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The big all Tweaks topic

There are many tweaks around but If you have resetted your phone you must look @ too much topics.
So why we don't make One bit tweak topic..
with only
tweak name
tweak explained
and maybe a link to a discussion topic/site
and offcourse a download link( if available)
and make this topic sticky.. So after a reset you only have to visit that sticky topic on XDA
an idea?? come on admins you can do it!!

I would very much encourage users to use the WIKI instead... forum posts could be made sticky, but things in a forum *always* get lost.
wiki.xda-developers.com
Pick a topic, here's a suggested one 'in line' with some other wiki pages:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Wizard_Tweaks
Those who prefer the forum - by all means... I'd ask those who know how to work the wiki to add tweaks as they'd come in, here, though

I vote for this thread to get stickied. I think more people check the forums than the wiki, me included. Here are some things I've found from random places. I have not tested them all. These are all things copied from elsewhere. I claim neither credit nor responsibility.
SPEED INCREASE
I've been goofing around with registry values in WM5 now that I have upgraded. I could be completely crazy, but it seems that hickups that I was having are now gone after I made these changes. Anyone else who has upgraded want to try these changes out and see if things are any better?
You're going to need a registry editor. Here is a link to a free editor PHM Registry Editor.
Here are the locations and the values that I set:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS\Cac heSize=0x1FA0(8192)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS\Ena bleCache=0x1(1)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Filters\f sreplxfilt\ReplStoreCacheSize=0x1FA0(8192)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\ MSFlash\FATFS\Filters\DataCacheSize=0x1FA0(8192)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Profiles\ MSFlash\FATFS\Flags=0x28(40)

CLEARTYPE
One more hack from the guys here at hofo:
Originally Posted by dazz
Matt, you can turn ClearType on by doing a quick little regedit. Here is what is was for WM2003, hopefully it is the same for WM5:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\ClearTypeSettings]
"OffOnRotation"=1
Change "OffOnRotation" to equal 0

