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Is there anyway to add SMS to the menu of items listed under New on the Today page?
Ashby
Does anyone know what the write new sms application is called.
With this info I can add "new SMS" to the home page using a launch app.
Ashby
ashby said:
Is there anyway to add SMS to the menu of items listed under New on the Today page?
Ashby
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Its there by default on the T-Mobile ROM's, if thats helps!
HTH
no, not really
SMS application is part of the standard Inbox. App. name is tmail.exe under \windows
cheers
Ashby, can you pls. tell me how to do it? Thanks
ashby said:
Does anyone know what the write new sms application is called.
With this info I can add "new SMS" to the home page using a launch app.
Ashby
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i never solved it. The sms application is part of the phone dialer and I could not find a way of calling it directly.
I have got used to pressing green, then tools, send sms
Unfortantly the UI of the XDA II still needs a lot of development before the UI get efficent.
Ashby
The today new items are actually referenced from the Registry here:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Extensions\NewMenu
So, if someone who actually has SMS in their Today screen New menu could take a look at this location through a registry editor and post the Key and details we may be able to get this to work.
I wonder if this is the reference you guys are looking for:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Extensions\NewMenu\{1D210285-ABE7-11d2-8442-0000F87A584A}
Create a new String Value called 'Default' with the value 'Message' (minus the quotes, of course )
I don't know if this is OS Version / Hardware specific, but here is what I'm using:
HARDWARE: i-mate
ROM Version: 1.52.00WWE
Radio Version: 1.06.01
ExtROM version: 1.52.83
HTH.
I usually go for "NEW E-Mail Message", then change the Service from ActiveSync to SMS.
Sometimes it is arleady set to SMS without having to change it. I think this happens if the last message I sent was an SMS, or if I have just received an SMS. I haven't really looked into when it happens.
Ben
Hi there,
Is it possible (or could any kind developper!) to script a text message that would always have the same text.
Basically to pay the London Congestion Charge (£5 for driving into Central London), one needs to send a text message to the number 81099 containing the last four digits of their credit card.
As the message is always the same, I thought it might be easy to script such a message to make it easy to pay the charge.
Thanks!
isn't that easy? set up your pre set messages as the words and numbers u need so then u create a new text and click my text chose the one u want and send it!
Hi,
Thanks for your reply. I see what you mean, but that is still several clicks more than I have in mind. With a script/batch file, it would literally be a one button (through a shortcut) click which could even be assigned to a hardware button. Lazy ... maybe! I guess it all really depends on whether the function to send a text message can be accessed from the command line.
no kidding ur lazy!
You can write smssender.html which will include a javascript, that will redirect you to:
mailto:123456789 body="Send me a taxi!" - I'm not sure about the syntax...
Everytime you execute this webpage, you will only have to confirm SMS sending and close IE (I don't know if window-terminating scripts work in PocketIE) :idea:
(!)
I don't know if you're willing to pay for it, but there is a utility called Cell Profiler found here
You can pre-define an SMS to be sent to a particular number when you drive through a particular point.
Download the trial and see if it fits in with your requirements.
You can use the scripting utility called nscriptm to automate your screen taps etc. Give it a go. Its fairly simple and there is a good sample that shows you how to work with screen taps.
Thanks for your replies. I will try each and see what works best for me.
Thanks again!
XDA2-owner said:
Hi there,
Is it possible (or could any kind developper!) to script a text message that would always have the same text.
Basically to pay the London Congestion Charge (£5 for driving into Central London), one needs to send a text message to the number 81099 containing the last four digits of their credit card.
As the message is always the same, I thought it might be easy to script such a message to make it easy to pay the charge.
Thanks!
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I wonder if I understand you correctly. In my SMS messaging on the XDAII I have something called My Text as a menychoise. The predefined messages in there can be added/amended in the Edit menu...You could do it easily there...?
Hi,
Yeah - someone mentioned that earlier. What I was really looking for though was a literally one-button way to pay my congestion charge - basically a shortcut to a batch-file/script that creates the SMS, enters the text and addresses it correctly.
Does anyone know if the mailto: command that you can use to create an e-mail would work for an SMS? If so, that would be fine as within the mailto: command you can specify the recipient (81099 in this case) and the text (credit card digits).
Thanks for all the responses.
