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Soft Key icon missing on XDA Orbit???

Hi guys,
having had various WM5 handsets, I was a little upset to not be able to adjust the soft keys located at the bottom of the today screen. This has been possible on previous units just not the Orbit. The icon is found on the settings/ personal screen under the icon soft keys. I have done a hard reset and the icon still has not appeared. Can anyone suggest a registry entry to enable this function as the pre set options are not required????
I have seen 5 Orbits and all seem to be without it is this different on the artemis or T-mobile Compact III's?

Just to add I was wondering if I would ber able to dopy the icon from my previous device and see if it would work in my XDA Orbit?

Its the softkey applet you are after - place this cpl in the \windows directory soft reset and it should appear. (soft reset not strictly necessary)
Users beware - it is not easily reversible after install - you can delete the cpl but the settings remain the same and you will need to do a registry edit to get back tp previous state.

JC#79:
The Artemis has no Softkey applet, too.
Thanks at meschle

Thanks for that is any issues I should be aware of with using this applet, as in any problems etc?
Also how would I go about removing it from the registy should I indeed choose to do so (problems permitting)?

JC#79 said:
Thanks for that is any issues I should be aware of with using this applet, as in any problems etc?
Also how would I go about removing it from the registy should I indeed choose to do so (problems permitting)?
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No issues in actually using it but after removal will have to restore orig reg keys
taken from wiki - good place to vist
Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created
Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx.'
For some reason after removal of the applet the defaults dont return - so need editing

Thanks for that I'll give it a try later tonight after I backup the device just to be sure I can restore without any issues.
Also when you say wiki what do you mean have you a link?
Also will the applet allow me to use the softkey function as in previous handsets via softkey icon in personal tab of settings menu (am being blond has been along day)?

JC#79 said:
Thanks for that I'll give it a try later tonight after I backup the device just to be sure I can restore without any issues.
Also when you say wiki what do you mean have you a link?
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Lol - the link is at the top of the screen on the left and the first post of the forum!

works perfectly on my german hero running dopod p800w wwe - rom!
thanx

Works a charm and the phone is just as I want it for now!

Ok slight problem with this the applet works for certain items but not with the new MMS and new SMS can anyone offer any advice as the handset states I should attempt to reinstall application?

JC#79 said:
Ok slight problem with this the applet works for certain items but not with the new MMS and new SMS can anyone offer any advice as the handset states I should attempt to reinstall application?
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How have you tried to set it up? Which shortcut did you use?

I installed the file in the windows dir as advised.
I did a soft reset and attempted to use the New SMS & New MMS shortcuts.
When I try it comes up with the error message:
tnsms.exe
The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
This also comes up for the file name 'tnmms' am not really sure what to do next, seems all other ones work that I have tried so far?

JC#79 said:
I installed the file in the windows dir as advised.
I did a soft reset and attempted to use the New SMS & New MMS shortcuts.
When I try it comes up with the error message:
tnsms.exe
The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
This also comes up for the file name 'tnmms' am not really sure what to do next, seems all other ones work that I have tried so far?
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I dont seem to have those shortcuts - what device are you running?
If you can, attach copies of those lnk files in a zip.
I use wm5newmenu and it already has those shortcuts in its menu - i assigned the menu to left soft key.

I have the o2 XDA Orbit those shortcuts are a part of the messaging programme for starting new sms and mms. I will search the device and see if I can find the files and zip them up on here.
Correction I cannot find the files stated in the error message, so I am at a loss as to what to do next?

Bump
Anyone shed any light on this one? I can enable these shortcuts on my old MDA Compact yet with the applet on the Orbit it is having none of it.

Same here with my Orbit ... I wanted to use left soft key for new SMS, but it gives me an error: The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. ...Any advice guys?
Cheers ..

meschle said:
No issues in actually using it but after removal will have to restore orig reg keys
taken from wiki - good place to vist
Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created
Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx.'
For some reason after removal of the applet the defaults dont return - so need editing
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Meschle - thank you for the intro to registry editing - good for beginners like me !

