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Wizard ROM Ported to BA - Performance Improvements

I've been working with the Wizard Port which mamaich has done, and have run into the 'normal' performance issues with WM2005 which most everyone has encountered.
Since our devices have so much RAM available, IMHO it should no longer be used for storage. Instead we can utilise huge SD Cards for all storage needs. We need one for the EXTROM installation anyways, and the Batteries will drain the same whether you're using 32Mb or 128Mb of your RAM.
My main focus has therefore been to improving RAM usage for Caching and Filesystem access (StorageManager). I'm trying things out to see if there are any improvements which can be done simply through registry changes. I'd felt I was relatively successful on my Himalaya (using BuzzROM 1.60c) with this style of performance tweak, so now it was time to try it out on the new Blue Angel.
I'm primarily concerned with stability and performance, as well as usability and resources. My focus has therefore been to make extensive use of the RAM Disk for all temporary elements (why make them persistant?), to add appropriate levels of caching and to set an appropriate number of buffers for all memory and filesystem access. My goal is to use the RAM to it's full potential - 32Mb for temp/ramdisk, and as much as beneficial for Cache/Buffers/Paging/etc. leaving the remainder (64Mb+) available for applications to use.
For this I've been scanning the forums and have gleaned the 'pearls of wisdom' from many developers who have been trying to improve the performance of their devices. For everything which I've found, I've researched the origins of the registry modification, and have verified (to the best of available information) that the flags/settings/values or other parameters as I've changed them in the attached registry files below, are legal and valid.
I've geared things to be a 'workhorse' device - i.e. the initial application open/start may be slightly slower (first run), but once the application is up and running, it responds very quickly. The point is then to keep all the commonly used applications running and using the RAM, not to try to have untold Mb of RAM free. All those 'Task OK Button Close' are a real waste when using WM2005 now.
If you do have some memory intensive application, then you may need to close applications, but with 64MB+ free I couldn't think of what you might want to run (except a game or something else 'useful'). The "Memory" Control Panel is all you'd ever need for this.
Ok ... enough rambling about what I've tried to achieve ... on to the details.
Device Configuration I'm using:
- mamaich Wizard ROM v2a (unmodified)
- Model No.: PH20B
- Model Name: iMate PDA2K
- ROM Version: 5.03.02 WWE
- ROM Date: 03/02/05
- Radio Version: Radio 1.15.00
- Protocol Version: 1337.45
- CPU: Intel(R) PXA263
- Speed: 400 Mhz
- RAM Size: 96 Mb
- Flash Size: 32 Mb
- Flash Chip Type: 28F128K3
- Storage Size: 60.30 Mb
Attached below are two principal registry files: Performance.reg, and Customize.reg
Performance is specifically for improving the Performance of the device.
Customize is specifically for setting 'default' customizations, which are user/owner preferences.
These can be imported using your favourite registry editor (I'm using Resco) and you can see what (if any) difference to performance they can make.
Code:
Performance.reg Details:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Phone]
- Disable Phone Sleep. May help with Bluetooth disconnect issues.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\TTSAnnounce]
- Move Voice Command Caller Identification into RAM Disk
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders]
- Move all of IE's Temporary Files into RAM Disk
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
- Give IE More Connections
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
- Give IE More Threads
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\WiFi]
- Slow down the WiFi Scanning Interval
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\QwertyKey]
- Improve Keyboard Responsiveness
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev]
- Improve Audio Responsiveness
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security\Policies\Policies]
- Disable Signing
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\XPanel]
- Move Volatile elements to RAM Disk
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\FileSys]
- Move all Temporary Items to RAM Disk
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE]
- Disable Animation
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE\Menu]
- Disable Animation
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Filters\fsreplxfilt]
- Set the File & Directory Exclusions for the Filesystem Filter
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\...]
- Tweak all the StorageManager settings to improve performance
Code:
Customize.reg Details:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\AdminPassword]
- Enable Admin Password Control Panel
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\GPS Settings]
- Move GPS Control Panel to Connections
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE]
- Make THIN scroll bars (get a bit more screen space - I'm accurate with a stylus)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Backlight]
- Default Backlight Settings
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Comm]
- Default USB Communications
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\ShellOverrides]
- Set the Volume
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\PhoneExtendFunction]
- Set PAP and Class 8 (4 Receive, 1 Transmit) GPRS Settings
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip]
- Set SIP Input Word Suggestion Defaults
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Ring]
- Set the Volume
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\RingPreview]
- Set the Volume
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Volume]
- Set the Volume
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main]
- Set some IE defaults (Google, History, Zoom, etc.)
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
- Set some IE Messages
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ControlPanel\Phone]
- Phone Flags
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Explorer]
- Show all Files
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Camera\AppDefSettings\P3]
- Disable Recording Time Limit
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Camera\AppDefSettings\P4]
- Enable additional Contacts Photo Mode
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Svc\SMS]
- Change the SMS Text Message Confirmation
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Obex]
- Disable OBEX
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Pocket MSN]
- Permit any email address in Pocket MSN
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\TaskBar]
- Clock in Taskbar
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
- ClearType in IE
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\AdvancedCPL]
- Enable Microphone AGC
*** NOTE: I forgot to mention to create the following directories in the RAM Disk in order to properly support things! ***
Cache
Cookies
History
Volatile
Improvements, comments, discussion and changes to these values (or adding more) is HIGHLY encouraged. We'll all benefit from faster machines, without needing to overclock them into instability. And if something is obviously WRONG in these settings, point out the mistake! 8)
Hope this helps others with their performance concerns.
Regards,
Tuatara.
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UPDATE: Version 2 of the Scripts: 5/Feb/2006
Performance:
1). Corrected the WaveDev Priority, and the QwertyKey Priority to values which will produce better performing results across all requirements.
2). Removed requirement for \Ram Disk32\Volatile since the \Volatile directory is NOT automatically created. This can lead to problems if the RAM gets corrupted and or is reformatted. Now all temporary (Volatile) Files have been placed in the root folder "\Ram Disk32\" instead.
NOTE: This means you DO NOT need to create any directories! All cache directories will automatically be created as required by IE on startup!
3). BufferSize has been reduced to a more 'sensible' value of 1024 buffers.
4). Added "EnableDataCacheWarm", "EnableFatCacheWarm", and "PathCacheEntries" to the filesystem specifications.
Customize:
1). Moved Key Deletion to END of registry script, since some registry imports fail to delete these keys properly. Can be done manually.
2). Changed Default Search Page to a more Mobile Friendly GOOGLE search page, which permits better searching of results.
3). Removed the /GWE elements which shrunk down the scroll bars, as I did begin to find it tiring to aim more carefully to scroll things.
4). Removed the OBEX Disable, since this would probably confuse more than help.

