Sorry for the long title thread, wanted to get all the basics in, hoping people won't skim by another 'help.running out of mem' type thread title.
To break it down a little more fully...
HTC Hurricane (badged up as Orange C550)
SIM and APP unlocked
Recently upgraded to Windows Mobile 6.1 (using ROM and instructions here)
The amount of Storage memory is very low 1.7-2Mb
In terms of additional software installed to the phone, and NOT the storage card, I only have QuickReset (6Kb)
6.38Mb of the available 17.95Mb for storage memory is taken up by one font in the /windows/ (not windows/fonts/) directory - youyuan.ttf . I believe this is a chinese (simp?trad?) font, which came installed with the custom ROM (selang09's wm 6.1 - see thread link above).
What I have tried (after googling and searching here and over at modaco)
deleting the font (Resco Explorer, Windows Explorer from PC)
renaming the font with a new extension youyuan.ttf > youyuan.txt
adding to the font's extension youyuan.ttf > youyuan.ttf.txt
moving the font to another folder, rebooting and deleting from there (wouldn't actually move the font in the first place, only copy)
edit the registry and remove all references to the font, reboot and try same steps above
The first four methods were all solutions I found online that others had recommended when font file removal had been an issue. The fifth I just thought I should try before posting here. The only issue is that some of the apps now have squares rather than chinese symbols - not a problem as I couldn't understand the correct symbols. I've gotten by with random menu selections so far
Am I missing an obvious trick? I'd really like to be able recover some more storage memory, some apps aren't running due to low disk space, when they use temp files etc.
If I've missed out anything information wise, please do let me know.
If I should have read something properly, and the fix is a 5 second job, feel free to take mick, but do please reply if you know how to delete/amend this file.
Many thanks.
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Can anyone point me in the right direction for where to look for an answer? I've tried on this forum, general googling and also over at modaco.
Am I approaching this in the wrong manner?
With less than 2Mb free for storage, with nothing else I can find that I could remove, I'm often hitting problems with programs and games trying to place temporary files there whilst being run, and crashing out. Installing anything (obviously onto the storage card) requires finding the CAB file for it, and copying over manually, as otherwise, using Activesync to install in the normal manner, CABs seem to be temporarily stored in Storage, even before you get to the point of being asked where you want to actually install it.
If not delete, is there any way I can set a command to run before the GUI is too far loaded, that would make the file 0 bytes? As I don't use chinese characters, and have removed reg. references to it, I'd not be losing any functionality.
PS Waited until this thread slipped off the front page before bumping, hope this is considered polite enough around here...
No one ever had any idea how to sort this? I eventually discovered that a hard reset and not re-importing my old SMS etc freed up more memory, but I was surprised that no one had encountered this and found a solution?
SilentlyScreaming said:
No one ever had any idea how to sort this? I eventually discovered that a hard reset and not re-importing my old SMS etc freed up more memory, but I was surprised that no one had encountered this and found a solution?
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so from what i understand is that every time you delete the font it comes back after a reboot?
Thanks for responding. No, I am simply unable to delete the font in the first place. I've tried all the steps I mentioned in the first post, I think I was either using Total Commander or Resco Explorer. I tried removing the reg entries referring to the ttf file in case they caused the file to be locked, but to no avail.
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Hi, this is my first post so please if I make some mistakes be patient (I'm really dummy and sorry for mistakes) ..... I've been trying to solve the problem for lots of time but no success for now. Ok let's focus on details:
What I want to do: to be able to rotate the screen.
The device: non standard bought in Poland, based on centrality atlas, win core 5.0; There is no way to flash rom, have only soft reset restoring windows folder to original state, this is a gps device which was unlocked and able to run lots of apps. but the problem still remain the same - no rotation gained.
Not working: trying lots of stuff like nydiot but none worked and even caused problems with synchronization via activesync
Recently I've focused on ace_ddi.dll and found an app. called ace_ddi.dll rotator. Guess what? it started to work but partly. If I change the screen from 320x240 (default) to 240x320 the rest of the window is beyond the display. If I restore 320x240 I've got two taskbars one at top (not default) and one at bottom (default), but this one is not working.
