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.
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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?
francis_fds said:
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.
Touch Tools for HTC 2.0 Suite is a powerful set of applications that lets you modify different settings on your device that would not otherwise be available to you.
There are currently 9 applications that make up the full Touch Tools 2.0 Suite:
Touch Tools - This is the main interface for tweaking various system related settings.
Boot Manager - This give various options like Soft Reset, Hard Reset, Bootloader Mode, Suspend, Power Off and Disconnect Data. Can also integrate to Long Press End Key as an Action Screen.
Snatch Screen - Allows for taking screen shots on the phone by shaking the device which stores them to the specified save location. Includes various options.
Rotation Manager - Allows you to add Auto Rotation for applications you choose. Includes automatic Window Info detection: ClassName, EXE Path etc. Has List Import/Export support.
Slim Volume - Allows you to add support for the Slimline Volume display to applications you choose. Includes automatic Window Info detection and List Import/Export support.
Network Folders - Allows you to make use of your Pocket PC's networking capabilities by mapping shared folders on your PC to your device. Also supports Samba/Linux Shares.
PinchZoom Manager - Lets you add Pinch to Zoom support to your applications easily. Includes automatic Window Info detection and List Import/Export support.
HotKey Utility - Extends the End Key Long Press functionality so you can launch a custom application or a specific command: Soft Reset, Hard Reset, Power Off, Enter Bootloader Mode or Disconnect Data.
System Viewer - Allows you to terminate / view running programs and processes and see a list of Device Services. Includes Export option and Compact Mode.
Code:
[B]Changes / Improvements:[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.7[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Added: Bluetooth, WiFi and Phone Radio toggle buttons to Boot Manager for ease of access.[/B]
[B][B]2. Added: Bluetooth, WiFi and Phone Radio toggle buttons to Touch Tools under a new menu called Communication Options under Options.[/B][/B]
[B]3. Changed: Disconnect Data option has been moved from Boot / Device Options to Communication Options.[/B]
[B]4. Changed: All ListView controls should refresh their items a little quicker now.[/B]
[B]5. Fixed: A bug in HotKey Management page where an incorrect registry type was written when saving settings.[/B]
[B]6. Fixed: A bug in System Viewer where compact mode would not display correctly on slower devices.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.6[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Changed: Button in Boot Manager to Restart Manila will now either be enabled or disabled depending on if Manila is running or not.[/B]
[B]2. Changed: Button in Boot Manager to Disconnect Data will now either be enabled or disabled depending on if there is an active data connection or not.[/B]
[B]3. Fixed: A few bugs in the Battery Information page. Now the info will refresh automatically. Also revised the layout slightly.[/B]
[B]4. Fixed: A bug in System Viewer where it would not detect itself correctly in the Running Programs list.[/B]
[B]5. Changed: The Button for the 3G in Comm. Manager option has been altered to make it look better (In Comm. Manager).[/B]
[B]6. Changed: A few minor framework changes and code optimization in several places.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.5[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Fixed: Touch Tools will now detect the IMEI number correctly under Hardware Information page regardless of ROM.[/B]
[B]2. Added: IMSI number to the Hardware Information page.[/B]
[B]3. Fixed: A few more bugs in the HotKey Management UI.[/B]
[B]4. Added: System Viewer application - This is a Task Manager with extended capabilities for controlling running programs and processes and viewing the device's Services.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.4[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Fixed: Touch Tools will now load correctly on all TMOUS based ROMs.[/B]
[B]2. Fixed: A few bugs in the HotKey Management UI.[/B]
[B]3. Fixed: StartMenu Program Items will now enumerate in HotKey Management on all ROMs regardless of language.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.3[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Fixed: 3G in Comm Manager option now works correctly for TD2 and HD2 on stock ROMs.[/B]
[B]2. Improved overall stability throughout the application suite.[/B]
[B]3. Enabled HotKey Management menu option for TD2 users.[/B]
[B]4. Added Randomized Background Images to relieve the bordom of the same repetitive Background.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.2[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B][COLOR=red](Warning! Do NOT Enable Cache Warming on WM6.5.x as it may result in undesireable effects and may require Hard Reset to recover. This feature is for WM6.5 only.)[/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Added: HotKey Management Option to Options Menu. This lets you choose a custom application or even a preset command to link to the Long Press of the End Key. This new function will also enable the Long Press Send Key in Settings> Personal> Buttons within the OS.[/B]
