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[TUT] How to change the Internet Globe Icon

Hi all,
I have had a couple of questions on how to change the globe on the internet tab from the globe to a pic of your choosing.
I have attached the files you need. All you need to do is Create 2 png pictures that are 512x256 and name them the same as in the files.
Once you have done this copy them onto your device,turn off touchflo and drop them along with the mainla file into your windows directory using total commander (or similar) and restart touchflo and hey presto your very own internet icon.
Have fun

works great!!
I made a nice Opera logo, maybe someone likes to use it.
Can't find a good screen capture program, just try it.
You have to copy all three files to the windows directory using total commander or other.
EDIT: found screen capture program, so now included

very nice
Hope to see a few more of these on here. People have been looking but no one has replied.
People I WANT TO SEE YOUR ICONS

David Balfour said:
Hi all,
I have had a couple of questions on how to change the globe on the internet tab from the globe to a pic of your choosing.
I have attached the files you need. All you need to do is Create 2 png pictures that are 512x256 and name them the same as in the files.
Once you have done this copy them onto your device,turn off touchflo and drop them along with the mainla file into your windows directory using total commander (or similar) and restart touchflo and hey presto your very own internet icon.
Have fun
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Hi... I like your internet glob. Can you make it into a cab file? I am very bad at this so far so would be great.
Thanks in advance

Hi , sorry to trouble you but could you or anyone please upload the stock 'Internet tab Globe' icon for me ? My operator decided to use its own logo for the Launch Browser icon and it looks quite terrible
Thanks in advance

David Balfour said:
Hi all,
I have had a couple of questions on how to change the globe on the internet tab from the globe to a pic of your choosing.
I have attached the files you need. All you need to do is Create 2 png pictures that are 512x256 and name them the same as in the files.
Once you have done this copy them onto your device,turn off touchflo and drop them along with the mainla file into your windows directory using total commander (or similar) and restart touchflo and hey presto your very own internet icon.
Have fun
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Very beautiful globe! no need to quit/restart touchflo by the way... just unzip in /windows and it works!
Thanks

t0k0m0k0 said:
Very beautiful globe! no need to quit/restart touchflo by the way... just unzip in /windows and it works!
Thanks
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Unfortunately this does not work on my German O2 stock rom.
They probably use another manila file for selecting the image on the internet tab.
I have to investigate further...

Here try this Cab File.

I finally solved it, thanks to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2861249
I have to edit a file in \Application Data\Manila which holds the information about banner and operator links.
Thanks anyway for the information in this thread
BTW: You can add a property Text to the Banner node to display a heading under the banner icon

Many thanks to David. I've customised my Internet globe.
I 'emptied' the Youtube text as well as picture reference fields in your attached XML. So nothing shows. Hmm, now I am wondering how I can incorporate another program icon to be exact ...

remove the globe
Thanks for the tutorial, but to me the globe is useless, i would like to start at the tab with only my favorites and no globe at all; so is it possible to fully remove the globe?

I dont know. It might be possible but due to way TF3D uses the Mainla files you would have to modify it in such a way that it doesn't know there should be anything there and that it going waaay above my head.
It's not as simple as deleting the file you might actually have to change the more progamming but i'm sure someone could help

Guus_ said:
Thanks for the tutorial, but to me the globe is useless, i would like to start at the tab with only my favorites and no globe at all; so is it possible to fully remove the globe?
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You just need to delete the "Banner" node (i.e. everything between and including "<Banner [...] />", without the quotes.).
Regards
K_Hismoom

Just played around and found I could remove youtube icon. All I did was to delete the everything within <OperatorLinks>.

Dear friend, after i have copied the 2 png pictures to the manila file, turn off and restart the TFL3D, the globe ico remain unchange. Would you give me more detail on how to fix it. By the way, there are two files named InternetPortal and InternetPortal-zh-CN, anything i need to do about that? thanks.

K_Hismoom said:
You just need to delete the "Banner" node (i.e. everything between and including "<Banner [...] />", without the quotes.).
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Would help if I could find the folder \Application Data\Manila\ , let alone the file InternetPortal-en-gb.xml. It is most vexing!
BTW
I am using Total Commander on an OrangeUK 1.14 ROM Touch HD
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Nevermind, I did a bit more forum searching and found the right file to edit.
It is 27c65cbd_manila in \windows\ (for me anyway)

diamondsnake168 said:
Dear friend, after i have copied the 2 png pictures to the manila file, turn off and restart the TFL3D, the globe ico remain unchange. Would you give me more detail on how to fix it. By the way, there are two files named InternetPortal and InternetPortal-zh-CN, anything i need to do about that? thanks.
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Have you tried the Cab file I have attached as well. Let me know if this works?
Which Globe Icons are you wanting? The blue globe or My Metal Firefox

how can you add your own links like the youtube one?where does it come from!

how do u make the surounding of the picture invisble becouse if its black i have a bleu background how to make it gone.. ?? sorry bad english

ideally you need to use photoshop. This will allow you to delete the background so leaving it as it should be

