I made a little Cab file of the Softkey Changer App I found somewhere in an Extended Rom.
Since there are a lot of people who want to change the softkeys.
Enjoy
what does it do? Is it to change application in the main (today) softkeys?
or can it also change softkey in other applications such as Outlook Mobile?
Thanks in advance.
sharky48 said:
I made a little Cab file of the Softkey Changer App I found somewhere in an Extended Rom.
Since there are a lot of people who want to change the softkeys.
Enjoy
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I too am confused. Isn't there already an option to change whatever application we can launch using the soft key buttons by going to the system settings?
This application is not standard in every Rom.
If you don't have it in your Rom, you can add it now.
Yes you can assign every program to one of the softkeys.
sharky48 thanks for this fantastic thing. I use to have some other one, bu this is just perfect.
Thanks again
rilazi said:
sharky48 thanks for this fantastic thing. I use to have some other one, bu this is just perfect.
Thanks again
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I did not make it, I'm only supplying.
I did read about something like this in a very old post, but this is more up 2 date.
Enjoy
sharky48 said:
I did not make it, I'm only supplying.
I did read about something like this in a very old post, but this is more up 2 date.
Enjoy
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This one is much better:
- It allows to select any application whereever the application is.
- Allows to rename the Soft Key Display Name
- The applet can be put on any Tab (Personal, System or Connections) of Settings
Cheers,
.Fred
ps.: the only disavantage is that the size of the applet is 63k against the 18k of yours
dotfred said:
This one is much better:
- It allows to select any application whereever the application is.
- Allows to rename the Soft Key Display Name
- The applet can be put on any Tab (Personal, System or Connections) of Settings
Cheers,
.Fred
ps.: the only disavantage is that the size of the applet is 63k against the 18k of yours
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Thnx DotFred,
Yours has much options, that's what we like.
Sharky48
How to install the applet?
Hi guys,
I just downloaded the applet. I cant seem to use it. Can anyone tell me how to use it?
satanisme said:
Hi guys,
I just downloaded the applet. I cant seem to use it. Can anyone tell me how to use it?
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You need to unzip the file and copy the applet file to \windows folder then perform a soft reset.
cktlcmd said:
You need to unzip the file and copy the applet file to \windows folder then perform a soft reset.
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Thanks for the explaination. Appreciate it.
Does anyone know of a way to access call history using the softkeys, or even the hard keys?
On my old C500 i think there was an executable somewhere which opened call history, and it was possible to point a button at this, can't seem to find one on the hermes though.
cktlcmd said:
You need to unzip the file and copy the applet file to \windows folder then perform a soft reset.
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and than???
thanks
rubens1202 said:
and than???
thanks
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Open settings and you should see on one of the tabs, the "Soft Key" applet.
Cheers,
.Fred
New SMS & New MMS Soft key command
dotfred said:
Open settings and you should see on one of the tabs, the "Soft Key" applet.
Cheers,
.Fred
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Thanks! Does anyone has these files: tnsms.exe (for "New SMS" command) and tnmms.exe (for "New MMS" command) in folder: My Pocket PC\Windows\ ? Couldn't run softkeys for "New SMS" or "New MMS".
Thanks again!
so i got the app working but on WM6 even though i changed the soft key in the program on the today screen the right soft key still says menu
what should i try to change that?
also how do i edit the names so instead of it saying messaging for the left soft key it becomes Messaging with a capitol?
th3godf4th3r said:
so i got the app working but on WM6 even though i changed the soft key in the program on the today screen the right soft key still says menu
what should i try to change that?
also how do i edit the names so instead of it saying messaging for the left soft key it becomes Messaging with a capitol?
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There should be an option there to rename it. Just read it carefully. It should be at the top.
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wow thanks im stupid.
however still i cannot change the right soft key, even though i have a program selected in the program, on the today screen it still wont change from Menu
So I changed the right soft key to new sms and it didnt work, so I changed it back to Calendar but now it gives me an error:
HTCCalendar.exe
The file "HTCCalendar" cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file.
This is using the former file (soft key changer.zip) not applet.
Even resetting doesnt help.
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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?
