So which program changes just the background?

[Mad_Dogg13]

I just got my NX70 and would like to change just the background to like a pic of a car or something. Which program do I need. Also if the software if free thats even better. Thanks for the help. -MD

[Mad_Dogg13]

Please help! I really wanna put on a cool background.

[Tixx]

http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=EE29A38E-6168-4AC0-80826C26F483A1B5&prodID=43812

ZLauncher is just one launcher that supports background and is the one I use. I mention it by name as it is the one I am most familiar with in using backgrounds.

YiShow is another:
http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=EE29A38E-6168-4AC0-80826C26F483A1B5&prodID=41329

MegaLauncher is yet another:
http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=EE29A38E-6168-4AC0-80826C26F483A1B5&prodID=11382

[Tixx]

http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/index.php?op=showfiles&catid=21&sortby=date&sortorder=DESC

Is where you can find backgrounds and if you look in here: http://www.cliesource.com/sdownload/index.php?op=showfiles&catid=29&sortby=date&sortorder=DESC

you can use most of them too for backgrounds.

[Mad_Dogg13]

Cool thanks. Looks like if I wanna have a cool background I gotta fork out the dough. Oh well it's worth it!

[Mad_Dogg13]

Looks like Yishow has the most backgrounds to choose from. Is that the best one to use for backgrounds?

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Mad_Dogg13
Cool thanks. Looks like if I wanna have a cool background I gotta fork out the dough. Oh well it's worth it!

Yea, it does look that way. I know of no free program that will do it for you. Sorry:(

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Mad_Dogg13
Looks like Yishow has the most backgrounds to choose from. Is that the best one to use for backgrounds?

Those YiShow backgrounds can be used with the other Launchers as well. They just started putting them there and I think it was difficult to move them somewhere else. You can make your own with any picture you like though for any of those 3 launchers.

[Mad_Dogg13]

Oh ok kool! So which one is the best one to go with?

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Mad_Dogg13
Oh ok kool! So which one is the best one to go with?

I won't even go there. The reason why is that this is a highly discussed issue and it simply comes down to personal preference. You can give them all a try because they give you a trial period so that is what I suggest. Those 3 I gave you have to be the top 3 launchers available. I personally went from MegaLauncher to ZLauncher recently as they are more responsive and update their software more frequently. That said, it still comes down to the overall look and functionality preferences of the you the user:)

[Mad_Dogg13]

Ah ok, so I guess I'll take advantage of the trial and try one at a time.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Mad_Dogg13
Ah ok, so I guess I'll take advantage of the trial and try one at a time.

Other programs that allow for backgrounds:
Agendus:http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=EE29A38E-6168-4AC0-80826C26F483A1B5&prodID=3435

Wassup:http://www.palmgear.com/software/showsoftware.cfm?sid=EE29A38E-6168-4AC0-80826C26F483A1B5&prodID=42044

Mind you the 3 I gave you previously are Launchers or like your PC's main screen, these others are applications that support backgrounds as well.

[Mad_Dogg13]

Ok so I put YiShow on, now how do I put on a background of my choosing? I can down size it in photoshop, but how do I turn it into a file that hotsync? Also where do I go to choose the one I put on? Thanks for all the help Tixx, I appriciate it. -MD

[cbulock]

The backgrounds are easiest to deal with if you keep them in .JPG format and store them on the MS. In ZLauncher they go in the directory /PALM/Programs/ZLauncher/BackImage. In YiShow, I believe it goes in /PALM/Programs/YiShow/Wallpaper (I think). Not sure if MegaLauncher can do JPEG backgrounds. If it can, I'm not sure where they go.

[Mad_Dogg13]

So you have to stor them on a memory stick? Or is that how you would transfer it to the clie?

[aaronrkelly]

If you want to have multiple background to choose from in YiShow you must have a memory stick, otherwise when you sync the new one overwrites the old one.

[Mad_Dogg13]

Oh ok, well then where do I put a background I have as a .jpg on my computer to sync to my clie?

[aaronrkelly]

Apparently from reading the info at the developers site you have to store the wallpaper on a mem stick - does any one else here now how to do it anyother way, I never tried 'cause Ive always had a mem stick.

[Tixx]

Originally posted by Mad_Dogg13
Ok so I put YiShow on, now how do I put on a background of my choosing? I can down size it in photoshop, but how do I turn it into a file that hotsync? Also where do I go to choose the one I put on? Thanks for all the help Tixx, I appriciate it. -MD

No problem;) Sorry I left you hanging, I had some stuff to take care of. Looks like others help anyways. Helpful people here I tell you.:)

[Tixx]

I'm nor familiar with YiShow, sorry.

[tsuribito]

You have to put the Background to the MS just for installation. It will be converted and you can delete the original file from the MS.

Won't Backdrop GC work on Highres+ clies?

[cbulock]

Originally posted by tsuribito
Won't Backdrop GC work on Highres+ clies?

I don't think it works on OS5 Clie's. CodeDiver will add a background to most any other app, like BackDrop GC, but it's not free. And when doing backgrounds, there seems to be a slight lag updating the screen.

[*YellowRose*]

What about WP [wallpaper] Diver that comes with CodeDiver, et al.? I seem to remember rldunn putting a background in Launcher X that way . . . not sure what the requirements are (MS or not) but if you do a search of the forums MadDog, you should be able to find a good bit of info, as well as links to the program.

GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN