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Sorry if it's already posted somewhere, but I couldn't find it and I feel sorry for the woman having to reply to so many people individually...
You'll need to log in to download the file...
If you don't have a wizard (vario, mini-s, k-jam etc) then you need to email her to ask her for the file for your device. Please post it on this thread so that other people can find it.
UPDATE LOG
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21 Jan 2009
0. Added thread information to this summary
1. Changed URL's to work with the new MS Reader site
2. Added the instructions below for differences in the activation procedure IF YOU ARE RUNNING VISTA
3. Added note about fActivation
4. Added note about secrep.cab
22 Jan 2009
0. Added extract from MS site re: activation instructions.
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24 Jan 2009
0. Added Clit (hehe) download link.
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SPECIAL ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE USING VISTA
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0. Select the URL below, right-click and select copy
http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en/default.asp
1. In the Start Menu, click on All Programs, right-click on Internet Explorer
icon and select Run As Administrator
2. Click Allow if you get a User Account Control credential prompt
(if you are not running as local administrator, you may be prompted to
enter administrator credentials)
3. Right-click in the address bar and paste the URL. Press enter
4. Now click the "Sign In" button to begin the activation process
5. Note: After Microsoft Reader activation is completed, please close the
elevated Internet Explorer window.
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WORK AROUND FOR MISSING OR INCORRECT OEMINFO.XML FILE
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Christine [[email protected]] supplied the following file to activate:
MS Reader (http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.aspx)
Installation instructions below:
Attached please find the file you requested. This file should work for all three devices. You can install this file by doing the following:
0. Unzip the file oeminfo.xml
1. Cradle your device
2. Open Activesync on your PC
3. Let the device sync up to the PC
4. Click on the "Explore" button in Activesync
5. Go to Tools | Folder Options
6. Go the "View" tab
7. Go to the "hidden files and folders" section
8. Check "Show hidden files and folders"
9. Uncheck "hide extensions for known file types"
10. Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (You will likely want to reset this setting back once you have sucessfully completed the activation process.
11. Close the Folder Options dialog
12. Click on the "My Windows Mobile Device" folder
13. UPDATED: Copy OEMINFO.xml to the ROOT folder ("\") on your device
14. UPDATED: Copy the OEMINFO.xml file from the ROOT folder to the WINDOWS folder.
15. If you are prompted that this file already exists don't worry, that's good, just email me back for further instructions.
16. Soft reset your device
17. Once the device has been soft reset you may once again attempt activation. Please note that your activation component must be installed to the default/device location in order to function properly with the Microsoft Reader. Failure to do so will result in further errors/issues.
If this error continues after trying these steps please go to http://www.microsoft.com/reader/info/support/ppc/default.aspx and either submit a support request or contact Microsoft Reader support at the toll free number listed (1-866-834-8317) for continued support.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
To activate once the file is installed, go to http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en/default.asp?
Update: See special instructions for VISTA users.
TRY THIS FIRST...
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User: obe1e has suggested:
"You may want to find your old backup file and extract it from there, There is a file called secrep.cab if you can find it and install it.
That's the file that installs the secure components to your device with you account info. You must use you own secrep.cab file
as it is unique to your own MS account."
RESETTING THE 6 ACTIVATION LIMIT
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UPDATE: See the following extract from http://www.microsoft.com/reader/info/support/faq/activation.aspx#5
"How many copies of Microsoft Reader can I activate?
You are entitled to activate Microsoft Reader on up to six different devices using the same Microsoft Passport account. However, certain actions such as reformatting your hard drive and performing a full reset of your Windows Mobile device will require you to reactivate your device, which may count against this initial quota. If you reach your activation limit, you can request additional activations using the activation request form provided during the activation process."
You can request extra activations legitimately from http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en-us/extraRequest.asp?ExtraQuota=Y&Language=en-us
There is also a work-around for the 6 activations limit; see:
"this interesting post about FActivation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2677685#post2677685 "
[Thanks to obe1e for the post]
REMOVING DRM FROM .lit FILES
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I have today received instructions from MS technical support to say that they don't have a version of Reader for WM6 or WM6.1. I've asked if there are plans but haven't had a response yet. So...
