i found this and i think it can be useful
Customizing the Weather Plug-in
Let's say we want to add the city of Bremen in Germany to our HTC Touch Weather Plug-in (this works for every other city as well that can be found at AccuWeather.Com).
• Look up the City of your Choice
Go to http://www.accuweather.com/ and enter your desired city in the search field called "Local Weather Forecast", in our case: Bremen, Germany.
After you have clicked yourself to your local weather site, take a look at the browser's address bar and copy the location code from the URL.
• Edit the XML file
Now navigate to your Windows directory in the pocket pc. Find the file called "HH_0407_WeatherCities.xml" and change its properties so it can be edited (uncheck read-only tickbox).
Then, click on "File" - "Edit" and duplicate a line of XML code, preferably in the right alphabetical place. In general, such a line of code contains the following:
<city name="Cityname, COUNTRY" locationcode="LOCATIONCODE_YOU_COPIED_BEFORE"/>
So in our case we would change the entries to this:
<city name="Bremen, DE" locationcode="EUR|DE|GM005|BREMEN"/>
Save the file and reset its properties again to read-only.
this can be done on your pc too by simply sending the file in your desktop pc and do your magic there
also i have an xml ready for greek friends
with athens patra korinthos and salonika
just extract and put it in your windows folder in your pocket pc
hope it helps cause i was searching for it for a very long time
this is the file
this is it
thimiost said:
i found this and i think it can be useful
Customizing the Weather Plug-in
Let's say we want to add the city of Bremen in Germany to our HTC Touch Weather Plug-in (this works for every other city as well that can be found at AccuWeather.Com).
• Look up the City of your Choice
Go to http://www.accuweather.com/ and enter your desired city in the search field called "Local Weather Forecast", in our case: Bremen, Germany.
After you have clicked yourself to your local weather site, take a look at the browser's address bar and copy the location code from the URL (marked red in the next picture).
• Edit the XML file
Now navigate to your Windows directory in the pocket pc. Find the file called "HH_0407_WeatherCities.xml" and change its properties so it can be edited (uncheck read-only tickbox).
Then, click on "File" - "Edit" and duplicate a line of XML code, preferably in the right alphabetical place. In general, such a line of code contains the following:
<city name="Cityname, COUNTRY" locationcode="LOCATIONCODE_YOU_COPIED_BEFORE"/>
So in our case we would change the entries to this:
<city name="Bremen, DE" locationcode="EUR|DE|GM005|BREMEN"/>
Save the file and reset its properties again to read-only.
this can be done on your pc too by simply sending the file in your desktop pc and do your magic there
also i have an xml ready for greek friends
with athens patra korinthos and salonika
just extract and put it in your windows folder in your pocket pc
hope it helps cause i was searching for it for a very long time
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Why if a put www.accuweather.com on my tilt nothing appears?
I'm connected aand it doesn't load
at me it opens fine
rmarin said:
Why if a put www.accuweather.com on my tilt nothing appears?
I'm connected aand it doesn't load
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dont know whats wrong...
rmarin said:
Why if a put www.accuweather.com on my tilt nothing appears?
I'm connected aand it doesn't load
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When that's happened to me, I disconnect the data session. Once it reconnects it works just fine. You might want to try that...or a soft reset...but the data connection is faster.
This method does not work on Dutty's v4 Rom. The .dll has to be changed...
jarek91 said:
When that's happened to me, I disconnect the data session. Once it reconnects it works just fine. You might want to try that...or a soft reset...but the data connection is faster.
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I have the tilt and when I go on the windows file I found the HH file but it's the HH_0409 and I do not know how to edit it.
This worked great in the DCS ROM!!! You do have to do a soft reset for the changes to take.
Same here thing how do you edit the file????
No need to edit.
Just download this program way better than HTC Home weather and it's free
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-weather-watcher-mobile-v1-0-8.html
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Features:
- Forecasts available for 77,000+ cities world-wide.
- Current weather conditions.
- 46-hour forecast.
- 10-day day/night forecast.
- Severe weather alerts from National Weather Service (US only).
- 18+ weather unit conversion choices.
- Skinned interface/forecasts.
- Data usage stats. Installation:
Download and copy the CAB to any location on your mobile device. Tap the CAB on your device to start the Weather Watcher installation program.
The program receives it's weather from weather.com
Here's what to do first
Before editing the XML file. Look for your city to see if it's available on the database.
GO HERE TO SEARCH CITIES: http://www.accuweather.com/ (Use your own zipcode or city)
Then Go here: "http://htc.spamasaurus.com/parseweather.php?locCode=NAM|US|FL|WELLINGTON" and edit the LAST 3 FIELDS TO YOUR COUNTRY,STATE, AND CITY.
ex:
NAM=North America
(COUNTRY)US=United States
(STATE)FL= Florida
(CITY)Wellington
Once you have all your information confirmed, change the file properties uncheck Read-only . Then edit the xml provided using activesync. Be sure to change it back to read only then transfer it back into the Windows folder on your mobile device. Perform a soft reset and search for your city. Through some trial and error you should be able to have your city or one closer to you.
Ok, I almost got it, can you explain location code? I do not see the pic you mentioned in the first post. I live in US Thibodaux LA 70301. How should I type this in when I edit the file? I have the URL number, which part is the code?
Thanks
Anybody, I think I am almost there.
BKsFinest said:
Before editing the XML file. Look for your city to see if it's available on the database.
GO HERE TO SEARCH CITIES: http://www.accuweather.com/ (Use your own zipcode or city)
Then Go here: "http://htc.spamasaurus.com/parseweather.php?locCode=NAM|US|FL|WELLINGTON" and edit the LAST 3 FIELDS TO YOUR COUNTRY,STATE, AND CITY.
ex:
NAM=North America
(COUNTRY)US=United States
(STATE)FL= Florida
(CITY)Wellington
Once you have all your information confirmed, change the file properties uncheck Read-only . Then edit the xml provided using activesync. Be sure to change it back to read only then transfer it back into the Windows folder on your mobile device. Perform a soft reset and search for your city. Through some trial and error you should be able to have your city or one closer to you.
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I still cannot edit!!!! And my file is 0409. does this make a difference?
The file is not editable even when you take it out of read only mode.
0409.
you cant edit the file cus its in the rom.
alltheway said:
Just download this program way better than HTC Home weather and it's free
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-weather-watcher-mobile-v1-0-8.html
Features:
- Forecasts available for 77,000+ cities world-wide.
