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Auto install of applications, folder making & regcodes.

I am starting this thread as there seem to be a lot of smart people on this forum that have a lot more knowledge about the BlueAngle device than I do and I hope that they will be able to come up with a better solution to my problem.
Problem:
1) Every time I update my device I need to run a lot of setup.exe to reload all of my software.
2) I have to create new folders under "Programs"
3) As I don’t like the default location of the links, I have to move the links into my new folders
4) I have to enter registration codes on a number of applications.
I would like to be able to automat this were possible.
I would like to share with you my solution in the hope that it helps you
and I would like it to be inproved by anybody who has a better understanding of this than me.
I have had to break this up into 3 parts and post then each seperatly.
Part 1:
Auto Install of applications based on a config file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83120#83120
Part 2:
Dos add-on that allows me to make folders, copy and delete links from a batch file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83121#83121
Part 3
Macro to enter the Reg codes of software.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83122#83122
I base all of these on an application called "Splashphoto" which is a demo version and can be found on www.handango.com
(the link was to long to copy as it messed up the view)
You can find the files under:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools
I hope I can also add them as downloads.
Comments, sugestions and better ideas are welcome.
edited 18/01/04 Finished part 3 Macros

Auto Install of applications based on a config file
Problem:
1) Every time I update my device I need to run a lot of setup.exe to reload all of my software.
Now this has got on my nerves and I would like to share the solution that I have found in the hope that somebody SMART can simplify it.
I base this example on the application "Splashphoto" in the combination of the autorun.exe found in the Extended_ROM.
You can modify the concept to your own liking by changing the install location, the number of install files
**Note** the supplied config.txt files is set to turn the touch screen off when you install.
Thus it will ONLY work if your cab file does NOT come up with a message that requires you to confirm it by hand on installation.
Such as "written for older version.." or "Is already installed reinstall?.." You can change that as written below.
Although you are able to install software from your desktop onto any location of your device I have not found a switch for this and am already way out of my depth. I would think that there has to be some command line that that the Cab file reacts to. I hope somebody SMART can Work this part out.
I have added all the needed files to: AutoInstall_Beta.rar and have tried to go into a deep explanation based my own limited understanding.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/Autoinstall_Beta/AutoInstall_Beta.rar
Step 1
You will need to download this file, extract it and copy it to your storage.
This example uses "\Storage\Install"
Step 2
You will need to modify the following key to insure that autorun.exe points to the correct config.txt file.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\AutoRunCFG
Old value: \Exteneded_ROM\config.txt
New Value: \Storage\Install\config.txt
Step 3
Run \Storage\Install\Autorun.exe from your device.
This file will run the commands found in Config.txt
In this case
A) disable Touch screen (may be also the phone)
B) install SlashPhoto
C) Enable Touch screen (may be also the phone)
D) Reboot
AutoInstall_Beta.rar has the following files:
1: SplashPhoto.2577.CAB
Extracted cab file from demo version of SplashPhoto found under:
http://www.handango.com/
2: AutoRun.exe
Found on the Extended_Rom.
This file will run the commands found in Config.txt
3: Config.txt
Modified config.txt file with the only entry being SplashPhoto.2577.CAB
4: TPDisable.exe
Application to disable the touch screen (may be Phone function) while installing applications also found on the Extended_Rom
5: TPEnable.exe
Application to Enable the touch screen (may be Phone function) while installing applications also found on the Extended_Rom
6: Ruler.ARM.CAB
This is a freeware application that turns your display into a Ruler.
It has been added as it comes up with a message that you need to confirm.
**Note** if you add this to config.txt you will hang and need to reboot your device.
After reboot you will find the application under start\Ruler and it will work.
**UPdate** By removing the commands TPDisable.exe and TPEnable.exe from the config,txt
you are able to confim the install dialog as the touch remains active.
Understanding of Autorun.exe:
Based on the info I have picked up there seems to be 2 versions of autorun.exe, one uses a config.txt and one not. (this one does)
After a new upgrade of your device autorun is executed to install the software based on the carrier that you have all of whih is found under \Extened_ROM hidden folder.
I took this Idea modified the config.txt and ran autorun in a new folder on my device to find out that it installed all the software in the Exteneded_rom and NOT out of the folder I was in nor with the config file that I had.
This was not what I wanted and did not make me very happy.
So after some playing around with regedit I found
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\AutoRunCFG with the value of \Exteneded_ROM\config.txt
This I changed to \Storage\Install\config.txt,
re ran the autorun and it worked thus giving me Proof of concept.
Understanding of Config.txt
EXEC:\Storage\install\TPDisable.exe
CAB: \Storage\install\SplashPhoto.2577.CAB
EXEC:\Storage\install\TPEnable.exe
RST: Reset
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It seems that with the command EXEC you can execute a *.exe file such as turning the touch screen on and off
It seems that with the command CAB you can install an application.
It seems that RST reboots the device.
What would be nice is to work out if you can force the application to install in a different location (Storage Card)
Finding your cab files.
Most applications that are installed from your desktop will create a folder and deposit the cab files in it.
If your device is connected it will kick of the setup routine that will ask you for the install location and then execute the cab file.
It is recommended that your install the software this way first to see if you get a message on your device.
If the install falls under the clean versions then you can remove it with the stettings\remove Programs and modify your config.txt
In our SplashPhoto Case the default location is:
"C:\Program Files\SplashData\SplashPhoto for PocketPC\SplashPhoto.2577.CAB"
I have also found cab files under
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\Name_of_Application"
Working out which CAB is the correct one.
The file names might be ???.mips.CAB, ???.arm.CAB, ???.sa.CAB, ???.sh3.CAB or ???.Cef.CAB
I am in luck as in our case there is no choice
Which is just as well as I have no Idea what they mean.
Hint: I use ARM as it seems to work and I its my cpu type.
So what is left?
1) Solving the problem of cabs that come up with a message such as Ruler.ARM.CAB
Solved:
TPDisable.exe ----> Seems to disable the touch screen
TPEnable.exe ----> Thus this would enable the touch screen.
So for the Ruler.ARM.CAB that asks gives us the "written for other version" the following will work with out a reset
Config.txt
CAB: \Storage\install\Ruler.ARM.CAB
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2) finding a switch to set the location of the install to say "\Storage Card"
3) A little cab that turns config location on and off.
Does a regedit of our key with out having to change it by hand.
And has a drop down Browse function to for my "\Storage\Install" folder
Or a better solution than mine!!!!
Next thing I will try to cover is batch copy and del of links
Gee I hope this all was not a waste of your time reading it.
Edit 18/01/04 added Open 1 as solved
Corrected text about what TPDisable.exe, TPEnable.exe (which is turn Touch screnn on/off (may be the Phone funtion)
Updated the section on Ruler.ARM.CAB

