[Q] help with the cab files - HD2 General

Hey guys!
I have a few apps im trying to install on my HTC HD2. However, every time i click on the cab setup files and try to run in my explorer window, it just launches the browser and then nothing happens...
how to i get the setup to run as normal executable files?
Thanks

Are you running them on your device?

yes Im trying to...
Shouldn't I?
Is there another way of running the programs?

Any insight or suggestion?????

Yeah you should be running them on your phone. And when you click on them, they open the browser? As in web browser?

Yes they do....I just saw a post on how to install xml and followed the guidelines to fix it....I was not supposed to extract the files which is what i was doing!!!
thanks all for your replies
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2367946#post2367946

Ahh yup Just run the cab's directly and you will be peachy.

viny036 said:
Yes they do....I just saw a post on how to install xml and followed the guidelines to fix it....I was not supposed to extract the files which is what i was doing!!!
thanks all for your replies
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2367946#post2367946
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Yep. They look like zip files on your computer, but on the phone they show up as a cab. You got it!

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Take away the HTC HD2 lock screen?

How to take away the lock screen? i have a new one, but it just on the other so its 2 lock screens now, plz help
if it doesnt exist can someone make and cab to solve it for a little buck
i believe you can remove one useing CHT editor.
yes, use CHT editor .
tanks but it seems that i need a custom rom to use it.
dunno if its correct writen but bounty to people who make one for me, name a price
toxicstone said:
tanks but it seems that i need a custom rom to use it.
dunno if its correct writen but bounty to people who make one for me, name a price
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check out the stickies....there's a cab for it.
kenkiller said:
check out the stickies....there's a cab for it.
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a big thank to you
sont wanna be like that, but im sitting on a really really slow connetion so its taking time to surf, cant you link me to it? would be greate, could find it. regards
BsBTweaks or look at the stickies "Teaks"
The attached zip file has 2 exe files in it. Just unzip it and copy both files to your device. It's pretty obvious from the name what each of the files does, but you need to restart your device for the changes to take effect. (Please note - this will only turn off the default windows lockscreen. If you've got a different one installed this will not affect it.)
Basically, run lockscreen_disable and restart your device. You can run lockscreen_enable at a later date if you ever need to turn the lockscreen back on.
Hope it helps mate
johncmolyneux said:
The attached zip file has 2 exe files in it. Just unzip it and copy both files to your device. It's pretty obvious from the name what each of the files does, but you need to restart your device for the changes to take effect. (Please note - this will only turn off the default windows lockscreen. If you've got a different one installed this will not affect it.)
Basically, run lockscreen_disable and restart your device. You can run lockscreen_enable at a later date if you ever need to turn the lockscreen back on.
Hope it helps mate
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thanks but it doesnt wokri cant double click on them, nothing happens
did work now, but i need to dl the zip file to the phone then extract them inside the phone then run.. thanks
toxicstone said:
thanks but it doesnt wokri cant double click on them, nothing happens
did work now, but i need to dl the zip file to the phone then extract them inside the phone then run.. thanks
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You can either unzip the 2 files (both exe files) and copy them to your phone, or copy the zip file to the phone and unzip it there. Either way doesn't matter.
Once unzipped, you click the exe file of your choice and it runs, but you won't see anything change till you restart your phone.
I really threw them together quickly, which is why they're so basic, but they should do the trick though
Thanks John. I've been looking for ways to disable my Exchange email policy lockscreen.
Nothing I've seen and tried works so far.
Will your exe files work to disable/enable this Lockscreen?
Cheers
toxicstone said:
tanks but it seems that i need a custom rom to use it.
dunno if its correct writen but bounty to people who make one for me, name a price
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I bet you're just too lazy.. No offense.
Alpha4 said:
Thanks John. I've been looking for ways to disable my Exchange email policy lockscreen.
Nothing I've seen and tried works so far.
Will your exe files work to disable/enable this Lockscreen?
Cheers
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Follow-up to my own query above:
Nope, doesn't stop my lockscreen from timing in. Oh well, the hunt continues....

