UPDATE: VistAdvance has been updated to v1.1, and now supports AppToDate for ease of future updating. The theme has also undergone a few bug fixes, so all existing users are encouraged to update. Please have a look below for a warning about uninstalling v1.0, and also a list of fixes that have been applied to this new version.

It's been a while since I've updated the Wisbar Advance PocketPC theme that I created over a year ago, and I've been promising myself I would release a better version to everyone as soon as I could. It took a bit longer than expected, but I'm proud to offer the VistAdvance Wisbar Theme for your downloadable enjoyment! This theme is for WVGA+VGA (both WAD+WA3) or WQVGA+QVGA (WA3-only) PocketPCs running either Wisbar Advance v3+ or Wisbar Advance Desktop v2+ (having both installed is recommended).

Lots of time and development have been put into creating this, and I couldn't have done it without the majority of graphics from Corleno. Thanks to him for allowing me to 'remix' his original PocketPC / Wisbar theme, "Vista Pocket". Most of the topbar and softkey skins are from that theme, but the desktop is a freshly-updated design from me. I have also included wallpaper/backgrounds from mx-steel's "Dream Series". Read on after the pics for installation instructions and download links:

Check out the video demonstration below to learn how the theme works before installing it on your device (view it in Full Screen mode for best results):

General Theme Installation Instructions:

Warning: If you have downloaded version 1.0 of VistAdvance, please UNINSTALL it first before installing the new themes. All v1.1+ installers for VistAdvance will perform this for you, as I have fixed how the .CAB was built.

1. Copy the downloaded .CAB files to your Pocket PC
2. Ensure that you have about 5-6mb free on your phone's device storage (each theme takes about 2.5-3mb, hopefully this isn't an issue if your phone has WVGA resolution!)
3. Using any File Explorer, execute the .cab files on your device
4. The standard installation procedure will begin
5. Install the .CAB file to the DEVICE
• Repeat the above procedure for the second .CAB if you're using both the WA3 + WAD themes

Wisbar Advance v3.x Configuration:

1. Go into WA3 Settings and click Theme » Wisbar Theme
2. You should see VistAdvance in the list. Select it and click OK again
3. Select both checkboxes for Taskbar buttons and Sound scheme, then click OK
4. Click OK all the way out, and it should show you the splash screen, then get applied.

Wisbar Advance Desktop v2.x Configuration:

1. Simply install the .CAB file then reboot. It will set the VistAdvance WAD2 theme as your primary Landscape/Portrait theme
2. Once back in WAD2, ensure that Author Mode is unchecked/disabled
3. Make sure you go through all of the WAD settings to config it how you want. You'll need to specify the primary city for the Weather info to work
4. Enjoy using VistAdvance!

Extras Included:

• Blue-themed .tsk file to change OS/BaseHue color (accessible via WM Settings » Personal » Today)
• *TIP* Ensure that you have ClearType enabled for the best look (accessible via WM Settings » System » Screen)
• WVGA Portrait and Landscape Wallpapers available! (preview below)

Please consider buying me a beer! I sacrificed a lot of time to build this theme for public use and create a .cab installer for easy installation. Thanks in advance for showing your support and encouraging me to update these themes!

Download the VistAdvance v1.1 WVGA+VGA (WA3) .CAB Installer:

 VistAdvance_WA3_WVGA_VGA-pLabs.cab - (1.44MB)
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Download the VistAdvance v1.1 WQVGA+QVGA (WA3) .CAB Installer:

 VistAdvance_WA3_WQVGA_QVGA-pLabs.cab - (1.15MB)
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VistAdvance WA3 Change Log:

v1.1

• Added MoDaCo AppToDate support to notify you of new releases
• Rebuilt .CAB file to support compression, and give no warnings on WM5/6

Download the VistAdvance v1.2 WVGA (WAD2) .CAB Installer:

 VistAdvance_WAD2_WVGA-pLabs.cab - (1.81MB)
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Download the VistAdvance v1.2 VGA (WAD2) .CAB Installer:

 VistAdvance_WAD2_VGA-pLabs.cab - (1.81MB)
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VistAdvance WAD2 Change Log:

v1.2

• Added localized language support to the .cab installer (this should fix the black screen issue that users of non-English ROMs were experiencing)
• Fixed a small bug in the AppToDate configuration

v1.1

• Theme is now auto-applied in WAD2 after install
• Fixed naming scheme of WAD theme (LAND is now Landscape, PORT is now Portrait)
• Configured Contacts grid to switch back to Programs grid after a contact has been clicked
• Fixed Volume Status icon assignments to account for bugfix in WAD2
• Added MoDaCo AppToDate support to notify you of new releases
• Rebuilt .CAB file to support compression, and give no warnings on WM5/6

Please consider buying me a beer! I sacrificed a lot of time to build this theme for public use and create a .cab installer for easy installation. Thanks in advance for showing your support and encouraging me to update these themes!

Download the WVGA Wallpapers (Land/Port) .ZIP Pack:

 WVGA_Wallpapers-pLabs.zip - (2.75MB)
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