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[XAP] LG OEM Apps

I know some people have been looking for these. Hopefully opening these up can possibly give us undocumented access to the camera and other functions, as well as someone possibly helping me with coming up with registry and file editors.
Included are:
- ScanSearch (augmented reality POI locator)
- PlayTo (LG's DLNA)
- Panorama Shot (one touch camera panorama)
- Tool Box (world clock, unit converter, world holidays, date calc, sale price calc, level meter, flashlight [uses screen, not led camera flash], random number)
- Photo Stylist (edit photos)
- Look n Type (uses camera to project what's in front of you while you type)
- Network Setup
- Voice to Text
Use at your own risk, I don't know if these apps will be like samsung's (work for everyone) or htc's (works for htc exclusively).
If I'm in violation of any xda rules I'll remove the links:
http://rapidshare.com/files/442425435/LG_Apps.rar
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Z5GULSW2
02/16/2011 UPDATE!!!
People, I've upped some more exclusive LG apps for us to tinker with:
- Metro Scanner (requested)
- QR Reader (actively scans, no picture taking)
- PostNote
- Today (basically Samsung's Now app, but has a twitter page that you can see tweets from)
- Weather & Clock (think HTC Hub, but as an app)
- Updated version of Scansearch (v1.2)
http://rapidshare.com/files/448299121/LG_Apps_Pt._2.rar
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=U0B5X2PR
http://hotfile.com/dl/105333610/4dfc8fe/LG_Apps_Pt._2.rar.html
Again, if I'm in violation I will remove the links.
03/03/2011 UPDATE!!!
luppo8 said:
MFG APP,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841892
I posted mfg.xap to developers who want to extract native LG dll's to develop hybrid homebrew apps. Apps that have access to functionality normally only available for OEMs and MOs.
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Thanks for this link
some LG apps are really cool
but majority work only on LG Device.
i'm trying to patch some Dll to allow run on other brand.

xboxmod said:
Thanks for this link
some LG apps are really cool
but majority work only on LG Device.
i'm trying to patch some Dll to allow run on other brand.
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Cool, let me know how those work out.

xboxmod said:
Thanks for this link
some LG apps are really cool
but majority work only on LG Device.
i'm trying to patch some Dll to allow run on other brand.
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Please do! I'd love to have that augmented reality app

I'd love that voice to text app. Either way, glad to see some start on this.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912486
Voice to text app for all device. thx eried

Newbie question
How do you get LG apps out of the LG device?
Thanks!

What would be nice is to extract the MFG app whch allow tethering on LG device.

(nico) said:
What would be nice is to extract the MFG app whch allow tethering on LG device.
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i actually can't activate the MFG on my device.
Sent from my GW910 using Board Express

EarthQ said:
How do you get LG apps out of the LG device?
Thanks!
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I didn't extract, I was able to download from their section of the app store.
Sent from my GW910 using Board Express

i used wp7 3MktPlace to download all LG apps.
PanormaShot doesnt even start...therefore would be nice if someone could patch it.
I still dont understand why the crappy WP7 cams dont have more options than now. Even some old phones I own do have panorama...

I just got in can anyone verify or deny whether lg network setup has similar properties and dlls of the htc connection setup and has the ability to overwrite provxml?

domineus said:
I just got in can anyone verify or deny whether lg network setup has similar properties and dlls of the htc connection setup and has the ability to overwrite provxml?
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i'm checking
i tell you this in a minute but it also need to accept custom provxml
there is other tools to deploy provxml into windows but doesn't accept custom file.
YES
in fact prov xml are in the XAP so really simple to edit and deploy I hope this accept custom xml! i'm pretty sure yes!
if an LG USER CAN CONFIRM THAT CAN BE REALLY USEFULL
maybe a simplest way to deploy provxml on all device

xboxmod said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912486
Voice to text app for all device. thx eried
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Works great on Focus! Amazing.

xboxmod said:
i'm checking
i tell you this in a minute but it also need to accept custom provxml
there is other tools to deploy provxml into windows but doesn't accept custom file.
YES
in fact prov xml are in the XAP so really simple to edit and deploy I hope this accept custom xml! i'm pretty sure yes!
if an LG USER CAN CONFIRM THAT CAN BE REALLY USEFULL
maybe a simplest way to deploy provxml on all device
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THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!
fb is an lg user maybe a PM to him...I figured this could work
now the elusive mfg app...

