How to update opera? - Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General

Hello all,
I have opera 9.5 build 1522 (Dutch) on my Diamond but it has
problems with some websites .
Can anyone point me in the right direction how to update
it to the most recent version? I don't mind if it is in English
instead of Dutch.
Are there any special things to consider?

you need
First : completely stop Opera processes. Even If it's not running from the task bar, processes might be running. If so it won't allow file copy
Ti achieve this I use task manager.
Then get the update for Opera on the XDA site.
Most of the time you have a zip file with 3 files
Copy those 3 in you touch "windows" directory
The thing is done !

Sorry, which xda site do you mean exactly?

bertrand13 said:
you need
First : completely stop Opera processes. Even If it's not running from the task bar, processes might be running. If so it won't allow file copy
Ti achieve this I use task manager.
Then get the update for Opera on the XDA site.
Most of the time you have a zip file with 3 files
Copy those 3 in you touch "windows" directory
The thing is done !
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Can u give us link for the zip files ? I made search, all I found is .cab file...

Here you go:
Link

To avoid losing Operas built-in download manager + other resolution specific problems I suggest you follow my instructions here to get latest Opera running without problems:
Instructions + required files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2874179&postcount=115

Anybody know if I can update opera on a UK orange Diamond?
And does anyone know what it acheives?

Related

How To : Get session based net access for Java Apps

The problem
You have a Java application that makes use of the internet, eg Opera Mini or Google Local Maps, and you are finding that whenever it wants access the net you get prompted with a Yes/No dialog to either allow or disallow it to go through. With Opera Mini, this would occur everytime you clicked on a link to goto another page and in Google Local Maps it would happen everytime you pressed a button to scroll the map. Obviously this gets very frustrating as it slows down your use of the application.
This method of permitting net access each time it is required is known as "Oneshot".
The solution
The other method is "Session" where users are only prompted once per run of the application. However, some ROMs don't have this option under the security settings in the Midlet Manager despite being a newer version.
After much experimentation by a number of users, including myself, we have managed to determine that the rofs_target.zip file found in \Application Data\Tao\intent can be overwritten with one from a ROM where the "Session" option was available and it will give you this option in the ROM you are currently using.
1) Copy the attached cab file to anywhere on your device.
2) Make sure that you are not currently running any Java apps and that Midlet Manager has been closed down.
3) Execute the cab file and wait for it to finish.
4) Start up Midlet Manager and tap and hold on any app icon and then choose Security. Under Net Access you should now see the option of "Session".
Notes
This has only been tested on Wizard ROMs where Tao-Group's intent Midlet Manager is included. Whether it works on other devices that also have the same Midlet Manager has not been determined but other users are certainly welcome to try. The only thing the cab file does is overwrite (or create if it doesn't exist) \Application Data\Tao\intent\rofs_target.zip. It does not touch the registry or any other system related files or folders. As such it shouldn't break anything major if it doesn't work. All you would have to do is delete that zip file.
Having only been a recent "discovery", this method of getting the Session option back isn't refined as of yet. Collectively, we went through at least 3 other ways of doing it first, involving more files and doing it manually, before we arrived at the current cab installation. We may delve deeper into the folder structure found in the rofs_target.zip file to find out which file contains the appropriate setting so that we can make the solution even more compact. As such, this will be an ongoing thread and this post will be updated to include any developments.
Thanks to BAKup, gilbreen, aron7awol, gamescan
A little more information on the options this CAB adds. On a clean install you will get the following options in the Tao Java MIDlet Manager:
Net Access: No, Oneshot, Session (Session is default)
Local Connectivity: No, Oneshot, Session, Blanket (Session is default)
App Auto Run: No, Oneshot, Session (Session is default)
Messaging: No, Oneshot, Session (Oneshot is default)
Multimedia Recording: No, Oneshot (Oneshot is default)
Now, if you already have MIDlets installed you may have to remove them and reinstall to get the new options to show up. Also, you will want to make sure that the MIDlet Manager is NOT running when you install the CAB. Best advice is to do a soft reset and then install the patch immediately on boot. If you're customizing your Extended ROM, then slap it in there.
NOTE: This patch only fixes the security settings issue with the MIDlet Manager. It does not add JPEG support.
Seems to work well enough on the Hermes.
Thanks
Hi newbe from the UK here...
I have a MDA Pro with T-Mobile with the same problem, tried the fix above, copied & installed successfully... but still as before: only "Oneshot" and "No" options!!!
This is driving me insane!
Any help appreciated!
Yey! It works now!!
Just had to uninstall and reinstall the MIDlets and voila!
Reread gamescan's message
Thanks very much to all
Excellent; it works perfectly on my T-Mobile MDA Vario II with Opera Mini.
Hermes with T-mobile UK WM6 update
I was using the cab on my device (T-mobile Vario II) when it was running WM5. Having applied the recent t-mobile WM6 update, I found that the cab refused to install (citing that it was not meant for my device).
Bad times.
However, managed to force it back onto my device by opening the cab in post #2 (java_session_fix_-_june_15_2006.cab) in winzip and extract the file 00cab172.001 from it. I renamed the extracted file as rofs_target.zip and manually placed it in the location in post #1 on the device (\Application Data\Tao\Iintent) - I kept the original one backed up just in case - it was substantially larger than the replacement so you never know.
And now, once again, I can tag applets as having session based net access again!
Good times!
T-Mobile MDA pro now works with sessions
Hi
I spent ages looking for a solution this is great, I use my MDA for Betfair and could not use Betfair mobile as it kept asking for permission every page update, now it just keeps refreshing prices every 5 seconds.
A huge thankyou...
Dave

