Comments on: Dynamic Default.png files on the iPhone http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone I hate self-referential taglines Thu, 17 May 2012 05:29:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Bob http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-15221 Bob Tue, 26 May 2009 07:29:33 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-15221 3.0 Beta 1 broke apps that do this. In 3.0 Beta 2 the apps work, but don't show the custom Default.png. 3.0 Beta 1 broke apps that do this.
In 3.0 Beta 2 the apps work, but don’t show the custom Default.png.

]]> By: David G. http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-12848 David G. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:03:59 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-12848 Before I go to the trouble of trying this, does it still work or has Apple patched the "vulnerability"? Before I go to the trouble of trying this, does it still work or has Apple patched the “vulnerability”?

]]> By: Graham http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11908 Graham Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:00:16 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11908 Actually I have a legitimate use for this - I've implemented color themes in my app. Of course to make this work properly you want the opening splash to match your chosen color scheme. Its just a static splash, so I'm not concerned about putting any dynamic data in it which might make the user think the app has already launched. So this seems to be the ideal solution. I'm just hoping it doesn't get killed by Apple quite yet. Finally, as I'm a relative noob, if anyone has time to answer: How exactly do you construct a Resource Rules plist to omit Default.png from being signed? Actually I have a legitimate use for this - I’ve implemented color themes in my app. Of course to make this work properly you want the opening splash to match your chosen color scheme. Its just a static splash, so I’m not concerned about putting any dynamic data in it which might make the user think the app has already launched. So this seems to be the ideal solution. I’m just hoping it doesn’t get killed by Apple quite yet.
Finally, as I’m a relative noob, if anyone has time to answer: How exactly do you construct a Resource Rules plist to omit Default.png from being signed?

]]> By: Ryan http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11780 Ryan Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:10:53 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11780 Also, is it possible to make the image B&W? Also, is it possible to make the image B&W?

]]> By: Ryan http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11779 Ryan Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:53:59 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11779 Nice trick, however the very first load of the app will have a black screen no? applicationDidFinishLaunching is too late to copy a default splash screen to Documents… Nice trick, however the very first load of the app will have a black screen no? applicationDidFinishLaunching is too late to copy a default splash screen to Documents…

]]> By: Greg_G http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11642 Greg_G Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:52:33 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11642 sorry... take advantage of "apple-mobile-web-app-capable"... sorry… take advantage of “apple-mobile-web-app-capable”…

]]> By: Greg_G http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11641 Greg_G Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:52:01 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-11641 Has anyone figured out a way to replace the "Default.png" file created with safari apps which take advantage of . When is the Default.png screenshot taken? Has anyone figured out a way to replace the “Default.png” file created with safari apps which take advantage of . When is the Default.png screenshot taken?

]]> By: jota http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-9985 jota Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:26 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-9985 Does anyone get this trick to work in an ad-hoc app? According to my tests it doesn't seem to work. The symbolic link is somehow killed. Does anyone get this trick to work in an ad-hoc app? According to my tests it doesn’t seem to work. The symbolic link is somehow killed.

]]> By: Zystem http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-9637 Zystem Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:28:24 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-9637 Add double quotes of your app name has a space in it: ln -sf ../Documents/Default.png "$TARGET_BUILD_DIR/$CONTENTS_FOLDER_PATH" Also, the same trick can be used to set a dynamic springboard icon for your app. It works, but unfortunately, the icon is only displayed on the springboard by the OS after a reboot. Any tips on how to "refresh" the springboard icon without rebooting? Add double quotes of your app name has a space in it:
ln -sf ../Documents/Default.png “$TARGET_BUILD_DIR/$CONTENTS_FOLDER_PATH”

Also, the same trick can be used to set a dynamic springboard icon for your app. It works, but unfortunately, the icon is only displayed on the springboard by the OS after a reboot. Any tips on how to “refresh” the springboard icon without rebooting?

]]> By: David http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-9570 David Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:56:17 +0000 http://patrickcollison.com/blog/2008/11/dynamic-defaultpng-files-on-the-iphone#comment-9570 I think the goal should be to have an empty Default.png for each different screen of your app. For instance, the iPod app has the tab bar interface and the now-playing interface. I think the goal should be to have an empty Default.png for each different screen of your app. For instance, the iPod app has the tab bar interface and the now-playing interface.

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