Samsung Blackjack
AT&T/Cingular
Just updated the firmware
I am trying to remove links from my start menu for useless util's such as AT&T Mall, AT&T Music and Media net.
I've tried to remove them from the device directly by deleting the files from \Windows\Start Menu\*folder or file name* as well as connecting the device via Active Sync and deleting the same folder\file location through Active Sync file browsing.
When I try to delete the files, I recieve the following error:
"Cannot delete file ****: Access is denied. Make sure your mobile device has sufficient memory, that the file is not set as read-only, and that you have permissions to copy this file type."
I have verified that on applications such as Garmin Navigator and Good Messaging (app's I installed after the firmware upgrade) and I am able to delete, or modify their start menu shortcuts located in \windows\Start Menu folder. This leads me to belive that the issue is not related to sufficient memory, or permissions.
I have found articles by google'ing and they state it is possible to delete these specific files but they won't delete on mine. I tried rebooting several times (some articles noted that rebooting would majically allow deletion of files). No luck.
PLEASE HELP.
Brent
Using resco explorer I have hidden files that were in the ROM. Download teh trial and see if that works for you.
Figured it out...
This unlock:
http://www.corynielsen.com/modifications-and-hacks/unlocking-your-blackjack
Allowed me to rename and delete the ROM based shortcuts.
I have an AT&T tilt device and have replaced the phone skin on my device by editing the images on the phone. I can manually put the rebuilt files back on the phone without error. Everything works fine. I'v created a cab file install, to change the images in a more automated fashion. This also is working; however, the install is then recorded by the device and with each following install I'm warned of the already existing app. Keep in mind I'm not adding or removing any files just overwriting them. My questions are as follows.
Is there any way to install the files without the device recording the install?
Is there a way to supress the warning messages about the already installed software.
Is there a way to prompt the user to restart the device after an install.
i have never done these things myself (except removing the warning through a reg edit)
but they may be possible through "cab manager" here
I am using cab manager to create the cab files, I guess I was hoping someone with more experance with it could point me in the right direction.
**** SOLUTION - WITHOUT ROOTING *****
I searched many forms to solve the "Unable to scan network" issue. All explained how to do it after rooting and I did not want to root my phone.
Yesterday, while playing with the phone and SDK, I could repair it by deleting "bcm_supp.conf" file. This is what I did:
1. Install the SDK -> developer dot android dot com slash sdk slash index.html
(make sure the <SDK>/tools path is added to the windows path variable. My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced -> Environment Variables -> System variable -> add the SDK path at the end of Path variable )
2. On your phone, please enable (tick mark) "USB debugging" under "Settings" -> "Applications" -> "Development"
3. Connect your phone using USB to PC/Laptop. Close phone manager application if it comes up on the PC.
4. Run "ddms.bat" from <SDK>/tools directory. The DDMS application will come up and it should readily connect to your phone. (in the main screen, under Name, you should find the phone ID and SW ver. no.)
5. Go to menu Device -> File Explorer. New window will come up.
6. Here go to data -> wifi directory. You will see a file bcm_supp.conf.
7. Though it is not possible to read this file, you should be able to delete it. (at least I could delete it). You can delete the file by selecting it and then pressing red "-" on top left of the window.
8. Now close the DDMS and disconnect the USB. Enable WiFi and scan for networks. The bcm_supp.conf file will get created and you should be able to find the networks.