MIDlet Manager for T-Mobile 2.26 [CAB HERE]

Hi,
since i often use Opera Mini and Google Maps on my phone, i was really disappointed to find out that T-Mobile's latest rom, 2.26 aku2.3, missed it.
Luckily, i was able to extract a copy of Intent MIDlet Manager from MrClean 2.24 rom and create a CAB file out of it.
To install Intent MIDlet Manager on your phone simply download the attached CAB, copy it somewhere on your device and run it. The installer won't ask you wheter to install it on storage card or not, it'll install on \windows in main storage. The program can be uninstalled if you don't like it.
Some info:
Intent Java(R) MIDlet Manager (TAO GROUP)
Runtime MIDP 2.0: v10.1.7.551 (build 20060317)
The program has been patched with the patch you can find inside latest MrClean ExtROM. Before patching it asked confirmation everytime you tried to use the Internet, now it asks only once.
If you now where (in which rom) you can find a more recent version, let me know and i'll produce a new CAB.
Download the Intent MIDlet manager version 10.1.7.551
Note: this version, 10.1.7.551, has been obsoleted by the new 11.1.7.1023.
The new version supports google satellite maps, sms and softkey in Opera Mini and add the JTWI compliance (in addition to MIDP 2.0).
I strongly suggest to install the new version instead of the one in this post.
The new version is available HERE
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/Intent_MIDlet_manager.cab
fixed
gehzumteufel said:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/Intent_MIDlet_manager.cab
fixed
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Yep, Sorry!!! :roll:
bye
i downloaded and instaled this to my tmo mda after instaling the 2.26 update. i then went to google.com/gmm and /glm and i cant download the google maps thing. it keeps giving me a error. and yes i have full signal and can werbsurf, email etc...
when i try to download the google maps it opens the midlet magaer and it asks to instal i click yes then it goes immediately to 2 bars on the progress meter then stays like that for 5 mins then gives me a error saying it cant instal and cant locate the something.jar file or something like that .
how do i install google maps on my mda ?
Hi,
do you know if it supports the Bluetooth API JSR-082
hey guys,
is this midlet compatible with my magician? Can it run Java games??
hey guys,
is this midlet compatible with my magician? Can it run Java games??
Are you sure it didn't install? I'm going through the T-Mobile extended ROM and it's in there.
I installed this. Opera mini works fine but Google maps is very problamatic. The new version that shows traffic is not working at all. I have to kill it through the memory option.
Anyone else having this problem?
intothevoid said:
I installed this. Opera mini works fine but Google maps is very problamatic. The new version that shows traffic is not working at all. I have to kill it through the memory option.
Anyone else having this problem?
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Yep works fine for a few minutes then crashola and have to use memaid to kill.
Annoying - they finally fix google and we cant use one of the best parts of it.
risidoro said:
Hi,
since i often use Opera Mini and Google Maps on my phone, i was really disappointed to find out that T-Mobile's latest rom, 2.26 aku2.3, missed it.
Luckily, i was able to extract a copy of Intent MIDlet Manager from MrClean 2.24 rom and create a CAB file out of it.
To install Intent MIDlet Manager on your phone simply download the attached CAB, copy it somewhere on your device and run it. The installer won't ask you wheter to install it on storage card or not, it'll install on \windows in main storage. The program can be uninstalled if you don't like it.
Some info:
Intent Java(R) MIDlet Manager (TAO GROUP)
Runtime MIDP 2.0: v10.1.7.551 (build 20060317)
