FreeStylWM Brings iPhone Styling To Windows Mobile
FreeStylWM, a program that has had screenshots floating around for a while in different stages of development, is finally available for download as a not-entirely-stable but certainly interesting beta. FreeStylWM brings the idea of an iPhone-style home menu, with large, bold, touchable icons. The home screen is configurable and customizable with new icons and different wallpapers, and even has multiple desktops which you can switch between with the flick of a finger.
There’s also a scrolling contacts application, again like the iPhone, as well as a few wallpaper picture packs, available on the download page. While it may have taken its initial inspiration from Apple, FreeStylWM has developed a unique look all its own.
One problem may be the initial setup and preparation of your device. FreeStylWM requires Adobe’s FlashLite 2.1 installed, which you have to register at their website for and fill out two forms (not fun on a mobile device), plus, you have to install the .Net Compact Framework 2.0 SP2, which must be done on your computer. If installation via ActiveSync fails (and it always does), you’ll need to browse through folders on your computer for the .CAB file that references your device, OS and chipset (fun fun fun!), copy the .CAB to your device, and run the install there. Oh, joy.
Still, if you get it to work, and your device has the horsepower to run the contacts app speedily (mine doesn’t), then you’ve got a great way to add fun to a boring old Windows Mobile device. Head to the website for more information, or visit the mobile-formatted download page at mobile.freestylwm.com.
(via Download Squad)
I installed the freestyl app for my 6700 (sprint) and it ran right out of the gate nicely. I know some bugs still need to be worked out (locker and a few others). For the first run i give a 9; it’s going to be an high speed app for windows!! Great job!
Comment by Mweaver | December 20, 2007