Filesys.exe and StorageManager Registry Settings
mamaich said:
Some registry settings regarding StorageManager profiles are read during the first stage of boot process from constant boot.hv file located in XIP section of a ROM, and not from the registry you've changed. For example all drivers that are loaded during "Bootphase" 0 or 1 may ignore all settings that are not present in boot.hv. For example you can change "MountFlags" value to anything, and it would be ignored. I also think that cache size settings for TRUEFFS_DOC and MSFlash are read from boot.hv, because setting the cache size in registry to 16Mb (you cannot allocate more than 32Mb in one chunk) does not decrease the free memory size. The same is for "XIP" and "Flags" settings. The filesystem driver may reread these settings from registry when it becomes available, but I don't think so.
The only filesystem driver that reads your changed settings is SD-Card driver. It is loaded after registry is fully functional.
By the way, it is possible to mount root directory of our device to SD-Card, similar to MPX200.
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I've had a look into this, and from my understanding the StorageManager mounts the partitions (keeping all the flags, etc.) as from boot.hv, but once the filesystem is up and running, it appears to reload in the filesystem (not partition) registry keys from the user registry, when it mounts the portions of the user registry hive at the end of the process.
Filesys.exe Boot Process
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../wcemain4/html/cgconFilesysexeBootProcess.asp
Although I could be wrong about this ... it 'appeared' to have made a slight improvement. Very hard to say though if it is reloading the registry information.
A better answer might be to modify the boot.hv and then check the performance.
More on this shortly ...
Regards,
Tuatara

Thread Times and Quantum Theory ...
mamaich said:
Tuatara said:
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Badly written code ... maybe ... most likely it's poor blocking / thread safety implementations which are causing the issues. Interrupt level and thread level access to the data buffers, taken from legacy 2003/SE code could be at fault here. ...
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Occasionally I've found this page - http://blogs.msdn.com/sloh/archive/2005/05/27/422605.aspx
It has an interesting code at the bottom. I've already made a program that can hook system calls, I'll try to hook EnterCriticalSection and WaitForMultipleObjects and force them to use that code. Maybe this would reduce the occasional lockdowns.
I've also managed to find the value of default thread quantum on our device. It is 0x4b == 75 milliseconds (WinCE default is 100ms). I.e. we have about 13 task switches per second. Decreasing the value can potentially make our device more responsive, but would add some overhead.
Here is the address to patch in nk.nba (address: old_value new_value):
00207B94: 4B 20
this would set a thread quantum to 0x20 == 32 milliseconds, thread switching would be 31 times per second.
Currently I'm testing this patch, if it is efficient - i'll integrate it into newer ROMs.
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Modifying the Quantum Times is an excellent thought. I remember when this was done for Win2K by SysInternals (tweaking Server into Workstation & vice-versa). Reducing the quantum (in theory) should improve the performance, unless there are too many 'busy' applications executing. Interrupt service requests, and thread unblocking to service them could really kill the 'Quantum Theory' if they come too 'thick and fast'.
It would mean that USB/GSM data is serviced quickly, but application responsiveness (user perception) actually goes down slightly overall.
BUT !!!! the upside of this would be that the dreaded 'lockup' events won't happen anymore, since data is ALWAYS serviced, and the application has (in effect) a lower priority timeslice in which to execute. You will never have a high-priority thread blocking for extended periods, locking the 'foreground' application while it's busy servicing the data requests.
Let me know your initial testing results - I'd then go ahead and modify my ROM if you feel there is any improvement of note. Similarly, I'd probably try to also go about modifying the boot.hv for StorageManager registry settings and see how far that can get things.
Cheers,
Tuatara

Re: Thread Times and Quantum Theory ...
Tuatara said:
mamaich said:
Tuatara said:
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Badly written code ... maybe ... most likely it's poor blocking / thread safety implementations which are causing the issues. Interrupt level and thread level access to the data buffers, taken from legacy 2003/SE code could be at fault here. ...
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Occasionally I've found this page - http://blogs.msdn.com/sloh/archive/2005/05/27/422605.aspx
It has an interesting code at the bottom. I've already made a program that can hook system calls, I'll try to hook EnterCriticalSection and WaitForMultipleObjects and force them to use that code. Maybe this would reduce the occasional lockdowns.
I've also managed to find the value of default thread quantum on our device. It is 0x4b == 75 milliseconds (WinCE default is 100ms). I.e. we have about 13 task switches per second. Decreasing the value can potentially make our device more responsive, but would add some overhead.
Here is the address to patch in nk.nba (address: old_value new_value):
00207B94: 4B 20
this would set a thread quantum to 0x20 == 32 milliseconds, thread switching would be 31 times per second.
Currently I'm testing this patch, if it is efficient - i'll integrate it into newer ROMs.
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Modifying the Quantum Times is an excellent thought. I remember when this was done for Win2K by SysInternals (tweaking Server into Workstation & vice-versa). Reducing the quantum (in theory) should improve the performance, unless there are too many 'busy' applications executing. Interrupt service requests, and thread unblocking to service them could really kill the 'Quantum Theory' if they come too 'thick and fast'.
It would mean that USB/GSM data is serviced quickly, but application responsiveness (user perception) actually goes down slightly overall.
BUT !!!! the upside of this would be that the dreaded 'lockup' events won't happen anymore, since data is ALWAYS serviced, and the application has (in effect) a lower priority timeslice in which to execute. You will never have a high-priority thread blocking for extended periods, locking the 'foreground' application while it's busy servicing the data requests.
Let me know your initial testing results - I'd then go ahead and modify my ROM if you feel there is any improvement of note. Similarly, I'd probably try to also go about modifying the boot.hv for StorageManager registry settings and see how far that can get things.
Cheers,
Tuatara
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I've done this modification on nk.nba and reflashed my device and i can't see any difference so far. Will do some more testing later.

"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Obex]
- Disable OBEX"
Why?

To which point are these tweaks actually noticeable?
Don't get me wrong, i appreciate greatly all the research done arround this, but last time i applied some reg settings (like cache, etc), that didn't improve wm5 speed to the point to find it usable..
I mean, time required to open tmail.exe, the lag in writing sms, lag before answering a call, wifi multitask use, and program responsiveness in general, can one say that with these tweaks the improvements are significative?
I mean, i've kind of given up on wm5 because of these things (although i've reflashed it many times, hope is last thing to die )

Will running some benchmarking software (before) and (after) the registry tweaking show any improvement?
I'm trying to find some (preferably free) benchtest software for WM5 right now. Will update this thread if I find it.
I'm using Wizard v2a on SX66 with Radio 1.15 myself.

Hmm, actually i can feel a little speed up, not much, but it is faster a bit indeed.

