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This Thread is basically based on a thread I posted on a German forum. Anyway, it is as useful in English as it is in German
1.) Edit TouchFlo3D application links
SSMaPa also works flawlessly with the Touch Pro – Right now, it does not allow to edit the additional links on TF3D-landscape (tasks, notes, favorites)
2.) TouchFlo3D / WM Tweaks
Due to the amount of tweaks, I will not list them separately. Instead I advise you to use the three applications below to edit and tweak TouchFlo3D and the WindowsMobile OS. Before using these tools, I highly recommend to do a backup of your system.
DiamondTweak 0.5 100% compatible with the TouchPro
TF3D Config A nice application to edit TF3D easily. It also provides some tweaks. I do not recommend this tool anymore since it does not offer anything in addition to DiamondTweaks 0.5 or Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2. Anyway, it allows to tweak some things a bit easier…
Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2 If you want it all, go for this application. I offeres a vast amount of tweaks not only regarding TF3D but the whole WM system. Due to the affinity of the developer to the Touch Diamond/Touch Pro, you will have a very complete tool at hand to tweak almost everything possible. Anyway, if you are not experienced with WM or if you have no clue what it means, do not touch it…
.NET Compact Framework 3.5 has to be installed in order to use Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2
Supplement: If you like you can „enhance” ACT 3.2 with this file (Original-Thread) in order to be able to tweak the SmartTouch-Wheel function and LED-notifications. Just install it on your device, it seamlessly integrated into ACT 3.2.
(All of these tools can be used on one device. However, in order to avoid interference, do a soft reset after using one tool to tweak registry entries.)
List of tweaks offered by these tools:
- Edit sensitivity of the touch display
For maximal sensitivity (lowest pressure):
Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2 --> HTC Touch Flo
Change "Pressure threshold" to 41 and "Finger Pressure" to 18.
- Performance-Tweaks, which enhance the overall and the TF3D performance
- Editing of LED-notification (duration and behavior)
- Tweaking of power management
- Connection settings for LAN, WLAN, BT, GSM/3G, internet and
- Telephone settings
- Email/SMS settings
e.g. threaded SMS can be turned of via ACT3.2: "Messaging-->Threaded SMS" enable or disable
- Calendar settings
- Stadard paths
- HTC-applications/Tools
- Editing of TF3D
ACT3.2 gives advices for some of the settings. If you have questions about the offered tweaks, do not hesitate and ask. Anyway, most of them are pretty much self-explanatory.
3.) Avoiding unwanted cancelation of background applications
In order to improve memory management, the Touch Pro – by default – tries to remain a certain amount of free memory. Once a certain “memory threshold” is reached, the task manager will start to cancel applications that are moved to the background. This might be desirable if you need a lot of free resources for applications that depend heavily on huge amounts of memory but it is a pain in the a… if you want to run a few applications simultaneously (e.g. Google Maps, to find your path, and Opera, to look up a location). So if you know how to use your PPC, you basically do not want this to happen. To avoid it, do the following:
Code:
Registry Path: HKCU\Software\HTC\Task Manager
EnableAutoKill=1
MemoryThreshold
Change “EnableAutoKill” to “0” and/or change the “memorythreshold” to 20MB (listed in bytes).
Be aware that changing these settings might cause the system to report “out of memory”-status more often. (I haven’t had that problem by now)
3.b) Performance Tweaks – Improved memory handling for background applications
Use Advanced Configuration Tool 3.2 and change:
a) Change File system cache to 8MB.
b) Change file system filter cache to 131072.
c) Change Glyph cache to 32KB.
4.) Battery icon with percentage / Improved Task bar icons
{
"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"
}
Original-Thread – I recommend the CAB-file form this thread
5.) Use SmartTouch Wheel for scrolling
Very good guide how to do it
6.) Add Call-history to TF3D
Use ACT3.2 to do it: Menu->More Settings->TouchFlo3D "CallHistory" auswählen
(do not use a cab file)
7.) Add custom city to the weather panel
8.) Klaxon – alarm clock with G-sensor support
Best alarm application for your Touch Pro available. Great “diamond” user interface, very good touch control (developer’s website)
9.) G-tool to you’re your Touch Pro
Due to the way it locks your pro (turning the device in your hand) I only partially support this application. The Touch Pro is bound to slip out of your hand at one point or another using this gesture.
10.) Edit your T9 library
Slide out the hardware keyboard and press Fn+Space. Choose "T9 My Words" .
11.) Nice Wallpaper Thread
12.) Use TF3D and "Today Screen" simultaneously with Second Today
This tool allows you to use TF3D and the Today Screen at the same time. I recommend editing the soft keys on your TF3D home panel when using this tweak: Edit Softkeys in TF3D (Manila)
13.) Nice “diamond” style calculator
14.) Vibration feedback while typing
This application is still under development. I have not tested it on my own. Anyway, there are some very positive reports out there…
15.) Installation of Backup Software
Your HTC Touch Pro comes with a full featured backup software called SpriteBackup. You can find it on the installation CD that comes with your PRO.
16.) disable ClearType
This slightly enhances performance:
Start->Settings->System->Screen->ClearType
17.) Automated selection of SIP depending on your stylus’ location
Original-Thread
The thread is pretty much self-explanatory. This is a „must have“ for every PPC enthusiast. For some “old-school” applications and e-books/databases it is very much desirable to have the default WindowsCE keyboard as input method one you use the stylus. Honestly, I think the stylus simply works best with the Windows CE keyboard.
18.) Transparent Clock
Original Thread
This clock-mod displays the tiles of the clock as transparent and the numbers solid. Very nice
Simply download the CAB, install and perfom a soft-reset.
