You know, when you soft reset the device? The XDA II has the "bubbles" and O2 in the middle, while the MDA II has the checkers and T-mobile on it...
How do change that to something you would prefer? Do I need to make my own cab file? or something of the sort? If so, would anybody be kind enough to guide me on how to make one? Thanks in advace!
You can use the ext rom there is one O2 file which you install this then the O2 bubble will come out and the T-Mobile will go off.
You can use the tool from this thread to create an extended ROM with your own boot-picture:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=5514
Which is the name of the O2 file in the ext.ROM ?
Thanks,
Which is the name of the O2 file in the ext.ROM ?
Thanks,
I send you the O2 file you copy to your sd card then install on the XDA.
o2 file
Hi Terence
can you send me also the o2 file for change the boot image?
thanks
roatto
Hi all,
I am cooking my own ROM. I extracted original T-mobilCZ CABs from Extended ROM and now I want to add some must-have applications to my ROM. The ms_.nbf space is 16MB and If I add my appls I am over that limit by 100kB.
The problem is, that largest CAB is T-mobileCZ customization CAB. I want only something from this CAB. I want to remove Themes, Helps, some settings and so on.
Is any possibility to remove fome stuff from instalation CAB file - respectively "re-pack" it?
Something like reengeneer the instalation sources, remove something and make new instalation CAB?
Thanks for help.
Use WinCE cab-manager, that will do the job.
Are you able to save files in the extended ROM?
My Xda II 1.6.50 ROM is write-protected - how do I unprotect it?
WinCE CAB Manager is right. I just modify my operator customize CABs and cooked my own ROM. All seems to be perfect...
Thanks...
Southern_Man said:
Are you able to save files in the extended ROM?
My Xda II 1.6.50 ROM is write-protected - how do I unprotect it?
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Code:
xda2nbftool -x ms_.nbf ms.nba 0x20040305
I managed to extract the greek language files from another rom and I want to change my phone's (with new cingular rom), interface language to greek. The singular rom has only english. I copy the greek mui files to windows folder and I change some registry settings to include the greek language. I managed to have the greek T9 and, after an authedication message a mui file loaded and some of the menu entries( a few) changed to greek. Speecifically in settings menu I have the 4th entrie: Extended screen and in more... 7th 9th 9th entries in greek, but all the others in english.
This if I understand well, I think means that a greek mui file is registered and loaded, but all the others don't. Of course must do something more to fully change the interface, but I dont know what to do.
Any help or directions will be appreciated.
Thanks!
EDIT:
After a little farther research I found that some of the greek exe.mui files loaded and all these programs are full translated. But the dll.mui files I don't know how to test them. Some programs, like commanager, sim manager, camera, work, but the user interface like start menu and softkeys, and programs like WMP dont.
I think it doesnt work because some of the system files are stored in the ROM (read-only) of the device. You cannot overwrite these files or change some values on the ROM so imho thats why it doesnt work 100%.
Sollution is edit the ROM and flash it... but its not possible yet.
I know that it's no possible to flash the rom yet, but I read today in the forum that it's possible to flash only the os.nb. Maybe I will try it, but cause all these tools here are for other devices I don't know what to use. I used the nbhextract tool and core kitchen to extract the mui files, and I take them from the dumped directories. Maybe I can put them in the cingular os.nb and flash only this. But I did for first time this and I'm a little bit confused with all these different tools, roms, devices, and procedures.
For Atom / Atom Pure / Atom Exec: Use WinImage Version 8.1 or similar program to edit IMG file. There are many programs that can do it.
Do not touch folders found in this image file. Programs that depend on these folders are: FM Radio, AutoConfig, WirelessManager, Camera, Equalizer, Album (life), ImageEditor (life)
The version of the Extended Rom is taken from the text file:
061020_AL1ARCWWE_EX0604.txt
The name is picked up versionCPAapplet.cpl (found in Settings->System Info)
So far, I did not encounter any problems changing the version numbers
The default folder name for this partition on your device is \_QHiddenPartition\ However, when we unlock this hidden partition at device runtime, we can not use the same folder name to install programs and lock it afterwards.
Normally, I used this partition to place the cabs I want to install at hard reset. This is no longer a problem with the cooked ATOM/ATOM EXEC ROMs we made because, serialzs introduced MortScript to do the automatic installation of cabs found in \_QHiddenPartition\ and \cabs\ folder found in storage card.
It is not necessary, however, to unlock the hidden partition just to edit the contents at device runtime. You can always use Total Commander to browse this partion by keying \_QHiddenPartition\ on the location bar.
For ATOM LIFE users, you can simply remove the 12-byte header of IMG file, and WinImage 8.1 can be used to edit the file. You need to restore the 12-byte header prior to flashing your device again.
tj your are very kind ^^;
Last time i ask.you say search.
i use search but still confuse cause alot of topic.
but now you posted this info.
