself.
But what's the newest 6.5.3 (or 6.6) kitchen?

VistaX said:
Thanks for the answer.
I'm downloading it now for testing and to try to find out how to edit it myself.
But what's the newest 6.5.3 (or 6.6) kitchen?
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The kitchens are the same, it depends what ROM is used as a base. As far as I know, there is no kitchen shared with 6.5.3 ROM, you will have to do it by yourself. The SYS and XIP files for 6.5.3 are somewhere here in the forum available, EXT and OEM can be found as well.

I've looked at this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LEUx4wEk4&translated=1 but I can't find a program that looks like that. Which program is it that I need to use? I've tried NBHUtil, but that doesn't seemed to be the right one...
I'm actually just gonna do what I was saying in the first post, and when I manage to do it, I will experiment further.

VistaX said:
I've looked at this video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6LEUx4wEk4&translated=1 but I can't find a program that looks like that. Which program is it that I need to use? I've tried NBHUtil, but that doesn't seemed to be the right one...
I'm actually just gonna do what I was saying in the first post, and when I manage to do it, I will experiment further.
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Search for Ervius Visual Kitchen or EVK, and you will find it.
Available as well on my mirror in the kitchen folder. Check my signature for the link.

I think I just give up all these OEM, EXT, MsXIP files, etc.
But is it possible for me to get into the "windows" folder on the ROM I use? I would like to change such as icon images, erase and install other programs and may change the language (which is not very important, but had been fine), etc.
I see that I can get into the "windows" folder on your mobile, but it takes so long to sit there to puzzle. It is easier through the laptop, with mice and larger screen.
Thank you for following up this thread, BeeGee_Tokyo

VistaX said:
I think I just give up all these OEM, EXT, MsXIP files, etc.
But is it possible for me to get into the "windows" folder on the ROM I use? I would like to change such as icon images, erase and install other programs and may change the language (which is not very important, but had been fine), etc.
I see that I can get into the "windows" folder on your mobile, but it takes so long to sit there to puzzle. It is easier through the laptop, with mice and larger screen.
Thank you for following up this thread, BeeGee_Tokyo
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You can use a file explorer like Total Commander or Resco File Explorer on your device to overwrite or delete files in the Windows folder. However, as long as you do not know what the files that you are deleting are doing, the device might hang afterwards and you have to do a hard reset.
If you want to change icons/pictures of the Sense (aka Manila aka TouchFlo) you can use a tool named Manila Editor.
If you want to change other icons/pictures, they are sometimes in DLL files. Usually you cannot replace them, because they are "in use" by Windows.
Back again to the kitchen, you can find the kitchen that you saw in the youtube movie prepared with a ROM for Topaz here in the forum.
I published my kitchen, check my thread.
Don't worry, even the ROM has a Japanese name, it is based on an English WM6.5 ROM. Not that advanced as Dutty, Mondilv, Iljanok, Patensas, Aman, ......... ROMs, but stable and good for daily use.
PM me if you have specific questions on the kitchen.

Now I'm downloading mondilv's kitchen v.4.1.
That's 6.5, and in english language. Do anyone know where I can find a ROM that runs WM6.5.3 that I can use as ROM-base? (ex. the newest official ROM on htcpedia?)

A summary so far:
1. I have dumped this ROM and have it as a base; http://htcpedia.com/official_norwagian_rom_update_for_touch_diamond2/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html?page=1 (0414 = norwegian language)
2. Downloaded all three .zip files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5310417&postcount=344) and using the build 23518 in SYS, EXT and ROM folders.
3. Disabled some of the programs I do not want (although I do not quite understand what all programs do, of course I understand that YouTube is YouTube, etc. but ...)
4. Set page pool to 20 (no idea what this means but have seen that it is most common: P)
So some questions:
5. Why is there not a automatically "device id"? What is this?
6. How do I add programs (eg Skype, mySpot)? Can I add these. Cab files into the EXT folder?
7. If I want to remove various tones, images, icons of the programs, how can I do this?
So a few questions about Ervius Visual bebe's kitchen v.1.8.2:
8. What is LZX Compression?
9. What is OLD style ROM?
Would've been nice if someone could help me

Is there anyone that can help me with these few questions?

