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What you'll need:
CAB editor, such as OCP WinCE CAB Manager
Madkat's WM2k3 Boot Image Tool (attached)
Adobe Photoshop or other image editor
a compatible HTC device such as the Magician or Blue Angel
Summary:
Customized SplashX.nb files to be installed in \Windows directory of your device
Included:
Customizable Splash2.psd file for use with Adobe Photoshop
Steps:
1. Change the Splash2.psd file as necessary, then save a 24-bit BMP file called Splash2.bmp.
2. Use Madkat's Tool to convert the BMP file to an NB file.
3. Use the CAB editor to replace the Splash2.nb file with your version. WinCE CAB Manager may state an "Unspecified Error" when replacing the file. Instead, delete the original file, then drag the new NB file into the CAB file, hardcoding the \Windows folder as the install destination.
4. Save the CAB file and run it on your device!
Magician devices have only one splash screen, and it must be saved as Splash2.nb.
Blue Angel devices have two splash screens, Splash1.nb and Splash2.nb. Use the above steps to incorporate both splash screens as necessary.
Splash screens will be retained even after a hard reset, so use this after the Anansky's Big Storage hack, or if you just want to personalize your device, such as in the unfortunate event that it's lost or stolen - unless they know this trick, they won't be able to get rid of it!
Have fun!
Thanks mate works like a dream!!
Maybe it's just me, but I've read this post here and at Howardforums and I'm clearly missing something.
I've only ever used the nb_image_converter_859_418.exe to convert "any" bmp to the Splash2.NB file.
Then I drop that into my Windows Folder and use MDA3_bootimage_changer2.cab to apply the file. (Yes I'm using a Magician with this file!)
Soft reset and that's that. No need to do any cab file editing.
Cheers
Howard
PS. I've have both tools on my pc and can repost them, but they are from this site!
hshortt said:
Maybe it's just me, but I've read this post here and at Howardforums and I'm clearly missing something.
I've only ever used the nb_image_converter_859_418.exe to convert "any" bmp to the Splash2.NB file.
Then I drop that into my Windows Folder and use MDA3_bootimage_changer2.cab to apply the file. (Yes I'm using a Magician with this file!)
Soft reset and that's that. No need to do any cab file editing.
Cheers
Howard
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Tried that way myself a while ago but for some reason it refused to work for me? (could of been the fact i used a file called XDA2_bootimage_changer.CAB)?? anyway now I can use self contained cabs so I make some splash's for my friends
PS. I've have both tools on my pc and can repost them, but they are from this site!
it must be me, but what cab file are we using here ?
3. Use the CAB editor to replace the Splash2.nb file with your version. WinCE CAB Manager may state an "Unspecified Error" when replacing the file. Instead, delete the original file, then drag the new NB file into the CAB file, hardcoding the \Windows folder as the install destination.
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:?: :idea: :!: :?:
DOH! I forgot to include the file. It's there now in the top post.
3. Use the CAB editor to replace the Splash2.nb file with your version. WinCE CAB Manager may state an "Unspecified Error" when replacing the file. Instead, delete the original file, then drag the new NB file into the CAB file, hardcoding the \Windows folder as the install destination.
well, i'm using resco file explorer. i'm choosing on my pc to send the file to windows directory. he ask's me if i wanna overwrite it, i click yes and then it's done. i'm reloading, but still qtek logo on the screen(( what am i doing wrong?
ps. i tried to use WinCE CAB Manager but i didn't figured out how to use the program....
update:
oh, i needed to use a different file...
thanks guys! well done)
my version (unfortunatelly understandble only for russian speaking users) but maybe somebody will like it)
http://zhgun.ru/pics/i/draw/jamming_.jpg
http://rapidshare.de/files/2112736/jamming.cab.html
hshortt said:
Maybe it's just me, but I've read this post here and at Howardforums and I'm clearly missing something.
I've only ever used the nb_image_converter_859_418.exe to convert "any" bmp to the Splash2.NB file.
Then I drop that into my Windows Folder and use MDA3_bootimage_changer2.cab to apply the file. (Yes I'm using a Magician with this file!)
Soft reset and that's that. No need to do any cab file editing.
Cheers
Howard
PS. I've have both tools on my pc and can repost them, but they are from this site!
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hi, can't seem to download the attachments, could you repost them?
If you don't like Bill's Stuff...
I wonder if anyone can put some help my way.....
I used the xda2 image changer before and I had custom images on my XDA2.
I use this and all I get is a black screen on startup. If I open the .nb file with the converter it shows as it should. (this same .nb works on my XDA2!)
I now have a plain black boot up screen!!
DOH!!!!
Any ideas......?
THanks
First i had the t-mobile splash... wich i didn't like.