A quick google search reveals...
There is a program called ConvertLIT GUI avaliable from http://dukelupus.pri.ee/convertlit.php which is a bit complicated to work out but can be used to remove the DRM protection from all your .lit files in about 30 seconds. That means that you won't need to activate!!! Yay!!!
I have a QTEK 9100 upgraded with the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM but I still cannot activate.
I can see the OEMInfo.xml file and it appears to be the same as attached here.
I therefore assume I need a new version but the problem is the file appears to be read-only i.e. I think it's in ROM
Any ideas how I can update/modify the file?
I have followed the message above but the file is apparently read only Therefore I cannot change it
Activation in WM6
Just a note to say that there is also a problem activating Microsoft Reader when WM6 is installed (I have a variant of the Faria ROM).
If you follow the instructions above, then go to the activation page at microsoft as before you can activate.
I am not sure what you people try but to activate Microsoft Reader you only have to login and click ACTIVATE my Pocket Computer.
Thanks
There is a problem with some versions of MS Reader that prevents the "Activate" button from working on the MS site.
This isn't a crack to make Reader think it's activated, it's a file that should be included in the install and isn't (sometimes).
If you google for the file oeminfo.xml you should find what 'us people' are on about. It took me about two days of serious thread reading to work out how to fix the problem in the first place, hence why I posted a summary here. Since only two people have replied to this thread in over a year I'd say it's not a common problem, but it is an annoying one (or people don't use reader).
I'd be interested to know:
What device do you have?
What OS do you have?
What version of IE to you have?
What Desktop OS do you have?
Also, what are the files you've uploaded? Do they activate reader in a false name? Will properly purchased and DRM protected ebooks work with them?
oeminfo.xml file
thank you soo very much for this attachment, it totally worked and now i can view my ebooks that wouldnt open prior to the placement of this file
very happy!!
Glad to Help
Glad my post has been usueful.
seems 'us people' now number 3.
cannot open premium ebooks
hi,
I noticed that this thread had some detailed solutions for MSReader, and I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I seem to be having a MSreader problem. I cannot open any ebooks that I've ordered online on my handheld pocketpc. Let me sum it up:
Device: HTC TyTn
OS: WM6 (official release)
Ok, I have the latest versions of MSReader for both my desktop pc (2.5..) and my ppc (2.4.1 build blabla). Both have been successfully Activated. I can open the ebooks on my desktop pc. But when I try to open them on the handheld, MSReader just crashes, no error messages, nothing.
I have been trying to figure this problem out for about 2 weeks now, and nowhere have I found a solution. MS doesn't have support for this, and I'm beginning to feel as if I am the only one with this problem.
I've reinstalled and reactivated MSReader for my pocketpc many many times, to no avail. Installation and Activation both have no problems, yet I still can't open premium ebooks. I've also copied the ebooks to the pcc's main memory, but that didn't help either.
I've run out of ideas. Would greatly appreciate any help!
Thanks
And another, Thanks.
js1210 said:
hi,
I noticed that this thread had some detailed solutions for MSReader, and I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I seem to be having a MSreader problem. I cannot open any ebooks that I've ordered online on my handheld pocketpc. Let me sum it up:
Device: HTC TyTn
OS: WM6 (official release)
Ok, I have the latest versions of MSReader for both my desktop pc (2.5..) and my ppc (2.4.1 build blabla). Both have been successfully Activated. I can open the ebooks on my desktop pc. But when I try to open them on the handheld, MSReader just crashes, no error messages, nothing.
I have been trying to figure this problem out for about 2 weeks now, and nowhere have I found a solution. MS doesn't have support for this, and I'm beginning to feel as if I am the only one with this problem.
I've reinstalled and reactivated MSReader for my pocketpc many many times, to no avail. Installation and Activation both have no problems, yet I still can't open premium ebooks. I've also copied the ebooks to the pcc's main memory, but that didn't help either.
