Here are some tips for saving some space / deleting links from Start Menu. All tips are working and tested on Qtek 8500 with the latest Cingular test ROM (4_1_.1.502.4). This ROM has ClearVue and some Cingular stuff. (Unfortunately you have only 8.45 - 8.50 MB left).... Now I have about 12.0 MB free...
Have you any other tips? Write it down. ;-)
ROM info:
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Windows Mobile 5.0 with the Messaging and Security Feature Pack
OS 5.1.525 (Build 15362.3.4.2)
Radio Version 4.1.13.34_02.79.30
Code:
(men) = Menu setting
(reg) = Registry editing
(fil) = Filesystem
Connections
(men) Settings - Connections - GPRS ... Delete MEdia Net GPRS
- Proxy ... Delete cingular WAP
- Homescreen - Use Windows Default or any other homescreen you like
Start Menu background
(reg) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSStart\BKBitmapFile ... Delete the value \windows\0711E_Wall2.bmp
Boring Pictures
(fil) (if you dont like/use these pictures - save cca 200 kB) Delete My Documents\My Pictures
Start Menu links
(fil) Windows\Start Menu ... Delete Cingular Mall
Delete Cingular Music
Delete Get TeleNav
Delete Get Good
Delete MEdia Net
(Windows\Start Menu\Games ... Delete MobiTV)
Start Menu links order
(reg) HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Start Menu ... change the value of Order from this:
Code:
Cingular Music.lnk
Messaging.lnk
Calendar.lnk
Cingular Mall
MEdia Net.lnk
Internet Explorer.lnk
ActiveSync.lnk
Contacts.lnk
Settings.lnk
Games
Tasks.lnk
Voice Notes.lnk
Windows Media.lnk
Video Recorder.lnk
Pictures & Videos.lnk
Pocket MSN.lnk
to this:
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Internet Explorer.lnk
Tasks.lnk
Windows Media.lnk
Calendar.lnk
Messaging.lnk
Contacts.lnk
ActiveSync.lnk
Call History.lnk
Settings.lnk
Games
Voice Notes.lnk
Pictures & Videos.lnk
Accessories
Pocket MSN.lnk
Speed Dial.lnk
HINT: This Registry Editor allows you to edit registry on your WM from PC
Programs
(fil) Program Files ... Delete Cingular (cca 50 kB)
Delete MobiTV (cca 900 kB !!!)
Delete MusicID (cca 240 kB)
Delete XM Radio (cca 1.3 MB !!!)
Note: It you cannot delete that, restart phone and delete it over ActiveSync
Background
(fil) Application Data\Home ... Delete 0711E_Wall2.bmp (cca 230 kB)
Windows ... Delete stwater_240_320.bmp (cca 190 kB)
Delete stwater_320_240.bmp (cca 130 kB)
Not working Java appliation
(fil) Application Data\Tao\intent ... Delete App folder (cca 120 kB)
MMS pictures & Templates
(fil) My Documents ... Delete UAContents (cca 120 kB)
Delete Templates (cca 200 kB)
Startup Sound
(reg) HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\Startup ... (if you want to delete Cingular startup sound) Delete the value of WAV (\windows\STARTUP_422.wav)
Shutdown Sound
(reg) HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\Shutdown ... (if you want to delete Cingular shutdown sound) Delete the value of WAV (\windows\STARTUP_422.wav)
I can't delete the files it says that memory might not be sufiecient or i may not have the permissions to delete them. How do I fix that?
What files are you unable to delete? Dont delete the files from inside the phone... Connect WM to the PC using ActiveSync, browse to the files you want to delete (you will only have to confirm deleting because the files are set read-only).
// You cant delete programs if they are running / open
Yes even then I can't delete. The files I am unable to delete are the ones in the /Windows and the /Program Files folders. It asks me to confirm whether i want to delete the read-only file..but yet after that I'm unable to delete them..it says memory is too low and/or i don't have the permissions to delete read only files, something like that.
No, the programs are not running..i cannot delete any of those files in the /Windows or the /Program Files folder.
I was unsucessful first time trying to delete these files (I have been using Resco Explorer). Maybe you have to delete the links to these files first and restart.
success
hi, i was successful in deleting all the files mentioned and making the changes necessary. It took the following steps:
Delete all you can
Reboot
Delete remaining
Reboot
Delete last few
Reboot
Check the deletions.
