Windows Phone 7 Series is going to have an entirely new and very unique User Interface. Microsoft calls this the Metro UI. The speciality of this UI is that it focuses on the Content rather than graphical elements like Icons.
Information is shown in big bold letters and the Start menu is composed of a concept called ‘Live Tiles’.
Microsoft disappointed everyone by leaving out any existing Windows Mobile Phone from getting a WP7S upgrade. But that doesn’t mean you can’t try out the new UI on your current Windows Mobile.
Many Modders and Designers out there are trying to get the Windows Phone 7 experience onto your WinMo device.
The Best WP7S theme I came so far was one by ‘arley12’ an XDA Forums member.
His Theme is based on the Throttle Launcher Shell UI.
Check out the Theme in action, its almost indistinguishable from the actual WP7S Interface :
The Theme is still not 100% complete and is a work in progress. Here’s what we have so far :
- Scrollable home page and apps launcher - Animated real contacts on home page - Animated pictures tile with different thumbs from user selected folder - Animated "Me" tile for owner info (customizable photo) - Animated contacts tiles for People hub - People hub - Games hub - Ability to select an Xbox LIVE Avatar (animates on home screen) - Five color patterns for the tiles (Blue, Red, Green, Dark Blue, Yellow) - Custom taskbar with a clock (can revert back to standard WM taskbar) - Custom WP7S soft keys (can revert back to standard WM keys) - Battery indicator(Graphics by HDOwner) - Pin favorite apps on the home page
Posted by Tanmay | Posted in Tweaks | Posted on 18-03-2010
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Google’s Android as everyone knows is pretty slick looking! It has neat, rounded icons and subtle graphics system wide.There are some elements that can be ported over to Windows Mobile. Taskbar icons are one of them. Check out how Androids Taskbar icons look on WM6.5
Install the Following .Cab to get Android HTC Hero like Taskbar Icons on your Windows Mobile 6.5 Phone.
The Default Lockscreen in Windows Mobile 6.5.x has the Lock Slider at the Top. This makes it very difficult to reach the top with 1 hand and unlock the device.
Use this simple cab to move the Lockscreen Slider to the Bottom. Note that this is tested only on the HTC HD2. For any other device use at your own risk.
Posted by Tanmay | Posted in Tweaks | Posted on 31-01-2010
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There are quite a few User Interface Mods for Windows Mobiles. maxycy, a very well known member over at the XDA for his Modding skills has started to work on a new project which mixes the UI elements of both the Android and Sense 2.5 of the HD2.
It does look impressive indeed. I can’t wait to try it on my HD2.
Hit up the read link for more information. Video after the Break.
Posted by Tanmay | Posted in Software, Tweaks | Posted on 27-01-2010
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The major difference between Mobile Operating Systems like iPhone OS and Windows Mobile is that the latter is totally open to the Developers. Being this open, give them the ability to create and do some amazing things with their devices.
Dual Booting Operating Systems was always considered a far fetched idea when it came to Mobile Devices. But it is pretty much possible now with Android being hacked onto a lot of devices due to its vast compatibility.
As usual the Developers at XDA Forums are always up to something and this time they have created a very simple and easy to use Dual Boot Solution to Dual Boot between Windows Mobile and Android on your Windows Phone!
Currently this tool is limited to VGA devices (WVGA planned soon), especially tested on the Diamond and Touch Pro.
If you are wondering from where Android boots, then that choice is open for you. You can either boot Android off Internal Memory or Memory Card. Although the former is always preferred, the latter will provide a slightly quicker response.
Posted by Tanmay | Posted in Software | Posted on 26-01-2010
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Resco Explorer Suite is a highly reputed and very popular Suite of applications for Windows Mobile. They provide an excellent File Explorer and Reg Editor.
Resco Explorer 2010 is their latest iteration, it is made keeping in mind the flow of current generation Windows Phone which are slowly adopting full finger functionality and leaving the age old stylus based input behind. This version is highly optimized for Finger/Touch based input.
Resco was always known for its File Mangers, but now they’ve also added a couple of other features such as Thumbnail View Mode and Direct Photo upload to Flickr or Picasa album! All these features combined into a single software which is available at such a rate which is almost a steal!
New features in Explorer 2010
Image Upload to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Picasa, MySpace and Photobucket — the program is now able to upload image files to the most popular social networks including the largest web image database — Flickr.
Thumbnails View Mode — The new view mode displays previews of images. It becomes handy (improves the navigation) while seeking in folders with many image files.
Interaction with Resco Photo Manager — The new Explorer can utilize tools and strengths of Resco Photo Manager. If users have both of these programs installed on a device, they will sense that the thumbnail loading is faster as well as the fact that it supports all the photo manager image types.
Totally Customizable Today Plug-in — Today plug-in gets new shape and becomes totally customizable — add or remove phone tools, applications or documents. The eventual size of the plug-in, therefore, depends only on your choices.
Posted by Tanmay | Posted in Downloads, Software | Posted on 24-01-2010
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A newer version of Windows Live for Windows Phone was just released. There are no detailed change-logs as of now but the version has been bumped to 11.1 from the previous 10.7.0060.
The default WM 6.5 Lock Slider looks pretty cool in itself. But if you’re tired of the same look, you can try out some cool modifications for that Lock.
Windows Mobile allows you to modify every little aspect of the system with regards to looks.
Download and place the Image files below into your Windows folder.
Resco Explorer Suite is a highly reputed and very popular Suite of applications for Windows Mobile. They provide an excellent File Explorer and Reg Editor.
