I had to mannually create a settings folder in my "windows\start menu" to get the menu working again. But now of course it shows this folder besides the real settings in it too.
How can i get rid of it? If i just delete it in "windows\start menu" the menu is disabled again (just displaying "today").
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umm kind of stuck , i installed a program on my xda and i did not like it so I have now removed it using remove programs...... it has left an icon behind in the programs menu how do i get rid of it? do i need registy editor if so where can i get one? :roll:
no need. if you've completely uninstalled the app you can simply use file explorer in your xda. go to my device - windows - start menu - programs. look for the icon; click and hold for 3 seconds until the little menu box comes up; click delete and there you go.
or...when your unit is in sync with your pc you can use your computer's file explorer to go to the programs folder of the xda and delete it from there.
been there done that
When I go into the programs menu and select the icon I want to get rid of, I hold it for 3 secs and nothing happens... no menu to cut/copy delete ect. Also when I browse through the xda with my laptop there is no icons/program files in both "windows/programs" and "device/program files"..... I used a registry viewer and there are still a couple of entries in the registry of the device refering to the program icon i want to get rid of as it is now uninstalled.....is there a "regedit" type programme for the xda? :idea:
that's strange. when i install a program i normally transfer the icon to one of my designated today menu folders (like games, accessories, etc). when i uninstall it, the icon is left in the folder but now it's only a white rectangular box. previously; say the app was pacman; the icon would be in the shape of pacman. once uninstalled, it becomes a white rectangle with no function. is this the same as the one you have?
when i use file explorer; i then go to the folder where the useless icon is located. i then hold the stylus on it for like 2-3 seconds and the small menu box should pop up with the options of deleting.
normally uninstalling apps should remove the icons as these are part of the program being removed. try doing a reset and maybe it'll clear up?
cheers
Hello!
Do you happen to know how to:
a)put the gsm indicator on the today screen (VERY preferably on the HTC today, e.g. below the alarm clock on the right side or horizontally near the operator name - not to waste space)
b)block GPRS: just to tell the phone to never ever try to connect to it. At the moment e.g. while pressing the weather button, it starts connecting - quite annoying, especially if pressed by chance
c)create folders in programs menu (as e.g. the "games" folder) and then copy shortcuts into it
d)in the menu start - change from 7 shortcuts and 5 recent programs into 12 shortcuts and 0 recently opened programs.
Thank you for help!
Best regards,
Theriel
c) Go under "\Windows" direcotry and then under "\Start menu"
that's the direcotry tree
I meant programs menu - the one you get into by clicking start->programs. .
Any ideas about this as well as the other questions ?
b) there are several ways to kill all data connections. you can use something like the Advanced Config Tool and disable the data connection setup on the phone. Or you can use a tool like MoDaCo's NoData tool. Search the forums you will find your answer.
c) It is where "wonderiuy" said it is. For the icons in Programs you need to go one level deeper in the start menu. My Device -> Windows -> Start Menu -> Programs. There you will find links to all the icons when you go to Start Programs.
Thanks a lot! I have also a small question: is there any reason for which I shouldn't enable all the power managements that there are in Advanced Config Tool?
I would be still grateful for answering a) and d) :].
d) Disable large start menu
Start -> Settings -> Large start menu -> disable (or rather not enable) it
theriel said:
b)block GPRS: just to tell the phone to never ever try to connect to it. At the moment e.g. while pressing the weather button, it starts connecting - quite annoying, especially if pressed by chance
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Do this,
1. Click the weather tab and click the location name at the top. You will get into ‘Select City’ window.
2. Tap the ‘Menu’ at the bottom right of the screen and choose ‘Weather Options…’ from the pop-up list.
3. Uncheck ‘Download weather data automatically*’
b) Easy solution: Go to Settings -> Connections -> Connections -> Advanced -> Manage Networks -> and choose "Company Network" for "Programs with automatic internet connectivity use ....". Name of options may vary, because I use German ROM. Translation done by brain.exe on the fly
Thanks a lot mates! So, there is no way to solve my problem "d)" ?
see post #6 in your own thread (above). Does that not do what you asked?
That has nothing to do with choosing the programs you want to have listed in the menu start. Large menu is completely different thing which, by the way, I have disabled since the very beginning.
Hi,
is there any way to access settings apart from the start menu?
I noticed that the settings icon disappeared in my start menu (I'm using custom WM6.5 ROM). Is there a way how to get it back?
Thanks in advance for all advices!
You do not provide enough information to really help you.
Info such as WHAT custom ROM, what interface, etc.
So with that, if you are running Manila there is a settings tab.
If you have flashed a ROM that took it out, ask in that thread for a fix.
If you cooked your own ROM and its missing, check your kitchen and recook.
As visible from my signature, I'm using Essential 3.3 and the icon used to be present in the start menu. One day it just disappeared.
Still, settings were accessable from Manila (settings tab -> more). However, after disabling Manila (using settings tab -> more -> today), there's no way how to enter settings again.
I'd just like to find a way how to get the icon back OR how to access the settings apart from the wm6.5 start menu. Thanks again.
I've find that by searching in Registery:
HKLM / SECURITY / SHELL / START INFO / HideSettings = 1
change the key to 0, and then, you'll have the WM Settings menu in start menu of WM6.5.
I have TD2 with new Rom HTC WM6.5, and it works well for me.
I hope it will be the same for you.
In Sense, go to settings and look at the botton left option taht says "all settings"
That one should take you to where you want to go (the Bronze settings menu screen for System, Home, Connctions etc...)
Hey,
I have two issues with my HTC HD2 (i.e. Windows Mobile 6.5):
1. I can't delete SIMteligent icon from root start menu folder! I move it to separate folder (either manually or through reSTART), restart, and then somehow it comes back.
2. In Start Menu > Settings > System, Task Manager icon appears 2 times. I need to delete one of those. Unfortunately looking for task manager in registry/files does not bring any results.
Thanks in advance.
I have accidentally deleted the settings icon on my screen (I swiped up too hard and fast and deleted it instead of opening it)
How can I navigate to settings without the icon?
How can I restore the icon?
I'm able to access the settings on my device but swiping down on the notification area and selecting the settings icon.
I didn't know it was possible to delete the icon from the app drawer...
Of course!!!!
D'oh!
Now that I have found settings again (thank you thank you) I'll go about recovering the icon to the "desktop"
Arrggh!
I can't restore the shortcut to the "desktop" and because it's still a new-to-me phone, I like to have it there.
It is in the list of widgets, but when I try and swipe it to the desktop nothing happens!
IMO the easiest way to recover lost or deleted Android app icons/widgets is
1. To touch and hold on an empty space on your Home screen. This method should cause a new menu to pop up with customizable options for your device.
2. Next, select Widgets and Apps to open a new menu.
3. Tap Apps. From here, you can choose the app icon that you previously deleted by mistake.
4. Hold the icon and drag it onto a space on your device. (You can rearrange it later.)
Your app should now be exactly where you want it to be, and it’ll be ready to use right away.