domineus said:
THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING!
fb is an lg user maybe a PM to him...I figured this could work
now the elusive mfg app...
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I'm looking to use this apps on non lg device
i have send a pm to eried.
if you can ask fb

Looking at LG connection setup source code, it seems indeed that they are using provxml. I'll try to extract the code and build a test app.

thanks a lot

Ok, here is a customized version of the custom theme app that try to use LG DLL if it's not on a HTC device.
WARNING. I don't own an LG, and this method has never been tested by anyone. So use it at your own risk!
XAP here: http://bit.ly/geOBKk

All of these applis don't work with an HD2 ?

Remove limit of 10 unsigned app

I've finally reach 10 unsigned app on my phone. Took way longer that I thought...
This is not new for anyone who's not spending time asking for unlock key, but I've made a small app to automate the process of pushing the limit to 100000.
Here it is: http://bit.ly/qpVyR4
Work on my HTC, may work on other device as well (let me know).
Warning: At least one person had problem deploying app on his Samsung after running this app.
Edit: Updated version with rollback button (which already exists but was hidden )

this has been out for like a month now..... but good job of creating one!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875885

Exactly what I said... nothing new but packaged as a XAP

Advanced Configuration Tool for WP7 Beta
http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=590&p=2349
has an option to remove the limit, plus set as many colour schemes as you like, and add single registry keys directly.
Its still beta but works a treat so far on my HD2, and comes with about 50 colours for the theme, or input your own with hex codes.

This tools works only on HTC. Minne should work on Samsung too, maybe on LG.
But if you have an HTC, AdvConfig is probably easier to use.
I'm not spending much time making pretty app

I ran this earlier (along with setting the key manually before), and it doesn't work. I still was limited to 10 apps.
But now, frighteningly, I'm unable to deploy -some- apps from Visual Studio (limit reached). I have a real dev unlock, never messed with Chevron.

Thanks, (nico)! I've removed this (stupid!) limit on my Focus (officially unlocked), everything works fine including deployment/debug from VS 2010. Good job!

davux said:
I ran this earlier (along with setting the key manually before), and it doesn't work. I still was limited to 10 apps.
But now, frighteningly, I'm unable to deploy -some- apps from Visual Studio (limit reached). I have a real dev unlock, never messed with Chevron.
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I'm also officially unlock.
Like with folks with Chevron, I think the limit will be reseted periodically by Zune.
What do you mean by "some" apps?

You can't install more than 10 apps?

Not sure what do you mean, but I'll try to answer.
Using (official) unlock method, you won't be able to deploy more than 10 unsigned apps. 3 if you have a student account.
Chevron also have the same 10 limit (because they intentionally keep MS limit).
This registry tweak try to remove that limit.
In either way, this don't modify the number of app you can install though Marketplace, which is not limited.

(nico) said:
I'm also officially unlock.
Like with folks with Chevron, I think the limit will be reseted periodically by Zune.
What do you mean by "some" apps?
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I set the key manually in the code Rusty released for the Samsung devices the other day. I wasn't able to deploy the 11th app via VS. I continued dealing with it until I got your XAP, I ran that yesterday and now sometimes I have trouble deploying in VS, even with <10 apps. Restarting VS and the phone doesn't have any effect.
Not that I'm blaming you or anything - just figured I'd note my experience. Some projects will still deploy, not sure of the pattern yet.

Thanks, that the kind of feedback I'm looking for. I'll add this to the first post to warn people.
If you have more infos, please share so we can have something more stable.

Thanks!
* Works on [Europe] Omnia 7

Ah this is the tool that some XDA user was trying to pass off as his own tool.

The big Athiest said:
Ah this is the tool that some XDA user was trying to pass off as his own tool.
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What are you talking about?

(nico) said:
What are you talking about?
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Look up the RRTool in this forum that I wrote, he is basically saying I rebranded the Chevron Tool as my own, even though my Tool runs on the device not from desktop and only prevents relocking, it doesnt actually unlock a device like chevron does. He only has 2 posts and tried to ruin my credability! Not Happy!

He is a lame troll. Don't pay attention. Thank you both guys! Great job!
P.S. Just a small remark: after using your tools (first I've tried (nico)'s tool, later (toady) RRTool. Both works good but behavior of VS 2010 a little bit changed. Now I can't deploy project via Zune - must close it first and use WPConnect.

Did you try to restore the original value (probably 10 for most users) and see what happends?

Nope, I didn't. Just have no time to browse for Samsung's registry editor or reflect back your's or lyriquidperfection app. Could you add an option to restore back an original values? Anyway, it's not a real problem. MS limitation of 10 app (or 3 for student account) it's just stupid and unfair. What, if I have more than 10(3) homebrew projects to debug and run? What, if I want to recreate all apps I need by myself? But of course the "MS greediness sux!" is not a topic for this thread

sensboston said:
Nope, I didn't. Just have no time to browse for Samsung's registry editor or reflect back your's or lyriquidperfection app. Could you add an option to restore back an original values? Anyway, it's not a real problem. MS limitation of 10 app (or 3 for student account) it's just stupid and unfair. What, if I have more than 10(3) homebrew projects to debug and run? What, if I want to recreate all apps I need by myself? But of course the "MS greediness sux!" is not a topic for this thread
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Sorry I thought I did it but the button was hidden
Here is an updated version with a restore button to 10 apps: http://bit.ly/gKZDgj

[RELEASE] HTC Hub for everyone!

Hi,
You can download the rar's. They contain the xap. You can use any dev-unlocked device (also non-HTC). This was quite a reversing-adventure. I learned a lot.
A few remarks:
- This is not the latest version of the HTC Hub. It does not have the live-tile. Maybe I'll update later.
- I had to rewrite some parts of the code. It all works 100% but I think it can be done better, so maybe I'll update that later.
- Note the about screen

Word! It works but it still *****es about not being able to reach HTC's service. Great job regardless Heathcliff.
EDIT: The wild thing about it is, I can actually reach into HTC's section of the Marketplace through this app. That's crazy.

want to try
but I am getting errors unzipping with 7zip, what is the way you guys are successful with?

Heathcliff74 said:
Hi,
You can download the rar's. It contains the xap. You can use any dev-unlocked device (also non-HTC). This was quite a reversing-adventure. I learned a lot.
A few remarks:
- This is not the latest version of the HTC Hub. It does not have the live-tile. Maybe I'll update later.
- I had to rewrite some parts of the code. It all works 100% but I think it can be done better, so maybe I'll update that later.
- Note the about screen
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Good work. Works on my Omnia7, the graphics look like sh*t though on my lovely screen
I don't get any errors or anything here - weather/time/location all work great. As fb401 says - you can access the HTC Marketplace, but you can access any Marketplace app as long as you know the ProductID.

Does access to the other apps from the marketplace on the phone allow use of the excellent HTC flashlight app or any additional HTC apps?

fb401 said:
Word! It works but it still *****es about not being able to reach HTC's service. Great job regardless Heathcliff.
EDIT: The wild thing about it is, I can actually reach into HTC's section of the Marketplace through this app. That's crazy.
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Anyone having the message about not being able to reach the HTC server, plz verify that you have either Wifi or cellular connection and try refresh-button. It definitely works.
buffalosolja42 said:
but I am getting errors unzipping with 7zip, what is the way you guys are successful with?
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Download both parts in the same folder and use WinRar.
jessej said:
Does access to the other apps from the marketplace on the phone allow use of the excellent HTC flashlight app or any additional HTC apps?
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No, it won't work. You can try to install, but the program will try to use the HTC drivers and hardware, and it will quit. These programs need (a lot of) work to get running on other devices. Look here and here.

Heathcliff74 said:
Anyone having the message about not being able to reach the HTC server, plz verify that you have either Wifi or cellular connection and try refresh-button. It definitely works.
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I was still plugged into my laptop in airplane mode. When I disconnected and went back, it worked perfectly.
Blade0rz said:
As fb401 says - you can access the HTC Marketplace, but you can access any Marketplace app as long as you know the ProductID.
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Sure you can, but there's literally no way inside of the HTC walls on my LG phone besides this hub.

getting crc failure from file htchub1
edit*** downloaded on fedora then transferred to vm win7 and looks like file is ok after crc check

well done
thank u

Excellent job, will be bookmarking this thread to see if the live tile gets added. Great work Heathcliff.