I've run out of ideas. Would greatly appreciate any help!
Thanks
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Um, I know it won't help with stuff in .LIT format, but I'm rather partial to the mobipocket reader myself. For one, MS Reader is limited to a handful of activations EVER. If you go over that, you have to get a new .NET account and presumably none of your old ebooks will work with the new one. If you flash your device and have to reactivate, that counts as another of your activations. Need to do a hard reset, guess what, that's another activation. Mobipocket reader, on the other hand, will let you deactivate some of your old devices as far as I've been able to determine.
As far as your books go, have you been able to open them on your desktop? Also was your PPC activated using the same .NET passport account that the books were purchased with (see my note above about the limited number of activations). If it wasn't, you won't be able to activate them. In that case, I would recommend that you look into some DRM removal software for them. Of course, if you are in the United States then removing the DRM on the ebooks that you purchased makes you nothing but a petty criminal thanks to the DMCA. But if you can live with the guilt then that's the route I'd take. Here's a couple of places to get you started. Link 1 Link 2 There may be others, YMMV.
Can't copy oeminfo.xml onto windows mobile directory
Hi there
I did follow these instructions, but I can't copy the oeminfo.xml file to the mobile windows directory because the OS says it's protected. Can't unprotect from Windows, and couldn't do it from PDA either. Got any ideas?
eayuwna said:
Sorry if it's already posted somewhere, but I couldn't find it and I feel sorry for the woman having to reply to so many people individually...
You'll need to log in to download the file...
If you don't have a wizard (vario, mini-s, k-jam etc) then you need to email her to ask her for the file for your device. Please post it on this thread so that other people can find it.
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Christine [[email protected]] supplied the following file to activate:
MS Reader (http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp)
Installation instructions below:
Attached please find the file you requested. This file should work for all three devices. You can install this file by doing the following:
0. Unzip the file oeminfo.xml
1. Cradle your device
2. Open Activesync on your PC
3. Let the device sync up to the PC
4. Click on the "Explore" button in Activesync
5. Go to Tools | Folder Options
6. Go the "View" tab
7. Go to the "hidden files and folders" section
8. Check "Show hidden files and folders"
9. Uncheck "hide extensions for known file types"
10. Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (You will likely want to reset this setting back once you have sucessfully completed the activation process.
11. Close the Folder Options dialog
12. Click on the "My Windows Mobile Device" folder
13. Click on the "Windows" folder
14. Drop the file attached into this folder
15. If you are prompted that this file already exists don't worry, that's good, just email me back for further instructions.
16. Soft reset your device
17. Once the device has been soft reset you may once again attempt activation. Please note that your activation component must be installed to the default/device location in order to function properly with the Microsoft Reader. Failure to do so will result in further errors/issues.
If this error continues after trying these steps please go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?LN=en-us&gprid=2748&x=9&y=5 and either submit a support request or contact Microsoft Reader support at the toll free number listed (1-866-834-8317) for continued support.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
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To activate once the file is installed, go to http://www.microsoft.com/reader/update and click the link "Activate my Device" on the right hand side of the page.
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oeminfo for ipaq hx2490
I have the same problem.
tried the oeminfo file posted here- does not work with my ipaq. When I read the content it does not match my machine.
I tried msreadergirl a week ago and have had no reply (can't blame her, I'd be feeling sick after two years of this....) Can anyone send the right file please?
I have the latest version of MSreaderppc downloaded last week from the MS website. The ipaq is a repaired machine now with hx2490 board and running Windows CE 5.
I have XP with all service packs and IE6 on my laptop
I also have about 40 DRM protected books in msreader format that I can no longer read on my machine.......
thanks in advance
martin = reddinouk
I went through all this crap to activate my MSReader.. took me 2 emails to Christine before I got it to work, then I started cooking my own roms, doing hard resets, etc. and said "to hell with msreader, it's not worth the hassle" and it isn't. Quit buying DRM protected works...quit supporting this evil scheme. It's absolutely ridiculous the hoops you have to jump through to use something that you've paid for. Does MS support anything they release? Not as far as I see. The rich keep getting richer and we keep getting screwed. Instead of buying DRMed lit files, donate to project Gutenberg and read some old classics...