THANKS YOU
thank you,i'm trying to cook and release WM 7.0 tonight. j/k
How to remove or add programs being install in order??? I found that del *.cab to remove the programs and copy *.cab to auto install the programs from extended rom. But i don't know the file where listed the programs is able install in the extended rom at hard reset. In the past,when i cooked BA rom, i remember that i can edit the file include the paths of the cabs I want to auto install at flash rom or hard reset.
jiggs said:
For Atom / Atom Pure / Atom Exec: Use WinImage Version 8.1 or similar program to edit IMG file. There are many programs that can do it.
Do not touch folders found in this image file. Programs that depend on these folders are: FM Radio, AutoConfig, WirelessManager, Camera, Equalizer, Album (life), ImageEditor (life)
The version of the Extended Rom is taken from the text file:
061020_AL1ARCWWE_EX0604.txt
The name is picked up versionCPAapplet.cpl (found in Settings->System Info)
So far, I did not encounter any problems changing the version numbers
The default folder name for this partition on your device is \_QHiddenPartition\ However, when we unlock this hidden partition at device runtime, we can not use the same folder name to install programs and lock it afterwards.
Normally, I used this partition to place the cabs I want to install at hard reset. This is no longer a problem with the cooked ATOM/ATOM EXEC ROMs we made because, serialzs introduced MortScript to do the automatic installation of cabs found in \_QHiddenPartition\ and \cabs\ folder found in storage card.
It is not necessary, however, to unlock the hidden partition just to edit the contents at device runtime. You can always use Total Commander to browse this partion by keying \_QHiddenPartition\ on the location bar.
For ATOM LIFE users, you can simply remove the 12-byte header of IMG file, and WinImage 8.1 can be used to edit the file. You need to restore the 12-byte header prior to flashing your device again.
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cdmavn said:
How to remove or add programs being install in order??? I found that del *.cab to remove the programs and copy *.cab to auto install the programs from extended rom. But i don't know the file where listed the programs is able install in the extended rom at hard reset. In the past,when i cooked BA rom, i remember that i can edit the file include the paths of the cabs I want to auto install at flash rom or hard reset.
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The script runs through all cabs present in the the two locations stated above. You don't have to edit any list like you do for AutoRun in BA. Also, AutoRun does not work with cab installation that require user interaction. Now, as for your question regarding the order they go - it's alphabetical.
Hi jiggs!!
You awesome! I have added my operator in autoconfig list, all work fine, now I have all settings for my operator!
THANKS A LOT!!
interesting in rom cooking, thats what i.m always thinking about,.
but i'm afraid to do this, i'm afraid i'll bring my atom unusable,.
thanks anyway jiggs,.
ex.image said:
Hi jiggs!!
You awesome! I have added my operator in autoconfig list, all work fine, now I have all settings for my operator!
THANKS A LOT!!
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Pls post your settings for others, too. Thanks.
jiggs said:
For ATOM LIFE users, you can simply remove the 12-byte header of IMG file, and WinImage 8.1 can be used to edit the file. You need to restore the 12-byte header prior to flashing your device again.
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how do you remove 12-byte header?
ichanz said:
how do you remove 12-byte header?
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Open the file with an HEX-editor, cut the first 12 bytes and save the file. That's all.
You can use "XVI32". This Hex-editor is included in the original Scooter-ROMkitchen.
Hi all,
I use remotePROTECT as a security measure on my Atom - I find the program great.
It will be even better if I place it in extROM (hidden partition) so that it will install again upon hard reset.
I've followed the instructions that come with the software - they require me to place the program's CAB file in the extROM along with the setupE file.
I tried that - did a hard reset and nothing happened - didn't install.
I have an O2 Atom with an official ROM release installed.
Is there anything else I need to do? I note there is an Autoinst.dat file in the hidden partition, but it's encrypted or gibberish so I can't do much with it.
If I've overlooked anything can someone please suggest what I can do to make this do what I want - install itself again after hard reset.
Thanks in advance.
Avocado said:
Hi all,
I use remotePROTECT as a security measure on my Atom - I find the program great.
It will be even better if I place it in extROM (hidden partition) so that it will install again upon hard reset.
I've followed the instructions that come with the software - they require me to place the program's CAB file in the extROM along with the setupE file.
I tried that - did a hard reset and nothing happened - didn't install.
I have an O2 Atom with an official ROM release installed.
Is there anything else I need to do? I note there is an Autoinst.dat file in the hidden partition, but it's encrypted or gibberish so I can't do much with it.
If I've overlooked anything can someone please suggest what I can do to make this do what I want - install itself again after hard reset.
Thanks in advance.