The program has been patched with the patch you can find inside latest MrClean ExtROM. Before patching it asked confirmation everytime you tried to use the Internet, now it asks only once.
If you now where (in which rom) you can find a more recent version, let me know and i'll produce a new CAB.
Enjoy:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/Intent_MIDlet_manager.cab
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If you were able to extract this from a Rom, could you maybe also extract (only) the stuff that creates the MMS folder, without the other shortcuts?
molski said:
If you were able to extract this from a Rom, could you maybe also extract (only) the stuff that creates the MMS folder, without the other shortcuts?
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Attached! (i took it from the original 2.26 extrom).
bye
risidoro said:
molski said:
If you were able to extract this from a Rom, could you maybe also extract (only) the stuff that creates the MMS folder, without the other shortcuts?
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Attached! (i took it from the original 2.26 extrom).
bye
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I know that file, but can you adjust it in a way it only adds a MMS inbox and no further "****"?
I don't need the Midlet Manager, the shortcut to it, the shortcut to ClearVue and things like that...I just want a freaking MMS inbox
Regards,
Molski
still crashing
The install of the midlet manager seemed to run fine; did a soft reset and was able to bring up an address on google maps...but now both menus are non-responsive....has anyone got this to work on the MDA without crashing ? Oh I need to Update my signature, I just installed the new T-Mobile 2.26 ROM last night (which is working great - except for this)
Try IBM J9
Hi,
I almost forgot about this but i was using this on my axim x50.
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=48558
Download the one for windows mobile 5.0 from here:
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/zones/wireless/weme_eval_runtimes.html
I installed the regular midp 1.1 and it works fine so far. I have been testing my google maps applet via active sync for the past few mins and it actually doesn't crash or hasn't i should say. It even shows traffic which I don't really understand as I don't know what the different colors mean. But it works better then the intent one.
gehzumteufel said:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Wizard/Intent_MIDlet_manager.cab
fixed
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i can not find the file on xda ftp
please - reupload on FTP!
sorry .. but link appears to be broke. grr. but all is well.
Updated link
Check this link
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Wizard/Misc/Intent_Midlet_Manager.cab
Re: Try IBM J9
intothevoid said:
Hi,
I almost forgot about this but i was using this on my axim x50.
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=48558
Download the one for windows mobile 5.0 from here:
http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/websphere/zones/wireless/weme_eval_runtimes.html
I installed the regular midp 1.1 and it works fine so far. I have been testing my google maps applet via active sync for the past few mins and it actually doesn't crash or hasn't i should say. It even shows traffic which I don't really understand as I don't know what the different colors mean. But it works better then the intent one.
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into,
Could you possibly upload just the WM5 cab file for this new IBM J9 version? That would avoid having to go through IBM registration, and installing a large installer file to desktop. Would be appreciated. Thank you.
link dont work
fix the link its not working

any Diamond owner using Stock rom has good experience with Opera 9.5 1938 + Flash 3.1

