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Customized Splash Screen success on new ROMs!

The old way to change your 1st splash screen uses the awizard prog or the splash_bmp_to_wizard prog. It was working before on the older ROMs.
Thanx to jesterz, mwiberg & lvsw & others, we now have many new ROMs to choose from. Unfortunately, the above method to change the 1st splash screen no longer works on these new ROMs. It always gives the ItWriteDisk error.
After crawling through the Wizard forums, I discovered they have found a way. Can't really remember the threads (there were several of them). For those who want to change their splash, just download this file: ftp://xda:[email protected]/Wizard/Splash_images/SplashScreenStuff.zip and follow the instructions included to the letter.
Warning: some hex editing is involved.
- all credits to the guys over at the Wizard forum.
PS: to change your 2nd splash, it is a simple matter of saving your image as a 240x320 png file, renaming it as welcomehead.96.png and copying into the windows folder of your device.
Good luck!

Be carefull NOT to use the ROM upgrade util in that zip, it for the Wizard, NOT the prophet.
get it from a Prophet ROM upgrade.
Enjoy !

Splash screen change
Hi, I can confirm this works. I used this download as the base for the splash rom and followed the instructions in the download from the first post.
cheers
P.S. my rom is RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_QTEK_WWE_Ship (G4) with Ext Rom unlocked and writable

compactrom said:
Hi, I can confirm this works. I used this download as the base for the splash rom and followed the instructions in the download from the first post.
cheers
P.S. my rom is RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_QTEK_WWE_Ship (G4) with Ext Rom unlocked and writable
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I have used the same splash logo mentioned above and it works perfectly on my prophet as well...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284006
Could we incorporate the above link method from wizard to prophet??

Jesterz said:
Be carefull NOT to use the ROM upgrade util in that zip, it for the Wizard, NOT the prophet.
get it from a Prophet ROM upgrade.
Enjoy !
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Yes, the upgrade utility in the zip file is for the Wizard. So what I did was to use the upgrade utility for the Prophet instead. Use the G3 or G4 version depending on your device.
There should be the following files:
enterbootloader.exe
nk.nbf (your created splash imge)
romupdateutility.exe (G3 or G4 version depending on your device)
ruugetinfo.exe
ruuresource.dll
Somehow for me, the romupdateutility-novendor doesn't work. So to get the romupdateutility for my device, I extracted it from a full ROM such as RUU-Prophet-G3-AKU2.2-2.20-2.47.21-Jester-b1
Hope this clarifies things a bit

AbuYahya said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284006
Could we incorporate the above link method from wizard to prophet??
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The method in that thread is similar to my 1st post. Maybe the utilities they used are different. All the steps prior to the flash are the same. They are for converting a bmp file to a nb file and then to a nk.nbf to be used for flashing. It should work on the Prophet PROVIDED you use the prophet update utility (not the Wizard's) to flash.

wilson77 said:
I have used the same splash logo mentioned above and it works perfectly on my prophet as well...
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Using that file will give you the HTC black logo. The steps I mentioned will allow you to use any customized image...

Could somebody please post an image of the HTC Black logo to see what it looks like before I try the standard update (i.e. from the FTP server & without using the HEX edit thingie...)?
Thanx!

The Black HTC Logo's
This will ONLY replace both Splash Screens, it will NOT install or change anything else !
1. The White HTC logo will be replaced by a black image (nothing on it)
2. The Second Splash Screen will be replaced by a nice HTC Logo.
Download Here

Jesterz said:
The Black HTC Logo's
This will ONLY replace both Splash Screens, it will NOT install or change anything else !
1. The White HTC logo will be replaced by a black image (nothing on it)
2. The Second Splash Screen will be replaced by a nice HTC Logo.
Download Here
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this will work with a g4 prophet right ?

yes, it works on G4...
W4R_M4ST3R said:
this will work with a g4 prophet right ?
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yes, it works on G4...

