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hi,
i am a former palm user and proud new owner of a spv m600. i have been surfing around but still am a little lost.
how does one delete one of the standard programs delivered with the device. for example, orange has delivered internet explorer or zip. i would like to delete them and add a different program, but i do not see them in the unistall list.
how is it done ? thanks in advance,
scott
u cant, those files are in rom and belong to the operation system.
You can possibly
Check out this link. You have to do a hard reset first
http://wiki.howardforums.com/pocketpc/index.php/Selectively_Bypassing_the_Extended_ROM
Device manufacturers are beginning to place unnecessary third party software preloaded onto PDA's, the same way computers come from the factory. Unfortunately, this new software is often buggy and of questionable usefulness. Also, there is no clean way to remove some of this third party software once it is installed. The best way to keep it from making your device buggy is never to install it in the first place.
Unfortunately, since many devices have no way to edit the Extended ROM since it is locked, we need a way around it. This How to details how we can get around the Extended ROM by soft resetting before it gets a chance to install and then selectively running the cab files with a nifty little program called Total Commander.
1. The first step to selectively bypassing your Extended ROM is to download Total Commander from here:
http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.cab
You need to take this file and place it on a storage card on your device. You can do this by syncing your device, opening up my computer double clicking on mobile device, double clicking on My Windows Mobile-Based Device, and then Double Clicking on the Storage Card. Copy the CAB file there, but DO NOT INSTALL IT ON YOUR SYSTEM.
2. The next step is hard reseting your device. Since all devices are different, I can't explain how to do this precisely. On my Windows Mobile 5.0 device, I just goto Programs then tap Clear Storage, and watch the device reset. After it resets, the Windows Mobile menu will come up and ask you to align the screen, teach you how to copy and paste. When it ends, a Screen will come up and tell you that configuration is finished and tell you to tap to continue. Now pay attention, timing is crucial. As soon as you tap to continue, you need to soft reset your device before the device customization menu gets a chance to install. You don't want the extended rom to begin installing.
3. Now after the device hard resets, you should get the today screen. If you don't and you're back in the align screen section then you should complete it again and soft reset a little bit later than when you started. If it says device customizing then soft reset immediately, before anything gets installed. From the Today Screen you need to goto Start>Programs>File Explorer. In File Explorer, navigate to your storage card and run the total commander cab. Total Commander should now install. After it's installed, goto Start>Programs and open it.
4. Now type "\Extended_ROM\" (match exact case) into the location bar of total commander to make your Extended_ROM suddenly appear. From this screen you will see the cab files . Choose the CAB files you would like to install. You have now bypassed the Extended ROM. You have some choices now. If you are like me and don't want specific programs to install such as antivirus, skype and backgammon. Run every cab, but those specific cabs. They won't install and muck up your system and you will be all set. If you want to do research and only install the cabs you need you can do that too. Sites like XDA-Developers often keeps lists of all cab files found in device extended roms and what each file does so you can decide what you want and what you don't.
Hope this helps you out
Sorry if it's already posted somewhere, but I couldn't find it and I feel sorry for the woman having to reply to so many people individually...
You'll need to log in to download the file...
If you don't have a wizard (vario, mini-s, k-jam etc) then you need to email her to ask her for the file for your device. Please post it on this thread so that other people can find it.
UPDATE LOG
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21 Jan 2009
0. Added thread information to this summary
1. Changed URL's to work with the new MS Reader site
2. Added the instructions below for differences in the activation procedure IF YOU ARE RUNNING VISTA
3. Added note about fActivation
4. Added note about secrep.cab
22 Jan 2009
0. Added extract from MS site re: activation instructions.
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24 Jan 2009
0. Added Clit (hehe) download link.
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SPECIAL ACTIVATION INSTRUCTIONS IF YOU ARE USING VISTA
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0. Select the URL below, right-click and select copy
http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en/default.asp
1. In the Start Menu, click on All Programs, right-click on Internet Explorer
icon and select Run As Administrator
2. Click Allow if you get a User Account Control credential prompt
(if you are not running as local administrator, you may be prompted to
enter administrator credentials)
3. Right-click in the address bar and paste the URL. Press enter
4. Now click the "Sign In" button to begin the activation process
5. Note: After Microsoft Reader activation is completed, please close the
elevated Internet Explorer window.