[B]2. Added: Format button to the Memory Information page under Device Information, allowing you to Format the SD Card when selected. This formats the card to the same specification as the HTC utility as I am using their API.[/B]
[B]3. Fixed: Start Menu Icon spacing option under UI Settings should be a bit more stable and compatible for more users.[/B]
[B]4. Fixed: Confirming Settings on the Bluetooth Settings page with the WIDCOMM Fix already Unchecked gave an unable to write to registry error.[/B]
[B]5. Fixed: Disable SMS Sent Notification option under Phone Settings page 2, did not work for ROMs that use HTC Messaging.[/B]
[B]6. Changed: Added additional options to the Performance Settings page. You now have even more options for selecting cache sizes, An option to Enable or Disable Cache Warming, Memory Allocation for certain HTC apps and Display Driver settings. You will even be able to select a different Display Driver![/B]
[B]7. Fixed: SD Card detection was broke in the previous release of Touch Tools. Now when you are on the Memory Information Page under Device Information, when you have the Storage Card selected and its removed from the device, its detected and will automatically re-select the Device Storage correctly.[/B]
[B]8. Added: Restart Manila option to the Boot Manager app as some people find this useful.[/B]
[B]9. Changed: Altered the integration option in Boot Manager to make it compliant with the new HotKey Management Utility.[/B]
[B]10. Minor bugs fixed / code optimized.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite PR1.1[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Added: HTC Album Exclude List to Media Settings page to let you exclude specified folders from appearing in HTC Album.[/B]
[B]2. Added: Running program detection. When confirming settings on Opera Settings page, TouchFLO Settings and HTC Album Exclude List you will be prompted to restart the application if it is detected running already.[/B]
[B]3. Fixed: A few bugs in Rotation Manager, Snatch Screen and Slim Volume.[/B]
[B]4. Added: Additional options to the Opera 9.7 Settings page: 'Increase Visual Back Resolution', 'Enhance Scrolling And Zooming' and 'Increase Width And Height Buffer' to improve your browsing experience.[/B]
[B]5. Added: PinchZoom Manager application to the Touch Tools Suite which enables you to add pinch to zoom support to specified applications.[/B]
[B]6. Changed: Removed the Standard .Net Open and Save dialogs from the Import and Export options in Slim Volume, Rotation Manager and PinchZoom Manager and used Custom dialogs to make the applications more uniform to the rest of the interface.[/B]
[B]7. Changed: The 'Add 3G Button to Comm. Manager' options is now on the safe list. This means if you have the 'Stock ROM' option unchecked in the Configuration page then this feature will be disabled.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - 2.0 Suite[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 & 6.5.x ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Changed the entire User Interface for Touch Tools and its Utility applications. Supports transparency and alpha blending.[/B]
[B]2. Added: Smart Skins - Simply changing the background will give the headers and buttons a blended and skinned look as they are semi transparent.[/B]
[B]3. Removed: Console, this is no longer required so has been taken out.[/B]
[B]4. Removed: HD2 Menu, this is no longer required as these options have been placed in the relevant categories in the settings pages.[/B]
[B]5. Removed: Tabbed pages are now gone and has been replaced by a menu on the right softkey to load each setting page individually resulting in quicker loading times.[/B]
[B]6. Changed: Touch Tools now loads more or less instantly as it no longer reads all the settings all in one go.[/B]
[B]7. Added: Touch Tools Configuration page for increased compatibility with certain roms. Also removed the Program Options Menu under options and moved them to the new Configuration page.[/B]
[B]8. Added: Device Information to Options menu. Here you check Version, Hardware, Memory and Battery Information.[/B]
[B]9. Added: Donation Link under the Options menu incase someone is feeling generous. :)[/B]
[B]10. Added: Animated Dialog Boxes with a HTC look and a fade in effect. Please note: The fade in effect is automatically disabled when running on a device other than a HD2.[/B]
[B]11. Added: Save Location to Snatch Screen Application.[/B]
[B]12. Changed: Boot manager now has the new semi transparent buttons so when changing the background, it will change the whole look.[/B]
[B]13. Added: Double tapping on a list item in Rotation Manager will now display a dialog showing the info for that particular item.[/B]
[B]14. Added: Ability to connect to Samba/Linux shared resources in the Network Folders application.[/B]
[B]15. Changed: Some of the applications have been given new and better looking icons.[/B]
[B]16. Added: Lock Device When Suspended option to User Interface Settings page for people who are running custom lock screen applications.[/B]
[B]17. Fixed: In-Call 2 way audio recording now works correctly and is loud and clear on both ends of the active call.[/B]
[B]18. Fixed: Wi-Fi in Standby option has now been fixed and has been re-enabled for HD2 users. It has also been renamed to 'Enable WLAN Always On'.[/B]
[B]19. Fixed: Couple of bugs in boot manager regarding the default image selection.[/B]