KTamas said:
"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Obex]
- Disable OBEX"
Why?
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Ah - legacy stuff for the defaults I need here. Most of our users don't have Bluetooth Headsets, so by default it is disabled to extend battery life. I should have removed that before posting - but then again, maybe it's useful for someone.

d3vil said:
To which point are these tweaks actually noticeable?
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As with anything which is NOT modifying the underlying issues, these registry tweaks will only produce SOME improvement in the performance. There is a limit to how much you can cache, buffer, move into RAM, or maintain available.
d3vil said:
Don't get me wrong, i appreciate greatly all the research done arround this, but last time i applied some reg settings (like cache, etc), that didn't improve wm5 speed to the point to find it usable..
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Part of the reason for this is the abundance of mis-information about the registry tweaks. I've seen posts where for example the Flags settings for StorageManager have been specified in Hex, someone else copied them in decimal, and then these have been imported as hex again - leading to some 'random' FATFS configuration setting which would cause problems. Or other posts where the buffer sizes are set to 64Mb or larger?!!? And you would get no useful benefit from this.
d3vil said:
I mean, time required to open tmail.exe, the lag in writing sms, lag before answering a call, wifi multitask use, and program responsiveness in general, can one say that with these tweaks the improvements are significative?
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For my expectations and usage, these tweaks do help the performance of applications. This does take into account some assumptions though - such as I do not 'Terminate' the application, but leave them running as intended. All temporary elements are placed onto the RAMDisk. All applications are attempted to be executed from RAM. etc.
d3vil said:
I mean, i've kind of given up on wm5 because of these things (although i've reflashed it many times, hope is last thing to die )
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It all depends on your expectations. Mine are to have better Word, Excel, Outlook, and Exchange integration, incl. Push Email and ActiveSync support. Can't get that with WM2003, so I'm working with what I can, and making it run as smoothly/quickly/stably as possible.
Cheers,
Robert.

mr_ding said:
Will running some benchmarking software (before) and (after) the registry tweaking show any improvement?
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Benchmarking software is unfortunately inherently flawed. It can only measure what it is attempting to execute - which in the majority of cases does not reflect real-life usage.
These tweaks aren't necessarily designed to speed up the first execution of an application, but are to keep that application ready and available for the next time it is needed and used.
It would be hard to design a benchmark which could replicate everyday usage. The best answer is ... if you've been using your device for a while, and have noticed a few problems ... try the registry settings and see if the issues are less pronounced, or are eliminated entirely.
mr_ding said:
I'm trying to find some (preferably free) benchtest software for WM5 right now. Will update this thread if I find it.
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I've applied similar settings to my Himalaya and have had very good performance and results from them. I've barely needed to reset the device (maybe 5 times in as many months) and have adapted my usage, or configured my way around most of the flaws. Time to do the same for the Blue Angel Wizard v2a. (or b)
Anyways ... the next step on my list is to make a EXTROM which auto-configures the devices with all the settings and applications we need for our users. mamaich's cfg.txt makes this so easy to do. 8)
Regards,
Robert.

thank you for the work.
one little question, what do i do with the files?
and there is in the all settings the boot image ?

I'm not sure if it is mamaich's very new hexa editing in ROM or your tweaks but my problems with sound are back Will reflash the original Wizard2BA and do a hardreset i guess.

Tuatara said:
mr_ding said:
Will running some benchmarking software (before) and (after) the registry tweaking show any improvement?
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Benchmarking software is unfortunately inherently flawed. It can only measure what it is attempting to execute - which in the majority of cases does not reflect real-life usage.
These tweaks aren't necessarily designed to speed up the first execution of an application, but are to keep that application ready and available for the next time it is needed and used.
It would be hard to design a benchmark which could replicate everyday usage. The best answer is ... if you've been using your device for a while, and have noticed a few problems ... try the registry settings and see if the issues are less pronounced, or are eliminated entirely.
mr_ding said:
I'm trying to find some (preferably free) benchtest software for WM5 right now. Will update this thread if I find it.
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I've applied similar settings to my Himalaya and have had very good performance and results from them. I've barely needed to reset the device (maybe 5 times in as many months) and have adapted my usage, or configured my way around most of the flaws. Time to do the same for the Blue Angel Wizard v2a. (or b)
Anyways ... the next step on my list is to make a EXTROM which auto-configures the devices with all the settings and applications we need for our users. mamaich's cfg.txt makes this so easy to do. 8)
Regards,
Robert.
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I guess you don't use the (SPB Plus) feature when pressing (x) button, it automatically closes the application, right?
I will try your tweak tonight/tomorrow and uninstall/disable SPBPlus feature on auto-closing application myself.
Typically I run Mapopolis (sometimes with BT GPS), phone, sudoku, and tcpmp (watch divx movies). Will it really be okay with all these applications running in the background without closing them?

KTamas said:
I'm not sure if it is mamaich's very new hexa editing in ROM or your tweaks but my problems with sound are back Will reflash the original Wizard2BA and do a hardreset i guess.
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Interesting ... it could well be either at fault. The only change I've made for the Sound was to set the Audio Priority to a sensible value. You could readily change the value of Priority256 for the sound and see if that makes a difference.
Alternatively, with the quantum time for a thread being lowered, it is possible that there is not enough time for audio decoding to be performed per quantum, which will lead to stuttering as there are other waiting tasks to be serviced.
For the audio, you could try two things:
1). Change the value of Priority256 for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\Drivers\\BuiltIn\\WaveDev (lower = higher priority = serviced more often)
2). Change the quantum time to something larger (more audio processing per thread switch)
Try patching nk.nba (address: old_value new_value):
00207B94: 4B 64
This would set the thread quantum to 100 milliseconds (MS Recommended = 10 times per second)
You could even be so radical as to try 120 milliseconds (= 78, which would give you 8 1/3 switches per second)
You may find that the audio more responsive with larger processing time blocks, and higher priority. Again, it really depends on what your requirements are.
NOTE: A Hard Reset isn't required for these changes. This is only changing how things execute, not where things are executing from. There should be no need to hard reset & format.
Regards,
Tuatara.

Tuatara said:
KTamas said:
I'm not sure if it is mamaich's very new hexa editing in ROM or your tweaks but my problems with sound are back Will reflash the original Wizard2BA and do a hardreset i guess.
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Interesting ... it could well be either at fault. The only change I've made for the Sound was to set the Audio Priority to a sensible value. You could readily change the value of Priority256 for the sound and see if that makes a difference.
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I don't have sound issues. But I have Priority256 set to 0x80 (128). Tested on PocketPlayer, sound of incoming call, Toppler game (without Priority256=0x80 it had clicking sounds).
I recommend using 0x80, it is a well-tested value since GB-tweak for WM2003. In this case wavedev driver would not steal time from system services, and priority is high enough to eliminate sound pauses.
I'm still testing my patch, and had no occasional slowdowns yet. The device is responsive even when you are running CPU benchmarks. Previously it lost Activesync connection, ignored touchscreen taps, etc.