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WORK AROUND FOR MISSING OR INCORRECT OEMINFO.XML FILE
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Christine [[email protected]] supplied the following file to activate:
MS Reader (http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.aspx)
Installation instructions below:
Attached please find the file you requested. This file should work for all three devices. You can install this file by doing the following:
0. Unzip the file oeminfo.xml
1. Cradle your device
2. Open Activesync on your PC
3. Let the device sync up to the PC
4. Click on the "Explore" button in Activesync
5. Go to Tools | Folder Options
6. Go the "View" tab
7. Go to the "hidden files and folders" section
8. Check "Show hidden files and folders"
9. Uncheck "hide extensions for known file types"
10. Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (You will likely want to reset this setting back once you have sucessfully completed the activation process.
11. Close the Folder Options dialog
12. Click on the "My Windows Mobile Device" folder
13. UPDATED: Copy OEMINFO.xml to the ROOT folder ("\") on your device
14. UPDATED: Copy the OEMINFO.xml file from the ROOT folder to the WINDOWS folder.
15. If you are prompted that this file already exists don't worry, that's good, just email me back for further instructions.
16. Soft reset your device
17. Once the device has been soft reset you may once again attempt activation. Please note that your activation component must be installed to the default/device location in order to function properly with the Microsoft Reader. Failure to do so will result in further errors/issues.
If this error continues after trying these steps please go to http://www.microsoft.com/reader/info/support/ppc/default.aspx and either submit a support request or contact Microsoft Reader support at the toll free number listed (1-866-834-8317) for continued support.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
To activate once the file is installed, go to http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en/default.asp?
Update: See special instructions for VISTA users.
TRY THIS FIRST...
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User: obe1e has suggested:
"You may want to find your old backup file and extract it from there, There is a file called secrep.cab if you can find it and install it.
That's the file that installs the secure components to your device with you account info. You must use you own secrep.cab file
as it is unique to your own MS account."
RESETTING THE 6 ACTIVATION LIMIT
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UPDATE: See the following extract from http://www.microsoft.com/reader/info/support/faq/activation.aspx#5
"How many copies of Microsoft Reader can I activate?
You are entitled to activate Microsoft Reader on up to six different devices using the same Microsoft Passport account. However, certain actions such as reformatting your hard drive and performing a full reset of your Windows Mobile device will require you to reactivate your device, which may count against this initial quota. If you reach your activation limit, you can request additional activations using the activation request form provided during the activation process."
You can request extra activations legitimately from http://das.microsoft.com/activate/en-us/extraRequest.asp?ExtraQuota=Y&Language=en-us
There is also a work-around for the 6 activations limit; see:
"this interesting post about FActivation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2677685#post2677685 "
[Thanks to obe1e for the post]
REMOVING DRM FROM .lit FILES
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I have today received instructions from MS technical support to say that they don't have a version of Reader for WM6 or WM6.1. I've asked if there are plans but haven't had a response yet. So...
A quick google search reveals...
There is a program called ConvertLIT GUI avaliable from http://dukelupus.pri.ee/convertlit.php which is a bit complicated to work out but can be used to remove the DRM protection from all your .lit files in about 30 seconds. That means that you won't need to activate!!! Yay!!!
I have a QTEK 9100 upgraded with the T-Mobile 2.26 ROM but I still cannot activate.
I can see the OEMInfo.xml file and it appears to be the same as attached here.
I therefore assume I need a new version but the problem is the file appears to be read-only i.e. I think it's in ROM
Any ideas how I can update/modify the file?
I have followed the message above but the file is apparently read only Therefore I cannot change it
Activation in WM6
Just a note to say that there is also a problem activating Microsoft Reader when WM6 is installed (I have a variant of the Faria ROM).
If you follow the instructions above, then go to the activation page at microsoft as before you can activate.
I am not sure what you people try but to activate Microsoft Reader you only have to login and click ACTIVATE my Pocket Computer.
Thanks
There is a problem with some versions of MS Reader that prevents the "Activate" button from working on the MS site.