The package I am using consitis of:
ace_ddi.dll
rotator.exe
screenrotateservice.dll
srswrapper.dll
vsd_setup.dll
srs.cpl
Here's what going on the screen:
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Btw. one more question If I overwrite for example ddi.dll in windows directory does the system use new ddi.dll or the old one was preloded into the memory ?
Now I am really stuck what to do. Ive asked for help in Microsoft and others forums but no one is able to answer my questions or give a hint what to do.
If You have any ideas, please, help it's really cheap but worth working device and it would be grateful to change the orientation of the screen.
If the topic is miplaced, please, move it to the appropriate place.
Thanks for all help.
Hello and welcome to the forum.
Though usually questions like this would be better off in General forum I will not move it because that forum gets too much traffic as it is.
As for your question:
There is no way to rotate the screen. Screen rotation is part of the display driver and only the OEM (the maker of the device) can provide that.
Windows CE (which is what your device is running - its different from Windows Mobile) is a very modular system - like Lego.
Most manufacturers of navigation device strip out any unnecessary components, sometimes even the shell and file explorer to conserve memory.
So though some functionality can be restored to these devices via 3rd party apps they can never do everything regular PDAs do.
As for replacing the dll: if the file you overwrite it with is compatible with the device (processor / OS) it should function but you may need a reset (the kind that does not delete files).
Thank You for your reply. It's really hard to believe that it's not possible to rotate the screen but I'll have to accept this. Not to found another topic I intend to ask some more question here (mainly it's also connected with display and rotation) I'll be grateful for your answers:
1. Is there any software that can change the orientation of the screen and is worth installing ? We have to remember that the windows folder is back to original state after restart or reset.
2. There's possibility of changing shell-folders in registry like MyDocuments and so on what I've already done, but one entry I leave unchanged it's "windows" I am afraid of changing that and hanging my device. Question is: if I change this entry the new path provided in this section will make another path for windows or it will change the current ? Is it safe to change the value of this key ? I would like to force the system to load from normal \windows directory and force to load some additional files from my new \windows directory placed on sd-card.
3. I've got problems with forcing apps to display eastern fonts - mainly polish, could give me a hint ?
Thank You very much for your help and looking forward to hearing from You.
For those who like audio books like me, I've made a skin for the Audible Player. It's a similar theme of the WM Dialer skin with Dutty's 7b Non-touch ROM. If you've seen the default skin for this player... you understand why I made this.
It is a subscription service and I recommend it. I just don't have time to read as much as I'd like to I listen to these audio books on my commute to work. It's not very easy reading books on a 240x320 screen.
If you want to know more:
http://www.audible.com/adbl/site/offers/howItWorks.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes
Here are some screens of the skin:
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Installation
1. Run APWMInstall.exe from your PC while synch to your device (if you don't have Audible Installed)
- Installs AudibleAir to download your books files to your PDA
- Installs AudiblePlayer
2. Download your audiobooks to your device or storage card for playback (need Audible account)
3. Place Audibleplayer_Kaisergreyskin.cab on your device and double click. Cab will begin install. Select to install to the same place you installed the AudiblePlayer (I recommend installing the programs to your Device since the memory requirement is low for the programs. You can have your books files defaulted to your storage card separately).
4. Open Audible Player
- Select Menu >> AudiblePlayer Skins...
- Kaiser_Grey should be now installed and selectable.
I was absolutely thrilled to see this skin. I had made a couple of skins for previous versions, but never got around to this one.
I'm getting ready to install in now.
I'm curious, I've been having problems with downloading full books to my ATT Tilt (after having easily and successfully downloaded hundreds to my 6700).
I've recently flashed to one of Dutty's ROMs and am hopeful it will fix it. Have you experienced any problems?
