[24.08.2009] NIKodEm 1.04.1 - Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development

first of all -sorry for my english.. if someone will be so kind and correct some of my mistakes on pm i'll be gratefull..
do not touch your dual unless you are 100% sure you know what you're doing. read how to flash rom and how to change radio and how to check hardspl version and then read it one more time before connecting cable. i am not taking any responsibilty for any damages you do to your pda.
a simple idea for a rom - no manila and no titanium, no honeycomb, but not a lite version and with speed of wm6.5. rom packed with software selected by ram usage, speed, usability and my taste. some oempacks and all tsk themes are made by nothin/xoen (thanks)
included: wow srs, adobepdf, palmsms, totalcmd, alreader, s2u2, s2p, icontact, xnview, claunch, todayagenda, aidate, opera mini, skyfire, metrix and many, many more great freewares!
quick tour (remember its gif so quality of pictures is decreased):
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sys 23017 (best IMHO)
xip 23024
20mb pagepool, 130+mb storage free, ~60mb free ram
both 16 and 20 key versions are supported.
3g and 2g dialers.
hard spl needed obviously (i'm using 1.22)
i recomend using 1.71.09.01 radio
Nikodem 1.04.1 fixed opera mini, different customization for 16keys (beta 3)
Nikodem 1.04.1_arcsoft alternative version with standard sms/mms manager
Nikodem 1.03 need patch..
patch for 16keys for 1.03
splashscreen
older roms​as for a warning - sms app is not standard so its may be hard to use it if you are used to microsoft/arcsoft app. mms works (for me for sure) bu htc connection setup doesnt support config, doesnt work so great with sips and has no icon for notification. but i think this app is great also i deleted all ringtones and forget to add any new so i hope you have your favorites on card
customization also import file with sms (PalmMsgV001) from storage card (root directory) to \windows\ - its best way to restore backed up earlier sms messages.
some apps will be removed form final version. current version is.. well just proof of concept
thanks for xoen/nothin, Ervius, d_train, A_C and all developers/cookers for all your hard work (specially for that i have used in my rom)
enjoy and thanks in advance for any feedback.

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bugs/bugfixes:
patch for 16keys for 1.03unrar anywhere, run run_me_first.mscr and after reset install patch cab and reset one more time, works on all roms but not on every will reser device and its quite imporrtant
changelog:
1.04.1
- smaller (compressed) java oem (fixed opera mini)
- different customization for 16keys (beta 3)
1.04
-downgraded netcf (3.7 => 3.5) due incompatibilty problems
-facebook added
-fixed keypad customization
-4 wm6.5 themes added (by nothin)
1.03
-totaly new customization (no cabs, more userfriendly)
-now its should support both 16 and 20key versions (by customization)
-gsplayer added (as option)
-3g dialer added (as option)
-icontact preconfig
-s2u2 preconfig changed (added some clocks)
-switchdialer added (to switch between 2g (more ram) and 3g (videocall) dialers
-xnview in english as standard
-opera mini updated to 4.2 (+ its now in english)
-sipchange added
-shortcut to s2u2c.exe (picture viewer build in s2u2 and its works better then s2v)
1.02: (new kitchen)
-removed voicerecorder
-16key version added
-customisation added with 3 cabs
-s2u2 added
-s2v removed
-conn mgr updated (still ugly as night)
-newer claunch config
-newer oem (some packs/settings may differ..)
-blue ears 1.1 added (great app!)
-a2dp settings tuned.
-vjbtsync added (instead of autoactivesync for now)
1.01
power settings/powerkey fixed
added applets to settings
added voicerecorder
added bt ftp
minor speed improvement
1.0
initial release
TODO
-smaller 3g dialer
-version with arcsoft mms (maybe with older version of palm sms)
-new skin for comm mgr
-add autoActiveSync (great app for pda without wifi)
-newer skin for metrix - more fingerfriendly
-add tcpmp

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Well... it reminds me the good old WM 6.0 Standard on my old HP IPAQ 514.
Still in love with it. Cause it 's fast, stable, sends/recieves SMS and it can handle phone calls. LOL! It 's a real phone.
No kitting I 'm tired of the futuristic, laggy, crashers etc. Android - WM 6.5 OS.
I haven't installed it yet. But I 'll let you know.

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What 's that hack-ish thing HEX_EDITOR for? I know what it does. But why in a mobile?