This isn't a crack to make Reader think it's activated, it's a file that should be included in the install and isn't (sometimes).
If you google for the file oeminfo.xml you should find what 'us people' are on about. It took me about two days of serious thread reading to work out how to fix the problem in the first place, hence why I posted a summary here. Since only two people have replied to this thread in over a year I'd say it's not a common problem, but it is an annoying one (or people don't use reader).
I'd be interested to know:
What device do you have?
What OS do you have?
What version of IE to you have?
What Desktop OS do you have?
Also, what are the files you've uploaded? Do they activate reader in a false name? Will properly purchased and DRM protected ebooks work with them?
oeminfo.xml file
thank you soo very much for this attachment, it totally worked and now i can view my ebooks that wouldnt open prior to the placement of this file
very happy!!
Glad to Help
Glad my post has been usueful.
seems 'us people' now number 3.
cannot open premium ebooks
hi,
I noticed that this thread had some detailed solutions for MSReader, and I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I seem to be having a MSreader problem. I cannot open any ebooks that I've ordered online on my handheld pocketpc. Let me sum it up:
Device: HTC TyTn
OS: WM6 (official release)
Ok, I have the latest versions of MSReader for both my desktop pc (2.5..) and my ppc (2.4.1 build blabla). Both have been successfully Activated. I can open the ebooks on my desktop pc. But when I try to open them on the handheld, MSReader just crashes, no error messages, nothing.
I have been trying to figure this problem out for about 2 weeks now, and nowhere have I found a solution. MS doesn't have support for this, and I'm beginning to feel as if I am the only one with this problem.
I've reinstalled and reactivated MSReader for my pocketpc many many times, to no avail. Installation and Activation both have no problems, yet I still can't open premium ebooks. I've also copied the ebooks to the pcc's main memory, but that didn't help either.
I've run out of ideas. Would greatly appreciate any help!
Thanks
And another, Thanks.
js1210 said:
hi,
I noticed that this thread had some detailed solutions for MSReader, and I hope somebody can help me with my problem.
I seem to be having a MSreader problem. I cannot open any ebooks that I've ordered online on my handheld pocketpc. Let me sum it up:
Device: HTC TyTn
OS: WM6 (official release)
Ok, I have the latest versions of MSReader for both my desktop pc (2.5..) and my ppc (2.4.1 build blabla). Both have been successfully Activated. I can open the ebooks on my desktop pc. But when I try to open them on the handheld, MSReader just crashes, no error messages, nothing.
I have been trying to figure this problem out for about 2 weeks now, and nowhere have I found a solution. MS doesn't have support for this, and I'm beginning to feel as if I am the only one with this problem.
I've reinstalled and reactivated MSReader for my pocketpc many many times, to no avail. Installation and Activation both have no problems, yet I still can't open premium ebooks. I've also copied the ebooks to the pcc's main memory, but that didn't help either.
I've run out of ideas. Would greatly appreciate any help!
Thanks
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Um, I know it won't help with stuff in .LIT format, but I'm rather partial to the mobipocket reader myself. For one, MS Reader is limited to a handful of activations EVER. If you go over that, you have to get a new .NET account and presumably none of your old ebooks will work with the new one. If you flash your device and have to reactivate, that counts as another of your activations. Need to do a hard reset, guess what, that's another activation. Mobipocket reader, on the other hand, will let you deactivate some of your old devices as far as I've been able to determine.
As far as your books go, have you been able to open them on your desktop? Also was your PPC activated using the same .NET passport account that the books were purchased with (see my note above about the limited number of activations). If it wasn't, you won't be able to activate them. In that case, I would recommend that you look into some DRM removal software for them. Of course, if you are in the United States then removing the DRM on the ebooks that you purchased makes you nothing but a petty criminal thanks to the DMCA. But if you can live with the guilt then that's the route I'd take. Here's a couple of places to get you started. Link 1 Link 2 There may be others, YMMV.
Can't copy oeminfo.xml onto windows mobile directory
Hi there
I did follow these instructions, but I can't copy the oeminfo.xml file to the mobile windows directory because the OS says it's protected. Can't unprotect from Windows, and couldn't do it from PDA either. Got any ideas?
eayuwna said:
Sorry if it's already posted somewhere, but I couldn't find it and I feel sorry for the woman having to reply to so many people individually...