Now, whatever bootsplash cab i make, or download here.. after running it, my bootscreen stays blank ( as in black ).
oh well... its an improvement over t-mobile pink
( or is it because i'm running an ancient rom : 1.01.00 WWE ?, only have the device for 3 days... will be upgrading this weekend tho )
Here are my 2 favourites Splashscreens.
The blue one ist for the silver Magician, the darker one is for the new O2 XDA mini (black edition).
Hi I've editted the o2 logo here's the jpg file
I tried to upload the psd so you can edit it but it doesn't work, to bad!
Step-by-step making your own splashscreen
Guys,
Simpler than this you will not find.
Goto
http://pocketpcdubai.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/582600994/m/138105069
and find everything you need to know.
It worked perfectly for me...
Excellent information, real easy to do
this is mine:
Awesome...
I saw this before, but I have just tried it... and it is really cool 8) ... it gives the device a whole new look...
thanks BTT
My way to splash changer.
Hi,
I thanks to BTT for Splash Changer how to. But it is troublesome to everytime run WinCE cab manager in order to put Splash2.nb to the .cab file.
I try to remove Splash2.nb from the .cab file (and renamed the .cab to splash_changer.cab). Afterthat, put the Splash2.nb manually to \windows on PPC. Voila....., no need to everytime run WinCE cab manager!!!!!
Process:
1. Edit .bmp file to your like (Must be 240x320 pixels, 24bit).
2. Use nb_image_converter_859_418 to convert .bmp file to .nb, and change the .nb file to Splash2.nb.
3. Put Splash2.nb file directly to your \windows on PPC. You can do activesync and explore it.
4. Put splash_changer.cab to \temp for you to easier found it.
5. Run file explorer on PPC, and tap on splash_changer.cab.
6. Done! You can check by soft reset the PPC.
Hope it is helpful!
Regards,
Arto.
can it work on normal pocket pc?
can it work on normal pocket pc? (x50v)
Re: can it work on normal pocket pc?
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can it work on normal pocket pc? (x50v)
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No idea....
Regards,
Arto.
Dear Friends,
I want to change my ROM (AKU3.3.13) because lack of main memory and i don't want some install program such as Live Update or... I want to change my ROM. and so I want to change my Ext_ROm
anyone can describe easily How can i do it?
I search the forum but I don't find suitable TOOLS and guide for AKU3.3.13 (WM5)
Please help me and tell me compltely software I needed for cooking (changing) ROM and ext_Rom and easily help.
Thanks
+4mb from non used app.
ebaskar said:
Dear Friends,
I want to change my ROM (AKU3.3.13) because lack of main memory and i don't want some install program such as Live Update or... I want to change my ROM. and so I want to change my Ext_ROm
anyone can describe easily How can i do it?
I search the forum but I don't find suitable TOOLS and guide for AKU3.3.13 (WM5)
Please help me and tell me compltely software I needed for cooking (changing) ROM and ext_Rom and easily help.
Thanks
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YEah i would like to get rid of some programs or applications i never used! Windows update, streaming media, calculator (as i use a 3rd party one), internet sharing... if i get 4mb free i could increase page-pool and reach 12mb
thanks in advance
why do you want to increase page pool size to 12 mb, the default is 12 in official rom and we decrease it to get more RAM, and it does not need more space to increase it
ebaskar said:
Dear Friends,
I want to change my ROM (AKU3.3.13) because lack of main memory and i don't want some install program such as Live Update or... I want to change my ROM. and so I want to change my Ext_ROm
anyone can describe easily How can i do it?
I search the forum but I don't find suitable TOOLS and guide for AKU3.3.13 (WM5)
Please help me and tell me compltely software I needed for cooking (changing) ROM and ext_Rom and easily help.
Thanks
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nobody can help us?
use IMGFS tools,
about the EXT rom use win Image
it is described here in so many web pages if you use search you can find a lot
paradis_pal said:
why do you want to increase page pool size to 12 mb, the default is 12 in official rom and we decrease it to get more RAM, and it does not need more space to increase it
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Please describe more...after I install AKU13 the free main memory was about 30MB and after I install some program suck as SPB and ...in storage card and main memory it is decreased to 20 MB.. I know that Operation System (WM5) installed in main memory IF i can unistall some program that I don't use in AKU3 it means the main memory is increased...am i true? if not please help...help about Memory in PPC.