Dos add-on to make folders, copy and delete on Device
Problem:
2) I have to create new folders under "Programs"
3) As I don’t like the default location of the links, I have to move the links into my new folders
I base this example on the application "Splashphoto" in the combination of the autorun.exe found in the Extended_ROM
as well as freeware version of RemoteCommand.x86_15_English
I would presume that you have installed the SplashPhoto as discribed in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83120#83120
You can modify the concept to your own liking by changing folder structure of your programs menu,
the number of new folder you would like to make or the number of links you want to move.
I have added all the needed files to: CopyLinks_Beta.rar
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/CopyLinks_Beta/CopyLinks_Beta.rar
I have tried to go into a deep explanation based my own limited understanding.
Step 1
You will need to download this file, extract it and copy it to your desktop.
This example uses "C:\Install"
Step 2
You will need to extract the RemoteCommand.x86_15_English.zip in a location of your choice.
Step 3
You will need to install RemoteCommand.x86_15_English on your desktop
The program is setup.msi and found in the zip file
Step 4
You need to be connected to your device and activesync needs to be running
Step 5
You will need to run the CopyLinks.bat in a dos box
Start menu -> Run -> Cmd ->Enter
In the dos box
C: [Enter]
Cd c:\install [Enter]
CopyLinks.bat [Enter]
The batch file will
1) Create a new folder under your Programs folder of your device called applications
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Applications
2) Copy the splashphoto.lnk to this folder
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Applications\SplashPhoto.lnk
3) Delete the old Link
\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SplashPhoto.lnk
CopyLinks_beta.rar has the following files:
1: RemoteCommand.x86_15_English.zip
Download freeware desktop version of RemoteCommand from
http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/remotecommand.shtml
2: CopyLinks.bat
Batch file to create a new folder, copy the link and then delete the original link.
Understanding of RemoteCommand:
The install of remoteCommand gives you a new file called Rcmd.exe which is like a Pocket PC version of dos.
It is not executed on your pocket Pc so don’t even try to look for programs\dos.
It is a command line add-on executed in a dos window that allows you functions like copy, del md
from your desktop onto your Pocket PC or from your Pocket PC to your Pocket PC.
It adds itself in the path statement and thus a batch file can be executed from anywhere.
** Note ** You have to be connected to your device and ActiveSync needs to be running.
Understanding of CopyLinks.bat:
Rem Make a folder under programs
rcmd md "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Applications"
Rem Copy Links into that folder
rcmd copy "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SplashPhoto.lnk" "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Applications\SplashPhoto.lnk"
Rem Delete the old Link
rcmd del "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\SplashPhoto.lnk"
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Gee I hope I don’t need to go into that.
So what is left?
1) Would be nice if one would check "on error" as the dos screen sort of zips past.
2) Think it would be nice to add a "CopyLinks.bat /Install" and "CopyLinks.bat /Uninstall" option.
As we are moving the links and creating new folders the "remove program" will not pick it up.
This way one could put the links back were they belong before removing the software with "Remove programs"
Or a better solution than mine!!!!
Next think I will try to cover is batch Entering of Registration codes.
As always I hope this all was not a waste of your time reading it

