Sorry if this is a stupid question, but do OEM packages from different wm6 kitchens work interchangeably? I've been experimenting with the CORE Kitchen, however it seems like from time to time when I add in some of the OEM packages that are floating around the forum for wm6, I can find their checkbox in BuildOS, however during the process I constantly get an error message. (Most notably, when I try to use the OEM packages from the HTC Touch that are found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311225)
Well, basically its as you're finding...
Many of them can be interchanged, and many of them can't. Sometimes packages have been extracted and combined and so problems can occur when another kitchen or cook has packed them differently. Some kitchens or kitchen makers expect an options.xml file in the package to provide the "checkbox", others don't bother with it. The thread you're pointing to is extracting packages from a newly released device, and they are still in the process of refining what should be in the packages and what does not need to be. This is complicated even further by the fact that the device has different hardware than the Wizard. You'll need to work with it awhile to get a feel for all the issues involved. Hope this helped.
Regards,
I've actually pulled two OEM packages from the WWE AKU 3.3 ROM and bastardized them to run on WM6. That's all they did anyway in porting WM6 to the Wizard. I've pulled the Office 2007 package from the 1413 build to use in the 318 build and it worked with a new .rgu file. Like Ed said, it's a crapshoot sometimes, (paraphrase), but you have to know what you're doing.
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A great idea was brought to my attention by DaKender and rather than wait on a poll to fill in, I thought I'd just go ahead and start it.
This thread is only for the request and posting of working packages for kitchens. A great place to learn how to make packages is here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=303195
Kitchen authors, please PM me with posts that can be moved into this thread so you can keep your kitchen threads cleaner and answer tech questions.
If you are posting a package:
1) Packages may only consist of free software or software embedded in a factory ROM.
2) Package(s) must work and have been used by the poster in cooking a ROM. Please state the kitchen you used.
3) Uploads must be named according to contents (i.e. Compressed_Office_2007_for_318_build.zip).
4) You must state the contents of the package in your post. Not every little thing but enough for a person to make an informed decision to use the package or not. Packages do not have to include an option.xml file. However, they must include an initfileflashes.dat as well as .rgu and .dsm files.
5) If your package is too big, please use the uploads/Wizard section of the FTP to post and post the link.
If you are posting a request:
1) Click on the paperclip icon on the main forum page next to this thread to see if a package you are requesting has already been posted. This is the most important rule!
2) Include requests for multiple packages in a single post. No need in cluttering the thread with multiple requests by the same person.
Please keep this thread clean. Useless or off-topic posts will be promptly deleted.
FTP Kitchen Pantry is now open. Please upload packages to there. The address is: ftp://xdaupload:xda:@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry
Requesting packages for:
Mobireader
SPB Mobile Shell v1.5
Coreplayer v1.04
HTC X-Button-task manager (drop down menu one)
i can provide cab's if necessary. im at college right now so will edit the post later on tonight!
thanx
VoIP Package
Uploaded to the ftp server are the working VoIP packages for WM6. The zip file contains 2 packages which were used to cook my latest ROM in double_ofour's kitchen. No initflashfiles.dat is needed because these are SYS modules.
Link:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry/VoIP.zip
This is a great idea to have an "almighty" thread with all packages around here in one place. I also agree with the idea of requesting packages and fulfilling requests.
I don't understand why people won't cooperate. Unfortunately i don't have any packs on my PC, but i will contribute as soon as possible.
Cheers !
.NET2 SP2
Here's a working package with .NETCF2 SP2. Works in double_ofour's kitchen. .zip file contains one package. There are no modules in this package as in the original.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry/NetCF2_sp2.zip
jwzg said:
FTP Kitchen Pantry is now open. Please upload packages to there. The address is: ftp://xdaupload:xda:@ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry
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Just wanted to say "THANK YOU" for doing this. I just wish I had the time and knowledge to do it. Will do my best to help contribute, just a busy time at work during the summer season, feel like the one legged man in a butt kicking contest lately....... If I can help out in any way, just let me know, I'll do my best.
DaKender
Does size matter... when it comes to OEM/ROM package, that is?