Of all the EBook formats out there, LIT files are the worst.
Indeed...
I have to say I am also getting sick of everything. It seems nothing actually works anymore except devices I don't want. I actually found myself impressed with my mates i-Phone the other day becuase it actually works. He loaded google maps and was poncing about so I did too. His worked, mine crashed.
If only I wasn't into .Net, push email, exchange servers etc and only wanted to do what Apple/TV tell me I want to do then I could have an i-Phone too... and I could start wearing a scarf...and a Harris Tweed coat with Winklepickers, but alas, I am a free spirit with my own mind, some pride and no dress-sense [sigh].
I'm sorry that you can't get MS Reader to work. I've stopped bothering now as I think Microsoft have. It seems stupid though since you can still buy MS Reader format books from big retailers like WH Smith and it's not really that bad a format. I certainly used to enjoy having a large library of classics with me whenever I went anywhere at short notice.
Anyway, just offically posting that I can't be arsed with reader any more. After two years of having to spend a few weeks fixing the bloody thing every time I buy a new phone I have given up.
(P.S> If anyone gets it to work on an MDA Vario III please post the instrucitions here in case I get tempted).
Hi all, i just wanted to say no probs with an xda orbit running 4.01 touch, i inherited over 200MB of ebooks with this phone all in LIT format, oh no is that drm copyright infringment lol probably came from a torrent any way hehe.
I am also unable to copy the file over to my windows directory. I have a Advantage 7510 M6.1
I tried the links above but the links are not found. I get that typical MS error message..."We are sorry, the page you requested can not be found...." yadadada.
Any idea what else I can try?
Regards,
Q
qsworld said:
I am also unable to copy the file over to my windows directory. I have a Advantage 7510 M6.1
I tried the links above but the links are not found. I get that typical MS error message..."We are sorry, the page you requested can not be found...." yadadada.
Any idea what else I can try?
Regards,
Q
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Try copying to device root first and then from device us your explorer and copy to windows. It will say that file is in ROM and give you a warning. This will allow the file to be overwritten, but may not solve you problem with protected ebooks.
It seems there are serious issues with WM6 and msreader. I had been able to get it to work depending on the ROM and which version of msreader I use.
You may want to find your old backup file and extract it from there, There is a file called secrep.cab if you can find it and install it. That's the file that installs the secure components to your device with you account info. You must use you own secrep.cab file as it is unique to your own MS account.
I hope this is helpful to you and that it may prompt more dialog allowing someone smarter than I to figure out how to get this working consistently.
Right now I can't access my protected ebooks-even though my msreader is activated. This is a really bad implementation by MS.
There are some programs that allow you to extract msreader files-even the protected ones and convert them to html and other formats. I have done this, but I wish the msreader worked because I actually like it when it works.
Update: Check out this interesting post about FActivation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2677685#post2677685
Update: Check out this interesting post about FActivation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...85#post2677685
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FActivation works great.
If anyones interested, I've created a FActivated CAB and OEM for MSReader.
Yes, I've tried all those things too, the only thing that worked was 'Factivation'.
First - thank you to Carlos for his hard work on the original version and now for taking the time to update it for those of us using Sprint's touch. I'm starting this as a separate thread since the new beta version will have many issues unrelated to the original versions.
And, unfortunately, I get to start off with my first issue which occurs upon execution of the program.
A few moments after starting the program I get the follow error message...
System.ArgumentException: An error message cannot be displayed because an optional resource assembly containing it cannot be found at Microsoft.AGL.Common.MISC.HandleAr() at System.Drawing.Bitmap._InitFromMemoryStream() at System.Drawing.Bitmap..ctor() at TouchSettings.Form1.load PBpictureFromPath()
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And then the error message scrolls off the screen without scroll bar for me to see what else it says...
Upon clicking the "OK" button, the program continues to load to the App Launcher screen.
Upon load, the App Launcher screen is empty. The screenshot, icons, path and program title are not populated.