- Current weather conditions.
- 46-hour forecast.
- 10-day day/night forecast.
- Severe weather alerts from National Weather Service (US only).
- 18+ weather unit conversion choices.
- Skinned interface/forecasts.
- Data usage stats. Installation:
Download and copy the CAB to any location on your mobile device. Tap the CAB on your device to start the Weather Watcher installation program.
The program receives it's weather from weather.com
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firsto of all the answer in that is that accuweather looks great on our kaiser
htc home
secondly i have to say that i get irritated without trying to play it smart but when it says at the first post change properties from read only i cannot understand the post about the file not being editable if on read only (7th row )
i am not american so i read english as most of you
i wouldnt say all these things but i got tired of reading threads with 2500 posts and on about 95% of those posts can be answered in the very first post
and for the friend right above me its on my rom too but
PLEASE READ THE FIRST POST WHERE I SAY UNCHECK READ ONLY
IS IT SO HARD!!!!
thimiost said:
PLEASE READ THE FIRST POST WHERE I SAY UNCHECK READ ONLY
IS IT SO HARD!!!!
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a file in ROM no matter if you uncheck read only cannot be edited, unless you can unlock the ROM for read/write which if i understand correctly has to be done before you flash the rom to the phone. There is a reason its called ROM (Read Only Memory).
is it like that?
pdtp said:
a file in ROM no matter if you uncheck read only cannot be edited, unless you can unlock the ROM for read/write which if i understand correctly has to be done before you flash the rom to the phone. There is a reason its called ROM (Read Only Memory).
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then i have a rom that can be edited!!!
WOW
thimiost said:
then i have a rom that can be edited!!!
WOW
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Not knowing your setup i dont know. I do know that the file in my memory says its in the ROM and if i uncheck the read only part i cant do anything to the file as it is in the ROM, and the file cannot have the read only flag changed.
If you take a look at your own file properties and it has a little checkbox checked that says its in the ROM and you can edit it then i guess you do have a ROM that can me edited if not, well you should investigate things before you make claims like that.
Related
Hi all,
I wonder which ROM is best for my XDA 2i?I use the Modified ROM V.1.11.00 WWE- Radio 1.03.00-ExtROM 1.11.162.However,the signal is not stable;I can't connect to GPRS as well(Im using O2 UK PAYG).
Re: ROM Upgrade
Hi, I've been looking into which is the best ROM, I was thinking of swapping to the I-mate PDA2 ROM. But the general feeling is the modified 02 with Radio 1.03. This is what I have put on mine and I'm on PayT vodafone UK, my GPRS worked fine after I installed the attached file. :lol:
Unless your loaded a word of warning Vodafone charge £7.50 for a 1Mb download of data on PayT!!!!!!!! I found this out after I had subscribed to TomTom Traffic on TTN 5.1, waste of my money now, GPRS too expensive, looking at other PayT deals ie. T-Mobile +£2.60 per Mb, although still too expensive. :x
Copy to XDA IIi. Access the copied file on your XDA IIi , click on it to run and it will install all the UK settings for Vodafone. Please keep a copy, as the install deletes itsself automatically. :twisted:
Re: 02 PAYT Settings!
Sorry was half asleep when I wrote my original replay, which refers to vodafone not 02, please find the correct file for 02 PAYT attached.
are these the settings for the free GPRS on PAYT on O2 ?
or have they realised their error yet ?
hello,
i've been looking everywhere for the 02 paymonthly gprs settings, i tried the pay as you go settings, but it didnt seem to work.
i was on the phone to 02 for hours last time until we got it to sort of half work, but i had to hard reset when i updated my rom. i installed with corporate user, and now i dont have gprs settings again. anyone know how to do it?
much much appreciated!
haider
How do you work with CAB files? Just double-click like an executable? What does this update to the GPRS do?? Will it affect my WiFI settings?
blueclue7 said:
How do you work with CAB files? Just double-click like an executable? What does this update to the GPRS do?? Will it affect my WiFI settings?
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the cab files will only modify/add settings into your registry. it will not affect your wifi settings
haider said:
hello,
i've been looking everywhere for the 02 paymonthly gprs settings, i tried the pay as you go settings, but it didnt seem to work.
i was on the phone to 02 for hours last time until we got it to sort of half work, but i had to hard reset when i updated my rom. i installed with corporate user, and now i dont have gprs settings again. anyone know how to do it?
much much appreciated!
haider
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Start>Settings>Connections>Connections
set up O2 mobile web
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Under My ISP select "Add a new modem connection"
Enter O2 Mobile Web as the name and select Cellular Line (GPRS)
next button
Access point name: mobile.o2.co.uk
next button
User name: username
Password: password
Advanced Button
Use server-assigned IP address
NO software compression
NO header compression
Servers tab
Use specific server address
DNS 193.113.200.200
Alt DNS 193.113.200.201
OK button (top right of screen)
Finish button
OK Button (Top right)
Set Up O2 WAP
On the connections screen under "My Work Network"
Add a new modem connection
Enter O2 WAP as the name and select Cellular Line (GPRS)
Next
Access Point Name: wap.o2.co.uk
Next
User Name: user
Password: password
Finish
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Again, do I simply double-click the CAB file to install the "registry" (if that is what happens)? And specifically, what will this O2_UK_PAYG file do to my settings? If I add something like the TMobile caller ID patch (another CAB file), how will that affect the general O2 settings of my XDA unit (I am a TMobile customer running under the O2 ROM)?
blueclue7 said:
Again, do I simply double-click the CAB file to install the "registry" (if that is what happens)? And specifically, what will this O2_UK_PAYG file do to my settings? If I add something like the TMobile caller ID patch (another CAB file), how will that affect the general O2 settings of my XDA unit (I am a TMobile customer running under the O2 ROM)?
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To run a CAB file just find it with File Explorer and click it. It will automatically be deleted afterwards
Your new settings should either overwrite the old ones or add an addition set of network settings that you then select as the defaults.
Thanks man, i really really really appreciate it. must have been long! you didnt have to include pictures!
Thanks again anyway. i really do appreciate it.
haider said:
Thanks man, i really really really appreciate it. must have been long! you didnt have to include pictures!
Thanks again anyway. i really do appreciate it.
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No worries chap, any more problems just shout!
