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'Admin Policy' is a little-known feature of Microsoft PocketPC that was built mainly for security-aware corporate customers. It allows one to lock a PocketPC device in a mode that no longer display a 'run' dialog, disallows the addition of external programs via ActiveSync or through Internet Explorer, disallows renaming of files to .exe and disallows remote changes to the registry through 'RapiRegMod'.
To be able to play with 'Admin Policy', on most PPCs one has to rename the registry value 'Redirect' in the registry at '\HKLM\Controlpanel\AdminPassword' to something else. Then go to 'Settings' / 'System' and look for the 'Policy' applet.
To enter the 'Secure Mode' the user has to enter a password, and the same password needs to be entered if the user is to leave again. The unicode representation of this password (0x0000 appended) is hashed using MD5 and placed in the binary value 'AdminInfo' in '\HKLM\Security\Policies\Shell' (on WM2003) or '\HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Shell' (on PPC2002).
However, they forgot to move the DWORD value 'NoExternalExes' (set to one when the Admin Policy is on) from the old to the new spot in the registry, and so the whole system just doesn't work on WM2003: you can still move binaries to the device and run them.
It still claims it works: it says:
Once enabled, users will not be able to download new programs via Pocket Internet Explorer, ActiveSync, or beaming to their mobile device. Users will not be able to rename programs to enable them to start on the device.
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But that's Not True (tm) until you manually add the 'NoExternalExes' value.
This has been a public service announcement from XDA-developers.com.
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.
My efforts allow additions. Its a little work but it does work.
GET THE FOLLOWING:
The manila file for the weather is 2330f3c3_manila.
Location: \windows folder on the TP2 phone.
Total Commander (File Manager that runs on the TP2
Location: http://ghisler.fileburst.com/ce/tcmdpocketarm.cab
Firefox Browser
Location: http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/personal.html
SQLite AddOn for Firefox (This is the database editor that runs in Firefox)
Location: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5817
CeRegEditor
Location: http://ceregeditor.mdsoft.pl/index.php?id=3&lang=en
ACTION:
Install Firefox
Paste the SQLite AddOn Link in the Firefox Address bar and install the add on
Restart Firefox
Install CeRegEditor on your PC.
Download and install Total Commander on your TP2.
This is a CAB file to be copied from your PC to the TP2. After its on your TP2 tap to install.
Run Total Commander from the TP2
Copy 2330f3c3_manila to your SD card.
Connect your TP2 to your PC, let it sync.
Open your PC's Windows Explorer and copy 2330f3c3_manila from your TP2 to your PC.
Right click on 2330f3c3_manila and uncheck the "Read Only". Click ok.
Run Internet Explorer or Firefox and enter the following link: (This will validate the Accuweather location code: "http://www.accuweather.com/world-index-forecast.asp?Partner=accuweather&locCode=NAM|US|NY|NEW YORK|&u=1" You can change the state abreviation NY to yours and the city NEW YORK to yours (IN CAPS)
The code format (in the United States) should look like NAM|US|XX|XXXXXXXXXXX Copy this from the URL.
Run Firefox Browser
Select Tools and click on SQLite Manager.
A separate window will popup. This is SQLite
Click on Tools, then Options. Remove the sqlite in the default file extentions SQLite files.
Click Ok. (That was a one time change to SQLite AddOn.)
Click on Database.
Click on Connect Database
Goto the folder on your PC where 2330f3c3_manila and select it.
Click on Tables () in the left frame
Click on Cities.
Click on the Browse & Search button in the right frame.
Click on "state" twice. This will sort the records in reverse alpha state order.
Find entries for your state and copy the timezone and msid down. You will need these.
Look at the bottom of the right frame and you will see the last record number. Remember it.
Click the Add Record button.
The id (INTEGER) will be then next record number. Mine was 3609
Enter your cityName in plane text.
Remove any spaces or data in region (TEXT)
Enter your two character abreviation for state (TEXT) Example NY
Enter United States in country (Text)
Enter 0 in latitude (REAL). That was a zero.
Enter 0 in longitude (REAL). That was a zero.
Enter your accuweatherCode: i.e. NAM|US|NY|NEW YORK
Enter the timezone(INTERGER) you copied for your nearest city where you live.
Enter the msid(INTEGER) you copied for your nearest city where you live.
Click Ok.
Find your entry and examine it.
If you see NULL in any fields then double click the record and remove the NULLs and click OK to save.
Repeat for any other cities you want to add and increment id(INTEGER) by one each time.
When you are done: Click Database and then click Close Database.
Using Windows Explorer:
Right click 2330f3c3_manila and select properties and check "Read Only"
Delete the 2330f3c3_manila from the TP2 SD Card
Copy the 2330f3c3_manila you modified from your PC to the TP2.
Using Total Commander:
Goto the SD card tap & hold 2330f3c3_manila till the copy comes up.
Change the folder location to \Windows
Tap on Copy.
Connect the TP2 to your PC. Let it sync.
Run CeRegEditor on your computer in administrative mode.
Click on Connect.
Add a new string value to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila
Value Name = "Weather.ServerURLOverride" No quote marks
Value Data = "http://weather.not2advanced.com/htcweather/forecastdata.php?ac=XDADevs&locCode=%25ls&version= 1&device=innovation" No quote marks
Click on Tools then Reset Device.
Now goto your TP2 Weather Tab and Add Location using the new locations.
Good Luck, Jeff
Or you could just make sure 2330f3c3_manila is read only, then install weather database. Add locations and do a soft reset.
Worked for me on Sprint... Maybe I'm missing something extra you're doing though?
I searched different sites and some people had success and others not with what your suggesting. I did what was posted in my quest for getting my location to work. Its' a whole lot of extra work but it does work.
Could you post the link for the DL of the program you're using? Thanks.
You need 3.5 .NET Framework first,
http://rapidshare.com/files/74341832/NETCF_3.5_ppc_ce5.rar
then
Weather Database Editor,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104045&d=1217922081
At least I recall it being required, not 100%.
LifeStealer said:
You need 3.5 .NET Framework first,
http://rapidshare.com/files/74341832/NETCF_3.5_ppc_ce5.rar
then
Weather Database Editor,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104045&d=1217922081
At least I recall it being required, not 100%.
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Weather database editor doesn't work on sprint tp 2 because of file permissions or something like that.
allwires said:
Weather database editor doesn't work on sprint tp 2 because of file permissions or something like that.
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I've got the T-Mobile TP2, but had the same problem - when first run, the weather database editor couldn't unlock the database.
Here's what I did (very simple...)
a) Connect via ActiveSync, explore (from the PC) to the \Windows folder on the TP2
b) Copy the file 2330fc3c_manilla from the TP2 to the PC (note, the file _2330fc3c_manilla doesn't seem to exist on the T-Mobile device, but isn't needed for changing Cities)
c) On the PC, remove the readonly flag
d) Copy the file back into the Windows folder on the TP2
e) Run Weather Database Editor, add my City, close the editor
f) Soft reset the TP2
g) In Manilla, use the normal method to add the new city to the tab
One thing to note - in step e), you don't have to use the 'weather code' from Accuweather - I found that just making sure I completed the country, state and city fields - and then adding the US zip code as the 'Accu Weather Code' worked great.
I used the WeatherDatabaseEditor 1.2 CAB to install, on a stock US T-Mobile ROM
Hope this helps
-Steve
I had the same problems with Weather Database as well. This is why I went thru the efforts on the start of this post. Having said that, installed the Weather Database again and .net 3.5 compact framework. It didn't work as LifeStealer and thefixer pointed out the manila file was read only. I thank all those for the information and Popdog54 at sprintmogul.net for shedding light on the subject. I will leave my post the way it is as an alternative (lengthy but alternative) way to change/add cities. Again thanks.
Easiest fix for North American Cities
Check out Conflipper's excellent easy fix cabs here-
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=81108
thefixer said:
I've got the T-Mobile TP2, but had the same problem - when first run, the weather database editor couldn't unlock the database.
Here's what I did (very simple...)
a) Connect via ActiveSync, explore (from the PC) to the \Windows folder on the TP2
b) Copy the file 2330fc3c_manilla from the TP2 to the PC (note, the file _2330fc3c_manilla doesn't seem to exist on the T-Mobile device, but isn't needed for changing Cities)
c) On the PC, remove the readonly flag
d) Copy the file back into the Windows folder on the TP2
e) Run Weather Database Editor, add my City, close the editor
f) Soft reset the TP2
g) In Manilla, use the normal method to add the new city to the tab
One thing to note - in step e), you don't have to use the 'weather code' from Accuweather - I found that just making sure I completed the country, state and city fields - and then adding the US zip code as the 'Accu Weather Code' worked great.
I used the WeatherDatabaseEditor 1.2 CAB to install, on a stock US T-Mobile ROM
Hope this helps
-Steve
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I did this on my Verizon TP2 and it worked great. I used the 'country|state|city' code from AccuWeather rather than zip (didn't try zip).
thefixer said:
I've got the T-Mobile TP2, but had the same problem - when first run, the weather database editor couldn't unlock the database.
Here's what I did (very simple...)
a) Connect via ActiveSync, explore (from the PC) to the \Windows folder on the TP2
b) Copy the file 2330fc3c_manilla from the TP2 to the PC (note, the file _2330fc3c_manilla doesn't seem to exist on the T-Mobile device, but isn't needed for changing Cities)
c) On the PC, remove the readonly flag
d) Copy the file back into the Windows folder on the TP2
e) Run Weather Database Editor, add my City, close the editor
f) Soft reset the TP2
g) In Manilla, use the normal method to add the new city to the tab
One thing to note - in step e), you don't have to use the 'weather code' from Accuweather - I found that just making sure I completed the country, state and city fields - and then adding the US zip code as the 'Accu Weather Code' worked great.
I used the WeatherDatabaseEditor 1.2 CAB to install, on a stock US T-Mobile ROM
Hope this helps
-Steve
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I just tried this method as well, also on a Verizon TP2, but I'm unable to save back the modified (read only removed) file to \Windows. I get the error: "Cannot copy 2300fcc_manila: Access is denied. Make sure your mobile device has sufficient memory, that the file is not set as read-only, and that you have permission to copy this file type"
Any thoughts?
I'm on sprint so... obviously sprint made a special TP2 just for me.
Oh wait thats not it.
If its read only then make it not read only. Simple I didn't even transfer over, I just copied from folder to SD -> removed flag -> pasted back on top of the old one.
*shrug*
You can always shut down TF3D if you want.
thefixer said:
I've got the T-Mobile TP2, but had the same problem - when first run, the weather database editor couldn't unlock the database.
Here's what I did (very simple...)
a) Connect via ActiveSync, explore (from the PC) to the \Windows folder on the TP2
b) Copy the file 2330fc3c_manilla from the TP2 to the PC (note, the file _2330fc3c_manilla doesn't seem to exist on the T-Mobile device, but isn't needed for changing Cities)
c) On the PC, remove the readonly flag
d) Copy the file back into the Windows folder on the TP2
e) Run Weather Database Editor, add my City, close the editor
f) Soft reset the TP2
g) In Manilla, use the normal method to add the new city to the tab
One thing to note - in step e), you don't have to use the 'weather code' from Accuweather - I found that just making sure I completed the country, state and city fields - and then adding the US zip code as the 'Accu Weather Code' worked great.
I used the WeatherDatabaseEditor 1.2 CAB to install, on a stock US T-Mobile ROM
Hope this helps
-Steve
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works like a charm
NetGoo: disable TF3D before you copy the file
I followed instructions in first post and worked like a charm for USCC phone.
Thanks for the help!
DISCLAIMER: This information is intended for experienced users. It is not intended for basic users, hackers, or mobile thieves. Please do not try any of following methods if you are not familiar with mobile phones. We'll not be responsible for the use or misuse of this information, including loss of data or hardware damage. So use it at your own risk.
*#*#4636#*#*
This code can be used to get some interesting information about your phone and battery. It shows following 4 menus on screen:
Phone information
Battery information
Battery history
Usage statistics
*#*#7780#*#*
This code can be used for a factory data reset. It'll remove following things:
Google account settings stored in your phone
System and application data and settings
Downloaded applications
It'll NOT remove:
Current system software and bundled applications
SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.
PS: Once you give this code, you get a prompt screen asking you to click on "Reset phone" button. So you get a chance to cancel your operation.
*2767*3855#
Think before you give this code. This code is used for factory format. It'll remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It'll also reinstall the phone firmware.
PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone. So think twice before giving this code.
*#*#34971539#*#*
This code is used to get information about phone camera. It shows following 4 menus:
Update camera firmware in image (Don't try this option)
Update camera firmware in SD card
Get camera firmware version
Get firmware update count
WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera will stop working and you'll need to take your phone to service center to reinstall camera firmware.
*#*#7594#*#*
This one is my favorite one. This code can be used to change the "End Call / Power" button action in your phone. Be default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.
You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don't need to waste your time in selecting the option.
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#*
This code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.
*#*#197328640#*#*
This code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.
WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* - WLAN test (Use "Menu" button to start various tests)
*#*#232338#*#* - Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* - GPS test
*#*#1575#*#* - Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* - Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# - Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#*
This code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
Codes to get Firmware version information:
*#*#4986*2650468#*#* - PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate
*#*#1234#*#* - PDA and Phone
*#*#1111#*#* - FTA SW Version
*#*#2222#*#* - FTA HW Version
*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number
Codes to launch various Factory Tests:
*#*#0283#*#* - Packet Loopback
*#*#0*#*#* - LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* - Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* - Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* - Touch screen version
*#*#2664#*#* - Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* - Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* - RAM version
Great
I've not tested all, but all those I've tested except the the first one don't work in CM7
Should be precised in first post.
sachin kundu said:
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Excelente, great information.
Take photos from hackers
I'm trying to find information about a multimedia system i have installed in my Skoda, the sticker on the device says CNT100, which is manufactured by CarNeTek (device page - https://www.carnetek.com.tw/products_detail/15.htm, not sure if they are the manufactures or just a reseller).
The company which sell and install it locally are not willing to share any information about the device, and of course are not willing to unlock it (to install applications from the play store, tweak configuration, etc.).
On the device there are 6 dip switches (which i couldn't figure out what they control), and no visible button (to get into recovery), i can get to the play store, and install applications - but as soon the installation is completed - they get uninstalled (there is a list of application that are not automatically uninstalled).
The launcher looks like a custom local version, there is no way to get into the settings page and the notification bar cannot be clicked (or dragged down), if i click multiple times on the menu - i get a dialog for some configuration, where i'm prompt for password (the dialog has a random number on it - which i suspect is used to generate correct password).
is anyone familiar with this device? or can suggest a way to unlock it?
(attached images of the device and the boot screen)
Hey mrtowel!
Trying to figure out that as well.
You said "if i click multiple times on the menu"
Where is this menu? possible to send a photo of that?
I'm talking about an Israeli version
Seems to be customized by [email protected]
sorry but i was wrong describing the way to get to the password dialog, on the home screen - there is a weather widget, showing the weather on the left side and the clock on the right side, multiple taps on the weather allows you to reboot the device, while multiple taps on the clock gets you to the password dialog.