19.) Turn of Task Manager
Although I think the HTC Task Manager is doing a great job, some might prefer a third party tool. In order to trun of the Task Manager, do the following:
a) Start->Settings->System->Task-Manager
b) Click on the "Buttons"-tab and unselect everything.
c) Edit Registry-entry: HKCU->Software->HTC->TaskManager – set Value "Enable" to “0”
d) soft-reset
20.)Always start Audio-Booster after a soft-reset even without headset
This does not work 100% but is the closest as I can get it at the moment.
In order to make the attached script work, download the MortScript from here
Attached you will find two scripts within „audiobooster_scripts.zip“:
1.) AudioBooster_autoclose.mscr
This script changes the registry entry for headset to be attached and closes the Audio-Booster once it started (applies the settings which remain after closing the app).
2.) AudioBooster_remain.mscr
This file does not close the Audio-Booster but remains it open. I recommend to make Audio-Booster an exclusive application in order to avoid its appearance within the Task-Manager.
In order to make all this work, you need to move either script into the autostart-folder within the windows-folder on your PPC.
21.) Samsung Omnia 3D video drivers - Performance Tweak!
Mixed reports about TF3D Performance and overall performance improvements using the drivers from this Original Thread. I have the impression everything runs a bit smoother with these drivers on my Touch Pro. Try at your own risk…
22.) Change Keyboard language
Here you will find a detail description how to change the whole input language on your Touch Pro including word completion.
23.) Update Google Maps
If you are using Google Maps constantly you might want to update to the latest version. It provides better favorite management, better VGA support (with a neat VGA icon) and more improvements. The next installment which will arrive soon on WM systems – hopefully – even adds StreetView and Walking-Mode.
The latest CAB-file can be found here (Quelle)
24.) GPS Tweaking
Original Thread
In order to improve GPS performance, do the following:
A. With Advanced config 3.2 :
1. disable A-GPS
2. disable GPS logging
3. logfile name must be empty
4. old logfile name must be empty
5. maximum size of logfile must be 0
6 delete the files : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt and \windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
7. it seems that if TomTom is installed on a fast microSD decrease the lag(have to test to be sure)
With those changes car usage will be quite perfect
B. Then edit registry with TotalCommander http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.cab
Under: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\
- Drivers\GpsOneDevice\PollInterval -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Drivers\InputBufferSize -> 512 (default is 4096)
- Drivers\OutputBufferSize -> 512 (default is 4096)
- Drivers\SleepOnNoData -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Multiplexer\MaxBufferSize -> 512 (by default not present, you have to create it)
These two major tweaks should enhance GPS lock - they do not have any influence on the GPS lag.
The best HTC Touch Diamond/Pro community can be found here:
HTC Touch Pro (Raphael) on XDA-Developers HTC Touch Diamond on XDA-Developers (recommended especially because of its applications, themes and support)
I hope you enjoy these tweaks since they vastly improve your HTC Touch Pro experience.
Always make a backup before changing vital system settings or installing unknown software.
I will include more tweaks as they become aware to me...
Make my sticky
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Feel like adding these to the wiki??
mrvanx said:
Feel like adding these to the wiki??
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If you do not mind if I almost only copy and pase?
diamond tweak is not 100% compatible. for example look to the browser string...
omnia pro drivers are already in the touch pro os. so no need for "tweaking" it with old/unstable drivers.
but anyway, thanks for this list.
ahorn said:
diamond tweak is not 100% compatible. for example look to the browser string...
omnia pro drivers are already in the touch pro os. so no need for "tweaking" it with old/unstable drivers.
but anyway, thanks for this list.
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How can you prove that the driver is already in the touch pro? i noticed that the TFL3D is smoother now with the Omnia driver (the one mentioned above) installed
mataempat said:
How can you prove that the driver is already in the touch pro? i noticed that the TFL3D is smoother now with the Omnia driver (the one mentioned above) installed
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The 3D may be smoother however you can get this effect by tweaking your cache settings...there is definatly a D3D driver already in the Raphael.
+1 for adding it to the wiki
But it might be nice to keep this thread rolling for updates and troubleshooting problems any people are having.
Edit: Can we also make a note for disabling ClearType in landscape? I saw no less than 3 separate threads today with users wondering where there text/menus went. It's not a "tweak" per-se, but the option is in there in AC3.2, so if people tweaking their Raphaels they should know that the option doesn't work as expected.
maybe even make a sticky for this thread
Very nice thread indeed...
May I ask why the audiobooster part is not 100% as mentioned in the 1st post?
I didn't find any probs with it yet...
I just hate the headset volume during calls and the loudspeaker volume so does all of you.
Keep'em coming n thanks
fireblade63 said:
Very nice thread indeed...
May I ask why the audiobooster part is not 100% as mentioned in the 1st post?
I didn't find any probs with it yet...
I just hate the headset volume during calls and the loudspeaker volume so does all of you.
Keep'em coming n thanks
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If you keep the audio booster running in the back, you will be notified once you remove the headset from the Pro that audio booster only works when the headset is connected. But as far as I noticed, once the audiobooster is running and gets terminated, the audiosettings remain the same way you set them up... right? At least that's what I noticed.
Does anyone have a clue how to make the volume control a bit more sensitive via hardware buttons? Right now it takes only 5 steps to set it from low to high. However, if you touch the volume bar, you can actually set it up very precisely. I want to be able to do this with the hardware buttons as well... Anyone with a clue?
awesome thread mate
Correction?
16.) disable ClearType
This slightly enhances performance:
Start->Settings->System->Screen->ClearType
Mitch92uK said:
awesome thread mate
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Thank you!