You'll need to log in to download the file...
If you don't have a wizard (vario, mini-s, k-jam etc) then you need to email her to ask her for the file for your device. Please post it on this thread so that other people can find it.
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Christine [[email protected]] supplied the following file to activate:
MS Reader (http://www.microsoft.com/reader/downloads/ppc.asp)
Installation instructions below:
Attached please find the file you requested. This file should work for all three devices. You can install this file by doing the following:
0. Unzip the file oeminfo.xml
1. Cradle your device
2. Open Activesync on your PC
3. Let the device sync up to the PC
4. Click on the "Explore" button in Activesync
5. Go to Tools | Folder Options
6. Go the "View" tab
7. Go to the "hidden files and folders" section
8. Check "Show hidden files and folders"
9. Uncheck "hide extensions for known file types"
10. Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files (You will likely want to reset this setting back once you have sucessfully completed the activation process.
11. Close the Folder Options dialog
12. Click on the "My Windows Mobile Device" folder
13. Click on the "Windows" folder
14. Drop the file attached into this folder
15. If you are prompted that this file already exists don't worry, that's good, just email me back for further instructions.
16. Soft reset your device
17. Once the device has been soft reset you may once again attempt activation. Please note that your activation component must be installed to the default/device location in order to function properly with the Microsoft Reader. Failure to do so will result in further errors/issues.
If this error continues after trying these steps please go to http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?LN=en-us&gprid=2748&x=9&y=5 and either submit a support request or contact Microsoft Reader support at the toll free number listed (1-866-834-8317) for continued support.
Sincerely,
Christine - Microsoft Reader Team
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To activate once the file is installed, go to http://www.microsoft.com/reader/update and click the link "Activate my Device" on the right hand side of the page.
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oeminfo for ipaq hx2490
I have the same problem.
tried the oeminfo file posted here- does not work with my ipaq. When I read the content it does not match my machine.
I tried msreadergirl a week ago and have had no reply (can't blame her, I'd be feeling sick after two years of this....) Can anyone send the right file please?
I have the latest version of MSreaderppc downloaded last week from the MS website. The ipaq is a repaired machine now with hx2490 board and running Windows CE 5.
I have XP with all service packs and IE6 on my laptop
I also have about 40 DRM protected books in msreader format that I can no longer read on my machine.......
thanks in advance
martin = reddinouk
I went through all this crap to activate my MSReader.. took me 2 emails to Christine before I got it to work, then I started cooking my own roms, doing hard resets, etc. and said "to hell with msreader, it's not worth the hassle" and it isn't. Quit buying DRM protected works...quit supporting this evil scheme. It's absolutely ridiculous the hoops you have to jump through to use something that you've paid for. Does MS support anything they release? Not as far as I see. The rich keep getting richer and we keep getting screwed. Instead of buying DRMed lit files, donate to project Gutenberg and read some old classics...
Of all the EBook formats out there, LIT files are the worst.
Indeed...
I have to say I am also getting sick of everything. It seems nothing actually works anymore except devices I don't want. I actually found myself impressed with my mates i-Phone the other day becuase it actually works. He loaded google maps and was poncing about so I did too. His worked, mine crashed.
If only I wasn't into .Net, push email, exchange servers etc and only wanted to do what Apple/TV tell me I want to do then I could have an i-Phone too... and I could start wearing a scarf...and a Harris Tweed coat with Winklepickers, but alas, I am a free spirit with my own mind, some pride and no dress-sense [sigh].
I'm sorry that you can't get MS Reader to work. I've stopped bothering now as I think Microsoft have. It seems stupid though since you can still buy MS Reader format books from big retailers like WH Smith and it's not really that bad a format. I certainly used to enjoy having a large library of classics with me whenever I went anywhere at short notice.
Anyway, just offically posting that I can't be arsed with reader any more. After two years of having to spend a few weeks fixing the bloody thing every time I buy a new phone I have given up.
