hi guys
i have successfully unhid the shadow ext rom. how do i 'use' the files inside? i want to replace the default HTC home icons with the ones created in the ext rom. so how do i replace them? do i need another special software for that?
another thing...when i use a black background for the today screen it comes out as light grey instead,,
why's that so?
using shadow prophet 2.0 te
any help will be appreciated
Have you tried changeing the transparency of your today screen?
In the extROM, you will need to change all the files from read only to normal. I would use total commander CE for this, disable HTC Home first.
hi there
how do i change the transparency?
well... what is the path to ext rom? after unlocking and unhiding...nothing appeared in my prophet...
What ROM are you using? Not all ROMs have an ExtROM (Korands for example)
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What ROM are you using? Not all ROMs have an ExtROM (Korands for example)
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shadow touch 2.0
What have you used to unlock/unhide the extrom.
If you import the two reg keys attached and then soft reset, the ExtROM should be visible. It will appear in the root of the device as "Extended_ROM2".
Here is a cab to unhide the extended_rom.
after install the cab soft reset the device and you have a folder called Storage
For Shadow roms you have to unlock the extended_rom with the exe file inside the zip.
take this extendedromunlock to the root of the device where you see windows folder and run with fexplorer.
if you want to hide again the extended rom just go to settings/remove programs and unistall the Prophet_ExtRom2Storage.cab and soft reset
that's it
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Just a little info -I discovered at the weekend. I have been playing with the wm5 1.60a for a while and in orfder to save space in the storage i have installed a lot of programs on the extended_rom partition. I renamed this via the registry. Don't do this !as it really screws things up. You end up with two extended rom plabels in explorer and you can not rename them back. I have had to reinstall wm5 1.60a
I dont see any problem installing program in Extended ROM. All you have to make sure is you have to rename the Extended ROM BEFORE you install anything.
If you rename it AFTER then surely you are going to be screwed. Because the program installed in the extended ROM is registered in the registry as whatever name the extended ROM when the program are installed.
Can you please be more specific with your problem. If not I think your post is "misleading".
True
In summary you are correct. I should have renamed Extended_rom before installing programs to it.
However when you reset the machine the operating system creates a new folder called extended rom and puts the renamed extended rom data and programs in it.
The original renamed folder with the memory chip icon is also present in the directory view so the data appears twice.
odd to say the least
I dont have the problem that you described.
When I install WM5 v 1.60a. I immediately rename it to "STORAGE" then install program in it. I have been using version 1.60 for more than a week now and I have countless Soft Reset even Hard Reset(Persistent memory right?) and no double folder and anything.
Just follow my advice and rename it at the beginning. I am sure you wont have the problem.
Hi,
This has most likely been covered but can someone tell me how do I rename storage areas. I have WM2005 1.60a Rom Thanks to Buzz.... and I as defalt run out of storage memory really quick and my program memory is massive, I am really sorry if this has been cover so even if you could point me to where it is discussed.
Thanks Heaps.
where can i download wm 2005
where can i get the latest wm 2005 rom?
found a link but the files is corrupted?
can anyone of you help me to have this latest rom.
seal said:
Hi,
This has most likely been covered but can someone tell me how do I rename storage areas. I have WM2005 1.60a Rom Thanks to Buzz.... and I as defalt run out of storage memory really quick and my program memory is massive, I am really sorry if this has been cover so even if you could point me to where it is discussed.
hi Schen i try to rename the ext_ROM but it say can not rename it tell me what should i do pls
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Re: where can i download wm 2005
arquizon said:
where can i get the latest wm 2005 rom?
found a link but the files is corrupted?
can anyone of you help me to have this latest rom.
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U can get it at buzzdev.net
Goodluck....n rgds
Leslie Lee
I tried download 1.6a at buzzdev.net but is" index" only ,can u help
HI, SCHEN
Can u help me how to change the ext_rom to storage step by step?
I am new user , I don't even know where can i find the ext_rom to rename and someone told that i can't rename the ext_rom.
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Leslie Lee
I tried download 1.6a at buzzdev.net but is" index" only ,can u help
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u go to site http://buzzdev.net
U need to register. registration is free.
u can then download.
there r 5 versions of wm2k5 for himalayas there
regards n best wishes
Thank! Leslie Lee I had download successfully
So is there a way I can do this on my G4 8125? I've been trying, but have not been successful.
Extended ROM basically consists of large number of CAB files. Go to the ftp and get hold of some of the ROM packages in ZIP format and unzip the EXT rom. Unlock your EXT ROM and replace everthing with the one you've downloaded. Done.
Personally, I don't use Ext Rom. Upon hard reset, I just skip the Ext Rom installation and I install my stuff manually, which I think gives more flexibility. I had my phone backup-ed into an EXE file which I can use when I hardreset next time.
I don't know how to unlock it, and I can't even stop my Cingular one from installing every time.
To stop it from installing, upon hardreset, softreset your phone just after the security option (eg when it asked you to set your PIN for the phone). It should skip installing the EXT ROM.
I'm not sure if it is read only or not, but you can try. Download and open Total Commander (for PPC), at the top section of TC, enter this
Code:
\Extended_ROM
It will show you stuff in your Ext Rom. See if you can overwrite it.
