Ok, after more than week of exploring official ROM updates and dumps i finally finished to cook my ROM
while i'm uploading files i want tell some info about present situation with P525 ROMs.
currently, i know 4 versions of ROMs with different languages and different release versions: Taiwan, HongKong, English and Russian.
Taiwan:
Last known version is 3.32. Update available on official ASUS download site. Traditional Chinese Language. ROM has 2 parts: OS itself and Extended ROM (3+ MB). Extended ROM contains only ome CAB file - KKBOX. It can be called as taiwanese version of iTunes. Actually, very crap software and service. There is 20 days of free service for P525 customers when you can download music (mostly Taiwanese) for freehttp://rapidshare.de/files/36662961/ASUS_P525_v3.29.customized.build.01.zip.html. Application uses his own file format for files not compatible with any other players and content protected, so even after pay to download music you will not able to playback it on any other computer than on which you downloaded it. Realy crap software only wasting 3MB+ of storage memory + 3MB in extended ROM, so, totaly 6MB of garbage included for Taiwanese customers!
Main ROM size is (not including extended ROM) 52MB.
HongKong:
Last known version is 3.32. Actually, ROM is absolutely the same as Taiwan's one. Only one difference - Extended ROM is empty. but anyway is present. So, 3MB of inner storage just wasting for hidden partition. Update available on ASUS site as well.
Thus HongKong users are lucky by 3MB
Main ROM size (not including extended ROM) is 52MB.
World Wide English:
Last known version is 3.20. No updates available on ASUS site. Relatively old version, although english version appeared on market only in beginning of september. I think ASUS should ship english devices with more recent version. Main ROM size is 43MB.
Russian
Last known version is 3.29. No updates available on ASUS site. This is most funny version of ROM. Actually it is NOT Russian! It's WWE version with only two russified apps - Voice Commander and Business Card Recognizer. Everything else are in pure english! Russian version also has Extended ROM wich size is around 6MB. In extended ROM you may find Leng Russificator. After hard reset you will be asked install this app. If you will decline - your device will remain english. If you will accept - it will be converted to russian by copying russian resources (of course occupying user storage space!). So, after installing it you will lost 6+ MB of your inner storage. I have no idea why ASUS ignored official Windows Mobile 5 Russian version and used some 3rd party user interface crappy software which requires 12MB (in total) of storage space. Well, anyway.. Russian customers have to say bay bay to 12MB of very important storage space. Thank you, ASUS!
Main ROM size (not including extended ROM) is 45MB. In system information this version stated as WWE4 (not RUS of course!). I don't know what is WWE4. Any comments about is is welcome!
Interesting thing: ASUS regularily publish updates for Traditional Chinese ROMs while no any updates for other languages published. Weird.. Looks like ASUS care only about chinese users.
I compared files in all ROMS and found no big difference. It's hard to compare Voice Commander and Business Card recognizer software because all ROMs have different language of these applications. These apps have integrated language resources in their libraries/executables unlike other apps containing resources in separate mui files. All other windows components the same exept one - bluetooth module. BlueTooth module is constantly changing, but as far as i remember there is no difference between v3.29 ("Russian" WWE) and chinese 3.32. There are changes in BT from 3.20 to 3.29 (and ASUS didn't release official update!) - i see that 3.29 supports BT HID profile while 3.20 has no any mention about this profile. I'm not fun of BT - so i didn't test it much. I need BT only for my GPS receiver
So, now about ROM i cooked:
I've got v3.29 from Russian release and just replaced Voice Commader and Busines Card Recognizer from english release 3.20. Anyway, although i'm russian i don't like quality of recognition voice/text in russian version of these apps. Quality of recognition affects even to english recognition, even after selecting english language in settings. Anyway, i replaced them by versions from official english release.
now about what i added/changed:
INPUT/OUTPUT LOCALIZATIONS:
- Russian T9. Seems i found at last good russian module which has all required symbols.
- Russian handwritting recognition through standard Transcriber!
- Russian on-screen keyboard.
- Chinese T9: Pinyin+Stroke for Simplified Chinese, Zhuyin(BoPoMoFo)+Stroke for Traditional Chinese. Unfortunately i couldn't make Pinyin to work with TRaditional Chinese module. If someone know how to make it work - please leave comment. Fortunately, seems Simplified Chinese module also contains traditional chinese words but need scroll more. So, T9 CHT Pinyin is still needed. Does anyone know any WM5 smartphone with T9 CHT Pinyin?
- Traditional/Simplified SIPs: Pinyin (CHT/CHS), Handwritting, Word Search (you can draw strokes one by one till right word appear - very useful to study chinese!).
- Traditional/Simplified Chinese font and wince.nls. Now you can read any chinese documents! By the way, having wince.nls with chinese support still unclear for me. Without special wince.nls i also can read and type chinese. Anybody know what's the reason of having exactly chinese version? Chinese wince.nls is very large and by removing this file (actually replace by standard small wince.nls) i will free a big space for other usefull apps. So, advice here needed!
APPLICATIONS:
- Agile Messenger: the best (IMHO) client for ICQ, MSN, YAHOO, JABBER
- Standard dummy Calculator has been replaced by more featured one
- HaaliReader: The best Text reader for people who like to read books from PDA.
- WM5 NewMenu. Today Extension. Allow you lunch apps and do many actions very quickly! I preprogrammed it to left softkey by default. If you want to look into Call History (assigned to softkey before) then just press left
softkey and then joistick action (i placed Call History as first item of menu). So, only one more button press required with giving you much more flexibility!
You can customize it from Start->Settings->System->New Menu
- PM Recorder. Not as good as expected but it's small and has automatic conversation recordings. Worth to have! I recommend to unmark automatic upload in settings to make it whole standalone. May be i will integrate registry patch in future releases to make it default.
- Skype. No comments here
- SPB Backup. Since all users of P525 have free license of this great tool then why don't include it by default?
- SpeedDial. Very handy addon for standard dialler. Just start type any part of name in today screen and you will see standard dialler with additional window with list of found contacts. You need to type word like in T9 mode. Then choose by jostick required contact and press action. Or just press action if you entered digits instead contact name. So, old functionality not lost as well!
- Manual CAB Installer. Allows you to install CAB to any directory.
- CloseApps + FreeRAM - two tiny apps to help you free RAM.
- Device List.
- Password Generator. Sometimes this tiny utility is handy.
- System Snap. Allows you make snapshot of system - registry + file list. Sometimes useful if you need install some app for short time then delete completely. Or just to study what is going on after install application.
- Task Manager. Very usefull utility. It allowns you manage not only tasks/processes/services but also has registry editor!
- Show Space (WhereIsMyRAM?) - utility to show how much space ocuppied by some directory. Handy, when you cleanning system.
- Magic Button. Many people found this application useful. It's some sort of task manager. It places icons af all running apps in title bar where you can easily switch them by simple clickin on icons. Personally, i don't think it's nice way to manage tasks, but anyway I included it. It's not activated by default. It also has good battery indicator (as thin white stripe on the top of screen).
- T9 user words database editors: \Windows\T9CUDBEditor.exe and \Windows\T9MyWord.exe. Also some settings can be tweaked by \Windows\T9Settings.exe. I didn't include shortcut to these apps since they will be used very seldom. Use File Manager to open these apps.
- SMClose: tiny utility to make close button realy close applications. I also wrote control panel applet to switch this functionality on/off. By default it turned off.
- AE Button Plus: helps you to remap almost every hardware buttons and much more!
TWEAKS:
- removed stylus using lessons and password setting after hard reset.
- battery indicator replaced by clock. Now, you can not only free today screen from clock but also have ability to call "Run.." dialog where you can enter normal command line! Just press long time action key and while not releasing it long-tap on clock. Remove stilus and release key. You will see Run dialog! Anyway, standard battery indicator is really crap - only 3 levels: 100%, 60% and empty. Who needs this bull****?
OFFICIAL ASUS UPDATES:
- Bluetooth patch from 2006/09/21
here is the Customized P525 ROM based on ROM v3.32 WWE. Build 06:
http://rapidshare.com/files/4612627/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.customized.build.06.zip.html
INSTRUCTIONS TO UPDATE:
1) extract archive to the root of MiniSD. so, you will get on MiniSD files galaxy.cap, ASUS unlock utility and 2577 folder with file Autorun.exe.
2) insert MiniSD to device. Autorun wil start automatically. If it will not start then run it manually.
3) follow on-screen instructions (Press "yes" on message box, press left softkey and in menu choose "update ROM", press left softkey again) and update process will start. If utility will report that update ROM language is not compatible with your device then quit it and run ASUS language unlock utility. Then repeat process from step 2.
History:
BUILD 06
* Agile has been removed due to trojan nature of this application. Standard MSN re-added.
* (new) mChat. Client for ICQ and some other protocols.
* fixed problem with e-mail client: not all russian enconigs have been supported. Now KOI8-R/U available.
* PocketMusic has been removed. I had a lot of problems with this buggy app. And finally, i found that already included TCPMP handles everything much better. Just need to configure hotkeys! I added config for TCPMP. So it's more ready to use without additional settings.
* (new) Button on headset now starts/stops playback (in TCPMP) when you're not talking by phone. If TCPMP doesn't run currently, then it will b launched. Thus you can activate playback at any time very quickly.
* Fixed some bugs in PocketPlus
* (new) SmartPhone mode. I think, many users of P525 found that while you talking by phone, you can suddenly press some controls on screen by face. I wrote this addon to fix ASUS's bug. Now, when you're in phone application, TouchScreen is disabled, so you don't need to worry about touching screen by face. You have to use hardware keyboard to navigate in phone application. Of course, you can disable this feature by clicking on "SmartPhone Mode" icon in programs.
* (new) Installer of Customization. It acts similar to extended ROM installer, but uses SD card. It will be launched only once after hard-reset. You need to create Folder "Custom" on your SD card and put there special script with required files. I included example of such script to demonstrate functionality.
here is the Customized P525 ROM based on ROM v3.32 WWE. Build 05:
http://rapidshare.com/files/2718169/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.customized.build.05.zip.html
build 05
* phoneAlarm downgraded to 1.55.1 version. later versions have ugly way to control brightness.
i wrote small utility to make brightness control in PA to work correctly. don't forget to set it in "Run Application" property in all required profiles (\windows\setbrightness.exe).
by the way, if you will put this utility in some profile then brightness will not change which can be looked as new functionality. For example "mute" profile doesn't require to control brightness.
the same with flight mode.