AUTO INSTALL CAB FILE AND CUSTOM AUTO CONFIG
So new ways to customize the KJAM
So further to my discovery yesterday I have dug around and discovered the following
The AutoRun.exe contained within the \ExtendedRom\of your KJAM is hard coded, which means that if you place any file (.CAB) which you would want it to install and rename it..
Original file = I_want_this_file_to_auto_install.cab
To…
New File Name = Default_ I_want_this_file_to_auto_install.cab
By adding “Default_” to the beginning of the name it is also AUTO INSTALLED
BUT and it’s a BIG BUT only WM5.0 APPS will be installed as installing earlier apps makes the PDA ask a question “this was designed for an er..” and as you cant press any buttons it don’t get installed…
SO WHAT CAN WE DO…
Well did you know that if you go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/front_page.php and register and then go search for the JASJAR Extended Rom
You might well find a link in this thread… http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28629&s...ighlight=extendedrom
Now if you were to download it and look inside you would also find a different Autorun.exe which reads a config.txt file
Verey interesting you might think..
“What if I wanted to make my own Custom Auto config ?” is a question which you might well ask..
Well whilst we can not condone such things, in the interest of helping you understand how this different Autorun.exe functions, I’ll take you through an example, please do understand that it is against all the policies of this Board to entice you do download software from the internet and to install this on your own device.
If you however feel compelled to do this for yourself, please be aware that neither myself, PPCD or any of our sponsors can be held responsible in any way for any losses or damages incurred by you or any other persons resulting from information contained here in.
Lesson 1) The Autorun.exe
This file is an executable..but only on a PDA running wm5. It reads a file which is present in the \Extended_Rom\ called config.txt. This app understands certain commands such as
LOCK:Enabled ………………..which locks the Screen and Keys
LOCK: Disabled……………….. which Unlocks the Screen and Keys
CPY1:\Target\Target File.ext…..Which tells it that this file in this folder should be copied
CPY2:\Destination\Destination_File.ext…Which tells it where to copy the file to and what it should be called
CAB: \ Target \ Target_File_to_install.CAB…Tells it to install a cab file
RST: Reset………….Guess what ..Yep resets the PDA
All pretty basic stuff
Lesson 2) So what could I do …if I wanted to..
Little Johnny wants to create a Custom installation routine for his new PDA and did NOT want that nasty default autorun to install the antivirus files which would slooooooooow his new pet down.
a) He would like some CAB Files installed
b) Whilst he would like other to be simply copied so that he can install them later (He knows that if he just allows them to auto install instead that they will be put in to main memory, and he would like to have them on his SD Card instead)
c) He would like to put some Custome Ring Tones in to the \Windows\Ringers directory
d) He would like to put some wav files in to the \Windows directory so that he could use them for ALARMS and NOTIFICATIONS.
1) He creates a file in note pad called config.txt
2) Has he would not like the Device to be disturbed he first enters
a. LOCK:Enabled
3) The Files he would like to AUTO INSTALL are :-
a. Default_CAB-shortcut-CDL-08Sep05.CAB
b. Default_cdl_wwe_version.cab
c. Default_ie_view.sa.cab
4) Then he would have to enter :-
a. CAB: \Extended_ROM\Default_CAB-shortcut-CDL-08Sep05.CAB
b. CAB: \Extended_ROM\Default_cdl_wwe_version.cab
c. CAB: \Extended_ROM\Default_ie_view.sa.cab
5) Now he wants to have some files simply copied, he desides on coping them to \My Documents\Business\ so that he can find them quickly and install them later. The files he wants to copy are:
a. Default_tcmdpocketarm.CAB (Total Commander Freeware found at http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm)
b. Default_Backgammon_PPC_IMAM001.CAB
c. Default_SkypeForPocketPCnonxScale.CAB
d. Default_SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB
6) Thus he enters :-
a. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_tcmdpocketarm.CAB
b. CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_tcmdpocketarm.CAB
c. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_Backgammon_PPC_IMAM001.CAB
d. CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_Backgammon_PPC_IMAM001.CAB
e. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_SkypeForPocketPCnonxScale.CAB
f. CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_SkypeForPocketPCnonxScale.CAB
g. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB
h. CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB
7) No he wants to get those custom sounds and ringers installed, these being
a. MyNeatSMSMsg.WAV………...A cool neat SMS Sound ! (Can only be wav)
b. MyNeatNewAlarmSound.WAV..A cool neat ALARM Sound ! (Can only be wav)
c. MyReallyCoolRinger.WAV…….A cool neat RINGER Sound ! (Could be .MP3, .MID or .wav)
8) So he enters:-
a. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\MyNeatSMSMsg.WAV
b. CPY2:\Windows\ MyNeatSMSMsg.WAV
c. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\MyNeatNewAlarmSound.WAV
d. CPY2:\Windows\ MyNeatNewAlarmSound.WAV
e. CPY1:\Extended_ROM\MyReallyCoolRinger.WAV
f. CPY2:\Windows\Rings\ MyReallyCoolRinger.WAV
9) Now Johnny is nearly finish so he completes the new config.txt with the following lines
a. LOCK: Disabled
b. RST: Reset
10) His now finished config.txt looks like this.
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Default_CAB-shortcut-CDL-08Sep05.CAB
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Default_cdl_wwe_version.cab
CAB: \Extended_ROM\Default_ie_view.sa.cab
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_tcmdpocketarm.CAB
CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_tcmdpocketarm.CAB
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_Backgammon_PPC_IMAM001.CAB
CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_Backgammon_PPC_IMAM001.CAB
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_SkypeForPocketPCnonxScale.CAB
CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_SkypeForPocketPCnonxScale.CAB
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\Default_SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB
CPY2:\My Documents\Business\Default_SmartDialing_enable_0915_signed.CAB
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\MyNeatSMSMsg.WAV
CPY2:\Windows\ MyNeatSMSMsg.WAV
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\MyNeatNewAlarmSound.WAV
CPY2:\Windows\ MyNeatNewAlarmSound.WAV
CPY1:\Extended_ROM\MyReallyCoolRinger.WAV
CPY2:\Windows\Rings\ MyReallyCoolRinger.WAV
LOCK: Disabled
RST: Reset
Lesson 3) So where did he get the files and mor important what did he do with them.
To complete your education I would like to explain exactly how little Johnny got a hold of the files (Default_) mention in lesson 2) above.
1) He downloaded Total commander for PPC (http://www.ghisler.com/pocketpc.htm) and installed it (Windows Installer Version) on both his PC and PDA after the install he made sure that he ActiveSynced and Ran the file on the PDA
2) He again downloaded the CAB version from the same site
3) He placed this in a Directory of his SD card called \GoAuto and created another folder called \AutoBackup, both in the root of the SD CARD
4) On the PDA he typed in the ENTER BOX at the top of the Total Commander screen exactly the Word “\Exteneded_Rom” making sure that the spelling and capitalization were correct
5) He was then presented with a display showing the contents of this otherwise hidden folder.
6) He quickly selected from the TC menu the word “Show”…this brought up a Dialogue with many options. He selected “Single window mode”, this brought up another dialog, here he selected “Virtual 2 window mode”
7) Now by selecting the “>” he had to file display windows
8) He Depressed the “>” which showed him the root of his device, here he selected “Storage card”, and then “\AutoBackup”, pressing the “<” now brought him back to the “hidden folder”
9) He he dragged his stylus across the screen, thus selecting all the files and after pressing the 2 icon at the bottom of the screen , he was asked where he would like to copy or move the files.
10) He made sure that the Diloge showed “\Storage Card\AutoBackup\*.*” and after depressing Move. All those nasty files were moved on to his SD card.
11) He reconnected his PDA to his PC, and via ActiveSync and “Explore ”, he was able to select his storage card.
12) He copied the contents of “Storage_Card\AutoBackup\” to his PC for safe keeping.
13) As this copy now contained the some files which he wanted , he copied the files in question on to his SD Card, placing them in the “\GoAuto” Folder.
14) After coping the remain files (wav, mid,…) which he wanted to auto install, he created a “Config.Txt’ as described in Lesson 2), which he also placed in to the folder.
15) KNOWING that the original “Autorun.exe” would not install the files as per this config.txt, he proceded to go search on xda-developers for the rom image, he then extracted the other ‘Autorun.exe” and placed this also in the folder \GoAuto
16) Back on his PDA he started “TC” again, and reselected the “\Extended_Rom\” and via the “Virtual 2 window mode” also the “\Storage Card\GoAuto\”
17) He then procedded to select all the files in the “\GoAuto” folder and copied them all across to the “\Extended_Rom\” folder.
18) He was now able to HARD RESET his device and watched as the PDA installed and copied the files as requested.

