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Post Exteneded Rom Links Here.

We have lost the exteneded roms again.
This is the 2nd time that I know of.
I think this has to do with the fact that they were not linked to post thus unkonw files get killed. I read that some were when I first came here.
I have most of them and will start uploading them again, linking them to a post.
Anybody have a better idea or know why they have gone?

Not sure whether they've been deleted or not, unless you have been reposting. They are under BlueAngel_Roms instead of Extended_Roms. Things seem to keep getting moved.

And what are they doing there ?
Sure I have been uploading to ExtenedRoms for over an hour now.
I will move the buggers!
Rename The Folder Exteneded_Roms
Clean up the file names
Gee I love house work thought I was would be cooking in the Rom Kitchen, but no.
We are going to have to post the links as they got killed once before.
Thought you were out.

Can you belive this!
Got a folder name that says "Dont touch MDAIIIUser Uploading" and we have dowloades.
You around need so help.

ok done
cleaned up the Exteneded_Roms
Will post in the morning.
We need to take these apart and find what version they are then rename them.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Exteneded_Roms/IIs Asia WWE Ext ROM.zip
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Exteneded_Roms/Seimens_SX66_Ext_ROM_ENG.zip
ftp://xda:[email protected]_MDAIII_Extended_Rom_Inc_DeviceInfo.zip

Do you need some assistance with the Excel sheet for ROM Versions and contained cab files?
Is there a neater way of structuring the ftp server directories? Is there any way of setting folder permissions on the server for read/write only and not alter/delete?

Bebbo
Do I need help in the Exteneded Rom Kitchen. Does the .... (ok no bad jokes)
Sure do BIG Time!!! Its not my kitchen, I just work there!
The Idea of the Kitchen is not realy to find out what version number Orange Rom A has for an application but to see if Orange's Rom A has application / Patches that are better than our base.
The Sheet just is a list of the files which go:
Base (I-mate) + Rom A + Rom B = Extended Rom Kitchen (ERK) Rom
My end goal is to generate a ERK Rom Version which is as upto date as possible.
And have this info on wiki so we dont need to hunt for it.
How far am I, Well The UK orange rom has been looked at but info not posted in the kitchen.
( I think RTP worked on that but I am not sure as I was haveing PMs with few people about that rom. )
We have the 3 roms above that need to be looked and info posted in the Kitchen and added to the Excel Sheet.
The Excel Sheet needs to be made to look nice so the rest of us can undersatand it.
We need to check against the "List of know Blue angels" to see what rom is missing and see if we can find it.
Oh yes and its friday, I get to pick my kids as its "The 3rd weekend of every month" and as my ex-wife has got a date, thus By 12:00.
Chances of me doing much till monday are ZERO.
So you want a job, pay is s**t, hours are bad, it can get hot in the kitchen when there is a fire and you lose all your stuff.
You need to understand Roms, read cab files, use your brain and most of all admit to the fact that you don't know everything and thus ask.
I am looking for Pastry Chef as well. One that can write applications.
Is there any way of setting folder permissions on the server for read/write only and not alter/delete?
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Given that at the moment we are all the user XDA, I would say no.
What we need is a "BA_Admin" that revokes the rights of XDA to Read only, then we just get into the next problem, the person that posted (XDA) can't update it, so he needs to be BA_Admin...
The FTP site is a public place and like Toilets some people just can't pee in the Pot like the rest of us and sonebody has to clean up the mess.
Is there a neater way of structuring the ftp server directories?
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Got some ideas, then share them with us.

Will have a look at dir structure but seems reasonable to me at the moment (Though Extended is the correct spelling ). Will use my WinCE CAB Manager to see what if anything is different on rom's you haven't had chance to view yet and generally assist where I can.
I will have a look at the orange rom as well, time permitting.
Would it be better to extract the .nbf files to sub dirs under the Extended_ROMS dir and have similar structure for radio and CE ROM?
ie ->
BlueAngel/Extended_Roms/Imate_PDA2k_WWE_12200_162_10600_SHIP/ms_.nbf
(With cabs extracted as well under a cabs sub dir?)
BlueAngel/CE_Roms/Imate_PDA2k_WWE_12200_162_10600_SHIP/nk.nbf
BlueAngel/Radio_Roms/Imate_PDA2k_WWE_12200_162_10600_SHIP/radio_.nbf
Or leave as is and use the kitchen with a CAB's dir under it with all known versions of cab files so we can select the most appropriate ones?

I've posted the document on the Orange 1.12.139 ROM into the Kitchen. It's fairly large since there is so much in the Orange ROM.
Here's a link:
ftp://xda:[email protected]_1_22/Docs/Orange_WWE_1.12.139_ExtROM.doc

Unfortunately nothing really new though (Wish I had known you were doing this rom - just wasted 2 hours!).
I haven't looked at the WModem.exe update yet - any ideas what this is for?
Who keeps moving files in the BlueAngel section of the FTP server? Makes life difficult having to keep searching each time. Please let us all know what you are trying to achieve as it keeps breaking links on other web pages!