* Skype downgraded to previous used version. New version is too big and looks like have worse sound quality.
Anyway, i didn't find any new useful feature to keep so fat version.
* (new) PocketAlarm - nice app for one-time alarms with repeats and snooze features! Don't mess it with dummy task/calendar integrated apps.
There is one bad bug - vibration in PocketAlarm doesn't work on P525. So, i wrote one addon to fix it. To have vibration, make sure you marked checkbox in used preset.
I made pulse vibration i'm missing such vibration in incomming calls so much.. May be one day i will find how to add pulse vibration to any alarm.
* (new) PocketPlus.. Some people don't like it, but i think it's the best app in it's class. If you don't like it then simple disable pocketplus today plugin.
* magic button has been removed.
* HaaliReader has been added again. Previous book reader is also included.
* timezone settings removed from welcome screen. Since there is no way to enable time setting in AKU2.x, timezone setup looks stupid..
* some small fixes and tweaks in included apps.
here is the Customized P525 ROM based on ROM v3.32 WWE. Build 04:
http://rapidshare.com/files/1235755/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.customized.build.04.zip.html
build04
* Task Manager updated to v2.2
* Skype updated to 2.1.0.65. this Skype release is more than 1.5 times (4.7MB instead 3MB) bigger than previous!! do we really need so fat skype with seems only one really new feature - animated smilies?
i'm seriously thinking about fall back to previous version to free up space for other apps...
* PhoneAlarm updated to 1.56.1 (some important fixes for P525)
* SmartDialing plugin updated to v2.5 + some my own patches(*). new features incudes:
1) Now you can see phonenumber while pointing to desired contact.
2) options are working now
3) (*) in options you can choose to expand contact list to full screen height or as before.
4) (*) increased contact list width in portrait mode
5) (*) if you have russian contacts then search will include it as well.
6) since options are available now, you may disable smartdialing at all if you dont like it
* default keyboard/block recognizer/letter recognizer has been disabled. If you still need one of these input methods then you may enable it in Settings->System->Pocket Tweaks
* MMS Templates/additional ASUS skins/music/graphics have been deleted.
Some new/updated apps requires more space, so i had to do so. Anyway, most users preffer to use his/her own music/graphics and default are just wasting space.
* CompIME (word autcompletion IME) has been deleted because anyway it couldn't be used before (ASUS just forgot to delete it) because P525 contains T9 IME.
* HaaliReader has been replaced with other reader which has multilanguage and more formats support.
* Some tweaks in inpit methods - now english language is default everywhere.
* Added SafeMode. If you will reboot P525 within 1 minute after last reboot then you will be have choice to boot into safe mode in case if you're encountering problem.
* dummy BSwitch has been replaced by more convenient Task Switcher.
* Button, originally assigned to VoiceCommander now have "Torch" function. Have you ever dreamed about using P525 as torch?
* Wellcome picture has been replace with one from WM5 ACU3.. I've bored of AKU2.3 pic...
I don't think ASUS will release AKU3 update for P525(there are firmwares for P535 with AKU3 while latest test firmware for P525 is basen on AKU2.3)... so, let's pretend at least
here is the Customized P525 ROM based on ROM v3.32 WWE. Build 03:
http://rapidshare.com/files/139194/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.customized.build.03.zip.html
BUILD03
* from now ROM v3.32 has been used as main template.
* MSN has been Removed. Use included Agile instead.
* Pocket PowerPoint has been removed. Presentation on PPC? looks redundant.
* Additional themes from ASUS has been deleted to free up some more space.
* VoiceCommander has been removed. This toy is just for couple days to play and forget.
* (new) TCPMP player. Simple the best video player for PocketPC!
* (new) PocketMusic player. i think is the best audio player for PPC.
* (new) Resco Explorer
* Russian Keyboard SIP has been replaced by multilanguage Resco Keyboard
* (new) MultiIE
* (new) PhoneAlarm
i think, current application set is enough for this ROM. Anyway, almost no free space remained.
Future builds will be mostly targeted to tweaks, fixes, ASUS updates or updates of included components
(if it will be really important). In general case, applications included in ROM don't require updates
since already stable enough and do well what they supposed to do.
Anyway, if someone has any proposal to include very important apps then leave comment.
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here is official english ROM v3.20:
http://rapidshare.de/files/36662960/ASUS_P525_v3.20.official.WWE.zip.html
how to program this ROM:
1) Unpack ROM to MiniSD card's root folder. In P525 file manager it should appear here: \MiniSD Card\ROMGalaxy.nb0
It's better to format MiniSD card on dektop computer in FAT (not FAT32) before put ROM there. I found that bootloader sometimes fail to read file from SD. May be due to my SD had been formatted in FAT32 or been fragmented to much. Anyway, it's better to format to FAT before put ROM there.
2) Insert MiniSD to P525 and plug USB. It's better to plug to computer intead to AC adapter because computer provides more clean DC supply. Some users reported that flashing failed when they connect to AC adapter, while computer USB works fine.
3) press "camera" key fully (it has to levels of pressing!) and while holding down this key press an release "reset" by stylus. When you will see bootloader flasher dialog - release "camera" key. Upgrading will start automatically. Follow instructions on screen. If everything will be finished without error then you'll done. If you will get error "Language incorrect" then follow to step 4.
4) Press reset and boot your device as usuall.
In ROM archive you've downloaded you will find ASUS language unlock utility.
Copy it to P525 and run. You will see message something like this: "ROM Language ID:404. Now Unlocking..." and then quit. After that repeat everything from step 2.
I posted unmodified v3.20 in case if you will get "Update fail!" at the end of updating procedure without any error description. In my earlier cooked ROMs i've got such message as I guess due to incorrect partition info in ROM. Actually, i corrected it and tested several times - no more such error so far.
But if you will get this error - don't panic! just program v3.20 i posted above and then report in this topic to let me know.
I'm also interesting in opinions about what software you would like to see in ROM and what software in standard ROM you think is redundant.
i think MSN messenger with all its MSN services is really crap. Especially, since it's possible to use Agile messenger for MSN.
Not all applications can be added into ROM. Some apps are too large. Some apps have subfolders which is not good. Any files copied into folders different from \Windows (including windows subfolders!) will be copied to user space! So, apps without subfolders are preffered.
Please, can you share the modules for russian T9 only?
I want to install the Russian T9, but I dont want to change the whole ROM yet...
Well done. Am I right that updating to your ROM I will get Chinese T9 along with Russian one as well?
Please explain about extended rom. I have russian version, that is 6M extra.
How to get rid of it?
thnx
solardo,
yes, both chinese and russian available at any time by switching through T9 menu.
After update to my ROM you will loose extended ROM and everything there will be lost. So, if you want save ExtROM content then you need backup it first.
please read IXBT forum's topic from this post: http://forum.ixbt.com/topic.cgi?id=45:9657-10#303
i explained there about how to backup ExtendedROM on ASUS P525.
Ingvarr, you may download my ROM and using imgfs_tools utilities you can extract everything from there.
By the way, i guess someone can ask: "Why i need to put all this to ROM instead just install it as applications?"
well, there are some advantages:
1) All these handy utilities are ready for use after hard reset
2) files in ROM are compressed, thus required less space than if they have copied to user storage space. for example in that aditional 10MB of ROM i placed 22MB of files. more than 50% of compression! Even if you will use UPX to compress executables/libraries you will not able to compress data files! also not all applications survive after UPXing them..
sorg said:
Ingvarr, you may download my ROM and using imgfs_tools utilities you can extract everything from there.
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I know, however:
a) I dont know which files will be sufficient for russian T9 support. You must've already figured it out, so thats why Iam asking you
b) its hard for me to download 50Mb just to get, like, 200k of actually needed files
Thats why Iam asking for your help.
Hi Sorg, thank you very muvh for you updated ROM. I have installed it and noticed two bugs for the time being:
- if Agile Messanger is not swithched on and I try to start it from a Today screen, it shows a mistake. I am swithcing it via a program menu and after that it works perfectly.
- all new email accounts in messanger after a soft reset disappear.
Keep on testing it further.
Buch070, please tell me which language version of ROM you had before program my ROM. i need this for statistic.
1) i'll check agile messenger's launcher. Actually i preffer don't use this launcher since i'm using messenger not so often. Also, i forgot to mention that i removed automatic wakeup of Agile through scheduler to reduce power consumption. May be this is source of problem.
May be it's better to remove Agile Today plugin at all?
2) which messenger you mean? Agile or MSN? I don't remember e-mail feature in Agile.
thanks for feedback!
I before installation of this ROM I had an english version, the phone was ordered in Malaysia.
Agile is good program. Those who don't need it can uncheck it from Today's screen. Just, pls., cechk the feature to start it from today's screen. IMHO you can delete MSN.
Abt emails: I am using "Messaging" on PDA and all the new accounts being deleted from it after softreset.
I didn't touch messaging system. You just need to know that WM5 has some write delay between changes in application and actual wriing to such files as rigistry and databases. To perform soft reset it's better to use power button. long press - turn device off, then long press again to turm it on.
If you press "reset" button, you leave no chance for windows to close files properly.
Question to Sorg
sorg said:
- Russian T9. Seems i found at last good russian module which has all required symbols.
- Russian handwritting recognition through standard Transcriber!
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if it's not the secret, pls explain- russian T9 is from WM5 or LEng?
and about Russian handwritting recognition- regular russian version in P525 hasn't- what is the source?
thnx
I didn't use anything from paragon's Leng.
i just made update in my second post accordind the process of updating.
How to return to Trad. Chinese Version
Sir,
After the OS was flashed to WWE version, I found that it is not easy to rsturn to previous OS.
The steps of the CHN ROM flashing is not the same as WWE.
Could you advise me?
THanks
download official CHT update from ASUS site and replace autorun.exe by version u will find bellow in this post.
before update run language unlock utility.
both utilities here:
http://rapidshare.de/files/36855101/ASUS.update_utils.ZIP.html
With reference to my previous posts here, I confirm to my suprise that it looks like WM5 is writting the changes to its register with a delay. Because now, when doing softreset, the changes which I made in a messaging program stays there, not disappering.