Is it possible to get the HTC Connection Setup app to work on a non-HTC phone?

slysy said:
Is it possible to get the HTC Connection Setup app to work on a non-HTC phone?
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I guess you're asking this to be able to get provxml working. Well, that's not really possible. Because the HTC Connection Setup calls the HTC drivers which will in turn process the provxml. So I would be able to get the HTC Connection Setup running, but it will not be able to call the driver on non-HTC devices. I guess in time we'll find the necessary security holes to get in the TCB chambers to execute these types of code and config files.
The OEM drivers are very usefull, because they provide (limited) access to the high-privilege TCB-chambers. The drivers contain hardware-specific functions and non-hardware-specific functions. Those non-hardware-specific functions (like registry- and file-system-access) are the most interesting for us. The drivers can be called from unmanaged code, which in turn can be called by managed code through a com-interface. But since we have no way to port drivers between devices (yet), those non-hardware-specific functions remain device-specific for now.

Heathcliff74 said:
I guess you're asking this to be able to get provxml working. Well, that's not really possible. Because the HTC Connection Setup calls the HTC drivers which will in turn process the provxml. So I would be able to get the HTC Connection Setup running, but it will not be able to call the driver on non-HTC devices. I guess in time we'll find the necessary security holes to get in the TCB chambers to execute these types of code and config files.
The OEM drivers are very usefull, because they provide (limited) access to the high-privilege TCB-chambers. The drivers contain hardware-specific functions and non-hardware-specific functions. Those non-hardware-specific functions (like registry- and file-system-access) are the most interesting for us. The drivers can be called from unmanaged code, which in turn can be called by managed code through a com-interface. But since we have no way to port drivers between devices (yet), those non-hardware-specific functions remain device-specific for now.
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Thanks for the response. I asked because the Samsung Connection Setup app doesn't support my network, so I can't configure or use MMS. I know that the HTC Connection Setup app does however, so I want to use it to configure my network settings. Do you think this is possible (I didn't understand everything you said, so sorry if this is a silly question)?

slysy said:
Thanks for the response. I asked because the Samsung Connection Setup app doesn't support my network, so I can't configure or use MMS. I know that the HTC Connection Setup app does however, so I want to use it to configure my network settings. Do you think this is possible (I didn't understand everything you said, so sorry if this is a silly question)?
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Hmm.. I don't know about that. HTC Connection Setup is not a solution, because you don't have the necessary drivers on your device. Samsung has a set of predefined xml's in the \windows folder. Every country has it's own xml with the settings of the known network operators. There is a trick to configure one of these. Info is in this thread. But I'm not sure if there is an xml on your phone that contains the info for your network operator. Good luck.

Heathcliff74 said:
Hmm.. I don't know about that. HTC Connection Setup is not a solution, because you don't have the necessary drivers on your device. Samsung has a set of predefined xml's in the \windows folder. Every country has it's own xml with the settings of the known network operators. There is a trick to configure one of these. Info is in this thread. But I'm not sure if there is an xml on your phone that contains the info for your network operator. Good luck.
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wow it works well
now the question is
will the youtube app receive the same treatment?

domineus said:
wow it works well
now the question is
will the youtube app receive the same treatment?
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Haha. Well, I haven't taken a look at that one. But I can assure you that reversing a Windows Phone Silverlight app is a very complex task. I have done this once, so I could maybe do it again. Depends on how much of the HTC driver has to be rewritten for that app. But I probably won't do that very soon. The truth is that I did this mainly to learn about the inner works of Windows Phone and Silverlight. And I have a couple of other 'projects' I'm working on, so I want to focus on that. Maybe someone else will pick up the task for the Youtube app.

thx Heathcliff74

Heathcliff74
thank u for the hub
do you know any way to add driver to other OEM from htc
long ago i have omnia 2 and we could add some DLL to windows to make compatible with Samsung
do you think to with could be able to play with youtube app from htc i can get him open but i dont have connection

ronalgps said:
do you know any way to add driver to other OEM from htc
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At this moment we have no way to exchange drivers from different OEMs. Read my post earlier in the thread. Maybe I'll have a look at the Youtube app, but don't count on it. I'm very busy.