Please note:
1. Do this on your own risk.
2. All your previous WiFi settings are gone as you delete the file.
3. If you don't know how to install SDK, just google, you will find many forms explaining.
4. I tried to delete the file from "Terminal Emulator", but it did not allow. I guess DDMS has some special permissions.
PROBLEM
ok. i do this , and im stuck at step 6
i can not open data and mnt . rest is fine
under system/etc/wifi
there are
bcm4329_aps.bin
bcm4329_mfg.bin
bcm_4329_sta.bin
nvram_mfg.txt
nvram_net.txt
wifi.conf
wpa_supplicant.conf
and i cannot delete using the small "-" sign at the top
PLEASE HELP I REALLY NEED WIFI CUZ I DONT USE MY 3G
I know that this is a late reply, but thanks, it'd been doing my head in, deleted wpa_supplicant.conf, bang, all working again
I'm sort of a newbie in this and I have that problem with my Mytouch 4G, where it says it is "unable to scan for networks". I've tried everything and even this seems complicated (with my lack of know-how). So, if you could repost this as if you were explaining it to a five-year-old or perhaps make a video showing the process, I would readily appreciate that. But I really need help because this issue is very frustrating.
Please Help!
hey guys, so i got to step 6 and im stuck there, im unable to to open data file, is there a solution for that ?
That is a configuration file, not to mention that it is a system file. You should NOT modify this file unless you know what you are doing. These files are used to configure application(s) settings and server processes.
Hey everyone,
I thought of making a simple guide or tutorial on how to get TRUE mass storage working on a windows phone 7/7.5 device with all methods put together under one heading in a single thread. I wanted to do this because many users find the lack of mass storage to be a serious problem especially when it comes transferring .pdf/.ppt/.pptx/.doc/.docx files to their devices or when they want to transfer any file that they downloaded on their wp7 devices to their pc. I hope this helps them.
The USB storage enabler that you find everywhere is not system wide. It just shows the folders that zune can access.
Requirements:
-Full unlocked or interop unlocked windows phone 7/7.5/7.8 device with working WP7 Root Tools
-PC with Windows XP/Vista/7/8
-Windows phone SDK(If you don't want to download and install the whole 1.4GiB here is the miniSDK)
-Connection to a router(for using webserver only)
-Zune
Assuming that you want the mass storage mode to transfer files between your phone and PC, currently there are three ways of achieving this in your WP7 device.If there are any other ways please let me know. I will update the post with links and instructions.
1: Using the Root webserver
This is by far the simplest method of accessing all files and folders on your device. You can download and upload files to the device(one at a time) and delete empty folders. No need to connect your phone to your PC via microUSB cable.
Instructions:
-Install webserver on your phone by deploying webserver.xap from PC or by XapHandler (Thanks to GoodDayToDie for Xaphandler) and mark it trusted in 'policies' tab in wp7 root tools.
-Open the application and type in your own username and password, whatever you like.
-Connect your phone and the other device in which you want to access your phone's file system to the same network.The other device can be another wp7 or any android or your PC etc.You need not have internet access. Its enough if your phone and the other device are on same network(i.e., connected to same modem/router)
-If your phone is running the webserver app, you can see the IP address of your device and the SSID of the network to which it is connected to.
-Open a web browser and type the IP address you can see(not the one that says software loopback interface!!) in the address bar on the other device.
-Enter the username and password you entered in the beginning. That takes you to a page where you have links for IsolatedStorage of webserver app, File system of your phone, content folder, about webserver. Go to file system, you can see all folders and files.
This method doesn't give access to registry and you can't delete non empty folders.
2: Using Windows phone device manager
Here you use a client on your PC and an app on the phone to communicate information on filesystem, and applications. Using this method, you can manage applications as well as access files and folders. And you can perform operations on multiple files at once, but still can't delete non empty files and there is no access to phone's registry. You can also connect to your phone via Wi-Fi.
Instructions:
-Download the windows phone device manager. Finish installation on PC.
-Connect your phone to PC using data cable and start zune. Your device shouldn't be in guest relationship with zune.
-Start windows phone device manager on your PC, it installs touchXperience on your phone for the first time.
-Go to wp7 root tools on your phone and mark touchXperience as trusted and exit the app.
-Start WPDM on PC, then start touchXperience on your phone.WPDM on PC should tell you that it is connected to 'so and so' device. There will also be a notification telling you that your phone is connected to the PC.
-Now you can explore files, install and uninstall apps, sync documents from your PC.