[B]20. Added: Option under Program Settings on the Configuration page to suppress the Restart device dialog after confirming settings.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - Public Release - PR1.4[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Added: Network Folders application, Now you can enable the Network folder on your device and map folders to shared resources on remote computers. Layout is very much like the HTC Network Plugin but doesnt allow for browsing.[/B]
[B](Please note, .Net Compact Framework 3.5 is required to use the Network Folders application.)[/B]
[B]2. Minor bug fixes and improvements.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - Public Release - PR1.3[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Fixed: Now when you select a background in Boot Manager it actually remembers the chosen image on next launch.[/B]
[B]2. Added: Disconnect Data option to Boot Options in Touch Tools and on the main screen in Boot Manager. This method forces the active GPRS connection to detach whether or not its in use.[/B]
[B]3. Changed: Removed 'Reduce Screen Sensitivity' option and replaced it with 'Minimum Tap Time' under the UI settings tab with the option to set a custom value.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - Public Release - PR1.2[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Fixed: Issue with Enable Owner Info option where the incorrect value type was written to the registry resulting in the option not working. This has now been rectified.[/B]
[B]2. Changed: Detection process to determine whether the HD2 Options menu should be enabled or not. This is now detected via the CPU Speed so ALL HD2's will be able to access the extra options regardless of the Device Model ID.[/B]
[B]3. Changed: Renamed Startup Animation under Boot Options to: Startup/Shutdown Settings[/B]
[B]4. Added: Shutdown Sound and Image options to the Startup/Shutdown Settings page.[/B]
[B]5. Added: Decrease Screen Sensitivity option to the HD2 Options> Multimedia Options menu.[/B]
[B]6. Disabled Wi-Fi in Standby option for HD2 users as this no longer functions correctly with the device as its an 'Always On' device.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - Public Release - PR1.1[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. Fixed: HD2 Options menu was still disabled on some HD2 devices. Supported 'Device Model ID's' are as follows: 'HTC HD2 T8585', 'T-Mobile_LEO' and 'HTC_HD2'. If your 'Device Model ID' is NONE of these, please send me a PM before installing Touch Tools.[/B]
[B]2. Fixed: WLAN On Demand function is now enabled and working for HD2 ROMS and the newer Touch Diamond 2 ROMS.[/B]
[B]3. Fixed: Enabling the Extra Video Recording formats interfered with the Extra Camera Modes option. This has now been rectified.[/B]
[B]4. Added: Detection for the Start Menu Programs folder when Enabling the Extra Default Games as this was hard coded before for quickness. Also the correct PNG image is now associated with the Solitaire game after being added.[/B]
[B]5. Added: Improve WIDCOMM A2DP Audio option to the Bluetooth tab. This should improve the audio quality for those experiencing issues. Also disabled MS bluetooth stack related options for HD2 users.[/B]
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[B]Touch Tools for HTC - Public Release - PR1[/B]
[B][COLOR=red]This Version is for Windows Mobile 6.5 ONLY![/COLOR][/B]
[B]1. TD2 Tools is now Touch Tools for HTC. I felt the name needed changing as it now supports multiple devices.[/B]
[B]2. Added: Full HD2 support. If you are not running Touch Tools on an HD2, the HD2 Options menu will automatically be disabled.[/B]
[B]3. Added: Opera Settings tab for changing various Opera related settings.[/B]
[B]4. Changed: Boot Manager has had modifications to make it fully compatible with the HD2. It will now detect the device its running on so the integration function can work correctly.[/B]
[B]5. Rotation Manager and Slim Volume have been modified to be fully compatible with HD2. No more using the stylus to capture window information. Instead, just simply shake the device to capture the information.[/B]
[B]6. Added: A neat little utility called Snatch Screen. This has a nice interface and allows you to take device screenshots in multiple formats. Allows you to preview the captured image and then discard or save.[/B]
[B]7. HD2 options added include: Data Options: Enabling Wireless-N Mode, Show 3G in Comm. Manager which adds the 3G button to Comm. Manager. SMS/E-Mail Options: Show 'Send' button in HTC Messaging and Disable 'Reply All' in E-mail. Multimedia Options: Enable Extra Games Shortcuts, Extra Camera Modes, Extra Video Recording Formats, Improve MPEG4 recording bitrate, Enable Text Selection Magnifier and HTC Album 'Real' Exit.[/B]
[B]8. Added Confirmation On Exit to Program Options so you can choose whether or not to display a confirmation when exiting Touch Tools to eliminate accidental screen taps.[/B]
[B]9. Changed: Startup Animation settings have now been moved to the Boot Options menu.[/B]
[B]10. More features coming soon! :)[/B]
[B]11. Please feel free to buy me a beer! :)[/B]
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Please consider a donation and/or contribute to the forum to show your support! If you have done one or both of these then PM me with your UIC code and E-Mail address and ill generate an AuthKey for you to remove the Nag Screens!