Putra said:
So to get the romupdateutility for my device, I extracted it from a full ROM such as RUU-Prophet-G3-AKU2.2-2.20-2.47.21-Jester-b1
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Pardon the newbie question, but how does one extract the RUU (and the other 4 files) from the full ROM? I have Jester's G3 r1 file but it's an exe, not a zip. Is there a site from where I can get the latest Prophet G3 RUU package?

RUU extraction
JimsEvilTwin said:
Pardon the newbie question, but how does one extract the RUU (and the other 4 files) from the full ROM? I have Jester's G3 r1 file but it's an exe, not a zip. Is there a site from where I can get the latest Prophet G3 RUU package?
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Let's see if I remember this correctly:
1) double-click your .exe file -> it should start up the ROM update window as normal.
2) Go to windows/temp folder. You should see the files that the exe file extracted. (if you cannot find it, do a search for *.nbf or one of the other files - the file would be in the same directory). Maybe it is in documents and settings/user/local settings/temp in Win XP. I can't remember exactly as I'm on Vista now.
3) copy the RUU file to a separate folder.
There you have it.... unless I miss something.

You were right, Putra, it was the D&S\...\Temp folder. Thanks!!!

G3 version
a little bit confused: which version I have to use to update the splash screens on my G3? Is there a tool where I can load only the splash screens and it will update the prophet ROM?

Jesterz said:
The Black HTC Logo's
This will ONLY replace both Splash Screens, it will NOT install or change anything else !
1. The White HTC logo will be replaced by a black image (nothing on it)
2. The Second Splash Screen will be replaced by a nice HTC Logo.
Download Here
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This will work on my Prophet G3?
PORTUGUESE_2130926_21309115_20720 PHOPHET ROM (iMATE)
Edit: Yeah it works , thanks Jesterz
/FiShBuRn

The link doesnt seem to work anymore, but I'd like to have it, does anyone want to upload it for me?

Jesterz, i might ask u if u can create a splash screen replacer with this settings:
1. The White HTC logo with black background
2. The Second Splash Screen will be replaced by a nice HTC Logo.
Thanks in advance
/FiShBuRn

JimsEvilTwin said:
Pardon the newbie question, but how does one extract the RUU (and the other 4 files) from the full ROM? I have Jester's G3 r1 file but it's an exe, not a zip. Is there a site from where I can get the latest Prophet G3 RUU package?
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If u have winrar installed on PC, then just right click on any exe, and u will get extract options. Extract to any folder as u want, and get all files inside that exe.

SUCCESS!!! mrram's HTC WMP TodayPlug-in Package for OEM Roms

I have completed a OEM Package for HTC WMP Today Plug-in. Just put it in the OEM folder in cooking. Have yet to figure out how to put in .CAB format PLEASE HELP!!!

can you made a cab file for this plz i dont know how can i cook my rom

Any reason there are two .RGU files, each with the same entries? The same with the .DSM files, however one has a carriage return, the other is empty?
Andy

this doesnt work in the kitchen..

Cool, Been waiting for someone to get this. Seen it on all the new wm6 updates released officially. Hope someone can get this into a cab

ANTC said:
this doesnt work in the kitchen..
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Delete the two files:
Code:
5c302504-0686-11dc-8314-0800200c9a66.rgu
5c302504-0686-11dc-8314-0800200c9a66.dsm
And the build the ROM, this worked for me.
Andy

ADB100 said:
Delete the two files:
Code:
5c302504-0686-11dc-8314-0800200c9a66.rgu
5c302504-0686-11dc-8314-0800200c9a66.dsm
And the build the ROM, this worked for me.
Andy
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IS there anyway of just getting this into a cab install file. I really dont want to try to build a ROM and istall all my programs again

ADB100 said:
Delete the two files:
Code:
5c302504-0686-11dc-8314-0800200c9a66.rgu
5c302504-0686-11dc-8314-0800200c9a66.dsm
And the build the ROM, this worked for me.
Andy
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oh man It worked thanks...wait till me newest release its perfect beside minor details im trying to fix

Anyone have a Today PlugIn for HTC's Audio Manager?