Also, I have an old utility called btaudio that opens the audio channel so you can listen via bluetooth, would be happy to post it if appropriate. I usually map it to a hard key.
I can tell you that this application posted on this thread works perfectly on Duttys 7b hydrid ROM. There is also another way to do this.. by using Audible Manager and linking it with the free Micro$oft Reader... although I haven't tried this. Now that I made this skin.. it looks really nice and maTches the WM6 dialer on the 7b ROM, so I'll probably stick with it.
If you wouldn't mind, could you post the bt utility here. I could search for it, but it would make it convenient for anyone else who wanted to try this out. Thanx.
I've installed your version and it seems to be working better (at least it appears to be downloading a book correctly while connected to ActiveSync).
Are you able to download full books via the wireless data connection/AudibleAir? I experimented with it a bunch and found that it wouldn't work unless I selected 60 minutes or less.
I figured it may have been something to do with the ATT network (I was formerly Verizon) or a problem dealing with my 8GB SD card.
Just copy it to the device and it can be run directly from there. If you name it something different, you can even use a voice command to launch it.
By the way, I've had contact with somebody on the development team and they indicate that there 'is some new stuff in the pipe (finally)' and that they hope to have something to give us in early 2008.
Happy Listening!
Here is the btaudio file.
Oh wow... I didn't notice that. My wifi won't download through audible air, even though the internet is working fine with my Opera Browser. hmmmm? I tried several download settings.
I turned off wifi and was able to download a 2MB book over 3G(HSDPA) in about 10 seconds... very fast. I used quality of 2, 60 minutes, storage card... no problem.
Don't know why?
If you hear anymore about audible development pls post... there's probably not huge interest on this board for that but I'll be watching.
Thanks for the btaudio btw
@smuook,
I installed Dutty's v3 last night and it includes a BTAudioToggle App that I was able to map to the PTT button. A little better than btaudio in that it turns it on or off.
I recall years ago participating in a thread where that one was cooked, but forgot all about itl
@smuook, check your PM.
For those having failures downloading full books via AudibleAir, I've found that turning off Direct Push email and/or Active Sync helps a BUNCH.
Hi there,
I just discovered the AutoKeyLock program and immediately hit the problem with "Cannot hook the keyboard".
So I renamed my VitoCopyPaste.exe to .eze and rebooted.
This allowed AutoKeyLock to work.
Just out of interest, I renamed VitoCopyPaste back to .exe and it ran fine. So that suggests to me that both applications can co-exist as long as AutoKeyLock is started first.
So, 65000$ question, is there any way to control the startup order?
BTW I'm running Dr. Gonzo's WM 6.1 ROM on my Vox if that makes a difference?
TIA,
Richard
You can't use both apps on your vox, you must choose one or the other.
Sorry.
That's not true! I have them both working when I automatically start AutoScreenLock and manually start copy/paste.
I can see them both in task manager, Honestly!
If I knew how to take a screen shot, I'd post it.
R.
No, if autokeylock is launched first (screensaver active), vito copypaste don't work, if vito copypaste is launched first, autokeylock don't work.
It's a fact, only one soft can hook the keyboard.
Bye.
I am using "SmartToolkit 1.0.0.RC08" for: autokeylock, copy/paste and key mapping, ( "celle task" is mapped on center d-pad button).
OK Here's a screenshot from my phone showing both apps running:
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Now do you believe me?
R
dicko99 said:
OK Here's a screenshot from my phone showing both apps running:
<snip picture>
Now do you believe me?
R
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Believe you, yes that you can run both binaries at the same time.
The $65,001 question (which is what Fireburned is trying to say), is if both applications actually function when running together?
Running the two apps is ofcourse possible, but the beauty is they wont work simultaneousely . Its very simple, how can two apps lock the same hardware device? Think about it. You are using a dialup modem and are already connected to some network through it, now you start and another dialer and again want to use the same modem to dialup some other network, is it possible ?
Yes, they both work.
Shaunak.it, I don't know too much about Windows Mobile but in other OS's you have the concept of chaining where several programs can register an interest in a particular interrupt or device.
