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Useful WM6 Reg edits

Hi Everyone,
I am running WM6 and I discovered some useful reg edit for Treos on another forum. I able to have some of these work on my wing the sites i used for reference are below which include other hacks i didnt post...
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/treo...obile-registry-tweaks-mods-please-sticky.html
http://wiki.treocentral.com/index.php/Registry_Hacks
This is a list of edits i did... or going to do in the near future...
SOME OF THESE HACK ARE OLD AND SHOW "HKEY" AS THE REG ROOT IN MY TESTING "HKEY" IS THE SAME AS "HKLM".... I WILL TRY ALL THE HACKS I ADDED IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND POST HOW OR IF THEY WORK....
This will have Windows look for your ringtones on your SD card
HKCU\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Ring\Directory = "\Storage Card\"
(REG_SZ string, no quotes)
The default location may be "\Windows\" or "\Windows\Rings\" depending
on your Device provider
Increase font cache
To increase the font cache, speeding up font rendering at the cost of a bit of memory:
HKLM\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE\limit = 16384 (DWORD decimal)
To change it back to the default:
HKLM\SYSTEM\GDI\GLYPHCACHE\limit = 8192 (DWORD decimal)
You can set the value to pretty much anything you like
Enable FileSystem cache
To enable the FileSystem cache, speeding up overall performance at the risk of the cache not being written on a sudden reset:
HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\EnableCache = 1 (DWORD decimal)
To disable again:
HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\EnableCache = 0 (DWORD decimal)
Note that by default, the cache size is zero, and you will see no effect. See "Increase FileSystem cache" to incease the cache size
Increase FileSystem cache
To increase the file system cache:
HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\CacheSize = 4096 (DWORD decimal)
To return the file system cache to zero:
HKLM\System\StorageManager\FATFS\CacheSize = 0 (DWORD decimal)
You can set the value to pretty much anything you like
Increase FileSystem filter cache
To enable the file system filter cache, speeding up overall performance with file mangement:
HKLM\System\StorageManager\Filters\fsreplxfilt\ReplStoreCacheSize = 4096 (DWORD decimal)
To return the file system filter cache to zero:
HKLM\System\StorageManager\Filters\fsreplxfilt\ReplStoreCacheSize = 0 (DWORD decimal)
You can set the value to pretty much anything you like
Change the thickness of scrollbars
To change the thickness of the scrollbars at the right/bottom of documents larger than the screen, adjust...
For the horizontal (bottom) scrollbar:
HKLM\System\GWE\cyHScr = 9 (DWORD decimal)
For the vertical (right) scrollbar:
HKLM\System\GWE\cxVScr = 9 (DWORD decimal)
The default thickness is 13. You can set the value to pretty much anything you like
Change the length of scrollbar arrow buttons
To go with changing the thickness of the scrollbars, you may wish to change the length of the scrollbar arrow buttons...
For the horizontal (bottom) scrollbar arrows:
HKLM\System\GWE\cyVScr = 9 (DWORD decimal)
For the vertical (right) scrollbar:
HKLM\System\GWE\cxHScr = 9 (DWORD decimal)
The default length is 13. You can set the value to pretty much anything you like
Change the location of 'Temporary Internet Files'
When browsing the web, pages and images are saved in the 'Temporary Internet Files' location. You can change this location to, for example, your Storage Card:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Cache = "\Storage Card\cacheie" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To return to the original location:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders\Cache = "\Windows\Profiles\guest\Temporary Internet Files" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Disable 3gp (video) size limit (would like to note if the file size is over 300k most cell phones cant recieve the file)
To disable the 3gp (video recording format) size limit:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\camera\AppDefSettings\P3\EnableLimit = 0 (DWORD decimal)
To re-enable:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\camera\AppDefSettings\P3\EnableLimit = 1 (DWORD decimal)
Hide/Show battery indicator in Task bar (NEVER TRIED IT)
If you wish to hide the battery indicator in the task bar on some devices, you can set:
HKLM\Services\Power\ShowIcon = 0 (DWORD decimal)
And to show:
HKLM\Services\Power\ShowIcon = 1 (DWORD decimal)
Note that this icon and its feature may not be available on your device at all. For example, the HTC Wizard regularly ships with a battery indicator in the Tray instead, governed by "Windows\Startup\Init_Tray.exe".
Change the keyboard backlight duration
To change the duration of the keyboard backlight, you can set (example is 30 seconds):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\QKeyLedTimeout = 30 (DWORD decimal)
Please note that this may not work on some devices. One such notable exception is the HTC Wizard.
Voice Command to open a specific web site
You can use Voice Command to open a specific web site. For example I wanted to say "Open Weather" and it would go straight to my local forecast on www.weather.com.
To do it I:
1. Opened internet explorer, found my local forecast and saved it as a favorite.
2. Opened Windows Explorer and copied the internet shortcut I had created from the Windows\Favorites folder and pasted it in the Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder.
3. I renamed the shortcut to "Weather"
I can now use Voice Command to go directly to my forecast. Obiously this could be done with any website I visit on a regular basis (like ORB). I suppose if I create enough my programs folder will look pretty full, but with Voice Command I don't really care so much.
Pocket Internet Explorer Undercover as Internet Explorer 6.0!
This one has pros and Cons to it. The pro is you can access sites that filter and stop PDAs from accessing them. The con is you will not see any PDA optimized sites on the web and pages may not display or work right because it assumes you have full access to java, asp, etc....
Disguise your version of Pocket Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 running on Windows XP!
Many web sites that require encryption (such as banks and online retailers) don't verify if your browser support high encryption, they just check the browser version.
This registry hack will make Pocket Internet Explorer identifies itself as Internet Explorer 6.0 running on Windows XP, which may let you connect to web site that check the browser version
NOTE - This hack will prevent web sites that provide Pocket PC specific content to be able to know you're actually using a Pocket PC.
Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent \
Change the default value from "Mozilla/2.0" to "Mozilla/4.0".
Change the "Version" value from "MSIE 3.02" to "MSIE 6.0".
Change the "Platform" value from "Windows CE" to "Windows NT 5.1".
Some web sites may just compare the user agent string, but if this is not enough, browse to the Post Platform\ sub key and delete the "240x320" value that specifies screen size.
TWO: I want to know if there is a hack so when you download files they go to the storagecard instead of you chooseing storage card... i download a lot of vids from tinytube.net
THREE: I hate seen that message saying connecting to my data serive and pressing hide all the time is there away to make it stay on hide all the time??
Four: Thank you for taking the time to read this and offer some assistance!!