Macro to enter the Reg codes of software
Macro to enter the Reg codes of software.
Problem:
4) I have to enter registration codes on a number of applications.
I base this example on the application "Splashphoto" in the combination with the
demo version of Pocket Controller-Professional by SOTI Inc found on
http://www.handango.com/ (Link was to long to copy)
or
http://www.soti.net/default.asp?Cmd=Products&SubCmd=PCPro
I would presume that you have installed the SplashPhoto as discribed in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83120#83120
I would presume that you have copied the link as discribed in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83121#83121
You can modify the concept to your own liking by recording your own macros, cutting them into one file and running them.
I have added all the needed files to: Macro_Beta.rar
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/Macro_Beta/Macro_beta.rar
I have not added the Pocket Controller-Professional due to its size.
Step 1
Download Pocket Controller-Professional
Go to www.handango.com
Browse by Operating System -> Windows Mobile™ Smartphone
in search add -> Pocket Controller-Professional
The rest should be clear
*or*
http://www.soti.net/default.asp?Cmd=Products&SubCmd=PCPro
Hit the [try] button
Step 2
Insure phone is connected, activesync is running
install Pocket Controller-Professional on your desktop
Step 3
Run Pocket Controller-Professional and connect to device
File -> connect
you should see you device on your screnn.
Step 4
Download the Macro_Beta.rar
Unpack it to c:\install
Step 5
in Pocket Controller-Professional
in menu Tools -> Macro -> Play [mouse click]
Browse -> choose C:\install\SplashPhoto.cmd [OK]
This will run the macro that:
1) Starts SplashPhot
(Start -> Programs > Aplications > SplashPhoto)
2) In SplashPhoto goes to Preferences and opens the keyboard
(Tools > Preferences > Keyboard)
Not very flash I know
Understanding of Pocket Controller
This is a very useful piece of software that will allow you to use your device on your Desktop.
You can take snap shots or films of your devices display. Great to prove your point with support.
It has a dos box that in this version does not support Batch files.
It has a file explorer of both desktop and device.
And what I need for this Macro recording.
(Personal pick I admit to it )
Soti if you read this post:
Qestion Is there much point in having my device on desktop if I cant even copy a text out of notepad into it?
Macro_beta.rar has the following files:
SplashPhoto.cmd
Understanding SplashPhoto.cmd
This is a text file that records the mouse event on a X/Y postion as well as other actions
That is also its downfall as you links will move as they are sorted in your folder.
Add to this that the start menu might be of a different hight.
The itemes in the start menu might have changed order
SplashPhoto.cmd
MouseEvent 0x0 0x2444 0x800
SleepEx 0xc8
MouseEvent 0x1 0x2444 0x800
SleepEx 0xd48
MouseEvent 0x0 0x3777 0xe0cc
SleepEx 0xc8
...........
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So what is left?
1) Work out if there is a option to input in a text mode
The help is not much help.
My thoughts would be along the line of
Menu "Start"
SleepEx 0xc8
Menu "Programs"
SleepEx 0xc8
.....
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I will e-mail support.
As always I hope this all was not a waste of your time reading it

you might check this thread out :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=9333&highlight=restorator

Thanks M4io
Did and did I ever go swimming!!! Have sent PM to SP for help.

Solved Part 1: CAB that need Touch screen input on install
Solved Part 1: CAB that need Touch screen input on install
Edit 18/01/04
added Open 1 as solved
Corrected text about what TPDisable.exe, TPEnable.exe (which is turn Touch screnn on/off (may be the Phone funtion))
Updated the section on Ruler.ARM.CAB (by removing the TP* commands out of config.txt the screen is still active
thus you can confirm with ok
Updated post is the original
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83120#83120

MDAIIIUser said:
did I ever go swimming!!!
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System error s0c4 : Unknown expression :lol:

M4io
Try Help->search> Unknown expression > Find > Swim*
Will return, System error s0c4. <Grin>
The Short of that is after reading that post I had more questions than answers.