I finally managed to connect my P525 to my car via bluetooth. I don't know whether a "cooked" ROM helped or I did something wrong before, with a previous version I failed, even though I updated the bluetooth in the phone immy I after I got it.
In the Smart Dialing program which is in the ROM, there is a missing function: when it shows contacts, you cannot push a joystick as "enter" and check the phone number. It starts dialing immy. Maybe it is a function of later versions of Smart Dialing. I had it at HTC TyTn.
Buch070, i found source of agile problem you mentioned. Already fixed. I'm thinking about release fixed and slightly updated ROM now or wait a little. One friend told that he will get true english v3.29 soon. So, may be wait for this version and cook ROM based on it..
About that feature of smart dialer - i didn't see it. Looks like it's some kind of new version which i haven't. Actually, when you press action it supposed to call. that's why it called "speed dealer" If you will dig through dialogs it will be not speed dialer already
by the way, if some contact has several numbers then you can switch it by joystick left-right.
Related
Now I'm presenting lite version of P525 ROM.
This ROM is suitable for people who would like to have more integrated storage space than default ROM provides and preffer to install his/her own software instead provided by manufacturer.
Now you may have 83.5MB of Storage Space!!!
it's based on official ROM v3.32 WWE.
* BlueTooth Patch v2.0 has been included
* Additional wma-music, MMS templates, ASUS themes, graphics have been removed
* MSN has been removed
* PowerPoint has been removed
* Business Card Recognizer has been removed
* Voice Commander has been removed
* SIP Keyboard has been replaced by more convenient one.
* CompIME has been removed. It can not be used together with T9 IME.
* in additional english T9, russian T9 has been added.
* Contacts' fast scroll allows enumerate russian characters as well
* SmartDialing plugin v2.5 has been added + some my own patches(*). new features of v2.5 incudes:
1) you can see phonenumber while pointing to desired contact.
2) options are working
3) (*) in options you can choose to expand contact list to full screen height or as usual.
4) (*) increased contact list width in portrait mode
5) (*) if you have russian contacts then search will include it as well.
6) since options are available, you may disable smartdialing at all if you dont like it
* VoiceCommander's button has been assigned to Torch function. Now you won't lost in dark room
* Wellcome Picture has been replace with nicer one form AKU3.
well, couple tweaks for russian language have been added anyway But they are kind of hidden additions.
If you don't want russian then you will not notice this. Anyway, it takes around 300KB only. no big deal..
here it is:
http://rapidshare.com/files/1238375/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.simple.build.01.zip.html
do you want more Storage space?
Even this is possible! 1MB more
Unfortunately, bootloader has some strange bug which prevents to update ROM through usual procedure if OS ROM image is less than 32MB.
so you have to update it through bootloader instead through autorun.exe.
bellow is the ROM with 84.5MB of Storage Space with instruction about how to update.
http://rapidshare.com/files/1238374/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.simple.build.01.BLU.zip.html
P.S: i'm not going to add any apps (besides already added)to this ROM.
it's made to be small and fast!
great work! Thanks.
May i know does it have Chinese T9 Input?
Hi Sorg, Thank you very much for you effort to the P525 community. I have a question regarding this simple version. I remember you stated that in the original version:
sorg said:
By the way, i guess someone can ask: "Why i need to put all this to ROM instead just install it as applications?"
.....
2) files in ROM are compressed, thus required less space than if they have copied to user storage space. for example in that aditional 10MB of ROM i placed 22MB of files. more than 50% of compression!
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Does it mean we will use much more storage space if I use this simple version and install the same set of application manually as the "non" simple version since we don't have the compressed advantage?
rgb, no it doesn't include chinese T9 because there is no chinese output support. To add full chinese supports you will need around 7..8MB of files (font, nls, SIP, T9) which is out of main concept of this ROM - "lite and simple". For chinese language you either need to use my full-featured ROM or instal chinese language support by yourself.
jackleung,
you're right. In storage space files will occupy more physical space than in ROM. This is a trade-off for flexibility.
Hi Sorg,
Just try to update your new lite ROM, but, it got the "Checksum error".
My machine has been updated from Chinese ROM with your English ROM without problem.
Could you help to advise on it?
Thanks,
try re-do this all over again..
use fresh formatted MiniSD card.
Found the problem!!!
Initially, I use a card reader to put the file onto the MiniSD, and it should be used the Activesync to put the file onto the MiniSD....Now it is solved...
thx
Thanks. Then I will stick w/ "complicate" version then since most of the pre-installed software are useful for me.
Thanks so much Sorg for benefiting the p525 community. We all simply love you ....
One quick question. Please enlighten me on what files and registries should be added back for Pocket PowerPoint. Appreciate it very much.
This lite version of ROM is exactly what I want (after adding back the Pocket PowerPoint).
exlixx,
i deleted following registry keys:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Rai\:MSPPT]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ppt]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\pptfile]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pps]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ppsfile]
and following files:
ppt.exe
ppt.lnk
pptres.96.dll
pptres.dll
PPTZoom_In.bmp
PPTZoom_Out.bmp
PPTZoom_Slide.bmp
PPT_slideshow_menu.bmp
Thankyou so much Sorg .... and ...
Stupid me ... I thought I could simply make a copy of the registries and all the program files and then add them back to the lite version of the ROM. I managed to export the five registries but I failed to copy the program files !!!! Apparently because these files are supposed in the ROM so even I can see them but I can't copy them.
Help! Sorg, what can I do? Thanks in advance.
Hi Sorg!
Thanks for good profesional job
I have one question:
Do you have any problems with GPRS / GPRS Modem with your Simple ROM? Many user`s reports about GPRS problems with original ASUS ROM. What`s your matter? GPRS is wery important for me.
Thanks
Hi Exlixx,
What you could do:
1. get the official rom from Asus
2. Follow my instructions to get the files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=279777&page=11
3. Optional : Zip and post yr files (w/ the registry file too) here for other people who want to have pocket powerpoint back (I can make it as cab installation file too)
May be it's better to install ClearVue PDF/PPT reader v2.4.1?
i saw cab on this forum/wiki.. It takes less space than original PPT.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_ERK_Applications
Thanks Sorg. Maybe it is easier to install the ClearVue ... thanks for the excellent advice. You are simply superb.
thanks
thank you for all you do
Hi Sorg...Good job and thanks for your effort...
By the way, I have installed the voice commander into this simple ROM. However, I cannot use my bluetooth handfree to trigger the program.
Any clue on it?
(P.S.: I can execute manually and work perfectly)
thx
hellowe said:
By the way, I have installed the voice commander into this simple ROM. However, I cannot use my bluetooth handfree to trigger the program.
Any clue on it?
(P.S.: I can execute manually and work perfectly)
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Have U make a backup of the registry for VC setting from the original rom? (One of the message from Sorg mentioned what get removed for VC). The button should work if U use the registry backup. Here is mine:
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\VCS]
"Dll"="VCService.dll"
"Prefix"="VCS"
"Order"=dword:00000008
"Keep"=dword:00000001
"Index"=dword:00000000
"Context"=dword:00000000
"DisplayName"="VC Service"
"Description"="VC Service"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{6179E0CF-5B6D-469b-8F16-29E81B2EAE6E}]
@="CyberonPlugin Class"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{6179E0CF-5B6D-469b-8F16-29E81B2EAE6E}\InprocServer32]
@="\\windows\\CyberonPlugin.dll"
"ThreadingModel"="Free"
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Shell\Keys\40C3]
"Icon"="\\Windows\\ASUSres.dll, -101"
"Name"="功能鍵 1"
"Flags"=dword:00000000
"ResetCmd"="\"\\Windows\\智慧聲控.lnk\""
@="\"\\Windows\\智慧聲控.lnk\""
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer\UIPlugins\{6179E0CF-5B6D-469b-8F16-29E81B2EAE6E}]
"Capabilities"=dword:C0000001
"Description"="res://CyberonPlugin.dll/RT_STRING/#103"
"FriendlyName"="res://CyberonPlugin.dll/RT_STRING/#102"
Sorg, thanks for your effort, the ROM is what doctor ordered.
Guys, any idea how to remove the ASUS customized bottom tray?
rubbish said:
Sorg, thanks for your effort, the ROM is what doctor ordered.
Guys, any idea how to remove the ASUS customized bottom tray?
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What bottom tray?
Vibranze WWE ROM V4b (See post #62)
Vibranze ROM V4a (See post #62)
Vibranze ROM V4
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See post #62
Vibranze ROM V3c
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See post #62
Vibranze ROM V3b
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Changes:
- Fixed Start Menu shortcut problem.
- Fixed TSK on the fly activation problem.
- Removed Resource Viewer.
- Removed Safe Mode.
- Removed Battery Status Ext.
- Removed Qmail3.
- Removed CeleSetup Scripting Language.
- Added LVMTopBat for battery status indicator.
- Added Kill All (powered by CeleTask).
- Added CeleCommand (http://www.yonsm.net/read.php?329), successor of CeleSetup. (Kudos to Yonsm for this simple yet powerful scripting language).
Download Link: http://www.newdisk.cn/pick.aspx?code=vibranzeromv3b
Filename: Vibranze ROM V3b.7z
MD5Sum: 59fdff5410d8fcb31699135458264f07
Cheers,
Vibranze
Vibranze ROM V3a
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Changes:
- Fixed Read/Compose Email problem. (Thanks Buch070 for the findings and Jack for the clue).
- Added DrawPad into "New" left soft menu.
- Added iSilo (somehow MobiReader can't read certain PDB/PRC file so I added iSilo as AddOns).
- Soft reset now will also clear MRU (Most Recently Used) program list. Also can be cleared without soft reset using ClearTemp.
Download link: http://www.newdisk.cn/pick.aspx?code=vibranzeromv3a
Filename: Vibranze ROM V3a.7z
MD5Sum: e409125b8fa8140745a6d057ba76a328
Cheers,
Vibranze
Vibranze ROM V3.0 (Based on Asus Official 3.43 WWE)
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Hello,
V3.0 Changes:
- Updated HandCalendar to version 2.7 (Brought from Kavana's ROM, Thanks).
- Updated PPC PIM Backup to version 1.9.
- Updated HandySwitcher to version 3.0.
- Updated CeleDial to version 1.6.
- Updated Battery Status Plugin to version 1.04.202 beta 3 0197. (I found that once I changed the options, the whole system will become unstable, only after hard reset then the system will be stable again. Will reconsider to include it into next version).
