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Updated to TuMa v1.3 ... all in the quest for perfection!
Apologies for the "fast" update to the previous ROM, but there were a number of things which DID need fixing and improving, especially the filesystem bug, and I believe I've accomplished that now.
All of the bugs and issues which were mentioned in the TuMa v1.1 thread (I believe) have been addressed - except for the BlueTooth disconnect issue. However, I have news directly from mamaich, that he is looking into the BT issue, and will hopefully have a solution soon.
The BIGGEST and BEST news is that my Phone RINGS after 1 RING now!
Although for this to work it is REQUIRED that you use a WAV file for your RingTone. Converting any MP3, WMA, or whatever into a WAV is a simple exercise - but it just uses a LOT of storage space. I've made a new "LoudOldPhone.wav" file, and set it as the default ring in this ROM. Test it out first and let me know your results.
TuMa v1.3 removes the LoudOldPhone.wav, and has all the standard Ring Tones converted to WAV format appropriately, so that ALL default rings will RING the phone quickly.
NOTE: The WAV file RULE applies for all NOTIFICATION sounds as well. Ensure that you choose only WAV files for these elements, and you'll have a snappy Blue Angel!
TuMa v1.2 (Wizard Port) Features:
- Originally based on the Wizard Port by mamaich
- OS and Application extracted from Himalaya, Jasjar, Wizard, and other ROMs
- Core Applications entirely contained in the ROM - Additional CABs not required
- EXTROM is now available again! You can repartition the EXTROM as you wish
- Quantum Timing (Thread Switching) set to 25ms timeslice (performance boost)
- Filesystem Performance improved (maximized), while still retaining reliability
- Notification and Phone Ring Time Improved (MUST USE xxx.WAV FILES!!!)
- Numerous other OS Level Performance Tweaks and Improvements made
- Useful Applications added to Startup Folder (easily disabled)
- So you can easily add whatever you want to this "base" ROM
TuMa v1.3 (Wizard Port) Features:
- Fixed Voice Command Registry Bug. Now you can remap the button as desired without registry hacking.
- Converted all Standard/Default Ring Tones to be WAV files for FAST Ring Times (with maximum volume)
- Fixed the Arcsoft MMS CABs to put the media files into the correct/best folders (avoid Ringtone issues, etc.)
- Fixed the HTC Camera CABs to NOT reset the MMS Manager DLL Entries if a different MMS Manager is used in future
- Added the RamDisk version of the Camera CAB for those who want to use it (must edit your EXTROM)
- Removed the Waterfall.jpg, and Flower.jpg default images, since I ran out of space in the ROM :roll:
- Fixed a Spelling and Versioning mistake in the v1.2 ROM
- Updated the readme.txt in the TuMa v1.3 ZIP file ...
There are presently 3 optional CAB files. During installation you may simply CANCEL the installation of the CAB file, and not have the feature installed.
i.e. Users with a SX66 will NOT want to install the HTC Camera application.
* MidletManager-TuMa.cab - Installs the Java Midlet Manager
* ArcsoftMMS-TuMa.cab - Installs the Arcsoft MMS Composer (NOTE: You must create an account)
* HTC Camera-TuMa.cab - Installs the HTC Camera and updates MMS for Camera operation on device
TuMa v1.3 adds:
* HTC Camera-TuMa-RamDisk.cab - Installs the HTC Camera and updates MMS for Camera operation on "Temp Disk"
Camera users will want to CHOOSE which Camera CAB they use. You can either rename the CAB file to be the same (without the "-RamDisk") or change the "Cfg.txt" configuration file to suit your choice.
I've included FULL installation instructions, and the "BaUpgradeUt.exe" and support files into the ZIP file. Please read the "readme.txt" file for full upgrading instructions. There is a SetOperator.bat file included in the ZIP which will make setting the Operator ID a "piece of cake" now. 8)
The EXTROM files are unchanged from TuMa v1.1 for those who are upgrading to v1.2.
The EXTROM files are different for TuMa v1.3. Use the new ones for best results. 8)
FYI: For anyone providing feedback, I will be leaving for Germany (from New Zealand) on Sunday, so I'll only have until then to respond and/or make any updates/patches or corrections. Hopefully there won't be any!