(P.S> If anyone gets it to work on an MDA Vario III please post the instrucitions here in case I get tempted).
Hi all, i just wanted to say no probs with an xda orbit running 4.01 touch, i inherited over 200MB of ebooks with this phone all in LIT format, oh no is that drm copyright infringment lol probably came from a torrent any way hehe.
I am also unable to copy the file over to my windows directory. I have a Advantage 7510 M6.1
I tried the links above but the links are not found. I get that typical MS error message..."We are sorry, the page you requested can not be found...." yadadada.
Any idea what else I can try?
Regards,
Q
qsworld said:
I am also unable to copy the file over to my windows directory. I have a Advantage 7510 M6.1
I tried the links above but the links are not found. I get that typical MS error message..."We are sorry, the page you requested can not be found...." yadadada.
Any idea what else I can try?
Regards,
Q
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Try copying to device root first and then from device us your explorer and copy to windows. It will say that file is in ROM and give you a warning. This will allow the file to be overwritten, but may not solve you problem with protected ebooks.
It seems there are serious issues with WM6 and msreader. I had been able to get it to work depending on the ROM and which version of msreader I use.
You may want to find your old backup file and extract it from there, There is a file called secrep.cab if you can find it and install it. That's the file that installs the secure components to your device with you account info. You must use you own secrep.cab file as it is unique to your own MS account.
I hope this is helpful to you and that it may prompt more dialog allowing someone smarter than I to figure out how to get this working consistently.
Right now I can't access my protected ebooks-even though my msreader is activated. This is a really bad implementation by MS.
There are some programs that allow you to extract msreader files-even the protected ones and convert them to html and other formats. I have done this, but I wish the msreader worked because I actually like it when it works.
Update: Check out this interesting post about FActivation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2677685#post2677685
Update: Check out this interesting post about FActivation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...85#post2677685
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FActivation works great.
If anyones interested, I've created a FActivated CAB and OEM for MSReader.
Yes, I've tried all those things too, the only thing that worked was 'Factivation'.
HI, I have just got the HD2 and have been on the HTC website and found a variety of updates for my phone. I follow these instructions:-
"This update for HTC HD2 allows for contacts stored on your SIM card to be properly displayed on your phone along with Phone and Exchange Server contacts.
Installation Instructions:
Note: This update is only for ROM versions less than or equal to 1.59.XXX.X.
Follow the instructions below to download and install the Update on your device:
Make sure you have Microsoft ActiveSync® installed on your Windows XP PC or Windows Mobile Device Center on your Windows Vista® PC. You can find Microsoft ActiveSync from this link or Windows Mobile Device Center from this link.
Connect and synchronize your device with your PC via Microsoft ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile Device Center using the USB cable.
To download the Update, first select the check box below. Next, select the Update and the desired FTP site then click Download.
To install the Update, tap the RUU.exe file on your PC and follow the on-screen instructions.
DOWNLOAD: To download this software, please follow the steps below:
1. Please select the file most suitable for your device:
--Please Select-- Update for HTC HD2 SIM Contacts
2. Please select a location closest to you:
--Please Select-- Europe 1 Europe 2 US Asia 1 Asia 2 "
I save the file to my PC, but when I try to run the file I get an error message saying that the .exe is not a valid Win32 application. Can anyone help? I'm using Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit.
Also, if I'm in the UK should I be selecting Europe 1 or Europe 2?
Finally, if I want to install .cab files to my phone where do I store the files and how do I open them?
Cheers
I can't say why the hotfix isn't working. You just run it from the PC and it works. Try downloading it again, in case it got corrupted during download.
As for cab files, I personally keep all my cab files so I can install them again after the next ROM update. I've got an "installers" folder on my storage card, with subfolders for different installer types (games, utils, htc fixes etc.) and I put them in there. You just run them directly on the phone by clicking them.
A word of advice - unless you REALLY want something installed on your phone, install it to the storage card. These babies run out of device space very quickly once you start installing stuff, and there's things out there that you don't have a choice about.
I only install things to the phone if the phone would function differently without it. eg. Theme modifications and essential utilities etc..