As for the pictures etc, I would sooner do it properly once and refer people who ask in the future to there, than end up doing it over and over....
RE: 02 PAYT Cab file or Vodafone PAYt
To run the cab files, copy to your PDA and double click to run. These cabs just update the registry, it doesn't matter. As long as your PDA is SIM-Free, any carrier should work.
They are the official files from the IMATE website, which has cabs for most carriers including worldwide. You can only download these files from IMATE website if you have a registered device. They should work on all XDA or other brand names etc. :twisted:
RE: Other Operater cabs
I have uploaded the rest of the available cabs for the UK carriers, contact and PAYT. So in combination with my earlier uploads, these are all the UK carrier settings for the UK
There are cabs for other countries and carriers available, let me know your carrier, contract (PAYT or Contract) And I will try to locate the correct cab file.
These are the offical cabs from IMATE. They only update your registry and nothing else. Copy to your PDA and click to run.
just one other thing, once the gprs connects, its stays on? how do u disconnect it - save battery? it used to end connection once mms was d/l or u/l and there was an option to disconnect when pressing on G icon?
small detail cos i can always soft reset or activate wireless, but would be handy, thanks again!
MaskedMarauder said:
blueclue7 said:
Again, do I simply double-click the CAB file to install the "registry" (if that is what happens)? And specifically, what will this O2_UK_PAYG file do to my settings? If I add something like the TMobile caller ID patch (another CAB file), how will that affect the general O2 settings of my XDA unit (I am a TMobile customer running under the O2 ROM)?
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To run a CAB file just find it with File Explorer and click it. It will automatically be deleted afterwards
Your new settings should either overwrite the old ones or add an addition set of network settings that you then select as the defaults.
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If you are a T-mobile cstomer,then I suggest you use the T-Mobile file I have uploaded, it is for T-Mobile contract users. It doesn't matter what ROM you have, it only sets up the gprs and wap settings, by writing to the registry on PDA.
haider said:
just one other thing, once the gprs connects, its stays on? how do u disconnect it - save battery? it used to end connection once mms was d/l or u/l and there was an option to disconnect when pressing on G icon?
small detail cos i can always soft reset or activate wireless, but would be handy, thanks again!
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I just open 'Wireless Manager', if the GPRS is connected then the icon will be green, tap the icon to disconnect. :twisted:
yeah, thanks i did realise afterwards. i think i'm just acting a bit spoilt. although i still have a few more bugs in the phone... (multiple copies of my messages are being sent out).
thanks everyone.
Cab install Splash Screen Bonus!
Hi, all
I have had a look at the carrier cab installs, I uploaded and found out that you can change your splash screen with these cabs as well.
XDA IIi installation
Go to this link for instructions on how to create the 2 files you will need.
http://pocketpcdubai.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/582600994/m/138105069
They have the Windows program for conversion and some example jpg's or create your own Splash screen. This program runs on your PC.
In the program save your chosen jpg as twice as system1.nb and then repeat with same jpg and save as system2.nb.
Copy these files to your PDA Windows directory. Then copy the correct carrier cab file (listed earlier), click to run, it will then install/re-install your GPRS and WAP settings and update your splash screen, it will probably freeze, then do a soft reset and voila you will see your new splash screen. To change just repeat the process and overwrite your 2 files in windows directory with your new ones and use the cab again.
**Please note the GPRS cab files will only update your splash screen if you have copied the correct files to the windows directory on your pda.
If you do not want to change your splash screen, then simply run the cab file without copying/creating system1 or system2, and this will just install your chosen carrier internet settings etc**
One more thing I mentioned in an eariler post that the cabs update your GPRS and WAP, well they also install your MMS settings as well.
Enjoy :twisted:
Splash install update
Sorry made a mistake on the save files not system1.nb/system2.nb.
The correct file names are splash1.nb and splash2.nb. :wink:
Updated development posted at this thread...
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Notepad Mobile
This is a "text editor" for Windows Mobile. It allows you to open text (.txt) files and other text based files (.xml, .bat, .log, etc.)
Updated v1.1: (28/10/2008)
Added Zoom Functionality
Reduced Executable Size!
Features:
Open/Create/Save text files
Supports cut/copy/paste by right click
Text input area resize as-per SIP (virtual keyboard) space
It is a standalone executable (no installation required)
Extremely light-weight and with minimum memory consumption
How to install:
Extract and copy Notepad.exe on your device and run it from there!
See: http://shamasis.net/projects/mobile/notepad/
Notepad for Windows Mobile - My First App!
Hello everybody,
It is really wonderful to see such a group of talented developers here. I am really amazed to see everyone's dedication. So much so that I felt like contributing. But there is a roadblock ahead of me.
I am a proficient developer. My domain is JavaScripting, PHP, ASP, C# .NET. I am very new to the world of Windows Mobile.
In fact, I found that I am wasting too much of time Googling even simplest of things! In fact, I am still stuck at how to work have transparent controls for Windows Mobile .NET Compact Framework!
What I would request is if someone could give me a headstart with links/tips upon simplest things for transition of C# Desktop development to C# Smartphone development (especially for Diamond as I own one!)
If I am reposting anything without searching or if I am repeating, kindly excuse me for this time and point me to proper threads!
Thanking you again!
Windows Mobile SDK
Install the Windows Mobile 6 SDK and use Visual Studio.
Already done.
cmilian said:
Install the Windows Mobile 6 SDK and use Visual Studio.
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Did that! And that is how I made my first app. And just as a note, I do develop C# apps for desktop and as you can see, have developed simple WM apps too!
I just found no good resource as to solve very specific issues like: Control's image background and transparency, etc!
I need to know few things... please help:
1. How do I create transparent controls or have background images of textboxes, labels, etc!
2. If I apply an icon to the application (in solution properties), I get a build error "CVTRES fatal error : cannot read file.", though the same icon file is loaded when I assign it to the main Form's Icon property!!
have you checked out:
www.msdn.microsoft.com
MSDN has some solutions.
idrisito said:
have you checked out:
www.msdn.microsoft.com
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MSDN has some solutions (regarding the transparency issues), but did not find anything concrete!
shamasis said:
MSDN has some solutions (regarding the transparency issues), but did not find anything concrete!
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Technically the CF does not support transparent controls, but as with anything, there are some tricks to simulate it. You might try searching Google Groups in the microsoft.public.dotnet.framework.compactframework group for some pointers. As for myself, although I did get some workable controls using those tips, I found it was more trouble than it was worth. "Roll your own" is my motto now. I hardly even use the standard label control anymore.