Most importantly now ... Download from here:
*** Edit: Fixed download locations ... again! ***
Download Tuma v1.3 (recommended)
ftp://xda:[email protected]/TuMa 1.3/WM5 BA - TuMa v1.3 - Release.zip
ftp://xda:[email protected]_Updates/TuMa 1.3/WM5-BA-TuMa.v1.3.rar (Probably just a repackage of the above ???)
All other WM5 ROMs are also located here:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/BA_WM5/Shipped_Extracted_Updates/
Look around!
That's all ... enjoy the ROM.
thanks
thank you and god luk
Go GO Go Tuatara...
Make we Blueangel Great & Fast !!
:lol:
Feature & Upgrade Information ...
paullim29 said:
Not sure if anyone has this... The top of the screen seems to covered by 1 px of blue & black line.
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This is actually a battery meter! Check out the "Battery Meter" in "Tools", and you can configure it as you wish. It's a very low-low overhead way of having the battery status at a glance. As always, if you don't want it - simply remove the shortcut from the "Startup" folder and it's gone.
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By not doing so, all my installed applications are still there after the upgrade.
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When upgrading the ROM, it is VERY STRONGLY recommended (scratch that REQUIRED!!!) that you perform a full HARD RESET of your device, and Clean the Registry, and Format the Storage (read the readme in TuMa v1.2). By not doing so you run the risk of having corrupted registry information, and you will NOT have the benefit of the changes made in this ROM.
It will then run slowly, it will have problems, and it will give random errors nobody else has. In essence, your device will be running a new ROM with old instructions ... not a good look.
So, it's still your choice (I can't hit the buttons for you) ... if you don't do it YMMV. 8)
I luv u Tuatara ! :lol:
But I have question, why don't changing Splash Image??? :?:
Is it still have a color strip when u do hard/soft reset ?
How fast (percent) if u compare with ROM Wizard To BA v2 ?
Thanks
Nice release, Tuatara, can't wait to get home and try it out. WIll do the wiki page too.
I'm using your grea new update but for me the same problems ....
No bt Headest , and no mms.
I've had an hard reset but no cleaning registry ...
Regards
cescof said:
I'm using your grea new update but for me the same problems ....
No bt Headest , and no mms.
I've had an hard reset but no cleaning registry ...
Regards
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Like I said in the post above ... you NEED to clean the Registry (and Format Storage to get the performance increase). If you don't do that, you're running your new ROM on old registry settings, and you end up with something which MAY or MAY NOT work. MMS for example isn't working for you ... other things probably won't as well. Sorry, but it's an excuse to BACKUP everything (not registry!), and then clean out the chaff on your device.
Think about it as if you're upgrading Windows 98 to Windows XP. I can't really think of anything more "evil" ... If you ever did this, you know that you have to pray your machine still boots afterwards.
In other news ... mamaich is HOT on the heels of a BT fix ... PLEASE DO NOT PRESSURE HIM - It will be ready, when it's ready.
Watch this space [ ].
i am having a problem setting the record button to the record function on my sx66. it is consistently the voice speed dial program. i use windows voice command anyhow so i was wondering if you can make the voice speed dial optional unless many people find it absolutely necessary
Camera is installable on "Temp Disk" !!!
For the "cool toys" department ...
mamaich asked me if the additional CAB files could be installed into the "Temp Disk" (RamDisk) instead of into storage, since re-installing those CABs if power is ever lost is trivial. Well, I tried to modify the Arcsoft MMS, and the Midlet Manager - but I was unsuccessful.
However, (comma ... pause for dramatic effect)
The Camera CAN be installed to the Temp Disk, freeing up another 1.5Mb of Storage! This is especially useful for those who don't use MMS, and couldn't care about having Java Midlets running on their device!
Now you CAN have a device with the WHOLE STORAGE SPACE available, including your (now probably miniscule like mine @ 128Kb) EXTROM !!!
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Blueangel/wm5_test/HTC Camera-TuMa-RamDisk.cab
You CAN install this CAB after uninstalling the original CAB, but you will need to soft reset your device to have the Camera detection & initialization happen properly.
