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PLEASE HELP. Rom building question.

I am using the hypercore kitchen and using its right's TNT.1437 TouchFlo as a base for building off of for my own Rom and I want to replace the standard SMS application with the WM6 Threaded SMS app in Rom instead of having to install a cab file every time I hard-reset.
Basically I want the standard SMS application gone, and the new Threaded SMS app in Rom. I want it to be just like a cab installation but without an actual installation.
Below attached is a zip file for "WM6 SMS Files"
Please someone help me out on this one.

Does nobody know how to do this?

I didn't download the zip file, but if there's a cab in there, just follow the directions in Sambartle's tutorial under the packaging section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=44308&d=1184780703
I just used these directions today and it works great.
Alternatively, you can also add the cab to the ext ROM. There is a file you add the filename of your cab into and when the customization process starts, it'll auto-install your cab. I haven't yet figured out how to set up an ext ROM so I can't help with that part.

The link doesnt work but its right is helping me with this already. Thanks though.

You would add it to the extended rom.......
How to do this...I'm still...learning myself

dwny said:
You would add it to the extended rom.......
How to do this...I'm still...learning myself
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There's a tutorial on XDA Ftp made by faria on how to edit the extended rom.
Basically you open the Extended Rom with WinImage, edit the config.txt and update the cabs you want in it.
Pretty easy thing to do.
P.S. You can also find an empty extended rom on the ftp. You can add autorun.exe and config.txt with the cabs you want.

Changing Default Keyboard Skin - WM6.1

Hi all,
I need some advice on doing something that was fairly easy to do in WM6.0 ROMs, which is changing the default keyboard skin by replacing the msim.96.dll.0409.mui file.
I've tried a number of WM6.1 ROMs and this does not work. The only way I have been able to get the .mui file working was to re-cook the ROM and using an OEM package. Even after I re-cook with a new keyboard skin and try to replace the .mui file it does not work. Very strange.
Any of the cooks out there have any ideas why this is? I did a reg. dump of a ROM with and without the keyboard OEM package but did not find anything specific that would show why this does not work.
Appreciate any feedback. I know this works without any issues in WM6.0 ROMs.
Thank you.

Don't know what your doing wrong buddy but most of the time you need to cook the new .mui file in like I always do and i have no issue with the WM6.1 roms ever using the grey keyboard that I always use in my roms. To get this straight your dumping the rom and then copying the new .mui file right over the old file if there is one at all then rebuilding the rom? that is the only way it will work you can't copy over it once you have rebuilt the rom it needs to be cooked in.

austinsnyc,
Thanks for the response.
If I cook the .mui file in a ROM it works fine. The problem is not being able to replace the file (even though the file is overwritten). I was able to do this in WM6.0 ROMs but it doesn't seem this is possible in WM6.1 ROMs and I just wanted to confirm it.
So if I dump, change file, re-cook, works fine. I guess I'll have to do that with any of the new WM6.1 ROMs I end up running.
Thanks again.

ecltech said:
Hi all,
I need some advice on doing something that was fairly easy to do in WM6.0 ROMs, which is changing the default keyboard skin by replacing the msim.96.dll.0409.mui file.
I've tried a number of WM6.1 ROMs and this does not work. The only way I have been able to get the .mui file working was to re-cook the ROM and using an OEM package. Even after I re-cook with a new keyboard skin and try to replace the .mui file it does not work. Very strange.
Any of the cooks out there have any ideas why this is? I did a reg. dump of a ROM with and without the keyboard OEM package but did not find anything specific that would show why this does not work.
Appreciate any feedback. I know this works without any issues in WM6.0 ROMs.
Thank you.
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Don't know what your doing wrong buddy but most of the time you need to cook the new .mui file in like I always do and i have no issue with the WM6.1 roms ever using the grey keyboard that I always use in my roms. To get this straight your dumping the rom and then copying the new .mui file right over the old file if there is one at all then rebuilding the rom? that is the only way it will work you can't copy over it once you have rebuilt the rom it needs to be cooked in.
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Actually you can change it easily via cab install but you need to sign it first. You can try the attached cab, and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1610615&postcount=3 for other skin.

