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question about packages and initflashfile.txt

Hi everybody,
I'm on the way to learn ROM-cooking. On that long trip I reached another hurdle. I've successfully created packages and put them into the OEM folder of the kitchen. So far so good, ROM has been created successfully. But after I've flashed the ROM to the device I found out that the files are exists twice. For example I've created a package from iContact_0.8.cab. Here is a part of the initflashfile.txt:
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root:-Directory("Programme")
Directory("\Programme"):-Directory("iContact")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("default.png","\Windows\default.png")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("default.skn","\Windows\default.skn")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("english.lng","\Windows\iCenglish.lng")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("german.lng","\Windows\iCgerman.lng")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("iContact.exe","\Windows\iContact.exe")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("iphone.png","\Windows\iphone.png")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("iphone.skn","\Windows\iphone.skn")
Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("Settings.exe","\Windows\Settings.exe")
...
After flashing the ROM to the device I have file english.lng in folder \Programme\iContact and I also have file iCenglish.lng in folder \Windows, I have file iContact.exe in \Programme\iContact and I also have iContact.exe in \Windows. I thought an entry like Directory("\Programme\iContact"):-File("iContact.exe","\Windows\iContact.exe") means move file from \Windows to \Programme\iContact.
I found out that I have the same problem with a lot of other packages I've created with package-creator 2.7.
What am I doing wrong?
Tom

initflashfile.txt can not move a file it just creates a copy or a shortcut to the file.
If you want to move a file you must use a xml file.

NikMel said:
initflashfile.txt can not move a file it just creates a copy or a shortcut to the file.
If you want to move a file you must use a xml file.
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@NikMel thank you for that hint. Is that part of provxml files or option.xml? Can you provide an example, please? And sorry that I'm so clueless.
Tom

Ok, I think it is the mxi_<package>_*.provxml what should be created to do this, is that right? Assuming that it is I've created such a file for my package and tried to use it instead of flashfiles.txt. But it seems that the file will not be executed while the ROM has been flashed to the device. Who or what is responsible to execute all the *provxml on the device? Are all *provxml files executed automatically? I found hints that mxip_ and mxipcold_ means that the files are executed during reflashing respect. cold-restarting the device while mxipupdate_ means executing each time the package has been updated.
I have to learn so much ....
Thanks for any help.
Tom

Hi everybody,
ok, it's the mxi_<package>_*.provxml what should doing the stuff. But it seems that it is not executed after flashing the ROM to the device.
I searched a lot of threads in the forum (for example this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398025&page=2). It seems that many other guys have the same problem but I couldn't find a solution.
In the meantime I'm totally confused about UC, Autorun, Autoshortcut etc. etc.. It would be very nice if someone could get me going on. What should be done to get this damned *provxml working??
Tom

Ok,
during further tests I found out that the mxip_<package>_*.provxml is being executed if it only contains Registry entries and/or MakeDir FileOperations. If I add a simple copy how it is done in for example this file: mxip_HtcApps_HTC_Ringtone.provxml the mxip-File is not been executed for whatever reason.
Is there somebody who knows what the reason for this behavior is? In the MS documentation I read something about access rights which could be restricted by OEM manufacturers. Could it be that the problem is caused by missing rights? And if yes, how change it?
Tom

Hi,
mxip_*provxml files are executed during flashing. Ok, that's a fact and it is working for me now. I found out that I only can use <characteristic type="Copy"> within the provxml. Once I used <characteristic type="Move"> the provxml will not be executed due to an error.
In fact all files from OEM packages goes into \windows and if someone uses a mxip_*provxml to implement those package for example in \Programme the files are duplicated. It seems not to be possible to remove the source files from \windows.
I did a test with rapiconfig.exe /p mxip_iContact08_100.provxml. If the provxml contains <characteristic type="Move"> I got an error message Config failed (0x80070005): Zugriff verweigert. After changing the provxml and replacing all "Move" with "Copy" the command works as expected.
Then I tried to delete a source file from the windows folder with TotalCommander running on the device. But it is not possible to delete the file.
Is there a way to delete the source files from the windows folder? Is it possible to put the source files from packages in an other folder than \windows?
Thanks for any advice.
Tom

Hi there,
Just want to tell you that i'm following this thread with great interest, as I also want to learn about cooking rom's, when I have some spare time.
So, please keep posting your updates on this matter.
@ all rom kookers and devellopers~
please share what you know, isn't that the spirit of Xda forum? It's the only way to get further, the more people thinking means more and faster advances been made.
Cheers

tomduke99 said:
Is there a way to delete the source files from the windows folder?
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This is not possible becaue the files are part of the ROM I think. This has to be done before the ROM is created. But I'm not sure whether this is possible I don't think so, this would require the kitchen to do all the stuff with the mxip*provxml.
tomduke99 said:
Is it possible to put the source files from packages in an other folder than \windows?
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All files from the kitchen stored in \windows. Does the kitchen knows something about the structure of the filesystem? Shouldn't this be provided by the package tool resp. by BuildOS? Or am I being completely off track?
Thanks for any advice.
Tom[/QUOTE]