I searched the software u say...but I can't understand because they use WM6 and my operation system is AKU13....please help more.
thanks
no not like that
please see the wiki how to cook a rom, and edit WM5 (it is the same as 6) and if you have any difficulty I can help with it
I can't explain all how to cook a rom.
ask particular question, not common question
but you will find all your need in the WIKI and the forum, if you can't find I will help
IMGFS 1.82 beta
paradis_pal said:
no not like that
please see the wiki how to cook a rom, and edit WM5 (it is the same as 6) and if you have any difficulty I can help with it
I can't explain all how to cook a rom.
ask particular question, not common question
but you will find all your need in the WIKI and the forum, if you can't find I will help
IMGFS 1.82 beta
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Dear Friend,
I want to remove :
contact Backup
Internet Sharing
Terminal Service Client
VNC Viewer
Windows Live messenger
windoes Live
...
from my AKU3.13 for increase size of main memory
Please Help
that will not increase the meomory, only you will have more useless space in the ROM you can;t use
or it may free the memory if you load them in the memoery (i.e. you run them or they are in startup programs, or they just ran in memory, like windows live messnger)
use taskmgr 2.7 to know what files in the memory and what services are runing, disable and close all useless programs and services and you have more free memoey
in the memory program how much total memory do you have?
in 12 mb pool size you will have 44.07 I think
in 8 mb pool size you will have 48 mb total memory and it is nothing to do with the ROM or programs in the ROM
I'm busy right now but I'll chek the ASERG 3.3.13 page pool for you ok, I did cook a room but for my needs 6 mb page pool size
I can't put room in the site I have dail up connecton very bad, slow and expensive becasue of the problem in the network as they told me, but as you from IRAN I asume you know about the internet her in SYRIA
sorry I wrie this too fast I forgot what I did write
Thanks for ur reply dear palestinian user.
If we can change the ROM, we can install more useful program in ROM then we don't need to install them on main memory or storage card.
I don't know about Internet in Syria. but I love Qods, Hezbollah and seyyed Hasan nasrollah
this why you need how to cook a ROM,
use IMGFS 1.82 for delete and add files
and use rgucomp for edit registry
see the wiki how to cook a ROM
paradis_pal said:
this why you need how to cook a ROM,
use IMGFS 1.82 for delete and add files
and use rgucomp for edit registry
see the wiki how to cook a ROM
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Dear Friend
I read all post about cooking ROM, but all of them are about WM6.
My main Question is:
1- How to change(cook) WM5 Rom (jamin) AKU3.13 ?
2- I use IMGFS but how can i access to the files and program that be in OS.nf file? to delete or add some of them.
3- BUILDOS.exe required in wiki said ! I don't find this file in this site !! and in the COOKING PACKAGE
so would u plz help me to cook AKU3.13 ROM for my Jamin (personal ROM)
Thanks
ebaskar said:
Dear Friend
I read all post about cooking ROM, but all of them are about WM6.
My main Question is:
1- How to change(cook) WM5 Rom (jamin) AKU3.13 ?
2- I use IMGFS but how can i access to the files and program that be in OS.nf file? to delete or add some of them.
3- BUILDOS.exe required in wiki said ! I don't find this file in this site !! and in the COOKING PACKAGE
so would u plz help me to cook AKU3.13 ROM for my Jamin (personal ROM)
Thanks
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Hey i cannot find the wiki how to cook a rom any help? i just saw that FARIA thing. I'd like to port a rom from wizard
use the following:
1- prepare_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
2- viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin ((((edit the files as you need in the dump folder))))
- or you may use addfile or delfile like this
DelFile.exe filename.ext (dependes on the file name and ext for example camera.exe)
AddFile.exe filename.ext (for example camera.exe newer version but put it in the same folder of ASERG rom to add it)
3- BuildImgfs.exe (if you edit files in the dump folder only)
4- make_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
5- edit the folder ExtRom as you need you may delete the Russain keyboard
6- run Upgrade_rom.bat
and wish me best of luck as I have only bad luck if you find me useful
paradis_pal said:
use the following:
1- prepare_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
2- viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin ((((edit the files as you need in the dump folder))))
- or you may use addfile or delfile like this
DelFile.exe filename.ext (dependes on the file name and ext for example camera.exe)
AddFile.exe filename.ext (for example camera.exe newer version but put it in the same folder of ASERG rom to add it)
3- BuildImgfs.exe (if you edit files in the dump folder only)
4- make_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
5- edit the folder ExtRom as you need you may delete the Russain keyboard
6- run Upgrade_rom.bat
and wish me best of luck as I have only bad luck if you find me useful
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BRAVO! heheh i am reading a lot today! THANK YOU!
paradis_pal said:
use the following:
1- prepare_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
2- viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin ((((edit the files as you need in the dump folder))))
- or you may use addfile or delfile like this
DelFile.exe filename.ext (dependes on the file name and ext for example camera.exe)
AddFile.exe filename.ext (for example camera.exe newer version but put it in the same folder of ASERG rom to add it)
3- BuildImgfs.exe (if you edit files in the dump folder only)
4- make_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
5- edit the folder ExtRom as you need you may delete the Russain keyboard
6- run Upgrade_rom.bat
and wish me best of luck as I have only bad luck if you find me useful
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Thank you for very good help.