I am using stock rom that has Flash lite 2.1 and Opera 9.5 1660. I wonder if install the new Opera 9.5 1938 will over write the one from the stock rom.
also do the scroll wheel works on the new Opera?
Scroll wheel works here with 1938. But flash just doesn't do it for me, my whole device starts acting real slow when trying to watch a youtube video. The youtube player is good enough for me.
works here, but the processor get tired quick.
I can see on the data reception bar of the video that I'm in advance in terms of receiving datas, but the phone takes a lot of time to read and display the video...
It's laggy, but sometimes it's still bearable. Can play on google video and youtube. Works better on google.
thank you both, does it means I only need to install opera 9.5 1938 and flash lite 3.1 on top of the original ones? (the original one can't be uninstall)
I'm afraid this is the only way you can do if flash light 2.1 was already included in your ROM.
I just reflashed my device with a WWE version (previously I was using a French official one, without flashlight 2.1) and I noticed that flashlight is already in the WWE ROMS...
I just did the same, but I haven't tested out to see whether or not it still works this way.
I have a stock rom, with Opera 9.5 in the rom. I downloaded the new Opera 9.5 1938 cab,
VGA 1938 - Full Install to Device Memory
http://rapidshare.com/files/13784458...38_VGA_WWE.cab
http://www.4shared.com/file/59303458...ified=6e3eb675
but it won't install DIRECTLY. A message dialog said the old version needed to be uninstalled first, should I click "OK"?
or should I download another cab,
Opera Build 1938 Upgrade: (Not Resloution Specific)
http://rapidshare.com/files/13784362...38_Upgrade.zip
http://www.4shared.com/file/59303557...ified=6e3eb675
thanks advance for your suggestion
I want to upgrade my opera buils too, do I need to overwrite the files I already have?
I downloaded the 1938 upgrade... but it's not a .cab ... just 3 files.
does anyone know? can't seem to find it anywhere.
I am absolutely shocked that there are no clear instructions on this matter. Sure we have a dozen user guides on how to get flash lite 3 working on the likes of Kaiser etc, but what about the HTC Diamond?
I have Opera vers. 1780 and alphazero ROM v2 and Flash 3.1 works Ok on my Diamond, it download and play the video without bugs, its delay something until the play starts, but the same can happens in some old PC browsers...!!!
My problems are:
- It does not recognize and play .swf files
- the scroll problem occur only when i touch the video area, otherwise it works
- the keyboard appears always by touching the video area, it's annoying
jodeltje said:
I want to upgrade my opera buils too, do I need to overwrite the files I already have?
I downloaded the 1938 upgrade... but it's not a .cab ... just 3 files.
does anyone know? can't seem to find it anywhere.
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If you have already Opera on your phone, you just need to overwrite the Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe and the third file opera.ini, but the last is not important at all.
helpme said:
I have a stock rom, with Opera 9.5 in the rom. I downloaded the new Opera 9.5 1938 cab,
VGA 1938 - Full Install to Device Memory
http://rapidshare.com/files/13784458...38_VGA_WWE.cab
http://www.4shared.com/file/59303458...ified=6e3eb675
but it won't install DIRECTLY. A message dialog said the old version needed to be uninstalled first, should I click "OK"?
or should I download another cab,
Opera Build 1938 Upgrade: (Not Resloution Specific)
http://rapidshare.com/files/13784362...38_Upgrade.zip
http://www.4shared.com/file/59303557...ified=6e3eb675
thanks advance for your suggestion
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You need to extract and to copy the files opera9exe, operaL.exe into \Windows directory
qtek_metanol said:
If you have already Opera on your phone, you just need to overwrite the Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe and the third file opera.ini, but the last is not important at all.
\Windows directory
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thanks for the quick response, but when I try to paste the files in the windows directory it asks if I want to replace the old files... I choose yes... and then it says the files are write protected or in use...
what am I missing? opera isn't running.
jodeltje said:
thanks for the quick response, but when I try to paste the files in the windows directory it asks if I want to replace the old files... I choose yes... and then it says the files are write protected or in use...
what am I missing? opera isn't running.
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Sorry i forgot to tell you that you may use total commander or Resco Explorer 7 or higher to overwrite the ROM original files.
I overwrite the Opera file under \Windows and it works great. Thank you all.
UPDATE: Opera works great but NOT flash lite 3.1. On Youtube page, it only shows a white area at where the video box suppose to be. Anybody know why? :<
sorry to keep bugging you but I installed total commander and even that says: "cannot copy or move file!"
is there a setting somewhere inside total commander that I'm not seeing which will allow me to overwrite romfile's?
just rename the original files (e.g. Opera9.exe -> Opera9_original.exe) and then move the 1938 files to the windows directory. after that restart...
I got the rename and overwrite part ok for Opera 9.5 1938 but youtube still won't show video control after install Flashlite 3.1 on top of 2.1 (the one from stock rom)
1) Use a process manager to shut down anything Opera related. Usually two files.
2) Copy over the new opera files to the Windows directory. You may need to rename the old ones with .OLD
3) Install Flash Lite 3.1 cab, it has to be installed in the same place as Opera.
4) Restart the phone.
5) Delete your .OLD files
6) Start Opera - all should work on YouTube if that's where you go but it is patchy at best and a lot slower than using the YouTube client for example. It doesn't work on the BBC site for example.
ilario said:
just rename the original files (e.g. Opera9.exe -> Opera9_original.exe) and then move the 1938 files to the windows directory. after that restart...
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worksssss...... thanks!
It's not great though, I only use it for links on site's to youtube clips and then don't zoom in (because the keyboard will pop up) and hold my finger on the clip to select fullscreen. that works with the least hickups and other annoyances.
It does landscape and normal view in fullscreen btw (both with progress bar)
PS. I have the original dutch 1.93 ROM With Opera 9.5 1938 build.