Works great on my omnia7!!!! What will happened if i will update hub via marketplace?

Working Registry Editor in Mango?

Do any of them work in mango? I have mango on my hd7 and focus, I did the dehydrate hack on my hd7, and the multitasking is much nicer on there. but i never did on the focus and now I can't get any of the editors to load. I have a legit dev unlocked account.
any help?
thanks.

I reverted to NoDo, applied the dehydration hack and updated again and it worked. I don't think there's another way, at least not yet.

Microsoft block all functions to edit the registery
Only the LG MFG App can acess the registery

Bi-box said:
Microsoft block all functions to edit the registery
Only the LG MFG App can acess the registery
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damn, I don't wanna risk going back to nodo. I didn't save the restore info for the hd7 and i think the focus overwrote it.
Have any of you guys done two phones to mango? If so, did you save your restore data?

I think Heathcliff74 is searching for a solution His work is amazing

andybbtt11 said:
damn, I don't wanna risk going back to nodo. I didn't save the restore info for the hd7 and i think the focus overwrote it.
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If you read the documentation of Mango beta, they told us many times to backup your old backup as they won't be an upgrade path from Mango beta to Mango.

How can I do the dehydrate hack on Mango with the MFG App?
EDIT: Nevermind I just did it

You can do it on an HTC using HTC connection setup and provxml similar how I unlocked mango. And apparently lg's have a built in reg editor that still works in mango.
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

reeg420 said:
You can do it on an HTC using HTC connection setup and provxml similar how I unlocked mango. And apparently lg's have a built in reg editor that still works in mango.
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Will you point us to a link from here? Things are little chaotic right now regarding Mango updates and unlocking.

Give me a minute or two... My thread is under wp7 general right at the top...
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here the link to my unlock mango thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150633
You could add any reg edits you want into the provxml. I have developer unlock,max apps, and prevent unlock but somebody added other stuff to the provxml. The custclear.provxml will stay in the windows directory from nodo to mango. So you dont have to deploy anything during the 7401 update. Other regedits can be done after the fact with a different custclear file.

Thanks. Will have to try later.

I had to fix my live tiles. Every thing still works editing the registry via provxml... xboxmod has a thread called WP7 provxml capabilities that outlines everything. I successfully deleted two registry keys. I can post the provxml for that if anybody needs it.
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Any help on the Samsung focus??? I need a registry editor. My phone got relocked!
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(nico) said:
If you read the documentation of Mango beta, they told us many times to backup your old backup as they won't be an upgrade path from Mango beta to Mango.
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can someone else with a focus share their backup image with him?
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Mallux said:
can someone else with a focus share their backup image with him?
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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That won't work, back-ups are device specific meaning your can't use a back-up from device a on device b.

I have a backup. But that's exactly it... Its just a backup. Its not mango!
Sent from my Focus using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

pdangcil said:
I have a backup. But that's exactly it... Its just a backup. Its not mango!
Sent from my Focus using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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Hey,
the fastest way to unlock is of course through the dev unlock tool. but that would be stupid since i guess you're not a dev.
the second, and more prevalent method to unlock right now is:
1) restore to nodo
2) do the htc connection setup + custclear.provxml method.
reeg posted a link to his thread which outlines the method a few posts back in this thread.
merry mango!

"Htc connection setup" only works on htc devices.

yhd4711499 said:
"Htc connection setup" only works on htc devices.
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Samsungs have the Network Profile Tool which does basically the same thing. Only problem being is samsungs dont have access to read/write to the windows directory if Im not mistaken. If we were able to copy the provxml to the windows folder youd be able to edit the registry just like HTC Connection setup.
Heres the thread the xboxmod outlines provxml capablities and wp7. I read that a long time ago and soon as mango relocked itself on my the first time I upgraded that immediately popped in my head. If the custclear.provxml would be deleted/changed/moved during update it wouldnt work but since I still had all my apps I installed I knew it wasnt a full wipe to upgrade but more on the lines of copy and paste with overwriting what it needs to on the phone.
Anyways here the link to xboxmods thread and all the reg tweaks known to wp7.
xboxmod's thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936235
wp7 reg tweaks also by xboxmod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907971

reeg420 said:
Only problem being is samsungs dont have access to read/write to the windows directory if Im not mistaken. If we were able to copy the provxml to the windows folder youd be able to edit the registry just like HTC Connection setup.
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WP7 root tools by Heathcliff74 gives full read/write access on Samsung devices. And getting the file on the phone shouldn't be a big problem (mass storage, Windows Phone Device Manager, ...)
Edit: And yhd4711499 already posted a nice tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15311667#post15311667

How do I create custom Accent themes?