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If you have read the first post carefully, then you will understand that this won't work because the built-in AutoInstall of the official ROM restricts to signed CABs only as defined by list with no known format as of this date. That's why we have cooked ROMs to bypass this and created another AutoInstall script. There are work arounds for your purpose but definitely this solution is not for you. You have to do some research on this forum.
Anyone knows how to change or create new network settings. I found xml files in network folder and asked if there is a way to have my personal network settings like auto sms delivery or auto configure vms numbers or ...
vocian said:
Anyone knows how to change or create new network settings. I found xml files in network folder and asked if there is a way to have my personal network settings like auto sms delivery or auto configure vms numbers or ...
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you need to secure this from your operator.
although you can edit the xml files with notepad, I don't know if the GUID found there is important. you can also generate your own GUID to have a unique value.
select the existing xml that best fit your requirements and edit it. you can't edit the cabs found in the networks because they are signed. you need to provision your own cabs. it's more like provisioning certificates using cabs.
jiggs said:
you need to secure this from your operator.
although you can edit the xml files with notepad, I don't know if the GUID found there is important. you can also generate your own GUID to have a unique value.
select the existing xml that best fit your requirements and edit it. you can't edit the cabs found in the networks because they are signed. you need to provision your own cabs. it's more like provisioning certificates using cabs.
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thank you very much indeed. I found xml files for defualt operator and also txt file wich list this operators. Gussed that first input my operator to that list and then create new xml. but i figured if any guide for what all of this xml comands mean and the whole format.
and another question : how to edit or change cabs? I have a background of programming with c++ and visual basic.net. Is it possible for me to create my own cab without too much effort? and with which compiler ?
tnx
jiggs said:
It is not necessary, however, to unlock the hidden partition just to edit the contents at device runtime. You can always use Total Commander to browse this partion by keying \_QHiddenPartition\ on the location bar.
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Jiggs,
I am using an atom life, I fould that I could not browse the extended rom with Total Commander. In my memory, I should be able to use TC to browse the extended rom on my ATOM EXEC. Do you know what I am doing wrong?
By the way, is it possible to unhide the extended rom?
vocian said:
thank you very much indeed. I found xml files for defualt operator and also txt file wich list this operators. Gussed that first input my operator to that list and then create new xml. but i figured if any guide for what all of this xml comands mean and the whole format.
and another question : how to edit or change cabs? I have a background of programming with c++ and visual basic.net. Is it possible for me to create my own cab without too much effort? and with which compiler ?
tnx
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use PocketPC Installation Creator to create cabs.
hh93220 said:
Jiggs,
I am using an atom life, I fould that I could not browse the extended rom with Total Commander. In my memory, I should be able to use TC to browse the extended rom on my ATOM EXEC. Do you know what I am doing wrong?
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You must simply type \_QHiddenPartition in Total Commander to switch to Extended ROM.
Btw: It's described in the Atom Wiki. You should read it.
By the way, is it possible to unhide the extended rom?
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Yes:
hit me
scorpio16v said:
Open the file with an HEX-editor, cut the first 12 bytes and save the file. That's all.
You can use "XVI32". This Hex-editor is included in the original Scooter-ROMkitchen.
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Thanks!! The problem resolve after I remove the first 12 bytes.
For AtomLife ExtRom.img.
Anyone was successful to flash editted ExtRom.img of AtomLife with DSUU? If possible, could you please show me few experience to Update ExtRom via DSUU.
Ex: Remove 12bytes header/edit(add or remove anything can do)/restore 12bytes header. Then replace new ExtRom.img in \Window\temp\ExtRom.img and delete \Window\temp\FLASH.DIO while completed extract of DSUU running. Then imitate DSUU instruction. Is it right? This way, I cuccessed to new Flash.dio for AtomLife.
Hello, users of xda !
I have some questions about constructing my own ROM:
1. How to kill link Windows Media in Star Menu-Programs? Windows Media is not package and i can't edit his initflashfiles.txt file. So where I can kill his link?
2. How to add information about ROM, add image in setting About and modify copyright. See the pictures.
3. How to change waiting animation?
I will be very glad to everybody who would answer my questions!
mmmm ask to utaker VIA PM or in his kitchen thread
this has been modded in a file called Shellres.XXXX.mui Hexadecimal
to change the Windows animation you can find it inside a file called shellres.dll open it with a reshacker or PExplorer
to change the Windows media lnk just go to the media folder in sys and check for the RGU that has the lnks adress or make a shortcut in your functional rom to the place you want it... the go to that folder... and rewrite the existent lnk oh!
and delete its extension.