When I click on the empty box where the screenshot should be located I get the same as as before and the program exits.
I can populate the App name and path fields and can also ad an Icon -- but only for one program. When I save and reset however, the app name, path and icons are not retained.
When returning to the program after the first entry, I continue to receive the same error and the App Launcher screen is again blank.
In Media Hub:
First - the screenshot displayed is from the other version of the Touch screens...with the bluegreen icons -- not yellow. I assume you know that, but just wanted to mention it.
The "Sprint Music" fields default to the ATC Audio Manager which, to my understanding, does not come on the Touch. I've already installed AudioManager so the link worked fine -- but I'd suggest defaulting it to Sprint's Java-based Music ap just like the stock set up (less confusion for noobs)
Sprint TV seems to work as expected.
On Demand also worked as expected.
I changed the settings for On Demand to point to \windows\HTCAlbum.exe, however, and upon re-boot I received the following error when trying to run it from the cube:
The file " cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file.
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(and that single quotation mark after the words "The file" is exactly what displays)
Weather appears to display properly. I haven't had a chance to test the auto update feature yet.
On the bright side - the About screen works perfectly. It's just as easy to send Carlos a beer as it was before!
Given that we'll soon have a Vogue forum started I also assume you'll probably want to update the Support Thread to include a link for "Sprint Support"??
Whew. That's all for the first 10 minutes.
THANK YOU CARLOS! Your hard work is appreciated!
My experience is exactly the same on the sprint touch.
Joe
I just wanted to drop in and say thanks for all your work Carlos!
Same problems still having problems with the app loader portion of the settings. The other settings work as they should.
ok well i made custom PNG's for Slingplayer mobile and opera, if anyone needs custom images let me know im makin em. BUt i need the sprint program to implement the images!
the original "Touch Settings" program that you're referring to will work with the Sprint Touch without any problems. You just have to know what you're doing....
Step 1: Download TaskMgr and copy to your phone. Place TaskMgr in the \windows\start menu\programs\ folder of your device.
Step 2: Run the TaskMgr program you just put on your device. Upon opening TaskMgr, a list of running processes will be displayed. You want to terminate the following processes; biotouch.exe, quickdial.exe, mediahubmini.exe and aplauncher.exe. To do this, select each one individually and then tap the "Close" button on the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Download and install the TouchFlo Alpha cab below.
- 3a: upon successful completion of the installation you will be prompted to "Reset" your device. Click "NO".
4. navigate to the \windows\startup folder and delete any new links that were created.
5. navigate to the \windows\start menu\programs folder and delete "touchflo"
6. Download and install the Touch Settings Cab below. Again, at the completion of the installation it will prompt you to restart your device. SELECT NO!. You are not ready to reset your device just yet.
7. Now that you've killed the 4 processes, installed the touchflo alpha cab and the touch settings cab, we're almost done. Navigate to the \windows\startup folder and delete the mediahubmini link.
8. Soft Reset Device.
9. Launch "Touch Settings" program from the Start Menu.
10. BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THE CUBE CLICK "SAVE". WAIT APPROXIMATELY 1 MINUTE AND THEN SOFT RESET AGAIN.
11. Run Touch Settings again and start customizing.
Hope this helps.
Later
utexascg said:
the original "Touch Settings" program that you're referring to will work with the Sprint Touch without any problems. You just have to know what you're doing....
Step 3: Download and install the TouchFlo Alpha cab below.
- 3a: upon successful completion of the installation you will be prompted to "Reset" your device. Click "NO".
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6. Download and install the Touch Settings Cab below. Again, at the completion of the installation it will prompt you to restart your device. SELECT NO!. You are not ready to reset your device just yet.
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Not sure what and where to get these cabs... can you provide links? (especially first one)
TouchFlo Alpha cab? Touch Settings Cab (is ths 1.22 or 1.29?)
Haggar said:
I'm starting this as a separate thread since the new beta version will have many issues unrelated to the original versions.
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Hi guys and thx Haggar and others for bug reports - I think I may have some theories as to what's going wrong.