VistaX said:
A summary so far:
1. I have dumped this ROM and have it as a base; http://htcpedia.com/official_norwagian_rom_update_for_touch_diamond2/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html?page=1 (0414 = norwegian language)
2. Downloaded all three .zip files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5310417&postcount=344) and using the build 23518 in SYS, EXT and ROM folders.
3. Disabled some of the programs I do not want (although I do not quite understand what all programs do, of course I understand that YouTube is YouTube, etc. but ...)
4. Set page pool to 20 (no idea what this means but have seen that it is most common: P)
So some questions:
5. Why is there not a automatically "device id"? What is this?
6. How do I add programs (eg Skype, mySpot)? Can I add these. Cab files into the EXT folder?
7. If I want to remove various tones, images, icons of the programs, how can I do this?
So a few questions about Ervius Visual bebe's kitchen v.1.8.2:
8. What is LZX Compression?
9. What is OLD style ROM?
Would've been nice if someone could help me
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5. Not sure what this error is.
6. To add programs you must find the OEM package and add it to the Ext folder, cabs will not install from the kitchen.
7. I would search the kitchen for .wav, .mp3, .jpg, .png, .gif etc. to for items to customize. make sure they are exactly as they were before you replaced them as far as resolution, filenames, etc.
Icons and manila are more indepth so it is best to find a theme package that suites your tastes. I strongly suggest looking into max Manila as and OEM package.
8. LZX compression is a file compressor that reduces the overall size of the ROM. it can cause issues but it is always good to try it.
9. Old style ROM, I believe this is to use old style packages and normally would not be used.

Ok, thanks for answering
Point 5 is critical, because I can't save or create a ROM without a device id.
Does anybody know why or how I can get it?

5 : I have in my EV Kitchen TOPA10000
6 : cab to oem to ext

prdic said:
5 : I have in my EV Kitchen TOPA10000
6 : cab to oem to ext
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Thanks for the link
The problem with the device id is that it doesen't show/make an id automatically, and I can't wright anything there so it's kind of difficult do make a device id. And as I mentioned before, I can't save or create a ROM without the id.

Is there anyone that can help me how to get a device id?
Is it because the base I'm using?

go to KITCHEN FOLDER/ROM and there is file info.txt, I have got in that file this text
Topaz
DPI_192
dpi_192_resh_480_resv_800
MODEL:TOPA10000
CHUNK:64
perhaps this is what you need, can't help you better because my laptop is broken at the moment

prdic said:
go to KITCHEN FOLDER/ROM and there is file info.txt, I have got in that file this text
Topaz
DPI_192
dpi_192_resh_480_resv_800
MODEL:TOPA10000
CHUNK:64
perhaps this is what you need, can't help you better because my laptop is broken at the moment
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I have exactly the same:
TOPAZ
DPI_192
dpi_192_resh_480_resv_800
MODEL:TOPA10000
CHUNK:64

what kitchen do you use, i have BeeGee's 3.5 kitchen as a base and everything works well, maybe some file in your kitchen is incorrect

prdic said:
what kitchen do you use, i have BeeGee's 3.5 kitchen as a base and everything works well, maybe some file in your kitchen is incorrect
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I have this:
1. I have dumped this ROM and have it as a base; http://htcpedia.com/official_norwagi...om.html?page=1 (0414 = norwegian language)
2. Downloaded all three .zip files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=344) and using the build 23518 in SYS, EXT and ROM folders.
But when you're using that kitchen, are you having WM6.5.3?
What I want is to remove Manila, set norwegian language, have WM6.5.3 (not 6.5) and add/remove some programs and ringtones/wallpapers.
Where can I get BeeGee's kitchen? Just to try it...

‡‡ GTX Inspired ‡‡ Skin for EzInput 2.1 WVGA only ‡‡ June 24th, 2010 ‡‡

Hey guys,
here's my new contribution to the great great world of GTX
(Click image for full preview)
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Features
Fully skinned
high quality graphics that are made from scratch
landscape support
Requirements
EzInput 2.1 WVGA
sdkcerts
Note: This should work from Build 1920 and upwards
CAB Installation
Note: I currently didn't test the cab, so tell me if it works or not
Disable EzInput by selecting an other SIP
Copy the cab to your device
Start the cab
Softreset
Manual Installation
Extract the content of the ZIP
Copy it to PPC:\Windows\
Softreset
Donators
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INSTALL THIS SKIN AT YOUR OWN RISK. I DON'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE!!!
If you like my hard work, buy me a coffee
CAUTION!
Modifying my skin without my permission isn't allowed!!! Please respect my work and ask!!!​

Reserved ...

