Hello all,
I got a question related with dialer themes.
I’ve downloaded AVLev’s English cab file (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438412) and extracted it. Then I renamed all the files to JPG, as a hunch, and found out that they are of this type (or similar graphic which the PC can bear). In the XML file there’s a conversion between the name coded files in the cab and the actual graphic files in the windows directory of HTC Diamond.
If I’m not mistaken so far, can I do the following:
> Copy the original graphic files from my diamond to the names in the English cab, and by that create an installation for my original dialer?
> Then, modify the graphic files to any other color or shape (leaving the actual location of buttons in place) and install them as new dialer?
> If something goes wrong, I can always use the original dialer installation I’ve created to go back to the original dialer without having to do hard-reset?
Is that all there’s to it?
I’m asking it because my native language is too rare to participate in the themes celebrations.
Thanks in advance,
Avi
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Hi !
I'm using DialPad maker Deluxe 2 and it's a good software.
But it save my skin in .cab and I prefer to save it in .psk
Is it possible to convert the cab in psk file or extract the cab in the Pocket Pc instead of installing it ?
Beacause I prefer to copy the folder which contains the pad image files instead of install each time a different skin.
For example I found some skins on Yorch.net that are not .cab but folders that contains files and I think it's possible have the same result extracting cab files in a folder(if you exclude the Yorch tutorial to make skin).
Thanks and sorry for my bad english.
A good way to use cab files for dial pad skins is use cabinstll a software for PPC that allows you to install cab files without deleting them. To go back to original skin just uninstall Dialpad skin by Bong.
Thanks zedeff.
But I'd like to store all my skins in a specific folder,and I've just tried with cabinstall to install the skin in the Storage,but I find the skin file images in Windows and only a blank folder in Storage called "Dialpad Maker Deluxe by Bong's Tools".
So if I want to change skin I must install another skin and my old skin is automatically overwritten.
This is the cause because I prefer the psk file.
I hope you have understood me.
Is there a way to extract the .cab file created wth DialPad Maker and rename the files in the PC, and copy them to PPC in \DesignLab XDA Phone Skin Chooser\Skins ?
It for me could be the best solution
Hi guys, I just wanted to let you know that I have managed to translate 99% of all the WM5 interface to English or almost any language. The secret has been found long time ago by our friend Asukal: http://asukal.net/blog/
Some things like the battery panel, the soft keys on the Communication Manager are missing and others are not translated, maybe somebody can tell us how can we complete this work on the Athena.
Instructions:
1) Install ENG_mui.cab or any other desired language. Don't install ENG_Notifi_COM_BT or any other since they will change some settings.
2) Now you will notice that the Start Menu doesn't exist anymore! So go with the help of your keyboard to the File Explorer, go to /Windows and look for the folder on the Old Language that contains the Start Menu Folder, now rename it to: Start Menu. Then inside rename the folder that contains the Links to your programs to Programs and Create or Rename a Folder called Settings. All of them should be inside /Windows/Start Menu
The original work was made by our friend Asukal. Thank you very much for your hard work! And you can view the original post for the HTC Universal and the Languages Pack at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=267541&page=2
you can download all the CAB's that Asukal made with a lot of different languages (some of them are not finisihed) at: http://buzzdev.net/components/com_s...les/UI_LNG_SWT_beta_20060629193323_Asukal.rar
Feel free to ask me any question, I will try to do my best!
I will try to post some screen shots later...
bogusiano said:
Hi guys, I just wanted to let you know that I have managed to translate 99% of all the WM5 interface to English or almost any language. The secret has been found long time ago by our friend Asukal: http://asukal.net/blog/
Some things like the battery panel, the soft keys on the Communication Manager are missing and others are not translated, maybe somebody can tell us how can we complete this work on the Athena.
Instructions:
1) Install ENG_mui.cab or any other desired language. Don't install ENG_Notifi_COM_BT or any other since they will change some settings.
2) Now you will notice that the Start Menu doesn't exist anymore! So go with the help of your keyboard to the File Explorer, go to /Windows and look for the folder on the Old Language that contains the Start Menu Folder, now rename it to: Start Menu. Then inside rename the folder that contains the Links to your programs to Programs and Create or Rename a Folder called Settings. All of them should be inside /Windows/Start Menu
The original work was made by our friend Asukal. Thank you very much for your hard work! And you can view the original post for the HTC Universal and the Languages Pack at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=267541&page=2
you can download all the CAB's that Asukal made with a lot of different languages (some of them are not finisihed) at: http://buzzdev.net/components/com_s...les/UI_LNG_SWT_beta_20060629193323_Asukal.rar
Feel free to ask me any question, I will try to do my best!