- Replaced RDP client with the one came with WM6.
- Integrated DotFred's Contact Patches.
- Integrated FLV plugin for TCPMP.
- Integrated YouTube Downloader.
- Integrated SMS Delivery Fix.
- Integrated Resource Viewer (Thanks to the author, Vicott Wong).
- Integrated ClearTemp (Thanks to the author, Vicott Wong).
- Integrated MagiCall.
- Integrated Orneta Notepad.
- Integrated MortScript Scripting Language.
- Integraged CeleSetup Scripting Language.
- Audio Notes is now auto start by default.
- Default theme is WM Black from mobile9.com.
- Today's Theme now can be stored & activated from SD card by just tapping on the .tsk files (Using cusTSK from Kavana's ROM, Thanks).
Add-Ons (Installed from "Utilities - Install AddOns". AddOns.tgz file must be put together with ROMGalaxy.nb0 in the SD Card root folder):
- Integrated Adobe Reader LE (Brought from Kavana's ROM, Thanks).
- Integrated PIE Flash ActiveX Plugins.
- Integrated IM+.
- Integrated Qmail3, Email(POP3/IMAP)/RSS/News Reader.
- Integrated SOTI Pocket Controller.
- Integrated Real One Player.
- Integrated eWallet.
- Removed TCPMP avc.plg plugins, Replaced with ffmpeg.plg in order to support FLV plugin.
- Removed built-in notes and replaced with Orneta notepad.
- Download Link :
http://www.newdisk.cn/??695
Filename: Vibranze ROM V3.7Z MD5SUM: b244639a6f3c0a7292ab1ddb08dfb224
To download a file, do a right click on the link, copy target/shortcut and paste it into your browser.
- Direct Download Link : http://www.newdisk.cn/pick.aspx?code=vibranzeromv3
- AddOns Direct Download: http://www.newdisk.cn/pick.aspx?code=v3addons (Please download the AddOns separately as the one packed together with ROM was corrupted).
The ROM is compressed and packed with 7Zip, you can download 7Zip from http://www.7zip.org.
Cheers,
Vibranze
Vibranze Customised ROM 2.0 (based on Asus Official 3.43 WWE)
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Hello,
Version 2.0 Changes:
1. Added (Optional) Office Mobile ported from WM6 (Kudos to Malatesta from PPCGeeks.com). Powered by CeleSetup technology (kudos to Yonsm)
2. Added back Windows Media Player (suggested by Jack Leung, thanks)
3. Added Dotfred's Task Manager (Thanks)
4. Added HandCalendar (Thanks to K老)
5. CeleTask, MemEmpty and Torch is removed from Programs since it's already assigned to the Record & BS switcher button
6. Rearranged Today's screen
7. Initflashfiles.dat Clean up
8. WM6 Today's Theme as default
9. Many registriy tweaks
- Known Issues:
1. After hard reset, need to tap the start menu in order to load everything in proper.
Installation Instruction:
- As usual, copy the ROMGalaxy.NB0 to Mini SD card, press and hold the camera button + reset. The ROM update screen should appear by then.
- To get the Office Mobile installed, kindly copy "CeleSetup.tgz" file to \MiniSD Card then from Start Menu -> Program -> Click on "Install Addons".
- Download Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/30300067/VibranzeCustomisedROMv2.0.rar
http://www.newdisk.cn/??412
Enjoy! Feedbacks and suggestions are welcome.
Cheers,
Vibranze
Vibranze Customised ROM 1.1 (based on Asus Official 3.43 WWE)
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Hello,
Here is the version 1.1 of Vibranze Customised ROM and the changes are:
- Removed:
1. Pocket Office
2. Windows Media Player (left the wmv and wma modules to play mp3, wma and mp3)
3. Business Card Reader
4. Modem Link
5. Restore Default Settings
6. Profile
7. And many many unused extra files.
- Added:
1. View Chinese Characters capabilities and added A4 Chinese Input Method. Thanks to 蓝の风 (http://www.asuspda.net/thread-9106-1-1.html)
2. TCPMP 0.72RC1 with all the necessary plugins and associated with media files. Thanks to arman68 (http://www.pxdxa.com/read.php?tid=23096&keyword=TCPMP)
3. PIEPlus
4. Battery Status Ext
5. WM5NewMenu
6. MemEmpty. Items 6, 7 & 8 are copied from Jackleung's ROM, thanks dude!
7. MultiPad
8. SafeMode
9. WM6 Welcome Screen, Icons and Today's Skin
- Upgraded:
1. CeleTask to version 2.2
- Fixed:
1. Turned off "The program is from an unknown publisher. Running it can possibly harm your device. Do you want to continue?" warning.
- Customisation:
1. Replaced left hand soft menu with WM5NewMenu
2. Assigned Record Button with Torch
3. Assigned BS Switcher button with CeleTask
4. Assigned Record Button (Long Press) with MemEmpty
5. Many registries tweaks and optimisation
- Known Issues:
1. After hard reset, need to tap the start menu in order to load everything in proper.
Installation Instruction:
As usual, copy the ROMGalaxy.NB0 to Mini SD card, press and hold the camera button + reset. The ROM update screen should appear by then.
- Download Link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/29421147/VibranzeCustomisedROMv1.1.rar
Enjoy! Feedbacks and suggestions are most welcome.
Cheers,
Vibranze
Hello All,
After spending a lot of time and effort to keep learning, experimenting with trial and error, finally I released my very first customised ROM and I would like to share it with P525 owners. Hope you guys like it.
Constructive feedback, suggestion, correction are highly appreciated!
Vibranze Customised ROM 1.0 (based on Asus Official 3.43 WWE)
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Removed Packages:
1. Asus *.tsk files, only left Asus Standard
2. All .htm(l) files, only left composesms.htm, readsms.htm and SMSCB.0409.htm
3. Download Agent
4. Restore Default Settings
5. MMS Template
6. Voice Commander
7. Modem Link
8. My Secret
9. Games
10. Some unused *.txt files.
Added Packages:
1. Resco Explorer 2007 6.0 (including Resco Registry)
2. Resco Photo Viewer 6.01
3. Fast CHM Reader 1.0
4. Mobipocket Reader 5.2 Build 563
5. PPC PIM Backup 1.8
6. SIP Change
7. Ssnap 1.01
8. Torch
9. Tgetfile.dll
10. CeleTask 2.1.2305.4623
11. Celedial 1.2.509.2192
12. HandySwitcher 2.7
13. Pocket Alarm 2.17
14. Vito AudioNotes 1.25
Patched with wince.nls (to support Chinese region and decoding) from liminwei at pxdxa (thanks).
Known Issues:
1. For the first time execution of the programs inside the ROM, it always prompted "The program is from an unknown publisher. Running it can possibly harm your device. Do you want to continue?" I modified the registry keys to unlock the phone (http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=248412&pid=799124&st=20&#entry799124) but the warning is still there. Please let me know if you know how to get rid of it.
Installation Instruction:
As usual, copy the ROMGalaxy.NB0 to Mini SD card, press and hold the camera button + reset. The ROM update screen should appear by then.
People who inspired and helped me to build my this ROM:
1. Sorg - for creating a great customised WWE ROM.
2. Jackleung - for the great guide on building P525 ROM.
3. Ingvarr - for creating a GREAT P525 ROM tools.
4. Kavana - for creating a great customised Chinese ROM. I'm waiting your new ROM.
5. Liminwei - for the wince.nls patch.
Download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/28749771/VibranzeCustomisedROMv1.0.rar.html
Cheers,
Vibranze
Congratulations buddy ... I wish I could do the same to my new toy ....
Good job mate. I hope that you don't go away like some one did before.
vibranze said:
1. Resco Explorer 2007 6.0 (including Resco Registry)
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hey
i was trying to make a wm6 universal rom using helmis kitchen, i know your rom is for asus p525, but my question is does the zip plugin for resco work in your rom???
when i made my rom ... in options>plugin zip is grayed out...
if it works could you tell me where the RZipShell.dll (?) file is
fallenczar said:
hey
i was trying to make a wm6 universal rom using helmis kitchen, i know your rom is for asus p525, but my question is does the zip plugin for resco work in your rom???
when i made my rom ... in options>plugin zip is grayed out...
if it works could you tell me where the RZipShell.dll (?) file is
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yes, my one is working and not grayed out. i put the RZipShell.dll inside \Windows.
Cheers,
Vibranze
hi vibranze,
thanks for your contribution, will try it out later today.
cheers!!
Hi Vibranze,
managed to try out the rom, and here's some of the possible ideas you may want to take...not whinning here, since i reverted back to a original rom after that. Just hope to help you make something better.
1. softwares like resco explorer and photo viewer are great, but when i try to register them under my username, it seems to be unable to stay registered. You can probably provide auto installation for the programs, but not auto registration, since not many users go by the name of vibranze Same situation for handy task.
2. you could probably insert TCPMP for users to use, since its probably the best video player out there.
3. inclusion of a battery bar similar to the one used by SPB pocket plus. its definetly something useful for p525 users out there, since the battery life for the unit is not amazing.
thats all i can remember for now, but its a great 1st time effort. i look forward to the second rom, if there is any.
cheers
Raven
ravenx said:
Hi Vibranze,
managed to try out the rom, and here's some of the possible ideas you may want to take...not whinning here, since i reverted back to a original rom after that. Just hope to help you make something better.
1. softwares like resco explorer and photo viewer are great, but when i try to register them under my username, it seems to be unable to stay registered. You can probably provide auto installation for the programs, but not auto registration, since not many users go by the name of vibranze Same situation for handy task.
2. you could probably insert TCPMP for users to use, since its probably the best video player out there.
3. inclusion of a battery bar similar to the one used by SPB pocket plus. its definetly something useful for p525 users out there, since the battery life for the unit is not amazing.
thats all i can remember for now, but its a great 1st time effort. i look forward to the second rom, if there is any.
cheers
Raven
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Hi Raven,
Thanks for the time for testing my ROM and the constructive comments, appreciated it You owned an Asus P525 too?
1. Yes, this is what I want to find out too. I tried Sorg's ROM and found that the owner's name is empty but the resco explorer is already registered to Asus PDA and it stayed registered even I fill up the owner's name. Any idea how to achieve it?
You mentioned auto installation, but after you install you still need to register it. By putting them into the ROM, you just need to change the name and re-register it, safe the installation step.
