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)
Hi ,
Can any one tell me how i can change the short cut of the soft keys on the home screen . Now they are phone and camera. I would like to change it to programs and file explorer.
I am using the new tf3d
Thanks
Use HD Tweak 0.5.4
athena99 said:
Use HD Tweak 0.5.4
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thanks ... i forgot
But still the choice of programs is limited. Eg: "programs" can be assigned only to the right softkey.
is there a reg tweak or something to give more options?
Take a Regeditor of your choice go to \HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ Then you see HomeRSKpath HomeRSKtext HomeRSKArguments for the right Softkey, just enter the path of the exe file you want to execute as value in HomeRSKpath and a text of your choice in HomeRSKtext
Same for LSK for LeftSoftKey
Does anybody know what is the path and exe to get the dialer on left softkey?!
Try this one:
SoftKey Manager
I find this one the easiest to use. Just tick the HTC Diamond mode checkbox first and you can change the home softkeys to whatever you wish.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2485292&postcount=16
Heads up for Tilt2 owners.
I just did this, to try to get old style Word completion: This completely messed up the HW keyboard. I've restored the registry edits, but the HW KB is still messed up. Can someone send me the AT&T keymapping regedits? If that does not work, I may need to do a hard reset back to factory defaults
Go to: HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\layouts\e001 0409
Edit: Ime File = \Windows\compime.dll
Layout Text = COMP IME
Go to: HKLM\Software\Tegic\eT9
Edit: XT9SupportMSSip= 0
That will bring you back to the good old word suggestion and dynamic auto completion.
Was able to change the Left and Right softkey In HTC Sence
But after updating to the new t-mobile rom It refuses to change.
\HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila change value of each key (LSK for Left Soft Key, RSK for Right Soft Key)
HomeLSKArguments - Argugement of application you'll be calling
HomeLSKPath - Path to program with in "" i.e. "\Program
HomeLSKText - text of the button.
HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
What I am trying to do is change the right soft key to the windows contacts
Not the HTC contacts its defaults to
The TEXT Changes JUST FINE !
But Still runs the HTC ALL contacts
Now if I close Manila and use the windows home screen it works just fine. Restart Touch Flow .. and it uses HTC Weird.
HELP ?
Try using Advanced Config (can't remember if it was in the stock ROM, and I doubt it) to change the softkeys. Once you get in Advanced Config, press Menu > More Settings > Key Mapping.
That's where I change my softkeys because I also experienced problems changing them via reg tweaks.
yeap tried it .. nope still locked .. old t-mobile rom let me change it as well aswell as the wwe htc ver ..
this new "leaked" T-mobile Rom Dont seem to wana let me
WarlockW said:
Was able to change the Left and Right softkey In HTC Sence
But after updating to the new t-mobile rom It refuses to change.
\HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila change value of each key (LSK for Left Soft Key, RSK for Right Soft Key)
HomeLSKArguments - Argugement of application you'll be calling
HomeLSKPath - Path to program with in "" i.e. "\Program
HomeLSKText - text of the button.
HomeRSKArguments
HomeRSKPath
HomeRSKText
What I am trying to do is change the right soft key to the windows contacts
Not the HTC contacts its defaults to
The TEXT Changes JUST FINE !
But Still runs the HTC ALL contacts
Now if I close Manila and use the windows home screen it works just fine. Restart Touch Flow .. and it uses HTC Weird.
HELP ?
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What exactly are you entering to try to launch the WM Contacts?
Have you tried windows\poutlook.exe for HomeRSKPath with contacts for HomeRSKArguments?
yea .. tryed that and just the contacts.lnk
HomeRSKArguments - none
HomeRSKPath \windows\contacts.lnk
HomeRSKText - Contacts
I copyed the contacts.lnk to the windows dir .. was easier to type this lol
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yea .. tryed that and just the contacts.lnk
HomeRSKArguments - none
HomeRSKPath \windows\contacts.lnk
HomeRSKText - Contacts
I copyed the contacts.lnk to the windows dir .. was easier to type this lol
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Do mean that you tried what I suggested?
Or do you mean that using "contacts.lnk" should be equivalent to what I suggested, that is, entering "poutlook.exe" and "contact" separately?
sorry .. yes I have tried what you suggested .. also tried the contacts lnk
also tried advance config and Softkey manager ..
Maybee some hidden key .. in the reg .. or a program running that will not let it change ?
I posted this on PPCGeeks a few days ago and got a few suggestions, but still no solution. I am posting here, as I think this is a generic problem and not CDMA specific.
This is on a Sprint Touch Pro 2 running the stock WM 6.5 MR2, and I haven't installed anything new in the last few days. When I try to reply to a text message, instead of the QWERTY keyboard, a phone-type keypad pops up. When I try to change it, sometimes only the keypad shows as an option as in the attached picture. Other times, I get all of the options, but selecting any QWERTY keyboard does nothing, and I am still stuck with the keypad.
The suggestions I have tried were to create blank softkb.dll and HTCSipSrvc.dll files and overwrite the originals in the \Windows directory, reboot, delete the empty files, and reboot again to force the ROM files to be used. These made no difference at all.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Trying to solve this myself
will get back to you if I do
try this...
Go to: HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\layouts\e0010409
Edit:
Ime File = Change from \Windows\et9ime.dll to \Windows\compime.dll
Layout Text = change from ET9 IME to COMP IME
Go to: HKLM\Software\Tegic\eT9
Edit:
XT9SupportMSSip=0
kiint said:
Go to: HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\layouts\e0010409
Edit:
Ime File = Change from \Windows\et9ime.dll to \Windows\compime.dll
Layout Text = change from ET9 IME to COMP IME
Go to: HKLM\Software\Tegic\eT9
Edit:
XT9SupportMSSip=0
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Sorry, but my settings were already the way you suggested.
I'm tempted to hard reset soon. I haven't had much luck with SPB Backup and am thinking of trying Sprite Backup. I'd like to hear opinions and experiences with either or both after a hard reset.
JimSmith94 said:
Sorry, but my settings were already the way you suggested.
I'm tempted to hard reset soon. I haven't had much luck with SPB Backup and am thinking of trying Sprite Backup. I'd like to hear opinions and experiences with either or both after a hard reset.
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ah then I think you need to set everything back to the T9IME settings...try it before you hard reset!
Wow kiint, that fixed it and it didn't even need a reboot! Thanks!
To summarize:
Go to: HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\layouts\e0010409
Be sure these are set this way:
Ime File = \Windows\et9ime.dll
Layout Text = ET9 IME
Go to: HKLM\Software\Tegic\eT9
Set:
XT9SupportMSSip=0
glad it worked