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Offering my Comm Manager for HTC Athena
Update to ver 0.2 available at post #14
Update to ver 0.3 available at post #38
Update to ver 0.4 available at post #53
Update to ver 0.5 available at post #70
Highlights:
- Free
- Small (97KB including default skin)
- Quick (based on callbacks, not on Sleep() )
- Portable (uses only doccumented WM features)
- Finger-touchable
- Fully configurable (including keys, key actions and skin)
- Works evenly in all RealVGA resolutions
- VueFlo screen rotation aware
- Supports GRPS connections and 3G mode management
- Self installing/removing
Installing:
- Extract VCommManager.exe from .zip file and put anywhere in your PPC
- Run it
- Tap and hold for at least .5 secs on airplane - you will be redirected into configuration page
- Go into "About" page, and select needed options.
- Press "Save And Exit"
Removing:
- Go into configuration, the About
- Select "Cleanup and exit"
- Press "Save And Exit" (removes all shorthuts and registry customizations)
- Delete VCommManager.exe itself.
Moving .exe to another folder:
- From Settings/About select only items beginning with "Delete" or "Detach"
- "Save And Exit"
- Tap anywhere on screen to close window
- Move program to another location
- Go back to Settings/About to change custumizations
Working:
- Click any of images to perform task
- Tap and hold for at least half second to enter configuration dialog for selected option. Tapping on Airplane - enters VCommManager config. Other actions may be defined there.
- Click outside bounding rectangle to close program
Making your own skin:
Pictures are placed into .bmp file in one line. First active, then inactive ...
Transparent color is RGB(255, 0, 255)
Height of picture is defined by bitmap height
Width of picture is BitmapWidth / 12
If BitmapHeight < 16 - it is considered invalid.
If BitmapWidth < 16*12 - it is considered invalid.
If BitmapWidth is not multiple of 12 - it is considered invalid.
If external bitmap is invalid - internal is used.
Attachments: Screenshot & Program
Looks good. Can you make a cab file also? Never like having to use PC to install.
eaglesteve said:
Looks good. Can you make a cab file also? Never like having to use PC to install.
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It's not installable from PC.
Attached file is PPC-ARM executable.
You need simply to copy it into PPC and run.
I see.... That's good. Thank. Will try out and give you feedback soon. Cheers.
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Tried this. Absolutely the best comm manager I've seen. Love the short and long touch concept.
What are some examples of how we can use the user button?
Thank you for this very good tool.
This should be the comm manager of choice for ROM cooks.
eaglesteve said:
Tried this. Absolutely the best comm manager I've seen. Love the short and long touch concept.
What are some examples of how we can use the user button?
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... simply don't use it
Seriously:
All buttons, exept "Airplane" has same behavior:
1. You can run hard-configured tasks
2. Additionaly you can run applications of your choice. Remember: only when application terminates you are getting back to VCommManager.
3. If "Perform ... tasks" is not selected - you have to specify application for status check. Return value is 0 == inactive state, !0 == active state.
4. Remember to use fully specified apps (no .lnk, etc)
For instance to take screenshot I have changed in Config/Data:
1. Unmarked "Perform configured tasks"
2. Added "\Windows\magic ss.exe" (with quotes) in "Run on Activate"
User button is treated similary, exept that it has no "predefined" and has "demo" picture - you must use external bitmap to create some look.
Nice! Its a handy little tool.
Thank you for your kind contribution, it is working very well in 128dpi.
Excellent! I like being able to turn off GPRS when required - my previous solution involved creating a "Null" connection and setting it to be the active one!
It took me a while to figure out how to get skins to work, though - I was assuming a relative path, and it needed absolute. Perhaps a browse button on the Skin text box might be a good idea?
Here's a skin I threw together from resources grabbed out of PK2 Kaiser Comm VGA:
Thanks very much for this app. Solved my problems in Real VGA Comm Manager.
Everyone, just rename the file VCommManager to CommManager and use Total Commander to replace the original Comm Manager in the ROM then soft reset. So that all icons pertaining to Comm Manager now defaults to the renamed VCommManger.
Excellent Application. Thanks.
Basically all you have to do is
1....Obtain the VCommManager.exe file from the link above.
2....Rename VCommManager to CommManager.
3....Use Total Commander or any powerful file manager to replace the ROM Comm Manager with the newly renamed CommManager (formerly VCommManager), by sending the file to the Windows folder.
4....SOFT RESET
Now all icons pertaining to the built in Comm Manager points to VCommManager. Solved all problems in VGA mode. Very nice application. Thank you again for sharing.
thanks much 8)
Multilanguage
If you like this application and want to participate to make it multilanguage...
I'm attaching Exel document of all needed to translate strings.
Those are only in my dialogs and menu's...
Control panel dialog language depends on your system.
I will recompile as soon as:
1. At least 3 languages are added
2. After last addon there are 48 hours spent
If you are adding some language - please send back modified file here (or alternitavely to my PM).
Spanish translation
vidmabal said:
If you are adding some language - please send back modified file here (or alternitavely to my PM).
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Very good work, thanks.
Spanish translation added.
just wanted to add my comments.....awesome comm manager, using it now and probably will for awhile!
VCommManager Ver 0.2
Update to version 0.2
For instalation instructions look into post #1 in this thread.
(If you already have ver 0.1 - simply copy .exe file on top of old one)
Changes:
1. Fixed "Run On Long Press" function (realy it never worked)
2. On Long Press enabled both - internal config and external app
(for instance, if you want to run both configuration dialogs on WiFi long press you can leave "Start Network Control" checked and enter
"\Windows\WlanMgr.exe"
into Run box)
3. Fixed dialogs in "Portrait" mode (Landscape was OK)
4. Added SIM PIN support - it's for users, that have PIN enabled.
Go to "About" tab to configure your PIN.
Feature is needed to enter automatically PIN: swithing from "Aircraft" mode, swithing phone on or changing 3G <-> GPRS.
5. Added "Language" support.
For now only English-Spain: I have not received more translations.
Thanks for the update.
How do I use the skin?
The reference to relative and absolute paths in post 8 is a bit cryptic for me. I have tried inserting \windows\VCommManagerHTCSkin.bmp into the bitmap dialog box under Main tab and of course that does not work. Would you be kind enough to tell me where the reference goes? I have copied the HTC skin posted into the Windows directory. Thanks a bunch.
I don't see why that wouldn't work. I put the skin and VCommManager under Program Files, so I have: \Program Files\VCommManager\VCommManagerHTCSkin.bmp in the Bitmap box of the Main tab of the options, but I can't think why it wouldn't work for other absolute paths (starting with \).
Result should look something like this:
Bitmap works fine for me in either Windows or Program Files/Vcomm
Small problem with setup for me- if I tap/hold Bluetooth or WiFi to enter config screen, I can change configs OK, but the OK button and Start Menu are unresponsive, needing a SR to get out of.
I use iLauncher which has its own OK button- maybe that's a conflict?
NeilM said:
Small problem with setup for me- if I tap/hold Bluetooth or WiFi to enter config screen, I can change configs OK, but the OK button and Start Menu are unresponsive, needing a SR to get out of.
I use iLauncher which has its own OK button- maybe that's a conflict?
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For BT and WiFi configuration I simply call
\Windows\ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,23,0
and
\Windows\ctlpnl.exe cplmain.cpl,17,0
Can you enter those strings from System "Run" dialog and check?
Do you have same problem when entering those dialogs from Control Panel?
I activated the USER function and assigned /Windows/fexplore.exe to launch on press. It does launch File Explorer, but it leaves the VcommManager interface on top. Pressing the OK button only makes File Explorer to close and leaving me with the X button at the right upper hand corner which is unresponsive. Only a soft reset can get it out from there.
W3D Second Edition
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Im currently working on a flash application that displays the Manila 3D weather animations.
The first idea was to have that on M2D, but it prooved impossible: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471461
To use this EXE you'll need Flash 7 (lite 3 FINAL will work too, but you'll need to install flash 7 first) and a internet connection (PC sync or GPRS/3G).
The download is quite large (17mb) because of the animations, so I wasnt able to post it here, you have the download from the link below.
In future updates you'll only need to update the main EXE or the data files, so they will be less than 1mb and so, posted here.
I'd like to thank Rumball for giving me permission to use his animations and The_hesham for pushing this idea.
I still need to find a tool to force the internet connection, if there isnt one active already, and obviously add this as a option on the settings.
One thing that always made me some confusion in M2D, and I think it would be nice to implement, if you last updated the weather the day before or two days ago, it should show the actual current day result and simply remove the last days that doesnt know the variables of.
Mini-FAQ:
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Got a wider screen and two white stripes appear?
Unfortunatly the tool I use to make the EXE files only allows qvga and vga screen sizes... If you know another SWF>EXE tool that fixes this, let me know.
Got different slightly results in M2D and this app?
The m2d conversion from Farenheight to celsius is slightly incorrect... Only the farenheight measure is recorded on the registry, so if you choose celsius, m2d makes this conversion: (farenheight - 32) / 1.8 = celsius
But if the result is, for example, between 12.1 or 12.9 the value shown is always 12º. My conversion rounds up anything above 0.5 to +1.0. I think thats the way it should be. And thats why you get different results in M2D and this app.
The animation is really slow...
Its basicly 20-40 PNG files inside each flash swf file, thats why its so heavy (16mb), if it was all vectorial, like the TEMPUS plugin, it would only be less than 1mb, the png sequence is also slow on the display, depends on you free RAM and video driver.
It was made for 400mhz or better machines, flash is still slow in the current CPUs, maybe in the future... :/
Its not really working for me.
Check all items in the TO USE list. The first non-official release of Flash lite 3 is buggy and wont work! The final will.
Can I translate it in my language?
Sure, the DATA.TXT is already (mostly) translated in Portuguese, Romanian and Italian here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471461
You have some more instruction on the end of this post.
Can I make other icon animations or wallpapers?
Sure, create a theme, its a background wallpaper and animated icons. The instructions are in the end of this post.
Can I use this as a today plugin?
Not yet, when its finished I'll release the sourcode and (with the help of APBilbo) make a THROTTLE LAUNCHER version.
Got a error on the results...
The update sometimes fails, just reload/re-update or cancel/re-open things, sorry about that...
I cant see the icons...
Roms in other languages have different names for the SD card and Program files. Check if the path on the settings is the same as yours. Change it accordingly.
I cant see any words...
This is a reaaaaally smart bug from me... I didnt antecipated that ppl with the above problem couldnt read the text to change the text varibles path. :/
You can either press the bottom-right grey button and then the one that appears directly on top of that one... that opens the settings area. Now change the path on the top text area and press the OK button.
Or.. thru the registry, with Resco explorer or any other registry tool here: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\W3D\Settings\PATH
I cant see anything!
Either your Pocket pc is on stand-by, in that case simply press the power button. Or your eyes are closed, in wich case you cant really read my advice to open them...
My City is not on the list.
- Go to: http://www.accuweather.com/includes/ajax-functions/favoriteCities.asp?region=EUR&country=UK
Change the end of the link to your country, PT=Portugal, UK=United Kingdom, ES=Spain, etc...
- ...OR, just click in http://www.accuweather.com/world-index.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0 , then write down you "city, country", press GO and it shows your code in the middle of the ADDRESS BAR link.
- Now send me the code (post here or send me by email).
- Add it manually to your cities with the help of the mighty flash keyboard.
Whats new:
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- Fixed the non-WWE bug to see the settings button.
- Added "last updated on" info.
- Added (semi-)Smart* day Weather (tells what day TODAY is)
- Fixed minor coding bugs
- Added some more cities to the online database.
Replace the attached file on the first post to update.
To use:
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- Install Flash 7 (if you dont have it already): http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer_pocketpc/downloads/player.html
- Download the 17mb zip below.
- Extract and place all the files inside on your /Storage Card/Program Files/W3D and create a shortcut for the EXE (with resco explorer or something). This path can be changed in the settings menu.
- Update the latest files attached here.
- If the 6th image on this post appears on you, its the online update that went wrong, just press UPDATE NOW (make sure you have an existing internet connection already running).
To do:
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- Create a update error loop, if the online values arent correctly received.
- Create internet connection + new setting to disable this.
- Convert fscommands to trottle launcher version and release the source-code.
Creating Themes:
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- Icons must be individual swf files, exported as flash 7, must have the same name as the ones on the "current_theme" folder, 240x200 px size and (this is important) have in the last frame the LABEL parado with the CODE stop();. The icon theme's name is the name of the folder. I added a animation example attached to this post.