Finished Part 3
Macro to enter the Reg codes of software.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=83122#83122

I think I would simply use backup intead

i would like to know which .cab files MUST be kept in there....

Well the extrom should have the resco cabs to be able to hack the reg. (or what ever reg application you want to use).
If you don't have that then you cant change the keys to point to the new auto run as well as the new config.txt
As you will be installing of a different location the unlock cab is not needed but would be nice to have.

My smart suggestion
Hi MDAIII user,
Gr8 thing to be posted, but I follow a bit smarter way....
I use SPB Clone to take the Cloning image of all the device and after updating or after say if device got hard reset, I just restore that clone image...it restores all the data including the call history SMS and the installed softs with registration codes....
It also restores the extended ROM if one has unlocked it and the storage data too!!!!!
I hope, this information will be useful for all

Would a clone of a 1.22 Rom which is restored on a device that you just upddated to a 1.40 rom not sort of mess it up??????

Hi Man,
Logically yes, but I hv not encountered yet......

Anyone have idea how to make my qwertz keyboard work in WWE

After I flash the MDA Vario into K-Jam WWE rom, the keyboard qwertz cannot work good. i.e. press Z, then get Y. So anyone have idea can we make the registry edit like MDA Pro, so that the qwertz also work good in WWE Rom?

try this:
4. for the german keyboard on english ROM
4a. get a registry editor (like Resco)
4b. search the Change the key
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\Qwerty]
4c. edit - Layout in decimal to 66567

I am looking for this too .. but that key doesnt exist.
I did find:
\\currentcontrolset\control\keyboardlayout
active > 00000409
is this a value tot change ?
anyone knows the german code ?

I am looking for this too .. but that key doesnt exist.
I did find:
\\currentcontrolset\control\keyboardlayout
active > 00000409
I changed it to the settings on the german version
407
no result ...

imdnme said:
I am looking for this too .. but that key doesnt exist.
I did find:
\\currentcontrolset\control\keyboardlayout
active > 00000409
I changed it to the settings on the german version
407
no result ...
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Yes, I tried the same as you tried, still no use. I guess may be a *.dll or some files for German Keyboard layout is needed.

i think is it the file keybddr.dll in the windows dir, i can not try it
because i had no other version from the dll
regards, Peter

I have still an original German 9100 and see the file also the
compime.dll. They are different from the WWE ROM, but there is no way I can copy these files to try it.
Any idea ? :roll:

rename it on the ppc, then copy the other files ...
bye, Peter

as i remember ,
I can copy the file out after Super CID unlock

How can I find the keybddr.dll in my PPC? I cannot find it!

Finally find out, cannot delete or change or copy the keybddr.dll file, anyone knows how can we replace or change the file?

If you don't want to edit the registry manually try using Registry Wizard. It's available for download in the regular Wizard forum and has an option for keyboard layout.

eklisiarh said:
1. Install the registry editor like Total commander ( http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.exe ) or Resco Explorer ( http://www.resco.net/pocketpc/explorer/downloads.asp ) to your Pocket PC
2. Open the program on your device and go to [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Keybd].
3. Create New String Value (if you already dont have one with the name Locale)
4. Type in Value name: Locale
5. Type in Value Data: 0407 (as i have an german device. NOTE: You've to look in the "LCIDHex" column on this site: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/reference/winxp/xp-lcid.mspx for fourther area codes)
6. Close the window by clicking on Ok
7. Exit the program
8. hold your powerbutton for a few seconds until you'll be asked if you really want to switch your device off, click on YES
IMPORTANT: DO NOT RESET DEVICE WITH STILUS BY PRESSING RESET BUTTON
9. Turn on your device and it should work.
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I already try that and it doesn´t work
i have wm5

How to send files thru BlueTooth

Hello!
One simple question. How to send files from BA with BlueTooth to another device? Really confusing. Can someone bring back that cool BT Manager from WM 2003SE? I'm am running Helmis Lastest rom.
Thx