Better yet, you can replace it in your EXTROM (rename the file and/or edit the config file) before doing the TuMa v1.2 upgrade. 8)
Removing Voice Dial ...
joecartoon22 said:
i am having a problem setting the record button to the record function on my sx66. it is consistently the voice speed dial program. i use windows voice command anyhow so i was wondering if you can make the voice speed dial optional unless many people find it absolutely necessary
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It is (or rather was) entirely optional in the ROM, but it appears that on HARD RESET, the Voice Dial software re-installs itself as the default button handler. *sigh*
This will again need to be added to the Wiki (as before KTamas), but at least it's easier for everyone to do now ...
"Record" button is fixedly mapped to Voice Dial
1). Open up "Regedit" and delete the registry entry "LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\OEM\VoiceCommand"
2). Open up "File Explorer" and delete the "SD Daemon" link from the "/Windows/Startup" Directory
3). Open up "Buttons" (in Settings), and set your "Record" button
4). Return to the "Today Screen", and use psShutXP to Soft-Reset your device.
Presto ... you now have the "Record" button mapped to ... well ... "Record". 8)
Installation Hints ...
For those of you who could possibly still have a shred of patience, I believe it's quite worthwhile to add a little bit of "waiting time" in, when installing this ROM.
When your device resets from the HARD RESET, and the "Windows Mobile" welcome screen comes up and greets you merrily ... wait a little while until the "Blue LED" (on my iMate) stops blinking on the top left (about 15-20 seconds or so).
Only then continue and configure up your device. You'll notice that the alignment cursor, pages, cut & paste selctions, etc. are all 'lightning quick'.
This is because the OS is still booting, starting applications, and building up the registry information in the background.
So, take a little bit of time, and your device will love you for it. 8)
Tuatara
You did it again the ringtone resolve is just great mine rings about half way through the first ring with a converted mp3.
Did some testing with v1.1 yesterday and was happy with that but this looks even more promising..
oh well back to installing tom tom and all the other junk needed for work :lol:
will report back later and let you know how ive got on..
Thanks Again
Nic
Flashed, formatted storage, cleaned registry, MMS still not there.
d3vil said:
Flashed, formatted storage, cleaned registry, MMS still not there.
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Ok ... like with EVERYTHING in this ROM, I've left it up to you (the user) to add (i.e. configure) or remove (i.e. delete from /Windows/Startup) any or all of the elements you do or don't want. In this way the ROM is a BASE for anything you wish to do, without having stuff installed which isn't to your liking. (Ok, barring the Speed Dialer issue, but that's also easily resolvable).
To configure up your MMS Account do the following 13 step process:
1). Check that you have "MMS Configuration ..." available in your Outlook Menu. If you don't then something has seriously gone wrong. Did you install the "ArcsoftMMS-TuMa.cab" file through the EXTROM or manually? If not - do so now. MMS is NOT available in the Base ROM.
2). Click it, and just ensure that it comes up and is active. The about should say "MMS Composer Version 3.0.7.11"
3). Click [ok] and close it.
4). Menu -> Tools -> New Account
5). Enter "[email protected]" as your email (doesn't matter what). Click Next.
6). Detect settings ... wait ... Click Next.
7). Enter a username "mms" will do. Click Next.
8). Select "MMS" as the Account Type. Click Next.
9). Incoming Server = "mms", Outgoing Server = "mms". Click Finish.
10). Finally ... click "NO" to not download mail for this account.
11). Now go back to Menu -> "MMS Configuration ..." -> Servers
12). Edit and modify the "Sample Server" to your required settings ... (which I can't help you with)
13). Presto ... you now have an MMS account.
Hope that gets you up and going ...
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NOTE: KTamas ... probably another one for the Wiki ...
Ok, it's there..I just assumed it was the same as previous one, in which i did that procedure, but MMS account type wasn't there. Shame on me
Nice work Tuatara
Having problems downloading your link ... can't be found eoor message.. any suggestions
Solved -- Thanks
Wishtobe29again2
I am having the same problem with downloading. How did you fix it?
I have attempted to flash Touch-IT 3 to my WING and it failed. I tried this twice the first time it disconnected somewhere in the middle of flashing and the second time it gave me a sector "error" (Can't remember exactly what it said). Now the lucky part is that I have be able to restart the device and it does function partially. Problem is that most of the functions of WM6 are now missing and I would like to have some opinions as to what would be a good way of building a usable device from this.