I hope someone makes it sticky
KuroiOni said:
Correction?
16.) disable ClearType
This slightly enhances performance:
Start->Settings->System->Screen->ClearType
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Will do! I translated it from my German Thread on a German forum
there's a another tweak thread in this forum for a long while, too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413562
wasnt set sticky, so i guess this thread here will be never, too. calling for sticky would be useless in my opinion.
to the omnia 3d drivers: can someone please post his benchmarks (like pocket sandra or similar) with original and omnia 3d drivers please? just to say the device runs smoother is not a proven appointment. and of course there are other threads to this omnia thing where you can find more information about this "tweak".
to the cleartype landscape mode: htc devs know about this and i guess, it will be fixed in later roms by htc.
and again, this list here is great. but for real, all the performance tweaks did sujective 1% more performance to my device. i got rom 1.90.407.4 GER.
I tried the omnia drivers and it totally wrecked my system. The phone will freeze as TouchFlo3D is loading.
Had to do a hard reset and restore operation using Sprite Backup. Hopefully everything is fine.
Jorlin said:
24.) GPS Tweaking
Original Thread
In order to improve GPS performance, do the following:
A. With Advanced config 3.2 :
1. disable A-GPS
2. disable GPS logging
3. logfile name must be empty
4. old logfile name must be empty
5. maximum size of logfile must be 0
6 delete the files : \windows\GPSLogFile.txt and \windows\GPSLogFileBack.txt
7. it seems that if TomTom is installed on a fast microSD decrease the lag(have to test to be sure)
With those changes car usage will be quite perfect
B. Then edit registry with TotalCommander http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.cab
Under: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver\
- Drivers\GpsOneDevice\PollInterval -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Drivers\InputBufferSize -> 512 (default is 4096)
- Drivers\OutputBufferSize -> 512 (default is 4096)
- Drivers\SleepOnNoData -> 100 (default is 1000)
- Multiplexer\MaxBufferSize -> 512 (by default not present, you have to create it)
These two major tweaks should enhance GPS lock - they do not have any influence on the GPS lag.
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Anyone tested that? Does it really helps much?
Update: Sorry. found that there's a link discussing this.
Bare WM 6.5 23034 Cooked ROM with unnecessary items removed.
Version 2 of this ROM is available in post #4 below. If you are not familiar with this ROM please read the description in post 1, and the "Tips" and "Known Issues" section in post #2 and #3 before proceeding to download the ROM from post #4.
UPDATED on Aug 29, 2009 - 4:00pm US Central Time
Starting with with September 10, 2009 I have decided to consolidate Bare WM 6.5 builds into only one (1) thread. I suggest you subscribe to the following thread to be kept abreast of future updates:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4469872&postcount=1
This ROM follows the same principles as the very popular Bare WM 6.5 23009 ROM which I posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547754
and the Bare WM 6.5 23028 ROM posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550256
It was cooked with the osKitchen (by OndraSter) which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=540704
The ROM follows the principle of getting rid of unnecessary items in the Windows Mobile 6.5 source files in order to make as much RAM available on my Kaiser as possible after the installation of WM 6.5. However I didn't want to 'cripple' features that I needed/wanted to have installed.
The result is a ROM that uses about 32 MB of RAM while the Kaiser is idle (and before you install your own applications). That means that you will have close to 70MB of free RAM with this cooked ROM. The size of the cooked ROM flash image (the NBH file) is: 51 MB, leaving 154 MB of storage space available on the Kaiser.
What I may consider 'unnecessary files' may not be considered the same by others. Therefore I am listing the WM 6.5 items that I removed so that you can determine if this cooked ROM fits your needs. I am also enclosing a folder titled "XXXX- Kitchen Removed Sources.zip" which will show you EXACTLY what was removed. If you miss one of the removed items, simply move it back (to the same directory) and cook a ROM.
** General overview of what was removed:
- All of the non-essential OEM and EXT applications which normally ship with "Os Kitchen". I left only the OEM and EXT items which I found to be necessary for the normal operation of the ROM on the Kaiser. If through your own testing you find that one or more are unnecessary please let me know (as I would want to get rid of it as well!)
- Ringtones and other sound files which are not necessary for the normal operation of the ROM (if you miss one or more of those files you can easily put them in an SD card and access them from there)
- All files (CPR, Images, etc.) that relate to a resolution that is not supported by the Kaiser.
- The 'Calculator' application because there is plenty of great calculators for WM PPC out there, and I don't like to have software duplication.
- All "Windows Live" related stuff, because I don't use it.
- All 'games' that come with WM 6.5 because I don't use them, and there is much better games in the marketplace.
- IPSEC related files because I don't use that type of 'virtual tunnel'.
- LiveSearch because I prefer Google.
- Unnecessary Mobile Office templates
- Remote Desktop (because I don't use that software. I prefer RDM+, which I install separately...not in the ROM)
- Task Manager (because I prefer to install Advanced Task Manager...separately, not in the ROM)
- Skybox (because I don't use Microsoft 'My Phone' and related services.)
- Skymarket (because I don't need a software store on my phone)
- All Themes except for 'Classic Blue' (because I prefer to install my own themes...separately, not in the ROM)
- VOIP (because no VOIP application comes with WM 6.5, and VOIP applications like Skype work without these files. So they seem to be a waste of space. If anybody disagrees and can explain the purpose of those files please let me know.)
- Welcome Center (Because I am experienced enough with WM 6.5 that I don't need somebody to guide me)
- All Windows Mobile Widgets (because I prefer to install my own ....separately not in the ROM).