Upgrading Opera

Hello! I appreciate very much what this comunity does for all of the pocket pc owners out there. That being said, could someone please post a how-to on upgradin Opera 9.5 without upgrading the firmware, please? I've searched the forum but people seem not to want to answer to this question. Maybe it's an idiotic question.. When i try to upgrade mine it says that it cannot remive the previous version, and when i press yes on wanting to continue at the end it says installation not successful! Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Hmm... Doesn't anyone know this? 75 people read this and no one? I find this very strange. I hoped that other people were having this question. Thank you!
If you just want to upgrade, uninstall the old version if you are able and install the latest cab or find an upgrade version. If you can't uninstall, just install the new version overtop of the old. If you install over top make sure you are launching the proper executable. You can check your version by going to help, about Opera, and look for your build version at the top.That's it!
Next time try doing a little more reading, the answer is out there!!!!!
To Upgrade the Stock Version of Opera on a Diamond
Hi. It's unusual that somebody hasn't posted these complete steps before. So here we go:
To upgrade the stock version of Opera on a Diamond without flashing a new ROM
1. Go to the Opera thread here. Don't bother trying to install the official (non-Diamond) beta of Opera as it's more trouble than it's worth. Use the official Diamond Opera betas in the link here. You also should not try to uninstall the Opera version you already have on your Diamond
2. Download the Diamond Opera version that you would like. Choose the Upgrade zip package, not the Full Install package
3. Open the downloaded zip file and extract the three files (Opera9.exe, OperaL.exe, OperaPreL.exe)
4. Transfer these to a folder on your Diamond. eg "New Build"
5. Make a backup of the original Opera9.exe, OperaL.exe and OperaPreL.exe that is in the Windows folder of your Diamond. This is in the event that the new Opera build doesn't work as expected and you want to go back to the previous version
6. Use Resco File Explorer or similar to copy and paste the three files from the "New Build" folder to the Windows folder on your device. This will overwrite the old Opera files with the new ones. You can't use the standard WM6 File Explorer to do this as it won't let you overwrite the old files
7. Reset
8. The new build of Opera is now installed. Before you do anything else, return to the Windows folder on your Diamond and locate the "ghost images" of the older Opera build that are left behind (these have filenames along the lines of Opera9.exe.$7 and OperaL.exe.$22 or similar; make sure you don't try to delete the newer Opera9.exe and OperaL.exe files!) Deleting these unnecessary "ghost images" will free up lots of space.
For the record, I'm currently using build 1938 of Opera (extracted from a newer Diamond ROM). I don't recommend using the newest 2128 build as it comes with lots of issues such as excessive boot time, problems loading TouchFlo 3D favourites, etc. I think this new build is only designed to work alongside a newer version of TouchFlo 3d. The 1938 build works great for me though. Very quick, no issues. Still waiting for them to improve the Favourites list in Opera itself; it's a shambles.
Hope that helps
Dave
thank you
Now this is what a call a very good walktrough! Thank you for your help! I installed the version you sugested and it works perfectly! I guess it's quite easy when you know what to do.
+1 Thank you for this clear explanation.
Ciao
Fred
Thanks for the brilliant guide, I tried a cab upgrade earlier and killed opera completely (had to restore my sprite backup from the morning).
I'll give this a go
THANK you for the VERY clear and well written set of instructions on this, I just got my Diamond (US Unlocked Version) today, and you saved me a lot of headaches!
i upgraded to opera 9.5.2745
just run the .cab and it was done without any problems...
but the icons turn out really small after the install.. other than that, everything works great?
got my opera from this link (not sure if external links are allowed, pls remove if its not!)
http://www.ipmart-forum.com/showthread.php?t=303148
zer0tr said:
i upgraded to opera 9.5.2745
just run the .cab and it was done without any problems...
but the icons turn out really small after the install.. other than that, everything works great?
got my opera from this link (not sure if external links are allowed, pls remove if its not!)
http://www.ipmart-forum.com/showthread.php?t=303148
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You might have a QVGA version. This thread has links to both VGA and QVGA versions, but there is apparently a problem with the VGA version posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442252
See post #115 of the thread, someone has helpfully posted instruction on how to get the QVGA version working in VGA. Simply replace the skin file and the loading image (png file) and edit your opera.ini file with new zoom settings.