CAPS/ICON LOCK INDICATOR
Looking inside my \Windows\Startup folder on my Wizard, I found a shortcut to an application called CapNotify.exe. Upon inspecting the file in a hex editor, I found a registry key called "EnableIndicator" which was not found in the registry.
After creating the registry entry called EnableIndicator at \HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd and assigning the DWORD value of 1 to it , then soft-resetting my device, an indicator appeared next to the keyboard icon on the bottom of the screen! Tapping the Shift key showed a "C" while tapping the Dot key showed a dot! Very cool!

RANDOM TIPS
The Extended ROM is not locked, but hidden, and can be accessed and customized using Ghisler's Total Commander 2.0 utility for Pocket PC. (mixmaven and nobackup)
An electronic version (PDF) of the manual and the quick-start guide can be found here and here, respectively. Page 11 of the manual contains some good information. (mixmaven, local links provided)
Hold down the Comm button to toggle vibrate/sound mode. (farzonalmaneih).
Bootloader mode can be accessed by holding the Camera and Voice buttons, and tapping the soft reset hole. (mashie)
Using tip #1, the integrated antivirus software can be removed for reported better performance. (mmg)
Download the latest beta of ActiveSync 4.1, build 4807 here, as it has provided a number of bug fixes from the public release of ActiveSync 4.0. (mixmaven, local link provided)
Put the Wizard in standby (phone/data will still work if radio is on) by pressing the Power button. Turn off the Wizard completely (you will not be able to receive calls) by holding down the Power button for 5 seconds. With persistent storage, this new feature will ultimately save the battery power better than any previous Windows Mobile device. (mixmaven)
WM5FixSite.com provides a user-submitted database of current applications and their compatibility with Windows Mobile 5.0. (prodigalfish)
Use OCP's WinCE CAB Manager to open pre-XML-based CAB files. Digital signature authentication will be broken if the CAB files are modified, however. (beyondthetech)
The digital signature security that's enabled by default can be disabled by using the digitally-signed CAB file from Sprint PPC-6700's Extended ROM. Add a "Default_" prefix to the name and have it run first in the Wizard's Extended ROM, so that any CAB, CPF, or EXE file, signed or not, can be used after that CAB file has been installed. (beyondthetech)
Changing the value of "OffOnRotation" from 0 to 1 in registry location HKLM\System\GDI\ClearTypeSettings, followed by a soft-reset, will give the ClearType feature in landscape (keyboard open) mode. ClearType must be enabled in portrait mode first. (mixmaven)
Double-clicking on the Shift key will toggle Caps Lock mode. Double-clicking on the Dot key will toggle Symbols mode. (sparkomatic)
Change the Comm button to OK/Close in the Buttons applet under Settings, to make it easier than tapping the OK button when in portrait (keyboard closed) mode. (sparkomatic)
Left-handed action of the Wizard can open the keyboard slightly enough to hit the OK and Windows buttons without it going into landscape mode. (nobackup)
Tapping the End key will minimize the current application and return to the Today screen (if you have a valid SIM card installed). (nobackup)
Use Orb on your desktop to stream multimedia files to the Wizard via its fast Wi-Fi or EDGE capabilities. (mmg)
BoxWave's VersaCharger, accompanied with a mini-USB cable is a single, perfect solution to charge the Wizard in a vehicle or at a wall outlet. (beyondthetech)
Create an Internet Favorites shortcut to http://mobile.google.com/loc_search.html and get a PDA-friendly Google interface to search for business listings. (beyondthetech)
Create an Internet shortcut to your local Loews Cineplex Odeon theater. Surf their main site (www.enjoytheshow.com), punch in your zip code on the 'Theatre Search' box on the left, click on your theater, grab the 5-letter code for your theater in the URL, and get a 'very light output' version of the showtimes using their 'Print Showtimes' shortcut. (beyondthetech)
NEW! Create an Internet shortcut to any movie theatre that Fandango supports. Using the same method in tip #19, get the 5-letter code for the theater of your choice, and make a shortcut to http://www.fandango.com/TheaterPage.aspx?pf=1&tid=XXXXX and replace XXXXX with that 5-letter code. This will be a PDA/printer-friendly output of today's movie showtimes. (beyondthetech)
Microsoft Voice Command 1.5 can be installed in replacement of Cyberon's Voice Speed Dial software. Further cleanup to remove Voice Speed Dial in the registry is also available.(beyondthetech and beyondthetech)
Perform a full wipe of the device by going to Settings > System > Clear Storage. It is disputed that it may not be a full equivalent to a hard reset. (Dave Evans)
A hard reset can easily be performed by holding down the Comm and Voice buttons, and tapping the soft reset hole. While still holding down the two top buttons, the screen will go black and you will be prompted to hit Send to restore factory default settings. (nickp)
Clubimate.com offers a hosted Exchange Server solution for email for free to all i-mate device owners. Additional Exchange Server features are at an additional cost. (beyondthetech)
The 24-hour clock mode and English-UK regional settings customizations are performed by one of the CAB files in the Extended ROM. Delete the unnecessary CAB files, or perform a soft-reset before customizations are performed, or simply go to Settings > Regional Settings and change it back afterwards. Make sure you use the lowercase 'h' time format for 12-hour mode. (beyondthetech, nickp and nickp)
Change the Network Selection to Manual to customize preferable cellular towers and maintain a better signal. (prodigalfish)
The built-in Wi-Fi radio on the Wizard allegedly does not transceive on all channels. (kid1972)
The installation of Skype and SmartDialing is reported to make the device run slower, and the Network Setting of Automatic can make the device more busy in low-signal conditions. (nobackup)
There is no cut/copy & paste keyboard shortcut on the Wizard's hardware keyboard. (cdtv)
The device can play ringtones in MP3 and WMA format. (boxer82003)
Easily toggle the Wi-Fi radio on and off in the Comm Manager to resolve any DHCP/IP issues. (bubmc)
Relocate the Temporary Internet Files, History, and Cookies locations to the Storage Card to save precious main storage memory. It is reported that there may be a slight performance impact with this configuration. (mixmaven and dherrero)
Spb Pocket Plus 3.0.1 should work better on the Wizard if the Safe Mode feature is unchecked, but now Spb Pocket Plus 3.0.4 apparently resolves the Safe Mode issue. (mixmaven and mixmaven)
Use 3M First Aid Tape or eGrips to keep a better hold or grip on the Wizard. (hitch and beyondthetech)
Prevent any connected Bluetooth device from timing out (sleeping) by changing the "Sleep" value from 1 to 0 in registry location HKCU\ControlPanel\Phone. (mixmaven)
Power the Wizard in an emergency using the Arkon Battery Extender with USB Port (CA062) and 4 AA-size batteries (NiMH, NiCd, or alkaline). (hitch)
A prestine copy of the K-JAM's initial shipping version of the Extended ROM can be found on XDA-Developers' FTP site. (beyondthetech)
Updating the desktop to Windows XP Service Pack 2 and all the hotfixes can resolve many ActiveSync connectivity issues with the Wizard. (garyhartaz)
A detailed method on resolving 'Blue Screen of Death' issues on PC's trying to ActiveSync can be seen here. (swjg)
Steps to reverting to ActiveSync 4.0 after an ActiveSync 4.1 installation is detailed here. Preserving Outlook settings during this process is also detailed here. (lcavada and swjg and aadadams)
Change the User Agent information to trick websites into receiving pages normally designed for desktop with these instructions here. (aadadams)
Google "PDA version" can be accessed through http://www.google.com/pda and http://www.google.com/xhtml. (mmg and mmg)
Keep the GPRS connection active at all times possible by changing value "AlwaysOn" from 0 to 1 in registry location HKLM\Comm\ConnMgr\Providers\{7C4B7A3...}\Connections\GPRS...\. (aadadams)
Back up your Cyberon Voice Tag database by copying the CommandModel1.bin file in your \Windows folder to your PC or Storage Card for safekeeping. (simx)
The current version of OmegaOne Journal Bar hangs in its Links section. Disable the section until a newer version is released. (mixmaven)
Changing the timeout value from 1 minute to 2 minutes in the Power settings has been reported to resolve some alarm notification issues. (zedeff)
Registry location HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FavoritesEntries\ contains the default Internet Favorites that can't be removed from within Internet Explorer Mobile. Delete them manually in the registry instead. (mixmaven)
Tweaks2k2.NET has incorporated many registry hacks (including some listed previously here) and performing certain tweaks is reported to have better performance results, especially when converting the registry from hive to file format. (bengalboy)
To date, SunnySoft Backup Manager is the only reported working file and registry backup utility that works on Windows Mobile 5.0. Version 3.6 has just been released.(beyondthetech)
Last, but not least, HowardForums has established their own user-supported Wiki to incorporate all the inner workings of Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC devices. (howardforums)