3: Using Windows mobile device centre
Ultrashot says that you can access file system and registry of your phone on your PC using the WMDC launcher and Windows mobile device centre on PC. I have not been able to get Windows mobile device centre installed on my PC since it is only supported on Windows Vista. So I do not have a hands-on experience myself. You can get WMDC for PC here
You will be able to:
-Manage your photos, music, videos.
-Browse the file system and transfer files.
-Edit registry through tools like CERegEdit,etc.
-Manage applications installed on your windows phone.
It is simple to use. Install WM Device Centre app on your device. Mark it as trusted in WP7 root tools or any other root access manager. Plug in your phone. If zune starts, don't worry tap WM device centre app on the phone. Your computer should just detect it as another windows mobile device and start windows mobile device centre. Scroll down for the link.
Some final words:
The files downloaded on your WP7 devices will be in the isolated storage of the respective apps. The apps from the marketplace do not have access to complete file system. So it is downloaded to their own isolated storage which will be usually
\Applications\Data\<app's GUID>\Data\
If you want to transfer .pdf files to your device, first transfer it to an easily accessible folder like 'My Documents' and then open them on your phone using a file explorer rather than directly putting them in Adobe Reader's isolated storage because they don't show up in adobe reader if you do that. Office documents(.ppt/.doc files) do show up in office app if you put them in \My Documents. Once you open your .pdf files using a file explorer, it will be copied to adobe reader's isolated storage which means after you open the .pdf files you just copied to \My Documents or any folder, you can delete them using a file manager and you can still have them stored in adobe reader's isolated storage. This way you get some space saved.
If you find these tools helpful, click 'thanks' button for the developers for these apps:
-Webserver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459235
-WMDC launcher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1521763
Thanks to:
-Heathcliff74 for the unlocks and the WP7 root tools
-fiinix,GoodDayToDie for webserver
-ultrashot for WMDC launcher
-Julien Schapman for WPDM, touchXperience
Prahlad Varada
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I tried your method of copying the .pdf file in My documents and then opening it in adobe reader via a file explorer. But when I try to open the file, adobe gives an error saying "The file path is not valid." I also tried a couple of other locations in memory, and also created a few new folders inside various existing folders. But every time I get the same error.
What am I doing wrong? Please help.
Thanks,
PO15ON
PO15ON said:
I tried your method of copying the .pdf file in My documents and then opening it in adobe reader via a file explorer. But when I try to open the file, adobe gives an error saying "The file path is not valid." I also tried a couple of other locations in memory, and also created a few new folders inside various existing folders. But every time I get the same error.
What am I doing wrong? Please help.
Thanks,
PO15ON
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I think u went to adobe reader's isolated storage and deleted that PDF file there..u can open adobe reader and delete that document (but unable to delete files from recently viewed section)..if only one particular file is experiencing this problem, delete that file in adobe reader app(don't use a file explorer to delete files from adobe reader) and open the file using file explorer(I prefer Heathcliff74's WP7roottools 1.2 or W.I.N.C.O's wPhoexplorer) from a local folder..
In simple words, an uninstall and reinstall of adobe reader should solve the problem..please try it and report back..
Prahlad Varada
Hey Prahlad,
Thanks for answering. Here is what I did before reading your answer.
1. Installed Adobe reader. Opened it once and viewed one pdf file (a small one) from my skydrive, just to make sure it is working properly. The file opened correctly, and everything went normally.
2. Used usb connection to pc to transfer a big file into the "My Documents" folder.
3. Removed the usb connection.
4. From the phone, used a file explorer to go to My Documents folder and tried opening the large pdf file.
5. It opens Adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, Adobe reader gives the error. When clicking OK on the error, it opens adobe reader, but without the file.
After reading your reply:
1. Uninstalled Adobe. Reboot.
2. Install Adobe.
3. Opened Adobe, no file present. Close Adobe.
4. Went to My Documents from file explorer, and tried opening the pdf file.
5. It opened adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, gave me the same error. After clicking OK on the error, the app opens, but without the actual file.
