SPB Mobile Shell

[GrandMasterB]

Originally Posted by daroga

Racedog,

Tap and hold anywhere on the screen to bring up customization. You're pretty limitless on what you can do to customize the screen. Tapping and holding on the icon you don't want there should bring up an option to "remove."

Make sure everyone checks out MSkip's customizations for MS 3.5. They're pretty slick. Check out XDA Devs for the links.

I'm looking looking looking... can you be more specific, a link maybe?

[rawintellect]

Originally Posted by amw1972

Used MS on and off since 2.0 days...love the direction that they are going...and love the fact that they are receiving user customization support...go search around XDA and you'll know what I mean.

Also, providing now one of several Sense look-a-like themes.

I, too, have gone back to Rhodium manila. IMHO, MS is eye candy...more fluff than substance really...the 3.5 update is nice...but it doesn't play well with the TP2. The dialer feature thing has been addressed...but haven't seen anyone mention that the Bluetooth toggle doesn't work.

Also, another case in point concerning the fluff, is the 3d message view. Looks great...but you can't function in that UI. When u choose to reply...you're sent back to WinMo's native messaging screen.

I normally run MS for about 2-3 weeks...and I'll go back to manila...just a change of pace...especially when we can't flash our phones yet.

OP, good looking out...but you should search the forums first...because SPB is all over the joint...esp in the software and theme sub forum.

really? I hit bluetooth and it turned on. lol! I think the problem here is with most ppl trashing this is that you guys haven't used 3.5. Granted earlier versions of this shell were bugged and the current version still has a few bugs (such as the reply button. Just hit the note itself in 3d view and you're taken to a screen so you can reply. do not use the reply button) but I honestly don't know of ANY shell (windows mac whatever) that has 0 defects.

I think you're all being a little too harsh. As for eye candy vs productivity? I have all my office mobile links/instant messenger/tasks/and appointments on ONE screen. TF 2.1 doesn't do that. It's that simple. And I can reconfigure it how I like. again TF 2.1 does NOT have that ability.

[rawintellect]

Oh and yes it is commercial software. However there is a 15 day trial. Give it a shot. if you don't like it uninstall it.

[daroga]

Originally Posted by GrandMasterB

I'm looking looking looking... can you be more specific, a link maybe?

Yup!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575162

I wasn't at a place with easy access to copy that in before. Check the sig in that link for all his different variations and read his FAQs to find out the differences

[GrandMasterB]

Originally Posted by daroga

Yup!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575162

I wasn't at a place with easy access to copy that in before. Check the sig in that link for all his different variations and read his FAQs to find out the differences

Many many thanks!!

[lefty11]

The functionality is more than adequate I would say. It just needs to be setup to your liking. You can basically shortcut anything and put it where you want..It doesnt get much easier than that unless there was a true kick *** voice command program that did everything. It's like any software and it takes some experimenting and exploration. But , functional, I think, it definitely is. And you dont have to flash it, its just an app, basically.

[rawintellect]

Went to bed with full bars on my battery, woke up with full bars on my battery. Nuff said.

[thunder33cat]

I've used MS3 on my Omnia and MS3.5 on my TP2. It was the only interface I used on my Omnia. That said, after using 3.5 since its release on my TP2, I've now switched to Manila.
The comm manager doesn't work through MS3.5 (easily fixed - change your shortcut), but more importantly - it most definitely screws with the HTC dialer functions. If you rely on those features, like to reliably answer your phone, etc... you really should wait until SPB figures out a fix. Which, based on prior experience, may be a long time coming.
Manila (on the TP2) offers a serviceable Stock screen, a solid weather screen, and quick access to your programs. And it's free. It markedly outshines MS3.5 on the TP2 (for me).

I should add...
(1) no noticeable battery drain, not an issue
(2) linkage/integration to some of SPBs own programs doesn't exist or work correctly - which is ridiculous
(3) slows my TP2 down more so than Manila

[rawintellect]

Originally Posted by thunder33cat

I've used MS3 on my Omnia and MS3.5 on my TP2. It was the only interface I used on my Omnia. That said, after using 3.5 since its release on my TP2, I've now switched to Manila.
The comm manager doesn't work through MS3.5 (easily fixed - change your shortcut), but more importantly - it most definitely screws with the HTC dialer functions. If you rely on those features, like to reliably answer your phone, etc... you really should wait until SPB figures out a fix. Which, based on prior experience, may be a long time coming.
Manila (on the TP2) offers a serviceable Stock screen, a solid weather screen, and quick access to your programs. And it's free. It markedly outshines MS3.5 on the TP2 (for me).

I should add...
(1) no noticeable battery drain, not an issue
(2) linkage/integration to some of SPBs own programs doesn't exist or work correctly - which is ridiculous
(3) slows my TP2 down more so than Manila

Again

(1) I was at 205 mA drain using TP2. I'm now at 192-194 mA using MS 3.5
(2) Can you be more specific? The only link I saw that didn't work was the reply button in 3d view for messages. Easily worked around by just TAPPING THE MESSAGE TO REPLY.
(3) No way. I have more memory free (see my first post) now than with TF 2.1. I had 41% used with TF. I now have 39% used with MS 3.5.
(4) Com manager works. I hit it and I'm able to turn on/off the phone, blue tooth, flight mode and wifi. if you'd like I'll make a youtube video proving this.

Please, sir. I made this thread hoping for accurate truthful information on this shell which seems to work just fine despite the naysayers. I honestly tried each problem you've had and I am just not having these problems.

[rfarrah]

FWIW, I love MS3.5. I use it with MSkip's Ultimate package and it works without problems or issues and no noticeable drain on battery. Highly recommend it.