1. PPCs don't make any difference between e-mails and short messages - you have same dialog, same options and same mailto: command...
2. JavaScript in HTML page is probably the fastest way to perform actions you need (if you dont want to write it in C++ of coz!)
3. If I'm not too drunk today I'll have probably posted an example of such page by tomorrow - I finished with school today, so I have something to celebrate! 8)
Would be great to see a javascript sample if you could be bothered/sober enough to put one together.
Thanks very much indeed.
So, that's what it looks like:
<html><body>
<script language="JavaScript">
window.location="mailto:81099?body=Here's my creditcard number!"
</script>
</body></html>
mailto: - where
body: - what
You can also add subject: (don't forget to divide it with "?" :!: )
It looks like Pocket IE does not support close() function. Can anyone confirm? Any way, even if you will have to close IE manually, executing this file (possibly from Today screen) and pressing SEND is still faster than going to New>SMS>MyText>choose>enter number>confirm... 8)
That worked just great! Thank you so much.
I used the PHM Pocket PC PowerToys's TrayLaunch program to put a shortcut to the .htm file onto the bottom bar of the Today screen.
I still need to press the Send button (is there a way to automate that?) and close IE but it's still MUCH quicker than doing it through a manual SMS.
Thanks again for all comments and help.
Compose new text message from shortcut
Hi there,
I'm a total newbie (NOT a programmer at all), just a Qtek 9090 addict. I 've been looking for something similar to your request: I wanted a way to go straight to the "compose text message" window from the today screen or a hardware button. I finally found a way to do this (maybe not the best way, but I can't find a site that lists all the possible parameters for tmail.exe).
If you're still looking for a better way to automatically launch your message, try this:
Copy the "Messaging" shortcut from Windows/Start Menu and put the copy somewhere you can work on it. Rename it to something like "London Congestion".
If you have Resco file explorer on your device, select your new shortcut and view its properties. On the second tab ("shortcut"), you should see the line "\Windows\tmail.exe". Change it to this:
"\Windows\tmail.exe" -service "text" -to "81099" -body "your credit card number"
Then tap "ok".
Move your new shortcut to Windows/Start Menu/Programs. Now you should be able to access it with your Today screen launcher or Button launcher.
If you don't have Resco file explorer, copy your shortcut to your desktop and open it with Notepad. You'll see something like 43#"\Windows\tmail.exe"; just leave the number at the front, make the adjustments I described and save the file. Then put it in Windows/Start Menu/Programs on your device.
I tested this and it worked for me, so I hope it does for you too!
To simply go to the "compose" window from a shortcut, I use this line:
"\Windows\tmail.exe" -service "text" -to ""
Robrecht.
Thanks a lot Robrecht,
I was actually going to re-open this issue because I have a Blueangel now - and I don't know if it's because it is WM2003 Second Edition or not, but the javascript that was written for me in the above post no longer works, so I needed a new method.
A very timely reply and I will try it over the weekend.
Thanks a lot,
Jimmy
I think you should add "I hope it chokes you bunch of rip off bastards" We pay road tax, we pay huge tax on fuel, we sit for hours in jams and they want money :?:
Well, XDA2-owner, you're very welcome!!!
I have a Blue Angel too and it works for me, except....... I discovered a flaw.
I thought the
-service "text"
parameter made sure the automatically created message was always a text (SMS) message, but instead it turns out that the format of the new message (SMS, e-mail, MMS...) changes according to the last viewed folder in Pocket Outlook. So if you were checking your e-mail account just before you use my shortcut, it wil create an e-mail instead of a text message.
This sucks! And I was so happy I'd been able to help someone!
Does anyone know a way to make sure the new message is always a text message?
Hi again,
This issue was one I was also having with the Javascript - I got used to the fact that if I was using the e-mail part of Messaging, I would switch it back to SMS before closing it.
One issue I am having though - and it might just be to do with my setup - is that when I run the shortcut from Start-->Programs-->Congestion, it works fine. When I try and launch it from my Today screen though, using BatteryPackPro, it doesn't seem to create the text message, and just stays on the Today screen.
Any ideas?
Thanks again for your help and ideas.
Is there a program or a way to send sms to multiple contacts or grouped contacts with qtek 9100 (HTC Wizard)?
is it possible with poketinformant?
WM5 doesn't support this option that was supported by windows MObile 2003...