- Zip viewer (because I prefer to install my own compression/decompression software)
- Microsoft Auto Data Configuration (before I don't need MS to configure my data. I do that manually).
- Lock Screen Media player icons and images (because that feature of WM 6.5 has not been enabled by Microsoft yet)
- Time Bomb removed. You can enjoy this ROM for as long as you like.
*****
In addition to the file removals that I describe above, I made a few changes which apply to BOTH Chocolate and Vanilla Flavors of the ROM.
- I changed the boot screen back to the original HTC screen that says "smart mobility"
- I changed the animation screen back to the original HTC screen that has an animated HTC logo
- I changed the boot up sound to one that uses aprox 100K
- I changed the Windows start up screen to that of Windows Mobile 7
- I added software to fix the animation start up sound (which didn't work in the original build)
- I added software to fix the animation boot up screen (which was mixed with some other stuff that I removed)
- I added a registry entry that changes the default skin on Windows Media Player to Diamond Portrait.
- I added code to install 'Random Access' in the Contacts Screen. (allows quick access to people by clicking letter on the right margin)
- I added code to change the Start menu to a single column vertical list. I consider that MUCH more useful than the hexagon grid.
- I added a registry entry to remove the 'tap time' that is required when selecting items in WM 6.5 folders.
- I added a registry entry to allow two way phone conversations to be recorded with any 3rd party software.
- I added a registry entry to display 'Recording' in the phone menu (shows up in the menu only during a call)
- I fixed the Windows Start, X, OK buttons on the bottom toolbar (because Microsoft used the wrong size).
- I fixed the lock screen background wallpaper alignment.
- I changed the lock screen layout so that the scroll button is at the bottom and the time/appointment at the top.
- In addition the "Chocolate" flavor has these changes:
- Replaced the battery indicator for one that shows the percentage remaining (in increments of 10%), and changes color (White/Orange/Red) depending on the amount of battery remaining.
- Added Advanced Task Manager
- Replaced regular Comm Manager with a 6 item Comm Manager to replace the 3 item one that comes standard with WM 6.5
Screen shots of the "Chocolate" flavor are here:
{
"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"
}
Screen shots of the "Vanilla" flavor are here:
Coming Soon!
NOTE: For those who do not like the Chocolate or Vanilla flavors, I am making available the source files so that you can make any necessary changes to suit your taste. All my changes are in the EXT folder and are clearly labeled with "-PW" after the folder name. So you can choose to keep them or remove them based on your personal needs.
And here is an Spb Benchmark test on a fresh copy of this ROM. I don't know if this type of tests are trustworthy, and I have no benchmark to compare it with. All I can say is that the OS feels very fast and responsive. Don't base yourself on the benchmark. Try it and see if it works for you. It does for me.
Here are the files:
a)You can download the "Vanilla" flavored cooked ROM (which is ready to be flashed directly on your device) from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/127149737/b7ce67aa/WM_65_-_build_23034_ROM_-_Vanilla.html
b) You can download the "Chocolate" flavored cooked ROM (which is ready to be flashed directly to your device) from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/127133110/c28cd04d/WM_65_build_23034_ROM_-_Chocolate.html
c) You can download the OEM, SYS, EXT, MSXIPKERNEL, and Bootup and Windows & "Bootup Start up Screens" folders (which have been purged of unnecessary items), and replace the respective folders that are in the "sources" directory of osKitchen from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/127154049/d5723b82/WM_65_-_build_23034_-_Sources.html
d) You can download the "Vanilla" flavor osKitchen configuration file (which you MUST use in combination with the OEM, SYS, EXT folders shown in item "c" to cook your ROM in osKitchen) here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/1271497...-_Vanilla_Configuration_File_-_osKitchen.html
e) You can download the "Chocolate" flavor osKitchen configuration file (which you MUST use in combination with the OEM, SYS, EXT folders shown in item "c" to cook your ROM in osKitchen) here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/1271497...Chocolate_Configuration_File_-_osKitchen.html
f) You can download the 'removed' OEM, SYS, and EXT folders (which you can use to verify what I removed....or to move back something that I removed but that you want) here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/127157218/ce3384d1/WM_65_-_build_23034_-_Removed_Sources.html
Enjoy!
IMPORTANT: The only thing that I ask in return for my contribution is that if you find more space savings you share them with me. I left several items in the OEM and EXT folders because I know for a fact that some of those items ARE needed for the correct functioning of critical features such as movie file playback. However some of those items may not be necessary. If you find out that they are not necessary, or you find other files in the SYS folder that could be removed without affecting performance, please let me know by posting a message on this thread.
Tips:
- After the ROM loads, go to phone settings (Start-Settings-Personal-Phone) and in the "Phone" tab select the Ring Type that you want to use. You can put Ringtones in any folder of your Kaiser and they will appear in the "Ring Type" pull down menu. I put them on external storage (SD Card) under a directory called "My Ringtones".
- Missing MMS Options. Standard Builds of WM 6.5 DO NOT come with MMS. To get MMS read other threads such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=500869.
- HTC Task Manager missing. The source files do not have the HTC task manager and I don't like it anyway; so I purposely didn't install it. If you want the HTC task manager please install it on your own, or cook your own version of my ROM.
- OEM/EXT folders - If you cook your own ROM using my files, you will be able to identify what OEM/EXT packages were added by me, because I follow each package with "-PW". Packages that do not have "-PW" came with the osKitchen, and they appear to be necessary for the proper functioning of the ROM, but I am unable to provide an explanation since I didn't put them together. Contact OndraSter (the maker of osKitchen) in case you have a question about an OEM/EXT package that do not have "-PW" after it.