Things I need
Office
Transcriber (I am one of the few that use this)
Internet Sharing
A text messaging app. (I can receive them but cannot reply-to or find them after I dismiss it).
What to tweak to improve sound quality.
Network Name (like it says T-mobile not GET MORE.......)
WiFi to connect without having to select the network and press connect
Bluetooth Functionality (Bluetooth Sharing, A2DP)
A fix for this memory leak
Current State
32.98MB Storage Free
26.19MB Program Free (After Soft Reset)
No Programs Installed (Under Remove Programs)
Touchflo with Cube (Installed From Flash)
HTC Audio Manager (Links but no program)
MS Word (found a link that works but seems to be decompressing from someplace)
HTC Album (Does seem to function)
Total Commander
Calendar
Camera
Contacts (Has references in menus to PocketCM but it is not there)
Windows Media (Touch-It Skinned)
Tasks and Voice Recorder (Work)
Help (Has contents and most help files it seems)
HTC Home (Functions but no options)
That covers just about everything. If anyone has any ideas I'll be glad to hear them. The things in the list are the only stuff I have no idea how to put on without cooking them into a ROM and some of the stuff I have never even tried before.
Thanks
Look at either the HyperCore kitchen or the EasyBakeOven. The hypercore has more options, but the easy bake oven... well, it's easy. These will help you create a ROM.
As far as the errors, make sure the phone has its phone features turned off when you do start updating. If someone tries to call mid-update, it will break the update.
Hi guys,
Well, I didn't think santa would bring me a Vario III, so I bought one myself on Xmas eve. I have never owned a smartphone before, but have had PDAs (a palm tungsten and a Psion Series 5).
I basically bought it for the mobile office features (including internet access email) and of course the keyboard.
My experience of the Vario III so far has been mixed, mainly because I don't seem to be able to get certain features to work. I love the fast internet access, the calendar and weather, plus the camera. I have also downloaded Opera mini, which is in my opinion beter thanIE because it gives you proper web pages.
The problems I am having so far are:
1. email. I have so far failed to synch with wither my personal email (with blueyonder) or with my office email. Moreover, in the beginning there was a 'set up a new email account' feature which seems to have disappeared. Do you think a hard reset might be worth a try?
2. video. I have so far failed to launch a single video from any website (including the ones on the t-mobile favourites. I don't know how to fix this.
Also, I have been reading this site avidly, but lacking much technical knowledge, a lot of it I don't quite get. So the additional questions I have are:
1. are there any 'must have' CAB files I ought to be downloading (at least to try them out)?
2. Where can I find the 'cube' which is frequently referred to on here?
Any advice on any of the above would be much appreciated.
Rienzi
1. (dont use email so i dont know)
2. http://discussion.wmexperts.com/showthread.php?t=148801
//fairly easy instructions to get alot of videos to play
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1. Must have cab is definately -WKTASK(http://soft.photoracer.net/docs/wktask_en.html) its free so its cool
- Resco explorer(Not Free)
- Htc album, with the new Camera (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355587)
2. As for the cube, if ind it pointless but here it is (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=354715)
EDIT: dont forget to tweak your Vario with Kaiser Tweak!!! or, if more advanced tweak it manually with a registry editor available in total commander. Registry tweaks are available in the wiki
Thanks ekw for your prompt and most helpful reply
Assistance
With reference to emails---Do you have the t-mobile rom..standard purchase from t-mobile?If you do, then as standard out of the box there's an email wizard built in the rom from T-mobile. They believe the email wizard is easier to set up.
With reference to launching videos, and especially from t-zones, this will be restricted possibly due to what's known as "content Lock". Call t-mobile cust services on 150 and ask them to remove the content lock, this will enable you to browse you tube, launch videos an msn and so on.
Hope this helps?
If you need any help, send me a mail, got a few days off.
mobilemadness said:
With reference to emails---Do you have the t-mobile rom..standard purchase from t-mobile?If you do, then as standard out of the box there's an email wizard built in the rom from T-mobile. They believe the email wizard is easier to set up.
