Hi to all, I'm interested in theme creation on HD2, but after searching on the forum I wasn't able to find out what software I need...
The only way to edit manila is extracting the files with CFC GUI and, after trying to understand where the icon goes on the phone, editing it with photoshop?
Anyone knows a software at least to understand more easily where the single image go?
(some graphic software to make something nice would be great too)
Thank you for helping a n00b
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I've asked this question before. maybe it's a dumb question. but Id really like to change certain images inside say..A dialer skin. What program would I use to do so?
any help would be amazing. I've search all over but havent found something that can actually pull the images out of a cab file.
thank you!
Jon.
Try WinCE CAB Manager.
I also heard you can Edit CABs with Visual Studio 2005.
thank you very much!
What I am interested in doing is taking multiple cab files and then merging them into a single cab file so rather than having to install multiple theme tabs i could just install a single file which would make the whole process simpler after a hard reset to get all my things reinstalled.
I'm a bit of a noob and have searched through the forum but havent really found a noob's walkthrough although i have found usefull posts they arent exactly what i'm looking for, i'm sure other members would find this really usefull too if its at all possible.
It could also be helpful for installing multiple applications at a time.
I appreciate that people dont have the time to sit and talk me through the whole process but any information you could give would really be appreciated.
I've attached the files that i would be interested in merging. I'm not looking for anyone to do the work for me i'm just interested in any knowledge of the process that you may have to offer.
Thx
Alex
Doobee24 said:
What I am interested in doing is taking multiple cab files and then merging them into a single cab file so rather than having to install multiple theme tabs i could just install a single file which would make the whole process simpler after a hard reset to get all my things reinstalled.
I'm a bit of a noob and have searched through the forum but havent really found a noob's walkthrough although i have found usefull posts they arent exactly what i'm looking for, i'm sure other members would find this really usefull too if its at all possible.
It could also be helpful for installing multiple applications at a time.
I appreciate that people dont have the time to sit and talk me through the whole process but any information you could give would really be appreciated.
I've attached the files that i would be interested in merging. I'm not looking for anyone to do the work for me i'm just interested in any knowledge of the process that you may have to offer.
Thx
Alex
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Simplest and easiest thing to do is to use UC to install all these cabs automated style when the ROM boots up. I am assuming you are using a ROM which is UC compliant (all the official ones arent.....the cooked ROMs are mostly UC compliant though).
The 'hard' way is analyzing the cab's -> extracting files/reg-entries -> rebuilding the cab-files to one cab.
Theoritically it's possible with a program like WinCE Cabmanager but it is a hell of job I think.
I would go for the UC-option mentioned by MrVanx. I use it myself and it works like a threat (you have to get familiar with wap-provisioning and stuff but it's worth the journey)
Ive tried using a few of the cooked roms over the past couple of weeks but to be honest they dont work all that well for me, none of them seem to work with msn (which is something i use all the time) i always get error messages saying that it cant find a data connection even through wifi which is always setup properly as i can search the net quite easily and have verified that the wifi is working and searched through the rom threads for fix's and all ive seen so far is that this seems to be a bit of a problem for a number of users, some fixes work for certain members but it doesnt for others, unfortunatly i'm one of the others.
Currently using Vodafone UK 1.90.161.5 stock rom.
I think the WinCE Cabmanager approach mite be the best option for me as i'm still a bit of a noob with regards to things and as most of the cabs i'm interested in merging are simple theme cabs so it shouldnt be that much of a task (gulps)
Are there any good tutorials that i could use for WinCE Cabmanager?
I'll have a search myself to see what i can come up with but in the past i've found it quite hard to find things in the forum and most of the time i stumble across certain "gems" by following links in peoples signatures.
Thanks for the info its much appreciated.
Alex
Over on the Kaiser section there was a user named bengalih, who made an automated installer called Sashimi. Although Bengalih has been banned, his work is still floating around. Check out this thread, or do a search for Sashimi. In theory, it should work for the Raphael, since it is still a Win Mobile device. Hope that helps. I might add, that right before Bengalih was banned, he stripped his Sashimi guides from his posts on xda, but they are available here.