Try this. First import the attached Keyboard Cert registry file (use dotfred's task manager which does registry editing, or resco registry editor). Once you do that, you should be able to use the various keyboard cabs. I've attached one that has like 20 keyboard styles you can choose from (uses mortscript to do this). Choose the one you want, soft reset, and presto...

sakajati said:
Actually you can change it easily via cab install but you need to sign it first. You can try the attached cab, and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1610615&postcount=3 for other skin.
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sakajati,
Works fine now. Thanks for the links.

mfrazz,
Thanks for the info also! Appreciate it.

Extract pure OS from cooked ROM

Hi all,
Perhaps it is a newbie question so please bear with me.
I have an i-mate K-Jam flashed with TNT rom (build 20273). It works perfect and nice, however (frankly speaking) I don't like or want some of the APPs installed with this ROM, but I can't uninstall them.
I've searched this forum to find a way to extract the OS (OS only) from TNT rom so that I can flash my wizard and then install all the APPs I want, with no luck. Perhaps my search skills are a little poor...
So would someone please explain if it is possible or not? and if yes, how?
Thanks in advance.
Regards.

You cannot remove apps from a cooked rom. Search for Vanilla roms if you just want the base rom without any extras and then you can install you own apps.

well you can, but for that u'll have to dump the ROM first, remove the apps you dnt like and recook it

you can not dump the TNT roms. when you try, there are no RGU'S or DSM's.
You can dump my rom if you like, but you will get some missing files you will have to put back into the oem.
the missing files come from me not editing the rgu's when I cook.
try dumping Hornet5. for the most part you will get complete packages, but also some "missing files". just put them back into the oem/sys and recook.

Thanks for info. Saved me a lot of time.
I finally managed to cook my own rom. Everything works perfect except that:
1) I've used XIP, SYS and OEM files/folders of different builds. Am I going to have problem later?
2) "CommManager.exe" was missing. I've searched the files used in kitchen and the only thing I found is "commmanager.htm". Later I managed to download and install HTC CommManager but I can't assign in to its button (button 6). Is there any solution for that?
3) How may I extract the "splash screen" from one build, and upload it to my phone?
4) Bluetooth is not working. It says there is no bluetooth hardware on device. Also WLAN disconnects after a few seconds. How may I extract the drivers from original ROM and upload it?
I know the above questions are too much, but actually I'm so excited that my first attempt to cook a rom was successful (almost). I hope one of you experts be kind enough to help me solve the above issues and have a perfect phone.
Thanks in advance.

you will have some problems with the initflashfiles.dat in the oem, as well as the "oemtranslation.prvxml" or something which controls your icons for programs and control panel.
The best thing to do is use the same build OEM SYS & ROM folders.
If you dumped hornet 5, then your best bet ist to work with everything in it. I was working at this rom after Sleurhut for about a month or two.
mixing builds of those folders makes you start from scratch again fixing up your oem again.. and again.
as far as the missing files, try using the Xdump method; or use the searcher on your PC to find the missing files folder and the contents.

Dear S.V.I
Thank you so much for your ongoing support and help.
As I've mentioned before, I'm a total newbie trying to have a clean WM6.1 on Wizard. I've searched and read lots of tutorials here and there, but there are still lots of questions remained.
I tried to play with HyperCore (multi-device) today and I failed in the first step. I've extracted the "nk.nbf" from official i-mate KJam ROM using WinRAR. HyperCore is installed and I've a "C:\Core" folder as well as a "HyperCore" folder on my desktop.
The "DumpRom" is asking me to make sure the "nk.nbf" is in "HyperCore\Extract\Source" folder. Well it is there. Press Enter and the error message says: "There is no nk.nbf in Core\Extract\Source".
No it is not. First, it asked me to put it in "HyperCore\Extract\Source" not "Core\Extract\Source". Second, there is no "Extract" folder under "C:\Core". Even after creating Extract\Source under C:\Core and copying nk.nbf there, the same error message appears again.
So, what I'm missing here?

