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Modify Cabs

Hi,
I have a cab file of Wm5torage which is asking about restart or not after installation, the problem is that i put this file in my extended rom, to make it installed after a hard reset.
The probleme is the question of restart or no, it hangs the installation.And I have to reboot it myself.
So i would like to know how to avoid this question by modifying the Cab.
Thanks for your futur answers
Herc. 8)

You can use MSCEInf (http://preview.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?soft=1519) to see what is inside a cab. Then you can repackage it yourself.
Cheers
Mark

Actually, it's not that simple in this case.
I was hoping the author of the program might see this post and answer you, but let me give it a shot for now.
The reset is done by the cabs setup.dll (it may have a different name inside the cab). Using MSCEInf markvan mentioned or CE Cab Manager (there is a demo version that will run 15 times) you can remove this dll from the cab. Trouble is it may contain other functionality (like reg settings) needed during the installation so the app won't install properly without it.
Sorry.

MSCEInf and SetupDLL.dll
Yes, i have omitted in the last version published of MSCEInf to extract the setup DLL, but the name of the setup DLL in the cab is always ".999". So, for now you can extract it by Winzip or Cabextract.
If there is no file with this extension, there is not setup DLL.
But in the tab : Generalities, you find the name of the setup DLL if it exists.
Future version of MSCEInf (vesion 1.4) will extract the setup DLL. This new version will also do these things :
- Drag and Drop from the Tab Files to the Explorer.
- Context Menu on Files in the Tab to open it with associated application or with Notepad.
- Use Names Folder for extracting.
- read also _setup.xml and do the same as for traditional INF and shows all things in the cab. It also rebuilds the traditional Inf from the XML.
Regards, Benoît

when i use cabs in ext rom which require feedback from the user
and it dont respond to touchscreen i found that
i can just use the action button to choose which answer it should be

Hi,
I extracted the dll and used reshack to edit it but i just see 2 messages in
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And i don't think that just remove the restart message will solve my prob.
If you have any other idea...
Bye
Herc. 8)

Dll resources have nothing to do with its activities.
The only way to replace it is to know exactly what it does either by asking the author or by viewing the source code (if available).
My advice is this: try installing without the dll. If the app works, then you can dump the dll all together, if not try contacting the program author for help.

hercule18 said:
Hi,
I have a cab file of Wm5torage which is asking about restart or not after installation, the problem is that i put this file in my extended rom, to make it installed after a hard reset.
The probleme is the question of restart or no, it hangs the installation.And I have to reboot it myself.
So i would like to know how to avoid this question by modifying the Cab.
Thanks for your futur answers
Herc. 8)
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Post the cab - i will have a go at modifying it for you - i think its the setup.xml that needs changing.
EDIT managed what you asked (omitted setup.dll and modified setup.xml)- can get rid of the destination dialog as well if you like assuming like me you always install to \program files\wm5torage. Just need to know what version you use.

hi,
thanks for help.I'm using the 1.71 of wm5torage.How to post the file?
bye
herc. 8)

Hi - i use 1.7 - if you want 1.71 you add it as an attachment to your post. It works as you want - do you want no destination dialog as well? I am at work at the moment - will post the modified cab tonight

Modified cab attached - its most up to date version 1.72.
mods are:
1. No setup.dll so no request to restart device (not required anyhow)
2. Installs shortcut to start menu\program files rather than start menu\accessories
3. Installs straight to \program files\wm5torage rather than having a destination dialog.

Many thanks for your help
Bye
Herc. 8)

HTC Touch dialer w/ smartdial based on Jimm98y's dialer!