Newbie please help

I would like to put bsb tweaks on my hd2. However, I do not know where to install it to? Many thanks
put the cab file anywhere on your phone and run it.
Hi put the cab file on you sd card .then install using file explorer
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You'll probably do more CABS, so I suggest creating a CAB folder on the root of your SD card... Easier to keep track, then.
Meromorph said:
You'll probably do more CABS, so I suggest creating a CAB folder on the root of your SD card... Easier to keep track, then.
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It's a winner, I keep a copy of my cabs on my laptop and another on my SD card for easy of use when flashing from ROM to ROM.
do I have to do anything else to the phone? like u would jailbreak an iphone? i unzipped the folder and put it on the storage card but when i select setup nothing happens :/
ange11eyes said:
do I have to do anything else to the phone? like u would jailbreak an iphone? i unzipped the folder and put it on the storage card but when i select setup nothing happens :/
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You don't unzip it. You run the .cab file as it is.
ok i am confused lol when i downloaded it from this forum it is in a zip file and actually doesnt have a.cab file in the zip file
ange11eyes said:
ok i am confused lol when i downloaded it from this forum it is in a zip file and actually doesnt have a.cab file in the zip file
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Are you sure it isn't just a .cab? WinRAR opens them like they are zip files.
lol its ok i figured what i did wrong, thanks anyway. i shouldnt try and do these things late at night
ok I have got it installed now and i want to use it to rotate office but when i bring up the rotate menu the office apps are not listed?
ange11eyes said:
ok I have got it installed now and i want to use it to rotate office but when i bring up the rotate menu the office apps are not listed?
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Can you not add it in the options, by shaking the phone while in the office app?
this doesn't appear to work. I have the HTC HD2. I open the office app and when I shake it nothing happens. Should it?
ange11eyes said:
this doesn't appear to work. I have the HTC HD2. I open the office app and when I shake it nothing happens. Should it?
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Follow the instructions in BsBtweaks.
Thank you I have now managed to add them to the list, ticked them, did a soft reset but they are still not rotating. Its just not my night lol

How to install a apk file ?

Hello !
Can anybody tell me, how I can install any apk file ?
I put the apk file on the SD card.
How can I intall it ?
Thank you for your answer.
kbatman99 said:
Hello !
Can anybody tell me, how I can install any apk file ?
I put the apk file on the SD card.
How can I intall it ?
Thank you for your answer.
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From Android, get a file explorer like ASTRO or Estrong, browse to the file - tap on it, it'll ask if you want to install it - ok and you're done.
Hello !
I did how you told me, but if I tap on it there is a message saying " no application found to open this file"
I have the same problem ... infact I dont know how to install Astro file manager...
I'm running Android from SD card on HTC Blackstone.
A little help will be apreciated.
Thanks in advance.
kbatman99 said:
Hello !
I did how you told me, but if I tap on it there is a message saying " no application found to open this file"
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You got this message When you try to run that files,is that?All APK files are not work on your phone?You sure that application's append name is APK?If the files is ok.I thought you should change a Rom to try
Adis0ru said:
I have the same problem ... infact I dont know how to install Astro file manager...
I'm running Android from SD card on HTC Blackstone.
A little help will be apreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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You can find it on the Market.
Look at your apps - there's a Market app - go in it cklick the magnifying glass to search and type ASTRO, it'll give you the search results tap on astro click install at the left bottom corner, it'll download it and install it, then click open and you have a file manager.
Don't know about kbatman99's problem, though, that's weird...
Probably the .apk is corrupt. I've got the same message when I tried a corrupt file. Downloaded it again and it worked.
You should check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19016685#post19016685
ashish04 said:
You should check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19016685#post19016685
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Seriously? This thread is more than a year old. Useless.
arrrghhh said:
Seriously? This thread is more than a year old. Useless.
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So what? Same procedure. Useless comment.
jeanfrederic said:
So what? Same procedure. Useless comment.
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Considering our FAQ's have all documented methods for installing APK's (our AndroidApps method, using a file explorer and adb install)? It's useless. Especially when considering the people who originally posted in this thread probably aren't still around, lol.
arrrghhh said:
Seriously? This thread is more than a year old. Useless.
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Seriously? What a worthless useless post. Instead perhaps you could try spending the effort you made typing the useless response to actually post the answer the poster was looking for....try being USEFUL instead of useless.