Also, what you might want to do is make your mail and internet explorer to save by default on your storage card.
My windows mobile live is refusing to work on this phone....any idea why? Or maybe if i could get a fresh copy of the mobile live. It somehow installs the mobile live, but doesn't uninstall the WM5 pocket msn and this might be the problemo.
would appreciate any help.
I managed to get them deleted, the test rom did not allow that. Had to upgrade to this current cingular rom to be able to remove everything.
should be a windows live messenger link here http://rapidshare.com/files/24689015/Windows_Live_for_Windows_Mobile.rar
The Internet explorer now supports Iframes with scrollbars and have Home Page... by default live search by MS.
(reg) Change IE homepage
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer ... change the value of home_0409 from file://\windows\about_0409.htm to http://www.google.com or any url/file you like
(reg) Java applications on Card
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Tao\JMM ... change the value of DataPath from \Applicaton Data\Tao\intent to sometnig like \Storage Card\Java\Tao\intent AND (fil)(!!!) move the intent folder (containing rofs_target.zip) to the exact location on Storage Card
moneytoo said:
(reg) Java applications on Card
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Tao\JMM ... change the value of DataPath from \Applicaton Data\Tao\intent to sometnig like \Storage Card\Java\Tao\intent AND (fil)(!!!) move the intent folder (containing rofs_target.zip) to the exact location on Storage Card
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Thank you
Díkes, tohle jsem potřeboval
edit: there is no reason for deleting the stwater.. file, as it will be recreated the next time you reboot your phone, or change your wallpaper - the stwater is a kind of "image" of your wallpaper, in 2 different sizes
This is very useful
After each ROM install I come back here to delete unnecessary stuff.
Very useful in getting a few KB for more apps.
Premise is that there are many backup utilities that will backup/restore either dirs or the whole ROM, but not just for a specific apps settings. There are many ways that dev could use to store their settings for a given app, but getting them all to do the same way is "difficult". However, if program A had it's settings in a settings.ini (or whatever name) and that specific file could be backed up and restored later after a hard reset or new ROM installed, it would make the flashing a ROM even easier since UC came out.
My idea is for an app that works sort of like AppToDate, in that it will parse a collection of ini files in a directory to determine what a given progam uses for it's configuation (files or reg keys) and will backup/restore them.
Basically all that someone needs to do is:
- Extract the UMCe2.zip to a folder on their Storage Card
- Register Mortscript (just click on it once, from this point on you can just click on a script and it will run.)
- Place the INI files that define the files or keys of the app that you'd like to backup/restore into the \Storage Card\UCMe2\ini folder. I have posted a small collection of some INI files as examples
- If you'd like startmenu shortcuts, I attached a few dummy.exe files that you can put into the UCMe2 folder so you can make shortcuts.
- Run the UCMe2_Backup and it will read every INI file in the ini folder and store the backup files in \Storage Card\UCMe2\Backup
- Run the UCMe2_Restore and it will read every INI file in the ini folder are restore the backups
I want the app do do a few things:
* to run start to finish unattended... start the program and it just runs, with no questions asked. (for scheduling purposes)
* the config ini for apps need to be simple to read/edit, so user community can post/share them, or be created by the original app devs
Feel free to create your own INI files and post them here for others to share
I have updated the scripts to include the SDConfigCE tool, to create a new SDConfig.txt based on the files that you have placed in the CABS subfolder.
Additionally, I have included XCopyCE support in the created SDConfig.txt file to copy files placed in the Files subfolder to the device.
(added test sdconfigce.zip to attempt to detect devices with internal storage vs. storage card and SHOULD manage other ROM languages)
Todo list:
add ProcKill and SuggestReboot options to ini file
-optional kill process before backup/restore
-optional suggest reboot after restore if suggested in ini file
add optional Disable parameter to ini file to "turn it off"
add section to backup/restore individual reg values (instead of entire subKey)
-[RegValues]
-Value1= root, subkey, value, data, type
Build in Restore script to run during UC to further automate UC
Provide bulk REG file import, over and above the scripted reg key values provided by INI files
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Bug List:
Validation key in ini files do not like LONG reg root names, workaround is to change them to HKLM or HKCU as necessary
- change: Validate = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,Software\Apps\Google Maps
- to: Validate = HKLM,Software\Apps\Google Maps
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Updates in version 0.1.4:
updated bug in restoring of backup files. Now it will create missing directories and actually copy in the files :-0
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Updates in version 0.1.3:
updated bug in validation logic on the restoring of backup.