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well like most of software in "system" folder hexedit is added "just in case" because it's small, doesnt take any ram and i remember using it ;P i agree that its not often used now but if you dont like it you can just remove shortcut
and there is another reason - hexedit was included in mutlipackage from other kitchen and i have decided to add all programs from this package (as i was using it for almost 2 years on every device i had before)

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I have the 16-key NIKI.
1. When I press power button asks me if i want to deactivate the device but then returns to main screen. It doesn't switch off. I just remove the battary.
2. In the dialing screen for the calls, when dialing numbers the phone automatically adds "()-" e.g. dialling "1234" it displays "1(234)"
Is there any way to disable it?
GREAT ROM.
I haven't tested it with a sim.

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weird.. i use it and it switch off (just tested)
number format depends of regional settings (i think american stadard is with (xxx)-xxx-xxx

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Can you make plk version ???

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i downloaded some 0415 (plk) files already but to be honest its much easier to port plk rom than make wwe rom to be plk... retuning initflashfiles, rgu's, looking for plk oem files...
and im not realy a fan of plk roms
ADD:
power button fixed and rom had some more refinements.. uploading newer version - same link.

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slimag said:
weird.. i use it and it switch off (just tested)
number format depends of regional settings (i think american stadard is with (xxx)-xxx-xxx
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Smells like radio problem. I can live with it.

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korafatoulis said:
Smells like radio problem. I can live with it.
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no - that wasnt radio problem - i messed up powerexe.exe so power settings were not accessible and power off button wasnt working and the second thing i repaired some how with registry but it have appeared after hard reset. new version of rom working better now. file updated

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I installed the v1.01. Now everything is working except my 16keyboard.
Guess what still using it and i will keep this ugly ROM installed.

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i still cant figure out how to make 16key version.. i have disabled all oem packs in rom and tried many diffrent packs and cabs for keypad and all i get is the "numbers only" :/ (best scenario). i have to try on fresh kitchen although it will be pain in the a** to check all packages...

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slimag said:
i still cant figure out how to make 16key version.. i have disabled all oem packs in rom and tried many diffrent packs and cabs for keypad and all i get is the "numbers only" :/ (best scenario). i have to try on fresh kitchen although it will be pain in the a** to check all packages...
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This cab will help you.
My 16key Niki mixes the letters of the hw keyboard (touchpad is OK), so 1 key is abc, 2 def, 3 ghi etc. The jkl are missing! Could you fix this issue in the cab?

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I might got misunderstood:
Installing the previous cab file on your ROM fixes the HW keyboard displaying numbers and letters too.
But.. there is an issue(at least on my 16key device), the letters are "disoriented", the space button and the XT9 too.
Is it possible to fix it? Or should I try my luck on other threads?
Sorry for the double-post.

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i've checked this cab but i still have 20key hw keyboard working perfectly. im redoing my kitchen - base on newer oem ans some new ext-packs- i think first 16key-rom will be done till midnight today (maybe later but still today)
i looked over strcture of cab and havent found any differences between this and other cas i found..

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korafatoulis said:
This cab will help you.
My 16key Niki mixes the letters of the hw keyboard (touchpad is OK), so 1 key is abc, 2 def, 3 ghi etc. The jkl are missing! Could you fix this issue in the cab?
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do you have a cab just with Keypad stuff?
Thanks

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thyogo said:
do you have a cab just with Keypad stuff?
Thanks
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Nope. It's the only cab that I have and it 's working! Well, not that good though on my 16key device!

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ok.. i'm actually too tired to update first post and write changelog - i will do this first thing in the morning.
http://www.4shared.com/dir/18704009/94884123/sharing.html
here in couple hours you can find two beta versions of 16key rom in version 1.02. first to test is version without any other signs. if it work post here report and i will refine keyboard and turn off t9. if it doesnt work install version marked with g (dont ask why g)
after install it will ask you "install cabs?" and if you say yes then it will run 3 cabs (s2u2, s2p, icontact) and then quick script to move some shortcuts in start menu and delete unnecessary gfx files. it is.. well rough because i still cant automize this process but i will do this too
script also import file with sms (PalmMsgV001) from storage card (root directory) to \windows\ - its best way to restore backed up earlier sms messages.
version 1.02 with 20 key hw keyboard i will test myself but its quite good for now.
it realy important for me to know which (or if) version fo 16keys works (or works better ) because then i can focus on other things.
EDIT: well i have a third pack that can help but let give a try these two.. i will be very happy if someone give me any feedback..
if none of these works try this - it will be helpfull too. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513378

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HOLY ****! Didn't expect such a fast fix for the keyb.
I will try as fast as I download and install the ROM.
I 'll give a feedback.