This does look like the type of thing i am looking for unfortunately all his posts are just "..........................." but i regged on the other site and got the software so i'm going to go check it out and see how it works. Thanks for that
Alex
Just a quick question but does your mobile connection (Vodafone UK) allow you to use msn (or to that matter any IM program) or is it just http stuff only?
Tmobile wnw doesnt allow IM software over the data connection unless you use wnw+ so i wonder if this is the case with vodfone aswell?
Yeah it does, it also allows me to use skype too. Unfortunalty its the only ROM that does allow me to use msn although i havent tested skype as this is my secondary IM app.
In theory to make a theme (cab) i tried to extract files from a few cabs, files including:
1AA884~1.004
1BBFDC~1.001
1E29E8~1.005
4E6705~1.002
5A7AE8~1.015
5B86C9~1.016
5C27FF~1.017
etc
Then i used "QuickCab 1.0" to add all the extracted files from a couple of cab files, i directed QuickCab 1.0 to install the files to the Windows directory and the process made the new cab file with no problems however i tried to install the cab file that it had created but my TF3D didnt change at all even after a restart.
I'm trying to merge NoTopCurtain.cab-NoCurtains.cab-GlassClock_v1.cab-Pamas Transparant Slider.CAB & NeonIcon.cab
By looking at the xml file it looked like all the 90 files should be installed to the Windows directory.
Any idea of what i am doing wrong?
Thx
Alex
try cabmanager. You will see the actual files. And there is very logical registry structure.
I do not have a tutorial for the program but it's not that hard. You can export files (right mouse click) and reg-entries (under 'file'). Put those all together (import of reg-entries is also possible!) Adding files gives you a simple window with where to put the files on your ppc.
It is not that hard and you will be in control of the proces instead of working with the encrypted files you are doing now...
made dozens of (working) cab's this way myself and I'm no einstein!
Good luck
@merten3000 thanks for that for the next 30 days i can make working cabs, i initially seen your post and checked the program but noticed it was only a 30 day trial so i never bothered then with your last post when u mentioned "encrypted" files that sort of made sense when i originally seen the file names of the files i was extracting where as they are now extracting properly and i created a working cab, thanks very much.
Dont suppose you know of a free program that will do the same job? Money is tight and cant justify buying this app.
Alex
The simplest thing to do, for me, would be to take the stock rom that you like, extract and recook it making only the changes needed to make it UC compliant.
That way you get your rom just as it was, and can run all your cabs. Shouldn't be much work either. (well, it wouldnt be on the Kaiser - not used Raphael kitchens etc, but assume it is relatively easy)
Hey guys,
Looking for a registry editing guide that explains a little more on the Windows Mobile registry.
Bought a Ubiqio 503G on the internet. The phone has great features but sucks as far as:
-In-call speaker volume
-MP3 ringtone volume
-Weak vibrate
Ubiquio does not support this device and eXpansys has very poor support, and a crappy tech. team.
I believe the guys on this forum have more knowledge than eXpansys.
Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Much appreciated.
like with pc windows registry
every program can create registries
having whatever function for the program
as the programmer sees fit
so other then how to alter registrys there really is no general guide to
the registry
There's no dedicated guide on all registry entries, like Rudegar said, but better read this before starting to play around with registry:
http://www.wmexperts.com/articles/howto/how_to_edit_the_registry.html
Just dump your registry as a .txt file, put it on your pc (try ceregeditor) and do keyword searches until you find what you need. Play around a little with the applicable values (if found), but save the original file in case you mess up.
nice post WG very informative for users who havent tinkered with the reg before. I also like to use a desktop reg editor (whilst active synced) called CeRegEditor as well as a PPC one (PHM, Task Manager v3.1 etc), best of both worlds
Agree the best regieditor on desktop for WM is CeRegEditor, and the combining of FDC's TaskMgr.exe + Total Commander make us never need a standalone reg editing tool on device.
Plus for a real tweak addict better purchase the SKTracker, another 'tweaker's dream'.
I'm planning to repost the whole content on nir36's guide thread, a lot of code-adding work to do tho.