Thinking about it, WM must support something similar, otherwise how does the screenshot program see the * key pressed whilst both AutoKeyLock & Vito Copy & Paste are running?
Returning to my original question, is there any way to control the order that programs are started at boot time?
R.
dicko99 : I don't believe you, sorry
Phrak and shaunak.it : Thanks you, it's what i want to say, both applications can run simultany, but only the first launched app works.
Bye.
dicko99 said:
Yes, they both work.
Shaunak.it, I don't know too much about Windows Mobile but in other OS's you have the concept of chaining where several programs can register an interest in a particular interrupt or device.
Thinking about it, WM must support something similar, otherwise how does the screenshot program see the * key pressed whilst both AutoKeyLock & Vito Copy & Paste are running?
Returning to my original question, is there any way to control the order that programs are started at boot time?
R.
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Yeah! the other program will get access to the device only after the first service let go of it's hold
Video proof
Enjoy!
try to make an sms text message and use vitocopypaste to select some words and cut/paste it somewhere else.
you will notice it doesn't work, because a carriage return is automatically inserted when keylock releases the hook to vitocopypaste.
B****r! I only tested copy/paste on a single line field...
Bye bye AutoKeyLock then!
R.
That's an old problem (not limited to the VOX) - long solved as well. Install Mobiion HookManager (free for personal use):
http://www.mobiion.com/downloads.html#hookmgr
Woo! It really works.
Thanks for the info.
R.
yes indeed!!!
great find
Ok I use to be a Blackjack 2 owner and decided to pick up the AT&T Fuze. I am use to using nothing but cab files but this whole Manila and cooked ROM thing scares me. All I am looking to do is put my home screen wallpaper on all the different screens. I have read up and tried to understand everything the best I can but I will admit I am no genius and I don't want to end up with a paper weight on my desk.
I would prefer not having to hard reset the phone but I guess if that is what it would come down to then so be it.
I am running Garmin XT Mobile
Here is a list of cab files (programs) that I am currently running.
Advanced Config Tool
Diamond TF3D Config
Net Cfg
NETCFv35
Scorpio 16v (4 row icons)
GPS Test v1.04
Resco Explorer (trial version)
Lumos Wizard
I also updated my rom from the HTC website.
ROM Version: 5.11.502.2 WWE
ROM Date: 05/06/09
Radio Version: 1.14.25.35
Protocol Version: 52.64c.25.35H
It is a HTC-P4600
I would like an easy way or a explanation on how to do away with the Nasty Grey clock and do the clear version and is there a way to turn the start menu bar and the contacts bar black or clear with white text. Like I stated I am no genius so I have fished the internet for the last 4 days since I got the phone and everything may as well be in french to me that how much I do not understand.
Here are the two photos that I would like to be able to use on the phone. It would be nice to be able to switch between the two if I decided that I got tired of one for a bit.
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I know that this isn't something that probably can't be done in an hour but if anyone could please help me out I would really appreciate it.
Can anyone help me out?
There was a cab file kicking around that will change every screen to the same one, but it kinda ****ed some stuff up. I cannot remember the name of it, but try to keep searching some of the must have type threads its out there somewhere.
Next time try starting out by asking a question you see posted already, then when they all come running to flame you.... you can sneak in your actual question they cant be bothered to help with.
lol
AT&T applies several .PROVXML configuration files that will cause you issues in trying to replace some of the Manila components on their stock AT&T ROM.
Have you considered looking at custom ROM alternatives?
Cheers,
I have thought about it but am really afraid of messing something up or possibly turning my phone into a paper weight.
Understable; it's a big investment. Take your time, do some reading and when you feel you're ready ... do a bit more reading.
I spent a good couple of months reading before I created an account on XDA; once I felt I had all of the knowledge I needed, I created an account and started asking some simple questions to see how helpful folks would be.
Turned out pretty good so far.