Re: Filesys.exe and StorageManager Registry Settings
Tuatara said:
I've had a look into this, and from my understanding the StorageManager mounts the partitions (keeping all the flags, etc.) as from boot.hv, but once the filesystem is up and running, it appears to reload in the filesystem (not partition) registry keys from the user registry, when it mounts the portions of the user registry hive at the end of the process.
Filesys.exe Boot Process
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../wcemain4/html/cgconFilesysexeBootProcess.asp
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It is easy to find whether driver rereads registry or not. Just search for "SYSTEM/BOOTPHASE2" unicode string inside it. None of the drivers wait for this event, so we can assume none of them rereads registry. Only filesys.exe, devmgr.dll and pm.dll use this event.
I don't know when filesystem filters are loaded, but they may be loaded at the bootphase 2, so fsreplxfilt.dll can use your new settings. But this should be checked.
You can also try to set invalid values to some settings, so that device would have great slowdown or would not boot at all. Or you can set cache size to something near 32Mb, and check the size of used memory. If it would be decreased, or device would react on your settings (i.e. would not boot) - the driver rereads the registry.

mamaich said:
Tuatara said:
KTamas said:
I'm not sure if it is mamaich's very new hexa editing in ROM or your tweaks but my problems with sound are back Will reflash the original Wizard2BA and do a hardreset i guess.
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Interesting ... it could well be either at fault. The only change I've made for the Sound was to set the Audio Priority to a sensible value. You could readily change the value of Priority256 for the sound and see if that makes a difference.
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I don't have sound issues. But I have Priority256 set to 0x80 (128). Tested on PocketPlayer, sound of incoming call, Toppler game (without Priority256=0x80 it had clicking sounds).
I recommend using 0x80, it is a well-tested value since GB-tweak for WM2003. In this case wavedev driver would not steal time from system services, and priority is high enough to eliminate sound pauses.
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I initially had the setting as 128 (0x80) as well, but had some occasional issues with Voice Command & pauses/delays. I increased the priority and the issue appeared to be resolved. However this is assuming short audio playback streams, not continuous ones, and I had changed things further since that issue arose. Time to retest.
Probably setting the value back to 0x80 in the registry is the best option as mamaich recommends. It would be a general solution for everyone. Similarly, I've found the keyboard better with the tweak, but this too could be reduced in priority - possibly 0xA0 (160) would be a more 'adequate' value to utilise.
Code:
Recommend to Change: Performance.reg to contain:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\QwertyKey]
"Priority256"=dword:000000A0
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev]
"Priority256"=dword:00000080
mamaich said:
I'm still testing my patch, and had no occasional slowdowns yet. The device is responsive even when you are running CPU benchmarks. Previously it lost Activesync connection, ignored touchscreen taps, etc.
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Sounds good ... possibly the Priority256 setting for the WaveDevice was too high - especially with the smaller quantum value, leading to stuttering (somehow). Hopefully KTamas has some time to see which direction solves the problem in the audio.

Re: Filesys.exe and StorageManager Registry Settings
mamaich said:
Tuatara said:
I've had a look into this, and from my understanding the StorageManager mounts the partitions (keeping all the flags, etc.) as from boot.hv, but once the filesystem is up and running, it appears to reload in the filesystem (not partition) registry keys from the user registry, when it mounts the portions of the user registry hive at the end of the process.
Filesys.exe Boot Process
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d.../wcemain4/html/cgconFilesysexeBootProcess.asp
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It is easy to find whether driver rereads registry or not. Just search for "SYSTEM/BOOTPHASE2" unicode string inside it. None of the drivers wait for this event, so we can assume none of them rereads registry. Only filesys.exe, devmgr.dll and pm.dll use this event.
I don't know when filesystem filters are loaded, but they may be loaded at the bootphase 2, so fsreplxfilt.dll can use your new settings. But this should be checked.
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Haven't had the chance yet to decompose the ROM Image, but will get to that shortly - shame that MS doesn't make the process description clearer. I will try updating the boot.hv with changed settings and see what results that can bring.
mamaich said:
You can also try to set invalid values to some settings, so that device would have great slowdown or would not boot at all. Or you can set cache size to something near 32Mb, and check the size of used memory. If it would be decreased, or device would react on your settings (i.e. would not boot) - the driver rereads the registry.
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From what I could tell in my experimenting, outlandish (or illegal) settings are limited by the driver itself. i.e. trying to set a CacheSize of 64Mb is met with an upper limit to the CacheSize of 2Mb anyways - regardless of the registry value. This is (partially) why some ridiculous values published by others still work, and additionally why increasing those values doesn't bring any further gains.
Each tweak I've done for StorageManager has increased the memory usage requirements, so I (strangely) still think that there is some mystical reloading of the registry information happening. Maybe it is solely the filters which affect this - maybe it is the loading of the filters which resets only the cache/buffer sizes (to limits), since the filesystems are already mounted.
Regardless, I will try the boot.hv, and the Quantum Time Change sometime soon.

jimp said:
This might be irrelevant, but I had most versions of wm5 on my BA (except the himalaya port). I'm having some issues with MS VoiceCommand.
The (leaked) original (slow) version worked ok.. The wizard port worked even better so did v2.. when i put v2a however (with 32M ramdrive), voice command started acting strange.
The whole device seems abit odd.. when i remove the device off its cradle its just SO SLOW.. as if its searching to sync.. anyway back to VC.
Its very wierd.. ie.. i say Call Harry .. and it matches NAT .. HOW ON EARTH!? Or I say.. call nicole.. and it matches TAXI! . This was NOT an issue with previous wm5 roms. I dont run any other software on the device so I dont know what's causing this. Could it be the ramdrive?
Note.. VC rarely gets the match right anymore.. where as before it RARELY got it wrong.
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I'm still testing with VoiceCommand, and have had to change a few things to get suitable performance. I haven't as yet made the Quantum Timing change, but I'll evaluate that and see how it goes.
Anyways, you might wish to try the following CAB file. I can't remember who created it but I've been using it along with the RAM Disk for the CallerID Wave File Generation, and Voice Command has been working well. It makes a few registry entries, and I believe replaces some configuration elements - haven't disassembled it as yet.
jimp said:
Note2.. MP3 playback skipping like mad.. (just noticed) (and only on certain mp3s.. not all STRANGE).
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Additionally, it would be recommended to keep the WaveDev Priority at 128, since KTamas has reported stuttering when it was set at 96 (as in the registry script in the first post)
(Time! I just need more time!!! )
Code:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\VoiceCommand1]
"AttenuationCategory"=dword:00000001
"InitVol"=dword:00000005
"Script"="p"
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\TTSAnnounce]
"Sound"="\\RAM Disk32\\Volatile\\TTSCallerID.wav"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev]
"Priority256"=dword:00000080

