Introducing the iCube
 

~~NOTE! Version 1.0 is currently only tested and confirmed on the HTC/Sprint Touch.~~

I'm very happy to present the custom cube skin dreamt up and created by Musicman247 and myself…the iCube. Inspired by the user interface of the iPhone while understanding the small size of the Touch, the iCube interface blends both together to form a unique “cube” skin that is both aesthetically and functionally pleasing.

Through modifications to the TouchFlo Cube made by Musicman247 the iCube utilizes a 4 line by 3 column format of icons and “4th Wall” for its launchers. This format provides slightly larger, more finger friendly icons than standard iPhone interfaces while at the same time providing a greater number of shortcuts than a standard 6-sided cube or Music’s original 8-icon cube mod. The use of a “chalkboard” icon set furthers the effort to give the iCube its own personality while the “flush” animation used for exiting/opening and shifting the cube gives homage to the iCube’s inspiration.

This is an example of the iCube’s “flush” animations and the full cube in action.

Cube Rotation
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...CubeRotate.gif

Up/Down
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...CubeUpDown.gif

Button Press
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...ubeButtons.gif

Currently release 1.0, which should be out within the next few days, will feature a “stock” launcher as the “4th” wall, with each icon connecting to a stock HTC program. The second application launcher, the Custom Launcher, will be able to be edited using registry edits, as will the Media Launcher page. It will also feature the skinned Media and Contacts pages.

We will continue work on the iCube in coming weeks to make it more feature rich and user friendly. We currently have a wide range of ideas so definitely stay tuned for updates.

Finally, major thanks to Musicman247 who is truly the mind behind the iCube’s programming and creation. If not for his talents this would’ve never been more than a wild idea kicking through my mind. Huge props goes out to him.

We hope you all enjoy, feel free to ask any questions you have.


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.Cab Files
UPDATE 12/08: .Cab of Version 1.0 posted
UPDATE 12/10: .Cab of Version 1.01 posted
UPDATE 12/11: Latest .Cab, Version 1.10, is now up. Check Post 4 on this page below.

Image Files
UPDATE 12/08: Stock Icon's released. Check Post 4 on this page below.
UPDATE 12/11: "iCube Carbon" Theme coming soon. Check on Post 3 on this page below
UPDATE 12/11: Blank Icon Set released. Check on Post 3 on this page below

It looks great. Nice job. I love the icons....is there any way that I can get those as a separate package?

Windows Mobile 6 Theme - iCube Carbon (working version coming soon)

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...arbonTheme.jpg http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ThemeStart.jpg


Blank iCube Icon Set v1
I'm going to be trying to get someone with photoshop to touch these up and get them looking a bit sharper. However, been getting a lot of requests for them so I figured I'd put this up. You can use these icons as a background, and place other icons on top if you'd like to keep to the "theme" of the iCube.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...ackgrounds.jpg

The Cab Is Here!
 

iCube

by Musicman247 and Zyphlin

Please un-install any other Cube modifications you may have.

Edit 05-21-2008: iCube.zip is for all newer 3.## ROMs

Edit 12-16-2007: iCube on GSM Touch is now a reality! Simply follow these instructions:

Please manually install the "Files4GSM" into your Windows Directory. I find that Total Commander works well.

Then install the iCube.cab found here in this post.

WARNING! THIS (IF DONE CORRECTLY) WILL REPLACE APLauncher.exe, Biotouch.exe, and MediaHubMini with updated versions and add CustAPLauncher.exe Enjoy!

This must be installed to the device, so make sure you have around 9MB free.

These are also the install instructions for the TyTN II.


Edit 12-12-2007: Please re-install. A number of errors have arisen. I have re-posted the CAB with the fixes.

Edit 12-11-2007:Version 1.10 is now up. This includes the previous bug fixes, plus adds the ability to change your icons on the 4th side through registry edits. This also allows the icon "blink animation" on the fourth side. BIG thanks to Kona_Mtbkr for making this possible! No un-install needed before installing this version

Edit 12-10-2007: Version 1.01 is up. This fixes the bug where the File Explorer button would not work. you will find it attached to this post. You do not need to un-install the previous version before installing V1.01

In this CAB:

QuickDial has been skinned to match the theme.

Media Hub
1. Windows Media
2. Sprint TV
3. YouTube

App Launcher
1. Slide2Unlock Pro.....File Explorer.....Programs Menu
2. AccuWeather.........YouTube.........Clock
3. MS Money 2006......Calculator.......SMS
4. IM........................Pocket IE.......Windows Media

2nd App Launcher
1. Comm Manager........Calendar...........Tasks
2. Word Mobile............Excel Mobile.......Notes
3. Camera..................Camera Album....Live Search (updated version)
4. Mail.......................Pocket IE..........Windows Media


Here are the programs needed to make every button work as well as where you can download them (Install them to your device):

Slide2Unlock Pro: http://slide2unlockpro.spaces.live.com/

MS Money 2006 for Mobile: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

Here are the registry values and folders for the iCUbe:

HKLM>Software>HTC>Biotouch>CustAPLauncher>App0-App11 to change button settings on the 4th side.

HKLM>Software>HTC>Biotouch>APLauncher>App0-App11 to change button settings on the 3rd side.