Anyone? Im getting desperate here... Plz

soul_train said:
Anyone? Im getting desperate here... Plz
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Hi,
try this:
To receive files
----------------
En/Disable receiving of files over BlueTooth/IrDA
If you want to prevent receiving files over BlueTooth or IrDA, you can set the following value:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Obex\IsEnabled = 0 (DWORD decimal)
And to (re-)enable:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Obex\IsEnabled = 1 (DWORD decimal)
To send files:
--------------
you must use Resco Explorer 2005 (or similar).
I had tried all and it functions very good. I've installed the last helmi's rom with MS BT driver.
I hope to help you....
B

just beam
soul_train said:
Hello!
One simple question. How to send files from BA with BlueTooth to another device? Really confusing. Can someone bring back that cool BT Manager from WM 2003SE? I'm am running Helmis Lastest rom.
Thx
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hello soul_train,
what you should do is,
1.make sure you on the bluetooth-the other device
2.on the bluetooth in comm manager
3.at the file selected (you want to send)just beam the file,it will automatically find the infra red device first then go to bluetooth
4.if you want to recieve file just on your bluetooth only
5.if above doesn`t work then you have to pair first both device
hope can help
DEVICE : XDA2s
ROM VER:Helmi AKU 3.5 v1.4 -Vanilla
Radio VER : 1.15

Bigbest said:
Hi,
try this:
To receive files
----------------
En/Disable receiving of files over BlueTooth/IrDA
If you want to prevent receiving files over BlueTooth or IrDA, you can set the following value:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Obex\IsEnabled = 0 (DWORD decimal)
And to (re-)enable:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Obex\IsEnabled = 1 (DWORD decimal)
To send files:
--------------
you must use Resco Explorer 2005 (or similar).
I had tried all and it functions very good. I've installed the last helmi's rom with MS BT driver.
I hope to help you....
B
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Thank you for your reply. Problem is... I know that u need a good explorer to send, so I have Resco Explorer 2005 and when I click and hold on the file I want to send I get E-Mail Recipient, InfraRed Recipient.
And some other futures... I successfully receive files, but I simply cant find a way to send. Does anyone know where to find BlueTooth manager? To get that services like browse on device etc...

1. Pair Devices
2. File Explorer -> press & hold on file -> Beam

To send via BT...
Hi,
Try to following step. Go through step by step and let me know if it work:
1. Make sure the BT on both your PPC and the PPC that you want to send the file to is switch ON.
2. Start File Explorer
3. Browse to the file u want to send
4. TAP and HOLD the file u want to send
5. Select "Beam File"
6. U will come to a screen that say "To beam, select a device"
7. Now wait... Allow you device to search for receiver. You will see the name of the other PPC that u want to send in about 10secs.
8. Now tap on "Send" on the right of name of the device u want to send to
9. It should show "Sending" and the other PPC that u want to send the file to will prompt to accept the file
Hope this help Cheers!

just don't forget to make your device visible to other devices (bt settings, just under "turn on bluetooth")...

Yep guys I did it. On installation of Resco explorer there is one plug-in that I forgot to install, now it works. Thank you all for beening friendly and helping.
Cheers!

