Hi guys,
having had various WM5 handsets, I was a little upset to not be able to adjust the soft keys located at the bottom of the today screen. This has been possible on previous units just not the Orbit. The icon is found on the settings/ personal screen under the icon soft keys. I have done a hard reset and the icon still has not appeared. Can anyone suggest a registry entry to enable this function as the pre set options are not required????
I have seen 5 Orbits and all seem to be without it is this different on the artemis or T-mobile Compact III's?
Just to add I was wondering if I would ber able to dopy the icon from my previous device and see if it would work in my XDA Orbit?
Its the softkey applet you are after - place this cpl in the \windows directory soft reset and it should appear. (soft reset not strictly necessary)
Users beware - it is not easily reversible after install - you can delete the cpl but the settings remain the same and you will need to do a registry edit to get back tp previous state.
JC#79:
The Artemis has no Softkey applet, too.
Thanks at meschle
Thanks for that is any issues I should be aware of with using this applet, as in any problems etc?
Also how would I go about removing it from the registy should I indeed choose to do so (problems permitting)?
JC#79 said:
Thanks for that is any issues I should be aware of with using this applet, as in any problems etc?
Also how would I go about removing it from the registy should I indeed choose to do so (problems permitting)?
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No issues in actually using it but after removal will have to restore orig reg keys
taken from wiki - good place to vist
Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created
Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx.'
For some reason after removal of the applet the defaults dont return - so need editing
Thanks for that I'll give it a try later tonight after I backup the device just to be sure I can restore without any issues.
Also when you say wiki what do you mean have you a link?
Also will the applet allow me to use the softkey function as in previous handsets via softkey icon in personal tab of settings menu (am being blond has been along day)?
JC#79 said:
Thanks for that I'll give it a try later tonight after I backup the device just to be sure I can restore without any issues.
Also when you say wiki what do you mean have you a link?
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Lol - the link is at the top of the screen on the left and the first post of the forum!
works perfectly on my german hero running dopod p800w wwe - rom!
thanx
Works a charm and the phone is just as I want it for now!
Ok slight problem with this the applet works for certain items but not with the new MMS and new SMS can anyone offer any advice as the handset states I should attempt to reinstall application?
JC#79 said:
Ok slight problem with this the applet works for certain items but not with the new MMS and new SMS can anyone offer any advice as the handset states I should attempt to reinstall application?
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How have you tried to set it up? Which shortcut did you use?
I installed the file in the windows dir as advised.
I did a soft reset and attempted to use the New SMS & New MMS shortcuts.
When I try it comes up with the error message:
tnsms.exe
The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
This also comes up for the file name 'tnmms' am not really sure what to do next, seems all other ones work that I have tried so far?
JC#79 said:
I installed the file in the windows dir as advised.
I did a soft reset and attempted to use the New SMS & New MMS shortcuts.
When I try it comes up with the error message:
tnsms.exe
The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
This also comes up for the file name 'tnmms' am not really sure what to do next, seems all other ones work that I have tried so far?
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I dont seem to have those shortcuts - what device are you running?
If you can, attach copies of those lnk files in a zip.
I use wm5newmenu and it already has those shortcuts in its menu - i assigned the menu to left soft key.
I have the o2 XDA Orbit those shortcuts are a part of the messaging programme for starting new sms and mms. I will search the device and see if I can find the files and zip them up on here.
Correction I cannot find the files stated in the error message, so I am at a loss as to what to do next?
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Anyone shed any light on this one? I can enable these shortcuts on my old MDA Compact yet with the applet on the Orbit it is having none of it.
Same here with my Orbit ... I wanted to use left soft key for new SMS, but it gives me an error: The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. ...Any advice guys?
Cheers ..
meschle said:
No issues in actually using it but after removal will have to restore orig reg keys
taken from wiki - good place to vist
Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created
Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx.'
For some reason after removal of the applet the defaults dont return - so need editing
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Meschle - thank you for the intro to registry editing - good for beginners like me !
I use this:
Just to say, Happy Christmas to all,
AND
The registry setting for the soft keys is a marvel. I reckon it is better than any applet (going from what I hear), I havent tried any applet, I went straight to the registry and I must say It is exactly as promised.
My Setup:
O2 XDA Orbit, Mobile 6, Default Theme
Program to access Registry:
SOTI Pocket Controller Pro v6.01 (this is well worth the money)
I wanted to Add/Remove Items to the Settings folder for PPC.
I have been searching for an answer and have finally found out how.
You can use a Registry Editor:
Goto:
\HKey_Local_Machine\ControlPanel\
Pick the named item you want to edit, "Backlight" for example
1. You can re-arrange them to other pages (Personal, System and Connections) under the Settings screen, where Personal = Group 0, System = Group 1 and Connections = Group 2 so you just need to rename the GROUP key in that particular icon.
2. You can hide the icon by changing the HIDE key from 0 to 1.
Do not delete it, just hide it unless u are absolutely sure that you will never need it.
PROBLEM IS, how do I add a new entry?
Hi all
When im typing an sms then after 2 lines i can no longer see what i am typing when SPB keyboard suggest a word. This is because the letters from the previous messages are too big.
How do i costumize this?
Try the following:
Install Total Commander (cab attached)
Now go to Start > Programs and run 'Total Commander' that you just installed.
Go to directory /Windows and find file 'thread_sms.htm'
With 'thread_sms.htm' highlighted click 'File' then 'Edit'.
Scroll down through the file until you find the line
'<Inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=35'
Change the value for height from 35 to something more suitable. I did 70, but you can do more if you please. (Imagine 35 as 2 lines, so 70 would be 4 lines)
Once you've done that click 'File' then 'Save'.
Now do a soft reset on the phone, and when it starts up your space for typing a message should be bigger
Works thank you
After i did this
"IMPORTANT: previously be sure that HKLM\Software\Tegic\eT9\XT9SupportMSSip has a value of 0.
Simply change these two registry keys under:
HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\control\layouts\e 0010409
Ime File : \windows\xt9ime.dll change to Ime File :\windows\compime.dll
and
Layout Text : XT9 IME change to Layout Text : COMP IME
And soft reset."
to get Word Completion in old win mobile style and my space button disappeared
I restored registry settings as they was before, but didt help. Any ideas how to fix that without doing HR.?
Is it posible to make navigation bar stay hidden until show gesture is made ( not poping up when apps are opened, or on lock screen), or programe it to auto hide after 3sec for example. Making it completely manualy controled, to show up only when we want it.
You need to change the key from 1 to 0 HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\NavigationBar\IsSwipeUpToHideEnabled
Worked without a reboot.
Loading screens will pull the navbar up to be visible, at least with this we can hide it on-demand.
I cant find this registry key
joshyakadamien said:
You need to change the key from 1 to 0 HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\NavigationBar\IsSwipeUpToHideEnabled
Worked without a reboot.
Loading screens will pull the navbar up to be visible, at least with this we can hide it on-demand.
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I could not find this registry key in that location please help me
hemanth3471 said:
I could not find this registry key in that location please help me
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try create it.
key: HKLM
path: Software\Microsoft\Shell\NavigationBar
name: IsSwipeUpToHideEnabled
value: 1
type: integer
the_R4K_ said:
try create it.
key: HKLM
path: Software\Microsoft\Shell\NavigationBar
name: IsSwipeUpToHideEnabled
value: 1
type: integer
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Nothing happened. Lumia 635, FCU.