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initFlashFileGenerator

Ok guys, i've been using the Molski.Biz HTC Wizard Custom Rom Cooking Pack and started to create my own rom. I was quite tired to create/modifing the initFlashFile.dat file every time by hand.
So i created this little tool. It will regenerate automaticaly the structure and will merge it with the original initFlashFile.dat.
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Requirement : Java Runtime (exe should indicate if it's needed or not)
Usage :
1 - modify the initFlashFileGenerator.bat and provide the good uri for 3 variables
set ROOT=C:\DEVPACK\ROMDUMP\root"
set INPUT="C:\DEVPACK\ROMDUMP\dump\initflashfiles.dat"
set OUTPUT="initflashfiles.dat"
ROOT : containe the file structure you want to integrate
INPUT : The original initflashfiles.dat
OUTPUT : The generated initflashfiles.dat (original merged with the discovered structure provide by INPUT)
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2 - run the .bat file
3 - replace the original initflashfiles.dat with the new one
4 - You will need to copy all the new files from the root directory (and sub content too) into the C:\DEVPACK\ROMDUMP\dump\ to be able to recreate a working rom
You'll also find the initflashfilegenerator.excluded. It's not really usefull except if you want to exclude directory creation
(Don't forget to double every \ in every path)
NOTE : \Windows will never be "created in" and files inside \Windows\ either but all subdirectories will generated
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Hope it helps, any comment or feature idea will be appreciate
Source will not be publish mainly because it's crappy one... But usage of this tool is free !

Wow....sounds great!
Gonna test it out and add it to the pack in a couple of days!
Thanks,
Molski

Hi Naboleo,
You helped me with these *.hv to *.txt files, now you're helping again! Thank you, saves a lot of work. I will modify the batch to my needs!
Leo

Greate software man
Thanks alot

[Q][SOLVED]Change icons using ICO files

Is it possible to change the icon of an EXE, a folder or a shortcut to an icon in the format .ICO or .BMP or something similar?
I know that it is possible to do this if your desired icon is inside a .dll file, but whats about a simple ICO file or a small BMP image? can they be assigned?
On my HD .ico files are opened with Opera and look like a regular Opera file - red "O" in the Explorer ... ugly...
Can someone help?
I want to change the folder icons in the start menu and to use this wonderful icons in TF3D:
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Has no one an idea (((((

A last try to revive this topic.
I just can't believe Windows Mobile doesn't support ICO files!
Can I convert some ICO files to a DLL library using a tiny easy-to-use EXE?

i am also interested in changing folder icons for example.
tried copying a win vista dll to the pocket pc - and use SK Shortcut manager to open it. it worked but the icons were low res, no go for my hd.
i also tried making my own shell library but again encountered a problem. sk shortcut manager opened them, but found out that the icons where lacking transparency - bummer.

i was certain resco explorer could change icons (like windows on your pc can do from win explorer), but when i tried, theres no option i also tried file explorer w/ext's.. no go.. you might try total commander

sounds like you need something like
http://www.shelllabs.com/change_exe_icon.htm
though this is for windows

GOT IT !!!
Now I can customize my own icons
Look into my thread! Here is my DLL! In alpha state Try it out! Use Code: 1 to 17
justr modify the shortcut path of an *.INK file!
for example: "Blablabla\asdfasdf\Prog.exe"?windows\KSicon.dll-1

I maybe have a better idea to change a icon to own customized picture
1. go to http://www.shelllabs.com/iconchanger_download.htm and download the file IconChanger38.exe
2. Customize your own picturer (jpg, bmp, png)
3. Go to http://www.coolutils.com/Online-Image-Converter.php to change the
file extention (jpg, bmp, png) to .ico
4. Copy the (programname).exe from your phone to the Desktop
5. Right click on the (programname).exe and press Change icon
6. Search for the (filename).ico you want to have as icon (search on your desktop)
7. Then press Set and your (programname).exe icon will change
8. Put the changed (programname).exe file on your phone and reboot your phone
That's the trick

Restorator is best way to change icon for any filetypes.
http://www.bome.com/Restorator/
Just open file, search old icon, change with new and save file.

{BiGnAdAd HowTo} Want to Learn How to Make a Cab File? Step by Step Screenshots!

This How To will show you step by step how to create a cab file.
You can cab up anything you want to put on your phone in ANY directory...
Cab Manager Program
I use and recommend WinCE Cab Manager (Get it HERE)
it has a 30 day free trial and is $99 after that...
Sure there are more out there... Feel free to Post
Getting Started
First you will need a file to cab. We will start with a basic single manila file.
i have attached one if you don't already have..
* Here you can simply add a document/picture to your my documents folder
After Installing Open WinCE Cab Manager
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Enter Name's for Company and whatever cab your making
Just Click Next..
Just Click Next Again....
And now click finish...
Now this should be what you have. Displays all info for cab file
Now we need to add the files.
From windows explorer just click and drag the files right on top of Files...
Once you do that the following dialog box pops up...
Here you can change name or attributes
Click Location tab
Here you can choose what directory to put file(s) in. you can also add a new folder
Click Ok
Now back at main screen
Here you can "Allow Uninstall"
also you can Compress
I recommend compressing for files over a meg or two
From the menu click CABINET...PROPERTIES...
Here you can change ALL properties of cab file
Click OK...
Back at the Main Screen...
All left to do is review and Save
You can also add Shortcuts and make changes to the registry...
Now to Save...Choose location and SAVE!

