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Is there a today screen plugin that displays whether the Bluetooth Gateway is open or closed and lets you change it. I have found myself often leaving the gateway open when the phone is silent. Thanks in advance.

Use the wireless today plugin - cab attached

Hi meschle,
you CAB is empty. Don't have any files inside neither reg keys...

Conchas said:
Hi meschle,
you CAB is empty. Don't have any files inside neither reg keys...
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It does have a setup.xml file that writes the reg keys. There is no program its a reg hack and i dont think it will work on your universal anyhow.

Sorry you are right.
As I saw no effect at first, I've open it with WinCE CabManager to take a look, and saw nothing.
Checked now with Zip, and the .xml it's there.
Might be some new bug with the WinCE CabManager version 2...!?

By the way, do you know about some documentation that explains how to change registry via .xml files?

Conchas said:
Sorry you are right.
As I saw no effect at first, I've open it with WinCE CabManager to take a look, and saw nothing.
Checked now with Zip, and the .xml it's there.
Might be some new bug with the WinCE CabManager version 2...!?
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I dont use wince cabmanager - i manually write the xml file - and put the cab together with smartarchiver - meant for smartphone but works a treat with wm5.
Its not difficult to write xml file i taught myself. Here is the one for the wireless plugin - you could use it as a template and change values to suit.
- <wap-provisioningdoc>
- <characteristic type="Install">
<parm name="InstallPhase" value="install" />
<parm name="AppName" value="Meschle Wireless plugin" />
<parm name="NumRegKeys" value="1" />
<parm name="NumRegVals" value="4" />
</characteristic>
- <characteristic type="Registry">
- <characteristic type="HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Today\Items\Wireless">
<parm name="DLL" value="netui.dll" datatype="string" />
<parm name="Order" value="0" datatype="integer" />
<parm name="Enabled" value="1" datatype="integer" />
<parm name="Type" value="4" datatype="integer" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>

Thanks but problem
Thanks meschle for making that for me, but for some reason it shows up in my today opions but not on my today screen. I do notice the line that normally divides two items on the today screen is missing in teh place the plugin should be. I am using the stock 8125 rom(which displays the date in only one line). Is this problem cause by the 1/2 line difference in the date between roms? Thanks again.

Re: Thanks but problem
unvjarhead said:
Thanks meschle for making that for me, but for some reason it shows up in my today opions but not on my today screen. I do notice the line that normally divides two items on the today screen is missing in teh place the plugin should be. I am using the stock 8125 rom(which displays the date in only one line). Is this problem cause by the 1/2 line difference in the date between roms? Thanks again.
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Yes sorry only works on aku2 roms, i.e. roms starting with number 2.
You could update your rom or try dktoday which also shows bluetooth on today screen.

Need help with xml provisioning

I have read everything on here and everything else I can find. I have some understanding of the language and it appears my xml file is formatted correctly.
I started with a simple one, but it doesn't work. If someone could help make this work, I can probably figure out how to do the rest of the things I want to do.
I created an .xml file called _setupxml.xml
This is what I have:
<wap-provisioningdoc>
<!-- Voicemail Settings-->
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Vmail">
<parm name="UserProvidedNumber1" value="*86p#2121" datatype="string"/>
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
</wap-provisioningdoc>
I created a cab files using both the command prompt and WinCE Cab Manager. When I run the cab on my phone, it doesn't change the registry value. If I change the voicemail number in the phone settings, it does show up as changed in the registry setting indicated above.
What am I doing wrong?

[Q] ProvXML

So, I'm trying to improve my already vast configuration cab. That's right, I created a CAB file instead of an XML. The reason? I just can't grasp the damn syntax that provXMLs use.
I've read microsoft's footage on ProvXMLs and it didn't make me all the wiser. Now though, I need them anyway, as there's something CAB files can't do;
Deleting files. How can I do this with a ProvXML?

It's just that easy:
Code:
<characteristic type="FileOperation">
<characteristic type="Windows\DarkWood.cab" translation="install">
<characteristic type="Delete">
<parm name="ForceDelete" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
</characteristic>

Alright, thanks. What about deleting folders? CAn that be done while files are still inside? And registry keys?
I'm sorry for the many questions, but provxml's are confusing
EDIT:
Oh, and what's up with the darkwood.cab?

