I'm using Dutty's 2.3 Xtreme ROM. The startmenu is based on the Rhodium roms (looks like the program tab, but with nicer icons ). However, the good-looking icons are only those that came with the rom, for example WMPlayer, settings, file explorer, etc. When you add a shortcut from lets say TomTom, it looks all crap with jagged edges. It's seems the iconholder upscales the icon or something so it's no longer at it's native resolution. I would like to be able to change the icon used for a certain shortcut myself to perhaps a higher resolution alternative.
It seems the used icon is controlled bij strings in HKLM\software\HTC\Manila. The string's name is the .exe used in the shortcut. It contains a file location to \windows\MPI_xxx.qct (\windows\MPI_wmplayer.qct, \windows\MPI_camera.qct, etc.). I know this, because when I change the path in lets say the wmplayer.exe string to that of the file explorer MPI file, the icon changes in the start menu. However, when I make a new string with a stringname for tomtom (tomtom navigator.exe) and make it's value the same as the fileexplorer, nothing happens...
So... help? I don't know what to try next due to my limited knowledge on the subject. Who can help me devise a way to use custom icons in the new startmenu?
You have to use the full path, not just the file name. Also, you have to use quotes.
For example: I wanted Resco File Explorer to use HTC's explorer icon, so I created a new string with the name:
"\Program Files\Resco Explorer\Explorer.exe" (quotes included)
And value:
\windows\MPI_fexplorer.qtc (no quotes here)
Hi there... I also want to change Program Icons in my HD. Is there a complete guide on how to do this?
Please help... Thanks in advance!
jaypeev_9 said:
Hi there... I also want to change Program Icons in my HD. Is there a complete guide on how to do this?
Please help... Thanks in advance!
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Is this what you guys are looking for?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513501
Yes... Thanks! Can I use it in WM 6.5? Just want to know because I dont want to do a hard reset when I fail.
I change my program icon directly in the program.exe file. this way both from startmenu and programs show the new icons. use resource hack to do it. you can also hack into the installation cab and change it there. so every time you change rom and reinstall, the new icon is there. just my way......need helpon that you can pm me
jaypeev_9 said:
Yes... Thanks! Can I use it in WM 6.5? Just want to know because I dont want to do a hard reset when I fail.
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No for WM6.5 start menu icons look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=507299 and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=481379 hope that helps!
Thanks for help and advice m6silver. I appreciate all your help because Im not very good when it comes to customizing icons.
Thanks for the links gfreek... It's working great and Im also using your WM6.5 Medium size and Wm 6.5 Extra Start for Folders. Thanks to you for that nice and easy to install cabs.
Now my only problem is the icons in Manila "Program" I want to change it to High Quality Icons.
As the title says, i want to create my custom .qtc icons to use with program launcher (in loose words the manila 2.1 start). Can someone please help me?
Woha 40 views and no one can answer me? :S
Is there any way to change from the hex icon layout on the start menu and sub folders in WM6.5 to a non-hex layout (ie: so they all line up horizontally and vertically)? I don't really care for the hex layout
Does anyone know how to do this?
I've tried a few things in the registry but that hasn't helped. Anyone know how to do this?
you need to edit this file in your windows directory - StartMenu_GridScene_320x240.cpr
dreamtheater39 said:
you need to edit this file in your windows directory - StartMenu_GridScene_320x240.cpr
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Will that work even if I have an 800x480 screen?
Hi,
I'm trying to build a 6.5 ROM and the settings icon doesn't appear in the start menu and I've searched and found that I need to edit
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\Startinfo\
Modify the "HideSettings" from 1 to 0
but I can't find this registry entry in Ervius so could someone please tell me how to find it in the kitchen please.
Thanks.
microang said:
Hi,
I'm trying to build a 6.5 ROM and the settings icon doesn't appear in the start menu and I've searched and found that I need to edit
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\Startinfo\
Modify the "HideSettings" from 1 to 0
but I can't find this registry entry in Ervius so could someone please tell me how to find it in the kitchen please.
Thanks.
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just create a new folder into any of EXT folder packages .. and create a new Text file .. open it and edit these keys :
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\[COLOR="Red"]XXXX.lnk[/COLOR]]
"Icon"="\\Windows\\[COLOR="Red"]yyyyy.png[/COLOR]"
change XXXX.INK to your app name, and ( yyyy.png ) to your PNG image name
now save the text file and Rename it to ( app.reg )
Could you tell me what I should put for the default icon please.
What should XXXX.ink be?
What should YYYY.png be?
I don't want any custom icons just the original for settings please.
Hi guys,
How can I donwload my phone's icons so that I can modify them and create a new theme? I mean where are the icons located on the phone so that I may copy them to my computer?
thanks
Rafa