Cing 8125 users: looking for input on next ROM

Howdy,
In about a week (assuming that G.W.B. can resist starting WWIII for that long), I'm going to build another ROM. This time I'd like to get some input on what to include.
A few things to keep in mind:
1) The goal is to include apps and hacks that appeal to the widest audience and are useful. If it's something that's not useful to a lot of people, then there's no reason to put it into a ROM. I can add more themes and ringers as well, but they should appeal to as broad a group as possible.
2) I won't include any commercial apps. Not even in an unregistered state. I might consider things that have been extracted from other ROMs, but I'm debating that with the voices in my head and will decide later.
3) Apps should be mature, not beta, if possible. I don't want to have to rebuild the ROM every time a new beta version of an app comes out.
4) If possible, attach registry hacks in the form of .reg files to your request. Or at least post the registry entry in you message.
5) It would we swell if someone could take the lead on tallying up the suggestions and help to prioritize. I'll shoot for building the ROM in about 10 days.
If we can keep the additions under 5 Megs total I think we'll be OK.
Here's what will be in there as of now (which is in the current custom ROMs)
-Oregami themes
-digital, cellular, and electronic ringers
-.NET Compact Framework 2
-A2DP/AVRCP
-Wireless Today screen plugin
-enable multi-select/delete contacts
-a hidden treasure map providing the precise pinpoint location of $2.33 in pennies that I previously buried when I was perhaps 7 or 8

First I want to say thinks for the bang up job you have done on putting together these roms for us.
The only things that I would like to see that I can think of would be the registery hack that makes GPRS/EDGE stay on all the time. And I would also like, if it is possible, anything that would make the phone us a WiFi connection, when present and turned on, instead of GPRS/EDGE.
I am not sure if it is possible to do that or not.

Usefull apps
Well I would like to have these applications in the next ROM
1) Smartkeys - http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41060&highlight=smartkeys
2) Wakeapp - to easily setup OmapClock and other event-driven applications. http://www.kent7.com/holly/wakeapp/ , download EN version at http://kent7.sakura.ne.jp/holly/wakeapp/wa_arm021_e.zip
3) SMSDeliveryFix - to show SMS recipient name in a delivery report - http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42696&highlight=sms+delivery+fix
4) WM5NewMenu - similiar to WM2003 "New" button - http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=40088&highlight=wm5newmenu
5) WM5torage - PDA acting as a memory card reader without ActiveSync - http://www.modaco.com/WM5torage-t238545.html
6) Some software for sending and receiving vCard via SMS.
Thank you for the great effort :wink:

The correct E or G icon
Caps, Num, lock indicators
ability to set OMPA and forget it.
smaller scroll bars

the three reptile themes at this site, I think everyone would like these, grey, blue, and red.
http://www.zombienexus.net/portal/GL_SubDirectory.asp?SEC=3&CatID=70
TCPMP-media player
Total Commander-file explorer/reg editor
Agile Messenger-great messaging app aol,msn,icq etc.
I think these are good apps that everyone could use.

the only thing i think would be beneficial would be adding all the reg edits that reg wiz adds to speed up our device, so we don't have to do it each time we clear storage. THAT would be awesome. i could care less about apps being included, i can install them just fine; but it's a pain in the ass every time i clear storage/flash new rom, that i have to redo all the reg tweaks.

I haven't found a way, but more emphesis on Storage Memory than Program memory would be good for me. I use alot of storage memory with Contacts, Email (even with moving my attachments to storage) and Calendar databases.
I used the much cleaner 2.17 RUU rom without the ringtones but did copy over a couple of them from the 2.17 with RT and OC. Also copied the OMAP clock and it's shortcuts.
A clean Rom without much of the extras would be good.
I also have customized my Cingular connection to use isp.cingular and [email protected] instead of the built in wap.cingular and [email protected] connection. I also turned of the proxy as it was interfeering with my AKU2 push from my Exch2K3-SP2 box.
Is there anyway to use the EXT ROM or add a slider bar like in WM2003SE?
J-Man5
p.s. thanks for the ROMs. I just got my 8125 about 2 weeks ago and have been having mucho grande fun with it.

ROM additions
How about:
- Total Commander
- ?? some sort of free registry editor (PHM RegEdit?)
- smartskey, I agree, but I think it's ini file needs to be in the same directory and it's small so this may not work
- RegWizard (the xda developer forum developed list of hacks), although actually i don't think this is necessary because it along with its framework requires over a meg, and you can just delete it once you install the desired reg hacks. . .
- Magic Button or some other similar task manager thing
I don't think more themes or ringers would be uniformly useful.
jason

Can you add something to truly shut down apps?
I've gotten in the habit of shutting down apps through the running programs tab under memory. Is there any way to make this easier such as putting a direct link in the Start menu to this page or on the Today list.
You know, summiter, you could just fix it so that the programs actually close when you hit the X.

Re: Can you add something to truly shut down apps?
sbuff said:
I've gotten in the habit of shutting down apps through the running programs tab under memory. Is there any way to make this easier such as putting a direct link in the Start menu to this page or on the Today list.
You know, summiter, you could just fix it so that the programs actually close when you hit the X.
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Not unless he is going to rewrite the way Windows Mobile works. Thats a M$ thing. And also why apps such as vBar and Magic Button and InClose exist.
Summiter may be a ROM compiling wizard but lets not lay too many burdens at his feet to fix.
I'm just really happy push email is working.
J-Man5

Suggestions:
TCPMP with plugins http://tcpmp.corecodec.org/about
tGetFile.dll http://tillanosoft.com/ce/tgetfile.html
PocketNotepad http://tillanosoft.com/ce/pnotepad.html
PocketTweak http://tillanosoft.com/ce/ptweak.html

Adobe Reader 2.0 is huge and belongs in ROM. But is it popular enough? http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_mobile.html#pocketPC

Continued Bluetooth Fixes
I have notice several still having Bluetooth issues with the lack of support; specifically, SSP over bluetooth. This opens up additional application possibilities not available today. I wouild like to run Bluetooth GPS with receivers such as the Holux 236 GPSlim, but the lack of SSP makes this almost impossible.
Just a thought