Bump
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 just tried to install a program to change the touchflo cube, touch settings by www.fatattitude.com, but now the 3 tab side is completely blank. is there any way to reinstall the touchflo software? i tried a soft reset and it didn't work. any suggestions?
if nothing else works, a hard-reset will get it back. note,however, that a hard-reset will return the phone to it's original state when you first got it. it will remove everything you loaded to/installed on the phone. perform a hard-reset: while holding down the 'green' and 'red' buttons perform a soft-reset. you'll get a message asking you to press the 'green' send key to verify you want to complete the hard-reset. good luck
Don't hard reset just yet.
gammarho55 said:
i just tried to install a program to change the touchflo cube, touch settings by www.fatattitude.com, but now the 3 tab side is completely blank. is there any way to reinstall the touchflo software? i tried a soft reset and it didn't work. any suggestions?
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use a registry editor and make sure you have values for icon path in the folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>HTC>Biotouch>MediaHubMini>App1_1 - App1_3
Musicman247 said:
use a registry editor and make sure you have values for icon path in the folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>HTC>Biotouch>MediaHubMini>App1_1 - App1_3
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when i use the registry editor, there are values there... but when i talked to sprint they said that there should be 6 different values in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>HTC>Biotouch>MediaHubM ini folder... i only have 4? i have these values- app1_1,app1_2,app1_3 and media type. what am i missing? is there any way to get those missing values back?
Hi, does anyone know how to remove the first four shortcuts in the start menu of the htc touch pro 2? Thanks.
savvase said:
Hi, does anyone know how to remove the first four shortcuts in the start menu of the htc touch pro 2? Thanks.
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i also want to know this. Maybe in the registry?
Yup, you can do that in the registry.
Go to HKLM\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
There you see a a lot of numbered folders.
Start menu begins with zero for the first icon.
You can unlock them by going in the folder for example 0.
There you'll find a key named "IsReadOnly" with a value of "1".
Change the 1 into a 0 and voila, now you can change or delete the link.
So the first four locked items you'll find in the folders 0,1,2 and 3.
H.
h.vanleeuwen said:
Yup, you can do that in the registry.
Go to HKLM\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
There you see a a lot of numbered folders.
Start menu begins with zero for the first icon.
You can unlock them by going in the folder for example 0.
There you'll find a key named "IsReadOnly" with a value of "1".
Change the 1 into a 0 and voila, now you can change or delete the link.
So the first four locked items you'll find in the folders 0,1,2 and 3.
H.
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Correction the path is HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
I changed mine... glad it can be modified :>
Thanks for the tips
Oops, sorry for that
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do you access the reg the same as a pc with regedit
Thanks works great !!!
combat goofwing said:
do you access the reg the same as a pc with regedit
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Do a search for CeRegEditor and use that.
Worked like a charm, thanks poster.
Everytime I send a text message, it pops up a message letting you know that it was sent. It is extremely annoying. Is there anyway to turn it off? I went into the options and unchecked the boxes, but that didn't work.
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Everytime I send a text message, it pops up a message letting you know that it was sent. It is extremely annoying. Is there anyway to turn it off? I went into the options and unchecked the boxes, but that didn't work.
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Got under my skin too! Download CeRegEditor to your pc and sync your phone via WMDC run the CeRegEditor make connection within the program and go to tools and then unlock registry, then follow these keys HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\ change key value SMSNoSentMSG to a value of 1. Save the edit and perform soft reset. Tada no more annoyance!!! If you dont like the thought of thumbing through your registry then you can find .cab file that will preform it for you. And also you can download other programs that for the life of me I cant think of right now and install them to change this and other settings on your phone. Just do a search and youll find them. Hope this helps!
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Got under my skin too! Download CeRegEditor to your pc and sync your phone via WMDC run the CeRegEditor make connection within the program and go to tools and then unlock registry, then follow these keys HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\ change key value SMSNoSentMSG to a value of 1. Save the edit and perform soft reset. Tada no more annoyance!!! If you dont like the thought of thumbing through your registry then you can find .cab file that will preform it for you. And also you can download other programs that for the life of me I cant think of right now and install them to change this and other settings on your phone. Just do a search and youll find them. Hope this helps!
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Thanks for the reply. That sucks that you have to do all that to get rid of this annoyance. What were they thinking when they put this message confirmation in? Wow, what a mistake.
I am pretty sure that I used HD tweak to turn it off. 2.1 - Sent notification- disabled.
Very useful app as is Schapps Advanced Config tool. Both should be on your phone.