Here's the cab file for my Jimm98y Touch dialer,thanks to KidGixxer
http://rapidshare.com/files/37804431/jambaj0e_Touch_dialer.cab.html
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I figured out how to customize Jimm98y dialer. It's a great, stable dialer that has smartdialer working perfectly.
First install Jimm98y dialer, then go to /windows and look for all the .png files that begin with Jimm98y. Copy those files to your computer and change them using the original as templates.
Update: I got HTC Touch dialer in portrait and landscape done.
Here's the PNG files you'll need for the Jimm98y dialer. All you have to do is:
Extract the files
Copy them into /windows folder in your pocket pc.
Overwrite the files.
Reset the phone.
Voila!
http://rapidshare.com/files/37636065/HTC_Touch_Dialer_for_Jimm98y.zip.html
LINK TO ORIGINAL JIMM98Y DIALER
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282570&highlight=jimm98y

nice dialer. will give a try later on. thanks for sharing

I finished the Jimm98y landscape and portrait HTC Touch dialer. I added the HTC logo for the portrait. Enjoy!
http://rapidshare.com/files/37614145/HTC_Touch_Dialer_for_Jimm98y.zip.html

Great work..!
I will try it..!

whats the chances of making this into an actual cab file to just install once instead of messing around with copying files?
im sure mfrazz could help with that!
looks fantastic by the way!

this one looks alot better than the HTC one. lol i wasnt a big fan of that bright color it had on it

Here's the file, but uploaded to XDA.

Ugly graphics %-)

zamsky1 said:
Ugly graphics %-)
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Ugly graphics? Well,I am copying HTC on this one

jambaj0e said:
Here's the file, but uploaded to XDA.
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would like to try it,is this the CAB file?

chg1282002 said:
would like to try it,is this the CAB file?
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It looks like a ZIP file to me
Install instructions:
- Download and install the 'Jimm98y' dialer.
- Extract the files from the ZIP file in this thread.
- Copy all files >> /windows/ on your pocketpc (overwrite all files).
- Soft reset your device
It was even in the first thread, but now you really can't miss!

on exec don't work, hic

For those that want this as a cab file, it is pretty simple to do. Get a cab manager (winCE cab manager) and create a new cab with the files in there.

The smartdail on jimmy's dailer somehow not working on my BA. Any BA user encounter this problem?

DOes it works in VGA screens?

cicciocant said:
DOes it works in VGA screens?
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Nope, this is a QVGA version..

I included the cab file in my first post that merges the Touch skin and Jimm98y's dialer, courtesy of KidGixxer

Smart Dial not working
I really love this skin, have done since the first jimmy98y dialer.
The problem is that my smart dial doesn't work.
My dialer looks like the one on the first post without the smart dial. Also, my left softkey is "Hide Keypad.
Any ideas?
(The cab wouldn't install by the way, I just copied the files into the windows folder manually)
Thanks and great work!

Oh wow, I don't know then. I never seen it like that....anyone else having this same problem?

Here's my take on the Call log buttons. They are based on the HTC logo =)
Just download them, extract them, and copy them to the /windows folder of your PPC
http://rapidshare.com/files/38770701/HTC_Logo_Buttons.zip.html

is there any way to change start icon ?

hi guys
is there any way to change start icon ?
icon that can be replaced with the orignal start icon !
WM6

no reply !

as far as i know only with programs like wisbar advance.

there is a DLL you have to edit..i cant remember its name..i will PM you once i remember

pm me it as well,

me too !!!!!

all right here is is how its done
extract the file shell32.exe from rom (or copy it from the windows folder of your device), there is the flag icon included, replace it with our own icon (resolution 21 x 18 pixels) and save the file with a new filename. copy it to your device in windows folder and change the registry settings "HKLM\init\Launch50" to the new filename. restart your device.
hope it works..

There is No Shell32.exe file in the windows directory on the phone. ????

Bump..Bump..

If anyone does manage to do this, can you post here what you did and maybe even the modified .dll file?
Thanks!

lolz you didnt think it could be extracted easily...First you have to Dump the ROM and then convert the module using package tool..lolz..i thought maybe this much detail is not required..

ather90 said:
all right here is is how its done
extract the file shell32.exe from rom (or copy it from the windows folder of your device)
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Sure sounded easy enough -- didn't say dump rom. I have some software that will take apart an .exe file. If I had the file. Its not there in the windows folder of my device.

shell32.exe
i extracted this from the htc wm6 x7500 rom it should be the same but the res might be double cause the x7500 is 640x480 if this does not work point me to where your rom is and i will dump it and post the file

could someone suggest a resource editor to make the changes, apparently Resource Hacker won't get the job done.