No problem
Remove Folder
Code:
<characteristic type="FileOperation">
<characteristic type="%CE2%\Start Menu\Programs\Office Mobile" translation="install">
<characteristic type="RemoveDir" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
Edit Registry Keys
There are 2 different Solutions for creating a xml File which edits the registry.
1. You can write your File in simple RGU-Style and use and Rgu2xml converter to get your xml file
2. You write it straight away in xml
For Example a part of my Customization and Tweak-Xml-File to enable Cleartype:
Code:
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="[B]HKLM\System\GDI\ClearTypeSettings[/B]">
<parm name="[U]OffOnRotation[/U]" value="0" datatype="integer"/>
</characteristic>
[size=1]<characteristic type="HKLM\System\GDI\CLEARTYPE">
<parm name="Default" value="0" datatype="integer"/>
</characteristic>[/size]
</characteristic>
Thats the Dir you edit/modify
Thats the Regkey you create/modify

So, if I understand correctly, removing a folder also removes all files inside without trouble. I had already found rgu2xml.
What about deleting registry keys, is that also that simple?

Why delete them if you can set them to 0

Kid_DC said:
Why delete them if you can set them to 0
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Umm, deleting is cleaner. Setting them to 0 leaves the key in the registry, and the less keys you have, the faster it is. So, is it possible at all, or did you propose that option because it's not?

Hehe but there are so many Keys that your 10 Keys, which you want to delete, make no difference (i think...)
Actually I don't know how to delete them because I never used this command. But I think that should be possible... try to search for "XML delete registry key xda"

I believe I found it:
Code:
<characteristic type="Registry">
<nocharacteristic type="HKLM\System\GDI\CLEARTYPE" />
</characteristic>
Deletes the CLEARTYPE key..!
Now to make the file and cab it!

I believe I found it:
Code:
<characteristic type="Registry">
<nocharacteristic type="HKLM\System\GDI\CLEARTYPE" />
</characteristic>
Deletes the CLEARTYPE key..!
Now to make the file and cab it!

What do you want to do with your cab?

Uninstall the panels and reassign the panel button to something useful. =]

hm... nice
I've removed the Panels in my current version of my Rom, too. I only need the Media Xperiance Panel and i can get it running without panelmanager

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hm... nice
I've removed the Panels in my current version of my Rom, too. I only need the Media Xperiance Panel and i can get it running without panelmanager
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You can? That's neat! Mind sharing that? Would be nice if that runs, but then without the background process that takes up so much of the cpu...
Share!

It's not difficult, really
Only Remove Panelmanager, Install Media Xperiance Panel (not that from the R3AA beta) and install Pubba's Panel Installer. Now reassign the Panelbutton to the Mxp.exe from Pubba and it's done

Alright, I didn't know Pubba's was compatible. What about the background process, does it terminate once you shut it down?

[HELP] How to change icons and rearrange start menu when cooking?

Hi
I have spent the past couple of days cooking my own rom for personal use, and so far this forum have been a huge help. Thanks guys!
I have searched the forums, and google but have found no solution to my problem. I need a method to change the icons in my start menu, and deleting/adding links while cooking it into the rom.
Can anybody help me?
Cheers!

mxipupdate_projectdefault_a_000.provxml (new folders/subfolders also have to be in initflashes.dat)
mxipinit_startmenu_001.provxml (i only remove the search- and help-links)
the according numbers "900000XXX" can be used to define the order.
Code:
<wap-provisioningdoc>
<characteristic type="Registry">
<characteristic type="HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Today">
<parm name="Name" datatype="string" value="Startbildschirm" />
<parm name="Rank" datatype="integer" value="900000718" />
</characteristic>
<characteristic type="HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\Start\Multimedia">
<parm name="Group" datatype="integer" value="1" />
<parm name="Icon" datatype="string" value="\Windows\HTC_multimedia.png" />
<parm name="Rank" datatype="integer" value="900000518" />
</characteristic>
..................
make sure you save it in utf-8-format.
one single error (or file/folder not found) within the provxml-file and it will be ignored at installation of rom.
you can rename the *.provxml to *.xml and doubleclick it to see where the errors are.