As for your icon issue, remove the 256x256 version from the ico file. That should do the trick.
Windows Mobile Icon Issue solved!
GeckoDev said:
... As for your icon issue, remove the 256x256 version from the ico file. That should do the trick.
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Yes right!!! It was stupid of me not to have verified the icon support for this platform.
With a lot of searching, I realized packing: 64x64, 43x43, 32x32, 21x21, 16x16 in 256 colours would be the best idea.
I used IconFX... Great tool See: http://icofx.ro/
The update exe is now way smaller. Do have a look.
BTW: Thanks a ton.
shamasis said:
I used IconFX... Great tool See: http://icofx.ro/
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I was going to suggest that to you as well ... best free icon editor I've found.
shamasis said:
With a lot of searching, I realized packing: 64x64, 43x43, 32x32, 21x21, 16x16 in 256 colours would be the best idea.
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You probably don't need all of them. From what I've been able to tell, the OS only uses the 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 versions. I think I read that on MSDN somewhere, but I don't have a reference. Either way, those have worked fine for me. Remember that you need to take steps to reduce your footprint on mobile devices.
Useless Icon Sizes!
GeckoDev said:
... the OS only uses the 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64 versions...
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Is it so?? I mean... I read some MSDN blog that said for square devices you need 21x21 and 43x43! If you say that its pointless to include them, I will be more than happy to scrap those non-standard sizes!
From: http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsmobile/archive/2007/03/02/320x320-revisited.aspx
Heh ... I was wondering where those weird sizes came from. OK, so if you're developing for square too, then maybe you do need them. I've only concerned myself with VGA/QVGA so far, so I probably misspoke.
As bloated as ico files are, I'm surprised they decided on two additional sizes for squares. I have an app with all kinds of cool graphics that are only 3-5 kb, but the icon with only a few sizes is 90-100kb, which is about 1/3 of the total exe size ... just for an icon!!! That might be why some apps have different installers for square screens, so the footprint for each stays lower.
Hi, i was testing ur notepad.exe on my HTC Touch found this problem the screen seen freeze at 1/3 of the file w/o wordwarp or with wordwarp same only little further. But when i scroll up to top no problem.
using file "HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml" size is 225kb
small problem with switching portrait to landscape while notepad running
(i did this before runnin notepad switch portrait to landscape or versa)
HOPING FEATURES
FIND option <--- this 1 most wanter
Replace option
Hi , if you are still looking for transparent control look at this :
The ability to draw bitmaps transparently though the usage of the ImageAttributes parameter still exists in the .NET Compact Framework, but it's a little bit more work than on the desktop.
ImageAttributes imageAttr = new ImageAttributes();
// Make a transparent key
imageAttr.SetColorKey(Color.White, Color.White);
//Use the key when drawing
gxOff.DrawImage(m_bmp, imgRect, 0, 0, img.Width, img.Height,
GraphicsUnit.Pixel, imageAttr);
source : http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa446518.aspx
Screen Mode Bug Fixed.
OceanSpray said:
...small problem with switching portrait to landscape while notepad running
(i did this before runnin notepad switch portrait to landscape or versa)...
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I have solved this issue. Now you should have no problem while changing from portrait to landscape and vice versa. Do check out and let me know. Download updated file
Regarding the other bug: I have seen this issue on many devices. In my opinion, it is a problem (limitation) of DOTNET Framework. Try upgrading to latest DOTNET CF and do the testing.
Also, if this problem persists, I presume there will be a workaround for this. But the workaround may be at the cost of loading time and memory usage. Should I proceed in that direction?
PS:
I am planning all the existing Notepad features for this application. That Includes Find and Replace and Zoom.
Icon issue!
GeckoDev said:
...OK, so if you're developing for square too, then maybe you do need them. I've only concerned myself with VGA/QVGA so far, so I probably misspoke.
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Hey... I have removed the odd sizes as well! Lets dump Square devices as of now!!
Moderators: Well... ummmmm.... this software seems to be working on most ppc-s without breaking them!!! can/should this be copied/moved to the "softwares" section??
Development shifted to another thread.
Find updated information at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2853166#post2853166
I intend to follow-up this thread for a diamond specific notepad that I will make. Provided I can find a way to make good transparent controls!!
Thanks for this nifty app!
There's a bug however : I'm unable to externaly launch a non-known filetype with Notepad. I get : "The specified file cannot be opened. Path or format incorrect" I get the error with or without launching the file (a .ini file, just for the record) in double-quotes. However, I'm able to open the file just file from within notepad.
And do take a look at Notepad2 (Desktop). It's a great Notepad replacement but maintains the speed and style. Would be nice if you could implement some of its features like line numbers and syntax highlighting.
[deXter] said:
Thanks for this nifty app!
There's a bug however : I'm unable to externaly launch a non-known filetype with Notepad. I get : "The specified file cannot be opened. Path or format incorrect"...
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hello dexter. kindly check out the newer version of this app with many new features at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2853166
shamasis said:
Notepad Mobile
This is a "text editor" for Windows Mobile. It allows you to open text (.txt) files and other text based files (.xml, .bat, .log, etc.)
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Hi Shamasis,
I was looking for a Windows Mobile Notepad to edit .reg and .ini files on my PDA without having to copy the files to PC and back again. Your Notepad is a very cool start but has one problem for me: it only saves in ANSI format and not in UNICODE format.
I can use your Notepad to view the files but not edit them unfortunately. The *.ini for many of my applications needs to be in UNICODE and doesn't accept ANSI after opening and saving in Notepad.
Can I make a feature request for Save As... UNICODE? Or perhaps you can automatically resave in the same format the opened file was?
Great tool Shamasis - keep up the good work!
Mathew
I just copied my other post to make it easier to find over here. Hopefully you will all find it useful and enjoy the information.
For those who might not understand how to do it, just wanted to post this guide here too.
What you need:
1) HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml file. I have attached one below which you can use, or alternatively you can copy the one from the your /windows folder.
2) If you don't have the version which is already patched then you will need the N2A patched file attached below as well.
Here are the steps:
1) Open HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml using Notepad.