- Wallpapers are jpg's in 240x295 px saved in standart enconding, progressive enconding will not appear on flash, this is a old flash bug. They must be on the same folder as the icons.
If you have a VGA or any other sized screen, you can change the JPG size to whatever fits you best.
- The language file data.txt can be renamed to data_sp.txt (as spanish, for example) or any other name you'd like, just remenber to change it on the settings too. I added the Portuguese language as an example also.
Note that the first variable doesnt have the & character and that they all finish with &END, this is normal.
If you have a special character that doesnt appear, tell me what it is, so that I can embebbed it into the app.
Download (17mb): http://rapidshare.com/files/202544328/W3D.zip
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Hi, twolf !
Move to this topic then.
Thanks for Great job !!
One question, how can I get it works on WQVGA (omnia)? (It actually works, but not full screen. It has white background at the top and bottom of the screen)
Thanks.
Unfortunately the tool I use to make the EXE files only allow qvga and vga screen sizes...
twolf said:
W3D Second Edition
Im currently working on a flash application that displays the Manila 3D weather animations.
The first idea was to have that on M2D, but it prooved impossible: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471461
To use this EXE you'll need Flash 7 (lite 3 wont work) and a internet connection (PC sync or GPRS/3G).
The download is quite large (17mb) because of the animations, so I wasnt able to post it here, you have the download from the link below.
In future updates you'll only need to update the main EXE or the data files, so they will be less than 1mb and so, posted here.
I'd like to thank Rumball for giving me permission to use his animations and The_hesham for pushing this idea.
One thing I noticed, the M2D conversion from Farenheight to celsius is slightly incorrect... Only the farenheight measure is recorded on the registry, so if you choose celsius, m2d makes this conversion: (farenheight - 32) / 1.8 = celsius
But if the result is, for example, between 12.1 or 12.9 the value shown is always 12º. My conversion rounds up anything above 0.5 to +1.0. I think thats the way it should be. And thats why you get different between M2D and this app.
There's currently no "Choose city" interface like in M2D, so you will need yo know your city code, see it here:
- Go to: http://www.accuweather.com/includes/...EUR&country=UK
- Change the end of the link to your country (US users only need a 5-digit area code), PT=Portugal etc...
...I'll try to find a way to get that info from the m2d cities xml, but no promisses.
I still need to find a tool to force the internet connection, if there isnt one active already, and obviously add this as a option on the settings.
One thing that always made me some confusion in M2D, and I think it would be nice to implement, if you last updated the weather the day before or two days ago, it should show the actual current day result and simply remove the last days that doesnt know the variables of.
To use:
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Install Flash 7 (if you dont have it already).
Place it all on your /Storage Card/Program Files/W3D and create a shortcut for the EXE (with resco explorer or something). This path can be changed in the settings menu. You can also change the language by translation the DATA.TXT file.
If the 6th image on this post appears on you, its the update that went wrong, just press UPDATE NOW.
To do:
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- City chooser (no need for the keyboard).
- I couldnt find the settings for the "high temperature" and "low temperature" for the current day. But I think its really not needed.
- The "last updated on" text doesnt make the timed account, it just tells at what time was updated. Not sure if I'll leave this as it is, since it will be -a lot- of work for a little detail
- Smart today weather (shows the correct daily weather, no matter how long on the week you last updated).
- Fix the icon package (the renamed 8 files).
- Create internet connection + new setting to disable this.
- Create a update error loop, if the online values arent correcly received.
Download (17mb): http://rapidshare.com/files/197268542/W3D_SE.zip
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Nice Work!!!!!!!!
Hi Twolf,
Could you please also post the files without the images as I already have them and don't want to DL the whole package again.
Thanks!
motisu said:
Hi Twolf,
Could you please also post the files without the images as I already have them and don't want to DL the whole package again.
Thanks!
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Sorry, I had some problems with my phone and now the usb port is dead...
I'll send you the new exe in a couple of hours.
This project is on hold at the moment, as my Nike just died.
I cant test whatever I change, so if anyone wants the FLA source-code, Ill post it on the first post.
Sorry...
Hi,
very nice app !!!! but it doesn't work for my htc cruise/polaris. In attach the screens with the log:
1. it diplays in all fields: "undefined"
2. the right/left keys aren't displaied.
I've done:
1. install flash 7 for ppc
2.unzip the app.
3. create the dir W3D in 'SD/program files/...'
4. copy in 'SD/program files/W3D' the unzipped files
5. create a ".lnk" in windows/start menu/programs to the exe of the app
6. active an internet connection
7. lunch the app
8. try to connect to internet but without success !!!
9. the result is in attach.
thx for the help.....
This appears to be a simple path error, see what is the name of your storage card on the file explorer, that should be it.
Notice that the time variables are there, but he cant find the icons or text data file.
Yes...i've changed the name, in the path, of my sd...(as you can see in the picture) but there is always the problem......
twolf said:
This appears to be a simple path error, see what is the name of your storage card on the file explorer, that should be it.
Notice that the time variables are there, but he cant find the icons or text data file.
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Olá twolf.
Esta app que desenvolveste apenas se destina a HTCs ou pode ser usada noutros PDAs?
Hi twolf.
This app you've developed is for HTCs only, or it can be used on other PDAs?
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Yes...i've changed the name, in the path, of my sd...(as you can see in the picture) but there is always the problem......
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I did saw it, but I dont know if its well written...
There could be missing a character or have a special character with an accent like á ò ú...
Or "program files" could be "programmes" or something like that.
Could you send a printscreen of the full path in the file explorer app?
Or try to place the datafile in the root's memory so it would just be like: \data.txt
and them make the full path on the settings be just \
This way the icons still wont appear, but the names will.
And you could see that it must be a path error somehow.
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Hi twolf.
This app you've developed is for HTCs only, or it can be used on other PDAs?
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Any Windows Mobile pds with Flash 7 and internet access, havent tested it on WM2003...
Great,does it supports Chinese Language now?
Hmmm... Not yet, sorry.
Its just a matter of adding a chinese font swap to the text areas.
I'll have to do that last, since the export will be muuuuuch slower after.
But at the moment all my projects are stopped, as explained on my sig.
Hi again twolf.
I've installed the app but i'm not seing any icons, wallpaper,and text in the butttons...
I can add cities and see the temps.
No data.txt is generated.
PS: Sorry... Theres a data.txt in W3D_SE folder...
It's Storage Card\Program Files\W3D\W3D_SE
Its not generated automaticly, you have to copy the files manually to the folder you created.
By default it should be in Storage card\Program files\W3D but you can put them wherever you want, just edit that in the settings area.
You can place the EXE there too, but thats not mandatory.
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I see now that my directions were misleading, I changed that from the first post, sorry.
It's working!
Thanks... The problem was that i was extracting the W3D_SE folder in W3D when i should extract only the content.
By the way, it's great!
I uploaded a new zip, with clearer instructions.
This is the print screen....thx for your help...
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twolf said:
I did saw it, but I dont know if its well written...
There could be missing a character or have a special character with an accent like á ò ú...
Or "program files" could be "programmes" or something like that.
Could you send a printscreen of the full path in the file explorer app?
Or try to place the datafile in the root's memory so it would just be like: \data.txt
and them make the full path on the settings be just \
This way the icons still wont appear, but the names will.
And you could see that it must be a path error somehow.
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Yes, your path is correct.
JonasSavimbi made me notice something I mislead ppl with the older zip, your W3D folder should have the data.txt, wall.jpg and icons folder inside. Not another W3d_SE folder.
Sorry about that.
Hi,
A new Plugin for Titanium - BlueProdigy
And now: V2
Please red installation instruction in middle of this post!
Download: *Blue Prodigy V2*
Major Changes and new skins - look into changelog
Special Character Set-Skins(Taiwan,China,Hebrew,Russia): Post #2
For FAQs: Post #3
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The design-idea and images are from Matt_Jackson - and it's like a Skin for JMLToday - but as own Plugin. Also Calendar-Function is JMLCalendar from JMHL.
BlueProdigy is developed it in C/C++ in all of it's doing (animations, overview-update, apointments-scrolling, clock-resizing,...) and using it's own notifications for clock, alarm and calendar. Only the control of menu and language by menu is in mortscript - but that has no effect on performance - because it's only for changing settings.
So - it's extremely fast and has no noticeable effect on battery.
Please read installation instructions in middle of this post!
Features:
- ALL RESOLUTIONS (VGA, WVGA, QVGA, WQVGA)
- Portrait & Landscape
- MUCH LANGUAGES already integrated (en,us,de,fr,es,tw,ru,au,it)
- Correct Timeformat & Start of week for this Languages
- You won't be asked for your language - Plugin uses settings of JMLToday to identify your LAnguage
- Full skinable!
- Skin support by menu
- Buttons-Support (JMLPanex) - over full PAnel to expand/collapse/jump to apps/...
- Installed by TICS - so you can use it in each Titanium Theme like Bliss, Neo,... (and can make you special skin for it)
- Settings by Menu:
-- Calendar: Max Days = how much days do you want to see? ( up to 365)
-- Calendar: Max Items = how much appointments should be displayable?
-- Animation-Speed (1-300 ms)
-- Skin-Choice (you can choice of the skins which are in V1 or each other skins you made or downloaded
-- Choice of call of your Apps for Calendar, Alarm, Clock by menu
-- manual calendar update (is done also automatic by system if next appointment shall appear
Changelog V2_2.0 - Additional Features of V2:
- Detailed view for each appointment! (just click on date/time of appointment)
- More animations - especially for detailed view
- Tab on appointment in detailed view (eye symbol) - direct jump to the day of this appointment in calendar
- In Main Panel - Tab on weekbar - you jump into week view of calendar
- Much more Images & Texts for Skinning - good example is "Duality" - look into FAQs of Post #3
- New Notifications - runs faster and no side effects with other plugins
- BlueProdigy suspends itself, if Titanium is switched off (e.g. you are running Sense or TouchFlo)
- New Refresh (MichasRefresh) - better free space for your device at all, saves much Soft-Rsets
- New Skins like Transparency or Duality for the new keys
- Better Font-support
- Better support for foreign countries with special character sets (e.g. Hebrew, Russia, Taiwan, China,...)
- Changeable path for analog clock in Menu
- some little bugfixes
- some more Menu options for pathes
- better translated language files for some countries
- some more little needful things - I have forgotten, what
Here's the Skins inside basic .cab of BlueProdigy V2:
and 2 more additional Skins for you to use or change like you want (download: click on pics or bottom of this post) :
Installation instructions (overjump step which you already done) - please remark - BlueProdigy is a "SubPlugin" of JMLToday - so you need at least the installation:
1. Install JMLPanex >= 2.30 (It's now released , but BluePRodigy notices older version and will give you a menu point to install it for you.
(Thread for JMLPanex: *click here*
2. Install JMLToday >= 5.5 : *click here* (all from JMLToday 5.6 which is needed, is direct in BlueProdigy.cab, so never mind )
3. Disable Titanium (otherwise the installation could fail and you have to re-install .cab again)
4. Install Blue Prodigy - Cab
5. Enable Titanium and enjoy - if Font isn't displayed - you need a Soft-Reset (will be told to you by BlueProdigy)
6. If you don't see a calendar entry or wrong date after enabling first time Titanium - please choose "Update Calendar" from Menu - afterwards new notifications are set permanently
Some more Screenshots:
*HebrewBlue*
*RussianBlue*
*SimplyChinaBlue*
*TaiwanBlue* (external download, Size 2,5 MB)
In Post #2 / #3 I will collect Skins and FAQs.
Credits:
MATT_JACKSON for this great Design!!! ( you can also look for his ideas here: http://ashigaru-design.blogspot.com/2009/09/teaser-titanium-clock-blue-prodigy.html inside is Design-Page: http://ashigaru-design.de)
JMHL for JMLPANEX & JMLCALENDAR
Listed at: *1800pocketpc.com - PPC-Software and WinMo-Freeware*
Have fun
Micha
BlueProdigy, TitaniumRSS, TICS, TitaniumStarter, JMLLibrary and the other stuff-
Like my work? To spend much more nights, if you want, you can donate a cup of coffee for me.