Modified Backup script to automatically generate new SDConfig to make that "last minute" backup into a 1 step process.
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Updates in version 0.1.2:
Created tool to create SDConfig.txt file automatically based on the presence of CAB or XML files in the CABs subfolder
Provided XCopyCE support to do file copy of the contents of the Files subfolder to the device during UC
Updated Menu applet to call the SDConfigCE tool
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Updates in version 0.1.1:
Replaced dependancy of SKTools with DotFred Taskmanager for reg functions (it is even smaller and faster and freeware)
Changed display of progress in GUI
Added Version numbers in script and GUI
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Initial release 0.1.0
How to make your own INI file:
The ini file is a very simple thing to make as it is basically just a text file with a few bracketed headers (sections) and values in them.
The easiest way to do so, is to place a copy of the template on your PC desktop and open it with notepad.
Then use the freeware tool CERegEditor ( http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/ ) to read your device's registry... MOST apps save their customization in:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\ (App Publisher) \ (App Name)
There are plenty of sample files to use as references. If you need help, I'm certain that someone in this community can help.
PocketBreeze.ini
[UCMe2]
appname=PocketBreeze
subdir=PocketBreeze
Validate = HKLM,Software\Apps\SBSH.net PocketBreeze
[regkey]
key1=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SBSH\PocketBreeze
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OwnerSettings.ini
[UCMe2]
appname=Owner
subdir=Owner
[regkey]
key1=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Owner
Key2=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Ident
key3=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Settings
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GoogleMaps.ini
[UCMe2]
appname=GoogleMaps
subdir=GoogleMaps
Validate=HKLM,Software\Apps\Google Maps
[Files]
cache-GLM.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\cache-GLM.dat
index-GLM.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\index-GLM.dat
prefs.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\prefs.dat
prefsext.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\prefsext.dat
prefsext2.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\prefsext2.dat
prefsfriends.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\prefsfriends.dat
prefsfriendsmini.dat=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\prefsfriendsmini.dat
strings-all.zlb=\Application Data\GoogleMaps\strings-all.zlb
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Format of ini file is:
[UCMe2]
AppName = Friendly name for future use
subdir = subfolder to store the files
Validate = condition to look for before restoring (either a filepath and name or reg key... Reg key must be formatted like ROOT,KEY)
[regkey]
filename1 = regkey to backup
filename2= other regkey
[Files]
destinationfilename1.ext = source filename with full path
destinationfilename2.ext = source filename with full path
Just create an ini file for each app to backup
**** Reserved for suggestions or requests
I'm thinking of adding a switch to the ini files as a block to prevent backing up certain apps...
It would be used to "install" an app that only needs file copy like an exe or shortcuts or similar... no sense of copying back those files for backup, as they would never change.
an entry in the ini like:
[UCMe2]
RestoreOnly = 1
Would it make a difference to anyone if I CREATED new app shortcuts, or just copied the old ones for backup/restore?
Another optional ini setting should be:
[UCMe2]
Validate = <fullpath\file> or Reg key
Which would only restore the backups of the appropriate reg key or path\file exists. No sense restoring data for an app if it isn't yet installed.
hmmm...
I've added a bit of a GUI to the backup process, just to see something while it runs. I'll get around to doing the same to the restore mode...
