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Suggestions for Ricky's ROM CPhotoDialer improving...

1) To edit the contact link Total Commander isn't needed. Use resco explorer, Action, Open Widh, Notepad. Edit, then Save and exit Notepad
2)I've mapped the right key to SEND SMS to the contact
I've copied and renamed, using Activesync, all Dial_Contact**m.lnk located in \Storage Card\Program Files\Excalibur Photo Dialer\ as SMS_Contact**m.lnk (** stands for contact's phone number)
I've opened and modified the shortcut as 44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to "+xx-xxx-xxxx" (XXXX stands for the contact's phone number )
3) Using OLDSAP Favorites is easy to rename in CPhotoDial panel, SK2TEXT as Send SMS and the SK2URL to \Storage Card\Program Files\Excalibur Photo Dialer\SMS_Contact**m.lnk
DONE

ill add this to my next rom coming tonight

rickwyatt said:
ill add this to my next rom coming tonight
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Ricky, you are killing us with all these ROMS lol
Take a week or two off and release a rom with more features in it.

sergiopi said:
1) To edit the contact link Total Commander isn't needed. Use resco explorer, Action, Open Widh, Notepad. Edit, then Save and exit Notepad
2)I've mapped the right key to SEND SMS to the contact
I've copied and renamed, using Activesync, all Dial_Contact**m.lnk located in \Storage Card\Program Files\Excalibur Photo Dialer\ as SMS_Contact**m.lnk (** stands for contact's phone number)
I've opened and modified the shortcut as #44"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to "+xx-xxx-xxxx" (XXXX stands for the contact's phone number )
3) Using OLDSAP Favorites is easy to rename in CPhotoDial panel, SK2TEXT as Send SMS and the SK2URL to \Storage Card\Program Files\Excalibur Photo Dialer\SMS_Contact**m.lnk
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cant get this to work, I changed one and it said tmail file path not clear. now it does nothing. chaned the short cut, got send sms on the right selection but now does nothing when it is pushed. I restarted and refreshed chome. any ideas?

use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79537&d=1207413407

rickwyatt said:
use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=79537&d=1207413407
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ah, heck i'll just flash the new rom.

The best way to test if the SMS_Contact**m.lnk works is to launch it from resco explorer. If it doesn't work may be you made a TYPO in the shortcut (forgotten " or UPPER/lowercase problem, double space or no space)
The Correct debugging is done opening the SMS_Contact1m.lnk:
1) LEAVE ONLY
44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe"
SAVE AND LAUNCH, are you in the messaging application? YES
2) open again and write
44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS"
SAVE AND LAUNCH,are you in the SMS inbox? YES
3) open again and write
44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to "+1111"
SAVE AN LAUNCH, are you trying to send an SMS to 1111? YES
END
If any NO double check and repeat

sergiopi said:
The best way to test if the SMS_Contact**m.lnk works is to launch it from resco explorer. If it doesn't work may be you made a TYPO in the shortcut (forgotten " or UPPER/lowercase problem, double space or no space)
The Correct debugging is done opening the SMS_Contact1m.lnk:
1) LEAVE ONLY
#44"\Windows\Tmail.exe"
SAVE AND LAUNCH, are you in the messaging application? YES
2) open again and write
#44"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS"
SAVE AND LAUNCH,are you in the SMS inbox? YES
3) open again and write
#44"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to "+1111"
SAVE AN LAUNCH, are you trying to send an SMS to 1111? YES
END
If any NO double check and repeat
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i cant get this to work for nothing. lol maybe im missing something. i know ricky put it in his new rom but i just flashed maybe a few hours before he put it out.
so you just synced to your pc, copied over the Dial_contact**m.ink renamed it, edited it (on pc or phone?) then ran it to see if it worked?

nevermind i figured it out.
i had to move the # symbol from #44 to 44# to get it to work

Sorry, it was MY TYPO in the message! !

sergiopi said:
Sorry, it was MY TYPO in the message! !
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hehe i got it working and its very convient

more suggestions..
First.. I have to say .. Tx so much for all.. Ricky, Kavana.. and all others..
I have a suggestion, Ricky why u dont do like Kavana´s did with the keymap ?
There´s a problem when u try, using other keymap language, like portuguese, the problem is with the xt9 why u dont use et9 ?
Maybe Im talking a lot of bullshits, but I saw that u are using XT9 and when I change the language nothing happen,
could u check that ?
Tx bro!

sergiopi said:
The best way to test if the SMS_Contact**m.lnk works is to launch it from resco explorer. If it doesn't work may be you made a TYPO in the shortcut (forgotten " or UPPER/lowercase problem, double space or no space)
The Correct debugging is done opening the SMS_Contact1m.lnk:
1) LEAVE ONLY
44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe"
SAVE AND LAUNCH, are you in the messaging application? YES
2) open again and write
44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS"
SAVE AND LAUNCH,are you in the SMS inbox? YES
3) open again and write
44#"\Windows\Tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to "+1111"
SAVE AN LAUNCH, are you trying to send an SMS to 1111? YES
END
If any NO double check and repeat
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Thanks for the break down, missed a space. Works great!!

It's very bad to see that people are using software that I developed for the Shadow: Photo Dialer, CHome Menu, etc... using all the icons that I moded with Photshop, even the same URL for Action Keys... and nobody gives credit for it.
I don't mind sharing software with people (that is why I put together a site for it) but some credit would be appreciated.
Everytime I use an idea from someone (e.g. Dialer using vjay dialer, cyberbuddha's interface tweaks) at least I mention that people in the description of the software.

What is this CPhotoDialer and does anyone have a screenshot?

It's this: http://freddyreyes.com/forums/index.php?topic=286.0

It's not "bad" to see people using it. It's not like you own the software. You just discovered how to tweak Microsoft's software. It IS bad that we're not giving credit where credit is due. But then again, this is a different forum, a different phone, etc.... Credit would be nice, but you don't have to whine about it I've created a few cabs myself with settings for people and not always credit for it. But then again, it's okay... because it's not my software

I was mad at it and wanted to express my frustration....
it's ok no hard feelings....

freyes01 said:
It's this: http://freddyreyes.com/forums/index.php?topic=286.0
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Screenshots anywhere? or did I miss something that's right in front of me?

Freddy, here's some credit for you: Thanks a bunch! I'm using the hell out of my phone now, and quickly doing almost all the things I hoped I would with a Smartphone, and your tools are a really nice part of it.
I hope that our tinkering helps you in kind, and that you all get your own Shadow forum on XDA soon, so we can share more.

[Q] Help needed to change touchflo default programs...

I have an HTC Touchpro 2 with windows mobile. The touchflo bar at the botton of the HTC Sense homepage is nice with one exception...the inability to change default programs.
Let's start with the webbrowser for example. I do NOT like Opera. As a matter of fact I use Skyfire. Currently it's sitting in the PROGRAMS tab and then I have to choose the browser from there. I would like to set it up so that I can just go to the internet tab and hit the planet/web icon and it will launch skyfire instead of opera. Is this doable?
Then there are the bookmarks on the internet tab. I don't want this to be a political thread, so don't make it one. It comes programmed with CNN and ESPN on there. Well one, I do not like CNN and I'd much rather put FOX on there. Second, I don't much care for sports so I'd like to remove ESPN altogether. It would be nice if I could add my own bookmarks.
What about the other programs? Can I change the default calender? What about the text program? The text program is ok but when I am sending a message to 10 people, I dont like having to type in each number or go select each name one at a time. I'd like a text/multimedia program that will let me select multiple recipients.
I know this is a lot to ask but once you point me in the right direction, I'll get it. Thanks in advance for the help.
~Mike

This website's search function is your friend. Instructions on how to make Skyfire the default browser in the Internet tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4476068#post4476068
Cookies Home tab Editor (which requires Cookies Home Tab to be installed also) lets you change the applications launched from the Sense tabs (Messaging, Calendar, etc. but apparently not the Internet tab?). Its also an awesome way to customize the home tab, and well worth having on your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633590
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625483
nativetexan210 said:
Then there are the bookmarks on the internet tab. I don't want this to be a political thread, so don't make it one. It comes programmed with CNN and ESPN on there. Well one, I do not like CNN and I'd much rather put FOX on there.
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If you don't want to make it a political thread, why not just say "I want to change the website shortcuts" ? You can want to change it from CNN to Bang Bros for all the heck we care.
Changing the website shortcuts in the Internet tab is simple. In the Internet tab, just touch Menu, remove the shortcut, then add the website of your choice.

