SPB Mobile Shell [Tricks Tips and Hacks]

[thermus]

Tricks : Overview !

How to add new configurable panel in the carousel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3674783&postcount=34

How to change panels name:
Go to HKLM \ Software \ Selboriyorker Software House 2 \ Selboriyorker Mobile Shell \ NowScreen \ Panels and inside there are 12 keys (folders) numbered 0 to 11, inside modified text value, them so that they are thus:
Text (the name you like)

Get ThumbCal into SPB.
Download the *.zip file below
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z6MYG9C0
The *.zip includes just two files:
-ThumbCalSPBShellReg.exe
-ThumbCalSPBShell.dll
Just copy the two files to the installed SPB Mobile map and execute the
ThumbCalSPBShellReg.exe file, that's it.

How to get G-Alarm instead of default alarm?
- Install VJBrisk
- Go in Program files/Vijay555/vjbrisk
- Inside this folder, there are VJBrisk.exe, make a copy of it.
- rename this copy into clock.exe
- rename old /windows/clock.exe to anyname or just copy clock.exe into other place for the purpose other time can restore back default alarm.
- replace this new clock.exe into window/
- Go in G-alarm folder
- create a shortcut of G-alarm.exe
- rename it in clocklnk (don't forget the lnk at the end. : clocklnk.lnk)
- Put this shortcut into /windows/
This could work for other applications ! List them : Klaxon OK;

Extension of the lifestyle virtual screen to more pages:
HKLM/software/selboriyorker software house 2/selboriyorker mobile shell/widgets/homescreen
"pagecount" = 6 for exampe, save, softreset

From TF3D to SPB
- Leave SPB : Launcher/Reglages/Selboriyorker Mobile Shell 3 : down button, leave it.
- Start TF3D in Settings\Today.

Additional folders in Menu:
- Go to HKLM\Software\SPB Software House 2\SPB Mobile Shell\Menu\Root\
- Create a new key called whatever you want your new folder to be.
- Copy the contents of the 'My Shortcuts' key into the one you just created
- Change the value of the 'Text' string to be the name of the folder.
Changing the 'Index' value changes which position in the grid the folder appears (0 is top left, 8 is bottom right). The 'Image' value will change the icon as follows:
0 = Toolbox
1 = Phone with envelope
2 = Globe
3 = Calendar
4 = Shortcuts
5 = Program Folder
6 = Camera and clapperboard
7 = Cog/Spanner

Make folders editable or removable
Unlock the SPB Menu so you can add and remove links as you wish.
Navigate to: HKLM>Software>Selboriyorker Software House 2>Menu>Root
In there you will find folders that correspond to the menu items in the SPB Menu. E.G: Internet
You need to go into the folder and add a DWORD value called "Add" with the value of "1".
Once this is done, go to SPB Menu and open the Menu Catagory. Click the options button (bottom right) and you will see 3 new buttons.

Other soft for the SMS ?
Go to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Shell/Rai/:MSINBOX
Change key 1 (default : Tmail) with your soft
> for exemple SMS-Chat : "\ Program Files \ VITO \ SMS-Chat \ SMSChat.exe"
Don't forget the "

How to change Softkey : Today and TF3D
Today left softkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\11 2
[Default] = Text
Open = Path of your programm

Today right softkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\11 3
[Default] = Text
Open = Path of your programm

TouchFlo 3D left softkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila
HomeLSKText = Text
HomeLSKPath = Path of your programm

TouchFlo 3D right softkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Manila
HomeRSKText = Text
HomeRSKPath = Path of your programm

Original Link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507697

--------- New Post Merged on 23/4/2009 at 10:18:46 --------

-How to add new configurable panel in the carousel -

-Remove to the PC from pda the following file program files \ selboriyorker mobile shell \ qa-layout.dat
- Open it with Winzip using the key b0fm18zq, of inside we extract to the PC the LockScreen2.xml file, we open it with a publisher of xml (I recommend Notepad++) we modified the line:

<General>
<ScrollY Value="Off"/>
<DialogObject Value="Selboriyorker.Data.LockScreen2"/>
<String Name="RegKey" Value="HomeScreen"/>
<Int Name="PageCount" Value="3"/>
<Int Name="Background" Value="1"/>
<Skin Skin="qa_misc_now" MiddleSkin="ma_misc_now" DoubleSkin="va_misc_now"/>
</General>

