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Softkey Changer

I made a little Cab file of the Softkey Changer App I found somewhere in an Extended Rom.
Since there are a lot of people who want to change the softkeys.
Enjoy

what does it do? Is it to change application in the main (today) softkeys?
or can it also change softkey in other applications such as Outlook Mobile?
Thanks in advance.

sharky48 said:
I made a little Cab file of the Softkey Changer App I found somewhere in an Extended Rom.
Since there are a lot of people who want to change the softkeys.
Enjoy
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I too am confused. Isn't there already an option to change whatever application we can launch using the soft key buttons by going to the system settings?

This application is not standard in every Rom.
If you don't have it in your Rom, you can add it now.
Yes you can assign every program to one of the softkeys.

sharky48 thanks for this fantastic thing. I use to have some other one, bu this is just perfect.
Thanks again

rilazi said:
sharky48 thanks for this fantastic thing. I use to have some other one, bu this is just perfect.
Thanks again
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I did not make it, I'm only supplying.
I did read about something like this in a very old post, but this is more up 2 date.
Enjoy

sharky48 said:
I did not make it, I'm only supplying.
I did read about something like this in a very old post, but this is more up 2 date.
Enjoy
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This one is much better:
- It allows to select any application whereever the application is.
- Allows to rename the Soft Key Display Name
- The applet can be put on any Tab (Personal, System or Connections) of Settings
Cheers,
.Fred
ps.: the only disavantage is that the size of the applet is 63k against the 18k of yours

dotfred said:
This one is much better:
- It allows to select any application whereever the application is.
- Allows to rename the Soft Key Display Name
- The applet can be put on any Tab (Personal, System or Connections) of Settings
Cheers,
.Fred
ps.: the only disavantage is that the size of the applet is 63k against the 18k of yours
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Thnx DotFred,
Yours has much options, that's what we like.
Sharky48

How to install the applet?
Hi guys,
I just downloaded the applet. I cant seem to use it. Can anyone tell me how to use it?

satanisme said:
Hi guys,
I just downloaded the applet. I cant seem to use it. Can anyone tell me how to use it?
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You need to unzip the file and copy the applet file to \windows folder then perform a soft reset.

cktlcmd said:
You need to unzip the file and copy the applet file to \windows folder then perform a soft reset.
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Thanks for the explaination. Appreciate it.

Does anyone know of a way to access call history using the softkeys, or even the hard keys?
On my old C500 i think there was an executable somewhere which opened call history, and it was possible to point a button at this, can't seem to find one on the hermes though.

cktlcmd said:
You need to unzip the file and copy the applet file to \windows folder then perform a soft reset.
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and than???
thanks

rubens1202 said:
and than???
thanks
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Open settings and you should see on one of the tabs, the "Soft Key" applet.
Cheers,
.Fred

New SMS & New MMS Soft key command
dotfred said:
Open settings and you should see on one of the tabs, the "Soft Key" applet.
Cheers,
.Fred
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Thanks! Does anyone has these files: tnsms.exe (for "New SMS" command) and tnmms.exe (for "New MMS" command) in folder: My Pocket PC\Windows\ ? Couldn't run softkeys for "New SMS" or "New MMS".
Thanks again!

so i got the app working but on WM6 even though i changed the soft key in the program on the today screen the right soft key still says menu
what should i try to change that?
also how do i edit the names so instead of it saying messaging for the left soft key it becomes Messaging with a capitol?

th3godf4th3r said:
so i got the app working but on WM6 even though i changed the soft key in the program on the today screen the right soft key still says menu
what should i try to change that?
also how do i edit the names so instead of it saying messaging for the left soft key it becomes Messaging with a capitol?
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There should be an option there to rename it. Just read it carefully. It should be at the top.
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wow thanks im stupid.
however still i cannot change the right soft key, even though i have a program selected in the program, on the today screen it still wont change from Menu

So I changed the right soft key to new sms and it didnt work, so I changed it back to Calendar but now it gives me an error:
HTCCalendar.exe
The file "HTCCalendar" cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found. If the problem persists, try reinstalling or restoring this file.
This is using the former file (soft key changer.zip) not applet.