2. I tried to put it in but there is not enough space for it, maybe need to figure out what other files that can be deleted. I'm considering coreplayer since it has less files and all the plugins is already built-in.
3. Yes, I will put in the battery status indicator. Do you know any of them that light in footprint and free?
I would like to find the free useful apps with small footprint to incorporate into the new release that will coming soon.
Help me test it again, ok
Cheers,
Vibranze
vibranze said:
Hi Raven,
Thanks for the time for testing my ROM and the constructive comments, appreciated it You owned an Asus P525 too?
1. Yes, this is what I want to find out too. I tried Sorg's ROM and found that the owner's name is empty but the resco explorer is already registered to Asus PDA and it stayed registered even I fill up the owner's name. Any idea how to achieve it?
You mentioned auto installation, but after you install you still need to register it. By putting them into the ROM, you just need to change the name and re-register it, safe the installation step.
2. I tried to put it in but there is not enough space for it, maybe need to figure out what other files that can be deleted. I'm considering coreplayer since it has less files and all the plugins is already built-in.
3. Yes, I will put in the battery status indicator. Do you know any of them that light in footprint and free?
I would like to find the free useful apps with small footprint to incorporate into the new release that will coming soon.
Help me test it again, ok
Cheers,
Vibranze
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1. He cracked it.
2. Core player is still missing a lot of feature compare to TCPMP.
3. I personally prefer Wisbar Lite and it's included in my customized rom. But if you want something even lighter. U can try pBar here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284952
jackleung said:
1. He cracked it.
2. Core player is still missing a lot of feature compare to TCPMP.
3. I personally prefer Wisbar Lite and it's included in my customized rom. But if you want something even lighter. U can try pBar here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284952
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1. Yeah, I also registered it under my name but when I change owner's info, then I need to re-register again. This is not the case with Sorg's ROM, wonder how he cracked it
2. I decided to use TCPMP0.72RC1 with all the plugins mentioned in pxdxa.com
3. I've got battery status ext, it's a freeware. It can display incoming outgoing calls duration as well as sms.
Cheers,
Vibranze
Hi Vibranze,
Glad to see that you are trying to come up with another rom, am looking forward to it. Yea, i've got a P525 too.
Celedial is a useful alternative, but is it possible to add in Smartdialing instead? I recall seeing a helpful forumer posting some must have apps for P525 and this was included.
Also, the WM new menu found in other roms from Jackleung and Sorg is pretty useful as well. these are the suggestions i can come up with at the moment.
hope this helps,
cheers
Raven
Hi Jackleung,
glad to see you here to give out pointers. have enjoyed your customized rom alot but sorely missed the E-java program, which made me revert to a normal rom, but kudos to you.
cheers
Raven
Smartdialing "was" a must have but Celedial beat it for smaller footprint, faster response time, better and more user friendly search (e.g. search by number, random search instead of search from beginnng). And it's compatible w/ Eten's phone skin DLL (smartdialing is not) so that you can customize yr dialing skin freely.
For E-java, I never run Java on my P525 and that's why I remove it. And you can always install it back later.
ravenx said:
Hi Vibranze,
Glad to see that you are trying to come up with another rom, am looking forward to it. Yea, i've got a P525 too.
Celedial is a useful alternative, but is it possible to add in Smartdialing instead? I recall seeing a helpful forumer posting some must have apps for P525 and this was included.
Also, the WM new menu found in other roms from Jackleung and Sorg is pretty useful as well. these are the suggestions i can come up with at the moment.
hope this helps,
cheers
Raven
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hi raven,
glad to know that you are also one of the p525 owner
i just released a new version, kindly check it in the first post. already included the apps you mentioned
personally i also feel that celedial is better and nicer than smartdial, only 1 dll file so it's very small in footprint.
cheers,
vibranze
vibranze said:
hi raven,
glad to know that you are also one of the p525 owner
i just released a new version, kindly check it in the first post. already included the apps you mentioned
personally i also feel that celedial is better and nicer than smartdial, only 1 dll file so it's very small in footprint.
cheers,
vibranze
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Just one suggestion, it may not be wise to remove Windows Media player because TCPMP doesn't fully support MMS protocol. U need that to listen to streaming media.
jackleung said:
Just one suggestion, it may not be wise to remove Windows Media player because TCPMP doesn't fully support MMS protocol. U need that to listen to streaming media.
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Oh I see, noted. I removed it because of space concern. Later on I found that by directly add/delete files via dump directory can take more files rather than using addfile and delfile command, not sure why but this is a fact
Cheers,
Vibranze
jackleung said:
Just one suggestion, it may not be wise to remove Windows Media player because TCPMP doesn't fully support MMS protocol. U need that to listen to streaming media.
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Oh I see, noted. I removed it because of space concern. Later on I found that by directly add/delete files via dump directory can take more files rather than using addfile and delfile command, not sure why but this is a fact
Cheers,
Vibranze
hi jack,
I found this tool called CeleSetup (http://www.yonsm.net/read.php?300), looks like a new way to build and customize ROM.
My chinese is not that good so I'm a bit blur after reading the whole article. You may want to read and try it, then post another great article on building ROM using CeleSetup
Cheers,
Vibranze
vibranze said:
hi jack,
I found this tool called CeleSetup (http://www.yonsm.net/read.php?300), looks like a new way to build and customize ROM.
My chinese is not that good so I'm a bit blur after reading the whole article. You may want to read and try it, then post another great article on building ROM using CeleSetup
Cheers,
Vibranze
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I read this before. But don't see any extra benefit here since initflashfile.dat can do most of the things already
jackleung said:
I read this before. But don't see any extra benefit here since initflashfile.dat can do most of the things already
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initially, i thought all the apps (including the lnk and registries) can be compressed in .tgz file and only run when they are being called but this is not the case.
Hi fellows,
Well, it seems that the work is done! CREDITS to HELLONASTY and ERVIUS!!!!
We would like to invite you to try our new rom MARY 3.3.1 Super Lite, based on the latest available English language Operating System (WM6 5.2.1933 Build 18533.0.7.0)
80MB storage!
Aprox. 30MB free RAM!
This rom is so light, that if you leave your pda in the wind, it will fly away!
MARY 3.3SL - TO BE FLASHED ON WINDOWS XP: http://rapidshare.com/files/66073071/ROM_MARY_V3_3_SL.rar
MARY 3.3SL - TO BE FLASHED ON WINDOWS VISTA: http://rapidshare.com/files/66128715/ROM_MARY_V_3_3_SL_vista.rar
MARY 3.3.1SL - TO BE FLASHED ON WINDOWS XP: http://rapidshare.com/files/66603150/ROM_MARY_v_3_3_1_SL.rar (01.11.2007)
MARY 3.3.1SL - TO BE FLASHED ON WINDOWS VISTA: http://rapidshare.com/files/66770044/ROM_MARY_V_3_3_1_SL_vista.rar (01.11.2007)
Pros: HIGHEST STORAGE 80MB, A LOT OF FREE RAM AND SPEED!!!!
Cons: It's up to you to let us know about it...don't forget to give us your feedback! Only like that we can improve the quality!
Changelog 3.3SL: Complete clean ROM! Nothing more to add...she's completely naked !!!!!!
Changelog 3.3.1SL (01.11.2007):
FLASH THIS ROM WITH THE MEMORY CARD INSERTED!!!!
-Complete clean ROM! Even more naked !!!!!!
-Even faster than previous release
-Working Smart Dialing
-Configurable MMS
-Colors and themes now corrected
-Windows Media Player, now fully functional
-Removed some useless files and folders (Battery Status Folder still inside...to be corrected on a previous release. If you install Battery Status-see link bellow-then the software will use that folder, so, only for those who don't install this application, this folder would be useless. Anyway, I suggest you install it)
-Smother speed
-Other small optimizations
-To enable the "H" icon for HSDPA, please install Schap's Advanced Config Tool (find the link bellow). However, even if you don't see the icon, HSDPA will be enabled if you activate it in Connections Settings.
This time, I propose to make something focused essentially on speed, stability, memory and storage rather than spending time with aesthetics.
So, inside you'll find basically only the Operating System, with its' basic functionalities. All the rest, you can install by yourself, according to your needs.
It doesn't make sense to fill storage, with applications that you will never need.
Concerning the aesthetics, there are a lot of themes out there...it's just a matter of searching!
I also want to share with you, the best way to make your updates of firmware, as most of the bugs that we find, are the result of a bad-flash. Most of the times, of you re-flash, the bugs disappear.
To avoid this, this is how I flash my roms:
1. Hard Reset your device, pressing OK at the end
2. Before it starts rebooting, make another Hard Reset, but now don't press the OK button. Instead, remove the battery!
3. Wait 1 minute. While you wait, remove the storage card and the SIM card as well
4. Put the battery inside the pda again.
5. Press the buttons Camera + Power + Reset (with the pen, on the bottom of the pda) until you see the screen with color strips
6. Insert usb cable
7. Start flashing the device, as you always do.
8. As soon as it reaches 100% on the screen of the pda, it becomes black for a couple of seconds. Then, make a hard-reset, and press ok.
9. Make another hard reset, but now, but now don't press the OK button. Instead, remove the battery!
10. Wait 1 minute
11. Re-insert the battery, memory card and SIM card
12. With the pen, press the reset button on the bottom of the pda until it starts.
13. Have FUN!!
P.S - I WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT RESULT ON USING THIS ROM OR FLASHING PROCESS. DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK!
If you still have problems flashing, I advise you to see this page: http://www.trinityguides.info/
For those who loose their WIFI settings after a softreset, please follow these instructions (thank's dta1974):
[!] For prevent password and account dissapearing u should (you should make this procedure immediately after first soft reset ):
1. Set up your connection settings
2. Open IExplorer / Set up Internet connection / Open some internet page
3. Click Disconnect button to close internet connection
4. Hold power button and turn off your phone
5. Power on your phone.
After that procedure your password wont disapear. I think that you should repeat the same for mail account (set up mail account / try to send or recieve your mail / hold disconnect button / turn off your phone)
We hope that this meets to your expectations!!!
If you want to donate:
Give some coins to the homeless guys you find on the way to work or school !!!!
Or donate to the ones who helped us:
ERVIUS Paypal
FREEWARE CABS!!!!