I use "Rhodium Settings Tool" by Tom_Condom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=549135 once installed go to menu>text massaging>notifications SMS sent
Is it possible to re-assign 'Search' button so that it opens other apps? (I don't use Search)
Found registry keys at 'HKLM/System/Touch/Buttons'. There were 'Name' & 'Vkey' value.
Tried changing the values of 'Search' button to match 'Back' button, but it made no difference. Anybody knows whether there are any other registry keys for this function?
Thanks
It is possible.
In wehlockdown.xml file I have remaped the press and long press of the button but I loose the possibility to view my app list.
Of course I can open the apps through store...
I try to use the XML file to remap only the search without changing anything else.
I wait for heathcliff to unlock my 950 so in storage mode to see what changes are made when the search key is mapped...
I have spent a lot of time with XML files.
Here is the place if you want to try.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/mobile-devices/lockdown-xml
Do you have these keys in touch>settings or is it only me?
Did you was able to update the device after all?
My device was already updated when I did it
NIKOSXRI said:
It is possible.
In wehlockdown.xml file I have remaped the press and long press of the button but I loose the possibility to view my app list.
Of course I can open the apps through store...
I try to use the XML file to remap only the search without changing anything else.
I wait for heathcliff to unlock my 950 so in storage mode to see what changes are made when the search key is mapped...
I have spent a lot of time with XML files.
Here is the place if you want to try.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/mobile-devices/lockdown-xml
Do you have these keys in touch>settings or is it only me?
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Cool. Thanks a lot for the info
Can you tell me the location of 'wehlockdown.xml' file ?
I guess mass storage mode needs to be unlocked to edit 'xml' files? (Then I Need to wait for wpinternals 2.5 to support latest FCU)
I see these keys in Touch>Settings
View attachment 4434058
You can use this app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/lockdown-designer/9nblggh40753 for creating lockdown.xml and deploying it to device.
WallyCZ said:
You can use this app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/lockdown-designer/9nblggh40753 for creating lockdown.xml and deploying it to device.
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Yeah I got that app from the above link posted by @NIKOSXRI, connected my phone to the app and also saved the file to local directory. But there wasn't any option to deploy it to the phone.
Its easier to directly edit the xml file in Phone and remove few lines from it.
View attachment wehlockdown.xml
Donz7733 said:
Yeah I got that app from the above link posted by @NIKOSXRI, connected my phone to the app and also saved the file to local directory. But there wasn't any option to deploy it to the phone.
Its easier to directly edit the xml file in Phone and remove few lines from it.
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Try Project settings/General settings/Sync or Validate&Export
You can also import existing xml.
Donz7733 said:
Yeah I got that app from the above link posted by @NIKOSXRI, connected my phone to the app and also saved the file to local directory. But there wasn't any option to deploy it to the phone.
Its easier to directly edit the xml file in Phone and remove few lines from it.
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...isioning-packages/provisioning-create-package
You can create a prov package with windows configuration designer and put the xml file in embeded lockdown profiles place.Then you install the package putting it in the phone from usb file explorer.
I will attach my package and my xml file for you to test.
The search button when pressed opens the settings page and with long press opens one-note.
BUT the app list doesnt show though the apps exist and open from store app with the launch button.
ALSO the live tiles have some problems...
After installing the package I show some registry entries that must be changed for a better result but i have not an unlocked phone...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>Windows>WEH>DeviceLockdownProfile
Inside last key there are settings that need to be changed...I believe that the app list will appear if we change the menulockdown from 0 to 1 and also the enabletile manipulation from 0 to 1...
I attach my package in filebin
https://filebin.net/vso7xlldyv2lupc3
and the xml below
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I dont see any button remaping
Is this the only way? I thought I had to just edit xml files in internal storage or some reg keys. Can you tell me the risks of deploying a provisioning package?
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Is this the only way? I thought I had to just edit xml files in internal storage or some reg keys. Can you tell me the risks of deploying a provisioning package?
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When you remove it the things that are screwed remain and you must hard reset.
So you better dont do it in your primary device
Ohhh. It is my primary device. Then I will wait for WPI 2.5 so that I can make a complete backup of my phone and then try this. [Already done lots of registry edits, don't wanna do that all again ]
And about that app list missing thing, I selected all apps and settings in Lockdown Designer and exported the file along with Nav buttons changes(My XML file had all apps/settings entries). So I believe there wont be an issue if its packaged in this way. Can you create a provisioning package from the attached file?View attachment wehlockdown.xml