Thanks.
Well, I guess that's a start. I was hoping to not have to install a different home screen or tabs slider, maybe I have the wrong idea about the Cookie app, I'll check it out.
Good point on the political part. I still honestly didn't want a political debate on my news choices but I could have gone with a different example. As for going into Opera and deleting the bookmarks and putting my own, that doesn't effect the pre-programmed bookmarks on the Internet touchflo tab. I think that removing those bookmarks will take some actual digging into the phone system files.
As for changing the default browser, yea, that part wasn't so hard. What I meant was that I wanted to open the internet touchflo tab and click the internet icon and have it open Skyfire instead of Opera, changing the default SYSTEM browser only affects what browser is used when opening hyperlinks from texts or emails.
Thank you for your suggestions though. They ARE greatly appreciated and I will check out the apps you suggested. As for the search function, I hate it because I can never get a narrowed set of results that apply directly to what I'm looking at. I'll try again though. Thanks again.

scratch that, I just looked at the first link you posted about the internet, I think that was PRECISELY what I was looking for. Thank you.

nativetexan210 said:
Well, I guess that's a start. I was hoping to not have to install a different home screen or tabs slider, maybe I have the wrong idea about the Cookie app, I'll check it out.
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Yes, the CHT re-skins the home screen. It has awesome customizations, but it does use more program memory (some complain that it slows down the TP2 too much). So if you're on the fence, it might not be for you.
nativetexan210 said:
As for going into Opera and deleting the bookmarks and putting my own, that doesn't effect the pre-programmed bookmarks on the Internet touchflo tab. I think that removing those bookmarks will take some actual digging into the phone system files.
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You aren't reading my post very carefully. I didn't tell you to delete the bookmarks in Opera. While in the INTERNET TAB, select menu, pick "Remove Favorite Shortcut", select "Done". Then select "Add Internet Shortcut" and pick the website of your choice. I haven't been using the stock ROM for a long time now, so it might be setup a bit different. But I don't think so, from my recollection.

Yea, I misunderstood. Sorry. That might be due to the fact that upon opening the Internet Tab, there is no menu button. Tapping and Holding on a bookmark does nothing (i.e. circle of dots...onscreen "right click" menu), and the soft keys only show Browser and Bookmarks. Browser is obvious. Bookmarks, well that lists two bookmarks that AREN'T the "permanent" bookmarks I was talking about.
But I should note that I have found the solution, kinda. If you search the phones system files (via computer) go to /application data/manilla/InternetPortal-en-us.xml then you can edit the default browser AND add/remove "permanent" links. Now I say I KINDA figured it out because unfortunately my .xml is write protected. Even if I right click and open the properties, uncheck "read only" it still remains write protected. If I create a new file, similarly named, the phone for some reason ignores the new .xml file and reads as if there is no .xml (provided that I remove the original, as I'd have to in order to make a new one)
So I'm about to try and figure out how to edit this .xml. I'll figure it out and when I do I'll post the solution on here. Wish me luck...I'm SOOOOOOOO close to getting this right.

nativetexan210 said:
That might be due to the fact that upon opening the Internet Tab, there is no menu button. Tapping and Holding on a bookmark does nothing (i.e. circle of dots...onscreen "right click" menu), and the soft keys only show Browser and Bookmarks. Browser is obvious. Bookmarks, well that lists two bookmarks that AREN'T the "permanent" bookmarks I was talking about.
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Are those 2 links that you see under "Bookmarks" in the Internet tab the CNN and ESPN shortcuts, or something else?
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But I should note that I have found the solution, kinda. If you search the phones system files (via computer) go to /application data/manilla/InternetPortal-en-us.xml then you can edit the default browser AND add/remove "permanent" links. Now I say I KINDA figured it out because unfortunately my .xml is write protected. Even if I right click and open the properties, uncheck "read only" it still remains write protected. If I create a new file, similarly named, the phone for some reason ignores the new .xml file and reads as if there is no .xml (provided that I remove the original, as I'd have to in order to make a new one)
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If I remember properly, the trick the un-write protecting the Manila files, is to copy them (use Total Commander or similar, not the built-in File Explorer) to another directory. Then go Properties, uncheck Read Only, then copy back to the Manila directory to overwrite the old file. Save a version of the un-edited .xml file just in case you screw something up.