File Dialog Changer & WM 6.5

Does File Dialog Changer from here http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039/ , work for you with a WM 6.5 ROM?
it doesn't work at all for me. And if i try to disable it to reenable it later, the device freezes.
not work any more.
any ideas?
Got the same freeze. Its functionality seems to be broken in WM6.5...
i guess we need to wait for an update from the developer.
Since it hasn't been updated in years I guess were out of luck.
Is there any alternatives that work with 6.5?
Default file dialog is from category "nonsense" / "ridiculous", especially if you have a huge flash card full of mp3's, it will take minutes before you be able use your phone after opening that file dialog.
still don't understand why 6.5 sticks to that old file dialog
Is there a solution now for changing the system file dialog in WM6.5? This standard thing is absolutely crap.
I don't understand why microsoft still use this file dialog.
Thanks,
Markus
There IS a WM6.5 fix for filedialogchanger
The mad programmer DID update his program for WM6.5, it's now version 1.66'.
Get the two files (filedlgchg.cpl and the internationalised gsgetfile.dll) here:
http://www.geocities.jp/hou_ming_2/filedlgchg_WM6_5.zip
http://www.geocities.jp/hou_ming_2/gsgetfile-i.zip
then copy it to your \Windows directory.
I've mirrored the files below since the mad programmer's geocities server sometimes spasms.
You can read his translated page here:
http://www.geocities.jp/hou_ming_2 (translated
BTW I tested this with WM6.5.5.
test on htc hd2?
Has anyone tried this on the HTC HD2 or another HTC phone with Sense?
Thanks
inks said:
The mad programmer DID update his program for WM6.5, it's now version 1.66'.
Get the two files (filedlgchg.cpl and the internationalised gsgetfile.dll) here:
http://www.geocities.jp/hou_ming_2/filedlgchg_WM6_5.zip
http://www.geocities.jp/hou_ming_2/gsgetfile-i.zip
then copy it to your \Windows directory.
I've mirrored the files below since the mad programmer's geocities server sometimes spasms.
You can read his translated page here:
http://www.geocities.jp/hou_ming_2 (translated
BTW I tested this with WM6.5.5.
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Thanks for the files, I was looking for this

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