I'm understanding the 54-ish mb ROM limit, but Can anyone off the top of their heads say how that breaks down system vs. extras? What the OEM folder size limit? How much memory does it actually save to put less stuff in the OEM, all? None? some? How different is the TouchMyCube built in, size-wise. Anyone tried sticking in the cube after flashing?
OK, this went a little too far, but it would be nice to benefit from experience rather than fumble around trying something new (there I go again).
I think it's a stitch that people are flashing using mirrors....
BTW, I'm working on a cab list for the pantry so people can taste before they buy. Feel free to PM me if you know one that probably isn't posted or might be hard to find. (Got the ArcSoft MMS; thx Ingenetics for asking for it.)
(Up to interpretation: )
You can eliminate packages from either side, so the question might possibly be. "What packages can be deleted from the SYS folder to make room for additional OEM folder items?" Many people have removed VoIP, Catalog(ue), Voice Command, Windows Live, Autoupdate and Office Mobile to name most. All but Autoupdate and Catalog(ue) are deleted or have different versions placed in the various official ROM's. It's really a zero-sum game adding and subtracting packages.
\Windows
After cooking a couple roms (nothing special, nor would I want to publish them as they are, but working on it) I'm pretty convinced that the more there is in the Windows directory the slower the OS. I did a bunch of the regedits manually b4 build instead of using rgus and deleted Adobe, replaced it w/ Xpdf (1/3 the size & I like it better, plus the source code is available) and MS Voice Command and got a substantial performance difference, subjectively, even after installing lots and lots of other crap (Cyberon Voice dial & commander, gigantic spb stuff, pocket informant... locally (\Program Files and on card). What softwate do people use for benchmarking?
Any chance we could get one of these threads in the Hermes WM6 forum. There
seems to be a lot of interest in home cooking right now with the release of Core and Pandora kitchens.
I've uploaded four new packages today.
Office 2 k 7 Compressed for Build 318: The exe's only have been compressed. This package integrates the fix needed to make 2 k 7 run on versions of WM6 that do not already have it. It was used to cook my own ROM. It contains no initflashfiles.dat.
ftp://xda:[email protected]tp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry/Office_2007_Compressed.zip
Windows Live Search: Latest version (I think). Contains initflashfiles.dat and shortcuts.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry/Live Search.zip
Esmertec Java: Version comes from the Herald. I'll edit the post after a while to give numbers. Contains initflashfiles.dat and shortcuts.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry/Esmertec Java.zip
Hey Jwgz!
How's going btw?
I'm almost releasing my own ROM finally! Have been cooking so many ROM's with so many different kitchens and I think I can upload a few functional OEM packages! But It will be directly via upload link at our FTP server.
So, preparing and update news later when I finish!
Good initiative !
Rgs,
Xpdf
Can somebody please upload xpdf package. I am looking for files to cook in a ROM, not the cab file. Thanks in advance.
I'm well guys...I'm just swamped at the moment. New job, new house and that's just the beginning. I'll be keeping in touch. I have the pocketxpdf package, but I'm on a dial-up connection right now. As soon as I can get real internet, I'll do it. If someone can beat me to it though...
Pocketxpdf
Initflashfiles included along with .dsm file and fonts. Used in my personal ROM.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/WIZARD/Kitchen_Pantry/PocketXpdf.zip
OEM Pack compilation
No doubt you guys have seen the massive OEM Pack included in mattk_r's Rom Kitchen. Links to ver 3.9 are in the first post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311144
I sent in some packages that may make it into ver 4.0, but also want to cross post here in case someone's looking for them. Sorry for the double post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1436358&postcount=133
Include in my attachment are xnView Pocket, cLaunch today plug-in, Calendar Plus today plug-in, Tascal Reg Editor, a Unit Conversion utility, and a simple countdown timer I use when grilling steaks. Cheers
Maybe you can add to the first post that request and posts of paid for software isn't allowed. Or maybe i'm wrong in understanding this rule.
Also maybe a link to....... Man is the search horrib
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=303195
Which explains how to make an OEM package?
You said it yourself,
Wholy Wonderbra's Batman, This Looks almost two zebra's!
I have not yet looked if there exists a Shozu package.