If you have already donated then PM me with your PayPal Transaction Number, UIC code and E-Mail address and ill send you the AuthKey.
If you have less then 100 posts then you really havent contributed much in which case you will have to put up with the Nag Screens until you contribute to the forum.
If you already have an AuthKey, copy the file into the Touch Tools installation folder, usually located in Program Files. The AuthKey will automatically be installed next time you launch Touch Tools.
Hopefully this new system means that everyone will be able to fully use Touch Tools 2.0 Suite with the only difference being non-contributors and leeches will get the Nag Screens! Good Day!
BR,
Gaz
Okay, after working really hard to add HD2 compatibility to Touch Tools, you may be asking yourself, "Why do we need another tweaking app?"
Well thats a good question, This app offers more or less everything that the other tweaking apps do, but in addition, you can do the following:
- HARD reset capability
- Enable / Disable Manila Clock flips at the click of a button
- Easy to use White List manager for rotating apps with import and export functions.
- Easy to use volume control utility to decide which apps you want to use the slim volume control while using the volume buttons.
- GPS management so you can tweak your settings.
- Phone related settings
- AUTO DATA DISCONNECTION that works
- DATA CONNECTION manager, allows you to turn on/off connections and enable/disable 'Always On' status.
- Show or hide the default games: 'Bubble Breaker' and 'Solitare' from the click of a menu option.
Plus there will be lots more coming! Alot of this development is already complete and working however, there are still some HD2 specific features to implement.
Please post your views and ideas of what you would like me to include.
Remember, its YOUR device, so why not make it YOURS?!
Waiting for it, thanks
Steve0007 said:
Waiting for it, thanks
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Should hopefully have a working public release by the end of the day complete with screenshots.
BR
Cool man, this will be nice to have on our HD2's
Can I make a suggestion? maybe write it in .net 3.5 with the sense SDK to make it look really nice
[Heres a link]
[★] said:
Cool man, this will be nice to have on our HD2's
Can I make a suggestion? maybe write it in .net 3.5 with the sense SDK to make it look really nice
[Heres a link]
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Hi I have considered using the SDK already and decided to make my own controls in the end to get the functionality exactly how I want them.
I also wanted to steer away slightly from the official HTC look and make something with a clear, concise and easy to use GUI.
I stuck with .NET CF 2.0 due to past issues with custom ROMS on the TD2.
Touch Tools for HTC has now been released!
Please leave your comments and feedback!
Amazing!!!Many thanks!!!
You, my friend are a genius.
Donation coming your way when I get home.
Thank you.
Looking good, however the max Icon per row for Start Menu is 4?
methree said:
Looking good, however the max Icon per row for Start Menu is 4?
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hi, what is the issue you are having with this setting? It will only work correctly if there are no 3rd party cabs installed that modify the start menu layout.
BR
I just installed Touch Tools on my HD2. I like the user interface settings options, and a face down mute ring??!! Genius! A lot of the phone settings should have come with the phone, so you are right in the fact that we should take advantage of this tool set. So far hasn't affected any of my third party aps, just an LED one which I just had to turn back on after. Great work.
lowriderchick said:
I just installed Touch Tools on my HD2. I like the user interface settings options, and a face down mute ring??!! Genius! A lot of the phone settings should have come with the phone, so you are right in the fact that we should take advantage of this tool set. So far hasn't affected any of my third party aps, just an LED one which I just had to turn back on after. Great work.
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Thanks, the LED app you mentioned, you should be able to remove that now as Touch Tools has an option for enabling/disabling the LED notifications in settings which is probably why it interfered with your LED app.
