the stuff u have to do at the end on a ROM install ie,
Enable KITL -> NO
Clean Registry Hive -> YES
Format Storage -> YES
can someone please tell me what each one stands for and what they each do.
i now the " Format Storage -> YES" is pretty obvious but what about the other two?
any ideas???
KITL is Kernel debugging via platform buildeer, you don't need this.
So we set it to NO
Clean registry and format is needed because old rom will stay on doc and new xip will execude new build from rom to install and you will get file hardcore on your doc (it will explode at all).
You can play with those 2 settings, but leave KITL alone, you would be not possible to turn it off.
thanks 4 clearing that up 4 me.
more knowlege the better!
Related
Is there a way to make Storage bigger?
I've an unlocked and clean Extended_ROM folder, is there a way to merger it with Storage like on Magician?
yes u can, but please be aware that by doing this, all your data in extended rom will be permanently erased. please download the file i attach with this msg and follow the instructions:
1. Copy Repart.exe to your device and launch it using file explorer on the pda.
2. Set size of Extended ROM to 128 kb
3. Press "Format now!" and wait until it is done (A few seconds). You will see a message that it is done.
Soft reset.
good luck.
imatrix
Wow, great!
Now I have a Storage about 60Mb!
Thank you, imatrix!
Hi i tried it but i'm getting the following message
FL_IOCTL_FORMAT_PHYSICAL_DRIVR failed.
What should i do ?
THanks
WARNING: IF YOU ARE USING WINDOWS MOBILE 2003(SE), DONT DO THIS, BECAUSE THERE MAY BE IMPORTANT FILES IN THERE STORED BY YOUR OPERATOR.
download the attachment file. install it. then go to start -> Programs -> ExtROM tools -> on your pda, then first run "unhide", then "Unlock". Do a soft reset.
hi. what could i be doing wrong?
i'm on tuma 1.3 already with only 43MB storage. is it possible to get 60MB while still in wm5?
i tried to unhide and then unlock. i'm successful in unhide, but i get an error message "FL_IOCTL_BDTL_HW_PROTECTION - The paramater is incorrect." during unlock.
so i also get a "FL_IOCTL_FORMAT_PHYSICAL_DRIVR failed" error message when i run repart.exe.
btw, i still don't understand how to go back to wm2003se, even after reading so many threads.
EDIT: i may be on the right track. i guess i need to be in wm2003se first to run the two applications, so i have to downgrade from tuma 1.3. i've downloaded the old rom, and extracted it. will go back to it later.
imatrix said:
WARNING: IF YOU ARE USING WINDOWS MOBILE 2003(SE), DONT DO THIS, BECAUSE THERE MAY BE IMPORTANT FILES IN THERE STORED BY YOUR OPERATOR.
download the attachment file. install it. then go to start -> Programs -> ExtROM tools -> on your pda, then first run "unhide", then "Unlock". Do a soft reset.
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i told ya to read the whole thread before doing it.
imatrix said:
imatrix said:
WARNING: IF YOU ARE USING WINDOWS MOBILE 2003(SE), DONT DO THIS, BECAUSE THERE MAY BE IMPORTANT FILES IN THERE STORED BY YOUR OPERATOR.
download the attachment file. install it. then go to start -> Programs -> ExtROM tools -> on your pda, then first run "unhide", then "Unlock". Do a soft reset.
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i told ya to read the whole thread before doing it.
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yes, i now understand i shouldn't use the ExtROM tools in wm2003.
haven't done the downgrade. what do i do now when i'm still in wm5? i still get the error message when i click on "unlock".
if u read up there is a file name xda-developers_Unlocker.CAB which u can download, follow instruction to unlock and unhide the ext_rom then u can re-partition your ext_rom
Cool, so you can reformat in WM5? I thought I had to downgrade... that is if I am reading these post correctly.
afer resizing, u should do a hard-reset to make sure everything running smooth.
i still couldn't use the xda-developers_Unlocker.CAB in wm5 because of the error message when i choose unlock (though unhide worked fine).
i had to downgrade to wm2003se (i completely understand how to do the downgrade now :roll: ).