DISABLE MESSAGE SENT NOTIFICATION
for those who hates the "Message Sent" notification after sending an SMS, this is the steps to remove the bubble notification...this is the STEP by STEP method to do it in case some of you guys dont get it right...
1. First, you will need to download a Registry Editor to help you do it...
a good one will be the freeware PHM Registry Editor
or for those who got the Resco Explorer, you can use the Registry Editor that comes with it...
2. using the Registry Editor, navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Inbox
3. Next, click on Inbox (make sure the Inbox is highlighted) and select Edit, New Key
4. Name the New Key as "Settings"
5. Click on "Settings" (make sure the Settings is highlighted) and select Edit, New String Value
6. On "Value name:", key in SMSNoSentMsg and in "Value data", key in 1
7. Soft reset your device and test it with one SMS, and you will notice that the SMS Sent bubble is being disabled
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Svc\SMS
Message Sent
You can change the message that is shown in the Sent Message Notification.

RELOCATE PIE DATA STORAGE
This hack will increase your available ROM memory and people have reported storage gains of over 9 mb. You will need to have a storage card with some free memory installed to utilize this hack. First open up internet explorer and navigate Menu>Tools>Options>Memory and press the delete files button to clear the cache then delete the cache and the history. Then open up file explorer from the programs folder in the start menu. Navigate to the Storage Card and make sure that you are in the base directory of the card. Then create an ie folder and within that folder create a cache folder, history, and Open up a registry entry program such as Resco Registry that comes with Resco Explorer 2005. Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Cache". You can change the default value "\Windows\Profiles\Guest\Temporary Internet Files" to "\Storage_Card\ie\cache". Change the other values in the Shell Folders section of the registry to the folders you created and then soft reset. Be warned that you will create errors in ie if you do not have a storage card inserted with those directories on it while you are surfing from now on.