I use this:

Just to say, Happy Christmas to all,
AND
The registry setting for the soft keys is a marvel. I reckon it is better than any applet (going from what I hear), I havent tried any applet, I went straight to the registry and I must say It is exactly as promised.
My Setup:
O2 XDA Orbit, Mobile 6, Default Theme
Program to access Registry:
SOTI Pocket Controller Pro v6.01 (this is well worth the money)

Collection of all the fixes for WM6

We should post all the fixes the have been found for wm6 on the dash here to make it easier to find....
Reminder FIX:
From RandyRants.com:
Step 1: Make a change to your Normal profile. Raise the volume of some alert or something. Change something to get the device to create the following file: \Application Data\Profiles\Normal.prof.xml
Step 2: Connect via ActiveSync on XP or WMDC on Vista and copy this file to your desktop.
Step 3: Edit this XML file - add the following blurb to the SoundCategories section:
<characteristic type="Reminder">
<parm name="Script" value="v0p" />
<parm name="InitVol" value="4" />
</characteristic>
Step 4: Save this file on your PC.
Step 5: Set the System flag on this file. You can do this with a right click on the file and setting the properties or via a command prompt: attrib +s normal.prof.xml.
Step 6: Now copy it back to \Application Data\Profiles
I posted this to another thread, but the steps have changed... seems that if you don't have the System attribute set on the profile XML files before moving them to the phone it renders them useless. It also seems that on Vista with WMDC it keeps the attributes fine (inspite of having to change the OS to even see the files) but on XP/2003 with ActiveSync the System flag is removed when the file comes from the phone.
Either way, good luck with it!
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Rotated video FIX:
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getwsted at HF found a solution for the screen rotation issue:
Add the following Key "Rotation" under HKLM\System\GDI\
e.g. [HKLM\System\GDI\Rotation]
Then Add this dword.
"LandscapeMode"=0
It solved my problem with Orb and other Videos with WMP in full screen mode.
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Thanks,
Freddy Reyes
http://www.freddyreyes.com
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SMS Sent Notification Removal:
Download this Here YOU HAVE TO SOFT RESET FOR IT TO WORK!!
Bluetooth Voice Command Fix:
WM6 Voice Command 1.6
Voice Command is a very powerful program that will allow you to control your WM6 Excalibur with your voice.
* Hands-free phone
* Dial your phone by voice using the phone number
* Contact lookup
* View contacts with a voice command
* Have the subject, time, and location of upcoming appointments read to you
* Media player
* Program starter
* Device Status
Enable Voice Command
Start > Voice Command
Voice Enabled > Yes
Announcement Routing > Bluetooth if Available
This setting will allow Voice Command to use the Excalibur phone speaker to respond to vocal commands, if you don't have a bluetooth headset connected.
IMPORTANT: Soft Reset to enable the changes to Voice Command
After the soft reset, press and hold the home key. This is the default Record Application Button which activates Voice Command. When you hear the beep say, "Help". Voice command will then guide you through the available voice commands.
IMPORTANT: Do not talk directly into the microphone. Hold the phone 4 inches/100mm from your voice. The response from Voice Command will take a few seconds.
A Voice Command tutorial from Microsoft is here.
Enable Voice Command with a Bluetooth Headset
With the current beta release of WM6, you need to modify the following registry settings to use your bluetooth headset with this feature.
NOTE: Your Excalibur has to be application unlocked to make modifications to the registry.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Bluetooth\AudioGateway\BTA GExtModule
The string value needs to be changed from "OEMAGW.dll" to "\Windows\vcbthag.dll".
IMPORTANT: Soft Reset to enable the changes to Voice Command
After the phone reboots, your bluetooth headset will now be able to use Voice Command by pressing the button on your headset. Wait for the beep, then speak the command.
Viel Spaß mit Voice Command,
jromney
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Streaming Video Player:
rvbcrs said:
Ok guys here is a .cab I made for the Streaming Media tool.. I tried it and it worked with m.youtube.com!
Let me know if it works!
Download here: http://www.ramonshare.com/files/index.php?share=4&path=TOOLS/RvBCrS_HTC_Streaming_Media.cab
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anymore fixes please post here..

you could add those to the collection on the wiki
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Excalibur_WM6_Tweaks

please feel free to do that i dont have the time for that...

k i done it

Thanks for the fixes. Unfortunately, none of the work for me. I have the files unhidden and apparently no files appear in my App Data/Profiles folder when modifying any of the profiles.
Also, when trying to add a new key to the GDI registry folder, I get an error message saying I can't do so. I'm using Resco Explorer's registry editor btw.