Even resetting doesnt help.

How to remove the first four shortcuts

Hi, does anyone know how to remove the first four shortcuts in the start menu of the htc touch pro 2? Thanks.

savvase said:
Hi, does anyone know how to remove the first four shortcuts in the start menu of the htc touch pro 2? Thanks.
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i also want to know this. Maybe in the registry?

Yup, you can do that in the registry.
Go to HKLM\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
There you see a a lot of numbered folders.
Start menu begins with zero for the first icon.
You can unlock them by going in the folder for example 0.
There you'll find a key named "IsReadOnly" with a value of "1".
Change the 1 into a 0 and voila, now you can change or delete the link.
So the first four locked items you'll find in the folders 0,1,2 and 3.
H.

h.vanleeuwen said:
Yup, you can do that in the registry.
Go to HKLM\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
There you see a a lot of numbered folders.
Start menu begins with zero for the first icon.
You can unlock them by going in the folder for example 0.
There you'll find a key named "IsReadOnly" with a value of "1".
Change the 1 into a 0 and voila, now you can change or delete the link.
So the first four locked items you'll find in the folders 0,1,2 and 3.
H.
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Correction the path is HKLM\Software\HTC\Manila\ProgramLauncher
I changed mine... glad it can be modified :>
Thanks for the tips

Oops, sorry for that
H

do you access the reg the same as a pc with regedit

Thanks works great !!!

combat goofwing said:
do you access the reg the same as a pc with regedit
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Do a search for CeRegEditor and use that.
Worked like a charm, thanks poster.

[Q] Is there a way to speed up Windows 10 Mobile animations?

Dear fellas,
I was wondering if there was a registry / script edit that can control the speed of Windows 10 Mobile animations? I know that for the full Windows 10 there is, but what about Mobile? Even in iOS there is a way to do so, so why not on W10M?
I've tried searching the registry, looking for anything that might have to do with it, but had no luck.
Please let me know.

black_hawk1990 said:
Dear fellas,
I was wondering if there was a registry / script edit that can control the speed of Windows 10 Mobile animations? I know that for the full Windows 10 there is, but what about Mobile? Even in iOS there is a way to do so, so why not on W10M?
I've tried searching the registry, looking for anything that might have to do with it, but had no luck.
Please let me know.
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Try this Disable animations via registry
Create the registry and add the value, remember to respect the type

xxJMarian said:
Try this Disable animations via registry
Create the registry and add the value, remember to respect the type
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This is for Windows 10, not Mobile. When I navigate to:
HKCU > Control Panel > Desktop, there isn't "WindowMetrics" parameter to edit the value.
So again, my question is that: is there a registry edit for Windows 10 Mobile?

black_hawk1990 said:
This is for Windows 10, not Mobile. When I navigate to:
HKCU > Control Panel > Desktop, there isn't "WindowMetrics" parameter to edit the value.
So again, my question is that: is there a registry edit for Windows 10 Mobile?
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You didn't even bother to try adding the key... lol.
black_hawk1990 said:
"WindowMetrics" parameter to edit the value.
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Create WindowMetrics and create the value MinAnimate with the mentioned value.

xxJMarian said:
You didn't even bother to try adding the key... lol.
Create WindowMetrics and create the value MinAnimate with the mentioned value.
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I am using Interop Tools, version 1.9, but I can't seem to be able to add a key.
Should I be using a different tool?

black_hawk1990 said:
I am using Interop Tools, version 1.9, but I can't seem to be able to add a key.
Should I be using a different tool?
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Install the dependencies and go to sidebar: unlock -> restore ndtk -> reboot device. You now should be able to edit the registry.

xxJMarian said:
Install the dependencies and go to sidebar: unlock -> restore ndtk -> reboot device. You now should be able to edit the registry.
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I am already able to do so, I have Interop Tools fully functional, and I've played with the registry many times. But again, I am not able to add a key to that destination.

black_hawk1990 said:
I am already able to do so, I have Interop Tools fully functional, and I've played with the registry many times. But again, I am not able to add a key to that destination.
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just create new path for these key should work, some key for mobile are hidden by default

black_hawk1990 said:
I am already able to do so, I have Interop Tools fully functional, and I've played with the registry many times. But again, I am not able to add a key to that destination.
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You need to use the registry editor, not the registry browser to add keys.