So a question:
how can i know which files are for whic program? for example i want to remove Camera program, it have DLL files and more...or i want a program MSN Live...which dll are for selected program?
I want to Add Resco Explorer to this ROM..how can i do it?
I have an exe file for installing resco explorer/..or CAB file for Resco Explorer..so how can i put this program (add this program) to this ROM?
Thanks
dear you have a lot to explain I try help tomorrow I have exam now wish me luck
paradis_pal said:
dear you have a lot to explain I try help tomorrow I have exam now wish me luck
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I wish u luck dear,
Waiting for ur reply.
Thanks....
The best reply I read in this site was your reply about COOKING ROM
paradis_pal said:
use the following:
1- prepare_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
2- viewimgfs.exe imgfs_raw_data.bin ((((edit the files as you need in the dump folder))))
- or you may use addfile or delfile like this
DelFile.exe filename.ext (dependes on the file name and ext for example camera.exe)
AddFile.exe filename.ext (for example camera.exe newer version but put it in the same folder of ASERG rom to add it)
3- BuildImgfs.exe (if you edit files in the dump folder only)
4- make_imgfs.exe os.nb -nosplit
5- edit the folder ExtRom as you need you may delete the Russain keyboard
6- run Upgrade_rom.bat
and wish me best of luck as I have only bad luck if you find me useful
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Dear friend
How can i determine DLL, folders and all file for a program i want to change /delete or add to the ROM?
I'll be a little naughty
test my ROM and I'll tell you how
Dear masters?
Now, I have one soft for PDA (exp: resco exploer 2007) with the serial that both are seperated each other. How i can combine both of them into one file, i want to use one file only to install next time in full version (no need serial agin). Pls help me!
Rattana
Rattana said:
Dear masters?
Now, I have one soft for PDA (exp: resco exploer 2007) with the serial that both are seperated each other. How i can combine both of them into one file, i want to use one file only to install next time in full version (no need serial agin). Pls help me!
Rattana
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if you have a file.exe. you must install that file on PC to your pocket PC by activesyn. during your installing you must enter the serial to register.
when finished. go to C/programs/activesyn you 'll file the cabfile for using in the future.
Found It Yesterday
Found This When Cooking My Rom Yesterday...
When You Register Resco Explorer 2007,
It Creates A File In The Windows Directory Called "Wmtrigger.dat"
Register Your Copy Of Resco 2007 And Then Copy That File From Your Device Into Your Cab.
Regards,
OllieD
There is no standart for sharewares
Every softwares has different methods to registering.
Somen's uses registry
somen's uses an encrypted data file
somen's patchs a file.
And you must use a cab editor for ( I can't give the links and names here )
which softwares have you crcked exe / registry keys to add or replace in cab file.
meanwhile...
this method is not always useful.
and not legal ( also your legal payed soft's too )
Can anybody explain me how to make a self-extracting cab file, and what software to use?
What i'm trying to do is this:
I want to CAB some translated Manila files and put them into the \Internal Storage\Backup and Restore\Cab\ directory of my Diamond, so that i can have the files automatically extracted to the devices map \Windows\ after a hard reset.
Thanks & best regards
You can use WinCE CAB Manager. There is a free test version aviable. It can create cabs easy.
or QuickCAB
hi all i need to overright or delete a file called 37ec1f0e_manila in the windows folder so that i can use the TF3D 2.5.1919 Rain back mod which removes the dirty looking rain, but ive tryed resco + total commander and default wm6.5 file explorer and none will do this what am i doing wrong please help me
have u tried renaming the manila file to .old with total commander b4 you copy the new one
DAMIEN123_666 said:
hi all i need to overright or delete a file called 37ec1f0e_manila in the windows folder so that i can use the TF3D 2.5.1919 Rain back mod which removes the dirty looking rain, but ive tryed resco + total commander and default wm6.5 file explorer and none will do this what am i doing wrong please help me
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Send me the file. I'll make a cab that replaces it for you.
dwizzy130
mancsoulja said:
have u tried renaming the manila file to .old with total commander b4 you copy the new one
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wont allow me to rename it
dwizzy130 said:
Send me the file. I'll make a cab that replaces it for you.
dwizzy130
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that would be great its here
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4656996&postcount=604
if these files have "in ROM" attribute, you cannot delete or rename them.
but you can overwrite them with total commander.
disable TF3D, if file still in use - soft reset, overwrite it, enable TF3D
I mean total commander ce (run it on your device, not on PC)
Just to make it simple:
Attached .cab's, disable TF3D before install
Moved thread as not software release.
thank you matey for the cab, does anyone have info on how to create my own cabs
http://www.google.com/search?source...ocketpc&btnG=Google-søgning&meta=lr=&aq=f&oq=