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Hi guys,
having had various WM5 handsets, I was a little upset to not be able to adjust the soft keys located at the bottom of the today screen. This has been possible on previous units just not the Orbit. The icon is found on the settings/ personal screen under the icon soft keys. I have done a hard reset and the icon still has not appeared. Can anyone suggest a registry entry to enable this function as the pre set options are not required????
I have seen 5 Orbits and all seem to be without it is this different on the artemis or T-mobile Compact III's?
Just to add I was wondering if I would ber able to dopy the icon from my previous device and see if it would work in my XDA Orbit?
Its the softkey applet you are after - place this cpl in the \windows directory soft reset and it should appear. (soft reset not strictly necessary)
Users beware - it is not easily reversible after install - you can delete the cpl but the settings remain the same and you will need to do a registry edit to get back tp previous state.
JC#79:
The Artemis has no Softkey applet, too.
Thanks at meschle
Thanks for that is any issues I should be aware of with using this applet, as in any problems etc?
Also how would I go about removing it from the registy should I indeed choose to do so (problems permitting)?
JC#79 said:
Thanks for that is any issues I should be aware of with using this applet, as in any problems etc?
Also how would I go about removing it from the registy should I indeed choose to do so (problems permitting)?
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No issues in actually using it but after removal will have to restore orig reg keys
taken from wiki - good place to vist
Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created
Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx.'
For some reason after removal of the applet the defaults dont return - so need editing
Thanks for that I'll give it a try later tonight after I backup the device just to be sure I can restore without any issues.
Also when you say wiki what do you mean have you a link?
Also will the applet allow me to use the softkey function as in previous handsets via softkey icon in personal tab of settings menu (am being blond has been along day)?
JC#79 said:
Thanks for that I'll give it a try later tonight after I backup the device just to be sure I can restore without any issues.
Also when you say wiki what do you mean have you a link?
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Lol - the link is at the top of the screen on the left and the first post of the forum!
works perfectly on my german hero running dopod p800w wwe - rom!
thanx
Works a charm and the phone is just as I want it for now!
Ok slight problem with this the applet works for certain items but not with the new MMS and new SMS can anyone offer any advice as the handset states I should attempt to reinstall application?
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Ok slight problem with this the applet works for certain items but not with the new MMS and new SMS can anyone offer any advice as the handset states I should attempt to reinstall application?
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How have you tried to set it up? Which shortcut did you use?
I installed the file in the windows dir as advised.
I did a soft reset and attempted to use the New SMS & New MMS shortcuts.
When I try it comes up with the error message:
tnsms.exe
The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
This also comes up for the file name 'tnmms' am not really sure what to do next, seems all other ones work that I have tried so far?
JC#79 said:
I installed the file in the windows dir as advised.
I did a soft reset and attempted to use the New SMS & New MMS shortcuts.
When I try it comes up with the error message:
tnsms.exe
The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file.
This also comes up for the file name 'tnmms' am not really sure what to do next, seems all other ones work that I have tried so far?
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I dont seem to have those shortcuts - what device are you running?
If you can, attach copies of those lnk files in a zip.
I use wm5newmenu and it already has those shortcuts in its menu - i assigned the menu to left soft key.
I have the o2 XDA Orbit those shortcuts are a part of the messaging programme for starting new sms and mms. I will search the device and see if I can find the files and zip them up on here.
Correction I cannot find the files stated in the error message, so I am at a loss as to what to do next?
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Anyone shed any light on this one? I can enable these shortcuts on my old MDA Compact yet with the applet on the Orbit it is having none of it.
Same here with my Orbit ... I wanted to use left soft key for new SMS, but it gives me an error: The file 'tnsms' cannot be opened. ...Any advice guys?
Cheers ..
meschle said:
No issues in actually using it but after removal will have to restore orig reg keys
taken from wiki - good place to vist
Change the application launched by Today screen Soft Keys
To change the application launched by the Today screen Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\Open = "\Windows\Calendar.exe" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Left soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\112\(Default) = "Calendar" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
To change the application launched by the Today screen Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\Open = "\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Contacts.lnk" (REG_SZ string, including quotes)
To change the title of the Right soft key:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Today\Keys\113\(Default) = "Contacts" (REG_SZ string, no quotes)
Note that 113 normally doesn't exist by default, and probably needs to be created
Also note that there is at least 1 application that allows you to set these through a GUI, developed by FdcSoft called SoftKeyAppletEx.'