# 2: For other Skins also later as collection for skins of other users perhaps)
Special Font Skins:
*HebrewBlue*
*RussianBlue*
*SimplyChinaBlue*
*TaiwanBlue* (external download, Size 2,5 MB)
Skin-Hints (also to find as Text-File in Skins-Subfolder of BlueProdigy) :
Code:
The directory structure of skins is alomst the same as in JMLToday.
Each subdirectory of "skins" is an own skin - as maximum it consists of:
.plg = Skin File
(same name as directory = SkinName, otherwise TICS would give message, that .plg wasn't found)
.ttf = FontFile for the Appointment texts/Digital style
(name indifferent, only one .ttf-File, will be copied to \windows,
sometimes WinMo needs SoftReset to use new .ttf, perhaps MichasRefresh or later MichasSpecialRefresh is enough)
BlueProdigy.pnx = Panex File for Button-Definitions
(fixed name - please red instructions for Area Button, to understand, how you can define Tab-Areas.
Will be copied to BlueProdigy-Main-Directory after skin change)
.\clockA = Images for analog clock
(fixed name - perhaps later on possible to use your clockA-Directories in JMLToday)
.\BlueProdigyImages = Images for BlueProdigy at all
(All Images for BlueProdigy - if you skin it: ALL Graphic-Files of Default must be also inside this)
If some of this 5 Directories or .plg/.pnx/.ttf-Files are not defined in Skin - then this part is used from
Skins-Default-Directory
( ...\BlueProdigy\skins\default)
So: IF you only change .plg - then it's enough to put .plg to new directory. Name of the .plg must be
the same as the directory. The Rest is used from default - that's the easiest way to move some things a little bit.
Please don't forget PLG-Resizer to share your skin to all users for all resolutions.
#3: FAQs
What can I skin in BlueProdigy?
Clocks, Appointments, Alarm, Fonts,... everything you want - only look into "howto.txt" in skins-directory. (Please look only for Fonts which are free of charge!)
BlueProdigy mustn't be blue You can skin new animations. You can rearrange icons and text and you can use other Formats for e.g. Date.
Only look with CHome-Editor into BlueProdigy-Page1, what's possible.
Just share it afterwards - and please use PLG-Resizer http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4254191&postcount=2 that every user can use it.
Does I always have to make a Soft-Reset after changing to a skin with another Font?
No - on some device at the first time, that the new Font is linked by WinMo - therefore you get the message from BlueProdigy "You need perhaps a Soft-Reset"
If you see a standard Font (Tahomo) instead of a Font on Screenshot - then you need a Soft-Reset one time - afterwards no more, if you change back to this Skin again
Tab-Areas:
@all : JMLPanex V2.30 released.
happy to see this release
but there's a lil problem , it only can show all day's application on my device....
and the second problem is... the smallist chinese font is almost 3 M, it's too huge...
@JMHL: I updated Post #1
@Kane:
All days applications in chinese? Then we must have a look if JMLCalendar newest version works with chinese, too.
The font can't be resized by .cpr? Just edit .plg - it is a .ttf, right?
Looks already nice in Chinese
Thx 4 credit
n1 presentation!
Work 4 me:
ohh no, that's the report for the beta one ...
mmm i tried this one, and... it dont show anything for me....
even all days applications dont show ( set 365 days and 20 shows)
and ya, it's a 2.87 Mb's ttf file
@kane:
ok,then let's have a look,what's the difference is in chinese language appointments. 2,23 mb for a .ttf - you have really much signs in chinese...
please have a look in hkcu/software/jml/blueprodigy, if the appointments aree read coorect from jmlcalendar in chinese. you can also attach the content as .reg herr.
at best together with hklm/software/microsoft/chome/blueprodigy
@matt
No... thanx for your great idea and images
Micha
@MichelDiamond
ok here's the reg, total is 0 in jml\BlueProdigy
mmm so , what you think?
maybe that exe file need to change to real unicode
donno, I just guess
Hmm - ok - it's not from BlueProdigy - it's from JMLCalendar (even by manual update of calenar the key of JML/BluePRodigy is empty?)
Registry is alays using wide char (unicode) - so I must talk to JMHL for JMLalendar.
Can you switch so long to another language like english to get the results? (The Menus,... are in chinese correct? )
(Or copy JMLCalendar.exe from jmltoday 5.5 to BluePRodigy-Directory and tell me if this works)
I also want to wait for russian feedback - because there is also something to do.
But both will be Skins with special .ttf-Files, which can be seperate downloaded for BlueProdigy - because that would need to much space for install as Main.
@All: No wishes? I know what I would do for V2
ok, wait a lil ,sorry, I was busy today, can you get online on MSN??
then it's easy to feed back, now I'n switching language.... , will talk more later..
ok, I change language to english,and every thing is the same....
so what you think is going on??
I'm not at home, sorry for now, bud - but you changed language from JMLToday, right? Then please run install.mscr from BlueProdigy, so that BlueProdigy recognizes the new language (or just change skin of BlueProdigy - then it always looks for new language, too)
MichelDiamond said:
I'm not at home, sorry for now, bud - but you changed language from JMLToday, right? Then please run install.mscr from BlueProdigy, so that BlueProdigy recognizes the new language (or just change skin of BlueProdigy - then it always looks for new language, too)
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Hi Michel,
I'm also still having problems with the hebrew content. To solve the problem, I just delete the blueprodigy.ttf file after installation and before I SR and then all works OK
Yes -thanx Moti - a Soft-Reset is mostly needed in WinMo to use new .ttf
But be careful, Moti - I changed system against Beta because of your Feedback - the .ttf won't be renamed by copiing to Windows - so you only need one soft reset for a new font - but not after changing back to this skin (therefore the change) . So also no more need to delete blueprodigy.ttf
But have a look to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\FontLink\SystemLink
if the new Font is correct registered
There's a second key there:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\FontLinkMethods
and look if it's on "1" (can be 1,2,3)
If you perhaps see, that this LinkMethod doesn't work - use 2 or 3 - but in SystemLink must be the Link to the Font-File (you see Tahoma there as example)
Unfortunately you need to Soft-Reset device while trying - because that's only read by WinMo while booting together with other country-specifics.
I know that my settings are for European/american/... but Hebrew, chinese and japanese could need other settings.
BlueProdigy doesn't set FontLinkMethods - but if it's necessary, I could set it because of Language in next version Please feedback, which combination works - the skin-support makes it possible to try it very easy.
@Kane: Already tried to use older version of jmlcalendar from JMLToday 5.5 installation?
@All: It's easy to skin it like each JMLToday-Skin - I almost use the same system to do it. You an change behaviour, click areas, .... and of course images like you want. But please - share it to the other users.
I'm already about V2 - because I want a little bit more for me (detailed view of appointment and jump direct to correct day )
Greetz
Micha
@MichelDiamond
use old jmlcalender, and it only shows all day application, it works fine, just this issue
sorry, I was busy in these few days, lots of F*cken exam
animation good, clock good, only shows all day application by using old Jmltoday's jmlcalender
MichelDiamond said:
Yes -thanx Moti - a Soft-Reset is mostly needed in WinMo to use new .ttf
But be careful, Moti - I changed system against Beta because of your Feedback - the .ttf won't be renamed by copiing to Windows - so you only need one soft reset for a new font - but not after changing back to this skin (therefore the change) . So also no more need to delete blueprodigy.ttf
But have a look to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\FontLink\SystemLink
if the new Font is correct registered
There's a second key there:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GDI\FontLinkMethods
and look if it's on "1" (can be 1,2,3)
If you perhaps see, that this LinkMethod doesn't work - use 2 or 3 - but in SystemLink must be the Link to the Font-File (you see Tahoma there as example)
Unfortunately you need to Soft-Reset device while trying - because that's only read by WinMo while booting together with other country-specifics.
I know that my settings are for European/american/... but Hebrew, chinese and japanese could need other settings.
BlueProdigy doesn't set FontLinkMethods - but if it's necessary, I could set it because of Language in next version Please feedback, which combination works - the skin-support makes it possible to try it very easy.
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Hi Micha,
I reinstalled V1.1 and didn't delete blueprodigy.ttf. I SR and had the same problem in condensed mode. I checked the registry and blueprodigy font is registered as it should be but there was no fontlinkmethods value so I added it as a dword value. I tried all 3 values but none of them helped. I deleted the blueprodigy value from the registry, SR and still get gibberish. So I uninstalled, reinstalled and deleted the font and now it works again with the standard system font.
Thanx Moti,
perhaps it's really not necessary to set any registry key for it.
I'm glad that I set this keys not in C-Code - because SkinChange is nothing critical for performance.
Could you comment the line
Code:
RegWriteString("HKLM","Software\Microsoft\FontLink\SystemLink",FileBase(arrTTF[1]),"\windows"\arrTTF[1]&","&FileBase(arrTTF[1]))
in bpchangeskin.mscr ?
and
Code:
RegWriteString("HKLM","Software\Microsoft\FontLink\SystemLink","blueprodigy","\windows\blueprodigy.ttf,blueprodigy")
in install.mscr ?
And delete existing keys by hand and soft-reset that WinMo doesn't know them anymore, and then try it with V1 and a new .ttf , if it works?
Then I would kick it out in V2. Would be really nice from you
@kane:
Only to be sure: You ONLY see all-day-appointments - the normal appointments (e. g. from 9.30 am - 10.30 am) are not shown? Is your ROM chinese or chinese/english-hybrid? (Country-Code?)
I've already told it to JMHL - it seems that there must be something special for asian WinMo's - but I don't know what's the difference so far. Let's find it out
Greetz & Thanx
Micha
So I installed it, and its not displaying info, it is throwing an error that says "Blue Prodigy - Clock Disabled: #14 JMLToday Date0 Entry not found"
Any thoughts?
yes - install jmltoday ( >= 5.5)
then re-install blueprodigy (shortcut in start-utilities-blueprodigy
and don't forget jmlpanex,too,if it's not installed.
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Latest Info
12Oct2011 - Facebook has altered the authorisation slightly, so manual paste method needs a little extra care (details here - Thanks to Nullstring).
(01June2011)Big RSSTab Development Announcement
(3March2011) Dual (AKA Easy) Cab Install Released - meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip (See install post for instructions)
Moved to post#3 to avoid confusion:
meltwater HTC FbTab v1.6.cab (3.32 MB, 7583 views)
v1.6Release05Aug2010.zip (3.25 MB, 9095 views)
(31Jan2011) Easy/Dual Cab Install Method Trial - Testing a new way to install and uninstall the FbTab.
(meltwater_FbTabV1.6&SenseUtil.cab (603 views) meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs).zip (272 views))
(4Dec2010) Introducing SenseUtil to assist with installation of any custom tab
(27Sep2010) Lang files added (hu-hu - zoliwr, zh-tw - mudhi). Many thanks.
(24Aug2010) New forum banner by Drakknar (thanks!)
(23Aug2010) Sense 2.5.192x (& old sense) Patch released (allows most of the tab functions to be used on a 2.5.192x based device)
(18Aug2010) TabProject2:Call for Developers
(11Aug2010) Facebook Tab v1.6 Cab & EXT (post#2) released
(05Aug2010) Updated Facebook Tab v1.6 released - GTX, Cabs & EXT will hopefully follow (v1.5 Cab kept to allow install and upgrade - use v1.6 cab)
(31July2010) Drakknar's icons are now live on facebook!
(22July2010) Request for FbTab Icon!
(21July2010) Captain Throwback's Cab (meltwater HTC FbTab v1.5.cab) moved to post#1 (please follow instructions on post#3 for install and un-install)
(20July2010) Tutorial/Files for changing Tab Text to Black (apaquette420 - see links below)
(19July2010) pt-pt & pt-br lang file RevB - attached to post#4
(16July2010) Fr-fr lang file RevB - attached to post#4
(16July2010) Upgrade Cabs are available see (1st roundup of Q&A Support below)
(15July2010) Releasing the v1.5 manual files now, let me know how you get on.
Please follow the install instructions very carefully & RTFM (read the fantastic manual) before asking Qs.
Note on development...
I have a development version which I've been working on which can do a lot more with the facebook api, however it is far from complete or bug free, but it was able to post comments, read all the status updates/wall posts of all your friends etc etc. I was also playing around with different GUI aspects but I hit several limits with the Sense SDK I was using etc.
Anyway, basically I've not had any time to look at it for the last few months, and the best course of action is to scrap it and let the XdaFacebook App team use the ties I was planning to use to link the tab to an application. Hopefully I can get a few of my ideas and suggestions put into the app, so the vision I had for the tab can still be realised. Since I'm not using facebook that much at the moment, I think this is the best way for the tab to move forward and provide more for everyone.