XDA Mobile 6 Release 4 Cooking Pack
Build your own flavor of XM6r4
By popular demand, I'm releasing the XDA Mobile 6 Release 4 (XM6r4) Cooking Pack. Basically, this is just a the ROM / SYS / OEM folders that I used to build XM6r4. Those so inclined, can download this and build their own flavor of XM6r4 and customize it to their heart's content.
NOTE: This is NOT a Kitchen, but is "guts" of the kitchen. I personally used anichillus' HyperCore Kitchen to build XM6r4, and recommend this kitchen. But since most all of the Wizard kitchens I've seen are almost all alike, these folders will probably work in the majority with only minor changes.
How to Use the Cooking Pack
First you need to download a kitchen and install it per the instructions for that kitchen. NOTE: This thread is NOT for supporting kitchens, and is NOT for general questions on cooking. It will be for the usage of this Kitchen pack. I'll reserve the next post or two and will add specifics that are posted about how to make this work with other kitchens if there are changes needed.
After you get your kitchen setup, then download the XM6r4 Cooking Pack. Unzip the file and place the ROM, SYS, and OEM folders under the kitchen directory where it belongs (for HyperCore, these folders will go under the Build folder).
At this point you are basically ready to cook.
Where are the options.xml files???
My style of cooking may be a little different than what some are used to. For me, rather than having a BuildOS that is loaded with lots of options, I personally prefer to have an OEM directory which (in most cases) is what is going into the rom, and another directory for things that won't go into the rom (OEM-Hold or somesuch. Call it what you want). Then all I do is take OEM packages I don't want in the ROM from the OEM folder and move them to the OEM-Hold folder. By doing this, they won't be part of the rom (and you don't have to deal with checking and unchecking things in BuildOS). If you don't like this style, then feel free to create options.xml files for each of the OEM packages and you can then check and uncheck to your heart's content. Some of the packages do have options.xml, so you can use those as examples on how to set that if (if thats what you want).
If you want to add things to the rom, you'll need to create the OEM packages and drop those in the OEM folder.
Final Notes
This is an exact copy of the folders I used in building XM6r4. I have not upgraded or changed anything (so the same bugs and features in the built version will be in this cooking pack). A lot of the pieces originated from mattk_r and theloon's kitchen work for the 318 ROM. Then I've made changes to those bases to create the XM6 series. Most OEM folders found in theloon's kitchen work will probably work with this cooking pack (but no guarantees).
Official Download Sites for XM6r4 Cooking Pack
HTTP Download
Happy Cooking!
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Extras
Splash Screens
Attached are the BMP and PNG files used for the splash screens on XM6r4. While the graphics are not mine originally (I've found them here in the forums but asked permission for their use) some modifications are by me. If you are using HyperCore, there are tools for building splash screens in that kitchen.
NOTE: For me, the first splash screen (the so called HTC Logo, which I used the Cylon image for) tends to be the trickiest one. If the file size and complexity of the graphic isn't just right, the screen will not show up properly. If you are trying to build your own htc logo splash screen and having problems, use a graphic editor to convert it from BMP to GIF. Then close the image completely (important) and then reopen it, and then convert the GIF back to BMP. This will sometimes work. If not, then convert the image to a jpg and increase the compression level to be below 50% (the image will start to get grainy and not look as good so you'll have to play around with this). Then close the image and then reopen the jpg then convert it back to a BMP and try again.
Corrected Arcsoft MMS Folder
You can download the Corrected Arcsoft MMS Folder from HERE. Then just extract the contents of this zip file to your OEM folder and it will replace the existing Arcsoft MMS folder. This will fix the bug that was in the original XM6r4 rom. Note that due to filesizes in this patch, you will NOT be able to rebuild a full XM6r4 with this patch. You will have to remove something else as the patch makes the entire rom too big.
Basically this patch is an example of the dangers of compressing things. I had compressed some of the larger MMS files, and it turns out that this broke parts of the MMS application.
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Thanks...
downloading the cooking pack right now...
love your work...
and thanks for sharing the pack and the roms...