I think the best workaround for this problem is to use the automated WM customization.
Cook your ROM with only the stuff you want to leave in the Windows folder. Check all initflashfiles.dat and *.provxml files, and remove them from the ROM! Leave only one initflashfiles.dat file, that will create the permanent folders (PermDir directive) and copy the checkautorun.lnk to the startup folder. This shortcut, in theory, is the only duplicate you will have in your whole ROM.
Then build a CAB file to install all files you need outside the windows folder.
Build an ExtROM with this cab file, a config.txt file and the autorun.exe file (see tutorials around the forums on creating an extrom).
Build your nbh file with os.nb and extrom.nb, and flash!
If all goes well, you will see the rom booting, then starting customization, then resetting, and when the phone comes back, you will have a nice, clean, duplicate-free ROM.
I didn´t try any of it, it´s just a theory.
Hope it helps.
Eduardo

Try the following:
<characteristic type="FileOperation">
<characteristic type="yourfile.foo">
<characteristic type="Move">
<parm name="Source" value="\Windows\yourfile.foo" translation="install"/>
<parm name="RemoveAttributes" value="R" />
<parm name="RemoveAttributes" value="S" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
</characteristic>

XML Coding help

I am working on my new Raphael kitchen and having a small problem. I have two options. One for my custom icons that get placed in the program folder or sub folders from there. The other is for the default icons.
First thing I want to do with the XML coding that will be in a cab is to delete some shortcuts when the cab is run.
Is this the correct setup for deleting files
Code:
<characteristic type="FileOperation">
<characteristic type="\Path\to\Target File.ext" translation="install">
<characteristic type="Delete">
<parm name="ForceDelete"/>
The other setup would be to move files. Would anyone be kind enough if you know how, to show me how to move files with XML coding?
Thanks. I would search around but spent countless hours working on the kitchen and just looking to see if someone was willing to lend a hand.
I know how to create CABs and all that...just looking for some help with the XML coding.
Thanks in advance!

[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>
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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.

Removing something from registry with .xml

Hello,
I have a question.
For a answer i already looked around at the net and have read some threads at xda, modaco, and some site at msdn.
The short version: how do i remove a dir from the register with a .xml file?
The long version:
I need to remove a dir from the registry.
I opened a new text document and saved it as _setup.xml.
In this .xml file i wrote:
<characteristic type="Registry">
<nocharacteristic type="HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\DeviceBeta" />
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
After that i opened Quickcab in the first field I put in by application name 1 and by owner 1.
By the second screen I add the _setup.xml file to the windows folder
At the next screen i do nothing and click on create.
I save it as _setup.cab.
After the .cab file is maked i move it to my phone and run it from my phone.
It says that evreything is installed and so on.
But when i reboot my device nothing happened and the dir. at the register is still there.
What am i doing wrong?
Do i need to put something more in the .cab file?

Please respect forum rules no double posts.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=647953
On that note thread closed.

[SOLVED] Delete files in ProvXML doesn't work

Hi,
I try to delete *_manila files via provXML but that fails with error 0x80070005.
Here you can see what I do foreach file
Code:
<characteristic type="\Windows\00061bfb_manila" translation="install">
<characteristic type="Delete">
<parm name="RemoveAttributes" value="R" />
<parm name="RemoveAttributes" value="S" />
<parm name="ForceDelete"/>
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
<characteristic type="\Windows\000bbc87_manila" translation="install">
<characteristic type="Delete">
<parm name="RemoveAttributes" value="R" />
<parm name="RemoveAttributes" value="S" />
<parm name="ForceDelete"/>
</characteristic>
</characteristic>
Please help!
MadMatt

Are you trying to delete a rom file? It doesn't work. Just remove the file from your kitchen.

Farmer Ted said:
Are you trying to delete a rom file? It doesn't work. Just remove the file from your kitchen.
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Yes, I want to delete it, but only afther it's copied to \Extendir\Manila Search for extendir and you'll know what I want to do. But indeed, I fear that it are ROM files... Is there another way to get them there in first boot?