Hopefully as my work on the RSSTab continues, the main core of the Facebook tab (the HTC engine) can be replaced by the XdaFacebook app, so all the data in the tab can be populated directly from the same source. Although this will be a while off, this will be the best solution in the end.
Donations
PayPal:
if you use the facebook tab and would like my work to continue
I purposely did not include a donate button on the 1st release since although I had made several changes to the tab a lot of it was purely HTC functionality (and it would have been hard to understand what was my own work and what HTC have already included).
I did not feel it was fair to ask for donations where my own work on it was not clear.
However, since the 1st release I have been working very hard on this project, I have spent many hours/days/weeks testing and experimenting with the facebook api and with ensuring that the new additions will work not only on my device but will function for everyone (believe me it's a frustrating task).
So if you like using the tab (or if I've helped you get it working), and if you feel my work deserves it then please make a small donation, even if it's a few cents (even a tiny bit shows your appreciation).
Any donations will be spent on things to help me focus on developing the tab further, first up is a new battery (only $15!) as my phone has suffered from the many resets it has taken to test the sense code so far, so I really need to get a backup one. Hopefully that isn't a huge ask.
New phone battery is on it's way, many thanks to the total of 3 detonator so far. Next up, although I'm not confident on this one, is a battery for my laptop so I can program without being tethered to a power socket (and losing my work when it disconnects - have about 10 seconds before it dies). Again, I plan to get it from a cheep place so it's not too expensive, just something which only needed for this hobby.
It all shows that my work means something.
Information on the facebook api
When I started looking into the facebook api (something I said I wouldn't do I know) I discovered "Facebook Developer Toolkit", excellent I thought, my work is done, plug it in and away we go.
However, investigating further Microsoft had taken over the toolkit, the compact framework (as used by Windows Mobile) had been dropped (since Jan 14 2008) and they are only just building SilverLight support into it (windows phone 7). Add to that, facebook have introduced the GraphApi which replaces the Api implemented in the Jan 2008 build (and I don't think it's in the current Tookkit yet).
You might guess the next bit, after a lot of work, I have the outline of my own Fb Graph Api support. The next release shall be the foundation point of this work, if successful the remainder of my test code can be built in (but I didn't want to delay things any longer and I needed to see if it works on-mass first).
It has taken a lot to get it to this point - my only other windows mobile app was "Hello Worlde" so once again I have been starting from scratch and learning A LOT:
I hope you enjoy my hard work.
This release is to bring the general release up to speed with my current work, it may not appear to be significant in added functionality but believe me it is the stepping stone required for what comes next...
Information on the tab.
The origins of the facebook tab is the relocation of the HTC People Update's tab which is built into sense already. The mod originally moved this functionality into the main tabs and added a few extra features, therefore enabling everyone to enjoy the built in facebook functionality without hunting to find it, but also enjoy the excellent features HTC had already integrated.
Since then, I've been working hard to extend the features which the tab provides, improve the options for how things are displayed and allow easy configuration. Overtime, more features will be included and hopefully support for external apps perhaps.
Please don't badger for specific facebook features, I'm well aware I can't do comments, pokes, likes, notifications etc etc, but the current release is a huge step toward that and hopefully it will come in time.
Read and understand the above information before asking for features, but this is what I still hope to do (again don't post asking for them if it's on this list!).
To Do
192X version See patch in post below
Stage 2 of Facebook Api
[*]Use extra space at top of landscape mode
Include sense language selection HKCU\MUI\CurLang
Handle senseSDK version exception
[*]Support non-standard chars on Status Update post to facebook
[*]Remove item list scroll lag
Development Progress
[MOD][SENSE2.5TAB] Facebook Tab - Developer Thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663494
Note:
The development work is on going and I will release the next version when there is something essential and must-have implemented.
I would rather spend time developing new features than releasing tiny updates of little significance.
Known Issues
Will not work on manila 2.5.1921xxxx or lower (and some ROMs) - use 192x Install Patch (see Install post#3)!
It seems there are two versions of the facebook engine and the older one (used by 2.5.192x and some other ROMs) the 0DE73B01_manila file is smaller (~41k) than the newer version (~47k).
If you have the older version (small file), then you must use the 192x version of the tab or the tab will be un-usable and crash sense.
Info for cooks
See section "Can we cook this in a ROM?" in post #2 for EXT file etc.
Change History
23 Aug 2010 Sense 2.5.192x (& old sense) Patch released (MattOG testing)
11 Aug 2010 v1.6 Cab Release (captain_throwback & qitt)
05 Aug 2010 v1.6 Release
21 July 2010 v1.5 Cab Release (1032+250 views) +706 for v1.6 update (captain_throwback)
15 July 2010 v1.5 Release (1881 views) + GTXSkin (361+183 views) (mike2nl)
-(see user manual for update details) included lang files
(en-gb,en-us,nl-nl,fr-fr,de-de,pt-pt,pt-br,cs-cz,it-it,el-gr,sk-sk)
15 April 2010 v1.01 ReleaseD (2815 views) + All-In-One Cab (7762 views)
- Joint fixes for icon issues (etoy & qitt), included lang files
(en-gb,en-us,de-de,pt-pt,es-es,fr-fr,cs-cz,it-it,zh-tw,no-no)
12 April 2010 v1.0 All-In-One Cab Release Cab (353+71 views)
- Joint work from johncmolyneux & Captain_Throwback
24 March 2010 v1.0 ReleaseC (5185 views)+Cab(1084 views)
- switch over to use FacebookStatusUpdate.exe instead of mortscript
- updated manila so "Facebook.MyStatusScript" can be left blank and still run Facebook.MyStatusExe
(if using older release just leave the entry, it will be ignored - otherwise it'll skip copy of my status)
- updated Readme
- reg file no longer system hidden
FacebookStatusUpdate.zip (234 views)
- exe available to replace mortscript! (thanks to johncmolyneux) - see install instructs for details (will repack later)
23 March 2010 V1.0 ReleaseB (494 views)
- Changed default facebook app to MS Facebook App
- Updated Readme
23 March 2010 V1.0 Release
- First release
NEWS
POCKETNOW.COM Facebook Tab Released for HTC Sense 2.5
http://pocketnow.com/tweaks-hacks/facebook-tab-released-for-htc-sense-25
POCKETNOW.COM Video: Facebook Tab for HTC Sense
[/SIZE]http://pocketnow.com/softwar...cketnow+(pocketnow.com)&utm_content=Google+UK
Finally the tab for htc FACEBOOK Sense 2.5 is just beginning (Italian)
http://htc.hdblog.it/2010/03/24/finalmente-il-tab-facebook-per-htc-sense-2-5-muove-i-primi-passi/
I'm well proud! Thanks!
Thanks To
Sense 2.5.192x Patch Testing MattOG
v1.5 Beta Testers Agent Zach, Captain_Throwback, johncmolyneux, mike2nl, mkucuksari,electrikjesus, madindehead, Quitt, sternas, wez89
Sense SDK support eboelzner (+greenhacks & others on the thread)
Language Translations -see post #4 for details
BeeGee_Tokyo & maxycy (v1.5 maxSense fix)
Captain_Throwback (cab's etc)
johncmolyneux (FacebookStatusUpdate.exe, All-In-One exe, coding support)
etoy & qitt (Icon fixes)
MoonNah (for use of ManilaStartFix used in cabs)
Co0kieMonster
utopykzebulon
Everyone behind the kitchen (without which I would have got no-where):
12aon, 6fg8, chainfire, sztupy, Co0kieMonster etc
People who provided language files.
Also thanks for all the words of encouragement, patience and praise.
Thanks to Donators:
Laurentius26 - 12April2011
unknown - 16Dec2010
MattOG - 13Aug2010
weepatc - 11Aug2010
sharkie405
beegee_tokyo
Agent Zach
Warnings etc
Modifying manila means various levels of messing around with the files on the device so, as with most of the mods on here, back-up often and be prepared to screw it up and hard-reset your device. All the changes explained here may or may-not work on your particular device/version of manila or perhaps it's just not going to happen today.
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Thread Quicklinks:
RTFM - Read The Fantastic Manual & FAQ [Post#2]
Install Instructions [Post#3]
Language Files [Post#4]
v1.6 Release - Support for this release starts here [Post#1002+]
v1.5 Release - 1st roundup of Q&A Support [Post#829] Please read before posting similar Qs
v1.5 Release - Support for this release starts here [Post#771+]
Thread Tips/Guides:
(apaquette420) Change Tab Text To Black Tutorial & Files
See Sense FbTab Install Post for install instructions (must read before installing).
RTFM - Read The Fantastic Manual
RTFM - User Manual
Features
All the HTC facebook goodness on your doorstep!
Plus:
Update Now left-soft key
Launch Facebook App in menu (configure to fav app)
Launch Facebook Online in menu (configure to fav site)
Successful Update Time Display
Adjustable Automatic Update Peroid
My Updates - Displays your real status (only support text updates - urls etc ignored)
New For v1.6:
Improved scrolling
Support for non-ascii character updates
Anniversary/Birthday Icons moved for expanded views
Updated package to include fixed lang files
Correct reg key for Desktop Online
New For v1.5:
Update your facebook status directly from the tab!
Sense Settings Page (all settings for the tab now configurable via sense)
Expand/Collapse View
Introducing the HTC FbTab, (Stage 1 - The initial step to access the Facebook Api).
Improved multi-language support (api available for wm apps)
Facebook Tab Settings v1.6
The settings page is split into 5 main sections.
If any settings are adjusted, the user will be able to apply the settings from this page or to discard the changes.
The exception is within the Facebook Api Settings page where the authorisation keys are stored as soon as they are obtained.
Selection between normal and advanced settings (A) are set by the "Enable Advanced Settings" checkbox within the Advanced setting section.
Note: Any changes to any Advanced settings may cause issues with the operation of the tab if done incorrectly, so make sure you understand the purpose of these settings before you change them. They are marked as Advanced settings for a reason!
1 - Data Connections
Normal(1) Advanced(2)
Enable auto update timer[]
- Enable this setting if you wish the tab to automatically update for the specified period (this is independent of the HTC Download data automatically setting below).
Update internal in mins XX
- Period before automatic update occurs. Note: This appears only to run when the tab is selected, timer is reset on entry to the tab. Range is currently limited to 1-99 mins.
Download data when roaming
- I've not tested this much (I keep my data connections disabled). This setting controls if data connections should be allowed when roaming (not sure if that's general mobile connections via GPRS & 3G or when you are not on your foreign cell network). This setting is the setting available in the old HTC setting page.
(A) Download data automatically
- HTC 2 hour automatic update of the facebook data. Included in case you need to disable it (this runs independently from the above update timer).
2 - App & Web Shortcuts
Normal(1) Advanced(2&3)
Select Facebook Application
- Select which application is launched via Menu->Facebook App. Also selects which item to edit/delete in advanced mode.
Select Facebook Webpage:
- Select which webpage is launched via Menu->Facebook Online. Also selects which item to edit/delete in advanced mode.
(A) Delete Selected Application/Webpage
- removes the selected item from the list
(A) Edit Selected Application/Webpage
- Opens up the edit page for the current item (see below)
(A) Add New Application/Webpage
- Opens up the add new item page (see below)
Edit/Add Application(1) Edit/Add Webpage(2)
(A) Add/Edit Application/Webpage
(A) Display Name
- sets the name to use in setting page to refer to the application/webpage
(A) Shortcut
- the url/file path can be edited here directly.
(A) Browse to path (applications only)
- Opens the select file page to allow you to browse to and select the required exe.
Note: When you have selected the exe file by pressing it, "Select" will appear as the bottom right soft-key. You can "Select" the exe or "Cancel" if you wish.
(A) Additional arguments
- Some applications/pages may support additional arguments, which can be added here.
3 - Facebook Api Settings
Normal (Internal Authorisation Method)(1) Normal (External Authorisation Method)(2)
Note: Unlike the other settings pages, changes made the authorisation key are saved directly to the registry.
The authorisation here is only for the new functionality of the tab, in order to populate the friends list and get status updates you will still need to authorise the "HTC Sense" application via the Setting Tab -> Data Services.
If you do not wish to use the new functionality and the "HTC FbTab" application, then check the "Disable prompt for authorisation []" checkbox to avoid being asked to authorise the application. You will not be able to post updates via the tab without authorising first.