i'm now a happy camper with tuma 1.3, radio 1.15 and 60MB storage :lol:
Free up storage:
-why
-how (simple)
-how (using utilities)
-how (advanced)
WHY
-The less files in storage, the faster your device
-Your storage is almost full and you want to install more
-summed up: your XDA is a mess and needs a good cleaning
-I believe the RAMdisk is faster than NAND ROM where storage is located
-Even the slowest SD card hardly shows any slowdown on most program starts
HOW simple
-Go to ActiveSync on your desktop PC
-Go to Tools>Add/remove software
-In Add/Remove Software uncheck "Install program into default installation folder"
-In the installed programs list uncheck a program
-Take a (mental) note of "Space available on device"
-Click OK
-Ask yourself if you really need it
-If so, check that program again
-Click OK
-Follow instructions on XDA, select \RAMdisk or \Storage Card as install path
-Check "Space available on device"
-Be happy
-Continue with the rest of the installed software in the same way
-Some programs refuse to follow your orders, most will move out of the way
HOW using utilities
There are two utilities that I know of that are able to transfer some of the files in your storage to RAMdisk or Storage Card, both commercial:
Wizcode Pocket Mechanic
SKTools
I'm not a fan of either of these. SKtools was only able to relocate 1.5MB of files that I could have easilly moved manually on a total mess that allowed much better results. Pocket Mechanic moved so much more that after a soft reset my today screen was as clean as a whisle, none of my today plugins loaded... OTOH both do have a lot of other neat tricks up their sleeves.
A neat little tool is System Path from http://www.geocities.co.jp/SiliconValley-Cupertino/2039/
Watch out, perhaps well documented but only in Japanese. Tips: unzip, place in \Windows, soft reset, find applet in Settings\system\system path. And never uncheck \Windows, just ADD seach paths.
There are lots of other nice tools on that page...
HOW advanced
-Copy files to their new location
-Edit their shortcuts
-Export all related registry keys, then edit them to the new path
-Rename the original files (I always add tmp to the extensions)
-Test if they work from the new locations
-If so, remove the original files
-If not, check if there are for example .cfg, .ini or other settings files you should edit
-Always use an editor for this that can handle both ASCII and Unicode!
-Have courage, luck and enough time
-Think first, blooper next...
Really appreciate your tips.
On your guide using AS to check the memory, do you mean by unchecking, the space available will change accordingly? I did not see that.
The problem is I don't install most programs on device storage but on SD card. Now cannot really decide where the programs are residing except by look at the "Program Files" in both Storage and SD Card to decide.
System Path is interesting. I will be trying it out.
Not just by unchecking, but by uninstalling programs that were first installed with default path on, then reinstalling with default path off. Of course if all your software is already on RAMdisk or Storage card to begin with, you won't notice a change because nothing changes. This thread is for people who 've used a lot of EXE installers with default path on, they run into lack of Storage and often have no idea how to solve it.
Disadvantage
A big disadvantage when you install your programs in ramdisk:
When your battery runs flat, you loose everything on the ramdisk. Ramdisk is only persistant when doing a hard reset and NOT by an empty battery.
mach2005 said:
A big disadvantage when you install your programs in ramdisk:
When your battery runs flat, you loose everything on the ramdisk. Ramdisk is only persistant when doing a hard reset and NOT by an empty battery.
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That sounds fair, RAM needs some power to keep its contents. But I've drained my main battery several times willingly for test purposes without loosing a single bit on RAMdisk. Obviously it needs just the backup battery. I never drained that. But I do keep a copy of my RAMdisk on my PC and advice all to follow that advice. MOBsync makes this even easier than ActiveSync.
Hi,
i cant seem to be able uncheck the box (its not available- blanked out) ..
Most of my softwares is installed in RAMDISK and storage card except for must be in storage utilies. Yet my storage space is almost full ... i cant account for it.
I am using activesync 4.5 build 5096
Where did you install the programs/applications from? Did you put .cab files in your /temp folder? If this is the case, with most if not all .cab files you can delete them after installing the program. They can take up a fair bit of room. Cheers.
mantd said:
i cant seem to be able uncheck the box (its not available- blanked out) ..
Most of my softwares is installed in RAMDISK and storage card except for must be in storage utilies. Yet my storage space is almost full ... i cant account for it.
I am using activesync 4.5 build 5096
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Did you expand your RAMdisk size? see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332215
Your activesync version should have no effect on the available storage.
Hi Maggy,
Yeah, i did.. I managed to recover 3mb + by deleting and reinstalling back some of my apps. Thanks for the tips.
I am using c_shekar WM6 AKU7.
This is my current memory config:-
Storage
Total 30.53 Mb,
In Use 26.08 Mb,
Free 4.45Mb
Programs
Total 61.28Mb,
In use 28.18,
Free 33.10
Is it normal for the storage to grow even when programs are installed in SD or Ramdisk ? Anyway to know which files were installed and where ? Then it would be easier to move it somewhere else
-mantd
All installed programs put some lines in registry, so that grows. Lots of programs create garbage in registry and often do not clean up after uninstall.