I made some progress with the device - still working on getting it unlocked completely, let me know if you want more details.
mrtowel said:
Seems to be customized by [email protected]
sorry but i was wrong describing the way to get to the password dialog, on the home screen - there is a weather widget, showing the weather on the left side and the clock on the right side, multiple taps on the weather allows you to reboot the device, while multiple taps on the clock gets you to the password dialog.
I made some progress with the device - still working on getting it unlocked completely, let me know if you want more details.
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Hey!
Just found that new to me. Pushed 6 times on the clock of the weather widget and got a prompt for the password. I receive a 9 digit number with that.
Also found that if you do the same on the temperature indication, you'll be prompt for device restart.
So that's a progress.
Anyways, I will be happy to hear from you, what progress you have made on this.
Will send you a PM.
Did someone have any success?
Hello, i have a Toyota corolla 2016 with "android multimedia" that have only 2 apps without google play or any apps, the startup screen is like yours.
i wan to unlock the system, someone know how to do that?
gtrs36 said:
Hello, i have a Toyota corolla 2016 with "android multimedia" that have only 2 apps without google play or any apps, the startup screen is like yours.
i wan to unlock the system, someone know how to do that?
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try to get to app store (in case it is installed) through one of the installed apps using the 'rate us' option, you can also try and push a play store link through bluetooth, if it works - the android system will launch the play store app, and you'll be able to setup your account.
Once you get to the play store - download and install Googel app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox&hl=en) this will let you ask google assistant to 'Open Display Settings' (in my case this option let me enable the drag down menu, where i could easily access the settings and other stuff).
hope that helps
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Hey did you succeed?
please help
Hi
did any one of you had any success with getting into setting menu ?
i can get to google play...but as was posted before, everything i try to install immediately erase itself.....
does any one have the approved app list from ituran ?
i do believe that together we can crack this....
thanks
Thanks for the tips I've made it to download youtube! But how I can bypass the limit to install all apps from play store?
Also how can I cancel the restrictions of using apps during drive?
Thanks
Allon
Hey @mrtowel any change you can share some more details?
I tried connecting to the USB with my laptop to try doing some adb commands but it did not detect anything
I'm also wondering about the dip switch
and how to get the password bypass
Would really like to hear some more details if you can share please?
Just came here to see if can recall my steps from last time i played with the device (i kind of gave up, as it worked well with what there is, but recent update made it work really slow).
turns out there is a post on facebook (https://facebook.com/groups/gilcar/permalink/729881061134680/?comment_id=729883497801103), i'm going to try and build some utility to generate unlock codes (last time, i managed to get to an adb terminal, but i wasn't aware of the `pm hide` option to disable the installation blocker ****).
will post updates here if i get some progress
For anyone interested, attached the list of whitelisted apps. a jar to generate the code to enable tech mode and how i disabled the installation blocker
For the jar - you would need to get your device Wifi MAC address (see old post from 2019 on how to enable the navigation bar), which can be retrieved from the 'אודות' section. (run the jar by running 'java -jar codeGen_jar.jar 00:11:22:33:44:55' - replace the numbers with your device mac address)
Wifi must be enabled - before the next step
To get to the code, hit few clicks on the clock widget in the home screen would prompt you with a password (if the code generator matches your version of connect-it (if it isn't - see bypass admin mode workaround below), the codes would match), enter the unlock code (admin mode result from the codeGen output) and move to the apps section - you would see 'tech mode' application.
Wifi must be connected before the next step
On the tech mode application - you would have another code (tech mode result from the codeGen) enter it - and it would open a page to enable adb remote server (you must be connected to a wifi network to get it to work).