I'd like to see common registry hacks already applied and perhaps a txt file explaining the ones included with the new ROM. For example, the ones I listed below are from my own notes so when I re-flash I can re-apply them.
Regarding software, I'd almost prefer to see CAB files instead of pre-loaded software. Since CABs disappear once installed, we could make the choice of installing or deleting, and thus possibly save space but also gain the benefit of having them ready-to-install. You could even use different subdirectories for free vs the ones requiring a registration code to help keep the surprise / disappointment factor down (when we find out it costs money). This would also prevent a problem of competing solutions for some who prefer one plugin over another if they both serve a common function.
Along the same lines, I believe registry hacks can be applied via CAB files or maybe even .reg files (or maybe not - I'm still educating myself with all of this). You could stick with what you have for the current ROM but load it up with optional extras which could be deleted if we just didn't want them.
I think what you're doing is great and applaud your efforts!
I just started configuring my 8125 today, these are the hacks I applied so far (after stepping up to your 2.17 ROM):
Enable scrolling in IE with 4-way button
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Navigation\4-Way Nav
Change Value from 1 to 0.
____________________
Slide-out Keyboard Status Indicator
\HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd
Create entry EnableIndicator and assign DWORD value of 1(decimal)
____________________
Increase your 8125 speed
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS\
Change "CacheSize" value from "0" to "4096".
Assign a value of 1 to EnableCache
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\Filters\f sreplxfilt\
Assign a value of 4096 to ReplStoreCacheSize
____________________
Disable menu animation – removes menu animation which uses up system resources
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\GWE\Menu
Change "AniType" from "6" (default) to "0" (disabled).
____________________
Change the width of the vertical scroll bar and the height of the horizontal scroll bar so they take less room on the screen:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\GWE
Change cxVScr to (say) 9 to make vertical scrollbar narrower. Default value is 13
Change cyHScr to (say) 9 to make horizontal scrollbar narrower. Default value is 13
____________________
Enable 802.11g
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\TNETWLN1\Parms]
"dot11SupportedRateMaskG"=dword:00000008
"dot11SupportedRateMask"=dword:00000001

TCPMP
TCPMP definitely, I use this more than any other app on pocketpc devices.

I think you should also consider a paired down ROM. One without any Cingular addons that aren't required to make the device work on Cingular. Basically only the ones that set up MMS and the GPRS settings. I'd even leave out the proxy if thats possible.
But in this paired down ROM I'd still include a few extras like some extra themes and ringers.
And I'd put in the two programs I don't think anyone can live without, SmartSkey and TotalCommader.
Thats basically the setup I have now, but I'm wasting space in my extended ROM and other areas because there are things on my device that I can't remove and I'm not using.

azagahl said:
Adobe Reader 2.0 is huge and belongs in ROM. But is it popular enough? http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2_mobile.html#pocketPC
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Is Adobe reader prefered over the ClearviewPDF Reader that is already in the ROM?

Re: Continued Bluetooth Fixes
jlsenter said:
I have notice several still having Bluetooth issues with the lack of support; specifically, SSP over bluetooth. This opens up additional application possibilities not available today. I wouild like to run Bluetooth GPS with receivers such as the Holux 236 GPSlim, but the lack of SSP makes this almost impossible.
Just a thought
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I'm not familarwith SSP. Is it a profile? What does it enhance/enable?
Do you know if there are any WM5 devices which have it? (perhaps it can be ripped out and added to the Wiz)

knight4led said:
I think you should also consider a paired down ROM. One without any Cingular addons that aren't required to make the device work on Cingular. Basically only the ones that set up MMS and the GPRS settings. I'd even leave out the proxy if thats possible.
But in this paired down ROM I'd still include a few extras like some extra themes and ringers.
And I'd put in the two programs I don't think anyone can live without, SmartSkey and TotalCommader.
Thats basically the setup I have now, but I'm wasting space in my extended ROM and other areas because there are things on my device that I can't remove and I'm not using.
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haha this is at least the second message that goes something like: "how about a ROM stripped of everything, but add this and that and oh yeah add this too". I say this in good fun so don't take offense. It just indicates that everyone has quite unique needs.
I will create a barebones ROM as well. But I don't want to have too many ROMs out there because I don't want to have to rebuild them all when something changes.
As far as using the Extended ROM for other purposes..as of now it can't be done. It's locked in some way that prevents effectively using as storage space. (if you try to manipulate it, it becomes corrupted). So the only use for it is to install stuff at first boot.

Well I might as well put in my two cents....but first....Summiter....marry me! I'll tell my wife to divorce me and she can take her nokia phone with her!
-Ok definitely Smartskey in the same folder as Omapclock so smartskey.ini file can tell omapclock to clock me at 216 everytime after soft reset.
-Please take out the stupid SIP keyboard...i'ts useless and can only be used by leprechauns with little fingers.
-A way to easily change splash screens.
-Hide SIM contacts
HKCU\ControlPanel\Phone
new DWORD value named "ShowSim" and set it to 0
1. Disable menu animations to increase performance:
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\GWE\Menu"
Change "AniType" from "6" (default) to "0" (disabled).
- Add vibration instead of sound to keypresses in the phonepad for better tactile feedback:
for i = 0 to 9
Give an example for "i" Button:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sounds\Dtmf "i"]
1. Rename Standart DWORD parameter "Sound" to "Sound1"
2. Create new String Parameter "Sound"
3. Assign value *vibrate* to this new parameter.
For this there is also a cab file available.
***this is a cool registry tweak
- oh and this is a must have, all these pda phones lack in the phone department...people on the other side of a phone call can barely hear us until you put this registry tweak in.
\\\registry\HKLM\Software\HTC\AUDIOGAIN(x)\
changed RECEIVE_UPLINK_VOLUME and EARPHONE_UPLINK_VOLUME values to CC. after that change, microphone sensitivity got better and didn't receive any more complaints.
Though i wish someone knew a way to improve the sound mic quality during speakerphone.
And there are so many ringtones in your rom summiter...they all sound alike lol. put the You've got mail.wav file for incoming mail, i have it if you want. how bout some funny ringtones or music ringtones instead?
k that's all

Teeter Game

Hi,
this game is quality...
I've finished the 32 levels of this game and i want MORE
Is it possible to add new levels to this game??
Are there any better sensor games out there?
Raf

No there are currently no gyro-driven games, but wait a few months-:
Steering a car, flying a plane all with Gsen support , like a mini-WII
Why not taking the advantage , now that you created a thread anyway, to post some scores , just for fun
Rule: Post your score after finishing your FIRST TIME finalized 32 levels.
I got a 21 min 35 sec with +18 attempts in total from which 7 were on a same level

unfortunately i didnt make a note of my score after completion and upgraded to a new ROM....

rafter_01 said:
Hi,
this game is quality...
I've finished the 32 levels of this game and i want MORE
Is it possible to add new levels to this game??
Are there any better sensor games out there?
Raf
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I don't know if you can add levels, but you can edit (and than distibute) them.
The levels are described in files 1.txt - 32.txt in de windows folder.
You can edit these (e.g. with Total Commander) to edit the levels.
The syntax is straight forward:
"B" with two params determines begin position.
"E" with two params determines end position.
"W" with four params determines walls.
"H" with two params determines holes.
See attached file for a new level (replacing the old 1st level)
Just replace the file in the windows folder (after making a backup of the original of coarse)

coolio
thanks for that

more games
i am not sure about this:
while cooking my ROM i discovered these files belonging the teeter:
\windows\1.txt, 2.txt, 3.txt, etc.
i think these are the chellenges. simple txt files
i think we could examine them and make new challenges.