With reference to launching videos, and especially from t-zones, this will be restricted possibly due to what's known as "content Lock". Call t-mobile cust services on 150 and ask them to remove the content lock, this will enable you to browse you tube, launch videos an msn and so on.
Hope this helps?
If you need any help, send me a mail, got a few days off.
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Thanks mobilemadness, much appreciated. I followed the instructions in the box and have subsequently tried all kinds of permutations, but still have not managed to get email working . I don't know if anyone else is having the same issues.
Well, I don't know if some of your questions have been answered yet?
1. email.
Go to Message -> Menu -> Option -> Add New
(What's your carrier, and how are you connecting to the internet)
2. video.
Download the Youtube plugin for TCMP (or use Dutty rom), or you can download Opera Mobile 8.65 and download Macromedia Flash. You play youtube from the actual website. But I still prefer TCMP.
1. are there any 'must have' CAB files I ought to be downloading (at least to try them out)?
Look at the stickies, those you will have to do a search. Search for a user name dutty, he has a good collection of cabs.
2. Where can I find the 'cube' which is frequently referred to on here?
Do a search for cubes; TouchFlo, is the one that came with the HTC Touch.
Hey everybody!
I'm creating this thread to keep the Barcorama related discussion in a dedicated thread. The discussion spawned here.
Barcorama is a Zxing-based (http://code.google.com/p/zxing/) barcode reader software developed by me in C#. The program's main purpose is to provide a free (and hopefully powerful) tool in the consumer's toolchain!
Feel free to try out and comment on it.
The tool is being developed on my Kaiser, so any feedback on how it performs on other devices is welcomed!
Basic Usage (not yet updated for v0.9x:
a. Press the "Shoot" button to launch the phones camera wizard and take a photo of the barcode by pressing the front "OK" button, or the normal side-shoot button. Barcorama will return automatically upon capture and try to recognize the code.
b. Press the "Open" button to launch the file dialog and navigate/select a previously taken photo. Again, after loading the photo, recognition starts.
After a successful recognition, a popup message may ask whether to run the specified external program with the recognized code. The program along with its arguments is specified in the settings. The code will be inserted wherever the !###! string is be found (may be multiple times).
In general, my tests show that the autofocus camera feature seems to achieve a good result when holding the phone more then 5cm away from the target.
Source code is available here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/barcorama/
or download the trunk snapshot here: http://barcorama.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/barcorama/trunk.tar.gz?view=tar
Features:
-- Recognizes 1D and 2D barcodes. See the google page for details. Version 0.3 is currently incorporated.
-- Runs an external program to pass the recognized code
Requirements:
- NETCF v2.0
ChangeLog:
v0.9h
-- ability for "continuous operation". After successful recognition, continues scanning/shooting/etc...
-- option to beep after successful recognition. Useful in "continuous operation"
v0.9g (for Testing!):
-- Costpad fixes regarding same name shops
-- QR recognition working (thanx to mao xuchu!). Mind though that proper result handling is not present.
-- BUGFIX: many settings were not holding on their value
v0.9f (for Testing!):
-- Memory optimization. Thanx user jeutaw for reporting the bug!
v0.9e (for Testing!):
-- BUGFIX: fixed exception at the end of the purchase submit procedure
v0.9d (for Testing!):
-- Warning: a bug has already been identified regarding the ability to submit purchases to costpad.com. Perhaps you want to wait a few hours until I get home and fix it <-- FIXED in v0.9e
-- Manual entry of the barcode (useful when scan/shoot/open methods fail)
-- More finger-oriented purchase date entry method
-- Able to register a new shop through Barcorama
-- Smoother button fading
-- Various fixes
v0.9c (for Testing!):
-- GUI fixes (should now cope better with high-res devices)
v0.9b (for Testing!):
-- not connecting to the Internet at startup
v0.9a (for Testing!):
-- Preliminary Costpad.com integration
v0.8a:
-- Reintroduced the "Live" mode (thanks to WiMo project), where continuous capturing is performed (low resolution only, thanks to HTC... )
-- Experimental Autofocus tweak! Manually triggering the autofocus capability so to make the "Live" mode usable. Warning: not all devices/roms will be compatible!
v0.7a:
-- Better File open method
-- Minor interface changes
v0.6:
-- Elastic GUI layout. Supporting landscape mode and greater resolutions.