Rom Cooking by NotTooSmart

Ok since alot of people are getting more and more interested in cooking thier own roms I thought I might make a post with my vast knowledge (or lack there of) to help the newbies who dont want to do as much reading as I did. I was a newb too and wish i saw this somewhere, hence why i wrote it. LOL.
Attached are all the files youll need {minus the nk.nbf}
To save myself the headache:
You have to be on IPL/SPL versions 2.xx or better.
20 Steps to Cooking your own ROM
The legal stuff:
This guide comes with no warranty and is based off the fact that you have a G3 wizard CID/SIM unlocked.
I provide no support for phones, ROMs, or pretty much anything else. Im always willing to give advice but
im not the ROM building GOD. If you brick your phone while following this tutorial, I cannot be held responsible.
If you have a lose of limb or life while using this guide, I cannot be held responsible.
Step 1.
Extract nottoosmart_cooking.zip to C:\ROM
Step 2.
Copy nk.nbf to C:\ROM
Step 3.
Open DOS prompt by going to Start>Run>CMD
Once in DOS Prompt simply type in cd
Code:
C:\ROM
Step 4.
This extracts all the seperate parts of the ROM
Code:
typho5.exe -x nk.nbf
Step 5.
This dumps the files to a folder called dump. Made it one batch to minimize on the typing. This batch does 2 commands which prepares the image then dumps it
Code:
Dump.bat
Step 6.
Copy default.hv and user.hv to the C:\ROM folder
<edit: Located in the dump folder created by Step 5. Remember most of these files you will want to edit will be read-only and hidden. So turn show hidden on and modify the properties to turn read only off. Only on these 3 files; initflashfiles.dat, default.hv and user.hv>
Step 7.
Code:
"HV to TXT.bat" default.hv
Edit default.txt in notepad. Save as Unicode {important: make sure its unicode and turn off wordwrap} and make sure the last line is blank.
Step 8.
Rename default.txt to boot.rgu
Step 9.
Code:
make_boot_hv.bat
This changes it back to an hv file.
Step 10.
Rename the newly generated boot.hv to default.hv
Step 11.
Repeat steps 6 through 9 for the user.hv {important: change default.hv to user.hv this time}
Step 12.
Use Notepad to work in the initflashfiles.dat and make sure that the last line is blank as with the default.hv and user.hv
{this file tells where to put files and such during a hard reset or initial instal}
Step 13.
Open initflashfiles.dat with WinHex {or any other hex editor} and delete the first 2 bytes {thats the first 4 characters}
{make sure you change the file properties for initflashfiles.dat to remove the read-only tag or else you wont be able to do this step}
Step 14.
Code:
Build.bat
This will build and package the ROM back into the 8004000-OS.nb
Step 15.
Run nb2nbf_tornado.exe
Fill in with the information below:
Code:
Model id: Wizard
Language: WWE
OEM Version {can be left blank}
Operator Version {can be left blank}
CID: Blank {must be left blank}
Step 16.
Set output file {should default to C:\ROM\nk.nbf}
Step 17. {follow this step exactly or you will brick your phone}
File #1 point to: 80040000-OS.nb
Start address: 80040000
Image Name: OS
{below I will list other known parts of an image that you may have with correct information if needed}
Step 18.
Click the Translate Button
Step 19.
Move the newly created nk.nbf to the C:\ROM\Wiz_Flash_Util folder
Step 20.
Run ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID.exe and sit back and watch.
During this process the update will stall at some point {differs between ROMs} just be patient and let it finish
Enjoy your hard work!!!
***
As promised, here are the diffrent parts for a ROM and the correct start addresses and Image Names.
{Dont stray from these or you will brick your phone}
Image Name: Extension Rom (aka the Extended ROM)
Start Address: 9b000000
Image Name: HTC (No idea what this is, but Molski uses it so I'm adding it)
Start Address: 9d000000
Image Name: OS (aka the guts of the ROM)
Start Address: 80040000
Image Name: Splash Screen (need I say more???)
Start Address: 92000000
Image Name: GSM (Radio part of the ROM)
Start Address: 96000000
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All this information was collected from xda-developers.com and molski.biz forums.
I just made it look all pretty
-NotTooSmart
PS as a side note. You can modify the WM start picture by modifying the welcomehead.96.png. This file is typically hidden also

THANKS !!!!!!!!!

Thanks...Always wanted to go to the next level....now I can really get myself in trouble!

Wow... I've avoided cooking as I wasn't ready to try to put all the pieces together... Dang, I may have to try this now... Just what I need, something else to suck even more of my time away...
Looks like sticky material to me...

Step 6.
Copy default.hv and user.hv to the C:\ROM folder
where do I get those from ?

nottoosmart said:
Image Name: HTC (No idea what this is, but Molski uses it so I'm adding it)
Start Address: 9d000000
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I would suggest that that is the OEM part of the ROM which is in this case named HTC where all OEM files that are integrated into the OS are put such as Commmanager.exe and certain drivers and control panel extensions.
Very nice guide otherwise.

pencilcase said:
Step 6.
Copy default.hv and user.hv to the C:\ROM folder
where do I get those from ?
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Those files are located in the Dump folder created after Step 5 completes

ok there is no such file in the pdaviet3 release ... this is weird found it in faria's 3.3 though

pencilcase said:
ok there is no such file in the pdaviet3 release ... this is weird found it in faria's 3.3 though
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Ok, one thing I should have put on there.....
Most files in these roms are read only and hidden.
To see them make sure that you have show hidden files on.

i used a different rom as base now pdaviet really does not have those files for some reason. I have one issue though. I can add a few rom-parts in nb2nbf_wizard.exe - for instance the extended rom ... see screenshot
my question: how can I add my extended rom?????

pencilcase said:
i used a different rom as base now pdaviet really does not have those files for some reason. I have one issue though. I can add a few rom-parts in nb2nbf_wizard.exe - for instance the extended rom ... see screenshot
my question: how can I add my extended rom?????
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You have to manually type in the Image name for Extended Rom
Type it in exactly like this Extension Rom if not, hello paper weight

Impossible since it stops typing at
Extension R
...

dazed and confused
i wish to use this tool just to delete or add the programs that i wish to have in the rom
do i have to change registry settings to this
what part of it do i change i got to step 10-11 and did know what to change when i got there if there is a quick answer then please let me know if there is a long answer and it sounds like am in way over my head then tell me know and put me out of my misery
cheers