Hope you get the hotfix working. Most hotfixes run on the phone, so you won't normally have this issue. Oh yes, you should be selecting Europe for download location if you're in the UK. As far as I'm aware though, that's just the server location, so you pick the closest one. It won't affect what you download. That's determined by what region the site recognises you as.
Good luck
I've tried downloading it again but get the same error message. Should I be transfering the .exe file to the phone, and open it from the phone, or save it to the PC and open it on the PC? IF I should open it on the phone, where do I find the file once I've transfered it?
All the recent hotfixes, apart from the SIM contacts one, are local files that have to be run on the device.
Copy the file to the device then locate it using a file explorer. Simply press the file name with your finger to run it.
NeilM said:
All the recent hotfixes, apart from the SIM contacts one, are local files that have to be run on the device.
Copy the file to the device then locate it using a file explorer. Simply press the file name with your finger to run it.
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The one he's asking about is the SIM contacts one, so it should be run on the PC.
Sorry- misread the OPs thread!
NeilM said:
Sorry- misread the OPs thread!
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Well to be honest the SIMS was just one example, you have helped me with the others so many thanks
Once I've installed the hotfixes can I delete the .exe files from my phone?
You can, but they are relatively small so would you gain much?
Store them on the Storage Card (you can run then from there as well) so if you ever have to do a factory reset, you'll still have the update files to apply.
NeilM said:
You can, but they are relatively small so would you gain much?
Store them on the Storage Card (you can run then from there as well) so if you ever have to do a factory reset, you'll still have the update files to apply.
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Good thinking
At the risk of seeming like a complete idiot, I wonder if I could pick your brains for some help.
I joined your forums when I bought my HTC HD2 a few weeks ago, (I had been a Nokia man for the last 20 years) and have spent the time perusing your excellent forums for information whilst learning the telephone out of the box, and now I have decided to expand my knowledge a little and start installing some simple .cab files.
I have tripped at the first hurdle!
I thought I'd start with something simple like the 'torch'
I created a folder on my computer specifically for downloaded cab files, and created the same on my HD2, downloaded the RAR file, unzipped it to my computer folder, then grabbed it and set it into the folder on the phone.
All good.
Now, when I use 'file explorer' to find the file, I can open it ok and when I click 'setup', the screen goes white with nothing but a small black box in the bottom right corner with what looks like a usb outline and an arrow above it.
If i click that, it looks like it's trying to take me to a website!
Now bejayus and begorrah, I'm not a stupid person, but I am an old dog trying to learn new tricks, so if anyone can help in laymans 'idiot proof' terms what I am doing wrong, it would be greatly appreciated.
Fantastic forum by the way, even though most of the information passes clean over the top of my head!
Well just so any other noob is/was in the same predicament as myself, the answer as expected was very simple.
DO NOT unzip the RAR file containing the .cab file on your computer when you download it and then send the unzipped folder to your phone.
Go to the location to where Firefox (or whoever) downloaded it on your computer, then copy and paste the intact RAR zip file direct to your phone and open it there.
I knew the answer would be simple, but thankfully the kind people in another forum pointed me in the right direction.
I know it's blatantly obvious to many members here, in fact, you probably laughed at such a stupid question in the first place...... but please keep in mind that not all of us are computer geeks.
I'm a hairy arsed construction worker myself, and merely trying to keep up with modern technology.
And I do love trying!
I have successfully installed everything for the wp7 on my HD2..I have used the sideload apps with not many problems.. iheartradio is working, etc.. the problem I'm having is I don't fully understand how to hack the registry so that my phone will read as a HD7..so far its reading as LEO70.. i have some apps that are working but my netflix wont work and I cant find a YouTube that works... any suggestions? Thanks in advance...you guys are doing an awesome job with this.. I've gotten this far and I'm a total noob...(before a few weeks ago I didn't even know you could do this stuff)
Did you copy the custclear.prvxml file from Ringtones to Windows using XBModDeployer and TouchXplorer, and activate with MS key?