[Q] Extract single application from custom rom

hey,
I wanted to extract "Torch" application from "Azure" Rom and few other applications. as Torch is the only working app which did really enable the LED for HTC Legend.
I actually opened the ZIP package to path \azure-1.0.1.zip\system\app where the applications are stored, every app comes in APK and OBEX files. I extracted few APKS, non of them worked.
I am seeking some help for extracting the application from the ROM.
Thanks in advance!
lamppu is a good LED torch. You need root to use it, look in market
TheGrammarFreak said:
lamppu is a good LED torch. You need root to use it, look in market
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I have looked in market, but it doesnt seem to exist there. However, do you know anyway to extract the application as working APK file?
Any other LED torches that works with LEGEND?
*EDIT: well, I found it, its named Lamppu. but anyway it didnt work, although my phone is rooted! why is that?
Try Extended Controls, there is a Torch Widget which worked on my HTC Legend. (NOTE:Root access Required For this very Widget)
omar.elhelw said:
hey,
I wanted to extract "Torch" application from "Azure" Rom and few other applications. as Torch is the only working app which did really enable the LED for HTC Legend.
I actually opened the ZIP package to path \azure-1.0.1.zip\system\app where the applications are stored, every app comes in APK and OBEX files. I extracted few APKS, non of them worked.
I am seeking some help for extracting the application from the ROM.
Thanks in advance!
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If you find a ROM that has both .apx and .odex in the app-folder you will not get it to work by only extracting the .apk file.. You need both of the files in order to include them in another ROM..
Use a backup program like Titanium backup or MyBackup pro: they will extract for you.
XtremeHTM said:
Try Extended Controls, there is a Torch Widget which worked on my HTC Legend. (NOTE:Root access Required For this very Widget)
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I already tried using Lamppu, but it didnt work on my rooted phone!
Have any idea what might be the reason?
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whitetigerdk said:
If you find a ROM that has both .apx and .odex in the app-folder you will not get it to work by only extracting the .apk file.. You need both of the files in order to include them in another ROM..
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That makes sense...but who would I merge the .apk and .obex together to be in one .apk file so I can install it?
Or maybe you know some way I can install these files?
Help would be really appreciated.
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robto said:
Use a backup program like Titanium backup or MyBackup pro: they will extract for you.
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You mean like after loading the custom ROM, I backup the application I want then restore them after I load the custom I want?!
This is just long process of backing up your data then load custom rom, then back to the old rom, then root then restore...
I thought there might be easier and shorter ways?!
Any help would be appreciated. Gracias!
Anyone to help?????
try the kitchen method.
Scout around in the .zip to find the package you want, copy the .apk to your ADB directory and then, with the phone plugged in:
Code:
adb install [I]path-to-package[/I].apk
I actually opened the ZIP package to path \azure-1.0.1.zip\system\app where the applications are stored, every app comes in APK and OBEX files. I extracted few APKS, non of them worked.
I am seeking some help for extracting the application from the ROM.
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To be honest you've answered your own question. What you've done is the easiest way to pull an app from a ROM. So if your issue is something else it may be an idea to re-write your question (again, I know. Sorry).
I also apologise for mis-interpreting your question the first time 'round. I hope my help in this post is better.
TheGrammarFreak said:
Scout around in the .zip to find the package you want, copy the .apk to your ADB directory and then, with the phone plugged in:
Code:
adb install [I]path-to-package[/I].apk
To be honest you've answered your own question. What you've done is the easiest way to pull an app from a ROM. So if your issue is something else it may be an idea to re-write your question (again, I know. Sorry).
I also apologise for mis-interpreting your question the first time 'round. I hope my help in this post is better.
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Your help so much appreciated mate!
Well, the last conclusion I got to is, the .apk and .obex files are actually one file but they were divided to 2 files just to make them work better, so if you take the .apk file only it wont work as it will be missing the other .obex file.
Anyway, I am also guessing there is a way to merge the 2 files back, I read a little about "de-odex" but I couldnt really get the best help I could get. I will post the solution once I get to it.
Thanks again for your help mate!
omar.elhelw said:
Your help so much appreciated mate!
Well, the last conclusion I got to is, the .apk and .obex files are actually one file but they were divided to 2 files just to make them work better, so if you take the .apk file only it wont work as it will be missing the other .obex file.
Anyway, I am also guessing there is a way to merge the 2 files back, I read a little about "de-odex" but I couldnt really get the best help I could get. I will post the solution once I get to it.
Thanks again for your help mate!
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You will have to use the kitchen do deodex the files.. Search the entire forum for "Chefs Central"
whitetigerdk said:
You will have to use the kitchen do deodex the files.. Search the entire forum for "Chefs Central"
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I tried the "de-odexing" method of the Android Kitchen, but it didnt seem to be working fine. Error message of "There is a problem prasing the package." ???
omar.elhelw said:
I tried the "de-odexing" method of the Android Kitchen, but it didnt seem to be working fine. Error message of "There is a problem prasing the package." ???
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I know it's a pain, but de-odexing the whole rom might help. Unless you already did this, in which case something is wrong with your download I imagine.
Swyped from my HTC Legend
TheGrammarFreak said:
I know it's a pain, but de-odexing the whole rom might help. Unless you already did this, in which case something is wrong with your download I imagine.
Swyped from my HTC Legend
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I havent tried deodexing the whole rom actually. I will certainly do this and try.
I have another question to you though, from where can i get Swype? lol
I know it's a pain, but de-odexing the whole rom might help. Unless you already did this, in which case something is wrong with your download I imagine.
Swyped from my HTC Legend
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I havent tried deodexing the whole rom actually. I will certainly do this and try.
I have another question to you though, from where can i get Swype? lol
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Search, I might post the link when I'm home. Swype HVGA
Swyped from my HTC Legend
TheGrammarFreak said:
Search, I might post the link when I'm home. Swype HVGA
Swyped from my HTC Legend
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Thanks!
heres the DL link
http://goo.gl/xKSk