Icons are found in: \My Documents\iCube\Icons

Animations are found in: \My Documents\iCube\Anim

Have fun! :-D

Edit: Icon pack is now up. All of these icons are already installed in the \My Documents\iCube\Icons directory, but I figured you'd like your own shot at them. Here they are, all 34 of them in BMP format, including a carbon fiber background so you can change the bottom icons as well.

here is a list of all icons included with the iCube CAB (no extra install needed, they're already there!). These are their acutal names, just add .brn after them, and _HL.brn for the highlighted versions. You'll also find the "hub" icons in there as well.

1. beam
2. calc
3. calendar
4. camera
5. clock
6. delete
7. dice
8. disc
9. discdown
10. excel
11. im
12. ipod
13. light
14. lock
15. mail
16. maps
17. money
18. nes
19. pages
20. pencil
21. phone
22. photos
23. reel
24. safari
25. search
26. settings
27. sms
28. stocks
29. tasks
30. terminal
31. tv
32. weather
33. word
34. wrench

Looks good. I'd replace my cube with this one. It would be so handy not having to go into the programs menu for anything and just be able to use the cube.

I second that. I look forward to using this first hand, it looks great keep up the great work.:headbang:

Looks great, can't wait for you to release the .cab!

suggestion - no grey part at the bottom except maybe on the dialer side

Will this work for the Bell Touch as well? :)

png support? puhhhhlleeeeaaaasssseeee!!!

I'm guessing you want it to be easier to switch the icons on the bottom, right?

We'll release a background for the bottom three icons that you can put your own icons on.

png support...hmmm. I'll check on it.

Mad props to you guys. This looks awesome. Can't wait to try it out. Keep up the good work.

well theres the ease of switching icons, plus i may use this in a non apple way. i just really like the animation and the solid black background. so if you could also create a blank universal animation between the sides, like how polen releases one for the vista cube, then i would be super happy!

The CAB has arrived!

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...36&postcount=4

So, will this work with the Bell Touch?

Could someone confirm... plz?

this was made for and tested on the Sprint Touch. you can try it and see.

This is awesome!! but now i cant seem to use HHC to customize my today screen

very cool. Which registry files can I change to have the icons open different programs? Once again, great work.

How about some registry specs so I can get started with the configuration tool? :)

HKLM>Software>HTC>Biotouch>CustAPLauncher>App0-App11 to change button settings on the 4th side.

HKLM>Software>HTC>Biotouch>APLauncher>App0-App11 to change button settings on the 3rd side.

Icons are found in: \My Documents\iCube\Icons

Animations are found in: \My Documents\iCube\Anim

This is nice!!! Just some requests for a future build maybe:

Maps icon for GPS Navigation
Settings icon for Memaid

Also, the Word and Excel Icons don't work... I checked the registry and they seem to link to the correct shortcut in the start menu but i get a "program is not trusted error"

EDIT: Found the extra icons included in my docs.. and fixed the office apps by changing path to \windows\pxl.exe and pword.exe

how can u change music back to sprint music store? also where do I find the link for sms since I have the threded its opening tmail and I wasn to open threaded

Same for me. I'll try and change the path too. Where do we change for the path to things on the different sides of the cube (i.e. Sprint TV if I want to direct it to slingbox, etc)??

msn money
 

i can't seem to get msn money to work

Anyone feel like giving a quick synopsis on the main features of Money 2006 for windows mobile?
Does anyone actually hook it up to their bank account and include their Credit card information?

Thanks.

Thanks, that was easy.......Everything worked out great......I really didn't use the cube much, but now it will be my main launcher......This thing rocks!

=D>yo does icube work for 6800. thanks.."E"

MSN Money
 

I used to use money all the time but was under the impression that it won't work with WM 6. Would love for it to work. Does anyone know how to make it work ?

This CAB only alters the existing Cube. It does not install a Cube. It's been built for and tested on the Sprint Touch.

Works great on mine. Use the link provided on the 4th post and install it from the computer.

I did and it says the certificate is invalid

Cool, Which Devices is this for

I would like to change the streaming media, were is the reg path for this please.....very cool ICube

I'm trying to re-order this cube but i'm having trouble changing the icons under CustAPLauncher. I change the Icon Path, but icons keep reverting back to the default ones even though the reg entries are pointing to a different icon. I'm able to change the path for the CustAPLauncher however.


I can change the icons under APLauncher just fine.

Does anyone have any ideas for me with making msn money mobile work ? I couldnt get it to work on my mogul either. Keeps saying it has a bad certificate. Or unsigned certificate.

The fourth side is non-customizable graphically. The Cube does not allow it. You can change the links, but not the icons.

I will try to search some of the other Cube threads for information on registry editing and maybe get a bit more tips in a post. For now, those that know how to edit cube registry Music provided the points to look at.

For those (a bit like me) with little knowledge of registry editing, hopefully we'll see some kind of config application some point in the future.

And just to clarify, this is only currently tested to be working on an HTC Touch. If any FTouchFlo people on another device want to give it a try and let us know how it goes, that'd be great. But can't verify at the moment that the cube will function on any other device.

For more exact info on how a "4th Wall" works, check out Music's 4-sided cube thread here

Actually this has only been tested on the HTC Vogue, which is the Sprint Touch. Confusing, I know.

Would checking for the CustApLauncher key be a good indicator of iCube being installed?

In the registry? Yes. So far everyone who has been adding sides is using APLauncher2,3, etc.

Another tell-tale sign would be a \My Documents\iCube folder being present.