I think this changes the registry for you without regedit and lets you use HTC Hub apps and download them from Marketplace.
yes. i've installed both touchxplorer and an xbmod deployer and then copied and pasted the custclear.prvxml from the my documents/my ringtones folder to the windows folder but it still reads as leo70 and its activated already
Thats my knowledge all done then, I could e-mail you the zip file I downloaded, think thats done.
then i would probably have to flash wp7 again huh?? i read somewhere that you can only use your activation code 3 times and ive already used it twice so i want to make sure i know what the fix is for sure before activating it again! but thanks for trying!!
View attachment 514565 Not sure how this works but a zip file should be here somewhere, with the files I ran for ID.
There it is. In orange.
No I reflashed my phone 5 times yesterday, no jokes. Activation is good for your phone forever(ish).
You shouldn't need to reflash, just follow the guide from there on, apply all the .xaps, including the "Extras", I'm Pretty sure this is ID change, worked for me at least.
thanks..ill give it a try!!
and just to be sure...cuz im really knew at this.. i open the download and then what?? do i have to extract from a folder first or just deploy straight from the dowload??
What I did was to create a new Folder and unzip with WinZip to that folde, then more subfolders for each element, just to keep track of them.
When you are synced with Zune, run Chevron unlock and keep it open in the back ground. You wont need to re-install the cert.
Run Tom .xap Installer
Then install all the .xaps and copy / paste the file, run connection setup to install the pasted file.
Then check your ID, if its not HTC HD7 T9292, as mine is, then run the Extras bit, for phone reg tweaks.
Well I don't know what was different about your zip.pack but it worked!! I started with the Chevron, then did the TouchXplorer and XBMod Deployer, copied and pasted the custclear from my documents/my ringtones to windows on my phone and then did Connection Settings and sure enough my phone had changed to HTC HD2 T9292...netflix is working, apps are downloading from the marketplace!!! THANK YOU!!!!
hey once you move the custclear to windows then run the connection setup app and your phone will read hd7. the connection setup acts as a installer for custclear. as far as i understand. correct me if i am wrong.
slappnuttzz29 said:
then i would probably have to flash wp7 again huh?? i read somewhere that you can only use your activation code 3 times and ive already used it twice so i want to make sure i know what the fix is for sure before activating it again! but thanks for trying!!
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i have used my code more then twice you can use the code your self as many times as you want as long as you are using the code on just one phone.
I didnt have to use my code again...just reinstalled everything from the zippack he put on the thread!! thanks tho
Glad it worked
Glad to help you get running, but the thanks should go to these guys here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=911579
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916478
Can you confirm if you ran the Extras or not, or was it ID'd before that?
well thanks to those guys there and nope..didnt have to go as far as the extras..it ID'd it before then..
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Never mind
Everything you need from Mango (DVPs normally upgrade to Mango on their own) to 7.8 is there..
#1 - First be sure your phone has gone through the normal procedure to 7720 (Mango)
#2 - Then go here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/15491148/Update - DVP.zip
Done.. and done..
This worked amazingly well - thanks for posting all the right info and files together in one easy place!
Thank you! It worked!!
DVP help
Attached is what i'm looking at is it supposed to say "ERROR: no update found"
Also how do you know why it update is finished? I ran all 7 cabs through the sender and nothing happened.
Currently on 8107
im on build 8107 will this still work?
sunvalleyadrian said:
Attached is what i'm looking at is it supposed to say "ERROR: no update found"
Also how do you know why it update is finished? I ran all 7 cabs through the sender and nothing happened.
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OK.. First off remember to move the CABs in order to the folder th BAT file is in, don't move the BAT to the CAB folder.
This will work with any version post Mango.. Just start with the set of CABs you last ended with.
IE, if you have 8107, go to the folder after 8107 and use those CABs..till 7.8..
Other tips..
1) Make sure you have upgrade via Zune to Mango first
2) Make sure Zune is off
3) make sure you install the WP07 support tools before running the BAT file.
4) to ensure a clean install of all filess.. Hard reset the phone. Before installing all the CAB files.
Hope that helps.. Remember when all else fails read the directions.
sunvalleyadrian said:
Attached is what i'm looking at is it supposed to say "ERROR: no update found"
Also how do you know why it update is finished? I ran all 7 cabs through the sender and nothing happened.
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OK..