Nice one!
Any change for VGA?

thecrazyman64 said:
Nice one!
Any change for VGA?
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Maybe, but I need the VGA resources which I don't have to have a look at.
Because it's a bit hard and a lot of work to skin EzInput

Great skin ,,, going to test it as soon as possible

Tried to install the cab but it was unsuccessful. Followed your instructions, im on MightyRom btw. Haven't tried the zip yet. Do you have a zip of the original EzInput files in case the zip of your files do not work properly and I need to revert back?

Congrats!
great skin

Looks awesome bro. Great job...

hoopsta1423 said:
Tried to install the cab but it was unsuccessful. Followed your instructions, im on MightyRom btw. Haven't tried the zip yet. Do you have a zip of the original EzInput files in case the zip of your files do not work properly and I need to revert back?
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Sure
BTW: What was the problem with the CAB?

I haven't a clue. It acted like it was installing, took about 20 seconds, but once it was finished the message came up that installation was unsuccessful

hoopsta1423 said:
I haven't a clue. It acted like it was installing, took about 20 seconds, but once it was finished the message came up that installation was unsuccessful
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yep, for me too... ^^ try now the zip

The CAB wouldn't install for me either, so I copied all the files into \windows and now my phone won't boot, it hangs at the red radio text.
FYI I am using:
IME_Engine_Western_2_1_19223325_00
IME_EzInput_Western_2_1_20112821_00
What version of EzInput did you mod to make this skin?
Looks great btw

Well, I'll have a look at the cab tomorrow

Psyki said:
The CAB wouldn't install for me either, so I copied all the files into \windows and now my phone won't boot, it hangs at the red radio text.
FYI I am using:
IME_Engine_Western_2_1_19223325_00
IME_EzInput_Western_2_1_20112821_00
What version of EzInput did you mod to make this skin?
Looks great btw
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Uhhh, that's weird...
Personally, I don't think, that it's a problem of my skin, because I just replaced the image files (including the SIPBitmaps.dll which includes additional graphics).
I used build 1920.3225 as base but I compared the files with other versions up to build 2014 and all graphic files are the same like build 1920
They didn't changed any of them.

I want to include your ezpinput skin in my own rom, how I do???

euplio said:
I want to include your ezpinput skin in my own rom, how I do???
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I don't understand what you mean. Do you want to cook my skin or just installing it?

I had the same issue with the cab but copying the files to \Windows worked great. The skin is amazing! Thanks a lot! The only thing that doesn't work is the [ABC]/[T9] button (correction - it does work, just the [ABC] graphic doesn't change to the [T9] graphic when your using it).
Thanks again!

_LeCiel_ said:
I had the same issue with the cab but copying the files to \Windows worked great. The skin is amazing! Thanks a lot! The only thing that doesn't work is the [ABC]/[T9] button (correction - it does work, just the [ABC] graphic doesn't change to the [T9] graphic when your using it).
Thanks again!
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Hm... I don't have that issue. Is the ABC a bit grayed out? Which EzInput version do you use? But the button is pressable?

Lycox said:
Uhhh, that's weird...
Personally, I don't think, that it's a problem of my skin, because I just replaced the image files (including the SIPBitmaps.dll which includes additional graphics).
I used build 1920.3225 as base but I compared the files with other versions up to build 2014 and all graphic files are the same like build 1920
They didn't changed any of them.
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Well I'm going to give it another shot, hopefully it was just a coincidence....

Psyki said:
Well I'm going to give it another shot, hopefully it was just a coincidence....
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A quick reply would be fine if it works

[Lockscreen] iPhone-like Skin for WVGA [12.July]