2) You will see many cities listed like this:
<city name="Anchorage, US" loca="NAM|US|AK|ANCHORAGE " land="United States " /> (original)
<city name="Ketchikan, AK" loca="NAM|US|AK|KETCHIKAN" land="United States" /> (copied and edited)
Simply copy one of the cities from your country, or state and then edit the city information. You will notice in the example above i have changed "Anchorage, US" to "Ketchikan, AK" as this is just what will display on the screen. The section marked loca=con"CONTINENT|COUNTRY|STATE|CITY" must be typed in correctly or else you will not get any data.
3) Repeate step 2 for as many cities as you would like to add.
4) Disable touchflo on the today screen
5) Copy Manila2D.exe (if you are not using the version already patched), and your newly edited HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml file to the /windows folder.
6) Enable touchflo on the today screen again.
7) Go to weather and add new city, the new cities should be available to you. I would remove any old cities you had before as well.
Weather won't download via edge or 3g:
For those of you still having problems with the weather plug-in here is another thing I did to fix it:
1. Go to Settings - Connections - Connections - Advanced - Select Networks - Edit (MEdia Net) - Proxy Settings -> UNCHECK BOTH OPTIONS
2. Soft Reset
It should work fine
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banzaiwolfe said:
As a side note, I was able to just use the Zip code instead of NAM|US|AK|KETCHIKAN.
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polyrhythmic said:
Scotchua, nice tutorial. I've been using several of your fixes since I discovered them. However, the one note missing from your Manila2D Weather Custom Cities tutoria is how to determine the loca="NAM|US|AK|KETCHIKAN".
I have the solution! For most US locations, you can use the 5-digit ZIP code, but to determine ANY location, including outside the US, use this link to AccuWeather's RSS.
Simply put in your location as instructed in the 'Choose a location' field and click 'Set'. (For this example, I used Whistler, Canada.) The page then generates a URL for you, which looks like accuweather.com/rss/liveweather_rss.asp?metric=0&locCode=NAM|CA|BC|WHISTLER. The piece after locCode= (which I've hilited in Red) is what goes in the loca="" field in the XML file.
Then complete your tutorial, and choose the custom cities! Hope this helps someone else looking to make a quick fix.
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Here's An Entirely New Method. I tried and it works on PDA V9 (Only one i tried it on).
macrossmerrell said:
Hi all,
Here is what I did to fix my the darn weather problem using my AT&T Tilt through MediaNet.
1. Make a copy of the HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml in the Windows folder.
2. Modify the file to include your info. (for me the zip code worked). See the examples below:
Code:
<city name="Idaho Falls, ID" loca="83406" land="United States"/>
<city name="Idaho Falls, ID, US" loca="NAM|US|ID|IDAHO-FALLS" land="United States"/>
3. Copy the HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml back to your device (your storage card or My Documents)
4. Disable TouchFlo in your Today Screen settings
5. Using TotalCommander overwrite the HH_0409_WeatherCities.xml file in the Windows folder
6. Go to Settings, Connections tab, Connections program and select the "Manage existing connections" option.
7. Click the Proxy Settings tab and uncheck the "This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet" option.
8. Click the OK at the top left.
9. Once again, select the "Manage existing connections" option.
10. Click the "Edit..." button for your MediaNet or ISP connection
11. Click Next, Next
12. Click the "Advanced..." button
13. Click the Servers tab at the bottom
14. Click "Use specific server address" and enter the two following addresses for DNS and Alt DNS:
208.067.222.222
208.067.220.220
15. Click OK at the top, then Finish at the bottom, click OK again at the top, then OK again.
16. Reenable TouchFlo in your Today options
17. Go to the Weather Tab and Add your city
18. Enjoy
I have tested the solution on are Garmin's ROMs, but it should solve proxy server issues and DNS issues relating to AT&T's seriously out of date default DNS servers (the proxy server uses an up to date DNS server).
The above DNS servers are from OpenDNS www.opendns.com
Please post and/or PM me if this solution works for you. I've been frustrated at the lack of working weather for my area, so this is the crazy solution I came up with!
Merrell
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Any Suggestions
Hi, I've done everything. However when I try to copy the new file I created with the HH_0409 exe there's problems.
1) when i go into windows on my device and go the the HH_file it will not let me copy it or deleate it, so i could then put in the new file.
2) when I try to copy and paste my new file titled the same HH_0409_WeatherCities to the Windows in device I get a error message that reads (error copy file, cannot copy HH_4090_WeatherCities access is denied. Be certain that there is enough free storage memory that the destination is not write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.)
I have unchecked TouchFlo as stated and done everything as listed. I'd somehow had this working when using MD2 but now that I'm using the Solace 1.5 rom, I'll be darn that I can get this to work. I'm trying to put Millsboro, DE USA into the darn thing. If you have any suggestions I'd be greatly appreciative.
Thank you in advance.
Beachboyde/Jon
beachboyde said:
Hi, I've done everything. However when I try to copy the new file I created with the HH_0409 exe there's problems.
1) when i go into windows on my device and go the the HH_file it will not let me copy it or deleate it, so i could then put in the new file.
2) when I try to copy and paste my new file titled the same HH_0409_WeatherCities to the Windows in device I get a error message that reads (error copy file, cannot copy HH_4090_WeatherCities access is denied. Be certain that there is enough free storage memory that the destination is not write-protected and that the file is not currently in use.)
I have unchecked TouchFlo as stated and done everything as listed. I'd somehow had this working when using MD2 but now that I'm using the Solace 1.5 rom, I'll be darn that I can get this to work. I'm trying to put Millsboro, DE USA into the darn thing. If you have any suggestions I'd be greatly appreciative.
Thank you in advance.
Beachboyde/Jon
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I use total commander (which i have added as an attachement to the first post) to copy the files. If you have tf2d, and done a soft reset, but still cannot copy the files using total commander then i really don't know why your files cannot be overwritten. I've honestly never had that problem before, so i just don't have anyway to help you.
I also got that same error when I was using file explorer but I did get it to work when I used Total Commander.
I downloaded the file to my desktop.
Then opened it with notepad.
Added my city
I then choose to save as and selected the file on my desktop to be overwritten.
I copied it to my storage card.
I then copied it using total commander to the windows directory with TF2d disabled.
soft reset
enabled TF2d and it was there.
Can you give example of with zip code. I tried it using the info off the rss feed hyperlink and still nothing. Thanks.
turcomora said:
Can you give example of with zip code. I tried it using the info off the rss feed hyperlink and still nothing. Thanks.