We decided to post as well the links for several common cabs that you may need:
For those of you, who may not know how to install the software, it's easy: just copy the downloaded file into your SD card, and run it by clicking on it. When asked, just were you want to install the program (Device or Memory Card). It's as simple as that!
Microsoft Office 6.1 (All-in-One)
Excel Mobile (credits to FInixNOver) NEW!
One Note Mobile (credits to FInixNOver) NEW!
Powerpoint Mobile (credits to FInixNOver) NEW!
Word Mobile (credits to FInixNOver) NEW!
Windows Live 10.6.33.600 (latest version. Doesn't mess with the contacts!! Only works if installed in the device)
Old fashion Windows Messenger (for those you prefer the Windows Messenger from WM5)
Battery Status (the best application to measure memory, battery usage, cpu usage, logging of calls, messages and 3G traffic)
Group SMS (just copy the file into Program Files, and create a shoutcut to the file in Windows/Start Menu/Programs)
Schaps Advance Config 1.0
Clear Temp (Usefull to clean the junk...)
Cyberon Voice Speed Dial 1.2, with BT fix (not tested)
Cyberon Voice Commander (not tested) NEW!
DTMF Vibrate (if you want the pda to vibrate when you press the numbers keys in the phone dialer)
Fix WM6 Sounds (if you miss the "click" noise when you press the Srat menu)
HTC Network Settings (best way to configure the Internet settings and MMS)
Pocket CM 0.15
psshutXP (everybody knows what is this for )
RCmod 2.1 (the easiest way to change the colours of your themes bars)
Reset (the easiest way to make a soft reset to your device)
Soft Key (serves to configure your softkeys...very useful)
Alt+Tab (switch easily between applications. Just copy the file into Program Files, and create a shoutcut to the file in Windows/Start Menu/Programs)
PPCPimBackup (make backups of your PIM)
VJOkButton (useful to really close applications. Just copy the file into Program Files, and create a shoutcut to the file in Windows/Start Menu/Programs)
HTC Album (the coolest way to view pictures on your device)
HTC Task Manager (Closes COMPLETLY the windows)
HTC Home
Regedit (Registry Explorer/Editor)
Pmclean 1.06 (Another Cleaner)
Oxios (Free up your RAM)
Decimal Calculator
Binary Calculator
1-Calc Lite (simple calculator) NEW!
Pocket RAR (file compression utility) NEW!
JBED NEW!
Esmertec Jbed NEW!
Tao Java 10.1.7.575 NEW!
HTC Voice Recorder 1.10.611 NEW!
Bluetooth SAP NEW!
Acrobat Reader Lite NEW!
Adobe Flash Player NEW!
Transcriber (another Input Method) NEW!
NoDATA (avoid undesirable connections) NEW!
Webview correction (if you think your web scolling in IE is slow) NEW!
TouchFlo 1.4.1 (Not tested on this rom. Credits to efrost) NEW!
Additional Themes 1(thank you mikeh69 and ATOM users!) NEW!
Additional Themes 2 (thank you omaga. Credits to PPC-Theme) NEW!
CREDITS TO ALL KNOWN AND UNKNOWN PEOPLE WHO MADE THESE GOOD APPLICATIONS!
NOTE (1): Has we are rom cookers and not "cab advertisors", don't expect to have all cabs in world in this list. If you need additional software or themes, please search the forum (even on other devices sections).
NOTE (2): We only answer for issues related to the rom and not to the applications listed or not in this thread.
NOTE (3): Don't put links in your threads to applications which are not freeware!
Bye!
Already uploading???
Brilliant, this does look interesting!
vdias said:
Already uploading???
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Still beta testing...
But it will be available very soon...
Dont you need a Beta Tester???
really need full version too.
very good things
please if you need a testeur i'm here because i'm so interesting about this rom (big storage and less unusefull prog)
Is there HTC Homeplugin in this release?
s1rl4ncel0t said:
80MB storage!
This rom is so light, that if you leave your pda in the wind, it will fly away!
News comming up soon!!!!
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Looks very interesting after this rom Trinity weights about 105g
when will this come up? today??
toangkrub said:
Is there HTC Homeplugin in this release?
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No, it won't be inside the rom. However, there will be links to the most popular softwares (cab). In this case, each one of us can install only what we need
This is the idea behind: have a system looking exactly how you like, and not how the cookers like. Have the software you think it's important, and not the software that the cooker thinks is important.
Bye
P.S- Does anyone have Microsoft Office splitted in cabs: one cab for Word, another for Powerpoint, another for Excel and another for One Note?
Having this, we can install only the office applications that we need!! If anyone has it, please post the links.
s1rl4ncel0t said:
This is the idea behind: have a system looking exactly how you like, and not how the cookers like. Have the software you think it's important, and not the software that the cooker thinks is important.
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Yes...finally some one thought just like i do "completely" empty rom then you can put the software I like...looking forward to this one!
Yes.Yes.finally
Yes.Yes.finally
hmmmmmmm, as Homer would say
waiting with bated breath! This sound very interesting!!!
But just how lite is lite?
Nice one, would be cool if *someone* made a GUI to automagically download new base roms, packages(from a central repository). You would download the GUI, select base, packages, mui files(?), press 'Cook', flash(SD Card method allowed).
omaga said:
Yes...finally some one thought just like i do "completely" empty rom then you can put the software I like...looking forward to this one!
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Just to inform that there is already a ROM like that from Sammy Deluxe:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=324804
Of course if this is what the cook want, then it's great to have a nice and clean ROM , but then again, we cannot complaint if the cooker make HIS ROM with a lot of apps.
I hope this release can be the best of all, after all it is made by a PORTUGUESE 'dude'
mikhe69 said:
...the cooker make HIS ROM with a lot of apps.
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Hi,
That's the difference between previous roms and this one: the previous roms were roms made for the cooker, and then he shared it with us.
This rom, is not about what the cooker likes, but instead, about making it 99% customizable.
That's the magic word: CUSTOMIZABLE
Bye
RELEASED!!!!
See first post!!!
HAVE FUN!!!
Some tips to cookers to obtain this free storage?
Nice, will try asap.
Has anyone read my previous post? I can provide storage&bandwidth if anyone's willing to create that 1-click kitchen Í described(it could support various rom&pkg repositories, I'd host one for sure).
Tadam, here it is, the long awaited (vaporware ? ), KisS20.5 rom. It might not bring you everything you expected, nor will it turn your ks20 into a brand new touch hd or whatever, but I think it's a bit better than KisS20.4.
As you've all waited for a long time, I'm also releasing a beta KisS20.x, work in progress on wm6.5 builds.
But, first, thanks to everyone who helped me building this rom here on xda and on Forum Mobiles, and special thanks to misterJP whose great work made all this possible.
::Tools & help: MisterJp, CopsFrance, Bepe, Ervius, No2Chem, Da_G, Cmonex, rickou26, weapons.b, farahbolsey, thorfr
Thanks to them. Forgive me if I forgot somebody.
ROM Information:
::Based on Diamond : CE 5.2.21109, build 20755.1.4.0 (full Xip+Sys Port)
::Based on 10E (february 2009 - spanish rom) for Modem/OEM/Drivers part
::Built with homemade kitchen
::For the start, only WWE version available
The philosophy behind this ROM is to have a small/optimized OS that could be easily personnalized. That's why I've only included small apps that don't evolve so much. Thanks to Preset Installer compliancy, all you have to do is to follow this tutorial to have your favorite apps automatically installed at first boot (you can choose for the apps you want, you're not forced to install everything). For those who prefer a zero effort Out Of the Box Experience, I'm also providing my own PI Package (it needs more work, but it's a good start). If you build one and want to share (only free apps, please), contact me and I'll update this post.
This rom is almost clean and most of the personalization stuff are in PI package, so if you want to do it by yourself, just don't install it.
I hope it's stable for everybody, if no bugs are found, I'll make localized builds. I'm still working on graphic driver replacement, but it's more complicated than I 1st thought, due to the fact that ks20 underlying drivers are built for wm6.0 and not wm6.1 (drivers architecture changed a bit, which makes almost any driver replacement break some dependancies)
For those who ask why flashing this rom over their stock lg rom :
::More speed (thanks to lots of optimizations)
::More stability (thanks to latest available lg drivers)
::Less battery consumption (thanks to WM6.1)
::Bugs fixed (but some are still there)
::SDHC support
What I didn't do :
* Didn't fix the gsm reload and backup battery bugs on recent builds. It doesn't impact KisS20.5 and has a low impact on KisS20.X build)
* Didn't include Extendir because it takes almost 10mb of ram, and there are still a few bugs (incompatibilities with some .net apps). As soon as it's good for our device (this shouldn't be long), I might update the rom to include it.
* Didn't include NetCF3.7 because it's a beta that has some compatibility issues (and don't include directx support).
* Didn't make a LZX version : need to do some tests to be sure it doesn't impact performance (doesn't seem it does, but I prefer to be sure). Anyway, it's not very useful as we wouldn't gain any program memory until someone () fixes the tools used to rebuild the rom.
Features:
Removed:
NetCF2.0
Microsoft Office One Note Mobile
Sample Music
Catalog
Welcome Center
LG Java Mobile
Included:
Microsoft Office 6.1
VoIP
NetCf3.5
PocketRar 3.8
Total Commander 2.5
FdcSoft Pim Backup 2.8
FdcSoft Task Manager 3.1
Esmertec JBed (2009 version)
Tweaks:
Too much to list
Known issues:
VOIP still doesn't work (not a real bug though, as it doesn't work either in official LG rom)
KisS20.5 : to have battery display in taskbar -> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\ShowTitleBarClock=0
KisS20.X suffers from gsm reload (shouldn't be a real problem), "backup battery very low" popup when battery is fully charged (both are due to drivers incompatibilities). There are also some issues directly related to wm6.5 build (each build has its owns bugs). No, 21234 "final build" is not bug free, it's more an "api freeze", so I guess the best is to use recent builds and hope upcoming builds will fix more bugs than they will add . If you only have 1 icon in start menu (the today icon), restart your phone and try to wait a few seconds more before entering your sim code.
Depending on the feedback I have, I may release a small rom update to fix possible bugs. If you don't want to flash twice in a week, you might want to wait a few days before flashing to be sure it's stable.
Upgrade Instructions:
THIS ROM IS ONLY TARGETED TO UNBRANDED PHONES.