[Q] How to install Acer Sync on Taboonay ROM?

I post this question in Taboonay 2.2. But I think it may be more appropriate in this Q&A section. Here it goes.
I like Taboonay ROM alot. But I need Acer Sync and this ROM has it removed.
Taboonay Tools has Acer Sync. But when I use Taboonay Tools to get Acer Sync, nothing happens. I couldn't get Acer Sync installed on the tablet using Taboonay Tools. So I am now back to the Stock ROM as Acer Sync is important for me to sync with my outlook contacts and calendars.
Thus my question is, how can I install Acer Sync on to Tablet A500 after Taboonay 2.1 or 2.2 ROM has installed? I already installed Acer Sync on my PC (downloaded from Acer).
I appreciate if anyone who can help me with this. Thanks in advance.
i would say to extract the apk file from another rom who has it and instal it using file explorer instal at system/app
make sure you have su permisiion on file manager app
Thank you for your quick reply. I have tried your approach with root explorer. It won't install as it is a system application. I get installation failed error. If you have done it, can you elaborate it further in detail? Thanks.
pdaornopda said:
Thank you for your quick reply. I have tried your approach with root explorer. It won't install as it is a system application. I get installation failed error. If you have done it, can you elaborate it further in detail? Thanks.
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You need to extract:
Acersync.apk
Acersync.odex
Acersynchelper.apk
Acersynchelper.odex
from a ROM that has it.
If I was doing it, I'd extract those files from system/app from a stock 3.2 ROM, and inject them into your ROM prior to installing it. That may get you where you need to be.
kjy2010 said:
You need to extract:
Acersync.apk
Acersync.odex
Acersynchelper.apk
Acersynchelper.odex
from a ROM that has it.
If I was doing it, I'd extract those files from system/app from a stock 3.2 ROM, and inject them into your ROM prior to installing it. That may get you where you need to be.
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I did what you said I think:
1) Use root explorer to copy
Acersync.apk
Acersync.odex
Acersynchelper.apk
Acersynchelper.odex
from Stock ROM system/app folder to a external SD card
2) Get in ClockWorkMod and did Wipe Data/factory reset , Cache and dalvik before I installed Taboonay ROM (with updates to 2.2)
3) Use root explorer to copy the above 4 files from SD card to system/app
4) Change the permissions to include user's rights (all three)
5) click install
Then I get installation failed error.
If you get it work, please share with me how you did it. Thank you.
try going to vache site
CREATE new accnt........go to kitchen click acersync and make a custom update _then flash it
Wont let me post vache link I dont have enough posts
pdaornopda said:
I did what you said I think:
1) Use root explorer to copy
Acersync.apk
Acersync.odex
Acersynchelper.apk
Acersynchelper.odex
from Stock ROM system/app folder to a external SD card
2) Get in ClockWorkMod and did Wipe Data/factory reset , Cache and dalvik before I installed Taboonay ROM (with updates to 2.2)
3) Use root explorer to copy the above 4 files from SD card to system/app
4) Change the permissions to include user's rights (all three)
5) click install
Then I get installation failed error.
If you get it work, please share with me how you did it. Thank you.
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No you didn't.
Insert the files into the ROM BEFORE installing the ROM lol
bytemehard said:
try going to vache site
CREATE new accnt........go to kitchen click acersync and make a custom update _then flash it
Wont let me post vache link I dont have enough posts
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Thank you. I already did this approach. And it worked well. But I am trying to see if there is another way.