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NOt working for me
Scotchua, thanks for taking the time to put this together. I have edited my HH_0409... file and put the cities in. Now I am able to select the custom cities as new locations but I get the "unable to download..." message for those cities whil the original cities will download weather just fine.
Any ideas?
thanks.
good stuff
iamdamon said:
Scotchua, thanks for taking the time to put this together. I have edited my HH_0409... file and put the cities in. Now I am able to select the custom cities as new locations but I get the "unable to download..." message for those cities whil the original cities will download weather just fine.
Any ideas?
thanks.
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you need to either copy the patched manila2d.exe file over to /windows or change the DNS server addresses. I tried both methods and they work. They're both in the instructions.
Thanks!
scotchua said:
you need to either copy the patched manila2d.exe file over to /windows or change the DNS server addresses. I tried both methods and they work. They're both in the instructions.
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Hey I appreciate the help...I am up and running now. I had saved the Manila2D.exe file to my storage card--I thought I just had to run it like a .cab but obviously (I overlooked it before) you have to save it to /windows. (I didn't have to mess with the DNS settings and I was able to simply enter using the zip code method.)
Guys like you are an asset to the forum...
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I use total commander (which i have added as an attachement to the first post) to copy the files. If you have tf2d, and done a soft reset, but still cannot copy the files using total commander then i really don't know why your files cannot be overwritten. I've honestly never had that problem before, so i just don't have anyway to help you.
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can you do a step by step using total comander, I stil get a message that the files can not be replaced
I have the same problem. I am using a touch cruise with chavon bravo's rom. Cant move the manila file to windows.
NOTE: OPEN THE XML WITH NOTEPAD, NOT WORDPAD.
Word pad will translate foreign characters and will corrupt the XML file.
I did the step by step instructions, copied both files to the windows folder, and then restarted touchflo. Wheni go to Select location, its completely blank. Any ideas on this one?
still nothing
i'm using hyperdragon IV IOLITE, with touchflo but same trouble, when i've update the XML the new location appears, but when i sync nothing comes, but if i overwrite the patched Manila2d.exe now doesn't come up the manilla.
i don't need the Connection setting, cuz i'm a Mexican user, i've my own settings.
any idea, anybody know if the Hyperdragon IV IOLITE has already the manilla patched version?
this is the change in the XML NAM|MX|MX019|MONTERREY, the original MONTERREY has MX005 and comes with other weather forecast not from my city
i've tried two ways, overtwritin' the original Monterrey item, and adding another as MonterreyNL, and as i told you, in both ways the new setting pops now but can't get weather and in the other locations JUST FINE!!
Custom M2D Weather
hi guys, maybe I have the definitive solution to setting new cities on M2D weather. (or at least on my Kaiser go on)
1) in M2D weather set one city whatever you want is indifferent.
2) disable touchflo in today setup
3) open REGISTRY EDITOR and go on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
then open software, then open HTC, then open Manila2D, then open Weather here you have two choice "0" and "setting" in both of them there are two item: "Location" and "Location Code". (you have to modify the item in "0" and in "setting")
So, when you tap in Location, you have to insert a string like this:
Caprese Michelangelo, It (first city name and after the nation)
When you tap in location code, you have to insert a string like this:
eur|it|it016|Caprese Michelangelo
If you want repeat for other city. At the end enable touchflo on the today screen again and upgrade the weather.
Work fine for me on my Tytn II.
original manila
where can i get the original manila2d? cuz i dont like the patched one
pincopinco,
You the man!! Just tried it on my TyTNII and worked first time! Outstanding!
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hi guys, maybe I have the definitive solution to setting new cities on M2D weather. (or at least on my Kaiser go on)
1) in M2D weather set one city whatever you want is indifferent.
2) disable touchflo in today setup
3) open REGISTRY EDITOR and go on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
then open software, then open HTC, then open Manila2D, then open Weather here you have two choice "0" and "setting" in both of them there are two item: "Location" and "Location Code". (you have to modify the item in "0" and in "setting")
So, when you tap in Location, you have to insert a string like this:
Caprese Michelangelo, It (first city name and after the nation)
When you tap in location code, you have to insert a string like this:
eur|it|it016|Caprese Michelangelo
If you want repeat for other city. At the end enable touchflo on the today screen again and upgrade the weather.
Work fine for me on my Tytn II.
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I seem to have deleted a DWORD in HKLM/SOFTWARE/HTC/MANILA 2D/WEATHER/SETTINGS because the keyboard was in the way and I rewrote a DWORD by mistake. Could anyone please list all DWORDS under HKLM/SOFTWARE/HTC/MANILA 2D/WEATHER/SETTINGS?
FINALLY a simple fix-Thanks!
pincopinco said:
hi guys, maybe I have the definitive solution to setting new cities on M2D weather. (or at least on my Kaiser go on)
1) in M2D weather set one city whatever you want is indifferent.
2) disable touchflo in today setup
3) open REGISTRY EDITOR and go on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
then open software, then open HTC, then open Manila2D, then open Weather here you have two choice "0" and "setting" in both of them there are two item: "Location" and "Location Code". (you have to modify the item in "0" and in "setting")
So, when you tap in Location, you have to insert a string like this:
Caprese Michelangelo, It (first city name and after the nation)
When you tap in location code, you have to insert a string like this:
eur|it|it016|Caprese Michelangelo
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Man, thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the first fix that worked easily without messing up something else. City data now updating like a charm on my Vogue. Thanks again for sharing.
Hi everyone,
I wrote yet another simple file manager for the Android platform, called Ghost Commander.
Why I did it? Because it only features two panels, like famous (Norton|Midnight|Total) Commander and you can easy copy/move files between the panels by a single key press (instead of that boring cut/copy/paste operations). It also can create and delete folders, edit small text files.
For the advanced users, this file manager has also the "root:" (su - super
user) mode to work with system files on a rooted phone, change file permissions
attributes (chmod) and even execute your own shell commands. Plus, the "mount:"
mode to browse and remount the file system partitions.
Aside the file system on the sdcard, the file manager can also upload or
download files from remote locations such as FTP servers, Windows (aka Samba)
network shares (plug-in required), create or extract ZIP archives.
Here is the link for download.
Ill check it out! Sounds interesting...thanks!
-BMFC
Your app is very good! Nice and simple, but it doesnt show anything under /cache or /data /or /system/sd/...it could really use that function, other than that its pretty good, no FC's, not really laggy, Nice work! Make it truly show ALL contents and itll be great! Thanks!