Do these folders have the mms folder fix that was an addon cab in the R4 thread?
thx mfrazzz,
this is the best "Sinterklaas kado" (it's typical dutch) I could get. I've alway great fan of your rom and customized to my own settings.
one question, your three start up screens, are they included? because there are nice.
I just hope this doesn't mean you're not going to develop for the HTC Wizard anymore ...
I am convinced that this is a great base ... so ...this means you're Santa and you came early this year
Take Care !
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I just hope this doesn't mean you're not going to develop for the HTC Wizard anymore ...
I am convinced that this is a great base ... so ...this means you're Santa and you came early this year
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Lets just say that "Santa" hasn't come yet (its only 8-Dec after all!!!)
I meant to do this after XM6r3 but just never got around to doing it. Wanted to release this now before I started doing anything else.
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Do these folders have the mms folder fix that was an addon cab in the R4 thread?
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Nope, they don't. I'll update the second post with the replacement files for the MMS folder. Thanks for reminding me. Watch for this later today / tonight (US Mountain Time).
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this is the best "Sinterklaas kado" (it's typical dutch) I could get. I've alway great fan of your rom and customized to my own settings.
one question, your three start up screens, are they included? because there are nice.
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Thanks for that! And thanks for the reminders of the splash screens. I'll upload those later too.
The second post has been updated with a file containing the splash screen graphic files, and a download link for the XM6r4 patch (which is just a replacement of the Arcsoft MMS folder in the OEM packages).
Are the splash screens just BMPs with the extensions changed?
I've tried several times to make a flash that JUST changes the splash, and what I get simply won't load - it goes to 90% and freezes....... 320x240, BMP, 24 bit color depth - which should be right.....
Genesis3 said:
Are the splash screens just BMPs with the extensions changed?
I've tried several times to make a flash that JUST changes the splash, and what I get simply won't load - it goes to 90% and freezes....... 320x240, BMP, 24 bit color depth - which should be right.....
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No, you have to "cook" the splash screens. In HyperCore there is a script to help you do this. Or the old tried and true way that I've used in the past is from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284006&highlight=splash
But its not just changing the extensions... You have to build the .nb files that then get built into an .nbf file.
Aha! Grabbed the other package... thanks.
BTW, the Hypercore Kitchen is flagged as having a nasty Trojan embedded in it by my antivirus software..... your R4 kit doesn't work with the 1933 kitchen..... it appears to, but doesn't build the image - it looks like there are some missing pieces......
Oh, it also doesn't work with Faria's kitchen..... hmmm.... are there things missing in general?
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Aha! Grabbed the other package... thanks.
BTW, the Hypercore Kitchen is flagged as having a nasty Trojan embedded in it by my antivirus software..... your R4 kit doesn't work with the 1933 kitchen..... it appears to, but doesn't build the image - it looks like there are some missing pieces......
Oh, it also doesn't work with Faria's kitchen..... hmmm.... are there things missing in general?
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Try the following:
Grab the r4 rom...extract the rom to the kitchen of your choice then replace the folders using the r4 kit provided...then replace the mms folder (fix) then tweak.
Uh, what tool do I use to extract the rom?
That one's a new one for me
your roms is very nice and thanks for sharing the pack !!!
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BTW, the Hypercore Kitchen is flagged as having a nasty Trojan embedded in it by my antivirus software..... your R4 kit doesn't work with the 1933 kitchen..... it appears to, but doesn't build the image - it looks like there are some missing pieces......
Oh, it also doesn't work with Faria's kitchen..... hmmm.... are there things missing in general?
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I haven't downloaded the HyperCore Kitchen lately, but there was no Trojan or Virus in it previously (a few months ago). What antivirus software are you running? I know in the past some kitchens (I believe Faria's did this too) were flagged with virus and stuff when they really didn't have them.
As for the 1933 kitchen, why does it now work? Can you give more specifics? Sometimes some of the kitchens just require the os.nb file to be named differently in the ROM folder.
BuildOS appears to run normally but the CreateROM program fails with an error.
I will see if I can figure out what's up with it....
If its just a naming problem that's easy enough to fix.
Genesis3 said:
BuildOS appears to run normally but the CreateROM program fails with an error.
I will see if I can figure out what's up with it....