The 10 colors on WP7 Mango just aren't doing it for me. I'm pretty new so could anyone give me a few pointers on how to change these colors to ones of my own liking?
My info:
HTC Trophy
Verizon Wireless
Mango 7712
Edit: I probably should have posted this in Q&A I'm sorry!

If you are unlocked and running anything other than Mango 7661 than you want to install Advanced Config. This allows you to set custom themes, custom ring tones, etc.

I'm trying to unlock my device, but I'm finding it impossible since I can't send an .exe file to my phone via any email service and you cannot unzip on WP7 so how do I go about doing this?

the exe is run from the computer
read the guide before you start
the .cer is run from the phone

Can I side-load this with the new Official Chevron unlock?

s10010001 said:
Can I side-load this with the new Official Chevron unlock?
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ChevLab unlock, then use Heathcliff74's tool. Then you can put anything on your phone.
Well worth the $9 IMO. Only took me 30-45 minutes to go from stock mango to interop-unlocked with internet sharing, advance config, customed out.

My Mozart is unlocked and the Advanced Config tool keeps giving me a win32exception error
When will i ever get that orange accent on the Windows Phone 7.5 commercials?

fahdriyami said:
My Mozart is unlocked and the Advanced Config tool keeps giving me a win32exception error
When will i ever get that orange accent on the Windows Phone 7.5 commercials?
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I am getting the Win32 exception error as well. However the program continues to work after that.

derausgewanderte said:
I am getting the Win32 exception error as well. However the program continues to work after that.
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Actually this was also the case for me, however after flashing with Ansar's 5.01 Trophy ROM, Advanced Config no longer do the trick for me.. Also Registry Editor no longer changes anything. But I've got IS working, so I'll live without Accent Color changing for a while until a new ROM gets released (DFT v2).

@Seed 2.0: You're instructing the owner of an HTC phone to use a tool that only runs on Samsung phones. Think about that one for a sec.
@e_rl: The Chevron Labs unlock will let you sideload "most" apps to your phone, but doesn't allow apps that can access high permissions (ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES). This includes anything like Advanced Config. For that you need "interop-unlock" which is difficult to get on HTC phones - you pretty much have to roll back to NoDo to get it right now (yes, it's a pain). You also need to have the Connection Setup app from HTC's marketplace, so don't bother rolling back if you don't. Then look up the threads on "U2M7720". It will also get you on the release build, which is a good thing - still running 7712 by now is just pointless.
Oh, by the way, the color shown in the ads is actually on the phone already, or t least on all the ones I've seen so far. It used to be called "orange" and was renamed to "mango" for this version release. Still, it's nice to be able to use truly custom colors.

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. For that you need "interop-unlock" which is difficult to get on HTC phones - you pretty much have to roll back to NoDo to get it right now (yes, it's a pain). You also need to have the Connection Setup app from HTC's marketplace, so don't bother rolling back if you don't. Then look up the threads on "U2M7720". It will also get you on the release build, which is a good thing - still running 7712 by now is just pointless.
Oh, by the way, the color shown in the ads is actually on the phone already, or t least on all the ones I've seen so far. It used to be called "orange" and was renamed to "mango" for this version release. Still, it's nice to be able to use truly custom colors.
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Hey man i see you mention HTC phones rolling back to NODO to get interop unlocked . I was under the impression that you would have to be Pre nodo , which is impossible on the Verizon Trophy .. i think . I was led to believe that Interop unlock on the Verizon trophy at all is impossible ... are you saying that it is ? Because i still have a nodo backup and have no issue with going back to it if it means interop .
Or maybe i am misunderstanding you .. thanks for any light you can shed on the situation !