-BMFC
bmfc187 said:
Your app is very good! Nice and simple, but it doesnt show anything under /cache or /data /or /system/sd/...it could really use that function, other than that its pretty good, no FC's, not really laggy, Nice work! Make it truly show ALL contents and itll be great! Thanks!
-BMFC
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Thank you for the review.
I don't know why it does not show the content in some system folders. It just got nothing when it asks the list of the files for that directories. May be it's some java security limitations. I tried other file managers, they don't show that as well. I'll try to as a question on an xda forum.
Did you expirience any troubles with the track ball? The application should switch panels on the left movement, did that bring any trouble?
Can you post some screenshots?
zc2 said:
Thank you for the review.
I don't know why it does not show the content in some system folders. It just got nothing when it asks the list of the files for that directories. May be it's some java security limitations. I tried other file managers, they don't show that as well. I'll try to as a question on an xda forum.
Did you expirience any troubles with the track ball? The application should switch panels on the left movement, did that bring any trouble?
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The only file manager i know that shows the contents of those folders is SUFBS. It has a file browser, terminal, shared network viewer...its pretty good...i guess i hadnt thought about that being basically the only one that DOES show those directories...guess i got spoiled....lol
Screenshots:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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bmfc187 said:
The only file manager i know that shows the contents of those folders is SUFBS. It has a file browser, terminal, shared network viewer...its pretty good...i guess i hadnt thought about that being basically the only one that DOES show those directories...guess i got spoiled....lol
-BMFC
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I tried to access to the "/cache" folder with a terminal emulator (ConnectBot) and got "Permission denied". But as root the folder reads fine.
So, it seems need to figure out how to run a java app as root (if possible).
Thank you for the screenshots. I've learnt I shouldn't mix system provided icons and application's in one menu.
That SUFBS seems very powerful. Will try it later if I'd find where to download it from.
zc2 said:
I tried to access to the "/cache" folder with a terminal emulator (ConnectBot) and got "Permission denied". But as root the folder reads fine.
So, it seems need to figure out how to run a java app as root (if possible).
Thank you for the screenshots. I've learnt I shouldn't mix system provided icons and application's in one menu.
That SUFBS seems very powerful. Will try it later if I'd find where to download it from.
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Its on the market, Its not called SUFBS anymore, it was changed to "SuperUser File Manager & Terminal" or something, if you search market for "superuser" it will come up, its about $2 or $3 USD, i forget, but well worth it for the functionality. Maybe you might contact the developer and see if they would help you with figuring out how to show root directories, since they already know...
-BMFC
It's definitely good start but isn't possible add 2 panels like app shares. For example :
d750 said:
It's definitely good start but isn't possible add 2 panels like app shares. For example :
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It's possible now:
2 panels great. Now definitely missing feature single tap select item and refresh second panel after copy file.
new version is available
d750 said:
2 panels great. Now definitely missing feature single tap select item and refresh second panel after copy file.
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I've decided not to overload the screen with additional components to be able to select an item by a single tap.
So, now it behaves this way:
When you click on the left part of the row the item processed, when you click on the right part, the row is selected.
Refresh after an operation was also fixed.
This is almost perfect. Isn't possible make option in settings to enable and disable file detail like (mb, time).
new version
d750 said:
This is almost perfect. Isn't possible make option in settings to enable and disable file detail like (mb, time).
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simple/detailed view option and sorting were added.
damn im actualy in middle of writing an app just like this but image specific
will probably finnish it up next week...
Freedomcaller said:
damn im actualy in middle of writing an app just like this but image specific
will probably finnish it up next week...
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that's interesting... is it available to take a look?
as of now its very similar to the standard image gallery (just the browser section has doublevision) and thats all im gona do for the browsing i just need to implement drag and drop to copy files which is probably the hard part. the cool thing is im gona have it drop onto a new activity with the drop explorer enlarged and some extra buttons like cancel and rename that it can be droped onto. since your not gona drop it in the area you picked it up from. ive never worked with drag and drop or content resolvers yet so this is gona be hard, but before this app i never worked with databases or list adapters either so...
Wow that's perfect. Now definitely missing ftp client.
d750 said:
Wow that's perfect. Now definitely missing ftp client.
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There is no a ftp java library around so write a ftp client from the scratch may take some time.
BTW, the Ghost commander has internal module architecture, so, if somebody willing to implement a ftp client according the interfaces I provide, it will be very easy to plug in to the project.
Freedomcaller,
Drag'n drop is probably cool, but I rather use the keyboard to do the stuff.
Source and app
http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/folders_for_windows_phone_mango_first_release-10-27-11
Video:
How to:
THANKS to Jaxbot:
Jaxbot said:
Now from the top, hmm, my work ended up on XDA. Funny how that happens Glad you guys are figuring it out. The program was designed to try and be a little bit proofed, but it should be easy enough to take apart for developers.
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cant get it to deploy. keeps telling me the phone is locked up.
XAP Deployment (the one from M$) works aok.
EDIT: Found a way around it.
if you go into the files:
-foldersconfig_v1
-release1
-folders.xap.dynamic
you can rename 'folders.xap.dynamic' to 'folders.xap' and just deploy it the old fashioned way.
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poy41 said:
cant get it to deploy. keeps telling me the phone is locked up.
XAP Deployment (the one from M$) works aok.
EDIT: Found a way around it.
if you go into the files:
-foldersconfig_v1
-release1
-folders.xap.dynamic
you can rename 'folders.xap.dynamic' to 'folders.xap' and just deploy it the old fashioned way.
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How did you manage to copy apps to the folder? before you xap it. I mean sideload apps.The video doesn't shows how to copy sideload using the menu txt.
great, looking forward to more user configuration of the tiles.
very neat
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Ttblondey said:
How did you manage to copy apps to the folder? before you xap it. I mean sideload apps.The video doesn't shows how to copy sideload using the menu txt.
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if you do everything they tell you to till the point it comes to deploy it. you can save it. then do what i said to do. should work aok if your having problems using there 'deploy'.
only the homebrew installation is quite complicated.Anybody manage to install their homebrew?
Ttblondey said:
only the homebrew installation is quite complicated.Anybody manage to install their homebrew?