REMAP SOFTKEYS
Open up a registry entry program such as Resco Registry that comes with Resco Explorer 2005. Navigate to "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\11 2" By changing the default key you can change the text of the softkey and by changing Open key you can change the program that it opens. The right key cannot be changed by this method. "
Now the Second Key
you just add a new key
"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\11 3"
and the default is the key
and and a new string value "Open" with the path and presto!!!!

ANY FOLDER RING TONES
1. Run Total commander
2. go to \\ (at the very top)
3. open \\\registry\HKCU\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Ring \Directory
4. Change the content of this file from
\Windows\Rings to \Storage Card\Rings\
Note: \Storage Card\Rings\ is the directory I created on my storage Card to store my personal Ring Tones.
To select a new ringtone, Start->Settings->Phone.
The Ring tone are now selected from \Storage Card\Rings\
and Best of all, your ring tones doesnt take up any valuable RAM Space.

EDGE ICON REG HACK
After reading Vishny' commment on one of the threads in xda-dev, per his suggestion, I added the key EnableDifferGprsEdgeIcon dword value in HKLM\Drivers\BuilIn\RIL.

STOP ACTIVESYNC FROM TURNING ON AND TURN OFF ERROR REPORTING
Now, you need to stop Activesync from periodically starting on it's own. To do so open Activesync on your WM5 device and tap on Menu>Add Server Source. Add any info to create a fake server sync. After that is complete go to Menu>Schedule and change the two dropdowns to "Manual" and tap "ok" at the top right. You can now go to Menu>Options and delete the Exchange Server setting you just added. Now Activesync will not start when you cradle your device.
Error Reporting is real drain on the battery and on performance. It is simple to disable, just go to Start>Settings>System(tab) and tap the Error Reporting icon. Change the setting to "Disable error reporting".

CHANGE SPLASH SCREEN
1) Get the aWizard tool from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=37386&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
2) Enable RAPI (otherwise next command will exit with a message saying itsutils.dll cannot be replaced, or smth like that)
You do that searching the "EnableRAPI.cab" on the forum and follow the instructions (you copy it to the phone and then install it on the phone)
For example here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=202299
3) MAKE SURE the phone is connected via ActiveSync
Get a DOS shell : start -> run -> "cmd"
move to the directory that contains the tools ("\lib")
(the next 3 steps are just to test the pdocread.exe and logoconvert.exe - i think)
otherwise skip to step 7
4) pdocread.exe -n 1 0x002d0000 153630 splash.bin
5) Use the logoconverter.exe -> see attachement
I got the cpp file, changed the resolution to 240x320 and recompiled it
logoconvert bin2bmp splash.bin splash.bmp
6) Get a image editor (I use "gimp") and see the splash.bmp -> it should be the image that it's displayed at boot time.
You can modify it as you like.
7) Get a image 240x320 with 24 bits depth bmp (I think) (it should be around 250K)
it can be the one obtained at steps 4,5 and 6
"logoconvert bmp2bin splash.bmp splash.bin"
9) "pdocwrite.exe -n 1 splash.bin 0x002d0000"
That's about it.
NOTE: I'm just an user of the above programs, I don't know exactly what they are supposed to do and what they really do. Anyway, I managed to changed the boot image and I want to thank all of the people that by their tools made it possible.

This cab file will enable the caps/icon lock indicator on all roms and the edge icon indicator on newer roms.
previous messages show how to do this exact thing through reg editing. this is for those who don't want to do it that way.

This cab will prevent cab files from being automatically deleted after they're run.

This unlocks the extended rom in wizard versions that have it locked

This one is very recent and to quote arnonrgo from a different thread.
It is basically a cab that holds a few registry changes
one to stop menu animation
one for (2 keys) to enable G (wireless. in versions that dont have it enabled)
one (3 keys) to set a (small 1K) cache
and one to enbale the keyboard indicator (the same as is done in a previously posted cab file)
I renamed the cab to make it easier to see what it does.
If you want to do the G hack through the registry instead of the cab. Wagnerb supplied the keys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\TNETWLN1\PARMS: dot11SupportedRateMask=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\COMM\TNETWLN1\PARMS: dot11SupportedRateMaskG=8
All values are decimal

guttrhead said:
I vote for this thread to get stickied. I think more people check the forums than the wiki, me included.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
chicken and egg...
Why would people check the wiki if the information can't be found there?
And why would people add to the wiki if everybody just goes to the forum anyway?
Anyway, carry on...

Seeing as you're Dutch you might want to take a look here. I've gathered quite a few amongst other useful info.