v0.5c:
- Bugfix: Normal handling of spaces in external program's path and arguments
- Added a program icon (thanx nibblah)
v0.5b:
- Bugfix: proper saving/loading of external program settings.
v0.5
- Can now run an external program passing the recognized barcode.
v0.4d
- Small fix for QR decoding
v0.4c
- Upgraded ZXing to 0.4.5 for 1D barcodes (only)
v0.4b
- Fixed a nasty bug that disabled EAN and UPC codes!
v0.4
- Able to individually select what barcode types to try
- Option for selecting whether automatic return from the Camera application is desired. When not selected, the user has to manually exit the Camera application, beign able this way to recapture before decode
- Added a clickable link in the About page to easily reach this forum
- Black appearance
v0.3b
- Incorporated a ZXing bugfix regarding code-39 decoding
- Added a popup question to copy a recognized code into the clipboard
v0.3
- Tweaked usage of the .net camera API. Using a file based method to detect when the capture was performed.
- Automatically returning back to the application after the user shoots the photo. No second "OK" is needed.
- Better UI behavior by using background thread for camera capture and image decoding
- Various bugfixes
Known Issues:
-- False recognitions (encountered some EAN13 faults)
-- 3megapixel photos cannot be loaded
-- After shooting, image appears 90-degrees counter-clockwise rotated. Recognition works though.
Have fun!
hypest
P.S Please, if you encounter a bug/problem, report it and add your hardware/software configuration, or fill your signature with such info. Reporting of successful trials is also welcomed
Removed: The "speedy" version was removed as it was not functioning on par with the "normal" version...
Added a cab file that includes the .exe and creates a Start Menu shortcut. The shortcut seems to be missing the proper icon and perhaps it won't work in Non-English installations. Removed the ..v07a.zip as the cab seems stable.
Removed: The "Barcorama.zip" as it was too old...
I'm not experiencing crashes anymore, but the app doesn't appear to be receiving the photo taken after pressing shoot etc. I tried leaving the app for a minute, in case it was too busy processing to show anything on screen, but to no avail. If I take a photo manually, it is able to process via the OPEN button.
You might want to change the url in the about section into something people are more likely to type into their browser, in case they get the file indirectly... (the tinyurl would be http://tinyurl.com/2kxkuj for example, a little shorter at least)
The other files that came with the previous versions of Barcorama (WiMoNative.dll, and the OpenNETCF.etc.etc), can they be removed from the program's directory?
PS Thanks for all your work so far
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I'm not experiencing crashes anymore, but the app doesn't appear to be receiving the photo taken after pressing shoot etc. I tried leaving the app for a minute, in case it was too busy processing to show anything on screen, but to no avail. If I take a photo manually, it is able to process via the OPEN button.
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After taking the photo, do you manually press OK (or the "return" icon), or do you just leave it to return on its own? I think, the Nadavi's camera version, after some seconds returns automatically but it's actually a "cancel", not an "OK".
SilentlyScreaming said:
You might want to change the url in the about section into something people are more likely to type into their browser, in case they get the file indirectly... (the tinyurl would be http://tinyurl.com/2kxkuj for example, a little shorter at least)
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The long url really sucks, I know. This was just a quick and dirty solution to the "add an About window". I will certainly change it to actually be a clickable link.
SilentlyScreaming said:
The other files that came with the previous versions of Barcorama (WiMoNative.dll, and the OpenNETCF.etc.etc), can they be removed from the program's directory?
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Yes, with the present application functionality, do supplement dlls are needed. So, it is safe to remove them.
SilentlyScreaming said:
PS Thanks for all your work so far
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Thank YOU...
hypest
Looks good.
Looking forward to updates. I can't get it to "shoot" and decode.
I have to shoot the picture, then run the program to get it to decode the
1D barcode.
Very nice.
Hi, Sean here from the zxing project. Glad to see you got this into C# and I hope it was not too painful. Let me know if you notice bugs. I put a link to your project on the code.google.com page.
Once the code stops changing and looks about done, we'd like to do the same thing, but port to Object C for the iPhone.
