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How to extract a cab file?

Hi,
This might sound stupid but I have searched all over for a program that lets me extract/read .cab files for PPC and change some settings to create a new one. Can anyone help me with the programs/links for such programs that I can use to extract and remake .cab files?
Thanks!

altaf23 said:
Hi,
This might sound stupid but I have searched all over for a program that lets me extract/read .cab files for PPC and change some settings to create a new one. Can anyone help me with the programs/links for such programs that I can use to extract and remake .cab files?
Thanks!
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I use winzip.
--M

altaf23 said:
Hi,
This might sound stupid but I have searched all over for a program that lets me extract/read .cab files for PPC and change some settings to create a new one. Can anyone help me with the programs/links for such programs that I can use to extract and remake .cab files?
Thanks!
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WINCE Cab Manger, but it is not cheap!!!

Winzip doesn't extract the cab files for ppc.

altaf23 said:
Winzip doesn't extract the cab files for ppc.
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ZipGenius does CAB as well as RAR, 7-zip, and more, and its Free. I've pretty much dumped Winzip over ZipGenius.
http://www.zipgenius.it/

I just reread your question... ZipGenius will extract but I don't believe it will make or update PPC CABs. (I've never tried that, just used it to pull cabs apart to see whats in them)

funman said:
WINCE Cab Manger, but it is not cheap!!!
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bingo!
or you can crack it for free

[HELP] Unable to replace a dll in ROM

Hi Experts,
I am working on modding the stock WM6.5 dialer by editing 'tapres.dll.0409.mui'. I have been successful in modding and skinning the complete dialer, but the dialer only works when this modded file ( tapres.dll.0409.mui) is cooked in the ROM. If this file is used to replace the stock one in the ROM after flashing ( using Total Commander, rename-replace), the dialer fails to load.
I am using Unsigner-> Restorator/PE Explorer-> mSigner( Privileged Developer Certificate).
Doesn't this method work on files in 'ROM' ?
The SDK certificates are also added in the ROM.
Any solution for this issue ?
cheers,
rishi2504

Hi folks,
79 views and no response... should I assume that there is no solution available for my problem ?
cheers,
rishi2504

are you using the new certificates from 2010? All previous certificates have been expired on 31/12/09.

RAMMANN said:
are you using the new certificates from 2010? All previous certificates have been expired on 31/12/09.
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Thanks for your response. Yes, I m using the new certificates. I have also replaced other DLLs using the same signer tool. Only this mui file causes a problem if replaced on a running ROM( even if I don't modify the stock mui file, and simply unsign->sign->replace in ROM using Total Commander).

rishi2504 said:
Thanks for your response. Yes, I m using the new certificates. I have also replaced other DLLs using the same signer tool. Only this mui file causes a problem if replaced on a running ROM( even if I don't modify the stock mui file, and simply unsign->sign->replace in ROM using Total Commander).
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the certificates are also installed on the device's certificate store? other than that I have no clue.

RAMMANN said:
the certificates are also installed on the device's certificate store? other than that I have no clue.
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Yes, but not during cooking using provisioning xml. I have simply copied them to the device the certificate installer installs them.
thanks anyway..

rishi2504 said:
Yes, but not during cooking using provisioning xml. I have simply copied them to the device the certificate installer installs them.
thanks anyway..
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if u want to replace..u can try resco explorer.Better build a cab file

hdubli said:
if u want to replace..u can try resco explorer.Better build a cab file
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The replacement was never an issue, I simply rename the original file using Total Commander and replace it. But the new replaced file doesn't load. It loads only when it is cooked in the ROM. Also, had already tried the .cab option, but that will only help in replacing the file, not in loading it (which is the real issue).

custom ringtones?

can anyone help, im used to using ringdroid for creating my own ringtones but thats not available on HD2. What app is comparable. Thanks on advance

I use MP3 Trimmer. It works great and allows you to choose any part of the song you would like. Here is the link along with some other useful cabs. It is like the 18th one down. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=639964

thanks, I'll check it out

I tried to download this .cab but it downloaded as an .rar file and i don't know how to convert it for use on my phone...can you help. thanks for your time

elbombero said:
I tried to download this .cab but it downloaded as an .rar file and i don't know how to convert it for use on my phone...can you help. thanks for your time
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the .rar file is a compressed file, and you need to extract its contents... like a zip file.... im running XP and i use zipgenius... i found it on the internet for free somewhere.... i just searched google. its pretty simple to use, but im sure others here use other things....