Please help
There MUST be a way to send an sms to more than one person. We had this feature 1000 phones ago so it must be there.
Jeyo Mobile Extende
Here
http://www.jeyo.com/extender.asp
What are you kidding? Simple!
Put your cursor in the "To:" box and click menu (right soft button) and Add Recipient.
Select the name. Repeat as needed for as many contacts as you want.
Alternatively add the numbers manually seperated by a ; just like you would in an Email.
Lewis
sorry! what i need is a group sending... with my old magician i select in one shot ten or more contacts then i sent my sms. now with newest 9100 i must select contact one by one :-( :-(
I don't know of any program to do this, but it would be easy to store lists of names in a note then copy and paste them into the TO section as and when. Not exactly 'group sending' at its best but does the job...
Hi,
I need too... Is great for Christmas and New Year!
Idea is write sms and then select multiple recipients from contacts in one shot (by active each contact).
Anybody know?
Thanks
Visual IT are bring out an upgrade to their Simply SMS
This will allow users to send an sms to a group of people grouped under a category.
here's the link, keep an eye out for it in the new year.
http://www.visualit.co.uk/PocketPC/simplesms.htm
Hi, Peteborota,
Thanks, but not work with a PDA phone (Qtek 9100) and with WM5!
Searching....
I use TapText by Dinarsoft for occasions like this. Like Hazymat said, but instead of using notepad, i use taptext to store groups of emails. Tap on TapText icon on the top bar to access.
Works with Wisbar Advanced running too. You got to deactivate program icon and make an icon in WA2 to activate TapText. Works really well with WM5. But storing group emails are part of it, i use it to store anything which i need to use frequently. It is commercialware tho.
ARP they will be releasing a WM5 version in the new year
Spoke to their support desk, they hope to release early jan.
Book mark the site and keep looking.
Cheers.
Thanks Swampy, TapText is great!
But I need a app that can send an SMS to many recipients by hightlight each one, in one shot.
Anybody know one?
Tanks
Hi all,
First post! Just got very interested in customising my HTC Touch WM6...been playing with spb pocketplus. Like the idea of putting shortcuts where I want them to what I want. But wanted to take it further...
For example I found this:
Create a shorcut, ex: NewSMS.lnk, then put this line in:
30#windows\tmail.exe -service "SMS" -to "" -body ""
writting by Cloudyfa in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=320448
I renamed the .txt to .lnk and stuck it on my phone and it worked perfectly! What i would like to learn is how to create my own shortcuts, i.e. what does all the text mean in the lnk? the 30# and -service etc...
Hope its not a stupid question or maybe its one that cant really be answered simply..?
Cheers in advance,
Jon
The example you gave in your post can be broken down as follows:
Code:
30# - total length of the string following the "#"
(it's not strictly enforced - you could put "0#" and it would still work!!)
windows\tmail.exe - the path to the application followed by any parameters...
-service "SMS" - the mail service; in this case, text messages
-to "" - set the recipient to blank
-body "" - set the body of the message to blank
The "-service" parameter could also be set to "MMS" or to the name of another mail type account you may have set up on your phone; e.g. "Google" or "Yahoo" etc... You could also set the "To" parameter to someone's name if you wanted to create a shortcut for sending a message to a particular person.
Creating shortcuts is fun - the difficult bit is working out what parameters are available and what format they take! There is a post on creating shortcuts to the "control panel applets" - i.e. the stuff in Start | Settings - you can find it at this page. Good for more examples
Hope this helps,
Mark.
Hi Mark,
Thanks for that, it kind of looked like that was how it was working... like you say though, the question is knowin what format the parameters are to be put in.
For example, on my phone I have a program called "Patiences" when opened, within the program i could choose from 3 different variations of game. How would I go about finding out the right parameters to create a shortcut that would start the program and choose the right game?
Also, modifiying the SMS one, if it was to go to a specific person, should i enter the number in the "to" bit or can it refer by say name to an entry in my address book?
Cheers!!
Jon
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For example, on my phone I have a program called "Patiences" when opened, within the program i could choose from 3 different variations of game. How would I go about finding out the right parameters to create a shortcut that would start the program and choose the right game?