Programs that need dll's will place them in \windows, all installed programs create shortcuts (.lnk) in \windows\start menu\programs. All of this adds up to Storage In Use.
Most programs install either in \Program Files or \RAMdisk\Program Files or \Storage Card\Program Files. Often in their own subfolder. If not, then read their shortcuts to find them.
At initial installation most programs, especially those with PC exe install, will install in Storage even if you click RAMdisk or Storage Card. Today plugins have more or less valid reasons to do so, otherwise it's just plain stupid and annoying. Lots of cab installers have the same behaviour but cab's can be edited to change this behaviour (not all). By running PC exe installers without your device connected it will create a folder C:\Windows\Program Files\[app-to-install] which will most likely contain a cab...
success
"There are two utilities that I know of that are able to transfer some of the files in your storage to RAMdisk or Storage Card, both commercial:
Wizcode Pocket Mechanic
SKTools"
Found that tiny tool:
MobileAppMover
It´s freeware.
First search - than search and overwrite.
The site from the developper of MobileAppMover
http://www.iaccarino.de/silvio/ppcstuff.htm
His description:
MobileAppMover is a tool for moving all references from a specific directory to another directory. It will search and replace a given path in the whole registry and in every shortcut. You can use this to move complete program installations from memory to storage card and vice versa. The files itself won't be moved by this tool.
For use at own risk only!
So it's not a tool for noobs who do not know the difference between a program and a Today plugin or who do not know how to move the appropriate files manually. Neither of the two commercial tools are able to move every today plugin, strange things will happen if you try to move them anyway with mobileappmover. Please be sure to have a Safe Mode boot utility installed before you try this at home.
In the worst case scenario you'll need to reflash your ROM.
IE Cache size ?
Hi,
When I changed the registry key to limit cache size avoiding low memory error in Pocket IE first it's ok but after I resetting the device all device settings and registry back to old settings , how can I solve this problem ?
You were modifying this key?:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\Cache\Content - CacheLimit?
yes it says 43018
each time I edited this when I reset the device this setting turns back
use schaps Advanced Config 3.0, its the best tweaking app htere is
schaps Advanced Config
ather90 said:
use schaps Advanced Config 3.0, its the best tweaking app htere is
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Yeah i used it too. Thats powerfull tool. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070
good
I have flashed many different 6.5rom int my kaiser, but with some roms, the titanium couldn't be showed even the titanium plugin was selected, I had tried hard reset, reflash with no joy, anyone know what cause this and how to fix it?
Thanks a lot!
freewind29 said:
I have flashed many different 6.5rom int my kaiser, but with some roms, the titanium couldn't be showed even the titanium plugin was selected, I had tried hard reset, reflash with no joy, anyone know what cause this and how to fix it?
Thanks a lot!
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First of all. you should probably post this in one of the 6.5 rom threads, from the roms that you have flashed.
Secondly......................Beta ?....................
If it doesn't work, flash another rom and wait until the actual M$ upgrade comes out.
Settings --> System --> Large Display --> Uncheck "Use large Start Menu"
Hope it's help you
xavierf said:
Settings --> System --> Large Display --> Uncheck "Use large Start Menu"
Hope it's help you
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Thanks, you are the one really try to help! Whatever this work or not, thank you very much!
Edit: Just flash back to the rom has the problem I mention, and I can't find the large display option in system.
Anyone know how to change the default storage location of Music, Documents and so on through the registry?
Don't want to install Advanced Config..
Thanks
Try the Advanced Configuration Tool v3.3
Most of the stuff I wanted to relocate was configurable in that tool. A lot easier than ploughing around the registry yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3772571
robinverdegaal said:
try the advanced configuration tool v3.3
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lol
I tried to change the locations in Advanced Config, and got it to work OK. But documents that I sync with my computer still gets copied to the device My Documents and not the Memory Card. Any ideas?
I downloaded energy rom 28011 on Dec 14 and was going to flash the new energy rom. I hard reset to get ready to flash and now cannot sync with any of my computers. I have deleted partnerships uninstalled and reinstalled the softwares, and hard and soft reset my phone several times. Plaese help or can someone show me the link explaining haw to flash from a sd card.
Thanks
BECKER
"Settings" > "Connections" > "USB to PC" > UNCHECK "Enable faster data synchronization"
please search/read before you start a new thread....you can find everything you need to know about flashing in the sticky threads at top of this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540