Error Message!
.PoNeH said:
Thanks for the fixes. Unfortunately, none of the work for me. I have the files unhidden and apparently no files appear in my App Data/Profiles folder when modifying any of the profiles.
Also, when trying to add a new key to the GDI registry folder, I get an error message saying I can't do so. I'm using Resco Explorer's registry editor btw.
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My friend I had the very same problem you are having now. The reason you are getting that error message is because, your wm6 ROM got corrupted some how. what I did was, reinstall the clean wm5 ROM all over again, after that, I reinstall the new wm6 official upgrade Rom and also you will have to application unlock your device all over again! Now everything will work fine!

Reminder FIX - doesn work.
The reminder fix doesn't seem to work with the release version of WM6 for the Dash.
In fact, if you do this mod, you woun't be able to switch to "Normal" profile.
It seems if the OS determines that the profile's XML file is inavlid in some way, it will refuse to load it, and this mod seems to be invalid to the OS.
This is a BIG bug with the dash (no reminder volume setting) - I hope they release a patch for it.
UPDATE: I just found and read the full version of this fix (where you need to change the "system" attribute) and it actually now does work. I am going to try to create a CAB file to do the patch so users won't have to do all the copy to/from their PC.
UPDATE: See this page for the CAB file - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1271705#post1271705

Does anyone know how to ensure that your time is always in sync with your Exchange server? I never had this problem with WM5 but since I have upgraded my Dash's internal clock seems to have gone cuckoo. If I turn it off, and turn it back on my Dash thinks it's the same time that I turned it off at. It's like the clock just stops (would be nice if it happened in real life!)
Barring a fix, does anyone know of a utility that syncs WM time with a time server over the net using SNTP?
Edit: I found this:
http://s-k-tools.com/index.html?m_downloads.html#tsync

hope everyone is finding these fixes useful...

anthoneous said:
hope everyone is finding these fixes useful...
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see thats why we use the wiki, so you don't need to bump

Somehow when copying back edited profile files, it does not retain System attribute on the flag, which, as already mentioned earlier, renders profiles unsuable.
Here is a simple workaround that I came across:
1) On your phone, open Vibrate profile for editing. Change something and save. This will force it to create the Meeting.Prof.xml profile file in the Profiles folder.
2) From ActiveSync, navigate to that folder on your phone and rename the file to Normal.Prof.xml
Now you can go back to your phone, open Normal profile for editing and the Reminder option will be there.
Hope this helps.

Unable to change profile
Unable to change profile?
Delete files in Application Data/Home/Profiles
then go to Start - Settings - Profiles
Switch to your desired Profile or re-customize your settings on every profile that you want
**xxxx.prof.xml files in Application Data/Home/Profiles contains the customizations made on every profile, example if you have only customized the Normal profile, normal.prof.xml will be automatically generated at Application Data/Home/Profiles.So deleting the xx.prof.xml file will revert the profile customization back to default.

Massive Fail.
anthoneous said:
please feel free to do that i dont have the time for that...
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Massive Fail.
You've got the time to throw all of what's in your original post together, you've got time to append it to a wiki.
/Massive Fail.

Reminders not reminding

Hi all
a recent issue seems to be affecting my xda artemis (o2 branded). None of my reminders, appointments , alarms and tasks are alerting me when I have set them to. The sounds and notifications are on as is the display message set to on. The volume is also on and in all other respects the device seems to be working accurately.
I have made no changes to the ROM or Directory, no new applications have been added and none removed or altered.
Further symptoms appear to be that when performing a soft reset about 1x a week the device will sound all manner of alarms and reminders, but fails to display any notification of what they are for. I have to wait 10 - 15 minutes for this annoyance to stop before I can continue to use my device normally.
I use wisbar advance 2.8.0.3 beta and have had no problems with it so far. The above problems occur whether or not wisbar is running.
Thoughts comments and solutions as always welcome.
Cheers
Pete

Please look into the \Windows\StartUp folder and write down the list of LNK files you have there. Maybe something is missing.
BTW: which PIM application are you using?

The .lnk folders showing in the Windows\StartUp folder are:
services - 29b
SpbBackupRunner - 51b
WisBarAdv - 65b
I am using SPB Pocket Plus v3.2.0 - Build 5561 as my PIM
Pete

Strange, just 3 LNK files there? But OK, try this...
Attached you can find ZIPed poutlook.lnk file.
Unzip and put "poutlook.lnk" into \Windows\StartUp\ folder.
Finally do soft-reset of your device and check if it helps or not.