+ Que PPC said:
mmmm ask to utaker VIA PM or in his kitchen thread
this has been modded in a file called Shellres.XXXX.mui Hexadecimal
to change the Windows animation you can find it inside a file called shellres.dll open it with a reshacker or PExplorer
to change the Windows media lnk just go to the media folder in sys and check for the RGU that has the lnks adress or make a shortcut in your functional rom to the place you want it... the go to that folder... and rewrite the existent lnk oh!
and delete its extension.
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Hi + Que PPC.
Sorry but I'm a Newbie and trying to navigate the site.
Having great difficulty (its so large & packed full of goodies.
Already an issue.
Acquired a TyTn/Hermes (UK Orange SPV M3100) and find that the Microphone does not work during calls.
It will work when Recording Notes.
The headset works OK for calls and Notes.
Recently the Microphone started working fine for 5 mins with calls and then would not work.
Is this a common problem ?
Can it be fixed Software wise.
Is it better to use a MicroSD Card to flash a new ROM
Is it better to use the HTC ROM first.
What is the best (Stable) WM version WM6.0, 6.1 or 6.5?
And what about TouchFlo.
Can I get that installed as well ?
Sorry about posting in the wrong place.
However I do a lot of voluntary work in the Third World.
(will be travelling soon !)
Most of the posts are quite old.
I am trying to find a Senior Member on the site.
Is there Personal Messaging Available.
Please direct me to it.
Thanks in Advance
+ Que PPC said:
this has been modded in a file called Shellres.XXXX.mui Hexadecimal
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No, after I modify this file with Restorator and rebuild ROM I didn't see any changes, because you need to modify file S000 in folder of Shellres.XXXX.mui which, I think, is clone of Shellres.XXXX.mui... I can modify it ONLY with HEX editor, but it is very difficult, and more easy to edit file Shellres.XXXX.mui with resource editor.
Maybe somebody know tool to convert Shellres.XXXX.mui to S00* files?
+ Que PPC said:
to change the Windows animation you can find it inside a file called shellres.dll open it with a reshacker or PExplorer
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Can you write exactly path to this file, because I tried to open some file called shellres.dll, but I didn't see any waiting animation in it to replace with my one...
+ Que PPC said:
to change the Windows media lnk just go to the media folder in sys and check for the RGU that has the lnks adress or make a shortcut in your functional rom to the place you want it... the go to that folder... and rewrite the existent lnk oh!
and delete its extension.
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I didn't understand you... RGU files only contain reg links, not files... File links, as I know, exist in initflashfiles.txt...
Code:
No, after I modify this file with Restorator and rebuild ROM I didn't see any changes, because you need to modify file S000 in folder of Shellres.XXXX.mui which, I think, is clone of Shellres.XXXX.mui... I can modify it ONLY with HEX editor, but it is very difficult, and more easy to edit file Shellres.XXXX.mui with resource editor.
Not the folder man! the mui is already tranfomed into module... by that folder and its S000X files! search for the mui file! in your oem packages
When i get home i can provide you the path... but... wich app did you use to open it? open all the ress dlls maybe one of those is the good one. is in the oem folders.
Well so do the shortcut trick i told you then... or try editong the initflash files in lang XXX folder in your oem packages.
Sampler100 said:
Hi + Que PPC.
Sorry but I'm a Newbie and trying to navigate the site.
Having great difficulty (its so large & packed full of goodies.
Already an issue.
Acquired a TyTn/Hermes (UK Orange SPV M3100) and find that the Microphone does not work during calls.
It will work when Recording Notes.
The headset works OK for calls and Notes.
Recently the Microphone started working fine for 5 mins with calls and then would not work.
Is this a common problem ?
Can it be fixed Software wise.
Code:
Well its not a common issue maybe you need a new ROM
Is it better to use a MicroSD Card to flash a new ROM
Code:
I never upgrade VIA SD card i dislike it cause... i just have one! :) hahaha
Is it better to use the HTC ROM first.
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What do you mean by first the HTC ROM?
What is the best (Stable) WM version WM6.0, 6.1 or 6.5?
Code:
I cant tell you cause the people says this... and this and this... so people has his favourites! try it all!
And what about TouchFlo.
Code:
Touch flo as is... its old... touch flo is the enhancement to roll in menus if you mind in Manila i can tell you... is nice but slow.
Can I get that installed as well ?
Code:
You can get installed manilla inside a 6.5 ROM or 6.1
Sorry about posting in the wrong place.
However I do a lot of voluntary work in the Third World.
(will be travelling soon !)
Most of the posts are quite old.
I am trying to find a Senior Member on the site.
Is there Personal Messaging Available.
Please direct me to it.
Thanks in Advance
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Yes you can PM me just click on my username and sent private messages... BTW hope you are HARD SPLED FIRST before you try to upgrade... once you can find the important threads to unlock your phone everything goes fine in WIndows mobile 6 subforum for hermes tytn.