[THEME] Emerald for TF3D by Mallman v0.9

Enjoy!!! I will be updating this little by little but it has a very custom feel to it so far.
*** NOTE ***
Backup your manila files first. This will overwrite them.
0.9 changes
- added a new clock
- added background (will try to get bg for all tabs worked out soon). BG is in the zip file
Installation:
1. Extract files to your pc
2. Copy files to your device into any folder (other than \Windows)
3. Go to today settings and disable Tf3D
4. On you device use a program other than file explorer (resco explorer or total commander) and copy the files to the \windows folder
5.restart TF3d
6. Enjoy

THANKS

new version added to post #1

thanks.i like it.

version .7 added to post 1. added settings icons.

version .8 added to post #1

version .9 posted in post #1

thanx, beautifull

In my opinion, you can do better!

antoniomistretta said:
In my opinion, you can do better!
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lol thanks but not really with the ultra limited TF3D. I figured I owed this community something since ive been doing only WAD2 themes lately

Winindow-frame on "PEOPLE" TAB
Hi Malmman,
Can you help me to change the white colour of the original winindow-frame on "PEOPLE" TAB, to light grey or dark grey.
Thanks in advance for any advice or tread show the decision!!

Kalinof said:
Hi Malmman,
Can you help me to change the white colour of the original winindow-frame on "PEOPLE" TAB, to light grey or dark grey.
Thanks in advance for any advice or tread show the decision!!
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all you need is manila editor (you can do a search for it) and then copy the *_manila files from your /windows folder on your device to your pc. Next start up the manila editor and point it to the folder you copied the *_manila files too. Now you can scroll through every image build into TF3D when you find th eone you want to change just export it as a jpg, png or whatever you like to work with. Change it to any color you like with you favorite editor (i think even paint brush will work for this task). Finally just go back to manila editor and press the replace button on the image you want to replace (the people frame in your case). You can now create a zip file of the image you replaced. Create the zip file and extract it and copy it back to the /windows folder on your device (overwriting the old one) Restart Tf3d and you will see your change
If anyone knows of a better tutotial for manila editor out there please respond

10x man!! I'll try

Rhodium start menu icons help

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.

Coloured Icons for Connectivity Buttons 4 SE Panels

Hi all...
Like u can find a lot of cab files for EXCELLENT TASK BARS WITH COLOURED-ICON for Xperia... Can any one make a cab file which makes ICONS IN CONNECTIVITY BUTTONS IN SE PANELS COLOURED...NOT THE DEFAULT GREYISH BLACK (Coloured WiFi, Bluetooth, Phone, Volume Control Icons) & preferably bright neon type colours.
I think other Xperiancers would love it 2.
Thanks in advance...
K 7

its easy dude, just copy the contents to your desktop, change some of the extensions to zip (cant remember which but i did it already) even the clock and weather icons are skinnable
edit the icons with an image editor, replace the files in the compressed folder and rename it

Hi Spikegotti
Can you plz share the coloured-icons which you have made or tell me step-wise how to do it as I CAN NOT DO IT ON MY SELF DUE TO MY LACK OF COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE. Thanks.
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hey, i have stock icons, i did not edit anything, well not yet...
like i said, copy the contents from the sony ericsson panel folder to your desktop, change some of the extensions to zip (cant remember which but i did it already), extract the contents from the zip folder and edit them one by one...even the clock and weather icons are skinnable...
just remember to rename the zip folder back to the original extension, maybe later tonight i will leave exact instructions if u still dont understand

Program icons stored in...?

Hello
I'm looking out for solution to change programs and folders icons then store my choice somewhere to make restore it easier after OS flash.
All known solutions allow to change icons manually. No automate process. Only one program allows to save theme (changed icons) but it cannot change folder icons. Newest beta allows this with folders but doesn't support saving the work.
In other words... dead end.
But maybe you can help me, and point me to files/registers or something, in which new icons are stored. Those data would be backed up.
Any help appreciated.
Best regards

MaXyM said:
Hello
I'm looking out for solution to change programs and folders icons then store my choice somewhere to make restore it easier after OS flash.
All known solutions allow to change icons manually. No automate process. Only one program allows to save theme (changed icons) but it cannot change folder icons. Newest beta allows this with folders but doesn't support saving the work.
In other words... dead end.
But maybe you can help me, and point me to files/registers or something, in which new icons are stored. Those data would be backed up.
Any help appreciated.
Best regards
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You're talking about start menu items, right? And on what WM version are you on?
AFAIK, the folder icons are stored within the folders themselves:
\windows\start menu\programs
So to backup your start menu, you should just copy the files and save them somewhere else. By the way: You could have Sashimi automatically restore the start menu!

Thank you but I think you are wrong.
There are links in windows\start menu\programs' but not icons. Links are about 20-40 bytes large so cannot contain icons which are up to 20kB large each.
BTW:
I'm using WM6.5.1

MaXyM said:
Thank you but I think you are wrong.
There are links in windows\start menu\programs' but not icons. Links are about 20-40 bytes large so cannot contain icons which are up to 20kB large each.
BTW:
I'm using WM6.5.1
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Ah! That's the problem... I'm talking about WM 6.1!
On 6.5, the icons are actually stored via paths in the registry - check out this article for more info: http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/wi...using-custom-icons-in-windows-mobile-6-5.aspx
Where it says "Registry Keys" you should find the info you're looking for!

This article is very helpful.
Thank you.