- Aligning Screen - After you install the new ROM, remember to align the screen. You can do that here: Start - Settings - System - Screen and align your screen from there.
- SIM Manager - Left out on purpose. If you want one, read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...2&postcount=79
- Missing 'owner information' in settings / personal. (ONLY applies to version 1 of this ROM. I have fixed this in version 2 of the ROM). This application was disabled by Microsoft, but fortunately you can enable it with a simply registry trick. Enabling this is critical as many 3rd party applications won't register properly without the owner information.
Remove the "Redirect" value in the following registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Owner]
- Missing 'Input' in settings / personal. - This application was disabled by Microsoft, but you can enable it with a simply registry trick.
Remove the "Redirect" value in the following registry key:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Input]
- Migrating all your programs and settings - To migrate all your programs and settings use spb backup 2.0.2. Just make a backup of your Kaiser just before upgrading to this new build of WM 6.5, and after you install the ROM go to the place where you saved the backup and execute the file. Soon after you execute the backup file spb Backup will tell you that your ROM doesn't match and suggest that you use the "upgrade ROM" feature. Do it. If the restoration gets 'stuck' don't worry, it is normal. Just soft reboot your device and execute the same backup executable. This time it WILL finish. That's it. WARNING - DO NOT include Resco Keyboard Pro in the restoration. Resco keyboard is incompatible with build 23034 of WM 6.5 (see 'Known issues) below.
Disable Magnifying Glass - (ONLY applies to version 1 of this ROM. I have fixed this in version 2 of the ROM). If you find the new magnifying glass annoying (it pops up every time you double click) you can disable it with the following registry entry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\MAGNIFIER]
"Enable"=dword:0
- Lock Screen (ONLY applies to version 1 of this ROM. I have fixed this in version 2 of the ROM). - If one receives more than 2 notifications the slide buttons for SMS, VoiceMail, Missed Call, and/or Email overlap with the main unlock button. To solve this issue you need to install a new lock screen layout file (cpr file). This issue is solved in version 2, so I suggest you upgrade; or if you know how to replace the lock screen cpr file download the source files for version 2 and replace the file in your PPC. This is for advanced users so I won't explain how to do it. You either know it, or you should upgrade the whole ROM.
Known Issues:
- Small Fonts get blurry on Titanium / Today Screen, and sometimes images on Today Screen plug-ins (such as Artesea Twmr 6.5r) get distorted. - This issue has been confirmed by other people cooking WM 6.5 23028 regardless of the cook or kitchen used. It seems to be an issue related to the Microsoft code, and I am unable to fix it. ---> Applies to both version 1 and 2
- Dialog boxes of WM 6.5 have an unfinished selection circle as stated by me in the following post (picture also available) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4385259&postcount=434 ---> Applies to both version 1 and 2
- Sashimi 8.0 Auto function doesn't seem to be able to select the storage card during the auto install process of cabs, which results in all software being installed on the main memory of the Kaiser. This is provably related to the 'under the hood' changes that Microsoft incorporated in this build ---> Applies to both version 1 and 2
- spb Keyboard Pro 5.22 - This new build of WM 6.5 is NOT compatible with spb Keyboard Pro v. 5.22. The installation seems to go OK, the logo on the toolbar changes to the spb keyboard logo, etc. However the keyboard can not be opened and other windows mobile 6.5 build 23034 applications stop working such as file manager. ---> Applies to both version 1 and 2
Version 2 - Bare WM 6.5 build 23034 ROM:
Version 2 of this ROM fixes some of the bugs that were reported earlier. You can find out what was fixed by reading the "Tips" and "Known Issues" portions of this thread.
In addition to fixing the issues documented there, I have made the following changes:
- Removed "Advanced Task Manager" from the Chocolate version (the vanilla version never had it), because the new task manager that comes with this build of WM is very good. This also offers you the possibility to add a task manager that fits more with your taste (in case you don't like the one that comes with this build of WM 6.5)
- Reduced the size of the battery indicator that I include with the chocolate version (the Vanilla version never had it). Now it only uses about 11 KB instead of almost 500k before. Since that program is running all the time, this improvement alone saves almost 1/2 MB in RAM usage on version 2 of this ROM. The functionality remains the same It shows the percentage remaining (in increments of 10%) above the graphical depiction of the battery, and changes color (White/Orange/Red) depending on the amount of battery remaining. I have tried many other battery indicators (including some that have the percentage inside the battery) and this is the one I like most.
- Replaced the Start Menu button with a color version instead of the white one that I included with version 1. Below I am enclosing a screen shot so that you can see what it looks like. The rest of the ROM looks exactly like it is depicted in version 1 above (except for the advanced task manager which was removed from all flavors of the ROM).
a)You can download the "Vanilla" flavored cooked ROM (which is ready to be flashed directly on your device) from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/128702454/784b9dfa/WM_65_-_build_23034_ROM_-_Vanilla_v2.html
b) You can download the "Chocolate" flavored cooked ROM (which is ready to be flashed directly to your device) from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/128708432/a8cf7f2d/WM_65_-_build_23034_ROM_-_Chocolate_v2.html
c) You can download the OEM, SYS, EXT, MSXIPKERNEL, and Bootup and Windows & "Bootup Start up Screens" folders (which have been purged of unnecessary items), and replace the respective folders that are in the "sources" directory of osKitchen from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/128693739/2c162e29/WM_65_-_build_23034_-_Sources_v2.html
d) You can download the "Vanilla" flavor osKitchen configuration file (which you MUST use in combination with the OEM, SYS, EXT folders shown in item "c" to cook your ROM in osKitchen) here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/1286966...anilla_Configuration_File_-_osKitchen_v2.html
e) You can download the "Chocolate" flavor osKitchen configuration file (which you MUST use in combination with the OEM, SYS, EXT folders shown in item "c" to cook your ROM in osKitchen) here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/1286966...colate_Configuration_File_-_osKitchen_v2.html
f) You can download the 'removed' OEM, SYS, and EXT folders (which you can use to verify what I removed....or to move back something that I removed but that you want) here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/128696630/63d60c88/WM_65_-_build_23034_-_Removed_Sources_v2.html
Eagerly Awaiting
Waiting to try this rom, since it has so much available RAM and ROM.