I made a new test build for you to try out - the CAB is attached below. (REMOVED, SEE LATER POST FOR UPDATED VERSION) Please install and let me know how you get on. It should create a log file called log.txt in the app directory which you can attach to your post in case of any problems:
QUESTIONS:
1. Does it now work?
2. If not, what happens?
3. If not, please attach the log file.
4. When you go to the "About" screen, it says "Detected Device:" at the top - what is the detected device?
@utexas - I'm not sure what your instructions are referring to, but please ignore these peeps, as it would be best for us to try to get the app working properly with the Sprint without resorting to loading older versions of the TOuchFLO software onto your devices.
Finally, does anybody have a Sprint that they HAVENT yet installed Touch Settings onto? If so, please could somebody zip up a copy of \Windows\MediaHubMini.exe for me from your Sprint device and send it to me? This should be BEFORE installing any Touch Settings software, as this patches over the executable, and I'd like a copy of the NEW MediaHubMini.exe that comes with your device, so I can see if I need to release a new patch. If anyone has recently hard reset their device, then the file will be on your device unaltered.
Thanks for the nice comments peeps.
Carlos
Here you go Carlos. I have never installed Touch Settings on my Sprint Touch.
What exactly is Touch Settings? Could someone tell me, or point me to the original thread? Thanks.
Thanks Carlos... I've attached the log.txt file... still generating errors... looking for bitmaps (brns) that it cannot load... example... looking for \windows\AL_03.brn... this file is indeed located in the indicated location so not sure what the problem is...I tried to make and save a change to the launcher and now I get no images in the 3x2 launcher.
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Thanks Carlos... I've attached the log.txt file... still generating errors... looking for bitmaps (brns) that it cannot load... example... looking for \windows\AL_03.brn... this file is indeed located in the indicated location so not sure what the problem is...I tried to make and save a change to the launcher and now I get no images in the 3x2 launcher.
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Other than the time of day, his log file looks identical to mine...so I won't bother uploading...
abeery said:
Thanks Carlos... I've attached the log.txt file... still generating errors... looking for bitmaps (brns) that it cannot load... example... looking for \windows\AL_03.brn... this file is indeed located in the indicated location so not sure what the problem is...I tried to make and save a change to the launcher and now I get no images in the 3x2 launcher.
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same here. but what i figured out about "no images in the launcher" is the path are all set to "\\" instead of just one "\". so i use memmaid to fix it in the registry and the cube is fine again.
OK everyone
Thanks for all the log files etc. It's now very clear what the issue is - simply that the newer version of the touch uses BRN files instead of PNG files for its icons! BRN is a proprietary format, basically a BMP with header information removed and some other changes; there's information elsewhere on this site about it.
So... ...to get Touch Settings working on the Sprint, I'll have to build BRN support into the program, which is going to involve:
1. Studying the file format and finding out more info. ([HREF="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325424"]this thread[/HREF] is a good starting point)
2. OR approaching the author of the BMP2BRN program to ask if he'd allow me to use his source code inside Touch Settings.
....if anyone can help with either of these, please do! Touch Settings is written in vb.net CF.
Until then, might I suggest you go about trying to use .PNG files instead for the time being, and report back to the forum to let us know if they work instead of BRN files! I will release a new build of Touch Settings asap which side-steps the error messages and displays blank icons for the time being, just so as you can use the program.. ..it will work fine, it just won't display the icons for you!
Carlos
mark1581 said:
Here you go Carlos. I have never installed Touch Settings on my Sprint Touch. What exactly is Touch Settings? Could someone tell me, or point me to the original thread? Thanks.
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Mark, thanks ever so much for this - will be very helpful! Original thread about Touch Settings - and what it is - here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=324556
log file...