Got me blushing
srowen said:
Hi, Sean here from the zxing project. Glad to see you got this into C# and I hope it was not too painful. Let me know if you notice bugs. I put a link to your project on the code.google.com page.
Once the code stops changing and looks about done, we'd like to do the same thing, but port to Object C for the iPhone.
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Hello Sean! Flattered to see a comment from one of the project's developer!
Translating to C# was surprisingly easy and effective by using the MS JLCA. Ofcource I had to make some adjustments, but nothing really "difficult". Poking into the zxing code is certainly on my agenta but for the time being I'm trying to figure out why the prog does not work on some fellow posters' devices . I'll be happy to drive your attention to any bugs I notice.
...will keep my eye on your project's progress...
hypest
Quick Shot not working for me. The application do not get the image. Manual shot dont recognizes EAN13 code. Folder selection not working(HTC Camera takes the shots in Storagecard\DCIM\100Media folder that cant be selected because its a subfolder.)
Trouble replicating the problem
I just reverted my Kaiser to its original rom (had to cook it from the dump I performed the day I got it), but the prog works (shouldn't I be happy about that?). I can use the "Shoot" and recognize...
Some details:
device: HTC TyTN II (unbranded)
Greek ROM (ACE Hellas)
OS: 5.2.1620 (build 18125.0.4.2)
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Date: 08/28/07
Radio: 1.27.12.32
Protocol: 22.45.88.07H
Camera ver: 4.08 build 28288
The prog also worked with my "previous" ROM (panosha's joannita light + Nadavi's camera)
Perhaps some of you guys that the app does not fully work, can post additional info on the hardware/software you're using.
Thanx,
hypest
i wonder if it had something to do with localization. It is a german Phone here. I've tested it with my own programm(also written in C#) and it has no problem getting the shot. strange....
nsa666 said:
Quick Shot not working for me. The application do not get the image. Manual shot dont recognizes EAN13 code. Folder selection not working(HTC Camera takes the shots in Storagecard\DCIM\100Media folder that cant be selected because its a subfolder.)
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EAN13 generally seems to work. Please, could you try this image?
I have tested the prog on about 10 actual products. Try to keep the phone about 6-10cm away from the target (not closer than 5, anyway).
Thank you for the info on the behavior of the load dialog. I will try and use a different facility to browse every folder.
hypest
nsa666 said:
i wonder if it had something to do with localization. It is a german Phone here. I've tested it with my own programm(also written in C#) and it has no problem getting the shot. strange....
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I cannot completely rule out the possibility to be a localization issue, even though, the second Kaiser device I used today was not a Greek one (I thing was English-default) and it worked on it too.
With your shot it actually works. With my it reads wrong code.
nsa666 said:
With your shot it actually works. With my it reads wrong code.
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Indeed, your image produces a false recognition. It is quite probable that this is a zxing related bug, but I'll have to investigate it further. Actually I have encountered this faulty recognition once.
hypest
Do you plan to release your source so that others might be able to develop customized applications? I personally would like to have it query a MySQL DB via the web over HSDPA connection to query inventory levels and pricing of product in my warehouse. Other uses might be to have it auto-query the UPC against an online DB to find the best price for a given product or to upload the UPC to an on-line DB to review later from your desktop.
After you take the picture with the Shoot option what do you hit to have it decode it? If i hit the return (back arrow) nothing happens, and if i hit the OK key on the front of my Tilt, nothing happens...
PengLord said:
Do you plan to release your source so that others might be able to develop customized applications? I personally would like to have it query a MySQL DB via the web over HSDPA connection to query inventory levels and pricing of product in my warehouse. Other uses might be to have it auto-query the UPC against an online DB to find the best price for a given product or to upload the UPC to an on-line DB to review later from your desktop.
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Actually, these uses are exactly what I have in mind! The app will act just as the barcode-recognition medium. The backend will be the really interesting stuff .
I just have to figure out some serious problems and in the meantime I'll decide whether to release the code in an organized manner, or just enable the tool to be used as external executable from other apps (or a linkable lib).
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After you take the picture with the Shoot option what do you hit to have it decode it? If i hit the return (back arrow) nothing happens, and if i hit the OK key on the front of my Tilt, nothing happens...
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On my kaiser, either way works . Most of the time though, I use the front (D-PAD) OK button just because is easier to press.