For some reason after removal of the applet the defaults dont return - so need editing
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Meschle - thank you for the intro to registry editing - good for beginners like me !
I use this:
Just to say, Happy Christmas to all,
AND
The registry setting for the soft keys is a marvel. I reckon it is better than any applet (going from what I hear), I havent tried any applet, I went straight to the registry and I must say It is exactly as promised.
My Setup:
O2 XDA Orbit, Mobile 6, Default Theme
Program to access Registry:
SOTI Pocket Controller Pro v6.01 (this is well worth the money)
Can anyone point me to the registry key for the startup screen where you set your timezone/Date/Time.
I have used ROMs in the past that have changed this from the default GMT-8
Thanks
HKLM\Time
The way I did this is to use RapiCfg to dump the above registry entries to an XML file so you can create a 'provxml' file
Hey guys,
I want to remap the IE button to let it start CeleTask, does anyone know how to do it?
Now I know - there is a PIE.lnk file in the windows folder.
And there is also something in the registry, I searched for iexplore.exe and found a key in HKLM named "shell" or something. I deleted this key, this worked in the 6.5 rom but not in the 6.1 rom - the button there seems to be mapped in hardware to the iexplore.exe
So there are 3 solutions:
1. I only change PIE.lnk so PIE and Celetask are both starting
2. I overwrite the iexplorer.exe with Celetask.exe
3. I find all references to iexplore.exe and replace them with ie.exe and rename the exe.
Hopefully number 3 is working - would be the best now as I need Internet Explorer sometimes.
Some custom ROMs, which are not based on HTC roms, but compiled form Android Source support the Bluetooth HID profile, thus support well known and common normal Bluetooth keyboards.
I've tested Cyanogenmod and OpenDesire.
However, I was unsatisfied with the keyboard layout. I've found no key for return, needed some special 'Umlaute' for my German layout, etc.
Here's what I've found to fix all this:
1. Description what can be changed:
Android Open Source Project: Keymaps and Keyboard Input
Until now I don't know the internal differences between the key map and character map files. Sure, both look different, both can and must be changed for different reasons. The key map if you want to change actions and also alter phone buttons, the character map for modifying the full layout. But with the key map you could also alter parts of the layout, so it's not that clear for me. However.
2. Altering Key Map Layout
If you don't specify a keylayout file, Android will default to /system/usr/keylayout/qwerty.kl
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So I took a look at this file, changed it, and it worked
Here a nice explanation of this file, explained are the different commands, too.
[GUIDE] How to Remap Hardkey Actions || Custom App Launching
What we not know, the key number of our physical BT keyboard, so what's the number of ESC? For this, I've found following site, which seems to contain the correct scan codes, used in Android: (note, the values are in HEX!!)
http://www.marjorie.de/ps2/scancode-set1.htm
So if we take a look at ESC:
Key: ESC Make: 01 --> in decimal, stays 01
We just have to add following line to the key map layout file:
key 1 BACK WAKE_DROPPED
and we have a back key.
3. Altering Character Map file
To change characters and change the whole layout, it seems as if we have to alter the character Map file. (/system/usr/keychar/qwerty.kcm.bin)
Sadly, this fact makes editing the file somehow difficult:
Resource Binary File Format
The file snippet above [see first link] gets converted to the following [a binary file] by the makekcharmap tool as part of the build process.
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I have no idea what this tool is, nor how to revert it back, so we have to edit the binary file. Luckily, one user's done the hard work already, again:
Changing to a non-english keyboard layout [cupcake support]
The easiest method is to use some kind of hexeditor, so you see what you do and can enter the character code of special characters easily, I used the one in Notepad++
Then you can alter the layout just as you like. Because I have a special english keyboard with which I want to type german Umlaute, too, I changed
A.2.a.A.#..
to
A.2.a.A.ä.Ä.
So I can type an 'ä' by holding the 'Alt' key and pressing a. Typing 'Ä' by holding Shift+Alt and typing 'a'.
Unlimited possibilities
Tips:
To alter both files you can use ADB and an editor on your computer.
Or you can alter the files directly on the phone, without any additional hardware. You only need Root Explorer to open, change and save the files directly on the phone.