Connect to the adb using a remote shell from another device (or a laptop), to the specified IP on port 1917 (note that most mobile tethering options won't work due to networking limitations). If you don't have an accessible wifi network - see Wifi Workaround below
From adb, run the following:
to disable the application which blocks installations: pm hide com.ituran.installationblocker
Disable updates: pm hide com.ituran.systemupdateservice
Disable blocking applications while driving: pm hide com.ituran.driveusagemonitor
Tips:
While in admin mode, you can see all installed applications, and pin them to the start page of the home screen, recommend to pin Play Store app (as it is usually hidden)
Don't try to enable or enter 'Guest mode' (i tried it, and the device went into boot loop)
The codes generated are date sensitive, so either generate new ones if you won't use them in the same day, or change the device date.
Wifi Workaround : a workaround can be to install modified version of 'Remote ADB Shell' (attached) on the device, save it to your mobile phone, and push it to the device through bluetooth, this version is the same version as 'Remote ADB Shell' from the play store - only names 'Spotify' which will keep it installed on the device, after installation, run it and connect to 127.0.0.1 on port 1917 instead.
Bypass admin mode workaround : while Admin Mode enables you to view the hidden applications, in the above process, it mainly gives you the option to run the tech mode app. if the code for the admin mode isn't working for you, install 'Amaze file explorer' (attached - it was renamed to bypass the installation blocker) by pushing it through bluetooth.
You can find more details on this facebook post (not mine - but i used details from this thread to figure out how to disable the application from ADB)
Enjoy and drive safely.
mrtowel said:
For anyone interested, attached the list of whitelisted apps. a jar to generate the code to enable tech mode and how i disabled the installation blocker
For the jar - you would need to get your device Wifi MAC address (see old post from 2019 on how to enable the navigation bar), which can be retrieved from the 'אודות' section. (run the jar by running 'java -jar codeGen_jar.jar 00:11:22:33:44:55' - replace the numbers with your device mac address)
Wifi must be enabled - before the next step
To get to the code, hit few clicks on the clock widget in the home screen would prompt you with a password (if the code generator matches your version of connect-it (if it isn't - see bypass admin mode workaround below), the codes would match), enter the unlock code (admin mode result from the codeGen output) and move to the apps section - you would see 'tech mode' application.
Wifi must be connected before the next step
On the tech mode application - you would have another code (tech mode result from the codeGen) enter it - and it would open a page to enable adb remote server (you must be connected to a wifi network to get it to work).
Connect to the adb using a remote shell from another device (or a laptop), to the specified IP on port 1917 (note that most mobile tethering options won't work due to networking limitations). If you don't have an accessible wifi network - see Wifi Workaround below
From adb, run the following:
to disable the application which blocks installations: pm hide com.ituran.installationblocker
Disable updates: pm hide com.ituran.systemupdateservice
Disable blocking applications while driving: pm hide com.ituran.driveusagemonitor
Tips:
While in admin mode, you can see all installed applications, and pin them to the start page of the home screen, recommend to pin Play Store app (as it is usually hidden)
Don't try to enable or enter 'Guest mode' (i tried it, and the device went into boot loop)
The codes generated are date sensitive, so either generate new ones if you won't use them in the same day, or change the device date.
Wifi Workaround : a workaround can be to install modified version of 'Remote ADB Shell' (attached) on the device, save it to your mobile phone, and push it to the device through bluetooth, this version is the same version as 'Remote ADB Shell' from the play store - only names 'Spotify' which will keep it installed on the device, after installation, run it and connect to 127.0.0.1 on port 1917 instead.
Bypass admin mode workaround : while Admin Mode enables you to view the hidden applications, in the above process, it mainly gives you the option to run the tech mode app. if the code for the admin mode isn't working for you, install 'Amaze file explorer' (attached - it was renamed to bypass the installation blocker) by pushing it through bluetooth.
You can find more details on this facebook post (not mine - but i used details from this thread to figure out how to disable the application from ADB)
Enjoy and drive safely.
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Does this method work with Hyundai, Mitsubishi, etc...?
Hi Mr.
mrtoweldo you have any videos explain the steps in post #13 I will be thankful if you provide me with for urgent case.
thank you dear for great job