Same
I'm also scratching my head on this problem too. I've even tried creating extract\source folders in locations C:\core\ and desktop\hypercore\ but still no luck.
I'm wondering however that the issue could be caused by vista/7's change from Documents and Settings\user\desktop (2000, XP) to Users\user\desktop.
It may change the way the batch files are called but i'm really rusty on batch commands these days

I would start with the sticky "How to cook a ROM" thread, focusing on CRACING's kitchen, then move to Nekid Angel (Post #3)
where you will find a more updated ROM ready to cook. If you want to try WM6.5 a good ROM and kitchen is at [WM Kitchen] Wizard Kitchen or CRACING's RC6. I have been playing around with that.
You might move your discussion to one of the cooking or kitchen threads mentioned above, too, since that is where others will look.

Perfect
That's what i was looking for thanks for the heads up N2rjt!

[Kitchen] [Nov 6th, 2008] NATF the Kitchen: AT&T and HTC Editions

NATF: the Kitchen​
Please Read The Entire Thread Before Posting A Question.​
This kitchen is based around the original KaiserKitchen. All the ingredients used in the v5 Final versions of my Kaiser ROM series are included.​
Step 1: Download which build you want to work with.
KaiserKitchen - AT&T 3.57 OEM with 20755 ROM and SYS
KaiserKitchen - HTC 3.28 OEM with 20755 ROM and SYS
Step 2: CAB Files
NATF's CAB Collection
(NOTE: I did NOT create these CAB files. The original author information remains intact, but they have been edited to create shortcuts inline with the layout of my ROMs)
Step 3: OEM Packages
NATF's Customized OEM Packages
(NOTE: I created most of these packages myself from CAB files found all over XDA and the internet)
If this is your first foray into ROM cooking, please visit Alex's Cooking Wiki and take advantage of the numerous tutorials available.​

Reserved...

i can't get the packages to load properly. the only ones that i am using are the ones that you uploaded in post #1.
An item with the same key has already been added
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internetadam4657 said:
i can't get the packages to load properly. the only ones that i am using are the ones that you uploaded in post #1.
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There are some duplicate packages in the archive (some are for the HTC build, and some are for the AT&T build). Make sure that you are not selecting any duplicates.

mirror please...

i'm not, its just attempting to load the packages so that i can select them. when i click ok on the error message it shows some of the packages but its not even half of them. i'm not sure what i did wrong. i've attempted cooking before and i looked at alex's tutorial and it shows that you put the OEM packages into a folder simply called packages which is what i did.
edit: i just tried to select my packages again, and it only loaded 14 of the 38 packages.

Todd, thank you for this great contribution to the community. Your work here will truly be missed when you move on to the Fuze!

internetadam4657 said:
i'm not, its just attempting to load the packages so that i can select them. when i click ok on the error message it shows some of the packages but its not even half of them. i'm not sure what i did wrong. i've attempted cooking before and i looked at alex's tutorial and it shows that you put the OEM packages into a folder simply called packages which is what i did.
edit: i just tried to select my packages again, and it only loaded 14 of the 38 packages.
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Make sure you are running G'reloc immediately prior to launching the KaiserKitchen.cmd file. You do not need to change any values, just click Do It, and wait about 15 seconds.
You are correct that all you need is a folder named Packages in the same location as OEM, ROM, and SYS. Which packages are you trying to cook in? Maybe a list will help narrow down the problem.
Alternatively, you can bring up the search box when inside the Packages folder, and search for "*.rgu". Then sort them by name, and make sure they all have unique names. If they do, then search for all "option.xml" files, and open them up. Check that the GUID IDs inside them are all unique.
If you have to go to the XML step, I recommend downloading and installing Notepad++. It is a freeware Notepad replacement that allows you to open RGU, XML, and PROVXML files in 1 tabbed window.