Automate Multiple CAB installation

Okay after a few hours of searching and fiddling I got this to work out...but it still needs improvement.
I followed some details from:
http://www.gpcarreon.com/?p=291
So basically you get this and install it:
http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Download
Then create a folder at root level (i.e. C:\MyInstall)
In that folder place the following files:
All the .cab files (which you obtain like locked extended ROM files)
All .ini files (which you create)
T-Mobile Customization.nsi (which you download from below)
In the Above mentioned nsi script I have allocated 20 spaces, however you can add/remove lines as needed. Don't forget to increment the following fields:
“FILE 1"
SecFile1
SectionIn 1
File 1.ini
File 1.CAB
StrCpy $0 “$INSTDIR\1.ini”
I didn't change it in my file, however if you want to change File 1 to another name make sure you're consistent so all reference to 1 would change to your file name. Capice?
Now for your cab files depending on how many lines/cabs you have your basic format for your cab file will look like this:
[CEAppManager]
Version = 1.0
Component = 1
[1]
Description = MT-MMS-WI19-051213-1 [MMS]
Uninstall = MT-MMS-WI19-051213-1 [MMS]
CabFiles = 1.cab
Where Component is the name from the "File 1" and the [1] matches the component name. Description and Uninstall as far as I can tell can be whatever you like. And CabFiles must be the cab files name, in this case 1.cab (which reflects in the nsi file)
The file name for the ini must also be the same as you specified. File1.ini
After you have done all this save your script, cabs, and inis in the folder at the root level. And then right click on the script and choose compile! If you successfully compiled the script you should see an option to "Test Installer" and you will also a new executable file generated.
Now for the problem part where I seek your assistance As I mentioned before I'm a rookie when it comes to this stuff so I haven't the slightest clue where I would begin. But if you do use this method it's quite annoying to have to pause every two seconds to wait for the device to prompt you where to install it and for you to acknowledge successful installation. So what I'm thinking is how do I make it "silent" meaning it automatically installs to the "Device" and does not say "successful installation press ok to continue..." I was thinking this would be done in the ini file for each of the cabs, however I do not know. Anyone else know what can be done in this matter.
Thanks in advance...hopefully this will help someone....

Tsk file association for Jasjar

Hi there to all i have by mistake deleted the file association for tsk file in total commander and now whenever i try to open any tsk file it says there is no associated application with this and i have checked in total commander options for setting it back is asking for four things namely icon file index number parameter and command .
Can anybody help me by providing these settings from their I -Mate Jasjar
anykind of help will be appreciated Thanx .

Code:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\tskfile\
(Default) = tsk
EditFlags = 0x10000
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\tskfile\DefaultIcon
(Default) = shellresapps.dll,-15618
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\tskfile\Shell\Open\Command
(Default) = ctlpnl.exe cplmain,13
HTH

thanks for such a fast reply but i m already having all these settings in my regstry but what i want is the setting for tsk association files in total commander software which are in the properties of the file

hi there to all comeon its nearly 2 days and 39 views but no one with the settings comeon man here we all are to help each other

please help .............

You could try some software which will allow you to change file associations such as http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=2430
I havent tried it, so Im not sure if it will work.

Hi there i dont want any software i just want the default settings for .tsk and dat file associations thats it
hence they can be found with the total commander software in the properties tab of these kind of files and hence i m sure that many of us would be using that software but still it has been two days and nobody is there to help me with this simple problems .

Perhaps you could tell me how to get the information and I'll see if I can pull it off my XDA-Executive for you.
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niketkumar: I've checked my file associations in GSFinder, and they're exactly as PReDiToR has posted above.
Now you suggest that you already have those settings, so it appears that the problem may be located elsewhere. If you've definitely got exactly the settings indicated, then you may have deleted something else related.
I suggest that you investigate the problem more carefully and come back to us with more detail. The registry settings are what causes the file to be launched with the associated control panel page, ctlpnl.exe cplmain,13
Perhaps you've deleted other settings that you've not told us about?
If those settings already exist in your registry, how can we help you further? Perhaps you should try dumping your registry, backup, hardreset, dump registry, use SSnap to compare the registry dumps, and then teach us what you know. http://s-k-tools.com/ You can then revert to your backup and fix the problem yourself. However, if you want a virgin registry dump, I'm happy to send you one.
You seem to be fairly confident that we are all incompetent, unable or unwilling to help you. I would contend that that's very much untrue. However, to quote PReDiToR's sig,
Do not meddle in the affairs of geeks for they are subtle and quick to anger
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vijay 555 u surely misunderstood me i never meant the way what you thought of it is for sure that we all are here to help each other so i m very greatful to everybody who did replied to my post and let me be frank what actually i did was that in my application total commander i selected the tsk file then properties then association option there it showed an icon with x when i clicked it , it deleted its association
Hence i checked these settings in my registry they all are there but when i m trying to open that application it says " there is no application associated with it Run the app first and then open it within the application "
and if now if you dont trust me that still i m hiding something from you then you urself can download that ghisler's total commander and try it yourself to believe me .

The other setting that is needed to make a file open is the .tsk association that points it to the settings that I gave you.
Code:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tsk
(Default) = tskfile
Code:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\tskfile\
(Default) = tsk
EditFlags = 0x10000
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\tskfile\DefaultIcon
(Default) = shellresapps.dll,-15618
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\tskfile\Shell\Open\Command
(Default) = ctlpnl.exe cplmain,13
With these two pieces of code you should be able to use the ordinary Windows File Explorer to launch a .TSK file.
If that works then your problem is mostly solved. I don't suppose the file working in TC is important if you can use WinFE to install a theme?

Thanx PReditor that settings worked .
can you do me another favour , can you also tell me both the settings for .dat file extension in your registery coz i have deleted that also .