everyone Try Them.. Try Them I Say

Why ? ......

For the backlight duration the value to change is: HKCU\ControlPanel\Backlight\KeyLightTimeout
Thanks hyphen!

hyphen said:
This will have Windows look for your ringtones on your SD card
HKCU\ControlPanel\SoundCategories\Ring\Directory = "\Storage Card\"
(REG_SZ string, no quotes)
The default location may be "\Windows\" or "\Windows\Rings\" depending
on your Device provider
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On the T-Mobile Wing, you can pick any sound for your ringtone from settings/sounds & notifications, regardless of where they are stored.

Disguise your version of Pocket Internet Explorer Internet Explorer 6.0 running on Windows XP!
Many web sites that require encryption (such as banks and online retailers) don't verify if your browser support high encryption, they just check the browser version.
This registry hack will make Pocket Internet Explorer identifies itself as Internet Explorer 6.0 running on Windows XP, which may let you connect to web site that check the browser version
NOTE - This hack will prevent web sites that provide Pocket PC specific content to be able to know you're actually using a Pocket PC.
Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent \
Change the default value from "Mozilla/2.0" to "Mozilla/4.0".
Change the "Version" value from "MSIE 3.02" to "MSIE 6.0".
Change the "Platform" value from "Windows CE" to "Windows NT 5.1".
Some web sites may just compare the user agent string, but if this is not enough, browse to the Post Platform\ sub key and delete the "240x320" value that specifies screen size.
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There is no value folder "User Agent" on the Tmobile wing.
I would love to change this setting so it thinks Im running XP and 6.0, does anyone know the correct registry values to change?

Change slide-out keyboard layout
If you have a Device from one country, but would like to use the keyboard layout of another, you can change the keyboard's language setting to do so...
For US layout (QWERTY):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 1033 (DWORD decimal)
For German layout (QWERTZ):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 1031 (DWORD decimal)
For French layout (AZERTY):
HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 1036 (DWORD decimal)
wonder if that will work on the dash with the cooked roms..