I made the changes to mxipupdate_projectdefault_a_000.provxml but it doesn't seem to be processed. I open it in IE as xml and there's no error.
what else could be wrong?

like i said... one single file/folder not present (initflashes.dat) and the provxml will be ignored. don't just check for format errors.

I find the best way is to use iniflashfiles.dat, create my folder structure and modify the existing apps to where I want. Then in SYS there are some provxml files like for Windows Live, Skybox etc. I make a copy of these and put in my operatorPkg folder and modify them to the folder I want. The file in OperatorPkg will overwrite the original.

bobsbbq said:
I find the best way is to use iniflashfiles.dat, create my folder structure and modify the existing apps to where I want. Then in SYS there are some provxml files like for Windows Live, Skybox etc. I make a copy of these and put in my operatorPkg folder and modify them to the folder I want. The file in OperatorPkg will overwrite the original.
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ok looks like that's what I'll do.
do you know which package create the HTC shortcuts and the widget shortcuts?

zenkinz said:
ok looks like that's what I'll do.
do you know which package create the HTC shortcuts and the widget shortcuts?
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The HTC shortcuts are created from Manila Core\0409 reg file. You can delete them if you don't want and change the reg setting for AutocreateShortcutEnabled to 0
for Widgets I never use them. I would like to know how to change these myself. Maybe someone else can help with this.

Converting a PPC EXE to OEM

I'd like to cook this hot fix into my ROM. Can anybody help me with this? Even if you just make it a Cab that I can turn into a OEM I would greatly appreciate it.

Since you're looking to cook this into a ROM and since you'll likely run into this scenario again; here's the long method of doing it in case the shortcut methods don't work.
Step 1: Extraction
Use WinRAR (or other extract) to extract the contents of the .EXE
Open _SETUP.XML with a text editor
Step 2: Rename Files
Rename the extracted files as per the names in the .XML.
Here is an example; extracted filename in blue should be renamed to green.
Code:
<characteristic type="FileOperation">
<characteristic type="\temp" translation="install">
<characteristic type="MakeDir" />
<characteristic type="[COLOR="green"][B]HTCIMSSvc.exe[/B][/COLOR]" translation="install">
<characteristic type="Extract">
<parm name="Source" value="[COLOR="Blue"][B]HTCIMS~1.001[/B][/COLOR]" />
<parm name="NoSkip" />
</characteristic>
Step 3: Examine .XML & .REG
Examine the contents of the .XML file. If the file contains several actions, you would likely rename the file to .PROVXML - this thread has some good links for you to review.
Tip, file copy operations could be moved to a INITFLASHFILES.DAT file eliminating the need for the .PROVXML.
Examine the contents of the .REG file. The contents of the file will become your .REG (or.RGU) file for your OEM package.
Tip, look at the structure of an existing OEM package (ex: there are some for PkgToolsBuildOS & VisualKitchen).
A few other observations
bootstrap; this hotfix runs a setup bootstrap. You may need to perform a pre/post device capture using an application similar to dotFRED Task Manager. Here's how with dotFRED Task Manager:
Launch the dotFRED Task Manager, select Registry, select Export Registry, exit.
Run the hotfix, don't restart if possible.
Launch dotFred Task Manager, select Registry, select Export Registry, exit. Restart.
Launch dotFred Task Manager, select Registry, select Export Registry, exit.
You should now have 3 registry exports (or 2 if a forced restart): pre-install, post-install, post-restart. Use a comparison tool (ex: BeyondCompare) on your PC to compare the contents of these exports so as to isolate any pertinent actions/registry changes executed by the bootstrap.
registry changes; this hotfix applies changes to the Windows registry.
shortcuts; none created.
files; there are six files in this hotfix payload. Since you will be cooking a custom OEM package with the hotfix, it's possible you won't need most of these files as they are typically used by the hotfix installer.
directories; there are two folders created in this hotfix payload. Since you will be cooking a custom OEM package with the hotfix, it's possible you won't need to create these directories as they are typically used by the hotfix installer (temp) or already exist (windows).
Code:
<characteristic type="Install">
<parm name="InstallPhase" value="install" />
<parm name="[COLOR="red"][B]SetupDLL[/B][/COLOR]" value="[COLOR="red"][B]1[/B][/COLOR]" />
<parm name="OSVersionMin" value="3.0" />
<parm name="OSVersionMax" value="4.21" />
<parm name="BuildNumberMin" value="0" />
<parm name="BuildNumberMax" value="-536870912" />
<parm name="UnsupportedPlatforms" value="JUPITERHPC" />
<parm name="AppName" value="HotFix RAP_S00870" />
<parm name="InstallDir" value="%CE1%\RAP_S00870" translation="install" />
<parm name="[COLOR="magenta"][B]NumDirs[/B][/COLOR]" value="[COLOR="magenta"][B]2[/B][/COLOR]" />
<parm name="[COLOR="blue"][B]NumFiles[/B][/COLOR]" value="[COLOR="Blue"][B]6[/B][/COLOR]" />
<parm name="[COLOR="cyan"][B]NumRegKeys[/B][/COLOR]" value="[COLOR="cyan"][B]1[/B][/COLOR]" />
<parm name="[COLOR="cyan"][B]NumRegVals[/B][/COLOR]" value="[COLOR="cyan"][B]1[/B][/COLOR]" />
<parm name="[COLOR="purple"][B]NumShortcuts[/B][/COLOR]" value="[COLOR="purple"][B]0[/B][/COLOR]" />
</characteristic>
HTH,