If its just a naming problem that's easy enough to fix.
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Is the error near the end of task? When CreateROM fails with an error normally this is caused because the amount of extra OEM packages exceed the maxium ROM size. When this occures CreateROM gives an error.
No, it was right up front, but it appears that I found the problem - it was a rename on the original OS file that was required.
It builds now..... I need to sort out the size issues (they're still there) and then play with this .vs. my 1933 custom hack job to see what I prefer.
The only "gotcha" I have open on my 1933 build right now (a mix of V1 and V2 which appears to work very well in general) is that the camera won't record video - there are obviously some DLL problems somewhere, and just stuffing the Camera 3 package in there from some of the other kitchens does not fix it - so its in the base OS somewhere.
dang I been trying to figure this out all day.
I copied the oem and sys folders into the hypercore build directory, put in files that I did not want into the package folder, but I dunno how to build the os from there
Well - my plea to ROM cookers to post their kitchen didn't produce any concrete results, so here's a different question/plea:
What kitchen tools are you using?
I use the HyperCore kitchen downloaded from here (Many thanks Anchillus):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=324682
I follow the process described here (Many thanks Laurentius):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1534193&postcount=47
[EDIT: At the PKGTool stage, I do 'Manual', not 'Automatic', and fix any missing files before continuing]
This was all working great for me for quite some time and let me build custom versions of the ROMs posted here. Nothing too fancy, mostly just adding in Ranju's voice notifications, making sure wktask was present, and removing the odd application that I don't use.
Now, however, this process rarely works, if ever.
For Ranju's ROMs, (at least up to 7.4 - I haven't tried with later), the process works, but the Flash Drive disappears -- annoying, because I like to use it for the browser cache.
For PDAViet ROMs, the extract fails with lots of 'overlap' errors.
For mo3ulla's latest ROM, everything *seems* to work, but the ROM locks up when I flash it (and yes, I have fixed the PP=8MB for it).
My 'test' process is to rebuild the vanilla ROM, btw, with NO changes (decode/extract ROM, extract XIP, build ROM, encode ROM, flash). This used to work 99% of the time, but now rarely works with the newer WM 6.1 ROMs.
I greatly admire all the work the various ROM builders do here, but really want to be able to make those little changes (and maybe learn more so I can at some point add in User Customization, etc, to speed up my CAB installs after upgrade!).
Any suggestions for different/better tools, and/or a better recipe for cooking, would be wonderful!
-PJC
I have looked all over and cannot get an intact SYS (with directory structure and dsm/rgu files in place) from OS version 5.2.20764 .1.4.3 already whipped up for 96 DPI for our Wizards.
Maybe I am looking in the wrong places?!?!?!?
And yes I have tried to "un-cook" a few roms from other devices / forum threads to no avail ... usually cooked ones have "lost" the directory structure and all individual dsm/rgu.
I have been able to reverse engineer one and "back out" all reg changes from package and compared registry entries to other OS versions, but a lot of work and still don't know if I have missed any items. (even though I have successfully cooked with it and not encountered any glitches, ... yet)
Much appreciate it, or if someone can direct me in the right direction.
Thanks
Right I didnt particularly love nay of the roms from other chefs no offence, I am very fussy when it comes to roms. So I decided to try and make my own, I only understand visual kitchens (Im stupid =D) So i decided to use PPCKitchen I did use it to build kaiser roms they worked although slowed down and had 7mb free ram after a day? Anyway I downloaded the Raphael core kitchen files and a couple of builds and when i choose a build and create a name i click ok\next and it begins to load all the package things then says cannot find Raphael_core_2.rar. Well after clicking ok it continues to load and then I am able to select packages after doing this I click build and it says after the Donation popup cannot find \XIP\ folder. I have tried reinstalling and all that any ideas couldnt find any thing on the ppckitchen site so ? Any ideas. Thanks Also does anyone know any other good visual kitchens?
My Raph worked when I did the HERMAN update and files... its the cdma 300 version of the better 800 touch pro????
Try OSKitchen; I'm not sure ppc kitchen is that up to date. You can probably find someone who's uploaded one for the fuze. EVK is pretty easy to use, too.