I will try to post some screen shots later...
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Thank you so much for sharing this information with us, good news !
Camera stopped working
The tweak works nice but camera application could not start. Will check further later. Meanwhile I have restored backup
I solved this by replacing /Windows/Camera.exe with one of the Camera.exe.* which size is 404 KBytes. Sorry but I can't remember the exact name.
victoradjei said:
The tweak works nice but camera application could not start. Will check further later. Meanwhile I have restored backup
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bogusiano said:
I solved this by replacing /Windows/Camera.exe with one of the Camera.exe.* which size is 404 KBytes. Sorry but I can't remember the exact name.
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where did you get the camera files from?
I got them from my /Windows directory they have been renamed by Asukal's translator. They have the extension: *.0404.mui
So the original file of Camera.exe (the one in Chinnese) has been renamed to Camera.exe.0404.mui, so once Asukal's CAB has been installed, rename Camera.exed to Camera.exe.old and rename Camera.exe.0404.mui to Camera.exe
In fact once you rename the working Camera.exe you will find a different Icon, like more "fashion". Hahaha!
faisal.husain said:
where did you get the camera files from?
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Camera working now
I have the camera working now
I followed the instructions above, but before the procedure I created a folder on the storage card and copied all the file in the windows folder named camera for preservation
NB: I INSTALLED THE TWO CABS TO THE STORAGE CARD
ALL COPYING AND RE-NAMING WAS DONE WITH TOTAL COMMANDER
1. Ran the Language switcher cab and do a soft re-set.
2. May not be needed, but I started the switcher application and changed the language to English. Nothing changed of course
3. Installed the English mui and clicked ok for reset.
4. Copied all the camera files (4 of them, counting in Camera.exe.0413) to the Windows folder of device
5. Copied all content of the Windows sub-folders Start Menu and Programs from the old language Dutch in my case, to the new English folders.
6. Did same as in 5. for all the folders I wanted to re-name which would not take the new name
7.Camera works as normal, but I did not see the Microdrive to select in the initial settings. I believe that can be sorted with reg-edit or something else, but that is not important for me at the moment. Have not tested the front camera etc. I need to go and have a meal.
Am continueing to re-name the folders and checking the functions as I go along. Happy tweaking to all of you! Many thanks to Bogusiano and Wu.
Cheers
Very good! I am happy for you! I think this the closest we can get until a WWE ROM for the Dopod U1000 is released, for me at least, this is enough to enjoy my device meanwhile!
victoradjei said:
I have the camera working now
I followed the instructions above, but before the procedure I created a folder on the storage card and copied all the file in the windows folder named camera for preservation
NB: I INSTALLED THE TWO CABS TO THE STORAGE CARD
ALL COPYING AND RE-NAMING WAS DONE WITH TOTAL COMMANDER
1. Ran the Language switcher cab and do a soft re-set.
2. May not be needed, but I started the switcher application and changed the language to English. Nothing changed of course
3. Installed the English mui and clicked ok for reset.
4. Copied all the camera files (4 of them, counting in Camera.exe.0413) to the Windows folder of device
5. Copied all content of the Windows sub-folders Start Menu and Programs from the old language Dutch in my case, to the new English folders.
6. Did same as in 5. for all the folders I wanted to re-name which would not take the new name
7.Camera works as normal, but I did not see the Microdrive to select in the initial settings. I believe that can be sorted with reg-edit or something else, but that is not important for me at the moment. Have not tested the front camera etc. I need to go and have a meal.
Am continueing to re-name the folders and checking the functions as I go along. Happy tweaking to all of you! Many thanks to Bogusiano and Wu.
Cheers
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bogusiano said:
I got them from my /Windows directory they have been renamed by Asukal's translator. They have the extension: *.0404.mui
So the original file of Camera.exe (the one in Chinnese) has been renamed to Camera.exe.0404.mui, so once Asukal's CAB has been installed, rename Camera.exed to Camera.exe.old and rename Camera.exe.0404.mui to Camera.exe
In fact once you rename the working Camera.exe you will find a different Icon, like more "fashion". Hahaha!
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thanks M8 works a treat
I have WM 5 chinese edition, I installed the englsh mui, after that, the when i create a new sms, the sms application hangs. Therefore i am unable to create sms nor open smses.
