I decided a new thread was in order, as this is the final release, with full instructions. This originally started in this thread:

http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/samsu...e-picture.html

Information and Background:

In Windows Vista, there is a new software called Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC), which replaces ActiveSync to synchronize your files and information to your handheld (Example 1). On the WMDC is a large photo of a device. By default Microsoft included some illustrated generic images for either Smartphone or Pocket PC (Example 2) (which is a nice looking graphic, don't get me wrong). This is well and good, but us that want to customize this are left in the dark as to how to change the image.

Example 1:


Example 2:


I watched a few of the online videos demonstrating the WMDC and in one of them it was mentioned that OEMs (the people who release the devices) are capable of switching the graphic to a "custom" graphic. I immediately searched the web trying to find information on how to change the graphic. Nothing was found, just the fact the "OEMs can change the graphic". So next
I searched the PC for any indication of the image, both in the registry and the file system and determined that an icon was created in the profile directory here:

c:\users\(your username)\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\ActiveSync\Profiles\(your profile key)\

That graphic was "sync.ico". So I opened my favorite ICON editing software and changed the graphic to a photo of the Samsung i730. Saved the graphic, loaded in on the PC, in the profile directory, and then rebooted the computer.

Once it rebooted, I opened WMDC, success (so I thought, see Example 3), as the i730 ICON I created showed up in the WMDC. Next I threw my i730 on the cradle and synced, but as soon as it connected to my device it changed back to the standard graphic.

Example 3:


So I tried many other things. Loading the ICON file in the root directory of the device, loading it in the Windows Directory, modifying registry entries on the i730 and on the PC. Nothing changed the graphic when it was syncing. Next I decided to ask for help, and contacted a friend at Microsoft, who reported back some interesting information. I was basically told the ICON file needs to be in the Windows directory of the device (tried that already), and it needs to be there on initial load of the drivers (well I had already synced my device, and loaded the drivers), and I was basically told to remove the device and re-add it, which would then show the graphic on each sync.

Sure enough that worked....

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Disclaimer

Standard disclaimer here, do this at your own risk. You are "tweaking" your device at your own discretion and I take no responsibility for anything you do to mess up your device. PDAPhoneHome.com takes no responsibility for anything you do to your device. I am not responsible for loss of files, photos, music, money, contacts, calendar, your girlfriend/boyfriend, car, job, life, or anything. You do this at your own risk. The risk here is VERY small, but you are messing with files that were not intended by Microsoft, your mobile phone carrier, or your mobile device manufacturer. You are basically copying an ICON file to your device, and reinstalling the device driver in Windows Vista. This is a simple task, and what ever support I can give in this thread I will, but you are responsible for YOUR device, and you shouldn't/can't hold me/pdaphonehome.com responsible for anything that you do to it during this process.

Step 1: Obtain ICON file for your device

ICON SET UPDATED May 14, 2007

Added to Post #10 (Set #7) on May 14, 2007

Asus A636
HTC P3600
SPV c600
T-Mobile Vario II

Added to Post #5 (Set #2) on April 16, 2007

Audiovox SMT5600 - Unbranded
HP iPaq RW6800 - Unbranded


Added to Post #6 on March 1, 2007:

Qtek Smartphone Open
Qtek Smartphone Folded

Added to Post #9 on March 1, 2007:

Dell Axim in Stand
Orange SPV M3100

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Because I am such a NICE guy, I have made MANY ICON files for MANY different devices. They are listed in the next few posts, and you just need to save the ZIP file, and extract the ico file. Each ZIP is separate for each device, so just pick the one you need. Here is a photo of what the ICON files look like, and which devices I have made ICON Files.

Once you have extracted the ico file, rename it to "sync.ico".

Here are the SAMPLE images. Look to the next few posts for the ZIP files:



After you have obtained the appropriate ZIP file, go to POST #10 below to continue with the instructions.

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Set 1:

Cingular 2125
Cingular 3125
Cingular 8125
Cingluar 8525
Samsung BlackJack

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Attached Files

	Cingular 2125.zip (154.8 KB, 635 views)
	Cingular 3125.zip (154.5 KB, 375 views)
	Cingular 8125.zip (257.6 KB, 583 views)
	Cingular 8525.zip (280.1 KB, 877 views)
	Samsung BlackJack.zip (201.3 KB, 949 views)

Set 2:

6700 Black - Verizon Branded
6700 Silver - Sprint Branded
HP RW6800 - Non-Branded
Audiovox SMT5600 - Non-Branded

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Attached Files

	6700 - Black - Verizon.zip (270.6 KB, 588 views)
	6700 - Silver - Sprint.zip (239.0 KB, 540 views)
	Audiovox SMT5600.zip (165.5 KB, 241 views)
	ipaq rw6800.zip (219.4 KB, 321 views)

Set 3:

Motorola Q - Black - Angle - Verizon Branded
Motorola Q - Black - Straight - Verizon Branded
Morotola Q - Silver - Straight - Sprint Branded
QTek Smartphone Open
QTek Smartphone folded

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Attached Files

	Motorola Q - Black - Angle.zip (208.8 KB, 423 views)
	Motorola Q - Black - Straight.zip (239.6 KB, 372 views)
	Motorola Q - Silver - Straight.zip (248.5 KB, 434 views)
	Qtek Smartphone folded.zip (256.7 KB, 387 views)
	Qtek Smartphone.zip (104.0 KB, 338 views)

Set 4:

Samsung i830 - Angle - Verizon
Samsung i830w - Open - Sprint
Samsung i730 - Closed - Verizon
Samsung i730 - Open - Verizon

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Attached Files

	Samsung i830 - Verizon - Angle.zip (146.6 KB, 375 views)
	Samsung i830w - Sprint- Open.zip (181.2 KB, 299 views)
	Samsung i730 Closed Angle.zip (163.4 KB, 2878 views)
	Samsung i730 - Open.zip (187.4 KB, 2559 views)