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
i change mine to green apple.
u can change it using resource hacker and search for the file shellres.96.dll, open icon 288 and 289 also u can change ur wait cursor.
bout im using wm6.1 rom for wizard
sorry for my bad english.

i used wisbar advance to change my start icon

grinminded said:
i change mine to green apple.
u can change it using resource hacker and search for the file shellres.96.dll, open icon 288 and 289 also u can change ur wait cursor.
bout im using wm6.1 rom for wizard
sorry for my bad english.
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Could you tell me what the size of the pic must be (16x16?)
how can i extract the dll from windows folder, it says "can't copy, parameter is wrong"
and could you upload some? or your dll?
very great work

marcelvanblankers said:
Could you tell me what the size of the pic must be (16x16?)
and could you upload some?
very great work
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icon # 288 > 21x16 96dpi
icon # 289 > 16x16 96dpi
sorry guys i forgot to tell u that u need to cook ur rom and replace the original shellres.96.dll
i try to make a cabfile and install it in my device but no luck.
sorry for my bad english.

Hi grinminded
I start in the cooking and i would like to change this icon like that (with mine )
Can you detailled to me how to do it with some pictures?
I really thank you if you can.

It's again me What would you say by 96dPi what is this sort of value? can you post your apple Pictures? the background Must be transparent or white? wIth what software did you create your apple pictures? Wow !! lot of questions!

[HINT] Using Myriad JAVA taken from SE X2

Hello everybody,
Maybe a couple of you are like me not really satisfied with the integrated JBlend. It doesn't create shortcuts, looks bad etc. ...
For me the Java-client of the SE Xperia X2 did solve that problem. You can load it here: *KLICK* (Post 2)
Install it and if you're not using WWE-Rom then do the following changes within the registry:
ultrashot said:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps\Esmertec Java]
"ProgramsGamesURL"="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Games" ;this
"ProgramsURL"="\\Windows\\Start Menu\\Programs"
\\Start Menu\\Programs\\Games is a language-dependent part
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Do a softreset and install any midlets you want. Shortcuts will be created by default (see my screen). With this JAVA-client it is also possible to run midlets in Landscape mode (2nd screen) - added Opera Mini to rotation support with BsB-Tweak.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If you want to open your midlets that are already installed on your device then go to Windows/java and simply click all the *.jar-files within that folder. They will now automatically install with the new JAVA-suite.
Maybe someone likes it as I do.
Cheers.

I downloaded the java from your link and installed it. however, I can't seem to find it in the list of programs. How do I access the new java engine? I am using WWE ROM.

As I said you have to reinstall your installed Midlets (can be found in Windows/java, *.jar-files). Then shortcuts will be created in your start menu. To see a list of all installed Midlets go to Settings (Wm6.5, not Sense), System and click on "Java".

Wonderful!
Thanks for sharing! Im using it now..
Great tip!!

Scrammy said:
Thanks for sharing! Im using it now..
Great tip!!
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You're welcome!

hi what version opera mini did you get (link pls)
i cant get it to install . it get half way three times then fails
thx
marty

So then load it via PC. *KLICK*

ok story so far, removed myriad installed opera mini 5 beta 2 worked ok
reinstalled myriad this time to device reset then reinstalled opera , this time it worked but its working on jblend still how do i get it on myriad
also shortcut on start menu always reinstalls it
help appreciated otherwise i'll get bored and not bother lol
thx
marty

I have installed this on my Xperia X1, though when I try to run a file for Example: "Jbenchmark3D" it comes up with a message saying "could not start the JBenchmark3D application"
Any ideas what could be wrong? the icons for each app shows up in my programs list, they just done run (when I try they show the message above)
I hope someone can help..