Anyone tried this?
Scoters Kitcken
http://buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_phorum&Itemid=125&phorum_query=read,64,29513

pencilcase said:
ok there is no such file in the pdaviet3 release ... this is weird found it in faria's 3.3 though
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Also, save yourself some grief and don't re-cook someone else's ROM. Cook your own "dinner" off of your provider's official release.
If you really want to "re-heat" Faria's or someone else's ROM, ask them first.
--M

easymob said:
i wish to use this tool just to delete or add the programs that i wish to have in the rom
do i have to change registry settings to this
what part of it do i change i got to step 10-11 and did know what to change when i got there if there is a quick answer then please let me know if there is a long answer and it sounds like am in way over my head then tell me know and put me out of my misery
cheers
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Ok its not too difficult if you pay attention to how the install goes. What you need is something like WinCE Manager to look at the steps that the install does for that application and put in the required files which you can extract for the cab. also the reg entries are there. initflashfiles.dat is the file that the OS reads after a hard reset and what the file does is tells it where to place files. Im going to write a new addition today to this guild to explain how that file works and how to work in the default.hv and user.hv so that you dont have any problems.
Also with adding files or applications you have to be careful as there is a size limit to the ROM. The build.bat will fail out if you exceed the limit. I learned this while messing with the WM6 MB edition which actually pushes the limit on the size.

demontefixo said:
Also, save yourself some grief and don't re-cook someone else's ROM. Cook your own "dinner" off of your provider's official release.
If you really want to "re-heat" Faria's or someone else's ROM, ask them first.
--M
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I was not meaning to steal someone elses work but in order to learn the process I prefer to compare how things are done so I dont brick my phone completely.. I guess thats understandable? All I am looking for is a Vanilla ROM with all my personalized apps.

pencilcase said:
Step 6.
Copy default.hv and user.hv to the C:\ROM folder
where do I get those from ?
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they are in the dump folder

pencilcase said:
Impossible since it stops typing at
Extension R
...
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Ok, even though it looks like it stopped...... it really didnt. Just finish the "om" and it will be fine

nottoosmart said:
Ok, even though it looks like it stopped...... it really didnt. Just finish the "om" and it will be fine
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Figured it out ... its
"Extension" without the ""

Simple WM6.1 ROM kitchen

For those of you who want to customize wm6.1, here it a simple ROM kitchen to do so. Beginners, please wait for my GUI release. It is much simpler to use. This isn't that hard, but it takes a little bit of time on your side.
The basics:
All software and regedits are contained in folders called OEM packages. These are in the OEM folder.
All operating system stuff is in the SYS folder. I've also moved the shadow drivers here so you don't have to mess with them.
To make OEM packages:
Download ervius's package creator 5.4 from XDA-developers. Use this to open the cab file to convert into a package.
Copy the OEM package to the OEM folder.
Do NOT delete the OEM packages you don't want. You will choose them later in a different way.
NOTE: You can always download premade OEM packages from XDA-Develoers. There are tons of options.
If you want to make a regedit.
Create a new folder in the OEM folder and convert it into a package using Package Creator 5.4.
Open the RGU file inside with notepad
Edit like following. Note that this isn't the way to comment in regedit files:
Code:
REGEDIT4 <-----Make sure this is always the first line
------Leave one line blank here-------
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Example Software\Example Key] <----- Navigate to keys like this
"Example String" = "test" <-------- Write values with quotes. Strings are given with quote after the equal sign.
"Example Directory" = "Windows\\test.jpg" <------ Use \\ to indicate a \ between directories. Otherwise, the ROM build will not work.
"Example Number" = dword: 5000 <----- use dword: to indicate a number or hex value.
<----- You can add more reg entries after the first one. Make sure to specify a different key when needed
-----leave 2 lines at the end of file------
For Sliding Panels:
Leave ROM as it is.
For Neo interface:
Replace Chome folders and bronze folders in SYS folder with the ones attached below.
Select Neo Interface in the buildos step.
Build ROM:
start buildos.bat
when it opens packagetools+buildos, click on the buildos tab.
Click load rom and navigate and select the kitchen folder
Select which oem packages you want and then click Go.
Once it is done, close out.
Sit back and relax for a while so the batch file can build the ROM.
Self-explanatory from here.
Post any questions/problems here.
link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ap9n8w
NOTES: The inlcuded T-Mobile Edition Package is my beta version. Feel free to build on it. You might also notice the empty placeholder folder for my N33D4SP33D Edition rom that I haven't worked on yet.

To make OEM packages:
Download ervius's package creator 5.4 from XDA-developers. Use this to open the cab file to convert into a package.
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I found the program but get many errors when I start it up on my computer.. Im currently running Vista Ultimate. I went into control panel and changed the enviroment to emulate WinXP when the program runs and still get many errors..
Is there a vista friendly program out there or alternative available?