Here is the cab.
Removed the option.xml, the dsm and the rgu files.
Imported the registery settings from the rgu to the cab file.
All the other files reside in the windows folder.
Untested though, but should work
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see my post here for the working version.

the-equinoxe,
NOpe, didnt work for me, it says, The program or setting cannot be installed because it is not digitally signed with a trusted certificate.

thx man
thx now testing on pandora´s rom

will sign the files and remake the cab, standby for the update ..

error instaling "the setup was unssesfull" any ideas why??
g4 cid locked
2 gigs mini sd
ipl/spl 2.26.0001
rom 4.0.0.0 WWE
radio 2.47.11
protocol 4.1.13.24
ext rom faria v5.0

even with signed dll's it is unsuccessfull in installing..
I am missing something here..
WmpPluginToday.dll is the culprit, it doesn't allow to be installed by cab (signed or not.).
FIXED see my post below

well it installed for me butIt's nowhere to be found. ROFL any ideas?

success !!
Just installed my newer version, and it works (after reset of course)
Had to change the "self registering" and the "shared file" flag..
Working version attached.

Nope, it's still saying the same thing to me Equinoxe.

check the first page for the fix.

Madcap180 said:
Nope, it's still saying the same thing to me Equinoxe.
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If you have downloaded the new version, and still get an untrusted error, you should install the following certificate.
unzip, copy to ppc and double click on certificate (on ppc not pc!!)..

CustomRUU for Kaiser

By popular demand I've created HTC Kaiser CustomRUU, it is basically the same as the HTC RUU, but packed in one single exe file and slightly patched to perform a 'task 32' instead of a 'task 28' after flashing an NBH, so it will not format your device if you just flash a radio or a Splash screen.
Note: This CustomRUU will not allow you to flash unsigned files unless you have HardSPL installed, it will not push SSPL.
Instructions as always: Drop the NBH file of your choice in the same folder as CustomRUU and start flashing
Recommended tools for handling NBH files:
NBHextract - Extract contents from NBH files
htc rom tool - Repack NBH files from *.nb files
Enjoy

Oh you tease we are so close to cooking so close just need to figure out the imgfs tools!

will this work in Vista as someone had posted a ruu that works in vista for the Hermes I believe.

I don't know, I don't use Vista. Try it and report if it works or not

It works for Vista!

Thanks

great job pof, keep it going

But it's for the wrong phone :Cry: now we just need this for the Athena...

Sorry for the noob question, but what does this customRUU do? I've already hardSPL'ed my tilt and load the kaiser ROM.

pof said:
By popular demand I've created HTC Kaiser CustomRUU, it is basically the same as the HTC RUU, but packed in one single exe file and slightly patched to perform a 'task 32' instead of a 'task 28' after flashing an NBH, so it will not format your device if you just flash a radio or a Splash screen.
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Do I understand this good (translate in my brains)?
In the original situation with original ROM, when you update the RadioROM the device will format? Strange!

kjones2k1 said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what does this customRUU do? I've already hardSPL'ed my tilt and load the kaiser ROM.
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Re-read the first post. It's there. If you don't understand it, you probably won't be using it so I wouldn't worry about it.
-Mc

Man you are fabulous, great work much appreciated

Hyins said:
Thanks
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Hi friend, is possibile extract your radio rom only?
Thanks in advance, bye

Invalid applciation ?
Hello,
May be obvious ...
Why do I get and invalid pocket pc application when trying to run the kaiserCustomRUU.exe on my kaiser ?
Edit my-stupid-self : it runs from the PC

I am using Duttys 6.1 beta rom and I have flashed my device using KAIS_Radinly_1.64.08.21_CustomRUU and now the device just sits there at the HTC screen. Of course in this state I can't flash the old radio back as it isn't getting into the main part of the OS to sync. I have tried hard resetting and that takes me to the set up pages but then it takes me back to the HTC locked page again.
Is there anyway to get it back?
I am a bit worried that I have bricked it.

yeah guy above me im new here todays my 3rd day but ive picked up a few tips and tricks while STILL trying to unlock my phone "can somebody please help me"
anyway try holding the camera button while soft reseting your phone the tri color screen should pop up the try installing the same rom or different one or you can just Hard spl o something like that PLZ someone correct me if im wrong i did say im new but just tryin to help

Nevermind, please delete this post.