Stranger and stranger....
the last list I posted was generated through Resco file explorer, but when I looked in the start ups folder via activsync the following list appeared...
btdwake - 25b
CapNotify - 27b
poutlook - 14b
sddaemon - 26b
services - 29b
SPBbackupRunner - 51b
WiFiInit - 26b
WisBarAdv - 65b
so I guess this means I dont need to put poutlook in there after all huh?
Any more thoughts please?
Cheers
Pete

Try this trick:
1. Go to Settings -> Power and set your device to NOT switch automatically off in <amount> minutes. The goal the to avoid the sleep mode into which the device is automatically put in after few minutes of innactivity.
It means, now your device will not go to sleep (display off etc.) automatically - we need it for our test. You can revert to current values after test.
Also note: not not switch the device off during tests (do not press Power button etc.)
2. Set the date to some date in the past e.g. to 10.1.2006 and the time to 23:45. Say OK and let say after 2 minutes do soft-reboot (restart).
3. The device will re-start and the time should be ca. 23:50. That's fine. Now wait (the device must not sleep still - don't forget, so do not switch it off etc.) until midnight i.e. 0:00 and better to 0:10 (10 mins. past midnight).
4. Now set the date back to NOW back, wait few minutes and do the soft-reset again. When you are back perform the last step.
5. Using some FileExplorer run following EXEcutables:
- CLOCKNOT.EXE located in \windows (hidden ROM file) - this will resync the clock with the CPU
- CALNOT.EXE in \windows (hidden ROM file) - this resync the calendar (and notification database)
6. Wait few minutes. Go to Settings -> Power and set your device back to switch automatically off in <previous value> minutes.
7. Pray.

Any progress?

Ok I finally found the time to sit down as you suggested and it works!!! I didn't have to do the run executables bit at the end as it all just seemed to work straight off, and I'm well chuffed.
Many Thanks
Pete

Fine, you are welcome.

Wake me up for a new SMS

Ok, all I wanted is for my phone to wakeup and alert me when a new SMS came in.
So simple ...
1) Two hours reading post's from really clever people ;-)
2) Download Advanced Config Utility
3) Realize that is not what I need
4) Read some more
5) Download a Registry Editor
6) Realize it runs on the PC not the device (delete several files from device)
7) Spend 1 hour researching the "Access Denied" Message
8) Download software to change security settings
9) Change registry setting (FINALLY!!)
10) Send myself an SMS and am deliriously happy because my phone woke up
Still deliriously happy but wondering why this is not a simple menu option somewhere.
Cheers,
Mike

WM devices are not for everyone. Just buy a simple nokia with basic functions!
You will never find your answer here, because here is for ROM development!!!
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398265

Changing a Registry Key Automatically on Startup.

Hi everyone. Trying to find a way (if possible) to automatically change a registry key every time the device reboots. Every time I reboot I have to go in and change one registry key manually, I know it's not that bad but I would love it if it could do it by itself. The key is to Enable Audio Booster without using a headset (I use a stereo bluetooth).
The key is: HKLM/System/State/Hardware/Headset
The default is 0, and I have to change it to 1 after a reboot.

You could use Mortscript and create a little script to run on startup

I don't know anything about creating scripts, is it pretty easy or self explanatory?

Not sure about self explanatory, but I am not a programmer and I was able to look at sample scripts and figure out something simple. My original Tilt had an issue where when exchange password was enforced something was setting the backlight to 10 seconds and it drive me nuts. I created a script that was:
RegReadDword HKCU,"ControlPanel","Backlight",BatteryTimeOut
if equals %8%,1
regWriteDword HKCU,"ControlPanel","Backlight","BatteryTimeOut",60
Endif
And that solved my problem 95% of the time.

That's exactly what I did, looked at some scripts that were close to what I wanted and just through trial & error whittled it down to what I needed & it worked!
For anyone who wants it I posted the file here, because I can't be the only one who needs this. You just need to place it in the "StartUp" folder. I named the file ABWBTH.mscr (Audio Booster With Bluetooth Headset).
The Script is very simple:
RegWriteDword ("HKLM", "System\State\Hardware", "Headset",1)