This key does nothing on mobile.

you can do this
by using vcreg and custom PFD in registry editor there is a tweaks page where u can make live tiles faster

[help] can't add registry

Hello all..as i was saying that i can't add registry in my phone using interop tool. I am using interop tool L. i am getting this error
something went worng could not add specific key,no changes to phone registry were made.so i used registry editor but nothing changed there is no new registry created.here are screenshots....thank u

[email protected] said:
Hello all..as i was saying that i can't add registry in my phone using interop tool. I am using interop tool L. i am getting this error
something went worng could not add specific key,no changes to phone registry were made.so i used registry editor but nothing changed there is no new registry created.here are screenshots....thank u
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I happen to have the same problem lately... If you try to read the key/value, it's gonna return the value/key value but, no registry is created.

xxJMarian said:
I happen to have the same problem lately... If you try to read the key/value, it's gonna return the value/key value but, no registry is created.
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See if i read the value the operation says read but if i try to add registry it says no specific key added, no change to phone registry were made and i am not understanding why this is happening..

I have had imports fail but the Edit Registry option works. And vice versa. Depends on the device too. On the Nokia models I can edit almost anywhere just by installing and enabling interop unlock. If I use my 950 XL or a 650 which have some added security features it becomes hit or miss. Even if I push the generic ndtk cab to the device. Other times I have to do a hard reset before I can edit the registry where I need. Usually after a recent update or build version release.
EDIT: I just looked at your pics. You are trying to add Sirepuser to the system control key but why are you adding it that way? I am assuming the template is not working? Also why did you need to toggle Restore NDTKsvc? Was editing working before that and then stopped? Lastly which device model are you using Interop Tools on?
I get what you mean. Must be interop tools can add keys/values there using the template but can't read them.

nate0 said:
On the Nokia models I can edit almost anywhere
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Can you edit or create keys/values inside HKCU? Registry editor shows that you "created" the key/value you want but, once you look at it with the browser, the value or key created is not there...

It seems the key or values under certain areas of the registry are either not supported or not accessible for read from InteropTools.
Edit: If I enable root access after unlocking the boot loader on my 1520 I can see the key values under HKLM\BCD00000001. Must be related to a plolicy interop tools cannot run past, and unlocking the security policies allows it to be unrestricted.

nate0 said:
It seems the key or values under certain areas of the registry are either not supported or not accessible for read from InteropTools.
Edit: If I enable root access after unlocking the boot loader on my 1520 I can see the key values under HKLM\BCD00000001. Must be related to a plolicy interop tools cannot run past, and unlocking the security policies allows it to be unrestricted.
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Ok agree what you say this means interop tool can't read and write these keys but they are present then why i cant get cmd access.

I have no idea. That's a whole other topic...have you read thoroughly how to do it from the forums? What steps have you done?

nate0 said:
I have no idea. That's a whole other topic...have you read thoroughly how to do it from the forums? What steps have you done?
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Yes i have read all the steps carefully and do as it says but nothing happened i am getting the same error i thinked there is no key under ssh that's why i am getting this error but after knowing that interop tool can't read these keys i don't know what to do ?. Were you able to get cmd access???

nate0 said:
I have had imports fail but the Edit Registry option works. And vice versa. Depends on the device too. On the Nokia models I can edit almost anywhere just by installing and enabling interop unlock. If I use my 950 XL or a 650 which have some added security features it becomes hit or miss. Even if I push the generic ndtk cab to the device. Other times I have to do a hard reset before I can edit the registry where I need. Usually after a recent update or build version release.
EDIT: I just looked at your pics. You are trying to add Sirepuser to the system control key but why are you adding it that way? I am assuming the template is not working? Also why did you need to toggle Restore NDTKsvc? Was editing working before that and then stopped? Lastly which device model are you using Interop Tools on?
I get what you mean. Must be interop tools can add keys/values there using the template but can't read them.
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Its was in the tutorial it said on ndtksvc and reboot and i am using Microsoft Lumia 540 os build 10.0.15063.540 interop tool L version 2.0.79