Due to issues with the authorisation methods with facebook, two options are provided to ensure this application will work with as many people as possible.
Option 1:
Use internal authorisation
- This uses an internal browser to display the authorisation page from facebook and allows you to login and authorise the application permissions. This should be the simplest method for most users, press Authorise and follow the prompts to authorise the HTC FbTab used for posting status messages directly from the tab.
Don't forget you will need to be connected to the internet and be able to access the facebook website from your connection.
Option 2:
Use external authorisation (Use default browser & paste code)
- On some devices the internal browser fails to work correctly, hence this method will launch your default browser (i.e. Opera) and navigate directly to facebook to authorise the "HTC FbTab" application.
Don't forget you will need to be connected to the internet and be able to access the facebook website from your connection.
1. You should login and authorise the application permissions.
2. Once you have authorised the application, you then need to Copy the url (either the whole thing or the part including "code=...", as long as you have at least the "code=..." to the end it will work). In Opera you can do this by pressing and holding on the url (if unselected it will default to copying the whole url).
3. Once you have copied the code into the clipboard, return to the settings page and press "Paste & Authorise".
The settings page will then use the code and authorise the application.
Remove Authorisation:
- This will remove the authorisation from the registry.
Note: If you want to fully remove the authorisation you will need to remove it directly from the your facebook account settings, via the Application Settings page.
Advanced (Internal Authorisation Method)(1) Advanced (External Authorisation Method)(2)
(A) Advanced Api settings (applies to both methods):
Note: These settings will default back to the original settings when the settings page is closed. This ensures the best settings are selected each time, unless the user specifically desires otherwise.
(A) Select authorisation page format
- Determines the format of the page facebook provides for authorisation. At times some pages may not be available, also some work better with the internal browser than others. You should only need to change this if you have a problem.
(A) Application Permissions
- Allows you to enable/disable the permissions you allow the "HTC FbTab" application to have. All are set to enable, since you will probably want to give the app permissions, but I want to provide the choice.
(A) Status Update
- Clearly you will need this if you wish to post updates from the tab.
(A) Offline Access
- Without this the permission will only last until you log out of facebook. Unlikely you would want to disable this option.
(A) Read Feeds
- This permission is not currently used by the application, however, it will be in later releases so if left enabled you can keep your current authorisation for later releases.
4 - File Path Settings
Normal(1) Advanced(2&3)
Hide facebook events
- Disables events being shown on the facebook tab.
Note: Events for the current day are still shown.
Event Notice Period (days)
- Specify the number of days before an event is due to occur before it is displayed on the tab.
Facebook Utility:
- In normal mode, this is read-only (Advanced mode you can edit it directly). If the stored path does not match the location of the FacebookUtil.exe, then a button shall be displayed to update it. If this is not set correctly, the tab will not open the settings pages or status update pages correctly, so it is important if you move FacebookUtil.exe, you run it from it's new location and update this item.
(A) Location of facebook profile pictures:
- For info only, this is a fixed location defined by the HTC dll.
(A) Location of facebook albums:
- Defines where the pictures are stored when you view people's facebook albums via the HTC tab's subpage "Updated Album" or "Open Online Album" links.
(A) Browse to path:
- Allows you to browse to a specific path to update the above location. "Select" appears when you are able to select the current folder.
(A) My Status Transfer Method
(A) Use Facebook Utility
- Allows you to define which method is used to copy the registry item which holds your most recent status update. You should only need to change this if you experience problems or slow response on the tab (this is less important on v1.6 since this is not run as often).
(A) Browse to path:
- Allows you to browse to a specific path to update the above location. "Select" appears when you are able to select the current exe.
(A) Additional arguments
- If required for the selected method.
eg.
Using Mortscript
App: \Windows\mortscript.exe
Argument: \Windows\FacebookStatusScript.mscr
Using FacebookStatusUpdate.exe
App: \Windows\FacebookStatusUpdate.exe
Argument: blank
(A) MS Facebook Application
(A) Cache location
- Allows you to change where the MS facebook application caches it's data
(A) Days to clear Cache:
- Number of days before MS facebook application the cache is cleared. (Limit 1-99 days).
5 - Advanced
Enable Advanced Settings
- Allows (A) advanced settings to be seen.
Note: Any changes to any Advanced settings may cause issues with the operation of the tab if done incorrectly, so make sure you understand the purpose of these settings before you change them. They are marked as Advanced settings for a reason!
Language Setting
Note:
The language settings here are independent of your language settings for sense itself.
Use device language
- The settings page will detect the devices language and use the correct language file if present. Otherwise it will default to UK English.
Application language setting:
- You can select a different language for the settings pages here. You will need to ensure you have the correct language file within your windows folder, otherwise the selection will be rejected.
If the file is reported as invalid, then there is probably an error in the xml formatting (you can double check the file by naming it .xml and opening via internet explorer).
About
Pressing on the xdadev meltwater's fbTab graphic will take you to directly this thread, so you can get support or make a donation!
Pressing on the Sense SDK graphic will show you more information about eboelzner's excellent Sense SDK used by this application.
FAQ
When I scroll to the tab, sense freezes and it is un-usable
It seems there are two versions of the facebook engine and the older one (used by 2.5.192x and some other ROMs) the 0DE73B01_manila file is smaller (~41k) than the newer version (~47k).
If you have the older version (small file), then you must use the 192x version of the tab or the tab will be un-usable and crash sense (see the FAQ It doesn't work for Manila 192X? below).
Tab freezes on 1st update and is unstable
I've found this sometimes occurs if you have restored your contacts after flashing a ROM (so you have lots of links which need updating all at once), although it may only occur on some ROMs [however I've found the people tab has the same problem, so it related to the HTC built in functions].
Ideally:
Setup the HTC facebook link and perform the 1st update without your contacts restored.
Otherwise:
Remove the links (via the contact card in the people tab)
Perform the update (from within the People Updates tab might also help)
After update has finished, it'll probably list the contact matches it finds again (don't forget to manually link any you linked manually before)
This way the when the links are re-added info like the contact pictures etc are already downloaded (done during the link process) and the process probably uses less resources.
From that point on, it is improved.
Menu item X does not work (i.e Settings)
Make sure you run "FacebookUtil.exe" from where-ever you installed it and update the "Facebook Utility Path" as described in the manual install sections.
Launch App/Web does not work (i.e. I get a Certificate error)
Make sure you have the application installed and the link is correct. Use the advanced (A) settings within the "File Path Settings" section of the settings page.
Updates were working, but have since stopped, how to do I get them working again?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9688442&postcount=1375
(Thanks to Yusuke14 for confirming this solution)
1. Remove the registry keys located in:
HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAccountManager\Facebook**** keys.
2. Via Settings tab on Sense, within the Data Services option, re-enter your facebook info
I can't see any updates from my friends!
You can create blank contacts with the facebook names as the contact name without a phone number or anything and it should still pick up and prompt for the links automatically.
You can even link any contact manually to a particular facebook contact via "Edit Contact" -> Facebook Link (Associate with Facebook Account) at the bottom bit of the contact editor.
Also you will need to sign into facebook via HTC first, before any contacts will be linked, it should prompt you to do this if you haven't already when you refresh (i.e. via People Page, Updates&Events page or your settings tab Data Services).
Remember though, if the person has privacy settings set high within their facebook account, you may not see updates from them (this is a limit of the HTC code).
It appears the HTC updates only go back so far in time so really old updates don't appear and it does not support non-text updates either (so url links etc are not shown).
Other User tips:
skyli91: You can link facebook to someone pretty fast if you go to Updates and Events in his/her Details page and here, the phone suggests some FB friends from the contact's name.
Agent Zach: You could link all of your contacts manually if the tab isn't giving you the option to do so.
Contacts Tab > All People > [Pick a Contact] > Edit Contact > Link
And if you want to Update the Status', etc.. the HTC way (outside of the Facebook Tab), in your contacts list, slide over to Updates & Events, click Menu, and click "Update Now".
It doesn't work for Manila 192X & some versions of sense?
There are two versions of the files which drive this tab, the tab is based on the later one. So if the tab does not work after you install it you may have the older version...
- Locate 0de73b01_manila in your windows folder.
IF the filesize is around 41Kb then you have the older 192x files and you require the patch.
IF the filesize is around 47Kb then you have the newer 2010 files and you do NOT require the patch (your problem is somewhere else).
DO NOT INSTALL THE PATCH IF YOUR FILE VERSION IS NOT CORRECT
To install the patch follow instructions in the install post#3 below.
Why is the install so complicated?
The install is complicated since the tab control file contains references to each available tab on your device. Every ROM has a different combination of tabs available and so this file is different for each ROM. If you install a copy of the Tab Control file which includes tabs which aren't on your device, manila will not work, if you install one which doesn't include all the tabs on your device, those tabs won't be available any more.
Many many people have managed to install the tab, through various ways, so there are plenty of people here who will help you out. Obviously make sure you have plenty of time available, just in case. Please keep backups of your tab control file (26948339_manila) as this will help you if you run into trouble.
Can we cook this in a ROM?
Yes, files will hopefully be provided for that within the thread (and I am happy for it to be included).
If you don't know what to do with EXT files (like me) then don't use them!
See the original poster for latest info:
b16b's [Facebook Tab v1.6 EXT]
File attached to this post too.
birkoffsjunk's Alternative:
birkoffsjunk [FacebookTab1.6.7z]
Install
Problems with sense not starting, try using SenseUtil to add/remove the tab without manually editing the tab control file.
Moved to this post (from 1st post):
meltwater HTC FbTab v1.6.cab (3.32 MB, 7583 views)
Manual Install v1.6 05Aug2010.zip [v1.6Release05Aug2010.zip (3.25 MB, 9095 views)]
Sections within this post:
Please ensure you follow the instructions from the correct section.
Dual Cab Install (using SenseUtil) Instructions:
Dual Cab Install/Un-Install using Separate Cabs [meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip]
Dual Cab Un-Install using Separate Cabs [meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip]
Dual Cab Upgrade using Separate Cabs [meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip]
FAQ: My ROM shows double tab icons when selected
Note:
The following instructions are for the other install methods, it is hoped that the Easy Cab Install should work for everyone. If that is shown to be the case then the other methods will be removed.
Captain Throwback's Cab Install Instructions:
Captain Throwback's Cab Install
Captain Throwback's Cab Un-Install
Sense 2.5.19XX Instructions:
Use v1.6 Manual 192x Patch Install Instructions below.
Manual Install/Un-install Instructions:
v1.6 Manual New Install Instructions
- Follow these instructions to manually install the tab on sense 2.5 (but not including sense version 2.5.19xx) which does not already have the facebook tab.
v1.6 Manual 192x Patch Install Instructions
- Follow these instructions to manually apply the patch to the install for 192x based systems (follow check to ensure which version you have)
v1.6 Manual Upgrade v1.5 Instructions
- Follow these instructions to manually upgrade the existing v1.5 facebook tab to the current version
v1.6 Manual Upgrade v1.0 Instructions
- Follow these instructions to manually upgrade the existing v1.0 facebook tab to the current version (again this does not include sense version 2.5.19xx).
v1.6 (& v1.5) Manual Un-install Instructions
- Follow these instructions to manually remove the facebook tab from sense.
Problems?
Manila Sense Fix - Sense is not starting after install/uninstall
Reset Manila Sense - Sense didn't regenerate correctly
Cooking issue - Exception when running facebook.exe for the 1st time
Missing menu items after upgrade
Please note:
If you are editing the tab control file (26948339_manila) or language files, it is recommended you use an editor which supports the following format:
Line Endings:Unix(LF)
Encoding:UTF-16 Little Endian
Editors such as Programmers Notepad and Notepad2 appear to work well.
Dual Cab Install (using SenseUtil) Instructions:
- Standard Cab for SenseUtil and a Cab for the Tab files (placed together in a single zip file).
Remember: Backup your device and data before attempting this mod. Post if you have any problems.
Dual Cab Install using Separate Cabs [meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip]
INSTALL:
a) Install both Cabs, in no particular order.
b) Run SenseUtil from Start Menu\SenseUtil\AddTab\SenseUtil FbTab Add to Add the FbTab to Sense.