Yea, those two bookmarks are something else. Sites that I personally bookmarked IN Opera. I hit that softkey and it opens Opera and takes me to the bookmarks in the browser.
As for editing the file. I already messed it up. Copied to my desktop, edited that in notepad, and copied it OVER the existing file without thinking. As SOON as I started the copy I realized that I failed to make a backup. ****. Unfortunately, now my phone acts as if InternetPortal-en-us doesn't exist. It opens up my systems default browser (which IS skyfire) but the first screen isn't google like I specified in the XML, instead its an Error 404 type screen that says it can't find "\Search\\Home" or something like that. I also edited the permanent bookmarks, deleted youtube and espn, edited cnn to show fox. Now only 1 bookmark shows up...and it isn't Fox like you would hope...no, it's youtube.
I can't figure out how it defaults to youtube nor can I figure out why, with no programming errors or file-name errors, my phone believes that the file doesn't exist. I downloaded Total Commander and edited the properties of this file to read as READ-ONLY and SYSTEM but that didn't help either.
So, do you have any fix ideas? Yes, I know it's a good idea to make a backup, I typically do. I just got impulsive and reckless. Moved too fast.

I'm out of ideas. Personally, I don't use the Internet tab. In fact, I turned that tab off. My browser is one of the quicklinks on my home tab. It might just be easier to go that route.
If you want to return the Manila file to the way it was before, and don't mind losing your data, customizations, etc., a hard reset will restore the phone to factory condition. Go to Start>Settings>System>Empty Storage.

Well I thank you for your help thus far. I have been thinking about a hard reset but it really isn't worth it. I don't use the internet tab either because I use skyfire. So I'll either disable the tab or try one last thing. My father has the same phone. Service and model. I'll try copying the file from his phone and hopefully it works will with mine. I can't find anywhere on the web to download this file so this is my last logical resort.

nativetexan210 said:
My father has the same phone. Service and model. I'll try copying the file from his phone and hopefully it works will with mine.
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This should work just fine.

[Q] Edited InternetPortal-en-US.xml ...now the internet tab won't even read the file.

Ok, so I recently posted asking about editing the internet tab on the touchflo. After a lot of searching I found the answer. So, after finding the file I attempt to edit it. Nope...it's write protected do my XML editor can't save...nor can a text editor save. So I copy it to the desktop (and stupidly didn't make a backup copy before doing all this following...) I edit it. Hooray, I think I did what I wanted. So I copy the desktop file, paste it in the manila folder on my phone...****! I didn't make a copy of the original. Well, that's gone. Hope it worked...
...it did, kinda. Well now touching the internet world icon will open skyfire like I told it (or maybe because skyfire is the default system browser, and the xml is no longer there telling it to use opera) but it brings me to the standard error 404 kind of screen. Something about it not being able to find /search//home.
Furthermore, I wanted to get rid of the standard permanent bookmarks on the internet tab. I deleted the youtube link, basically everything but facebook just to get started. Well now the internet tab only shows youtube...one of the ones I deleted. WHAT THE HELL IS MY PHONE READING FROM? Clearly it isn't reading the InternetPortal-en-US.xml
Someone please help me out. This phone is pissing me off.

Changing default HTML viewer

I get frequent HTM file attachments via email.
I think I chose the DB Viewer as my default and now I can't figure out how to change it back to the Html viewer. The htm attachment shows up as html code in a text editor now.
Anyone have any ideas?
Edit: Cleared cache on browser and download manager etc but that didnt help.

Go to the app section in settings.choose the default app.then hit reset defaults
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ShinigamiH4ck3r said:
Go to the app section in settings.choose the default app.then hit reset defaults
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Ahh if it were only that easy. I used to get a list of 4 choices a couple of those were DB Viewer and DB HTML viewer I think. I chose DB viewer which just displays the html in a text editor of some sort. The app isn't listed. You know how cryptic the internal system apps are; they don't show an app name, just the com.android.xxxx or something similar.

tdunham said:
Ahh if it were only that easy. I used to get a list of 4 choices a couple of those were DB Viewer and DB HTML viewer I think. I chose DB viewer which just displays the html in a text editor of some sort. The app isn't listed. You know how cryptic the internal system apps are; they don't show an app name, just the com.android.xxxx or something similar.
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I believe he meant, the file Browser you used to choose the html file that gave you the options to choose with what program you should open it with.
Clear that App's defaults.