Edit: Done. Check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=471521 This is a really useful thread for beginners.
Edit: I found this wonderful site really need some 'beginner-friendly' contents, or maybe need a seperate 'Beginner's Subforum'. Although it's already a heaven for developers, but beginners maybe less taken care of. I don't call beginners 'noobs' or 'idiots' because I'm a beginner too.
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Edit: I found this wonderful site really need some 'beginner-friendly' contents, or maybe need a seperate 'Beginner's Subforum'. Although it's already a heaven for developers, but beginners maybe less taken care of. I don't call beginners 'noobs' or 'idiots' because I'm a beginner too.
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Agree. The developers know what they talking about, but the tens of thousands of mere mortals don't.
I have been reading for days and still don't know where to start to modify the Today screen, not to mention ROM.
Joe
Importent: This Question is about VisualBasic.net!!!
Perhaps anyone can say me how to display a PNG-Picture including the Alpha-Blend i have described in Photoshop. perhaps it is possible to create an C++ file (.dll-File) where are calsses to read an convert the PNG-Files...
i think Daze has done this, but i don't have a reply yet. So perhaps i can create an other Programm to simplify the "TodayScreen"
thanks,
Best regards,
Michael
Hey folks!
Is there any possibility to use another weather-forecast source for manilaweahter instead of accuweather (default)? Accuweather really doesn´t serve reliable weather information (i know for some cities it does...please dont´t discuss that point here, I think many users are having the same problem here ).
This could be very interesting for many users, i would appreciate your help very much! Personally I would prefer www.wetter.com as my default forecast-engine, it definitely has the most reliable informations for Europe (and the rest of the world too I think )
Looking forward for your answers!
Good question..
Yesssss
VERY good question.
I'm interested,too
Go hack Manila, pretty sure its hidden in there
Off Topic:
Exactly because of this problem I am using G-Weather and switched off Manila Weather because my town is not in there and during business traveling I like to see the weather forcast of my different locations (and Manila weather has by far to many limitations) to get an impression what temperature I have to expect and prepare therefore my suitcase ...
Best regards,
dingolino
http://www.ageye.de/
But then you are losing the nice weather animations in sense and I want to keep this.
The only think I want is that Manila allows another sources to add more cities and to have a better and quicker forecast
I think it is possible to replace the weather service provider, because when I was surfing in the registry I have seen a registry entry "WeatherService.dll" in the manila hive. So, I think it is possible to implement a DLL with the same API which makes calls to the wetter.com service.
Happy xmas!
Sebastian
thats some really good food for thought and hacking... i would also be interested in something like this...
gogogo, new news here?
No, but yesterday I tried to copy the DLL "windows\WeatherService.dll" with total commander to my storage card to have a look into it, but I had an error while copying it and I had no time to further investigate it.
Maybe some can post here a copy of it.
I am using Manila-Version 2.5.19211619.0. The DLL should only be taken from this Manila release.
*push* *
Maybe you could not copy the file because it's in use. Try to turn off HTC Sense in the today screen first, and then copy the file. Maybe that works.
I already turned off HTC Sense, but I can't copy it (access denied) neither with total commander nor with resco file explorer.
Any ideas?
The file resides in ROM, so you'll probably need to extract the file from a Dumped ROM.
Do a search for : 'copy file from rom' and you may find your answer.
Or......maybe one of the ROM Cookers can supply you with the file ??
Hopefully it can use the same source than Windows Vista/7 desktop weather gadget uses, that always seems very accurate.
Hello
Here ist the WeatherService.dll
I think we need also help from wetter.com.
Here is the link to the api from wetter.com -->openweather API
And here ist the api + script with examples.
Nice christmas to all.
mfg
Arkon1
Hey Arkon1!!
Thanks for the WeatherService.dll! Did you all had nice christmas-days? Are there any news here?
Well, it seems that the DLL has only one simple function which is exported.
Maybe HTC is using a kind of interprocess communication. Has anyone an idea how to sniff which protocol they are using for the interprocess communication?
djngal said:
thats some really good food for thought and hacking... i would also be interested in something like this...
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Same here