Patrickw_mdav said:
I don't know if you can add levels, but you can edit (and than distibute) them.
The levels are described in files 1.txt - 32.txt in de windows folder.
You can edit these (e.g. with Total Commander) to edit the levels.
The syntax is straight forward:
"B" with two params determines begin position.
"E" with two params determines end position.
"W" with four params determines walls.
"H" with two params determines holes.
See attached file for a new level (replacing the old 1st level)
Just replace the file in the windows folder (after making a backup of the original of coarse)
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faster than flash

ykat said:
faster than flash
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Looser makes a new level
I'm waiting

Like the idea, but how do you replce the .txt file, as they're protected, and you can't edit the propeties.

How about adding a 33.txt, anybody know if that adds another level?

bobajob14 said:
Like the idea, but how do you replce the .txt file, as they're protected, and you can't edit the propeties.
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Did you try edit the properties in Total Commander ?
I'm not sure wether I changed them or not. But I was able to replace the file, and play this new level.

Yes - but whenever I change the attributes, it doesn't save and just reverts back to "read only".

bobajob14 said:
Yes - but whenever I change the attributes, it doesn't save and just reverts back to "read only".
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mmh.. stange behaviour. In Total Command, you can File->Edit these files and save changes.
Maybe afterwards, you can make changes, at least I can.

Great - I was opening, editing, then saving, which doesn't work.
Going File, edit, save works a treat.
Nice level by the way!

glacieruk said:
How about adding a 33.txt, anybody know if that adds another level?
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I can confirm that just adding a 33.txt file to the windows directory does NOT add a 33rd level.

Can't see any point in adding more levels when you can alter the levels anyway.
It reminds me of changing the levels on jet Set Willy!!!!

So what are the setting for the later levels? With the uneven floors?
Can we perhaps have 2 instances of teeter
put it in its own folder, /teeter2/ or whatever, copy all the files across from the orginal version.
Then, edit the original files, so we have an all new version of the teeter game.
If someone can group all the needed files, graphics, txt files etc, il work on editing all 32 levels and producing a new version.

dzign-it said:
So what are the setting for the later levels? With the uneven floors?
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Including a line with :
Code:
D 0
Does the trick..

Has anyone got any further with this?
In the mean time I have found a way to have another 32 levels with editing anything.
Lye on your back and hold your diamond above you, screen towards you (of course).
Then try the 32 levels again. It is very difficult.
Pete

best thing would be to make a level-editor for the game
just drag the holes and walls and press export

HKLMWTF?

Ive never hacked a WM device and I have no clue how to get to the HKLM so I can make changes. Trying to find this information is exhausting so I figured Id just ask and get a simple answer.
Thanks in advance.

registry editor

as mentioned already, it is a registry value (abbreviated)
HKLM would be HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

tarantulus said:
as mentioned already, it is a registry value (abbreviated)
HKLM would be HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
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Right, that Ive found out already(through my research). However, my question is how do I get there to use it to change things on my Diamond found here(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417873)?

you need an application to search the registry, try googling for PHM registry editor, I use that and it's good.

tarantulus said:
you need an application to search the registry, try googling for PHM registry editor, I use that and it's good.
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Ok, I was able to get this far but how do I get to changing things on the phone registry? It seems to bring me into my desktops registry. Im really computer stupid, bare with me.

HyperM3 said:
Ok, I was able to get this far but how do I get to changing things on the phone registry? It seems to bring me into my desktops registry. Im really computer stupid, bare with me.
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Well, if you are not that good on computer stuff maybe you should not touch the Registry Editor.
You could use simple installable .cabs to modify your Jewel how ever you want.
Why don't you state what mod you want to take forth and Members here will help you.
Greetings

if you download an exe file like PHM registry editor
if it's an exe you run it on the computer and it use activesync to install
to the pda
if it's a cab file you copy it to the pda and run it there
but as stated if you dont know what you're doing
messing around with the registry is not adviced

Sergio PC said:
Well, if you are not that good on computer stuff maybe you should not touch the Registry Editor.
You could use simple instalable .cabs to modify your Jewel how ever you want.
Why dont you state what mod you want to take forth and Member here will help you.
Greetings
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Ok, fair enough. I installed the .cab file for the blackberry connect but have no idea where to go from there.
Secondly, Id love to be able to do the things found on the updated diamond tweaks thread.
ie:
Wake Up on New SMS --> HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\RIL : DisableSMSWakeUpEvent <-- set to "1" by default. Change value to "0"
Prevent screen switching off during phone call --> HKEY_Local_Machine\Drivers\BuiltIn\RIL\EnableFastD ormantDisplayDuringCall to 0 (Note: does not work on all ROMs)
AND (tested and works on EU ROMs thanks to Rod65)
HKCU\ControlPanel\Phone\Sleep switch value from 1 to 0
Adjust screen sensitivity: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\TouchPanel
Value = PressureThreshold
Change from the default dword:00000027 or 34 to dword:000000f0 or 240 in decimal
Automatically lock your Diamond --> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\BackLight\AutoDevic eLockEnable from 0 to 1 and everytime your backlight goes off the device is locked
Enable Better Power Management
HKLM\Drivers\SDCARD\ClientDrivers\Class\SIM_Class
Set DisablePowerManagement = 0 (default=1)
HKLM\Drivers\SDCARD\ClientDrivers\Class\MMC_Class
Set DisablePowerManagement = 0 (default=1)
HKLM\Drivers\SDCARD\ClientDrivers\Class\NAND_Class
Set DisablePowerManagement = 0 (default=1)
Thanks. Sorry for being such a pain.

Rudegar said:
if you download an exe file like PHM registry editor
if it's an exe you run it on the computer and it use activesync to install
to the pda
if it's a cab file you copy it to the pda and run it there
but as stated if you dont know what you're doing
messing around with the registry is not adviced
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Part of my problem is Im running off a mac mostly. I have a PC on the side but I hate using it. I figured thats the only way I can get to the registry on the phone though.

Prob best to install either Diamond Tweak or Advanced config which is like a GUI interface to do alot of the registry tweaks plus alot more.

I would also suggest that you'd get a little more help if you wouldn't use such obnoxious terms as "WTF" in the title of your post.

ssn04 said:
I would also suggest that you'd get a little more help if you wouldn't use such obnoxious terms as "WTF" in the title of your post.
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I didnt realize it was obnoxious. I was trying to reiterate my confusion in an extreme fashion. Sorry if I offended anyone.

