How to get themes on my phone

[Guest georgek7]

Hi

I'm new to this site and I just downloaded the longhorn v2 theme and after i downloaded it and extracted the files. when i clicked on the extracted files it acted as a link to the internet giving me a long page of jumbled words. From there I don't know what to do. Any advice? I figured maybe i'm supposed to connect my phone to the computer and copy and paste the jumbled words into a folder.

I have an Audiovox SMT5600

Thanks

[Guest Disco Stu]

Welcome to the forum ;)

Sounds like you unpacked a cab file.

Click on the 'First 48 Hours' link in my sig for installation instructions on the various file types.

[Guest georgek7]

thanks man but on that link it doesn't say how to install files

do i need to convert the CAB files to DAT?

Edited October 20, 2005 by georgek7

[Guest SinisterJunkie]

Looks like the installation section got seperated out. Try File Installation, CAB, EXE, HME, RAR and ZIP files.

[Guest georgek7]

can someone just tell me what they do when they install a homescreen/game onto their smartphone from this website

it would really help..

[Guest Disco Stu]

Thanks SJ :D

Don'tcha just hate it when..... :roll: ;)

There are a few different ways to install software and home screens, they are as follows:

1. .exe file self installer / setup launcher

2. .exe file to be run directly from the phone

3. .cab file

4. .hme file (home screens)

5. .xml + .jpg (etc)

Tips:

When installing always try to choose Install to Storage Card option to save space on the phone. Read description for each file type then use the sample file attachments to understand differences between them.

1. *.exe self installer or also known as setup launchers

- This type is nice and easy, make sure the phone is plugged into the PC and Activsync is running.

- Double click the installer icon and the app will self install to the phone.

- You will get a message to check your phone, on the phone you should see on the screen the option to install the app or not.

- Select OK and the app will install, you will be given the option to install to storage card or Phone

2. Phone executable file *.exe

- This file needs to be place directly on the phone,

- Open Activsync and click on Explore,

- Go to the storage card and place the .exe file there, (you can create subfolders on the card if you wish to make things neater)

- Right click the file on the Storage card and select Copy

- Now go to \IPSM (or Storage) \Windows\Start Menu right click and choose Paste shortcut this will place a shortcut in your Programs menu, again you can create subfolders if you wish.

3. *.cab files

- Now these files are another easy install

- With the phone connected to the PC open Activesync and go to IPSM (or Storage) \Windows\Start Menu\Accessories

- Place the cab you wish to install there (keep a copy on your PC for safe keeping)

- Now on the phone if you go to Accessories folder you will see the cab file you have just placed there, select the cab and it will self install and give you the option of where on the phone it wants to install to.

- Once the install is completed the cab will be automatically deleted so there is no tidying up to do after.

4. *.hme files

- This file is one way to install homescreen's to your phone

- Basically follow the instructions for installing cab's the only difference is it will not ask you where you want to install the homescreen.

5. *.xml + *.jpg (etc) packed in ZIP or RAR archive

- You will have unpacked a zip or rar file (but not a cab file) and got these.

- Simply copy them into \Storage (or IPSM) \Application Data \Home.

True enlightenment is coming when we complete the revamp of the FAQs & Articles section 8)

[Guest Disco Stu]

can someone just tell me what they do when they install a homescreen/game onto their smartphone from this website

it would really help..

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Hope the above helps.

I'm not sure what else to add, but do come back if something is not clear.

After all, we do value feedback on the guides we compile. ;)

[Guest SinisterJunkie]

Thanks SJ  :D

Don'tcha just hate it when..... :roll:  ;)

True enlightenment is coming when we complete the revamp of the FAQs & Articles section  8)

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I learned so much from reading throught the FAQ here when I got my first Microsoft Smartphone, but some improved organization and ease of search would be quite nice. Can't wait to see how it turns out.