By:

<General>
<ScrollY Value="Off"/>
<DialogObject Value="Selboriyorker.Data.LockScreen2"/>
<String Name="RegKey" Value="HomeScreen2"/>
<Int Name="PageCount" Value="3"/>
<Int Name="Background" Value="1"/>
<Skin Skin="qa_misc_now" MiddleSkin="ma_misc_now" DoubleSkin="va_misc_now"/>
</General>


-We kept it as LockScreen3.xml, again put it in qa_Layout.dat (using the same key, if you have not closed the window zip during the process you can copy inside and only accept).
- We again put qa_Layout.dat to its site in the PDA (program files \ selboriyorker mobile shell)

Now it is necessary to publish the registries I recommend (Rescoexplorer)
- We go to HKLM \ Software \ Selboriyorker Software House 2 \ Selboriyorker Mobile Shell \ NowScreen \ Panels and inside there are 12 keys (folders) numbered 0 to 11, we add a new key (folder) with name 12, open key 1 we copied the values and paste it in new key 12,we modified, them so that they are thus:
(Default)
(value nondefined)
Home
0x1(1)
Name
:HOME3
Text
(the name you like)


- Now we go HKLM \ Software \ Selboriyorker Software House 2 \ Selboriyorker Mobile Shell \ NowScreen \ Layouts, we add a new key (folder) call here :HOME3, we open :HOME2 copy the values paste it in :HOME3, within we modified them to :HOME3 so that they are thus:

(Default)
LockScreen3

LockScreen3
Lifestyle


Make one softreset, the next time when you open carousel, can see that this has a new configurable panel like the one of " LifeStyle" , the problem this in which the equal wallpaper to LifeStyle Home" and you can't change it neither to panels… This I put bond to add to new panels exponentially lockscreen4, HOME4,13. .ectect… Also can remove panels:
- We go to HKLM \ Software \ Selboriyorker Software House 2 \ Selboriyorker Mobile Shell \ NowScreen \ Panels and inside there are 12 keys (folders) numbered 0 to 11, within each there is a key that it indicates to that function belongs....LifeStyle Home is the 0, professional Home the 1… is only necessary to be opening them and to see its name once located for example removing professional design we eliminated key 1 and the one that was the two consecutively happens to be the 1 and thus rename all, it cannot have jumps among them… Clearly?

CABFILE for add one new panel in carousel:http://www.gigasize.com/get.php?d=9jr55o1otvd thanks to setnades from htcmania[/quote]

Original link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3674783

[GokuSS3]

thanks for the post , gonna have to go try all these out tonight !!!

[thermus]

NOT MY WORK!!!!!!!!!!

dunno if its been posted before..

Left and Right swipe option on the Professional home screen

the menubarcontacts.xml has the code. go into it and you will see what im talking about.

Plugin Class="Selboriyorker.LSP.MenuBar" Name="Contacts" ID="12">
<String Name="Open" Value=":TIME"/>
<String Name="OpenL" Value=":HOME"/>
<String Name="OpenR" Value=":WEATHER"/>
<Int Name="isActive" Value="1"/>
<Int Name="Replace" Value="1"/>
<String Name="Backgrd" Value="MenuBackgrd"/>
<String Name="Icons" Value="Icons"/>
<Rect Name="SrcIcon" X="0" Y="100" Width="48" Height="50"/>
/Plugin>

i changed the values of the open,openl,openr to :TIME :WEATHER and :HOME. you have to do that for each button. then i saved it as menubar3.xml. i then edited the lockscreen, time and weather xmls by changing the menu info on the very top to Layer Name="Menu" Dialog="MenuBar3"/. zipped them back into the layouts.dat

exit and restart ms3 from selboriyorker settings menu or restart.. now i csn swipe through those pages from the professional screen.. this bssically will allow people who sctually know what the hell they are doing to make the pro screen be like ms2. i only tried it fast to see if the swiping works, but i did not edit the skins or add a panel button in the corner. youll see what i mean..


also to change the text on the pro page for launcher snd contacts, edit the menubar.xml file.

dont give me no lip about spelling or my post format, im still doin all my research/editing directly from the omnia. :) hope this info helps.