UCMe2.mscr
Code:
ScriptDir = SystemPath("ScriptPath")
IniFiles = ScriptDir \ '*.ini'
StatusType(ST_LIST)
StatusInfo("UCMe2 Backup", "Backup process running")
ForEach F in files (IniFiles)
AppName = IniRead(F,"UCMe2","appname")
SD = IniRead(F,"UCMe2","subdir")
RestoreOnly = IniRead(F,"UCMe2","RestoreOnly")
StatusShow()
StatusMessage( AppName, ST_LIST, TRUE )
If (RestoreOnly = False)
MkDir(ScriptDir \ SD)
ForEach K, V in iniKeys (F,"regkey")
RunWait(Scriptdir\"SKTools.exe","#REXP(" & V & ") #FNAME(" & ScriptDir \ SD \ K & ".reg)")
StatusMessageAppend( "." )
EndForEach
ForEach K, SettingsFile in iniKeys (F,"Files")
copy (SettingsFile, ScriptDir \ SD \ K ,TRUE)
StatusMessageAppend( "." )
EndForEach
StatusMessageAppend( "OK" )
ElseIF
StatusMessageAppend( " - Skipped by RestoreOnly value" )
EndIf
EndForEach
StatusMessage( "Backup Complete" )
WriteStatusHistory( Scriptdir \ "BackupLog.txt" )
StatusMessage( "Window closing in 5 seconds" )
Sleep( 5000 )
StatusType(ST_HIDDEN)
Updated the scripts a bit and made a GUI menu... but that has limited value, beyond my playing with MortScript
here is a template of the current ini entires, but most of them aren't necessary... see the examples I already have in the zip.
Code:
[UCMe2]
appname = (descriptive Name)
subdir = (subfolder name)
RestoreOnly = 0/1 (1 = do not back up this app)
Validate = <fullpath\file> or Regkey HKLM,Software\appname\key (NOTE the comma in the reg key)
[regkey]
key1="HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AppName\etc"
key2="HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\AppName\etc"
[Files]
backupFilename.ext=Fullpath to sourcefilename.ext
anotherbackupFilename.ext=Fullpath to sourcefilename.ext
andanotherFilename.ext=Fullpath to sourcefilename.ext
rilphone2.ini
[UCMe2]
appname=Rilphone2
subdir=Rilphone2
[regkey]
key1=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\RIL
[Files]
rilphone2.dll=\WINDOWS\rilphone2.dll
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PocketBreeze.ini
[UCMe2]
appname=PocketBreeze
subdir=PocketBreeze
RestoreOnlyIfRegExists = 1
Validate = HKLM\Software\Apps\SBSH.net PocketBreeze
[regkey]
key1=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SBSH\PocketBreeze
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I see where I should make a subdir to hold the INI files, and another to hold the backup folders... the prog dir is getting cluttered
I can see another mini app for this process... one to enable or disable individual ini files... (probably just move them to a different folder instead of deleting the ini file)
I don't think Mortscript has that kind of support for forms, so it might remain a manual process for a while. Lemme see how clever I can be
attached pics to post 1
there is a minor issue in the restore script... I have to re-think my logic for the validation determination, but I'll get that
I fixed the restore mode problem. as well are eliminated 2 unnecessary fields from the INI files.. the RestoreIfRegExists (or file)... now it just examines the content of the validate field... if it has a comma in it, it assumes it is a reg entry.
I still need to put in error handling, but I have to figure out how that all works in MortScript.
I also am considering having it backup/restore specific reg values, in addition to the whole key, but much of will be based on MortScript... it is lacking in reg features and I'm currently dependant on SKTools to do the reg functions... I'd much prefer to do it internally, but MS doesn't have a way of determining the regtype that it is reading, so I can't store that so I can restore it to the correct type.
fixed a simple issue of the reg export grabbing the level higher and exporting from there.
let me be the first one to reply the app looks nice, isent it nice that MortScript can be used in many ways?
This is great, I will be watching on this
that's funny how this is like a 2-page OP
but this is a fantastic idea and crazy useful if it comes to fruition. between this and UC or sashimi, flashing roms would have so little downtime..wow....
Hello!
I have found a way to replace the standard dock mode app on titan to an app of your choice.
First of you will have to find the guid of the app you want to replace Dock mode with. For example i will use the GUID of spotify: ca8d6603-a9ae-4a05-8643-baad091ecdd1
!PLEASE NOTE THAT I DON`T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE!
1) First go to HKLM/Software/HTC/USBDriver/DockMode with a registry editor of your choice.
2) Here you need to change the Value named AccessoryDockModeGUID to the GUID of the GUID of the application you to popup when you put the phone in the cradle.
3)Open a file explorer of your choice(I used windows mobile device center) and go to "\Application Data\PUBLIC\DOCKMODE" and make a backup of the file named "DockMode".
