Custom Conversation Windows mod

[stobbsc]

I thought I would share the love of custom SMS/IM screens in the Nokia N900’s Conversations app.

A few weeks ago I came across this thread on talk.maemo.org: Customize N900 Conversations.

Basically the guru’s worked out which css/js and HTML files to edit, giviing us the ability to create custom Conversation windows.

Here are a few screen shots of what is possible:

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A big thanks goes out to B666m for helping us find the files and pointing people in the right direction with some basic how-to stuff.
So how do you do the mod?
Firstly let me say this is all done at your own risk and if you are not clued up on any of the code, please be very careful...
So basically there are 9 files that are involved. Please not that depending on what you are doing you may only be changing some of the files. It is also possible too have two completely different styles for you SMS and IM conversations windows.
The files are called:

MessagingWidgetsChatConversation.css
MessagingWidgetsChatConversation.js
MessagingWidgetsChatConversation.html
MessagingWidgetsSingleSMS.css
MessagingWidgetsSingleSMS.js
MessagingWidgetsSingleSMS.html
MessagingWidgetsSMSConversation.css
MessagingWidgetsSMSConversation.html
MessagingWidgetsSMSConversation.js

The original files can be downloaded from here:

Before following the below steps, you will need to do the following if you want to view your avatar.
1 - Get an Image of yourself, resize it to 64x64 pixels.
2 - Rename it to avatar and save it as a png.
3 - Copy the image to the test folder that is mentioned below.
4 - Continue as below...
These steps have been provided by B666m:

just unzip them anywhere in your MyDocs-folder when connected via mass storage mode to your pc. for example make a new folder called test and copy them over there.
then unplug the usb-cable and open x-term on your phone. for the first command you need to have rootsh; installed.
1. sudo gainroot
2. cp MyDocs/test/* /usr/share/rtcom-messaging-ui/html/
(3. rm -r MyDocs/test)
after the second command go to your conversations, open any one, close it and open it again for reloading the layout.
(the third step is only for removing the test-folder with all files it contains)

(If you want to use one of the mods above, simply unzip the files of the “theme” you want into the test folder mentioned above and copy everything over.)
As you can see the hack allows you to add Avatars to conversations and make the Avatars alternate from left to right.

Seeing as though this is all done in CSS/html and java files, I assume that this means almost anything is possible. Perhaps we will see people doing embedded maps and webpage previews when sent through SMS or IM.

So what are you waiting for, start downloading or simply create your own and don't forget to share you creative items with everyone over at talk.maemo.org

I have actually create this same post over on my blog as well if you want further reference.
check it out here at Nomadsnirvana.com

[dscobsct]

its a great mod, thanks for sharing dude, i saw the thread over there but its like 100 pages long. thanks for condensing it

[dscobsct]

just done this mod but my avatar isnt present, i remember seeing on m.org that u have to place ur own pic somewhere, ill have a look and see if i can find it and update the first post.

[dscobsct]

ok so you just get a picture of yourself, resize it to 64x64 pixels. rename it to avatar and save it as a png.
move it into the test folder before giving the command to copy the contents to the right place. sorted easy peasy

[stobbsc]

just done this mod but my avatar isnt present, i remember seeing on m.org that u have to place ur own pic somewhere, ill have a look and see if i can find it and update the first post.

Thanks Mikey, I'll update the post now ASAP

[Pajdo_A]

Hi guys, my avatar is still not present, however I have done the resizing and saving procedure. cheers

[dscobsct]

make sure its a png not a peg and put it in the test folder before doin the command, theres nothin more to it than that bro

[Pajdo_A]

Thanks for helping out Mikey Tommo.

[duryard]

I done this mod 4 times now. twice via xterm and twice by transfering the files with winscp. No joy :(:(

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