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bignadad said:
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Awesome, thank you!! I'd been looking at some other "how-to-cab" guides, this one seems to be as simple as can be
Looks like I've got my weekend project all lined up now

[TOOL][WINDOWS] - ADB-Filesync - Easily pull files from your Android-device via ADB

Hey there,
i'd like to share a little application i made.
The problem:
I was annoyed by the uncomfortable use of MTP in Windows.
Especially when having more and more files in one folder like the camera folder.
Windows needs several minutes to get the complete filelist.
The solution:
i created a little application which pulls files from your android-device via adb.
the app checks all specified folders from the configuration-file and pulls all files which are not existing to the destination folder.
there is also an option to change the created/modified timestamp of images/videos by parsing the filename. this function may be useful for sorting your pictures/videos.
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Setting up the app:
the app creates all necessary files on the first start.
after creating, it automatically opens the configuration-file for you to edit it.
there is a comment in every line to understand what the application will do.
there are a couple more of options, read the ini-file-comments to understand.
Requirements:
- Microsoft .Net Framework 4.0
- the ability to modify a textfile
- ADB-Debugging must be enabled on your device
- the internal path you want to sync from your android-device
if you don't know the path, install "es file explorer" or any other file-explorer and try to find out the path. see screenshot...
if you like this tool feel free to donate.
THX and have fun!​
ignore the following files
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It's a great idea but the tool does not really work well. I tried many different things now and it either didn't sync at all saying there were no files to copy or only copies the one given directory without subdirectories.
I hope it's not programmed that way since it'd be very un-useful for those who'd want to make a backup of their phone before flashing (as example me right now).
Good idea tho, really like it yet!

Hi, thanks for your work. I have a Zenfne 2 and this works for me, but i need to copy all the sdcard folder and subfolders. What i need to do?

Great no-nonsense tool!
Allow me to recommend two minor additions
1) For JPG and PNG file, examine the "DATE TAKEN" meta-tag, and use this for filestamp (by an option)
2) A flag for Traverse Subdirs.
(If not easy on the source side, it could be OK with the destination side, one could easily do a initial full copy in explorer)
ADD:
3) An option NOT to try to supply it's own ADB.exe, without a confirmation dialogue as this might be wrong compared to the version used on the system...
...And a tiny bug.
4) When "OpenAfterCopyOnly" is selected and multiple sync-sections is in use, it should ONLY open the destination folders for the dirs that got new files, not all destinations.

Thanks! Just used this to solve my issue. Phone rebooted within 2 minutes, so doing it straight didn't work for me. Good work!

People interested in this, might find this little tool PortableDevicesIncrementalCopy helpful too
It can do INCREMENTAL copies via MTP of the entire tree, so very handy and reasonably quick to keep a backup including all your images on your PC
https://eskerahn.dk/wordpress/?p=1668
Note it is not a MIRROR-function, so files deleted on the device will stay on the PC.

Not work on my pc. Error cannot write file.

[Solved] [ADB] [Batch] Install Apps over ADB using .bat script by-mBEDed

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Install apps over ADB
Install apks on any Android device running any Android version over ADB!​
Hi all,
From a long time i was fiddling around with a problem of installing/downloading apps after installing a new ROM.
Thus i came up with an idea of a Batch File to install all of your apks from your system
to your phone in a few tips and taps. Hah! Found my solution .
How does it look?
To see some screenshots, please click below.
Tested on
The script had been tested on Nexus 5x, Nexus 5, Moto G4 but should work on any android device.
Downloads
Google Drive - Here is the link to Drive.
Link Below - You can also find the file below.
Installation instructions
Prerequisites
1. Platform Tools for Windows (ADB),
2. APK files,
3. Target phone connected to PC and
4. A cup of COFFEE or TEA as you like it.
Process
1. Download it from the attachments below or from the drive link above or here.
2. Copy the file to the ADB folder.
3. Execute the file.
4. You can either place your apps in "D:\Apps" folder. (Sllloooowwwww.....)
OR​Change the folder location in batch file itself. (Requires some Coding Skills)
OR​Batch file will ask you to change the location, if required. (Easy Installation, Pick Me!)
Troubleshooting
I don't think it's needed. But even then if you get any problem do write. I'll be happy to resolve it.
Enjoy, and also don't forget to write anything (Good, Bad or Thanks etc.)!

thank you so much if works like a charm!

Been locking for something similar.
Is it possible to take that script to next level, and make it as, a list of apps, and for them to be downloaded on the phone. I mean give order through ADB for each apps step by step, instead of folder, to be downloaded.

how to add online option like google drive folder in to the script