Dual Cab Un-Install using Separate Cabs [meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip]
UNINSTALL:
a) Run SenseUtil from Start Menu\SenseUtil\RemoveTab\SenseUtil FbTab Remove to Remove the FbTab from Sense.
b) You can now uninstall the FbTab cab, and if desired, the SenseUtil cab too.
Note: As the references in sense have been removed, the files will have no effect on sense anymore.
c) The remaining registry entries can also be manually removed from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila all of which will start with "Facebook.".
Dual Cab Upgrade using Separate Cabs [meltwater_FbTabV1.6(SeperateCabs)-2.zip]
UPGRADING (note there is nothing different to v1.6):
If you already have the tab installed, then you can use either cab package, however instead of Adding the tab, you will need to "Reset Sense" - Del ManilaFull.xml either from SenseUtil or manually (stop sense, delete the file from windows and restart sense).
FAQ: My ROM shows double tab icons when selected (typically applies to NRG ROMs)
A: Delete or rename 1F04C842_manila in windows, this file is not required for your ROM. You will then need to "Reset Sense".
B]Latest version of Sense Util is available here
Captain Throwback's Cab Install Instructions:
Captain Throwback's Cab Install
Disable Sense from Today items.
Install CAB [Attached to post#1 - meltwater HTC FbTab v1.6.cab] (this will create a shortcut to "FixStartManila" in your Start Menu)
Tap "FixStartManila" to run it. It will likely seem like nothing happened.
Tap "FixStartManila" a second time. This time, you will likely see the wait cursor, which will stay for 10 seconds or so.
Re-enable Sense in Today items.
Done!
Please make sure you follow the instructions for the cab, and particularly if you uninstall (there are extra steps need afterwards compared to a normal cab).
Captain Throwback's Cab Un-Install
To Uninstall:
Disable Sense
uninstall the CAB
run "T-Back Remove Facebook Tab.cab" (Attached to this post) to restore Sense to it's original state (either that ,or you can download FixStartManila from the GPS Tab thread see Manila Sense Fix section below)
When you re-enable Sense, you should be without FB tab (note that if you've installed other tabs since flashing your ROM, they will not show up using my CAB - in that case, I recommend MoonNah's CAB).
Manual Install/Un-install Instructions:
v1.6 Manual New Install Instructions
Warnings etc
Modifying manila means various levels of messing around with the files on the device so, as with most of the mods on here, back-up often and be prepared to screw it up and hard-reset your device. All the changes explained here may or may-not work on your particular device/version of manila or perhaps it's just not going to happen today.
ONLY USE THIS METHOD IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE TAB ALREADY INSTALLED.
If you do not have the tab installed then you shall need to ensure the tab control file is updated correctly to allow sense to include it.
Download the manual install package from post #1.
Disable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items.
Delete "\\windows\manilaFull.xml" on your device (don't worry this is regenerated when manila restarts).
Extract the files from the folder "TabFiles\Windows\" to the windows directory on your device. Plus ensure you copy "Facebook_Pages.xml" to "\Windows\ManilaXml".
Update your tab control file (26948339_manila) from \Windows folder:
The files may be hidden system files (may need to enable viewing of system hidden files to find them). Keep an original copy of your 26948339_manila file (i.e copy as 26948339_manila_backup).
Scott8813's tutorial show's the steps required to edit the tab control file in more detail if you are unsure on this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6004802&postcount=216)
Edit your tab control file (26948339_manila) from your \windows\ directory (you can use the example in the zip file \tabcontrol\ as a guide, use a UTF-16 Compatible Editor such as Notepad2 or Programmers Notepad.
a) Insert the following text, between the other "pages" defined, replacing the X with suitable number (re-numbering the others as required to avoid duplicated numbers):
Code:
<Page Order="X" Name="facebook.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="[[Facebook]]">
<ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\People\facebook.mode9" Component="SummaryAllPage" SmartComponent="true"/>
<ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\Manila\Facebookicon.mode9" Component="Facebook_Off"/>
<ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\Manila\Facebookicon.mode9" Component="Facebook_On"/>
<ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\Manila\Facebookicon.mode9" Component="Facebook_Preview"/>
</Page>
b) Copy back completed file to your device \windows\ directory
Delete the configuration reg-key HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration (this resets the tab list and allows the new tab to be included in the tab re-ordering page of the settings tab - the keys only re-generate when you go back to that tab re-ordering page)
Import the registry entries from appFacebook.reg file into your devices registry.
Note: You may need adjust the default path settings for the example application links etc to match the applications you have installed and their locations.
Extract the "FacebookUtil" folder to "Program Files\FacebookUtil" (I would recommend on your device rather than storage card).
Run "FacebookUtil.exe", from where you've copied it to and Update the Facebook Utility's "Stored Path to Current" within the "File Path Settings" page, and "Apply" the change.
Re-enable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items (it will take a little longer than normal to re-start the 1st time).
Enjoy. (Don't forget to authorise to allow Updating of your status).
v1.6 Manual 192x Patch Install Instructions
There are two versions of the files which drive this tab, the tab is based on the later one. So if the tab does not work after you install it you may have the older version...
Check the version of the files you have:
- Locate 0de73b01_manila in your windows folder.
IF the filesize is around 41Kb then you have the older 192x files and you require the patch.
IF the filesize is around 47Kb then you have the newer 2010 files and you do NOT require the patch (your problem is somewhere else).
DO NOT INSTALL THE PATCH IF YOUR FILE VERSION IS NOT CORRECT
Patch the install:
Install the tab as normal (see above - via cab or manually).
Download the attached zip file:
192xFbTabPatchRelease
Disable sense
Replace the 090EF4F3_manila in the windows/ folder with the one in the zip file.
Replace the Facebook_Pages.xml in windows/ManilaXml/ folder with the one in the zip file [note this file is universal so later releases will include the updated version of this file already].
Delete manilafull.xml from the windows/ folder.
Restart sense.
To un-install follow the same instructions as for v1.6 normal installation.
Note:
Not all the functions of the normal tab are available in this version (i.e. Expand/Collapse View has been removed).
v1.6 Manual Upgrade v1.5 Instructions
Warnings etc
Modifying manila means various levels of messing around with the files on the device so, as with most of the mods on here, back-up often and be prepared to screw it up and hard-reset your device. All the changes explained here may or may-not work on your particular device/version of manila or perhaps it's just not going to happen today.
ONLY USE THIS METHOD IF YOU HAVE THE TAB ALREADY RUNNING WITHOUT PROBLEMS.
With the previous facebook tab working and running properly, updating to the new version can be achieved by following these instructions:
Disable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items.
Replace the following files:
Lang Files(\windows\):
1FED11F0_manila
3abb2ec0_manila
781C9850_manila
Script Files(\windows\):
090EF4F3_manila
33A980DD_manila
FacebookUtil Application (\Program Files\FacebookUtil\):
FacebookUtil.exe
.
Update reg entry/setting for Desktop Online Link:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila]
"Facebook.LaunchWeb2"="www.facebook.com/home.php?m2w"
Delete "\\windows\manilaFull.xml" on your device (don't worry this is regenerated when manila restarts).
Re-enable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items (it will take a little longer than normal to re-start the 1st time).
v1.6 Manual Upgrade v1.0 Instructions
Warnings etc
Modifying manila means various levels of messing around with the files on the device so, as with most of the mods on here, back-up often and be prepared to screw it up and hard-reset your device. All the changes explained here may or may-not work on your particular device/version of manila or perhaps it's just not going to happen today.
ONLY USE THIS METHOD IF YOU HAVE THE TAB ALREADY RUNNING WITHOUT PROBLEMS.
With the previous facebook tab working and running properly, updating to the new version can be achieved by following these instructions:
Download the manual install package from post #1.
Disable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items.
Extract the files from the folder "TabFiles\Windows\" to the windows directory on your device. Plus ensure you copy "Facebook_Pages.xml" to "\Windows\ManilaXml".
Delete "\\windows\manilaFull.xml" on your device (don't worry this is regenerated when manila restarts).
Extract the "FacebookUtil" folder to "Program Files\FacebookUtil" (I would recommend on your device rather than storage card).
Run "FacebookUtil.exe", from where you've copied it to and Update the Facebook Utility's "Stored Path to Current" within the "File Path Settings" page, and "Apply" the change.
Re-enable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items (it will take a little longer than normal to re-start the 1st time).
Enjoy. (Don't forget to authorise to allow Updating of your status).
v1.6 (& v1.5) Manual Un-Install Instructions
Warnings etc
Modifying manila means various levels of messing around with the files on the device so, as with most of the mods on here, back-up often and be prepared to screw it up and hard-reset your device. All the changes explained here may or may-not work on your particular device/version of manila or perhaps it's just not going to happen today.
The easiest and safest option is to simply disable the tab via Settings, Home Screen Tabs. This will stop the tab being run and will have no further impact on sense.
In order to remove all the facebook tab related stuff you will need to follow all the steps:
Disable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items.
Edit your tab control file to remove the following section of code (be sure to renumber the items). Or simply replace the tab control file (26948339_manila) with the backup you made before you installed the tab.
Code:
<Page Order="X" Name="facebook.page" PackageName="HTC" Title="[[Facebook]]">
<ComponentReference Name="page" Mode9Path="HTC\People\facebook.mode9" Component="SummaryAllPage" SmartComponent="true"/>
<ComponentReference Name="icon_normal" Mode9Path="HTC\Manila\Facebookicon.mode9" Component="Facebook_Off"/>
<ComponentReference Name="icon_selected" Mode9Path="HTC\Manila\Facebookicon.mode9" Component="Facebook_On"/>
<ComponentReference Name="icon_preview" Mode9Path="HTC\Manila\Facebookicon.mode9" Component="Facebook_Preview"/>
</Page>
Delete "\\windows\manilaFull.xml" on your device (don't worry this is regenerated when manila restarts).
Delete the configuration reg-key HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration (this resets the tab list and allows the new tab to be included in the tab re-ordering page of the settings tab - the keys only re-generate when you go back to that tab re-ordering page)
Delete the following files from "\\windows\":
05FF1072_manila
06C09C86_manila
090EF4F3_manila
1F04C842_manila
33A980DD_manila
4F90441E_manila
51B6F88A_manila
59B632C0_manila
5D4F2200_manila
6BEE887F_manila
(Plus the language files you might have installed:
0CA4B866_manila, 0FEAB434_manila, 1FED11F0_manila, 3abb2ec0_manila, 5E0EA458_manila, 6CD727C8_manila, 0074c4d4_manila, 0431A004_manila, 781C9850_manila, 5470CE36_manila, 35452D58_manila)
Delete the following files from "\\windows\ManilaXml":
Facebook_Pages.xml
Delete the "FacebookUtil" directory from "\\Program Files\" or where-ever you installed it.
Using a registry editor, you can safely delete the following entries (although they will do no real harm if left there):
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila]
"Facebook.LaunchAppSel"
"Facebook.LaunchAppNameXX"
"Facebook.LaunchAppXX"
"Facebook.LaunchAppArgsXX"
"Facebook.LaunchWebSel"
"Facebook.LaunchWebNameXX"
"Facebook.LaunchWebXX"
"Facebook.LaunchWebArgsXX"
"Facebook.LastUpdateTime"
"Facebook.LastUpdateDate"
"Facebook.MyStatus"
"Facebook.MyStatusExe"
"Facebook.MyStatusScript"
"Facebook.AutoUpdateInterval"
"Facebook.AccessToken"
"Facebook.AccessTokenPermission"
"Facebook.ExpandView"
"Facebook.FbApiExe"
"Facebook.FileDialogLastPath"
"Facebook.LangFile"
Note: Some "Facebook.xxxxx" entries will remain (they are also used by the people update tab, so I would recommend you keep them).
Re-enable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items (it will take a little longer than normal to re-start the 1st time).
If sense does not start, double check your tab control file (26948339_manila) edit and perform steps 1, 3, 9 again. Otherwise, refer to "Manila Sense Fix" section below.
Problems?
Unable to authorise?
Facebook has altered the authorisation slightly, so manual paste method needs a little extra care (details here - Thanks to Nullstring).
Basically, facebook has added "#_=_" at the end, which you must remove for the app to extract the required authorisation code from the rest of the url.
Manila Sense Fix - Sense is not starting after install/uninstall
If you run into problems with Sense not starting then there are three things you can do.
1. Run moonnah's B_L_Group_FixStartManila_2.5.cab from the following thread (this should fix any problems with your tab control file):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670116
2. Delete the tab control file (26948339_manila) & "\\windows\manilaFull.xml" and restart your device. Sense will take a while to regenerate so please wait.