Is it already xmas time?
That's really a nice gift.
Thank you very much indeed.

Nice work NATF!!!
I love seeing people open up their kitchens & allowing others to improve or add to them as they see fit! It the sharing of knowledge that makes the XDA community possible & improves it.
I commend you on your open roms & making them easy to moddify & disassemble. We would be much further along in dicovering the ultimate potential of WM devices if more people approached the developmental & hacking tasks as you do. You are a definite asset to our community!
Nice to see more updated kitchens popping up with more & more options!

ok i figured out the problem, on my own even! there were 4 packages that were conflicting.
Package - HTC Home 2.1.1005.722 (ATT - Disabled by Default)
and
Package - HTC Home 2.1.1005.722 (ATT - Enabled by Default)
Package - NATF Reg Tweaks (ATT)
and
Package - NATF Reg Tweaks (HTC)
Somehow those 2 sets of conflicting packages were causing several other packages to fail loading as well.

internetadam4657 said:
ok i figured out the problem, on my own even
there were 4 packages that were conflicting.
Package - HTC Home 2.1.1005.722 (ATT - Disabled by Default)
and
Package - HTC Home 2.1.1005.722 (ATT - Enabled by Default)
Package - NATF Reg Tweaks (ATT)
and
Package - NATF Reg Tweaks (HTC)
Somehow those 2 sets of conflicting packages were causing several other packages to fail loading as well.
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That's what I mean by multiple packages with identical GUIDs. Because I would never use 2 HTC Home packages in the same ROM, I mirrored the folder and then modified the RGU files as needed. As you can tell from the names, the first package was used for ROMs that contained HTC Home, but did not enable it by default.
As for the Reg Tweaks, the only difference between the two is that the AT&T one has the keys needed to remap the Tilt's keyboard.

ohhhhh!!!! ok! i gotcha now!
by the way, i forgot to say thanks for the release! i loved using the roms, and once i get this cooking thing figured out, i'm sure i'll really enjoy this too! by the way, is there a certain radio that you can recommend to use with this kitchen and any rom that might come out of it?

internetadam4657 said:
ohhhhh!!!! ok! i gotcha now!
by the way, i forgot to say thanks for the release! i loved using the roms, and once i get this cooking thing figured out, i'm sure i'll really enjoy this too! by the way, is there a certain radio that you can recommend to use with this kitchen and any rom that might come out of it?
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I never distributed my ROMs with a radio. Since reception can vary so dramatically from location to location, I just pointed people to AllTheWay's Ultimate Radio Thread.
On a personal note, I was using Neon 1.58.25.17 from the day it was posted, and never had a reason to dislike it.

TreoFan! You are a god.
I am glad that we have chefs willing to share their builds. This community is about sharing not gross profit!

Not sure what I'm doing wrong here - I've read the tutorials and watched the screencasts, but i'm having problems. I put all my packages in a folder named packages, ran G'Reloc before running KaiserKitchen, and I'm getting errors. The error says "Double package or .DSM found! copying only from packages folder." Could it be because I used Cab2OEM to create some of my oem packages? I went through and made sure all the RGU's hade unique names and that the options.xml had the same GUID in it. What am I doing wrong?

riot1031 said:
Not sure what I'm doing wrong here - I've read the tutorials and watched the screencasts, but i'm having problems. I put all my packages in a folder named packages, ran G'Reloc before running KaiserKitchen, and I'm getting errors. The error says "Double package or .DSM found! copying only from packages folder." Could it be because I used Cab2OEM to create some of my oem packages? I went through and made sure all the RGU's hade unique names and that the options.xml had the same GUID in it. What am I doing wrong?
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Make sure that you only put the packages you want to cook in the Packages folder.
If you are using any of my packages, then make sure you don't have any duplicates. For example, I have several HTC Home packages, but since I only ever use one, I did not give each of them a unique GUID or RGU.