BR
What a great app. I have two questions:
1)I installed on an TMous HD2, but the HD2 options is deactivated. Just "greyed out" on the menu. How can I get to these settings?
2)how embarrassing to ask this but...How the dickens do you save the settings? I don't see a save button, and when I exit the settings are not saved.
Tanks for your help
bones221 said:
What a great app. I have two questions:
1)I installed on an TMous HD2, but the HD2 options is deactivated. Just "greyed out" on the menu. How can I get to these settings?
2)how embarassing to ask this but...How the dickens do you save the settings. I don't see a save button, and when I exit the settings are not saved.
Tanks for your help
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Hi, thanks for letting me know, I need you to go into Device Information in Touch Tools, click on the 'Hardware' tab and tell me the EXACT Device Model ID. I based the activation of the HD2 Options menu on the device model ID. So for example here, the device model is: 'HTC HD2 T8585'. If yours is different to this then please let me know because I will then have to patch Touch Tools and release an update.
Secondly, to apply the settings, you need to go to the Options menu and click 'Apply Settings'.
Hope this helps.
Hi thanks for your quick reply!
first, my Device Model ID is exactly, T-Mobile_LEO
Secondly...Oh, fer cryin' out loud. How could I have missed that! (maybe you have a bug such that the first three times I look at that menu, the "apply settings" option is invisible).
Cheers!
great app !
but one question ... will you offer a release for LEO-users with WM 6.5.X ???
This would be perfect.
Thanks.
bones221 said:
Hi thanks for your quick reply!
first, my Device Model ID is exactly, T-Mobile_LEO
Secondly...Oh, fer cryin' out loud. How could I have missed that! (maybe you have a bug such that the first three times I look at that menu, the "apply settings" option is invisible).
Cheers!
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lol no, apply settings is always there! secondly, cheers for the Model ID, ill patch the app and release the update in the next half hour so you can have a chance to fully appreciate this set of tools.
BR
lyriquidperfection said:
lol no, apply settings is always there! secondly, cheers for the Model ID, ill patch the app and release the update in the next half hour so you can have a chance to fully appreciate this set of tools.
BR
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sweet...THANKS!
If you are a T-Mobile US HD2 owner, you will have experienced a bug where the HD2 Options menu was disabled after loading Touch Tools.
Please re-download the CAB in the first post as this issue has now been resolved.
BR
Window3DManager help you to
manage your phone with style.
-Task Switcher
-Recent Task Switcher
-Memory Optimizer
-Application Launcher
-Fully Customizable
-Tools Widget
-3D Interface
-Easy to use
-Practical
-Running Process Viewer
-Multitask
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Explanation
The idea of this application is to
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phone. Window3DManager has the
following functions:
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displays the currently open
applications and gives the user the
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Sometimes when we are using an
application, we want to open another
without closing the current one, for
that Window3DManager has a
shortcut on the phone status bar,
which opens over the current
application, in order to open another
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current one. There’s three ways to do
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-Through the Recent Task Switcher,
which as its name implies, shows the
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-With the Running Task Switcher.
-And finally with the Creator of Tasks,
which displays all the applications
installed on your phone, and it has
the ability to open one or more of
these at once.
There’s a Tools function, which allows
us to enable or disable a system
configuration such as data traffic, wifi,
etc with a single click. This feature can
be opened from the application itself
or with a widget that can be added to
the "Home Screen". This tools helps
us to speed up the process of
opening an application.
The Window3DManager Memory
Optimizer, which allows us to choose
whether we want to close an
application that is running or put in a
wait state, the last one releases the
resources consume of the application
and these resources reintegrate to the
system when open it again, this help
the application to open faster.We can
also choose whether we want to put
an application on hold or closed.
Instructions for Use
A click on the Window3DManager
shortcut , show the Running Task
Switcher, which the applications can
be opened with a click or can be
pressed for about three seconds to
put it on hold. We can also slide the
screen up to open the manager
Window3DManager functions, down
to open a view of the Running Task
Switcher on a Grid form, and to the
right and left to see the running
applications.
The Recent Task Switcher and the
Tasks Creator are easily accessible
with the function manager of
Window3DManager or pressing the
menu button of the phone. In this
functions by simply pressing the
application icon, it will open the
application or selecting the "check
box" in the case of the Tasks Creator.
System tools can be enabled and
disabled with one touch in the icon. In
addition, to entering the second
screen tools you have to slide your
finger up.
DOWNLOAD LINK:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.window3dmanager