TylerC161 said:
There is no value folder "User Agent" on the Tmobile wing.
I would love to change this setting so it thinks Im running XP and 6.0, does anyone know the correct registry values to change?
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An easier method I would say would be to use PIE Plus, it adds much functionality to your mobile web browser. PM if you would like to check it out.

TylerC161 said:
There is no value folder "User Agent" on the Tmobile wing.
I would love to change this setting so it thinks Im running XP and 6.0, does anyone know the correct registry values to change?
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Pocket Internet Explorer identifies itself as Internet Explorer 6.0 running on Windows XP, which may let you connect to web site that check the browser version
I have an unbranded p4350 wm6, and discovered the "User Agent" key was to located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\, there you'll find "User Agent" to modify your settings. I did this with mine. Hope this helps.
Change the default value from "Mozilla/2.0" to "Mozilla/4.0".
Change the "Version" value from "MSIE 3.02" to "MSIE 6.0".
Change the "Platform" value from "Windows CE" to "Windows NT 5.1".

Reg Tweak for Auto download of pics in e-mail
So far nobody (I've searched other forums) has found a reg tweak to automatically download pictures encoded in html email messages, instead of clicking the "Download Pictures" warning. If anyone here knows of one please share.

I dont know the tweak, but I used SK-Tools to change the PIE download location to my Storage Card and it works!

I tried to change the registry value for my service provider, as the name is quite long and on some programs, like iFonz it does cover part of the time display. I did change it and it worked, but at start up or after a soft reset it goes back to the former name. Any suggestions?

Does WM6.1 have a new Keyboard hooker id definition?

In order to save the battery life, I always make the backlight to the darkest indoor, but when I get into the outdoor, the sunlight makes the screen unreadable, and if I need to increase the backlight by 'Start' -> 'Settings' -> 'Backlight', I have to 'guess' where I tapped.
I wrote a program to do this by hotkey. The program binds itself to "Key 6" (The code in registry is 0x40C6, short press of the voice command key above the scroll wheel, this key is not defined in a shipped rom). It will hooks the scroll and 5-ways keys events,such as VK_UP/VK_DOWN ect, and adjust the backlight by keypress.
This program works well in WM6.0, but cannot work on WM6.1, it can only get and display current backlight level correctly, but can't hook the keyboard events.
Here is the codes:
Code:
g_hKeyboardHook = ::SetWindowsHookExW( 20,//WH_KEYBOARD_LL,which is not the same value as PC windows
(HOOKPROC) KeyboardProc,
0,
0);
err = ::GetLastError();
err returns 'Not enough privilege', but I've changed in the registry table and disabled the Unsigned Applications Policy checking.
So my question is :
1.Does WM6.1 have a new security policy setting?
2.Or Microsoft changed the undocumented API SetWindowsHookExW and WH_KEYBOARD_LL definition in WM6.1?
Thanks for you help

How to change softkeys in touchflo?

Is there anyway to change or rename the two softkeys when touchflo is enable?
I use keyswop software but I think that only changes the default softkeys in windows not in touchflo.
TIA

Unfortunatly keyswop deosn't work on Diamond.....

Do you know which app. does

Edit Registry below, you can modify first page of TF3D Soft Key. I don't know about other page yet.
\HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila change value of each key (LSK for Left Soft Key, RSK for Right Soft Key)
HomeLSKArguments - Argugement of application you'll be calling
HomeLSKPath - Path to program with in "" i.e. "\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PocketInformant.exe"
HomeLSKText - text of the button.
HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
I put some screenshort in link below, check it out.
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=145949&PN=1

softkeyapplet_192
this works fine with pocket plus you kan put any programm here you want

sudsboy said:
Edit Registry below, you can modify first page of TF3D Soft Key. I don't know about other page yet.
\HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila change value of each key (LSK for Left Soft Key, RSK for Right Soft Key)
HomeLSKArguments - Argugement of application you'll be calling
HomeLSKPath - Path to program with in "" i.e. "\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PocketInformant.exe"
HomeLSKText - text of the button.
HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
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Works fine.

does anyone have the path for contacts ? i dont find it, and the poutlook.exe does not work.
thanks

...and I need the path for "Phone"... for back to original state...