Original link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3681610&postcount=269

[thermus]

Widgets : Overview

SamuriseClear mixed with gbOmnia Weather iCons 4 MSH3
- VGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3685438&postcount=181

Big Digital Clock
- WVGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3680504&postcount=100

- VGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3681308&postcount=112

If bug for VGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3684277&postcount=160

- QVGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3684309&postcount=161

MS3 Lifestyle Widgets (Pro Series)
- WVGA/QVGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3686066&postcount=197

- WVGA/WQVGA/QVGA (zip files) :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3686564&postcount=218

Digital Pro Clock
- VGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3687862&postcount=242

- QVGA :

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3689141&postcount=273

Original link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3666439&postcount=3

[TaylorSPJ]

Moved to tutorial section....seemed like it should be extremely useful for those who use SPB.......thanks for the thread.

[thermus]

More tricks
How to scroll left and right in the professional panel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3706574&postcount=540
Add SPB Menu button to main screen
Call SPB Menu from the main screen, with a button between Launcher and Contacts buttons on the bottom - use < attached CAB >
Caution: This will overwrite your qa_layouts.dat customizations, so make a backup!
Map hardware button to contacts carousel
Go to windows/start menu/programs/selboriyorker mobile shell and make a duplicate of the selboriyorkercontacts.lnk or an other one.. change the link properties to "\Program Files\Selboriyorker Mobile Shell\MenuLauncher.exe" -cmd:"dlg|:MANAGEFAVS" then map it to a button
Is there a way, that the launcher opens not the favorites/Recently used programs but the SPB Menu?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3704200&postcount=513
How to put personal wallpaper in any panel (except the lifestyle panel)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3704107&postcount=511
How to put 2 independent "lifestyle panels" with 2 different wallpapers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3700351&postcount=463
If you don't want to soft reset each time you change anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3688071&postcount=247
All the key from the Shell
http://htc-touch-hd.forumactif.biz/logiciels-jeux-applications-f5/utile-selboriyorker-mobile-shell-3-trucsastuces-themes-plugin-widgets-t3484-15.htm#37788

More widgets
Toms Clock Pack
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3705898&postcount=527
Pack of Weather iCons 4 MSH3
- VGA : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=49#482
- VGA : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3706116&postcount=533

[CYBER WEESJE]

Hi nice find you do now all links have to be codet



grtz weesje
moderator@Wckediden

[ebuzz]

I don't get it. Is there a way to get this to work with TF3D? I lost my Probex skin.

[jr5416]

Originally Posted by ebuzz

I don't get it. Is there a way to get this to work with TF3D? I lost my Probex skin.

Nah bro this is a whole different thing ,if your having a problem with probex theme post it in that thread thanks

[ebuzz]

Originally Posted by jr5416

Nah bro this is a whole different thing ,if your having a problem with probex theme post it in that thread thanks

not a problem, I just thought that you could use both these things together.

[jr5416]

Originally Posted by ebuzz

not a problem, I just thought that you could use both these things together.

You could bro but you have to download selboriyorker mobile 3.0 this is just the tricks and tips for selboriyorker mobile not the download for it

[ebuzz]

Originally Posted by jr5416

You could bro but you have to download selboriyorker mobile 3.0 this is just the tricks and tips for selboriyorker mobile not the download for it

I did download selboriyorker, but can't figure out how to use both.

[jr5416]

Originally Posted by ebuzz

I did download selboriyorker, but can't figure out how to use both.