Update for HTC Touch Diamond2 Enhance the stability of SMS

http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=1013&news_id=716

ramis7 said:
http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=1013&news_id=716
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Thanks for sharing. Inside the update are 2 cab files hidden. 121.cab seems to update the SMS/MMS files, 122.cab updates some Manila files.
I did not try to install it yet, but maybe the cab files are of interest for other cooks.

thanks....
Do we know what is supporting this update ?changelog ?

pierro10 said:
thanks....
Do we know what is supporting this update ?changelog ?
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Original text from HTC website:
Update for HTC Touch Diamond2 Enhance the stability of SMS
Release Date: 2010-07-20
This update for Touch Diamond2 amends the internal management of SMS functionality, and enhances SMS transmission stability.
Installation Instructions:
Note: This update is only applicable to ROM versions is between 2.51.xxx.x & 2.54.xxx.x
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Messaging Client 1.5.2016.2424
Contact Utility 1.2.2015.2422
People TAB - didn't find version number

BeeGee_Tokyo said:
Thanks for sharing. Inside the update are 2 cab files hidden. 121.cab seems to update the SMS/MMS files, 122.cab updates some Manila files.
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BeeGee_Tokyo said:
Messaging Client 1.5.2016.2424
Contact Utility 1.2.2015.2422
People TAB - didn't find version number
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neither i see any cab file inside the EXE nor i see anything related to contact utility and people tab

Installed today; very little improvement in the frustrating slowness of the HTC Messaging service.
If I could work out how the enable the LED for unread SMS I would permanently disable it.

!Aman! said:
neither i see any cab file inside the EXE nor i see anything related to contact utility and people tab
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!Aman!,
extract the .EXE file with 7Z
you will find a some strange files and a folder bin
rename the files 121 and 122 to 121.cab and 122.cab
open the cab files with WinCE CAB manager
Check the files that are inside the cabs and you will find
- several manila files (LUA files, I decomp'ed them and checked what they are for
- contacts.dll, contactutility.dll
- messaging_client.exe
- ...
I got the version numbers with PE Explorer

BeeGee_Tokyo said:
!Aman!,
extract the .EXE file with 7Z
you will find a some strange files and a folder bin
rename the files 121 and 122 to 121.cab and 122.cab
open the cab files with WinCE CAB manager
Check the files that are inside the cabs and you will find
- several manila files (LUA files, I decomp'ed them and checked what they are for
- contacts.dll, contactutility.dll
- messaging_client.exe
- ...
I got the version numbers with PE Explorer
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i did extract with 7Z and WinRAR and both times i didnt get any CAB file inside. r u sure u extracting the correct EXE, it should be TOP_S2_00472.exe?

!Aman! said:
i did extract with 7Z and WinRAR and both times i didnt get any CAB file inside. r u sure u extracting the correct EXE, it should be TOP_S2_00472.exe?
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you should see a folder named
_HTC Touch Diamond2_TOP_S2_00472\.rsrc\BIN
Inside this folder are 2 files, named 121 and 122
Rename these files to 121.cab and 122.cab
A little bit tricky I know

BeeGee_Tokyo said:
you should see a folder named
_HTC Touch Diamond2_TOP_S2_00472\.rsrc\BIN
Inside this folder are 2 files, named 121 and 122
Rename these files to 121.cab and 122.cab
A little bit tricky I know
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i dont see any folder inside using both softwares. must be a stupid trick if if it is really.
edit: nvm, worked with another version of 7zip.