No, you only have to roll back to *some* pre-Mango build (7403, the intermediate build between NoDo and Mango, even works; it doesn't have interop-lock).
The reason for rolling back to pre-NoDo is if you needed to use the original ChevronWP7 Unlocker, which doesn't work on NoDo or newer. If you have a developer (AppHub) account, or if you use the new ChevronWP7 Labs unlocker, you can dev-unlock the phone on NoDo and then install U2M7720.

Sorry for being a pain , but im relatively new to WP7 and you just made my entire week by saying interop is possible . Could you maybe lay out a step by step ? I am currently unlocked via Chevronlabs (new one) .
Word around the Trophy section is grim and this would bring some excitement to everyone if it works .
I do not have HTC connection settings in my HTC market ... does that mean its no good now ?

Yeah, sorry - if you don't have Connection Setup then you won't be able to interop-unlock on Mango right now. It's possible another app can be used the same way, but that will require more investigation. To be honest, I've not actually used U2M7720 myself - I interop-unlocked my HD7 by upgrading to Mango during its pre-release period, and using Connection Setup - but there have been multiple reports of it working.
The trick is that Connection Setup is an interopservices app that can be run on Mango anyhow, because it's marketplace signed, but it reads a file on the device that can contain additional operations to perform while setting up your connection (the \Windows\CustClear.provxml file). Prior to Mango, you use an interop app to place that file there (numerous apps exist, U2M7720 is one such but hardly the only - you can even do it manually using TouchXplorer). Then after upgrading, you run Connection Setup and it processes the registry change instructions in the provxml file for you. This makes the required changes to interop-unlock your phone.
The catch is that the official upgrade straight from NoDo to Mango also installs an HTC update that breaks the ability of Connection Setup to use the CustClear.provxml file. U2M7720 works around this by using the beta-upgrade path, putting your phone on retail Mango but without the HTC update (it can still be installed, but installs separately). Because I upgraded my phone from the pre-release anyhow, I didn't need U2M7720. Connection Setup isn't optional, though.
EDIT: Connection Setup is now back in the Marketplace! Much rejoicing to be had.

hmmm .. so would it work if you (or some other fine xda member) uploaded the xap for connection setup? Also , I upgraded to mango during the beta prerelease as well , but then did the official update .
So even if i roll back to NODO , since i did the official update , it will still be broken ? Thats terribly disappointing .
I guess it is impossible after all .

Seed 2.0 said:
ChevLab unlock, then use Heathcliff74's tool. Then you can put anything on your phone.
Well worth the $9 IMO. Only took me 30-45 minutes to go from stock mango to interop-unlocked with internet sharing, advance config, customed out.
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Which device do you have? i know Julien Devs for HTC phones.
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@Seed 2.0: You're instructing the owner of an HTC phone to use a tool that only runs on Samsung phones. Think about that one for a sec.
@e_rl: The Chevron Labs unlock will let you sideload "most" apps to your phone, but doesn't allow apps that can access high permissions (ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES). This includes anything like Advanced Config. For that you need "interop-unlock" which is difficult to get on HTC phones - you pretty much have to roll back to NoDo to get it right now (yes, it's a pain). You also need to have the Connection Setup app from HTC's marketplace, so don't bother rolling back if you don't. Then look up the threads on "U2M7720". It will also get you on the release build, which is a good thing - still running 7712 by now is just pointless.
Oh, by the way, the color shown in the ads is actually on the phone already, or t least on all the ones I've seen so far. It used to be called "orange" and was renamed to "mango" for this version release. Still, it's nice to be able to use truly custom colors.
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umm.... Advanced Config originally started on HTC devices am i wrong? Samsung Focus has some mishandled exception error when launching.

@goldenpipes: It's totally possible that it did. This fact is even remotely relevant why? It's been available for, and functional on, HTC, Samsung, and LG phones for many months now, since well before Mango.

derausgewanderte said:
I am getting the Win32 exception error as well. However the program continues to work after that.
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Unfortunately, after the Win32Exception error, the apps UI works, but in terms of functionality it doesnt (for me at least), it throws a whole bunch of error codes at me when I try to apply the custom accent changes...