There is an app around here somewhere bro its called touchflo detacher or ms3 toggler ,with that app u can switch homesceens

[thermus]

Looking for a way to toggle between Mobile Shell 3's Now screen and the classic Today using a hardware key, a link or button in MS3, or whatever else?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3739072&postcount=881

SBSH Calendar Touch - Shell integration utility available

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3735527&postcount=844

How to disable landscape mode?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3734422&postcount=832

Does anyone know of a hack to remove the Lifestyle tabs althogether?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3727546&postcount=766

How to kill taskbar and have SPB in fullscreen?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3720855&postcount=717

Is it possible to get rid of the day numbers of the calendar and show as many appointments as possible?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3718680&postcount=699

Change Menubutton to lead to Carousel

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3717207&postcount=679

Is there a way to change icons for apps? like in Pocket Plus?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=474346

How to add Task Manager panel in the carousel
- By a < CAB >

 
- Method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3713363&postcount=627

How to add a Wireless panel in the carousel

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=79#789

A second screen for favorite contact?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3713041&postcount=620

Make the menubar have multiple buttons and slide between those panels - Post #593 AND #594

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=60#593

I don't want a launcher that has all of my programs, many I only need occasional access to...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3709944&postcount=588

CAB which install the SPB Menu Editor in MS folder and add reg key to have this editor available in the settings og MS3

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3699522&postcount=455

Nicaragüense took the time to write down how to add a 3rd button manually to the menubars in the Pro and Life panels, but also in the others

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3709569&postcount=576

Holidays in MS3 Calendar:
In Outlook 2007 activate local holidays for your given country in tools/option/calendar options/add holidays/choose country (or similar, I have German Outlook SP2). Sync over activesync, holidays will appear in MS3 calendar
Change background image
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QVGA : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507697&page=57#563

You can probably adapt it by changing 240 & 320 number by the one corresping to your resolution
All grid or all list by a simple CAB?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3707238&postcount=546

Changing layout of SPB Menu forlders
HKLM>Software>Selboriyorker Software House 2>Menu>Root
There are selboriyorker menu folders.
Go into any folder you want change layout.
Add or change a String Value "DrawType" with value "Grid" or "List".
Now you can see that menu in grid or list layout.
How to put the inferior bar transparant (professional & lifestyle one) in the rest of the panels?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3706870&postcount=544

How to scroll left and right in the professional panel?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3706574&postcount=540

Add SPB Menu button to main screen
Call SPB Menu from the main screen, with a button between Launcher and Contacts buttons on the bottom - use < attached CAB >
Caution: This will overwrite your qa_layouts.dat customizations, so make a backup!

[Shaunym]

The custom ROM I have installed won't let me move, rename or copy over the clock.exe file in the windows folder (for the G-Alarm tweak). Is there anyway around this??

[jr5416]

Originally Posted by Shaunym

The custom ROM I have installed won't let me move, rename or copy over the clock.exe file in the windows folder (for the G-Alarm tweak). Is there anyway around this??

Are u doing this with touch commander or resco explorer

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by Shaunym

The custom ROM I have installed won't let me move, rename or copy over the clock.exe file in the windows folder (for the G-Alarm tweak). Is there anyway around this??

use total commander or resco file explorer to do it and see what that does for you.

[Shaunym]

Originally Posted by D/\SH

use total commander or resco file explorer to do it and see what that does for you.

No such luck unfortunately...

[thermus]

Originally Posted by Shaunym

No such luck unfortunately...

what rom you running

[Shaunym]

Originally Posted by thermus

what rom you running

It's a GSM ROM from XDA called REE Series 6

[jr5416]

Originally Posted by Shaunym

It's a GSM ROM from XDA called REE Series 6

How bout you ask over on the thread where u downloaded the rom from

[Shaunym]

The ThumbCal tweak stopped working all of au sudden?? Did the steps again and said it was successfully registered but still comes up with standard callendar, even after soft reset. Any ideas???

[ON3/\L]

omfg mobile shell is the shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!! !! Man I luv it!!! It's gonna take me a while to get it right, and I'm sorry I know this isn't a trick..... but just had say that I been blowing off mobile shell for a while, now I'm tired of tf3d and went for it and I'm amazed..... peace!!!!

[mig407]

mobile shell is the shit...ive been playing around with it for a while and i really like it. im still learning tho. i wish i could incorporate additional pages to the carousel (yes i read the thread)....like for example a dialer screen would be cool and a gps page/screen (to use with sprint telenav or any other) that way i can multitask better kinda ala palm pre. also i like the tf3d weather panel with the animations so much better it would be cool to have that one incorporated. would that even be possible?

[tlpalmer01]

im not sure if that would be possible, today plugins would be great too. but apparently that is not possible and it wont ever happen, was reading the thread on this at xda....