thank you
Thank you for this ROM and moreover for your PM. The reason I am waiting to try this ROM is cause, after having tried all the ROMS, have noticed there always is some stuff I do not need. Tried cooking, but unable to make much progress. Have always wanted a ROM without windows live messenger, windows search, skybox and all that windows crap.
Just a suggestion, though, if you could include the other battery icon, the one in which the percentage shows inside the battery. Only a suggestion though, which you could consider. The percentage figure is a little larger and so easier to read. Am attaching the cab.
Also, there is this new MOTO today screen, have you tried that?
Am downloading your ROM now, will post comments, if any.
Thank you once again.
francis_fds said:
Just a suggestion, though, if you could include the other battery icon, the one in which the percentage shows inside the battery.
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I like the idea of having a battery meter that has the percentage inside. However I like the fact that my current choice changes to orange when it reaches about 40%, and to red when it reaches 20%. Can you point me to the source page where you got the cab file you sent me to see if they have the one that is white until it reaches 40%, then orange until it reaches 20% and then red?
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Also, there is this new MOTO today screen, have you tried that?
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I have never heard of the MOTO screen. Can you point me to it so that I can check it out? I have to say that I am quite happy with Titanium, so the MOTO screen would have to be darn good for me to consider it.
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mortifying,
I posted this new ROM only today. So if you had problems with a ROM last night, then it must have been some other ROM and not mine.
This ROM works well as long as you do not try to restore your settings from previous ROM using spb backup. For some reason the "rom upgrade" feature of spb backup doesn't seem to be possible with 23034; I guess Microsoft changed a lot of the registry entries.
If you restore your settings with spb backup you will experience erratic behavior with 23034; but it has nothing to do with the 23034; it has to do with the restoration process which messes up the registry entries.
moto home screen is quite good the only draw back is the ram it consumes, about 17mb, so ya its pretty and all but thats alot of ram
siulmagic said:
moto home screen is quite good the only draw back is the ram it consumes, about 17mb, so ya its pretty and all but thats alot of ram
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That's a no starter for me. I cooked these Bare ROMs because I want to maximize RAM and get rid of stuff I consider 'junk'; so using 17 MB for a Start Up screen is out of the question for me. Back in the WM 6.1 days I used spb shell 3.01, and I liked it; but the Titanium screen is quite powerful when used with plugins and I am quite satisfied by it. In combination with my modified start menu it fulfills all my needs. The only thing I don't like about the Titanium (today screen) is that the small fonts get a bit blurry over time.
btw i think you misunderstood me XD, moto home is a replacement for titanium, not a home screen image, if thats what you think im referring too
francis_fds said:
Just a suggestion, though, if you could include the other battery icon, the one in which the percentage shows inside the battery. Only a suggestion though, which you could consider. The percentage figure is a little larger and so easier to read. Am attaching the cab.
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I looked at your your battery meter suggestion and I like the idea of having the percentage inside the battery but your proposal uses a dll file which is inefficient, as it has a bunch of icons that do not pertain to the battery meter.
I found another battery meter with the percentage inside the battery where the dll is only 50K (instead of 1174K), so I am going to consider using that one; but before I roll it out I will have to edit the icons so that from 40% to 20% the icons are orange, and then from 20% to 0% red. I like that visual clue.
siulmagic said:
btw i think you misunderstood me XD, moto home is a replacement for titanium, not a home screen image, if thats what you think im referring too
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Isn't spb shell also a titanium replacement? Anyway, regardless of whether it replaces or sits on top of titanium there is no way I am going to install something that consumes 50% of what the whole operating system consumes when it is on idle.
well its just like m2d, regardless i was just answering your question about you not knowing what moto screen did or what it was, and now you do =)
siulmagic said:
well its just like m2d, regardless i was just answering your question about you not knowing what moto screen did or what it was, and now you do =)
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Yes, thank you for the explanation.
Hi Witschey, thanks for this new ROM.
Maybe a noobs question, but anyway, is it time bombed?
-I fixed the Windows Start, X, OK buttons on the bottom toolbar (because Microsoft used the wrong size).
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hey witschey,
Can you explaine how you fixed this? I am intereseted in using this fix in another ROM.
agh1701 said:
hey witschey,
Can you explain how you fixed this? I am intereseted in using this fix in another ROM.
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Sure, you can find the answer to your question in a post that I made some days ago. Here is a direct link to that post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4383803&postcount=430
mvmpy said:
Hi Witschey, thanks for this new ROM.
Maybe a noobs question, but anyway, is it time bombed?
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The time bomb was removed. So you can enjoy this ROM for as long as you want.
hello everyone! I wander how to unlock values in “Power settings” applet. For example I would like to have 20 sec. of backlight and suspend device after 30 sec. Now I can choose only between 10 – 30 sec. of backlight and 1+ min. of suspend.