Execute things onece after HardReset, clean HKLM/Init

Only for advanced users and ROM cookers. Don't use if you are not sure, what can happen
The main goal to develop HKLM_Init_Clean was to create the tool, which can remove some entries from HKLM/Init in a safe way. For example to remove coldinit.exe (which is required only after the first reboot), and maintain DependXX chain.
By the way, HKLM_Init_Clean checks validity of all entries inside HKLM/Init and cleans errors. It removes LanuchXX entries if they are associated with non existing files, removes DependXX entries if there is no corresponding LaunchXX entry, removes entries from all DependXX, if the associated LaunchXX doesn't exist.
First of all - backup your HKLM/Init.
example:
Code:
HKLM/Init:Launch99="blahblah.exe"
HKLM/Init:Depend100=hex:14,00 ;Let's assume, that there is no Launch100
HKLM/Init:Depend101=hex:63,00 ;hex 63 == dec 99
HKLM/Init:Launch102="xx.exe" ;Let's assume, that there is file \windows\xx.exe
HKLM/Init:Depend102=hex:14,00,63,00 ;Let's assume, that there is valid Launch20 entry (hex 14==dec 20), and there is no valid Launch99 entry (hex 63 == dec 99)
Things, that should be removed are:
Code:
HKLM/Init:Launch99
HKLM/Init:Depend101
and entry 63,00 from HKLM/Init:Depend102
Simply execute HKLM_Init_Clean.exe and compare new HKLM/Init and the original one. Probably you will be surprised.
To remove things from HKLM/Init after reboot:
Put HKLM_Init_Clean.exe into \windows folder
Add something like Launch120="HKLM_Init_Clean.exe". The number have to be greater than removed entry.
Add something like Depend120=hex:15,00 Of course - numbers in LaunchXX and DependXX (in the example: 120) have to be the same. It's good idea to use HKLM_Init_Clean.exe as the last LaunchXX entry
Set Depend120 entries to the numbers of deleted things. One WORD per entry, low byte first. In the example (Depend120"=hex:15,00) (hex 15==dec 21) Launch21 will be removed after the next reboot. You can use as many entries, as you wish - all of them will be removed. Remember - they are WORDs (two bytes), low byte first.
Soft reset.
Verify results.
If everything looks good - you are ready to add HKLM_Init_Clean to the kitchen.
HKLM_Init_Clean is safe for dependency chains.
For example. After:
Code:
Launch1="something1.exe"
Launch2="something2.exe"
Launch3="something3.exe"
Launch120"="HKLM_Init_Clean.exe"
Depend2=hex:01,00
Depend3=hex:02,00
Depend120=hex:02,00
You will get:
Code:
Launch1="something1.exe"
Launch3="something3.exe"
Depend3=hex:01,00
Launch3 depends on removed Launch2, which depends on Lauch1, so after removing Launch2 - Launch3 depends on Launch1
Inside attached archive:
HKLM_Init_Clean.exe - this app
HKLM_Init_Clean.cpp - source (ugly and dirty)
HKLM_Init_Clean_sample.reg - sample reg file
HKLM_Init_Launcher.exe - exactly the same as InitLauncher (see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302013)
All executables are not signed, not UPXed, not converted into modules - do it yourself.

Ha, great tool, now we can make it really easy Thanks for that, bro!
Now... off to testing

Please masters,,helpppp
Hey Guys, sorry for my english, I changed the HKLM/Init:Launch50="YFLoader.exe"
to the
HKLM/Init:Launch99="explorer.exe"
Then My PNA worked As Windows CE 4.2,,,
But Of course i didnt hold myself, and i deleted exlorer.exe file from the PNA,
So When i open my PNA,THERE IS NOTHING. Because of the absence of explorer.exe, i cant copy it back,because i lost the connection between computer and PNA..... OHH MY GODNESS...
MY QUESTION : HOW TO TURN IT TO NORMAL, I CANT CONTACT IT WITH ACTIVESYNC, OR HOW I CAN MAKE MY PNA START ON MEMORY CARD, TO I TURN EVERYTHING TO NORMAL...
PLEASE REPLY ME, I WAIT NEAR COMPUTER WITH REAL STRESS
THANKS..

I have this problem to
I have a PNA with Win CE5; I modified the register and now I can not connect my PNA to PC and card...
If it exists a program to connect to my PNA please write to me. Or if it is a possibility to change the register from my PNA.
i have the architecture of the good regitry.
I am waiting for your answere.
Please help me!

Is a bit FUN the GUY wrote you : Only for advanced users and ROM cookers. Don't use if you are not sure, what can happen
But nobody Listen I don`t think im so advanced user and for this reason will nost test it.

IMO, this would be a great thing to run at the end of UC :-D
I would think someone could accomplish the same thing with a mortscript or AHK script though.