[?] - Master list of configuration files for backup [Lumos, Gyrator 2, etc...]

Hey all,
I've run a couple searches and can't seem to find the answer to this question:
Is there a master list of the file names of configuration files for applications like Lumos, Gyrator 2, and others?
The reason I'm asking is that, after a ton of Rom flashes, I'm finding that it takes forever to get each of these aps reconfigured. It would be great to back up XML files, .ini's, or something along those lines for them to my storage card and then copy them back over after a flash.
Any ideas? Thanks!

Same question here....!
Would be great to have an answer.

Try the Sashimi application to save files and registry settings and restore them manually or automatically. It may have a steep learning curve, but once you've put in the effort, it saves you much more time in the long run. Have a look at the contents of my Sashimi filebackup.ini and regexport.ini to get an idea. Good luck!
Filebackup.ini
[Applications]
FileBackupDirMode=Auto
StartUp=\Windows\StartUp\*.*
changeScreen=\Windows\changeScreen.config
AEBPlus=\Program Files\AEBPlus\AEBPlus.cfg
TaskFacade=\Program Files\TaskFacade\settings.xml
TouchLockPro=\Program Files\TouchLockPro\TouchLockPro.xml
Lumos=\Program Files\Lumos\settings.txt
ET9=\Windows\ET9*.*
[Opera9]
FileBackupDirMode=Auto
Secure=\Windows\Opera9\secure\wand.dat
Skin=\Windows\Opera9\Skin\*.*
Cookies=\Windows\Opera9\cookies4.dat
Bookmarks=\Windows\Opera9\opera6.adr
Settings=\Windows\Opera9\opera.ini
Regexport.ini
[MySettings]
RegExportDirMode = Auto
JPG1=HKCR\.jpg
JPG2=HKCR\JPG-File
WMV1=HKCR\.wmv
WMV2=HKCR\wmv-file
Notifications=HKCU\ControlPanel\Notifications
Sounds=HKCU\ControlPanel\Sounds
SoundCategories=HKCU\ControlPanel\SoundCategories
Phone=HKCU\ControlPanel\Notifications\Phone
SIP=HKCU\ControlPanel\SIP
RIL=HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\RIL
Inbox=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Inbox
Messaging=HKLM\System\Inbox\Settings\PropertyPath
Attachments=HKLM\System\Inbox\Settings\AttachPath
Backlight=HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight
GSensor=HKLM\drivers\builtin\gsensor
Identity=HKLM\Ident
BlueTooth=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Settings
BlueToothDevice=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Device\001ad5f020cc
BlueToothSerives=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Bluetooth\Services\0000110B-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB
Signature=HKLM\Software\HTC\Signature
Power=HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
PressureThreshold=HKLM\Drivers\TouchPanel\PressureThreshold
FingerPressure=HKLM\Software\OEM\TFLOSettings
ClearType=HKLM\System\GDI\ClearTypeSettings
ShellFolders=HKLM\System\Explorer\Shell Folders
GPS=HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver
TCPWindowsSize=HKLM\Comm\tcpip\Parms\TcpWindowSize
BitmapCacheSize=HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Terminal Server Client\BitmapCacheSize
Wallpaper=HKCU\ControlPanel\Desktop
[HTC Software]
RegExportDirMode = Auto
ProgramLauncher=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
HomeLSKPath=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeLSKPath
HomeLSKArguments=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeLSKArguments
HomeLSKText=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeLSKText
HomeRSKPath=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKArguments=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKText=HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\HomeRSKText
AccountManager=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAccountManager
Camera=HKCU\Software\HTC\Camera
SmartTouch=HKLM\Software\HTC\SmartTouch
StartUpAnimation=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAnimation
TaskManager=HKCU\Software\HTC\TaskManager
AudioBooster=HKLM\Software\HTC\AudioBooster
HSUPA=HKLM\Software\HTC\AdvancedNetwork
AudioManager=HKLM\Software\HTC\AudioManager_Eng
Album=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAlbum
Animation=HKLM\Software\HTC\HTCAnimation
YouTube=HKLM\Software\HTC\YouTube
[MySoftwareHKCU]
RegExportDirMode = Auto
QuickMenu=HKCU\Software\AlenSoft
TotalCommander=HKCU\Software\Ghisler
PIM=HKCU\Software\FdcSoft
Changescreen=HKCU\Software\idevelopstuff
RSS=HKCU\Software\Ilium Software
MobilePad=HKCU\Software\MobilePad
Modaco=HKCU\Software\Modaco
Mort=HKCU\Software\Mort
RAR=HKCU\Software\RAR
SK=HKCU\Software\sk
VisualGPSce=HKCU\Software\VGPS
TouchLockPro=HKCU\Software\ZuinigeRijder
MediaPlayer=HKCU\System\State\MediaPlayer.
cleanRAM=HKCU\Software\HTCAddicts\cleanRAM
ClearTemp=HKCU\Software\VicSoft\ClearTemp
Taiyoukei=HKCU\Software\RBSoft
[MySoftwareHKCM]
RegExportDirMode = Auto
Adobe=HKLM\Software\Adobe
AdvancedConfig=HKLM\Software\AdvancedConfig
CorePlayer=HKLM\Software\CorePlayer
IE=HKCM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer
MediaPlayer=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\mediaplayer
ShellKeys=HKLM\Software\Microsoft\shell\keys
Navigon=HKLM\Software\Navigon
SRS=HKLM\Software\SRS
PocketShield=HKLM\Software\PocketShield
eT9=HKLM\Software\Tegic\eT9
nueDynamicClock=HKLM\Software\Wei Enterprises
TouchInCallScreen=HKLM\Software\Marzens

+1 for SASHIMI...I don't hesitate to flash anymore because of this program (which may not necessarily be all good for the flashaholics!)

ajmoncrief said:
+1 for SASHIMI...I don't hesitate to flash anymore because of this program (which may not necessarily be all good for the flashaholics!)
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Definitely Sashimi. Find it here http://www.winmo-experts.com/. There are video tutorials on how to use which I'd recommend watching, then dive in.
UC is pretty good too, will do all the same stuff and most ROMs support it. However, I've been far more successful going beyond simple cab installs with Sashimi. And, it works with all ROMs.
Weather sites, and program tab button assignments are stored in the registry. Also, under the Application Data there is good stuff stored such as media databases and stock tab.
One of the tricks for determining reg settings is to export your registry before and after you make a change, then using Windiff to compare them. Windiff is free and can be found here http://www.grigsoft.com/download-windiff.htm. It takes a while to get all of your reg edits figured out, but it is worth the time once you do.
Hope it helps.