3. Post your tab control file (26948339_manila) on the thread and we shall correct any problems and repost it.
Reset Manila Sense - Sense didn't regenerate correctly
Disable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items.
Delete "\\windows\manilaFull.xml" on your device (don't worry this is regenerated when manila restarts).
Delete the configuration reg-key HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\Configuration (this resets the tab list and allows the new tab to be included in the tab re-ordering page of the settings tab - the keys only re-generate when you go back to that tab re-ordering page)
Re-enable sense, via the Settings\Home\Today items (it will take a little longer than normal to re-start the 1st time).
Cooking issue - Exception when running facebook.exe for the 1st time
This can occur if the ROM includes an older version of the senseSDK dlls than the ones used by the exe (v1.39) - typically CHTE.
Ensure you only have the latest versions of the following files (provided by with the tab):
sensesdk.resources.qvga.dll
sensesdk.resources.vga.dll
stedysoft.sensesdk.dll
Missing menu items after upgrade
Right-hand menu should include the following items:
NEW - Update Status
Facebook App
Facebook Online
NEW - Expand/Collapse View
Settings
If they aren't shown up, ensure you have followed the steps which reset Sense correctly (2,4 & 7 of Manual Upgrade Instructions).
Language Files
Language Files
This release requires updated language files (mainly to support the settings pages).
Please note:
If you are editing the tab control file (26948339_manila) or language files, it is recommended you use an editor which supports the following format:
Line Endings:Unix(LF)
Encoding:UTF-16 Little Endian
Editors such as Programmers Notepad and Notepad2 appear to work well.
To create a language file you need to determine the manila name (using ManilaHash.exe (part of the Manila kitchen package), file-names are listed below):
1. Make a copy of the original base file for your language, with the correct language manila filename.
2. Look at the Facebook tab specific files and add the new entries, with translations as you wish (Make sure you use UTF-16 Compatible Editor)
Sense requires the following file format:
Line Endings:Unix(LF)
Encoding:UTF-16 Little Endian
3. Upload to this thread, and it will be added to the list.
[Note:The tab name "Facebook" is specified in the Tab Control file (26948339_manila), since it didn't appear to be set correctly via the language file, but can change it there if you wish.]
Facebook Language Files already created (v1.6 updated or available for V1.01 but now require updating):
Facebook..................PeopleUpdate.......LangCode
35452D58_manila.......7825aca6_manila en-gb (v1.6)
6CD727C8_manila.......035dc316_manila nl-nl (mike2nl v1.6)
3abb2ec0_manila.......2f75480e_manila fr-fr (romualdrichard v1.6RevB)
0CA4B866_manila.......367aeb34_manila cs-cz (jirkab v1.6)
0074C4D4_manila.......3d740322_manila it-it (etoy & Drakknar v1.6)
5470CE36_manila.......40d6f504_manila en-us (captain_throwback v1.6)
1FED11F0_manila.......441d773e_manila pt-pt (dotcompt v1.6)
781C9850_manila.......1c29959e_manila pt-br (dotcompt v1.6)
24a3de40_manila.......58a5d78e_manila es-es
0431A004_manila.......65252a52_manila de-de (BeeGee_Tokyo v1.6)
0FEAB434_manila.......6868ca82_manila el-gr (colossus_r v1.6)
44D8781A_manila.......730337e8_manila nb-no (agaPer v1.6 - Attached)
5E0EA458_manila.......7044e3a6_manila sk-sk (pa3x v1.6)
55D8F302_manila.......1367acd0_manila sv-se
1A673DD0_manila.......4e699b1e_manila pl-pl (Skrobel v1.6)
6A5D7454_manila.......66a492a2_manila hu-hu (zoliwr v1.6 draft - Attached)
7E83165A_manila.......14f76628_manila zh-tw (mudhi v1.6 - Attached)
4E2DE27C_manila.......5ddfcaca_manila ru-ru (Bumeranghc v1.6 - Attached)
Facebook Language Files still need creating:
Facebook.................PeopleUpdate LangCode
4A098364_manila.......0598e5b2_manila ro-ro
6729ABA8_manila.......5a90a336_manila es-es_tradnl
017A1F4A_manila.......2c2c2b18_manila ja-jp
46FB4326_manila.......38da25f4_manila zh-cn
79ABC8F8_manila.......3cc83046_manila tr-tr
7BAB7AC8_manila.......401ed616_manila da-dk
193074C2_manila.......57fd9e90_manila fi-fl
0F3D0AEE_manila.......6be21fbc_manila ko-kr
6D71ED18_manila.......6f505c66_manila ca-es
15EBBB0E_manila.......78d5d7dc_manila ar-sa
V1.01 Translations (many thanks)
German manila files (thanks bl4ckb1rd)
Spanish manila files (thanks Hubie)
French manila files (thanks Fredz)
Czech manila files (thanks jirkab)
Italian manila files (thanks etoy)
?Zh-Tw? manila files (thanks boa19861105)
?pt-pt? manila files (thanks dotcompt)
Norwegian manila files (thanks KaiserAndy)
Dutch manila files (thanks mike2nl)
Greek manila files (thanks colossus_r)
Language File Example (Lang.zip)
Just use the following file from your \windows\ folder:
441D773E_manila \windows\htc\people\locales\pt-pt\peopleupdate.pt-pt.xml
Then rename to:
1FED11F0_manila \windows\htc\people\locales\pt-pt\facebook.pt-pt.xml
Then add the entries (plus the extra ones for v1.6 - see attached en-gb file):
Code:
<trans-unit id="IDS_FACEBOOKTITLE">
<source>Facebook</source>
</trans-unit>
<trans-unit id="IDS_FACEBOOK_OPENAPP">
<source>Facebook App</source>
</trans-unit>
<trans-unit id="IDS_FACEBOOK_OPENWEB">
<source>Facebook Online</source>
</trans-unit>
Then copy back to your \windows\ folder (and post on this thread).
When people have performed translations, I'll post up the completed files here.
Note:
Completed language files will get included in any installs/updates where possible.
Currently included languages for v1.6:
(en-gb,en-us,nl-nl,fr-fr,de-de,pt-pt,pt-br,cs-cz,it-it,el-gr,sk-sk,sv-se)
+ no-nb & pl-pl & zh-tw & hu-hu & ru-ru
Currently included languages for v1.01:
(en-gb,en-us,de-de,pt-pt,es-es,fr-fr,cs-cz,it-it,zh-tw,no-nb)
Thanks, I will give this baby a test ride...
Second Post from me
Many Thanks man I will try tonight and share my results.
Congratulations
Works on the NRG MM MAR 20 23548(9) - followed instructions to the letter (although you haven't explained when to transfer over the modified manila tab control file!)
Will keep you posted on any issues!
Thanks
rlatarche said:
Works on the NRG MM MAR 20 23548(9) - followed instructions to the letter (although you haven't explained when to transfer over the modified manila tab control file!)
Will keep you posted on any issues!
Thanks
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Ok, zip and install post updated.
meltwater said:
This is my facebook tab, ...
To Do - if Possible
Read and understand the above information before asking for features, but this is what I still hope to do (again don't post asking for them if it's on this list!).
Directly update own status
Allow view of full status text, either bigger space, expand on selection or ticker tape
Update settings page to include things set in registry (Auto Update time etc)
Links to albums
Replacement of mortscript with an exe file (with thanks to johncmolyneux)
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This is a great idea, don't know why HTC decided to do their facebook integration the way they did and not treat Twitter the same way (using the people tab). Couldn't you hook into the data and functions of the facebook tab from HTC's interface and not require mortscript/external exe?
jneilliii said:
This is a great idea, don't know why HTC decided to do their facebook integration the way they did and not treat Twitter the same way (using the people tab). Couldn't you hook into the data and functions of the facebook tab from HTC's interface and not require mortscript/external exe?
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It's a limitation of what is in manila, you can only read from "HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila", unless you are only after a int value.
All the script does (or exe), is the following:
Code:
RegReadString("HKLM", "Software\HTC\FacebookSDK","Status",myStoredStatus)
RegWriteString("HKCU","Software\HTC\Manila","Facebook.MyStatus",myStoredStatus)
Not all the facebook function is within the manila files, some appears to be within ContactEditor.exe which only takes two different arguments from the scripts to get to new/specific Contact Detail Pages, then its internal to the ContactEditor.exe from there (that appears to also include "Update My Status"! ).
Not saying it can't be done, but it's a simple workaround to release it today.
Hmmmm for some reason, I cannot make this to work with my manila2.5_20121324 version...still playing with this...so we will see..thanks for your effort.
Got it installed all ok, but when I go onto the tab it crashes and freezes sense, have to restrat to get control back, but if i go onto the tab again, does the same.
ai6908 said:
Hmmmm for some reason, I cannot make this to work with my manila2.5_20121324 version...still playing with this...so we will see..thanks for your effort.
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Ok, let me know what happens, I'm only 2.5.2012.1224, don't know what changes are in the people tab since then.
MalekoUK said:
Got it installed all ok, but when I go onto the tab it crashes and freezes sense, have to restrat to get control back, but if i go onto the tab again, does the same.
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Ok will try to remember if/why it occurred for me during development, 1st thought is error in your tab control file. Perhaps post your ManilaFull.xml file after sense has loaded/generated it.
What version of sense are you running?
EDIT:Are reg settings imported?
meltwater said:
Ok will try to remember if/why it occurred for me during development, 1st thought is error in your tab control file. Perhaps post your ManilaFull.xml file after sense has loaded/generated it.
What version of sense are you running?
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manila 2.5.1920
Working with "Manila 2.5 20121225.0_VGA_Amarullz
I have just started to play now. I will post more picture for other users within one hour, for sharing
But somehow, I can not able to see any items at the tab, just like you have at first picture. "Update now" Button seems to be not working properly.
Many Many Thanks Again
mkucuksari said:
Working with "Manila 2.5 20121225.0_VGA_Amarullz
I have just started to play now. I will post more picture for other users within one hour, for sharing
But somehow, I can not able to see any items at the tab, just like you have at first picture. "Update now" Button seems to be not working properly.
Many Many Thanks Again
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Have you got any people linked? You've got lots of status icons, I think the hand one is to link people.
Have a look in your people tab -> updates & events tab at the end (this is the source page!), if you don't have people in there you won't anywhere.
The "update now" button is just moved, from menu in the source page, so check it there.
EDIT: Thanks for the screen, appears to be ok for VGA devices too!
Working perfect!
Thanks for your effort mate
Gonna start again later on, start from fresh and see what happens.
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Gonna start again later on, start from fresh and see what happens.
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No worries, should be ok if you disable the tab via settings for now.
Hello,
I present my second Windows Mobile app:
SettingsExporter – I think the name is self-explaining. I tried to develop an easy to use application able to backup the vital system/user/programs settings and parameters to a .reg file, which enables the user to quickly restore the settings after a flash or HR.
Yes, we already have the fantastic fdcTaskManager from dotFred but this one exports either single registry key (with all the values and subkeys) or whole registry. My tool is able to store:
- single registry value
- several registry values in one key
- all the values of a key but without subkeys
- values which names start with a certain string
- values which names end with a certain string
- values containing certain string
- whole key with all subkeys/values
The last point is realized with a help of already mentioned fdcTaskManager under permission from dotFred (thank you Man!).
Program features/requirements:
- supports AppToDate
- requires NetCF 3.5 to be installed in your ROM.
- the app is partially dependent on the TaskManager from DotFred. A file called dotTaskMgr.exe should always be placed in program folder. Of course it is included in the download files.
- the program can run from any folder on both device memory or Storage Card. You don't even have to install it (that's why I included also a zip archive with all the files), you can just run it from the actual location. However the installation cab includes also program shortcuts (they appear in Start Menu) and files neccessary for AppToDate.
- REMARK: Because of .NetCF limitations the program cannot parse some of the value kinds, like REG_MUI or REG_QWORD however these types are used in so deep system settings that I wouldn’t even try to touch, so from this point of view they are not necessary for normal user customization purposes.
REMEMBER: never play with registry unless you know what you are doing. Always make backup of your data before you start to edit any registry values.
I spent many nights on testing this app and on choosing the settings worth exporting so everything should work fine (I made at least 10 flashes in the mean time and didn’t discover anything suspisious). However I cannot be held responsible for any damages to your ROM/device.