My log file also had the same info. Thanks for all your hard work Carlos. A friend of mine also has a touch that does not have any settings program installed. Let me know if you need any other files.
lol i had a post earlier about PNG and BRN files. Basically i want to be able to just chang the icons text and path. I dont care about the BG color, how how the cube rotates. I made my own CUstom PNG's for the 3X2 launcher, and i made a custom one for the media hub. I made them all the same size on accident, but for the sprint touch do i need to convert the PNG's to BRN files then where do i save them in my phones directory?
anyone have the dimensions for the 3X2 and the media hub. I made them all
119 by 105. ?? Is there an easy way to change the size to the size for the media hub because i believe that is the size for the 3X2. Any help is appreciated!
carlosp_uk said:
OK everyone
Thanks for all the log files etc. It's now very clear what the issue is - simply that the newer version of the touch uses BRN files instead of PNG files for its icons! BRN is a proprietary format, basically a BMP with header information removed and some other changes; there's information elsewhere on this site about it.
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Carlos,
I see from reading another thread you've already got the source code for "BrnConvert"... does this meet your needs or do you need anything else?
Let us know what we can do to aid your efforts... 1.29c was close but I had to clean up my registry to remove all the double slashes in the image and program paths and obviously the brn issue you noted...
Again thanks for you great work on this...
Everyone else... don't forget to buy this man a beer at his Fatattitute.com web site
is there any new news on a possible fix?
Is version 1.29c worth installing at this point? Any recommendations??
Hello everyone - I think I may be nearly there!
I've certainly got BRN support working on my original touch, anyway, so let's see if this new build works for you.
CAB file attached below, usual installation instructions apply. (see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=324556)
Please let me know if the icons are displaying correctly, and any other feedback re: usage. Should be the correct colour mediahub logo too!
Carlos
PS: Sprint owners, for completeness, you may want to copy the newer mediahubmini.exe into your \Windows\ directory (attached) as my prog overwrites it with a slightly older version. My tests have shown this shouldn't be a problem, but it's up to you. Note to older Touch users: do NOT use this newer version of mediahubmini.exe you will run into problems with your touch screen.
so we install the cab then just replace the EXE file after.
also carlos, if i want to make my own icons
1. can they be the same size for the media hub and 3X2
2. Do they need to be BRN style, i made them PNG (but i can convert to BMP then to BRN.)
3. Where do i save them on my phone.
4. i have the sprint touch!
thanks carlos
After doing some research, I have managed to locate the default_409.htm file and the needed images.
Everything needs to be placed in your Windows directory.
default_0409.htm is the actual file from WM6 I believe.
default_0408.htm is an edited one to use Google search.
For some unknown reason, Favorites and History do not work for me, and if someone can explain why, please do so.
http://rapidshare.de/files/40621767/default_0409WM5.rar.html
Anyone on why the history/bookmarks doesn't work in WM5?
bumping...
where are the html people?
Im pretty good with HTML and I use default_0409.htm alot, Tho I have no idea why favorites and history doesen't work for you. Sorry...
http://blogs.msdn.com/zhengpei/archive/2008/07/11/how-to-display-all-ie-mobile-favorites.aspx
Change to system file works for me!
hi to everybody, i've just bought a Jade. 2 questions:
1. does tcpmp work on jade?
2. Does somebody know a freeware soft to make a complete backup of the device? I'm looking for somenthing like the backup tool of winmobile 2003, with that you can keep a new device (doesn't care wich rom in already installed) and restore your backup, after this you will have your device not only with all your datas (contacts, appointments, notes, ecc) but you will have all the programs you had installed too, all the tweaks you set in registry will be restore. I'd like to find out a back up tool that make an "image copy" of the device.
Thanks in advance.
MAO
to 2: Look the HTC-website and find "Sprite Backup".
This tool make a full-backup from system.
thanks man!
to 2:
I've got better Results with SPB-Backup on my Elfin an Hermes
to 1:
test it, its work great on the most WM-Devices
I've tested tcpmp on my jade: no problem with installation, I see the icon in the programs page but when I tap on it the player doesn't start and a pop-un message write me off an error and to send the crash.txt file to the developer. So I have to say that tcpmp doesn' work.
maovic said:
hi to everybody, i've just bought a Jade. 2 questions:
1. does tcpmp work on jade?
