Give your SMS screen a new look

February 8, 2010 | By WenWP

If you are like me, you do not appreciate the classic look of the Windows Mobile SMS page, well this might give you a little more appreciation for it. The new design changes the skin, background and that is about it but here is what the developer had to say:

This is your fashion captain speaking
This particular thread by yxyn proved very promising with regard to the old ugly standard Windows Mobile threaded SMS window.
So, I decided to dig a bit deeper and take it to the next level. After my initial proof-of-concept, the many questions received, and the subsequent improvement of the concept, time has come to release my skin to the public.
What does it do?
It modifies certain files with regard to the standard SMS chat window, enhancing its looks.
Why? Is it necessary?
Yeah, duh! See the repulsive centre image above!
What enhancements does it bring?
First of all, and most notably, it adds a top bar with the receiver’s contact picture and his or her name, which remains on top while scrolling through the messages. Secondly, a bunch of images and a different colour scheme give it a new look. Currently, I have two flavours: a Manila / Sense mimicked skin and a Windows 7 inspired one. It works both in landscape and portrait mode.
Any requirements?
Yes sir! Because threading is only supported in WM 6.1 versions and higher, it is only available for 6.1, 6.5 and 6.5.x roms. Use the right version for your device, else it will probably mess up your device.

Via:XDA
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About Wen M

Working for WMPU is awesome. Love to write personal articles, and I do it very often. I am the reviewing editor (self appointed), so you will see alot of reviews and giveaways from me. I own quite a few devices not just Windows Phone but Android and others. I live in Minnesota, USA and love traveling to other places.

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http://intensedebate.com/people/peterfares peterfares

Too bad it doesn't make it any faster. I can't believe Microsoft would make such a crucial part of the system this crappy.
http://intensedebate.com/people/Lennard Lennard

I had tried one some weeks ago, however it slowed down the sms app when loading. I'm wondering if this changes that or is it sill slow as heck? well, I'm in the middle of cooking so I'll give it a shot in a little while and see what comes off it.

http://intensedebate.com/people/peterfares peterfares

You mean it made it even slower? I didn't think that could get any worse.

http://intensedebate.com/people/Lennard Lennard

lol, there basically was little improvement, only a little more eye-candy. it actually took away some functionally and I'm not the one to take looks over function: there's no way to add contact that sent you an sms from the sms screen, there's no way to resend an sms…can only copy/paste it, there's no way to delete a certain sms from the list.