iPhone-like Lockscreen-Skin for WVGA
A small story:
I decided to create my own lockscreen-skin for WindowsMobile,
because I wasn't able to find a lockscreen which looked and
worked smoothly according to my vision.
And this is the result of my work.
I'll try to solve all problems you got with this skin but it was only developed for my own purposes, so be patient!
Here are some pictures, because I think they describe it at it's best:
Press the image to get it full-sized
Main features:
[+] The skin got a appointment area which shows the next appointment
[+] You are able to see how much notifications you got
[+] It looks a bit like the iPhone-Unlock-Skin (excluding the slider and the top informations)
[+] The slider is located at the left side
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How to install:
[-] Extract the .zip archiv with a program like WinRar, 7Zip or something similar
[-] Put the extracted folder on your P0hone or Storage Card
[-] Backup following files to restore the standard skin
/windows/htc_icn_mc_dn.png
/windows/htc_icn_mc_up.png
/windows/htc_icn_sms_dn.png
/windows/htc_icn_sms_up.png
/windows/htc_LS_LockSlider.png
/windows/htc_LS_LockSlider_Dwn.png
/windows/htc_LS_LockSliderLong.png
/windows/htc_LS_LockSliderLong_Dwn.png
/windows/lockscreen/LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr
/windows/lockscreen/sliderbg.png
[-] Copy all files from the windows folder to /windows
[-] Copy all files from the lockscreen folder to /windows/LockScreen
[-] Soft-Reset your device
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To-Do:
- Create a WVGA-Landscape skin
- Create a VGA skin
- Create a QVGA skin
...
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ChangeLog:
[13.July] jdignazio created a .cab file to install it easily. (The .cab is not testet, so use on your own risk!)
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Credits:
- NRGZ28: for his lockscreen-file. Because my work is based on his file
- jdignazio: He created a .cab to install the skin easily
All changes on your ROM are without responsibility!!
Sorry for my bad English, but I'm only a German student.
I hope you like my work!
Greetz Nightskill
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nice dude...
waiting your next step for easy instalation ...

great,
is it possible to make also 800x480/landscape version for this?

great job man
edit = work 100% on my Leo
Thanks

Hi i have a diamond cdma vga. can you make a cab that will work for the diamond vga?
thanks

Nice work NightSkill.
I hope you dont mind. I cabbed up your lockscreen for easy installation.

chelsea_fc said:
great,
is it possible to make also 800x480/landscape version for this?
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I will try my best the next days. Just check the 1. post for changes
malhznoi said:
great job man
edit = work 100% on my Leo
Thanks
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Thanks for you statement
xraytech8704 said:
Hi i have a diamond cdma vga. can you make a cab that will work for the diamond vga?
thanks
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Same as Landscape. I will try it.
jdignazio said:
Nice work NightSkill.
I hope you dont mind. I cabbed up your lockscreen for easy installation.
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Thanks for your .cab. I linked it in my 1. post and put your name to "Credits".

To-Do:
- Create a VGA skin
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Waiting

Hello,
I'm very sorry to announce this , but I have to stop the development of the lockscreen due to personal problems.
I will try to solve these problems as fast as I'm able to, so I can continue these project as fast as possible.
Thanks for advance

Nice work,i like it!
（*@ο@*）

Nice work!

For QVGA please...

The best
I tried so many. but this is the best.

Nightskill this is a nice work i hope when somebody call it is a slide to answer to.

does this work for 6.5.x?

waiting for a qvga release

Bump; does anyone have back up files of the original \windows\ files that they would glady share with me?? specifically i need :
/windows/lockscreen/LS_LockScene_480x800.cpr
/windows/lockscreen/sliderbg.png
Anyone?, Thanks !!

[31.1.11][THEME]QVGA WM6.5,6.5.x ANDROID-LIKE LOCKSCREEN[THEME]

Hi to all.
I skinned the wm lockscreen to make it look like android.Becuse i don't have imagination or photoshop skills , I stole the icons from antonda's android slidebar for manila2d and the slider from android os, so sorry to all
I tested it on htc mega,but it should work on any qvga device.
To install it simply copy the files from the archive to the \windows folder.Because the files have system,read-only and hidden attributes, you have to copy them withe resco explorer.
Enjoy.

a good look

This looks really good! Any chance of making a WVGA version?

really cool! thx a lot Julian!

can you share the link to the android taskbar which is used in your screenshot ?

it came with the rom

Hi Julian, after I copied all the files to the windows folder. Everything is fine just the unlock tab part can not be displayed, it's totally transparent! Is it because the Livven Screen which I previously installed that affect the display?

i don't know about that
you shoud see in the registry \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shell\lockscreen\notifications\slider value have to be htc_ls_lockscreen.png
about the WVGA ver. if my gf gives her touch pro 2 to test on it - may be ...

It works, thank you a lot for your help!

wow its work perfect.... thx....

hi,
can you make a .cab file which automatically replace file?, becuose when i try to replace the existing files whith yours (using resco explorer) it says me that they are rom's files, and ask me if i want to replace them. but when i say yes, it gives me an error.
p.s. sorry for my bad english

i like gtalk widget