NotATreoFan said:
Make sure that you only put the packages you want to cook in the Packages folder.
If you are using any of my packages, then make sure you don't have any duplicates. For example, I have several HTC Home packages, but since I only ever use one, I did not give each of them a unique GUID or RGU.
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I only put about 10 packages in the Packages folder, and made sure each was unique. Could it be anything else?

riot1031 said:
I only put about 10 packages in the Packages folder, and made sure each was unique. Could it be anything else?
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I'm having the same problems with packages not showing (only listing about 30 out of 50+).

Nice work on the kitchens. Thought i'd give them a whirl and used both for my personal ROM.
I experienced some weird issues with the ATT ROM: the backlight wouldn't work, sporadic freezing right after a reset (which i suspect could be from M2D), and screen freezes (which i'm aware that is usually caused by spl, however don't think it's the case right now).
I then decided to switch over to the HTC one and check that out and had the same problems. The freezing after soft resets (which causes yet another soft reset) and sporadic freezes have led me to think that it could be because of M2D possibly? I'm running SPL v3.28 which should run great on HTC ROMs (as i've used it in the past on my own ROMs). Any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated.

ROM Image Editor

I have got the ROM Image Editor. I edit the nbh file of the ROM. I need to know how to add my cab files to the ROM so it gets installed automatically as I flash the ROM. This will help get things up running promptly with each new ROM I install.
Anyone can help ?

SASHIMI check my ROM thread for download if can't find....

already use Sashimi
I already have Sashimi 8.0 & I use it. But I see building the cabs within a new ROM in way that gets them all installed as I flash the ROM, would be great & fast.
I have the ROM Image Editor but I just don't know where to add the cabs within the ROM folders to reach the target.

Is there anyone who can help on this ?

Cooking
You're going to have to cook them into your ROM, which won't be in the form of .cab's any more. They'll be in EXT. And everytime you change roms, you'll have to extract whichever rom you dl, and recook it with the programs you want in there. SASHIMI is probably your best bet unless you feel like spending a lot of time on each and every ROM just so that when you flash it the programs are already in there.
Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm off base here, but it's probably not worth it for speed and ease issues.
Happy Flashing!
drumboy03

yassero said:
Is there anyone who can help on this ?
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What ROM editor are you using? Perhaps htcRIE_0.5.0.12 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=377514 ?
If that´s the one you are using I don´t think is capable to do what you want, as drumboy said: Cooking is the way

luiggi said:
What ROM editor are you using? Perhaps htcRIE_0.5.0.12 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=377514 ?
If that´s the one you are using I don´t think is capable to do what you want, as drumboy said: Cooking is the way
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Yes it is htcRIE_0.5.0.12. Do you know how to install the cabs in a ROM ?
Usually after a ROM is installed & during customization, some cabs appear in folder Volatile & are then installed. Can I place my cabs along those ?

yassero said:
Yes it is htcRIE_0.5.0.12. Do you know how to install the cabs in a ROM ?
Usually after a ROM is installed & during customization, some cabs appear in folder Volatile & are then installed. Can I place my cabs along those ?
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Ok if you want to install it after flash, then you can do it a few different ways, like UC, XDA_UC or tom's autoinstall. But for all those you need to cook them in the ROM.
If you dont have it cooked in, then shashmi or programs similar to those will help.
You cant edit a ROM using htcRIE, in the sense add cabs and stuff, and recompile it to make it bootable in my opinion.
You can play with it and see! If the ROM is using runCC, then you need to add cabs, and mofify config_operator.txt file to add those cabs to execute in first boot.
Hope this helps.