XP SP3?
Has anyone tried flashing on a Windows XP SP3 ?
Tried using any RUU and having a problem whereby it gives the error "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b)"
Is it me or has anyone else had this issue?

mystikal87 said:
Has anyone tried flashing on a Windows XP SP3 ?
Tried using any RUU and having a problem whereby it gives the error "The application failed to initialize properly (0xc000007b)"
Is it me or has anyone else had this issue?
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No problems here flashing with XP Pro SP3 (ENG).

pof said:
By popular demand I've created HTC Kaiser CustomRUU, it is basically the same as the HTC RUU, but packed in one single exe file and slightly patched to perform a 'task 32' instead of a 'task 28' after flashing an NBH, so it will not format your device if you just flash a radio or a Splash screen.
Note: This CustomRUU will not allow you to flash unsigned files unless you have HardSPL installed, it will not push SSPL.
Instructions as always: Drop the NBH file of your choice in the same folder as CustomRUU and start flashing
Recommended tools for handling NBH files:
NBHextract - Extract contents from NBH files
htc rom tool - Repack NBH files from *.nb files
Enjoy
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I am trying to just flash my Radio. I have downloaded KAIS_Radinly_1.65.17.56_CustomRUU and when I try and upgrade my radio it says do you want to update your ROM from 3.14.405.0 to 1.0.0.0. Should I just OK this so it will continue to the Radio Update? I do not want to change my ROM

ATT WM6.1 Official Build Failures

Ok I have taken the official windows mobile 6.1 rom from att and used the kitchen to extract RUU_signed.nbh which was successful in unpacking. I added one Package to oem folder and used kitchen buildos option. Rom was built successfully however when flashed to device it never even boots. More interesting than that is the New RUU_signed.nbh files is actually smaller than the original Ruu_signed.nbh file that was in the Cingular Official 6.1. Anyone with any ideas. Keep in mind that I have successfully built several roms based on the latest official cingular 6.0 rom with out any problems. Has something changed? Do I need a special WM6.1 Kitchen? Please Help me.

first, which kitchen are you using?

the (!!!readmefirst!!!.txt) says kitchen 0.3.

Pampered4Life said:
the (!!!readmefirst!!!.txt) says kitchen 0.3.
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kaiserkitchen?
I would try updating to the latest version just to make sure, then we'll continue

Same situation. Kitchen RAR FIles says KaiserKitchen 1-20-08.rar extract and build succeeds however same scenario as decribed in original post. Strangely enough can use the same kitchen but using the att official wm6.0 rom and works flawlessly. If you would like I am willing to send an invitation for remote assistance via email to you for help?

I doubt it...
but, just out of curiousity, can you attach your one package that you are adding?

Fixed. Forgot I disabled a .net assembly in the configuration. Thanks anyways man.

[MOD] HTC Flashlight, no demo at startup

The HTC Flashlight app isn't bad. It looks fancy at least, and I see it's included in many ROMs, so it must do something better than TorchButton (my other baby).
Anyway, when you start HTC Flashlight, you get that annoying demo you have to wait for before you can use the app. Well, it's annoying to me at least.
Attached in the .zip is a fixed .exe in which the demo is skipped. The rest works like it does normally (light is turned on immediately at the middle setting). Just replace the original .exe with this one. If it's cooked into the ROM, you may not be able to overwrite it. Just put it somewhere else and make a shortcut then.
Btw, you can recognize if you use the modded .exe if you see FlashLight as title, instead of Flashlight (note the capital L).
Have fun.
Update march 7th
The original app can be downloaded from this thread, first post: [CAB] HTC Flashlight
(so after that, overwrite the exe with this one)
Update march 8th
Updated the attached .zip with a signed version of the executable, which prevents problems to run the fixed exe on stock roms and a number of custom roms.
aho77 made an updated cab wish signed version to install the whole thing, can be downloaded from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5817414#post5817414
Also attached is the certificate used to sign the executable. You shouldn't have to install this, but I provided it just in case.