Please help
thanks
i just put together a cab file (for personal use) to remove sms threading (due to upgrading roms alot etc)
however i have hit a brick wall.
i do not know how to make the device restart after install?
i have compared to other cab files but the only difference is the other cabs install files not registry?
i'm not all that good with programming however i would really like to complete this cab for ease of reloading a new rom - so any input would be grateful - thank you
For cab file creating i use PocketPC Installation Creator. In the menu there is a check box to set the 'reboot after installation' behaviour. I played with it but noticed that my device only rebooted after installation of files. Because i found it to much effort to look into it, i didn't. After all it is quite easy to reboot manually.
You could use MSCEinf to examine different cabs and look for the reboot after installation setting (http://www.codeppc.com/telechargements/msceinf/msceinf.htm)
I also noticed that some people make cab files from .xml files (sleuth for example). Maybe this method has other options than cabarc in combination with inf files.
Cant give you any answers, still hope it will be of any help.
Good luck and post back result if you figured it out.
Arjan
The easiest way tocreate CAB files is to purchase a copy of WINCE Cab Manager from OCP Software
they have just released a new version which supports Vista
i created the xml document then created the cab from it.
should have said that sorry.
so i was looking for a way to restart device via the xml..
thanks for the input so far
Hi!
I'm fed up with the dictionary on my Blackstone.
There are some words which are not contained in the dictionary, so I have to add them. But it's not that easy. Sometimes, I have to enter the new word twice until it's saved and almost always, my added words disappear after some time, so I have to add them again and again.
Is there any solution available or do I have to change any settings?
I hope someone can help me.
Thanks.
Olli
P.S.: This happens on ANY ROM, not on a special one.
Hi,
I've had the same experience.
My sollution:
On the latest Dutty ROM (WM6.5) there is an program named "eT9MyWords". It's a simple word list where you can insert directly all the words you frequently use.
I'm postive that you will be able to download this program if you don't have it already.
I hope that the following will solve your prob.
1) Copy files below, from windows directory to another location
eT9Rudb.Rdb
eT9AsDb.Adb
2) Change attributes from read only to archive
3) Overwrite files in windows folder (Now the files are not in rom)
4) If are still read only you have to change again in Archive (Now you can becouse files are not in rom)
Then, create the following folder inside windows directory
\ET9IMEDB\
(e.g. \Windows\ET9IMEDB\)
Copy files eT9Rudb.Rdb and eT9AsDb.Adb inside \ET9IMEDB directory.
Now, using eT9MyWords.exe or keyboard's 'add word', you can add your custom words which will be saved for ever.
Hey!
Thanks for your ideas. Wasn't looking here for a few days.
I will try your solutions and tell you, if they work.
Hi, my first post here...
I just flashed the Energy 21908 Glass rom...
showpost.php?p=5044378&postcount=2
I was trying to enable the simplified chinese displaying on the phone without installing the IME...
So I installed the font in this thread: Arphic Crystal CHS Fonts
showthread.php?t=700311
However, when it restart, I found some of the interface changed to chinese but some of them remained in english...
Then I tried to uninstall the package but the characters which was in chinese before then displayed as "chequers"
I think the Arphic Crystal CHS Fonts package might be not compatible with the earlier energy rom..
I uploaded the edited cab file which I did some minor change with the registry... So far it works fine!
Please note: the revised cab is only suitable for those who want to read website, contacts, emails and message in chinese. it will not change the interface. the device interface will remain in English~~~
Regarding the TOMTOM issue... After the installation, it pops up an error window showing "bttray.exe is not a valid wince application"...
when I searched through the forum, someone suggested to delete the btcoreif.dll and btsdk30.dll in the rom after installation (but before restart)...
However, it did not work in my case...I tried to delete but the the two files are in rom and not able to be deleted. The cause of the problem is: when you install the tomtom, the older version file (i.e. btcoreif.dll and btsdk30.dll) in tomtom cab will replace the existing file in your rom...And then it could not be deleted or renamed!!! In your case, may be not...
So I deleted this two dll files in the tomtom original cab and then installed in my HD2... it works fine now... no popups, and the bluetooth works well... I uploaded to megaupload for someone who wants a simple solution~~~
megaupload.com/?d=KIED69VX
Lastly, I recommend a software: WinCE CAB Manager. When you open an cab file with this tool on your computer, it will clearly show the file structure... how the cab will modify your registry...what files will be added to your rom...etc.
Cheers,
conant
Your modified Arphic Crystal CHS Fonts package works fine. Thanks!