Thinking of installing SPB Mobile Shell - Page 10

pdub73 · #91 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 08:03 PM

[QUOTE=Cmass;615900]I asked Spb for a refund today. I bought the full communications suite for $50 and found it to be a bloated mess....and most of it is of little or no use to me. Like many apps, the idea of having them in reality does not match how I actually use the device on a daily basis.

I may try the HTC - although from what I've been reading on the HTC site, many people are having a horrible time with it and over and over I read "Do NOT use with 6.1 - it is not compatible" ...

To wipe it all clean I have done a full hard reset so I'm in for another day of screwing around with it and trying to find the right apps..............[/QUOTE

Just a suggestion, most if not all programs have some sort of trial period, and some of them even let u have the full capabilities during the trial, I know everyone here was telling you how great Spb is...(and it is) but just like a car test drive it first...

there is no perfect phone, and no program will make any phone perfect...as good as Spb Mobile shell and pocket plus are...not everyone uses them the same thus not everyone will like it...I tried the HTC home, on my Titan, and it was ok...I like the way the rain drops splash on the screen in the weather app. but I found Spb to have more useful interfaces and functionality...and truthfully it took me a couple of months to get the Spb products to suit my needs...so after paying for them I had to make sure the programs performed to my liking, so thru trial and error I found the set up that makes my phone as good as it can be...

Cmass · #92 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 10:55 PM

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Just a suggestion, most if not all programs have some sort of trial period, and some of them even let u have the full capabilities during the trial, I know everyone here was telling you how great Spb is...(and it is) but just like a car test drive it first...

there is no perfect phone, and no program will make any phone perfect...as good as Spb Mobile shell and pocket plus are...not everyone uses them the same thus not everyone will like it...I tried the HTC home, on my Titan, and it was ok...I like the way the rain drops splash on the screen in the weather app. but I found Spb to have more useful interfaces and functionality...and truthfully it took me a couple of months to get the Spb products to suit my needs...so after paying for them I had to make sure the programs performed to my liking, so thru trial and error I found the set up that makes my phone as good as it can be..

This is one of the only times I have ever paid for something without giving it a complete test drive first. I was going completely on what I've read and it was impressive.
I may sound picky but I'm actually not and I'm fully aware no phone is perfect. I think what I will do is list specifically what I expect this phone to do for me and then post it and see if people can fill in the blanks with apps.

Still, unless I can get the pink-hued photo issue sorted out, I may return the phone and go back to my LG Dare. I'd hate to do that since the Dare is limited, lousy on the Internet, limited customization and will only download the text of an Email....but in the 2 months I used it, it I found it to be fast, it never required a soft or hard reset, the battery lasted 4X as long and the 3MP camera takes higher quality photos than the 5MP Omnia due to a superior lens.

- Chris

pdub73 · #93 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 11:25 PM

Still, unless I can get the pink-hued photo issue sorted out, I may return the phone and go back to my LG Dare. I'd hate to do that since the Dare is limited, lousy on the Internet, limited customization and will only download the text of an Email....but in the 2 months I used it, it I found it to be fast, it never required a soft or hard reset, the battery lasted 4X as long and the 3MP camera takes higher quality photos than the 5MP Omnia due to a superior lens.

- Chris[/QUOTE]

well id hate for u to go to a lesser phone, but battery life I can understand and if u think the camera is better thats ur opinion...but you may just have a bad camera...I would get it replaced but it seems ur not inclined to keep the omnia past 30 days and truthfully you need more then 30 days to get used to ur first Winmo phone...I don't have any white sinks in my house, but I took pics of ceramic statues, doors, and tiles on my floor and In each room there is different lighting....but no pink hue...

what do u have ur "white balance" set to? and what are your other camera settings set to?

if u answered these questions with someone else I'm sorry...

Cmass · #94 (**permalink**) 01-04-2009, 05:01 AM

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I don't have any white sinks in my house, but I took pics of ceramic statues, doors, and tiles on my floor and In each room there is different lighting....but no pink hue...

what do u have ur "white balance" set to? and what are your other camera settings set to?

if u answered these questions with someone else I'm sorry...

Here are further pictures and camera settings:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...074#post617074

**syrguy1969** · #95 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 01:33 AM

Cmass....I can't remember if it was this thread we talked about using iMarche's Shell skinning app and using our own wallpaper, but as I started playing with it, there was a new release.....take a look:http://www.imarche.net/omnia/index.php

Here is my current look:

pppebble88 · #96 (**permalink**) 01-07-2009, 08:51 PM

Can someone explain where we can see examples of all of the button sets so I know what they will look like when I pick them?

Also, when going through each Layout option, what do the different options refer to?

For example, under "customize layout" here are my questions:
- What is the Layout Launcher and what does Single Program Page/MRU, etc refer to?
- What is Low Memory Layout?
- Launcher Buttons? (There are 2...)
- Status Icons?

I have also noticed that when I click "Cancel" etc it takes me back to the ORIGINAL shell and takes a sec or so for the Watch to kick in and return me back to Spb Mobile Shell...Is this normal?

Thanks a lot for all of the help!

**syrguy1969** · #97 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 12:43 AM

The best way to see the different options is to go to the main site and click on options...you will see another bar open under that showing clocks, buttons.....

I do think it could be more complete, because like you nemtion there are no indications about the launchers or status icons.

Program page MRU (Most Recently Used apps) refers to the options to have one page of both together (like in stock), one of each, or two page combinations.

Low memory layout.....wish I knew, I figure it couldn't hurt to chose it though LOL!

pppebble88 · #98 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 12:53 AM

Thanks...I will play with it...A few more questions coming your way

1. I have noticed that when the Omnia is in landscape mode, the text for S2U2 is garbled when it covers the charging icon...Any ideas?

2. When I change menus sometimes with Spb Mobile, I BRIEFLY see the OLD home screen..Normal?

3. How can I use the OLD alarm program with Spb Mobile? I want the old one mapped to the alarm button on the home page because you can select more songs, etc for the wake-up tune...

4. Any idea how to change where the buttons ABOVE the very bottom buttons on the "Today" screen go? For example, the EMAIL button automatically goes to the OUTLOOK email when I want it to go to another email account.

5. How can I change the buttons under the PROGRAMS area?

6. Anyone figured out any ideas about the startup tweaking with regards to startup programs, etc?

7. I noticed that under my MAIN memory I have only 28 MB free. How can I see which programs are installed under MAIN memory and what can I remove?

As usual, I feel like I am always asking for more, but I really do appreciate all of the help. Thanks a lot!

**syrguy1969** · #99 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 01:20 AM

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