[email protected] said:
Yes i have read all the steps carefully and do as it says but nothing happened i am getting the same error i thinked there is no key under ssh that's why i am getting this error but after knowing that interop tool can't read these keys i don't know what to do . Were you able to get cmd access???
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Yes, but via ssh. CMD access from the IT app requires elevated privileges and some other tweaks. I can open that part of InteropTools with root enabled without error but was unable to type. You would need to check with gus33000 about that. I just use cmd over ssh for now.
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[email protected] said:
Its was in the tutorial it said on ndtksvc and reboot and i am using Microsoft Lumia 540 os build 10.0.15063.540 interop tool L version 2.0.79
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You should only need to toggle the Restore NDTKsvc if you suddenly lose the ability to edit the registry after successfully getting access the first time. I have had this happen after an update or if system settings updated...

The registry browser has limited access to the registry, it can't enumerate every key, but that totally doesn't mean they aren't here, that's why you have a registry editor section in the page to actually add values where you can't see anything, in your screenshots you wrote fine to those values, so it worked.

gus33000 said:
The registry browser has limited access to the registry, it can't enumerate every key, but that totally doesn't mean they aren't here, that's why you have a registry editor section in the page to actually add values where you can't see anything, in your screenshots you wrote fine to those values, so it worked.
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Then why i can't get cmd access i have tried everything....every step as it was in interop tool but nothing happened. I tried to connect to ssh server via ssh client on windows store but i can't get success. I just want to know where i am missing..

[email protected] said:
Then why i can't get cmd access i have tried everything....every step as it was in interop tool but nothing happened. I tried to connect to ssh server via ssh client on windows store but i can't get success. I just want to know where i am missing..
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Did you set a custom password in interop tools and did you get cmd.exe and cmd.exe.mui via ssh on the device?
You also can't use a client on the device itself.

gus33000 said:
Did you set a custom password in interop tools and did you get cmd.exe and cmd.exe.mui via ssh on the device?
You also can't use a client on the device itself.
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Yes i set custom password but didn't get cmd access via ssh

nate0 said:
Yes, but via ssh. CMD access from the IT app requires elevated privileges and some other tweaks. I can open that part of InteropTools with root enabled without error but was unable to type. You would need to check with gus33000 about that. I just use cmd over ssh for now.
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You should only need to toggle the Restore NDTKsvc if you suddenly lose the ability to edit the registry after successfully getting access the first time. I have had this happen after an update or if system settings updated...
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Okk can you help to get cmd access via ssh please

nate0 said:
Yes, but via ssh. CMD access from the IT app requires elevated privileges and some other tweaks. I can open that part of InteropTools with root enabled without error but was unable to type. You would need to check with gus33000 about that. I just use cmd over ssh for now.
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You should only need to toggle the Restore NDTKsvc if you suddenly lose the ability to edit the registry after successfully getting access the first time. I have had this happen after an update or if system settings updated...
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Okk can you help to get cmd access via ssh please

got success
finally got success access cmd via ssh.thanks everyone for helping me..so the conclusion i got:-
first some keys are protected so can't be access by interop tool but can be edit by registry editor.
Second you have to set custom password through ssh account manager but i don't know why system console in interop tool is not working but you can access cmd via ssh if you have done all the steps correctly and i finally i know where i was missing all the time it was not registry as i was thinking it is not present the thing i was missing was i tried to connect to ssh client on my device it didn'tworked but when i tried to connect to cmd with another device via ssh it worked and all credit goes to @gus33000 and @nate0 who helped me...Thank you:good:

Re-assign 'Search' button in navbar

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
View attachment 4434058

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