Wow... this is PERFECT!!!! Dankje man!!!

Thanks NetRipper, another annoyance gone...

Thanks!

Hey thanks m8 awesome no annoying demo ^^

when trying to run it says:
the file cannot be trusted, either it is not signed with a truseted certificate or one of its components cannot be found

mmmalas said:
when trying to run it says:
the file cannot be trusted, either it is not signed with a truseted certificate or one of its components cannot be found
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yes! me 2.....

Can you post a cab file?

mmmalas said:
when trying to run it says:
the file cannot be trusted, either it is not signed with a truseted certificate or one of its components cannot be found
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You can ignore that message. Just click 'yes' to continue. (You get that message because the .exe was modified, and that's correct.)
If you want to get rid of that message forever, run this cab:
http://www.netripper.com/raphael/Default_Signed_DisableSecurity.CAB
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Can you post a cab file?
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Not much point in that I think. This is just a hack for an existing app. You replace the .exe with this one. If I were to cab this, I'd have to provide the full app. I think there's like 3 dlls besides the exe normally.
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Here's you can download the original cab from, I'll add that to first post too: [CAB] HTC Flashlight (after installing that, overwrite with exe in first post)

Strange...I can't get it to run too.
I get the same error message (cannot be opened, not signed with trusted cert, component missing.) Installed the cab you provided, reset, but still the same msg. Running as standalone or copied to windows folder, same result. On official ROM 1.66 WWE.

NetRipper said:
You can ignore that message. Just click 'yes' to continue. (You get that message because the .exe was modified, and that's correct.)
If you want to get rid of that message forever, run this cab:
http://www.netripper.com/raphael/Default_Signed_DisableSecurity.CAB
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That message always appears and I am never given the option to run the exe. it always quit. installing the cab to disable the security message didn't make any difference. I wonder if it is because of my stock 1.66 ROM Asia or Resco explorer to unzip the file.
Please help.
Thanks,
Kurni

The mod should be great, but doesn't work for me neither.

I have the same problem as a above... there isn't such a option as a "YES" to continue it closed also i have installed the cab but no luck ... any idea?

Ahhh...fantastic, thanks for this!
Wondered when someone would fix this

Nice,
I will try it now.

alex fung said:
The mod should be great, but doesn't work for me neither.
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miroalex said:
I have the same problem as a above... there isn't such a option as a "YES" to continue it closed also i have installed the cab but no luck ... any idea?
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Kurni said:
That message always appears and I am never given the option to run the exe. it always quit. installing the cab to disable the security message didn't make any difference. I wonder if it is because of my stock 1.66 ROM Asia or Resco explorer to unzip the file.
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I don't know why it's not working for you guys. Two of you reported to be using stock rom's. I've only tested this on energyrom which has htc flashlight cooked in. Maybe that's the problem.
Did the original htc flashlight app work for you guys before you tried using the patched one?
And just a short in the dark, try installing this cab with developer certificates (might need soft reset afterwards):
http://www.netripper.com/raphael/SdkCerts.cab

do I have to install this exe by itself,
or should it go where the original app was installed?
this could be the reason

Well, you overwrite the original exe with this one, or you at least place it in the same dir with a different name.

same issue here using miri 6.5 v5.0 which has flashlight cooked in.

NetRipper said:
I don't know why it's not working for you guys. Two of you reported to be using stock rom's. I've only tested this on energyrom which has htc flashlight cooked in. Maybe that's the problem.
Did the original htc flashlight app work for you guys before you tried using the patched one?
And just a short in the dark, try installing this cab with developer certificates (might need soft reset afterwards):
http://www.netripper.com/raphael/SdkCerts.cab
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The original one works, but the patched exe doesn't.
On stock 1.66 asia WWE rom...wonder what's the problem.
And the original exe is in the Windows directory, replace or renamed gives the same problem.