2. Does somebody know a freeware soft to make a complete backup of the device? I'm looking for somenthing like the backup tool of winmobile 2003, with that you can keep a new device (doesn't care wich rom in already installed) and restore your backup, after this you will have your device not only with all your datas (contacts, appointments, notes, ecc) but you will have all the programs you had installed too, all the tweaks you set in registry will be restore. I'd like to find out a back up tool that make an "image copy" of the device.
Thanks in advance.
MAO
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Sprite BackUp is included in the Application CD, install both Software, 1 for your Jade and 1 for PC so you can backup your Jade either on your phone or your computer.
maovic said:
I've tested tcpmp on my jade: no problem with installation, I see the icon in the programs page but when I tap on it the player doesn't start and a pop-un message write me off an error and to send the crash.txt file to the developer. So I have to say that tcpmp doesn' work.
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I also have the same error with TCPMP, Installation is successful and when I open the application crash.txt is created and asked to be sent to the developer. Is there any other good media player (free) which can be installed as an alternative to TCPMP
Hi Everyone,
Great wealth of info on here so congratulations to the site developers and maintence guys as well as all the contributers.
I am a complete newbie to HTC phones and i would be really grateful if someone can let me know the following so i can start to enjoy my new HTC HD2 Phone. It seems like the networks limit the glory of this phone and you guys have been able to make changes possible so keep up the good work. having read a few post i've managed to change the stock 1.43 version to a stock 1.66 and i will hopefully try to build some confidence to use a customised one in the future.
Here's the questions:
1) How do i install application such as TOM TOM/Co-PILOT from my PC to the device? - Do i have to transfer the whole folder of the program to the SD Card? i have a licence TOM TOM copy so how would i use it on the phone? i have read cab file and registry modifications being mentioned but i really don't know what this means! would be grate if someone could explain.
2) in the same way if i have a movie on the PC can i drag and drop it into the SD and it will play on the phone?
3) Can i download Apps other than from Market place? again is it the case of drag and drop onto the SD card once the application has been downloaded?
I am a heavy email user who needs a device where i can access emails on the go, watch a few movies and use sat nav. I refrained from purchasing the iPhone as i wanted a windows based application for outlook and office compatibility.
please excuse my ignorance and apologies if the questions are very basic but i want to get to know more and i would be grateful if anyone can offer some good advice.
Hope someone out there can help!
Thanks in advance!
PS. Is this really the daddy of HTC Phones?
1) to install apps from your pc to your device, just start the installer on the pc. if you have your hd2 connected in "active sync" mode, the app will be immediately installed to your hd2. else, you get a notification that the app will be istalled as soon as you plug your hd2 in. cab- files are installed by running then from your hd2.
2) not really. the hd2 does not support many video formats out of the box, you will need to install tcpmp, for example. i use "TCPMP Tech1 Enhanced TP1_TP2 Digital Play HD CineVisionScope Version", this version of tcpmp supports most formats.
3) you can install apps from anywhere. for example, if you download a .cab in this forums, copy it to your sd card an run it from your hd2.
Thanks for your reply wergor,
I've found a website with the TCPMP Tech1 Enhanced TP1_TP2 Digital Play HD CineVisionScope Version cab file.... would it just be a case of installing this onto my pc and syncing with HD2?
will this allow me to play movies on the phone?
surely you'd think a device like this could play movie out of the box!
look forward to your reply.
cab files are installation files that must be run from your hd2. copy the .cab file to the sd card, open the file manager on the hd2, navigate to the file and execute it. follow the installation process (needs some time) and you are ready to go. (i think on the site are one or two things mentioned you have to set up to get the best performance)
this version of tcpmp supports most video formats, so you shouldn't encounter any problems.
The easiest way to install apps downloaded to your PC is to use CABviaActiveSync.
I have uploaded it for you. Just install to your PC and it will add an option when right clicking any .cab files.
This way you don't need to transfer to the storage memory first.
HTH
Bixx
also, you can try the software "xmedia recode", this software allows to convert any video file to a format that the hd2 can play without any additional software.