Running it comes up with this text:
The utility will simulate this device as a wireless modem, and let your PC/Notebook be connected to network wirelessly.
Before you press the 'Start' button, please make sure you have connected the device to your PC/Notebook by serial or IrDA connection and disabled the Activesync.
When the wireless modem is activated you will not be able to receive any voice calls.
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It then gives options for Serial, IrDA, USB and Bluetooth. Start, Stop and View Log buttons. Plus connection status LEDs - Connection, Send Data and Receive Data.
I've never tried it. I tend to use something more direct for dialup from my laptop.

OK guys!!!
I don't know what your naming system is but I've uploaded the O2 UK EXT ROM and I've called it "O2_UK_XDAIIs_Ext_ROM_112178_WWE.zip". This one is the original from my device.
Regards,
Dom

Ext_ROM password??
MDAIIIUser said:
ok done
cleaned up the Exteneded_Roms
Will post in the morning.
We need to take these apart and find what version they are then rename them.
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Exteneded_Roms/IIs Asia WWE Ext ROM.zip
ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Exteneded_Roms/Seimens_SX66_Ext_ROM_ENG.zip
ftp://xda:[email protected]_MDAIII_Extended_Rom_Inc_DeviceInfo.zip
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Any known pw's for those .nbf files? I tried Rom editor but couldn't recognize the pw's

Re: Ext_ROM password??
Cyber-mate said:
Any known pw's for those .nbf files? I tried Rom editor but couldn't recognize the pw's
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They aren't .nbf files???????? They are zipped up (rar'd up) cab files extracted from the extended roms.
+*+*+*+ FOR INFO +*+*+*+
The xda3nbftool has an extra command line option of -t which attempts to discover the xor key used to encrypt the .nbf files. This seems to work well for all files except the radio_.nbf file which causes it problems. Try it on roms that you are having problems with to see if it is the correct key. You can check the resulting .nba file with a hex editor to ensure the PH20B and other data is shown at the beginning of the .nba file.
+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+
I have pulled the above ext roms apart and the version numbers are as follows:
IIs Asia WWE Ext ROM.zip = Version "1.12.925 WWE"
Seimens_SX66_Ext_ROM_ENG.zip = Version "1.20.115 WWE"
T-Mobile_MDAIII_Extended_Rom_Inc_DeviceInfo.zip = Version "1.06.117 WWE"
Files renamed appropriately so any links will now be broken (plus the fact that some kindly person has renamed the Extended ROM directory to its correct spelling!)

question on making your own Registry tweaks cab installer

I am currently using WinCE Cab Manager. I have all the key and values in the Registry part, but when I install it, it says that this program is not intended for this device. Is there something special i have to do to make this work???

you should notice that in the CAB Properties setting page there contains several information about OS versions and suitable devices. Make sure you verify them before you pack your CAB.

huangyz said:
you should notice that in the CAB Properties setting page there contains several information about OS versions and suitable devices. Make sure you verify them before you pack your CAB.
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I had downloading a working cab from someone else, but when i edit the cab, just to take one registry out, it gives me the error also. Is there something i have to do to the cab to make it work?

phouki said:
huangyz said:
you should notice that in the CAB Properties setting page there contains several information about OS versions and suitable devices. Make sure you verify them before you pack your CAB.
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I had downloading a working cab from someone else, but when i edit the cab, just to take one registry out, it gives me the error also. Is there something i have to do to the cab to make it work?
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Guess you're using CeCabManager Ver2.0 to modify CAB files.
This version of CeCabMgr has bugs which will cause the original CAB files to be damaged.
Try use Ver1.1.0.4 instead.

Today I made my first CAB file.
I grabbed an existing CAB file, deleted everything in it except for the CAB information, inserted my own Registry Tweaks and it works great!
I edited the CAB File with WinCE CAB Manager v1
U can find my CAB here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=54961&highlight=

Automated Settings

People; how can make a cab that automatically makes the settings for GPRS, MMS, WAP etc.? Every time I upgrade my pda2k to a new GREAT ROM, I have to make these settings manually. And as you know, GREAT developers on this site works hard and provide us with the latest unofficial ROMs in a short time.
PS: I'm not a programmer, so telling me only 'use a cab manager' won't be enough...

The helmi roms already have this, look for the "operator" cab files.

My operator isn't in the list. So I need to prepare a cab file by myself...

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My operator isn't in the list. So I need to prepare a cab file by myself...
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This should help give you an idea of what you're looking for;
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_PersonalCAB
When I did the Orange UK cabs I basically extracted the settings from the cabs that came in the original WM2003 ExtROM (that my phone came with). Then I created new cabs using WinCE Cab Manager by copying the ones Helmi shipped with his ROM and replacing the settings with the extracted Orange ones.
I have attached the relevant files I used, you could possibly hand edit these and then make cabs yourself if you can't find the settings shipped with your phone.

