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Using programs after WM6 upgrade ?

I recently flashed my device to to from wm5 to wm6
I still have plenty of programs on my sd card which run but dont show up in the menus.
Do I have to reinstall them or is there a way for them to be recognised?
THanks, Dean

Copy and paste or create shortcuts and put them in the start menu manually.

RebelShadow said:
Copy and paste or create shortcuts and put them in the start menu manually.
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Does having them in the start menu mean they will open or run upon start up?
Or will this just put them into the menus
Cheers, Dean

This is just my opinion,but if I were you I would reinstall all the apps you need,this way you can uninstall/install you´ll have all the shortcuts really handy and you don´t need to create them.....but like I said it´s only my point of view.
Once in a while is nice to download to your pc all the data on the sd card and format it(I mean the sd card),should be like a copy/cut and paste in a folder that you create on the pc......if you do it make sure you copy everything,compare the files in the sd card and the folder on the pc,double check they are the same to avoid data lose.But if this is too much trouble for you don´t do it.

dwphoto said:
Does having them in the start menu mean they will open or run upon start up?
Or will this just put them into the menus
Cheers, Dean
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OOPS!! I meant the programs menu. sorry

RebelShadow said:
OOPS!! I meant the programs menu. sorry
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Is that the "program files" under the main device or "programs" under windows
I put a bunch in start up after you suggested it - some work and some dont.

Windows>Start Menu>Programs
Some Programs you will have to reload but most should work with just creating a shortcut.

orgnanise Programs

Hi i want to organise my programs in the start menu\programs into folders so they arent scattered all over the place can anyone help??????

mahsidi said:
Hi i want to organise my programs in the start menu\programs into folders so they arent scattered all over the place can anyone help??????
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use resco explorer or explorer windows default go to Windows--> Start Menu---> Programs and move it to folder as u want

Thanks for your reply. But half of my programs are not located in that folder so i can not even move them to the folder.
Please help, as they are totally unorganised and it is doing my head in. (Love your Work by the way)

mahsidi said:
Thanks for your reply. But half of my programs are not located in that folder so i can not even move them to the folder.
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you have to setup your browser to show hidden and system files

How do i do that im using Resco Explorer

mahsidi said:
How do i do that im using Resco Explorer
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menu --> Options --> General --> Browser
Hope that this are the names as I have a german version.

Don't think it's "ROM Development"... and it's a double post => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=408664
And finally, I think that mahsidi should make difference between the program, and a link to it. In Windows\Start Menu\Programs, you'll find only links. If a program that you install don't automaticly create a shortcut in this place, you'll have to create yourself : with Resco, go to the install folder of your prog, tap and hold on the .exe file and then, use the "Send to" fonction (the "Start Menu as Shortcut" item).

adding program file manually to start menu

Hi all,
I installed the navigon 1 month trial, I have it on my SD card and it runs from there (I browse to it using Total Commander). It wasn't installed using a .cab or something, just copied to the SD card.
I want to add it to the programs menu (start) but it is not on 'add program' list, most likely due to not being really installed.
Is there any way to add it manually?
thanks in advance

Go into File Explorer, find the executable, copy it, then paste a shortcut in the Windows\Start Menu folder.

this worked more or less like a charm, thanks a lot!

[Q]Hide\move system folders on SDcard

Hi all. I see much system folders on SDcard. Such as a folders with "." in name and folders from some APPs. So there is question, can we some how hide\move them?
How i see this situation. Can we make folder on SDcard and mount it like a SD in Android? So we will get 1 folder with all system folders, and all our folders.
I bad in android\linux but that what i think. Any suggestions?

The point of the "." is to hide them, your file manager should be able to to chose between showing hidden files or not. For astro it never worked for me, but in root explorer the function works. So first go in to the settings of your file manager and see if there is a option to show/hide hidden files, if the options does not exist or does not work try a different file manager.

TheGhost1233 said:
The point of the "." is to hide them, your file manager should be able to to chose between showing hidden files or not. For astro it never worked for me, but in root explorer the function works. So first go in to the settings of your file manager and see if there is a option to show/hide hidden files, if the options does not exist or does not work try a different file manager.
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Eh i mean in Windows. But in android file managers too.
So Hidding is very hard cause if u come to friend u must make that option on his system. So i hope we can MOVE this folders some where.

you cant move the folders because the apps would all be looking in the wrong place. There *should* be folder on sdcard where everything like this goes, would make your sdcard much more organized, but thats just too easy
Cant you go into folder properties in windows and select hidden??

mercianary said:
you cant move the folders because the apps would all be looking in the wrong place. There *should* be folder on sdcard where everything like this goes, would make your sdcard much more organized, but thats just too easy
Cant you go into folder properties in windows and select hidden??
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i mean something another...
What about at boot mount SD-Card in /mnt/sdcard_data, and create folder sys (where we copy all data) and mount it like /mnt/sdcard
And all path will be right.
This mounts must be on boot.

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Anybody found a solution to that cluttered sd card?