> First off remember to move the CABs in order to the folder the BAT file is in
> Don't move the BAT to the CAB folder. (It won't find the program files it needs that way)
> You will know it done with each step, when your phone and the command line says Success! (This will come up each time you go through the Update procedure)
> Don't try to run the BAT file without moving the CABs into the correct folder (results it will not finding the files to update with)
> Don't try to run all the CABs at one time (From all the folders) also can cause problem
> DO copy ALL the files from the INDIVIDUAL folders for each run.. (Some updates required 1 file, some 2, some 3, etc.)
So remember :
Create folder and unzip all the files and folders into the directory (We will call it UPDATE and put it on the desktop for example)
Install WP7 Update Tool (See folder --> update tool - INSTALL FIRST)
Start by moving the files in CABS/7740 folder to the main UPDATE folder you created (the one with the BAT file in it) and run the bat.
In command windows hit <S>
Let phone go through the upgrade process
After successful upgrade, move the 7740 file(s) from main folder, and replace with CABs from the next folder (8107) in the order
Run the BAT again.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..
Also, This will work with any version post Mango.. Just start with the set of CABs you last ended with.
IE, if you have 8107, go to the next folder after 8107 and use those CABs..till 7.8..
Other tips..
1) Make sure you have upgraded via Zune to Mango first
2) Make sure Zune is off
3) To ensure a clean install of all the CABs. Hard reset the phone. Before installing all the CAB files. (Not required.. but it doesn't hurt)
Hope that helps.. Remember when all else fails read the directions.
savage25rcracer said:
im on build 8107 will this still work?
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Yup, I upgraded my son's from 8107, just started by using the next higher numbered CABS folder. Thanks to the OP!
Just followed this on my unlocked AT&T DVP. Went from Mango to 7.8 in about 30 minutes total, with no issues during installation. Still testing the phone out o see if everything works, but so far so good.
Awesome stuff dude, thanks! Very easy to follow instructions that are noob safe.
Worked.
Thank You.
FWIW, I had success upgrading using this method from 8773, without resetting the device.
Didn't work for me!
I have DVP unlocked updated to Mango but this didn't work for me, Error is attached. This happened with every folder. I tried upto 3 ..
Updated Successfully!
newbieDV said:
I have DVP unlocked updated to Mango but this didn't work for me, Error is attached. This happened with every folder. I tried upto 3 ..
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I already had the 8773 update, thats why I was getting error. I started from folder 8779 and it worked fine.
If you try to run BAT file as Run As administrator , you will also get different error related to update file not found.. so make sure just to double click to run bat file or run through command prompt!
Awesome
You are GOD in my eyes !! ;.)) - totally worked ! - i had a 7720. fw in my dvp, - i upgraded with these cabs , and voala - it's worked !!
=.))
Thanks a lot! Sprinkled your magic dust, said the magic spell and it worked!
Awesome utility!
A big thanks to cdgoin for writing this incredibly useful program!
Had a couple hiccups getting it to work for me...thought I'd post them for the benefit of others...
1: I was getting a 'Choice is not a recognized command' error message initially. Turns out I guess XP doesn't have choice.exe installed by default. Got a copy from Microsoft's Windows 98 resource kit and installed, only to have it tell me it didn't like one of the command switches called in the batch file. Went in with a text editor - Looked like the /N switch was OK but the other wasn't (/M?). Deleted that and was finally presented with the menu as described.
2: But then, pressing 's' results in long error message about 'Retrieving the COM class factory for component with CLSID blahblah failed .....error 8007007e'
Deduced it was trying to call an unregistered DLL. This may have something to do with my Zune installation being on a separate partition from my windows installation. Went to the directory I'd put the WP tools in and registered the Microsoft updater's DLL from the command prompt: "regsrv32 wm7update.dll".
Following this, all worked as expected!
wifi issue?
Any one else having wifi connection issues after the update?
I can longer connect to my APs.
Thanks
What about live tiles? I read that live tiles are a mess in 7.8.
fixed
hopscotching said:
Any one else having wifi connection issues after the update?
I can longer connect to my APs.
Thanks
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Found out a little later that i could not make or receive calls
Factory reset fixed all
All good
Worked amazingly well for me, thanks :victory: