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Trusted Applications on WM5

Hello,
I have problems with different applications under Windows Mobile 5.0. When i try to run them i get the following error.
Code:
The file 'foo' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
Is there anyway of disabling the checks for trusted applications in Windows Mobile 5.0 on the Wizard?
Does this help? (From Windows Mobile Blog)
Code:
This post will be a quick reference to the application security model in WM 2005. I'll gloss over some fine details in order to cover the broad points.
For CreateProcess() or running any executable
First, examine the signature on the binary. The three possibilities are that it is signed privileged, signed unprivileged, or unsigned. (determined by checking the Authenticode signature)
If signed by cert that chains to Privileged Execution Authorities store:
App runs privileged(CeGetCurrentTrust() == 2)
Else if signed by cert that chains to Unprivileged Execution Authorities store:
If device is one-tier (policy 4123 == 1)
App runs privileged.
else (two-tier)
App runs unprivileged. (CeGetCurrentTrust() == 1)
Else if app is unsigned
If unsigned apps are blocked (policy 4102 == 0)
App fails to load. (returns NTE_BAD_SIGNATURE).
Else if the device prompts, and the prompt times out or the user presses No
App fails to load.
Else if we are configured not to prompt (policy 4122 == 1) or the user accepts the prompt
If device is one-tier
App runs trusted.
else (two-tier)
App runs untrusted.
Greetings,
Brezel

This is from the wiki. It works on the Universal, should work on WM5 generally I guess:
Code:
Allow the unsigned app from installing for everything.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Secutiry\Policies\Policies] Change value 0000101a from 0 to 1
Do a soft reset.
I think that's just for installing, not running. Tell me if it works.
V

On my Wizard that key already has a value 1, perhaps I should change it to 0 to get this effect? have no app to install right now, but will try if I install next time.

because..
..wizard has much older version of ROM than Universal. The old ROMs of Universal has the value 1 too..

I changed the following registry values
Code:
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001001 = 1 (RAPI)
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001005 = 40 (Cert)
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001017 = 144
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\0000101B = 1
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\0000101B = 0
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001006 = 1
Those values change nothing at all. The only difference is that i am not asked to allow installation of non certified applications. My problem, however, is not the installation, which works, but the application. Whenever i try to run it i get the error mentioned above. It is just not possible to run certain applications without certificate.
Greetings,
Brezel

I got the exact error and have asked for help on this forum and on HowardForum without any luck

You could re-sign the application using your own code signing certificate and add your certification authority certificate to trusted root certificate authorities on your WM5 device. :wink:

V-Ger said:
You could re-sign the application using your own code signing certificate and add your certification authority certificate to trusted root certificate authorities on your WM5 device. :wink:
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I tried this, but without success. I already have my own root cert installed on the device (for SSL Activsync) and that works fine, but the app still won't work as a "signed app" :-(
Have you got this working?

Yes I tried it and it works!
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
2. Download and Extract code signing tools:
http://ftp.intron.ac/pub/security/raw/codesigningx86.exe
3. Run signcode.exe on WM5 executable file using the certificate you created earlier.
4 Copy executable file to WM5 device

V-Ger said:
Yes I tried it and it works!
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
2. Download and Extract code signing tools:
http://ftp.intron.ac/pub/security/raw/codesigningx86.exe
3. Run signcode.exe on WM5 executable file using the certificate you created earlier.
4 Copy executable file to WM5 device
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I did create a code-signing cert in Certsrv, but I must have cocked something up. I will try again this afternoon and let you know.
Thanks for the help

V-Ger said:
Yes I tried it and it works!
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
2. Download and Extract code signing tools:
http://ftp.intron.ac/pub/security/raw/codesigningx86.exe
3. Run signcode.exe on WM5 executable file using the certificate you created earlier.
4 Copy executable file to WM5 device
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Ok, this is what I did (and it still didn't work):
1) Installed my own trusted-root CA onto my Mini S by opening the .cer file. This bit definately works as I'm able to sync my email with Exchange over SSL and this doesn't work unless the correct root cert is installed
2) Added a code-signing template in certservices with default settings. (Custom templates are not allowed in my Windows Std edition :-( )
3) Using IE, create a code-signing cert with default settings. Also export the private keys into a PVK file.
4) Using cert2spc, convert the cer file to an spc file
5) run signcode -spc cert.spc -v privkeys.pvk filetosign.exe ("Result successful with warning about file not being timestamped)
6) Copy .exe to device and run - still whinges about unknown publisher
Bah. Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong?
Daern

I have the same very irritating problem.
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
How do I do that ?

daern said:
V-Ger said:
Yes I tried it and it works!
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
2. Download and Extract code signing tools:
http://ftp.intron.ac/pub/security/raw/codesigningx86.exe
3. Run signcode.exe on WM5 executable file using the certificate you created earlier.
4 Copy executable file to WM5 device
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I did create a code-signing cert in Certsrv, but I must have cocked something up. I will try again this afternoon and let you know.
Thanks for the help
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Ah. More success now. I've switched to using "signtool.exe signwizard" and that has enabled me to get it working...

daern said:
Ah. More success now. I've switched to using "signtool.exe signwizard" and that has enabled me to get it working...
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Bugger. Too quick off the mark. It's still not working. Arrrrrgh!

easycure1974 said:
I have the same very irritating problem.
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
How do I do that ?
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[WIN2k3 Server]
START/All Programs/Administrative Tools/Certification Authority
SERVER/Certificate Templates/New/Certificate Template to Issue
http://servername/certsrv
-Request a Certificate
-advanced certificate request
-Create and submit a request to this CA
-Certificate Template: Code Signing
[leave default settings]
-SUBMIT

Thank you - shall try and if that could help me solve this annoying problem !

V-Ger said:
Yes I tried it and it works!
1.First you have to issue a Code signing certificate:
- Add a code signing template using Certification Authority snap-in
- Issue a code signing certificate
2. Download and Extract code signing tools:
http://ftp.intron.ac/pub/security/raw/codesigningx86.exe
3. Run signcode.exe on WM5 executable file using the certificate you created earlier.
4 Copy executable file to WM5 device
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Are you *absolutely* sure that this works? I am now sure that I am doing this right, but I don't believe that apps signed against a certificate that only exists in the public root store (i.e. the one used for SSL connections) will be accepted as "valid". I've tried every way I can think of getting this to work, but with no success :-(
When I posted to say that it was working, what I actually saw was PPC recognising a file with a different file name, but the same CRC as a file that I had already said "Yes, I know it's unsigned. Run it anyway". Even though the new file was a different name, WM2005 ran it anyway without comment, as it assumed (correctly) that it was the same file with a different name... As I haven't yet found a way to make WM2005 forget the exes that I have accepted (I assume it's in the reg somewhere) I have now resorted to recompiling the same exe each time, but with different resource data, thus ensuring it's always different!
What device are you using to test this? I wonder if your derivative of the HTC Wizard has different certs installed than mine (UK O2 XDA Mini S)
Would it be possible for you to send me a sample .exe and your own root cert for me to test on my device. At least then I'll know if it's my device or my technique that is causing me problems ;-)
Thanks
Daern

Yes, I am positive it works. I am using Universal (Qtek 9000), but that shouldn't make any difference.

Besides the error message after each soft reset.
I can still install many software and use it smoothly.
Haven't seen any other problem yet.
What is the certificate about?

At the risk of appearing as a heretic..is there any way that this problem (which I get when clicking on any hyperlink) is related to the SdkCerts.CAB installed as part of ozVGA?
Dumb idea I know however I have no idea of what that CAB did. Can I somehow remove its effects just to prove it isn't the cause? ..hope this isn't off topic.
J

Ignoring certifications

Is there a way via registry editing or otherwise to set up a device to ignore the requirement to have certified dll's and executables.
This would be temporary just for trying out programs extracted from other roms without having to worry about certifying everything just to see if it works.
Thanks

the policies that control this can be viewed here:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../wce51conwindowsmobiledevicesecuritymodel.asp
the "unsigned applications policy" should already be 1.
change the "Unsigned Prompt Policy" to 1 also. I.e. change the following registry entry to 1.
HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\101a
Note that the web page says that this policy is 4122, but 4122 is 101a in hex.
You may also want to set "unsigned cabs" to 16
(HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\1005 to 16)
Also, this will not work for drivers that are loaded during booting. I'm pretty sure they must be signed. It's not that difficult to create a certificate, install it on your device, then sign the driver dll so it will work.
you can also change this using the "SecurityPolicy Configuration Service" see
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...lesdk5/html/wce51samsettingsecuritypolicy.asp

Thanks a bunch! good info.

Install Android Apps on Windows 10 Mobile (Bonus: Clash of Clans on Lumia)

Project Astoria BETA​
Minimum Required:
Windows 10 Mobile build 10166
!!IMPORTANT!!
After you done installed an apps. Do this: | or you get crash developer mode setting.
- Disconnect wconnect (cmd: wconnect disconnect emulator-5554)*
- Turn Off device discovery
*number of your emulator must match​
#List of supported devices:
- Lumia 1520
- Lumia 930
- Lumia 929 (icon)
- Lumia 928
- Lumia 925
- Lumia 920
- Lumia 830
- Lumia 820
- Lumia 730
- Lumia 635 (1GB RAM variant)
#How to?
Download Project_Astoria.zip
1. Extract Project_Astoria.zip to a folder
2. Open the folder Windows Connect, then install IpOverUsbInstaller.msi and vcredist_x86.exe
3. Go to your Windows 10 Mobile’s Settings > Update & Security > For Developers and enable Developers Mode, as well as Device Discovery
4. Now go to the Windows Connect folder, then open an elevated command prompt (Shift + right click > Open command window here)
5. After that, you’ll need to connect to the phone — and there’s two way of doing that (Wi-Fi or USB | USB method is recommended):
- If you want to connect using USB, type on cmd:
wconnect usb
ENTER
- And if you want to connect over Wi-Fi, type on cmd:
wconnect [your IP]
ENTER
e.g: wconnect 192.168.123.123
6. Then it’ll ask for the pairing code, just type the pairing code and hit enter (see your pair code on phone at pair button)
7. After that, navigate to the adb folder and open an elevated command prompt
8. To make sure that your device is connected, type adb devices and press ENTER to show the list of devices that are connected
9. place the APK file that you want to install on the adb folder or somewhere you known, and type:
adb install APKNAME.apk (replace APKNAME with the APK file’s name)
ENTER
if your apk on your own folder, type the path. e.g:
adb install D:/MyAPK/APKNAME.APK
ENTER
Just wait it and if the app installation done will notice you : Success.
#Additional tools
Use GMAPS Patcher to remove any google service build-in on apk's
(some app may not work)
BONUS: Clash of Clans (ALPHA)​If you wanna play Clash of Clans in your Lumia/Windows Phone. Using this patching apk of CoC game.
com.supercell.clashofclans-patched.apk
* - I have removed sign by Google account and any google service and you can using facebook account to play
- You still can play the game normally without losted any saved game because now you synched to facebook
* please note: if you found some bugs , you must know this is my ALPHA Repacked APK
Thanks :good:
@T4ufik_Hidayat,
TFK Project

Uhm.... but why? I already posted 3 methods on how to do this.

I patched CoC myself, but while it removes the sign-in, it still doesn't let you sync with your current iOS/Android town. So what was the point of patching it? Just so it doesn't say you can't sign in when you click the button?

XDRdaniel said:
Uhm.... but why? I already posted 3 methods on how to do this.
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Sorry if you're ready to make the thread first. Actually my point is Clash of Clans, not How to Install android app.

drearyworlds said:
I patched CoC myself, but while it removes the sign-in, it still doesn't let you sync with your current iOS/Android town. So what was the point of patching it? Just so it doesn't say you can't sign in when you click the button?
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There's two way to login on CoC, Google or Facebook. We have removed the google option and just using facebook. I'm trying to "How to syncs between device?" On another device also connected to same facebook account.
When I'm wrong. Just correct me or make it work together.
I'm also working to try make implementation Google Service on Lumia.

Logging onto Facebook tells me the FB acct is already linked to a CoC acct and asks if I want to link it to this town instead. But at any rate, the Google Sign In error doesn't inhibit the ability to play at all, unless I'm missing something.

Anyone get snapchat to work yet?

Hello,
I tested your apk file as I was having issue with mine (get using apk extractor on my android device).
I have the same : missing textures on trees, buildings, etc...see screenshot attached
Also connecting Facebook account is not getting saved games : it's just here for finding friends... see attached image, it's just asking you if you wants to link this game to your account.
If I find a way to get back saved games, I will post here
About texture missing, any idea?

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_(-2147009263)]
I'm getting this error ( Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_(-2147009263)] ) when installing com.google.android.gms.apk, and for Google Plus, Keep, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Hangout. Any idea what's going on?

DarkAngelFR said:
Hello,
I tested your apk file as I was having issue with mine (get using apk extractor on my android device).
I have the same : missing textures on trees, buildings, etc...see screenshot attached
Also connecting Facebook account is not getting saved games : it's just here for finding friends... see attached image, it's just asking you if you wants to link this game to your account.
If I find a way to get back saved games, I will post here
About texture missing, any idea?
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I'm getting the same missing textures error. Also unable to sign in at all. Clicked on the button and nothing happened. Testing on Lumia 925.

Can anyone here tell me where to place the obb files of games..... + an advice to others who cant use this COC not working. Just restore the PhoneManufactureModelName and other things back to default
Restart your phone and reinstall the game...... This sometimes solves the keyboard not showing up problem which I faced while entering my name for first time in COC
Those who having (error -217.......) just re download the file this error showed up when I tried to install facebook but re downloading solved the problem

I have the Lumia 640 with the latest build (10512 I think?) And I am trying to get the dev enhancements for this to work for my phone, your list says my phone is not supported, but according to other lists on XDA in this forum, my phone should be if I install the DE update (Which for some reason I cannot get?) Please let me know a way I can get this to work, thanks!

Sandix you need to go back to Win 8.1, then with registry editor change your product ID to Lumia 930, then upgrade to windows 10 a Astoria will be working for you.

tickmaster said:
Sandix you need to go back to Win 8.1, then with registry editor change your product ID to Lumia 930, then upgrade to windows 10 a Astoria will be working for you.
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Damn that is a lot of work. hahaa
Does the Developer enhancement update include the Android stuff? and would it be possible to get the DE update by doing a similar method in the registry and then checking for updates?
But thank you for your answer!

If you are on 10166 build yes.

augustinionut said:
If you are on 10166 build yes.
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Damn can't get the update on the 10512 build?

Tryed today with lumia 1520 registry from wp8.1 to 10166, no enhancement awailable...

tickmaster said:
Sandix you need to go back to Win 8.1, then with registry editor change your product ID to Lumia 930, then upgrade to windows 10 a Astoria will be working for you.
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Where in the registry can I change the Product ID and where can I get the product ID for the 930?
EDIT: Found it, the RM-1045 (I hope) we are about to see i guess lmao

Where and How to place obb game files needed for some games

Why not Lumia 640XL?

Compiled version of Windows Terminal (Preview)

I went ahead and compiled the new Windows Terminal preview for my own use, and figured I may as well share it with the forums! The only changes I made were to the project's metadata as the default values did not fill themselves in with the project's data (Package Name, Version Number, etc.)
I intend to keep the package more or less up to date with Microsoft's repository (https://github.com/microsoft/terminal) until Microsoft decides to release the binary packages on the Windows Store for use, at which point, I will likely remove the package from my server as it will be obsolete with a first-party release of the project.
You can download the certificate and project here: https://tonoxisisle.services/windows-10/Cascadia/
To grab the APPX certificate, choose "Additional Links" and then choose Publisher Cert. As with all third-party, non-Windows Store APPX packages, you will need to import the publisher certificate into the certificate store. After importing the certificate, you can install the application via choosing the "Get the App" button. (It appears to be regenerating the certificate each time I rebuild the app package, so I am unsure how that will work :/ )
Please enjoy! I love this developer community and am normally an Android person, but since I was also curious about the new Windows Terminal, and wanted to give back to the community that has given so much that I figured I may as well publish the build I have. I attest that I have made no changes to the source, and only to the AppX manifest, and am willing to upload the sources on my hard disk if requested for others to verify.
(To see the new UI, including the new tab and settings button, press CTRL+T. To have the terminal always show tabs, choose Settings and then change
Code:
"alwaysShowTabs": false
to
Code:
"alwaysShowTabs":true
and restart the terminal. Tabs will be shown when the terminal starts. I personally enjoy enabling tabs in the titlebar of the terminal!)
EDIT: The AppX package SHOULD support x86 machines as well, as I had built the package with x86 and x64 binaries. It does not include the ARM64 binaries, though if requested, I suppose it wouldn't be too difficult to update the app package with the ARM64 binaries.

"Either you need a new certificate installed for this app package, or you need a new app package with trusted certificates. Your system administrator or the app developer can help. A certificate chain processed, but terminated in a root certificate which isn't trusted (0x800B0109)"
Installation fails on both online installer and offline msixbundle installer. Installed the certificate beforehand to both local and user groups.

surajmanalcell said:
"Either you need a new certificate installed for this app package, or you need a new app package with trusted certificates. Your system administrator or the app developer can help. A certificate chain processed, but terminated in a root certificate which isn't trusted (0x800B0109)"
Installation fails on both online installer and offline msixbundle installer. Installed the certificate beforehand to both local and user groups.
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On the second screen (where it asks to select the certificate store), click on Place all certificates in the following store, click on Browse, and then select the third option from the bottom called Trusted Packaged App Installation Authorities, then click OK, click Next, and then click Finish.
Now you should be able to install the app package as normal.

Sorry, I guess I should've been more clear about that. Thanks @Futur3Sn0w
This has officially been released on the Windows Store, so I have discontinued attempting to compile it. About time too, it was getting hard to keep it updated and still compiling properly with the manifest changes I made to make the name and description appear properly... For some reason, even in a new clone I was still having problems building for ARM64 and x86.

So I have a 950XL what should I do next?

Hi All
Just been given a Nokia 950XL. And have to say ugly phone but great camera!!!! But before I go setting it up etc what should I do first??
So please any advice would be appreciated.
Also include if you would recommend dual boot etc and what OS..
Also what app's would you recommend??
Whats the best compass app?
Is there an app that fully uses the Barometer etc?
Whats the Best app for Panoramic photos?
Is there any camera app alternatives etc?
Is there an OSM mapping app?
thank you in advance
regards
Lohtse

Keep it
Hi Lohtse,
This device is unique I spend days wake up without sleep to solve the problem of the apps and I realize something important
The problem is bad target system management by Microsoft development tools
Microsoft store is so dumb there is many helpful app but it want appear just by search
Some of the is apps "on papers" not match with your device system version but in reality you can install it and it will work
Now let me tell you it's not totally bad device if you get the exact apps on it, it will be almost like your laptop with many helpful staff
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
Second
here list of apps you might have some of it but with old version:
Before you start just install the official AppInstaller to be able to install apps directly from the phone without alternative tool
Get it from here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1HfsBg8hiqlKBTroK0xvB45h_SiSBha_1/view
Also you need to read this because some of the apps need to modify the target system version before install otherwise it will not installed.
Deploy Unsigned APPX/UWP
Utilities:
Perfect Tool (Official Store)
(QR Code, Ruler, Compass, other helpful tools)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/app/9nblggh4r8dw
Microsoft Official
The new versions (you need to uninstall the previous apps using Introp Tools)
Translator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1QTcnJFhg2sgoxQsSFJVpLcb6QNUWzyB8/view
Photos (New)
Very very advanced and helpful you can edit videos with it
drive.google.com/file/d/1vW1lXXFo2RBy0UpXeqG1-EryabRPWVWH/view
Alarms & Clock (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1kAamihWVXSAy70PKayjK21PS-bTbZas8/view
Calculator (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1BneIdp59XrNtl0fE-inuN74VUr6bHqcw/view
Voice Recorder (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1EVg1ViAxMn6fEtzZG8ds3rYWQcuTBmZp/view
Photos and Editors
Panorama & Camera app (New)
drive.google.com/file/d/1Vl392MRMXBOtfPM3DF32X4U05nlw6zeB/view
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
Nokia Creative Studio (XAP APP Need Deployment tool)
published by Hritwik
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4090254&d=1490599831
Multimedia
Movie Maker 8.1 (Official Store)
microsoft.com/en-us/p/movie-maker-81/9wzdncrfhwx8
Lumia Play To (Official Store)
Very good casting app it's working with my old TV which is great
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-play-to/9wzdncrfhx3f
Video Tuner
Video Editing app with very good features
drive.google.com/file/d/1K1p5yxrVYwk9irAVK_czjkj-0sGj8w86/view
Art Tools
Paint 3D
drive.google.com/file/d/112ZYj86t4KY0X84-bItuDur8z6RuVym-/view
View 3D
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ul3vSzff4hDo3oWM4vded1Iy952WH1Cs
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
NES Box (Universal Emulator)
drive.google.com/file/d/16SXF4GXl7-KX0DKbYxSfaJjy_NR1hf91/view
PPSSPP
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xuz1rCu3ThiLkTrerhWpLuT-SdzH0iDa
EmiNes
drive.google.com/file/d/1tpXx_Tc_8RoCY5bPjrjLotisBhs3nSE2/view
EmiPSX
drive.google.com/file/d/1fmb1JJGyoW9ZZ1fucum7TXaPrg1CVdN9/view
Navigators
Sygic (Official Store)
Works for me
microsoft.com/en-us/p/sygic-gps-navigation-maps-poi-route-directions/9nblggh16nlv
The only thing you might not find it, it's good browser I'm still looking for good option
most of the current browsers including Coc Coc not very good.
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
About Dual Boot & Windows 10 ARM
You know.. I broke my phone system more than 5 times one of them it was completely dead but I was able to recover it again,
the point is if you need to try go ahead it's good to see full windows run on a phone and able to run x86 apps as well.
But
Here is few points why it's not very important
Your mobile internal storage will be filled by 70% because of the windows partition
You need a usable phone to call and send messages, it's not comfortable to switch the boot each time
Windows 10 Mobile is almost the same base of the normal Windows it just Microsoft makes it useless but I hope someone will be able to install a service to run windows apps inside it as I discovered in Windows 10 ARM, I was surprised that some of x86 apps works very well.
If you faced any problem during the installation or you need any assist let me know.

Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse

Update
If you got a new phone usually many updates need to be installed, this will fix many problems and increase the performance.
Go to "Settings"
Update & Security
Check for update / Windows Update
if there is any update it will appear or you will see a message "Your device is up to date"
If the system need updates this will take some time, and it might be there is many update not only one so keep try until you get "Your device is up to date"
Unlock
Unlocking the system is based on your needs.
If you are using the phone for regular use you may keep it as it is.
What I was meaning with
Increasing Paging: Paging files will help to handle more applications in the background
SFTP: to transfer the data via wireless but it's totally optional you can still use the cable
Uninstall apps
If you tried to install the new version of i.e."Photos" it will not work because it's already installed.
so the solution is to remove the current app, but by default windows will not allow you to do that form the settings because it's built in.
As solution you can use "Interop Tools" by gus33000
Available Here:
Release Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 (Legacy) · gus33000/InteropTools
This is the latest release of Interop Tools from its Version 1 source with minor updates.
github.com
More details: Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0
Install / Sideload it (Check the guide below)
And go to "General"
Then Select "Applications"
Then Navigate to "Package List"
Search for the app you need to remove it.
You will see many packages related to the same app
In the bottom actions bar there is "4 lines" icon click on it to activate it.
Now select the packages you need to remove.
Click on the trash icon and wait until the app removed
Go to main screen to check if the app removed
If it's remove you can now install the new version
Note: I'm not sure if these steps works without unlocking I didn't tried before unlock, just try before to unlock it might work.
Install apps
Now Download the apps form the links and save them in custom folder.
Go to your device Settings
Select "Update & Security"
Select "For Developers"
Select "Developer Mode"
Activate "Turn on remote diagnostics"
Activate "Authentication"
Using your computer: open the browser and enter the link that appeared in the developer page in your phone
if you got security warning message ignore it and continue (it's normal)
On your phone press "Pair" Button you will see pin code
Enter this pin code in your browser page and click "Submit"
Now you can install the app called "AppInstaller" using the web page
Once you able to install "AppInstaller" you can almost install the other apps from you mobile directly.
Note your device and computer need to be on the same network
OSM Mapping
to be honest I never used it before so I will do some search about it.
If I got anything new will let you know.
I wish most of the descriptions is clear, if you need extra details please let me know.
lohtse said:
Hi
WOW excellent response thank you so much for taking the time to reply as you have..
Could you possible explain this a little further
First
Check the latest updates and then you have to unlock the system so you can do some enhancements like:
Increasing Paging files from 256MB to 1GB
Transfer files via SFTP without using the USB cable
Uninstall official apps preinstalled like (Photos, Calculator..etc) -> you need this
And more..
As to navigation apps am more looking for OSM mapping as I create my own maps for hiking etc
Regards
Lohtse
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I thought I had read somewhere that you can control how the flash functions(eg if all three flashes ar used or just one or two of them) I even thought I saw the setting.. But for the life of me I can't find out how to achieve this... Could someone point me in the right direction!!!!

astifan said:
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As solution you can use "Introp Tools"
Available in store: microsoft.com/en-us/p/interop-tools-preview/9ntgwlc0d3cs
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This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?

ze7zez said:
This version requires downloading the extensions after logging in to insidewindows.net because there is no General - Applications option in the menu by default.
Have you tried the open source Interop Tools v1 Version 2.1.7.0 made by @gus33000?
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You right I thought the version in the store same as the one I already have, I update the post with the latest version.
Many thanks for your notice.

right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????

astifan said:
Most of the apps I found it on windowsviet.com which they have too many helpful apps.
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sadly now closed/domain for sale

lohtse said:
right I have now done the introp thing... So how would I do the page file mod and how do you increase the screentime out(5mins is far too short)????
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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "System"
Select "CurrentControlSet"
Select "Control"
Select "Session Manager"
Select "Memory Management"
Select "Paging File"
Now In "Registry Value Data" Change The numbers from 256 to 1024
The final value will be "u:\pagefiles.sys 1024 1024"
Click on the "right icon at the bottom" to save the result
To check if the result saved just reopen the "Paging File" again, If the result back to the original "256" maybe your device is not unlocked yet.
Reboot the device to apply the changes.
Change Screen timeout:
Open Interop Tools
Go to "Registry"
Select "Registry browser"
Select "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE (HKLM)"
Select "Software"
Select "Microsoft"
Select "Settings"
Select "Lock"
Select "DisableNever"
Set "Registry Value Data" to 0
Then go to settings and check "Never" will be available now with some extra values.

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Increase the paging file (required unlocked device):
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is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?

lohtse said:
is that boot loader unlocked or interop???
thank you for the information....
what other hacks would you suggest?
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To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.

astifan said:
To be able to edit some of the protected registry values you need to do "Interop Unlock"
"Interop Unlock" will allow you to do almost everything you need.
Don't activate "Full Filesystem Access" In "Unlock" -> "Interop Unlock" it will not work with Lumia 950/XL and it might affect on the usb connection.
If you didn't find a clear guide for "Interop Unlock" let me know I will write a full guide based on my experiment because some of the details online line is very clear.
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Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?

lohtse said:
Thank you for that information worked a treat.
I have read that the FM radio is not activated on the 950xl, is this correct is so how do I reactivate it?
also is there away to have a bigger tile other than the three choices we have?
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The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.

astifan said:
The radio is working by default, try this app (almost the best you could find)
Radio FM Phone
Sadly the tiles sizes are fixed as I know, if you want to add some design to the start page you can use this app
Group Tiles
and this app if you want to add custom tiles based on your needs
edgeTile
Check the attached image to see how I did some titles to organize the start page.
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Thank you for that... and radio works great... Have to say am loving the 950xl.... only thing I am really missing is a good off route navigation/mapping app if I could find a good one then everything would be nearly perfect.
also is there away to install the original lumia camera app so we can get flash control(number of flashes used ) back?
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???

does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device

lohtse said:
does any one have the file for this
Lumia Cinemagraph (Official Store)
Cool app you can take photo and make part of it alive with repeated motion, just try it
microsoft.com/en-us/p/lumia-cinemagraph/9wzdncrfhx4d
will not let me download it from store to device as says not compatible with this device
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It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message go back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.

astifan said:
It should work, ignore the compatible message just check the following:
the apps updated including "Microsoft Store" from "Menu" -> "Donwloads and updates"
there is no remaining system updates "Settings" -> "Windows update"
check if there is a "Get" button sometimes it's appear even of there is a compatibility message, click on the button if you found it.
If nothing above worked do the following:
Go to your PC
Be sure you are using the same email/account in both "Phone/PC"
Open the browser and be sure you are logged to your account/email
Open the link of the app
click on "Get"
a message will appear "you own this app"
once you get this message got back to your phone
Open Microsoft store -> Menu
Select "My Library"
Check if the app is there (you can sort the library by name which is better)
Click "Install" behind the app icon
The problem is some of the apps does not appear in Phone store but it will appear in PC store
so this trick will help you to get many apps in the same way,
but I think it will work only with the browser not the desktop app.
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did as you suggested.. all I get in store is .this app is not compatible with this device.
nevermind... missed the my library part .... worked a treat,,, thank you

lohtse said:
finally how do I gain full access to the file system on the device???
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As per my experiments, gain the full access to the file system is not a big deal.
the files are protected anyway and some of the important folders assigned to custom users you can't have access, even if you was able to force replace the ownership of the folder and open it.. it will cause some issues with the system.
if you have something really important in the future it's better to use Mass Storage Mode, but accessing the file system while windows is running almost useless.
just don't use the feature in "Interop Tools" which called "Full Filesystem Access" I tried it before and it caused a problem with the connection with the computer I wasn't able to access the storage

astifan said:
Hi Lohtse,
Gaming Emulators
RetriX Universal Emulator (Enhanced)
RetriX (Universal Emulator) Enhanced Version
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Trying to install this, Used durect method(filemanager) portal and interop. but always fails after installing net packages say a prerequisite for an install could not be satisfied... any ideas how to oover come this?