For contacts, you have to edit the 3 keys describes by sudboy :
HomeLSKArguments (or HomeRSKArguments) : modify value to "Contacts"
HomeLSKPath (or HomeLSKPath ) : modify value to "\windows\poutlook.exe"
HomeLSKText (or HomeLSKText) : modify value to "Contacts" (for exemple)
It works fine for me (Previously I always got an error message about trusted certificate ....)
For "Phone" the file is "PhoneAgent" (\Windows\PhoneAgent.exe) but I didn't test this one

tnacar said:
...and I need the path for "Phone"... for back to original state...
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Just delete what you changed before in :
HomeLSKArguments
HomeLSKPath
HomeLSKText

can someone tell me what he path is for the connection manager? I can't for the life of me figure it out....posted this on the thread that had this information but it didn't get answered....

eskasi said:
can someone tell me what he path is for the connection manager? I can't for the life of me figure it out....posted this on the thread that had this information but it didn't get answered....
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\Windows\CommManager.exe

Can someone please tell me what is the path for 'lock device' or 'device unlocked'?
Thanks!

Phone app softkey config
On my brand new TouchPro, I would like to modify the softkey in the phone app. I see how to adjust for the Home page, but is it possible for the Phone app? Thx in advance

path of "Programs file"
Is there any one know the path of "Programs file", that showing all programs in icon page!! Thank you.

sudsboy said:
Edit Registry below, you can modify first page of TF3D Soft Key. I don't know about other page yet.
\HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila change value of each key (LSK for Left Soft Key, RSK for Right Soft Key)
HomeLSKArguments - Argugement of application you'll be calling
HomeLSKPath - Path to program with in "" i.e. "\Program Files\WebIS\PocketInformant\PocketInformant.exe"
HomeLSKText - text of the button.
HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
I put some screenshort in link below, check it out.
http://www.pdamobiz.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=145949&PN=1
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For some reason this does not work for me. I've replaced path and text with my desired choice, and it does not load my desired program although the text shows what I want. I have the paths correct, tried other programs, still nothing. I've left arguments blank each time (maybe that's the fault?) but I don't know exactly what goes here.
I did a test, and changed everything BUT text. it still loaded camera, even though the path was pointing to another program.
any help appreciated. thanks!

tonefour said:
For some reason this does not work for me. I've replaced path and text with my desired choice, and it does not load my desired program although the text shows what I want. I have the paths correct, tried other programs, still nothing. I've left arguments blank each time (maybe that's the fault?) but I don't know exactly what goes here.
I did a test, and changed everything BUT text. it still loaded camera, even though the path was pointing to another program.
any help appreciated. thanks!
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You have to restart. If the path is correct it will work.

yes I've restarted. anyways, I created a thread, it seems sprint users are affected by this issue of it not working.

Hi
Just to check, did you remove menu enhancement in 6.5.0.0.5? it doesnt seem to work.
Anyway, fast rom, thanks!

[SOLVED] PocketCM

In Touchflo3D, I'd like to replace the contact manager by pocketCM (replacement for the left quick launch button).
Does anyone knows how to do this ?

Araldwenn said:
In Touchflo3D, I'd like to replace the contact manager by pocketCM (replacement for the left quick launch button).
Does anyone knows how to do this ?
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try this
Here is the way to change the homekeys IN TFLO 3D.
In a registry editor, go to:
HKLM/Software/HTC/manila/
Here is:
HomeLSKPath, which is the left softkey (Standard = Phonepad)
And
HomeRSKPath, which is the right softkey.
If you change these with the location of the programs you want to link to, and simultaneous change the names:
HomeLSKText = Left softkey text
And
HomeRSKText = Right softkey text.
hope it help

I try this, thanks

I had a look at these keys. But what i don't understand is that there's different tabs, and so different softkeys for each one, and only one value in the registry. So if I manually enter the adress and the name, not sure it will work, or if it does, i'll certainly have the same hotkey everywhere... but i only want to replace the left softkey in the contact tab...