Neoconair said:
Installed today; very little improvement in the frustrating slowness of the HTC Messaging service.
If I could work out how the enable the LED for unread SMS I would permanently disable it.
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Here is the solutions for notifications:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4846399#post4846399
If you need help, post here.
PMoto

BeeGee_Tokyo said:
Thanks for sharing. Inside the update are 2 cab files hidden. 121.cab seems to update the SMS/MMS files, 122.cab updates some Manila files.
I did not try to install it yet, but maybe the cab files are of interest for other cooks.
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Installed on my device with Mondilv's Nataly ROM and I lost all the 1.5 (Build 2016.2424) functionality of the messaging. I dont see any improvement at all.
My advise DONT install.
Edit:
I lost the Secure Box feature in Build 2016.1721

New words in T9 are still lost after power off
I installed the hotfix but new added words in the T9 dictionary are still lost after power off
Philippe Reinardts.

I'm trying to get to a conclusion about this update, but I'm seriously confused.
Install or NOT install?
PMoto

On my Diamond2, memory-usage has been reduced by 10-15% after installing the update. No other improvements.

PMoto said:
Here is the solutions for notifications:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4846399#post4846399
If you need help, post here.
PMoto
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That's not quite the problem I was referring to. My problem is that if I disable HTC Messaging and revert to Outlook for SMS/MMS using the Zenyee method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556614) then the LED no longer blinks nor does MissedCallReminder detect the unread SMS.
I've already adjusted the registry key to allow for variable LED duration and it works with HTC messaging, but not without. Strangely, the other SMS notification settings (pop-up screen, vibrate etc.) work without HTC Messaging, just not the LED.
If you have any suggestions to address this issue then I (and apparently many others who have dispensed with HTC messaging in Sense 2.5) would be most grateful.

I have installed this update two days ago on the official ROM WM 6.5.1. and the only improvement that I have noticed is the display of a notification with a acustic signal when a sms is sent succesfully.
This seems to me quite useful ...

I try to install this, but the installation didn't get to an end...
Try from Memory Card, and from device too.
I must tap X of Task Manager, and tap HTC Sence in Today to get it to work again.
Strange.
The Messaging is still 1.5.2011.3831 that I have before.

how do you deactivate de sent message notification?
it really irritates me
greetz

I've installed this over WWE 2.53 Stock HTC and it certainly has improved responsiveness, particularly on long sms threads.
On a thread of 100+ messages I can now type without the focus changing to a previous message (message used to get highlighted black) and also 9 out of 10 spaces seem to be taken when typing much faster than I used to need to.
I did have an issue installing where it hung and I had to kill it with the 'X' but I then shutdown Sense and ran the update. After a short while, I got a dialog box to reset the device and after that I found that the install had helpfully re-enabled Sense. Seems to be an issue for the installer to disable Sense to start with.
John

[Q] Begginer.

Hello, my name is Joe. I need a little help with running the downloaded files directly from the HTC HD2. I have downloaded various applications from the forum, and coppied them to the Micro SD card like asked. When I go onto the file/folder on the HD2, and try to tap on it to start the install, I get redirected to the web browser.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance

Sklar said:
Hello, my name is Joe. I need a little help with running the downloaded files directly from the HTC HD2. I have downloaded various applications from the forum, and coppied them to the Micro SD card like asked. When I go onto the file/folder on the HD2, and try to tap on it to start the install, I get redirected to the web browser.
Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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Dude,
Give an example of what you have tried to install and what file format it was when you downloaded it.
Most are .cab files and install just by clicking them in file manager

I have downloaded:
26. 4 column start menu
BsB Tweaks 1.6
cleanRAM
KeypldLedControl_v0.4
Personalizer_2.0
TorchButton_v2.3
I have extracted the files on my PC via WinRAR, Then placed the extracted folders directly onto the MicroSD root. Most of the files appear something a little like this: '0CAB18A7.005' Or something varied like that. On Windows the setup file is recognized as an XML document, and the others end in numbers. Like: '001, 002, 003 etc.
Cheers

You've extracted cab files haven't you?
Don't do that. Just copy the cab files to your phone or SD and run them directly.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App

If I don't extract, the files will then be in ZIP format. Is this what has to be done?

Sklar said:
If I don't extract, the files will then be in ZIP format. Is this what has to be done?
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It's a fake zip file. in reality it's a cab file.
Cab files are self installing files.
so conclusion, don't extract them.

I ****ing love you guys!

Sklar said:
I ****ing love you guys!
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Have fun and welcome on XDA sir.