Thanks, I will try this.

Is there a program for Automatic Registry edits??

Hey, i had a question, the TP has got many tweaks, you have to manually put them into the registry, my question is: is there a program that can do al the tweaks that i want automatically? i know there are some programs like advanced config, diamond tweak etc etc. but i only want a to put all the "Queries" in 1 txt file just like SDCONFIG.TXT. sorry for my english! hope someone can help me or make a program like this! i think a program like this could help many people, especially the people who are afraid of editing the registry.
thnx in advance

Using an XML file, you can accomplish this with SDCONFIG.TXT and a provisioning XML, see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1896955&postcount=2

Da_G said:
Using an XML file, you can accomplish this with SDCONFIG.TXT and a provisioning XML, see this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1896955&postcount=2
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ok thnx for your help!
now can anyone make a XML files with the best working tweaks for the TP ???

Use Diamond Tweak

You could use advanced confic and then select export provisioning or something like that and then select witch items you want to export and then put that into your sdconfig worked perfect for me using sashimi witch does the same thing basicaly as sdconfig just easier to add and delete cab's and whatnot.

If you know all of the registry tweaks, you can use my QuickCab utility to create a cabfile. Just put your registry tweaks in the cab file, and install it like a regular program.
Here's the thread and I'm working on a new version that should be ready for testing soon.

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If you know all of the registry tweaks, you can use my QuickCab utility to create a cabfile. Just put your registry tweaks in the cab file, and install it like a regular program.
Here's the thread and I'm working on a new version that should be ready for testing soon.
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nice going to see that topic!

You can export/import also parts of the registry with Resco Explorer and Registry add-in. Best software for PC I can recommend is Registry Workshop to join/split/compare registry entries,etc...

e-mail accounts configuration after hard-reset

I have several e-mail accounts configured in Diamond Messaging and I lose a lot of time everytime a change ROM to put again user, password, pop3 and smtp servers, configuration, etc.. in each e-mail account
Is there any way (program, save Register keys, ...) to make a copy of the e-mail configurations and restore them automatically after changing ROM?
I have tested with SPB Backup and PIMBAckup, but it does not save/restore the settings of e-mail accounts.
Thank you very much in advance.

Search for "Makisu". This is what you want.

Makisu
Thank you. I just have download Makisu, but I am not able to find documentation (video , documentation and creenshor links are not valid).
Please, can you explain me what and how does it work or send me any documentation or tell me wher can I find it.
It seems to create xml files with the configuration, How do you import these files to Windows Messaging from Diamond?.
Thank you.

I use Sashimi, which in turn uses Makisu to script these details, after a bit of fiddly setting up works a treat now.

reg files
I have get a lot of information about Sashimi but i think that it is useful if you have reg files for your programms and so you do not have to activate and to configue them everytime.
But I think that it is a little bit difficult to get reg files.
Is it enought to copy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Apps, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Security and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID Register keys or it is dangerous?
Must I have to copy any other one Register key?
Is ther any information about reg for activation code and configuration for common programs?
Thank you

The Sashimi site has good tutorial on how to use windiff and PHM Regedit to find the changes to the registry.
It's not always the easiest, but it's not too hard.
I would advise not backing up large swathes of the registry and restoring as it may differ between different ROMs.

montarelonf said:
Thank you. I just have download Makisu, but I am not able to find documentation (video , documentation and creenshor links are not valid).
Please, can you explain me what and how does it work or send me any documentation or tell me wher can I find it.
It seems to create xml files with the configuration, How do you import these files to Windows Messaging from Diamond?.
Thank you.
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Makisu video and links to website are here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRJ9-LaddRk

Using Sashimi
Thank you.
I have learn a lot and now I know, more or less, how to use Makisu ans Sashimi. I think that it is a very useful tool.
I have some doubts:
1.-Programs that i put in exe folder are installed in device or in storage card ? Can i chooose it? How?
2.-How can i use it to copy files to Storage Card? Root folder is only for copy files in Device, is it? I say this because if you have a program installed on storage card and you reinstall it after a hard-reset, this new installation overwrite all your previous files and, perhaps, you want to maintain your configuration in your old ones..
3.-Some times during Auto cab installation a screen with error from Sashimi appears. I think that it is because the cab ask for an user action (license agreement, reset,...), how can I solve this problem?
Thank you

1) - Unsure, anything I install are CABs and in the CAB file.
2) - CAB/SD 'should' install it on the SD card, but I attempt this with S2P and it still installs it on the Device. Most config lives in the Registry and you can import this as well.
3) - Not sure I don't get this error. What CAB is it that fails.

Sashimi
Thank you.
1.-I am going to try to get all programs in cab
2.-I will copy these files directly
3.-I thnik that this problem is cause by the txtLicense string of SASHIMI.mscr that is missing for my language (spanish), i think i have to put txtLicense="licencia" just in spanish "if" section of SASHIMI.mscr (about line 250).