You can do it in the registry. Check these settings:
Code:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\BackLight]
"BatteryTimeout"=dword:00000014
That's your 20 seconds to dim (14 in hex; 20 in decimal). Here's the timeout settings:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\Timeouts]
"BattSuspendTimeoutSave"=dword:0000001e
"BattSuspendTimeout"=dword:0000001e
Tanks allot, it’s really works! But if somebody know how to edit the entire Power applet to have a choice in part of selection between 10 sec to 1 min with 10 sec step in both Screen off and Device off?
I think that's gonna be a lot harder. You could probably get the settings into Advanced Configuration-I've never made custom tweaks for it, but I know that it can be done. You could definitely do it for the SK Tools Tune Up! panel. That would be easy, if you have sk tools. You could also convert the reg keys to cab files pretty easily (without uninstall would be better), and just put them somewhere convenient.
So, what happens when you open up the applet? Does it switch to a default setting, or are the boxes just unchecked? I didn't actually test it out.
Yeah, I have SK tools, but I have never come across with such possibilities in it. Were is it?
If you check the help section in Tune Up! it describes how to input the tweaks. It's pretty easy (you need a newer version, though). I've got a thread on doing it here. You can download some of my tweak files and just modify them. Also, you should have user.ctwsk and default.ctwsk files in your sk tools program folder. I've got one for notification snooze time that will be similar to what you want. DWord files are easy (haven't figure out the string values yet)-make sure you use decimal values and not hex values.
wow, that's grate, thanks allot!
If you put together a working tweak file, you oughta post it up. I'll re-post in the other thread.
I’ve made file with following text, but it changes value only in first parameter “BattSuspendTimeoutSave”, but not in the second “BattSuspendTimeout”. How to make multi parameters change?
#tweak(Adjust Battery Pwer off)
#description(Turn off device after XX seconds)
#key(HKLM)
#path(System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\Timeouts)
#name(BattSuspendTimeoutSave)
#type(DWORD)
#value(20)
#value(30)
#value(40)
#value(50)
#value(60)
#key(HKLM)
#path(System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\Timeouts)
#name(BattSuspendTimeout)
#type(DWORD)
#value(20)
#value(30)
#value(40)
#value(50)
#value(60)
#text(20)
#text(30)
#text(40)
#text(50)
#default(60)
#tab(system)
I'm not sure you can do multiples at once. I think you just need to create 3 separate entries, and change the two at the same time.
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I'm not sure you can do multiples at once. I think you just need to create 3 separate entries, and change the two at the same time.
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Ok, I’ll make some, but what’s the difference between "BattSuspendTimeoutSave" and "BattSuspendTimeout" parameters then? how to dicribe them at menu?
EgorLev said:
Ok, I’ll make some, but what’s the difference between "BattSuspendTimeoutSave" and "BattSuspendTimeout" parameters then? how to dicribe them at menu?
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Yeah, I don't know what the deal is with that-try playing around with them (maybe set them at different times). See if you can figure it out. You may only need one. You can add in the description that the two need to be set at the same level, if that turns out to be the case.
If you purchased your phone in the last three weeks and from this date onwards (Feb 8), you have the latest 6.39 US rom preinstalled. (Currently being rolled out for older devices through the OTA).
This means that you have a high likelihood of bricking your device if you attempt to flash a non US rom – or probably any rom.
This is my experience so I decided to post this thread in this section (despite grumblings) as a caution.
After a heroic 24 hour effort last week, I gave up on trying to unbrick my last device and this time (last night) decided to take the safer road and see if the updated rom could at least still be rooted….
As mentioned elsewhere, it still can be rooted using superoneclick (run from the pc – instructions in other threads)
I’ve attached the file that worked for me below, and will briefly describe the route I’ve followed this morning to get to a smoothly running, rooted Defy that still runs 2.1 but cleanly bypasses blur and looks and feels good:
• Root using the file below or find it in other threads – there are a few versions to choose from.
• Install Tenfar’s recovery (big thanks!), found elsewhere or attached below. (Again there are a few versions to choose from including a newer version from tenfar but the one attached below worked for me)
• Make a backup using recovery – remembering that it always has to be run from the recovery app and can’t be booted into from a switched off state or battery pull – (power on volume down) This is at the core of the locked boot loader issue - correct me someone if I’m wrong.
Once backed up you can set about downloading app remover/freezers, overclock apps (setcpu) and an alternate launcher – ADW. (Aside from a bunch of other apps that require root and are lotsa fun!)
My approach to the bloatware:
I first tried freezing apps one by one (deleting/removing them will affect your ability to get future OTAs smoothly without restoring the original backup so instead unfreeze them later)
…but froze one too many – bluraccount app and got froze out of the phone interface (Blank screen - not having any way to run the functions/apps or change settings, and a factory wipe/restore or using the stock recovery didn’t fix this by the way) and four hours later found a backdoor to reinstalling recovery and restoring the backup – sweaty work believe me.
(How to: By multi tapping the home button it opened up the internet app – then navigated to a link to the online “appbrain” app and clicked a link there to download directly from the market. This then automatically opened up the market app on the phone which was otherwise unavailable by any other means. Once the market app was opened, I downloaded, installed and immediately clicked to open linda file manager then used it to navigate to the SD card to find the recovery app mentioned above, clicked to reinstall which opened the install dialogue, I then chose to open it because it was already installed and chose to boot into recovery from where I restored the earlier backup - voila! All better)
I decided then to only remove non moto/blur related apps and install ADW free and basically take the blur interface out of the equation while getting a visual upgrade.
While this approach leaves the blur account sync and other blur related apps intact, if you have the updated rom, you’ll know that it’s fast and smooth anyway, making this a workable compromise because the blur interface/launcher is basically the other half of their annoying equation.