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Now you're starting to get technical .....there may be an easy way to get a list of available parameters, probably using the debugger in Visual Studio or something - not something I've ever used! My own method would involve opening the .EXE file with a text editor and searching for recognisable strings; then I would employ a great deal of trial and error to see if I could get it to work
jcr1 said:
Also, modifiying the SMS one, if it was to go to a specific person, should i enter the number in the "to" bit or can it refer by say name to an entry in my address book?
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The SMS application will resolve whatever name you enter before the message is sent; as long as the name you enter in your .lnk file contains enough characters to make it unique (e.g "John How" would match "John Howard" and "John Howlett", but "John Howl" would get the one you want!!).
Hope this helps - at the end of the day, there's nothing more satisfying than figuring something out yourself (and sharing it with the community if it's worth sharing )....there's so much crap on the TV, I'd much rather spend an hour or two (or six!) messing about with something on my phone, getting it just the way I want it
Enjoy!
Mark.
Hi Mark,
Thanks for the help! Great advice and I shall definately be taking a look at what you suggested. Thats all I needed was some prompting as to where to start looking, as you say, it is much more satisfying working things out for yourself than just getting someone else to do it.
Cheers again!
OK next question, how do I get the tmail.exe from my phone onto my pc so I can have a look at it in notepad? I can find it by browsing through my phone from my laptop but I cannot copy it over? Access denied!
On the phone can't change the properties so it isn't read only or anything?
please help.
Cheers
Now there's a question!!
I've just tried to copy the file myself (using Total Commander V3 Beta - from this page) and it fails for me.....
I used to be able to do it on my Hermes/TyTn, which was unlocked/SuperCID - but now that I have a stock ROM on my Kaiser/TyTn II, it seems that it's no longer possible. I've yet to SuperCID my Kaiser as I've been too busy with work to get involved in flashing/trashing it but after this weekend I may well have a go.
Not sure who else is reading this topic, but if a ROM cook or a more worldly wise user is able to verify my thinking, then that should help you/me/us in our quest to get Tmail.exe off the damn phone and onto the PC!!!
I'll check back/post back if I come across the answer in the meantime. BTW, what device are you using - you don't have a signature that tells me
Cheers,
Mark.
Hopefully now my sig is working... I have a HTC Touch with Windows Mobile.
I'm new to this so I've no idea what you mean by locked ROMs etc.
Either way, thanks very much for your help.
Hey guys and girls,
Ive got a Samsung Omnia (please no booing ) and I need an application to hide text and or mms messages. I work overseas from time to time with my business and my wife and I swap MMS and text messages to each other while I am away. Having a new phone means everyone wants to check it out and i certainly do not want anyone stumbling across any MMS or text messages my wife has sent me ;-)
I have already well and truly searched this forum and the only software I can find is by evolvens and it doesn work.
Im sure it couldnt be to hard for someone to code a little piece of software to hide sms or mms depending on who sent it?
Sorry if ive posted in the wrong section, id be willing to pay for the right app and im sure many others would as well.
Cheers
Dave
hey, i ran into a problem in my last relationship where i ended up dating 2 chicks... so i had their sms' saved using ez secret sms 2.0. basically, you can set it up to run in the background, and you set certain contacts to be received in this program instead of outlook. the program can be named anything you want. so i named it something boring like system priority. you click it, and it brings up a calculator. you put in the code you specified, and hit ok... and it opens your "secret inbox." you can also set it to notify you in some way that you received a text from whoever. i set it as "islanders won!" for one chick, and "rangers lost!" for the other... pretty simple program to use, and it works fairly well.
if you want to hide just the pics, you could always just save the pics and encrypt the folder using resco explorer with a password or something. but if you really want to save the actual sms, this program worked fairly well for me.
I agree - SMS Security is great - I use it on my Diamond with no problems
I don't think it willl work with MMS though. As the post above - save the image from your MMS into your main files in a private folder. Call that folder something odd and I'm sure you friends won't open it. If you really want to protect the images, you can lock just that file with Resco or I use VisCrypt
Thanks hays and ou2mame for your input, I will try ez secret sms,
hays is this the same program you use on your diamond?
Thanks again guys
waverdr said:
Thanks hays and ou2mame for your input, I will try ez secret sms,
hays is this the same program you use on your diamond?
Thanks again guys
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Yes it is. It works 100%
It is easy to switch it on and off reverting back to normal diamond SMS
I've emailed the author to suggest a few minor tweaks and will report back