I never went into any other folder, and have NOT deleted any file. Not from My Documents, or from any Adobe folder.
PO15ON said:
Hey Prahlad,
Thanks for answering. Here is what I did before reading your answer.
1. Installed Adobe reader. Opened it once and viewed one pdf file (a small one) from my skydrive, just to make sure it is working properly. The file opened correctly, and everything went normally.
2. Used usb connection to pc to transfer a big file into the "My Documents" folder.
3. Removed the usb connection.
4. From the phone, used a file explorer to go to My Documents folder and tried opening the large pdf file.
5. It opens Adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, Adobe reader gives the error. When clicking OK on the error, it opens adobe reader, but without the file.
After reading your reply:
1. Uninstalled Adobe. Reboot.
2. Install Adobe.
3. Opened Adobe, no file present. Close Adobe.
4. Went to My Documents from file explorer, and tried opening the pdf file.
5. It opened adobe reader, but before loading the actual file, gave me the same error. After clicking OK on the error, the app opens, but without the actual file.
I never went into any other folder, and have NOT deleted any file. Not from My Documents, or from any Adobe folder.
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Hmm..then I think the PDF is corrupted..maybe u unplugged ur phone before the transfer got complete or there was some loose contact and your phone didn't get the file completely..try deleting the file u transferred and from my documents or whatever folder they are in, reinstall adobe and open PDF again with file explorer..granting root access for adobe reader might help, I m not sure..but your file explorer must have root access either through a custom rom or wp7roottools
Next time when u reply, please do mention on WHICH device, with WHAT FIRMWARE u r experiencing this problem..if u also mention which method u used to transfer the file and how big the file was, maybe we can figure something out..
Regards
Prahlad Varada
prahladvarda said:
Hmm..then I think the PDF is corrupted..maybe u unplugged ur phone before the transfer got complete or there was some loose contact and your phone didn't get the file completely..try deleting the file u transferred and from my documents or whatever folder they are in, reinstall adobe and open PDF again with file explorer..granting root access for adobe reader might help, I m not sure..but your file explorer must have root access either through a custom rom or wp7roottools
Next time when u reply, please do mention on WHICH device, with WHAT FIRMWARE u r experiencing this problem..if u also mention which method u used to transfer the file and how big the file was, maybe we can figure something out..
Regards
Prahlad Varada
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Giving root access to Adobe reader worked. The file manager already had root access, but Adobe didn't. When I granted Adobe root access, it worked for a couple of files. There is one file which is around 250 MB, which didn't worked. But I guess it exceeded the storage capacity of Adobe. When I tried opening the big file, it opened Adobe reader, and after a few seconds, Adobe quits.
I am using HTC Titan ATT branded, but full unlocked with Custom ROM 7.8. The custom rom makes it possible to connect to pc via windows phone device manager when connected through USB. I used that method for transferring the files.
Anyways the smaller files worked. So thanks for helping me out.
Cheers,
PO15ON
feherneoh said:
WMDC should work on any Windows 6.x system, so versions othe than Vista will work. For 5.x (2k & XP) use ActiveSync instead of WMDC.
Phone should appear in My Computer like a WM phone does when in ActiveSync mode, but Zune have to be open. The only problem with this is its slow transfer speed, but you can still use it with just a USB cable. You should even be able to use the webserver method using USB instead wifi.
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But i couldn't get it work even once..so i just stick onto touchxperience which is currently working fine..i just mentioned WMDC just for the sake of records and i even saw a video of wp7 working with wmdc and so i mentioned it..cheers
Prahlad Varada
How can I modify apps downloaded from windows store which is stored in windows apps, I changed ownership to myself and was able to also delete a file but can not edit files or copy files into those files
I'm using Surface RT 8.1
I managed to get full control of the file by moving it to a new folder however the app will not run since that unknown account is not there, how can i add that unknown account?
Duplicate.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/windows-8-rt/microsoft-surface/windowsapps-t3160933