I chose not to permanently overclock to protect the phone long term and also preserve battery life, but it does give it an immediate kick!
Once ADW and some free themes are downloaded from the market, it’s accessed by going into any area or menu of the phone, say settings, then clicking the home soft key.
This opens a dialogue asking how you’d like to execute this command, ADW or Home (blur) - click the box saying remember choice (make default) – note the instructions on how to undo this choice later and say goodbye to blur baby!
To access ADW settings – because you’re now looking at a different desktop/home screen (for want of a better term) – click the menu soft key (bottom, far left) and choose ADW settings.
From here you can change all manner of launcher (phone interface) settings:
How many icons around the app drawer button, how fast it opens, making it 3D and transparent (sorry you’re going to have to figure this out for yourself – OK, ADW settings, drawer settings, zoom effect speed 100 – background color – move the alpha slider to the far left then click in the middle of the color wheel) themes, how many rows of apps, auto hiding the task bar, and on and on.
Basically a smooth running visual overhaul to add to the rooted, free to do whatever you want device.
And for those of you who are concerned about still running éclair (2.1) – I’d say that once you’ve basically achieved a 2.3 (gingerbread) visual experience with ADW, have disappeared blur for all intents and purposes, have a device that runs smoothly (and let’s face it it’s a defy) you basically won’t miss the little extra’s that come with froyo and if you really do – just hang in there for the upgrade.
It’s gotta come sometime.
Peace out
NOTE: THIS IS AN UNINTENTIONAL DUPLICATION OF THE EARLIER POST.
If you purchased your phone in the last three weeks and from this date onwards (Feb 8), you have the latest 6.39 US rom preinstalled. (Currently being rolled out for older devices through the OTA).
This means that you have a high likelihood of bricking your device if you attempt to flash a non US rom – or possibly any rom.
This is my experience so I decided to post this thread in this section, as a caution.
After a heroic 24 hour effort last week, I gave up on trying to unbrick my last device and this time (last night) decided to take the safer road and see if the updated rom could at least still be rooted….
As mentioned elsewhere, it still can be rooted using superoneclick (run from the pc – instructions in other threads)
I’ve attached the file that worked for me below, and will briefly describe the route I’ve followed this morning to get to a smoothly running, rooted Defy that still runs 2.1 but cleanly bypasses blur and looks and feels good:
• Root using the file below or find it in other threads – there are a few versions to choose from.
• Install Tenfar’s recovery (big thanks!), found elsewhere or attached below. (Again there are a few versions to choose from including a newer version from tenfar but the one attached below worked for me)
• Make a backup using recovery – remembering that it always has to be run from the recovery app and can’t be booted into from a switched off state or battery pull – (power on volume down) This is at the core of the locked boot loader issue - correct me someone if I’m wrong.
Once backed up you can set about downloading app remover/freezers, overclock apps (setcpu) and an alternate launcher – ADW. (Aside from a bunch of other apps that require root and are lotsa fun!)
My approach to the bloatware:
I first tried freezing apps one by one (deleting/removing them will affect your ability to get future OTAs smoothly without restoring the original backup so instead unfreeze them later)
…but froze one too many – bluraccount app and got froze out of the phone interface (Blank screen - not having any way to run the functions/apps or change settings, and a factory wipe/restore or using the stock recovery didn’t fix this by the way) and four hours later found a backdoor to reinstalling recovery and restoring the backup – sweaty work believe me.
(How to: By multi tapping the home button it opened up the internet app – then navigated to a link to the online “appbrain” app and clicked a link there to download directly from the market. This then automatically opened up the market app on the phone which was otherwise unavailable by any other means. Once the market app was opened, I downloaded, installed and immediately clicked to open linda file manager then used it to navigate to the SD card to find the recovery app mentioned above, clicked to reinstall which opened the install dialogue, I then chose to open it because it was already installed and chose to boot into recovery from where I restored the earlier backup - voila! All better)
I decided then to only remove non moto/blur related apps and install ADW free and basically take the blur interface out of the equation while getting a visual upgrade.
While this approach leaves the blur account sync and other blur related apps intact, if you have the updated rom, you’ll know that it’s fast and smooth anyway, making this a workable compromise because the blur interface/launcher is basically the other half of their annoying equation.
I chose not to permanently overclock to protect the phone long term and also preserve battery life, but it does give it an immediate kick!
Once ADW and some free themes are downloaded from the market, it’s accessed by going into any area or menu of the phone, say settings, then clicking the home soft key.
This opens a dialogue asking how you’d like to execute this command, ADW or Home (blur) - click the box saying remember choice (make default) – note the instructions on how to undo this choice later and say goodbye to blur baby!
To access ADW settings – because you’re now looking at a different desktop/home screen (for want of a better term) – click the menu soft key (bottom, far left) and choose ADW settings.
From here you can change all manner of launcher (phone interface) settings:
How many icons around the app drawer button, how fast it opens, making it 3D and transparent (sorry you’re going to have to figure this out for yourself – OK, ADW settings, drawer settings, zoom effect speed 100 – background color – move the alpha slider to the far left then click in the middle of the color wheel) themes, how many rows of apps, auto hiding the task bar, and on and on.
Basically a smooth running visual overhaul to add to the rooted, free to do whatever you want device.
And for those of you who are concerned about still running éclair (2.1) – I’d say that once you’ve basically achieved a 2.3 (gingerbread) visual experience with ADW, have disappeared blur for all intents and purposes, have a device that runs smoothly (and let’s face it it’s a defy) you basically won’t miss the little extra’s that come with froyo and if you really do – just hang in there for the upgrade.
It’s gotta come sometime.
Peace out