Cheers,
I will second the custom ROM option. I was extremely nervous too (I bought the phone un-subsidized from ATT!), but the nervous feelings just made me read harder. Ultimately, I decided to bite the bullet and followed the "Flashing the HTC Raphael for newbs" thread (first post) by the ****ing letter.
So, after everything, the guide turned out to be exactly what I needed! (The only problem for me is that I'm a linux user and can't create an active sync connection, so I had to use the computer at work.) In the last week, I have tried out about 5 different ROMs, and they all out-perform the stock ATT ROM by a country mile.
My current favorites are NATF's WM6.1 for a lightning quick stock feel, and NRG's ROM for more of a custom feel.
As for getting around the hard reset problem, I reccomend using Turbo Contact Backup available here to backup and restore all your contacts. As far as email and SMS messages, I don't really care to back them up, but there are easy tools for that as well.
I'm sorry I can't offer more to your main question of using the same wallpaper on all TF3D screens, but I hope you are feeling a bit more confident regarding ROM flashing.
Hi guys, I got a big problem with HTC Album.
When I tray to display Facebook photos, I can only see the names of the folders and the number of photos but I can't display them (first it's loading but after appear a cross).
I tried to pass by contacts list and it to the same thing. Even with another Facebook account.
I also tried to delete the folder "FBContacts", in order to reset something but it doesn't do anything.
But, it works with the Facebook app' (but less simple than HTC Album)
Note : Association between contact and Facebook account, works, I can see the current profile picture (but it is the only one i can).
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So, is it possible to reinstall / repair HTC Album ?!
Maybe I delete some important thing, or maybe there's a modification to do in the registry...
In advance, thank you.
Hi,
I guess most of the users face this issue, anyone found a solution yet?
Hi guys, I didn't realize that everybody was suffering from this. So, for the benefit of all, I just posted a thread with the fix.
Enjoy
try using dafault values on this tweak
Change:
HKLM/System/StorageManager/FATFS/CacheSize To: 65536
this tip enables a 32mb filesystem cache. it is unsuitable for 1.66 roms as will necessitate a hard reset.
This "tweak" is ultimately incompatible with my HD2/Diamond/Elf!
- On my HD2 (t-mobile stock 2.10) it causes the Album to lose the ability to view facebook pics, as in THE PICTURE ABOVE.
- On my Diamond, it causes wildly erratic behaviour, a corruption of ROM data (icons disappearing, programs stop launching with a "not a vaild win32 app", root files showing wrong sizes i.e. pim.vol once showed a 582 MB file size, etc...), and eventually an inevitable automatic hardreset.
- On my Elf, it causes the erratic behaviour as well as a corruption of my SDCard data and I ALWAYS end up having to format and start anew!!!!!!
Be advised, the "default value" for this reg value is a clean, big and round ZERO. As such, from my observation, this is UNSUITABLE for HD2 Leo stock T-Mobile ROM 2.10 either!
P.S. I'm already running an experiment on my HD2 with this tweak on. Already I'm experiencing erratic behaviours - icons disappearing from Sense, level1 highlights not showing, etc...
vauss said:
try using dafault values on this tweak
Change:
HKLM/System/StorageManager/FATFS/CacheSize To: 65536
this tip enables a 32mb filesystem cache. it is unsuitable for 1.66 roms as will necessitate a hard reset.
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vauss said:
try using dafault values on this tweak
Change:
HKLM/System/StorageManager/FATFS/CacheSize To: 65536
this tip enables a 32mb filesystem cache. it is unsuitable for 1.66 roms as will necessitate a hard reset.
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shirreer said:
Be advised, the "default value" for this reg value is a clean, big and round ZERO.
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That´s right, I didn´t remember default value.
vauss said:
That´s right, I didn´t remember default value.[/QUI had the same problem. i sent back a few phones, But the problem all the time was a bad picture causing the album not to work.Move all your pics of the sd card to some place else then take new pictures and see if that works. one picture or many pictures corrupt even though they show up doesnt mean that the pics are good.
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