how can i change the name that other people see my device through bluetooth? is there a way?
bluetooth device name is stored under
HKCU\software\Microsoft\bluetooth\settings\
value name is LOCALNAME
you can edit registry with total commander...
however easier way is to change ownername under
start, settings, personal, owner information
whatever you put into NAME field, will also be used as bluetooth name.
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I noticed that when my JAM has BT on it is detected as XXX (were XXX is my owner name on my JAM's Owner Info).
While looking around in my registry I found this:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Settings
under this I see 3 things.
(Default) (value not set)
LocalName XXX
ScanMode 0x0(0)
My question is this can I safely change the value of LocalName to my liking? i.e. XXX to YYY and therefore change my JAM's BT name???
You could just change the Device Id through the settings menu.
But is also safe to change the registry key
It's true that in the settings menu you can change your device ID. But that is just visible in ms active sync.
As BT device the i-mate JAM is recognized by the user information as described in the first post ! I don't know if it can be changed by a registry hack ! Are not into that ! ;o\
Regards,
R.
I have tried to mess with these to turn off Auto on feature in Active Sync, as this causes it to be permanently on, but no luck. In any event, there is some pretty useful info and I am sure someone will be able to come up with some good tweaks here?
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...user5/html/wce50condeviceregistrysettings.asp
All ActiveSync device-related subkeys and values are stored under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services registry key on the Windows CE-based device.
The following table shows the values for the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services registry key.
Note The default registry values vary depending on which Catalog items are included in your OS design. For more information, see Default Registry Settings.
Value : type Description
Version : REG_DWORD Default setting is 20000. Specifies the software version number.
NoSubFolderIn : REG_SZ Default setting is "\My Documents", which is LOC_NOSUBFOLDERIN in datasync.str. Specifies the only synchronizable folder where the user is allowed to create subfolders.
FileSyncPath : REG_SZ Default setting is "\My Documents", which is LOC_FILESYNCPATH in datasync.str.
Specifies the folder to be synchronized during file synchronization.
DefaultNpwNoServer : REG_DWORD This value is not present by default. Creating this value and setting it to 1 will cause the Exchange Server sync selection in the New Partnership Wizard to be unchecked. Users can still select this option, but it will not be selected by default. Setting this value is recommended as most users will want to syncronize with their desktop rather than a server.
Synchronizable Objects Registry Settings
All synchronizable objects are stored under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Windows CE Services\Synchronization\Objects subkey on the target device.
The following table shows the values for the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Windows CE Services\Synchronization\Objects subkey.
Note that registry settings for Contacts, Appointment, and Tasks cannot be disabled.
Value : type Description
File\Store : REG_SZ Default setting is Cefobj.dll. Specifies the name of the File ActiveSync service provider.
Contact\Store : REG_SZ Default setting is Pegobj.dll . Specifies the name of the Contact ActiveSync service provider.
Appointment\Store : REG_SZ Default setting is Pegobj.dll. Specifies the name of the Appointment ActiveSync service provider.
Task\Store : REG_SZ Default setting is Pegobj.dll. Specifies the name of the Task ActiveSync service provider.
Inbox\Store : REG_SZ Default setting is Pegobj.dll. Specifies the name of the String ActiveSync service provider.
Connectivity Registry Settings
The registry settings related to ActiveSync connectivity are stored under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Comm registry key on the target device.
The following table lists the registry values for the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Comm registry key.
Value : type Description
AutoCnct : DWORD Default setting is 1 (on). This value turns Autoconnect on and off.
Cnct : REG_SZ Specifies the default connection used when the device is cradled. If this value is not set, the user must select a connection to use when cradling a device.
This string must be prefixed with a backquote (`) for the connection to appear in the ActiveSync user interface.
Note Only RAS entries prefixed with a backquote will appear in the ActiveSync user interface. See Phone-Book Entries for details.
See Also
ActiveSync Registry Settings
When I connect to my home network via WiFi, i can see in my router's menu the device name of the PPC. that name contains somehow my last name. how can i change that name?
Help my M700 displays the owner id and not the device id when connected to another bluetooth device
any idea on how to swap this so bluetooth displays device id
From a recent post on 4WM:
By default the Bluetooth name is set to the Owner name. However the Bluetooth name can be set to something else in the registry. In HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Settings There is a text string "LocalName". Change this to what you want for the Bluetooth name. Soft reset the device (doesn't work without the reset). The name now shows up as the value in this setting.
Hope this helps. You will need a registry editor to make the change.
How can I change my name in registry . He show owners name when I make a connection. I d'nt like it. Now somebody where I can change it.
Thanks.
If no owner name, the system will use :
In settings --> About --> Device ID (tab) --> Device name
cobalt78 said:
If no owner name, the system will use :
In settings --> About --> Device ID (tab) --> Device name
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Device name is HTC-Artemis.
When I connect it with my car and parrot give my name.
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Device name is HTC-Artemis.
When I connect it with my car and parrot give my name.
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When you want 2 keep the owner name (ie when u have registrations for it, such as with oziexplorece), but change the BT name, you need to go into the registry.
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\settings\
Change the name on the "LocalName".
Close program (save settings), wait for 30 seconds (important!) and then give a softreset.