hilaireg said:
Since you're looking to cook this into a ROM and since you'll likely run into this scenario again; here's the long method of doing it in case the shortcut methods don't work.
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HTH,
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I like your method for comparing registries with beyond compare, I'll have to try that one day. I've always used sktracker

TheSlimHim said:
Thank you very much for taking your time to help me. You gave me a very detailed explanation with examples to my question. I did steps 1 and 2 using 7zip and notepad++. However for Step 3, I have ran into a snag. I'm not sure what you are telling me to do.
Part 1: I read the thread you directed me to but I am still a bit confused on what it is I should do. I normaly add OEM packages this way.
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I've used Ervius Visual Kitchen and PkgBuildOS; in these kitchen an OEM package structure is typically as follows:
PkgToolsBuildOS
<packagename>
<guid>.rgu
<guid>.dsm
files
modules
.provxml
shortcuts
initflashfiles.txt
option.xml​
Visual Kitchen
<packagename>
<guid>.rgu
<guid>.dsm
app.reg
app.dat
_skip
<Files>​files
modules
.provxml
shortcuts​
Haven't used the kitchen you are using. The best approach for you to take is examine a few packages in your kitchen (ex: Opera, Zip, etc.) to determine the structure you will need to follow.
Part 2: I can not find any reg or rgu files in the archive.
Can you please try to guide me a little bit more? I appreciate what you have already done to help me, however I am just beginning to become a Chef and am very eager to learn. I have previous experience in the programming world.
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In the hotfix package you are working on;
HTCIMS~1.001 = CM_Entries.xml
PLATFO~1.004 = Platformxxx.reg
The .XML indicates where HTCIMSSvc.exe (in this case .\Windows) should be copied and also contains a HKLM registry entry.
The .REG is empty.
The challenge with this package is that it also contains a bootstrap (SetupDLL/CESetupDLL) and the _setup.xml also contains an HKCU registry entry. This typically indicates that the bootstrap setup may be adding registry entries as well. In such cases, the best approach is to perform pre/post registry captures to see what pertinent registry changes are made ... similar to repackaging application on a Windows platform (ex: InstallShield, Wise, etc.)
I have done all but one of the "requirements to start becoming a Chef" as one member has listed. That one is making my own cab. However I have made my own Reg edit programs for PCs among other things.
Thank you very much for your time,
TheSlimHim
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No worries; we were all n00bies at one time or other. And just when you think you know what you're doing, someone will come along and show you a better method - happens to me all the time.