Can it Run on Samsung i900/i908?
Hi, I installed Myriad Java on my Samsung Omnia i908, but whenever I run the Jar file, it just caused a certification problem. Can Myriad Java support Samsung i900/i908?
Thanks!

hey i tried to install myriad java on my omnia i8000 running winmo 6.1 official rom but it says "either it is not signed with a trusted certificate certificate error or one of the component cannot be found. try reinstalling." can u please upload the extracted jbed.exe in ur \windows dir please . . . . thank you.

I would like to know how can we change the fonts size in Myriad Java? In Esmertec Jbed, we could edit the fonts via registry tweaks, but I have not found similar tweak for Myriad Java. Anyone knows how?

[SOLVED] searching for an image in kitchen=no luck??? [dialer keypad image]

i have a bug on my rom because of an image.
the image is on the dial pad screen.
im searching for the image of the button to make the dial keypad/keyboard popup/down?
(ill be able to supply a screenshot later but not atm)
whats the image name and where can it be found in my evk?
cheers dudes, muchly appreciated
Rn

Did you check in your phone canvas package? If it's not visible in there it may be in one of the .dlls like phcan.dll or phcanrc.dll (I can't remember their exact names), but I'm pretty sure it's an image that you can see if you open up your phone canvas package. If it's in a .dll, you can use a program like Rezhack to open and edit .dlls.

Anything like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10697671#post10697671
If this is the same issue I have then I believe its the .dlls phcanhtc.dll & phcanrc.dll that need modifying, however I don't know how to nor have I had any help in how....
The images are 'Dialer_Contact_down.png' & 'Dialer_Contact_up.png' and should be in the phonecanvas package.
Andy

help for help
cheers dudes, ill see what i can find from the info you mentioned.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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and yeah, its that little f*cka, ive wasted pure time lookin for that!
ADB100 said:
however I don't know how to nor have I had any help in how....
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to edit dll's you need 'ResHacker' (resource hacker)
quick tutorial:
drag and drop the dll OR exe you want to edit onto the ResHacker.exe and it will open. everything inside the dll OR exe will be shown and you can edit it, eg icons
select the icon and right click
now replace resourse with your custom icon
*the number on the folder is the icon number - not the number on the icon
to make your own icons i suggest you use 'IcoFX'
install IcoFx and open it.
got to TOOLS/BATCH PROSESS
add images to that you want as icons
*dont use transparent images, it will turn out crap
select 48x48 and XP Colours
save
now go to TOOLS/RESOURCE EDITOR
click the 'add icon' and add the 'new' icons
now save but put .dll at the end of what ever you name it as
this creates a dll with your custom icons
cba explaining the rest but if ya realy wana know - pm
Rn

update
found it
to save you editing them:
Rn
(no dll's need modifying for this btw just thought id mention it, ive searched the dlls mentioned and none contain icons)
(infact i searched all the dlls in the canvas folder )
BIG thanks!

OK, so what does your dialer look like now? Is there no dialpad icon at all now?
I understand how reshacker works, however I don't think its Icons that need editing in the .dll's - its other stuff?
I have lived with the annoying cut-off for a while now but would be keen to see it fixed....
raving_nanza said:
found it
to save you editing them:
Rn
(no dll's need modifying for this btw just thought id mention it, ive searched the dlls mentioned and none contain icons)
(infact i searched all the dlls in the canvas folder )
BIG thanks!
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yeah, there is basicly no image now, my images are fully transparent..
which is what i wanted, ill upload a screenshot later, AFK = using blackstone at the moment and cant upload a screenshot but i will when im back home, ill show you what its like on my rom.
Rn
*btw im using wm6.1 if it makes a differance?

...
yo dude
Rn

I didn't think I was going to like it, but I do. I might have to jack your idea! Thanks for posting the screenie!

...
hi dudes,
i finaly released my rom
if you want to check out what i done with those canvas images
there are screenshots for most of the open windows
link in signature
let me know what ya think
Rn
fyi, i have added you guys to my "thanks list" on the rom thread for helping me find the image