Drawbacks of changing the layout:
Haven't seen some yet
Is it possible to re-assign 'Search' button so that it opens other apps? (I don't use Search)
Found registry keys at 'HKLM/System/Touch/Buttons'. There were 'Name' & 'Vkey' value.
Tried changing the values of 'Search' button to match 'Back' button, but it made no difference. Anybody knows whether there are any other registry keys for this function?
Thanks
It is possible.
In wehlockdown.xml file I have remaped the press and long press of the button but I loose the possibility to view my app list.
Of course I can open the apps through store...
I try to use the XML file to remap only the search without changing anything else.
I wait for heathcliff to unlock my 950 so in storage mode to see what changes are made when the search key is mapped...
I have spent a lot of time with XML files.
Here is the place if you want to try.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/mobile-devices/lockdown-xml
Do you have these keys in touch>settings or is it only me?
Did you was able to update the device after all?
My device was already updated when I did it
NIKOSXRI said:
It is possible.
In wehlockdown.xml file I have remaped the press and long press of the button but I loose the possibility to view my app list.
Of course I can open the apps through store...
I try to use the XML file to remap only the search without changing anything else.
I wait for heathcliff to unlock my 950 so in storage mode to see what changes are made when the search key is mapped...
I have spent a lot of time with XML files.
Here is the place if you want to try.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/configuration/mobile-devices/lockdown-xml
Do you have these keys in touch>settings or is it only me?
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Cool. Thanks a lot for the info
Can you tell me the location of 'wehlockdown.xml' file ?
I guess mass storage mode needs to be unlocked to edit 'xml' files? (Then I Need to wait for wpinternals 2.5 to support latest FCU)
I see these keys in Touch>Settings
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You can use this app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/lockdown-designer/9nblggh40753 for creating lockdown.xml and deploying it to device.
WallyCZ said:
You can use this app https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/lockdown-designer/9nblggh40753 for creating lockdown.xml and deploying it to device.
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Yeah I got that app from the above link posted by @NIKOSXRI, connected my phone to the app and also saved the file to local directory. But there wasn't any option to deploy it to the phone.
Its easier to directly edit the xml file in Phone and remove few lines from it.
View attachment wehlockdown.xml
Donz7733 said:
Yeah I got that app from the above link posted by @NIKOSXRI, connected my phone to the app and also saved the file to local directory. But there wasn't any option to deploy it to the phone.
Its easier to directly edit the xml file in Phone and remove few lines from it.
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Try Project settings/General settings/Sync or Validate&Export
You can also import existing xml.
Donz7733 said:
Yeah I got that app from the above link posted by @NIKOSXRI, connected my phone to the app and also saved the file to local directory. But there wasn't any option to deploy it to the phone.
Its easier to directly edit the xml file in Phone and remove few lines from it.
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...isioning-packages/provisioning-create-package
You can create a prov package with windows configuration designer and put the xml file in embeded lockdown profiles place.Then you install the package putting it in the phone from usb file explorer.
I will attach my package and my xml file for you to test.
The search button when pressed opens the settings page and with long press opens one-note.
BUT the app list doesnt show though the apps exist and open from store app with the launch button.
ALSO the live tiles have some problems...
After installing the package I show some registry entries that must be changed for a better result but i have not an unlocked phone...
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Software>Windows>WEH>DeviceLockdownProfile
Inside last key there are settings that need to be changed...I believe that the app list will appear if we change the menulockdown from 0 to 1 and also the enabletile manipulation from 0 to 1...
I attach my package in filebin
https://filebin.net/vso7xlldyv2lupc3
and the xml below
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I dont see any button remaping
Is this the only way? I thought I had to just edit xml files in internal storage or some reg keys. Can you tell me the risks of deploying a provisioning package?
Donz7733 said:
Is this the only way? I thought I had to just edit xml files in internal storage or some reg keys. Can you tell me the risks of deploying a provisioning package?
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When you remove it the things that are screwed remain and you must hard reset.
So you better dont do it in your primary device
Ohhh. It is my primary device. Then I will wait for WPI 2.5 so that I can make a complete backup of my phone and then try this. [Already done lots of registry edits, don't wanna do that all again ]
And about that app list missing thing, I selected all apps and settings in Lockdown Designer and exported the file along with Nav buttons changes(My XML file had all apps/settings entries). So I believe there wont be an issue if its packaged in this way. Can you create a provisioning package from the attached file?View attachment wehlockdown.xml