If you have a branded phone, make a backup of your nv2 using LGMDP and then unbrand your nv2 using one of the tools present in "NV TOOLS" folder (both should work)(don't worry, you can do the opposite operation anytime you want). If you have any question, ask here. Flash to 20.4 or other unbranded rom and restore your newly unbranded nv2 (with LGMDP connected in normal mode)
READ CAREFULLY THE ABOVE LINE PLEASE
OK, ONCE AGAIN, JUST TO BE SURE.
If you want to use Preset Installer pack, it's time to unpack it to your sdcard
Connect Ks20 to LgMdp in Emergency mode as described here (or use the tutorial/drivers/software pack from ibanezman192 located in post 3)
Choose "Select Image", then click on "Original" button
On the first line, select the folder where you expanded the rom. Following lines should be filled automatically
Click on start and go drink some beer
When flash is finished (in approximately 10min), if you're using preset installer, it will prompt automatically so that you choose the cabs you want to install. When it's finished, reboot your phone and start using it
History:
[20 Oct 2009] KisS20.5b Rom 5.2.21109 / Build 20755.1.4.0
:: Removed Extendir (caused lag when resuming from standby with a sdcard containing many files)
:: Upxed a few more files
:: Added a few bluetooth tweaks to increase a2dp audio quality (thanks holy_moly)
:: Minor adjustments
[10 Aug 2009] KisS20.5a Rom 5.2.21109 / Build 20755.1.4.0
::Fixed secondary camera
::Fixed Alarms
::Fixed Battery icon not showing
::Moved Taskbar customization from rom to Preset Installer Package
::Updated a few tweaks
::Added Extendir
[11 Jul 2009] KisS20.X Rom 5.2.23004 / Build 23004.5.3.0
This rom is a work in progress on wm6.5 and still has the few famous bugs. Although this generally doesn't prevent a normal use, if you absolutely need a stable rom (for work or whatever) or plan to use an Ui replacement (SPB, Manila...) which makes titanium useless, I suggest you to use the wm6.1 KisS20.5 until we manage to fix those annoying bugs (it might be a little bit faster, and use 5Mb less ram).
Apart from wm build, it's the same than KisS20.5.
[11 Jul 2009] KisS20.5 Rom 5.2.21109 / Build 20755.1.4.0
::Only unbranded version with latest Radio available (10E)
::Updated KS20 drivers to latest stock LG rom (10E - february 2009) + some other devices (Lg Incite, Toshiba G810)
::Added hardware acceleration support for most of the games available.
:atched kernel + some drivers for better performance
::Rewrote Lg InitApp (1st boot is faster / cleaner)
::Rewrote Camera Patch to have a faster load (c++ instead of .net)
::Wrote a small Shutdown app (shortcuts in Startmenu\System). You can use it in scripts with parameters : you can softreset (-r), hardreset (-h), shutdown (no param), + possibility to remove confirmation popup (-s).
::Changed "User Customization" to "Preset Installer" (you can choose programs to install on 1st boot).
::Fixed A2DP without the help of SRS Wow HD
::Removed SrsWowHd (you can still install it afterwards if you want)
::Updated apps (EsmertecJBed, PocketRar)
::Added direct access to Lg internal apps (engineer menu...)
::Added Arthemus' dialer skin/taskbar
::I knew it was a weak point on KisS20.4, so I really worked hard to optimize memory. There is almost 50% free memory more than in KisS20.4 (more than 51Mb free on 1st boot in KisS20.5, 46Mb on KisS20.X).
::...
Donators:
Thanks a lot for your support.
:: Sarde57, Demiurge, Neko78, Thorfr, Flogal, Majorasshole, MigueldC, Laurent M., Theodork, Ludovic G., Sprioux, Roinou, Giboks20, Nheric, Junfeng85, Oti_76, PauloJ5, Fabian S., Jean T., willoute76, Andre F, xenon_art, scylla69, KilledKenny, holy_moly, nimmanarati, Pedro N., Atone2009
As usual, I'm not responsible if your phone gets bricked, explodes or pops your cat.
Links in post #3 below.
Does this rom feature the connection configurator tool from the 1.0f unbranded French rom ? This tool is very useful in configurating the data settings for us and allowing us to swap from an operator to another easely when we have several sim cards.
Useful links:
::[KS20] NV2 - QCN TOOLS V1.4 (thanks to Weapons.b)
::[How To] Flash KS20 Complete Guide + Official ROMs DL list + Free Unbranded .nv2 (thanks to Raykisi)
::[How To] Connect KS20 with LGMDP + Free Unbranded .nv2 (thanks to Raykisi)
::French KisS20.x thread
::Add chinese support to KisS Roms (thanks to bun_0806)
Download links:
I worked very hard on ks20 to bring you this stuff. If you appreciate my work and want to buy me a drink (and increase the 0,3% ratio of donators/users ), donation is welcome.
If you can wait a few days before downloading this rom, I would suggest you do so, I'll release a bugfixed version (+ a few adjustments)
::KisS20.5b Rom_WWE
::KisS20.X Rom WWE
PI Cab Packages :
::KisS20.5a PI Pack (QVGA OpenGl S2P 0.58, S2V 0.42, SRSWowHD 1.2.1, TCPMP0.72, Windows Live, Advanced Configuration Tool 3.3, GoogleMaps 3.0.1.5, iContactAE 7.0.6, TouchResponse 0.2.2, + a few tweaks...)
::Majorasshole's PI Pack (Mega pack with md2 + lots of other things, wm6.1 and wm6.5) (pwd: majorasshole)
AutoProfile Providers list :
::Here (just copy the xml you need in windows\networkprofiles folder, because autoprofile.exe doesn't support so many xml files at once) [updated on 04 Aug 2009]
Detailed instructions on how to flash + everything needed (drivers, software...), thanks to ibanezman192 :
::Here
Old stuff :
::KisS20.5a Rom WWE
::KisS20.4 Rom WWE
::KisS20.4 Rom FR
::KisS20.4 Rom GER (thanks Dussel)
Drivers :
:: 64bit Unofficial Driver
FAQ
I've got a message "trying to communicate with the phone" during flash and nothing else happens.
Try this.
My Wifi disappears sometimes in connection manager
Wifi driver is initiated during the boot, if it's not visible in connection manager (and the blue led blinks every 2 secs or so, just reboot your phone, that should fix it). The other reason wifi driver disappears is when you're connected to your pc through activesync. As soon as your disconnect, it's enabled again.
What's needed to build a rom for any language ?
Windows mobile comes into multiple packages (os, phone, office, shell, voip....) containing the programs. Most of these packages have a brother package containing the resources for a specific language (office_0409, phone_0409)...
OEM drivers made by lg also come into packages (oem_drivers, oem_bt...) and some of these packages have a brother package for the specific language (oem_bt_0409...)
To translate a rom, I need the packages for the related language (oem and wm).
Getting the packages for OEM is not difficult as I just need to unpack an official ks20 rom of the right language to get them. (so it means that this particular rom has to be downloaded somewhere on the web). But it takes some time to do it, so it's better if you give me just what I need (the whole oem folder is good). For that, just get my kitchen and follow the steps until you have an oem folder.
Getting packages for WM is more difficult because I can't take those from ks20 official rom as they are wm6.0 version and some don't contain everything needed. So I need to have the packages from a wm6.1 version. Just giving me a link to an HTC (or whatever) rom for this language is not sufficient because it would require me to find myself a way to extract this particular rom (if it's not protected, can be extracted and can be rebuilt) which takes time. So what I need is an archive containing packages, so that I don't spend multiple hours try to find how to get them. There are 2 ways to get them :
* get a rom for this language from any device, get a kitchen to extract the rom, extract it, rebuild packages, give me any 0409, 0408 or whatever packages it contains (be careful, I need packages, not only files whose name contain 040x).
* ask somebody who made a rom for this language to give you his packages.
Of course, I need the biggest number of packages you can find (for exemple, I include office in my roms, so if you find packages, but not the one for office, the rom won't be constructed correctly, when I'll do it, or it would need to be constructed without this specific package, which means it may show bugs not present on english/french roms, something I don't want to do.). A soon as I get all the packages I need, I should be able to construct a KisS20 rom for this language.
Please note that for wm6.5, I'll need wm6.5 packages, not wm6.1 (in wm6.5, many things have changed and some packages were added, so using packages from a 6.1 rom surely won't work).
spocky12 said:
If you're refering to the tool called "ProfilAuto" or "AutoProfile", then yes, it's included.
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Is it the one from the French rom ? the one from the HK rom has HK operator profiles, while the one from the French rom has the French ones, (such as Orange, SFR, etc etc)
As I've taken localisation files from the 10f branded, I guess profile information is empty. I'll check and update rom tonight if necessary.
To update PkgTools ;-)
http://rapidshare.com/files/129911336/PkgToolsBuildos-4.5b1.zip.html
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Hi spocky12, are you ready to upload the new WM6.1 WWE ROM??
Maybe add a better (Touch-like) dialer, FTouchFlo and support for microSDHC cards?
Also, add a drop-down task manager in the upper right corner (don't if that's what you call Task Manager, though).
Finally, I personally like iContact better, as it starts faster than PocketCM
Almost everyting works as it should. I'll post it as soon as a figure out why camera can't take pictures anymore
As for user customization, it'll be up to you. Next rom will be UC compliant so I'm only working on os files/drivers with only a few tools embedded.
I'm only working on os files/drivers with only a few tools embedded
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Yes it the most important
GoodLuck to fix the camera pb
Hi Spocky...Any news ???
Yes, I'm hungry (check first post)
spocky12 said:
Yes, I'm hungry (check first post)
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Sorry, I'm so silly....
Now.... I'm hungry too
is it possible in future to make a "clean" wm6.1 rom - no tweaks, no removed or added programs just as is; maybe just lg menu if its possible to be ported?
THX Spocky you're the Men ( and French!!!)
I can't flash these days but I'm sure it's a perfect build with Voip working!!
(If anyone try give us answers, will try throught BT headset less than I week).
Once In France will feed U throught you're "signature" because men, if Voip works U change my life!!!! ( and bills!!!)
PS: oh SRS built in!!! (but still tweaky for BT headset...thx XDA-DEV)
THX again
Now it's working
Is it in French ?
As their name says, FR version is in FRench and WWE version is in World Wide English.