I have updated the #1 post and attached a build with some debugging messages. Please try that too and report which messages you see.
hypest
hypest said:
I have updated the #1 post and attached a build with some debugging messages. Please try that too and report which messages you see.
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"Dialog didn't return OK!"
apears when pressing OK on the D-Pad or the icon.
i have a German TyTn II.
ROM Version: 1.56.407.3
Nadavi_HTC_Camera_5_0_4_2915_00.cab is installed, could this be the issue? the preinstalled version was .... sh.... not very good.
hope this helps you a bit..
Im not a great coder but i found a nice PDF that might be good to help with decoding the image. http://www.atilim.edu.tr/~misafran/proje web/BIS04.pdf
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Fellow posters,
I have revised the #1 post to include a newer build, hopefully with better results. This one tries a different approach to reach the captured image..
to pizzaguy:
The paper might be helpful, event though it is not presented as simply software-based (it benefits from the DSP processor present).
hypest
it still doesnt work.
Barcorama_bypass.exe
IOException
bei System.IO.__Error.WinIOError()
bei System.IO.Directory.InternalCreateDirectory()
bei System.IO.Directory.CreateDirectory()
bei TestNS.TestCL.button1_Click()
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnClick()
bei System.Windows.Forms.Button.OnClick()
bei System.Windows.Forms.ButtonBase.WnProc()
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control._InternalWnProc()
bei Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterModalDialog()
bei System.Windows.Forms.Form.ShowDialog()
bei TestNS.TestCL.Main()
P.S.: This comes if i klick on "shot" buton. The camera app dont even starts.
P.S.2: just tested the verbose version. It seems to be something wrong with directory name. it says \Storagecard\Barcorama\Barcorama_verbose.exe. I think it should say only \Storagecard\Barcorama .
Forgive me if this question has come up in the past. I have searched the Wiki without success, especially when it comes to my specific problem.
For reasons that are unknown to me, my TyTN II will no longer play voice recordings on Windows Media Player. When I open the Voice Recorder program and make a test recording, it will not play when I hit the play button. If I then find the file in file explorer (My Voices), and then click on it, Windows Media Player opens, but I get the following error message:
"No combination of intermediate filters could be found to make the connection."
Everything was working fine just a week ago, but now I can't play any recorded files.
Does anyone know how I can resolve this issue? Please help.
Thank you,
Peter
"No combination" issue solved ...
Hey, folks. After a lengthy investigation, several hard resets, and re-installing everything quite a few times, I have discovered the reason for the error message, "No combination of intermediate filters could be found to make the connection."
As my original message indicated, for reasons entirely unknown at the time, I was unable to play sound files. Following my investigation; however, I discovered that the problem was not limited to sound files, but also included video files. They would produce the same error message.
The problem? Pocket Mechanic Professional v2.92 and, specifically, the Registry Cleanup feature. If you fill in either one of the two selection boxes, "Empty Open/OpenDoc keys," or "Empty registry keys," and then run the program, you will delete important registry entries that will immediately stop sound and video files from working in at least the following two programs:
Voice Recorder
Windows Media Player
Hopefully this information can help others from experiencing the utter frustration that lead me to this unfortunate conclusion.
Peter
i have the same software too
is there anybody that can give me those? and were do i put them
thanks
PeterHTC said:
Hey, folks. After a lengthy investigation, several hard resets, and re-installing everything quite a few times, I have discovered the reason for the error message, "No combination of intermediate filters could be found to make the connection."
As my original message indicated, for reasons entirely unknown at the time, I was unable to play sound files. Following my investigation; however, I discovered that the problem was not limited to sound files, but also included video files. They would produce the same error message.
The problem? Pocket Mechanic Professional v2.92 and, specifically, the Registry Cleanup feature. If you fill in either one of the two selection boxes, "Empty Open/OpenDoc keys," or "Empty registry keys," and then run the program, you will delete important registry entries that will immediately stop sound and video files from working in at least the following two programs:
Voice Recorder
Windows Media Player
Hopefully this information can help others from experiencing the utter frustration that lead me to this unfortunate conclusion.
Peter
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That thing also happened to me!
Any way (other than hard reset) to fix it?