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installation of the apps isn't a problem. the tile images are not showing however. They are blank with the system accent color.
derausgewanderte said:
installation of the apps isn't a problem. the tile images are not showing however. They are blank with the system accent color.
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oic. If there is a way to copy paste.By the way how did you install the sideload apps using the menus.txt.Can you show step by step?
Very Nice work Jaxbot !!!
I like your idea of folder in my Omnia 7
How do you get more than one set of folders pinned to the homescreen? I cant select more than one.
Nevermind, got it now. You have to just go into the Folders app on the phone instead of redploying each folder setup.
Ttblondey said:
oic. If there is a way to copy paste.By the way how did you install the sideload apps using the menus.txt.Can you show step by step?
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everything you need to know is here. I found my problem with tiles was a path error. You can edit the menus.txt tile in the program's dir to fix/change or add stuff.
cheers
derausgewanderte said:
everything you need to know is here. I found my problem with tiles was a path error. You can edit the menus.txt tile in the program's dir to fix/change or add stuff.
cheers
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Thanks anyway.It's quite complicated to copy the .img file although I try to figure it out.Any example step by step?I mean start from scratch.what tio type etc.... and where do we get the .img file.
Ttblondey said:
Thanks anyway.It's quite complicated to copy the .img file although I try to figure it out.Any example step by step?I mean start from scratch.what tio type etc.... and where do we get the .img file.
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Its actually rather easy...
After you opened folders config... Make folder and add a couple apps from the marketplace so that the menus.txt will show you the format.. Make sure to save it so that the menus.txt will be recreated.
Now open menus.txt with notepad... Move to side.
Open desired xap with winrar and look for wmappmanifest.xml, open that with notepad.
You will find the guid within the first couple of lines its actually called prodectID in the manifest file...
On the next line in the manifest file is the icon name for the app..
Back to the xap you opened in winrar.. Look for the icon in the xap named what you seen in the manifest file..Copy that to the apps folder in foldersconfig. Make sure it is sized 86x86 pixels.
Now in the menus.txt file add another line below the last app you added. Or changed one of the lines if you just added the app from the marketplace to show the menus.txt file format. Change GUID and icon path to the values you seen in the manifest file.
Save menus.txt file..
Open folderscongig.exe, double click on folder, make sure homebrew app you just set up is listed in the folder now. Hit okay, then save or deploy...
Here is the line from my menus.txt file for vNESlight as an example.
<application name="vNESlight" guid="6190740c-044c-4e5f-bed4-7b5cff306964" image="apps/tile-withBGcorrect-62x62.png" />
reeg420 said:
Its actually rather easy...
After you opened folders config... Make folder and add a couple apps from the marketplace so that the menus.txt will show you the format.. Make sure to save it so that the menus.txt will be recreated.
Now open menus.txt with notepad... Move to side.
Open desired xap with winrar and look for wmappmanifest.xml, open that with notepad.
You will find the guid within the first couple of lines its actually called prodectID in the manifest file...
On the next line in the manifest file is the icon name for the app..
Back to the xap you opened in winrar.. Look for the icon in the xap named what you seen in the manifest file..Copy that to the apps folder in foldersconfig. Make sure it is sized 86x86 pixels.
Now in the menus.txt file add another line below the last app you added. Or changed one of the lines if you just added the app from the marketplace to show the menus.txt file format. Change GUID and icon path to the values you seen in the manifest file.
Save menus.txt file..
Open folderscongig.exe, double click on folder, make sure homebrew app you just set up is listed in the folder now. Hit okay, then save or deploy...
Here is the line from my menus.txt file for vNESlight as an example.
<application name="vNESlight" guid="6190740c-044c-4e5f-bed4-7b5cff306964" image="apps/tile-withBGcorrect-62x62.png" />
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Thanks for the guide and troubling yourself for the steps, much appreciated.
Will try it.
Homebrew Hub
Hey,
you provided some really great work and gave the phone 7 home-brew development a huge boost.
But I'd like to strongly suggest the next big thing. Here's the plan:
Due the fact that this is already a xap installer and builder, it is really easy to implement a highly requested service:
The Homebrew Hub.
So instead of deploying your xaps with various loaders and then organize them into folders, Homebrew Hub provides a much eaisier way: just select your applications, order them into folders right in the Desktop application and deploy it all together.
So deploying and organizing right together in one application.
In the end, you have all your homebrew applications decent organized in one hub.
Hope you like this recommendation,
Regards, Suicide Clown
MarysFetus said:
Hey,
you provided some really great work and gave the phone 7 home-brew development a huge boost.
But I'd like to strongly suggest the next big thing. Here's the plan:
Due the fact that this is already a xap installer and builder, it is really easy to implement a highly requested service:
The Homebrew Hub.
So instead of deploying your xaps with various loaders and then organize them into folders, Homebrew Hub provides a much eaisier way: just select your applications, order them into folders right in the Desktop application and deploy it all together.
So deploying and organizing right together in one application.
In the end, you have all your homebrew applications decent organized in one hub.
Hope you like this recommendation,
Regards, Suicide Clown
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If there's a demand for a homebrew hub, that's super easy to make.
Now from the top, hmm, my work ended up on XDA. Funny how that happens Glad you guys are figuring it out. The program was designed to try and be a little bit proofed, but it should be easy enough to take apart for developers.
To break it down, FoldersConfig basically acts as a deployment tool and as a XML/ZIP compressor. So, if you know how to set up the program, you don't even need FoldersConfig. It's just to make the process a little more friendly
Any questions, feel free to ask me. This is just a small project I did in my spare time
It works, thanks man
@Jaxbot:
Big thanks for this app.
I think an "on-device-solution" for Samsung devices should be possible.
For creating that you need root access to the folders. So atm only Heathcliff74 has the knowledge...
Greetz
contable
contable said:
@Jaxbot:
Big thanks for this app.
I think an "on-device-solution" for Samsung devices should be possible.
For creating that you need root access to the folders. So atm only Heathcliff74 has the knowledge...
Greetz
contable
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It should be possible. I don't really even need full root access, just reading abilities, which should be possible on all devices with a little bit of interop. I'll play around with it.
Jaxbot said:
It should be possible. I don't really even need full root access, just reading abilities, which should be possible on all devices with a little bit of interop. I'll play around with it.
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I like "a little bit of interop".
Do you think add/delete functions are possible, too ?
I saw this while testing the latest version of TouchXperience from Schaps, but as usually it works only on HTC devices with Mango beta...