I'm running Vista Ultimate too and it works perfectly for me.
Attached is the version I have.

ND4SPD said:
I'm running Vista Ultimate too and it works perfectly for me.
Attached is the version I have.
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Great! yours works thanks alot now to get my feet wet in all this lol

I got this error
'Error building default.hv and user.hv! (see imto "BuildOsX-log.Txt")
i can't see anything in there. What now. Thanks

Do you mean there's nothing in the BuildOsX-lot.txt? There should be. A few lines from the last, or the last line, there should be the registry file that messed up and on which line it messed up on. The file is given by the GUID, or that long string of numbers and letters that you see.

no, there is nothing what tell me what to do. so what should i do with that error.

i will make stick this thread.Hope next times will see some roms with this kitchen

Thanks tom. I'll make sure to post my GUI kitchen soon to let more people create ROMs a lot easier.

kormanb1123 said:
no, there is nothing what tell me what to do. so what should i do with that error.
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what kind of things did you modify or add? Maybe I can help based on that.

I get the same error for the following:
InitRegistry FAILED in file ".\Registry\fcbf420c-04fd-478f-bd29-e4ab55973337.rgu" within a few lines of line 359.
ImportFromPackageListStrict: (RGUComp) !ERROR failed importing ".\Registry\fcbf420c-04fd-478f-bd29-e4ab55973337.rgu"
wmain: (RGUComp) !ERROR failed building DEFAULT hives
Looked through each App in the OEM folder until I found the matching rgu number, which in my case is the HTC DirectShow. Took that out of my ROM build, ran again and it states that it completed.

I think there is a problem with the directshow package. I'll check the registry entries. Until then, I think you might need to go without that.

This may sound like a stupid question, but hear me out. I have used BuildOS in the past for an Apache from PPCGeeks\PPCKitchens. Once the ROM is finished creating in that version it auto prompts to update your device.
After the ROM is done in your version, I then selected the Package Tool tab and pointed it to the "temp" directory and it did it's thing. Now I am at a loss for what to do next. I see a .nb file temp\dump\ROM directory but i don't see a .nbh file. Do I use the NBHTool even though PHOEB is not listed?

ND4SPD said:
I think there is a problem with the directshow package. I'll check the registry entries. Until then, I think you might need to go without that.
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I'm not too worried about the directshow, I just that maybe the other guy was getting the error for the same reason so figured I would pass on my resolution.

Sorry, I guess I didn't completely read you post. For the HTC Rom Tool, use the exacalibur settings. Those are the exact same as the Juno.

all I have is o4_osxip.nb.exe in the temp folder no nbh is this the right nb. file I use with
htc tool I put exacalibur settings but don't no what to put in firmware contents
do I put o4_osxip.nb.exe in system and none in the ipl spl and splash and 0x800 radio

ok i did this
Build ROM:
start buildos.bat
when it opens packagetools+buildos, click on the buildos tab.
Click load rom and navigate and select the kitchen folder
Select which oem packages you want and then click Go.
Once it is done, close out.
Sit back and relax for a while so the batch file can build the ROM.
ok where is the rom all i have is o4_osxip.nb.exe in the temp

i have no file imgfs-new.bin in the temp all i have is 04_OSXIP.nb.exe and cecompr_nt.dll and CECompressv4.dll
and where would i look for the batch file

Thank you for your works, ND4SPD
but i can not download your kitchen, it says reached the 4G limit.
because i want to know is there any wrong method i used.
My issue is :
when buildimgfs, the total sections can not bigger than 1B200.
when i put too many files into the imgfs file, the buildimgfs will quit without any info.
but the 71M imgfs.bin have about 22000 sections.
do you have issue too ?
Is it because my PC have only 1G RAM, not enough to do the building?

@Hikey: I have that same problem too. It's the way t-mobile packaged the rom. I'm going to try using the dopod rom for the base next. It might be the PC too. I only have 1GB of RAM, maybe it isn't enough.
@kron2:
run buildos
download this zip: http://www.sendspace.com/file/xuhlc5
copy the files from the zip archive to the temp directory.
open up the cmd that's now in the temp directory.
type the following:
Code:
ImgfsFromDump imgfs-old.bin imgfs-new.bin
Sit back and relax. If this finishes without crashing like Hikey said, do this:
Code:
ImgfsToNb imgfs-new.bin 04_OSXIPN.nb os.nb -conservative
Now you can run the htccert program in the main directory of the kitchen to build the rom. When you are done making the nbh, copy it to the RUU folder and run the update utility.