[APP] VipRegExport 8.0 Registry backup Utility based on ini file

I have created small utility Called VipRegExport.
Requirement : .netCF 2.0 higher
What Utility Do
It reads input ini file and create registry export per section for every values in that section. It saves registry in .reg file.
Sample ini file
# Secion name will file name to be export registry values in it
# this is how you can comments
[MyKeys]
F01=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Keys
F02=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys
#Setting for all third party software
[MySoftware]
F03=HKCU\Software\HButton
F04=HKCU\Software\waku
F05=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\TodayAgenda
F06=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\pocketMax
F07=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AlenSoft
F08=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Shell\TaskSwitch
F09=HKLM\Software\ThrottleLauncher
F10=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Parlingo
F11=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Mort
F12=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ghisler
F13=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FdcSoft
F14=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\CallCalendar2
F15=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SHEALD
F16=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCHome\Weather\Settings
F17=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Pointui
F18=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WiFiFoFum
F19=HKLM\Software\Apps\VicSoft ClearTemp
F20=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Saman
[MyExtention]
F21=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mscr
F22=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mortrun
F23=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MortScript
F24=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mbi
F25=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MortButtonInfo
F26=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.reg
F27=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\regfile
F28=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pdf
F29=HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AdobeReaderLE.2
[MySetting]
S01=HKLM\Software\Softick\Card Export\RunTrayClientAtStartup
S02=HKLM\Software\HTC\PHONE\BatteryIconLevel
S03=HKLM\Software\HTC\PHONE\bShowBatteryIcon
S04=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Default storage location\All Files
S05=HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\save\Save Location\Default
S06=HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\audio\shell\save\Save Location\Default
S07=HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\video\shell\save\Save Location\Default
S08=HKCU\Software\HTC\Camera\4.00\Strings\Save Location
S09=HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\General\EnableDCIM
S10=HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL AGPS\EnableAGPS\Assisted GPS
S11=HKLM\Software\HTC\SUPL AGPS\EnableAGPS
S12=HKCU\ControlPanel\Phone\ShowSIM
S13=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\BackLight\QKeyLedTimeout
S14=HKLM\Software\OEM\Power\ShowMovingChargeBar
S15=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds\RingTone0\Sound
S16=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds\RingTone0\script
S17=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds\RingTone0\Category
S18=HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\0000101a
S19=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Shell\ShowTitleBarClock
S20=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Skin
S21=HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\DefaultKeyLock
S22=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCHome\TabSetting
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There are three command line arguments supported
argument 1 : <inifilename including path> if not given then default is VipRegExport.ini
argument 2 : <Output Folder name including path> If not given default Application Folder
argument 3 : <slient Option> Default is 'N'. If you want to run in slient option then pass third parameter as "Slient"
What is slient option : It will not display any error message like "Registry key does not exist to export" and exit application after export completes.
GUI also gives ability to select input file as well output Folder.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies\000010a will export just one key 0000101a in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies
where as F03=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HButton will export all keys and subkeys under that registry.
Basically if you want to export full registry including all subkeys and values then put actual key name in value If you only want to just export single keyvalue in specific registry then put keyname\valuename.
It also support HKCU, HKLM, HKCR, HKUS formats as well.
Restriction : Currently export can not export some new registry type like reg_multi_size etc but so far none of my registry values that I needed to export are of those type they mostly String, int, and binary value they all are supported.
Above restriction is removed. Now utility support all types of Registry. Credit Goes to Elemris craetor Kheb. ELemris Thank for helping me out on and sharing your code.
Uploaded new version
Now you can export entire registry with below in INI file
[MyFULLRegistry]
F01=HKLM
F02=HKCU
F03=HKCR
Version 8.0
Fixed "\" in key reported in post # 10
Version 9.0
Quick Fixed "@" in key http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8347552&postcount=10
If you like my work then please consider donating
FAQ:
Do we need to put F01, F02..... what's happening if I have 2 F01?
F01, F01, F03 is just key in ini File It is not used any where in Program but it is needed in ini file as they are part of ini like section , key and value

Posted Version 4.0
Posted Version 4.0

posted new version 6.0.
Completely working. no restriction any more.

Interesting, thanks.
just one question, then.
So using:
[MyKeys]
F01=HKLM
F02=HKCU
F03=HKCR
will make complete registry dump? in one file?
I wouldn't ask, but i just cannot test it at this moment..

Can not export all reg's at present but i will include in next version
pupakota said:
Interesting, thanks.
just one question, then.
So using:
[MyKeys]
F01=HKLM
F02=HKCU
F03=HKCR
will make complete registry dump? in one file?
I wouldn't ask, but i just cannot test it at this moment..
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New version can export entire registry

Strange,
F50=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila\Configuration
returns an empty key
I have a question:
Do we need to put F01, F02..... what's happening if I have 2 F01?

F01, F01, F03 are basic part if inin and they are needed.
romualdrichard said:
Strange,
F50=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila\Configuration
returns an empty key
I have a question:
Do we need to put F01, F02..... what's happening if I have 2 F01?
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F01, F01, F03 is just key in ini File It is not used any where in Program but it is needed in ini file as they are part of ini like section , key and value

F50=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila\Configu ration
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notice that space between configu
and
ration
here.

Tipo here only. I found that it tries to write this key but I have:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\Manila] instead and empty.
Maybe the key is locked or something like that.

\\ are not written correctly I think in name of keys?
I tried to backup F10=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\FdcSoft (pimBackup settings) and found that the custom list (folders list) does not have \
I have "\Windows\Rings\*.*"=dword:00000001 in the backup reg
But after, in the reg I have WindowsRings*.*
Looks like, the import (from sktools) needs \\ to save \...

Actuly it was fixed in version 7.5 but i did not released it.
It is now fixed in new version 8.0

Hi,
May be a good option would be to have an information in the .ini to set the export directory when you load the ini.

romualdrichard said:
Hi,
May be a good option would be to have an information in the .ini to set the export directory when you load the ini.
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I will add in next version. Right now planning to add WAP export e.g emails setting, wi-fi setting etc exported to xml

Hi v3patel,
stuff like this must be a sticky, because it helps us devs a little bit. Ok there are more other things, but not based on a ini file. With that and mort i have done now two tests and they look really good. I hope you will support it further. And when i read your last post (top on my one) then it is very interesting. Thank you for sharing with us...