That's why it's a rom file. There's no deleting them. If you could delete rom files, you could totally eff up your device rather easily. The way I move batch groups of files is with zip files. You can load dozens or hundreds of files into a zip file (which is a single, compressed rom file) and have them quickly copied to other locations using a mortscript. It's much faster than a cab install, and doesn't load any of the uninstall crap into the file system/registry/databases. There's really no point in copying one file at a time into the \Extendir directory, as you'll be defeating the purpose of using Extendir, so if you want to use extendir, you'll either have to move the files there with a mortscript/unzip or with a cab file, or just copy them from your sd card to the extendir directory. In the latter case, you could probably just put them in the extendir folder on your sd card and not even worry about it.
Here's an example of an unzipping mortscript:
UnZipALL("\Windows\Bing.zip","\Windows\")
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I have a zip-folder with all the Bing sub-folders in it (\audio and \xaml). The script unzips the files into windows, where the rest of the Bing files and modules are located. In total, 104 files are stored in the zip folder, so I've basically been able to replace 104 rom files that would need to be copied to another directory with 2, which lowers the rom file count by a lot. If you put all your manila files in zip folder, and then unzip it to \extendir\manila, you'll save on the rom file count, which is basically the entire point of using extendir. The unzipping only works if the directory has already been created and also if there are no over-writes required. You could also make the directories by adding these commands to the beginning of the script:
MkDir("\Extendir\")
MkDir("\Extendir\Manila\")
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Okay, I gave this a try, but extracting using a MortScript doesn't work... Or do I need some packages to be able to run a Mscr file?
This is what I have in my Config_AP.txt file
Code:
CFG: \WINDOWS\config_end.txt
CFG: \WINDOWS\Madmatt.txt
And in my Madmatt.txt (that will contain all customization made by me):
Code:
EXEC: \Windows\ManilaExtendir.mscr
But thats not working with this in my ManilaExtendir.mscr file:
Code:
MkDir("\Extendir\")
MkDir("\Extendir\Manila\")
UnZipALL("\Windows\Manila_CFC.zip","\Extendir\")
And another question (maybe I should ask this in Extendir thread): How can I cook the Extendir.dll in my XIP? Because when I use the BuildXIP_Of_MSXIPkernel tool (provided by Alexx~) that crashes. I guess that happens because it's a dll and not S000, S001 and so on. But how can I convert?
Thanks for the help you already provided to me! Hope you can help me out with this!

You've got mortscript cooked in, right? Assuming that you do, just test out the unzipping script on your device, and make sure it works before you cook and flash. Put the zip file in \windows and run the script. It may help to delete the directories first, too. And if you're doing a lot of morscript stuff during customization, you could just dump autorun and config.txt's altogether. I did it a while ago, and am really glad that I did. First boot is much faster without autorun. I just have a shortcut called custom.lnk that I have copied into the startup folder with initflashfiles.dat. It points to a mortscript (custom.mscr) that has a queue of unzips in it that does all of my customization; at the end, it deletes the custom.lnk from startup so it doesn't run every time I reset the device. I also import an xml; I don't use cabs, so don't have to deal with them. This is what it looks like (off-topic, but what the hell):
Code:
WriteFile("\Windows\Active sync xml.lnk","1#\Windows\dF_TaskMgr.exe /provxml \WINDOWS\zzz-Active Sync.xml")
#runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipFpseCE.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\Unzipmotweet.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipRescoAudio.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipResco.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipRescoPhoto.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipRescoRadio.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipSchema.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipUCWEB.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\StartMenu.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipTemplates.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\Unzip1.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\UnzipBing.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\Restore.mscr")
runwait("\WINDOWS\cleanup.mscr")
run("\Windows\Refresh.lnk")
run("\Windows\Active sync xml.lnk")
SetFileAttribs("\Windows\Active sync xml.lnk","system",FALSE)
delete("\Windows\Active sync xml.lnk")
SetFileAttribs("\Windows\StartUp\Custom.lnk","system",FALSE)
SetFileAttribs("\Windows\StartUp\Custom.lnk","readonly",FALSE)
delete("\Windows\StartUp\Custom.lnk")
run("\WINDOWS\AEBPlus.exe")
run("\WINDOWS\RKbdInit.exe")
run("\Windows\skbackup.lnk")
I'm not sure what to tell you about building the XIP; I was using EVK when I played around with extendir, and it rebuilt it w/o problem.

Thanks! And how can I check if I have MortScript installed? What packages do I need to cook in?

If you have to ask, it's not installed, lol. It's not native winmo software. Here's a package; I changed the default icon because I find it annoying. The package is in oem format; you can either convert it to an EXT or probably put it in your OEM directory.

Farmer Ted said:
If you have to ask, it's not installed, lol. It's not native winmo software. Here's a package; I changed the default icon because I find it annoying. The package is in oem format; you can either convert it to an EXT or probably put it in your OEM directory.
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Thanks! I'll take a look for what I can use MortScript too! I like it! The only thing that doesn't work is Extendir now... But I'll post that in the Extendir thread. This one can be closed. Thanks Farmer Ted.

Ok, I'll close it. The 0-commands.txt file in the package is a quick list of mortscript commands. I put a 0 on it so that it pops up to the top of the\windows folder and is easy to access. You can delete it if you don't want it. There's also a much more thorought manual in pdf form out there, if you search for it.