If the extended_rom is protected like in G3 >2.xx SPLs then you have no luck there. Even if you change something and it looks like it worked you'll get bad checksums on next soft-reset and all data in extended-rom will be deleted
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If the extended_rom is protected like in G3 >2.xx SPLs then you have no luck there. Even if you change something and it looks like it worked you'll get bad checksums on next soft-reset and all data in extended-rom will be deleted
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exactly what happened to me.
after it had bad checksums, strange characters and folders, i formatted the extemded rom using wizard service tool ver 4.2.1
now my extended rom is empty... but i have a copy of it on the PDA in a different folder and on my PC.
Is there a way to restore it?
royorlev said:
exactly what happened to me.
after it had bad checksums, strange characters and folders, i formatted the extemded rom using wizard service tool ver 4.2.1
now my extended rom is empty... but i have a copy of it on the PDA in a different folder and on my PC.
Is there a way to restore it?
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Absolutely. Simply use WST and select the "Write ROM" option. Then select "Extended ROM" and upload the backup from your PC.
Hi All,
Is there any way to build own ExtROM?
Thanks
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.
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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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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,.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
I had artemis rom and i was able to change the sequence of my icons by holding them and dragging them, is there a cab for that? and is it possible to create folders in the start menu and put apps in ther ??? thanks
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I had artemis rom and i was able to change the sequence of my icons by holding them and dragging them, is there a cab for that? and is it possible to create folders in the start menu and put apps in ther ??? thanks
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Ehh; ok.
What do you mean with "was able to change the sequence of my icons by holding them and dragging them"
Do you mean this in the home screen??
In case of yes, this is possible in the latest stock Rom 3.14; ore when you used CHT. Of course beside Artemis rom there are other cooked rom who have build this in. (No there isn't a cab file present, as long I know)
If you mean to have the option drag and move in your start menu; each WM6.5.X have this possibility. and no this isn't possible on a WM 6.5
Creating folders in start menu is easy.
Open your explorer, navigate to: \Windows\StartMenu\Programs\
There you can add folders and shortcuts.
umm bro u thanks for everything it was rly helpfull! however u didnt understand what i ment by dragging the thing in start menu, ive seen a cab before but i dont have the link here.. its just another way for re arranging ur icons
winmo 6.5 you can only move start items to the top, winmo 6.5.x you can drag them around. There is no cab to enable it on 6.5 roms.
i got a locked hd2 WM 6.5 thats never been modded. i found a taskbar theme that i want to install. how do i install it this taskbar?
How do i also install a custom dialer pad?
Tweaks and mods usually come as a cab - this is a self extracting installation file which you copy to your phone, double click, restart, done.
There is a protection built into the system, especially for the taskbar, you need to install a certification file first - as seen in this thread.
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Tweaks and mods usually come as a cab - this is a self extracting installation file which you copy to your phone, double click, restart, done.
There is a protection built into the system, especially for the taskbar, you need to install a certification file first - as seen in this thread.
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hi, tictac0566. i downloaded the certificate .cab and its on my sd card. but where do i open it on my phone?
It depends, of course, where you stored the cab. Maybe search it with the file explorer, double tap on it, there you go.
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It depends, of course, where you stored the cab. Maybe search it with the file explorer, double tap on it, there you go.
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hi, tictac0566.. is it necessary that i install this certification file before i install the custom taskbar?
also, will my phone's battery drain becuz of this?
koolxx said:
hi, tictac0566.. is it necessary that i install this certification file before i install the custom taskbar?
also, will my phone's battery drain becuz of this?
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certification file is required for few applications which are protected otherwise they won't work. This will not affect the battery life but make sure you install appropriate taskbar as per your ROM build, i.e. 6.5 or 6.5.X. otherwise you may have to hard reset your phone.
jeetu1981 said:
certification file is required for few applications which are protected otherwise they won't work. This will not affect the battery life but make sure you install appropriate taskbar as per your ROM build, i.e. 6.5 or 6.5.X. otherwise you may have to hard reset your phone.
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hi, jeetsu. thanks for the reply. i downloaded this certification file called
'sdkcert.cab'. i think i have a 6.5 stock ROM. i can tell you that its an unmodded TMOUS phone. let me know if this certification file is appropriate for my phone. thanks.
koolxx said:
hi, jeetsu. thanks for the reply. i downloaded this certification file called
'sdkcert.cab'. i think i have a 6.5 stock ROM. i can tell you that its an unmodded TMOUS phone. let me know if this certification file is appropriate for my phone. thanks.
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sdkcert .cab will work but make sure you download the taskbar for 6.5 only, if you download it for 6.5.X then it will not work and you have to hardreset. Given below are few taskbar threads,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=626188
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503647
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=671203 this one is specially for TMOUS HD2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662203
Please make sure to read the instructions and backup your phone before you install any of these taskbars.
Thanks
jeetu1981 said:
sdkcert .cab will work but make sure you download the taskbar for 6.5 only, if you download it for 6.5.X then it will not work and you have to hardreset. Given below are few taskbar threads,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=626188
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=503647
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=671203 this one is specially for TMOUS HD2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=662203
Please make sure to read the instructions and backup your phone before you install any of these taskbars.
Thanks
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jeetu, sorry for my late reply.. and thanks for your reply. i got a question. i want to install just the taskbar from the Dusk Evolution theme. The following is the link to that theme.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544422
i just want to install the taskbar. as a reminder, i got an unmodded, TMOUS hd2. i unzipped the rar and found several cabs that make up the theme, like taskbar, backgound, dialer, etc. do i have to install all the cabs? i just want to install the cab for the taskbar and nothing else. please let me know if this is possible. thanks.