Below you can find my screenshots and download.
In following posts you can find also:
Program description - post #2
INI file syntax and notes - post #3
Description of default .ini files - post #4
How does it work?
Currently the SettingsExporter is basically a registry parser reading thru one (or more) of three config files (keys_....ini) in which the user puts keys/values that are supposed to be backed-up. For each line which is recognized as a registry value the program tries to gather it from the registry and writes to a (specified) text file as Microsoft Registry Entries (.reg) syntax. If the line is not recognized as a correct registry key/value or if it does not exist in the device’s registry, it is simply ignored.
Following the tip from Jackos (thanks Man!) there can be three config (.ini) files:
- keys_System.ini
- keys_Manila.ini
- keys_Other.ini
The user can choose to process one, two or all three .ini files. He can also choose if all the entries from the checked .ini files should be stored in one .reg file or the program should create one .reg file for each .ini file. This way we can divide our backup into groups and then restore them on different ROM (e.g. with different version of UI).
The main screen of the program consists of 5 main elements:
- “Current file path” text box with current path and name of the destination file. The path is initially set to \Storage Card\Backup\MyBackup.reg, but it can be changed either directly in this text box or using “Change File Name” button which opens the SaveFileDialog allowing you to choose a location and name for your destination file. Unfortunately the native .NetCF SaveFileDialog is poor and allows only to save in 2 folders depths, so this is the reason why I left the text box unlocked to allow manual editing of the path. Additionally when closing SettingsExporter saves last used path in registry so when you open it for the second time the initial path will be “yours”. This feature can be switched off in options.
- 3 checkboxes allowing you to choose which .ini files the app should process
- Save File button starting the Backup procedure
- Menu softkey allowing you to change the program options
- Exit softkey that (surprisingly) closes the application.
The Options screen (you can open it via Menu -> Options) is also very simple:
- Save all settings in one file – when you tap “Save File” all the .ini files which are “checked” in the main window will be processed and the effect will be saved in one file mentioned in the “Current file path” text box in the main window.
- Save in separate files – the “checked” .ini files will be processed but this time the effects will be stored in separate files. There will be separate destination files created basing on the same file name from the “Current file path” text box, but with appropriate suffix, so using the default MyBackup.reg file name, the destination files will be MyBackup_System.reg, MyBackup_Manila.reg, MyBackup_Other.reg.
- Backup previous output files – if any of the output (destination) files already exists it will be copied with “_old” suffix before writing new file.
- Associate Reg Files to fdcTM – this button associates the files with .reg extension to the fdcTaskManager which is located by default in the program directory. From this point on you can tap on a .reg file in File Explorer and it will be automatically imported to the registry. Use this function to easily restore your .reg files.
- Save last backup path – this option enables saving last used backup (destination) path upon program exit. Remember – the path is written to registry when you close the program. So if you configured the .ini file to store also SettingsExporter’s settings (stored in HKCU\Software\Skrobel\SettingsExporter) and you want to backup also this setting, you have to set the file path in the Main Window, then Exit the program (to write the path to registry) then open the program again and now you can press “Save File”.
ini files requirements
The .ini file should be a Unicode text file stored in the same folder that the program executable is stored. The names of the file must be exactly one of the names mentioned above (keys_System.ini, keys_Manila.ini, keys_Other.ini). Of course the “keys_Manila.ini” file is not reserved ONLY for values connected with Manila/HTC and the “keys_System.ini” doesn’t need to contain ONLY system settings. It’s my proposal for the entries grouping, but you can change the contents according to your own needs. Only leave the file names intact.
About the syntax:
I tried to make the syntax of these .ini files as simple as possible. So it’s really similar to the syntax of a normal .reg file, exctept it does not need a “REGEDIT4” nor “Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00” at the beginning and of course the values cannot be given next to the valuenames. Here are some examples of the content of an ini file:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WIDCOMM\Connections]*
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nls\overrides]
*
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings]
"SMSDeliveryNotify"
"SMSAvailable"
"SMSUnicode"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS]
actSync
auto
roaming
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\HTC\MANILA]
Manila://*
"Weather*"
*Co0kie*
*Enabled
And what does it mean?
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WIDCOMM\Connections]*
It means that the specified key will be stored with all it’s values and subkeys (if there are any).
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nls\overrides]
*
This one means that all the values under the [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\nls\overrides] will be stored but without any subkeys.
Code:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings]
"SMSDeliveryNotify"
"SMSAvailable"
"SMSUnicode"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\QuickGPS]
actSync
auto
roaming
In these two cases only the mentioned values will be stored from the specified key.
Code:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\HTC\MANILA]
Manila://*
"Weather*"
*Co0kie*
*Enabled
And this is an example of using regular expressions.
Manila://* - means that all the values with names starting with “Manila://” will be saved
*Enabled - means that all the values with names ending with “Enabled” will be saved
*Co0kie* - means that all the values with names containing “Co0kie” will be saved
As you can see the quotes are ignored so you can put valuenames with or without them and it will not make any difference for the parser.
The current version of the program includes my .ini files that are a result of long and careful tests and save most of the configuration of WM6.5 and WM6.5.x. I created these .ini files on HTC Rhodium and different Jackos ROMs. Most of them should work on a variety of HTC devices, however I've already seen that many settings for HTC Kaiser is stored in different locations than on Rhodium. But as I wrote before: if a registry key/value mentioned in the .ini file is not found in the actual registry, it will not be stored in any form.
On the other hand some of the key names may not work or not exist on different devices/ROMs. Especially when you try to restore a bunch of settings taken from a Sense 2.5 ROM on a Titanium or CHome ROM, you should expect some problems. That’s where grouping comes in handy.
If you have ideas for other registry values which should be backed-up by default or settings for popular third party programs I don’t use, please share key/value names here with a short description of what the values mean. I will put them in the default .ini files so other users can benefit from them.
What settings are included in default .ini files
keys_System.ini
In this file I included many settins which are changed via standard Windows Mobile Control panel applets and a bit from Advanced Config:
- notifications settings (remember - when you restore these settings after a flash, you have to make sure your ringtones and sound files must be in the same places that they were during backup)
- locale/time zone information (no language specific settings, only message coding, date/time/number formats, locale and time zone)
- messaging settings like threading, delivery report, unicode etc.
- paired Bluetooth devices
- owner information
- volume settings
- screen off/suspend timeouts
- some phone/dialer settings
- Font size/Clear type
- basic ArcSoft MMS settings
- last used profile
- clock/alarm settings
- AGPS
- hardware button assignment (only Long Press Send Key on Rhodium)
- Long Press EndKey action
- some other settings like noise reduction, AGC, USB to PC and less important parameters
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keys_Other.ini
In here I stored some of the third-party applications I use. Please propose other applications with their settings and I'll add them:
- PimBackup
- HTCAccountManager
- Palringo
- Total Commander
- RSS Hub
- SK Tools
- Spb Backup
- cleanRAM
- Skype
- ultrashot UTask
- Quick Shutdown
- QuickGPS
- Whip2Snap
- last but not least - own SettingsExporter settings
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keys_Manila.ini
Manila has many versions with extremely different settings and behaviours so I tired to store ONLY the most basic settings which should work on all the manila versions (correct me if I am wrong):
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\HTC\MANILA]
HomeBackgroundPath - self explaining
AnimationWallpaperFolder - default folder for "choose background" option
Home.WallpaperMode - setting connected to full screen weather animation
Manila://* - this allows to store the configuration of showed/hidden Sense tabs
"Weather*" - settings for Manila weather
Of course I could add here all CHT settings, but there are also different versions of CHT on the "market" so I personally prefer to use CHT Editor backup/restore functions than to try to make universal backup utility for Co0kie settings. But if you guys have some hints on this topic I appreciate any help.
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I will try to post here detailed description of all the values I know and will try to add here all suggestions from the community. But this unfortunately depends on my free time...
this is post #5
post #6 just in case...
Congratulations on your release I'll try and report back soon!
Looks great.........
oh thanks a lot! i like to play a lot with co0kie home tab 2.0 and also with the registry so it will be very useful to save some lines of a reg key. In CHT 2.0 all setting are in hkcu/software/htc/manila/CHT.*** (also CHTE.*** and CHTI.***) and i would like to save registry setting like CHT.Tweaks.***
I will try and report back later. Thanks again!
c_shekhar said:
Looks great.........
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It looks ****, but works great
Jackos, you always know something good to say.
Good morning Skrobel,
Once again thank you for taking the time to develop this application. Sorry I didn't get back to you earlier. I had technical difficulties.
Following our recent conversation I'm posting below my findings about version 0.1 beta.
Pros:
Easy, intuitive UI
3 customizable registry patterns for different settings
A lot of 3-rd party software patterns
Thought-out set of settings
Cons:
90's looking UI
No support for exporting Twitter and Youtube Account Manager settings
Poorly implemented AppToDate support
Partly Sense and CHT support
No way to backup e-mail accounts and signatures (I know it's difficult to assemble)
No file backup at all
No support for all registry types (not really needed through)
I think you will agree that this app still needs further development. In my opinion Sense SDK is good enough to start with.
Yours truly,
Jackos
Hello,
Thank you all for your comments. I plan further development, so whatever you will find, I will at least try to solve.
@Jackos
You deserve special thanks. I don't wan't to defend myself but please remember I am still n00b if about programming And I'd like to comment at least some of your cons:
90's looking UI - I fully agree. This is still on my "to-do" list. Honestly I have already tried to run the Sense SDK from eboelzner (on an early stage of the app) and I just couldn't get the controls to appear on the form. I haven't spent much time on it though as this was not the most important thing to do. And there are only a few controls in this app which are big enough to operate with finger
Poorly implemented AppToDate support - honestly I did it same way as you did for your ROMs I know there is a possibility to download up-to-date cab directly from within the program, but I think the vital thing is to inform the user that something has changed. Nevertheless I will try to improve also here.
No way to backup e-mail accounts and signatures (I know it's difficult to assemble) - yes, you're right. And WiFi settings would also be fantastic to backup. I honestly don't know how to handle it. I did an extensive search among some developers forums and nothing up to now...
No file backup at all - this honestly was not in my plans. I use SettingsExporter in conjunction with PIMBackup in which I have my configuration (stored by the SettingsExporter by the way), and I backup all my files, contacts, messages and calendar within 2 clicks. I don't think any file backup is necessary...
No support for all registry types (not really needed though) - I've seen a tool written using NetCF where (according to the description) it is possible. I will ask the developer for help.
The rest of the "cons" concerns the configuration files which are subject to develop continously and independently on the tool itself. I was kinda hoping that this thread will grow with suggestions of other values of which I don't know and/or I don't use. So whatever you feel should be placed here, please post it hence help to improve for other users.
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No way to backup e-mail accounts and signatures (I know it's difficult to assemble) - yes, you're right. And WiFi settings would also be fantastic to backup. I honestly don't know how to handle it. I did an extensive search among some developers forums and nothing up to now...
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There are some encryption algorithms that aren't reverse-able. I have no knowledge with one is used in WinCe so maybe it's not possible at all. You could try to backup settings without including passwords.
I guess we have to ask ultrashot. He knows nearly everything about nearly anything
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I guess we have to ask ultrashot. He knows nearly everything about nearly anything
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He's disassembling WM and SE mobile systems since he stopped using chamber pot
Strange, 35 downloads and nobody reported further problems? I don't believe there aren't any.
I dig up the e-mail and WiFi backup, but no real results yet. On the other hand I know how to handle the Sense SDK controls, so the next release will probably have better look as requested. But I don't want it to be the only update, so report guys, report
Runs fine on my Axim X51V running WM6.5. I've been using an old app until now called SettingSavior. And for specific third party apps, if I was able to find a registry entry where the registration key was stored, I used SKTools to create a reg file for that. then I used Shashimi to import cabs and .reg files.
Will explore your app more.
Some suggested other 3rd party apps for setting backup:
Sprite Backup
Galarm
Resco Explorer
Pocket Music
I used similar method to store my settings. I used CeRegEditor to make an "image" of the registry, then I changed my settings (also for third party apps), then I compared the saved image with the current state.
But if you use these programs and you have your setup created with SKTools, could you share it with me? I could check what settings are used for these apps, and update config files with them.
Thanks for creating this useful application ,I use this application, PIMBack-up and XDA_UC_NET - portable to fully automate the restore. Now a Hard reset or ROM update is a breeze.
Regards [email protected]