Hi do you have a black skin for the diamond, I just found a white one (with the correct resoluton).
Thanks,
Pierro

try this one :
http://pocketcm.com/phorum/read.php?22,8595

Thanks,
Pierro

Araldwenn said:
In Touchflo3D, I'd like to replace the contact manager by pocketCM (replacement for the left quick launch button).
Does anyone knows how to do this ?
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The PocketCM FAQ...
How to add this application as the default contact manager?
Easiest way: download and install the CAB version of PocketCM.
You can also do it by hand:
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSCONTACTS
Change "String 1" value from :MSPOUTLOOK contacts to "\Program Files\PocketCM\PocketCM.exe".
Make sure that you add the "" on the new entry.
Also...
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSPOUTLOOK
Change "String 1" value from "poutlook.exe" to "\Program Files\PocketCM\PocketCM.exe".
without the "" on the entry.
then reset or re-start your Diamond

mukerian said:
The PocketCM FAQ...
How to add this application as the default contact manager?
Easiest way: download and install the CAB version of PocketCM.
You can also do it by hand:
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSCONTACTS
Change "String 1" value from :MSPOUTLOOK contacts to "\Program Files\PocketCM\PocketCM.exe".
Make sure that you add the "" on the new entry.
Also...
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSPOUTLOOK
Change "String 1" value from "poutlook.exe" to "\Program Files\PocketCM\PocketCM.exe".
without the "" on the entry.
then reset or re-start your Diamond
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Before posting this, i'd already search on PocketCM faq... not a noob...
What I want is changing the softkey on Touchflo3D interface : it has nothing to do with softkey on Today's screen.
I think shonan70 was closer to the solution.

Finally found the solution by myself :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=407777
A little app that allow to change default apps in TF3D by the ones you choose...
It rocks !

HOWTO: Change Soft Keys with Registry!

Well, after snooping around trying to find out how to change the kaiser's soft keys using registry only, I finally found the solution after peeking into PocketCM's registry!
Here's how to do it:
1. Using a registry editor (I prefer PHM RegEdit), navigate to the first left one, which is:
Code:
HKEY_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112
You'll notice two strings there: "Default" and "Open" (no quotes).
"Default" is the name of the left soft key, so if you wanted the left soft key to say Internet Explorer, just change the value of of the string to say "Internet Explorer". "Open" is the path of the file you want to open when you click on the left soft key, and it has to be an .exe file! So, if you wanted the left soft key to open Internet Explorer, you would change the value of "Default" to say Internet Explorer instead of Calendar, and you would change "Open" to \windows\iexplore.exe. That's it!
Now, for changing the right soft key. The interesting thing is, that it seems you can only change the path of Contacts to open a different application, although some programs allow you to change the name, so it must be possible to change the name. Anyway, to change the path of the right soft key, open your Registry editor, then go to
Code:
HKey_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSCONTACTS
now, edit the value of 1 to the path you want, and it must be an .exe!
That's it, let me know if I missed something!

Thank you so much!!!!!
It was the only way I could change the left soft key in the new V10 ROM by L26!
Not even SwopKeys was working.
The only thing missing is the name of the right softkey, can you tell me how to change it?

The other soft key is (on some devices)
Code:
HKEY_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113

l3v5y said:
The other soft key is (on some devices)
Code:
HKEY_Current_User\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113
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lol, thanks, I was trying 111 and 114 for some reason, good to know!

In my latest custom rom for myself this is the registry setting I made in my kitchen....works great...
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113]
@="Contacts"
"Open"="\\windows\\iContact.exe"
This was placed in the rgu located in the OEM_Lang_409 folder.
Just some information...This rgu contains all the key settings so you can change them to what you would like while cooking

Any idea on how to change the left softkey while in phone mode from "Hide Keypad" to "Contacts"?

Perfect! I now have the Comm Manager available with one touch. Thank you!
Jim
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any idea how to change for this situation?
I want to change left key to run Agenda One's month calenda. There is a link file "Agenda One-month.lnk" in the Agenda One's directary to show how it called. However I am not able to adapt to the registry. The content of the "Agenda One-month.lnk" is #"\Storage Card\Program Files\Agenda One\Agenda One.exe" goto month
so in registry how should it formated ine String value?
"\Storage Card\Program Files\Agenda One\Agenda One.exe goto month" doesn't work.
Anybody help?

I would like to know how to map the soft keys found on the HW keyboard- seperately from the outside soft buttons.