Kikoshi said:
I believe he meant, the file Browser you used to choose the html file that gave you the options to choose with what program you should open it with.
Clear that App's defaults.
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that or clear the data with titanium backup

Kikoshi said:
I believe he meant, the file Browser you used to choose the html file that gave you the options to choose with what program you should open it with.
Clear that App's defaults.
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Gotcha. It was Kaiten email but clearing cache did not work.
However, I saved the attachment to the SD, opened it with ES File Explorer and it gave me the choices again so I'm all fixed up. Thanks for all the help.
Three heads are better than one.

tdunham said:
Gotcha. It was Kaiten email but clearing cache did not work.
However, I saved the attachment to the SD, opened it with ES File Explorer and it gave me the choices again so I'm all fixed up. Thanks for all the help.
Three heads are better than one.
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Hey man no problem, and that is why they call it the musketeers
Throw me a thank you whenever you can lol, not sure what they might be for, but i see everyone asking for them.

post attachment limits

cc: @AquilaDroid
When attaching files to posts, what are the size limits? Do they vary by file extension? By thread? By user?
Someone wanted to share a 180KB text file. I said "just attach it, I've seen much bigger files." He found he was forced to break it into pieces.
I went through the motions of attaching a 40MB PDF file. It ground away a bit, and seemed to have accepted and uploaded the file. I deleted the attachment before posting, but it really looked like it was going to let me do it.

This would be something to ask to @MikeChannon, please?
I'm also interested in this because the other day I needed to attach a small 200KB txt file but was unable to do it. The file was uploaded but not recognized: the posted message did not contain the attachment.
So my bonus question to Mike is: are txt and log (for instance) extensions allowed on xda currently? If it's not the case it would be appreciated to add them because txt/log/whatever are basic to me.
@J.Michael's concerns are interesting.
Thanks.

In another thread, people regularly attach .txt files. When I try to "open" the attachment in my browser, instead of displaying the file in a browser tab (which I want), it gets downloaded. Add to the nuisance of having to open another app and navigate to the Downloads folder, the subsequent bug hunt for a file whose name I did not get to choose, which name was never clearly displayed to me.
It may be that those text files are less than 20KB.

woodman said:
This would be something to ask to @MikeChannon, please?
I'm also interested in this because the other day I needed to attach a small 200KB txt file but was unable to do it. The file was uploaded but not recognized: the posted message did not contain the attachment.
So my bonus question to Mike is: are txt and log (for instance) extensions allowed on xda currently? If it's not the case it would be appreciated to add them because txt/log/whatever are basic to me.
@J.Michael's concerns are interesting.
Thanks.
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J.Michael said:
In another thread, people regularly attach .txt files. When I try to "open" the attachment in my browser, instead of displaying the file in a browser tab (which I want), it gets downloaded. Add to the nuisance of having to open another app and navigate to the Downloads folder, the subsequent bug hunt for a file whose name I did not get to choose, which name was never clearly displayed to me.
It may be that those text files are less than 20KB.
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Yes txt, pdf, log files are already approved and with big size limits. The system uses "chunked" uploading.
A couple of points to note. It might be that on any one occasion the servers are at high load and might not co-operate nicely.
As for whether your browser opens or downloads a file, well that depends on you and the settings you have set in your browser. You have options to choose whether your browser opens or saves files and it can be set by file type. Different browsers can have varying options. In firefox go to Settings>General and scroll down for options for each file type. In Chrome settings can be changed via Windows see here.
Mike

Testing uploading txt file...

I've tried to upload a txt file from Chrome mobile, and it doesn't work, like the other day. Will probably try some other things later...

New test, uploading very small txt file...

In either Naked Browser or Chrome (on a tablet), trying to open the attachment (tap or take the trouble to long-press and select "Open in new tab") instead results in "download". I do not see any settings to specify handling as a function of file type.
Maybe it is because the URL does not look like a file name ("https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/test-txt.5384917/"), but the name of the downloaded file is clean ("test.txt"), and I am able to open image attachments in the browser, as opposed to being forced to download text files.
Can you confirm that a MIME type is being sent and just what it is?