4)Now open the file with a text editor. You will see the following: "3570f057-6c31-4751-a0a7-899820af6cf4 1 1".
5)In this file replace "3570f057-6c31-4751-a0a7-899820af6cf4" with the GUID of your app for this example "ca8d6603-a9ae-4a05-8643-baad091ecdd1".
6)You should now end up with something like this: "ca8d6603-a9ae-4a05-8643-baad091ecdd1 1 1"
7)Now save the file and reboot your phone!
I have attached the original DockMode file and the original DockMode GUID is: "3570f057-6c31-4751-a0a7-899820af6cf4" in case you forget to take a backup.
//Lajba
And for HTC Car mode app
1) First go to HKLM/Software/HTC/USBDriver/CarMode with a registry editor of your choice.
2) Here you need to change the Value named AccessoryCarModeGUID to the GUID of the GUID of the application you to popup when you put the phone in the cradle.
3)Open a file explorer of your choice(I used windows mobile device center) and go to "\Application Data\PUBLIC\CARMODE" and make a backup of the file named "CarMode".
4)Now open the file with a text editor. You will see the following: "0bfb1b34-aff6-4ac5-8952-9041fd94c760 1 1".
5)In this file replace "0bfb1b34-aff6-4ac5-8952-9041fd94c760" with the GUID of your app for this example "da8734ed-666a-4227-81ea-8fc937752d98".
6)You should now end up with something like this: "da8734ed-666a-4227-81ea-8fc937752d98 1 1"
7)Now save the file and reboot your phone!
Thanks. Just curious, what registry editors do you all prefer to use?
ROOT IS REQUIRED
This is a fix for the No Connection Error on play store.
1. Download File Commander from Play Store.
2. Install it in your Device.
3. Open File Commander and goto Root folder of System.
4. Open the etc folder.
5. Find the file named "hosts", and hold it by ur finger for 3 seconds. Then click on edit file option, and choose File Commander Text Editor.
6. Delete everything and paste this at the first line: " 127.0.0.1 localhost". Copy it and dont modify anything.
7. Save the file with changes.
Link for file commander which I m using - https://db.tt/AbQWqXTy
Contact me on my email for any queries on my email - [email protected]
Please hit "Thanks!" if it helped!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA Free mobile app
"Hello all , i post my new guide to change icons without using apktool . This guide is for newbies though other all advance developer may think this useless or may be they known this a very ago.
# Note :-
1) This guide is for all newbies who want to edit there app icons , but dont have apktool or have no knowledge about it .
2) This guide is only applicable for system apps .
3) You should have knoweledge for flashing zips by CWM .
# What is needed ?
1) A must have computer with paint (opptional) [ some phones with Zarchiver app can be used . ]
2) WinRar
3) A flashable zip file supplied by other developer .
4) A icon Set which you want to replace with .
# Procedure :-
1) Make a directory called " stock " .
2) Paste your app in it .
3) Below i have taken SystemUI.apk.
4) Rename that app to SystemUI.zip ( just make .apk to .zip format )
5) Then go to options (press right mouse button) press Extract to SystemUI
6) After extracting go to the extracted folder " SystemUI"
7) Browse to res / drawable-mdpi / you will find all icons there . ( In my case its mdpi , it may be hpdi .)
8) Note that the resolution must be same or it may not look good . [ Expiremental ]
9) Replace the icon which you want to from your icon set .
10) Go back to folder where you will find folders like META-INF , res , & files like AndroidManifest.xml , classes.dex, resources.arsc .
11) Now select that all files and press the right button of the mouse ( the options button) .
12) Select the Add to Archive option .
13) Now keep the same name of the app you are modding and select " zip " .
14) A new zip file is created like " SystemUI.zip" . Rename it to SystemUI.apk ( just from .zip to .apk )
15) Now your modded app is ready .
16) Take the flashable zip provided by other developer .
17) open that zip and replace your file with his . ( in folder system/app/ " replace here ." )
18) Save the zip . And Flash it using CWM !!! Enjoy now you can see your modded icons .!! "
Hello, I do everything according to the manual, but after replacing the app and restart your tablet app disappears from the main mena on the tablet, what I'm doing wrong?
sorry for my english, thang.