kjy2010 said:
No you didn't.
Insert the files into the ROM BEFORE installing the ROM lol
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Could you be more specific? How do I insert files into the ROM before I installing it? Do you mean I do it while I am in CWM? Can you give me a detailed steps? Thank you.
pdaornopda said:
Could you be more specific? How do I insert files into the ROM before I installing it? Do you mean I do it while I am in CWM? Can you give me a detailed steps? Thank you.
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Winrar on a PC, navigate to the folder, click the "add" button, and you're set. Not rocket science.
kjy2010 said:
Winrar on a PC, navigate to the folder, click the "add" button, and you're set. Not rocket science.
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Thank you for the hint. I never cooked ROM before so I don't know that I could put other files inside a ROM's zip files. I will give it a try.
kjy2010 said:
You need to extract:
Acersync.apk
Acersync.odex
Acersynchelper.apk
Acersynchelper.odex
from a ROM that has it.
If I was doing it, I'd extract those files from system/app from a stock 3.2 ROM, and inject them into your ROM prior to installing it. That may get you where you need to be.
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One more thing, when you say extract, do you mean by using winrar to extract those files in a PC as well? I think now I see what you mean. It makes a lot of sense. Thanks a lot.
pdaornopda said:
One more thing, when you say extract, do you mean by using winrar to extract those files in a PC as well? I think now I see what you mean. It makes a lot of sense. Thanks a lot.
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You got it, now you're cooking!
kjy2010 said:
You got it, now you're cooking!
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Thanks a lot. Now I think I can also make my own based on other Rooted w/ Busybox for CWR ROM. In other words, I think now I can add "some ingredients" on a "cooked up dishes".
I visited your Super ROM page. I know you are a Chief as well. Do you mind to share your secret with me how to make a "Rooted w/ Busybox for CWR ROM" to start with? So I can also "cook a dish" instead of only add or delete "some ingredients"? Thank you very much in advance.
pdaornopda said:
Thanks a lot. Now I think I can also make my own based on other Rooted w/ Busybox for CWR ROM. In other words, I think now I can add "some ingredients" on a "cooked up dishes".
I visited your Super ROM page. I know you are a Chief as well. Do you mind to share your secret with me how to make a "Rooted w/ Busybox for CWR ROM" to start with? So I can also "cook a dish" instead of only add or delete "some ingredients"? Thank you very much in advance.
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I'm no chef, merely a broiler man lol, but I sent you a PM. Check your messages
kjy2010 said:
I'm no chef, merely a broiler man lol, but I sent you a PM. Check your messages
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Thank you, my friend! I replied.
pdaornopda said:
Thank you, my friend! I replied.
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yw.
Why not use Google Calender Sync? Works really well for me. Syncs Outlook to Gmail which then the phone and tablet both readily work with. Not sure if it will do contacts though, if it does I blocked it from doing so very early on.
Kitchen open for business
pdaornopda said:
Thank you. I already did this approach. And it worked well. But I am trying to see if there is another way.
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I created a new account but login in the kitchen says my account isn't activated...and haven't received any mail
Does anyone know if these kitchen is still open?

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