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[TUTORIAL]How to hide a folder without help of any application very easily

Hi! friends do you know?you are able to hide a folder from anyone without using any softs or apps.It can possible with your android's file manager;which are almost inbuilted in your phone.Just follw the easy steps to hide a folder with it's contains.
»»INSTRUCTION:
First open your phone's file manager,then choose the folder you want to hide.Next just RENAME the target folder you want to hide,just give a 'dot'(.) on before the name of the folder,and see the magic...BRAVO!!! folder was hidden successfully.To view the hidden folder,just go to the settings of your file manager and select "SHOW HIDDEN FOLDERS/ITEMS",then the folder appears;to hide it again just unselect "SHOW HIDDEN FOLDERS/ITEMS",the folder will be hides again.
If you have a bit problem with understanding the method,just see the example bellow-
»EXAMPLE:
Here "PROJECT" is a target folder which i want to hide.Just rename this folder from "PROJECT" to ".PROJECT".The folder will automatically hides.
»NOTES::
If your folder does not hiddening,then please check your file manager settings options to view hidden items.If this option is at 'on' mode so please 'off' the option to hide your folder.Then it works fine.
SENT FROM MY SAMSUNG GALAXY Y DUOS GT-S6102 VIA XDA APP

I think it is basic knowledge.
But when you will open the sd card the hidden files will be shown automatically.
It is applicable only in android device.
By the way thanks for the share.

Thanks for ur comment.But I have tried this procedure with my android divice,and by opening/removing the sd card...the files are not shows again...and also i have inserted the sd card with hidden files in my java phone..but the hidden files are not shown on the java phone also...
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good work but i think everyone knows this trick

vijeth said:
good work but i think everyone knows this trick
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Thanks bro,I know that everyone knows this trick...But I posted this in this section just bcoz I think here is no posts like that....
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go your sd select your folder /vido/img anything and slect rename option.. then slect (.) (stop) symbol in your folder name ex-.callrecoder
save it.. it will hide
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nirupom said:
go your sd select your folder /vido/img anything and slect rename option.. then slect (.) (stop) symbol in your folder name ex-.callrecoder
save it.. it will hide
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Buddy I have told this in this guide....this is a guide thread,not a [email protected] thread...
:thumbup: DON'T FORGET TO PRESS THANKS BUTTON IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELP YOU :thumbup:

That, or you can nerd up!!
TECHNO_THUNDER said:
Hi! friends do you know?you are able to hide a folder from anyone without using any softs or apps.It can possible with your android's file manager;which are almost inbuilted in your phone.Just follw the easy steps to hide a folder with it's contains.
»»INSTRUCTION:
First open your phone's file manager,then choose the folder you want to hide.Next just RENAME the target folder you want to hide,just give a 'dot'(.) on before the name of the folder,and see the magic...BRAVO!!! folder was hidden successfully.To view the hidden folder,just go to the settings of your file manager and select "SHOW HIDDEN FOLDERS/ITEMS",then the folder appears;to hide it again just unselect "SHOW HIDDEN FOLDERS/ITEMS",the folder will be hides again.
If you have a bit problem with understanding the method,just see the example bellow-
»EXAMPLE:
Here "PROJECT" is a target folder which i want to hide.Just rename this folder from "PROJECT" to ".PROJECT".The folder will automatically hides.
»NOTES::
If your folder does not hiddening,then please check your file manager settings options to view hidden items.If this option is at 'on' mode so please 'off' the option to hide your folder.Then it works fine.
SENT FROM MY SAMSUNG GALAXY Y DUOS GT-S6102 VIA XDA APP
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Nice idea. I don't mean to be a spoil-sport, or a smart-ass.... But here goes...
Either that, or you can wear your geek glasses and do the following (root required).
1. Get Root Explorer or a similar app.
2. Browse to /data or /system or the root / or any other folder you like. But make sure you have got some free space left.
3. Mount R/W
4. Create a folder in any name you like. Let's say rktcool.
5. Put your contents in there.
6. ta da! You are done.
Now, your data is relatively more secure
If you want further security, backup Root Explorer using appSaver, or something similar, and then uninstall it. Now, the stock file managers can only browse your sdcard, and you have to install it (Root Explorer) again to be able to view your hidden files...
Pardon me OP, but I just happened to think about this one. Sorry for messing up your thread

rktcool said:
Nice idea. I don't mean to be a spoil-sport, or a smart-ass.... But here goes...
Either that, or you can wear your geek glasses and do the following (root required).
1. Get Root Explorer or a similar app.
2. Browse to /data or /system or the root / or any other folder you like. But make sure you have got some free space left.
3. Mount R/W
4. Create a folder in any name you like. Let's say rktcool.
5. Put your contents in there.
6. ta da! You are done.
Now, your data is relatively more secure
If you want further security, backup Root Explorer using appSaver, or something similar, and then uninstall it. Now, the stock file managers can only browse your sdcard, and you have to install it (Root Explorer) again to be able to view your hidden files...
Pardon me OP, but I just happened to think about this one. Sorry for messing up your thread
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Making folder in your firmware root location is not a safe location,cause,files may be deleted during flashing firmware packages.And also using the system space may cause many problem for your phone,cause,those spaces are specified for just system datas.....
:thumbup: DON'T FORGET TO PRESS THANKS BUTTON IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELP YOU :thumbup:

TECHNO_THUNDER said:
Making folder in your firmware root location is not a safe location,cause,files may be deleted during flashing firmware packages.And also using the system space may cause many problem for your phone,cause,those spaces are specified for just system datas.....
:thumbup: DON'T FORGET TO PRESS THANKS BUTTON IF I HAVE A BIT SUCCESS TO HELP YOU :thumbup:
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I think the data being lost during a firmware flash is not much of an issue. It is same as an sdcard - you will always have a backup when you are going to format it.
I meant /system as an example. If that causes any problem, there are always other folders out there like /data where applications you install on your internal memory go. You could keep your files there and install apps on sdcard always.
Better still, you could partition your sdcard, and store your secret files in the second partition, so that they are not even accessible by the normal file managers!