I successfully flashed and tested the Franch branded rom and there are a few issues (beside the camera)
- Contacts are broken, impossible to browse and add contacts using the contacts menu on this rom (installing pocket contact manager partially fixes this issue)
- No profile selector, not everyone uses crappy vodaphone live and SFR operator. (this can be fixed by manually entering the settings but it is annoying to do so, especially on a rom that is supposed to be unbranded)
- Only partially compatible with CE-Star which is a REAL disadvantage for people using their phone to read/write chinese and japanese texts.
There are real improvemments though
- The rom seems more stable
- The rom runs much faster
- The rom boots faster.
If it was not for the contacts issue I would have kept this rom, but contacts menu is just a must have on any phones.
Also the unworking camera is a big issue but I can leave with it.
Thank you for your feedback. That's exactly the kind of problems I expected and that's why this rom is in beta stage.
- Contacts are broken, impossible to browse and add contacts using the contacts menu on this rom (installing pocket contact manager partially fixes this issue)
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Fixed in upcoming release
- No profile selector, not everyone uses crappy vodaphone live and SFR operator. (this can be fixed by manually entering the settings but it is annoying to do so, especially on a rom that is supposed to be unbranded)
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There's a tool called Autoprofile.exe in windows directory and I put a bunch of xml files for operator selection. Start menu shortcut is missing though. It'll be there in next release. Is this what you were talking about or is this something else ?
- Only partially compatible with CE-Star which is a REAL disadvantage for people using their phone to read/write chinese and japanese texts.
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Could you please tell me more about this ? What do you mean by "partially compatible" ? Are other WM6.1 roms for htc phones supporting this completely ? If so, do you know how or what I should do to test (I don't speak chinese or japanese) ?
Dia Duit ROM v1.7.0 final is out
for keyboards installation see bottom keyboard note
for latest news/changes take a look here
DOWNLOAD :
thanks to myself for original mirror: jump
MAIN FEATURES :
Based on latest 2.11.70.1 (from Orange, removed Orange stuffs)
Diamond Manila TF3D 2.1 + new driver set from Topaz, ported some basic Leo packages, etc...
LZX compressed rom... 130Mb free main space after fresh installation
Removed the annoying Ms welcome & manual screen calibration after every upgrade/flash/hard-reset, now is pre-configured so don't take care anymore
sUC (aka suiller's UC) is included (detailed sUC review/instructions) with it of course all Dia Duit features: speed profile selection, automatic backup (favourite manila people too), gps profile selection, planned auto-reboot, ramdisk, mobile upx (upxlist.txt), personal tweaking (by reg files now) + all the "safe" battery/speed tweaks I collected in several years, 3/4 rows selection, mail + attachments & documents moved to "Internal Storage", etc... note: the rom is fully UC/UC2 compliant too
Modded smooth violet buttons in keypad, commmanager, calculator & usbtopc applications, menu enhance
Connection Setup is NOT included, you can find 3 versions in extra cab repository (at top page): 1st from 2.00 rom (China included), 2nd from 2.03 (China NOT present) & the 3rd is the Topaz porting; install one of them like a standard cab (put always in your CAB folder); if you install/uninstall separately remember to restart to see changes
Steps to proceed with this ROM installation (only 1st time) :
before flash read here carefully all news related to sUC (because is included & active)
download latest rom from one of the mirror specified at top page and look in my signature for a fast upgrade procedure
after rom installation sUC will start asking you: configure general speed & GPS profiles; remove ActiveSync time change queue (stop popup every 5 min); left/right softkey configuration; CAB & CABi + REG + EXE + CPY installation/execution (as mentioned above) + upx compression phase, then choose backup method & eventually load a restore, restore previous saved Start Menu and for finish reboot to apply changes
then you can re-organize shortcuts in your "\windows\Start Menu" directory to fit your needs, then run the script "backupStartMenu", this will make a copy of your "final" start menu directory, useful to preserve your original Start Menu structure (in this way it can be restored automatically on next flash)
the last important folder (always under "Backup and Restore" directory) is "pimbackup", under this directory will be saved automatic pim backups during night (contacts/sms/call logs/et cetera)
some notes to know :
I don't like to get out every time the stylus, in my way the phone should be easily used with just one hand, so this rom is designed, where possible, to be used just with fingers: vertical bar is fatter, icons are more spaced & system font is bigger
pimbackup is enabled to make scheduled (automatic) backups every day at 4.00AM, remember for 1st to make a restore at 1st installation (a menu will presented at 2nd boot for this)
to speed up a bit the whole system & get off ActiveSync popping up every 5 minutes answer "OK" when asking to remove ActiveSync time change queue (of course ActiveSync will work normally when connected trough usb cable) & remember also to disable automatic checks (from AS application select Menu, then Schedule & put both to Manual, close tapping X & launch recover ram script... this will close automatically AS & will clean the queue)
about upx compression only exe files coming from cab installation can be compressed, existing exe files (cooked in the rom) can't be touched
I strongly suggest to upgrade your radio version too (I'm currently using 1.13.25.24, anyway find your best), 03 & 05 are really outdated, if you don't know where find new/good/tested radios download always at CAB repository (at top page or in my signature)
DO NOT remove the (automatic created) hibernation file "SwapImgDoNotRemove" because it's a copy of your cache, NOR remove files inside Ramdisk (the original cache) & neither remove MAIL folder under "Internal Storage\Backup and Restore" because from V05 mails are stored there
CAB installation is made seeking alphabetic sort, so keep it in mind when installing cabs that need a specific sequence
keep in mind that many cabs to work properly need to be installed into main memory (so not CABi)
CABi installation isn't perfect & doesn't work with languages different from ENG/USA, it work at 100% with simple cabs such as games, sometimes it fails on complex cab (license accept & various boring confirmation... such as iGO)
to restore the boot image (splash) to the original one (all black) simply download & install this package
special keyboard note: there is ONLY ms-keyboard as default, this because any keyboard set takes a lot of memory & registry becomes fatter, so install just the one you prefer (look always at repository below or in my signature)... so for example you can choose between FingerKeybd (very nice, download from XDA & here a simple guide to restore automatically after every flash) or Rhodium_EzInput (add Rhodium_EzEngine to have also T9 support... this T9 library works also with FingerKeybd) & above all remember that must installed during 1st setup, so don't install manually but copy your cabs in the CAB folder
WHY ALL THIS PROCEDURE?? in few words... I was very tired to re-install everything from scratch after a new installation/flash... so I thought about an easy way to have a fast & real "restore" after every flash
bye,
davide
ps: dia duit in gaelic means "good day"
Hm, this looks very interesting !
Looking forward to test your ROM !
it does look intresting. 1.96, optimized png and wav, and new drivers is what im looking forward to. TF3D version sticks out though, 1.2.345 is current, i thought maybe a newer version whould be included.
On your site : ROM_Diat_Duit_v01.diamimg.nbh - size: 82Mb
It's for test and it's : V1.96.710 ??
Thx for you futur rom ;-)
Seems interesting,but i didn't understand a thing:i can install my cabs in the "old way" too?
I explain:i usually flash the rom and then install all programs...can i do this with your rom or not?
Blazeitup123 said:
it does look intresting. 1.96, optimized png and wav, and new drivers is what im looking forward to. TF3D version sticks out though, 1.2.345 is current, i thought maybe a newer version whould be included.
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no no that version isn't "newer"... that version is different because isn't native for diamond but it was adapted (from raphael if I remember well) but has some (small) bugs, the last one for diamond is 1.1.34575..., anyway there is no need to use the adapted one ver 1.2 because benchmarks speak clearly, there aren't significant speed improvements
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no no that version isn't "newer"... that version is different because isn't native for diamond but it was adapted (from raphael if I remember well) but has some (small) bugs, the last one for diamond is 1.1.34575..., anyway there is no need to use the adapted one ver 1.2 because benchmarks speak clearly, there aren't significant speed improvements
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..recommand to install it or not?
Your development is y new area in flashing!!
sure... simply put ALL your cabs in the "CAB" directory, after rom installation it will ask to install "your" cabs
suiller said:
sure... simply put ALL your cabs in the "CAB" directory, after rom installation it will ask to install "your" cabs
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....looks nice!
Bugs:
Connection Setup: Error in Database
Sounds: Ring-WindowsMobile -> Ring tone error
perfect... thank you very much, I NEED this kind of infos, really hard to test alone
I'll look "sas" tomorrow morning
you're fast
I confirm both bugs, the 2nd is easy, that sound is not present, I have to add it...
again thx
Seems interesting,but i didn't understand a thing:i can install my cabs in the "old way" too?
I explain:i usually flash the rom and then install all programs...can i do this with your rom or not?
°Dexter° said:
Seems interesting,but i didn't understand a thing:i can install my cabs in the "old way" too?
I explain:i usually flash the rom and then install all programs...can i do this with your rom or not?
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sure, simply create a called: "CAB" directory in you storage card (the BIG one), then copy all your cabs in that directory and then you can proceed to flash this rom
bye,
davide
Release
Hi,
my first impressions:
Fast & Nice!!!!!!
When can we download the bug-fixed version?
+ 1 Bug?
Internet: Launch Browser: nothing happens..
Great work!!!
Chris
cyron_at said:
Hi,
my first impressions:
Fast & Nice!!!!!!
When can we download the bug-fixed version?
+ 1 Bug?
Internet: Launch Browser: nothing happens..
Great work!!!
Chris
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well, opera wasn't included for 2 reasons, the 1st one because many don't like it, they prefer skyfire for example, the 2nd because the version included in this original rom was a bit outdated, so you can download from here the latest beta version of Opera mobile, I'm using it from 2 days and it works very well
bye,
davide
Hi,
just flashed your rom.
nice addons and feels very fast.
there's a bug in the phone settings from comm manager.
i cannot close the settings the normal way.
so all settings beside services cannot be saved.
any solution for this?
greetz
Network Adapters
HI,
what is a "Microsoft null Ethernet Miniport Driver"?
The word "null" sound a bit strange..
what do you mean for "close in the normal way" ?
thank you,
davide
Hello,
I'vejust installed it and everything is working fine... And quick!
Gratulations for your work!
I've noticed that the icons from some programs are being showed more then once.
I'll continue testing it and give you more feedback.
it's a virtual driver, it can be used by the system for network emulations, like for ex vpn